tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post8195456780260753675..comments2024-03-11T13:15:09.961-04:00Comments on Classic Movie Blog Association: CMBA Blogger Profile: Classic Film and TV CaféRick29http://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-14493778495492765302015-12-18T22:39:24.069-05:002015-12-18T22:39:24.069-05:00Rick always makes you feel at home, like you are a...Rick always makes you feel at home, like you are a part of the team.Java Bean Rushhttp://www.javabeanrush.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-3752774879040401632015-12-05T19:02:35.287-05:002015-12-05T19:02:35.287-05:00What can I say about Rick that really describes hi...What can I say about Rick that really describes his impact on my life? We met at the TCM site, both decided we had had enough of the mad blogger (darn it, I can't remember his name!). As The Lady Eve says, we met a few people like us and eventually followed Rick to what would become the CMBA. I started out writing for Rick's Café. He was mentor, friend, Fearless Leader -- he also was generous in spirit, helping even his own writers to set up their own blogs. I remember well the many emails that went back and forth between us as he helped me, the original computer moron, learn to create my blog. Rick was always there to help me. I'm glad for this opportunity to tell our CMBA community how much Rick has meant to me, still does, and always will!<br />ClassicBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03591715859057540467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-19008674787938626852015-10-05T12:53:27.216-04:002015-10-05T12:53:27.216-04:00I don't think we met on TCM's message boar...I don't think we met on TCM's message boards, though I was there for a while. I think we met when I commented on a CFU blog post of yours. We must've been among the first CFU members. I met Becky there, too, and others who were the original contributors at the Cafe or later became CMBA members. It was you who encouraged me to launch my own blog and helped me figure out Blogger. Thank you!The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-50638804978192157982015-10-04T18:02:54.049-04:002015-10-04T18:02:54.049-04:00Great to learn more about Rick! I didn't know ...Great to learn more about Rick! I didn't know he started blogging on TCM's CFU. I agree with him that the word classic is more encompassing than sometimes used. I'm trying to get more exposed to international classic film more, and I admit to loving genre films from different eras!Beth Ann Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719272883573214926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-24938373657294871762015-10-03T23:37:53.091-04:002015-10-03T23:37:53.091-04:00You're making me blush...You're making me blush...Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-58106120419501446232015-10-03T23:36:50.542-04:002015-10-03T23:36:50.542-04:00I wish I could remember the name of that "mad...I wish I could remember the name of that "mad blogger." Did you and I "meet" on the TCM message board? I was trying to remember. If not for friends like you and Becky, the Cafe may never have happened and the CMBA might not exist either!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-46884645307963145482015-10-03T23:30:08.335-04:002015-10-03T23:30:08.335-04:00I am sure you'll also come with many excellent...I am sure you'll also come with many excellent answers that never occur to me!Rick29https://www.blogger.com/profile/08358116647815569722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-17895192561802445562015-10-03T15:50:14.052-04:002015-10-03T15:50:14.052-04:00I really enjoyed this interview and getting to kno...I really enjoyed this interview and getting to know Rick better -- I especially appreciated his views on embracing all cinema. I don't know if I'll ever be able to watch any Hammer horror movies, but I have started checking out some in the Universal library (Frankenstein!), as well as more westerns, musicals, and silents, too. Great post and great idea -- I look forward to getting to know everybody!Karenhttp://www.shadowsandsatin.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-63126219877667371422015-10-03T07:54:12.123-04:002015-10-03T07:54:12.123-04:00Great job!Great job!JavaBeanRushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05653117187583244224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-28660564907548338752015-10-02T17:51:51.621-04:002015-10-02T17:51:51.621-04:00Great start to a great idea for CMBA. Rick was ver...Great start to a great idea for CMBA. Rick was very welcoming to me in the association several years ago, not knowing if I would fit in. It's wonderful now to get more background on him and his great blog. Thanks for this super interview.Christian Esquevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04442827724576856379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-89184750102373472942015-10-02T12:38:55.878-04:002015-10-02T12:38:55.878-04:00Thanks for starting CMBA, Rick. It was a pleasure...Thanks for starting CMBA, Rick. It was a pleasure to learn more about you. Your blog is excellent.Jacqueline T. Lynchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047941886908178350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-39909565911771965442015-10-01T22:26:16.990-04:002015-10-01T22:26:16.990-04:00Excellent interview and well deserved to to be the...Excellent interview and well deserved to to be the first in kicking off this new series.John/24Frameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14719659042858962026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-90858281859711512172015-10-01T20:42:40.849-04:002015-10-01T20:42:40.849-04:00What fun! Loved reading Rick's replies and su...What fun! Loved reading Rick's replies and suggestions. Classy, serious and entertaining just like the Café.<br /><br />AuroraCitizen Screenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11596338896095275116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-9593468162832922352015-10-01T16:00:06.618-04:002015-10-01T16:00:06.618-04:00This is almost "everything I ever wanted to k...This is almost "everything I ever wanted to know" about you and the Cafe, Rick, "but was afraid to ask." We go back a long way and you reminded me of a few things I'd forgotten about (that mad blogger at CFU, for instance). Great stuff.<br /><br />None of us can ever thank you enough for launching CMBA and guiding it through its first several years, but thanks again, anyway!<br /><br />Completely agree with your definition of "a classic," by the way. The Lady Evehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963115499930520653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2816669535767130829.post-54290744958446949642015-10-01T13:33:00.332-04:002015-10-01T13:33:00.332-04:00This was really a delight to read! Thanks for shar...This was really a delight to read! Thanks for sharing the history of your blog. I am going to start checking out your monthly quiz... FilmFanatic.orghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14240307734711557870noreply@blogger.com