Contributor: Adam R. Holz

After serving as an associate editor at NavPress’ Discipleship Journal and consulting editor for Current Thoughts and Trends, Adam now oversees the editing and publishing of Plugged In’s reviews as the site’s director. He and his wife, Jennifer, have three children. In their free time, the Holzes enjoy playing games, a variety of musical instruments, swimming and … watching movies.

The Plugged In Show, Episode 66: How Can Something That Feels So Right Be So Wrong?

LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 66 It’s an age old question that’s popped up in pop culture practically since pop culture was a thing: If it feels right, how can it be wrong? Google that question, and you’ll find a bunch of songs that riff on th …

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Screen capture for the Cocomelon YouTube channel featuring two kids in snowsuits smiling and talking.

CoComelon

Cocomelon’s preschool-aged focus includes lighthearted animated videos, sing-a-long songs and nursery rhymes for almost every conceivable occasion.

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Simone Giertz posing with the selfie phone booth she made for her dog.

Simone Giertz

This Swedish 30-year-old’s “mad scientist” invention videos are adorable, occasionally profane and often quite inspiring.

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The Plugged In Show, Episode 65: When Popular Entertainment Becomes Popular Psychology: How Does Hollywood Handle It?

This week, The Plugged In Show dives into a deep conversation about the value and place of difficult stories on film.

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The Plugged In Show, Episode 64: What’s the Deal With WandaVision, Anyway?

So this week on The Plugged In Show, we’re diving head first into this hit series, as well as talking more broadly about the escapist appeal of sitcoms.

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‘Whaddya Mean Disney+ Banned Peter Pan!?’

When we dig deeper, there’s a much bigger conversation to be had about ratings, content, limits and who gets to—and who should—be making decisions.

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The Plugged In Show, Episode 63: Brady, Mahomes and … Plugged In?

Get some nachos, maybe some queso and sit back for a fun conversation as you count down the hours until Super Bowl LV.

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What’s Up With the Old Movies on Your Homepage?

If you’ve been on our website recently, you might have noticed that some unusual things are turning up at the top. You’re right. And here’s why.  Back when COVID-19 really began to take hold, we made the decision to move our “DVD & Streaming” …

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Homefront

By now, you’d think the bad guys would know not to tangle with any character played by Jason Statham. (Especially when the screenplay was penned by Sylvester Stallone.)

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Screenshot of the YouTube Channel Vlad and Niki, featuring two young brothers smiling.

Vlad and Niki

These two adorable young brothers might be the most-viewed elementary-age children in the entire world.

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The Coronavirus Screen-Time Supernova

After nearly a year cooped up at homes, trying to talk about screen time limits and realities feels isn’t getting any easier.

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The Plugged In Show, Episode 59: My Kid Asked for a Facebook Account and You Won’t BELIEVE What Happened Next!

So how do we go about facilitating a reset when it comes to screens, entertainment and technology? That’s what our team talked about.

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The Plugged In Show, Episode 57: Plugged In’s Christmas Movie Extravaganza!

You like ‘em. I like ‘em. We all watch ‘em. And if you don’t, well, you’re a Scrooge or a Grinch. See, there’s no escaping here: You will be assimilated.

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We see the South Korean band BTS dancing in a video for the song "Dynamite."

Dynamite

The first English-language hit from the South Korean boy band BTS delivers an innocuous, retro-disco invitation to have fun.

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YouTuber Jake Koehler stands on a beach holding a waterproof metal detector.

Dallmyd/Scuba Jake

If you’ve ever wondered what you might find underwater, Jake Koehler proves the list is longer and weirder than you’d ever imagine.

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