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.

Hubie Halloween

Getting to the chocolatey heart of this holiday pic is more gross-out trick than sweet treat.

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Real Steel

Mad Max meets Rocky in this futuristic tale of battling robots and father-son reconciliation. So should you duck and weave away or get a front-row seat?

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Screenshot of combat between characters and a monster in the game Star Renegades.

Star Renegades

Does this challenging new sci-fi strategy game go rogue?

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A superhero's elastic arm pummels a bad guy.

Marvel’s Avengers

This T-rated Marvel superhero game feels fun and familiar, though it’s somewhat marred by occasional profanities.

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A young man and woman sit on a couch together in the middle of a busy city street.

The Broken Hearts Gallery

Given how often the characters here jump in and out of bed with anyone who wanders by, it’s no wonder they’re miserable.

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Bad Education

This true story of corruption tips its soiled hand early on: We know where it’s going, and we know it’s going to get ugly.

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10 Family Friendly Films Streaming in September (2020)

Well, Labor Day has come and gone, gang. My, how the social-distancing time has flown. But they’re starting to open theaters and offer up some good movies once again. If, however, you’re still a bit hesitant to take the family past that hermetically se …

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Darth Vader in a lightsaber fight.

Star Wars: Vader Immortal – Episode 1

Despite its title, Vadar Immortal resists the urge to fully embrace the dark side, content-wise, in this VR title.

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An animated samurai fights on a bridge.

Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time

Samurai Jack is back and leaping in your family room! Is that a good thing?

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Huge, angry CGI lion.

Rogue

This is just a very bad movie.

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Screen shot from the video game Battletoads.

Battletoads

Yet another throwback remake. But are these toads infectious or infected?

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A man and a woman meet another man in his home.

The Burnt Orange Heresy

This leisurely paced film declares that our lies, sins and foul choices mark us, painting our worlds in dark, disquieting shades.

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Apps That Might Actually Be Worthwhile for Your Family

Let’s face it, new apps are being cranked out for you and your kids’ phones every day. And, of course, being a careful parent, the job is left to you to keep tabs on things and make sure you quickly spot those applications that have shadowy corners to …

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A man and a girl sit in the street and talk.

Tulsa

No matter what terrible or broken spot we find ourselves in, we can find God’s hand offering rescue.

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Vintage muscle car jumping through fiery explosion.

Fast & Furious Crossroads

Sometimes you just want a good racing game. Sorry Fast & Furious fans, Crossroads just ain’t it.

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