‘Compton’ an unflinching tribute to hip-hop pioneers
By Bob Bloom Musicians always have been storytellers. They hold a mirror to social injustices or highlight the hypocrisy or complacency of the times in […]
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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.
Streep’s flashes of brilliance dominate ‘Ricki’
By Bob Bloom Meryl Streep is such an iconic performer that her presence in a film automatically raises the bar, overcoming whatever obstacles and problems […]
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New to View: ‘Hot Pursuit’ will leave you cold
By Bob Bloom The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, Aug. 11 Hot Pursuit (Blu-ray + DVD + Ultraviolet) Details: 2015, Warner […]
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New to View: Kudrow makes a satiric ‘Comeback’
By Bob Bloom The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, Aug. 4 The Comeback Details: 2005, 2014, HBO Home Entertainment Rated: TV-MA […]
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