Tag: November

Coming to a TV near you: The World Television Day Blogathon!

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When I published my review of Murder, She Wrote: The Queen’s Jewels for August’s Buzzwordathon, I announced I would be hosting a new blogathon this November. I also said more details were to follow. Well, the time has come to reveal more information about the event! As I mentioned in the aforementioned review, the theme is ‘World Television Day’. Because this particular holiday takes place on November 21st, my blogathon will happen between November 19th  and November 22nd. Television is such a broad topic, so here is a list of ideas if you are interested in participating:

  • Television Shows (favorite or least favorite, specific episodes, talent involved, etc.)
  • TV Movies and Mini-Series
  • Films based on or inspired a show (Downton Abbey: A New Era, Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius, etc.)
  • Books based on or inspired a TV show (Murder, She Wrote, etc.)
  • Songs used in TV productions
  • Sports Events (Super Bowl, Olympics, etc.)
  • Televised Contests (pageants, Eurovision, etc.)
  • Historical Events (Challenger Disaster, etc.)
  • Podcasts or Youtube videos about TV shows
  • History of Television
  • Lost/Found Media related to TV (Sesame Street’s infamous Wicked Witch episode, etc.)
  • Public Service Announcements (PSA) or Public Information Films (PIF)
  • Commercials, Trailers, or TV Spots
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Once you’ve selected an idea, take a moment to read the official rules:

  1. Please be respectful toward other participants and the subject(s) you’re writing about (especially if you choose to write about historical events on television).
  2. Please let me know in advance if you plan on publishing your post(s) earlier or later than the allotted time-frame (November 19th to 22nd).
  3. Only new posts will be eligible for the event.
  4. Because of how broad the subject of television is, I will not be allowing duplicate entries.
  5. There is a three-entry limit for each participant.
  6. All entries must be original work.
  7. Subjects from any genre, year, or country are allowed.
  8. If you’re interested in participating, please share your idea(s) in the comment section below.
  9. Pick one of the four banners and spread the word about the World Television Day Blogathon!
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World Television Day Participants

Sally from 18 Cinema Lane — The Flamingo Rising: Book vs. Movie, Review of Murder, She Wrote: Dying to Retire

Gill from Realweegiemidget Reviews — Review of Baywatch (1999) (Season 9, Episode 18 — Water Dance)

Rebecca from Taking Up Room — List of Top 10 Gilmore Girls episodes

Andrew from The Stop Button — Review of Jericho Mile (1979 made-for-tv movie)

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Have fun at the blogathon!

Sally Silverscreen

A Special Thanksgiving Message to the Participants of A Blogathon to be Thankful For

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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope you are having a safe and wonderful holiday! Now that my blogathon has concluded, I would like to thank each participant who took the time to write and submit an article for the event. Your involvement means a lot to me. In fact, I’d say A Blogathon to be Thankful For was more successful than last year’s event! I would also like to take the time to announce a new blogathon I will be hosting in 2021! However, more details will be revealed in January.

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Have fun on Thanksgiving!

Sally Silverscreen

A Blogathon to be Thankful For has arrived!

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Welcome to A Blogathon to be Thankful For, the second blogathon hosted on 18 Cinema Lane! From November 19th to the 22nd, participants will share posts about movies, people, and subjects related to Thanksgiving! This post will host the list of participates and their articles of choice, separated by the categories that were set up in May. Each participant put time and effort into their entry/entries, so please check out as many posts as you’d like!

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Collection of Participants

Category A

Movies Meet Their Match — Movie Review: Holiday Inn (1942)

MovieRob — A Blogathon to Be Thankful For – The Vicious Kind (2009), A Blogathon to Be Thankful For – The Object of My Affection (1998), A Blogathon to Be Thankful For – The Daytrippers (1996), A Blogathon to Be Thankful For – The Myth of Fingerprints (1997)

Silver Screenings — The Bully at Thanksgiving Dinner

Hamlette’s Soliloquy — “Rocky” (1976)

Neil “The Musical Man” Powell — Thoughts From The Music(al) Man (2020) on… The Gold Rush (1925)

Taking Up Room — We Gather Together

themomshiediaries — DON’T YOU LOVE NEW YORK IN THE FALL? – A YOU’VE GOT MAIL REVIEW

Pure Entertainment Preservation Society — 100 New Code Films – #92. “Plymouth Adventure” from 1952; The True Meaning of Thanksgiving

Category B

KN Winiarski Writes — Thankful for Singin in the Rain

Pure Entertainment Preservation Society — Thankful for Code Films – A Blogathon to be Thankful For

Critica Retro — Rediscovering Marcel Perez

Category C

18 Cinema Lane — ‘Phantom of the Megaplex’ at 20: A Reflection on the Movie-Going Experience

Along the Brandywine — Movie Review // Pride & Prejudice (2005) with Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen

Category D

Dubsism — Sports Analogies Hidden In Classic Movies – Volume 95: “The Why I’m Thankful For The Comedy of Jonathan Winters Double-Header”

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One Week Left Until “A Blogathon to be Thankful For”

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Hello everyone!

If you’re still interested in participating in my blogathon, A Blogathon to be Thankful For, you have a week left to sign up! Even though there is a three entry limit, you are allowed to publish more than three posts. Just let me know before November 19th if you plan on doing so.

Have fun at the blogathon!

Sally Silverscreen

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Word on the Street: Two New Chapters for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Series’ Are on the Way

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Even though Hallmark’s Christmas season has arrived, there are two mystery movies listed on Creative B.C. that are either currently in production or will soon be in production! The first one is ‘The Chronicle Mysteries 5 – Helped To Death’, which is filming until November 4th. This is exciting news, especially since all of the movies in this series, led by Alison Sweeney, aired in 2019! The second film is ‘Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent’. It will start filming on October 26th and end on November 13th. I’m happy to see Crossword Mysteries receive another chapter, as I enjoyed the previous film, Crossword Mysteries: Abracadaver! Based on their production schedules, both movies will likely premiere sometime in 2021.

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Have you seen any movie from these series? If so, are you looking forward to the films I mentioned in this article? Let me know in the comment section!

Have fun at the movies!

Sally Silverscreen

Here is the link to the TV Movie ‘In Production’ page on Creative B.C.’s website (after November 4th and 13th, ‘The Chronicle Mysteries 5 – Helped To Death’ and ‘Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent’ will be removed from the page): https://www.creativebc.com/crbc-services/provincial-film-commission-services/in-production

Blog Update + One Month Left to Sign Up for “A Blogathon to be Thankful For”

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Hello everyone!

I want to let you know that I got rid of the “Sally’s Special Post” page. That page was originally created to feature posts that weren’t movie reviews, movie news stories, or tv show re-caps. Instead, I’ve broken up each section into its own distinct category. For example, when you click on the word, “Editorials”, at the top of the homepage, every editorial I’ve ever written will be listed. This decision was made to make it easier for my visitors, followers, and readers to navigate my blog. I also want to remind everyone that they have one month left to sign up for my second blogathon, “A Blogathon to be Thankful For”! If you’re interested in joining, you can apply for the blogathon at this link:

https://18cinemalane.com/2020/05/30/a-blogathon-to-be-thankful-for-coming-soon-to-a-blog-near-you/

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Have fun at the blogathon!

Sally Silverscreen

Three Months Left: Have You Signed Up for ‘A Blogathon to be Thankful For’?

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Hello everyone! This post is to remind anyone interested in participating in my blogathon they have three months left to sign up. If you would like to learn more about the event or submit your entry, you can do so at this link:

A Blogathon to be Thankful For: Coming Soon to a Blog Near You

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Have fun at the blogathon!

Sally Silverscreen

A Blogathon to be Thankful For: Coming Soon to a Blog Near You

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Within the blogging community, it’s impossible not to bring up the Coronavirus at one point or another. Some plans were forced to change and anticipated events were either cancelled or rescheduled. A situation like this can make it easy to lose sight of what’s really important. I can only speak for myself, but in times like these, I try to think about things that I’m thankful for. Originally, I was going to host this blogathon in 2021. But, due to the global pandemic, I thought this year would be a better time to host it. Hallmark is one area of film I cover on 18 Cinema Lane. Over the years, I’ve noticed the network’s diminishing recognition toward Thanksgiving. It’s not just a Hallmark related issue, as I’ve seen this happen in stores and other retail establishments. So, because of that, I chose to dedicate this year’s blogathon to Thanksgiving! It will take place from November 19th to November 22nd. If you want to participate, you can sign up in one of the following categories:

  • Write about a movie or television show episode that either revolves around Thanksgiving or features, at least, one scene taking place on Thanksgiving
  • Talk about something movie related you’re thankful for (can be about people, places, props, memorabilia, etc.)
  • Write about a movie or television show episode that has premiered in November (any genre and year is acceptable)
  • Talk about someone who has a birthday in November (can be about an actor/actress, director, producer, screenwriter, costume designer, etc. If you have a family member or friend with a November birthday, you are allowed to talk about them in your post.)

The Official Blogathon Rules

  1. Please be respectful toward other bloggers and the subject you are writing about.
  2. If you plan on publishing your post(s) earlier or later than the allotted time-frame (November 19th to the 22nd), please let me know in advance.
  3. New posts are required.
  4. Because this subject is so broad, no duplicates are allowed
  5. Each participant is allowed to publish a maximum of three entries.
  6. All entries must be original work and creativity is encouraged.
  7. If you’re interested in participating, please share your idea(s) in the comment section below.
  8. Pick one of the four banners and spread the word about A Blogathon to be Thankful For!
Created by me, Sally Silverscreen, on Adobe Spark.
Created by me, Sally Silverscreen, on Adobe Spark.
Created by me, Sally Silverscreen, on Adobe Spark.
Created by me, Sally Silverscreen, on Adobe Spark.

Participant List

Category A

Rob from MovieRob — (Review) The Myth of Fingerprints (1997), The Object of My Affection (1998), The Daytrippers (1997), The Vicious Kind (2009)

Neil from Neil “The Musical Man” Powell — (Review) The Gold Rush

Ruth from Silver Screenings — (Review) The Thanksgiving Visitor

Rebecca from Taking Up Room — (Review) Episode of ‘Christy’ titled “Sweetest Gift”

Tiffany from Pure Entertainment Preservation Society — (Review) The Plymouth Adventure

Janis from themomshiediaries — Don’t You Love New York in the Fall?

  • A You’ve Got Mail Review

Hamlette from Hamlette’s Soliloquy — (Review) Rocky (1976)

Moviecriticqueen from Movies Meet Their Match — (Review) Holiday Inn (1942)

Category B

Tiffany from Pure Entertainment Preservation Society — Thankful for The Breen Code

Le from Critica Retro — Thankful for the comedies of Marcel Perez

Kristen from KN Winiarski Writes — Thankful for ‘Singin in the Rain’

Category C

Sally from 18 Cinema Lane — (Editorial) ‘Phantom of the Megaplex’ at 20: A Reflection on the Movie-Going Experience

Heidi from Along the Brandywine — (Review) Pride & Prejudice (2005)

Category D

J-Dub from Dubsism — (Editorial) “Sports Analogies Hidden in Classic Movies: Why I’m Thankful For The Comedy of Jonathan Winters.”

Have fun at the Blogathon!

Sally Silverscreen

Impromptu Polls!

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Because the Gold Sally Awards experienced technical difficulties when it came to the voting polls, I’ve decided to post two impromptu polls so the issue can be resolved for next year’s awards. These polls will be available from today, the 5th, to next week, on the 12th. If you come across any technical problems with the polls, please let me know. As a helpful tip, if you can’t vote on my blog, each poll features a link above them where you can vote.

https://www.poll-maker.com/poll2594896xE102b40D-74

In 2019, which Hallmark movie, out of the ones I’ve reviewed, has been your favorite?
Easter Under Wraps
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play
Hallmark Hall of Fame’s Love Takes Flight
The Story of Us
Winter Castle
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https://www.poll-maker.com/poll2594843x43ed4851-74

Out of the movies I’ve reviewed in 2019, which one is your favorite?
Swept from the Sea
Avengers: Endgame
Kubo and the Two Strings
Ben-Hur (1959)
Return to Oz
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Have fun at the movies!

Sally Silverscreen