Category Archives: showbusiness

The Film That’s “Practically Perfect in Every Way”

Posted on November 29, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Mary Poppins (August 27, 1964) Here in Canada, our local TV station showed this film (ostensibly for Thanksgiving in the States). I haven’t watched it all the way through for years, but I know the dialog and lyrics off by … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Award Winning Songwriters

Posted on November 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Sherman Brothers We watched a 2 hour “60 Minutes” program about the 60th anniversary of “Mary Poppins”. It was surprising how much these men contributed to the overall production of the film in 1964. In fact, without their songs, … Continue reading →

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Did You Ever Wonder?

Posted on November 25, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Who Were The Brothers Grimm? (2015) I wonder the same thing when I decided to look at their astrological energies, together. The Brothers Grimm (German: die Brüder Grimm or die Gebrüder Grimm), Jacob (1785–1863) and Wilhelm (1786–1859), were German academics who together collected and published folklore. The brothers are among the best-known … Continue reading →

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The Day the First Actor Walked the Stage in Athens

Posted on November 23, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Thespis of Icaria becomes the first recorded actor to portray a character on stage, Nov 23, 534 BCE Well, that’s interesting. And, as an astrologer, I suspect that the chart for the middle of that day will reveal something that … Continue reading →

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When a True Story Inspires an Award Winning Film

Posted on November 18, 2024 by cdsmiller17

John Wojtowicz (March 9, 1945 – January 2, 2006) This is the man who tried to rob a bank to get funds for his wife’s gender affirming operation. Sound familiar? Yes, this is the basis of the film “Dog Day … Continue reading →

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It Looks Like Fun, but Crime Doesn’t Pay in the End

Posted on November 18, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Courier (2024) I saw this film, yesterday, on Netflix. Although originally in Spanish, it was dubbed into English, only showing subtitles when the cast were speaking in French or German. Also, the place names are written in Spanish, with … Continue reading →

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It’s a Weird Echo of the Mid-East’s Situation at Present

Posted on November 16, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Diplomat (2023 – present) And yet another family recommendation, this time from a different branch. The show is a background look at what could happen if ‘someone’ attacks an British naval ship in the Persian Gulf. Hmm. What trikes … Continue reading →

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His Fatal Flaw? A Heart That’s Too Big For His Body

Posted on November 3, 2024 by cdsmiller17

A Man Called Otto (2022) Ironic, isn’t it? Tom Hanks always needs to be the person everyone likes. In this film, he is definitely playing against type. The fact that Rita, his wife, had something to do with the production … Continue reading →

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She was the “Taylor Swift” of 19th Century Mediums

Posted on October 19, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Cora (Hatch) Scott (April 21, 1840 – January 3, 1923) It was an off-hand remark by Dr. Justin Sledge that alerted me to a connection between Ms. Scott and Taylor Swift. (See, I do get my inspirations from the most … Continue reading →

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It’s October: Time to Get Spooked Out

Posted on October 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

FROM (2022 – 2024) In the run-up to Hallowe’en, TV and streaming services have a penchant for trying to weird us out. Normally, Susan and I wouldn’t touch this type of entertainment with a barge pole. But Susan’s family kept … Continue reading →

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