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When a Television Series Telegraphs a Scene from a Film

Posted on May 10, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Good Doctor (Season 5, Episode 17) Shaun and Lea were supposed to get married in their reality TV program. But, as Lea pointed out, “This isn’t us.” So the producer of the show (within the show) allowed them to … Continue reading →

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The Red Queen? Or Just a Victim of 16th c “Fake News”?

Posted on May 2, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Mary Queen of Scots (2018) Susan bought me a book for our 12th wedding anniversary. Any guesses? Too easy, eh? We watched this film a year or so ago. Now I’m reading the book that the film was based on. … Continue reading →

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This is a Sweet (but Improbable) Film for Kids

Posted on May 2, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Benji (2018) I’m not entirely sure if I saw the original “Benji” from 1974, which this latest film is based on, so I have no way of comparing them. The dog featured in this recent one is very well-trained to … Continue reading →

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Irony: “Are You Ghosting Your Boyfriend?”

Posted on April 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The In Between (2022) This film is “Ghost” for teenagers. On a whim, we watched it on Netflix last night. I’m glad we did. The survival of consciousness after death is a fact, but is only really provable to someone … Continue reading →

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Yesterday in History XII

Posted on April 10, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Rita Moreno Wins an Oscar (April 9, 1962) On this day in 1962: Actress Rita Moreno becomes the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar, for her role as Anita in West Side Story (1961). It’s hard to believe this … Continue reading →

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Damned If You Don’t, and Damned If You Do

Posted on April 4, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Words on Bathroom Walls (2020) This film was suggested by a family member. We watched it on Netflix, last night. Personally, I got a lot of insight into the world of schizophrenia that I have only imagined up until now. … Continue reading →

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DuPont: How the Teflon Company Came Unstuck

Posted on April 3, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Dark Waters (2019) On a whim, we watched this film on Netflix last night. In some ways, I wish we hadn’t. It makes depressing viewing, but it is informative as to how to take on a manufacturing giant with a … Continue reading →

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Urban Crime and Violence: The Power of Context

Posted on March 21, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Falling Down (1993) So, now that I’m reading the next section of Malcolm Gladwell’s “The Tipping Point” I’m finding the examples he uses remind me of this film, starring Michael Douglas. It was filmed during the Los Angeles riots of … Continue reading →

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Earthbound: 303 Prospect Place, Apartment 4D

Posted on March 20, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Ghost (1990) We watched this film last night. It seemed appropriate, somehow, after writing about Crossing Over with John Edward. The misadventures of Sam, Molly and Oda Mae were a revelation to us 40-somethings when it came out. Love really … Continue reading →

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How a Painting from 1851 was Echoed in a Film in 2006

Posted on February 6, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Monarch of the Glen This is a painting by Sir Edwin Landseer. The film which replicated the image was The Queen. The symbolism is tied to the idea of Monarchy.

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