Tag Archives: Christmas

How to Fake It When You Can’t Make It @ Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Joy to the World (2025) No, this is not a Hallmark movie. The false front of the perfect Christmas dinner with the perfect family is what this film is lampooning. But it’s not funny. It’s not even perfectly pathetic, because … Continue reading →

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Two Robbin’ Hoods in Santa Outfits?

Posted on December 12, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Jingle Bell Heist (2025) This is a Christmas film with a twist: two individuals join forces to pay back a corrupt store owner. Don’t expect great acting or a too-clever story line. They get caught but the store owner gets … Continue reading →

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A “Reverse Mrs. Doubtfire”? No, Not Really

Posted on December 11, 2025 by cdsmiller17

My Secret Santa (2025) A bit of a fluffy snowflake, this one. The suspension of belief helps, but it also interferes with the enjoyment of the two main stars interacting. (And this was filmed in Kamloops, BC, last February.) To … Continue reading →

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Can Astrology Explain Why?

Posted on December 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Polar Express (October 13, 2004) I knew something was up with this film. Taking its premiere date yielded this event chart: There are two inconjuncts: one linking Venus and Neptune (my love of mystery); the other linking Jupiter and … Continue reading →

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Why, to the North Pole, of course! This is…

Posted on December 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Polar Express (2004) This film was on the CBC, again, last night. It has become our perennial favourite. Because it was originally produced as a 3D movie, there are a lot of precipitous rides involved. Even when viewed ordinarily, … Continue reading →

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This Christmas Film Brought Back Lots of Memories

Posted on December 6, 2025 by cdsmiller17

THAT Christmas (2024) We were visiting relatives yesterday, for an early seasonal visit. I was handed the magic viewing wand when Netflix was switched on the TV. (At least I had something to do.) The second film I chose was … Continue reading →

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Probably the Holiday Event of My Lifetime

Posted on December 1, 2025 by cdsmiller17

CPKC Holiday Train 2025 Okay, standing out in the freezing cold isn’t the most fun, but Susan wanted to see this train as it passed through Alban, Ontario last night. It was 20 minutes late, but we got to see … Continue reading →

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These Wishes Caused a Lot of Consequences

Posted on November 27, 2025 by cdsmiller17

(AKA) 12 Christmas Wishes for My Dog (2011) The lesson here is to consider the cause and effect of wishes. Wouldn’t we all wish for things to change when life starts to drift sideways? But, as I’ve often said, be … Continue reading →

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The Title of This Christmas Film Tells You All About It

Posted on November 22, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Champagne Problems (2025) This is not a Hallmark film. That’s already a good thing. The setup is the same, though. Executive Sydney Price flies to Paris to acquire a champagne brand for her company before Christmas, but after promising her … Continue reading →

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Two Variations on the Christmas Theme

Posted on December 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Dear Santa (2024) It’s not fun to mock the afflicted, but this film looks to see what would happen if a child misspelled Santa because of dyslexia. It’s essentially Faust in disguise. This time goodness wins through. A Christmas Karen … Continue reading →

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