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After Awhile, You Begin to Doubt Your Own Sanity

Posted on October 17, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025) Out of curiosity, even before researching the storyline, we watched this film on Netflix Wednesday night. It’s a bit convoluted, and the mystery is compounded by the fact that Laura may be suffering from … Continue reading →

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There’s a New Inspector in Town

Posted on October 13, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Maigret (2025) I must admit that it was difficult to watch this contemporary version of an old classic show. Even the description of the character from the books completely ties in with what I remember of previous versions. Maigret wears … Continue reading →

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Memories are Tricky Things to Pin Down, Really

Posted on September 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Sleeping Dogs (2024) As you can surmise, the full title could have been “Let Sleeping Dogs Lie”. And if we’re being honest, we lie to ourselves about the past, always. This isn’t a Mandela Effect, this is a deliberate reframing … Continue reading →

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The Tasmanian Devil is Alive and Well in Barbados?

Posted on September 1, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Amy Bradley Is Missing (2025) This three-part Netflix documentary is a cautionary tale. We all think Caribbean cruises are safe family vacations, but (and especially without parental supervision) they can be dangerous, at many levels. Normally, at this point, I … Continue reading →

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A Motley Crew of Seniors Solve Cold Cases

Posted on August 31, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Thursday Murder Club (2025) This Netflix film has a star-studded cast, some of whom are playing against type. But it’s fun to watch everyone having a good time. The critics maintain that the books upon which the film is … Continue reading →

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Here’s a Novel Idea: Tell a Story Through a Dog’s POV

Posted on August 31, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019) Let’s face facts: I’m a sucker for dog stories. This one was suggested by a family member, We watched it on Netflix, last night. Just to give you a larger slice of … Continue reading →

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It’s Something We Should All Have, If Plan A Fails

Posted on August 29, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Plan B (2023 – present) We have only just started watching season 2 of this mini-series on the CBC. It has a weird twist for a plot: If something has ‘gone wrong’ you can go back to the past and … Continue reading →

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You Ask, “What’s My Purpose?” Maybe It’s to Follow…

Posted on August 26, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Map that Leads to You (2025) She’s Heather from Texas, he’s Jack from New Zealand. They’re opposites: she has her future mapped out; he’s living for today. (She’s probably a Capricorn and he’s probably a Cancer, just sayin’.) They … Continue reading →

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In an Inner Guide Meditation, a Sun God Gave Me a Key

Posted on August 25, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Key: A True Encounter (2011) I’m not being facetious: my ‘initiation’ into the Inner Guide Meditation was totally self-directed, while retaining the instructions from the author of the book. What the Sun wanted from me was to be mindful … Continue reading →

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There are Shades of Margaret Thatcher in This Character

Posted on August 24, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Hostage (2025) I’ve been following Suranne Jones’ acting career since her early days on Coronation Street. She’s come a long way since then. To get to play the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom takes some acting chops, especially under … Continue reading →

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