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Philip Marlowe: “I’m Too Old for This Shit!”

Posted on April 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Marlowe (2022) This was Liam Neeson’s 100th film. The line I quoted above was from it. It could have been inspired directly by Liam, himself. Noir films were all the rage in their heyday in the 1940’s and 50’s. Neo-noir, … Continue reading →

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Sometimes, Truth is Stranger Than Fiction

Posted on April 7, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Great Escape (March 24, 1944) We all presume that Hollywood films are the product of someone’s imagination. Literally, how could it be true? Were the Germans the best at keeping their prisoners-of-war encamped? Well, yes and no. The 1963 … Continue reading →

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American Misanthropy?

Posted on March 3, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Leave The World Behind (2023) In case of emergency, break the glass! To say we are ill-prepared for a total breakdown of society is an understatement. Recent headlines have highlighted the risk of Russia using nuclear weapons in space to … Continue reading →

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“Do Not Bring Shame on This House, Emily”

Posted on January 14, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Emily (2022) I had to import this DVD from the UK, as it didn’t seem to be available locally. We watched it last night. Susan may have read the book that Emily wrote, in high school, but doesn’t remember much … Continue reading →

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Faith and the Power of Positivity: “You Can Do It”

Posted on January 8, 2024 by cdsmiller17

On a Wing and a Prayer (2023) We watched this film on Prime Video. It is based on a true story of a family in peril after their pilot dies. It had us on the edge of our seats, even … Continue reading →

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Father Christmas Crashed His Sleigh, Then Got Arrested

Posted on December 18, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Get Santa (2014) Yes, I remember this one. What I hadn’t realized is that it works as a preview of The Christmas Chronicles (2018). The Brits know how to tell a Santa story better than anyone else, really. And, as … Continue reading →

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The Eternal Friendship of Sharon Tate with…

Posted on September 27, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Bruce Lee (November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) I guess I should have seen this coming, but it would seem that Bruce Lee‘s friendship with Sharon Tate is ongoing. I won’t share the details, but a person living today … Continue reading →

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One Scene Took Me Back to My High School Years

Posted on September 22, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Firefly Lane (2021 – 2023) We have been watching this Netflix series for the past week or so. We are almost done our marathon viewing. As an emotional roller-coaster, it has been a hard slog, for me personally. But it … Continue reading →

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The Real Story Behind the Film:

Posted on June 23, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Georgetown (2019) Call us late to the party, we finally watched this film last night. It was a hard slog, but then at the end it actually named the real person who murdered his elderly wife and got prison time, … Continue reading →

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Talking about Artificial Intelligence, It’s Time to Revisit…

Posted on June 19, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Matrix (1999) Sometimes, science fiction movies can help us to ‘see’ more clearly what will happen to humanity, if it doesn’t wake up. The Matrix is one of those films that definitely was a wake-up call to me. In … Continue reading →

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