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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, 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, Plugged In is visited more than 1 million times by people looking for detailed information about what’s really in popular movies and television episodes. Entertainment industry ratings only tell you so much. We go deeper, diving into specific content and the meaning behind it.
Weekly English South Africa Film Reviews · TV Reviews
88 Episodes
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Hocus Pocus 2

Three revenge-focused 17th-century witches are resurrected in #HocusPocus2. So, is this Disney+ pic a trick or a treat?
7 Oct 2022 1 min

See How They Run

Part homage and part spoof, this Agatha Christie-like whodunit adds a bit of mirth to murder.
30 Sep 2022 1 min

Railway Children

While few children found magic wardrobes, literally millions of them left London and other British cities during the war. And in 1944—when Germans renewed their bombing runs over the British Isles—they were joined by three more: Lily, Pattie and Ted Watts.
23 Sep 2022 1 min

Running the Bases

A small-town baseball coach gets the offer of a lifetime in the film #RunningtheBases. But the new job offer comes with coaching challenges. Will this faith-focused baseball pic be the movie-going homerun you’re looking for?
16 Sep 2022 1 min

Lifemark

Based on a true story, #Lifemark focuses on an adopted teen whose life is turned upside down when he’s unexpectedly contacted by his birth mother. Is this new Kendrick Brothers pic dialing your number?
9 Sep 2022 1 min

Love in the Villa

In the Netflix pic #LoveintheVilla a newly single woman heads off to an Italian villa retreat only to find that it’s been double-booked by a handsome but annoying guy. Will this rom-com be worth your time and buttered popcorn?
2 Sep 2022 1 min

Samaritan

In the new Sylvester Stallone movie #Samaritan a thirteen-year-old boy suspects that a mysterious and reclusive neighbor is actually a legendary vigilante hiding in plain sight. Should you gather your gaggle of heroes and take a look, too?
26 Aug 2022 1 min

Secret Headquarters

A kid is shocked to discover that the headquarters of a powerful superhero is hidden beneath his home in #SecretHeadquarters. But will this pic make for a super family night at the movies or a villainous waste of time?
19 Aug 2022 1 min

Luck

Some people have all the #Luck, but not Sam. She just happens to be the unluckiest person in the world. Will joining her on a trip to the mysterious Land of Luck be a propitious movie event?
12 Aug 2022 1 min

Thirteen Lives

#ThirteenLives recounts the true story of the global effort to rescue a Thai soccer team that became trapped in a cave during an unexpected rainstorm. Will it make for a cheer-worthy night at the movies?
5 Aug 2022 1 min

DC League of Super Pets

When Superman and the Justice League are kidnapped, Superman’s faithful dog Krypyo must put a rag-tag animal team together to save the day in #DCLeagueofSuperPets. But are there any content ticks to worry over here?
29 Jul 2022 1 min

Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

In #MrsHarrisGoestoParis a widowed cleaning lady in 1950s London sets off to Paris to buy the dress of her dreams. But will it be a movie trip worth taking or one to sleep through?
22 Jul 2022 1 min

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank.

A down-on-his-luck hound finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them in #PawsofFury:TheLegendofHank. Will it be the sort of animal-romping fun your hoard of fearsome little samurai will appreciate?
15 Jul 2022 1 min

Thor: Love and Thunder

In the new Marvel pic #Thor:LoveandThunder the Asgardian hero has to deal with a past love interest and a galactic god killer. But will this superhero romp be good date night fodder?
8 Jul 2022 1 min

Minions: The Rise of Gru

The new big-screen animated pic #Minions:TheRiseofGru tells of how a youngster Gru tried to join the Vicious 6: a supervillain supergroup. Will this mashup of malefactor mishaps fit your evil fancy?
1 Jul 2022 1 min

Elvis

In #Elvis we get a glimpse at what transformed a small-town boy into the king of rock-'n'-roll. But will this pic leave you feeling like a Hound Dog?
24 Jun 2022 1 min

Light year

Good old Buzz is back in #Lightyear, but this time it’s no toy story. Will his animated space adventure keep you reaching for infinity and beyond?
17 Jun 2022 1 min

Jurassic World Dominion

The new dino movie, #JurassicWorldDominion, brings back all the favorites from past Jurassic Park pics—from Alan Grant to Mr. T-Rex. Will you want to join the gang for this reunion?
10 Jun 2022 1 min

The Bob’s Burgers Movie

The new big-screen animated pic called #TheBob’sBurgersMovie tosses the Bob’s Burgers crew into a musical comedy-mystery-adventure. Will you want to slip into a booth for a little of this burger shop fun?
3 Jun 2022 1 min

Top Gun: Maverick

In #TopGun:Maverick Tom Cruise is back to play his iconic role of Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. Will you want to join him in the cockpit?
27 May 2022 1 min
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