Announcing the John Saxon Blogathon

 

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 25^th, 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…

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Review choices may be requested as a comment on this page or you may contact me through the methods listed above.
4. Add your Twitter/X or Instagram username so I can promote your post. If you’re on BlueSky or Mastodon, please let Gill know.
5. A full list of blogs and review choices will be posted on a separate page, and updated regularly.
6. Only original, never-before-published posts will be accepted.
7. Limit TWO blog posts per participant, please.
8. 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. 
9. Please also note: Gill and I have already claimed the following titles below:

 Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews – The Electric Horseman (1979)

 Barry at Cinematic Catharsis – Tenebrae (1982) 

 

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!