Tag Archives: Hollywood

If at First You Don’t Succeed, Try, Try Again

Posted on May 23, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Legacy of Liz and Dick While the world was focused on The King and Ann-Margret, I was enchanted by this couple. I had seen them in “Cleopatra” and I could tell, even at age 14 (when I saw the … Continue reading →

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And What About Elvis’ “Other Woman”?

Posted on May 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Priscilla Ann Beaulieu (May 24, 1945) When Elvis met her, while serving in the US Army in Germany, Priscilla was only 14 years old. Elvis was 10 years older. Cradle robbing? But we must remember that Elvis was his mother’s … Continue reading →

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When The King Met “Thumper”

Posted on May 20, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ann-Margret Meets Elvis (July 9, 1963) Her nickname was “Thumper” which is a hint at the juvenile relationship between Elvis and Ann-Margret. Their first meeting was on-set, but most sources are vague when it comes to the date and time: … Continue reading →

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Elvis’ One and Only True Co-Star

Posted on May 19, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Ann-Margret (April 28, 1941) They said to each other at the same time, when they were first introduced, “I’ve heard a lot about you.” Then they laughed. A good beginning of their 14 year friendship, and one year relationship. (As … Continue reading →

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Did He Order a “Satanic Hit” on his Pregnant Wife?

Posted on April 20, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Roman Polanski (August 18, 1933) It’s a delicate question, but one that I haven’t seen asked before. It’s true that Roman Polanski has a ‘spotted’ history of poor choices in his life, but has anyone thought that he would or … Continue reading →

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Prejudice Comes in Many Forms

Posted on April 11, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Green Book (2018) I have to admit to having a bit of trepidation before watching this film on Netflix last night. For one thing, I knew there would be racial discrimination and even a little bit of violence, but I … Continue reading →

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It’s Like “Northern Exposure” but Without the Humour

Posted on March 14, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Virgin River We starting binge-watching this series on Netflix last night. Almost immediately I got the “Northern Exposure” vibe. But, to be honest, this one is more like a Hallmark movie. The mountains in the background weren’t fooling me: the … Continue reading →

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Canadian, and Proud of It!

Posted on February 12, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Drama, Canadian Style (from The Book of Unusual Knowledge) Most people know that William Shatner, Michael J. Fox and Mike Myers are Canadian. In fact, Canada has long been a great source of actors and entertainers, as this list shows. … Continue reading →

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A Canadian Prince of Players Died Today

Posted on February 5, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Christopher Plummer (December 13, 1929 – February 5, 2021) It took a long time before his quality performances were recognized by an industry who prefers youth over experience, beauty over substance. But in the end Christopher Plummer was seen as … Continue reading →

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A Stoner’s Version of a Childhood Classic Movie

Posted on January 27, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Dark Side of the Rainbow I remember reading about this before: it appears to totally sync together if you run the movie, The Wizard of Oz, while listening to Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon”. I suspect that playing … Continue reading →

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