Tag Archives: Prime Video

“And I Would Walk 500 Miles…”

Posted on April 18, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023) This one on Prime Video is quirky, to say the least. I had to remind myself it was also a fantasy. Pensioner Harold Fry lives in Kingsbridge in south Devon with his wife Maureen, leading a humdrum … Continue reading →

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Halfway Through, I Sensed the “Bullitt” Homage

Posted on April 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Crime 101 (2026) It’s been a long time since a film could hold my attention for its 140 minute running time. A rare gem, for sure. The title is misleading, though, implying that it’s a beginner’s class in how to … Continue reading →

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As Far as Origin Stories Go, This Show is the Best

Posted on March 8, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Young Sherlock (2026) This Prime Video from Guy Ritchie is the first time that I have come to truly understand Sherlock Holmes. That is no mean feat. The closest equivalent would be about Batman’s beginnings. But, I must admit, this … Continue reading →

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I Learned a Lot of Things from This Film

Posted on March 1, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Music of Silence (2017) My wife is a great fan of Andrea Bocelli. This film is his origin story, based on his 1999 book of the same name. In the story he called the hero Amos Bardi. But it … Continue reading →

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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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