After spending more than two decades touring, directing, writing and producing for Christian theater and radio (most recently for Adventures in Odyssey, which he still contributes to), Bob joined the Plugged In staff to help us focus more heavily on video games. He is also one of our primary movie reviewers.
‘Stand by Me’ is remembered as a classic coming-of-age pic. But it’s also a problematic trek down the tracks.
Laws might make it harder for AI deepfakes to harm innocents, but we should still talk to our kids about potential dangers.
‘Resident Evil Requiem’ offers a new, revealing chapter of the Umbrella Corporation’s bioterrorism story. But its mutated and gory gush is a familiar tune.
‘Ready or Not 2: Here I Come’ is well-crafted. But it tries to wink and giggle over gouts of gore, battered women, profanity and satanic worship. Maybe … not?
Charlie the Wonderdog is a lovable mutt who gains alien superpowers. But his movie can’t quite lift off the ground.
‘Cold Storage’ is a “been there, vomited that” derivative of many goo-spew flicks that came before. Comedy? Well, not so much.
A retired couple takes a ‘Midwinter Break’ in Amsterdam. But this slowly paced pic raises some subtle questions about life and faith.
‘In the Blink of an Eye’ lauds love and sacrifice as important factors in humanity’s survival. But it also presents a humanistic worldview.
Would you believe a Dracula movie as a 400-yearslong, doomed-romance story? Yeah, me neither.
‘Planet of Lana II’ is a beautiful, immersive and fun puzzle-platformer. But a few moments could hold younger gamers at arm’s length.
‘Pokémon Pokopia’ is smooth, seamless, friendly and fun. And it’s free of that grindy feel of a typical casual life sim.
‘The Bride!’ is a malformed creation featuring an effervescent, chaotic lead and whole lot of foul, foul mess.
This sports movie about racing horse girls is a beautifully crafted anime with some nice messages about competition, hard work and friendship.
Oscar nominee ‘The Secret Agent’ isn’t really about spy work. It’s just an odd, bloody, foul and painfully slow film.
