Category Archives: Blogathons

The Diamonds and Gold Blogathon: Bette Davis and The Baby Jane Paradox

Posted on April 12, 2014 by minooallen

  The Diamonds and Gold Blogathon: Bette Davis and The Baby Jane Paradox The world can be a scary place for an aging actress. With Hollywood’s well documented misogynistic tendencies, veteran actress, no matter how tremendous their talents maybe, are … Continue reading →

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Big Stars on the Small Screen Blogathon: Murder She Wrote and Representing the Ladies

Posted on March 20, 2014 by minooallen

  Murder She Wrote and Representing the Ladies Like any other child with a busy parent and no babysitter, I spent a lot time getting to know my favorite television and book characters. Unlike most other children, however, my taste … Continue reading →

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Sleuthathon: A Classic Mystery Blogathon – A Shot in the Dark’s Inspector Clouseau

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

“I believe everything and I believe nothing. I suspect everyone and I suspect no one. I gather the facts, examine the clues, and before you know it, the case is solved.” – Inspector Jacques Clouseau The original Inspector Clouseau played … Continue reading →

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31 Days of Oscar Blogathon: You Can’t Take It With You

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Annmarie Gatti

“Maybe it’ll stop you trying to be so desperate about making more money than you can ever use . You can’t take it with you, Mr. Kirby. So what good is it? As near as I can see, the only … Continue reading →

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31 Days of Oscar Blogathon: Gregg Toland – The second Genius of Citizen Kane

Posted on February 8, 2014 by minooallen

  Gregg Toland: The Second Genius of Citizen Kane There is a basic theory in film criticism called the auteur theory. It was developed in the early 1950’s by French critics and was presented in the famed film periodical Cahiers … Continue reading →

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31 Days of Oscar Blogathon: Oscar Snubs – Myrna Loy!

Posted on February 1, 2014 by minooallen

  Never Even Nominated: Myrna Loy Award season has begun, which means it’s that time of year, again — the time when the below meme makes its way across the far reaches of the Internet. Leonardo DiCaprio every Oscar night. … Continue reading →

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Christmas Movie Blogathon: Miracle on 34th Street

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

  “Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to.” So, why did I pick Miracle on 34th Street for my Christmas Blogathon post? Well, to be perfectly honest, I thought it would be a breeze to write. How … Continue reading →

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The Chaney Blogathon: Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

“You don’t understand. Every night when the moon is full, I turn into a wolf.” -Larry Talbot “You and twenty million other guys.” -Wilbur Grey Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) — the perfect mix of horror, pathos, … Continue reading →

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What a Character Blogathon 2013: Roscoe Karns

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

  Believe You Me, Roscoe Karns is quite a Character! “Fun-on-the-side Shapeley.” Yep, that was the very first time I encountered character actor Roscoe Karns. And, to this day, I still roll with laughter when I see the relentless, fast-talking Oscar Shapeley … Continue reading →

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William Castle Blogathon: The Busy Body

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Annmarie Gatti

And my William Castle Blogathon Pick is… The Busy Body Before I start this blogathon post I just want to extend a big thank you to The Last Drive In and Goregirl’s Dungeon for hosting this event. I also want … Continue reading →

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