Contributor: Bob Hoose

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.

Super Troopers 3

The Broken Lizard comedy troupe are back with ‘Super Troopers 3.’ A rather nasty Vermont cheese basket.

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Halo: Campaign Evolved

The first ‘Halo’ classic returns with a new look and some brand-new missions. But it’s still M-rated, Dad.

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Tech Giants Say, ‘Turn it Off!’

When everything’s on your phone, how do you turn it off? The social media giants have an ironic suggestion.

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Splatoon Raiders

‘Splatoon Raiders’ feels like the same squid-kid fun, only this time with a single-player, looter/shooter tack.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has a lot wriggling about in its cinematic web. But is there more than you need?

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Conversations with Teens: When Your Teen Turns to AI Instead of You

Who ya gonna call with your problems? Maybe choose anything else but AI.

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72 Hours

Netflix’s foul comedy ’72 Hours’ fortunately runs for less than two hours. But even that time could be spent far better elsewhere.

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Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains

‘Monopoly: Star Wars Heroes vs. Villains’ wants you to out-strategize Darth Vader and his villainous ways. But who gets Boardwalk?

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Motor City

‘Motor City’ motors through a revenge drama but replaces dialogue with a needle-drop sound design. It’s both creative and violently grisly.

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EA Sports College Football 27

‘EA Sports College Football 27’ hikes out new upgrades and gameplay. But are the additions extra points or penalties?

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Apollo 13

Director Ron Howard balances meticulous detail and gripping drama to make ‘Apollo 13’ an appealing slice of historical heroism.

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The Odyssey … With an AI Twist

Sir Michael Caine leases his voice to an AI cloning lab for an audiobook of ‘The Odyssey.’

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Meccha Chameleon

The next indie gaming sensation has arrived. But are there less-than-sensational things hiding in ‘Meccha Chameleon’?

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Passenger

‘Passenger’ feels like a series of online horror shorts all tied together with a gossamer narrative thread.

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The Furious

‘The Furious’ is packed with top-shelf martial arts action. But the end result is messy in oh so many ways.

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