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Magic Times is a personal blog by Mike Maginot that mixes memoir writing with film, video, and theatre commentary. Its content is organized into named sections rather than a single chronological feed, so you can go straight to the type of writing you want. It is a good fit if you enjoy long-form personal essays and film-school-style analysis; it is not a news site or a general film database.
Sections You Can Browse
The site's navigation lists these content areas:
| Section | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Memoirs | Personal recollections and life writing |
| Film and Video Views | Commentary and opinion on films and video |
| Film School | Film-related instructional or analytical writing |
| Short Takes | Brief pieces and shorter commentary |
| Book Reviews | Reviews of books |
| Presentations | Presentation-style content |
| Projects: In a World of Menus and Sidebars | A project area, framed around menus and sidebars |
| Film vs. Reality: Depression Era Theatre | A piece comparing film depictions with actual Depression-era theatre |
| In the Foothills | An additional named section |
The site also labels itself "Blogging Before There Were Blogs," and its footer notes original content copyright spanning 1999–2022 — a signal that the archive is long-running and personal rather than professionally edited.
The Mix: Memoir Plus Film and Theatre
Two strands run through the site. The memoir sections (Memoirs, and the journal-style "Magic Times Journal") are first-person and reflective. The film and theatre sections are more analytical: "Film School" suggests instructional framing, while "Film vs. Reality: Depression Era Theatre" points to a comparison between what films show and what theatre of that era was actually like. "In a World of Menus and Sidebars" is a project piece whose title suggests commentary on interface and layout conventions.
Is It Worth Browsing?
- Yes, if you want personal essays with a film and theatre bent, and you don't mind a site built as a personal archive rather than a polished publication.
- No, if you need current reviews, release news, or a searchable film database.
Where to Start
Begin with Memoirs for the personal writing, then Film and Video Views and Film vs. Reality: Depression Era Theatre for the film and theatre material. The site also links out to a YouTube channel, Facebook page, and Twitter, which may be the easiest way to see recent activity beyond the archived pages.