Bret loves a good story—be it a movie, show, or video game—and enjoys geeking out about things like plot and story structure. He has a blast reading and writing fiction and has penned several short stories and screenplays. He and his wife love to kayak the many beautiful Colorado lakes with their dog.
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 293 In June of 1993, moviegoers were welcomed to a secluded island off the coast of Costa Rica. But this small island housed a big secret—big as in weighing several collective tons. Those secrets? Dinosaurs! I’m s …
Like previous films in this franchise, the performance ‘Ballerina’ puts on is stylish, well-orchestrated … and gruesome. ‘Ballerina’ basks in bloodshed and barbarity.
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 292 For decades now, we’ve seen a steady decline in religiosity in the United States. According to a recent study by Pew Research, about 62% of Americans identify as Christian, down from 78% in 2007. And the young …
Will technology like Neuralink be able to read your thoughts? The idea is looking less like science fiction every day …
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 291 Anyone who’s familiar with Plugged In knows that we take a dim view of nudity in the movies we review, and many would say that we absolutely should. But the topic of nudity can become a little trickier once th …
Considering its many content problems, if you want to see a movie with your friends, maybe take them to see something other than ‘Friendship.’
Looking for the right movie to watch with Dad this Father’s Day? Here are a few “dad-approved” Father’s Day movie suggestions …
Despite some issues, ‘The Legend of Ochi’ is a throwback adventure that tells a moody-but-hopeful story about the mending of broken families.
Looking for the right movie for this Mother’s Day? We have a few “mom-approved” Mother’s Day movie suggestions you just might like.
Turning off artificial intelligence is harder than it sounds. Still, we’ve compiled a guide to help you limit AI in several widely used apps.
A barrage of crass and suggestive content scuttles the intriguing mystery at the core of ‘Another Simple Favor.’
‘Audrey’s Children’ is an inspiring tale about a remarkable woman who changed the lives of sick children and their families for the better.
Family-friendly films are doing very well at the box office. Four of the five highest grossing films in 2024 could have been considered family movies.
Between the winking jokes and silly slapstick, ‘A Goofy Movie’ tells a heartfelt story about a father and son growing closer together.
