Awaiting My Upcoming Blogathon; Familyathon!

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As I was coming up with a theme for my next blogathon, I first reflected on late Autumn to early Winter, the time when the event will take place. Several holidays where family gathers together take place during this time of year. This common theme inspired my new blogathon, which is called “Familyathon”! November 16th to 20th is when the event will take place. Since the subject of ‘family’ is so broad, I’ll list some ideas on potential topics:

  • Themes relating to the subject of ‘family’ (ex: how of the theme of ‘family’ is woven into the Fast & Furious franchise)
  • Stories revolving around a family (ex: I Remember Mama, The Middle, etc.)
  • Characters joining a family (ex: birth, marriage, adoption, etc.)
  • Characters departing from a family (ex: someone going to college, someone moving out of the neighborhood, etc.)
  • Families losing a family member (ex: a family member passing away, a family member going missing, etc.)
  • Stories about siblings (ex: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, etc.)
  • Stories of “found family” (a group of unrelated people forming their own family)
  • The subject of ‘family’ from a pet’s perspective (ex: Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey, etc.)
Familyathon blogathon banner created by Sally Silverscreen of 18 Cinema Lane

If you’re interested in joining Familyathon and have an idea in mind, here are the official rules every participant must follow:

  1. Please be respectful toward other participants and the subject(s) you’re writing about
  1. Please let me know in advance if you plan on publishing your post(s) earlier or later than the allotted time-frame (November 16th to 20th).
  2. Only new posts will be eligible for the event.
  3. Duplicate entries will not be allowed, as the subject of ‘family’ is broad.
  4. Each participant can only submit a total of three entries.
  5. All entries must be original work.
  6. Subjects from any genre, year, or country are allowed.
  7. If you’re interested in participating, please share your idea(s) in the comment section below.
  8. Choose one of the four banners and let others know about Familyathon!

Participants of Familyathon

Sally from 18 Cinema Lane – Review of …and Your Name Is Jonah (1979)

Gill from Realweegiemidget Reviews — A list article of the theme of family from the Fast and Furious franchise

Rebecca from Taking Up Room — Review for Life Begins for Andy Hardy (1941)

Hamlette from Hamlette’s Soliloquy — Review of Mr. Mom (1983)

Ruth from Silver Screenings — Review of Old Yeller (1957)

Quiggy from Midnite Drive-In — Review of The Godfather (1972)

Erica from Poppity Talks Classic Film — Review of Sabrina (1954)

Grace Avender — A list of Grace’s top five favorite families

Katherine — An article about Katherine’s three favorite film families

Familyathon blogathon banner created by Sally Silverscreen of 18 Cinema Lane
Familyathon blogathon banner created by Sally Silverscreen of 18 Cinema Lane
Familyathon blogathon banner created by Sally Silverscreen of 18 Cinema Lane

Have fun at the blogathon!

Sally Silverscreen

38 thoughts on “Awaiting My Upcoming Blogathon; Familyathon!”

    2. Just noticed that you added me with an editorial post in the participants list rather than the list post I suggested when I entered this blogathon, I am submitting a list with three entries as you requested, but noticed others are getting to request more. Can you please clear up with me as to how many I am allowed to add to my list post as I hope to submit this post tomorrow my time. Thanks.

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      1. I changed your ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise article from an editorial to a list article. As my official blogathon rules state, all participants are allowed a total of three entries. With your list article plus two movie reviews, you already have three entries planned. According to the blogathon’s participant list, the other participants, myself included, are planning to submit only one entry.

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  6. As always I travel down different roads…
    My first thought was The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Or maybe The Hills Have Eyes.
    But then I decided not to be so drastic. So the next thought was The Shining. But it turns out I already reviewed that once.
    So I think The Godfather would be my best bet to stay different, but not be so bizarre with my choice. OK?

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  9. Grace Avender's avatar Grace Avender

    Hello Sally, I didn’t see lists mentioned in your ideas, but would a “My Top 5 Favorite Families” list be ok to participate with? And do the families need to be from movies/TV exclusively or can books be included?
    Thanks so much, Grace

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  10. Katherine's avatar Katherine

    Hello, Sally, I would love to participate in this blogathon! Could you put me down for a post on three of my favorite film families? Thank you – looking forward to this party!!

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  14. Belated I know. But can I hold my hand in the air for this one too. I just read Gill from Realweegiemidget Reviews’ piece and it got me thinking about one of my favourite films – Running on Empty. I think a review of it would fit perfectly in this blogathon and I’ve been meaning to write something for a while. I’ll get it up today or tomorrow if that’s okay? Many thanks, Dan.

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    1. Thank you so much for participating in my blogathon, Dan! While I have heard of ‘Running on Empty’, I’ve never seen it. In fact, I haven’t seen many of River’s films. Hopefully, I can review at least one of his movies in the future!

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