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Bob Bloom

Bob Bloom

""When the legend becomes fact, print the legend" — The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance"

Agrees with the Tomatometer 80% of the time.

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.
Publications:
Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) , rec.arts.movies.reviews
Total Reviews:
1505
Total QuickRatings:
187
Location:
Lafayette, Ind.

Dvd Reviews Only

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—— 46664 - The Event (2004) " This two-disc set covers a concert in Cape Town, South Africa, to raise money and awareness of the scourge of AIDS ..." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted May 1, 2004
76% The Cooler (2003) " The digital transfer is crisp and clean. If you enjoyed The Cooler in the theater, this DVD will help you relive the experience at home. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted May 1, 2004
—— Hammer Horror Collection (6-Pack) (2004) " Whether you're a fan of the old black-and-white monsters ... or the prettier and gorier British interpretations, these DVD sets will please any horror devotee. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted May 1, 2004
—— Monster Legacy Gift Set (2004) " Whether you're a fan of the old black-and-white monsters ... or the prettier and gorier British interpretations, these DVD sets will please any horror devotee. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted May 1, 2004
—— Cisco Kid - Collection 1 (2004) " The only drawback, the TV producers used a cheap color process, which has not held up. The digital transfer was not able to sharpen up the soft, often reddish-tinted colors. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted May 1, 2004
92% Charade (1963) " A gossipy commentary track by director Stanley Donen and screenwriter Peter Stone enhances your appreciation of this breezy mystery romance. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted May 1, 2004
100% It (1927) " It is her finest work, and while it appears quaint and a bit corny today, time cannot dampen (Clara) Bow's appeal. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 20, 2004
—— Boys of 2nd Street Park (2003) " Documentary fans will not go wrong with this disc. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 20, 2004
54% Veronica Guerin (2003) " Among the extras is one of the real Guerin acceptance speech after receiving a journalism award." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 20, 2004
43% Ned Kelly (Ned Kelly, Outlaw) (1970) " ... Since MGM offers no extras on the disc, its appeal will be limited to fans of (Mick) Jagger." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 20, 2004
—— Grand Slam DVD Giftset (2004) " ... Here's a quartet of cinematic all-stars sure to please any baseball fan. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 20, 2004
80% 21 Grams (2003) " The movie alone is worthwhile, but ... hearing some insight from director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu or writer Guillermo Arriaga would have increased one's appreciation ..." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 20, 2004
—— Kung Fu: The Complete First Season (2004) " Fans of the series will appreciate this set." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 18, 2004
83% Onibaba (1965) " For fans of Japanese cinema, Onibaba is a worthy addition to your library. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 18, 2004
94% Dawn of the Dead (1979) " The Anchor Bay Home Entertainment disc presents the movie in all its subversive, satiric glory; widescreen, 5.1 DTS sound, and some interesting bonus features. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 18, 2004
58% The Missing (2003) " The two-disc set is loaded with extras, including 11 deleted scenes, three alternate endings and an outtake reel. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 14, 2004
92% School of Rock (2003) " The DVD transfer is great and the sound quality blasts. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 14, 2004
56% Looney Tunes: Back in Action (2003) " Back in Action is one fun ride that shouldn't be missed. A wonderful experience for the whole family. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 14, 2004
91% The Ten Commandments (1956) " Extras include a very chatty, behind-the-scenes commentary by Katherine Orrison, author of Written in Stone - Making Cecil B. DeMille's Epic, The Ten Commandments ..." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 14, 2004
94% Scener ur ett äktenskap (Scenes from a Marriage) (1973) " Any true Bergman fan's collection would be incomplete without this exceptional offering. Another fabulous winner from The Criterion Collection. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 14, 2004
50% One Million Years B.C. (1967) " This is a sharp, crisp widescreen presentation. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 14, 2004
35% Mona Lisa Smile (2003) " Some of the bonus material is quaint, better even than the film, which is not saying much. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 14, 2004
97% Schindler's List (1993) " A superb transfer retains the tragedy and power of this horrific time in history and of how one man made a difference in the lives of a thousand others. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 14, 2004
—— Chaplin Collection 2 (2004) " The bonus materials are the truly exceptional treasures ..." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Mar 14, 2004
82% Thirteen (2003) " Thirteen does not lose any of its impact in its transfer to DVD; it remains a powerful statement about identity and peer pressure. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 25, 2004
—— Critic - The Entire Series (2004) " This three-disc set offers all 24 episodes of the short-lived series. The comedy and satire, especially of contemporary films, is priceless. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 25, 2004
36% Radio (2003) " Extras ... include a look at the making of the movie, and at the real Coach Herman Jones and Radio ..." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 25, 2004
37% Sylvia (2003) " This bleak and tiresome bio-pic about doomed poet Sylvia Plath is a definite downer. The DVD features the movie plus its trailer. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 15, 2004
95% Lost In Translation (2003) " The disc ...offers some nice bonus features, including a video diary of the shoot (and) an interview with (Bill) Murray and director Sofia Coppola ... " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 15, 2004
75% Intolerable Cruelty (2003) " The ... disc offers a few extras, but nothing really out of the ordinary: a blooper reel, a look at the making of the film as well as the film's wardrobe. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 15, 2004
—— Tokyo Joe (1949) " The movie ... is a potboiler, and not one of Bogie's best; the use of a stuntman in the fight scenes is quite evident, and Bogart looks a bit run down. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 12, 2004
75% The Lion King 1 1/2 (2004) " However, this direct-to-DVD feature ... does have some charm as well as the voice talents from the original film. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 12, 2004
34% In the Cut (2003) " This is a rough film, made even more explicit by the sexual frankness of this unrated director's cut." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 12, 2004
61% Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) " Shot on location in Italy, the DVD vividly captures the splendor of Tuscany." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 12, 2004
9% My Boss's Daughter (2003) " The transfer to DVD has not improved this lame comedy despite the DVD cover's hype that this version is wilder, sexier and more outrageous." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 12, 2004
42% The Fighting Temptations (2003) " ... With voices such as Beyonce Knowles and Melba Moore in the cast, the music is quite good." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 12, 2004
59% Secondhand Lions (2003) " Extras include ... an intelligent and articulate interview with teen co-star Haley Joel Osment, in which he shares his seriousness for his craft." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 12, 2004
—— Sherlock Holmes Collection - Vol. 3 (2004) " . . . The wonderful restoration by the UCLA Film and Television Archive helps compensate for the films' shortcomings" — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 3, 2004
77% Alice in Wonderland (1951) " Extras include a recently discovered song by the Cheshire Cat, "I'm Odd," that was cut from the film; . . . and other bonus material that will please the youngsters." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 3, 2004
92% On Golden Pond (1981) " Pond may be overly sentimental, but the Fondas and Hepburn do capture your heart." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 3, 2004
94% The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) " The digital transfer is superb, capturing the shadows and bleakness of the drama." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 3, 2004
98% Spellbound (2002) " If you are a fan of documentaries, this is one disc you must experience. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 3, 2004
69% Once Upon a Time in Mexico (2003) " (Robert) Rodriguez gives a tour of his home studio . . . at his Texas house, in which he can edit, compose and talk to his special effects people without leaving the room." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 3, 2004
70% The Men (Battle Stripe) (1950) " Unfortunately, this Artisan Home Entertainment disc offers no extras, which is a shame. It would have been interesting to learn more about Brando's first film. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 3, 2004
79% Open Range (2003) " Costner's interesting commentary explains why he chose such a languid pace for his film as well as his reasoning for allowing the film to run as long as it does. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 3, 2004
83% Dracula - Prince of Darkness (1966) " Each disc includes extras, including trailers, (and) insightful and interesting commentaries by many of the actors, directors and writers . . ." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 3, 2004
80% Quatermass and the Pit (Five Million Years to Earth)(The Mind Benders) (1967) " Each disc includes extras, including trailers, (and) insightful and interesting commentaries by many of the actors, directors and writers . . ." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 3, 2004
—— Shield - Complete Second Season (2003) " If you've never had the opportunity of pleasure to watch The Shield this DVD affords you the opportunity. Don't pass it up. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 3, 2004
41% Freddy vs. Jason (2003) " .. . This New Line Home Entertainment Platinum Series two-disc DVD set has a bunch of interesting extras that will appeal to fans of the genre. " — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 3, 2004
—— Fist of the Red Dragon () " . . . Hearing badly dubbed Occidental voices spewing hokey dialogue from Oriental mouths negates the drama of this widescreen presentation . . ." — Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)
Posted Feb 3, 2004
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