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Star Wars as Spiritual Truth

Posted on January 27, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Harpur’s Heaven and Hell This book from 1983 is a series of essays written by Tom Harpur and published in The Toronto Star newspaper. I’ve had a copy of it since about 2007. It’s still one of my great reference … Continue reading →

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Self-Sacrifice as the Greatest Love Story

Posted on January 1, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker I am mindful that all of my children (and even some of my grandchildren) have seen this movie before me. So, hopefully, they cannot accuse me of giving away the ending of this 9th … Continue reading →

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Singing from the Same Hymn Sheet?

Posted on December 24, 2019 by cdsmiller17

A Christmas Carol (1843) This is a ghost story. It is meant to scare the Dickens out of you. In modern terms, Ebenezer Scrooge has a negative NDE (near death experience). It woke him up permanently from his self-imposed nightmare. … Continue reading →

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Cleopatra and Mark Antony alive today?

Posted on December 9, 2019 by cdsmiller17

    Jennifer Aniston and Russell Crowe? It’s not as far-fetched as you might imagine. Cleopatra was Greek, and was not anything like Elizabeth Taylor. Antony was a Roman soldier, and a bit of a imbiber (à la Bacchus). Taylor … Continue reading →

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“Who Are Those Guys?”

Posted on November 28, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) It’s hard to believe that this movie is now 50 years old. I saw it on television last night for the first time in about 40 years. It hasn’t aged a minute.   … Continue reading →

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Mister Rogers: Therapist?

Posted on November 24, 2019 by cdsmiller17

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood Some films are targeted at children, most at adults; this one is aimed directly at the child in each of us.   Fred Rogers is a very nice man. Lloyd Vogul, a hurt man-child … Continue reading →

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Judy: Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance?

Posted on October 27, 2019 by cdsmiller17

No: Gotta Eat, Gotta Sleep We saw this movie yesterday. I wasn’t sure what to expect, having not read or seen any advance publicity. So, I think it was a bit disappointing to have it focus on the London “Talk … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Beatles Forever

Posted on June 30, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Yesterday Imagine a world without Coca-Cola, Harry Potter, cigarettes and the Beatles. That’s the premise of this movie. But, if you were the only person who could remember their songs, wouldn’t you want to share them with the world? Post … Continue reading →

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And It’s Gonna Take a Long, Long Time

Posted on May 30, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Rocketman (Based on a true fantasy.) Doesn’t that say it all? Elton John is a force of nature. His music and Bernie Taupin’s words have been part of the soundtrack of our lives since the early 70’s. I’ve never liked … Continue reading →

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Charlie’s Angels

Posted on May 25, 2019 by cdsmiller17

There seems to be some synchronicity at work here. On Thursday night, a television program called “This is Farrah Fawcett” was aired, celebrating the 10th anniversary of her fight with cancer. Then last night, the second movie, “Charlie’s Angels: Full … Continue reading →

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