Category Archives: showbusiness

Ever Feel Like You’ve Been Here Before?

Posted on February 2, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Groundhog Day (1993) Today, February 2nd, 2020, is Groundhog Day. It’s the same every year: if the groundhog sees his shadow, we’ll have six more weeks of winter; if it doesn’t, it’ll be an early spring. No-one seems to get … Continue reading →

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Mars Transit Neptune: Accident in a Fog

Posted on February 2, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Kobe Bryant (1978 – 2020) I waited a week before attempting this post. As I’m not a big basketball fan, this accidental death of one of the NBA’s biggest stars didn’t affect me as much as it did others. The … Continue reading →

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The Holy Spirit Personified?

Posted on February 1, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Janet from The Good Place. I wanted to acknowledge the finale of The Good Place. It was satisfying in a way most others aren’t. But I can’t say why, because my daughter may not have seen it yet. So, instead, … Continue reading →

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Playing the Cards You’ve been Dealt

Posted on January 29, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The Gambler This song has been running through my mind for three days now. What am I missing?

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Pompeo vs. National Public Radio

Posted on January 27, 2020 by cdsmiller17

He says that Mary Louise Kelly Lied to Him Twice. What? A politician claiming that a seasoned journalist lied to him? Pot-kettle-black… My cousin, John Miller, writing as The Journalism Doctor, has something to say about it. Trumping Truth Mary … Continue reading →

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I Am a Man of Infinite Possibility

Posted on January 8, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Mr. Nobody (2009) I’m surprised I haven’t written a review of this film before now. Perhaps I did, but only on Facebook. My daughter, Rosanna, suggested I watch it (as she’s a fan of Jared Leto). So, what can I … Continue reading →

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Modern Art: What’s It Worth?

Posted on January 4, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Heartbeat: House Rules (Season 12, Episode 22) This show, as always, is full of nostalgia for the 60’s. And, once in a while, it raises questions about cultural issues. The comedy part of this week’s show (being shown on TVO … Continue reading →

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Who is the Doctor?

Posted on January 2, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Doctor Who: Season 12 Who said the Doctor has to be a man? The latest season opened last night on BBC One and BBC America. As usual it was full of farcical moments, and some ‘funny’ performances by the guest … Continue reading →

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Self-Sacrifice as the Greatest Love Story

Posted on January 1, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker I am mindful that all of my children (and even some of my grandchildren) have seen this movie before me. So, hopefully, they cannot accuse me of giving away the ending of this 9th … Continue reading →

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Was It a Tragic Accident or a Murder?

Posted on December 26, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Natalie Wood This November 1981 mystery has yet another turn of the wheel with Dr. Oz interviewing the captain of Robert Wagner’s boat. Dennis Davern overheard the argument between Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood on the night she died. The … Continue reading →

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