I am the former movie critic and Blu-ray/DVD reviewer at the Journal & Courier in Lafayette, Ind. Prior to that, I wrote movie reviews for The Dispatch in Columbus, Ohio, and The Sun in Springfield, Ohio. I am a film collector, who enjoys serials, B-Westerns, classic horror films as well as contemporary features.

ReelBob: ‘The Eyes of Tammy Faye’ ★★★

By Bob Bloom The tone of, “The Eyes of Tammy Faye” is erratic. It jumps between satire, parody and drama like a barefoot beachgoer on […]

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New to View: Sept. 14

By Bob BloomThe following titles are being released on Tuesday, Sept. 14, unless otherwise noted: Black Widow (Blu-ray + digital)Details: 2021, Marvel StudiosRated: PG-13, intense […]

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ReelBob: ‘Small Engine Repair’ ★★★

By Bob Bloom For most of “Small Engine Repair,” we share the relationship of three lifelong friends — Frankie, Swaino and Packie. They are three […]

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ReelBob: ‘Escape to the Cove’ ★★½

By Bob Bloom “Escape to the Cove” is a low-budget, post-apocalyptic, zombie-plague feature that, even at 96 minutes, seems to drag. The movie’s main problem […]

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