Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Celebrate National Classic Movie Day with our Comfort Movie Blogathon!

For the fourth consecutive year, the Classic Film & TV Cafe is celebrating National Classic Movie Day on May 16th by hosting a blogathon. This year, we're shining the spotlight on those special movies that bring us comfort during those times when we most need it.

Recovering from the flu? Didn't get that dream job? Broke up with the person you thought was your soulmate? Then it's time to watch one of those classic movies that inexplicably makes you feel better! And then write about it for the Classic Comfort Movie Blogathon!


If you don't have a blog, you can still participate by listing your favorite classic comfort movie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, or another social media platform on National Classic Movie Day.

And since May 16th is all about our love of classic movies, it's a great day to introduce a friend to the wonderful films from the silents to the 1970s!

Here's the blogathon schedule--be sure to check out all the great entries!

An American in Paris - Popcorn and Flickers
Annie - Realweegiemidget Reviews
The Apartment - A Person in the Dark
The Awful Truth - Outspoken and Freckled
Between the Lines (1977) - Film Fanatic
Buster Keaton Shorts - Classic Film Observations & Obsessions
Casablanca - Sharing a Sip with Dusty
The Court Jester - Caftan Woman
Cover Girl - Musings of a Classic Film Addict
How to Marry a Millionaire - Moon in Gemini
I Know Where I'm Going - portraitsbyjenni
It's a Wonderful Life - MovieRob
Lady for a Day - Silver Screen Modes
The Long, Long Trailer - Whimsically Classic
The Magic Christian - Lo! The Humanities
McLintock! - Anybody Got a Match
My Favorite Brunette - Twenty Four Frames
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51 comments:

  1. Rebecca DenistonMarch 22, 2018 at 1:07 PM

    Hi, Rick! I'm gonna have to go with "Funny Face," I think. My blog is http://takinguproom.wordpress.com

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  2. Gary R. PetersonMarch 22, 2018 at 5:17 PM

    Hi, Rick! The movie that never fails to brighten my blue mood is The Magic Christian (1969). I will review it at Lo, the Humanities!http://gracehumanities.blogspot.com/

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  3. Caftan WomanMarch 22, 2018 at 10:47 PM

    I keep away from the 'net for a day and miss the announcement. I will have to settle on one of the movies I haven't yet written about. I'll be getting back to you. Save my spot!

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  4. Caftan WomanMarch 23, 2018 at 7:32 AM

    Life Could Not Better Be! I'm going with The Court Jester.

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  5. KaylaMarch 24, 2018 at 12:15 AM

    "The Long Long Trailer"

    -Whimsically Classic

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  6. Silver ScreeningsMarch 24, 2018 at 12:17 PM

    Hi Rick, I'd love to do one of my new-to-me comfort films, "On the Town" (1949). I love the optimistic feel of that movie.

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  7. Realweegiemidget ReviewsMarch 24, 2018 at 3:40 PM

    Hi, can I change my choice to Annie (1982)? Just seen it and forgot what a great comfort movie it is!

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  8. emeraldcityMarch 25, 2018 at 11:08 PM

    The Court Jester is top of the list for me movie bloggers, it's always such a laugh.....Yay verily yay!

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    1. Kurt BurgessApril 4, 2018 at 3:25 PM

      Yay verily yay! The Court Jester is Kaye's masterpiece. His choreographed dance in sagging gold tights never ceases to make my eyes tear up with laughter.

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  9. MichaelaMarch 29, 2018 at 3:02 PM

    What a great idea! I would love to write about Sunday in New York (1963).

    LoveLettersToOldHollywood.blogspot.com

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  10. Amanda GarrettMarch 29, 2018 at 9:55 PM

    I would like to write about Stagecoach for Old Hollywood Films. Thanks for hosting!

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  11. UnknownMarch 30, 2018 at 11:30 AM

    Hey! Put me down for Sons of the Desert.
    Hometowns to Hollywood
    https://hometownstohollywood.com/

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  12. Christian EsquevinMarch 30, 2018 at 7:23 PM

    Many candidates to choose from Rick, including some newer classics, but I'll choose an old classic many may not have seen, Capra's "Lady for a Day."

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  13. LêMarch 31, 2018 at 8:31 PM

    It wasn't an easy choice, but I want to write about Singin' in the Rain - it always makes me smile :)
    Cheers!
    Le from Critica Retro

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  14. UnknownApril 2, 2018 at 7:47 PM

    Hi,
    Can you put me down for Sons of the Desert?
    Thanks,
    Annette
    Hometowns to Hollywood
    https://hometownstohollywood.com

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  15. Debbie VegaApril 2, 2018 at 10:42 PM

    I needed to give this quite a bit of thought, but I've finally decided: How to Marry a Millionaire.

    My blog is Moon in Gemini: https://debravega.wordpress.com/

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  16. SimoaApril 3, 2018 at 3:02 PM

    Hello! I'll write about Roman Holiday! My blog: champagneforlunch.wordpress.com

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  17. Victor KongApril 5, 2018 at 3:13 AM

    Hi, Rick - I wanna join in on the fun with "An American in Paris". My blog is https://popcornandflickers.wordpress.com - Thanks!

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  18. AnonymousApril 9, 2018 at 6:38 PM

    Hi, great idea! I am participating this year too, may I review Breakfast at Tiffany's? Many thanks. My blog is at dbmoviesblog.wordpress.com

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  19. Crystal KalyanaApril 11, 2018 at 4:31 AM

    Please put me down for "Grand Hotel" ( 1932 ). It's one of my all time favorites.

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  20. YvetteApril 11, 2018 at 1:02 PM

    I want to enter but I find I've already written about most of my favorite comfort films on my blog. So I'm searching for one I haven't talked about. I'll be back to list it soon as I find one I've overlooked in the past. :)

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  21. Samantha EllisApril 20, 2018 at 3:21 AM

    Hi! Could I write about Cover Girl (1944)? I'm at https://musingsofaclassicfilmaddict.wordpress.com Thanks!

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    1. Rick29April 20, 2018 at 1:06 PM

      You've been added to the calendar. Thanks for participating!

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  22. AnonymousApril 26, 2018 at 4:23 PM

    Hi...may I join please? I'd like to do The Swiss Family Robinson.
    http://thoughtsallsorts.wordpress.com/

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  23. lonely criticApril 28, 2018 at 8:18 PM

    Hi, I would like to do blog post on Whisky Galore!

    Blog right here: https://lonelycritic.blogspot.com/

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  24. Alex WindleyMay 2, 2018 at 11:47 PM

    Hello! Would it be okay if I grab McLintock from 1963?

    Thanks again!

    Anybody Got a Match?
    https://anybodygotamatch.wordpress.com/

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  25. Rick29May 5, 2018 at 10:35 AM

    Everyone has been added--31 participants so far!

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  26. YvetteMay 9, 2018 at 11:34 AM

    Please add me, Rick. I'll be talking about THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY, the 1947 version with Danny Kaye.
    http://yvettecandraw.blogspot.com/

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  27. Silver ScreeningsMay 12, 2018 at 8:06 AM

    HI Rick, I posted my entry a few days early: https://silverscreenings.org/2018/05/11/a-hollywood-musical-that-revels-in-escapism-say-it-aint-so/
    Looking forward to this!

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  28. Debbie VegaMay 13, 2018 at 8:25 PM

    Hi, Rick, my post is up a tad early:

    https://debravega.wordpress.com/2018/05/13/my-favorite-classic-comfort-movie-how-to-marry-a-millionaire-1953/

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  29. Steve BaileyMay 14, 2018 at 10:42 AM

    I took the liberty of posting my entry before asking permission to enter the blogathon. If you will have it, my entry is about Laurel & Hardy's WAY OUT WEST, and it is now live at: https://moviemovieblogblog.wordpress.com/2018/05/14/laurel-hardy-in-way-out-west-1937-my-kind-of-western/

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  30. Realweegiemidget ReviewsMay 14, 2018 at 2:05 PM

    Hi there, here's my post on Annie, https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2018/05/14/annie-1982/
    from Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews

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  31. Dusty GarisonMay 14, 2018 at 10:39 PM

    I'll be discussing why "Casablanca" is my favorite "comfort" film on my blog, SipWithDusty.com.

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  32. MichaelaMay 14, 2018 at 11:03 PM

    Here's my early entry:
    https://loveletterstooldhollywood.blogspot.com/2018/05/spending-sunday-in-new-york-with-jane.html

    Thanks for hosting this! I always love seeing what topic you'll come up with for May 16th!

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  33. UnknownMay 15, 2018 at 11:24 AM

    My entry on Sons of the Desert is ready: https://hometownstohollywood.com/film-reflections/films-of-the-1930s/sons-of-the-desert-1933/
    Thanks!

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  34. Amanda GarrettMay 15, 2018 at 10:24 PM

    Here's my post on Stagecoach for Old Hollywood Films.

    http://www.oldhollywoodfilms.com/2018/05/stagecoach-appreciation.html

    Thanks for hosting!

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  35. Samantha EllisMay 16, 2018 at 12:03 AM

    Here's my post on Cover Girl! I can't wait to read all of the entries and celebrate Classic Movie Day with you all next year!

    https://musingsofaclassicfilmaddict.wordpress.com/2018/05/16/the-classic-comfort-movie-blogathon-cover-girl-1944/

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  36. Caftan WomanMay 16, 2018 at 6:53 AM

    National Classic Movie Day! It's like waking up on Christmas morning.

    King of Jester and Jester of Kings: http://www.caftanwoman.com/2018/05/national-classic-movie-day-classic.html

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  37. YvetteMay 16, 2018 at 10:43 AM

    Mine is up and running, Rick.
    https://yvettecandraw.blogspot.com/2018/05/national-classic-movie-day-comfort.html

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  38. Gary R. PetersonMay 16, 2018 at 10:44 AM

    Just posted mine on The Magic Christian at https://gracehumanities.blogspot.com/2018/05/the-magic-christian-splendid-time-is.html

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  39. Rebecca DenistonMay 16, 2018 at 1:27 PM

    Hi again, Rick! Here's my post: https://takinguproom.wordpress.com/2018/05/16/funny-face/

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  40. Crystal KalyanaMay 16, 2018 at 3:15 PM

    Hi Rick. My entry for the blogathon will be a bit late, but I will have it ready by tomorrow.

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  41. lonely criticMay 16, 2018 at 5:54 PM

    My post is up and running, Rick! :) http://lonelycritic.blogspot.com/2018/05/whisky-galore-1949.html

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  42. Alex WindleyMay 16, 2018 at 7:05 PM

    https://anybodygotamatch.wordpress.com/2018/05/16/the-classic-comfort-movie-blogathon/

    My post is up!

    Cheers!

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  43. UnknownMay 16, 2018 at 8:07 PM

    Hi Rick, here's the link to my post for today's blogathon. https://portraitsbyjenni.wordpress.com/2013/03/29/my-classic-movie-pick-i-know-where-im-going/

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  44. SimoaMay 16, 2018 at 9:00 PM

    Hello, and happy national classic movie day! Here's my post: https://champagneforlunch.wordpress.com/2018/05/16/todays-gonna-be-a-holiday/

    Thanks so much for hosting!

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  45. Dusty GarisonMay 16, 2018 at 9:21 PM

    Just got mine finished on "Casablanca." Enjoy!

    https://sipwithdusty.wordpress.com/2018/05/16/heres-looking-at-you-kid/

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  46. KaylaMay 17, 2018 at 2:44 AM

    Here is my post, with 17 mins to spare!

    https://whimsicallyclassic.wordpress.com/2018/05/16/the-classic-comfort-movie-blogathon-the-long-long-trailer-1954/

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  47. Silver Screen ClassicsMay 17, 2018 at 9:04 AM

    My apologies for the tardiness! So many films to write about and such little time. Hope you can find it in your heart to fit my article in. Sincerest apologies, Paul from Silver Screen Classics

    https://silverscreenclassicsblog.wordpress.com/2018/05/17/the-three-musketeers-1948-for-a-lazy-sunday-afternoon/

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  48. Irish JayhawkMay 17, 2018 at 10:21 PM

    Sorry for the tardiness- a day late and a dollar short. Enjoyed being part of the experience. Thanks so much, Rick! https://kelleepratt.com/2018/05/17/5-reasons-why-the-awful-truth-is-my-classic-comfort-movie/

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