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 raw, dialogue-heavy slice-of-life story is all aflutter with unmoored musings about self-actualization, rebellious teens, parental frustration and unanswered questions.
The Red Turtle is a simple parable about the basic longings we all share: the desire to find companionship and love, fulfillment and family.
This colorful and creative game nevertheless loses its footing from time to time.
To realistically convey their vision of this tragedy, the filmmakers show us vivid, gaping wounds and dismembered limbs. And they immerse us in a Boston police force that’s rampant with vulgarity.
This is a movie about a boy and his monster. It’s a popcorn-munching romp for the tween set, one that emphasizes selflessness and loyalty, friendship and family along the way.
The Bye Bye Man is a dumb depository of derivative death-dealing that anyone who’s ever watched a movie of this ilk will see coming from a mile away.
Between its tortured logic and its fatalistic view of religion, Assassin’s Creed does little more than kill off a couple of hours that might have been better used.
This zombie game packs a surprising emotional wallop … but plenty of brain-busting, too.
The whole production feels like a mildly melodramatic stage play that isn’t afraid to take its time and to wax poetic with its philosophical musings.
Mario can now go for a run wherever you take your phone. Is that as Peachy as it sounds?
There’s a lot to enjoy in this engaging farm simulation game. Perhaps, too much.
Office Christmas Party is, quite simply, yet another entry in a long line of sleaze-in-your-stocking holiday forgettables.
This E-rated VR-meets-game-night entry is entertaining, but it could have some potential online teeth, too.
