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Adam Holz, Paul Asay and Johnathan McKee

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This revisionist fairy tale mostly minds its manners. Still, it can be pretty violent, too—and not everyone lives happily ever after.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 18, 2024
This heartfelt dog movie starring Mark Wahlberg feels a lot like a classic Disney movie … except for all that disappointing profanity.    Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 15, 2024
Disney+’s animated show that takes place in the colorful, crazy African city of Lagos. And the results are worth a smile.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 14, 2024
AI technology today is making it harder for casual users, especially children, to distinguish what is real and what is fake.   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 13, 2024
The war has been won and planets conquered, but now Paul Atreides—the man christened Maud’Dib—must learn what it is to rule.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 12, 2024
The latest remake of Alice Walker’s famous novel once again blends redemptive spiritual themes with all kinds of content concerns.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 11, 2024
The fourth film in this franchise packs in more Jack Black-inspired laughs, some tender lessons, and a mix of slapstick violence and Eastern spirituality.    Read the Plugged In Review   Hey, ‘Plugged In’ Wrote a Book!   How can families navigate the overwhelming worlds of pop culture and technology? That’s exactly the question the Plugged In team tackles in the new book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family.    If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 8, 2024
Deeper, darker and more problematic than the original Mr. and Mrs. Smith, this Prime Video series may have some running for cover.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 7, 2024
Online algorithms are making the decisions for us. What could possibly go wrong?   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 6, 2024
Prince of of Persia: The Lost Crown a well-constructed platformer that’ll please many--as long as they don’t mind its light bloodiness and spirituality   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 5, 2024
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About Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

Plugged In is a Focus on the Family publication designed to shine a light on the world of popular entertainment while giving families the essential tools they need to understand, navigate and impact the culture in which they live. Through our reviews, articles and discussions, we hope to spark intellectual thought, spiritual growth and a desire to follow the command of Colossians 2:8: "See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ."

Each month, PluggedIn.com is visited more than 1 million times by people looking for detailed information about what's really in popular movies, videos, television episodes, songs and games. Entertainment industry ratings only tell you so much. We go deeper, diving into specific content and the meaning behind it. Our award-winning website also offers news and blogs.

About Adam Holz, Paul Asay and Johnathan McKee

Adam 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 along with hosting The Plugged In Show and the Plugged In Entertainment Review radio feature.  

Paul Asay has been part of the Plugged In staff since 2007, watching and reviewing roughly 15 quintillion movies and television shows. He’s written for a number of other publications, too, including Time, The Washington Post and Christianity Today. The author of several books, Paul loves to find spirituality in unexpected places, including popular entertainment, and he loves all things superhero. His vices include James Bond films, Mountain Dew and terrible B-grade movies. He’s married, has two children and a neurotic dog, runs marathons on occasion and hopes to someday own his own tuxedo. Feel free to follow him on Twitter @AsayPaul.

Jonathan McKee is the author of over twenty books. He has over 20 years youth ministry experience and speaks to parents and leaders worldwide, He can be heard each week on the Plugged In Entertainment Review radio feature and The Plugged In Show. You can follow Jonathan on his blog, getting a regular dose of youth culture and parenting help. Jonathan, his wife Lori, and their three kids live in California.

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