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5 Things On My Mind: Why Harrison Bader was right to opt out of Philly option

Please don't take Mark Ruffalo for granted

Is it a good time for Yadier Molina to be a coach for the St. Louis Cardinals?

5 Things On My Mind: Alton Brown loves STL style pizza, Hemsworth’s 'The Witcher, and Scherzer history

Buffa’s Buffet newsletter hits 1,000 article mark, which brings an update

'Percy Green: Man of Action' showcases a true St. Louis civil rights hero

5 Things On My Mind: Visceral 'Weapons', Flat White disappointment, and 'Wick' quotes

'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' features a star-making Jeremy Allen White performance

Poignant 'Tootoo' reminds you of the innate toughness of hockey players

Rene Knott's character should solve any mysteries around KSDK breakup

'Dolph: Unbreakable' is an inspiring testament to survival of the fittest

Why Nikki Glaser is on a rocket ship headed to the Oscars

5 Things On My Mind, Speed Round: Fall, ER sights, Bud's Pizza, and 'Deepwater Horizon'

5 reason to be excited for Scott Cooper's Bruce Springsteen biopic, 'Deliver Me From Nowhere'

A few words about Diane Keaton

Dwayne Johnson sheds ‘The Rock’ label with ‘The Smashing Machine’

5 Things On My Mind: Dive Bar sanctuary, Grillo and 'Peacemaker', and 'Task'

Why Jason Bateman's performance in 'Black Rabbit' is his best work yet

South City Confessions: The thing I hate most about a St. Louis summer

Why Albert Pujols managing outside St. Louis is best for player and team

5 Things On My Mind: 'The Long Walk' is a well-made movie that is hard to watch

Cutting ties with Nolan Arenado and Sonny Gray should be top priority for Cardinals

For four decades, Crescent Plumbing Supply has included an 'Andyland'

5 Things On My Mind: Bernthal birthday, a week of baseball, and 'The Rip' hype

'Highest 2 Lowest', 'Task', 'Black Rabbit' reviews

5 Things On My Mind: The Jimmy Kimmel debacle is an assault on free speech

A few words about Robert Redford

Why Miles Mikolas's descent lays a blueprint for future pitching acquisitions in St. Louis

5 Things On My Mind: Rest and prepare, Masyn Winn

From Boy to Teen: Being a good dad pays dividends over time

5 Things On My Mind: My son's favorite actor, the Phillies fan incident, and STL weather goodness

A few words about Graham Greene

Why the attendance and overall interest is down with the St. Louis Cardinals

5 Things On My Mind: Can Jeremy Allen White deliver a great Springsteen flick out of 'Nowhere'?

Kelce and Swift: Proof that true love can still be celebrated

5 Things On My Mind: The Salty Dog still delivers and family abides

5 Things I Know: Why we don't need another 'John Wick' movie

'Nobody 2' Review: Does Bob Odenkirk fight his way to another hit movie?

5 Things On My Mind: Why the new 'Naked Gun' works so well

A little Yadi goes a long way for a struggling Cardinals team

How superhero movies wore out their welcome

How one can admire the entertainer in Hulk Hogan without admiring the man

5 Things On My Mind: The Cardinals were right to sell

5 Things On My Mind: 'Happy Gilmore 2' isn't a complete waste, but it's forgettable

Jennifer Love Hewitt doesn't need my help, but here it is anyway!

5 Things On My Mind: I'm tired of hearing 'woke' in a sentence

PSA: The Cardinals are who we thought they were

South City Confessions: What’s your worst fear?

5 things to know about James Gunn’s ‘Superman’: Was the hype met?

‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’, ‘Heads of State’, and ‘Sinners’ reviews

A few words about Michael Madsen

The Cardinals are an untrustworthy roller coaster

How 'The Bear' recaptures its magic in heartfelt Season 4

5 Things On My Mind: The world needs more Cliff Booth

10 Things On My Mind: Does middle age life have a manual?

5 Things On My Mind: Cardinals return to normal altitude during rough June

Comfortably in their 30s, the Dave Matthews Band showcase sharp sound in St. Louis return

South City Confessions: Don't forget to take a self-inventory once in a while

Thoughtful and well-acted, 'Materialists' is worth your time

5 Things I Know: The best Chris Evans role since Captain America

Playing the world's smallest violin just for you, Clayton Kershaw

How movies and shows give one confidence and passion

5 Things On My Mind: 'Mobland' delivers entertaining finale

Imagining another day with a friend

Thank you for the authenticity, Brian McKenna

Nolan Arenado's value may have decreased, but he's still an asset to the Cardinals

South City Confessions: The infinite game of golf

5 Things On My Mind, Quick Version: Believe in trends, not streaks

A Memorial Day tribute to the men and women who sacrificed

Why Jon Hamm is a character actor trapped in movie star's skin

5 Things On My Mind: Owen Wilson and golf, clutch Cards, and Kentucky Mule heaven

Set to Cruise control, 'Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning' soars

South City Confessions: A Starbucks gripe

5 Things On My Mind: A tornado rips through St. Louis, resets priorities

The Film Buffa: 'Havoc' review

5 Things On My Mind: Enjoy retirement, Matt Carpenter

Ana de Armas enters the 'John Wick' action zone with 'Ballerina'

5 Things On My Mind: Streaking Cards, 'Rudy' staying power, and an IPA love affair

A 'Chef' sibling, 'Nonnas' is cinema comfort food at its finest

5 Things About The Cardinals: Don't expect midseason improvements from John Mozeliak

Why there's still juice in the wheels for another 'Ocean's Eleven' adventure

Part chameleon, Part Movie Star: Tom Hardy does it all and then some

Heartbreak Blues strike again, but the thrill isn't gone from a playoff teaser

5 Things I Know: Playoff hockey is still the best part of any sport

With half-baked 'Thunderbolts', Marvel again fails to produce a fresh experience

South City Confessions: Post-credits scenes in movies are overrated

5 Things On My Mind, Lunch Break Version: Street corn is the Walton Goggins of comfort food

5 Things I Know, The Short Version: Your gut feeling isn't a liar

How a reloaded defense enabled the Blues to get back in the playoff hunt

Buffa's Buffet Podcast: The Cardinals should trade Ryan Helsley as soon as possible

The Rock disappears in Mark Kerr role for Benny Safdie's 'The Smashing Machine'

5 Things On My Mind: Pascal and HBO, and a stress-free way to watch sports

A few words about Walt Jocketty

The Film Buffa Podcast: Tom Hardy and Timothy Olyphant create wild 'Havoc'

'The Accountant 2' Review: The more Affleck and Bernthal time, the better

Oli Marmol's preference for struggling relievers needs to change

'The Studio' offers a wiser riff on 'Entourage' with a fresh perspective

5 Things I Know: The gut feeling never lies, sports break hearts, ribs and movies revive the soul

'The Gorge' review: Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy make a forbidden romance worthwhile

'G20' delivers the Viola Davis goods

Identity-less Cardinals struggle to blend good hitting with good pitching

5 things to know about the Jon Hamm Apple TV Plus series, 'Your Friends and Neighbors'

5 Things On My Mind: 'Daredevil' finale review, Blues encounter Jets, and writer's block

5 Things On My Mind: Blues reenter the playoffs, winter sticks around, and 'The Life of Chuck' promises wonder

How Gavin O'Connor's autistic hitman thriller became a soulful tale of brotherhood

There's a new best salad in St. Louis and its name is the Budgoni

Pat Maroon's career is a reminder to bypass naysayers straight to your dream

Buffa's Buffet Podcast: 5 things about the Cardinals

The one thing Cara Spencer could do for St. Louis that would make her an instant hero

'Drop' Review: A good concept properly executed

A few words about Octavio Dotel

Why 'Warfare' is the most realistic war movie ever made

Happy birthday, Matt Servitto: 'That guy' is Brock Lotus and many more characters

5 Things On My Mind: Tom Cruise dazzles in new 'Mission: Impossible' trailer

Franchise record acquired, the Blues are showing signs of 2019's Cup-winning team

Episode 6: 'John Wick' prequels, sequels, and spin-offs are on the way!

South City Confessions: Find yourself a wife who just gets you

The Lars Nootbaar effect

Why Bill Burr is my favorite comedian working today

Buffa's Buffet Podcast: The 2025 Cardinals have a robust offense

A few words about Val Kilmer

So Long, Fastball Master: Enjoy retirement, Lance Lynn

5 Things On My Mind: Bourbon is a literal magic potion for adults

Film Buffa Podcast: Dear Warner Brothers, give Michael Mann a blank check for ‘Heat 2’

The arrogance of Mozeliak and the DeWitts is reflected in the empty seats at Busch Stadium

'The Friend' review: This dog-infused heart warmer will rock you

From 'The Transporter' to 'A Working Man', Jason Statham is the last marketable action hero

5 takeaways from the Cardinals' impressive 2025 season launch

Happy birthday, Vince Vaughn: The rare actor who can do comedy and drama

49 Years at Crescent Plumbing Supply: Here's to you, Jerry Canoy

'A Working Man' Review: Jason Statham teams with Ayer and Stallone for an action banger

While the Cardinals may be down, baseball should always be up in St. Louis

Things I Know: Writing for your heroes is an extra boost to keep doing it

South City Confessions: Begging the dogs in my neighborhood to stop barking!

Why Matthew Liberatore will start in St. Louis while Michael McGreevy is in Memphis

Episode 4: Come to 'Novocaine' for a star-making Jack Quaid turn

Episode 3: Is Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Black Bag’ worth a theater visit?

A few words about Brian McKenna

Buffa’s Buffet Podcast: Is ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ fresh goods or more of the same?

Out of the blue and into the black, the Blues are playing for each other

Buffa’s Buffet Podcast: What to do with Steven Matz?

Why Victor Scott II deserves another shot

South City Confessions: Nice to finally meet you face-to-face, anxiety

Songs I'm crushing on right now

5 Things On My Mind: Tornado warnings, Blues zig-zag special, emptier Busch, and enduring 'Mission' films

How Michael Gandolfini paid tribute to his late father with 'Warfare' role

(VIDEO) Mailbag Time! Costner’s second ‘Horizon’, Cards’ dismal chances, and wrongful character deaths

5 Things to Know About Phil Maton: The newest Cardinal bolsters the bullpen

A movie character I'd like to have a drink with: Sean Maguire from 'Good Will Hunting'

Mailbag request: Ask Buffa Anything!

Jon Bernthal getting a Punisher movie is a gift to fans of the comic book and the actor

5 Things About The Cardinals: I'm here for a legit rotation spot competition

South City Confessions: Get busy being authentically you or be content as a fake

Attention, Cardinals: Play or trade Luken Baker

Why it's best to leave the 'John Wick' franchise alone

5 Things I Know: 'Paradise' sticks the landing, Nolan and Bond, and 'Anora' backlash

Millie Bobby Brown's online body-shaming haters reveal a terrible side of humanity

5 reasons why Hulu's 'Paradise' is a hit series

South City Confessions: Can life be just a little easier?

The Film Buffa: 'Last Breath' does an incredible true story proud

5 things that need to happen at the Oscars tonight

5 Things On My Mind: Blues get goal crazy, Arenado holding pattern, more Hackman remembrance

J.J. Wetherholt and Quinn Matthews are a sneak preview of a bright Cardinals' future

A few words about Gene Hackman

Please unleash the Tom Hardy 'Havoc'

Why Colin Farrell's hesitation to do another season of 'The Penguin' is refreshing

'Reacher' delivers the goods in Season 3

If Albert Pujols wants to manage, should the Cardinals suddenly make room?

Grumpy old men for grumpier times

5 Things On My Mind: The Rock meets Scorsese, breaking up with donuts, and Bill Burr ruminations

Nolan Arenado's decline of a Houston renaissance still doesn't sit right

Why Jordan Binnington's Four Nations success is good for the Blues

Why there's more danger than hope in Amazon/MGM acquiring full rights to James Bond

5 musts in the new season of 'Reacher'

Get in the chat, Buffet subscribers!

Masyn Winn gives Cardinals consistency and fans a reason to hope

Uber Tales: Driving around Dave Matthews Band members was a quiet thrill

Why Oli Marmol is growing on me as the manager of the Cardinals

Things On My Mind: Arenado arrives, Plaza Frontenac cinema closes, and Robin Williams still amuses

Get two free passes to watch Woody Harrelson in true story hero mode

5 Things On My Mind About the Cardinals: Why St. Louis needs more Brendan Donovans

Mailbag request, paid subscriber chat tease, and escaping from Hidden Valley

Why 'The Accountant 2' is a necessary sequel

John Mozeliak's biggest mistake

'Captain America: Brave New World' Review: Is Marvel's 2025 launch disappointing or worthwhile?

How Marvel can get their mojo back

5 takeaways from the Eagles denying the Chiefs their precious three-peat

Super Bowl LIX Prediction: Chiefs, Eagles, and the final score

Mailbag time! Memorable movie twists, favorite actors, MVP votes, and signature STL sports moments

5 reasons to go see Andy at Crown Candy Kitchen

So long, Mom's Deli, for just a little while

Quiet offseason makes John Mozeliak’s 2025 presence seem pointless

PSA: Don't take your birthday for granted

Jim Edmonds interview reveals cracks in the facade of the St. Louis Cardinals' organizational culture

Uber Tales: One of the original 3 a.m. St. Louis bars scheduled for demolition

An ex-player more fit for a dugout than a booth, Jim Edmonds exits Cardinals broadcasts

Ep. 2: A Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively scandal take and happy sequel news

5 Things On My Mind: Another bad Armstrong contract, ‘Heat’ with little Buffa, and thinking about Chaim time

Review: 'You're Cordially Invited' to a perfectly average streaming option

The Blues may have found their head coach, but they remain in search of a cohesive roster

5 takeaways from the Academy Award nominations

5 takeaways from the Bills and Chiefs AFC title game

'Thunder: The Life and Death of Arturo Gatti' poignantly sets record straight about legendary boxer's demise

'Flight Risk' Review: Does a game cast make a B-movie feast enjoyable?

5 players that could substantially help the Cardinals with a bounce-back season

Mark Wahlberg breaks bad in Mel Gibson's return to the director's chair

Should Adrien Brody's AI vocal boost in 'The Brutalist' hinder his Oscar chances?

From back misery to the Blues top defenseman, Colton Parayko comes into his own as the guy for St. Louis

5 Things On My Mind: The Montgomery magic only runs so far for Blues

John Mozeliak's final offseason stays asleep under the St. Louis ice

A TikTok opinion

Interview: Christian Gudegast aims for real life authenticity with his 'Den of Thieves' universe

5 Things On My Mind: Hoping for city streets not to be hockey rinks soon may be a dream

A few words about Bob Uecker

A Mel Gibson opinion

The Film Buffa Reviews: ‘The Last Showgirl’, ‘Better Man’, and ‘Unstoppable’

The Cardinals should give Brendan Donovan an extension instead of arbitration

The Film Buffa Podcast: The casual appeal of 'The Substance' and the secret weapon in 'Den of Thieves: Pantera'

Taylor Sheridan's 'Lioness' Season 2 finale features television's all-time best shootout

The Film Buffa: Top 10 movies of 2024

Why I’ll miss newspapers when they’re completely gone

Does it hurt the Cardinals if Nolan Arenado is retained for 2025?

Things I Know: Demi Moore deserves all the awards

Christian Gudegast's 'Den of Thieves 2: Pantera' is a full-bodied action blast

'The Great Chase': Alexander Ovechkin empties the tank on history

The brilliant yet forgotten Ben Affleck basketball film that spoke honestly about addiction and grief

Accepting Miles Mikolas for what he is

PSA: Show your local meteorologists some respect, armchair weather forecasters

Doug Armstrong and Jim Montgomery have the Blues equipped for a playoff run