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.

Splatoon 3 game

Splatoon 3

This game’s all about squid-kids with ‘tude and ink-splashing battles galore. And it comes with nary a stain.

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Physically, the Kids Aren’t Alright. But There’s an App For That

We know our kids need exercise to stay healthy. Luckily, there are plenty of apps to help get them moving more than their fingers.

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LEGO Brawls game

LEGO Brawls

Plastic battlers and silliness abounds. But is that enough?

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Where the Crawdads Sing 2022

Where the Crawdads Sing

This marshy tale grows on you like a wetland flower. But it’s both lovely and harsh.

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Pinocchio 1940

Pinocchio (1940)

It’s a 1940’s classic. But does it still sing true?

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Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed

Some call it a classic. Others prefer the word “crude.”

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Mack & Rita 2022

Mack & Rita

Body switching pics can have a bright side. But this one’s switch is off.

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Samaritan 2022

Samaritan

This superpowered story has a few Sly plusses. But it’s not as super as you might expect.

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Lost in Play game

Lost in Play

Puzzle me this: Can a game be fun, silly, challenging and mom and dad-friendly, too? Hmmm.

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Easter Sunday 2022

Easter Sunday

This film is generally no holiday. But it does have a few nice things on its family menu.

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A man and woman look at paintings together in an art gallery.

Mr. Malcolm’s List

This British period piece explores the intersection of love and justice when a rejected woman’s plot for revenge goes awry.

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Top Gun - Maverick 2022

Top Gun: Maverick

Top Gun: Maverick is an almost picture-perfect sequel.

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Two Point Campus game

Two Point Campus

You build the school and pick the classes with this game. But does it earn a passing grade?

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Vengeance 2022

Vengeance

Foul language, hookup-culture acceptance, eye-rolling stereotypes, boozy indulgence and vengeful bloody murder are all a part of this pic’s big picture.

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Digimon Survive game

Digimon Survive

This new Digimon is more visual novel that battler this go ‘round. But it’s also more horror than digital monster hoopla.

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