I stumbled across your site looking for 1001 image stuff, and I think your passion for 1001 Movies is fantastic. In fact you're the exact kind of member I'm looking for. I'm re-launching the the 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Blog Club over at my place, and we're kicking it off with a 'Trip To The Moon' Blog-A-Thon the week of November 29th, at www.filmsquish.com
Whether you want to join the Film Club, merely want to participate in the reviewing of George Méliès' A Trip To The Moon (1902) aka Le voyage dans la lune, or just read and discuss, feel free to swing by and learn more about the event.
As for the club itself, the address is simple: www.filmsquish.com/1001.
Pretty nice post. I just came across your blog and wanted to say that I’ve really liked reading your posts. Anyway I’ll be subscribing to your blog and I hope you post again soon!
I am loving the recent find of this blog of "Classic Movie Blog Association." The topic of Hitchock will be fantastic! I actually have a blog that is now associated to this assoiciation entitled, "Love Those Classic Movies!!!" http://lovethoseclassicmovies.blogspot.com/ Iif anyone is interested I have a facebook group with the same title and we are a growing group of classic film fans! Hope you get a chance to check it out!!!
garbolaughs, the blogathon will be an all-day event with CMBA members blogging on their favorite Hitchcock films. All links will be posted here. If you want to participate, you'll need to join the CMBA. There's info on how to do that in the sidebar.
Thanks so much for including me in the Blogathon! I promise to pay closer attention to the upcoming events in the future. I'm really looking forward to reading the reviews and tributes to the Hollywood icon Hitchcock. Page
The Classic Movie Blog Association (CMBA) is a group of blogs dedicated to the celebration of classic cinema. The CMBA will accept inquiries from prospective new members from January 1, 2012 through May 31, 2012. If you are interested in joining, click here for more information.
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ReplyDeletethis is a great opportunity to discuss the master of suspense and all his great films
ReplyDeleteHey Guys,
ReplyDeleteI stumbled across your site looking for 1001 image stuff, and I think your passion for 1001 Movies is fantastic. In fact you're the exact kind of member I'm looking for. I'm re-launching the the 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die Blog Club over at my place, and we're kicking it off with a 'Trip To The Moon' Blog-A-Thon the week of November 29th, at www.filmsquish.com
Whether you want to join the Film Club, merely want to participate in the reviewing of George Méliès' A Trip To The Moon (1902) aka Le voyage dans la lune, or just read and discuss, feel free to swing by and learn more about the event.
As for the club itself, the address is simple: www.filmsquish.com/1001.
Squish, of Filmsquish
P.S. how do i become a member of YOUR club?
Pretty nice post. I just came across your blog and wanted to say that I’ve
ReplyDeletereally liked reading your posts. Anyway I’ll be subscribing to your blog
and I hope you post again soon!
Hi Everyone,
ReplyDeleteI am loving the recent find of this blog of "Classic Movie Blog Association." The topic of Hitchock will be fantastic! I actually have a blog that is now associated to this assoiciation entitled, "Love Those Classic Movies!!!"
http://lovethoseclassicmovies.blogspot.com/
Iif anyone is interested I have a facebook group with the same title and we are a growing group of classic film fans! Hope you get a chance to check it out!!!
What exactly does the blogathon entail/require?
ReplyDeletegarbolaughs, the blogathon will be an all-day event with CMBA members blogging on their favorite Hitchcock films. All links will be posted here. If you want to participate, you'll need to join the CMBA. There's info on how to do that in the sidebar.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for including me in the Blogathon! I promise to pay closer attention to the upcoming events in the future.
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to reading the reviews and tributes to the Hollywood icon Hitchcock.
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