Episode 295: The Jesus Glow. Plus, ‘Smurfs’
What does the “Jesus Glow” trend on TikTok say about the impact influencers have on faith? Plus, the new movie, Smurfs.
Episode 294: Is Superman Just Too Good? Plus, a Super-Important Announcement
Everything you need to know about the new Superman flick and Nintendo’s Mario Kart World for the Switch 2.
Episode 290: A Chat with Dean DeBlois, Director of ‘How to Train Your Dragon.’ Plus, ‘Bad Influencers’
DreamWorks has taken their popular animated feature ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ and turned it into a full-fledged live-action film …
America’s Pastime: Six Great Movies About Baseball
Major League Baseball is well under way. So for fans of the sport, we’ve compiled a list of inspiring baseball flicks to kick off your summer.
Episode 289: The Power of Music in Movies. Plus the Nintendo Switch 2
How does a musical score impact the movie-going experience? And what can parents expect with the new Nintendo Switch 2?
Episode 288: The Scary Science of Screen Time. Plus, Bono’s ‘Stories of Surrender’
Is all screen time bad? Plus, how have U2 and Bono made both a secular and spiritual impact with their music?
Episode 287: Lilo & Stitch. Plus, AI in Entertainment and Technology
Is the new Lilo & Stitch as good as the 2002 original? And how is AI impacting the world of entertainment?
Episode 286: Is Summertime Screen Time? Plus, Christian YouTubers
Studies show that screen time typically goes up for youth—sometimes way up—during the summer. With no school to worry about and …
Movie Monday: ‘Thunderbolts*’ Lands Another Box-Office Punch
Marvel’s Thunderbolts*/The New Avengers secured its box-office lead. But Sinners and a Minecraft Movie kept their standings as well.
Episode 285: Of Handmaids’ Tales and Hunger Games: The Downside of Dystopian Dramas
LISTEN TO THE PLUGGED IN SHOW, EPISODE 285 We love it when things go bad. Or, at least, we love it in our entertainment. The Last of Us is one of Max’s most acclaimed dramas. Ditto The Handmaid’s Tale over on Hulu. Sunrise on the Reaping—the latest book in Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games saga—sold […]