Things I Learned from the Movies: Day 1 Recap

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It’s been an A-MAZ-ING first day here at the Things I Learned from the Movies blogathon. Today’s entries will make you laugh and think – and maybe cause you to look at movies a little bit differently.

Bloggers: If we missed your post today, we’ll be sure to include it in tomorrow’s recap.

In the meantime, here are some of the things we #LearnedFromMovies.

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Once Upon a Screen: I Learned Perseverance from Bugs Bunny

 

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Love Letters to Old Hollywood: To the Women of Classic Hollywood

 

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Movie Movie Blog Blog: Everything I ever needed to know, I learned from Laurel & Hardy

 

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Anna, Look!: 5 Life Lessons from Romance

 

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Caftan Woman: The Domestic Arts as Practised in The Egg & I

 

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The Marcko Guy: Two Lessons from Thank You For Smoking

 

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Champagne for Lunch: A Lesson in Pixar

 

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4 Star Films: What I Learned from George Bailey

 

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Senseless Cinema: Good Advice from Horror Movie Titles

 

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The Round Place in the Middle: Learning About Types: Janet Munro in Swiss Family Robinson

 

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Thoughts All Sorts: Was Tun Wenn’s Brent (What to do in Case of Fire)

 

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Movies Silently: How to be a Silent Movie Heroine

 

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Christina Wehner: How I Learned to Love the Great American Songbook

 

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The Midnite Drive-In: Humor in a Movie Vein

 

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Critica Retro: How to be Blasé

Join us tomorrow when the fab Kristina of Speakeasy will be hosting!
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24 Comment on “Things I Learned from the Movies: Day 1 Recap”

  2. Sarah Brentyn October 14, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    Just awesome. 🍿🎬🎭

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      1. Sarah Brentyn October 15, 2016 at 2:35 pm

        I signed up but not sure it went through. Either way, you’ll see me soon… 😉

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      2. Silver Screenings October 15, 2016 at 2:42 pm

        Yay! I see them – Monty Python and The Princess Bride. Awesome! I’m looking forward to it. 🙂

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      3. Sarah Brentyn October 15, 2016 at 4:31 pm

        Awesome. Yes. 😀 Some interesting lessons there…

        Liked by 2 people

  3. Quiggy October 14, 2016 at 6:31 pm

    Don’t forget mine. I know I posted a bit early, but I wanted to be included.

    http://midnitedrive-in.blogspot.com/2016/10/humor-in-movie-vein.html

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    1. Silver Screenings October 14, 2016 at 6:35 pm

      Ack! Sorry about that! I will include it right away.

      Like

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    1. Silver Screenings October 14, 2016 at 7:28 pm

      Perfect! Thanks! This will be great – being a world class detective is something I could really get into.

      Like

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  9. Little Bits of Classics October 31, 2016 at 2:47 am

    Please, please do this again next year! I’m just so awfully sad I couldn’t participate this time :(!

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    1. Silver Screenings October 31, 2016 at 11:12 am

      Yep – we’re definitely planning to host this again next year. It was so fun! Life does get busy, but I’m glad to hear you want to join us next time. 🙂

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      1. Little Bits of Classics November 1, 2016 at 5:02 am

        Well, it’s lovely to hear that! I’m looking forward to it 😉

        Liked by 1 person

  10. mariewilliams53 November 20, 2016 at 10:39 am

    Brilliant post and fabulous lessons. Why go to school when the education here is far more superior!

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    1. Silver Screenings November 21, 2016 at 7:53 am

      HA! You said it! From education is far more memorable, no?

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      1. mariewilliams53 November 21, 2016 at 10:17 am

        Woudn’t argue with that! 🙂 I was always a ‘visual’ learner. Pictures tend to stay in the memory moreso than words, no?

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    2. Silver Screenings November 21, 2016 at 7:54 am

      Stupid auto correct. Meant to say FILM education.

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      2. mariewilliams53 November 21, 2016 at 10:14 am

        Looks like ‘auto correct’ could do with a few lessons in your educational establishment. ha ha

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