Category Archives: reviews

If He’s Your Child, Wouldn’t You Want to Shield Him?

Posted on June 10, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Witness (2026) This Netflix series is based on a true story. Alex’s mum was killed in front of him, while they were walking on Wimbledon Common in 1992. In the show he is 3 years of age. In reality, … Continue reading →

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“East is East and West is West…”

Posted on June 7, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Madison (2026) “And never the twain shall meet.” (Rudyard Kipling) This poem seems applicable here: Madison Avenue, New York versus the Madison River system, Montana. Yes, it’s another Taylor Sheridan “Western” series from Paramount+, only, this time, the heroine … Continue reading →

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A True Love Story Based on a Documentary from 2008

Posted on May 31, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Song Sung Blue (2008) We watched the Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson version from 2025. It was very entertaining, and reminded me of my love of Neil Diamond songs. I presume that’s what it intended to have happen. Here’s the … Continue reading →

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Now That It’s Finally Over, Some Spoilers Ahead

Posted on May 19, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Outlander (2014 – 2026) After 8 seasons, this series has captured our hearts and attention. For the women, there was plenty of sensuality and family life, and for the men, plenty of sword and rifle fights. But it is the … Continue reading →

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Intimate Partner Violence is a Hidden Issue These Days

Posted on May 15, 2026 by cdsmiller17

It Ends With Us (2024) I suppose if it weren’t for the subsequent lawsuits after this film’s release, there wouldn’t have been any better way to advertise the hidden background of this complicated story. Domestic violence is a silent epidemic … Continue reading →

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An Octopus is the Narrator

Posted on May 13, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026) This Netflix film is a bit of an odd one. The two main characters are fairly anti-social, but seem to develop a rapport with the octopus in their care. For his part, the octopus senses something … Continue reading →

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The Words Behind the Fool’s Journey in Tarot

Posted on April 29, 2026 by cdsmiller17

God Favors the Fool by Elena Olympia Collins (2026) I’m about two-thirds of the way through the text of this latest offering from Ellie. I haven’t found one error in spelling, syntax or grammar. That makes this reading an easy … Continue reading →

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Their Secrets were Hiding in Plain Sight

Posted on April 25, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Trust Me: The False Prophet (2026) With all the Epstein questions swirling around the elites in the United States, it’s informative (and upsetting) that polygamy, as a religious freedom, can hide sexual trafficking of juvenile females. Think “Sister Wives” for … Continue reading →

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“And I Would Walk 500 Miles…”

Posted on April 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023) This one on Prime Video is quirky, to say the least. I had to remind myself it was also a fantasy. Pensioner Harold Fry lives in Kingsbridge in south Devon with his wife Maureen, leading a humdrum … Continue reading →

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Halfway Through, I Sensed the “Bullitt” Homage

Posted on April 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Crime 101 (2026) It’s been a long time since a film could hold my attention for its 140 minute running time. A rare gem, for sure. The title is misleading, though, implying that it’s a beginner’s class in how to … Continue reading →

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