Michael T. Starks

Category: Movies

  • Mississippi Burning

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    Sometimes I wonder how it’s possible for multi-generational conflicts to exist. Then, I remember watching the movie Mississippi Burning. I remember the scene that hit me like a sledge hammer when I first saw it, so many years ago. Here’s the trailer. The movie is a work of fiction inspired by true events that took…

  • Blink

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    Watching the movie Blink was one of my favorite experiences at the Telluride Film Festival. Waiting in line, I didn’t know if I would get in. So when I did, it was a thrill just knowing I would be able to see the movie. The movie is about a family that decides to travel throughout…

  • Movies to See

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    While I watched a few excellent movies at the Telluride Film Festival this year, I didn’t take the opportunity to watch as many as I would like. Here’s my brief list of movies I still want to see that were shown at Telluride. Yes, this is my brief list. There are plenty of other movies…

  • Benefits of Profanity

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    Several studies show us the benefits of cursing. Here are a few examples from a CNN article. Apart from what the studies say, I’m curious about using profanity in marketing. Is it a good way to market a book? I’m guessing it is. I just purchased a book called Quantum Bullsh*t. I have no idea…

  • The More Things Change…

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    Walter Murch is an extraordinary film editor and author of a book I like called In the Blink of an Eye. On Friday (8/30/2024), I watched his new movie, Her Name Was Moviola. It shows us how movies used to be made, before digital editing replaced the original process of using a blade to physically…

  • Gems from Telluride

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    One of my favorite things to do during the Telluride Film Festival is to attend the Noon Panel Discussions, the Conversations, and the Q&A Sessions. Here are a few of my favorite quotes from the talks I attended on Saturday. “All cultures are remembered for two things: their brutality and art.” This came up during…

  • Movies Challenge Us

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    When I start watching a movie, I try to finish watching it. Sometimes, I stop watching a movie because it’s so bad that I can’t justify spending the time — even though we learn a lot about movie making by watching bad movies. Sometimes, I stop watching a movie because I don’t like it. When…

  • Firearms and Explosions

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    While eating dinner at Mi Mexico in Ouray, I overheard a conversation happening at a long table next to me. At least ten men were sharing their adventures blowing stuff to smithereens. No, they were not terrorists. They were movie makers. Or at least they were responsible for making war scenes in movies look good.…

  • Jeff Bridges

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    Jeff Bridges is one of my favorite actors and one of my heroes. He’s played so many amazing roles. Here are a few of my favorites. I could list so many more! Of these, I’ve watched The Fabulous Baker Boys, Fearless, The Big Lebowski, K-PAX, and The Men Who Stare at Goats multiple times. And…

  • James Cameron

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    James Cameron has done an excellent job of making movies that audiences want to see. He sure knows how to create blockbusters! Here are a few of my favorites. I also enjoyed watching Dark Angel, a fascinating TV series that features a young Jessica Alba. While I don’t think it’s best to be so controlling…