Category Archives: Movies

I love movies, I make movies, my life is a movie.

How to Hit the Creative Bullseye

Posted on September 21, 2026 by mitchteemley

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A Broken and a Contrite Heart

Posted on September 20, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Ante Gudelj A Broken and a Contrite Heart From the film and soon-to-be-published novel, Healing River: “You know how you can’t actually fly in a picture of an airplane?” Peter asked. “Huh?” The boy sat up despite himself. … Continue reading →

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An Unforgettable Lesson

Posted on August 20, 2026 by mitchteemley

Pastors, teachers and group leaders: Classes have resumed at schools and universities, or will soon. In my 2-minute video (below), a harsh Religious Studies professor threatens to fail his students unless they can describe in one minute “the essence of … Continue reading →

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This Is My Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 2, 2026 by mitchteemley

See video below It’s My Country’s 250th Anniversary… …and this is my declaration of independence. These days, the very meaning of the term “patriotism” is being fiercely contested, both here and in other countries throughout the world. What better time … Continue reading →

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We Live In an Alien World

Posted on June 21, 2026 by mitchteemley

The Day the Earth Stood Still – 1951 Have Aliens Visited Our Planet? That question has been headline news lately. But here’s a different perspective: We live in an alien world. In the classic science-fiction film The Day the Earth … Continue reading →

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The Day I Discovered Music

Posted on May 19, 2026 by mitchteemley

‘You Send Me‘ 1957 by Sam Cooke My Real Memoir It was the day I discovered music. But I wouldn’t realize it until years later. True, I liked music, thanks in large part to my Uncle Walt (Disney). I danced … Continue reading →

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I Always Knew You Loved Me, Mom

Posted on May 7, 2026 by mitchteemley

I made the above Mother’s Day video a few years back. I’ve posted it here so you can share it with others, if you wish. To show it at a church or other public gathering, click here. Mom was twenty … Continue reading →

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Horror! Devastation! Pee!

Posted on April 28, 2026 by mitchteemley

War of the Worlds (1953) My Real Memoir Horror! Devastation! Pee! It was late summer, shortly before second grade began, and Dad wanted to see a movie. Imagine that — Dad wanted to see a movie! It was normally Mom … Continue reading →

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I Set a Monster Loose on the World!

Posted on April 16, 2026 by mitchteemley

Notzilla – Official Movie Trailer Five Years Ago… …I set a monster loose on the world! And I refuse to even apologize. To clarify, five years ago, after its exclusive run on Amazon Prime, Notzilla, the feature film comedy I … Continue reading →

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Is Love the Ultimate Force?

Posted on February 16, 2026 by mitchteemley

From my novelization of the movie Healing River Thought for the Week: Is Love the Ultimate Force? Last Weekend… Most of the world celebrated Valentine’s Day, love’s official calendar day. Which, unfortunately, has a rep for being a sales gimmick … Continue reading →

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