Episode 285: Of Handmaids’ Tales and Hunger Games: The Downside of Dystopian Dramas

The dystopian genre has taken our culture by storm with its dark and twisted look at our imagined future. The Plugged In team explores the unique markers of this genre and the impact it can have on our everyday lives. Paul Asay then talks with Bob Hoose about the latest book in the Hunger Games series, Sunrise on the Reaping.   Click here to get your copy of Plugged In’s great book Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family!   Connect with us! www.ThePluggedInShow.com Connect on Facebook Find us on Instagram EMAIL: [email protected] PHONE: 800-A-FAMILY (800-262-3459)   Read the full review: ·       Black Mirror ·       The Last of Us ·       The Handmaid’s Tale ·       Sunrise on the Reaping ·       The Hunger Games Book Series ·       The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Book ·       The Hunger Games ·       The Hunger Games: Catching Fire ·       The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 ·       The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 ·       The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes ·       Blade Runner ·       Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow ·       The Wizard of Oz ·       Zombieland ·       Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West ·       Wicked: Part One ·       A Quiet Place   The Plugged In Tech Guide   Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Episode: How Your Family Can Manage Technology Well Part 1 How You Can Make Wise Entertainment Choices for Your Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you've listened to any of our podcasts, please give us your feedback.