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The 2025 Plugged In Movie Awards: Who Won the Pluggies?
We debated. You voted. And now, you can find out who won the 2025 Plugged In Movie Awards!

The Unbreakable Boy Premiere: Thoughts From the Stars and Filmmakers
Last week, I had the privilege of heading to New York City for the premiere of Lionsgate and Kingdom Story’s new movie The Unbreakable Boy.

Episode 275: The Plugged In Movie Awards!
Today, on our podcast, the Plugged In staff will select the winners of our Plugged In Movie Awards!

Your AI Companion Has Its Hand Outstretched. Do You?
When you read the reference to an “AICompanion” in this blog’s title, you may have instantly jumped to the idea of some platform or device

Movie Monday: ‘Captain America’ Wins Again Despite Drop
Captain America: Brave New World hit some turbulence this weekend. But in the end, it still had enough altitude to glide to a second-straight win.

On the Radar: Fine Motor Skills, ‘Chuzz’ and the ‘Nocebo Effect’
Screens are affecting kids’ developing fine motor skills. “Chuzz” is yet another way to insult women and teen girls online. Has your teen fallen victim to the “nocebo effect?”

The Theology of … Halo
Whether you’re blasting aliens or blowing up Halo rings, in Halo, you’re bound to run into some religion along the way.

Episode 274: Biopics and ‘The Unbreakable Boy’
What is your favorite biopic? What’s the one that fell flat? Are you planning on seeing The Unbreakable Boy?

Movie Monday: ‘Captain America’ Soars to Win
Captain America: Brave New World flapped its vibranium wings to an estimated $88.5 million in North America—ahead of expert predictions.

On the Radar: Let Them, Grandma Hobbies and New Instagram Comments Features
Should teens follow the “let them” mindset? What are “grandma hobbies”? What do parents need to know about Instagram’s new comments features?
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