Tag Archives: Hollywood

Melville’s “Moby Dick” is the Basis of This Film

Posted on January 11, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Whale (2022) I don’t think I can ever remember watching a film with such an amount of trepidation, both for its outcome and the discomfort exhibited by the characters in the story. There was a lot of distance, factually … Continue reading →

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Archie Leach Hid Behind His On-Screen Image

Posted on December 15, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Cary Grant (January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986) Funny, isn’t it, how everything comes out about a celebrated movie star, years after their death? Cary Grant is no different. Because we’ve watched him, growing up, we think we know … Continue reading →

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He’s the Hippest, Most Street-Wise of Them All

Posted on December 14, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Christmas Chronicles (2018) I missed this one when it first came out five years ago. We watched it, finally, last night. It was a lot of fun. The film showed the connection to its roots, Home Alone, during the … Continue reading →

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This Pun was Suggested by My Daughter, Rosanna

Posted on December 10, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Putin on the Ritz Instantly, I was reminded of the dance sequence from “Young Frankenstein”: Hmm.

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After Six Months, I Enjoyed a Genuine Laugh Last Night

Posted on December 9, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Family Switch (2023) On a whim, we watched this Christmas film on Netflix last night. I can’t remember a time that I laughed this hard since BeBe passed. It was just what the doctor ordered. My favourite parts involved the … Continue reading →

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Two Actresses as Sisters from a Different Mother

Posted on November 13, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Margot Robbie and Emma Mackey Is there a cookie-cutter system of breakout stars? It certainly seems so with these two.

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What?! Otis was Hugo?

Posted on November 12, 2023 by cdsmiller17

. Wow…Asa Butterfield.

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He Only Let His Mother Call Him Charlton

Posted on November 11, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Charlton Heston: Hollywood’s Last Icon (2017) My wife, Susan, saw this hardcover book at a thrift store yesterday and immediately thought of me. Isn’t she thoughtful? I’ve read the opening three chapters of this story, and it’s not a lot … Continue reading →

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And Speaking of Dictators…

Posted on November 8, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Napoleon (2023) Timely, non? For some reason, the image of Napoleon sitting on his horse in front of the Sphinx reminded me that Napoleon was seeking to conquer the world, just like Alexander the Great. (And I may have heard … Continue reading →

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They Say “With Age, Comes Wisdom” but Does It?

Posted on November 5, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Old (2021) On a whim, we watched this film on Netflix last night. I wish we hadn’t, now, partly because we are getting old, and partly because I don’t like psychological horror movies, like “Signs”. However, we watched it until … Continue reading →

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