Tag Archives: London UK

DNA has Finally Unmasked the ‘True’ Ripper

Posted on February 3, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Aaron Kosminsky (September 11, 1865 – March 24, 1918) Well, I stand corrected. Yes, he was a mental patient when he died, but it took a shawl found at the scene of the crime of one of the murders to … Continue reading →

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If You Love London at Christmas, You’ll Love This Show

Posted on December 20, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Black Doves (2024) And, really, who wouldn’t love London at this time of year? Because spy movies tend to be filmed and shown in summer, this one makes a change. Also, the cross-pollination of world politics, London gangsters and undercover … Continue reading →

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It’s a Weird Echo of the Mid-East’s Situation at Present

Posted on November 16, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Diplomat (2023 – present) And yet another family recommendation, this time from a different branch. The show is a background look at what could happen if ‘someone’ attacks an British naval ship in the Persian Gulf. Hmm. What trikes … Continue reading →

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This Photoshoot Took the Beatles’ Final Album Cover

Posted on August 8, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Abbey Road (August 8, 1969) It has been noted before that Paul is barefoot here and out of step with the other members, which shouldn’t really be a surprise because Paul is left-handed. But the timing of the photoshoot gave … Continue reading →

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It is the Use of Mirrors that Shows Her True Beauty

Posted on May 18, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Bridgerton (Season Three) This season has been a long time coming. They say patience is a virtue, but the fear of being single your whole life calls for desperate measures during desperate times. Taking the spotlight this season will be Penelope Featherington … Continue reading →

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Is the Future Written in Stone, or Can It be Changed?

Posted on January 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Bodies (2023) Science fiction can be fun, if done lightly and with humour. This series on Netflix isn’t fun, at all. In fact, it’s downright frightening. Bodies is a British crime and science fiction limited series primarily written and created for Netflix by Paul Tomalin. It is based on … Continue reading →

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Subtle Clue? She’s “Home Alone” Too

Posted on November 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Enola Holmes 2 (2022) I know, I know, I’ve hinted at the anagram Enola being “Alone” in reverse before. So, what do I think of this second instalment? Not much: I was bored by the fifteen-minute mark. Obviously, I am … Continue reading →

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I Saw an Angel, Of That I’m Sure

Posted on April 4, 2021 by cdsmiller17

You’re Beautiful (2004) My life is brilliantMy love is pureI saw an angelOf that I’m sureShe smiled at me on the subwayShe was with another manBut I won’t lose no sleep on that‘Cause I’ve got a plan You’re beautifulYou’re beautifulYou’re … Continue reading →

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Alone, Again, Naturally

Posted on September 29, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Enola Holmes (2020) It’s been quite a long time since I’ve seen a film within the first week of its release. This one is about the sixteen-year-old younger sister of Sherlock and Mycroft Holmes in 1884. (The actress playing her … Continue reading →

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Elementary: Back for its Final Season

Posted on June 4, 2019 by cdsmiller17

I’ve been watching this TV show from its start, but I have had reservations about it being set in New York City, rather than London. For the premiere of this season, they had two story lines running, one in each … Continue reading →

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