Dose of Buffa

By D. Buffa Nov 12, 2018November 11, 2018

‘Can You Ever Forgive Me?’ could bring Melissa McCarthy an Oscar

I’m not even kidding…

By D. Buffa Nov 11, 2018November 11, 2018

’What They Had’ handles a delicate subject with care while making you laugh

Imagine waking up from a wicked dream that you can barely remember, but can’t stop thinking about. You sit up in bed, take a sip of water, and try to … Continue reading ’What They Had’ handles a delicate subject with care while making you laugh

By D. Buffa Oct 31, 2018October 31, 2018

Timothee Chalamet takes ‘Beautiful Boy’ to another level

David Sheff (Steve Carell) doesn’t know what to do. A successful freelance writer with a beautiful family, David seemingly has it all, but there’s just one thing: his oldest son, … Continue reading Timothee Chalamet takes ‘Beautiful Boy’ to another level

By D. Buffa Oct 28, 2018October 28, 2018

35 reasons why I love my wife

Don’t ever settle. No matter what. Just don’t do it. You can settle on where you live. Where you work. The restaurant you eat at. The GPS route you choose. … Continue reading 35 reasons why I love my wife

By D. Buffa Oct 25, 2018October 25, 2018

‘First Man’ is a riveting history lesson carried by Gosling and Foy

Damien Chazelle’s space flick got it right

By D. Buffa Oct 23, 2018October 23, 2018

‘The Sisters Brothers’ is a John C. Reilly showcase

Back in the treacherous times of the Old West, it was every man for himself. You lived and died more by your gun than your word, so it helped to … Continue reading ‘The Sisters Brothers’ is a John C. Reilly showcase

By D. Buffa Oct 23, 2018

‘The Old Man and The Gun’ is a classy Robert Redford finale

The first time I watched Robert Redford, it was with my dad. The film was called Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and there was something about this golden-haired young … Continue reading ‘The Old Man and The Gun’ is a classy Robert Redford finale

By D. Buffa Oct 22, 2018October 23, 2018

’Bad Times at The El Royale’ is a good-looking yet hollow Tarantino ripoff

When Quentin Tarantino made bad people cool to watch back in 1994 with Pulp Fiction, every ambitious filmmaker in town suddenly saw a way into the Hollywood circus. Tarantino’s scheme … Continue reading ’Bad Times at The El Royale’ is a good-looking yet hollow Tarantino ripoff