Friday, August 3, 2018

The 5th Annual Rule, Britannia Blogathon is Here!



The Fifth Annual Rule, Britannia Blogathon (formerly the British Invaders Blogathon) has arrived! The Rule, Britannia Blogathon is meant to celebrate classic, British films. While many think of Hollywood when they think of movies, the fact is that many classic films originated in the United Kingdom. From the Gainsborough melodramas to the Ealing comedies to the Hammer Horrors, the United Kingdom has made many contributions to classic film. The British Invaders Blogathon will last from today (August 3 2018) to Sunday (August 5 2018).

This year we have a wide range of posts lined up that span the history of British cinema. We also have a wide range of genres covered, from comedy to science fiction. For those participating in the blogathon, simply let me know in a comment here, a message on Twitter, or an email and I will add it to the list. And please remember to link to this page using one of the images from the introductory post! I want to thank everyone who is participating!

Anyhow, without further ado, here are the posts:

WadsWords: "Movie Crash Course: Blackmail"

The Midnite Drive-In: "Is That a Ray Gun in Your Pocket or Are You Just Happy to See Me?"

Caftan Woman: "The Rule Britannia Blogathon: The Mudlark (1950)"

Realweegiemidget Reviews: "Withnail and I (1987)" 

The Stop Button: : " Stormy Monday (1988)"

MovieRob: "5th Annual Rule Britannia Blogathon--Sink the Bismark! (1960)"

The Hitless Wonder Movie Blog: "The Rule, Britannia Film Blogathon--The Ghoul (1932)

Crítica Retrô: "As Oito Vítimas/Kind Hearts and Coronets"

 Silver Scenes: Now and Forever (1956)

Taking Up Room: "Wings on Our Heels"

A Shroud of Thoughts: "Evergreen (1934)"

MovieRob: "5th Annual Rule, Britannia Blogathon--Time Bandits (1981)"

Liberal England: "The Magnet (1950): Enjoying the Ealing Apocrypha" 

Silver Scenes: 'Turn the Key Softly (1953)"

Moon in Gemini: "Rule, Britannia Blogathon: The Crying Game (1992)"  

MovieRob: "5th Annual Rule, Britannia Blogathon--The Sound Barrier (1952)"

Cinematic Catharsis: Yellow Submarine 

Cinetmatic Scribblings: "A Foreign Country: The Go-Between (1971)" 

A Scunner Darkley: "Universal Soldier (1971, Cy Endfield)--Rule Britannia Blogathon" 

In the Good Old Days of Classic Hollywood: "John Hurt is Joseph Merrick in The Elephant Man (1980)"  

9 comments:

Caftan Woman said...

Excited for the blogathon: http://www.caftanwoman.com/2018/08/the-rule-britannia-film-blogathon.html

Realweegiemidget Reviews said...

Hello there - here's my post on Withnail and I as promised! https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2018/08/03/withnail-and-i-1987/ Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews

said...

Here it is Kind Hearts and Coronets: http://criticaretro.blogspot.com/2018/08/as-oito-vitimas-kind-hearts-and.html
Cheers!

The Metzinger Sisters said...

I'll post Turn the Key Softly tomorrow but in the meantime, I had another Brit film up my sleeve: Now and Forever ( 1956 )

https://silverscenesblog.blogspot.com/2018/08/now-and-forever-1956.html

Rebecca Deniston said...

Here's my post: https://takinguproom.wordpress.com/2018/08/04/chariots-of-fire/ Looking forward to reading everything. :-)

The Metzinger Sisters said...

Here's my entry for Turn the Key Softly : https://silverscenesblog.blogspot.com/2018/08/turn-key-softly-1953.html

Thanks for hosting this blogathon, Terence! I always enjoy it!

Debbie Vega said...

My post is now live:

https://debravega.wordpress.com/2018/08/05/rule-britannia-blogathon-the-crying-game-1992/

Barry P. said...

Hi there... My post is now up: http://cinematiccatharsis.blogspot.com/2018/08/yellow-submarine.html

Thanks so much for hosting!

Erin said...

Here's my post: https://cinematicscribblings.wordpress.com/2018/08/05/a-foreign-country-the-go-between-1971/ Thank you, and I'm sorry that it's so last minute.