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: ‘Detroit’ ★★★½

By Bob Bloom “Detroit” is unrelenting; its violence, viciousness and racism constantly assault you. It’s a gut-wrenching movie not meant for those with sensitive dispositions. […]

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New to View: Aug. 1

By Bob Bloom The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, Aug. 1, unless otherwise noted: Going in Style (Blu-ray + DVD + […]

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ReelBob: ‘Atomic Blonde’ ★★

By Bob Bloom The action sequences and fight choreography are what keep “Atomic Blonde” afloat. But the film’s spy-craft plotline does not coagulate with the […]

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ReelBob: ‘A Ghost Story’ ★★★

By Bob Bloom “A Ghost Story” may haunt you, but not in the way you would expect. Admittedly, you have to admire writer-director David Lowery’s […]

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