Introducing The Biopic Blogathon!
Classic Hollywood has had its fair share of biopics–the good, the bad, and the ugly. From chemists to composers, authors to actors, fictitious to factual, and more, there is much to explore in this genre. Moreover, the genre is still going strong today.
Hometowns to Hollywood is excited to present its sixth official blogathon, entitled “The Biopic Blogathon.” This blogathon will focus upon biopics of all kinds, whether they stem from the wide breadth of biopics created during Hollywood’s Golden Age or paying tribute to it from a more modern perspective. These biopic entries need not focus upon individuals involved in the entertainment industry, though there are certainly many biopics to choose from that cover these individuals!
Join Hometowns to Hollywood for this examination of various biopics by sharing your articles about a biopic of choice. In the end, when all articles are compiled, we’ll have a lovely list of biopics to pursue.
The Biopic Blogathon will run from September 30th through October 2nd in 2021.
Rules and Information:
- Bloggers are encouraged to write about any biopic of choice.
- If we do get an ample amount of participants, I’ll be reconnecting with participants to see if there is interest in contributing to an ebook that will document this blogathon.
- There are many biopics to enjoy (or not enjoy!). Please avoid repeat submissions for a particular biopic
- Please let me know your biopic of choice.
- Bloggers will post their articles anytime between September 30th-October 2nd and will alert me of the post either as a comment or through email.
Participation:
- If you would like to participate in The Biopic Blogathon, please comment below or email me and let me know your name, topic choice, and the link to your blog.
- Please take one of The Biopic Blogathon banners and include it in your post. You can feel free to link the image back to this page.
List of Participants and Topics:
- The Adventures of Mark Twain (1944) | Hometowns to Hollywood
- Ava Gardner: Ava’s Performances in Biopic Films | Ava Gardner Museum Official Blog
- Ava Gardner: Portrayals of Ava | Ava Gardner Museum Official Blog
- The Benny Goodman Story (1956) | Journeys in Classic Film
- Blossoms in the Dust (1941) | Barbara Doss
- Bonnie and Clyde (1967) | Top 10 Film Lists
- The Buddy Holly Story (1978) | Jordan Shifrin
- The Fabulous Dorseys (1947) | The Film Detective
- The Five Pennies (1959) | Caftan Woman
- Frances (1982) | Realweegiemidget Reviews
- Gentleman Jim (1942) | Whimsically Classic
- The Glenn Miller Story (1954) | Old Books and Movies
- Great Balls of Fire (1989) | Maria S. Nitsolas
- The Great Ziegfeld (1936) | Flying Monkey Productions
- Hitchcock (2012) | Joe Jordan, Jr.
- The House of Rothschild (1934) | Backstory: Looking at Classic Films
- I Dream of Jeanie (1952) | 18 Cinema Lane
- Joni (1979) | Taking Up Room
- The Josephine Baker Story (1991) | Poppity Talks Classic Film
- The Life and Times of Judge Roy Bean (1972) & The Westerner (1940) | Tim Neath
- Love Me or Leave Me (1955) | A Person in the Dark
- Prince of Players (1955) | The Classic Movie Muse
- The Story of Vernon and Irene Castle (1939) | Shaping the Facts: Margaret’s Blog
- The United States vs. Billie Holliday (2021) | Are You Thrilled
- Valentino (1951) | Strictly Vintage Hollywood
- The White Angel (1936) | Notoriously Nora
- The Wings of Eagles (1957) | The Flapper Dame
- Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942) | A Hearty Handclasp
I look forward to a fabulous Biopic Blogathon this Fall!
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Can I write about Gentleman Jim?
Sure!
Hi, Annette! It’s a little bit unusual, but I’d like to review “Joni” if that’s OK.
You’ve got it! Thanks!
Marvelous idea. As I have been on a Red Nichols kick lately, I would like to contribute something on The Five Pennies from 1959.
All yours!
Hi! I’d like to do The Fabulous Dorseys (1947) for Fandor/Keyframe. I’ll be blogging for them when they relaunch/go live again in a few weeks: https://keyframe.fandor.com/#
All yours!
I would love to write about Bonnie & Clyde. Top10FilmLists.com
Thanks,
Kevin
All yours! Thanks!
What fun! I’d like to write about Greer Garson portraying Edna Gladney in Blossoms in the Dust!
If I may, I’d like to write about The United States vs. Billie Holiday
All yours! Thanks!
Hi Annette. If okay, I’d like to write abut “Love Me tor Leave Me” with Doris Day & James Cagney (life of Ruth Etting). Thank you!
All yours! Thank you!
Hi Annette, may I write about Prince of Players (1955)?
http://www.theclassicmoviemuse.wordpress.com
Absolutely! Thanks!
Hello, Annette!
I would be delighted to post an article that I’m working on about Josephine Baker. The idea originated as a “gift” for a mutual friend and due to my busy schedule, I’ve yet to complete it. Could it be suitable for your blogathon? (I visited her château and have many pictures to go along with it.) Just let me know if this sounds ok to you!
Take care! 😀
That sounds good! Is there a Josephine Baker biopic you’ll discuss in the article?
Indeed! I can talk about “The Josephine Baker Story”, an HBO film made in 1991. It will be nice to revisit it. 😊
All yours!! Thank you!
Hi Annette. My post is up.
Awesome! Thanks!
Annette – My mistake on my blog for the Biopic Blogathon; we’ve decided to post my Fabulous Dorseys blog to The Film Detective (they’re all part of the same ‘family’). It’ll be posted in the morning and I’ll send you the link. Thanks! – Jennifer
The Five Pennies have arrived, and they have brought their instruments: https://www.caftanwoman.com/2021/09/the-biopic-blogathon-five-pennies-1959.html
Thank you!