Tag Archives: romance

A Bachelorette Show from the Last Century

Posted on November 2, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The Phantom of the Opera (2004) Due to the snowfall last evening, our cable TV feed was intermittent, so we decided to watch a DVD from our extensive video library. It was Susan’s suggestion to watch this one. I’d seen … Continue reading →

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Footnote in History: Plagiarism or Inspiration?

Posted on October 26, 2020 by cdsmiller17

A Sucessora (1934) Have you ever tried to write a novel? It’s a lonely occupation. And the pressure of your readers and publishers breathing down your neck can be more than most could endure, especially if you have suddenly become … Continue reading →

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The Title is Misleading: It’s the Girl Who’s Lost

Posted on September 22, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The Lost Husband (2020) A quietly satisfying film, this one was on Netflix last night. After the sudden death of her husband, Libby is forced to move in with her hypercritical mother. Out of the blue, her estranged Aunt Jean … Continue reading →

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Contrived: Romantic Movie Plot Twists

Posted on February 20, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Serendipity (2001) We watched this Rom-Com movie the other night. In it, Sara sets a series of challenges for the Universe to prove that she and Jonathan should be together. This ‘proof’ is constantly challenged by missteps, accidents, and chance … Continue reading →

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You Had Me At Hello’copter

Posted on February 16, 2019 by cdsmiller17

  Isn’t It Romantic Well, actually, no. It’s not meant to be. It’s turning the rom-com concept on its head, and that makes it a lot more fun to watch. Rebel Wilson is taking the idea of a bump on … Continue reading →

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All the Hallmarks of Christmas

Posted on November 10, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Hallmark Christmas Movies It’s only November, the day before Remembrance Day, and I’ve seen my first Christmas movie already. A Joyous Christmas was on the W Network last night. It did not star Candace Cameron Bure (pictured above), but it … Continue reading →

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Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?

Posted on August 23, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Crazy Rich Asians Who would have thought that a film about Chinese family values would prove to be such a lovely film? There are many themes running through its two hour length, so it can get a bit confusing at … Continue reading →

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Sweet Dream

Posted on November 24, 2017 by cdsmiller17

Budding sprouts, begging for some attention, Ripe for the plucking, call out to the night: Oh, Sweet Dream, bring her back into my sight; Catch her thoughts, and relieve this strange tension Caught in my senses at the mere mention … Continue reading →

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The Dark Side

Posted on June 14, 2015 by cdsmiller17

The Dark Side Potential darkness lurks within each soul, Regardless how one feels about the Light; Omniscience will not come until the goal, Made manifest in Man, falls into sight. Each ego strives to help protect its child — The … Continue reading →

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