Category Archives: reviews

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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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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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 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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What “Eyes Wide Shut” Tells Us About Its Director

Posted on March 17, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Stanley Kubrick {July 26, 1928 – March 7, 1999) I can honestly say that I’ve seen most of Stanley Kubrick’s films, but not all of them. I never saw “Eyes Wide Shut” on purpose, because of the implied Satanic ritual … Continue reading →

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