Criterion Blogathon: Day 3 Recap

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It’s already Day 3 of the #CriterionBlogathon!

This is an incredible blogging event, due to the knowledge about – and insightful analysis of – a variety of film subjects. You want to read some of the smartest writing on film? You’ve come to the right blogathon.

Today we’re focusing on English-language films from 1947-1980. You’ll be impressed by the collection of essays below – we guarantee it.

But first, we’d like to hand out today’s awards:

 

Awarded to Plot and Theme for Macbeth

Awarded to Plot and Theme for Macbeth

USA

Speakeasy – In Cold Blood (1967)

Old Hollywood Films – Red River (1948)

Film Ruminations – The Third Man (1949)

Mildred’s Fatburgers – Shock Corridor (1953)

billwhite1951 – All that Heaven Allows (1955)

Mike’s Take on the Movies – Jubal (1956)

That Other Critic – 12 Angry Men (1957)

The Oak Drive-In – The Haunted Strangler (1958)

Wide Screen World – Spartacus (1960)

The Last Drive-In – Carnival of Souls (1962)

House of Self-Indulgence – Grey Gardens (1975)

Movie Movie Blog Blog – All That Jazz (1979)

Moviefreak.com – The Black Stallion (1979)

UNITED KINGDOM

Twenty Four Frames – A Hard Day’s Night (1964)

Mildred’s Fatburgers – Watership Down (1979)

CANADA

Cinema Versus – The Brood (1979)

THIS JUST IN

Last-minute posts from Monday and Tuesday:

Second Sight Cinema – Lonesome (1928)

filmscreed – L’Avventura (1960) Commentary

Smitten Kitten Vintage – Pandora’s Box (1929)

Tomorrow, Kristina of Speakeasy will host bloggers reviewing films from Asia (Hong Kong, India, Iran, Japan, Russia, Taiwan). You can see the whole roster here. Thanks to everyone for your wonderful contributions today!

Day 1 Recap

Day 2 Recap

Just a reminder to our participating bloggers: If you were scheduled for today and you post after this recap is uploaded, you’ll be included in a special section in tomorrow’s recap.

Posted in Excitement

Happily blogging about old movies and using the royal "We".

23 Comment on “Criterion Blogathon: Day 3 Recap”

  1. That Other Critic November 18, 2015 at 7:01 pm

    The to-read list piles up. Quick note: Typo on my listing. It says “The” instead of “That.”

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    1. Silver Screenings November 18, 2015 at 7:03 pm

      Oh sorry. Will fix. Thanks!

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      1. That Other Critic November 18, 2015 at 7:04 pm

        Thank you, and no need to apologize.

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  3. aaronwest November 18, 2015 at 7:04 pm

    Reblogged this on Criterion Blues ….. and commented:
    Day 3 is in the books. Great reading today all around!

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  7. Benjamin Russell November 19, 2015 at 7:56 am

    I didn’t hear about this until Criterion posted about it yesterday afternoon on their blog. It looks like no one filed about Charade (1963), so I’ve added a small entry to help round out the list. Hope it meets with your approval!
    http://smartovercoat.com/2015/11/18/criterion-blogathon-charade/

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    1. Silver Screenings November 19, 2015 at 8:55 am

      Yes, that’s fine. We were wondering how that post appears! 😉

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    2. Silver Screenings November 19, 2015 at 10:53 am

      Sorry, Benjamin, I misspoke about the blogathon. I was reminded that we had a cutoff date a few weeks ago, which I had forgotten about. (I guess I became overly enthused about “Charade”.) Apparently other people were refused late entry and it wouldn’t be fair. 😦

      Again, my apologies. I did, however, tweet your post and I think it did get some attention.

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  9. Jay November 19, 2015 at 5:16 pm

    Wow, more good work by everyone!

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    1. Silver Screenings November 19, 2015 at 7:29 pm

      I know – these bloggers are amazing!

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  10. monstergirl November 19, 2015 at 6:04 pm

    Reblogged this on The Last Drive In and commented:
    Day 3 recap of the mega event that is #CrterionBlogathon! So many good reads

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  11. Sarah Brentyn November 19, 2015 at 7:37 pm

    This is exciting. It’s like a feast! Can’t wait to read these. 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings November 19, 2015 at 7:43 pm

      Yup, these posts are like a feast. Some incredible reading to be had…

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