Tag Archives: Hollywood

Disney’s Award Winning Songwriters

Posted on November 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Sherman Brothers We watched a 2 hour “60 Minutes” program about the 60th anniversary of “Mary Poppins”. It was surprising how much these men contributed to the overall production of the film in 1964. In fact, without their songs, … Continue reading →

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When a True Story Inspires an Award Winning Film

Posted on November 18, 2024 by cdsmiller17

John Wojtowicz (March 9, 1945 – January 2, 2006) This is the man who tried to rob a bank to get funds for his wife’s gender affirming operation. Sound familiar? Yes, this is the basis of the film “Dog Day … Continue reading →

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His Fatal Flaw? A Heart That’s Too Big For His Body

Posted on November 3, 2024 by cdsmiller17

A Man Called Otto (2022) Ironic, isn’t it? Tom Hanks always needs to be the person everyone likes. In this film, he is definitely playing against type. The fact that Rita, his wife, had something to do with the production … Continue reading →

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How the Apprentice Became the Boss

Posted on October 15, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Apprentice (2024) They say that if you want to truly understand a person, you have to ‘see’ how they developed over time. That’s what this film does: it gives us insight into the making of Donald Trump, the ‘tycoon’. … Continue reading →

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Meeting the “B Train” on Nantucket Island

Posted on September 10, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Perfect Couple (2024) This Netflix series is based on a book by Elin Hildebrand, published in 2018. In its original format, the death of the bride’s maid-of-honour is an accident, but in the series, it’s a murder. Every episode … Continue reading →

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Maybe We Millers are a Significant Bunch of People

Posted on September 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Lee Miller (April 23, 1907 – July 21, 1977) There’s a new Sky film out. It’s frankly an unglamourized look at the work of a model-turned-photojournalist during World War II. Having Kate Winslet play the lead role is probably an … Continue reading →

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This Film is (Loosely) Based on a 1924 Chicago Murder

Posted on August 5, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Murder by Numbers (2002) As someone mentioned after we watched this on Saturday night, “That is one messed up story.” For sure. But, in the echo chamber of my mind, I remembered something that wasn’t actually stated, but had a … Continue reading →

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Let the Mayhem Begin, Again

Posted on July 8, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) You wouldn’t guess that I’m an Eddie Murphy fan, would you? Silly as it seems, there’s something refreshing about visiting a 1980’s iconic character, 30 years later, after his 1994 revival. The only drawback … Continue reading →

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Lately, I’ve Been Thinking about Family, as a Concept

Posted on July 7, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Instant Family (2018) This film was yet another suggestion from Susan’s daughter. This one is on Netflix, even though it was a Paramount production. And, in my opinion, the only stable character in the whole show was the Bernese Mountain … Continue reading →

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His “Bad Headache” Turned into a 20-Day Coma

Posted on July 3, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Jamie Foxx (December 13, 1967) It’s a mystery that has still not been completely shared with his adoring public. We don’t have an exact of the event, but setting the event clock to noon might give us a sneak peek … Continue reading →

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