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This is the Most Gorgeous Monster I’ve Ever Seen

Posted on November 13, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Frankenstein (2025) Ordinarily, I wouldn’t bother with a gothic horror film, but something about this one was different. The essence of the story is told in this trailer. It’s a serious business, creating life. And when it’s done too well, … Continue reading →

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The Revolution of a 60’s Folk Singer-Songwriter

Posted on November 9, 2025 by cdsmiller17

A Complete Unknown (2024) Coincidental? I write about the feud between John Lennon and Bob Dylan yesterday, and then I find this film on Crave last night. The day that Dylan went electric at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965 … Continue reading →

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This Film was Billed as a “Protest in Heels”

Posted on October 23, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Dumplin’ (2018) To be honest, I’d never even heard of this film, until we discovered it on Netflix, last night. In some ways, I was constantly reminded of “Muriel’s Wedding”: the reason? Because Dolly Partin’s songs were the background soundtrack … Continue reading →

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Through the Looking Glass: Senescence in Retrograde

Posted on August 4, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Freaky Friday (2003) I know this film is a remake of the earlier Jodie Foster film (1976), but it’s closer to how things are now. After spending the long weekend with Susan’s extended family (about 40 adults and children), I … Continue reading →

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Some Films Have Lost Their Way Since They Were Made

Posted on July 29, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Along Came A Spider (2001) We watched this last night on CHCH TV. Because it stars Morgan Freeman, I thought it would be a good bet, but I was wrong. As Susan says, “It’s too emotional.” The image that shows … Continue reading →

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When Tom Hanks Finally Made It…

Posted on July 21, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Big (1988) These days, we look at Tom Hanks and think, “He’s a superstar.” But once upon a time, he wasn’t. This is the film that made him famous, and he’s never looked back. It was on TV last night. … Continue reading →

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A Film about MMIWG*

Posted on March 29, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Wind River (2017) *Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls in Canada It’s interesting that a previously under-reported issue should suddenly come into the public awareness. What caught our eye was the bleakness of the film’s environment. It didn’t take … Continue reading →

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Is the Universe Trying to Remind Me?

Posted on March 11, 2025 by cdsmiller17

I’m No Angel (1933) I’m sitting here, yesterday, minding my own business (eating green grapes) when I heard this: It meant that I had to Google its origin, and that’s when I found the film it came from. Message received.

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A Valentine’s Film that Isn’t From Hallmark

Posted on February 8, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Love Again (2023) Valentine’s Day is less than a week away. On a whim, we watched this film on Netflix last night. It was wonderful: the actors were charming; the situation unreal; and the grief was palpable. But, against all … Continue reading →

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“Neither Snow nor Rain nor Heat nor Gloom of Night…”*

Posted on January 5, 2025 by cdsmiller17

“The Six Triple Eight” (2024) The full quote is: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds“ Wikipedia We could add, “nor World War II.” This Netflix … Continue reading →

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