Contributor: Jonah Parker

Jonah Parker’s first interaction with Plugged In came when he was just five years old, after his parents read a review for The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian and deemed the content too intense for him. What started out as a contentious relationship between Jonah and a staff of reviewers who knew not of his existence would later turn into an appreciation for the site’s ability to present media content in a way that was accurate and fair. Jonah enjoys analyzing how our entertainment echoes the creativity of our Creator while finding glimpses of Biblical truths within every genre. He believes that Robert Pattinson’s Batmobile is the perfect mix of cool and practical.

the magic faraway tree

The Magic Faraway Tree

This pro-family flick comes with plenty of positive messages. But parents should be wary of magical elements, some bad attitudes and a bit of potty humor.

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amazing grace

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 slave trade.

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Last Seen

Apple TV’s ‘Last Seen’ is a mature, dark crime drama with a lot on its mind. The contemplative series unearths trauma and harsh profanities in equal measure.

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B’DAY (20TH ANNIVERSARY DELUXE EDITION)

Twenty years after its initial release, Beyoncé’s ‘B’Day’ is back with six new tracks, bringing more of the party-loving, sensual content found throughout the original album.

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Accessing Everything, Owning Nothing: Teens and Physical Media

Teens are choosing physical albums and movies over streaming. Is this just a trend, or something deeper?

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Practical Magic 2

While this legacy sequel has all the right pieces to capitalize on some sweet nostalgia, the concoction we get here isn’t quite spellbinding.

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Dang!

‘Dang!’ is Netflix’s newest in a long line of raunchy comedies—a series that, once again, forgets the punchline as it’s telling the joke.

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Practical Magic

Witchcraft and foul language are brewed together with sexuality and domestic violence. Families will want to stay away from the toxic combination of this cauldron.

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the undeclared war

The Undeclared War

Peacock’s ‘The Undeclared War’ has lofty aspirations, but some harsh language and less than thrilling pacing make this tech thriller a hard sell.

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The Brink of War

While language and tense themes may place ‘The Brink of War’ out of reach for children, history buffs may find the film investing.

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Buddy

While ‘Buddy’ may seem friendly, predatory behaviors and excessive violence directed at children will have parents quickly turning off the TV.

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Should AI Be Making a Podcast for Your Kid’s Commute?

Sam Altman claims to have heard about a use of AI that will bring your family closer on those dreaded car rides together.

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Outer Banks

It’s labeled as a “teen drama” and a “coming-of-age story.” But Netflix’s buzzy, sensual news series aims at adults.

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over the garden wall

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 has some skeletons in the closet.

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Lanterns

HBO Max’s ‘Lanterns’ uses restraint to keep its superhero story grounded: If only some was used to hold back content issues as well.

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