Rising against all odds movies are typically reserved for sports films. “Cinderella Man,” “Rocky.” We understand their struggle, and something…
Author: Mark Ziobro
Mark Ziobro
Mark is a lifetime film lover and founder and Chief Editor of The Movie Buff. His favorite genres are horror, drama, and independent. He misses movie rental stores and is always on the lookout for unsung movies to experience.
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