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Mission Impossible

Top Gun: Maverick

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Raiders of the Lost Ark

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

ET: The Extra-Terrestrial

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Cinderella

Hit Me Hard and Soft

The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology

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Ten of the Best Summertime Blockbusters From the Last Ten Years

The Plugged In Show Episode 77: Billie Eilish: The Worldview of Self-Expression

Culture Clips: Billie Eilish Confronts Objectification in a Surprising Way

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Explore the Plugged In Tech GuideSummer is officially here—and when you run out of things to do on those long, hot summer days, you might think, “We should watch a movie.” The Plugged In team reflects on some of their favorite Hollywood summer blockbusters and offers suggestions of what to watch. Adam Holz then talks with Paul Asay about the new Billie Eilish album Hit Me Hard and Soft.

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Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part One

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Mission Impossible

Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun

Raiders of the Lost Ark

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

ET: The Extra-Terrestrial

Barbie

Cinderella

Hit Me Hard and Soft

The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology

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Ten of the Best Summertime Blockbusters From the Last Ten Years

The Plugged In Show Episode 77: Billie Eilish: The Worldview of Self-Expression

Culture Clips: Billie Eilish Confronts Objectification in a Surprising Way

How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family

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Episode 236: A Parents Guide to OnlyFans, plus: IF May 30, 2024

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OnlyFans might sound like a rather innocuous site, but it’s not. The Plugged In team shares what you need to know about OnlyFans— where creators charge a subscription fee for access to their photos and videos, most of which are explicit. Adam Holz then talks with Bob Hoose about the new fantasy-comedy movie IF.

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On the Radar: May the Fourth, It’s Gonna Be May, and OnlyFans

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Episode 235: Is Swift’s New Album Taylor-made for Trouble? Plus, We Look at Sight May 23, 2024

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Over the last year, we’ve seen a lot from Taylor Swift—earning more than $1 billion, launching her five-continent concert tour, releasing two “new-ish” albums, and going to the Super Bowl. The Plugged In team examines the new album, the Swiftie phenomenon, and why fans are so dedicated. Adam Holz then speaks with Paul Asay about the new Angel Studios movie Sight.

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Episode 234: Don’t Know How to Talk with Your Kids About Entertainment? We Can Help! Plus, Kid-Friendly Games May 16, 2024

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Here at Plugged In, we encourage you to talk with your kids about entertainment…but do you know where to start? The Plugged In team offers some thoughts on what those conversations might look like. Paul Asay then speaks with Bob Hoose about some kid-friendly games your family may want to play.

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· Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

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· Big Fish

· Princess Peach: Showtime!

· Hogwart’s Legacy

· Ready Player One

· Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over

· Spy Kids Armageddon

· E.T. The Extra Terrestrial

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Episode 233: Summer Movie Preview, plus A Conversation with Great American Family President Bill Abbott May 09, 2024

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Description: With sunshine and summer coming our way, highly anticipated blockbusters start hitting the movie theaters. The Plugged In team discusses some of the biggest films your family may (or may not) want to see. Adam Holz then speaks with the president of the cable network Great American Family, Bill Abbott, about the channel’s dedication to being a faith- and family-friendly option.

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Episode 232: The “Reinvention” of JoJo Siwa, plus Fallout May 02, 2024

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JoJo Siwa, the once spunky, vibrant child star from Dance Moms, recently revealed her “bad girl” side. The Plugged In team looks at JoJo’s transformation and how her influence in the culture might impact your family. Adam Holz then speaks with Emily Tsiao about the new video-game-turned-Amazon-Prime-series Fallout.

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· JoJo Siwa: Karma

· JoJo Siwa

· The Chosen

· Fallout

· Fallout 4

· Halo

· The Last of Us

· Super Mario Bros.

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Episode 231: How Entertainment Shapes Our Beliefs, plus Netflix’s Testament: The Story of Moses Apr 25, 2024

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We live in a world full of competing ideas, narratives and worldviews, and that’s especially true in the world of entertainment. The Plugged In team explores how media and technology shape what we believe. Adam Holz then speaks with Kennedy Unthank about the new Netflix show Testament: The Story of Moses.

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Episode 230: Let’s Talk About Technology! plus A Conversation with For King + Country Apr 18, 2024

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Technology comes with its ups and downs. The Plugged In team looks at the way technology has shaped our lives and how best to navigate the ever-changing world of tech. Adam Holz then speaks with Joel and Luke Smallbone, lead singers of the Christian group, For King + Country about their family’s new movie Unsung Hero.

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The Plugged In Show Episode 228: How Different Entertainment Forms Influence Us. Plus, a Conversation With Rebecca St. James

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· Unsung Hero

· You’ve Got Mail

· Galaxy Quest

· The Circle

· The Matrix

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Episode 229: Why Popular YouTubers are Retiring, plus Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth Apr 11, 2024

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Once upon a time, kids wanted to be firefighters, astronauts, pro athletes, doctors, or lawyers. But in our connected social media world these days, the allure of becoming an “online content creator” is strong. The Plugged In team looks at this phenomenon and offers a dose of reality when it comes to the world of influencers. Adam Holz then speaks with Bob Hoose about the new video game Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth.

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Plugged In Blog: Retiring Youtubers Expose a Problem—and the Solution

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Episode 228: How Entertainment Shapes Us. Plus: A Conversation with Rebecca St. James Apr 04, 2024

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When it comes to entertainment and its potential influence on our kids, you may think screentime is the issue. But the reality is that different forms of entertainment can affect us in different ways. The Plugged In team explores the impact of various kinds of entertainment has had on them and how to navigate different media. Adam Holz then speaks with recording artist Rebecca St. James about her new biopic Unsung Hero.

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