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: ‘Coco’ ★★★½

By Bob Bloom “Coco,” Pixar’s latest feature, is a lively concoction of music, mirth and mariachi, told against the colorful backdrop of Mexican family traditions. […]

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ReelBob: ‘The Man Who Invented Christmas’ ★★★

By Bob Bloom The title may be a trifle misleading, but an argument can be made that Charles Dickens is the man who invented Christmas.” […]

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ReelBob’s 2017 Holiday Gift Guide

By Bob Bloom Looking for a gift that will keep on giving? How about a Blu-ray or DVD of a favorite classic or contemporary movie, […]

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New to View: Nov. 21

By Bob Bloom The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, Nov. 21, unless otherwise noted: The Hitman’s Bodyguard (Blu-ray + DVD + […]

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