Tag Archives: Prime Video

When Divorce was a Scandal in High Society

Posted on January 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025) Lady Mary was dressed in red (scarlet woman) during the opening sequences of this final chapter of the Downton Abbey story. Visual clues are always welcome, especially when the viewer feels like they’re visiting … Continue reading →

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There’s Truth to the Premise of This Christmas Film

Posted on December 15, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Oh. What. Fun. (2025) Literally, not. At Christmastime, mothers are overloaded with preparing the presents, the food and the entertainment. Their kids underappreciate the work they do. This Amazon Prime film tries to bring this situation to our collective attention. … Continue reading →

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These Wishes Caused a Lot of Consequences

Posted on November 27, 2025 by cdsmiller17

(AKA) 12 Christmas Wishes for My Dog (2011) The lesson here is to consider the cause and effect of wishes. Wouldn’t we all wish for things to change when life starts to drift sideways? But, as I’ve often said, be … Continue reading →

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You Ask, “What’s My Purpose?” Maybe It’s to Follow…

Posted on August 26, 2025 by cdsmiller17

The Map that Leads to You (2025) She’s Heather from Texas, he’s Jack from New Zealand. They’re opposites: she has her future mapped out; he’s living for today. (She’s probably a Capricorn and he’s probably a Cancer, just sayin’.) They … Continue reading →

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A Cozy Homemade Dinner with Worldwide Implications

Posted on August 18, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Black Bag (2025) We watched this film on Prime Video last night. From the very beginning, the cloak and dagger feeling is produced by people working in the shadows of the night. It took a while to get to the … Continue reading →

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Lesson: Don’t Count on Your Chickens Coming Home

Posted on July 23, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Ballard (2025) I’m not a super fan of Maggie Q, but this new Prime Video series shows her at her most thoughtful and sensitive. She is more than a fighting machine, here. But her vulnerability is also her strength. I … Continue reading →

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Philip Marlowe: “I’m Too Old for This Shit!”

Posted on April 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Marlowe (2022) This was Liam Neeson’s 100th film. The line I quoted above was from it. It could have been inspired directly by Liam, himself. Noir films were all the rage in their heyday in the 1940’s and 50’s. Neo-noir, … Continue reading →

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Do You Want to Go Back to the 1970’s?

Posted on April 20, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Daisy Jones & The Six (2023) Based on a novel with the same name, this Amazon Prime Video show is an amazing look back at the ‘soft rock’ era of Fleetwood Mac and others. About the second or third episode, … Continue reading →

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Marry in Haste, Repent at Leisure

Posted on February 3, 2023 by cdsmiller17

A Very British Scandal (2022) Firstly, it is very disconcerting to see the actress who portrayed Elizabeth II in the first season of “The Crown” play this member of the British aristocracy who created a scandal in the divorce courts. … Continue reading →

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When the Heavenly Battle Comes Down to Earth

Posted on January 26, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Night Sky (2022) If you’re a senior, this TV show (on Amazon Prime) may appeal to you. Otherwise, it may seem boring. The first teleportation flight we witness in episode one is their 856th (or at least that’s what I … Continue reading →

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