Tag Archives: Prime Video

Life’s Lesson: Love Your Own Life First and Foremost

Posted on November 1, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Love of Your Life (2026) I suppose this might be considered a strange film to watch on Halloween. What should have been a straight-forward romantic story turns into a nightmare of epic proportions. COVID-19 is the reason. Whoever wrote the … Continue reading →

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A Fantasy Film Based on Real Events

Posted on August 9, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Wolf and the Lion (2021) Sure, everyone loves a feel-good story, and this one had so many awkward moments, I knew it had to be true, even though the filming of it was somehow false. The actress’ smile covered … Continue reading →

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What If Your Best Friend’s an Assassin?

Posted on July 19, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Ride or Die (2026) Sometimes, you just need to laugh. This is the silliest combination of heroines ever. James Bond meets Love Actually… Or, more importantly, a female version of “Bad Boys”. It’s a romp, make no mistake about that. … Continue reading →

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Scientist Needs the Help of a Rock-et Man to Save Earth

Posted on July 7, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Project Hail Mary (2026) First of all, I have nothing to do with this film, but there’s my name on the credits. Hmm. This film is billed as an epic science fiction comedy. If you approach it from that perspective, … Continue reading →

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“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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