South City Confessions: The world would be a better place if people stopped at red lights and stop signs

November 13, 2021

Once upon a time in the cold bottleneck region of south city, I was driving for Uber when I nearly was crushed by another car. Before my mom can text me to ask if I am okay all these years later, allow me to provide some detail. If you’ve ever driven for Uber, the hot … More South City Confessions: The world would be a better place if people stopped at red lights and stop signs

Dear John Mozeliak: A letter to the President of Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals

October 16, 2021

Dear John, I hear you’re looking for a manager. Oh boy, do I have the person for the job. He’d be perfect, except not really. That person is me. Please let me finish, Obi Wan Bow-Tie-Anobi. At the end of the day (stole your line, bro!), it’s all about making sure our “philosophy” is on … More Dear John Mozeliak: A letter to the President of Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals

Why George Clooney’s ‘The Tender Bar’ could be Ben Affleck’s ticket back to the Oscars

October 16, 2021

As Ben Affleck’s Uncle Charlie would say, some films just have “it.” There are certain films that get announced, with a release date attached and a trailer in the editing bay, that get your attention quicker than most films. What can be seen as unfair to other filmmakers and cast/crews is simply a matter of … More Why George Clooney’s ‘The Tender Bar’ could be Ben Affleck’s ticket back to the Oscars

South City Confessions: Don’t look up! In a world without Facebook

October 4, 2021

Mark Zuckerberg lost nearly $6 billion today. Say it again with me, but with a Dr. Evil meets Donald Trump line reading… A BILLION DOLLARS! That’s a lot of money. I’ve had some rough days myself, including last week’s instance where I wanted Kraft Mac n’ Cheese but didn’t have it. As men, these sorts … More South City Confessions: Don’t look up! In a world without Facebook

Here’s to hoping Cardinal Nation doesn’t forget how good Matt Carpenter was

October 3, 2021

There’s a particular disconnect between a sports fan base and a declining player. It develops around the time that particular player starts to struggle consistently, no longer able to do what he once was able and expected to do. Once that divide forms, it’s not easily vanquished. Instead of remembering all the good seasons that … More Here’s to hoping Cardinal Nation doesn’t forget how good Matt Carpenter was

Mick Jagger gives Crown Candy Kitchen a shoutout during Rolling Stones show at the Dome

September 27, 2021

Andy Karandzieff must have been smiling ear to ear last night at the Dome in downtown St. Louis. The greatest rock n’ roll band in the world had just given his local eatery, Crown Candy Kitchen, a shoutout in the middle of their show–loud enough for the 60,000+ audience to get a reminder of where … More Mick Jagger gives Crown Candy Kitchen a shoutout during Rolling Stones show at the Dome

How Sian Heder’s ‘CODA’ creates magic without much effort

September 24, 2021

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

‘The Protege’ fulfills the action film quota while marching to its own beat

September 21, 2021

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