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.

ReelBob: ‘The Woman King’ ★★★½

By Bob Bloom An underlying current of ferocity permeates many of Viola Davis’ performances. In such films as “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “Widows,” “Fences,” her […]

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New to View: Sept. 20

By Bob Bloom The following titles are being released on Tuesday, Sept. 20, unless otherwise noted:Batman: The Long Halloween: Deluxe Edition (4K Ultra HD + […]

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ReelBob: ‘Clerks III’ ★★½

By Bob Bloom “Clerks III” is a skewed mixture of gross comedy, sentimentality and melodrama that fails to gel as a whole. Filmmaker Kevin Smith’s […]

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New to View: Sept. 13

By Bob BloomThe following titles are being released on Tuesday, Sept. 13, unless otherwise noted:Elvis (4K UHD + Blu-ray + digital)Details: 2022, Warner Home EntertainmentRated: […]

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