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What “Eyes Wide Shut” Tells Us About Its Director

Posted on March 17, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Stanley Kubrick {July 26, 1928 – March 7, 1999) I can honestly say that I’ve seen most of Stanley Kubrick’s films, but not all of them. I never saw “Eyes Wide Shut” on purpose, because of the implied Satanic ritual … Continue reading →

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“Just a Weird Movie” or a Ritual Re-Enactment

Posted on March 16, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Eyes Wide Shut (1999) This is the final one of a series of questionable occurrences that have controversies about them. There are theories that Stanley Kubrick was ‘eliminated’ within days of the longer (almost four hour) final cut being previewed … Continue reading →

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I Learned a Lot of Things from This Film

Posted on March 1, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Music of Silence (2017) My wife is a great fan of Andrea Bocelli. This film is his origin story, based on his 1999 book of the same name. In the story he called the hero Amos Bardi. But it … Continue reading →

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Separated by 150 Years, Redemption Made a Good Story

Posted on February 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Count of Monte Cristo (1844) I loved reading Alexander Dumas’ story of Edmond Dantès’ life, highlighting themes of hope, justice, vengeance, mercy and forgiveness. When thinking about it, overnight, I realized that the positive inverse of the story was portrayed in the 1994 film,”The … Continue reading →

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Descending a Staircase

Posted on February 4, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Why We’re Fascinated by the Image Eye-catching, isn’t it? Nude Descending a Staircase No. 2 has been around for a good amount of time, almost 115 years. Cubits rejected it, calling it too futuristic. But it fascinates us, anyway. Modern … Continue reading →

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To Do Your Job, Avoid the Temptation

Posted on January 17, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Rip (2026) I was tempted to call this post “Good Mill Hunting” since it stars Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. But I resisted. The questions raised by a “rip” of over $20 million in cash take up most of … Continue reading →

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Lesson on How Time Removes Barriers Between Mates

Posted on January 13, 2026 by cdsmiller17

People We Meet on Vacation (2026) This is not a sickly sweet romantic comedy. The two individuals, Poppy and Alex, are accidental travelling companions to start with. They are chalk and cheese. She talks too much; he’s as silent as … Continue reading →

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It’s a Known Fact: at Christmas the Veil is Thinnest

Posted on December 28, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Goodbye June (2025) On a whim, we watched this film on Netflix last night. It wasn’t a load of fun, but it was real. Susan watched her mother pass 11 years ago. I wasn’t sure if this film would be … Continue reading →

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At Last, the Penny Finally Dropped

Posted on December 24, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Grinch is Scrooge in Disguise This Christmas season, we’ve watched the cartoon, the live-action and the animated film of this Dr. Seuss story. {We probably won’t see the latest ‘horror’ version.) It was the flashback to his ’empty’ childhood … 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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