-
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
Rosanna on A Stoner’s Version of a… cdsmiller17 on Last Night’s Full Moon… Is This More “… on Was “Jane Eyre” th… berniceromain on Last Night’s Full Moon… cdsmiller17 on Disinformation: Duping America… Archives
- January 2021
- December 2020
- November 2020
- October 2020
- September 2020
- August 2020
- July 2020
- June 2020
- May 2020
- April 2020
- March 2020
- February 2020
- January 2020
- December 2019
- November 2019
- October 2019
- September 2019
- August 2019
- July 2019
- June 2019
- May 2019
- April 2019
- March 2019
- February 2019
- January 2019
- December 2018
- November 2018
- October 2018
- September 2018
- August 2018
- July 2018
- June 2018
- May 2018
- April 2018
- March 2018
- February 2018
- January 2018
- December 2017
- November 2017
- October 2017
- September 2017
- August 2017
- July 2017
- June 2017
- May 2017
- April 2017
- March 2017
- February 2017
- January 2017
- December 2016
- November 2016
- September 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
Categories
Meta
Tag Archives: murder
And Finally, the Runt of the Roman Litter of Emperors
Claudius (August 1, 10 BC – October 13, 54 AD) They say he suffered from a childhood illness that left him infirm (and famously portrayed with a stammer by Derek Jacobi in the “I, Claudius” TV series). It may have … Continue reading
Posted in history, spirituality
Tagged astrology, Emperors, infirm, line of succession, murder, mushrooms, Roman Empire
Leave a comment
Hope Spring Eternal: Rita Hayworth and…
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) We watched this classic movie (and it’s funny to even say that when it’s only 27 years old) last night. It comes from a short story by Stephen King called “Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption: … Continue reading
Posted in reviews, showbusiness
Tagged crime, escape, fraud, greatest films, Hollywood, hope, innocence, murder, prisoner, punishment, theft
Leave a comment
Murder in the Cathedral
Canterbury Cathedral, Canterbury This is one of my favourite cathedrals in all of England. I’ve been here many times. The very first time was in March 1985, with my Miller family, soon after moving to the UK. I’m partial to … Continue reading
Posted in history, spirituality
Tagged astrology, British, Church vs State, England, murder
Leave a comment
When Death Comes Calling with a Nightmare
The Pale Horse (2020) It’s a potent image from the Book of Revelation: Death on a Pale Horse. It is the stuff of nightmares, one of which we’re living in at the moment. But I digress… The Pale Horse is … Continue reading
Posted in reviews
Tagged Agatha Christie, death, dreams, hell, murder, mystery, nightmare, story-telling, television, witches
Leave a comment
A Shooting Straight Out of Compton
Tupac Shakur (June 16, 1971 – September 13, 1996) Dr. Oz is going to review this drive-by shooting (from 1996) on Thursday’s program. To be honest, I knew nothing about it, but the connection to The Notorious B.I.G. is notable. … Continue reading
Posted in history, showbusiness
Tagged astrology, drive-by shooting, murder, mystery, rap music, United States history
Leave a comment
Be Honest Now: Could You Keep This Secret?
Inheritance (2020) Psychological thrillers all have one thing in common: they mess with your mind. So, you can imagine how I felt about this film, presently showing on Netflix. The subtext is telegraphed early on: it’s a chess game. Lauren … Continue reading
Posted in reviews
Tagged chess, films, Genetics, lies, murder, psychology, psychotic reaction, reputations, secrets
Leave a comment
Was Alexander the Great Assassinated at Age 32?
Alexander the Great (July 20, 356 BC – June 10, 323 BC) It’s one of those great mysteries. After drinking some wine, he died two weeks later. Was the wine poisoned? Did someone want him out of the way? Maybe … Continue reading
Posted in history, paranoia
Tagged assassination, astrology, conspiracies, Greece, murder, mystery
1 Comment
When Bonnie Met Clyde, a Legend was Reborn
Bonnie Parker (1910-1934) and Clyde Barrow (1909-1934) I must confess to a certain fascination for this couple. Although I have no intention of glamorizing violence, they do seem like Robin Hood and Maid Marian reborn into the 20th century. Their … Continue reading
Posted in history
Tagged 1930's, ambush, Great Depression, kidnapping, legends, murder, robbery, Texas, United States history
1 Comment
Death Imitating Art
The Postcard Killings (2020) I don’t normally highlight a murder mystery movie, unless it is extemely well done, or of cultural significance. This one is both. As this was released in March, it may have been one of the last … Continue reading
Posted in reviews
Tagged detective shows, films, fine art, life imitating art, murder, mystery, paintings, sculpture
Leave a comment
Sharon Tate’s Forgotten Ex-Boyfriend
Jay Sebring (October 10, 1933 – August 9, 1969) He was born Thomas John Kummer, but changed his name when he became the hair stylist to the stars in Hollywood. He had a relationship with Sharon Tate between 1964 and … Continue reading
Posted in history, paranoia
Tagged astrology, Hollywood, karma, murder, reincarnation, relationships
1 Comment