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.

Heartland Film Festival: “Raiders! The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made”

By Bob Bloom Movies can elicit a myriad of emotions and feelings in viewers. They can push people to anger, make them laugh or cry […]

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Heartland Film Festival: “Romeo Is Bleeding”

By Bob Bloom The adage that the pen is mightier than the sword is put to the test in the documentary film, “Romeo Is Bleeding.” […]

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New to View: Effects of ‘San Andreas’ will shake you up

By Bob Bloom The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, Oct. 13: San Andreas (Blu-ray + DVD + Ultraviolet) Details: 2015, Warner […]

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‘Malala’ documentary fails to reach level of its subject

By Bob Bloom “He Named Me Malala” is a powerful and inspirational documentary. That is no surprise, because it follows Pakistani teenager Malala Yousafzai, who […]

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