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Episode 216: How Movies Challenge Our Indifference, plus Sigmund Freud Meets C.S. Lewis Jan 11, 2024

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Here at the beginning of the year, blockbusters ride the final crest of holiday glory and little-known Oscar hopefuls and deep-thinking indie movies take center stage. The Plugged In team examines a couple of these films—The Zone of Interest and Freud’s Last Session—and how movies can challenge us in interesting ways.

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· Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom

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· Migration

· Wonka

· The Zone of Interest

· Remember the Titans

· Freedom Writers

· Hotel Rwanda

· Hunger Games

· Freud’s Last Session

· Phineas and Ferb

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

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Episode 215: The Tech and Entertainment Reset Jan 04, 2024

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With Christmas and 2023 behind us, it's time to start thinking about new habits to take into 2024. The Plugged In team talks about some concrete ways to embrace a tech and entertainment reset in your family. You’ll pick up some great ideas on helping your family step away from their screens and enjoy time together.

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The Plugged In Show Episode 140: I Kissed Instagram Goodbye and Top Pro-Life Movies

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Plugged In Blog: Deleting My Instagram Was Nearly Impossible But I Did It Anyway

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Episode 214: Our Favorite Reviews of 2023, plus CoComelon Lane Dec 28, 2023

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Plugged In chronicles a lot of content in pop culture so that you can know what you’re getting into ahead of time. The team recalls their favorite reviews of 2023. Adam Holz then asks Kristin Smith about the Netflix children's series CoComelon Lane.

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Blog: Finding the Grace in Groundhog Day

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Episode 213: Christmas Classics Revisited, plus The Boys in the Boat Dec 21, 2023

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You probably have a classic Christmas movie that you love. And believe it or not, there are some holiday films the Plugged In team haven’t seen…until now. As promised on previous episodes, Adam Holz has watched It’s a Wonderful Life and Paul Asay has taken in Miracle on 34th Street, and they offer their insights on these beloved stories. Adam then speaks with Paul about the book-turned-movie The Boys in the Boat.

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· Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas

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· Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch

· Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

· Mean Girls

· You’ve Got Mail

· Miracle on 34th Street

· It’s a Wonderful Life

· The Boys in the Boat

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Episode 212: Wonka & The Worldview of Roald Dahl, plus Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget Dec 14, 2023

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Roald Dahl’s stories have impacted generations of children and families. The Plugged In team talks about the fantasy worlds of Roald Dahl and the new origin story movie Wonka. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the sequel to the animated Chicken Run movie, Dawn of the Nugget.

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· Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

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· Hunger Games

· Ender’s Game

· The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey

· Jurassic Park

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

· Barbie

· Wonka

· Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

· Book: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

· BFG

· Book: BFG

· Fantastic Mr. Fox

· Book: Fantastic Mr. Fox

· Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical

· Book: Matilda

· James and the Giant Peach

· A Wrinkle in Time

· Chicken Run

· Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

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Episode 211: Why Scrooge Still Haunts Christmases Past, Present and Future, plus Disney's Grasp on Hulu Dec 07, 2023

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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 Man Who Invented Christmas

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· The Muppet Christmas Carol

· A Christmas Carol

· Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

· 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

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Episode 210: Social Media, Addiction, and Self-Esteem, plus a Look at Bentkey Nov 30, 2023

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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

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· Polar Express

· Elf

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Episode 209: The Thanksgiving Movie Episode Nov 23, 2023

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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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· The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

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· Wish

· Next Goal Wins

· Leo

· Napoleon

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Episode 208: The Marvels & Female Heroes in Action Movies, plus Trolls Band Together Nov 16, 2023

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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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