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.

Catching Up: ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ ★★★½

By Bob Bloom Often times, Hollywood was referred to as the “Dream Factory” because the stories they spun for the public were like fairy tales […]

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New to View: Aug. 6

By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Aug. 6, unless otherwise noted: Pokemon, Detective Pikachu (Blu-ray + DVD + digital) Details: […]

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ReelBob: ‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw’ ★★½

By Bob Bloom “Hobbs & Shaw” feels like a movie created from a recipe list. You have the sparring good guys who continually hurl insults […]

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ReelBob: ‘Sword of Trust’ ★★★½

By Bob Bloom The title, “Sword of Trust,” tells it all about this indie feature propelled by dry humor and an undercurrent of social commentary […]

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