THE FREE FOR ALL BLOGATHON

Posted on January 5, 2018 by CineMaven

In the world of classic film blogathons, there are sooooo many themes and topics covered.

It’s pretty tough to come up with something unique that bloggers might WANT to join. They’re a pretty busy lot maintaining their own blogs. So I came up with this idea that I think would appeal to many. It did.

Bloggers were invited to write about ANYthing their little hearts desired for this one day event. I am happy and grateful for their contributions. I’ve even made some fancy schmancy banners to highlight their work. It’s still pretty nippy in certain parts of the country. So if you’re staying inside to be warm and cozy…cuddle up to these blogs below.

THANKS SO MUCH, BLOGGERS!!

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BLOG ENTRANTS

( Well yeah, I’m gonna start off with my own entry. )

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SILVER SCREENINGS has written about “THE HITCH~HIKER“ which might serve well as a companion piece in her guest essay over at CineSuffragettes.

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Again, I want to thank all the bloggers who participated in my blogathon. I hope you have time to read all the entries submitted, make comments on their blogs…and share this directory with your own readers. I’ll be traveling to California for TCM’s annual film festival in April. I’ll be carrying all your posts with me and reading them as I cross the country. This will make the hours fly by like minutes. Thank you for that, too!

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178 thoughts on “THE FREE FOR ALL BLOGATHON”

Le on March 2, 2018 at 8:25 PM said:

Here you have my wishlist of movie outfits: http://criticaretro.blogspot.com.br/2018/03/figurinos-do-cinema-classico-que-eu.html
Kisses!
Le

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- CineMaven on March 2, 2018 at 9:50 PM said:
  
  Hello Le. Thank you for participating in my free for all. You certainly brought the style and fashion with you! L0L!! 😉
  
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Phyl on March 2, 2018 at 11:21 PM said:

Here’s my post on Robert Ryan! http://phyllislovesclassicmovies.blogspot.com/2018/03/robert-ryan-his-early-life-and-career.html

Thanks for hosting this super fun blogathon! Looking forward to checking out the other posts!

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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 4:00 AM said:
  
  Robert Ryan is fearless. He’s not afraid to be a down and out boxer or a sadistic detective or a racist military man or a guy who married the girl next door but’s got to go to war. He is infinitely watchable. Looking forward to reading your entry. Thanks for submitting it to my blogathon. Check out the full directory on Sunday.
  
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Amanda Garrett on March 3, 2018 at 12:19 AM said:

Here is my article on The Hitch-Hiker for Old Hollywood Films

http://www.oldhollywoodfilms.com/2018/03/ida-lupino-at-100-hitch-hiker.html

Thanks for hosting!

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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 4:00 AM said:
  
  It’s a pleasure to host with bloggers like you. I hope to really sit down and read this when I’m flying to California for the TCMFF. I’ll be able to concentrate. Thank you for joining my blogathon, Amanda.
  
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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 4:00 AM said:
  
  Happy to have you, Andrew!!
  
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Andrew Wickliffe on March 3, 2018 at 12:46 AM said:

Post Up! because it’s 3/3 Eastern time 🙂

http://thestopbutton.com/2018/03/03/best-years-our-lives-1946/

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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 4:00 AM said:
  
  You tackled one of the preeminent classic films and I can’t wait to read it. Thank you for participating in my blogathon. It’s always touch and go wondering if people want to join in. Thanks!
  
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  - Andrew Wickliffe on March 3, 2018 at 11:32 PM said:
    
    thank you for hosting this 🙂 and giving me an excuse to finally watch BEST YEARS again 🙂
    
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  - CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 11:57 PM said:
    
    To FINALLY watch “THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES”? OHHHH… you said “AGAIN.” Whew! That’s more like it. It’s a great film. Isn’t it.
    
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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 4:00 AM said:
  
  Hey there Flapper Dame. Lemme get a load of these hidden gems of yours and share them with other readers. Thank your for joining my blogathon!
  
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Chris Sturhann on March 3, 2018 at 2:27 AM said:

Hi, I just posted my piece at:

https://chrissturhann.blogspot.com/2018/03/the-free-for-all-blogathon-seven.html

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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 4:00 AM said:
  
  Hi Chris ~ I got your post and look forward to reading it. I’m a sci~fi fan. A full directory’ll be up by Sunday night. Thanks again for joining. Check out the full directory this Sunday.
  
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Quiggy on March 3, 2018 at 5:03 AM said:

http://midnitedrive-in.blogspot.com/2018/03/movies-you-never-knew-existed.html

My post is up.

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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 9:23 AM said:
  
  Thanks Quiggy. You’re up. Like that banner ( 😉 😉 ) Look forward to reading about these movies I never even knew existed. Thanks for joining!
  
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Kevin Maher (@Top10filmlist) on March 3, 2018 at 7:20 AM said:

Theresa,
Here is my post on L’Atalante from Top10filmlists.com.

Direct link: http://bit.ly/2v2VyaX

Thanks for hosting! Lots of great posts already

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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 9:23 AM said:
  
  Hi Kevin ~ I’ve received your link to your post on “L’Atalante.” But I’m not seeing the link back to my blog within your essay or any mention of my blogathon.. Need to have that embedded in there so I can include your post in my directory and so your readers can see the other participants.
  
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  - kebma2424 on March 3, 2018 at 10:16 AM said:
    
    I’ll update and resend. I must have sent an earlier link. Apologies
    
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  - CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 10:45 AM said:
    
    No worries. Sorry ’bout the back ‘n forth. Just wanna share everybody’s work.
    
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  - Kevin Maher (@Top10filmlist) on March 3, 2018 at 4:05 PM said:
    
    Theresa- Here is the post, complete with link & call out!!! Thanks for your patience!!
    
    http://www.top10filmlists.com/latalante-1934.html
    
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  - CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 11:55 PM said:
    
    Touch ‘n go, dude. Touch ‘n go!!! So happy to include you in my blogathon. Come back later Sunday night and see the final directory in all its glory.
    
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Patricia Nolan-Hall (@CaftanWoman) on March 3, 2018 at 7:24 AM said:

Laird Cregar’s final performance: http://www.caftanwoman.com/2018/03/the-free-for-all-blogathon-hangover.html

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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 9:23 AM said:
  
  Paddy, I haven’t seen “HANGOVER SQUARE” in years. I look forward to reading about it. I feel bad for Laird Cregar. Seems like he was on his way. As for Linda Darnell…what a dish. Thank you again for contributing to one of my bloggathonny efforts. I appreciate the support. Check back here late Sunday if you have time. I’ll have a nice colorful directory uploaded. Thanks again!
  
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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 1:20 PM said:
  
  YAY! Come on through y’all!!!
  
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jennifromrollamo on March 3, 2018 at 12:59 PM said:

Here’s my post for the Free For All. 🙂 Eddy G. in a non gangster role! https://portraitsbyjenni.wordpress.com/2018/03/03/for-the-free-for-all-blogathon-edward-g-robinson-in-a-non-gangster-role/

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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 1:29 PM said:
  
  Thank you for this Jenni. This is such a sweet, poignant movie. Frances Gifford is the draw for me. But there’s no doubt, this film shows the versatility of Edward G. Robinson. Who’d have thunk he’d be a farmer. He’s married to Agnes Moorehead in the movie, and Moorehead was considered for what became the Eddie G. role in “The Stranger.” Interesting tidbit.
  
  I look forward to reading your post Jenni. Thank you for tending the grapes of my blogathon. ( Aw hell, what does that even mean?!! Ha! ) Hope you like my banner. Gonna work on a personalized banner for everyone. Thanks again!
  
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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 11:55 PM said:
  
  Alrighty then ( hiccup!! )
  
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gary loggins on March 3, 2018 at 2:32 PM said:

Here comes Mr. Fields – https://www.crackedrearviewer.wordpress.com/2018/03/03/a-flask-of-fields-w-c-fields-in-never-give-a-sucker-an-even-break-universal-1941/ Enjoy!

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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 11:55 PM said:
  
  I’m ready to break open a flask right now, and W.C. is just the guy to share it with. ( Yo! Does he share? ) Thanks for your essay and joining my blogathon
  
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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 11:55 PM said:
  
  C’mon through and check ’em out!!
  
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Debbie on March 3, 2018 at 3:47 PM said:

My post is now live:

https://debravega.wordpress.com/2018/03/03/my-10-favorite-film-scores/

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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 11:55 PM said:
  
  Thank you for your post. I love film scores and my favorite composer is Bernard Hermann. Glad to see he made the cut!
  
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whimsicallyclassic (Kayla) on March 3, 2018 at 5:49 PM said:

My birds in film post is complete:

https://whimsicallyclassic.wordpress.com/2018/03/03/the-free-for-all-blogathon-birds-in-film/

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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 11:55 PM said:
  
  Our fine feathered friends are in. Thank you for joining my blogathon.
  
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In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood on March 3, 2018 at 8:26 PM said:

My post is coming. I should have it ready before the end of the day. I was hoping to finish it earlier, but it’s a long article. This could be the longest blog article I’ve ever written.

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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 11:58 PM said:
  
  My blogathon ends at midnight.
  
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  - In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood on March 4, 2018 at 12:00 AM said:
    
    It will be a little late, but it’s getting there. I hope you can still accept it, as I’ve spent hours writing it.
    
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  - CineMaven on March 4, 2018 at 12:02 AM said:
    
    Hi. I’m sorry. I’ve ended submissions at midnight. I’m sorry.
    
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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 11:55 PM said:
  
  …and wonderful entries they are.
  
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Virginie Pronovost on March 3, 2018 at 11:25 PM said:

Here is my entry Theresa. Thanks a lot for hosting! 🙂
https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/2018/03/04/how-classic-films-influence-my-life/

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- CineMaven on March 3, 2018 at 11:56 PM said:
  
  Thank you Virginie. I look forward to reading your work. Thanks so much for considering my blogathon.
  
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- CineMaven on March 4, 2018 at 1:14 AM said:
  
  Thank you.
  
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- CineMaven on March 6, 2018 at 4:10 AM said:
  
  THANK YOU! 🙂
  
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