Announcing the Reel Infatuation Blogathon 2018

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We’re excited to be back with the Reel Infatuation Blogathon!

This blogathon is the brainchild of the fabulous Maedez of Font and Frock and A Small Press Life.

Reel Infatuation runs June 8-10, and we want you to join us. We want to hear about your film/TV/book character crush. (You can find this year’s Official Announcement HERE. Additional background to the blogathon, originally posted in 2016, is HERE.)

Please help yourself to a banner, and we’ll see you at the party in June!

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Participants

Font and Frock  Ross Martin as Artemus Gordon in The Wild, Wild West

Realweegiemidget Reviews  Jason Statham as Deckard Shaw in the Fast and Furious films

Silver Screenings  James Garner as Hendley in The Great Escape

Maddy Loves Her Classic Films  Jeremy Northam as Mr. Knightley in Emma

Old Hollywood Films  Paul Henreid as Victor Laszlo in Casablanca

Caftan Woman  Keye Luke as Lee Chan in the Charlie Chan Film Series

Movie Movie Blog Blog  Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

I Found it at the Movies  Bette Davis as Constant Doyle in Perry Mason’s “The Case of Constant Doyle”

A Person in the Dark  Robert Vaughn as Napoleon Solo in The Man From Uncle

The Story Enthusiast  Meg Ryan as Kathleen Kelly in You’ve Got Mail

Whimsically Classic  James Darren as Moondoggie in Gidget

Crítica Retrô  Frank Sinatra and Sinatramania

Moon in Gemini   Robert Mitchum as Charles in Ryan’s Daughter (1970)

Cary Grant Won’t Eat You  William Powell as Nick Charles in The Thin Man films

Steve Quick  Ten Cinematic Crushes

Life’s Daily Lessons  Robert Redford as Harold Beldon in The Twilight Zone’s “Nothing in the Dark”

Words Seem Out of Place  Michelle Pfeiffer as Angela de Marco in Married to the Mob (1988)

A Viewer’s Guide to Classic Films  Gilbert Roland as The Cisco Kid

Pure Entertainment Preservation Society  Thomas E. Breen as Dennis Mulvy in Luxury Liner (1948)

Four Star Films  Allen Roberts as Meg in The Red House (1947)

Coffee, Classics & Craziness  Gael García Bernal as Héctor from Coco (2017)

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73 Comment on “Announcing the Reel Infatuation Blogathon 2018”

  1. maddylovesherclassicfilms May 9, 2018 at 10:10 am

    I like the sound of this one. I have to share my love for Mr. Knightley from Emma (as played by the gorgeous Jeremy Northam).

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    1. Silver Screenings May 9, 2018 at 11:33 am

      Awesome choice! So glad you’re joining us, Maddy. 🙂

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      1. maddylovesherclassicfilms May 9, 2018 at 11:58 am

        Thanks. Looking forward to this. It’s going to be fun.

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  2. Amanda Garrett May 9, 2018 at 10:17 am

    For Old Hollywood Films, I would like to write about why I’m Team Laszlo in Casablanca

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    1. Silver Screenings May 9, 2018 at 11:40 am

      I’m with you there. Great choice! I’m happy you’re joining us, Amanda. 🙂

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  3. Realweegiemidget Reviews May 9, 2018 at 11:08 am

    Saw your reasons for loving James Garner on Font and Frocks post, now cant get that image out my head!

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    1. Silver Screenings May 9, 2018 at 11:44 am

      Bahaha! That’s awesome!

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      1. Realweegiemidget Reviews May 9, 2018 at 11:49 am

        So looking forward to reading that post!!!

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  4. maddylovesherclassicfilms May 9, 2018 at 11:57 am

    Can I please do a second post about Theo Kojak(as played by Telly Savalas)?

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    1. Silver Screenings May 9, 2018 at 11:58 am

      You bet! Kojak doesn’t get a lot of fan love these days, and I think that’s an excellent choice.

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      1. maddylovesherclassicfilms May 9, 2018 at 11:59 am

        Thanks so much. Yay! 🙂

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    2. Marsha Collock May 13, 2018 at 1:43 pm

      Oh boy – my first “crush” – Robert Vaughn as Napoleon Solo in “The Man From Uncle” – may I?

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      1. Silver Screenings May 14, 2018 at 2:54 pm

        You betcha! And sorry for the delay in getting back to you, Marsha. I was travelling, no access to my computer, etc. So glad you’re joining us – yay!

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  5. Suziey Bravo May 9, 2018 at 12:07 pm

    Haha Kojack!! ❤

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  6. Patricia Nolan-Hall (@CaftanWoman) May 9, 2018 at 2:50 pm

    I had so much fun last year (Gilbert, The Lady Vanishes) and thought I couldn’t come up with something for another round of reel infatuation. And then it hit me! I haven’t been a Charlie Chan fan all these years for the great detective’s deductive reasoning alone. That handsome number one son of his has something to do with it. Keye Luke as Lee Chan is my guy this year.

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    1. Silver Screenings May 9, 2018 at 3:31 pm

      Ooh – nice choice! I’m all for it. (And am so glad you’re joining us!)

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  7. M.B. Henry May 9, 2018 at 3:28 pm

    Garcia Flynn on NBC’s Timeless? Anyone? Just me? Ok 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings May 9, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Does this mean you’re joining us? I sure hope so! I’m adding your name – yay!

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      1. M.B. Henry May 9, 2018 at 3:34 pm

        Oh no I’m not witty enough to write about TV and movies. I just wanted to give Garcia a shout out 😉 I will be looking forward to reading it though!!

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      2. Silver Screenings May 9, 2018 at 3:35 pm

        OK, I’ll let you off the hook…for now… 😉

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  8. Movie Movie Blog Blog May 9, 2018 at 3:46 pm

    I’d like to really go out on a limb here. May I write about the animated Jessica Rabbit in Who Framed Roger Rabbit?

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    1. Silver Screenings May 9, 2018 at 4:26 pm

      Of course! Animated characters are more than welcome. And I’m so glad you’re joining the party!

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      2. Silver Screenings June 3, 2018 at 8:09 am

        Awesome! Thanks so much. I’m looking forward to it. 🙂

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  9. maedez May 9, 2018 at 4:33 pm

    As always, I’m super excited to read about everyone’s crushes!

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    1. Silver Screenings May 9, 2018 at 4:37 pm

      Me too. This is going to be a ton o’ fun!

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  10. iScriblr May 10, 2018 at 11:23 am

    I’m not entertaining enough to write about TV/Movies but I shall be watching this space for more! 😉

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    1. Silver Screenings May 10, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      I definitely think you are entertaining enough to write about TV/Movies, but I’m glad you stopped by, just the same. 🙂

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  11. Debbi May 10, 2018 at 7:47 pm

    I’d like to pick Holly Taylor as Paige Jennings in The Americans.

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    1. Silver Screenings May 10, 2018 at 7:51 pm

      Woohoo! Sounds great, Debbi. Thanks for joining us. 🙂

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  12. Veebs May 11, 2018 at 6:54 am

    The point of this blogathon – is it to write about a classic film star or character you’re crushing on?

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    1. Silver Screenings May 11, 2018 at 7:01 am

      It’s intended to be a film/TV/book character you’re crushing on, and it doesn’t have to be a “classic” character…but sometimes people discuss the actor instead, and that’s OK, too. It’s such a fun time that we’re not going call out anybody on a technicality.

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      1. Realweegiemidget Reviews May 12, 2018 at 11:19 am

        Good to know for next year if Leonardo Di Caprio still as lovely!! (ie ditched man bun and beard for good)

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    2. Silver Screenings May 11, 2018 at 7:01 am

      And I really hope you can join us! 🙂

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  13. maddylovesherclassicfilms May 12, 2018 at 6:33 am

    Hi Ruth. Can I ditch Kojak and just stick with writing about Mr. K?

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    1. Silver Screenings May 12, 2018 at 1:57 pm

      Oh yes, absolutely! I’m not at a computer until Monday, but I will change the roster then.

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  14. thestoryenthusiast May 16, 2018 at 2:41 pm

    As much as I adore classic films, this year I would like to write about my crush on Kathleen Kelly from You’ve Got Mail.
    http://www.storyenthusiast.com

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    1. Silver Screenings May 16, 2018 at 5:01 pm

      Sounds great! I love that movie. In fact, I was thinking the other day I’m due for a rewatch. So happy you’re joining us!

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      2. Silver Screenings June 7, 2018 at 8:12 am

        Woo-hoo! Thanks! Looking forward to it. I’ll include it in tomorrow night’s recap. 🙂

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  15. thoughtsallsorts May 18, 2018 at 9:34 am

    Aaahhh…so many decisions….this is soooo difficult…I’m going to go for…actually no, put me down for Da…no, no…….. hee, hee, please just put me down as I’m definitely joining…I just can’t decide right now…will let you know as soon as one crush convinces me it’s him this year…

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    1. Silver Screenings May 18, 2018 at 9:58 am

      Hahaha! Sounds great! And I’m so happy you want to join us!

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      1. thoughtsallsorts May 18, 2018 at 10:12 am

        For sure…I’d never pass by an opportunity to swoon over a crush. See you soon…will let you know asap…

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  16. whimsicallyclassic (Kayla) May 19, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    I would like to write about Moondoggie from “Gidget.”

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    1. Silver Screenings May 20, 2018 at 7:47 am

      Oh you bet!! I don’t remember anyone choosing Moondoggie in this blogathon before – so it’s about time! So glad you’re going to join us. 🙂

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  17. In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood May 21, 2018 at 9:35 am

    I want to write about George Brent. I’ve had a crush on him for a long time.

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    1. Silver Screenings May 21, 2018 at 1:08 pm

      Sounds great, Crystal! I’ll add you to the roster right away. 🙂

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  18. Le May 22, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    Ruth, this year it was extra hard to choose one movie crush, but I finally did it: I want to write about Frank Sinatra and Sinatramania!
    Kisses!
    Le

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    1. Silver Screenings May 22, 2018 at 7:14 pm

      Great choice! Ol’ blue eyes himself… 😉

      I’m very happy you’ll be joining us, Le!

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  19. Debbie May 22, 2018 at 8:48 pm

    Hi, there! I was thinking about how I’m often a contrarian when it comes to which male lead you’re supposed to become infatuated with. I’d like to write about how I became far more infatuated with Robert Mitchum’s character in Ryan’s Daughter than the heroine did!

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    1. Silver Screenings May 23, 2018 at 5:50 am

      That’s an awesome choice! (And for what it’s worth, I’m with you.) And I’m thrilled you’re joining us – yay!

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  20. carygrantwonteatyou May 23, 2018 at 10:42 pm

    Is it possible no one has nabbed Nick Charles yet? And if so, can I have him, please?

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    1. Silver Screenings May 24, 2018 at 9:05 am

      Absolutely! It’s incredible that Nick Charles hadn’t been nabbed yet…and he’s all yours!

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  21. Realweegiemidget Reviews May 25, 2018 at 11:34 pm

    Hi, can I change mine to Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) from the Fast and Furious Films – not seen the whole of the Americans (still 2 series to watch) so can do him next year as worried for spoilers

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    1. Silver Screenings May 26, 2018 at 4:18 am

      Absolutely! No problem at all. I think that’s a good point re: spoilers.

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      1. Realweegiemidget Reviews May 26, 2018 at 4:20 am

        Thanks for being so understanding, still got 2 series to watch and so want to avoid them..

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  22. Debbi May 27, 2018 at 6:48 pm

    Quick question. I just saw Bette Davis in an episode of Perry Mason I’ve never seen before. She was amazing. I Could I change mine to Bette Davis for the defense? 🙂

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    1. Silver Screenings May 28, 2018 at 6:19 am

      Absolutely! Sounds great! I will update the roster later today. I’m looking forward to this.

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      1. Debbi May 28, 2018 at 7:57 am

        Awesome. Thanks! 🙂

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  23. Sarah Brentyn May 27, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    Aaah! Participated in this one last year. SO fun. If I get a chance, I’ll sign up. Look forward to reading these!

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    1. Silver Screenings May 28, 2018 at 6:20 am

      I hope you can join us, Sarah, because you always have interesting things to say. But, more importantly, I hope all is well. 🙂

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      1. Sarah Brentyn May 30, 2018 at 12:08 pm

        I’m hanging in there. 😉 Hope all is well in your world, my friend.

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  24. MRC June 3, 2018 at 8:51 pm

    Hi! My blog is Words Seem out of Place and I write a lot about film in general, and my favorite performances in particular. I’d love to contribute to your blogathon! I’d write about Angela de Marco (Michelle Pfeiffer) from Married to the Mob, if that works for you. I’ll do my best to get the piece done by June 8-10!

    Here’s my blog, if you’re interested: https://wordsseemoutofplace.blogspot.com/

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    1. Silver Screenings June 4, 2018 at 6:29 am

      Hi! That would be wonderful. We’d love to have you join us! I’ll add you to the roster right away.

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  25. Linda Sandahl June 3, 2018 at 10:12 pm

    Hey, is it too late to sign up? I’d like to write about Gilbert Roland as the Cisco Kid.

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    1. Silver Screenings June 4, 2018 at 6:30 am

      Linda, it’s never too late for you. Please join us! I’d love to learn more about Gilbert Roland in any role. 🙂

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