You know what’s worse than spoiled shrimp? Stalling an article that revolves solely around picks and decisions with a long-winded and mostly meaningless opening paragraph. All I’ll say before we … Continue reading What I Voted For: Buffa’s 2021 St. Louis Film Critics award ballot
Life presents a double-edged sword to contend with as the years stack up. If you are going to love something or someone, the fact that it can’t last forever smacks … Continue reading Dear Younger Kids: Please don’t take your grandparents for granted
Here’s the thing about HBO’s white hot series, “Succession:” It wouldn’t be near as good without Jeremy Strong. The New York published a profile of the very talented actor, one … Continue reading A few words about Jeremy Strong and Kendall Roy: The vital glue at the heart of HBO’s ‘Succession’
The saying “money won’t buy you happiness” is dumb. Money definitely buys you happiness. Just ask the new owner of “fuck you” money, Max Scherzer. Chesterfield, Missouri’s most famous athlete … Continue reading Why it’s easier to appreciate the Max Scherzer signing from afar
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 … Continue reading South City Confessions: The world would be a better place if people stopped at red lights and stop signs
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 … Continue reading Dear John Mozeliak: A letter to the President of Operations for the St. Louis Cardinals
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 … Continue reading Why George Clooney’s ‘The Tender Bar’ could be Ben Affleck’s ticket back to the Oscars
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. … Continue reading South City Confessions: Don’t look up! In a world without Facebook
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 … Continue reading Here’s to hoping Cardinal Nation doesn’t forget how good Matt Carpenter was
Yes, it could have been shorter and carried less romantic baggage
Dose of Buffa 