ReelBob: ‘Finding Ophelia’ ★½
By Bob Bloom I never believed that a 73-minute movie could feel like hours — but then I watched “Finding Ophelia.” It’s a movie whose […]
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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: ’12 Mighty Orphans’ ★★½
By Bob Bloom “12 Mighty Orphans” is one of those formulaic, underdog yet stirring sports movies that is based on true events — with based […]
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ReelBob: ‘Luca’ ★★★½
By Bob Bloom “Luca” is a fish-out-of-water fairy tale with a definite Italian flavor. Pixar’s latest animated feature is actually more youthful “sea monster”-out-of-water than […]
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ReelBob: ‘Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It’ ★★★★
By Bob Bloom Rita Moreno is considered a national treasure — a multitalented performer who has had success in every medium — and has the […]
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