Vampires in ‘Shadows’ will slay you with laughter
By Bob Bloom Life for a vampire is tough and complicated in the 21st century according to the hilarious mockumentary “What We Do in 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.
‘Run All Night’ wheezes through clichéd set pieces
By Bob Bloom “Run All Night” is an action thriller that limps along on tried-and-true genre clichés. Leading this leaden stampede is Liam Neeson who […]
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New to View: ‘Exodus’ relies more on special effects than biblical reverence
By Bob Bloom The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, March 17: Exodus: Gods and Kings (Blu-ray + Ultraviolet) Details: 2014, Fox […]
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Live-action ‘Cinderella’ retains fairy-tale magic
By Bob Bloom Surprisingly, Disney’s live-action adaptation of its classic animated fairy tale “Cinderella” is a well-done and handsome feature that takes a rather mature […]
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