Category Archives: reviews

Honestly, This is Just a Rehashed Cinderella Story

Posted on February 1, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Bridgerton Season 4 (2026) There truly is nothing new under the sun. Bridgerton has been a staple of Netflix since its first season in 2020. The stories are riveting especially if you like love in the English Regency period. The … Continue reading →

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A Classic Feel-Good Movie that’s also a True Story

Posted on January 31, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Music of the Heart (1999) There are very few Meryl Streep movies that I’ve not seen. This was one of them. I found it on Prime Video last night, and took some gentle ribbing from my wife, after saying that … Continue reading →

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I Think I’m Slowly Turning into Archie Bunker

Posted on January 23, 2026 by cdsmiller17

All in the Family (1971 – 1979) At the moment, the CHCH reruns are featuring 1975 of this program. We’ve been through three episodes of Archie going missing (while Carrol O’Connor had a contract dispute with Norman Lear), we saw … Continue reading →

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Here’s a TV Show I Never Would Have Watched Before

Posted on January 22, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Everwood (2002 – 2006) The years it was aired gives a clue. I was still living in England during these years. We’re starting to view all 89 episodes on Netflix. It’ll take a few days. The pilot episode was filmed … Continue reading →

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When Divorce was a Scandal in High Society

Posted on January 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025) Lady Mary was dressed in red (scarlet woman) during the opening sequences of this final chapter of the Downton Abbey story. Visual clues are always welcome, especially when the viewer feels like they’re visiting … Continue reading →

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Like a Stone Skipping Across a Pond, It Creates a…

Posted on January 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Ripple (2025) This Netflix show has eight episodes. I’m only a part way through. Toronto is the stand-in for New York City, and some of the stars of this show gave me a clue about that. Thankfully, this show is … Continue reading →

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Old Hollywood, Retrospectively Celebrating Itself

Posted on January 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Jay Kelly {2025} Finally, I got around to watching this homage to Hollywood life. “I’ve had regrets, but then again, too few to mention.” Jay Kelly seems to an amalgamation of several Hollywood heroes we worshipped over the years. In … Continue reading →

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To Do Your Job, Avoid the Temptation

Posted on January 17, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Rip (2026) I was tempted to call this post “Good Mill Hunting” since it stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. But I resisted. The questions raised by a “rip” of over $20 million in cash take up most of … Continue reading →

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There’s Two Sides to the Story, and Then the Truth

Posted on January 16, 2026 by cdsmiller17

His & Hers (2026) This show went deeply into the grief that follows the death of an infant. Blame, pain and regret are the major motivators, but we’re not told much about this reason for a couple’s separation until about … Continue reading →

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DNA Testing Reveals More Than Just Genealogy

Posted on January 14, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Run Away (2026) James Nesbitt is 61 years old today. Happy birthday, sir. I believe this show is his second series from Harlan Coben. I am a fan of Coben’s books. His shows are a little more ‘spotty’ because the … Continue reading →

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