Tag Archives: films

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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The Double Irony of an Agent Mossad called “Angel”

Posted on January 28, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Ashraf Marwan (February 4, 1944 – June 27, 2007) I watched this film on Netflix last night. Other than the fact that almost half of it was subtitled, it proved fascinating viewing. The point-of-view taken by the producers was that … Continue reading →

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When One’s Faith is Tested

Posted on December 30, 2021 by cdsmiller17

I Still Believe (2020) I’m beginning to think that I need to get out more: here is a Christian Country Music star whose story is heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. In fact, I’d never heard of him, until … Continue reading →

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The Author who Shared the Remains of an Age with Us

Posted on December 27, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Kazuo Ishiguro (November 9, 1954) Long before “Downton Abbey” the recent past in England was explored by Kazuo Ishiguro in his book “The Remains of the Day” in 1989. By 1993, this book was adapted into a film, starring Anthony … Continue reading →

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The Writer who Got Away with Mordor

Posted on December 26, 2021 by cdsmiller17

J.R.R. Tolkien (January 3, 1892 – September 2, 1973) It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since the first “Lord of the Rings” film was released to cinemas the world over. This concept came from the mind of … Continue reading →

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All About Time: The Film Writer/Director who Is…

Posted on December 25, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Robert Zemeckis (May 14, 1952) We watched “The Polar Express” last night (again), but this time in a six-seater private screening room. What a difference from the cinema version and/or a TV broadcast… Most of the film takes place between … Continue reading →

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Somebody Should Put This Film on…

Posted on November 28, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Red Notice (2021) For the crime of Grand Larceny of the story lines of other adventure films. We watched this film last night on Netflix, as most television channels were featuring either college football or Hallmark Christmas movies. Yes, it … Continue reading →

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And So Say All of Us: For He’s a…

Posted on November 25, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Julian Fellowes (August 17, 1949) Oh, the hidden depths of this man. Julian Fellowes first came to my attention as an actor during the BBC TV series “Monarch of the Glen” (2000-2005). I didn’t know he was a writer, too, … Continue reading →

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