BREAK OUT THE BUBBLY…or Bourbon or Glühwein or Sarsparilla even. Whatever gets you through the night. I am hosting my FIRST–EVER blogathon, and I’m drunk with happiness.
Here is the “CLASSIC SYMBIOTIC COLLABORATIONS: The Star -Director Blogathon” making its debut this cold winter’s day, with a warm and overwhelming response from the blogging community. I sincerely want to thank all of you who took the time and decided to help me launch my inaugural event with your posts. The Star – Director collaboration is the backbone of film-making. Most times it’s the studios that bring these two entities together. But I like to think that trust, mutual admiration and respect help make these pairings a fruitful one, and one that is remembered and treasured. Everyone has their favorite teams whose works resonate with them.
This two-day event has writers covering either:
- an overview of the collaborative efforts of a Star and Director or
- specific films from one of the great classic collaborative teams
Writers, thanks again for your time and contributions!
Readers ( and writers ) sit back, relax and take a gander at the roster of contributions below. Click on the bloggers’ banners [ which includes my introductions to their posts ] to get you right to the heart of the matter. I am absolutely looking forward to reading each and every one of these. Hope you will too.
And please, check back here on Monday ~ January 25th to see the complete alphabetized roster of participants. #CLASSICSYMBIOTICCOLLABORATIONS will be where you can find us on Twitter. If I were you…I’d bookmark this blogathon as a reference point. Enjoy!
Please check below to see the ALPHABETIZED roster of all the participants from this weekend:
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Marvelous? Ahhhhhh, Fernando Lamas couldn’t have said it any better. 😉 Thank you so much Sarah for submitting your essay to the Star – Director Blogathon. I appreciate it.
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It’s done! I’ll take that drink you mentioned, thanks. But maybe tomorrow – now it’s bedtime. Here’s the link to my post: http://thebasementtan.com/2016/01/23/spencestan/
Terribly excited to wake up tomorrow and read the rest! Hope your first hosting gig is all you hoped it would be 🙂
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G’Morning Sarah. I had that drink last night. Several. ( Probably shouldn’t have had that last one. Whew! ) So here it is…the Star – Director Blogathon. I could get used to this Hosting Gig. It’s been fun behind-the-scenes putting this all together. Thank you so much for participating. Now…get some breakfast.
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Hey there Brian. Hope you’re hunkered down safely and warmly up in the Bronx. Thanks for joining the Star – Director Blogathon. Nice to see ya.
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Here’s my piece, Theresa, on Wayne and Ford. Stay warm and safe-I have the weather report on right now for the east coast-ugh!!!
https://wordpress.com/read/post/feed/1704754/909253093
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Thanks for the good weather wishes. If you saw what I see out of my Brooklyn window, well, you don’t wanna see. ( And Now I’m experiencing some Cable/Internet issues issues. DRAT! TODAY! ) But now I have some great essays to read for this Star – Director Blogathon that you’ve thrown your lariat in, and I’m happy to have you. Thanks again.
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http://cinephiliaque.blogspot.com/2016/01/takashi-shimura-and-akira-kurosawa.html here’s mine! Thanks for hosting!
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Hi Michael…I got’cha. And I thank you for joining this Star – Director Blogathon. If you go over to Twitter later today, I’m putting a slew of essays over at #CLASSICSYMBIOTICCOLLABORATIONS. THANKS AGAIN.
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Alright friends…you read that here. I’m a wonderful blogger. ( Yay! ) Be sure to read Portraits By Jenni’s entry on “Pappy” and “the Duke” here at the Star – Director Blogathon. Thanks again Jenni.
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Here’s the link to my post: http://themotionpictures.net/2016/01/23/symbiotic-collaborations-audrey-hepburn-and-william-wyler/
I fully intended on sending it to you earlier since I’ve had my post finished for several weeks but time just got the best of me! Hope you’re weathering the blizzard alright. Stay warm! I look forward to reading everyone’s contributions. 🙂
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Time. Quite the trickster He is. Thanks for asking me about the weather. I’m safe, comfortable and cozy…but the weather ( yep…it’s a blizzard here in NYC ) is playing a little havoc with my cable / internet system. Today of all days. I’ll stay up as long as I can. Thank you for sending me your post for the Star – Director Blogathon. I just saw Audrey Hepburn in “Love in the Afternoon” and my opinion of her ( I’ve always liked her ) rose tremendously. She’s the rare breed who can really act with her eyes. Thanks again for joining Lindsey.
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Her performance in ‘Love in the Afternoon’ is wonderful! Glad to hear you liked it! A lot of people find her overrated simply because she is such a big, enduring name among the general public but she was a truly gifted actress.
And glad to hear you’re handling the weather okay, too. I live in Michigan and it seems as though we’ve pushed our usual winter weather on everyone else, haha.
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You know you’re right Lindsey, about the public being mad because she’s the one name they know from the classic era. But she surprised me very much with Coop. Yeah…maybe I was one of those people myself.
Oh…and thank you for the weather Michigander. I’ve got to think of some kind of way to pay you back. 😉
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Thanks for this Joshua.
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Thanks so much for this.
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And here’s mine!
http://thestopbutton.com/2016/01/23/penthouse-1933/
Thank you for coming up with this one and hosting it!
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Andrew, I had to wrack my brain to come up with this topic. There’ve been so many cool blogathons. I’m happy you decided to participate in the Star – Director Blogathon. I’m a Myrna Loy fan…okay okay…and that black & white dress she wears is to die for. Now I can read your entry and see why ELSE I should like this film. Here’s to Woody Van Dyke!! ( Thanks again. )
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Oh my goodness! This looks fantastic, thank you for being a great host, I look forward to reading everything! 😺
-Summer
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Thanks for the feedback Summer. Glad to hear it. I hope folks are getting a little chuckle from my presentation. Lots to read and still waiting for submissions to come in.
( BELA LUGOSI & ED WOOD )
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Thanks so much.
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Enjoying the event so much so far! Here’s mine. Thanks so much for hosting! http://carygrantwonteatyou.com/joel-mccrea-preston-sturges/
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Hey Leah, I’m glad you’re enjoying the event. You and everyone have put in such great effort on your blogs, I’m lucky to have all of you. Thanks again for joining the Star – Director Blogathon. I appreciate it. Now, about your blog’s name…
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Finally! It only took me two weeks of writing! Thanks for the fun I had doing it. Hope you and the rest enjoy it.
http://midnitedrive-in.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-valiant-few.html
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Hi Quiggy. There are a bunch of fans of Hawks and Ford here. Glad this was fun for you. Thanks again for joining the Star – Director Blogathon. And I’m looking forward to your OSCAR SNUBS Blogathon next month.
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Thanks.
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Hi Theresa, here’s my Walsh/Cagney posting:
https://movieclassics.wordpress.com/2016/01/23/raoul-walsh-and-james-cagneys-4-films-together/
Hope you stay warm and keep out of the blizzard!
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Judy! Judy! Judy! ( How many times have you heard THAT in your classic film life, right? ) Thanks for bringing Cagney and Walsh to the Star – Director Blogathon. I did Walsh with Lupino for my choice, but I gave short shrift to Raoul. Looking forward to reading your post and learn more about Walsh. Thanks again.
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Hey Theresa, Congratulations. Great job on this Blogathon. It make take me a while to get through these but what I’ve seen so far is awesome.
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HI CHRIS! You take your time getting through all the blogs you want to check out. It’ll take me a while as well. A little at a time. I’m overwhelmed by all the participation. It’s AWESOME!! Thanks for the compliment. 🙂 You know how it goes…you only have ONE CHANCE to make a first impression.
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Joan and Fritzie comin’ up.
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Here is my collaboration for the blogathon! Thanks so much for hosting it, I had a great fun writing my article and discover new films!
https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/2016/01/24/joan-and-fritz/
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Hellooooo Virginie. You’re up in Canada right? How’s the weather up there…is this blizzard coming your way as well? We were really hit down here in NYC. All the better for me to stay put and read the contributions to the Star – Director Blogathon. These blogathons really DO help us discover new films when we read or write about them. Thank you so much for joining in this wild and crazy blogathon. And by the by…I’m considering your own future blogathon on “Golden Boy” WILLIAM HOLDEN. I’ve just got to figure out what film to cover. He’s a pretty popular actor and those good titles get swooped up fast. Thanks again! 🙂
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The weather is ok in Montreal. It’s not snowing and not too cold. And thanks for letting me know about your consideration for the William Holden blogathon. 🙂 He made many great ffilms!
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He sure did!
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By the way, I’m looking at your cover picture, and I have to say, your couch looks very comfortable!
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L0L! My couch IS pretty comfortable. It’s 64-inches long ( you can change those to meters or centimeters if you want ) and very easy to fall asleep on a movie. I’m a ham…that’s why I’m in my own banner. 😉
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Theresa –
Congratulations on your first blogathon – it’s a fantastic success!! Love your banners and intros. Terrific topic and contributions. Looking forward to delving into these.
Aurora
Once Upon a Screen
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Hi there Aurora ~ thank you so much for your compliment and feedback. I hoped you got a little chuckle out of my intros. I really worked on the presentation because there are many veteran bloggers like yourself out there and as I said to Chris above, you only get one chance to make a good impression. Thanks for your own contribution to this blogathon, and thanks for your support.
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Yup!
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Hi Theresa! Here’s my Jean Arthur/Frank Capra post: https://cinemacrossroads.wordpress.com/2016/01/23/arthur-capra-classic-symbiotic-collaborations/
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Hiya Julia…thank you so much for participating.Why d’ya s’pose they didn’t call CAPRA a “woman’s director.” He certainly had a way with his actresses. Look forward to reading it. Thanks again.
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Thanks, Theresa! I enjoyed writing it. I think Capra wasn’t considered a “woman’s director” because his films were male driven. And yes, he liked women and was good with them, while other directors at the time didn’t like women.
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Ooooh…you hit it on the head talking about directors not liking women. Whoa! I’m newly discovering Jean Arthur ( after knowing her for many years. ) She got me in “History is Made At Night.” Your post’ll give me more of a handle on her. Thanks again. 🙂
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Thank you for being the hostess with the mostess. Can’t wait to read all the entries, this is a great blogathon!
My post is here: https://girlsdofilm.wordpress.com/2016/01/24/marlon-brando-and-elia-kazan-a-symbiotic-relationship/
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Hostess with the mostess? I shall wear that mantle proudly. LOL! I hope during the coming week I can relax and sit down with all the contributions to this blogathon. Thanks so much for participating. Your collaborative team are certainly one of the heavy hitters of classic films. T hanks again.
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https://wolffianclassicmoviesdigest.wordpress.com/2016/01/24/fred-astaire-and-ginger-rogerssymbiotic-collaboration/ Thanks so much to you for hosting this wonderful event. My post for today’s event. Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers:Symbiotic Collaboration. thanks so much
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Hi there Wolffian. I’m looking forward to reading your post. I’m lovin’ Fred And Ginger. Now I can read about the man behind the Couple. Thanks so much. Lots and lots to read.
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Here’s mine: https://cinematicscribblings.wordpress.com/2016/01/24/a-mimetic-thing-francois-truffaut-and-jean-pierre-leaud/ Thank you!
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Bonjour Erin. Bienvenue to the Blogathon. Thank you for wanting to join in. I look forward to reading your work as soon as things die down. Thank you very much.
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Hi there! My review of The Unknown is up. Thanks so much for hosting!
http://moviessilently.com/2016/01/24/the-unknown-1927-a-silent-film-review/
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Thanks so much for joining Fritzi. Look forward to reading about Browning and Chaney.
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Okay [pant pant], here you go, and thanks for your patience!
http://secondsightcinema.com/a-viewers-guide-how-to-watch-the-cinematic-collaboration-of-humphrey-bogart-and-john-huston/
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Hey Lesley … you almost knocked me down rushing here. Thank you for wanting to participate in my first effort as blogathon hostess. Hope I’m presenting your work well. Thanks again. 🙂
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You are a model event hostess, and I thank you kindly for your efforts and for a first-class blogathon! Can’t wait to read the other posts…
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Thanks so much Lesley. There’s a lot to go through. I feel like I’ll be taking a graduate film course. Thanx for your post.
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Here’s my post (finally) – http://phyllislovesclassicmovies.blogspot.com/2016/01/woody-van-dyke-and-creation-of-our.html
I had so much fun writing it! Thanks for hosting! Now to go read all the other post 🙂
~Phyl
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Hi Phyllis. Thank you for your post. That first “Thin Man” movie was like sparkling champagne. Look forward to reading your post and finding out just how all the bubbly came together. Thanks again.
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Thanks for including the KC Royals in my blog banner, Theresa! Nice job hosting this fun blogathon!
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😀 Sure thing Kellee ( about your Royals ) – this is to show you I’m not a sore loser ( Damned Yankees! ) 😦
Thanks for complimenting my hosting duties.
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