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.

Godzilla Minus Zero

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ is impressive. But these kaiju monsters are not kid-friendly.

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The Anxiety of Beauty

When everything they see sparkles with AI perfection, how can your kids avoid feeling like an ugly mess?

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Nintendo Switch Sports Resort

Nintendo has hit another home run with its latest sports play collection. (Though you won’t actually find any home runs here.)

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Witch Hat Atelier

A young girl becomes a witch apprentice after accidentally casting the most dangerous magic of all.

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sense and sensibility

Sense and Sensibility (2026)

The newest ‘Sense and Sensibility’ rings true to the original novel with strong performances and emotions.

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4

‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4’ features dynamic and tense action, but it should be kept far away from young trigger-pullers.

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rocky

Rocky

The classic ‘Rocky’ hits 50. But there’s more to duck from here than you might recall.

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forgotten island

Forgotten Island

‘Forgotten Island’ has positives in its mix, but it’s the scary negatives that kids might remember most.

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The Dog Stars

In ‘The Dog Stars” post-apocalyptic world, lessons are learned and people are butchered. But not necessarily in that order.

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A Talent for Murder

Author Patricia Highsmith definitely had ‘A Talent for Murder,’ or at least for writing about it. This fictional pic takes a twisting look at her later ruminations.

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Bluey’s Happy Snaps

Bluey and Bingo discover dad’s old camera and snap photos, collect stickers and color pages.

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Can You Cheat On Your Spouse With a Video Game Character?

The internet is buzzing about possible gamer romances in the new ‘GTA 6.’ Should spouses be worried?

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klara and the sun

Klara and the Sun

‘Klara and the Sun’ starts with a cute and quirky shine but ends as a garbled muddle, sprinkled with crude language.

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the weight

The Weight

‘The Weight’ is dragged down by the crude dialogue of its own poorly crafted screenplay.

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Sacrifice

Between its ponderously self-important settings and its ominous tone, ‘Sacrifice’ has some satirical points to make. But there’s a lot of mess in these messages, too.

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