Biographical movies – also known as biopics – comprise a unique genre in the film industry. The Plugged In team looks at what makes these movies so compelling and how they sometimes take artistic liberties with the facts. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new based-on-a-true-story movie The Unbreakable Boy.

 

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·       A Beautiful Mind

·       Remember the Titans

·       Heroes

·       Better Man

·       Hidden Figures

·       The Imitation Game

·       Selma

·       Reagan

·       Oppenheimer

·       Bonhoeffer

·       Hamilton

·       Shazam

·       American Underdog

·       Wonder

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The beloved bear Paddington is back on the big screen—this time going to Peru! Paul Asay and Emily Tsiao give you a peek at this new movie. And between work, school, fun, and entertainment, your family probably spends a lot of time on screens. The Plugged In team looks at screen habits—both good and bad—and encourages you to consider joining Plugged In’s Screen Fast 2025.

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·        Paddington

·        Paddington 2

·        Paddington in Peru

 

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Movies and the entertainment industry often portray intimacy in reckless and unbiblical ways. The Plugged In team discusses how Hollywood deals with sex and how you as a parent can springboard from that to teach the truth about God’s design. They then look at 2025’s upcoming video games and what your family needs to know about them.

 

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·       Civilization Revolution

·       Civilization Revolution 2

·       Civilization Beyond Earth

·       Sid Meier’s Civilization VI

·       Civilization V

·       Sid Meier’s Civilization VI: Rise and Fall

·       My Sims

·       Sims 2

·       Sims 3

·       Sims 4

·       Sims Medieval

·       Grand Theft Auto IV

·       Grand Theft Auto V

·       Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City

·       Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

·       Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

·       Fable

·       Fable II

·       Fable III

·       Fable: The Journey

 

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·       GTA’s Nasty Hidden Hot Coffee is Back…Why Should Parents Care

·       Grand Theft Agony

 

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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences have released their award nominations for 2025. As we look toward Oscar time, the Plugged In team discusses the nominees and how they fare in family-friendliness. Adam Holz then talks with Bret Eckelberry about the new Christian-adjacent movie Green and Gold.

 

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·       Anora

·       The Brutalist

·       A Complete Unknown

·       Conclave

·       Dune: Part Two

·       Emilia Pérez

·       I’m Still Here

·       Nickel Boys

·       The Substance

·       Wicked: Part 1

·       Green and Gold

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TikTok, the short-form social media platform, has been at the center of plenty of controversy. The Plugged In team talks about the type of content on the platform, the way kids use it, and what you need to know for your family. Paul Asay then speaks with Elizabeth Tabish, the actress who portrays Mary Magdalene in The Chosen about her new movie Between Borders.

 

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·       The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

·       The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

·       The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

·       Raiders of the Lost Ark

·       The Wild Robot

·       The Chosen

·       Between Borders

 

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·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 240: The Dark Side of the Influencer World. Plus, a Conversation with Director Andrew Erwin

·       How Are Screens Affecting Our Sleep?

·       The Plugged In Show: Episode 253: An Interview With Wild Robot Director Chris Sanders. Plus, Navigating Sad (but Good) Movie

 

 

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A new game show starring YouTube sensation Mr. Beast has hit Amazon Prime. Between that and the second season of the Netflix thriller series Squid Game, game shows—real or not—can get out of hand. The Plugged In team looks at the fascination with game shows and what your family needs to know about these hit streaming shows. They then talk about the upcoming Academy Awards and if it’s still a cultural phenomenon.

 

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·       Beast Games

·       Squid Game

·       MrBeast

·       The Substance

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Since the days of John Wayne, the western genre has a special place in our hearts. The Plugged In team explores why these stories are so popular and looks at Netflix’s new western series American Primeval. Paul Asay then speaks with Bret Eckelberry about Plugged In’s Screen Fast 2025.

 

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·       American Primeval

·       Yellowstone

·       Hell or High Water

·       1883

·       Open Range

·       Magnificent Seven

·       3:10 to Yuma

·       Logan

·       The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance

·       Justified

 

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Kids today have their eyes on their screens, and those screens are full of dangers. How can you protect them? Paul Asay speaks with author and screen expert Mandy Majors and her daughter Ella. They share some ways you can help your child learn healthy tech habits. Paul Asay then speaks with Bret Eckelberry about the new Netflix movie Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl.

 

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2024 was a big year in terms of entertainment and pop culture. As the year comes to a close, the Plugged In team looks back at some of the highlights and some of the low points. From YouTube to social media to the big and small screens, you’ll learn what you need to know for your family when it comes to media.

 

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·       Moonfall

·       Werewolves

·       Dafuq!?Boom! (Skibidi Toilet)

·       Inside Out 2

·       Deadpool & Wolverine

·       Moana 2

·       Dune: Part Two

·       Beauty and the Beast

·       Lightyear

·       Despicable Me 4

·       Ultraman Rising

·       Avengers: Endgame

 

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With so many Christmas movies out there, are there certain ingredients that make up a great one? And what makes a Christmas movie go bad? The Plugged In team reflects on some recent Christmas movies as well as some of their favorites. Paul Asay then speaks with Emily Tsiao about the new Disney movie Mufasa: The Lion King.

 

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·       The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

·       Dear Santa

·       Bad Santa

·       Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause

·       Violent Night

·       Elf

·       A Christmas Story

·       Spirited

·       It’s a Wonderful Life

·       Home Alone

·       Bells of St. Mary’s

·       The Nativity Story

·       Dr. Seuss: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

·       Mufasa: The Lion King

·       The Lion King

·       The Lion King (2019)

·       The Lion King 1 1/2

·       The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride

 

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