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.
The Monster and the Girl

New to View: June 16

By Bob BloomThe following titles are being released on Tuesday, June 16, unless otherwise noted:“Universal Horror Collection: Volume 5” (Blu-ray)Details: 1941-45, Scream FactoryRated: Not ratedThe […]

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ReelBob: ‘Long Gone Summer’ ★★★½

By Bob Bloom After the strike-shortened 1994 season in which the World Series was canceled, a great many baseball fans were disgusted with both ownership […]

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ReelBob: ‘The King of Staten Island’ ★★★½

By Bob Bloom Scott is a 24-year-old man going nowhere. He lives with his mother on Staten Island and has spent the last 17 years […]

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ReelBob: ‘Be Water’ ★★★

By Bob Bloom “Be Water,” the latest in ESPN’s wonderful “30 for 30” series examines the life and legacy of Bruce Lee, showcasing his influences […]

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