This is one of my favorite events of the year, and not just because I’m the co-hostess. It’s simply that good. And fun. Oh, so much fun!
Here’s my original announcement.
ANNOUNCING THE 2019 REEL INFATUATION BLOGATHON
I hope you’ll join us!
Reel Infatuation 2019-Cary Grant
The 2018 Reel Infatuation Blogathon was such a blast! Thanks to all who participated in any way., especially my co-hostess Ruth of Silver Screenings.
Image: The Vintage Glitter Box
The Reel Infatuation Blogathon is terrific fun. Discovering people’s character crushes is an enjoyable experience, but it’s also uplifting.
Essays that praise the good in others are refreshing. We could use a little more of that, wouldn’t you say?
Thanks to Maedez of Font and Frock and A Small Press Life for her ideas and for asking me to join the party. Thanks also to all participants for your enthusiasm, and for giving us some “new” films to watch.
Today is the last day of the blogathon, but if you post an entry later this evening (or tomorrow), we’ll add you to the list. Just leave a comment below.
Now, sit back and enjoy today’s Reel Infatuations.
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Font and Frock
Artemus Gordon from The Wild, Wild West (1965-1969)
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Pure Entertainment Preservation Society
Dennis Mulvy from Luxury Liner (1948)
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Image: The Vintage Glitter Box
It’s been another fabulous day here at the Real Infatuation blogathon. We’re feeling the character crush love!
Bloggers: If we missed your post today, fear not – we’ll include you in tomorrow’s recap.
Haven’t signed up, but still want to join the fun? You bet! Just leave a comment below.
Meanwhile, please enjoy today’s Reel Infatuation entries.
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Whimsically Classic
Moondoggie from Gidget (1959)
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I Found it at the Movies
Constant Doyle from Perry Mason (Season 6, Episode 16, 1963)
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Thoughts All Sorts
Mr. Nobley from Austenland (2013)
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James Garner, Best-Dressed POW. Image: Showpass
Silver Screenings
Hendley the Scrounger from The Great Escape (1963)
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Join us tomorrow for Day 3 of the Reel Infatuation Blogathon!
Image: Reaction Gifs
It’s difficult to think of anything more fabulous than a day at the spa, unless you’re talking about the Reel Infatuation Blogathon.
We’ve just spent a glorious day reading about characters who are admired, and why they are special. It’s joyful and refreshing, and it helps restore a little faith in humanity. Thanks to Maedez, of Font and Frock and A Small Press Life, for asking us to co-host this wonderful blogathon. This is her brainchild.
Bloggers: If we missed your post today, fear not – we shall include you in tomorrow’s recap.
Until then, please indulge in today’s Reel Infatuation entries.
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The Story Enthusiast
Kathleen Kelly from You’ve Got Mail (1998)
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Movie Movie Blog Blog
Jessica Rabbit from Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988)
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Words Seem Out of Place
Angela from Married to the Mob (1988)
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Caftan Woman
Lee Chan from the Charlie…
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Hey there, readers! The 2018 Reel Infatuation Blogathon is officially here.
*internally screams*
Mabel is already looking for your posts
Remember: once your post is up, please link it in the comments section here or on the re-blogs on Silver Screenings or A Small Press Life. We’re so excited to read your contributions. Thanks a million!
PS-It’s not too late to join us. Read the details here.
Yes, it’s almost time for another round of crush-sharing! We hope you’re as excited as we are, which is to say we kind of feel like this right now…
Clara shares our enthusiasm
We have to go work on our RI post now (oh, Artie Gordon!), but we’ll see you on the 8th!
2018 RI Banner (To Catch a Thief)
Thanks to Ruth of Silver Screenings for being our fab co-host!
Picture this…
It’s May 2018.
The yearly Reel Infatuation Blogathon is just a few weeks away.
2018 RI Banner (Flesh and the Devil)
You have a character crush, or ten (we don’t judge, after all you’re only human), but don’t consider yourself a writer. Or, that kind of writer. Maybe it’s a matter of time, or timing. Perhaps you’re already doing an entry, but are burning to share a few more crushes with readers.
What a predicament!
Fortunately for you, there is another option.
Mary is back to tell you how to participate in this year’s blogathon without writing a post!
Mary Pickford (1919)
“Do you lack a blog, time, skill, or confidence? Don’t let one or more of those pesky facts get in the way of joining your best friends and most able acquaintances in this year’s Reel Infatuation Blogathon! All you need at your disposal is at least one #charactercrush, and a few spare minutes. No foolin’…”
It’s as easy as it sounds.
In the weeks leading up to the start of the blogathon, we’ll be sharing a selection of non-participating readers’ #charactercrushes on here and on our official Twitter and Facebook accounts.
How does it work?
We need 3 things:
You can submit this info in a few ways:
If you’re not writing a blog post, we sincerely hope you’ll consider spilling your juiciest crushes using this alternative platform. Why? Remember:
Fictional characters. Sometimes you like them, sometimes you loathe them, and sometimes you’re half in love with them. Want to get to know someone in a hurry? Swap character crush stories; it’s the ultimate icebreaker!
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You’re pardoned if you thought that this year’s Reel Infatuation Blogathon was a no-go. Never fear! The announcement is late, but our enthusiasm for #charactercrushes is as strong as ever!
It’s time, once again, to dust off ye olde pens/pencils/keyboards, and get to crackin’ explaining why you love the fictional character(s) you do!
I’ll lead off this year’s confession fest by naming my pick for the blogathon. It’s none other than…
Artemus Gordon
Mr. Artemus Gordon!
(But, more on that later…)
Ruth’s choice remains a mystery, probably because she’s been working overtime designing this year’s blogathon banners. She has really gone several steps above and beyond. Check ’em out!
Aren’t they just the best?
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Whether you’re new to the RI Blogathon, or need a refresher, here is a primer.
When you’re ready to sign up, just leave a comment on this post or over on Silver Screenings.
We can’t wait to see your choices!
Mary Pickford (1919)
(Mary says, “Don’t keep ’em in suspense for too long! Sign up today.”)
Check back here for any pertinent updates. Other than that, we’ll see you in June.
Here’s the Day 2 Recap! Enjoy.
It’s been a fabulous Day 2 here at the Reel Infatuation Blogathon! We’ve been swooning all day.
Bloggers: Font and Frock will be hosting Day 3 tomorrow, so if you post after this tonight’s recap, we’ll be sure to include you on Sunday.
Enjoy today’s entries!
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Font and Frock
Carl Kolchak (Darren McGavin) in The Night Stalker (1974-75)
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Sister Celluloid
Mike Mitchell (Rod Taylor) in Sunday in New York (1963)
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Silver Screenings
Lucky Garnett (Fred Astaire) in Shall We Dance (1937)
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Superfluous Film Commentary
Princess Aura (Ornella Muti) in Flash Gordon (1980)
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Crítica Retrô
Eight Reasons to Admire Anthony Perkins
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Champagne for Lunch
Rhoda Penmark (Patty McCormack) in The Bad Seed (1956)
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Join Maedez at Font and Frock for the Day 3 recap tomorrow!
Here’s the Day One Recap!
What a beautiful day it’s been!
It’s a pleasure to read bloggers’ secret (and not-so-secret) character crushes. In a world where it’s easy to get caught up deriding folks, it’s refreshing to spend the day extolling the wonderful qualities of others.
Bloggers: If we missed your post today, fear not – we shall include you in tomorrow’s recap.
Until then, please enjoy today’s Reel Infatuation entries.
A Small Press Life
Archie Goodwin from the Nero Wolfe mystery series
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Wide Screen World
Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand) in Fargo (1996)
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Love Letters to Old Hollywood
Simon Dermott (Peter O’Toole) in How to Steal a Million (1966)
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Caftan Woman
Gilbert (Michael Redgrave) in The Lady Vanishes (1938)
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Superfluous Film Commentary
Jennifer Mack (Ally Sheedy) in Wargames (1983)
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The Midnite Drive-In
Penelope in The Odyssey
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The Story Enthusiast
Elwood P. Dowd (James Stewart) in Harvey (1950)
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