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Future Movie Settings

Posted on February 19, 2021 by mitchteemley

Film Exteriors I’m a filmmaker (writer, director, producer). But as you know, movies took a major hit when a certain pandemic decided to ransack our planet. Like everyone else, my co-producer wife and I were left looking for safe ways … Continue reading →

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Future Movie Settings

Posted on January 29, 2021 by mitchteemley

Historical Sites and Modes of Transportation Last week I posted photos of buildings and structures taken during daytrips with my co-producer wife to possible future movie settings (our “what can we do?” response to the COVID lockdown). Here, I continue … Continue reading →

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Future Movie Settings

Posted on January 22, 2021 by mitchteemley

Interesting Structures Many of you know that I write, direct and produce movies. You may also know that, while some scenes are filmed on sound stages (especially effects-heavy shots), most are filmed on-location. Finally, I’m guessing most of you know … Continue reading →

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Gifts of Love and Laughter

Posted on December 16, 2020 by mitchteemley

Both of my multi-award-winning feature films Healing River and Notzilla are out on DVD.* They’re perfect for stocking stuffers or small gifts. And if you order right away, you should get them just in time for Christmas! Healing River, a … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Superpower?

Posted on December 3, 2020 by mitchteemley

The term “superpower” often gets used tongue-in-cheek. I sometimes refer to my ability to burp-on-demand (despite frequent requests that I not use it) as a superpower. But real superpowers exist. Seriously. I met with my mentee, a big-hearted young man … Continue reading →

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Lockdown, Part Two?

Posted on November 12, 2020 by mitchteemley

My state, like most of the world, is on the verge of producing a bad sequel, Lockdown, Part Two: Just When You Thought It Was Safe to Go Into a Restaurant. For many, the last lockdown seemed to last forever … Continue reading →

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Let it Flow!

Posted on October 29, 2020 by mitchteemley

There’s never been a better time to talk about healing. From civil strife and viral fear. From isolation. In the midst of a worldwide medical/social pandemic, we’re more alienated than ever from each other, and oddly enough from ourselves. Why? … Continue reading →

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How to Host a (Virtual) Watch-and-Laugh Halloween Party

Posted on October 27, 2020 by mitchteemley

It’s a pandemic Halloween. Probably not the best year for a live Halloween party. And trick-or-treating is pretty iffy, too. So what to do? Amazon to the rescue! They’ve put together everything you need for a Virtual Watch-and-Laugh Halloween Party … Continue reading →

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50 Truly Clever Memes

Posted on October 23, 2020 by mitchteemley

The word meme comes from the same source as the word mime. Both can be clever, or incredibly annoying. Like when a mime starts building an imaginary box around you while you’re hunting for a public restroom. Also, memes don’t … Continue reading →

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Back to the Future (19th Century-Style)

Posted on October 16, 2020 by mitchteemley

The best version of the future is in the past, and its name is Steampunk. At age 5, I saw the movie 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and fell in love with the Disney version of the Nautilus submarine, and … Continue reading →

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