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Month: December 2019

By D. Buffa Posted on December 31, 2019December 28, 2019

‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ is a painfully safe attempt at wrapping up a legendary saga

This movie could have used the force to guide it to bolder waters

Categories: Misfit pieces of proseTags: adam driver, daisy ridley, disney, jj abrams, Star Wars
By D. Buffa Posted on December 28, 2019January 16, 2020

South City Confessions: The Loop Trolley was doomed from the start

Who really wanted a loop trolley? Years ago, I wasn’t driving down Delmar and heard outside my car window, “all we need in this town to stop violence, underpaid teachers, … Continue reading South City Confessions: The Loop Trolley was doomed from the start

Categories: South City ConfessionsTags: bad idea, loop trolley, STL, transit
By D. Buffa Posted on December 26, 2019December 25, 2019

The Frank O. Pinion Radio Movie Dose: ‘Uncut Gems’ takes you on the ride of your life

There’s something special about an actor taking a role that doesn’t match up with any of his previous choices. Look, Adam Sandler has went serious before in the movies, playing … Continue reading The Frank O. Pinion Radio Movie Dose: ‘Uncut Gems’ takes you on the ride of your life

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By D. Buffa Posted on December 25, 2019December 25, 2019

The Frank O. Pinion Radio Movie Dose: ‘Richard Jewell’ is one of Clint Eastwood’s best

Holidays bring around the best of the movies. It’s the time of year where studios save their highest quality flicks for audiences to savor and hopefully, for awards voters to … Continue reading The Frank O. Pinion Radio Movie Dose: ‘Richard Jewell’ is one of Clint Eastwood’s best

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By D. Buffa Posted on December 25, 2019December 7, 2019

Shia LaBeouf may not deserve your sympathy, but he deserves your attention

A fictional father from the Bronx once said, “there’s nothing worse in life than wasted talent.” Robert De Niro’s Lorenzo couldn’t have hit the nail more square on the head, … Continue reading Shia LaBeouf may not deserve your sympathy, but he deserves your attention

Categories: Movie Reviews
By D. Buffa Posted on December 24, 2019December 7, 2019

Inventive ‘Klaus’ is an instant holiday classic

How did the idea of Christmas come together? A story that one can only find in ancient books or kids stories deserved the big screen treatment, and I can tell … Continue reading Inventive ‘Klaus’ is an instant holiday classic

Categories: Movie Reviews
By D. Buffa Posted on December 15, 2019December 15, 2019

The Frank O. Pinion Radio Movie Dose: ‘Marriage Story’ is a heartbreaking masterpiece (AUDIO)

There are some movies that just take a piece out of you. That doesn’t classify them as depressing or looking for remorse with a glow stick in their hand, but … Continue reading The Frank O. Pinion Radio Movie Dose: ‘Marriage Story’ is a heartbreaking masterpiece (AUDIO)

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By D. Buffa Posted on December 15, 2019December 7, 2019

‘The Irishman’ proves Martin Scorsese can still surprise us

I thought I had seen everything Martin Scorsese could do as a filmmaker–and then I saw “The Irishman.” He’s rewritten the book on powerful epic cinematic experiences once again, showing … Continue reading ‘The Irishman’ proves Martin Scorsese can still surprise us

Categories: Movie ReviewsTags: de niro, irishman, Netflix, pacino, pesci, scorsese
By D. Buffa Posted on December 13, 2019December 7, 2019

Netflix’s remarkable ‘Marriage Story’ will destroy you and then put you back together

Raw. Brutal. Relentless. Thrilling. Unfiltered honesty. All of these words can be used to describe Noah Baumbach’s new film about the slow desolation of a marriage. All of them fit … Continue reading Netflix’s remarkable ‘Marriage Story’ will destroy you and then put you back together

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By D. Buffa Posted on December 12, 2019December 7, 2019

‘Knives Out’ is a wickedly fun game of cinematic chess

There’s nothing quite like family envy and greed. It’s like placing iron inside a pressure cooker and slowly turning up the heat over the course of a day. Rian Johnson, … Continue reading ‘Knives Out’ is a wickedly fun game of cinematic chess

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By D. Buffa Posted on December 11, 2019January 16, 2020

South City Confessions: Can we all be a little less offended?

Every December, a heated debate breaks out across the world. Minds scramble, tempers flare, and the nearby bodies of water start to produce massive waves. What’s the debate? Should I … Continue reading South City Confessions: Can we all be a little less offended?

Categories: South City Confessions
By D. Buffa Posted on December 10, 2019December 7, 2019

‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ proves Marielle Heller’s greatness

Integrity is a special thing to attain, and more importantly, hold onto over the course of your life. Fred Rogers had loads of integrity. He could have bottled that stuff … Continue reading ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ proves Marielle Heller’s greatness

Categories: Movie ReviewsTags: marielle heller, mr. rogers, Tom Hanks

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