Recently, I was honored to hear I was awarded with the “One Lovely Blog Award” by the lovely “Movies Silently” blog. I’m a big fan of this silent film centric blog so I was all the more delighted hear the feeling was mutual! Fritzi Kramer (aka @MoviesSilently) is the tea-sipping, book-reading and silent-film-obsessive creator of this cozy and informative home of “Movies Silently.” She gladly shares interesting articles, reviews, biographies and gifs. While her main focus dwells on American films from the silent feature period: 1915-1929, she also plans to cover some foreign silent, remakes, and homages to silent films, as well as later period silent films. She clearly adores silents but engages in an accessible way- to enjoy with all fans, from newbies and aficionados alike.
And as Fritzi says, “Silent movies occupy a twilight realm between books and talking pictures. Because both our eyes and imaginations are engaged at the same time, silent movies have the power to absorb and enchant far beyond talking pictures.” Absolutely lovely. Thanks, Fritzi!!
How this “One Lovely Blog Award” works:
Oh how I long for those accessory-driven styles from the Golden era of Hollywood. I ADORE hats and gloves! There was a time prior to sunscreen and central-air temperate lifestyles where hats and gloves were not just glamorous but also held a purposeful function. Additionally, I love the look of the fur accessories, but I do NOT agree with the unwarranted brutalization of our furry animal friends to achieve a “look.” Which is why I say bring back that exact same sumptuous sophistication with faux fur! My grandmother left me all her furs when she passed and as much as I appreciated her style, I felt too guilty about fur to accept. I’m not a vegan or a member of PETA, but I’m a guilt-motivated work in progress.
THE GREAT RACE (1965), IT’S MAD, MAD, MAD, MAD WORLD (1963), ARSENIC AND OLD LACE (1944), THE THIN MAN (1934), BRINGING UP BABY (1938), any Marx Brothers comedy and pretty much any Busby Berkley musical are all examples from my standard list of the films I can count on whenever I’m blue, stressed or simply need an emotional escape. I think most true film aficionados have lists like this. Different films than mine likely but a short list of what picks them up when they’re down. For many of us film freaks, in addition to being introduced to cinema via someone who influenced us at often a young age, escapism is generally the biggest motivation.
7. I love movies so much I was married in a movie-themed wedding.
So for my final personal share (even though most of my blog followers likely already know this), my passion for film was reflected in my wedding day theme- yes, it extends THAT far. I’m happily married to a fella who “gets me” and even shares my personal passion for movies. We’re a blended family and the 2nd marriage for each of us so when we planned for the special day, we knew we wanted to celebrate with less tradition and more focus on FUN. For all the fun details of how we blended our love for cinema into expressing our love for each other, check it out here.
Although it is simply unfair to narrow down to only seven when there are SO many amazing blogs, I offer up seven of the many amazing bloggers below. Now here are my nominees of some quite lovely bloggers to pass on this special award…
1. Jessica of Comet Over Hollywood blog (also known as @HollywoodComet on twitter) explains, “classic film shaped our society, pop culture and our knowledge. There would be no glamor and Rodeo Drive without Cecil B. Demille’s first farm house that he built in a barren Los Angeles in the 1920s.” Well said, Jess!
3. Patricia (aka @CaftanWoman on twitter) is faster than a speeding scooter! Able to leap tall dust bunnies in a single bound! It’s CAFTAN WOMAN – cozily clad film fan and blogger of movies and life…the Caftan Woman blog
4. Ruth of Silver Screenings blog (aka @925screenings on twitter) and as she says, “classic movies are good for you, like chocolate eclairs or a trip to the spa. You should never let a week go by without enjoying at least one of these.”
5. Chicago gal One Gal’s Musings blog’s goal would be as Wilbur described Charlotte, “a true friend and a good writer.” I’d say she’s already made it.
And a good blog list would be incomplete if I didn’t include my charismatic compadres and blogathon (WHAT A CHARACTER! and 31 DAYS of OSCAR) co-hosting co-horts…
6. Detroit gal Paula of Paula’s Cinema Club (aka @Paula_Guthat on twitter) is a life-long cinema fan, co-founder of the popular #TCMparty tweet-along TCM experience, and proprietor of the St. Clair Cinema Club. Busy gal and sweet friend with a great blog!
7. My Cuban cinema-sister Aurora of Once Upon A Screen (aka @citizenscreen via twitter) is currently NOT seeking the 12 steps program for her classic film, TV and radio show obsession. Instead, she unabashedly continues her postings and we’re all the more entertained for it.
Be sure to check out all these blogs above and enjoy some entertaining and informative writings! Thanks again, Fritzi!
Kellee, thanks very much for including me, and for the kind comments, which are appreciated. It's also good to learn some more about you. Judy
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Thanks for nominating me! Yay! That was very nice.I was glad to learn more about you, esp. your love of old planes. And I'm with you re: hats and gloves. I think they look fab on both women AND men.
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Aww, you're so sweet! (Marvelous choices for your nominees, by the way.) Ahhh! Hats and gloves! 😀
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#5 is what I like best about your blog, and what I used as my "shout out" to you when I passed the award along. Thank you for the "lovely" recognition!
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Your pick me up list is a lot like mine!!! 🙂 Great Read Kellee!!!
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