Thursday, March 3, 2016

Nature’s Fury Blogathon




It’s hard to believe, but it’s been a year and half since I hosted my first blogathon, the Goldblumathon. Call it inspiration, insanity or self-masochism, but I decided I was long overdue for another go-round.  Behold…

What: The Nature’s Fury Blogathon

Who: Hosted by yours, truly

Where: Cinematic Catharsis

When: June 18-20

How: Please read the FAQs below, and send me your film preference, along with one backup title, via email (barry_cinematic@yahoo.com), Twitter (@barry_cinematic), by commenting below, or carrier pigeon* (Be sure to include your preferred name, along with your blog’s title).

* If you choose this option, I can’t guarantee the timely receipt of your request, but I applaud your support of this venerable means of communication.



Blogathon FAQs:

Q: So, what in tarnation is this blogathon about?

A: It’s not wise to fool with Mother Nature, as she soon makes fools of us all. When humanity attempts to conquer the natural world, we inevitably lose.  In short, this is a blogathon about our eternal struggle with flora, fauna, and the elements.



Q: Any restrictions?


A: Because the subject is so expansive, and I want to cover as many film eras and genres as possible, no duplicate subjects, please. Your film choice doesn’t have to be exclusively about nature fighting back, but it must contain this theme as a key plot point.  Also, the threat needs to be earth-bound (no alien intervention). Other than that, you have free reign to let your imagination run wild.



Q: Do you have some examples of movies I can write about?


A: I’m so glad you asked! Here are some suggestions to get you started (The following are by no means your only choices, but hopefully this will get your creative juices flowing)…



Animal Attacks:

The Birds, Birdemic, Grizzly, Jaws, Night of the Lepus, Orca, Gojira, Phase IV, Jurassic Park, Them!, Tentacles, Moby Dick, Roar!, Piranha, The Revenant



I Fought Nature, and Nature Won:

Earthquake, Long Weekend, 2012, The Wizard of Oz, Meteor,Volcano, The Poseidon Adventure, Titanic, A Night to Remember, Twister, Deluge, The Last Days of Pompeii, The Hurricane (1937), San Francisco, When Worlds Collide, Crack in the World, In Old Chicago,The World Sinks Except Japan, The Last Wave, The Old Man and the Sea, Grass: A Nation’s Battle for Life



Q: Can I do The Swarm?


A: Nope. That one’s mine. Why? Because the bees said so.



Q: Will I have a specific day assigned to me?


A: No. There are no date assignments, so feel free to post anytime during this date range. However, please notify me when you post, so I can update the daily roster.



Q: How can I spread the word about the Nature’s Fury Blogathon?


A:  Please use one of the banners below (or make your own).






Participant List:

I’ll update this post periodically with a list of participants (watch this space)











Once Upon a Screen -Them! (1954)

On Manor's Mind - The Last Days of Planet Earth (1974)

Isaac's Haunted Beard - Ticks (1993)

The Last Drive In -The Birds (1963)

Prowler Needs a Jump - Elephant Walk/The Naked Jungle Comparison (1954)

Stabford Deathrage Shoots His Mouth Off – Snakes on a Plane (2006)

Silver Screenings -TheConquest of Everest (1953)

Movies Silently - TheWrath of the Gods (1914)

Blogferatu - Frogs (1972)

Daily Dead – The Food of the Gods (1976)


Trash Film Guru - Day of the Animals (1977)

Le Mot du Cinephiliaque - Sans Soleil (1983)

The James Bond Social Media Project -TBD

Speakeasy - The Rains Came (1939)

The Vern's Video Vortex -Take Shelter (2011) vs. Twister (1996)

Wide Weird World of Cult Films - Grizzly (1976)

Frisco Kid at the Movies  - TheFog (1980)

Down Among the "Z" Movies – Fitzcarraldo (1982)

letterboxd.com/fookthis –Sssssss (1973)

Vic's Movie Den Dante’s Peak (1997)

The Cult Movie Review -TBD

Tales from the Freakboy Zone - The Little Shop of Horrors (1960)

Criterion Blues - Days of Heaven (1978)

Thy Demons Be Scribblin -TBD

In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood – Key Largo (1948)

Found Footage Critic - Extinction: Jursassic Predators (2014)

You’ve Got Red on You – Arachnophobia (1990)

Forgotten Films – The Deadly Bees (1966)

Machine Mean – TheBlack Scorpion (1957)

Superantonio – Empireof the Ants (1977)

Zisi Emporium for Movies – Night of the Lepus (1972)

Two Guys One Quip – Swamp Thing (1982)

Mike’s Take on the Movies – The White Buffalo (1977)

Psychoplasmics – Q:The Winged Serpent (1982)

The Terrible Claw Reviews – Tentacles (1977)

Micro-Brewed Reviews – Shakma (1990)

Trash Culture – Beaks:The Movie (2010)

From the Wastes – Slipstream (1989)

David Annandale – TheMonster that Challenged the World (1957)

Movie Drivel – The Happening (2008)

Dell on Movies – The Ice Harvest (2005)

Emma K. Wall Explains it All – Frozen (2010)

Silent Beauties – TBD

Movie Movie Blog Blog – Deep Impact (1998)

And You Call Yourself a Scientist! – Konchû daisensô (aka: War ofthe Insects) (1968)

Channel:  Superhero – Swamp Thing – Animated TV Pilot (1991)

Moon in Gemini  The Stand (1994)

Silent-ology – Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (1926)

The Midnite Drive-In – Gojira (1954)/Godzilla(1956) Comparison

Ramblings of a Cinephile – Tremors (1990)

Mildred’s Fatburgers – The Grapes of Wrath (1940)

Old Hollywood Films – TheWizard of Oz (1939)


The Oak Drive-In – Prophecy (1979)

A Classic Movie Blog – Phase IV (1974)

A Film Over Reality – Quintet (1979)

Pop Culture Reverie – SanFrancisco (1936)

Made for TV Mayhem – Ants!(aka: It Happened at Lakewood Manor) (1977)


Radiator Heaven – TheDay After Tomorrow (2004)

Cinematic Catharsis - TheSwarm (1978)

94 comments:

  1. Hi there! I'd like to join in with THE WRATH OF THE GODS (1914). Volcano attaaaaaaack!

    Fritzi
    moviessilently.com

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    1. You got it! Can't wait to read your review. Thanks for joining!

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  2. You know I'd want to do Du Marnier/Hitchcock's THE BIRDS! if that's possible. Congrats on taking on this furious Blogathon theme! Cheers Joey from The Last Drive In

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    1. Hi, Joey! Sounds good. Great film, and a great story!

      Thanks so much for joining!

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  3. This sounds fun. I would love top participate and spread the good word. I will think of a movie to cover then get back to you soon. Thank you for the invite!

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    1. Cool! I really apreciate it!

      No hurry coming up with a title. Take your time. Glad you're participating!

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  4. Hi Barry,

    I would love to participate. Could I do two entries? There is a really rare film called "The Blazing Forest" ( 1952 ) that I would love to do, and also could I take "San Francisco" ( 1936 )??

    My blog: In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood.

    Oh by the way, I'm also hosting another blogathon and would love to invite you to participate. The link is below with more details.

    https://crystalkalyana.wordpress.com/2016/02/27/announcing-the-bette-davis-blogathon/

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    1. Hi, there! You sure can! I'll put you down for both films.

      I would love to participate. Let me think about it, and I'll respond with my choice on your blog.

      Thanks for participating!

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  5. Awesome! I would like to join and cover "The Fog" by John Carpenter.

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    1. It's all yours. One of my favorite Carpenter films! Thanks for joining!

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  6. I was going to select Day of the Animals but a very smart person beat me to it.

    How about Sssssss?

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    1. Absolutely! Great choice. ...And I still need to see it.

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  7. I'm thinking about taking Chris Marker's Sans Soleil (1983) if it's a valid entry.

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    1. Sounds good! Looking forward to your review. Thanks for taking part in the blogathon!

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  8. I'd like to tackle Tarantula 1955.

    machinemean.org

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    1. Good one! Thanks for participating, Thomas. I'll add you to the roster.

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  9. Okay, here are a couple of favorites. Night of the Lepus....campy 1970s treasure this one is. Here is a back-up, Island of the Fishmen starring Barbara Bach....cheers from my blog, Zisi Emporium for B Movies ( zisiemporium.blogspot.com ) to yours.

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    1. Either movie would be a great addition to the blogathon. Do you have a preference?

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  10. Hello.
    Mike's Take on the Movies would like to contribute The White Buffalo 1977 or as a back-up, Valley of Gwangi 1969.
    Let me know

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    1. Hi, There! Either one would be a great addition to the blogthon. I'll put you down for The White Buffalo, but let me know if you decide to go with the latter. Thanks for participating!

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  11. Oh, this sounds like fun. Would Q, THE WINGED SERPENT work? If not, is PIRANHA still available?

    My movie review blog is Psychoplasmics: http://psychoplasmics.blogspot.com

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    1. Either movie would be fine. I'll put you down for Q, but there's plenty of time to change your mind if you decide to go with Piranha. Glad to have you aboard, Bill!

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  12. Hello! I'd love to tackle TENTACLES for my blog, The Terrible Claw Reviews (link below), but if that gets claimed I'll happily take HUMANOIDS FROM THE DEEP instead.

    http://deinonychusreviews.blogspot.com/

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    1. Greetings! Tentacles is all yours. I'll add you to the roster. Thanks for joining!

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  13. Sounds like fun. Would love to participate. Pencil me in for BEAKS: THE MOVIE (1987) unless I can think up something else.

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    1. Cool! I'll put you down for Beaks: The Movie, but you're more than welcome to make a last-minute switch if another title isn't spoken for. Thanks for participating!

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  14. Aaaaaaaaand I thought of something else, but this one is a lock. And so, I'd like to change my film to SHAKMA (1990), please and thank you.

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    1. Shakma, eh? I'm intrigued! Not a problem. And, you're very welcome.

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  15. This sounds awesome!!! I will just have a tiny moment to think and let you know which film I've chosen :)

    "I fought nature and nature won" ha ha ha!

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    1. :)

      Sounds great! Take your time. Glad to have you aboard, Emma!

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  16. My blog is Movie Movie Blog Blog. I'd like to blog about DreamWorks' 2000 global-apocalypse movie DEEP IMPACT, starring "Madam Secretary" herself, Tea Leoni!

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    1. Hi, Steve. Great choice! I was wondering if/when someone would pick one of the meteor movies. I'll add you to the roster. Thanks for joining!

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  17. Hello, Barry - thank you for the invitation! I would like to nominate the Japanese film KONCHU DAISENSO aka WAR OF THE INSECTS aka GENOCIDE. My second pick would be RODAN.

    Looking forward to it!

    Lyz
    (And You Call Yourself A Scientist!)

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    1. Hi, there... You're very welcome. An inspired choice. I'll put you down for War of the Insects, but you're more than welcome to do Rodan, if you prefer. Can't wait to read your review!

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  18. Hi, Barry - thank you for the invitation! I would like to nominate the Japanese film KONCHU DAISENSO aka WAR OF THE INSECTS aka GENOCIDE. My second pick would be RODAN.

    Looking forward to it!

    Lyz
    (And You Call Yourself A Scientist!)

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  19. Hi! I was wondering, since several TV movies are listed, if I could do the 1994 version of The Stand.

    If that's a no-no because it's a miniseries, then I'd be happy to cover The Poseidon Adventure (the 1972 version).

    My blog is called Moon in Gemini: https://debravega.wordpress.com/

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    1. Greetings, Debra: I think a plague qualifies as a natural disaster. I'll update the roster. Thanks for joining!

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  20. Damn it I wanted Arachnophobia lol, been taken. I'll keep thinking and get back to you!!! :)

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    1. Still plenty of time, and plenty of other creepy crawly movies! :)

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  21. Hey there! I just heard about this blogathon recently, and would like to cover Harry Langdon's Tramp, Tramp, Tramp (1926). The ending involves a big cyclone sequence and some awesome sets. My site is http://silentology.wordpress.com. :-)

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    1. Hi, Lea! Fun movie! I'll add you to the roster. Thanks so much for joining!

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  22. History shows again and again
    How nature points up the folly of man.

    GODZILLA!

    In essence a comparison of the original Japanese movie with the American release of the same movie with Raymond Burr squeezed in as an afterthought.

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    1. Gojira vs. Godzilla... Love it! I'll update the roster. Thanks for participating!.

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  23. Hi there! I would love to participate in your blogathon. I'm going to do a write-up on THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW

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    1. Greetings! Sounds good! I'll add you to the roster. Welcome aboard!

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  24. Howdy! May I take THE GRAPES OF WRATH? Beth at mildredsfatburgers.com

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    1. Hi, Beth! Absolutely! Wherever there's a blogathon, I'll be there...

      Thanks for joining.

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  25. Hi, I'll take The Wizard of Oz if that's OK.

    Amanda from Old Hollywood Films.

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    1. Hi, Amanda... You got it! Thanks for joining the party!

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  26. Great idea! I'd like to reserve the Robert Altman film, Quintet (I'd briefly mention other films set in a future ice-age).
    My blog is A Film Over Reality, at:
    afilmoverreality.blogspot.com

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    1. Unique choice! This is an Altman film I'm not too familiar with, so I'm interested to hear your thoughts. Thanks for participating!

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  27. Hey Barry, I noticed that the date range is shown as June 18-21, but your banners show 18-20. Just wanna make sure I have the right dates on my banner.

    Also, how soon before the blogathon do you want us to start advertising about it?

    Can't wait to read Thomas Lalli Foster's post about Quintet. One my absolute favorite PA flicks!

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    1. Ooh... Good catch! The banners are correct. It should be June 18-20. I just fixed it.

      Feel free to spread the word ASAP! I really appreciate your initiative on creating your own banner. The one you showed me looks awesome.

      I agree about Quintet. Admittedly, I don't know much about it, so I can't wait to read his review. I'm also looking forward to your Slipstream review. I haven't seen that film in ages (since I worked at a video store).

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  28. Can I do SAN FRANCISCO?

    https://popculturereverie.wordpress.com/

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    1. Hello, Robin. Unfortunately, San Francisco (1936) has already been spoken for, but there are plenty of other classic disaster flicks out there. Let me know if there's anything else you'd like to do. Thanks!

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    2. Are you sure? I don't see it on the roster or in any of the comments?

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    3. Another blogger is doing a comparison between San Francisco and The Blazing Forest (It's about halfway down the roster). However, since they're doing a comparison, and you're planning to review just the one film, you're welcome to cover it. I'll go ahead and add you to the roster. Thanks for checking. I really appreciate your enthusiasm! :)

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  29. Hi There! My name is Amanda and I write about made for TV movies on my blog, aptly titled Made for TV Mayhem. I'd like to participate.

    My 1st choice is Ants! (aka It Happened at Lakewood Manor), and my second choice is Where Have All the People Gone? Do either of those work for you?

    I'd love to do both, but am not sure I'll have the time. What a fun topic!

    Thanks!

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    1. Hi, Amanda. Either title sounds great! I'll add you to the roster under Ants!, but you're more than welcome to switch to your 2nd choice.

      Welcome aboard! :)

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  30. Hey there Barry, I would love to do Steamboat Bill Jr.!

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    1. Hi Anna. An inspired choice for the blogathon! It's all yours. Thanks for joining!

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  31. Thanks to my lizard (or is that rat?) brain, I knew there was a reason I was doing Food of the Gods (1976) for my Drive-In Dust Off this weekend...

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    1. Glad to see Bert I. Gordon getting some love. Looking forward to your review!

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  32. Hi Barry,

    Sadly I can't get hold of "The Blazing Forest" in time for the blogathon, but when I came on your blog to let you know, I noticed that somebody else is doing "San Francisco"? San Francisco is really the only film that I can think of that I'm inspired to write about. But if Robin wants to still do it that's fine, I'll have to think of something else. Let me know?

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    1. Hi, Crystal... No worries! I know I said no duplicates, but rules are meant to be broken. I'm sure you'll have a unique take on the film. Of course, you're more than welcome to choose another title if one comes to mind, but San Francisco will be fine.

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  33. Hi Barry. I noticed that "Key Largo" isn't being spoken for. So I'll be happy to write about that. Put me down for "Key Largo" ( 1948 )

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    1. A terrific choice! It's great to have Bogie and company in the blogathon. Thanks again!

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  34. It's a day early but I went ahead and posted my review: http://psychoplasmics.blogspot.com/2016/06/q-winged-serpent.html

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  35. Perfect! I will add your link to my Day 1 Recap. Looking forward to reading your review. Thanks so much for participating.

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  36. I too have posted a day early. Here's my review:

    http://rheaven.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-day-after-tomorrow.html

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    1. Excellent! I'm not sure how I missed putting you on the roster, but I've remedied my mistake, and I'll add a link to the Day 1 Recap. Thanks so much for participating!

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  37. Barry, here's my blogathon contribution:

    http://friscokidtx.com/post/146109757954/natures-fury-in-john-carpenters-the-fog-1980

    Cheers,
    Bill

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    1. Many thanks for your contribution, Bill! This is one of my favorite John Carpenter films. I'll make sure this gets added to my Day 1 Recap.

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  38. Movie Movie Blog Blog here! My post is now live at: https://moviemovieblogblog.wordpress.com/2016/06/18/deep-impact-1998-barely-makes-a-dent/

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    1. Thanks for your contribution Steve! I'll add your link to today's list. :)

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  39. Not my best writing this time, but my post is up and ready to read.

    http://midnitedrive-in.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-lizard-king.html

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    1. I really appreciate your contribution. Thanks, Quiggy!

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  40. Hey Barry! I've uploaded my post on the 1953 Mt Everest documentary: https://silverscreenings.org/2016/06/18/climbing-everest-1950s-style/

    Great idea for a blogathon!

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    1. Sensational! Can't wait to read it. I will add your link to the Day 1 Recap. Thanks so much for joining!

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  41. Here's my article on The Wizard of Oz for Old Hollywood Films:

    http://www.oldhollywoodfilms.com/2016/06/the-tornado-in-wizard-of-oz.html

    Thanks for hosting.

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  42. Wonderful! Thank you for participating. :)

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  43. Hello, my post on The Stand is now live!

    https://debravega.wordpress.com/2016/06/19/natures-fury-blogathon-the-stand-1994/

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    1. Hi, Debra. Thanks a bunch for participating in the blogathon! I'll add this link to my Day 3 Recap.

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  44. Here is my post on Ants! Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for having this blogathon. Revisiting this little TV movie was a lot of fun!

    http://madefortvmayhem.blogspot.com/2016/06/natures-fury-blogathon-ants-aka-it.html

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    1. Thanks, Amanda. Can't wait to read your post! And many thanks for taking part in the blogathon!

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  45. Hey Barry. Here is my post on "Key Largo". Thanks for hosting.

    https://crystalkalyana.wordpress.com/2016/06/20/key-largo-1948/

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    1. Thanks a bunch for your contribution to the Nature's Fury Blogathon! Looking forward to reading your take on Key Largo.

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  46. i'm so sorry, barry, due to unforeseeable events i wasn't able to write my entry! :( please remove me from the list...

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    1. Hi, Anna. No worries! Life has a habit of getting in the way sometimes! We've all been there. Sorry you couldn't join, but I'm sure I'll have another blogathon eventually. The door is always open. :)

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  47. I am so sorry!!! I had technical difficulties yesterday. Finally got my blog up today: http://www.mildredsfatburgers.com/the-blog/natures-fury-dust-is-nothing-to-sneeze-at

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    1. Hi there... Not a problem! I will update the Day 3 Roster with your link. Thanks for taking part in the blogathon!

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  48. SOOOO sorry. I just published my post on THEM! and misread the blogathon dates. Here's the link even though it's so late. I've hosted enough blogathons myself to know this is mildly annoying so again - my apologies. I am, however, looking forward to reading everyone's furious entries.

    https://aurorasginjoint.com/2016/06/21/them-1954/


    Aurora

    Once Upon a Screen

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    1. Hi, Aurora. No need to apologize! So glad you could join the party. My only worry was not being able to read your take on Them, but that problem is solved. I will add you to the Day 3 recap. Thanks again! :)

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