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 House with a Clock in the Walls’ ★½

By Bob Bloom The biggest magic trick about “The House with a Clock in the Walls” is your ability to stay awake through the entire […]

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ReelBob: ‘Lizzie’ ★★½

By Bob Bloom The crime of Lizzie Borden has become the stuff of folklore, inspiring poems, books and movies. This newest version of the tale […]

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New to View: Sept. 18

By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Sept. 18, unless otherwise noted: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom (Blu-ray + DVD + digital) […]

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ReelBob: ‘The Predator’ ★½

By Bob Bloom “The Predator” is to science fiction what Velveeta is to cheese — a poor substitution. The movie is the latest iteration of […]

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