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.

Borderlands

Despite Cate Blanchett’s presence in this video game movie, its language and violence mean there are better ways to spend an afternoon.

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Kinds of Kindness

The truest kindness of this Yorgos Lanthimos-helmed flick would be if no one had to watch it.

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Cat Quest III

Cat Quest III isn’t purrfect. But there’s a lot of swashbuckling, cat-quippy fun to sink your claws into.

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Twisters

Twisters rock the theater with incredible tornadic visuals and sounds. But that could leave some family members running for cover.

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Bad Boys: Ride or Die

The Bad Boys cops are being framed. And framing Will Smith and Martin Lawrence is a bad idea. This franchise’s latest sequel might be too.

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Creatures of Ava

Exploring a world, petting critters and cleaning up the environment are all part and parcel of this casual, animal-collecting game.

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Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in Fly Me to the Moon

Fly Me to the Moon

Most of this stylish romcom flies high and fun. But some bits will likely leave young family audiences grounded.

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The Fabulous Four

Gallons of booze, acres of edibles and inebriated old friends who argue a lot. Just when does the fabulous comes in?

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Lawrence of Arabia

This timeless classic is a visual and aural spectacle that sticks with you. But there are dark emotions that linger, too.

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Thank Goodness You're Here

Thank Goodness You’re Here!

Cartoony characters and comedy patter make this indie game unique. But innocent-looking things aren’t always meant for kids. This is a case in point.

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Deltarune (Chapters 1 & 2)

Deltarune has a cute kid-friendly look, but there are darker things beneath its pixeled sheep’s clothing.

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Treasure

There is an emotional treasure or two in Treasure. But it requires a bit of R-rated digging.

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EA Sports College Football 25

EA Sports College Football 25

EA Sports College Football 25 packs recognizable and refreshingly new moves into its playbook. And that’s worth a hearty college cheer.

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Thelma

This pic has good actors and some winning ideas, but it lacks a bit of grandmother’s common sense.

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Tchia

This South Pacific island-based adventure game has a very different feel. But its not always as kid-friendly as it looks.

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