ReelBob: ‘Nightmare Alley’ ★★★

By Bob Bloom Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation of “Nightmare Alley” is a contemporary film noir teeming with howling winds, pelting rain and swirling snow. The […]

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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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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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ReelBob: ‘Mass’ ★★★★

By Bob Bloom “Mass” is one of the most emotionally painful movies you will ever experience. The raw grief, anger and regret expressed in this […]

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