Tag Archives: Oscar

Has the World Finally Turned a Corner?

Posted on March 14, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Oscar Winner for Best Picture: Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) Was it just me, or did it seem that the Academy Awards show last weekend honoured a lot of strange people? By ‘strange’ I mean ‘outside our normal parameters’. … Continue reading →

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From Girl Next Door to Mother Superior: Then and Now

Posted on March 3, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Sally Field (November 6, 1946) She was always a cutie-patootie. She started out on TV as Gidget (girl-midget), became the Flying Nun and then, later, Forrest Gump’s mother. Sally Field has picked up two Oscars, one for “Norma Rae” and … Continue reading →

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The Man For All Seasons

Posted on June 10, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Charlton Heston (October 4, 1923 – April 5, 2008) I’ve written about Charlton Heston before, but didn’t go into his birth chart. I wonder why? Again, this time of birth is considered ‘excellent’. That Part of Fortune/Neptune conjunction (@ 19° … Continue reading →

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Yesterday in History XII

Posted on April 10, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Rita Moreno Wins an Oscar (April 9, 1962) On this day in 1962: Actress Rita Moreno becomes the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar, for her role as Anita in West Side Story (1961). It’s hard to believe this … Continue reading →

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Probably Best Remembered as “Nanny McPhee”

Posted on February 11, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Emma Thompson (April 15, 1959) This post was intended as a companion piece for the author of “Remains of the Day”. Besides, I had already written about her former husband and costar, Kenneth Branagh. The impulse to finally write about … Continue reading →

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From Humble Beginnings, He has Stayed Humble

Posted on January 6, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Sir Anthony Hopkins (December 31, 1937) The reason for this post? I caught a short video posted by Sir Anthony Hopkins on Facebook, celebrating his latest birthday on December 31st. The timing of this birth chart is considered by most … Continue reading →

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Crème de la Crème: Still Fresh After All These Years

Posted on November 6, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Dame Maggie Smith (December 28, 1934) The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie When this film was made, Maggie Smith was almost 35 years old: most definitely in her prime. Now, it seems, she still gets all the best lines, no … Continue reading →

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Prejudice Comes in Many Forms

Posted on April 11, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Green Book (2018) I have to admit to having a bit of trepidation before watching this film on Netflix last night. For one thing, I knew there would be racial discrimination and even a little bit of violence, but I … Continue reading →

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A Canadian Prince of Players Died Today

Posted on February 5, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Christopher Plummer (December 13, 1929 – February 5, 2021) It took a long time before his quality performances were recognized by an industry who prefers youth over experience, beauty over substance. But in the end Christopher Plummer was seen as … Continue reading →

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