Clooney, along with co-stars David Oyelowo and Demian Bichir, discuss making an end of the world flick before a pandemic … More ‘The Midnight Sky’ Interview | “A George Clooney set is a very happy place to be.”
Maybe it’s the fact that more than 30 people were gunned down in mass shootings last week. Maybe it’s the fact I drove a guy who had just put his sister on life support this morning. Maybe it’s the fact the world seems to shit itself one day and wipe its ass the next. Let … More South City Confessions: Appreciate what you have, every single day
They say you’re supposed to deal with the cards dealt to you in life, and find a way to make do with what you have. Few understand that reality more than Ruby Rossi (Emilia Jones). She gets up at 3 a.m. every morning to help her family on their fish boat, which is the main … More How Sian Heder’s ‘CODA’ creates magic without much effort
Anna (Maggie Q) is a lethal human being. Rescued and trained since childhood by the legendary assassin, Moody (Samuel L. Jackson), Anna knows how to find what shouldn’t be found–whether it be the son of very bad men or a rare guitar for mentor. But she has a soul, one that craves a well-made martini … More ‘The Protege’ fulfills the action film quota while marching to its own beat
Sometimes, things aren’t exactly how they seem. For example, just because your beagle looks like he is going through hell, remind yourself that those dogs are always hungry. You may see someone twisting his forehead into a knot at the grocery store, but he probably just can’t get a hold of his wife for that … More 5 things on my mind: Busch Stadium attendance, red light runners, and my favorite Batman
My son was born during a playoff race. Think of a notification hitting an infant right as he or she is about to exit the belly and head out into the real world, “your dad is a baseball maniac and you are arriving with less than three weeks left in the regular season, so good … More Happy birthday, Vincent Daniel Buffa: Tough little fella of mine
Nothing. If I had to tell you what people here in America have learned over the past 20 years, you wouldn’t like the answer. Little to zip. Back on 9/11, when terrorists attacked our country with a ferocity that shattered New York, we all witnessed strangers coming together. Strangers ran towards each other in ash … More What have we learned since 9/11?
Nia DaCosta has made her mark with “Candyman,” the latest horror film to use social injustice as a theatrical platform. But her take on the notorious stranger with a hook packs a punch in its quick running time. While some would argue the story could have used less espresso and more water, the tempo and … More Nia DaCosta’s ‘Candyman’ is more haunting than scary, and that’s a good thing
Do me a favor and stop worrying about the St. Louis Cardinals’ current state of affairs for one evening. Inconsistent, expensive, and sitting comfortably third in the National League Central. Sounds like a cold plate of classic breakfast food. Embarrassing isn’t the right word but overall, this team just isn’t worth your tears. Forget about … More Waino, Yadi, and The Machine: Stop worrying about a disappointing season, and just witness good baseball
Good evening, Miles Teller reportedly won’t get the vaccine, so the entirety of Twitter will now prepare to stomp him out for the evening. While that’s happening, let’s talk about a few things that are important to me yet may just bounce off your head. Look, I wish the “Whiplash” actor would get the shot, … More Buff Off The Cuff: ‘Dune’ hype, Miles Teller drama, and my plan for world domination
Since the St. Louis Cardinals, as a whole, are likely to break your heart every other day of the week, let’s talk about a guy named Adam. Back on Sept. 11, 2005, he made his Cardinal debut out of the bullpen. By the last pitch (literally) of 2006, he was closing World Series games and … More 40 reasons why Adam Wainwright is awesome
Let’s try this again. Live from Longboat Key, Florida: Here are a few things on my mind as vacation hits the halfway point. Pfizer is now fully FDA approved. For all the people who think a vaccine that saves hundreds of lives every day is somehow a crazy witch, just remember this is the difference between … More Buff Off the Cuff: Remembering Charlie Watts and reminding you about ‘Road to Perdition’
