Tag Archives: Hollywood

I’m Revisiting an Incomplete Post about These Two

Posted on April 16, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Stephen Fry and Oscar Wilde When I first compared Stephen Fry with Oscar Wilde, I didn’t share their joint charts. That was a mistake, in my opinion. Because of their almost identical looks, it was negligent of me to not … Continue reading →

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I’m Back to Where I Started from in 1996

Posted on April 14, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Gnostic Christianity The Shroud of Turin shouldn’t exist, but it does. What does that do to the traditional view of Jesus the man? It makes a nonsense of what we have been told to believe by the Church Fathers, and … Continue reading →

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Halfway Through, I Sensed the “Bullitt” Homage

Posted on April 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Crime 101 (2026) It’s been a long time since a film could hold my attention for its 140 minute running time. A rare gem, for sure. The title is misleading, though, implying that it’s a beginner’s class in how to … Continue reading →

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1967: What a Long, Strange Trip It’s Been

Posted on March 30, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Across The Universe (2007) Having lived through the Summer of Love (as it was called that year), I watched as the world changed completely. The Beatles were at the forefront of the Revolution with their music and Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely … Continue reading →

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“The Shawshank Redemption” had a Precursor

Posted on March 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Escape From Alcatraz (1979) Again, in the back of my mind, I knew about this daring escape. One man and two brothers broke out from The Rock (as it was known) under cover of night and swam away to freedom. … Continue reading →

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They Tried to Break Her Down; She Fought Back

Posted on March 27, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Frances Farmer (September 19, 1913 – August 1, 1970) John Edward interviewed Sharon Stone, and in the middle of it, Sharon spoke about Jessica Lange playing Frances Farmer in the film “Frances”. Unconsciously, I knew about her story, but I’d … Continue reading →

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The Fifth and Final Instalment of the Story

Posted on March 22, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023) We found this COVID-19 era hidden gem on one of Bell’s preview channels, last night. I think I remember seeing the previews, but we never got around to seeing it on the … Continue reading →

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Old Hollywood, Retrospectively Celebrating Itself

Posted on January 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Jay Kelly {2025} Finally, I got around to watching this homage to Hollywood life. “I’ve had regrets, but then again, too few to mention.” Jay Kelly seems to an amalgamation of several Hollywood heroes we worshipped over the years. In … Continue reading →

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Keys to the Kingdom? Where’s the Lock?

Posted on December 19, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Wake Up Dead Man (2025) We watched this third Knives Out mystery on Netflix last weekend. It’s a story about spiritual insights into human nature. It is also a critique of religion and beliefs. Over the space of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Can Astrology Explain Why?

Posted on December 10, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Polar Express (October 13, 2004) I knew something was up with this film. Taking its premiere date yielded this event chart: There are two inconjuncts: one linking Venus and Neptune (my love of mystery); the other linking Jupiter and … Continue reading →

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