Michael Helms

Michael Helms

Click the YouTube link above to watch my short film of the American Revolution.
UNCSA 2016
BFA Filmmaking
Filmmaker, Wedding Videographer

Favorite films

  • Glory
  • Unforgiven
  • There Will Be Blood
  • The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford

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  • Django Unchained

    ★★★★★

  • Night of the Zoopocalypse

    ★★★

  • The Settlers

    ★★★★½

  • Juror #2

    ★★★★½

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  • Django Unchained

    Django Unchained

    ★★★★★

    This is the first time I’ve watched this since its theatrical release. 

    Why in the world did I wait so long to rewatch? First, Western is my favorite genre. Second, dang, this isn’t my fav QT (that spot belongs to Pulp Fiction), but I really feel this is his most admirable directorial effort. 

    Will be rewatching far sooner than 13 years from now.

  • The Settlers

    The Settlers

    ★★★★½

    Wow, gotta process this one.

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  • Silence

    Silence

    ★★★★★

    A deeply troubling film, and quite possibly Scorsese's masterpiece. Quitely intense buildup throughout with an ending that hurts. 

    The performances are astounding and committed. The Japanese actors' presentations of humbled and incredible faith is impeccable and heartbreaking. 


    Not enough can be said about  Scorsese's direction. Every shot and cut is beautifully rendered, while the sound design rivals No Country For Old Men as the best I've ever seen. 

    A film that will have me thinking for a long time. I…

  • The Prestige

    The Prestige

    ★★★★★

    Completely blown away by the flawless pacing of this film. A masterly-crafted, under-appreciated knockout.

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