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The History Think Blog is where I explore how we remember, misremember, and often misuse the past. The name was inspired by Ruan Xiaohuan’s underground “Program Think” blog in China, which challenged official narratives until he was arrested for it. His story is a reminder of the risks free thinkers take under authoritarianism, and the power that history—and truth—has to unsettle those who depend on repression and lies.

History Think doesn’t face those same dangers, but it shares a similar spirit: questioning easy narratives and looking closely at how events and ideas are reshaped over time. From conspiracy theories to cultural myths, I write about the ways we’re “programmed” to think about history, and what happens when we stop taking those stories at face value.

I’m finalizing my new book, It’s All Code: Are We Living in a Virtual Reality? A design-rich work of narrative nonfiction, it explores why the simulation hypothesis has such a hold on our imagination and what that obsession reveals about how humans search for meaning. From Plato’s cave to quantum physics to The Matrix, the book weaves history, philosophy, science, media theory, and surrealist visuals into a mosaic of “glitches” that reflect our endless attempt to find order in the unknowable.

Things That Go Bump In The Night, an unorthodox short story collection by James K. Lambert is now available exclusively at Amazon.

This inventive anthology reimagines classic fairy tales, folklore, and even a sliver of history in unexpected, thought-provoking ways. These aren’t just tales to startle; they’re meant to linger. Through twists both subtle and eerie, each story explores the space between myth and reality, the allure of the unknown, and the power of imagination. Far from simple scares, these stories invite you to question familiar narratives and dive deeper into the shadowed places of human experience.

From folklore’s darker corners to the reinterpreted lives of age-old characters, this collection brings magic, blood, and mystery to new light. With AI-crafted prose and haunting visuals, Things That Go Bump In The Night probes not only the strange and supernatural but the universal questions hidden within. A perfect read for fans of dark fantasy, literary reimaginings, and classic tales turned inside out. Enter the shadows, but be warned—these stories might stay with you.

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Conspiracy Theorists Lie (2015)
Producer / Director / Narrator / Editor

In the fifty years since President Kennedy’s assassination, conspiracy theories have run rampant. This film confronts those narratives, culminating in a trip to Dealey Plaza for the 50th anniversary, where conspiracy theorists cling to their claims. Available for digital rent or purchase on Amazon Video.

Bob Gruen: Rock-n-Roll Photographer (unreleased)
Editor

This documentary focuses on the life and iconic work of rock-n-roll photographer Bob Gruen, who captured unforgettable images like John Lennon’s NYC t-shirt photo. While Don Letts’s film on Gruen ultimately hit the market first, this project, shelved due to music rights issues, offered a rare glimpse into Gruen’s world that sadly, will never be seen.

Johnny Winter: Live Through the 70s (2008)
Editor

Showcasing one of Texas’s legendary albino bluesmen, this collection of rare performances and interviews spans Detroit to Denmark from 1970-1979, capturing Winter’s unique style and brilliance.

First Avenue: Hayday (2006)
Editor

Chronicling the history of Minneapolis’s iconic First Avenue Nightclub, this concert documentary includes footage from 1985 to 1992, offering a unique view into a pivotal time in Minneapolis’s music history. Due to legal challenges—no artist release forms and club ownership changes—it remains mostly unseen.

You don’t know Hitler (2006)
Producer / Director / Narrator/ Editor

Originally my Master’s Thesis, Reel Nazis, this expanded film critiques the overuse of Hitler as an all-purpose insult, recontextualizing WWII-era propaganda footage to shed new light on a historically dark period.

TV Junkie (2006)
Assistant Editor

This Sundance Award-winning documentary reveals Rick Kirkham’s life through over 3,000 videotapes, exposing the secrets that led to his career downfall and personal struggles.

From That Moment On: Three Conversations about Dealey Plaza (2005)
Producer / Director / Editor

Awarded the Student Filmmaker Award at the Deep Ellum Film Festival, this film, shot in 2003 for the 40th anniversary of Kennedy’s assassination, examines Dealey Plaza’s history before and after the tragic event. Due to archival material copyright restrictions, it remains largely unreleased, but raw footage is available on YouTube.

Dan Wilson Free Life (2007)
Editor

An EPK for Dan Wilson’s solo album Free Life. Known for his band Semisonic, Wilson also has Grammy-winning work with artists like the Dixie Chicks and Adele.

“Flowers” (2013)
Director / Editor

This music video, filmed at Minneapolis Media Institute’s Studio A, features Shannon Brunet, a friend and former student, in an intimate visual narrative.

As Program Chair and Instructor at MMI, I created various promotional videos, including the MMI Dead, a single-day shoot short film, and Wild Faculty, featuring St. Paul Peterson, Dugan McNeil, Patric Lewandowski, and Brian “Snowman” Powers.

Explore additional projects on my YouTube channel, including my popular video essay analyzing the portrayal of George W. Bush’s presidency in three different films.