Category Archives: showbusiness

“Hope…”

Posted on December 27, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Miracle Club (2023) We stumbled upon this film on Netflix, last night. This preview practically tells the whole story in two minutes, but the title of my blog says it in one word. The death of Chrissie’s mother brought … Continue reading →

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Father Christmas Crashed His Sleigh, Then Got Arrested

Posted on December 18, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Get Santa (2014) Yes, I remember this one. What I hadn’t realized is that it works as a preview of The Christmas Chronicles (2018). The Brits know how to tell a Santa story better than anyone else, really. And, as … Continue reading →

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Archie Leach Hid Behind His On-Screen Image

Posted on December 15, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Cary Grant (January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986) Funny, isn’t it, how everything comes out about a celebrated movie star, years after their death? Cary Grant is no different. Because we’ve watched him, growing up, we think we know … Continue reading →

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He’s the Hippest, Most Street-Wise of Them All

Posted on December 14, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Christmas Chronicles (2018) I missed this one when it first came out five years ago. We watched it, finally, last night. It was a lot of fun. The film showed the connection to its roots, Home Alone, during the … Continue reading →

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After Six Months, I Enjoyed a Genuine Laugh Last Night

Posted on December 9, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Family Switch (2023) On a whim, we watched this Christmas film on Netflix last night. I can’t remember a time that I laughed this hard since BeBe passed. It was just what the doctor ordered. My favourite parts involved the … Continue reading →

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A Comic Superhero Inspired The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll

Posted on December 7, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Captain Marvel, Jr (February 24, 1943) It was something that all young boys did: style themselves on a comic book superhero. In Elvis’ case, he admired Captain Marvel, Jr, so much that he even coiffed his hair with the same … Continue reading →

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When Two Sources Synchronize, Who Am I to Argue?

Posted on December 1, 2023 by cdsmiller17

John Denver (December 31, 1943 – October 12, 1997) Try not to laugh: it’s how the Universe gets through to me. Thoughts come of John Denver, who was most decidedly a channel, and whom I just wrote about. Lupien, Debbra. … Continue reading →

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“I’m a Celebrity: Get Me Out of Here”*

Posted on November 22, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Crown (Season 6, Part 1) In my humble opinion, reckless media coverage of Diana (and Dodi) caused the crash that killed them. In this final season of “The Crown” I think the show decided that blaming Henri for his … Continue reading →

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John Lennon’s Ultimate Confession

Posted on November 21, 2023 by cdsmiller17

God The dream is over, what can I say? God is a conceptBy which we measure our pain I’ll say it again God is a conceptBy which we measure our painYeah, pain, yeah I don’t believe in magicI don’t believe … Continue reading →

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Hmm: In the Akashic, He’s the King of Hawaii

Posted on November 20, 2023 by cdsmiller17

King Kamehameha I (February 1, 1738 – May 14, 1819) For the longest time, I wondered who Elvis was in a past life. That question got answered in today’s The Universe Always Wins YouTube video, featuring Debbra Lupien. You can … Continue reading →

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