‘Woods’ dark, deep and delightful
By Bob Bloom “Into the Woods” is an anti-fairy tale musical that warns of the consequences of wishes — especially when they come true. The […]
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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.
Witherspoon’s journey a tough emotional trek
By Bob Bloom “Wild” is the story of one woman’s journey — physical and spiritual — as she attempts to cleanse and find herself while […]
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Cumberbatch the real deal in ‘Imitation Game’
By Bob Bloom Battles are fought on land, sea and air. But wars are won or lost in nondescript, hidden away, back rooms where brain […]
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‘Unbroken’ fails to fully capture an extraordinary life
By Bob Bloom The life of Louis Zamperini was one of larger-than-life experiences. It’s a shame that Angelina Jolie’s movie about Zamperini cannot reach the […]
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