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.

In ‘Suffragette,’ women battle to be heard, entitled

By Bob Bloom When we think of the suffragette movement — whether it is in the U.S. or elsewhere — it’s recalling old black-and-white photos […]

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New to View: McKellen shines as Holmes in his twilight

By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Nov. 10: Mr. Holmes (Blu-ray + Ultraviolet) Details: 2015, Lionsgate Home Entertainment Rated: PG, […]

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Latest Bond heavily relies on specter of the past

By Bob Bloom “Spectre” advances the James Bond franchise, while also offering nods to the past and resurrecting an iconic adversary. Ironically, looking backward becomes […]

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‘Room’ a mesmerizing, highly charged feature

By Bob Bloom “Room” is an emotionally charged experience that will leave you thunderstruck and wanting to stay in your seat for a second viewing. […]

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