Category Archives: showbusiness

It Started Out as Just Some “Harmless Fun”*

Posted on August 18, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Anonymous Anonymous is a decentralized international activist and hacktivist collective and movement primarily known for its various cyberattacks against several governments, government institutions and government agencies, corporations and the Church of Scientology. Anonymous originated in 2003 on the imageboard 4chan representing the concept of many online and offline community users simultaneously existing as an “anarchic”, digitized “global brain” or … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Revisit This Gem of a TV Show

Posted on August 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Life on Mars (2006 – 2007) I guess something came up in my YouTube feed, featuring David Bowie’s song “Life on Mars?” It is considered one of Bowie’s best songs, and one where his cut-up lyrics paint a picture of … Continue reading →

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This Photoshoot Took the Beatles’ Final Album Cover

Posted on August 8, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Abbey Road (August 8, 1969) It has been noted before that Paul is barefoot here and out of step with the other members, which shouldn’t really be a surprise because Paul is left-handed. But the timing of the photoshoot gave … Continue reading →

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This Film is (Loosely) Based on a 1924 Chicago Murder

Posted on August 5, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Murder by Numbers (2002) As someone mentioned after we watched this on Saturday night, “That is one messed up story.” For sure. But, in the echo chamber of my mind, I remembered something that wasn’t actually stated, but had a … Continue reading →

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The End of Another Illustrious Career in Broadcasting

Posted on August 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Huw Edwards (August 18, 1961) I was going to name this post, “The Huw and Cry Over WhatsApp Photos,” but thought better of it. There are four inconjuncts, three of which form a (double) Yod pointing at Saturn. This life … Continue reading →

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Suddenly, This Old Meme is Back Again:

Posted on July 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

But Who Wins? During World War II, both sides of the conflict thought they had God on their side. Still, one side won and the other lost. Hasn’t anyone learned the lesson, yet? Thinking that you are doing God’s will … Continue reading →

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If It Looks Like a Duck, and Quacks Like a Duck, It’s…

Posted on July 21, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Donald Lord love a duck!

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Evidently, He is a Master of Impressions

Posted on July 11, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Benedict Cumberbatch (July 19, 1976) I knew I’d get around to him, eventually. Benedict Cumberbatch has a fine ear for imitation, or so I’ve been led to believe. But lots of actors have that ability, such as Jim Carey, for … Continue reading →

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Not All Monsters Live Under the Bed

Posted on July 11, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Eric (2024) We watched episode one of this limited series on Netflix, last night. It is a mess of the worst of 1985 NYC: AIDS is killing people; homosexuality is bordering on pedophilia; kids go missing and parents are fighting … Continue reading →

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Let the Mayhem Begin, Again

Posted on July 8, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) You wouldn’t guess that I’m an Eddie Murphy fan, would you? Silly as it seems, there’s something refreshing about visiting a 1980’s iconic character, 30 years later, after his 1994 revival. The only drawback … Continue reading →

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