Monthly Archives: March 2026

The Beatles’ First Hit Single:

Posted on March 31, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Love Me Do (September 4, 1962) I thought it might be informative to show you what the energy was on this second attempt to record The Beatles’ first single in 1962. There’s a documentary that reveals the details of the … Continue reading →

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The Very Last Time The Beatles Performed Live

Posted on March 30, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Beatles’ Rooftop Concert (January 30, 1969) If you want to see the leadup to this ‘live’ show, watch “The Beatles Get Back”. The show itself is not shown in this preview clip, but it’s famous enough to be understood … Continue reading →

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1967: What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been

Posted on March 30, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Across The Universe (2007) Having lived through the Summer of Love (as it was called that year), I watched as the world changed completely. The Beatles were at the forefront of the Revolution with their music and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely … Continue reading →

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So, Who Exactly was William Shakespeare’s Only Son?

Posted on March 29, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Hamnet Shakespeare (baptised Feb. 2, 1585 – buried Aug. 11, 1596) Awkward, isn’t it? We don’t know exactly when Hamnet was born or when exactly Hamnet died, as the only parish records show his baptism and burial. But, I wondered … Continue reading →

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I Now Have a New Appreciation of Shakespeare

Posted on March 29, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Hamnet (2025) It’s been a long while since a film has cut me to the quick. In my teens, I watched “Romeo and Juliet” from the point-of-view of young love. Even “All Is True” a few years back helped me … Continue reading →

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“The Shawshank Redemption” had a Precursor

Posted on March 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Escape From Alcatraz (1979) Again, in the back of my mind, I knew about this daring escape. One man and two brothers broke out from The Rock (as it was known) under cover of night and swam away to freedom. … Continue reading →

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They Tried to Break Her Down; She Fought Back

Posted on March 27, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Frances Farmer (September 19, 1913 – August 1, 1970) John Edward interviewed Sharon Stone, and in the middle of it, Sharon spoke about Jessica Lange playing Frances Farmer in the film “Frances”. Unconsciously, I knew about her story, but I’d … Continue reading →

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The Man Who Joined the Dots between Putin and Trump

Posted on March 24, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Robert Mueller (August 7, 1944 – March 20, 2026) You could call him the last honest man in government. But his report on Russian interference in the 2016 American presidential election was whitewashed by AG Bill Barr and nothing came … Continue reading →

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The Fifth and Final Instalment of the Story

Posted on March 22, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) We found this COVID-19 era hidden gem on one of Bell’s preview channels, last night. I think I remember seeing the previews, but we never got around to seeing it on the … Continue reading →

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It’s What They Call the Television Set in the UK

Posted on March 21, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Gogglebox (2014 to present) At the moment Bell TV is offering free previews of some of its channels. Last night, we watched an episode of this show from some time earlier in its latest season on a channel called “Cottage … Continue reading →

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