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: Dec. 14

By Bob BloomThe following titles are being released on Tuesday, Dec. 14, unless otherwise noted:The Last Duel (Blu-ray + digital)Details: 2021, Fox Home EntertainmentRated: R, […]

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ReelBob: ‘Don’t Look Up’ ★

By Bob Bloom My suggestion about “Don’t Look Up” — don’t look at. Adam McKay’s sledgehammer satire is lazy and obvious. Effective satire should be […]

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New to View: Dec. 7

By Bob BloomThe following titles are being released on Tuesday, Dec. 7, unless otherwise noted:Cry Macho (Blu-ray + digital)Details: 2021, Warner Home EntertainmentRated: PG-13, language, […]

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ReelBob: ‘West Side Story’ ★★★½

By Bob Bloom Remaking a classic or popular movie can be a problematic gamble. Fans of the original may nitpick or dismiss the new version, […]

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