Announcing the Time Travel Blogathon

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Whee! We are thrilled to co-host The Time Travel Blogathon with our pal Rich of Wide Screen World.

As Rich says, “Time travel movies include more than just the Terminators and Back to the Futures of the world: think of A Christmas Carol or A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court or Brigadoon.”

Film history is brimming with time travel adventures, and we can’t wait to celebrate them the weekend of March 9-11, 2018.

Just let us know your movie choice(s) and we’ll collect all entries the weekend of March 9-11. Whether a film is 100 years old, or has just been released in theatres or on Netflix, we want to know what excites you about these films.

Stuck for ideas? You can find a list of time travel movies HERE.

Grab a banner, and we’ll see you in March!

List of Participants

4 Star Films  A Matter of Life and Death/Stairway to Heaven (1946)
Cary Grant Won’t Eat You  Happy Accidents (2000)
Caftan Woman  Repeat Performance (1947)
Century Film Project  His Prehistoric Past (1914)
Cinematic Catharsis  Journey to the Beginning of Time (1955)
Cinematic Scribblings  Je t’aime, je t’aime (1968)
Crítica Retrô  The Road to Yesterday (1925)
DB Movies Blog  Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
I Found it at the Movies  Time After Time (1979)
Karavansara  The Time Machine (1960)
Life’s Daily Lessons  Timeline (2003)
Love Letters to Old Hollywood  The Ridiculous, Groovy Fun of Austin Powers
Maddy Loves her Classic Films  The Twilight Zone (The Odyssey of Flight 33 & Once Upon A Time)
The Midnite Drive-In  Beyond the Time Barrier (1960) and The Time Travellers (1964)
 The Midnite Drive-In  G.I. Samurai a.k.a. Time Slip (1979)
Moon in Gemini  Arrival (2016) and Peggy Sue Got Married (1986)
Movie Rob  The Time Machine (2002)
Movie Rob  La Jetée (1962)
Movies Silently  Felix Trifles with Time (1925)
Old Hollywood Films  Dr Who and the Daleks (1965) and Daleks – Invasion Earth: 2150 A.D. (1966)
Once Upon a Screen  Back to the Future (1985) – and possibly the series
Realweegiemidget Reviews  Somewhere in Time (1980)
Silver Screenings  Tomorrow I’ll Wake Up and Scald Myself with Tea (1977)
SindrElf  Source Code (2011)
Taking Up Room  StarTrek IV (1986)
Taking Up Room  Kate and Leopold (2001)
Thoughts All Sorts  The Lake House (2006)
Thoughts All Sorts  About Time (2013)
Top10Films.co.uk  Fight of the Navigator (1986)
Voyages Extraordinaires  Twilight Zone “alumni”: For All Time (2000) and Somewhere in Time (1980)
Wide Screen World  Godzilla vs. King Ghidorah (1991)

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98 Comment on “Announcing the Time Travel Blogathon”

  1. Rich January 10, 2018 at 7:34 am

    Wow. I’ve never even heard of that movie. I’m guessing it’s recent?

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    1. Silver Screenings January 10, 2018 at 8:01 am

      It’s a Czech sci-fi film. Seems to have a cult following… Admittedly, I’ve not seen it yet, so we’ll see how it goes.

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  2. Katrina Morrison January 10, 2018 at 8:02 am

    Hi Ruth and Rich
    This sounds like a fun. I know just the movie: Timeline (2003) with Gerard Butler, Paul Walker, Billy Connolly, David Thewlis , & Frances O’Connor.
    Please add me to the list and thank you both for hosting.😊

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    1. Silver Screenings January 10, 2018 at 8:05 am

      Excellent! So glad you’re joining us!

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  3. Debbi January 10, 2018 at 8:39 am

    I’ll do one for a personal favorite: Time After Time (1979).

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    1. Silver Screenings January 10, 2018 at 8:58 am

      Awesome! So glad to have you with us, Debbi.

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  4. Amanda Garrett January 10, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    I’d like to write about Peter Cushing’s two Doctor Who movies Dr. Who and the Daleks and Daleks Invasion Earth 2150 AD

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    1. Silver Screenings January 10, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      Sounds great! I’m happy you’re going to join us. 🙂

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  5. Patricia Nolan-Hall (@CaftanWoman) January 10, 2018 at 6:18 pm

    I stopped by Rich’s place, and now I’m peeking in here to put my bid in for 1947s Repeat Performance. I think this is a great idea for a blogathon.

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    1. Silver Screenings January 10, 2018 at 6:24 pm

      Woohoo! Sounds great! Yay!

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    2. Silver Screenings January 10, 2018 at 6:25 pm

      P.S. The blogathon was Rich’s marvelous idea.

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  6. Michaela January 10, 2018 at 9:31 pm

    If it hasn’t been taken yet, I’d like to write about the Austin Powers series, please. I grew up on those movies and I think it’d be a lot of fun to do a post on them.

    LoveLettersToOldHollywood.blogspot.com

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    1. Silver Screenings January 11, 2018 at 5:25 am

      Excellent! I was hoping you’d join us – and I can’t wait to read your thoughts on Mr Powers.

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  7. Movies Silently January 10, 2018 at 10:00 pm

    Hi there! I’d like to sign up with Felix the Cat in Felix Trifles with Time (1925).

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    1. Silver Screenings January 11, 2018 at 5:43 am

      Hey Fritzi! You got it. I immediately watched Felix Trifles with Time when I saw your comment, and loved it, and now I can’t wait to read your analysis. Thanks for joining us!

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  8. rebeccadeniston January 11, 2018 at 12:29 am

    Oooh, this looks cool! I think I’ll have to jump on Star Trek IV and Kate and Leopold, if that’s OK.

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    1. Silver Screenings January 11, 2018 at 5:28 am

      Awesome! Great choices. I just re-watched Kate and Leopold last month, and forgotten some of the wonderful things about that film.

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      1. rebeccadeniston January 11, 2018 at 3:06 pm

        Thanks, and yeah, same here! I haven’t seen Kate and Leopold in a long time, so this will be fun.

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  9. Realweegiemidget Reviews January 11, 2018 at 7:20 am

    Hello, adore this topic one of my favourites can I review Star Trek iv – the Voyage Home? Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews

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  10. Realweegiemidget Reviews January 11, 2018 at 7:34 am

    Just spotted someone chose this – can I do Somewhere in Time instead one of my fave time travel films?

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    1. Silver Screenings January 11, 2018 at 7:35 am

      Yup! I’m so glad you chose Somewhere in time, Gill. I’ve not seen it and I use the image in a banner hoping someone (like you) would choose it.

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  11. Realweegiemidget Reviews January 11, 2018 at 7:37 am

    I’ve reviewed it before as a wee review but love to look at it in more depth, but do get your tissues ready its such a soppy story and the soundtrack is wonderful too. Funny you said that my husband said I should do that one too!!

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  12. Davide Mana January 11, 2018 at 12:01 pm

    Is there still a slot for Karavansara and the 1960 version of The Time Machine?

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    1. Silver Screenings January 11, 2018 at 4:26 pm

      Oh yes, you bet! Perfect choice! Can’t wait to read your analysis. 🙂

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      1. Davide Mana January 11, 2018 at 4:44 pm

        I’ll get to work on it straight away!

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  13. popegrutch January 11, 2018 at 5:03 pm

    OK, I’d like to do “His Prehistoric past” (1914). It’s Chaplin’s last movie at Keystone.

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    1. Silver Screenings January 11, 2018 at 5:04 pm

      Awsome! That would be great. That film makes me laugh. So glad you’re joining us!

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  14. Debbie January 11, 2018 at 8:25 pm

    Hi, while watching Arrival recently I noticed that it has a similar theme to Peggy Sue Got Married, even though the films are very different. I’d like to write about how the two films are alike/unalike. Thanks!

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  15. charsmoviereviews January 12, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    This is such a cool idea for a blogathon!!! Can I please write about Midnight in Paris?? That movie is such a joy to watch and I would love nothing more than to watch it again 🙂 Thanks!

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    1. Silver Screenings January 12, 2018 at 7:37 pm

      Fab idea!! Absolutely! I’ll add you to the list right away. And Yay! Glad you’re joining us!

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  16. maddylovesherclassicfilms January 14, 2018 at 6:46 am

    Hi Ruth. Is it possible to write about time travel TV series? If so could I write about two time travel episodes of The Twilight Zone? The episodes would be The Odyssey of Flight 33 and Once Upon A Time. Maddy

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    1. Silver Screenings January 14, 2018 at 12:45 pm

      Sounds really good! Absolutely! Sp glad to have you with us. 🙂

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      1. maddylovesherclassicfilms January 14, 2018 at 12:50 pm

        Thanks so much.

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  17. carygrantwonteatyou January 15, 2018 at 10:12 am

    Can I take Happy Accidents (2000)? A very underseen, but wonderful film.

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    1. Silver Screenings January 15, 2018 at 12:37 pm

      Great idea! I’ve not heard of this film before, and it sounds like one I’ll love. Besides, what’s not to like about Marissa Tomei? So happy you’re joining us! I’ll add to you the roster when I get home this evening.

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  18. dbmoviesblog January 26, 2018 at 3:37 am

    Hello, I would like to participate with “Edge of Tomorrow” (2014), if I may?

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    1. Silver Screenings January 26, 2018 at 4:22 am

      Absolutely! It’s a terrific film, and I’m excited you’re choosing it for the blogathon. Excellent choice!

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  19. Erin January 27, 2018 at 12:34 pm

    Could I write about Je t’aime, je t’aime (1968)? Thank you!

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    1. Silver Screenings January 27, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      Yes, please! This sounds like a really unusual film, and I’m already looking forward to your review. So happy you’re joining us!

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  20. Aurora January 28, 2018 at 12:16 pm

    Although I am over committing to blogathons these days I simply can’t resist this one. Terrific topic and hosted by two favorites. 😉 I almost went with THE THREE STOOGES MEET HERCULES, but decided on BACK TO THE FUTURE, which I’ve been meaning to rewatch for some time. If I can manage the series I will do that.

    Many thanks,

    Aurora
    Once Upon a Screen
    @CitizenScreen

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    1. Silver Screenings January 28, 2018 at 6:52 pm

      Awesome!! I was hoping someone would take “Back to the Future”, and I’m so glad it’s you, Aurora. Hooray! (Now, if you get busy, that is A-OK. We understand.)
      P.S. Rich came up with the Time Travel idea.

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  21. thoughtsallsorts January 28, 2018 at 1:22 pm

    Oooh..wonderful. Looks like “About Time” hasn’t been taken yet…can I claim that one please?

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    1. thoughtsallsorts January 28, 2018 at 1:29 pm

      And may I be cheeky and ask for a second one? The Lake House?

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      1. Silver Screenings January 28, 2018 at 6:54 pm

        You bet! I haven’t seen The Lake House, so it’ll be great to read your thoughts on it.

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    2. Silver Screenings January 28, 2018 at 6:53 pm

      Woohoo! Yes, please! I’m glad you chose this one…I did the banner as a big “Hint Hint” for someone to choose that gem of a film. Yay!

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      1. thoughtsallsorts January 29, 2018 at 1:42 pm

        I loooove that film…can’t wait to write about it…

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  23. SindrElf February 2, 2018 at 8:59 am

    I’m doing Source Code 🙂

    I would love if someone would be willing to do Primer, to maybe help me understand that film 😛

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    1. Silver Screenings February 2, 2018 at 9:02 am

      I’ve never seen “Primer”, but maybe we can talk someone into doing that film.

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      1. SindrElf February 2, 2018 at 9:05 am

        Please do!

        It is weird…
        But people who are into film-theories and sitting down with a spreadsheet to work out stuff, loves it.

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  24. Voyages Extraordinaires February 3, 2018 at 9:50 am

    This is great! Can I do a double (or triple) header of Twilight Zone alumni: “For All Time” (2000, based on the Twilight Zone episode “A Stop in Willoughby”) and “Somewhere in Time” (1980, based on a Richard Matheson novel).

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    1. Silver Screenings February 3, 2018 at 10:47 am

      Oh yes please! That would be fantastic! So glad to have you aboard. 🙂

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    2. Silver Screenings February 3, 2018 at 10:52 am

      Oh wait – someone else has taken “Somewhere in Time”. Not a problem, but just thought I’d let you know in case you didn’t want to do a duplicate. Everything sounds fine to me, though. 🙂

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      1. Voyages Extraordinaires February 4, 2018 at 8:49 am

        Nuts! I didn’t see it up there on the list. If it’s okay, I’d still like to do it though. As part of a multi-film review based on the theme of lonely guys finding true love in the past, maybe it will bring something to complement rather than compete with the other review. That or I can just shelve it until next year’s 😉

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      2. Silver Screenings February 4, 2018 at 11:43 am

        I like the multi-film theme of finding love in the past, and I’d love to leave it as is. I don’t think it will compete at all. I’m really looking forward to it!

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  26. In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood March 4, 2018 at 7:10 am

    Hi Ruth. I would like to write about “I’ll Never Forget You.” AKA “The House In The Square” ( 1951 ). Thanks.

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    1. Silver Screenings March 4, 2018 at 3:43 pm

      Wonderful! Sounds great – glad to have you aboard. 🙂

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  27. In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood March 4, 2018 at 7:28 am

    Actually would you class “All This, and Heaven Too” ( 1940 ) as a time travel movie? The film is told is told in flashbacks of the past?

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    1. Silver Screenings March 4, 2018 at 3:47 pm

      Hi Crystal, I haven’t seen this film, believe it or not, so if you regard it as a time travel film, I’m OK with it.

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  28. Dan March 7, 2018 at 7:23 am

    Just in time!!!

    I’ll be joining in. I’ve got my thinking cap on and will come back with what I’m going to write about.

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    1. Dan March 7, 2018 at 7:28 am

      Leaning towards writing something about Flight of the Navigator.

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      1. Silver Screenings March 7, 2018 at 8:07 am

        Yes, please! It’ll be great to have you join the party! I’ll add you to our roster right away.

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      3. Dan March 8, 2018 at 7:00 am

        Whoops, it’s scheduled for Sunday March 11th actually! 🙂

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      4. Silver Screenings March 8, 2018 at 7:20 am

        Haha! No problem! I’ve marked it down for Sunday, and I’m really looking forward to it.

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  31. 4StarFilmFan March 7, 2018 at 5:51 pm

    Hi,

    Does A Matter of Life and Death (Stairway to Heaven) count as a time travel film? If its still okay to join and that film works please let me know!

    Regards,
    Tynan

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    1. Silver Screenings March 7, 2018 at 7:31 pm

      Hi Tynan, I’ve not seen A Matter of Life and Death, but if you consider it a time travel film, that’s A-OK by us. So glad you’re joining the fun! I’ll add you to the roster right away.

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    1. Silver Screenings March 9, 2018 at 3:58 pm

      Woohoo! Sounds great! I’ll let Rich know so he can add it to today’s list.

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  37. movierob March 10, 2018 at 11:59 am

    is it too late to join in? I’s like to do The Time Machine (2002 and la Jetee (1962). Tnx

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    1. Silver Screenings March 10, 2018 at 12:00 pm

      Yes, please join us! Let us know when your links are ready, and we’ll include you. Glad you have you along! 🙂

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  40. Amanda Garrett March 11, 2018 at 10:24 am

    Here’s my article about the Peter Cushing Doctor Who Movies for Old Hollywood Films
    http://www.oldhollywoodfilms.com/2018/03/dr-who-and-daleks-and-daleks-invasion.html

    Thanks for hosting

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    1. Silver Screenings March 11, 2018 at 10:31 am

      Woohoo! Excellent! I’ll add you to today’s recap later today. 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings March 11, 2018 at 5:45 pm

      Awesome! Thank you. I’ll be linking you to tonight’s recap, as well as the main “roster” page.

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  44. popegrutch March 11, 2018 at 3:59 pm

    Mine’s up! https://wp.me/p4qdLJ-142 Just in the “nick of time,” eh?

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    1. Silver Screenings March 11, 2018 at 5:49 pm

      Woohoo! This is going to be great. I’ve never seen this film, so I’m looking forward your thoughts and the film.

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  46. SindrElf March 12, 2018 at 10:16 am

    Reblogged this on SindrElf and commented:
    Here is the full list of links to the various great blogs in The Time Travel Blogathon that I took part in with my last blog-post “Source Code – A Retrospective”.
    Ignore the “announcing” part, this post has been edited later on.

    There are a lot of good posts there, so…get clicking! 😉

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  47. In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood March 14, 2018 at 12:59 am

    Hi Ruth. I’m extremely sorry that I’m late yet again. I was unexpectedly called out of town on the weekend and I didn’t have internet access on my computer, only on my phone. I did however manage to write out half of my time travel post for the blogathon before I left, but because of the internet connection I couldn’t complete it there. I am however finishing off my article now, and I will send it to you as soon as its ready.

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    1. Silver Screenings March 14, 2018 at 6:35 am

      Sounds good. I’ll post it as soon as I can. 🙂

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