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.

Cliffhanger Corner: ‘Captain America’ (Not the first Avenger!)

By Bob Bloom When is a movie entitled “Captain America” not really about “Captain America?” Quick answer: Republic Pictures 1944 15-chapter serial. I sometimes try […]

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Movie memory: ‘The 7th Voyage of Sinbad’

By Bob Bloom Some movies resonate in your find for reasons other than the quality of the picture. “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad” is that […]

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New to View: May 8

By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, May 8, unless otherwise noted: Fifty Shades Freed: Unrated Edition (Blu-ray + DVD + […]

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ReelBob: ‘Itzhak’ ★★★★

By Bob Bloom You can’t call yourself a music lover if you don’t embrace “Itzhak.” And you don’t need to be a devotee of classical […]

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