ReelBob: Crimson Peak
If Charlotte Bronte and Daphne du Maurier had been collaborating screenwriters at Universal Pictures in the 1930s, the result might have been “Crimson Peak.” This […]
Continue reading »Author: Bob Bloom
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: Bridge of Spies
By Bob Bloom Something magical happens when director Steven Spielberg and actor Tom Hanks collaborate on a film. And it especially shows when the subject […]
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Heartland Film Festival: “Peace Officer”
By Bob Bloom “Peace Officer” is the ironically titled documentary that looks at the increased use of police S.W.A.T. units and the ongoing militarization of […]
Continue reading »Heartland Film Festival: “Under Construction”
By Bob Bloom “Under Construction” is a feature from Bangladesh about a middle-aged actress dealing with the challenges of age and the traditional expectations of […]
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