Author: Bob Bloom

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.

New to View: ‘Exodus’ relies more on special effects than biblical reverence

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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

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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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Director’s lack of discipline nearly sinks ‘Chappie’

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Neill Blomkamp is an imaginative and visually exciting director. But as a writer, he lacks discipline and a keen sense of what to retain or […]

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New to View: Third ‘Museum’ outing offers some charm

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By Bob Bloom The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, March 10: Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb (Blu-ray + […]

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