‘American Ultra’ fails to capitalize on premise
By Bob Bloom “American Ultra” is propelled by a single premise that expends itself rather quickly. The movie is a simplistic, cartoonish yet violent feature […]
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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.
Brilliant ‘End of the Tour’ examines minds of writers
By Bob Bloom “The End of the Tour” is an exceptional feature that takes you inside the psyche and insecurities that cling to a writer […]
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New to View: Disney set spotlights acclaimed animation shorts
By Bob Bloom The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, Aug. 18: “Walt Disney Animation Studios Shorts Collection” (Blu-ray + DVD + […]
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A favorite ‘U.N.C.L.E.’ has much to offer
By Bob Bloom “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” is a jaunty excursion, a Wayback Machine action feature that looks at the world during simpler times — […]
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