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Bob Bloom

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Biography:

I was born in New York and am a 1970 graduate of Ohio University, Athens, Ohio, was a bachelor's degree in journalism. I have been working at various newspapers since 1970 and have been writing about the entertainment industry and doing movie reviews since 1977. I am currently the movie critic at the Journal & Courier in Lafayette, Ind.

Favorites:

All-time favorites: Field of Dreams, Singin' in the Rain, City Lights, Casablanca, Adventures of Robin Hood, The Masked Marvel, Adventures of Captain Marvel, 1776, The Maltese Falcon, The Matrix, Jason and the Argonauts and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.

Location:

Lafayette, Ind.

Official Website:

http://www.jconline.com

Reviews

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A Complete Unknown (2024) 82% 3/4 ““A Complete Unknown” has its flaws. Nonetheless, Dylan fans will embrace it as Chalamet humanizes this living legend, which makes him more accessible and hopefully will allow more people to discover and embrace an iconic musical genius.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Dec 24, 2024 Full Review Gladiator II (2024) 70% 2/4 ““Gladiator II’s” biggest failures are its absence of depth and gravitas. ” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Nov 21, 2024 Full Review Mad Props (2024) 100% 3.5/4 “Movie buffs will really enjoy “Mad Props” as it will stir memories of their own movie-going experiences. It is a fascinating and joyful documentary that may send you scurrying to estate or yard sales to see if you can uncover some cinematic treasure ...” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Feb 2, 2024 Full Review Maestro (2023) 78% 2.5/4 “The movie is not your typical biopic. It is more an examination of a man who lived two lives — one very public and flamboyant: the other, a more private and complex existence.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Nov 22, 2023 Full Review The Marvels (2023) 62% 2.5/4 “The movie mostly works because director Nia DaCosta and her fellow writers, Megan McDonnell, Elissa Karasik and Zeb Wells, flaunt and embrace the absurdities that crop up throughout the feature.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Nov 9, 2023 Full Review Killers of the Flower Moon (2023) 93% 4/4 “The heart and soul of the movie is Lily Gladstone’s Mollie. She does not have much dialogue, but her eyes and facial expressions convey more emotions than any words can. She seems always to be weary and on guard from the outside world.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Oct 23, 2023 Full Review Flora and Son (2023) 93% 3.5/4 “ 'Flora and Son,' directed by Irish filmmaker John Carney, is a simple story; no flourishes, no distracting subplots. It’s as simple as a three-chord song.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Oct 2, 2023 Full Review Oppenheimer (2023) 93% 4/4 “(Cillian) Murphy gives a brilliantly nuanced performance as Oppenheimer. He is a genius; he knows and flaunts it, but he also craves the recognition and admiration of his gift from those within and outside the scientific community.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Jul 19, 2023 Full Review Blood for Dust (2023) 79% 3/4 “ 'Blood for Dust,' directed by Rod Blackhurst with a screenplay by David Ebeltoft, based on a story by the duo, has a fatalistic and paranoid air. You anxiously wait to see who will turn on who and who will be the last man standing.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Jul 15, 2023 Full Review Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) 96% 2.5/4 “It’s just that “Dead Reckoning” feels like it’s going to self-destruct under the weight of its, Cruise’s and McQuarrie’s obsession to please its audience at the expense of a solid storyline.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Jul 13, 2023 Full Review Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) 70% 2.5/4 “From the computer-generated de-aging process of Ford in the movie’s first several minutes to the very obvious CGI-laden sequences, “Dial of Destiny” lacks the charm — or quaintness — of its predecessors.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Jun 28, 2023 Full Review No Hard Feelings (2023) 70% 2.5/4 “ 'No Hard Feelings”'is cute, comfortable, tame and safe. Writers John Phillips and Gene Stupnitsky — who also directed — seem to shy away from injecting any edginess into the proceedings.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Jun 22, 2023 Full Review The Flash (2023) 63% 2/4 “ 'The Flash' is a superhero defined by his speed, yet his starring vehicle lumbers along like a 200-car freight train straining to climb a steep grade.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Jun 14, 2023 Full Review The Little Mermaid (2023) 67% 3/4 “ 'The Little Mermaid' follows the counters of its animated predecessor rather faithfully. It includes a couple of new songs and a bit-too-long, but lively, dance sequence, but they do not detract from the overall production.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) May 29, 2023 Full Review Mom & Dad's Nipple Factory (2023) 100% 3.5/4 “ 'Mom and Dad’s Nipple Factory' is a pleasant and compassionate movie that is more about faith and family than Brian’s invention. It is heartwarming viewing about ingenuity and, more importantly, love.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) May 7, 2023 Full Review The Blacklight (2022) 100% 2.5/4 “At times, 'The Blacklight' trips over its own ambitious storytelling. The crime and supernatural elements don’t always mesh, but overall, Snow is able to offer a satisfying conclusion that does not disappoint. ” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Apr 10, 2023 Full Review Tomorrow's Hope (2021) 100% 3.5/4 “ 'Tomorrow’s Hope' also looks at those who are trying to help these children, most notably Jackie Robinson, a woman determined to nurture and give children a sense of self-worth and purpose.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Mar 11, 2023 Full Review Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania (2023) 46% 2.5/4 “Despite some flaws, “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” is a joy ride. Because it does not take itself too seriously, you won’t either, which is the best way to experience this latest Marvel adventure.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Feb 15, 2023 Full Review The Last Deal (2023) 100% 2.5/4 “A lot of movement keeps the film on a rapid pace as a frenzied Vince travels around the city trying to devise a resolution to his overwhelming problem.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Feb 2, 2023 Full Review 80 for Brady (2023) 59% 2.5/4 “The movie is predictable. It also is amusing, charming, a bit naughty and fun. It’s a feature in which you can simply sit back, relax and go with the flow. ” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Feb 2, 2023 Full Review Knock at the Cabin (2023) 67% 3/4 “Shyamalan does a first-rate job of not tipping his hand too early. He keeps you guessing about the motives and sanity of the foursome.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Feb 2, 2023 Full Review Raymond Lewis: L.A. Legend (2021) 100% 3/4 “The movie, directed by Ryan Polomski and co-directed by Dean Prator, details how institutions — be it Cal State L.A. or the 76ers — take advantage of young athletes, especially those from poor backgrounds.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Jan 28, 2023 Full Review Fairways to Happiness (2022) 100% 3/4 “The movie is a refreshing experience, and it may even help change your outlook on life.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Jan 25, 2023 Full Review Women Talking (2022) 90% 3.5/4 “ 'Women Talking' is a painful movie. Not in a physical manner, but in the way the women reveal what they have been through and try to filter it with their strong belief in God. At times, their anguish jumps from the screen into your soul.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Jan 19, 2023 Full Review Mind Exchange Music Presents: The Showcase (2023) 100% 2.5/4 “The movie also celebrates collaboration. Egos are put aside as musicians, singers, composers, arrangers, sound engineers and others necessary to produce the showcase work together to get the best possible results.” – Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) Jan 9, 2023 Full Review
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