Queer Film Blogathon

The second annual Queer Film Blogathon, hosted by Garbo Laughs, will be held June 18-22, 2012. It will celebrate lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, or otherwise non-heterosexual, non-gender-binary depictions or personages in film. It's open all film bloggers regardless of era or area of focus. For more info, click here to view details at Garbo Laughs.

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The First Ever Horseathon is Here!

The Horseathon, hosted by Page at My Love of Old Hollywood will run from May 25-28. If  you haven't signed up for it, would like more details about it just click here. The deadline for signing up is May 10th.
We hope to see you there!
Page

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Gene Kelly Centennial Blogathon August 2012

The Classic Movie Blog Association will host a Gene Kelly Centennial Blogathon in honor of the actor, director, and choreographer's 100th birthday the week of August 20-25. If you are a CMBA blog and would like to participate, but haven't signed up yet, contact me at wilsonkjm@yahoo.com to do so. Here are the CMBA blogs scheduled to participate:


Aug. 20
shadowsandsatin: Gene Kelly Profile
Reel Revival: For Me and My Gal (1942)
The Movie Projector: On the Town (1949)
Another Old Movie Blog:  It's Always Fair Weather (1955)
Silver Screenings: Ziegfeld Follies (1946)


Aug. 21
Alfred Hitchcock Geek: Gene Kelly/Hitchcock Connection 
Caftan Woman: The Black Hand (1950) 
The Lady Eve's Reel Life: Let's Make Love (1960) 
All Good Things:  Living in a Big Way (1947)  
Backlots: Words and Music (1948) 
Classic Movies: Deep in My Heart


Aug. 22
My Love of Old Hollywood: Gene Kelly Profile
Lindsay's Movie Musings: Brigadoon (1954)
The Girl with the White Parasol: The Pirate (1948)
True Classics: Summer Stock (1950)
A Trip Down Memory Lane: Thousands Cheer (1943)


Aug. 23
Noir and Chick Flicks: Gene Kelly Profile  &  Cover Girl (1944)
Tales of the Easily Distracted: The Devil Makes Three (1952) & What a Way to Go! (1964)
Sittin' on a Backyard Fence: The Three Musketeers (1948)
Java's Journey: Anchors Aweigh (1945)
Garbo Laughs: Xanadu (1980)
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: Les Girls (1957); from Karen @ shadowsandsatin

Aug. 24

Silver Screen Modiste: An American in Paris (1951) 

A Person in the Dark: Marjorie Morningstar (1958) 

True Classics: Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1949)

Thrilling Days of Yesteryear: Christmas Holiday (1944)

Classicfilmboy's Movie Paradise: Invitation to Dance (1956)

Aug. 25

Frankly, My Dear: DuBarry Was a Lady (1943)

1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die: The Young Girls of Rochefort (1966)

Twenty-Four Frames: Singin' in the Rain (1952)

ClassicBecky's Brain Food:  Inherit the Wind (1960) 

Films we still would like to see covered are: Pilot #5 (1943), The Cross of Lorraine (1943), It's a Big Country (1951), Love Is Better Than Ever (1952), Seagulls Over Sorrento (1954), Deep in My Heart (1954), The Happy Road (1957), The Tunnel of Love (1958), Gigot (1960), A Guide for the Married Man (1967),  Hello, Dolly (1969), The Cheyenne Social Club (1970), 40 Carats (1973), and Viva Knievel (1977).

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A Powell and Pressberger Blogathon!

The Classic Film & TV Cafe is hosting a March 25-28 blogathon featuring the stellar films of Michael Powell and Emeric Pressberger (known collectively as The Archers). For a list of all participating bloggers and links to their posts, click here.

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CMBA Comedy Classics Blogathon!

The CMBA participating blogs and the scheduled posts (so far) are listed below. Click on a blog's title to go to its web site.

Sunday 22 Jan

Ball of Fire and Oscar – Tales of the Easily Distracted

Road to Utopia - The Bing Crosby Media Archive

Sons of the Desert and Way Out West - Caftan Woman

Monday 23 Jan

Miss Tatlock’s Millions – Jim Lane’s Cinedrome

The Palm Beach Story - The Movie Projector

More Than a Secretary – Another Old Movie Blog

Tuesday 24 Jan

Easy Living – My Love of Old Hollywood

Gene Tierney and Her Classic Romantic Comedies - Noir and Chick Flicks

Pillow Talk - Classicfilmboy's Movie Paradise

The Producers - A Person in the Dark

Wednesday 25 Jan

His Girl Friday – All Good Things

Hips, Hips, Hooray with Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey - Distant Voices and Flickering Shadows

The Great McGinty - True Classics


A Night at the Opera – 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die

Thursday 26 Jan

Jean Harlow Tribute – The Scarlett Olive

Some Like It Hot – Twenty Four Frames

Ma and Pa Kettle - Dave's Classic Films

The Three Musketeers (1939) - Kevin's Movie Corner

Friday 27 Jan

BIll and Minnie: The Thin Man Movies and Beyond - Backlots

A Shot in the Dark – Classic Film &TV Café

Libeled Lady - Bette's Classic Movie Blog 

The Richest Girl in the World - Via Margutta 51

City Lights - The Great Entertainers Media Archive

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A Month of Vertigo

The Lady Eve’s ReelLife devotes January 2012 to “A Month of Vertigo.” 11 bloggers--10 guest contributors and the Lady herself--will blog on Alfred Hitchcock’s mysterious masterpiece throughout the first month of 2012. A slew of CMBA members will participate in The Lady Eve’s first real (reel?) blog event: John Greco of TwentyFour Frames, Whistlingypsy of Distant Voices, Flickering Shadows, Christian Esquevin of Silver Screen Modiste, Brandie Ashe of True Classics, Classicfilmboy of Classicfilmboy’s Movie Paradise, Allen Hefner of Bit Part Actors and R.D. Finch of The Movie Projector. They’ll be joined by Steven DeRosa, author of WritingWith Hitchcock, Michael Nazarewycz of ManILoveFilms.com (aka ScribeHard on Twitter) and Brandon K. Goco, age 20, of Brandon Kyle the Cinephile (who guest hosted Turner Classic Movies’ podcast series in October). With input from TheLady Eve, Brandon whipped up this one minute video clip about the event:

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Dueling Divas Blogathon

The idea for this blogathon, hosted by Backlots, came from a very clever movie marathon at the Castro Theatre a number of years ago, entitled the “Dueling Divas” marathon. Each day, the theatre would show a double feature–each film starring one lady of the silver screen who had a rivalry with the lady starring in the other. For example, they had an entire week devoted to Joan Crawford and Bette Davis, where they showed double features of Possessed/The Letter, The Women/All About Eve, Johnny Guitar/In This Our Life, etc.

So, drawing on that very clever idea, I am hosting the Dueling Divas Blogathon, which I have scheduled to take place between December 20-23. It’s a ways off, so as to leave enough time to plan your blogging schedules accordingly.

Participants may blog about any of the following types of Dueling Divas:
- Those who had a rivalry in real life, either over a particular film role or over a personality clash, e.g., Bette Davis and Joan Crawford.

- Those who had a rivalry on the screen, ie Mildred and Veda from Mildred Pierce.

- Any dual role (see what I did there? Duel? Dual? Be proud.) played by an actor or actress in a classic film, e.g., Hayley Mills in The Parent Trap.

It’s totally free reign, you can write about the divas themselves, compare and contrast one of each of their films, and if you’re going to write about dual roles, you can talk about the differences in their characters or the actor’s technique in portraying them…you get the idea.

Ok, a select few rules and regulations:

1. You can write your entry whenever you want, but please do submit your entries between December 20 and 23, so I can keep track of them.

2. Drop me a comment on this post to let me know you would like to participate, and I’ll add your blog to the list of contributing blogs. I’ll be making an official post as the event gets closer, and to submit your entry, please comment with a link to your entry on the official post.

3. Write on something you love and are interested in! Make funny posts! Make overly dramatic posts! This theme can elicit lots of crazy awesome entries, and it would be so much fun to see a diverse range of posts with many different tones and topics. One of the fun things about blogathons is that we get to experience the different tones of each individual blog, so make it your own! I’m so excited to read all the entries!

I’m leaving a a banner for you to use. Questions? Comments? Concerns? Nagging annoyances? Friendly reminders? Emotional outbursts? Drop me a comment! I look forward to reading all your entries come December!

Lara at Backlots

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"The Great Citizen Kane Debate" Hosted by True Classics

Greetings, fellow CMBA members!

November marks the two-year anniversary of blogging efforts for the crew at True Classics, and to celebrate, we're hosting "The Great Citizen Kane Debate." The question at hand ... does venerable critical darling Kane deserve its vaunted reputation as "THE" best American film ever made? Or is its value overstated/inflated by modern critics? And if Kane is not "THE" best film, which one is?

We're offering some amazing prizes for the three best entries into the debate, so we hope you'll join in what promises to be a spirited (and respectful!) discussion!

You can find the rules and sign up to participate here: http://trueclassics.wordpress.com/2011/10/14/were-in-anniversary-mode/.

Thanks!

Brandie, Carrie, and Nikki
True Classics

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And the 2011 CiMBAs go to...

After two rounds of voting--and reading lots of terrific classic movie posts--the Classic Movie Blog Association is pleased to announce the winners in this year's CiMBA Awards. All the nominees should be proud of what they accomplished. The competition was fierce and it will be hard for next year to top 2011. Congratulations to all the winners!

Best Film Review (Drama)

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, The Lady Eve's Reel Life, http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/2011/05/cmba-movies-of-1939-blogathon-private.html

Best Classic Movie Article

Mobsters, Pals and Skirts -- The Golden Age Of Gangster Movies -- 1930-1949 (The Complete Series), ClassicBecky’s Brain Food, http://www.classicbeckybrainfood.blogspot.com/2011/04/mobsters-pals-and-skirts-golden-age-of.html

Best Classic Movie Blog Event

The Loving Lucy Blogathon, True Classics, http://trueclassics.wordpress.com/2011/08/06/the-loving-lucy-blogathon-entries

Best Film Review (Musical or Comedy)

The Women (1939), My Love of Old Hollywood, http://myloveofoldhollywood.blogspot.com/2011/05/cmba-presents-films-of-1939-blogathon.html

Best Profile of a Classic Movie Performer or Filmmaker

Celebrating Women in Film: The Silent Directors, True Classics, http://trueclassics.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/celebrating-women-female-directors/

Best Classic Movie Discussion (Tie)

The Final Scene of "The Heiress", Backlots,  http://backlots.wordpress.com/2011/08/21/the-final-scene-of-the-heiress-1949/

3 on 3 Panel Discussions: Disney's Animated Films, Gangster Films, Film Noir, and Hammer Films, Classic Film & TV Café, http://classic-film-tv.blogspot.com/search/label/three%20on%20three%20panels

Best Classic Movie Blog Design

Via Margutta 51, www.via-51.blogspot.com/

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The 2011 CiMBA Nominations Have Been Announced!

The Classic Movie Blog Association (CMBA) is proud to announce its 2011 CiMBA nominations. The CiMBA is the CMBA's award for excellence in classic movie blogging. It's a prestigious award because it's given by one's peers in the CMBA.

Online ballots will be mailed to CMBA members this week. The CiMBA winners will be announced on October 17th. Without further ado, here are the nominations for the seven CiMBA categories:

Best Film Review (Drama)

Double Indemnity: The Secret Life of Walter Neff, Tales of the Easily Distracted, http://doriantb.blogspot.com/2011/07/double-indemnity-secret-life-of-walter.html

The Heiress (1949): Her Mother's Presence, Java's Journey, http://javabeanrush.blogspot.com/2011/04/heiress-1949-her-mothers-presence.html

The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Via Margutta 51, http://via-51.blogspot.com/2011/05/cmba-movies-of-1939-blogathon-hunchback.html

"I'm an advertising man, not a red herring." True Classics, http://trueclassics.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/im-an-advertising-man-not-a-red-herring

John Huston, Montgomery Clift and "Freud", ClassicBecky’s Brain Food, http://www.classicbeckybrainfood.blogspot.com/2011/08/john-huston-montgomery-clift-and-freud.html

The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex, The Lady Eve's Reel Life, http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/2011/05/cmba-movies-of-1939-blogathon-private.html

Stagecoach (1939), The Movie Projector, http://themovieprojector.blogspot.com/2011/05/cmba-classic-movies-of-1939-blogathon.html

Best Film Review (Musical or Comedy)

Father of the Bride, The Lady Eve's Reel Life, http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/2011/04/father-of-bride-1950and-reflection-on.html

The Happiest Days of Your Life (1950), Caftan Woman, http://caftanwoman.blogspot.com/2011/06/favourite-movies-happiest-days-of-your.html

The Penultimate French Tearjerker: Les Parapluies De Cherbourg, Classic Film & TV Café, http://classic-film-tv.blogspot.com/2010/11/penultimate-french-tearjerker-les.html 

Return of the Firebird -- Blazing with Beauty, ClassicBecky’s Brain Food, http://www.classicbeckybrainfood.blogspot.com/2011/02/return-of-firebird-blazing-with-beauty.html

The Women (1939), My Love of Old Hollywood, http://myloveofoldhollywood.blogspot.com/2011/05/cmba-presents-films-of-1939-blogathon.html

Top Hat, Classicfilmboy, http://www.classicfilmboy.com/2011/08/fred-and-ginger-top-hat.html

Best Classic Movie Article

Bing Sings the Oscar Songs, Caftan Woman, http://caftanwoman.blogspot.com/2011/05/bing-sings-oscar-songs.html

Censorship and a Streetcar, Part 1 (http://trueclassics.wordpress.com/2011/02/23/censorship-and-a-streetcar-part-one/ ) and Part 2 is http://trueclassics.wordpress.com/2011/02/25/censorship-and-a-streetcar-part-two/ ), True Classics

Free, Female and 21, A Person in the Dark, http://flickchick1953.blogspot.com/2011/03/flappers-free-female-21.html

Mobsters, Pals and Skirts -- The Golden Age Of Gangster Movies -- 1930-1949 (The Complete Series), ClassicBecky’s Brain Food, http://www.classicbeckybrainfood.blogspot.com/2011/04/mobsters-pals-and-skirts-golden-age-of.html

Three Classic Hitchcock Killers, The Lady Eve's Reel Life, http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/2011/01/cmba-hitchcock-blogathon-three-classic.html

Warren William Magnificent Scoundrel of Pre-Code Hollywood by John Stangeland, Warren-William.com, http://warren-william.com/2010/11/09/review-warren-william-magnificent-scoundrel-of-pre-code-hollywood-by-john-stangeland/

Best Profile of a Classic Movie Performer or Filmmaker

Celebrating Women in Film: The Silent Directors, True Classics, http://trueclassics.wordpress.com/2011/03/08/celebrating-women-female-directors/

Father and Mother Were Movie Stars, The Lady Eve's Reel Life, http://eves-reel-life.blogspot.com/2011/08/father-and-mother-were-movie-stars.html

Joan Crawford: I Will Prevail, A Person in the Dark, http://flickchick1953.blogspot.com/2011/02/joan-crawford-i-will-prevail.html

John Dall is the Café’s Underrated Performer of the Month, Classic Film & TV Café, http://classic-film-tv.blogspot.com/2011/02/john-dall-is-cafes-underrated-performer.html

Judy Garland vs. Deanna Durbin, Java's Journey, http://javabeanrush.blogspot.com/2010/11/judy-garland-without-oz-vs-deanna.html

Lou Costello and His Tragedy, The Great Entertainers Archive, http://greatentertainersarchives.blogspot.com/2011/05/lou-costello-and-his-tragedy.html

Best Classic Movie Blog Event

Bond Is Forever (Sept 2010 – Aug 2011), Classic Film & TV Café, http://classic-film-tv.blogspot.com/search/label/bond%20is%20forever

The Loving Lucy Blogathon, True Classics, http://trueclassics.wordpress.com/2011/08/06/the-loving-lucy-blogathon-entries

Blogathon: The Oscars -- Best Actress 1963, Classicfilmboy, http://www.classicfilmboy.com/2011/02/blogathon-oscars-best-actress-1963.html

If I Had to Keep 4, Via Margutta 51, http://via-51.blogspot.com/search/label/If%20I%20had%20to%20keep%204

Queer Film Blogathon, Garbo Laughs, http://garbolaughs.wordpress.com/2011/06/27/queer-blogathon/

A Weekend with the Oliviers (Days 1 through 4), Vivien Leigh & Laurence Olivier, http://www.vivandlarry.com/tag/a-weekend-with-the-oliviers/

 Best Classic Movie Discussion

The Final Scene of "The Heiress", Backlots, http://backlots.wordpress.com/2011/08/21/the-final-scene-of-the-heiress-1949/

Have You Ever Slept With the Lights On, My Love Of Old Hollywood, http://myloveofoldhollywood.blogspot.com/2011/06/have-you-ever-slept-with-lights-on.html

She Wasn't Wearing That A Minute Ago, Was She? ClassicBecky’s Brain Food, http://www.classicbeckybrainfood.blogspot.com/2011/07/she-wasnt-wearing-that-minute-ago-was.html

3 on 3 Panel Discussions: Disney's Animated Films, Gangster Films, Film Noir, and Hammer Films, Classic Film & TV Café, http://classic-film-tv.blogspot.com/search/label/three%20on%20three%20panels

We're Diggin' Disney, True Classics, http://trueclassics.wordpress.com/2010/09/11/intro-disney-series/

Best Classic Movie Blog Design

ClassicBecky's Brain Food, http://www.classicbeckybrainfood.blogspot.com

A Person in the Dark, http://flickchick1953.blogspot.com/

The Scarlett Olive, http://www.thescarlettolive.com/

Via Margutta 51, www.via-51.blogspot.com/

Vivien Leigh & Laurence Olivier, http://www.vivandlarry.com

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