‘Theory of Everything’ lacks a few things
By Bob Bloom “The Theory of Everything” is a triumphant feature about the indomitable spirit of the individual. A pair of splendid performances drive 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.
Swank brings heart, grit to Western ‘Homesman’
By Bob Bloom A touching and vulnerable performance by Hilary Swank dominates “The Homesman,” a period Western that eschews action in favor of character. Swank […]
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‘Guardians’ blasts off for home use with lots of attitude
By Bob Bloom The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, Dec. 9, unless otherwise indicated: Guardians of the Galaxy (Blu-ray 3D + […]
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A new, exciting ‘Dawn’ rises in Apes franchise
By Bob Bloom The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, Dec. 2, unless otherwise indicated: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes […]
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