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”

CineMaven on December 23, 2017 at 5:49 PM said:

Let me start this off. I’ll write about Josef Von Sternberg’s “SHANGHAI GESTURE” ( 1941 ) on my blog: CineMaven’s Essays from the Couch.

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maddylovesherclassicfilms on January 5, 2018 at 4:19 AM said:

I’m in! I’d like to write about David Lean’s This Happy Breed. Maddy at Maddylovesherclassicfilms.

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- CineMaven on January 5, 2018 at 4:23 AM said:
  
  You got it Maddy. And thank you! Send it to me whenever you’re ready. Thank you!!
  
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Patricia Nolan-Hall (@CaftanWoman) on January 5, 2018 at 9:16 AM said:

Hangover Square will be my contribution. (Gee, wonder what made me think of that title?)
http://www.caftanwoman.com/

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- CineMaven on January 5, 2018 at 9:48 AM said:
  
  Hi Paddy~ Thanks so much for joining. I haven’t seen “Hangover Square” in many many years. Waaait…hangover. It’s gotta be you or me that celebrated New Year’s Eve heartily, and you look like a respectable lady. So it’s gotta be (( hiccup! )) me. Thanks again.
  
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  - Patricia Nolan-Hall (@CaftanWoman) on January 5, 2018 at 10:12 AM said:
    
    I had a few more extra treats in the way of ale, wine and chocolates than is good for me. And I don’t care! Since then I’ve been indulging in “tummy tamer” tea. Life in the fast lane is not what it once was.
    
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  - CineMaven on January 5, 2018 at 10:44 AM said:
    
    Awmigawd, Paddy. L0L!!! Simma down girl. Simma down.
    
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Chris Sturhann on January 5, 2018 at 7:55 PM said:

Cool idea, count me in. I want to do Seven Decades, Seven Great Science Fiction Films, looking at one film from each decade from the 1950s to the 2010s. Don’t hold me to this list, but I think it’s going to be Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956), Planet of the Apes (1968), Rollerball (1975), They Live (1988), Twelve Monkeys (1995), Moon (2009), and The Shape of Water (2017).

Chris
Blog of the Darned

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- CineMaven on January 5, 2018 at 8:02 PM said:
  
  Chris…what a capital idea this is. Thanks for wanting to share this here. I won’t hold you to the list. You’re taking a big chunk outta films. Thanks again.
  
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Erin on January 6, 2018 at 1:28 AM said:

Sounds like fun! Could I write about Le Notti Bianche (1957)? My blog is Cinematic Scribblings: https://cinematicscribblings.wordpress.com/ Thanks!

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- CineMaven on January 6, 2018 at 3:50 AM said:
  
  Ahhhh Marcello and Maria. What a sad romantic film. I’ll be happy to add your contribution to my blogathon. Thanks Erin, and Happy New Year.
  
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  - Erin on January 6, 2018 at 3:28 PM said:
    
    Thanks, you too!
    
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Realweegiemidget Reviews on January 7, 2018 at 9:26 AM said:

Can I write about Sleuth (1972)? Hope you had a fab new year. love Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews

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- CineMaven on January 7, 2018 at 12:08 PM said:
  
  Gill, I’m happy you want to participate. So….”SLEUTH” it is!!! THANK YOU!!! Have a great New Year.
  
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  - Realweegiemidget Reviews on January 7, 2018 at 12:21 PM said:
    
    Thanks x Love you to join my RobIn Williams and Michael Caine ones, details of both on my front page, https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/
    
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  - CineMaven on January 7, 2018 at 12:29 PM said:
    
    Thank you for the invite, Gill. I’ll really have to get back to you on that. Where is my damn thinking cap…
    
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  - Realweegiemidget Reviews on January 7, 2018 at 12:32 PM said:
    
    not to worry plenty of time!
    
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  - CineMaven on January 7, 2018 at 12:43 PM said:
    
    Thank you. And sorry about the mix-up. You’re in. Send me your work at any time. You’e got the link to use.
    
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Quiggy on January 9, 2018 at 5:45 AM said:

The basic title will be “Movies You Never Knew Existed (and which you may wish you STILL never knew existed)”. It will contain at least two (and maybe three) movies culled from my collection of cheapjack drive-in fare. I can absolutely guarantee that no one else will pick them, although I can’t actually guarantee that no one will have ever heard of them prior to my writing. I’m still in debate on which ones, as yet. How’s that for an idea?

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- CineMaven on January 9, 2018 at 6:16 AM said:
  
  If that’s your idea, Quigs…it’s a swell one. I’ll put you down for that. Submit your link here in my comments Section whenever you’re ready. When you decide on your films, if you want…you can let me know privately at my e-mail ( cinemavenessays@gmail.com ). Thanks so much for participating.
  
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  - Quiggy on January 10, 2018 at 7:27 AM said:
    
    I’ll send you an email when I get the choices nailed down. I’d personally prefer this one to be a surprise that no one knows before hand. They will definitely be odd, I already have one definite entry that I’m sure no one except oddballs like me has ever heard of much less seen.
    
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  - CineMaven on January 10, 2018 at 7:47 AM said:
    
    I kind of figured you wanted it to be a surprise. I’m creating banners…and if you send me a private e-mail, I can create a banner for you for my directory, and won’t reveal it until the day of the event. Would that work for you? If not, if you want it to be a surprise to me too..that’ll be fine. Let me know how we should play it.
    
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cottagecaretakersyahoocom on January 12, 2018 at 6:20 AM said:

This is a really unique, fascinating idea for a blogathon! In a way, it’s so broad that it’s hard to think of a topic! Once you begin to think, though, you can’t stop.

I am Tiffany Brannan, the authoress of the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society (https://pureentertainmentpreservationsociety.wordpress.com). My sister, Rebekah, and I are going to collaborate on an article about “Casablanca” from 1942. She is going to focus on the story and character analysis, while I am going to focus on the difference between the original story and the movie, specifically the self-regulation. We are planning on calling the article “‘Casablanca’ from 1942: From ‘Rick’s Place’ to a Classic.”

By the way, we would like very much for you to participate in our upcoming blogathon, The Singing Sweethearts Blogathon, which will be Rebekah’s first real participation in PEPS. This blogathon, which will be hosted around Valentine’s Day, is celebrating the famous singing team Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy. You can read the rules of the blogathon at https://pureentertainmentpreservationsociety.wordpress.com/2017/12/20/ring-the-assembly-bell-here-comes-the-singing-sweethearts-blogathon/. If you are available, I hope you’ll join us in honoring this brilliant team and the holiday of love!

Yours Hopefully,

Tiffany Brannan

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- CineMaven on January 15, 2018 at 6:04 AM said:
  
  “This is a really unique, fascinating idea for a blogathon! In a way, it’s so broad that it’s hard to think of a topic!” Who’d have thunk my brainstorm of an idea would be a winner. L0L! Hi Tiffany. Thank you and Rebekah for wanting to participate in my upcoming blogathon. “Casablanca” is one of my favorite films, and I’m interested in learning new things about it.
  
  And thank you for the invitation to your blogathon on the Singing Sweethearts. I’m not quite up on Jeanette and Nelson. But if I come up with something I’ll let you know. Thank you!
  
  https://pureentertainmentpreservationsociety.wordpress.com/2017/12/20/ring-the-assembly-bell-here-comes-the-singing-sweethearts-blogathon/
  
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  - cottagecaretakersyahoocom on January 15, 2018 at 1:19 PM said:
    
    Dear Theresa,
    
    Than you for letting us join your blogathon! We’re looking forward to it!
    
    Thank you for responding! If you decide to join, we’ll be happy to have you!
    
    Joyfully,
    
    Rebekah Brannan
    
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  - CineMaven on January 15, 2018 at 4:50 PM said:
    
    Sure thing Rebekah. It’s I who thank you. A blogathon is nothing without bloggers. 🙂
    
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Debbie on January 14, 2018 at 11:21 AM said:

I’ve been listening to a lot of movie scores lately, so I’d like to write about my top 10 favorite movie scores.

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- CineMaven on January 15, 2018 at 6:04 AM said:
  
  Holy Cow!! What a great idea. I’m putting you down for it. Do you know what scores or composers you want to tackle? ( If you do… would you please, send me an e~mail on your choices? Send it to cinemavenessays@gmail.com ). Thanks Debbie for joining in. Hmmm…Hermann, Webb, Bernstein, Korngold men who can break your heart or make you climb the heights…
  
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Linda Sandahl on January 16, 2018 at 2:41 PM said:

Hey there! I’d like to do something on Yojimbo, Sanjuro, and Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo, all starring Toshiro Mifune for http://www.lindajsandahl.net/

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- CineMaven on January 17, 2018 at 6:00 AM said:
  
  Hi Linda…Thanks so much for joining in the fun. Ooooooh, you’re bringing Toshiro. No one today can wear a man~bun like Toshiro Mifune. Fine, fine. Let him sit right next to me, thankyouverymuch. 😉
  
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Silver Screenings on January 17, 2018 at 6:11 PM said:

Theresa, I love this idea! I would like to choose Plan 9 From Outer Space.

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- CineMaven on January 17, 2018 at 8:22 PM said:
  
  Hello Ruth ~ I’ve put you down for “Plan 9 From Outer Space” the best worst movie ever made. The worst worst movie ever made though, has to be “Don’t Make Waves.” I was watching it on TCM over the weekend with my friend…and we had to turn it off. Ack! At least “Plan 9…” will be fun. Thanks for joining.
  
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  - Silver Screenings on January 17, 2018 at 9:28 PM said:
    
    I just looked up the “Don’t Make Waves” trailer, and…oh dear. Someone spent money on that film? However, I admire you for giving it a go.
    
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  - CineMaven on January 18, 2018 at 7:01 AM said:
    
    They did. They did spend money and I’ve written a perfectly wonderful screenplay and~~ well, that’s another story. ( 😉 ) And no disrespect to Sharon Tate, but you could see they were playing her up big, while pushing Claudia Cardinale into the background. Ugh! The movie was just wrong wrong wrong on all counts. Guess Tony Curtis needed the money. My friend said that this is the film that made director Alexander MacKendrick quit directing and go into teaching. Look him up. Under his belt: “Sweet Smell of Success.”
    
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  - Silver Screenings on January 18, 2018 at 9:18 AM said:
    
    Alexander MacKendrick = enough to make a person weep. But maybe a new generation of filmmakers benefitted from his teaching…?
    
    As for your screenplay, we need to get you onto The Black List (https://blcklst.com/register/highlights/industry) to create some buzz.
    
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  - CineMaven on January 18, 2018 at 11:16 AM said:
    
    The Black List, ey? Thanks for the tip Ruthaaaaaaaay!!! 😉
    
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gary loggins on January 18, 2018 at 8:55 AM said:

OK, Theresa, I’m in! Put me down for a really unique film treat… 1941’s “Never Give a Sucker an Even Break”, starring The Great One, WC Fields!!

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- CineMaven on January 19, 2018 at 11:48 AM said:
  
  HELLO GARY!!! Thank you for joining in on my blogathon. W.C.Fields? He’s a scream. Thanks again. I’ll put you down for it. 🙂
  
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whimsicallyclassic (Kayla) on January 21, 2018 at 12:43 AM said:

I would like to do a feature on “Birds in Film.”

-Kayla

whimsicallyclassic.wordpress.com

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- CineMaven on January 21, 2018 at 4:21 AM said:
  
  Hi Kayla…this is intriguing. I only know of one big movie that features birds. Hell…what have I missed. I’ll be interested to read your post. Thank you for joining!!!
  
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Andrew Wickliffe on January 22, 2018 at 1:22 PM said:

Wooo! How about BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES for The Stop Button?

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- CineMaven on January 22, 2018 at 1:33 PM said:
  
  Hi Andrew ~ “The Best Years Of Our Lives” is a classic among classics. Sounds like a great idea. Thank you for coming aboard.
  
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Kevin Maher (@Top10filmlist) on January 22, 2018 at 3:34 PM said:

I would love to write about Jean Vigo’s L’Atalante. a Personal favorite! Top10filmlists.com is my blog name. thanks!

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- CineMaven on January 22, 2018 at 6:41 PM said:
  
  I skimmed you comment fast and read Vigo…and thought of Viggo Mortensen. Yikes!! Hi Kevin, and thank you for participating. I look forward to receiving and reading your work. Thanks again.
  
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Alex Windley on January 22, 2018 at 7:07 PM said:

Hello Theresa! Thanks for inviting me to participate in this blogathon! Is it alright if I do a piece on Elvis’ love for food? Elvis had an obsession with this thing called the ‘Fool’s Gold Loaf’ and I think it would be interesting to explore that side of him – the less ‘glamorous’ side if you will.

You can find me at ‘Anybody Got A Match?’

Cheers!

Alex

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- CineMaven on January 22, 2018 at 8:20 PM said:
  
  Hey Alex. What a novel approach to Elvis. Okay. If you have a formal title, let me know. For now…I’ll list it as ELVIS: ROCK ‘n ROLL FOODIE. Thanks for the contribution.
  
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  - Alex Windley on January 22, 2018 at 8:24 PM said:
    
    Ahh man! Haha! I’ll think of one and come back to you! Thanks again!
    
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  - CineMaven on January 22, 2018 at 8:26 PM said:
    
    Sure thing.
    
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Marsha Collock (A Person in the Dark) on January 22, 2018 at 7:11 PM said:

Hi Theresa. My topic is “James Cagney Therapy in Times of Turmoil.”

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- CineMaven on January 22, 2018 at 8:20 PM said:
  
  Rock ’em, sock ’em Jimmy as therapy? Now THIS I gotta read. Welcome aboard Marsha. And thank you!
  
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Michaela on January 23, 2018 at 2:19 PM said:

Hey, Theresa! This is a blogathon I’ve been mulling over ever since it was first announced, but I think I’ve finally nailed down what I want to do. You can put me down for the brilliantly cast wackiness that is What a Way to Go! Looking forward to this!

LoveLettersToOldHollywood.blogspot.com

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- CineMaven on January 23, 2018 at 4:38 PM said:
  
  Would you believe my family saw “WHAT A WAY TO GO“ at the Whitestone Drive~In in the Bronx back in ’64. I haven’t seen this in many many years. I’ll put you down for this one. Thank you Michaela.
  
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In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood on January 24, 2018 at 10:19 AM said:

This would be the perfect opportunity for me to ramble on about Ethel again. I don’t think anybody will be surprised with my choice. I’m thinking of writing a piece on Ethel and her childen, if that’s okay?

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- CineMaven on January 24, 2018 at 11:12 AM said:
  
  It’d be fine to write about Ethel Barrymore. Submit it any time before or by March 3rd. Put your essay’s link in my comments section below when you’re done, and use this link ( https://cinemavensessaysfromthecouch.wordpress.com/2018/01/05/the-free-for-all-blogathon/ ) in your essay for my bloggers’ directory. Bring ETHEL to the FREE FOR ALL !!! Thanks for joining.
  
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Aurora on January 25, 2018 at 4:28 PM said:

I’m still thinking!

Aurora
Once Upon a Screen

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- CineMaven on January 26, 2018 at 7:59 AM said:
  
  Yay!!! I didn’t want to bug you. But you know I want you in here.
  
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In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood on January 26, 2018 at 10:54 AM said:

Actually, I think I will skip the blogathon. I just don’t think that I’ll have the time to do it. I would like to, but I don’t want to commit to anything and then have to cancel out at the last minute.

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- CineMaven on January 26, 2018 at 12:12 PM said:
  
  Totally totally understandable. It gets to be a lot with hosting and writing. Perhaps next time…and thank you!!
  
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Le on January 27, 2018 at 2:51 PM said:

Sounds like a fun thing, Teresa – and also the perfect opportunity to publish a list I have of my favorite outfits from classic movies!
Count me in!
Kisses!
Le from Critica Retro

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- CineMaven on January 27, 2018 at 8:23 PM said:
  
  Swell Le. I’ll put you down. What’ll you call your blog post?
  
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Alex Windley on January 28, 2018 at 4:31 PM said:

Hello again, Theresa! I’ve decided on the name of my piece! Would it be okay if I were to change it to “The King and His Sandwiches”?

Thanks again!

Cheers,

Alex

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- CineMaven on January 29, 2018 at 12:09 AM said:
  
  You got it Alex.
  
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  - Alex Windley on January 29, 2018 at 8:50 AM said:
    
    Thank You!
    
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Phyl on January 30, 2018 at 3:12 PM said:

This is a great idea! I’d like to do a post on Robert Ryan, my current obsession 😉

Phyllis Loves Classic Movies
https://phyllislovesclassicmovies.blogspot.com/

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- CineMaven on January 30, 2018 at 3:34 PM said:
  
  Hi Phyllis ~ I’m so happy you want to join. It’s so tough finding a unique theme bloggers want to write about. I’m lovin’ Robert Ryan. He could do anything…couldn’t he. Thanks again for joining.
  
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The Flapper Dame on January 31, 2018 at 10:00 PM said:

Why hasn’t anyone done this before? It’s genius!
I want to write about some under rated gems I’ve found while watching classic films! Thanks!

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- CineMaven on February 1, 2018 at 8:53 AM said:
  
  Thank you so much for joining in! I’ll put you down for “UNDER~RATED GEMS!” THANKS!!
  
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rebeccadeniston on February 3, 2018 at 3:22 PM said:

What a cool idea! I’d like to do “The Doughgirls,” please, and my blog is called Taking Up Room (http://takinguproom.wordpress.com).

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- CineMaven on February 3, 2018 at 6:02 PM said:
  
  Hi Rebecca…I’ve got you down for this Ann Sheridan film. A bunch of 40’s gals are in this one. Look forward to reading it. Thank you!!!
  
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  - rebeccadeniston on February 4, 2018 at 12:09 PM said:
    
    You’re welcome, and I’m looking forward to your blogathon, too! Thanks. 🙂
    
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  - CineMaven on February 4, 2018 at 12:32 PM said:
    
    Thank YOU, Rebecca! 🙂
    
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Virginie Pronovost on February 3, 2018 at 3:24 PM said:

Hey that’s a great idea! I’d like to write a fun article on How Classic Films Influence My Everyday Life! I’ve wanted to do so since a long time, so I think this is the perfect occasion. 🙂
I’m at The Wonderful World of Cinema: https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/

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- CineMaven on February 3, 2018 at 6:02 PM said:
  
  Helloooooooooo, Virginie! Thank you for pinwheeling your way into my free for all. I appreciate it.
  
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wolffianclassicmoviesdigest on February 5, 2018 at 5:38 PM said:

i would love to do a blog tribute to serial classics of the silver screen.

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- CineMaven on February 5, 2018 at 6:03 PM said:
  
  That would be great Wolffian. Bring it on, bring ’em all on…”Superman” “Flash Gordon” “Dick Tracy” c’mon. Thanks for joining.
  
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In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood on February 6, 2018 at 10:11 AM said:

I’ve been giving it some thought, and I really don’t want to stay out of this blogathon. It’s such a fun idea. Luckily my schedule permits me to do this as I checked. I would like to write about Karen Carpenter if it’s possible? I know she’s not really cinema related, but I’ve always been fascinated by her.

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- CineMaven on February 6, 2018 at 12:02 PM said:
  
  Hey there. Sure you can write about Karen Carpenter. I enjoyed her singing back in the day. Just be sure you submit your post no later than March 3rd ( you know I’m a strict task master ) …and include this link: https://cinemavensessaysfromthecouch.wordpress.com/2018/01/05/the-free-for-all-blogathon/ somewhere embedded in your post, so readers can refer back to the roster for your fellow bloggers’ contributions. Welcome back in, girl! 🙂
  
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Amanda Garrett on February 8, 2018 at 10:37 PM said:

For Old Hollywood Films. I would like to celebrate Ida Lupino’s centenary by writing about The Hitch-Hiker.

A great blogathon idea. Thanks for hosting.

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- CineMaven on February 9, 2018 at 5:11 AM said:
  
  Hi Amanda … Happy to include you. Lets get thumb a ride with Lupino. Thanks for joining. See you on the 3rd. 🙂
  
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Marsha Collock (A Person in the Dark) on February 26, 2018 at 11:04 AM said:

Hey Girl – my post is up
https://flickchick1953.blogspot.com/2018/02/james-cagney-therapy-in-times-of-turmoil.html

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- CineMaven on February 26, 2018 at 6:17 PM said:
  
  Hiya Marsha…thanks so much for getting this in to me. I have it up on my blog and I’ve read it too. Clever. Very very clever. I LOVED it. Now…where can I find pre~code Loretta to cry on her shoulder. Thank you again for joining my blogathon!!!
  
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Erin on February 26, 2018 at 8:30 PM said:

Here’s my post: https://cinematicscribblings.wordpress.com/2018/02/26/strangers-in-the-night-le-notti-bianche-1957/ Thank you!

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- CineMaven on February 26, 2018 at 11:56 PM said:
  
  Hi Erin…thank you so much for your contribution. Look forward to reading about this recent discovery of mine that hit me right between the heart beats. Thanks.
  
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maddylovesherclassicfilms on February 28, 2018 at 1:49 PM said:

Hey Theresa. My post is up. Can’t wait to stop by on Saturday and read all the other posts. https://maddylovesherclassicfilms.wordpress.com/2018/02/28/the-free-for-all-blogathon-this-happy-breed-1944/

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- CineMaven on February 28, 2018 at 9:58 PM said:
  
  Thank you very much Maddy for your submission. ( Pssst! If you really wanna see the blogathon in all it’s glory…come back on Sunday! ) Thank you again for your post. Can’t wait to read this. 🙂
  
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Movie Movie Blog Blog on February 28, 2018 at 6:18 PM said:

Somehow, I missed your original announcement about this blogathon. Is is too late for me to get in on the fun? Topic to be announced once you approve my getting in.

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- CineMaven on February 28, 2018 at 9:56 PM said:
  
  Hey Movie Movie Blog Blog…what’s your topic, please?
  
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Realweegiemidget Reviews on March 1, 2018 at 3:16 PM said:

Hi there, here’s my post for the blogathon, hope all well your end xx Love Gill from Realweegiemidget Reviews, https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2018/03/01/sleuth-1972/

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- CineMaven on March 1, 2018 at 4:59 PM said:
  
  Hi Gill. Thank you for getting me your post. I haven’t seen “SLEUTH” in years. I look forward to reading about it. Thanks again for participating in the blogathon. Come by on Sunday and you’ll see the directory in all its glory. Thank you!!
  
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Realweegiemidget Reviews on March 1, 2018 at 3:16 PM said:

forgot to add just published 16 mins ago!

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Jay@cinemaessentials on March 1, 2018 at 6:00 PM said:

Hi. Is it too late to join your blogathon? My topic would be the 1977 film Sorcerer.
http://www.cinemaessentials.com

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- CineMaven on March 1, 2018 at 6:48 PM said:
  
  Hi Jay…it’s pretty late. I’ve been creating banners for the participants, which is a bit of a time~consuming task. Is your post ready to publish?
  
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  - Jay@cinemaessentials on March 1, 2018 at 7:01 PM said:
    
    Yeah I know, I’m a pain! Sorry about that.
    
    It’s ready to go, but I understand if you would rather skip it.
    
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  - CineMaven on March 1, 2018 at 9:14 PM said:
    
    You might be a pain ( 😉 ) …BUT you are a blogger! And who am I to refuse a blogger. I want to feature everyone I can. We all love classic films. Please send me the link to your essay, and please, use my banner and don’t forget to imbed this link: [ https://cinemavensessaysfromthecouch.wordpress.com/2018/01/05/the-free-for-all-blogathon/ ] that will get readers back to the directory of bloggers.
    
    Thank you Jay. Thanks for wanting to jump in the fray here. Look forward to getting your post. ( P.S. Are you on Twitter? )
    
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  - Jay@cinemaessentials on March 2, 2018 at 10:29 AM said:
    
    Great, thanks for having me.
    
    I have a Twitter account but I don’t really use it except to occasionally Direct Message people. I don’t know if I’m missing anything.
    
    This is my post for the blogathon:
    
    http://www.cinemaessentials.com/2018/03/sorcerer-1977-william-friedkin-review.html
    
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  - CineMaven on March 2, 2018 at 11:13 AM said:
    
    Hi Jay ~ This post will be my introduction to your blog. And what a scary introduction it will be: “SORCERER“!!! Just that truck crossing over the bridge was so scary to me, I didn’t want to see the movie. Well, hopefully with your post…I’ll calm the hell down and be able to read and watch this nailbiter of a film.
    
    Thank you very much for joining my blogathon!
    
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  - Jay@cinemaessentials on March 2, 2018 at 11:36 AM said:
    
    It’s my pleasure, and thanks for squeezing my post in at the last minute. I’m looking forward to seeing the other entries.
    
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  - CineMaven on March 2, 2018 at 1:13 PM said:
    
    Sure thing. Check back Sunday to see it all.
    
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Michaela on March 2, 2018 at 1:20 AM said:

Here’s my post:
https://loveletterstooldhollywood.blogspot.com/2018/03/shirley-maclaine-knocks-em-dead-in-what.html

Very much looking forward to reading the other posts! Thanks for hosting such a unique event!

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- CineMaven on March 2, 2018 at 7:45 AM said:
  
  Hi Michaela ~ thank you for posting your entry. Loads of pictures…and when will we see the likes of all those co~stars again? Hmmm, I’m trying to think, but I can’t think of anyone in the 60’s better suited for the role than Shirley MacLaine. Thanks again for participating!
  
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In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood on March 2, 2018 at 8:24 AM said:

Hi Theresa. I’m not going to have time to write about Karen Carpenter as things are so crazily hectic here. Instead I’m salvaging and finishing off a post on Agnes Moorehead that I started on a few years back but never finished. When I looked at the post to see where I was up to, I knew that I could finish that off in time.

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- CineMaven on March 2, 2018 at 8:45 AM said:
  
  No worries, Kid. You just make sure you keep on writing. Write write write about those classic films you love. Perhaps the next go ’round. Take good care of yourself.
  
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  - In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood on March 2, 2018 at 9:35 AM said:
    
    Thanks for understanding. I’ve started finishing off that article on Agnes, and I will send that in tomorrow.
    
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  - CineMaven on March 2, 2018 at 10:18 AM said:
    
    Let me be clear, will you be sending a post to me on Agnes Moorehead for my blogathon on Saturday?
    
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  - In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood on March 2, 2018 at 11:05 AM said:
    
    Yep. I’m working on it now.
    
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  - CineMaven on March 2, 2018 at 11:22 AM said:
    
    Whew! Ohhhhhkay. I need the link by tomorrow if you want to appear in my final directory.
    
    And here is my link —> [ https://cinemavensessaysfromthecouch.wordpress.com/2018/01/05/the-free-for-all-blogathon/ ] <— to the directory that you're to embed in your post. You have my banner already.
    
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Toni Ruberto on March 2, 2018 at 10:35 AM said:

Hi Theresa: I would like to write a piece about classic movie remakes. The idea came to me when I was watching a remake of a classic film and realized that though I spout off against remakes, I really do like them. Thanks.

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- CineMaven on March 2, 2018 at 10:37 AM said:
  
  Sounds good Toni. You’ll probably give me some tips on how I can learn to embrace re~makes. I’ll add you to my list of distinguished bloggers. I think you’ll be a fun read. Thank you for wanting to participate! I appreciate it.
  
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rebeccadeniston on March 2, 2018 at 12:54 PM said:

Hi, Theresa! Here’s mine: https://takinguproom.wordpress.com/2018/03/02/the-dough-girls/ Looking forward to reading all of these! Have a good one… 🙂

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- CineMaven on March 2, 2018 at 1:19 PM said:
  
  Hello Rebecca. Thank you for diving into this free for all with a movie that looks quintessential 1940’s. What a Warner Bros. cast. Check back here Sunday for a complete roster. I look forward to reading about “DOUGHGIRLS.” It looks like my type of movie.
  
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  - rebeccadeniston on March 2, 2018 at 1:35 PM said:
    
    You’re welcome, Theresa, and I’ll definitely do that. “Doughgirls” is a lot of fun–hope you like it!
    
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Alex Windley on March 2, 2018 at 4:16 PM said:

Hey Theresa! Here’s my piece!

https://anybodygotamatch.wordpress.com/2018/03/02/free-for-all-blogathon/

Cheers!

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- CineMaven on March 2, 2018 at 5:16 PM said:
  
  Hi Alex! Thank you so much for joining my blogathon.
  
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  - Alex Windley on March 2, 2018 at 5:23 PM said:
    
    Glad to have joined!
    
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Silver Screenings on March 2, 2018 at 6:23 PM said:

Hey Theresa, here’s my post on Plan 9 from Outer Space: https://silverscreenings.org/2018/03/02/why-you-should-watch-one-of-the-worst-movies-ever-made/

Twitter: 925screenings
Looking forward to this!

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- CineMaven on March 2, 2018 at 6:57 PM said:
  
  Hi there Ruth. I’ve got a soft spot for this wild movie. I know Ed Wood didn’t set out to purposely make a BAD MOVIE. But I guess it’s better to be known as BAD than to be totally ignored. Thanks for showing it some love but at least spotlighting it. Thanks for your support in my writing or when I take up the mantle as host. Always a pleasure to see you here. ( Stop by the blog on Sunday…I’ll have the final directory revealed in all its glory. )
  
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  - Silver Screenings on March 2, 2018 at 7:21 PM said:
    
    I also have a soft spot for Ed Wood. He was the definition of Determination, wasn’t he? To have the resolution to make movies when everything is against you is inspiring.
    
    I can’t wait to read all the entries in the Free For All Blogathon. It’s a great idea and it’ll be fun to see the wide variety of films chosen. Thank you for organizing it.
    
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  - CineMaven on March 2, 2018 at 7:27 PM said:
    
    Ed Wood should be an inspiration for getting IT done. Whether you’re a person of color, a woman, or a lover of Angora sweaters. Thanks again, Ruth!
    
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