The Plugged In Show

Since Charles Dickens wrote A Christmas Carol back in 1843, Ebenezer Scrooge has become an indispensable part of the holidays. The Plugged In team explores some of the film adaptations and why the story is still so popular. Paul Asay then speaks with Adam Holz and Jonathan McKee about the announcement from Disney about fully fusing Hulu and its content with their already popular streaming service Disney+.

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·       The Muppet Christmas Carol

·       A Christmas Carol

·       Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

·       The Man Who Invented Christmas

·       Spirited

·       Breaking Bad

·       The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

·       Krampus

·       You’ve Got Mail

·       Hugo

Plugged In Blog: Don’t Say Bah Humbug to A Christmas Carol…The Timeless Message of Ebenezer Scrooge

Plugged In Blog: Disney’s M-rated Reboot

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You’ve probably heard social media can negatively impact our mental health. The Plugged In team examines some of the studies that point to the harmful effects on tweens' and teens' self-esteem and mental health. Adam Holz then talks with Emily Tsiao about the new conservative streaming platform, Bentkey.

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·      A Wonderful Day with Mabel Maclay

·      Polar Express

·      Elf

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Thanksgiving weekend traditionally marks the beginning of Hollywood’s second-most important blockbuster season. The Plugged In team looks at a few of the big movie releases—including Disney’s Wish and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes—and tells you what you need to know before your family heads to the theater.

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·      Wish

·      The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

·      Next Goal Wins

·      Leo

·      Napoleon

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When it comes to action movies and TV shows these days, you’re just as likely to see a woman in a lead role as a man. The Plugged In team examines the latest MCU movie, The Marvels and how women are empowered to lead the action. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about new Dreamworks movie Trolls Band Together.

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·      Hunger Games

·      Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

·      Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power

·      The Avengers

·      Black Widow

·      Fargo

·      Raiders of the Lost Ark

·      The Marvels

·      Ms. Marvel

·      The Incredibles

·      The Incredibles 2

·      The Avengers: Endgame

·      Thor

·      Ironman

·      Trolls Band Together

·      Shrek

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As the Christmas season approaches, you may be looking for movies and TV specials really reflect the Biblical story of Jesus’s birth. The Plugged In team explores some holiday favorites, including a look at the new musical movie Journey to Bethlehem. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about upcoming video games that are hot for the holidays.

 Interview with Adam Anders

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• You’ve Got Mail
• Spirited
• Muppet Christmas Carol
• Elf
• Father of the Bride
• Puss in Boots
• High School Musical
• Camp Rock
• Glee
• The Chosen
• The Star
• The Nativity Story
• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
• Hogwarts Legacy
• Plugged In Game Review

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Five Christmas Movies and TV Specials Actually about Christ

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You probably know that your family’s devices all offer some sort of parental controls…but do you use them? The Plugged In team dives into the best ways you can use parental controls on streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Disney+. Adam Holz then talks with Kennedy Unthank about some unique (and fun!) Christian board games.

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• Pinocchio
• Breakfast Club
• T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
• Ghostbusters
• The Exorcist: Believer
• Euphoria
• Sex Education
• Chosen
• The Goonies
• Loki
• The Princess Bride

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There’s a lot to be concerned about when we look at the content and worldview in so much of today’s entertainment. The Plugged In team takes a closer look at the issue of content, worldview, and Hollywood. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the newest season of Disney+'s Loki.

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• Pinocchio
• Breakfast Club
• T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
• Ghostbusters
• The Exorcist: Believer
• Euphoria
• Sex Education
• Chosen
• The Goonies
• Loki
• The Princess Bride

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We’re knee-deep in the scary season where horror movies lurk around every corner and the devil or his minions show up in many of them. The Plugged In team examines the history behind depictions of Satan and why entertainment tropes often includes him. Paul Asay then speaks with Adam Holz about the new cinematic release of Taylor Swift's Eras tour.

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·      13 Going on 30

·      Lost

·      12 Years a Slave

·      American Horror Story

·      Dark Knight

·      Supernatural

·      Lucifer

·      Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

Blog Post: Three Things You Might Not Know about CS Lewis’ Screwtape Letters

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Our media-saturated culture influences all of us in various ways. The Plugged In team recently looked at how entertainment and technology affects girls, so now they will examine how they shape boys' lives and hearts. They then explore the spiritual impact of the popular Zelda movies.

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·      Luca

·      Ready Player One

·      The Outsiders

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Plugged In spends a lot of time talking about the influence of screens, mostly related to entertainment and “fictional” content. But real-world issues are often emphasized or exaggerated on the news...and that news is everywhere! The Plugged In team talks with Dr. Danny Huerta about how these stories contributing to our kids’ sense of anxiety. Adam Holz then speaks with Emily Tsiao about the new Netflix kids' show Barbie: A Touch of Magic.

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