The Dreamworks’ classic How to Train Your Dragon returns to the big screen in a new live-action version. Kennedy Unthank of the Plugged In team talks with the movie’s director, Dean DeBlois to get some insider secrets on Toothless and Hiccup. The team then discusses the Netflix docu-series Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing, giving insight on the content as well as what it reveals about young influencers.

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• Bolt
• Avatar
• How to Train Your Dragon
• How to Train Your Dragon (2025)
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• The Plugged In Show: Episode 240 - The Dark Side of the Influencer World. Plus, a Conversation with Director Andrew Erwin
• The Plugged In Show: Episode 134 - Of Influencers and Dinosaurs
• Netflix’s The Social Dilemma Paints a Sober Portrait of Tech’s Influence
• The Plugged In Show: Episode 46 – Examining the Social Dilemma and Our Interaction with Social Media

 

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Music can be powerful. It can shape us, inspire us, terrify us. And when it’s paired with a movie, we might not even notice how manipulative it can be. The Plugged In team reflects on cinematic songs and soundtracks and the impact they can have. Paul Asay speaks with Bob Hoose about the Nintendo Switch 2 and its new features.

 

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·       Sinners

·       Star Wars: The Force Awakens

·       Star Wars: The Last Jedi

·       Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

·       Dunkirk

·       Dark Knight

·       Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

·       Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

·       Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

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As parents, we want to help our kids develop healthy tech habits. But where do we start? Paul Asay of the Plugged In team speaks with Melanie Hempe, founder of ScreenStrong, and Dr. Danny Huerta, Vice President of Focus on the Family’s Parenting department, about the dangers of too much screen time and ways you can help your family step back and reconnect. Paul then speaks with Adam Holz about recording artist Bono’s new documentary Stories of Surrender.

 

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AI is infiltrating entertainment and technology. The Plugged In team examines the potential impacts and what they could mean for your family. Bret Eckelberry then talks with Emily Tsiao about the new live action Disney movie Lilo & Stitch.

 

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·       Lilo and Stitch

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As school releases and summertime approaches, kids have a lot more free time. But does that mean more screentime? The Plugged In team says no and offers some thoughts on how to keep your child engaged without being on a screen. Paul Asay then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about Christian YouTubers that your family may enjoy watching.

 

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·       Ryan Trahan

·       Dude Perfect

·       CoryxKenshin

·       Redeemed Zoomer

·       Testify

·       Apologia Studios

·       The Beat by Allen Parr

·       Mike Winger

·       YouTube Reviews

 

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The dystopian genre has taken our culture by storm with its dark and twisted look at our imagined future. The Plugged In team explores the unique markers of this genre and the impact it can have on our everyday lives. Paul Asay then talks with Bob Hoose about the latest book in the Hunger Games series, Sunrise on the Reaping.

 

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·       Black Mirror

·       The Last of Us

·       The Handmaid’s Tale

·       Sunrise on the Reaping

·       The Hunger Games Book Series

·       The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Book

·       The Hunger Games

·       The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

·       The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1

·       The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2

·       The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

·       Blade Runner

·       Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow

·       The Wizard of Oz

·       Zombieland

·       Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West

·       Wicked: Part One

·       A Quiet Place

 

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe is back with its new blockbuster Thunderbolts. The Plugged In team discusses the latest installment of superhero movies as well as the qualities it takes to make a hero. They then talk about AI agents, what that means, and what role they may play in our lives.

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·       Thunderbolts

·       Guardians of the Galaxy

·       The Wolf of Wall Street

·       Risen

·       Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

·       Avengers: Endgame

·       Tully

·       Roma

·       Black Mirror

 

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Your family likely enjoys a great movie…but what makes it great for your family? The Plugged In team explores various criteria for family-friendly movies and how you can discern what is appropriate for your family. Bret Eckelberry then talks with Paul Asay and Adam Holz about the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor.

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• The Princess Bride
• The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
• The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
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• The Incredibles
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• Inside Out 2
• Sonic the Hedgehog 3
• The Wild Robot
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• Andor
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
• Flow
• Encanto
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What’s the best Christian movie ever? The Plugged In team reveals the winner of their Christian Movie Madness bracket and why they think that movie resonated with viewers. Paul Asay then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about the new Hallmark movie Journey to You.

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The Easter season always brings new Christian movies. The Plugged In team looks at the new animated movie The King of Kings and tells you what you need to know for your family. They then talk about how teens are proving to be skeptical of technology, social media, and artificial intelligence.

 

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·       Unbreakable Boy

·       No Address

·       The Last Supper

·       The Chosen: Last Supper Part One

·       The King of Kings

·       The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe

·       The Horse and His Boy

·       The Silver Chair

 

 

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