Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

Adam Holz, Paul Asay and Johnathan McKee

TV Review: Pokémon Horizons: The Series

March 28, 2024

The latest TV series in the sprawling Pokémon franchise comes with familiar charms—and familiar issues.

 

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Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family: How to Navigate a Media-Saturated World--And Why We Should
How Do Christian Parents Keep Up with Their Children’s Screen Consumption? The expert media staff at Plugged In have compiled a must-read resource to help you understand the media your children consume. Years of researching and analyzing the latest media trends are compiled in Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Offering practical advice and strategies to help your children navigate the ever-changing landscape of pop culture, Becoming a Screen Savvy Family includes social media, music, streaming services, video games, movies, and more to help you dialogue with your children about the content that they are exposed to. The effects of technology and media consumption on children are far-reaching, impacting their mental health, sleep patterns, attention spans, and social skills. In Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family, you’ll learn - the effects on your children’s biology, behaviors, and beliefs; - traits of engaged parents, creating a game plan, and how to step in when needed; - how to screen those screens; and - practical strategies for limiting screen time and thinking critically about media. Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family will quickly become an essential tool to guide your family’s relationship with media and your child’s screen consumption.

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How we can embrace a proactive, wide, God-honoring strategy in dealing with tech and our kids.   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 27, 2024
This Suicide Squad game takes a creative stab at the anti-hero rage. But the results are foul and disturbing.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 26, 2024
In Freud’s Last Session, both the eminent psychoanalyst and the Christian apologist C.S. Lewis land on the psychologist’s couch.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 25, 2024
The latest Ghostbusters movie might be more family focused, story-wise. But let’s not confuse that with being family friendly.     Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 22, 2024
This animated, sci-fi hospital comedy on Amazon Prime mines absurd gore and suggestive themes for its laughs.   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 21, 2024
Have you thought about the best ways to set boundaries for your kids that reach beyond your home?   Read the Plugged In Blog   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 20, 2024
Mike Winger dives deep into Christian theology—so, do you have a minute?   Read the Plugged In Review   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.
March 19, 2024
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
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Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family: How to Navigate a Media-Saturated World--And Why We Should
How Do Christian Parents Keep Up with Their Children’s Screen Consumption? The expert media staff at Plugged In have compiled a must-read resource to help you understand the media your children consume. Years of researching and analyzing the latest media trends are compiled in Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family. Offering practical advice and strategies to help your children navigate the ever-changing landscape of pop culture, Becoming a Screen Savvy Family includes social media, music, streaming services, video games, movies, and more to help you dialogue with your children about the content that they are exposed to. The effects of technology and media consumption on children are far-reaching, impacting their mental health, sleep patterns, attention spans, and social skills. In Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family, you’ll learn - the effects on your children’s biology, behaviors, and beliefs; - traits of engaged parents, creating a game plan, and how to step in when needed; - how to screen those screens; and - practical strategies for limiting screen time and thinking critically about media. Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family will quickly become an essential tool to guide your family’s relationship with media and your child’s screen consumption.

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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