Category Archives: showbusiness

With a Grim Determination to See It to the End

Posted on August 12, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Being Rose (2017) Looking through the films on Prime Video last night, I came across this one from 2017. Susan likes shows about cowboys, so it could be good for both of us, I thought. I was wrong. It was … Continue reading →

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When BC, North of Whistler, Stands in for Yosemite

Posted on August 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Untamed (2025) We all love a murder mystery, and when beautiful scenery surrounds the events, even better. We’ll be watching the second half of this 6 episode series on Netflix, tonight. So far, so good. The two main stars are … Continue reading →

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Didn’t Think This Cartoon Would Become So Popular

Posted on August 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Addams Family (August 7, 1938) I was intrigued, when this date showed up on an internet site, as the first time that this cartoon was published by The New Yorker. I chose the time of midnight, just to see … Continue reading →

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Through the Looking Glass: Senescence in Retrograde

Posted on August 4, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Freaky Friday (2003) I know this film is a remake of the earlier Jodie Foster film (1976), but it’s closer to how things are now. After spending the long weekend with Susan’s extended family (about 40 adults and children), I … Continue reading →

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Some Films Have Lost Their Way Since They Were Made

Posted on July 29, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Along Came A Spider (2001) We watched this last night on CHCH TV. Because it stars Morgan Freeman, I thought it would be a good bet, but I was wrong. As Susan says, “It’s too emotional.” The image that shows … Continue reading →

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Would The Beatles Have Been as Good Without…

Posted on July 27, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Beach Boys [?] (2024) It was a rivalry that produced some of the best rock music in the middle to late 60’s, Some of the music became legendary. But it also cost Brian Wilson mentally, after he took LSD. … Continue reading →

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Is It Just Me, or Have a Lot of People Died Recently?

Posted on July 25, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“Ozzy” Osbourne (December 3, 1948 – July 22, 2025) My daughter, Rosanna, remarked that she dislikes that so many celebrities have died recently. I was shocked when I researched their names. Although people like “Hulk” Hogan might grab the attention … Continue reading →

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Lesson: Don’t Count on Your Chickens Coming Home

Posted on July 23, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Ballard (2025) I’m not a super fan of Maggie Q, but this new Prime Video series shows her at her most thoughtful and sensitive. She is more than a fighting machine, here. But her vulnerability is also her strength. I … Continue reading →

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When Tom Hanks Finally Made It…

Posted on July 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Big (1988) These days, we look at Tom Hanks and think, “He’s a superstar.” But once upon a time, he wasn’t. This is the film that made him famous, and he’s never looked back. It was on TV last night. … Continue reading →

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They Say Two Heads are Better than One

Posted on July 18, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Heads of State (2025) For a change, we went on Prime Video to see what’s been playing, lately. This one came up, so, for fun, we watched it. Admittedly, it’s full of violence, but the jokes kept coming, so we … Continue reading →

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