Anyone have a birthday on February 29th, or know someone born on that day? It's an interesting concept, having a birthday every four years--it must feel a little surreal. I'll bet people born on that day celebrate like no one's business. In that vein, I thought it would be fun to commemorate Leap Day next year by … Continue reading Announcing the Leap Year Blogathon!
The William Goldman Blogathon Wrapup and Thank You
Our William Goldman Blogathon, sadly, has officially ended, but the examination of Goldman's work doesn't have to. Speaking of which, if anyone has late entries for us, please feel free to spirit them my way and I will post them here. A huge heap of thanks to my wonderful and talented participants who sent in posts this … Continue reading The William Goldman Blogathon Wrapup and Thank You
The William Goldman Blogathon Has Arrived
We've made it to the blogathon! Inconceivable! OK, maybe not, but it's here, and it's gonna be awesome. I will be updating this post throughout the weekend, so please send me your wonderful entries and I will add them here. Happy reading! MovieRob brings us three reviews with this look at the 1966 film, Harper, 1978's Magic, and Heat from 1986. … Continue reading The William Goldman Blogathon Has Arrived
The William Goldman Blogathon Is One Week Away
Seven days to go, people. Are you ready to take the plunge? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyR7XB0VBPM There's still plenty of room left if anyone wants to sign up. Click here for the rules and comment if you're interested, and I hope you are, because it's gonna be awesome. All righty, see you later, all...
One Month Until the William Goldman Blogathon
Thirty days, friends, until the William Goldman Blogathon has arrived. Thirty days until we pay tribute to this great man of letters. Have you signed up yet? Need a little inspiration? Here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lISBP_fPg1s Don't even think about rebooting this one, Hollywood. Just don't. Not even a sequel. Princess Bride fans everywhere will give you stinkeyes … Continue reading One Month Until the William Goldman Blogathon
The Wizard of Oz Blogathon: Wrapup
Time to tap those slippers together, people... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT12WuZb_DU However, our time in Oz isn't quite over, because I'll be posting any late entries I receive here for your reading pleasure. Speaking of which... Here's MovieCritic from Movies Meet Their Match with a page-to-screen comparison of Baum's book and the film. When I was reading everyone's … Continue reading The Wizard of Oz Blogathon: Wrapup
The Wizard of Oz Blogathon: Day Two
Welcome back, everyone! Ready for Day Two? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ur7GnxTkS-M Okeydokey, let's jump right into it (Day One's posts can be found here). Sean Munger looks back on his childhood experiences with Oz, as well as the history of the film. Le from Crítica Retrô examines the Song of the Century, "Over the Rainbow" and how the song came … Continue reading The Wizard of Oz Blogathon: Day Two
Announcing the William Goldman Blogathon!
In 2018, film and letters lost the great William Goldman. As far as movies go, he's remembered best for The Princess Bride, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, and All the President's Men, but his filmography also includes such classics as Heat and A Bridge Too Far (See a complete list of films and TV … Continue reading Announcing the William Goldman Blogathon!
The Wizard of Oz Blogathon Is One Week Away
We're almost there, at last, at last! Are you ready? If anyone still wants to join, there's plenty of room on the Yellow Brick Road, so check here for the details. Those of you who have already signed up, thanks so much, and I hope you're ready to go to Oz. Okeydokey, my review of … Continue reading The Wizard of Oz Blogathon Is One Week Away
The Wizard of Oz Blogathon Is One Month Away
Professor Marvel says we're getting closer to Oz...are you ready? I'm so glad people are excited about this blogathon--The Wizard of Oz is such a beloved movie. The prevailing trend among our bloggers so far has been wanting to reminisce, which is completely natural. The film has pleasant associations for so many, and it's always … Continue reading The Wizard of Oz Blogathon Is One Month Away
The So Bad It’s Good Blogathon Has Arrived!
Time to behold the worst of the worst, guys! Several of you hit the ground running and sent your posts in early, so kudos and thanks muchly. I'm looking forward to see what everyone else has got for us too, so here's to three days of pulled faces, guffaws, and belly groans. Without further ado... … Continue reading The So Bad It’s Good Blogathon Has Arrived!
The Unexpected Blogathon: Wrap Up
We have had a great weekend with these terrific entries! I would expect no less (Yeah, corny, but it had to be said, right?). It's always fun to see what kinds of things jump out at people when watching something new. Here's a fashionably late entry, and if anyone else has Unexpected contributions to add, … Continue reading The Unexpected Blogathon: Wrap Up
