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.

Hereditary

This is a movie that’s definitely of two minds, both ugly and corrosive.

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Ocean’s Eight

Ocean’s Eight gathers the usual shady content suspects—such as foul lingo, illicit larceny, boozy tippling and light sensuality.

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ONRUSH

Not a racer. Not a multiplayer combat game. It’s kinda a little of both … with a rush.

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Adrift

Adrift is one of those films that sails through some pretty major cinematic crosswinds.

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West of Loathing

This snarky, stick-figure Wild West game packs plenty of clever quips—and a few content burrs—in its saddlebags.

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Detroit: Become Human

This M-rated game about sentient androids is pretty provocative, in both positive and problematic ways.

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Show Dogs

Oh, the indignities a seasoned police dog must put up with just to take a bite out of crime.

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FAR: Lone Sails

This vehicle adventure puzzle game stokes some contemplative fires without any burning content problems.

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Beast

There’s plenty of beastly content here, be it visual, verbal, visceral or violent.

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Life of the Party

Life of the Party is a sweet, smile-worthy pic … about 70% of the time. The rest, though, can feel kinda nasty.

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Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

This Nintendo Switch Donkey Kong update has challenges aplenty for fans of this simian franchise.

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Overboard

This comedy suggests a man can be transformed by responsibility, hard work and the love of a family.

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Monster Prom

This stylish, monster-themed dating sim has teeth you don’t see ’til it’s too late.

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Nintendo Labo Toy-Con Variety Kit

Nintendo’s latest effort cleverly melds old-school cardboard creativity with 21st-century gaming technology.

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God of War (2018)

In some ways, the latest God of War tale is quite focused on family. But is it family friendly? Not quite.

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