Oscar darling or just another movie?
Author: D. Buffa
A regular guy who feels a journalistic hunger to tell the news. I blog because its wired into my brain to write what I think in print. I offer an opinion. A solo tour here. Take regular stories and offer my spin on them. Sports, film, television, music, fatherhood, culture, food, and so on. Commentary on everything. A St. Louis native and Little Rock resident who wants to write just to keep the hands fresh and ready.
Thank you, Jonah Hill: Why ‘Stutz’ is 2022’s most accessible documentary
Most documentaries fly over people’s heads about ten minutes after watching them. The info is digested, the hook is received, and the mind drifts to the next news story or … Continue reading Thank you, Jonah Hill: Why ‘Stutz’ is 2022’s most accessible documentary
‘Causeway’ review: Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry elevate somber tale
All Lynsey cares about is getting back to Afghanistan. Being blown up by an IED and suffering a traumatic brain injury as a result wasn’t enough to shake her loose … Continue reading ‘Causeway’ review: Jennifer Lawrence and Brian Tyree Henry elevate somber tale
“That Guy!” Praising the talented Domenick Lombardozzi
Every actor has a signature element: something the viewer will notice or remember no matter the size of the role in the movie or TV show. For longtime actor Domenick … Continue reading “That Guy!” Praising the talented Domenick Lombardozzi
‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Review: A satisfying sequel that falls shy of greatness
While the film touches greatness in certain scenes, it lacks the spark of the original.
The Banshees of Inisherin review: The dream team is back together!
Have you ever thought about breaking up with your best friend overnight? Friendships are fragile things, and they can evolve over time as people age and their existential crisis alerts … Continue reading The Banshees of Inisherin review: The dream team is back together!
James Gunn rides sick sense of humor to the top of the DC film division
The St. Louis native did very well for himself.
‘Black Adam’ review: Highly entertaining and fun, The Rock vehicle flies high
“And tell them the Man in Black sent you.” Comic book movie fans unfortunately soak every big budget adaptation release in a cloak of greatness before they are even released, … Continue reading ‘Black Adam’ review: Highly entertaining and fun, The Rock vehicle flies high
How ‘Wakanda Forever’ went from a normal sequel to honoring a fallen star
The new Marvel movie stands to be one of the most popular movies of the year.
The Film Buffa at the movies: Defending Rotten Tomatoes, Anne Hathaway, and ‘Black Adam’ hype
Rotten Tomatoes is starting to get a bad rap, and it’s all due to superhero movies and STAR WARS movies. Spoiled fans of a franchise where the good guys never win … Continue reading The Film Buffa at the movies: Defending Rotten Tomatoes, Anne Hathaway, and ‘Black Adam’ hype
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