Category Archives: Movies

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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Future Movie Settings: Fascinating Buildings

Posted on February 6, 2026 by mitchteemley

Future Movie Settings: Fascinating Buildings Many of you know that I make movies. But five years ago, as a result of the Pandemic-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named, movie theatres were closed and film production stopped dead in it tracks. My wife Trudy and I … Continue reading →

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I Have to Defend My Kid!

Posted on January 10, 2026 by mitchteemley

I Have to Defend My Kid! No Need to Defend Myself But, like all parents when their child is misunderstood, I have to defend my kid. Who, in this case, happens to be a 90-foot-tall lizard. Make no mistake: My … Continue reading →

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It’s Thanksgiving – Who Do You Thank?

Posted on November 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

It’s Thanksgiving – who do you thank? When I first heard the song “All Good Gifts” in the old ragamuffin movie version of Godspell, I got choked up. But I didn’t understand why. And even though I doubted God’s existence, I … Continue reading →

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