Whee! Here’s an exciting announcement courtesy of Kristina at Speakeasy:
“The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.”
So said one of the greatest movie villains ever, but many classic films have convinced us quite thoroughly that evil does indeed exist, and usually in the form of a compelling, riveting, powerful character, a villain brought to life by superb writing and acting, then seared into the memory of movie fans.
And so we announce that you are cordially invited to participate in the Great Villain Blogathon, a celebration, an examination, a rumination on your choice of classic movie menace, whether monster or family member. Whether human, fantastical, alien, mineral or animal, whether on horseback or spaceship, clad in toga, trenchcoat or cardigan, whether mantrap, mild mannered or commanding vast armies, write up a post on your favorite movie baddie, doer of dastardly deeds or offender of moral order.
Your co-hosts in this exploration of villainy are:
Ruth of Silver Screenings 925screenings [at] gmail.com
Karen of Shadows & Satin thedarkpages [at] yahoo.com
Kristina of Speakeasy mail.speakeasy [at] yahoo.com
If you wish to take part, please leave a comment or send an email, help yourself to one of these banners to paste up on your blog, and prepare to share who you think is filmdom’s worst.
This event will unfold over the week of APRIL 20 – 26, 2014, so if you want to post on a certain day make sure to mention that, otherwise you will be assigned a date.
Here’s the lineup so far:
BLOG NAME | MOVIE/THEME | DATE |
Shadows and Satin | Dan Duryea / Scarlet Street | 4/20/2014 |
movies, silently | Mabuse / Dr Mabuse the Gambler | 4/20/2014 |
Moon in Gemini | Waldo Lydecker / Laura | 4/20/2014 |
Stardust | Porter Hall as Herbert MacCaulay / The Thin Man | 4/20/2014 |
I Love Terrible Movies | Mocata (Charles Gray) / The Devil Rides Out | 4/20/2014 |
Captian Video | Ming the Merciless/Flash Gordon movies x3 | 4/20/2014 |
Speakeasy | Henry Fonda / Once Upon a Time in the West | 4/21/2014 |
Lasso the Movies | Maleficent / Sleeping Beauty | 4/21/2014 |
Film Grimoire | Death / The Seventh Seal | 4/21/2014 |
Girls Do Film | Margaret Hamilton / The Wizard of Oz | 4/21/2014 |
OCD Viewer | Kjell Nilsson / The Road Warrior (Mad Max 2) | 4/21/2014 |
Claytonology | Rasputin in Nicholas & Alexandra + Rasputin & the Empress | 4/21/2014 |
Thrilling Days of Yesteryear | Henry Brandon / Babes in Toyland & Our Gang Follies of 1936 | 4/22/2014 |
The Cinematic Packrat | Child Catcher / Chitty Chitty Bang Bang | 4/22/2014 |
Caftan Woman | Andrea Spedding / The Spider Woman | 4/22/2014 |
Hard Boiled Girl | Richard Widmark / Kiss of Death | 4/22/2014 |
Mildred’s Fatburgers | Geraldine Fitzgerald / Three Strangers | 4/22/2014 |
They Don’t Make ’em Like They Used To | Steve Cochran / Private Hell 36 | 4/22/2014 |
The Deja Reveiwer | Dick Jones and Clarence Boddicker /RoboCop, Loki /The Avengers, Bob Parr’s boss /The Incredibles, The Grim Reaper /Bill and Ted’s Bogus Journey, The Wet Bandits /Home Alone, Greedo /Star Wars, the Corleones /The Godfather Part II | 4/22/2014 |
Mike’s Take on the Movies | Eli Wallach / The Magnificent Seven | 4/23/2014 |
Once Upon a Screen | Lionel Barrymore / It’s a Wonderful Life | 4/23/2014 |
Movie Lottery | Bela Lugosi / The Human Monster | 4/23/2014 |
Film: Take as Directed | Gary Oldman / Léon | 4/23/2014 |
Unrequited Love | Satan / The Exorcist | 4/23/2014 |
CJC Leach | The Ring / Lord of the Rings | 4/23/2014 |
Film Fare | Cary Grant / Suspicion (as per Hitchcock’s intent) | 4/24/2014 |
Silver Screenings | Angela Lansbury/The Manchurian Candidate | 4/24/2014 |
Old Movies Nostalgia | Orson Welles / The Third Man | 4/24/2014 |
A Shroud of Thoughts | Henry Frankenstein in the Hammer Films | 4/24/2014 |
Let’s Go to the Movies | The Joker / The Dark Knight | 4/24/2014 |
Speakeasy | Terence Stamp / Superman II | 4/25/2014 |
A Small Press Life | Gene Tierney / Leave Her to Heaven | 4/25/2014 |
Marlee Walters | Moriarity Incarnations | 4/25/2014 |
Portraits by Jenni | Conrad Veidt / A Woman’s Face | 4/25/2014 |
Movie Classics | Laurence Olivier / Richard III | 4/25/2014 |
The Great Baz | Necessity of Villains featuring Basil Rathbone | 4/25/2014 |
Shadows and Satin | Clark Gable / Night Nurse | 4/26/2014 |
Tales of the Easily Distracted | Anthony Perkins / Psycho | 4/26/2014 |
Once Upon a Screen | Mitchum / Cape Fear ‘vs’ Night of the Hunter | 4/26/2014 |
Outspoken & Freckled | Orson Welles / The Stranger | 4/26/2014 |
Motion Picture Gems | Robert Ryan / Billy Budd | 4/26/2014 |
Sittin’ on a Backyard Fence | Claude Rains / Notorious | 4/26/2014 |
Two Heads are Better Than One | Raymond Burr / Rear Window | 4/26/2014 |
Frisco Kid at the Movies | Al Pacino/ Devil’s Advocate | 4/26/2014 |
The Cinematika | Dennis Hopper / Blue Velvet | 4/26/2014 |
Classic Movie Man | Joseph Cotten / Shadow of a Doubt | |
furious cinema | Rutger Hauer / The Hitcher | |
The Vintage Cameo | Bette Davis / Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? | |
Destroy All Fanboys | Ann Savage/ Detour | |
Viking Samurai | Peter Sellers/Christopher Lee as Fu Manchu | |
Journeys in Classic Film | Terence Stamp / The Collector | |
Critica Retro | Peter Lorre / The Man Who Knew too Much | |
Nitrate Diva | Robert Montgomery / Night Must Fall | |
Virtual Virago | Laird Cregar / Hangover Square | |
Forgotten Films | Butch & The Woim /Our Gang | |
Forgotten Films | William Zabka / The Karate Kid, Back to School, Just One of the Guys | |
Carole & co | C. Aubrey Smith / No More Orchids | |
Classic Movie Gab | Broderick Crawford / All the King’s Men | |
The Last Drive In | Gloria Holden + Gloria Swanson as sympathetic anti-heroes | |
The Last Drive In | James Caan / Lady in a Cage | |
The Midnight Palace | Olga Baclanova / Freaks | |
1001 Movies I (Apparently) MUST See Before I Die | David Carradine / Kill Bill | |
The Laydee Eve | Robert Walker / Strangers on a Train | |
Faded Video Labels | Orson Welles / Touch of Evil | |
Twenty Four Frames | Michael Powell / Peeping Tom | |
The Girl with the White Parasol | Vincent Price/ Dragonwyck | |
The Man on the Flying Trapeze | Otto Kruger / Saboteur | |
Cary Grant Won’t Eat You | Charles Boyer / Gaslight | |
Mildred’s Fatburgers | Anton Walbrook / Gaslight (original version) | |
Dan | Michael Gough / Konga | |
Judith Anderson / Rebecca | ||
Silver Scenes | Professor Fate / The Great Race | |
The Joy & Agony of Movies | John Huston / Chinatown & Al Pacino / The Godfather, Pt 2 | |
Mad Woman and Muses | Bette Davis / The Little Foxes | |
The Great Katharine Hepburn | Disney villainesses | |
Pre-Code.com | Imhotep / The Mummy | |
Movie Fanfare | 1966 Batman movie/ Frank Gorshin, Burgess Meredith, Lee Meriwether and Cesar Romero | 4/25/2014 |
I emailed you “yes” yesterday, but I do not have a subject yet. That is very much TBD. Thanks, as always, for the invite! I cannot wait.
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Hooray! I’ve got your name down. When you’re able, let me know the villain & the date you would prefer. 🙂
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Any date but the 20th. Perhaps the 25th? It’s my mom’s birthday and, whilst she is definitely a heroine in my life, that would be a great date. 🙂 I will let you know the subject as soon as I have one. I need to mull it over for a day or three.
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No problem. I’ve put you down for April 25th.
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How about Gene Tierney in Leave Her to Heaven?
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You got it! Great choice!
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Thank you!
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Can we only do villains from classic film?
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No, it doesn’t have to be just from classic movies.
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Ooo. In that case, can I examine the Joker from The Dark Knight.
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You’re on! Please let us know which date works best for you. Looking forward to your post!
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Sorry for taking so long to get back to you about this, but if I haven’t already been assigned a date, can I get April 22 for my post? Oh, and I MAY change my topic to the Child Catcher from Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang. MAY. I’m still thinking about whether I’m going to change it, but if I do, I’ll let you know well in advance.
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Yup, we will put you down for April 22. And let us know about that crazy Child Catcher when you decide. 🙂 That would also be an interesting choice.
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Been thinking about it, and I suppose I’ll brave a viewing of the Child Catcher for the blogathon. So, change mine from the Joker to the Child Catcher. Thank you for your patience as I thought about it. 🙂
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You’ve got it! The Child Catcher it is!
(Confession: I’ve never seen the whole of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang”, so your post will be really interesting.)
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Hello, again. Could I ask for one more favor, I changed my username and site name. I was hoping you could edit the above list with that in mind. Also, here’s my new url if you need it: http://thecinematicpackrat.wordpress.com/
Please and thank you!
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Yes, will do. 🙂
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Thanks! 🙂
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Oooooh. I’ll grab Ann Savage from DETOUR (1945) now (*slap!!*) OUCH! Sorry, Vera!! Waaah, she’s still got those claws after all this time!
Any date is fine by me. I may do one more – I just need to poke through some old Random Film of the Week posts and see what sort of mean people I’ve written about that I like would be appropriate…
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Ooh, that is a GREAT choice. I love her in that movie.
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Hello again! Would it be OK if we scheduled you for either April 23 or 24? Please let me know which date works best for you. 🙂
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Count me in! We actually thought about doing a villain blogathon but never got it put into motion so I’m so thrilled someone did! I would love to do Charlie from Shadow of a Doubt but I’ve already blogged on him. So, can I write on Orson Welles’ character in The Stranger?
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Yay, Kellee! So glad you’re going to join us.
I’ve put you down for Orson Welles in “The Stranger”. When you’re able, let us know which date works best for you.
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Ruth, you, Karen, and Kristina are evil geniuses, and I mean that as a compliment!! 😀 I LOVE the idea of a Villain Blogathon! I’d love to do PSYCHO, but if it’s already spoken for, could I do SHADOW OF A DOUBT? If even they’re spoken for, no tragedy; I’ll happily root for you gals from the sidelines! 🙂 One way or another, I’m looking forward to this Blogathon! 😀
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Hey Dorian! I have you down for Psycho. So glad you can join us! 🙂
Do you have a preference of a date?
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Beaucoup thanks for including me in the Villianous fun! 🙂 I’m pretty open; really, my only request is I’d really like to have my post on either a Friday or a Saturday, because it usually makes life here at Team Bartilcci easier, but even then, I’m flexible, especially for pals like you, Kristina, and Karen. Please let me know; I’m already excited to join the Villian Blogathon fun!
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Dor, may we include you in our Grand Finale on April 26 (Saturday)?
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Ruth, Karen, Kristina, in case I’ve somehow neglected to mention it with all the flurries of Blogathon excitement on the horizon lately, YES, I’d be delighted to do PSYCHO for April 26th — it’ll be like a big finale for the Villain Blogathon! 🙂 Again, many thanks for including me in this fabulous Blogathon! 😀 I’m all excited to see everyone’s upcoming posts!
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Deal me in…I’m going to do Henry Brandon’s “Barnaby” from Babes in Toyland (a.k.a. March of the Wooden Soldiers) – and his reappearance in the short Our Gang Follies of 1936
Ivan
Thrilling Days of Yesteryear
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Yay! So glad you’re going to join us, Ivan. I’ve made a note of these films. When you’re able, just let us know which date works best for you. 🙂
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Put me down for April 22.
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Perfect! Looking forward to this, Ivan. 🙂
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This is awesome!! If possible I would like to grab onto my favorite villainous gal, Maleficent from “Sleeping Beauty”. Any day, any time, I am ready to discuss how amazing and cool she is to me.
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FANTASTIC! So happy you’ll be joining us! I’ve put you down for Maleficent / Sleeping Beauty. When you’re able, please let me know which date works best for you.
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The 21st would work out best for me, but if you need me on any other day I could change. Thanks
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April 21 is perfect! Thanks for getting back to me so quickly.
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This sounds really interesting! Can I please do one on the representation of Death in The Seventh Seal? I’m interested to see what people come up with! 🙂
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Anna, you’ve got it! So glad you can join us.
When you’re able, please let me know which date works best for you.
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Yay, how exciting! I’d be happy to have mine ready for the 21st.
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Great! You’re on for April 21st. Really looking forward to reading your post.
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I’d love to participate! I’m doing a series on my blog this spring on Sherlock Holmes, so I’d like to contribute a post on the many incarnations of Moriarty. Most likely April 25, if that works. I could also do another day if you have a lot of posts the 25th. Thanks!
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Hi Marlee, that is an excellent choice! I have you down for Moriarity Incarnations on April 25. So glad you can join us. 🙂
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Please count me in! I would love to do Waldo Lydecker from Laura.
I usually do a blog post on Sunday, so April 20 is my preferred date.
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Hi Debbie! So glad you can join us! I have you down for good ol’ Lydecker on April 20. Looking forward to it!
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Reblogged this on the last drive in and commented:
This is going to be a fiendishly fabulous event!!!!!
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Wow! So many bad guys. So many nightmares.
I’d like to write about Andrea Spedding aka “The Spider Woman” (1944).
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Yay Patricia! So glad you’re going to join in the fun! I have put you down for Andrea Spedding/Spider Woman. Please let me know which date works best for your post that week.
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Is there a spot on the 22nd?
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There’s always a spot for you. 🙂 The 22nd it is.
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This is awesome, I’d love to take part – I don’t see any mention of Lugosi yet? If no one’s taken him, I’d love to write about him in The Human Monster (also known as The Dark Eyes of London)? or White Zombie… Oh, so many options!
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Hi Becky! So glad you’re going to join in the fun! As incredible as it seems, no one but you has chosen the fab Mr Lugosi, so I have put you down for “The Human Monster”. Please let me know which date works best for you.
Also, I just want to confirm that your blog URL is: http://movielottery.wordpress.com/
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Yup, that’s me. I can do any date – how about somewhere in the middle? 23rd?
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April 23rd it is. 🙂
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Great! I look forward to it!
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I’d like to participate with a blog about Conrad Veidt in A Woman’s Face. My blog is carried by our local newspaper and on Fridays I always write about a classic movie, so I’d like to request Friday, April 25th.
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Hey Jenni! So glad you’re able to join us! I have just marked you down for the great Conrad Veidt on April 25. Looking forward to this! 🙂
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Hey gang- So excited to be joining this bid bad party. Don’t forget that I’m going to do both Gloria Holden and Gloria Swanson as sympathetic anti heroes, and just to make Aurora happy about Norma Desmond, who will not be portrayed as a ‘villain’ in my post, I was thinking of adding a third film… James Caan in The Lady in a Cage- Then I can really talk about his violent side, while protecting Aurora’s devotion to the of Sunset Blvd. I wonder if they’ll be as sympathetic to Bette in What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? We’ll have to see.. but that’s what makes these blogathons so darn exciting!!!!! So let me know if I can do Dracula’s Daughter with Sunset Blvd and then a separate post on Lady in a Cage- You’re all fabulous….Cheers
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Hi Jo! I’ve just added you re: James Caan / “Lady in a Cage”. Will be updating my site tonight. Looking forward to it!
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Hey Ruth!!! I am so excited about this blogathon- There’s just so many great possibilities out there, and the list is impressive so far. Thanks so much for you three letting me come out and play with the Big Bad -Blogathon – I know both Gloria Holden and Gloria Swanson are such sympathetic anti-heroes and I would hate to have to get hit in the hit with one of Aurora’s conga drums, as she legitimately protective of Norma Desmond as I am of Baby Jane- I figured I better put a true VILLAIN in the event… Thanks so much for letting long winded me come out and play!!!!
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So glad Midnight Palace is doing Ogla in FREAKS…. I had thought about it… Can’t wait to read it…. this is going to be sensational!!!!
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This is going to be sensational. And it would not be the same without you, Jo.
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Hey Jo! Can I put you down for April 23 or 24 for your fab villain posts? How about one on April 23 and the other on the 24th?
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That’s perfect! I’m working on all three as I write you back. I’m very excited about the Great Villain Blogathon! Hope you’re grande!!! Thanks for checking in with me- See ya soon- Cheers
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Looking forward to this! I love all the movie choices that were listed.
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I know! This is going to be FA-BU-LOUS.
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It looks like a really impressive line-up so far. I’d love to participate. Could you mark me down for a post on Vincent Price in Dragonwyck? I don’t see him on the list yet and that just ain’t right. I don’t have a date yet (have to check my calendar) but I’ll get back to you ASAP.
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Aubyn, that is a terrific choice! So glad you can join us. Please let us know which date works best for you.
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Hi Aubyn, can we put you down for April 22?
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Glad to be on board with this…so glad, in fact, that I made it the subject of my latest entry (which also features a banner for a blogathon I’m co-hosting the week after yours): http://carole-and-co.livejournal.com/671606.html
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Thanks for the plug on your blog. I’m looking forward to learning more about “No More Orchids”. 🙂
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Hi. I don’t care what date I’m pegged for, but I’d love to do a piece on my two favorite portraits of evil ever; John Huston in “Chinatown”, and Al Pacino in “The Godfather Part II”.
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Hi Sean! So half you want to join us! I am out of town with limited Web Access. I can get back to you Monday nite, or you can go to one of other host blogs. I want to make sure we get you in! 🙂
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Hey Sean, can we put you down for April 21? Could that date work?
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Yes, that’s fine.
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Count me in! I’ll take dibs on Professor Fate ( The Great Race ). He’s too delicious a villain to pass up.
Silver Scenes – silverscenesblog.blogspot.com
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Woo hoo! Great choice! I’m away for weekend with limited web access, but will send a note to my cohorts. So glad you can join us!
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Sounds like a great event, Ruth! Can I write about Laurence Olivier as Richard III, if he isn’t taken yet?
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Yay, Judy! Yes, Laurence Olivier is all yours. 🙂 I’m really looking forward to your post.
When you’re able, please let me know which day works best for you.
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Thanks so much! The 25th would be good for me if that’s OK.
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April 25 is yours, Judy. I just updated the schedule. 🙂
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May I do Gary Oldman from Léon?
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Mr Oldman is all yours. Glad you’re joining us! Please let me know which day you’ll be posting. Thanks!
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Let’s say the 23rd if that works. Also, my blog is screamingargonauts.tumblr.com
The other is a work in progress and not really up yet. Please list me as Kerry. Thanks! This is a fun idea!
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Hey Kerry! I will be making these changes to the master list. April 23 is A-OK. 🙂
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Say, I see that Leah is doing Charles Boyer in Gaslight. I was thinking of doing Anton Walbrook in the original Gaslight. How do you feel about dueling Gaslights? We could go on the same day…
Speaking of day, may I grab 4/22 for Three Strangers?
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Sure, we can try to schedule you on the same day as Leah. She has not picked a date yet, FYI… That would be fun to have both Gaslight versions. Great idea!
And yes, I’ve put you down for 4/22 re: Three Strangers.
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Super! Thanks.
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Super! Thanks a lot.
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May I write about classic female Disney villains? The Evil Queen from SNOW WHITE, the Evil Stepmother in CINDERELLA, the Queen of Hearts in ALICE IN WONDERLAND, Maleficent in SLEEPING BEAUTY, Cruella in 101 DALMATIANS, Madam Mim in THE SWORD AND THE STONE, and Ursula in THE LITTLE MERMAID. I hope these count as classic movies. I want to take a feminist film theory lens to the baddies. If you’d like me to choose another topic, I do have a backup, just let me know.
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Great idea! We will put you down for those most excellent villainesses. Please let us know which date works best for your post.
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Hi Margaret, may we schedule these fab Disney Villainesses for April 24?
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Most definitely! Can’t wait!
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How about Mocata from “The Devil Rides Out” for 4/20/14?
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You’re on! We have you down for “The Devil Rides Out” on April 20. So glad you could join us!
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Do you mind if I take the last day of the Great Villain Blogathon for posting my entry? Thanks mucho! (Outspoken & Freckled)
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You’ve got it, Kellee! “The Stranger” is scheduled for April 26.
This is gonna be great!
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Ooh I guess I almost have to volunteer. Can I do a sort of overview? “A Necessary Evil?: The function of villainy in movies.” Since I run The Baz I’d probably build it around looking at Rathbone’s famous bad guys.
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You’re on! Sounds like a great idea! I will be updating this post shortly to include mention of your fab topic.
Would you be OK posting on either April 24 or 25?
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Great! Sure I can do either day you prefer
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I’ve put you down for April 25… Looking forward to reading your post!
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Awesome theme, I’d love to be a part of it, if still possible!
I was wondering if Johnnie Aysgarth (Suspicion) is eligible…? I know in the end we’re lead to believe he won’t murder his wife, but since the original character was a psychopath, and since even in the film there are plenty of murderous elements and intents (even if only in Lisa’s mind), I figured that such a point of view could be explored! What do you think?
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Hi Sofia, it’s definitely still possible and we’d love to have you join us! We will put you down for Cary Grant in Suspicion. Could we put you down for April 24?
(And now you’ve almost started me on a rant about Hitchcock’s vision and studio meddling…!)
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Yes, 24th is perfect! My sentiments exactly, it would’ve been a much more fitting ending!
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Hey there! This is Emily from the Unrequited Love movie blog. I’d love to participate if it’s not too late! I would like to write on 2012’s The Bay. There are many interesting evils in this film. I can post on any day that’s free in the blogathon. Thanks! =)
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oops, i guess The Bay isn’t exactly classic yet, lol. I can write on Satan in The Exorcist instead. =-)
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Hi Emily! Yay! We’re glad to have you on board. “The Exorcist” is all yours. (I’m surprised it hasn’t been taken before now?)
May we schedule you for April 23?
I will be updating this post later today, and will make sure you are included. Looking forward to your post! 🙂
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Sounds good! thanks =)
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I don’t see anyone doing Ming the Merciless from the three Buster Crabbe Flash Gordon serials and 1980 feature.
If not, he’s MINE, do you hear?
MINE!
MINE!
MINE!
(Sorry, got carried away for a second…)
Let me know what date you want…
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Ha ha! Ming the Merciless is yours, and we’re thrilled you’ll be joining us!
I’ve put you down for April 20, which is the Opening Day. Does that work for you?
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Ming informs me that the Opening Day is apppropriate for one of his stature, and that he will remember your cooperation when he conquers the Earth. 😉
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Whew!!! I am glad to hear that!
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I love this idea…I’d like to sign up if it’s not too late. I’m percolating an idea about The Ring from Lord of the Rings. Something like The One Ring: The Villain in All of Us…
….or maybe something a little less cheesy.
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It’s not too late and your idea is not cheesy at all!
I will put you down for the villainous ring from “Lord of the Rings”. Is it OK if we schedule you for April 23?
I’ll be updating this post tonight or tomorrow, FYI.
So glad you’re able to join us! 🙂
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April 23rd is fine. Glad to be on board!
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Hi. is it still ok to get involved? Can I do the Joker in The Dark Knight?
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Of course! We’d love to have you join us! I’ve put you down for April 24. Will that be OK?
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Yeah thats no problem 🙂
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I’m sorry to change my mind but I just realized that I absolutely must cover one of my favorite villains, Lon Chaney’s legless criminal mastermind, Blizzard, from The Penalty. May I switch over and save Mabuse for a later date? Thank you so much! (I am not usually this indecisive, too many good choices!)
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Of course you may change your mind! And hooray! So glad Lon Chaney is making an appearance. Excellent choice!
I’ve made the switch on our main list, and will be updating this post in the next day.
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Pathetic Bloggers, who will save you now?
The Great Villain Blogathon has officially begin…led by the greatest villain in cinema history!
Read about him…if you dare!
http://captainvideossecretsanctum.blogspot.com/2014/04/and-men-shall-him-merciless-for-he-is.html
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Excellent! I am out of town today, but am back tomorrow and am looking forward to reading this post – er, I mean, meeting my new overlord.
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The second part of the memoirs of the Merciless Ming are now on-line for your perusal. You are commanded to visit http://captainvideossecretsanctum.blogspot.com/2014/04/ming-is-dead-long-live-ming-oh-waithes.html and remember to bow respectfully…he ain’t called “Merciless” for nothing, ya know…
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Sounds wonderful, Captain Video! I will be catching up on all the reading today.
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The story of Ming the Merciless, True Ruler of the Cinema Universe continues at http://captainvideossecretsanctum.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-spaceman-always-mings-thrice-in.html Pay homage to him!
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Ack! I forgot about Ming on today’s re-cap. I will amend my post immediately. (Don’t tell him!)
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You thought Ming the Merciless was dead and gone?
HAH!
He has been hidden from view…scheming…planning…and now, on the final day of the Blogathon, he returns in his most magnificent and malevolent movie incarnation!
http://captainvideossecretsanctum.blogspot.com/2014/04/from-savior-to-slaughtererthe-saga-of.html
Hail Ming!
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Excellent! We expected no less.
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Could I post on the 26th? ( Silver Scenes – The Great Race ) I got busy with a new job and forgot about the blogathon till now, so I need a little time to refresh myself on the Prof. Not that he is a forgettable character! I just want to really capture his prime moments on paper…digital paper that is.
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Hey there! I have spotty internet this weekend, but have emailed my cohorts and asked one of them to confirm with you. I sure hope we can accommodate. Looking forward to your post! 🙂
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OMG. Is it too late to sign up for this?? Can I please do Barbara Stanwyck in DOUBLE INDEMNITY?
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Hey there! We’d absolutely love to have you. My internet hotspot is leaving the house where I’m at this weekend, so I have emailed my partners in crime. One of them will get back to you. I sure hope we can include Barbara Stanwyck in all of this! 🙂
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My post is officially up! Just in case you need a link, here it is: http://filmgrimoire.wordpress.com/2014/04/21/the-great-villain-blogathon-death-in-the-seventh-seal/
Thank you for hosting such an amazing blogathon! 🙂
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Annnnnd, we’re done (well a few days back, but I wanted to wait for a bit): http://fanboydestroy.com/2014/03/24/random-film-of-the-week-detour/
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Great! Looking forward to this!
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If it’s not too late, I’d love to do Waldo Lydecker from “Laura.”
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Ah, sorry – too late. Waldo was covered on April 20.
We’d still be glad to have you join if you’d like to choose another topic. The complete roster is here: http://hqofk.wordpress.com/2014/02/09/great-villain-blogathon/
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I would love to do Cary Grant in “Notorious”–I didn’t see him in the roster. And posting on 4/26.
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And I’d like to post on 4/26, if that’s okay. (I’d also be happy to do Cary Grant in “Notorious,” if someone else has snagged Waldo.) Thanks!
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Sadly, Notorious is already taken for April 26. We’d be happy to squeeze you in on the 26th with a movie that hasn’t already been taken… 🙂
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Apologies–I didn’t realize only one character per film. Please put me down for 4/26, and I’ll let you know ASAP. Thanks.
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Yes, I’ll put you down for the 26th and if you’re able to post by the evening of the 25th or early morning of the 26th, that will be great!
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