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Her Whole Character and Destiny were in Her Name

Jane Goodall (April 3, 1934 – October 1, 2025) We watched the first episode of a new series on Netflix, called “Famous Last Words”. The premise of the program was to air a recording of famous people after they die. … Continue reading

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This is What a Depraved Killer Looks like Astrologically

Ed Gein (August 27, 1906 – July 26, 1984) I could have subtitled this one, “How to Gein the World and Lose Your Soul”. This person’s story was the basis for the film, “Psycho”, way back in 1960. So, when … Continue reading

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Memories are Tricky Things to Pin Down, Really

Sleeping Dogs (2024) As you can surmise, the full title could have been “Let Sleeping Dogs Lie”. And if we’re being honest, we lie to ourselves about the past, always. This isn’t a Mandela Effect, this is a deliberate reframing … Continue reading

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The Tasmanian Devil is Alive and Well in Barbados?

Amy Bradley Is Missing (2025) This three-part Netflix documentary is a cautionary tale. We all think Caribbean cruises are safe family vacations, but (and especially without parental supervision) they can be dangerous, at many levels. Normally, at this point, I … Continue reading

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A Motley Crew of Seniors Solve Cold Cases

The Thursday Murder Club (2025) This Netflix film has a star-studded cast, some of whom are playing against type. But it’s fun to watch everyone having a good time. The critics maintain that the books upon which the film is … Continue reading

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Here’s a Novel Idea: Tell a Story Through a Dog’s POV

The Art of Racing in the Rain (2019) Let’s face facts: I’m a sucker for dog stories. This one was suggested by a family member, We watched it on Netflix, last night. Just to give you a larger slice of … Continue reading

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There are Shades of Margaret Thatcher in This Character

Hostage (2025) I’ve been following Suranne Jones’ acting career since her early days on Coronation Street. She’s come a long way since then. To get to play the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom takes some acting chops, especially under … Continue reading

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Inside the Minds of Serial Killers in the 1970s and 1980s

Mindhunter (2017-2019) It was a different time then. The FBI didn’t understand what they were dealing with in those days. In fact, using psychological profiling seemed a bit too much ‘mumbo-jumbo’. Notice that the image above is actually of a … Continue reading

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When BC, North of Whistler, Stands in for Yosemite

Untamed (2025) We all love a murder mystery, and when beautiful scenery surrounds the events, even better. We’ll be watching the second half of this 6 episode series on Netflix, tonight. So far, so good. The two main stars are … Continue reading

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25 Cromwell St. Became a “House of Horrors” in 1994

Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story (2025) We watched this three part documentary on Netflix last night. I’m surprised that I didn’t have nightmares about it afterwards. However, as with most documentaries, this one wasn’t made sensational by … Continue reading

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