Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

Movie Review: Wildwood

Wildwood tells the tale of a girl’s high-stakes quest to save her baby brother from a forbidden forest. Should this animated adventure, from the makers of Coraline, pull

TV Review: Over the Garden Wall

Balancing the warm feeling of a fall cider with chilly spookiness and humor, ‘Over the Garden Wall’ is a niche autumn tradition for some. But for kids, this miniseries ha

Screen in Your Pocket: AI Podcasts for Kids

Sam Altman claims to have heard about a use of AI that will bring your family closer on those dreaded car rides together. PluggedIn Facebook Page  If you've enjoyed l

Pop Culture Remix Review: Happy Caravan

The Happy Caravan’ is a wholesome channel with Christian themes, but it raises questions about how much is too much to share online. Read the full review. PluggedIn F

DVD Review: Masters of the Universe

‘Masters of the Universe’ was more fun than we expected. But the problems grow in tandem with those positives. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page  If you'

Movie Review: Sense and Sensibility

The 2026 release of Sense and Sensibility delivers a new take on Jane Austen’s iconic story of love and sisterhood. Will this Daisy Edgar-Jones version of the classic tal

TV Review: My Brilliant Career

Netflix’s ‘My Brilliant Career’ is the tale of yet another Victorian-era young woman being forced to marry—and yet another young-adult series oversaturated with sexual co

Screen in Your Pocket: Soft Socializing

In a world of dating apps and digital connection, Gen Z is pushing back with what’s being called ‘soft socializing.’ Read more PluggedIn Facebook Page  If you've en

DVD Review: Matchbox the Movie

Matchbox the Movie leans into the over-the-top fun of Mattel Matchbox cars for its stunt-filled action. Will this spy movie live up to your childhood plastic-track memori

TV Review: LEGO Mandalorian

LEGOStarWars:TheMandalorian brings Mando and his ward, Grogu, into the famed Star Wars Cantina. Does this show, restructured in bricks and tiles, make the Mando action mo

Screen in your Pocket- Australia Hates AI Music

In response to the growth of AI in creative endeavors, the Australian Recording Industry Association banned all songs from music charts that aren’t “substantially human-m

Pop Culture Remix Review: Star Wars Zero Company

StarWars:ZeroCompany places its XCOM-like, tactical RPG action in a Star Wars setting. But is this new game family-friendly fun or a lot of messy trigger-pulling? Plugged

DVD Review: Moana (Live action)

Disney released a new live-action reimagining of the Oscar®-nominated animation #Moana. But should you answer this movie’s Ocean call? Plugged In has all the Polynesian i

TV Review: Fluff Piece

Quirky reporter Fiona Flash and her furry sidekick, Fluff, investigate stories and rumors to find the truth in every situation. Read the full Review PluggedIn Faceboo

Screen in Your Pocket: NY Bans AI for Kids

New York City schools are cracking down on artificial intelligence in the classroom.  Read the full Review PluggedIn Facebook Page  If you've enjoyed listening to Pl

Pop Culture Remix Review: Halo Campaign Evolved

The first ‘Halo’ classic returns with a new look and some brand-new missions. But it’s still M-rated, Dad. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page  If you've e

DVD Review: Amazing Grace

This stirring biopic may well change the sad fact that most Americans don’t know who William Wilberforce was—or how he struggled for two decades to abolish the English sl

Movie Review: Forgotten Island

In the new animated adventure called Forgotten Island, two devoted childhood friends stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to a fantastic island packed wi

TV Review: The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls

Noted adventurer Bear Grylls takes some of the cast of ‘The Chosen’ out for a day of adventure and revelation in ‘The Chosen in the Wild With Bear Grylls.’ Read our revie

Screen in Your Pocket: Meta Settlement

Will the Meta settlement change social media for the better? If not, what will? Check out our blog PluggedIn Facebook Page  If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In