Plugged In Entertainment Reviews

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TV Review: 4400 Dec 09, 2021

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Language and sexual content are, so far, surprisingly mild in this reboot of 4400. But this futuristic reboot comes with a past.
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Blog: Adult Depression Dec 08, 2021

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Science has begun to show a link between social media and depression among adults.
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Book Review: Wilderlore: The Accidental Apprentice Dec 07, 2021

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A young orphan accidentally bonds with a magical beast from a dreaded place called the Woods.
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Movie Review: Ron’s Gone Wrong Dec 06, 2021

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Ron’s Gone Wrong doesn’t quite know how to follow through on the wrongs it gets right.
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Movie Review: Christmas With The Chosen: “The Messengers” Dec 03, 2021

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If you’re a fan of the crowdfunded series "The Chosen", this feature-length Christmas special—now in theaters via Fathom Events—may be one of the best gifts you’ll unwrap this year.
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TV Review: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Dec 02, 2021

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Laura Numeroff’s beloved children’s book series graduates to the kid-friendly cartoon zone on Amazon Prime.
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Blog: Social Media and Eating Disorders Dec 01, 2021

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Social media can impact kids in a number of negative ways.
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Blog: Parenting Controls on Hulu Nov 30, 2021

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Read Plugged In’s guide to setting up Hulu’s parental controls.
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Movie Review: Shang-Chi and The Legend Of The Ten Rings Nov 29, 2021

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Families—even families already familiar with the MCU—still might want to pause before grabbing this ring.
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Movie Review: Encanto Nov 26, 2021

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Disney’s latest animated musical revolves around an enchanted house and a family with magical abilities—except for a girl named Mirabel who doesn’t receive a magical talent. The result is a surprisingly resonant story about family, identity and acceptance.
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