Movie Review: Hoppers

Pixar’s Hoppers encourages viewers to be better stewards of the planet. But the messages (and the comedy) fall a little flat.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

In Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Paramount+ introduces a new generation of Federation cadets who train to make a positive difference in the universe.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

SiYP- Protecting Kids from Trafficking

What rules should I put in place to protect my kids from being threatened, blackmailed, or even trafficked online?   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Culture Remix: xkcd’s What If?

xkcd’s What If?’ offers scientific answers to some of the strangest hypotheticals that people want to know—and with few content issues.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Movie Review: Zootopia 2

Zootopia 2 has references to some R-rated films, but it’s a largely navigable film with nice messages about helping others and celebrating differences.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Movie Review: Midwinter Break

This well-acted pic raises some subtle questions. But there are a few content issues to navigate, too, including alcoholism and some language.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

TV Review: It’s Not Like That

Two families try to recover from a critical loss in the Wonder Project’s faith-tinged ‘It’s Not Like That.’ But the show has more content than you’d expect.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

SiYP- Age-Verified Roblox Messed Up

YouTube makes it possible for parents to block YouTube Shorts on teen accounts.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Culture Remix: Hytale (Early Access)

The Minecraft-mimicking ‘Hytale’ feels very familiar in its early access form. But there are some pleasing tweaks in the mix.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Movie Review: Now You See Me: Now You Don’t

‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ brings back the magical Horsemen for a new abracadabra scheme. That’s not to suggest, though, that it’s magical for all.   Read the full review.   If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.