What are your early movie memories?
Tim:
I grew up in a devout evangelical Christian home. We didn’t dance or play cards. There were certain kinds of music we didn’t listen to and we were careful about what we did on Sunday.
But my dad was a big movie fan and he let us in on the action. As a young boy I got to stay up late on Friday nights and watch classics with my dad like, "The Maltese Falcon", "Red River" and "Gunga Din".
Those movies made an indelible impression on me and taught me the power of a story well told.
Josh:
When I was about 6 years old my grandmother Leila started taking me and my brother Miles to "the show" two or three times a week.
We practically grew up at the movie theater. With the emergence of video rental it wasn’t uncommon for us to see 10 movies a week. I grew up with Luke Skywalker, Rocky Balboa,
Indiana Jones and Marty McFly. These characters and their stories had a huge impact on me. Some other movies I loved as a kid are "Raising Arizona", "Better Off Dead",
"Legend" and "The Princess Bride". I have to watch these movies at least once a month to get my fix.
What kind of movie experiences do you enjoy now?
Tim:
I love the big movies and the larger than life stars. I stood online for hours to see "Star Wars" in the summer of ’77. When "Raiders of the Lost Ark" came
out I saw it every week for twelve weeks. But the “small” movies most often unpack me like nothing else. The other night my wife and I saw "Garden State" and we were both blown away
by the weight of it’s wit, grace, desperation and hope. "Lost in Translation" and "The Station Agent" are two more movies that stayed with us for a long time after seeing them this year.
Josh:
My favorite thing to do is kick back and watch a new feature or documentary with my brother. We choose one movie a night, sometimes watching the same one several
times in a row. Some of my favorites as of late are "Dancer in the Dark", "Chopper" and "Jessco White: Dancing Outlaw". I also like to get together with friends
and watch old 80's movies like "Top Gun" and "The Goonies". We spend the whole time quoting lines but that’s the fun part, right?
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How do you feel about being in the movie business?
Tim:
When I was a kid I used to bore my family to tears by reciting every line of dialogue and describing every detail from the latest movie I had seen.
They never dreamed that someday I’d be in the business of making movies. I am so grateful for the opportunity I have with Category One to discover stories that will make great movies.
It’s the culmination of a life-long passion and the realization of a shared vision with my friend and partner, Josh Miller.
Josh:
My dream as a child was to be Luke Skywalker. When my parents broke the news that I would never be Luke Skywalker, well, let’s just say it was a sad day.
But that’s the day that I got a little more realistic with my dreams. I decided that I wanted to be involved in the process at some level. I wanted to make movies that bring joy to people
just as George Lucas and Steven Spielberg did for me. I am so grateful that Category One will give me the opportunity to be in "the business" and to realize that dream.
Tell us about your partner in Category One.
Tim:
Josh Miller is the first person I ever met who followed the business of the movies as closely as I do. We immediately connected on our morbid interest in opening weekend
box office returns. We have a lot in common but there are some notable differences. Josh’s taste in movies is lot edgier than mine. He is an independent film connoisseur.
He’s also an avid documentary film buff. Josh is a few years younger than I and he really brings an energy and sensibility to Category One that will make it a force in the Industry for
many years to come.
Josh:
Tim Jackson is not only my business partner but also a great friend. His love for classic movies is unmatched. That’s started to rub off a little on me.
Tim has introduced me to two of his old friends... Cary Grant and Jimmy Stewart. Tim brings something very important to Category One: a genuine passion for both people and the movie industry.
That’s a combination that will help make Category One a success. It’s a privilege and an honor to have him as a partner.
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