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 Current War’ ★★½

By Bob Bloom For a movie about electricity, “The Current War” fails to spark. This historical drama, set in the late 19th century, chronicles the […]

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ReelBob: ‘Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band’ ★★★

By Bob Bloom “Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band” is a simultaneously entertaining and frustrating documentary. Fans of The Band will enjoy the […]

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New to View: April 14

By Bob BloomThe following titles are being released on Tuesday, April 14, unless otherwise noted:Just Mercy (Blu-ray + digital)Details: 2019, Warner Home EntertainmentRated: PG-13, thematic […]

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ReelBob: ‘The Dalai Lama: Scientist’ ★★½

By Bob Bloom I must admit that science — be it biology, chemistry, physics or any other discipline — is my kryptonite. So, watching the […]

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