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.

avatar: fire and ash

Avatar: Fire and Ash

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ feels much like what we’ve seen before, only more. But that more will leave family viewers feeling burned.

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Routine

The challenges found in ‘Routine’ aren’t very routine at all. But this escape room-like game is definitely not for everyone.

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Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

After 18 years, ‘Metroid Prime 4: Beyond’ sends Samus Aran back into action. But the results aren’t always easy.

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Why Plugged In Says No Phones in the Bedroom

There are several very prominent problems with phone use at night. And though you may have heard them before, let’s quickly review …

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Merv

‘Merv’ wants to be the rom-com version of a doggy treat. But, unfortunately, it comes off as a bit of a mutt.

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Five Nights at Freddy’s 2

‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2′ brings back its haunted animatronics. But this creepy pizza parlor pic is an underwritten and half-baked muddle.

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Keeper

‘Keeper’ is a twisted psychological miasma of a film. There are some skin-crawling creepies by movie’s end, but little reason to stick around for them.

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Christy

‘Christy’ is an interesting story featuring a hard-hitting star. But there’s a whole lot of wince-worthy body blows to endure on this movie ticket.

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A Gaming Goldmine: Plugged In’s Year End Picks

It’s that time of year again, when Plugged In unveils its top picks for the year. This week, we’re picking our favorite games.

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 7

Realistic warfare triggers its bloody carnage in sci-fi, hallucinatory realms in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.’

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Grand Prix of Europe

‘Grand Prix of Europe’ is littles-friendly and colorful, with nice lessons that parents can cheer on.

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The Blessings of Books: Plugged In’s Year-End Picks

It’s that time of year again, when Plugged In unveils its top picks for the year. This week, we’re picking our favorite books.

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Hamnet

Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet’ explores what may have shaped William Shakespeare as he crafted the masterpiece tragedy of ‘Hamlet.’

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Anniversary

‘Anniversary’ portrays a crumbling family and country as they wrestle with crushing specters of political extremism.

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Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment

‘Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment’ is a little bit of Zelda and a whole lot of dynamic, over-the-top battling.

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