Announcing The Great Villain Blogathon 2017!

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Villains 2017Time once again to face the evil with the annual Big Bad Blogathon celebrating cinema’s worst villains.

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45 Comment on “Announcing The Great Villain Blogathon 2017!”

  1. maedez February 24, 2017 at 10:06 am

    Yes, you know I am in!

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    1. Silver Screenings February 24, 2017 at 10:08 am

      Haha! I’m glad to hear it. 🙂

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      1. maedez February 24, 2017 at 10:09 am

        I just have to figure out my film! That is always the hardest part.

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  2. Sarah Brentyn February 24, 2017 at 10:09 am

    Already?!! Oh, yeah… Can NOT wait! 😈

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    1. Silver Screenings February 24, 2017 at 10:14 am

      Me either! This is always a fun blogathon.

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  3. First Night Design February 24, 2017 at 10:59 am

    Much the best parts to play. Don’t think I ever played a villainess, unless you count the Red Queen in a musical version of Alice Through the Looking Glass – satisfying!

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    1. Silver Screenings February 24, 2017 at 12:58 pm

      So you sing and dance, in addition to acting and making glorious pieces of art?

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      1. First Night Design February 24, 2017 at 1:00 pm

        Not any longer and it was the only musical I ever did and required very restrained dancing! Yes, I’m an actress by profession.

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  4. thoughtsallsorts February 24, 2017 at 12:01 pm

    I’m in! I’m in! Had a whole list to choose from a while back and totally forgot them….will let you know asap!

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    1. Silver Screenings February 24, 2017 at 1:00 pm

      I’m glad you want to join us. Can’t wait to see who you choose. 🙂

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      1. thoughtsallsorts February 24, 2017 at 1:07 pm

        I’m really struggling to choose….so many….arghh…decisions, decisions 😉
        I should probably go with the one that keeps pushing the others down the list…

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  5. Cazbar Pintar February 24, 2017 at 4:47 pm

    Signed up! ‘William Powell’s Silent Villains’ is on its way! 😈😈😈👍

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    1. Silver Screenings February 24, 2017 at 4:51 pm

      EXCELLENT! I’m thrilled you’re joining us. 🙂

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  6. Rich February 24, 2017 at 8:29 pm

    I’m in, of course. Gimme a little while to think of something.

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    1. Silver Screenings February 25, 2017 at 6:30 am

      Yay! It wouldn’t be a party without you, Rich. Can’t wait to see who you choose.

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  7. whimsicallyclassic (Kayla) February 24, 2017 at 9:41 pm

    I’d like to do Eve Harrington from “All About Eve.”

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    1. Silver Screenings February 25, 2017 at 6:31 am

      Sounds great! Did you fill in the form at Speakeasy? https://hqofk.wordpress.com/2017/02/24/the-great-villain-blogathon-2017/
      Looking forward to reading your thoughts about the wiley Eve Harrington. 🙂

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  8. nuwansenfilmsen March 1, 2017 at 8:06 am

    I took part in this a couple of years ago. I’d love to join again!! 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings March 1, 2017 at 8:21 am

      Please do! You always have thought-provoking observations.

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      1. nuwansenfilmsen March 2, 2017 at 6:01 am

        Thanks for the kind words!!

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      2. nuwansenfilmsen April 19, 2017 at 11:24 pm

        Hey Ruth, is it too late to join the ‘Great Villain Blogathon of 2017’!! I didn’t commit last month, as I wasn’t sure I’d be able to contribute, when the time comes. BUT, I kept it in mind. And late last night, I watched Nocturnal Animals, and thought of interesting post, about the villain of the piece.

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      3. Silver Screenings April 20, 2017 at 5:23 am

        Yay! Glad you’re joining us. 🙂 I’m looking forward to your thoughts on this film (which I’ve never seen).

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      4. nuwansenfilmsen April 19, 2017 at 11:41 pm

        I just filled in the form, at Speakeasy …; it seems to have worked!!

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  9. In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood March 3, 2017 at 8:31 am

    I’ve just returned to blogging after a taking a hiatus due to my aunt’s death. I will definitely sign up for this again, as this is one of my favorite blogathons. I just have to decide on a topic. I’m mulling over a few choices.

    With my return, I’ve announced another blogathon, and you are cordially invited to participate. The link is below with more details.

    https://crystalkalyana.wordpress.com/2017/03/02/announcing-the-judy-garland-blogathon/

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    1. Silver Screenings March 3, 2017 at 8:54 am

      Great! Glad to have you join us in the Villain Blogathon. I know you’ll pick a fabulous villain.

      Also, I’m sorry to hear about the death of your aunt. It sounds like quite a blow. 😦

      Thanks for the invite to the Judy Garland Blogathon. I’ll check it out!

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  10. CineMaven March 5, 2017 at 9:45 am

    Hey there. Please count me in to your big kahuna of a blogathon. I’m going to bring Constance Ford to the party. Her role as a sexually repressed Mom in “A Summer Place” is villainy in its highest form. Well…if not in its highest form, in its most lush, colorful, most romantic over~the~top form. My blog is CineMaven’s Essays from the Couch: https://cinemavensessaysfromthecouch.wordpress.com/

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    1. Silver Screenings March 5, 2017 at 10:37 am

      FABULOUS choice! I see you’ve already been added to the list. I never would have thought of Constance Ford, but she’s a terrific villain. So glad you’re coming to the party!

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      1. CineMaven March 5, 2017 at 10:46 am

        Thank you Ma’am. I’d better get to work. Thank Goodness for WATCH TCM.

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  11. Alok Singhal April 24, 2017 at 1:06 pm

    Have a good time…i can see there are many enthusiastic participants already 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings April 24, 2017 at 1:34 pm

      Thanks! It’s going to be a good time! 🙂

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  13. In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood April 25, 2017 at 10:57 am

    Hi Ruth. Would I be able to change my entry? I also want to do two entries, as I really need to get my blog active again. I haven’t quite decided on what villains to do yet, but I’ll let you know asap.

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    1. Silver Screenings April 25, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Yes, absolutely you can change your entry. Just let us know once you decide. 🙂

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      1. In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood April 25, 2017 at 11:20 am

        I’m thinking of doing Barbara Stanwyck playing a villain for my first topic. I have a few Stanwyck villains in mind. I have written about Martha Ivers before. Can you think of any other Stanwyck villains besides from Phyllis Dietrichson?

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      2. Silver Screenings April 25, 2017 at 11:28 am

        Would you call her a villain in “The File on Thelma Jordan”?

        Sadly, Phyllis Dietrichson is already taken…

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      3. In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood April 25, 2017 at 11:30 am

        I probably would, but unfortunately my dvd of that is quite scratchy. I need a new one. I’ve done a search of Stanywck villains but nothing really comes up.

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      4. In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood April 25, 2017 at 11:48 am

        I will have to get my thinking caps working, as I can’t really think of anything at the moment. Can you think of any other villains that haven’t yet been covered?

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      5. In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood April 25, 2017 at 11:55 am

        For my first entry I think I will stick with my original choice that is already on the roster. I will decide on a topic for my second entry over night.

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      7. In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood April 26, 2017 at 8:34 am

        Hi Ruth. I’ve came up with a topic for my second entry. I would like to write about Robin Williams in “One Hour Photo”. Let me know if that is suitable for the blogathon?

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      8. Silver Screenings April 26, 2017 at 8:45 am

        Ooh! Good choice! Definitely suitable. Robin Williams is SO creepy in that role. I’ll add you to roster.

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      9. In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood April 27, 2017 at 11:00 am

        I thought that was a rather unique one.

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  14. John April 25, 2017 at 11:07 am

    My Great Villain Blogathon post is now up at http://jveclectic.blogspot.com/2017/04/eli-wallach-vs-magnificent-seven.html. Thanks for including me!

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    1. Silver Screenings April 25, 2017 at 11:15 am

      Thanks for joining us. I’ll be visiting you and Mr Wallach this afternoon. 🙂

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