Tag Archives: Hollywood

The Film that Followed Whitley Strieber’s Book

Posted on September 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Communion (1989) In case you’ve never seen it, here’s the whole film: Along with this, I want to quote Strieber’s 7-year-old boy, Andrew, after his own ‘encounter’ with the ‘visitors’. My boy made a sound like a train whistle, a … Continue reading →

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A Film Predicted an A.I. Rebellion 58 Years Ago

Posted on September 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) HAL 9000 was Arthur C. Clarke’s creation. Some say that he moved the letters IBM back one letter to get HAL. Others suggest that’s an urban legend. As far as I’m concerned, it doesn’t matter. … Continue reading →

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You’d Think: Been There, Done That, Wouldn’t You?

Posted on September 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Lillian Gish (October 14, 1893 – February 27, 1993) Normally, I don’t visit random biographies of actresses born 130 years (or more) ago. But this person was highlighted in a Facebook post by an individual (Andrew Bassano Brewer)who saw “The … Continue reading →

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Born the Same Year, Died the Same Day as Dolly Parton

Posted on August 27, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Tim Curry (April 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026) This post is a lesson on how much charts can change, especially because almost 12 hours passed between Dolly’s death and Tim’s. Of course, Tim’s birth chart has a dynamic that … Continue reading →

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Cat Among the Pigeons Time:

Posted on August 13, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Thomas Anderson’s Passport Expiry Date We all love a conspiracy theory. This one cannot be Mandela-ed out of our consciousness by saying it cannot be true. The Matrix was released in 1999, a full 2 years before 9-11. What is … Continue reading →

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Was It Totally Necessary to Update This Classic Show?

Posted on July 11, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Little House on the Prairie (2026) Nostalgia’s great, in moderation. Netflix is obviously hoping to ride the coattails of Michael Landon’s long standing TV show from the late 1970’s, early 1980’s. We watched the first episode last night. It was … Continue reading →

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Scientist Needs the Help of a Rock-et Man to Save Earth

Posted on July 7, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Project Hail Mary (2026) First of all, I have nothing to do with this film, but there’s my name on the credits. Hmm. This film is billed as an epic science fiction comedy. If you approach it from that perspective, … Continue reading →

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Evidently, She had Secrets that She Didn’t Want Revealed

Posted on June 10, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Betty White (January 17, 1922 – December 31, 2021) To many Americans, she was a national treasure. And over the years, her smile was beguiling. But this woman was an actress, never forget that. Just to see, I looked at … Continue reading →

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A True Love Story Based on a Documentary from 2008

Posted on May 31, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Song Sung Blue (2008) We watched the Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson version from 2025. It was very entertaining, and reminded me of my love of Neil Diamond songs. I presume that’s what it intended to have happen. Here’s the … Continue reading →

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Was He a Shameless Self-Promoter or the Real Deal?

Posted on May 27, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Wyatt Earp (March 19, 1848 – January 13, 1929) I know that question seems a little harsh. After all, we all know who he is, and there have been many stories told about his exploits, including what happened at the … Continue reading →

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