“The Marshal of Mesa City”
Sometimes, B-Westerns run together as one singular conglomeration of cattle stampedes, chases and gunfights. But once in a while, one stands out because it does […]
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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.
‘Blackhat’ could have used a complete reboot
Michael Mann’s “Blackhat” is long on atmosphere and attitude, but short on logic. In this cyberterror thriller, Mann tries to replicate the vibe of his […]
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For the most part, Oscars got it right
So, the Academy Award nominations were announced Thursday morning. As usual, some films and performers were excluded from the table. The two most notable snubs […]
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Cooper, Eastwood pay homage to American hero in ‘Sniper’
By Bob Bloom Bradley Cooper’s amazing performance — and physical transformation — is the driving force behind “American Sniper.” The film, ably directed by Clint […]
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