ReelBob: ‘Papillon’ ★★½
By Bob Bloom The remake of “Papillon” begs the question of what does this version bring to the table that was not in the 1973 […]
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ReelBob: ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ ★★
By Bob Bloom The real mystery behind “Murder on the Orient Express” is why it is so bland and lifeless? Considering the cast and subject […]
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New to View: Aug. 1
By Bob Bloom The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, Aug. 1, unless otherwise noted: Going in Style (Blu-ray + DVD + […]
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ReelBob: ‘The Magnificent Seven’
By Bob Bloom Antoine Fuqua’s remake of “The Magnificent Seven” mixes the right amount of traditional Western with enough of a contemporary anticapitalist vibe to […]
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