Tag Archives: relationships

Another Direct Clue from Andrew Brewer on Facebook

Posted on October 22, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Jennifer Lawrence (August 15, 1990) and Lucille Ball (1911 – 1989) There is a certain irony in the fact that the funniest comedienne of the past would take just over a year to return as a more serious actress. But, … Continue reading →

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The Sharpshooter from Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show

Posted on October 21, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Annie Oakley (August 13, 1860 – November 3, 1926) Call it Kismet, call it an accident, just don’t call me late for dinner. After posting, yesterday, about Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau, I watched a PBS special about Annie Oakley. … Continue reading →

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When They Both Show Up Together in a Dream…

Posted on October 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Normally, I would have written these two off as yet another publicity gimmick. After all, Pierre Trudeau dated Barbra Streisand in the late 1960‘s. But this present pairing has a different vibe. Let’s see why. … Continue reading →

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It’s a Modern Romantic Fairy Tale Fantasy

Posted on October 17, 2026 by cdsmiller17

You, Me & Tuscany (2026) Honestly, I had to suspend my critical faculties to watch this bit of fluff on Prime Video. I won’t bother you with plot details, because they are so farfetched that you won’t believe them, anyway. … Continue reading →

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Be Careful What You Ask For…

Posted on October 17, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Trap (2026) This is a six-part Netflix series, originally filmed in German, but dubbed into English for the rest of us. I’m writing this post after watching half of the show. My reason is simple: the third episode had … Continue reading →

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All’s Fair in Marriage and Politics

Posted on October 11, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Animals (2026) This is Ben Affleck’s film, through and through. My wife, about halfway through our viewing of it on Netflix last night, said, “Talk about emotional acting!” No, melodrama doesn’t even come close. Political intrigue is probably a better … Continue reading →

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Counterintuitive: Sex, Young; Live Long

Posted on October 10, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Only The Good Die Young (1977) When I listen to this song, I imagine a 17 year old Jewish boy trying to persuade a 17 year old Catholic girl to let down her guard and ‘do the dirty’ with him. … Continue reading →

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Ooh, That’s Interesting…

Posted on October 7, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Today is Putin’s 74th Birthday I’d lost track of that: today Regulus is rising in Egypt. I didn’t connect the dots. Could these two events be related? Perhaps. What do you think?

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Behind Closed Door Secrets in Four Households

Posted on October 4, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Perfect Lie (2026) This Netflix series was filmed in the Netherlands in Dutch. The original title is “De Eetclub” which to my ear is ‘the eatclub’ but translates into English as “The Dinnerclub”. The show is dubbed into English … Continue reading →

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If You Have to Avoid a Film, This is the One

Posted on September 13, 2026 by cdsmiller17

The Drama (2026) Maybe, I’m being a little harsh, and years from now the whole thing will be seen as a stylistic breakthrough of some sort, but for now, don’t watch this emotional train wreck. I’ve heard of cold feet … Continue reading →

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