The big day has finally arrived! Over the next two days, several truly wonderful bloggers are going to be submitting their reviews and articles about David Lean’s films.
A big thank you to all of you for joining me for this blogathon.I can’t wait to read all of the entries celebrating the life and career of this gifted director.
Check back to this post over the next two days as I update it to link back to all of the entries.
Day 2 Entries
Silver Screen Classics writes about the epic romance Doctor Zhivago.
Cinematic Scribblings takes a look at Lean’s family saga This Happy Breed.
Retromoviebuff discusses Lean’s spooky and funny film Blithe Spirit.
Movierob heads to Venice with David Lean’s Summertime.
Vinnieh talks about his love for the epic David Lean film Doctor Zhivago.
Cinema Essentials writes about the man himself in Director Profile: David Lean.
Poppity shares her love for the underrated Ryan’s Daughter. She also writes about one of David Lean’s lesser known films Madeleine.
Day 1 Entries
Realweegiemidgetreviews takes a look at the trailer for Lean’s epic film Doctor Zhivago. She also looks at Lean’s WW2 set classic The Bridge On The River Kwai.
Movierob shares his thoughts after a first time viewing of The Passionate Friends.
Poppity takes a look at Lean’s charming film Hobson’s Choice.
Caftan Woman discusses one of the greatest of David Lean’s films Great Expectations.
The Stop Button shares his thoughts on Lean’s aviation drama The Sound Barrier.
The Wonderful World Of Cinema discusses Lean’s masterpiece Lawrence Of Arabia.
I discuss David Lean’s stunning adaptation of Charles Dickens classic story Oliver Twist.
My review shall be up either later today or tomorrow.
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Looking forward to reading it, V!
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Thanks, Maddy. I hope to do the film justice.
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It will be tomorrow probably later that I upload my review. It still needs some work. Hope that is all good.
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That’s fine.
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Appreciate you being so understanding.
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Greetings, Maddy! Here is the link to my review of the touching and humorous ‘Hobson’s Choice’:
http://filmexodus.com/classic-film-talk-hobsons-choice-1954/
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Hey. Thanks so much for this excellent article. I can tell that this is a film very dear to your heart. This one is a real character and actor piece.I enjoyed reading your views on the characters. Thanks so much for taking part.
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I really fell in love with this film when I saw it for the first time and John Mills earned a piece of my heart.
I’m so happy that you decided to feature David Lean. I’ve written about all but three of his films and most of them hardly got any comments/discussion. For me, I found a kinship in Lean’s style and personal outlook on films. Thank you for hosting this blogathon!
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I am so happy that you took part, your passion for David Lean’s films and your knowledge about them comes across strongly in your writing. John Mills is excellent as Michael. The first time I saw this film I really didn’t recognise him! Trevor Howard steals the show for me as the gruff but kindly Priest.
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By the way, have you thought about joining The Classic Movie Blog Association? I think you would be a wonderful addition to the group. Just email and ask for your blog to be considered. Your writing is excellent and your passion for classic cinema is evident.
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In fact, I have! I think the only factor working against me is that I do not have my own site and post my articles on a community-driven film site. The crowd there is nice but they are uncensored and kind of crazy, but still lovable, guys. Some of the things they post/say could be considered offensive.
Thank you very much for the compliments! Classic Film is a lifeline for me in more ways than one and I love it so. I’m a stay-at-home mother “by trade” though at least I found a way to put my university degrees to good use! 🙂
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Maybe set a new blog up and transfer(if you can)your articles from Film Exodus over to it. When I started blogging I was delighted that I had finally found a way to connect with others who love the classic film era as much as I do.
I found your comments in spam for some reason, not sure why though, as all your other comments have showed up before. Maybe check other bloggers just in case your comments have gone astray on other sites.
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Hi Maddy – managed to finish it for todays post, here’s my post on the trailers (looked at two) for Dr Zhivago…. https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/random-trailers/film/dr-zhivago-1965/
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Cheers!
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No problem, now in the mood to rewatch the whole movie again. Vowing to be more decisive next time as don’t miss out on the whole film for a classic like this!
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It’s well worth a watch! It’s not one of my favourite David Lean films but it is a stunning and epic film. The music and photography are gorgeous.
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I’ve watched it many times and loved the love story. But I’m now married to a man who knows about the historical side, next time will be even more interesting .
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I see. I think watching a film or series and knowing the history featured in it is always interesting and fun. Would be interesting to read a review letting us know if your hubby thinks it is accurate or a bit inaccurate.
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Definitely! I know he read the book in Russian but not sure of his thoughts on the film.
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Here’s my piece on Pip: http://www.caftanwoman.com/2018/07/the-david-lean-blogathon-great.html
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Wonderful and very interesting article about this stunning film. The photography and period detail in this one is simply stunning. I love that sequence of the London rooftops and chimneys as a storm rages. A real character and actor piece.
Your review highlights the many reasons why I love to return to this film again and again. Thanks for joining Paddy!
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Thank you for hosting this blogathon which gave me the push to rewatch and write about this film.
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Thanks so much for joining.
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Hi Maddy! Here is my entry fo Lawrence of Arabia! Thanks so much for hosting 🙂
https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com/2018/07/20/blue-eyes-in-the-desert-lawrence-of-arabia-david-lean-1962/
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Thanks Virginie.
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Happy Saturday! Here is my article about David Lean’s haunting film ‘Madeleine’:
http://filmexodus.com/classic-film-talk-madeleine-1950/
I’m also including my article for ‘Ryan’s Daughter’, which is one of Lean’s most unappreciated and (unjustifiably) critically panned work. I was so moved by this film and it ended up being the longest review that I have ever written. 🙂
http://filmexodus.com/classic-film-talk-ryans-daughter-1970/
Thanks, Maddy! 😀
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Thanks so much for these two terrific articles. Ryan’s Daughter unfairly gets a very hard time it has its faults, but it is a good film and is not as bad as some make out. The photography,locations and music are stunning. Most of the actors are excellent and it is a moving and unforgettable story.
Madeleine is one of his least known films, and although it isn’t one of my favourites, I do like it for the period detail, the story and Ann Todd’s performance. Thanks for mentioning this one. Have a lovely weekend.
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Hi Maddy. Are you still accepting entries for the blogathon?
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Hey. I am indeed.
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Well isn’t that lucky, because I just happen to have written a post on David Lean. Totally coincidentally! 😉
https://www.cinemaessentials.com/2018/07/director-profile-david-lean.html
I was going to sign up earlier, but my computer died and then the monitor wouldn’t play nice with the new one, which is why I haven’t posted anything for a month.
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Well look at that! 🙂 Very glad to have you joining. I’ll link to your post now. Don’t you just hate it when computers play up.
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This is why I don’t like to sign up to anything too far in advance. You never know what might happen!
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It was a pleasure to take part.
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Here’s my post, at last: https://cinematicscribblings.wordpress.com/2018/07/21/ordinary-people-this-happy-breed-1944/ Thank you!
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Thanks so much.
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Here’s my post, at long last: http://www.retromoviebuff.com/english-haunting-blithe-spirit-1945/ Thanks Maddy!
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Thanks so much Edirin. This film is so funny and I like how it mixes the supernatural with a difficult love triangle. I love the eerie make-up and lighting used for the character of Elvira. Thanks so much for joining.
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Hello Maddy. I know this is terribly late. I mixed my dates up unfortunately. Any chance of getting this added to the wrap-up? Looking forward to reading everyone’s articles. Best regards, Paul.
https://silverscreenclassicsblog.wordpress.com/2018/07/22/dr-zhivago-1965-david-leans-masterpiece-of-love-and-tragedy/
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Hi Paul. No worries. I’ll add you with the others now. Can’t wait to read this.
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