Category Archives: showbusiness

How the Apprentice Became the Boss

Posted on October 15, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Apprentice (2024) They say that if you want to truly understand a person, you have to ‘see’ how they developed over time. That’s what this film does: it gives us insight into the making of Donald Trump, the ‘tycoon’. … Continue reading →

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A New TV Show with a Promise in Its Name

Posted on October 12, 2024 by cdsmiller17

High Potential (2024) Quirky, intelligent, fun: and that describes the main character, Morgan. The show centers on Morgan, a single mother with three kids who is a cleaning lady for the Los Angeles Police Department. She is also a high potential intellectual, … Continue reading →

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And Yet Another Network TV Series Filmed in BC

Posted on October 8, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Murder in a Small Town (2024) I have to admit, the scenery looked familiar. But it wasn’t until I saw the sign “Molly’s Reach” that I realized this series is filmed in Gibsons, the site of another perennial show, “The … Continue reading →

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“The Love Boat” Crossed with “General Hospital”

Posted on October 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Doctor Odyssey (2024) I suppose we can blame “Below Deck” for this proliferation of shows about life on a cruise ship. The second episode, shown last night, was called “Singles Week”. It seemed an excuse to show wild, out-of-control behaviour … Continue reading →

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When a British Show Tried to Branch Out to Canada

Posted on September 30, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Heartbeat: Changing Places (1998) When Nick Berry decided to leave Heartbeat after 6 seasons, the producers gave him a storyline that allowed him (with his TV family) to move to Canada for Constable Rowan to start over as a Mountie. … Continue reading →

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The Unvarnished “Truth” from the Early 1960’s

Posted on September 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Unfrosted (2024) I guess the age of nostalgia is officially 60 years old. This film is a running gag, equating the creation of Pop Tarts to the race for the Moon. Because it’s essentially a farce, don’t be surprised when … Continue reading →

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Not Many People Seem to Know This:

Posted on September 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1964) Ian Fleming wrote a children’s book. It was almost instantly (1968) turned into a film, based no doubt on the success of the James Bond movies being released around this same time. Caractacus Potts (crack … Continue reading →

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When American Game Shows Cross the Pond to ITV

Posted on September 23, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Wheel of Fortune Jeopardy! These two US shows have been running on American TV primetime stations for about 40 years, each. They are institutions. So, I was somewhat bemused by the fact that CHCH TV (Hamilton) ran the premiere episodes … Continue reading →

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Live from New York, It’s…

Posted on September 15, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Saturday Night (2024) This film has just had a very successful showing at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival). And it will be in theatres on the 49th anniversary of the very first episode. The action looks crazy, but is far … Continue reading →

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On This Day in 1959

Posted on September 12, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Bonanza Premieres (September 12, 1959) For the first two years, I never watched Bonanza on a consistent basis. Why? Because it aired at 7:30 pm on a Saturday night, and as any Canadian knows, that’s Hockey Night in Canada. But, … Continue reading →

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