Monthly Archives: December 2025

How to Fake It When You Can’t Make It @ Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Joy to the World (2025) No, this is not a Hallmark movie. The false front of the perfect Christmas dinner with the perfect family is what this film is lampooning. But it’s not funny. It’s not even perfectly pathetic, because … Continue reading →

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It’s an Indictment of Modern Politics from the Past

Posted on December 13, 2025 by cdsmiller17

I suspect those who practice political spin are beginning to learn this lesson every day of the week.

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Two Robbin’ Hoods in Santa Outfits?

Posted on December 12, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Jingle Bell Heist (2025) This is a Christmas film with a twist: two individuals join forces to pay back a corrupt store owner. Don’t expect great acting or a too-clever story line. They get caught but the store owner gets … Continue reading →

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A “Reverse Mrs. Doubtfire”? No, Not Really

Posted on December 11, 2025 by cdsmiller17

My Secret Santa (2025) A bit of a fluffy snowflake, this one. The suspension of belief helps, but it also interferes with the enjoyment of the two main stars interacting. (And this was filmed in Kamloops, BC, last February.) To … Continue reading →

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Can Astrology Explain Why?

Posted on December 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Polar Express (October 13, 2004) I knew something was up with this film. Taking its premiere date yielded this event chart: There are two inconjuncts: one linking Venus and Neptune (my love of mystery); the other linking Jupiter and … Continue reading →

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Why, to the North Pole, of course! This is…

Posted on December 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Polar Express (2004) This film was on the CBC, again, last night. It has become our perennial favourite. Because it was originally produced as a 3D movie, there are a lot of precipitous rides involved. Even when viewed ordinarily, … Continue reading →

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Grasping at Historical Straws?

Posted on December 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Moses and Akhenaten We are at the mercy of historical “experts”. They look for the obvious links between individuals from four thousand years ago. Akhenaten was the pharaoh who changed Egyptian religion from multiple gods to One God. Unfortunately, his … Continue reading →

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There’s a Lot of Sleight-of-Hand Going On

Posted on December 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Trump’s Epstein Deflection Will it work? Maybe. Turning on defenceless fishing boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean has diverted attention away from the Epstein files. The idea that war crimes are being committed has become the next big … Continue reading →

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Let’s Stop for a Moment and Consider the Implications

Posted on December 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Ego We are watching a situation in the United States where one man’s ego is seemingly totally out of control. If his ego is telling him that everyone is out to get him, then his reaction is to attack first … Continue reading →

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The Wizard of Oz as an Allegory for the U.S.A.

Posted on December 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Dow Jones Industrial Average Falls (May 5, 1893) You learn something new every day. Because it’s at the end of the 19th Century, you can be forgiven for not knowing this information. Check out this video: Isn’t that wonderful? This … Continue reading →

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