Tag Archives: films

We are One with All Creation

Posted on June 15, 2021 by cdsmiller17

My Octopus Teacher (2020) As a documentary, this little film is perfect. From our usual limited perspective (meaning, on dry land), we presume to be the Masters of the Universe. But, underwater, we are just observers, normally. Welcome to a … Continue reading →

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Did My Love of History Develop Because of This Actor?

Posted on May 25, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Richard Burton (as Henry VIII in “Anne of the Thousand Days”) 1969 Something tells me that I identify with the characters that Richard Burton portrayed in films, especially during the 1950’s and 1960’s. These historical lions from the past became … Continue reading →

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Elvis’ One and Only True Co-Star

Posted on May 19, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ann-Margret (April 28, 1941) They said to each other at the same time, when they were first introduced, “I’ve heard a lot about you.” Then they laughed. A good beginning of their 14 year friendship, and one year relationship. (As … Continue reading →

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Prejudice Comes in Many Forms

Posted on April 11, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Green Book (2018) I have to admit to having a bit of trepidation before watching this film on Netflix last night. For one thing, I knew there would be racial discrimination and even a little bit of violence, but I … Continue reading →

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The First Level of Existence After Death

Posted on February 27, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Summerland (2020) We watched this film last night on Netflix. I knew the title had some spiritual significance. Alice is a reclusive writer, resigned to a solitary life on the seaside cliffs of Southern England while World War II rages … Continue reading →

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Canadian, and Proud of It!

Posted on February 12, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Drama, Canadian Style (from The Book of Unusual Knowledge) Most people know that William Shatner, Michael J. Fox and Mike Myers are Canadian. In fact, Canada has long been a great source of actors and entertainers, as this list shows. … Continue reading →

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Did You Just Ask, “Sutton Who?”

Posted on February 9, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Dig (2021) Sometimes, you just have to ask yourself: how come I know about this, even though it happened in 1939? We watched The Dig last night on Netflix. The sense of deja vu was extreme, at least for … Continue reading →

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In View of Everything I’ve Learned Recently…

Posted on November 10, 2020 by cdsmiller17

You Only Live Twice (1967) Of all the James Bond films, this is the one that ‘bothered’ me the most. Now I understand why. Past life memory can be a spur to look deeper, but it took something else to … Continue reading →

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Did Daphne du Maurier Write “Rebecca” to Document Herself?

Posted on October 25, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Rebecca (2020) I am not a fan of “Gothic” romances, or films. But this latest film version of the 1938 classic, written by Dame du Maurier, is (seemingly) quite faithful to the story line. After a whirlwind romance in Monte … Continue reading →

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Be Honest Now: Could You Keep This Secret?

Posted on October 18, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Inheritance (2020) Psychological thrillers all have one thing in common: they mess with your mind. So, you can imagine how I felt about this film, presently showing on Netflix. The subtext is telegraphed early on: it’s a chess game. Lauren … Continue reading →

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