Yours Truly and Gill from Realweegiemidget Reviews proudly
present the John Saxon Blogathon! In the world of character actors, there are a
select few who stand out. Mr. Saxon (born Carmine Orrico in 1936) left an
indelible mark on cinema and television, commanding attention whenever he was
onscreen. The Italian-American actor often played his roles with intensity and
conviction. Often typecast in authority figure roles (frequently as a police
detective), there was never a doubt about whom you were watching. He played numerous
villain roles to sneering perfection, but could play protagonists with equal aplomb.
He was a fixture in American films and television, however, being fluent in
Italian, he worked overseas in many Italian productions as well. Sadly, Mr.
Saxon passed away on July 25th, 2020, but his many performances live
on.
With nearly 200 film and television roles (including an Oscar nomination) to his credit, even if you didn’t know his name, you couldn’t forget his face. The possibilities are almost endless. You could write about Saxon’s many television appearances, his sole directorial effort (Death House, 1988), his early career, or Italian movies. This is by no means a comprehensive list, but some of his most memorable roles are:
· Roper – Enter the Dragon (1973)
· Chuy Medina – The Appaloosa (1966)
· Lt. Thompson – A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)
· Lt. Ken Fuller – Black Christmas (1974)
· Sador – Battle Beyond the Stars (1980)
· Marco Polo – Time Tunnel (1967)
· FBI Agent Stanley Chase – From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
· Multiple Roles – Fantasy Island (1978-1984)
You can find a complete list of his many credits here.
What: The John
Saxon Blogathon
Who: Hosted by Yours Truly (Barry P.) and Gill Jacob
Where: Cinematic Catharsis and Realweegiemidget Reviews
When: December 6-8, 2024
How: Please read the rules below, and send me your post request (review, podcast, etc…) via email (barry_cinematic@yahoo.com), Twitter (@barry_cinematic), Instagram (barry_cinematic), or by commenting below. You may also contact Gill by commenting on her post, or through her blog’s Contact Me page (Be sure to include a link to your blog, your blog’s title, and your preferred name).
The Rules…
- You may review ANY of John Saxon’s film
or TV appearances. Or if you want to review books or topics about him
that’s fine with us as well.
- Because John Saxon has such a large
number of appearances in his filmography, NO DUPLICATE MOVIE OR TV SHOW
TITLES WILL BE ALLOWED. If a specific title has already been claimed, you
may only include that title if it’s part of a list or retrospective
review. If you choose to write about John Saxon, tell us what your topic
will be.
- Review choices may be requested as a
comment on this page or you may contact me through the methods listed
above.
- Add your Twitter/X or Instagram
username so I can promote your post. If you’re on BlueSky or Mastodon, please
let Gill know.
- A full list of blogs and review choices
will be posted on a separate page,
and updated regularly.
- Only
original, never-before-published posts will be accepted.
- Limit TWO blog posts per participant,
please.
- Send a link of your post(s) to me or
Gill on one of the days of the blogathon. Note: We will be publishing all
links on both blogs.
- Please also note: Gill and I have
already claimed the following titles below:
One more thing… If
you will be participating in the blogathon, be sure to grab a banner below, and
display it on your website.
Happy writing, and
we’ll see you in December!
Hi Barry, can you put me down for Wes Craven's New Nightmare please?
ReplyDeleteHi there! You got it! Thanks for joining. :)
DeleteI won't be reviewing, but I will definitely be reading! Been listing to the Blood and Black Run Podcast for years, and for this Halloween season they have been doing a Saxon Samhain, covering one of his film's each week.
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Well, we have a great lineup of bloggers so far, with more on the way!
DeleteYay, looking forward to celebrating John Saxon, and thanks for agreeing so much about this talented man. Can't wait to read all the entries and looking forward to next year's fun.
ReplyDeleteI couldn't ask for a better co-host! :) Looking forward to all the great reviews to come.
DeleteHi Barry! I'm a bit early, but here's my entry for The John Saxon Blogathon. :) Thanks a lot to you and Gill for hosting!! https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/2024/12/05/the-rebels-without-a-cause-of-the-west-the-plunderers-joseph-pevney-1960/
ReplyDeleteHi there... Great! I'll add a link to your post for my Day 1 Recap. Thank you so much for joining! :)
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