Category Archives: reviews

Why, to the North Pole, of course! This is…

Posted on December 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Polar Express (2004) This film was on the CBC, again, last night. It has become our perennial favourite. Because it was originally produced as a 3D movie, there are a lot of precipitous rides involved. Even when viewed ordinarily, … Continue reading →

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His Smile Hid a Lifetime of Sadness

Posted on November 28, 2025 by cdsmiller17

John Candy: I Like Me (2025) When your father dies of a sudden heart attack (at age 35) on your 5th birthday, and everyone celebrates it as if nothing has happened, the burden that you would carry for the rest … Continue reading →

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These Wishes Caused a Lot of Consequences

Posted on November 27, 2025 by cdsmiller17

(AKA) 12 Christmas Wishes for My Dog (2011) The lesson here is to consider the cause and effect of wishes. Wouldn’t we all wish for things to change when life starts to drift sideways? But, as I’ve often said, be … Continue reading →

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The Title of This Christmas Film Tells You All About It

Posted on November 22, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Champagne Problems (2025) This is not a Hallmark film. That’s already a good thing. The setup is the same, though. Executive Sydney Price flies to Paris to acquire a champagne brand for her company before Christmas, but after promising her … Continue reading →

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When the Protagonist is Also the Villain

Posted on November 20, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Wicked – Part 1 (2024) I was surprised to see this film on terrestrial TV so soon, but I guess it’s because the second part, “Wicked For Good” is being released in theatres this American Thanksgiving weekend and they want … Continue reading →

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Two Men from 1881, Forgotten by History

Posted on November 16, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Death by Lightning (2025) Strange title, to be sure, but is attributed to James Garfield, when asked if he was worried about being assassinated, like Lincoln. His answer was that it’s unlikely, like “Death by Lightning”. I must admit that … Continue reading →

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This is the Most Gorgeous Monster I’ve Ever Seen

Posted on November 13, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Frankenstein (2025) Ordinarily, I wouldn’t bother with a gothic horror film, but something about this one was different. The essence of the story is told in this trailer. It’s a serious business, creating life. And when it’s done too well, … Continue reading →

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The Revolution of a 60’s Folk Singer-Songwriter

Posted on November 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

A Complete Unknown (2024) Coincidental? I write about the feud between John Lennon and Bob Dylan yesterday, and then I find this film on Crave last night. The day that Dylan went electric at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 … Continue reading →

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This Film was Billed as a “Protest in Heels”

Posted on October 23, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Dumplin’ (2018) To be honest, I’d never even heard of this film, until we discovered it on Netflix, last night. In some ways, I was constantly reminded of “Muriel’s Wedding”: the reason? Because Dolly Partin’s songs were the background soundtrack … Continue reading →

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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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