ReelBob: ‘Marathon’ ★★★
By Bob Bloom A good mockumentary should take itself seriously to succeed. If the actors are earnest, stay in character and don’t wink at the […]
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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: ‘In the Heights’ ★★★½
By Bob Bloom “In the Heights” combines the talents of composer-lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda and “Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon M. Chu to tell an uplifting […]
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New to View: June 8
By Bob BloomThe following titles are being released on Tuesday, June 8, unless otherwise noted: Center Stage (Blu-ray)Details: 1992, Film Movement ClassicsRated: Not ratedThe lowdown: […]
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ReelBob: ‘Too Late’ ★★★½
By Bob Bloom There’s an exchange between Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder in “The Producers” as they debate what to do after the show they […]
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