For those of you who did not see my previous post, I want to fill you in on my whereabouts before I proceed. As most of you are aware, I suffer from severe headache attacks, which have resulted in me being hospitalized more than once this past year. During my first stay that lasted for four months, I experienced by far the worse headache in my entire life. The pain was that serious that it instantly made me fall into a coma. Needless to say, it was an extremely terrifying situation that I hope I never endure again. In addition to my incapacitation in hospital, I am detained with my research for my Katharine Hepburn book, which I am under contract with Pen & Sword for, and I’m also a freelance journalist for the entertainment section of an online publication. Juggling two careers is not easy and sometimes its near impossible to write for my blog, even though I try to allocate some time for blog maintenance.
Now that I’ve explained the reason for my absence, it’s time to shine the spotlight on the honoree of my next blogathon. The legendary Anne Bancroft would have been celebrating her 90th birthday on September 17th. For the occasion, I’ve decided to pay tribute by hosting a blogging event dedicated to this endearing actress whose name will continue to echo throughout the decades.
Many people remember Anne Bancroft for donning the famous roles of Mrs. Robinson in “The Graduate” ( 1967 ) and Annie Sullivan in “The Miracle Worker” ( 1962 ), but in addition to these two ground-breaking films, Anne’s prolific career in motion pictures was punctuated by continuous bouts of success – thanks largely to her versatility that transcended genres. Away from the cameras, Anne enjoyed a peaceful life with her husband Mel Brooks, who she first met in 1961. The couple remained married until her premature death from uterine cancer on June 6th, 2005. Fifteen years later, audiences worldwide follow her ingenious trail of artistry that she left behind and are forever reminded that her flawless embodiment of characters is a testament to her diverse talents.
Without further ado, bloggers and writers in general are invited to join me on September 17th – 19th, as I salute one of the greatest actresses to ever grace cinema screens. Let’s make this a popular event. Anne Bancroft more than deserves it.
THE RULES
1. Bloggers are welcome to write about any topic pertaining Anne Bancroft. You can cover her films, her career on stage, her story-book marriage to Mel Brooks or all aspects of her personal life, as long as its kept truthful.
2. Due to the diversity of the subject matter, I am only allowing no more than two duplicates per topic. I want to give everybody the chance to participate. Act fast.
3. If you wish to write multiple posts, that’s fine. The more articles showcasing Anne’s diverse career is the merrier. However, I am proposing a three entry per person rule.
4. The purpose of this blogathon is to honor Anne Bancroft. Any post that appears to be derogatory and disrespectful towards Anne will not be accepted.
5. All contributions must be new material only. Previously published posts are verbatim.
6. To express your interest in participating in the blogathon, please leave a comment on my blog, along with the name and URL of your blog, and the subject you wish to cover, or you can always register by email at: crystalpacey3@gmail.com. For those of you who wish to register by email, please be sure to include the name and URL of your blog, and the topic you wish to cover. Once you get confirmation, please spread the word about this blogathon by selecting one of the banners created by me, and advertise the event on your blog.
TOPICS NO LONGER AVAILABLE
DON’T BOTHER TO KNOCK ( 1952 )
THE ROSTER
In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood : TBD
The Stop Button : 7 Women ( 1966 )
Taking Up Room : How To Make An American Quilt ( 1995 )
Real Weegie Midget Reviews : Garbo Talks ( 1984 )
KN Winiarski Writes : Don’t Bother To Knock ( 1952 )
Love Letters To Old Hollywood : Don’t Bother To Knock ( 1952 )
Critica Retro : Fatso ( 1980 )
Caftan Woman : The Raid ( 1954 )
Celluloid Dame : Prisoner of Second Avenue ( 1975 ) and The Slender Thread ( 1965 )
The Wonderful World Of Cinema : The Elephant Man ( 1980 )
18 Cinema Lane : The Elephant Man ( 1980 )
Journeys In Classic Film : The Graduate ( 1967 )
Oooh, could I do 7 WOMEN for The Stop Button?
Thanks!
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Absolutely. Coincidentally, I watched “7 Women” last night.
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Hi, Crystal! I’d like to do “How To Make An American Quilt” for Taking Up Room, please. It’s on HBOMax right now.
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Absolutely. Thanks for joining Rebecca.
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You’re very welcome, Crystal!
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Hi Crystal, can you add me with Garbo Talks (1984)? Hope all good over there x
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Hi Gill. It’s all yours. I’m so glad “Garbo Talks” is being covered. I really enjoy that film.
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Thanks, that’s good to know. Thought I’d try something I haven’t seen. Just saw her in Silent Movie today and so glad you tributing her.
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Yay! Can I take Don’t Bother to Knock?
I’m doing a Peter Lawford Blogathon again this year too. Let me know if you’d like to join 🙂
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Absolutely. I love Don’t Bother To Knock. Unfortunately, I had to miss your Peter Lawford Blogathon last year, but I will definitely sign up this year. I just have to decide on a topic.
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I’m glad to see you back!
For this blogathon I want to review Fatso (1980), a film Anne wrote and directed.
Kisses!
Le from Critica Retro
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I’m so glad this film is being covered. Thanks for joining Le.
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I thought I would slow down on the blogathons but this is irresistible. I would like to contribute something on The Raid from 1954.
Glad you are back and so productive!
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Great choice. Thanks for joining Paddy.
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Im in! Just have to decide what to watch and review!
Tnx for the invite!
Rob
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Awesome. Looking forward to hearing what topics you choose.
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me too! 🙂
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Let me know when you decide.
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Hi Rob. I’m not sure if you have left me a comment with your topic choices. I’m just asking just in case I missed it.
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oops. i think I forgot to tell u which movies – Fatso (1980), The Last Frontier (1955) and ???? (not sure of the final one yet)
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Ok great. As a recommendation, I’m hoping someone will do “The Miracle Worker”.
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sorry already reviewed it and i know ppl don’t like encore reviews
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I actually thought you may have reviewed it already, because you have written about tons of movies.
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over 8000 and counting… but there are always more to find!
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Love this! Can I cover The Graduate (1967) on Journeys in Classic Film?
Thank you so much!
Kimberly
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Sure. I’m glad someone has finally chosen The Graduate. Thanks for joining.
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Hi Kimberly. I’m just sending a friendly reminder to let you know that the Anne Bancroft Blogathon commences today. I have you on the roster for The Graduate.
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Hi Crystal! Thanks for the invitation! I’d like to review ‘The Elephant Man’ from 1980.
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Absolutely. Thanks for joining.
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You’re welcome! I’ve only seen about ten minutes of this film, so I’m looking forward to revisiting it!
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Hi Crystal, may I write about Gorilla at Large (1954)?
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Hi, Crystal, would you mind if I changed my topic to “The Mother”? The Quilt movie’s not working for me.
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That’s not a problem. I have never heard of “The Mother”. You don’t mean “The Miracle Worker” do you?
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No, this is a Chayefsky play they filmed on the BBC. Joan Cusack is in it, too. I don’t know anything about it but it looks really good. Thanks, Crystal!
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That would be a great idea. I was wondering why I hadn’t heard of “The Mother”, because I was thinking it was a movie.
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It’s really good–I just saw it. It’s on Amazon Prime.
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Hi there Crystal,
Here’s my post for the blogathon…
Hope all is good with you
Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews
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Thanks Gill.
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Here’s my piece on The Raid, an early career stepping stone:
https://www.caftanwoman.com/2021/09/anne-bancroft-90th-birthday-celebration.html
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Thanks Paddy.
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Hi Crystal! Here’s the link to my review of ‘The Elephant Man’!
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Just published my review of ‘Pollyanna’ for the Silent Movie Day Blogathon! Here’s the link:
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