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By D. Buffa Posted on Oct 26, 2019October 16, 2019

‘Gemini Man’ is the cinematic equivalent of an under-cooked frozen pizza

Henry Brogan (Will Smith) is an aging hitman who can’t look in the mirror anymore. It’s not the fact that his youthful looks have dissolved into the weary look of … Continue reading ‘Gemini Man’ is the cinematic equivalent of an under-cooked frozen pizza

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By D. Buffa Posted on Oct 25, 2019October 16, 2019

‘Lucy in the Sky’ Review: Sleepy space melodrama doesn’t add up in the end

Keep your head out of the clouds is a common saying for young people to hear. It’s not someone discouraging you from aspiring to greater things, but to remember where … Continue reading ‘Lucy in the Sky’ Review: Sleepy space melodrama doesn’t add up in the end

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By D. Buffa Posted on Oct 24, 2019October 14, 2019

Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker’ is dark, disturbing, and brilliant

How did the Joker go mad? A riddle that hasn’t been tested completely in Hollywood, only lavishing around in comic books, sifting through the cerebellum of geeks who lived inside … Continue reading Todd Phillips’ ‘Joker’ is dark, disturbing, and brilliant

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By D. Buffa Posted on Oct 23, 2019October 23, 2019

‘Making Coco’ is a thought-provoking documentary that fuses sports and real life hardship together

Imperfections make for great stories. I’d be one thing if Grant Fuhr was a perfect human being as well as a dynamic goaltender. After all, he won over 400 games … Continue reading ‘Making Coco’ is a thought-provoking documentary that fuses sports and real life hardship together

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By D. Buffa Posted on Oct 22, 2019October 14, 2019

‘Judy’ thrives on a noteworthy Renee Zellweger performance

Let’s say you have been gifted with one of the greatest voices in the history of mankind. If you are asked at a young age to become something that will … Continue reading ‘Judy’ thrives on a noteworthy Renee Zellweger performance

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By D. Buffa Posted on Oct 21, 2019October 14, 2019

‘Rambo: Last Blood’ is a lean, mean brutal action machine for action addicts

Can someone truly outrun their past, or is it bound to catch up with them? For John Rambo, remorse and guilt have grown on his bones like small trees, eating … Continue reading ‘Rambo: Last Blood’ is a lean, mean brutal action machine for action addicts

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By D. Buffa Posted on Oct 20, 2019October 14, 2019

‘Ad Astra’ is a bold space tale with a strong Brad Pitt performance

What if the fate of the world rested in your hands, and in order to save it, you had to stop your dad from destroying everything in the name of … Continue reading ‘Ad Astra’ is a bold space tale with a strong Brad Pitt performance

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By D. Buffa Posted on Oct 19, 2019October 14, 2019

Why the Linda Ronstadt documentary is a must see

Linda Ronstadt could sing just about anything. Just ask Dolly Parton, who lays that quote on the audience as the new documentary, Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice begins. … Continue reading Why the Linda Ronstadt documentary is a must see

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By D. Buffa Posted on Oct 17, 2019October 14, 2019

‘Hustlers’ features an Oscar-worthy Jennifer Lopez performance

“The game is rigged, so stand in the corner or get in the ring.” You could take those words of wisdom and place them in several unfed corridors of the … Continue reading ‘Hustlers’ features an Oscar-worthy Jennifer Lopez performance

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By D. Buffa Posted on Oct 16, 2019October 14, 2019

‘It Chapter Two’ is far from perfect, but a satisfying conclusion to Stephen King’s tale

Sometimes, the past just won’t die. It clings to you like a dirty sheet. The horrors of your youth can fester like a scab that just won’t heal properly. For … Continue reading ‘It Chapter Two’ is far from perfect, but a satisfying conclusion to Stephen King’s tale

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By D. Buffa Posted on Oct 15, 2019October 14, 2019

‘Ready or Not’ is ‘Get Out’ meets ‘The Purge’, equal parts hilarious and entertaining

Grace (Samara Weaving) simply wants to marry the man of her dreams, Alex (Mark O’Brien, City on a Hill). There’s just one problem: she has to go through his family … Continue reading ‘Ready or Not’ is ‘Get Out’ meets ‘The Purge’, equal parts hilarious and entertaining

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By D. Buffa Posted on Sep 16, 2019September 9, 2019

‘Project Wake Up’ takes a passionate swing at the mental health stigma

Did you know suicide is second leading cause of death for Americans age 10-24? Did you know there is something you can do about that? While the American Foundation for … Continue reading ‘Project Wake Up’ takes a passionate swing at the mental health stigma

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