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.
This leisurely paced film declares that our lies, sins and foul choices mark us, painting our worlds in dark, disquieting shades.
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 …
Sometimes you just want a good racing game. Sorry Fast & Furious fans, Crossroads just ain’t it.
This pic has well-acted moments and a dark polish, but it’s bloody, profane, boozy and grim.
Does this online battle royale contest solve the genre’s biggest problems?
The book may well have been a masterful allegory, but the film rendition is far less so.
You might even think of this western tale as a blending of the not-so-Wild West with a Hallmark special.
The generally formulaic story here veers in odd directions at times, like a slightly dazed monkey on a unicycle.
Think of it as a poor-man’s Minions cartoon with a lot less, well, funny stuff.
This historical combat game is both brutal and beautiful. But is it something you’ll want your teens wading into?
