Tag Archives: Netflix

Let the Mayhem Begin, Again

Posted on July 8, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) You wouldn’t guess that I’m an Eddie Murphy fan, would you? Silly as it seems, there’s something refreshing about visiting a 1980’s iconic character, 30 years later, after his 1994 revival. The only drawback … Continue reading →

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I Was Right About the Mirror Being Important

Posted on June 15, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Bridgerton (Season 3, Part 2) I won’t give the game away, but, needless to say, ALL will be revealed, and I do mean ALL! (We stayed up past midnight to watch the final four episodes. Susan’s still resting now, as … Continue reading →

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Carrying the Burden of Humanity on Her Shoulders

Posted on June 2, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Atlas (2024) This film is not a favourite of critics, but is one of the most watched in Netflix history, at least in its first week of streaming. It has been described as ‘clunky’ ‘far-fetched’ and late 20th century in … 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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It Wasn’t an Easter Egg, It was a Christmas Cracker

Posted on May 7, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Saint Nicholas Day (December 6th) In the show, The Signal, Sven and Paula’s 10th anniversary was St. Nicholas Day. The event at the end of the series was three months after the Paula’s original (publicized) prediction. That’s quite telling. It’s … Continue reading →

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Is There Something Really Out There?

Posted on May 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Signal (2024) This is a German series, dubbed into English on Netflix. It takes an interesting premise and adds so many twists and turns to the story line that you cannot look away, in case you might miss something. … Continue reading →

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She’s Not Just in Distress, She’s in Peril

Posted on April 27, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Damsel (2024) This Netflix film turns the ‘happily-ever-after’ fairytale on its head. It’s a cross between the harshest Disney films with Lord of the Rings, especially where it directs our attention to a fire-breathing dragon. It is also a feminist … Continue reading →

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A Celebration to Ward Off Evil Spirits

Posted on April 22, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Midsummer Night (2024) I’ve been to several family get-togethers where there are simmering tensions just below the surface, but this Netflix series takes the cake. The version we watched the other night was dubbed into English, so it is easier … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Village of Women to School an Errant Boy

Posted on April 18, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Scoop (2024) I’ve referenced this Netflix show previously as a backdrop to the actual interview that took place for a Newsnight presentation in November 2019. The actors are superb in their portrayal of the individuals involved. In one case a … Continue reading →

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A Little Canadian Show about Mental Health and Sports

Posted on April 13, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Spinning Out (2020) Every time a family member suggests a certain Netflix or Prime video, we try it out. This suggestion came with an enthusiastic response, even though it’s about bipolar disorder that’s been passed from the mother to the … Continue reading →

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