Saturday, March 21, 2020

Announcing the Disaster Blogathon





Announcing the Disaster Blogathon.  My co-host, Dubsism, came up with this idea, and I am privileged to be asked to be a co-host on it. 




Disaster movies cover a wide spectrum of topics.  Earthquakes, floods, meteor strikes, volcano eruptions.




But "disaster" is not limited to natural occurrences.  Any movie in which a group of people deal with the stress of the coming (or aftermath) of a traumatic event could conceivably fall into the "disaster film" designation.  Thus, the 1970 film Airport falls into the category as a group of people deal with trauma aboard an airplane.



For this blogathon we are requesting you pick a movie involving a disaster and sign up for this blogathon.  If you are unsure if your choice qualifies just ask us.  There are lots of movies to choose from, but only two people will be allowed to choose a certain movie, so get your choices in early.  Need a suggestion?  Try one of these.







The Roster:



Dubsism: The Concorde: Airport '79 and an examination of the two movies spoofed by the movie Airplane! (Zero Hour and Airport)
The Midnite Drive-In: The Stand mini-series (1994)

Angelman's Place: Deep Impact (1998)

Realweegiemidget Reviews Airport (1970)
Caftan Woman: The Hurricane (1937)
Moon in Gemini: The Andromeda Strain (1971)
@KinoJoan: Titanic (1953)
Sports Chump Independence Day (1996)
MovieRob: (TBD)
Phyllis Loves Classic Movies: The Poseidon Adventure (1972) and Beyond the Poseidon Adventure (1979)
The Oak Drive In: The Day the Earth Caught Fire (1961)
The Spirochaete Trail: Hero (1992)
Cinematic Catharis: It Came from Beneath the Sea (1955)
Taking Up Room: The Towering Inferno (1974)
Silver Screenings: When Worlds Collide (1950)
Hollywood Genes: Melancholia (2011)
Hamlette's Soliloquy: The High and the Mighty (1954)
The Stop Button: Ashfall (2019)
John V.'s Eclectic Avenue: Miracle Mile (1988)
Pale Writer: Airport '75 (1975)
MovieFanfare: End Day (2005)
Horseback to Byzantium: Exit (2019)
The Sacred in the Secular: Pompeii (2014)
And You Call Yourself a Scientist? No Time at All (1958)
Pure Entertainment Preservation Society: Titanic (1953)
Pure Entertainment Preservation Society: an article about the production Code's influence on disaster films made during  the Breen era (1934-1954)  "Code Concepts: Disaster Films, Responsibility and Irrational Fear".
An Aging Broad with a Scrapbook Deluge (1933)


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52 comments:

  1. Caftan WomanMarch 21, 2020 at 1:11 PM

    I'd like to join with The Hurricane, 1937.

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  2. Debbie VegaMarch 22, 2020 at 8:12 AM

    Hi, I'd like to cover The Andromeda Strain (1971).

    Debbie
    Moon in Gemini

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  3. KinoJoanMarch 22, 2020 at 8:39 AM

    Hi, I'm Daniberry (@kinojoan). can I do Titanic (1953), please?

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  4. PhylMarch 22, 2020 at 9:56 AM

    Could you put me down for one post on both “The Poseidon Adventure” (1972) and “Beyond the Poseidon Adventure” (1979)? Thanks! http://phyllislovesclassicmovies.blogspot.com/

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    1. J-DubMarch 22, 2020 at 12:48 PM

      Just added you on my site. Thanks for joining and that's a great set of picks!

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  5. MovieRobMarch 22, 2020 at 12:11 PM

    i'm definitely in..just need to decide on my 3 picks

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  6. Dick March 22, 2020 at 12:21 PM

    I'd like to do The Day The Earth Caught Fire 1961 if possible. Thanks! http://theoakdrivein.blogspot.com/

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  7. Hamlette (Rachel)March 24, 2020 at 5:25 PM

    Could I maybe do "The High and the Mighty" (1954) starring John Wayne? Would that count?

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    1. QuiggyMarch 25, 2020 at 7:16 AM

      As I said in my own review earlier this month of it I think it is probably the grandfather to disaster movies. I'll add it to the list when i get a chance.

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    2. J-DubMarch 25, 2020 at 6:13 PM

      Absolutely...since I may or may not be touching on that one as well :)

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    3. Hamlette (Rachel)March 26, 2020 at 7:05 AM

      Awesome! Thanks!

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  8. John VMarch 27, 2020 at 8:35 AM

    Hello there!

    I'd like to join in with Miracle Mile (1988) featuring Anthony Edwards & Mare Winningham. Perhaps more apocalyptic film than disaster, but I think it fits the bill.

    John of John V's Eclectic Avenue

    http://jveclectic.blogspot.com

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    1. QuiggyMarch 29, 2020 at 4:50 AM

      I have wanted to watch that for years. Just haven't come across it yet in the stacks at Half Price Books (where I buy nearly all my DVDs...) Thanks for joining.

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  9. J-DubMarch 29, 2020 at 5:17 AM

    Added you on my page as well! Welcome aboard!

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  10. Irene (and a little bit of Anna)March 31, 2020 at 2:57 PM

    Man, this looks like a fun blogathon! I (Irene) would like to review 'Exit' (2019) for mine and my sister's blog.

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  11. angelman66April 1, 2020 at 1:30 PM

    Yay, looking forward, hope the end of the world doesn’t come before our apocalyptic film festival begins! (Too soon for dark humor?)

    Stay home, stay safe, watch lots and lots of movies—-and write about them!
    - Chris

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    1. QuiggyApril 2, 2020 at 5:50 AM

      Well. writing about them is turning out to be hard. Can't seem to get in the mood. But thanks.

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    2. angelman66April 2, 2020 at 7:05 AM

      I know what you mean. But inspiration WILL come.

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  12. CharityApril 13, 2020 at 6:41 AM

    I'd like to write something on Pompeii (2014).

    You can find me at charitysplace.wordpress.com.

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    1. J-DubApril 13, 2020 at 10:22 AM

      Just added you on my site. Thanks for joining!

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    2. QuiggyApril 19, 2020 at 9:30 AM

      Been a busy week, but I'll get it added. Sorry for the delay.

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    3. CharityJune 9, 2020 at 2:19 PM

      My article on Pompeii entitled "Heroes Amid the Flames: Pompeii on Screen" goes live tomorrow morning. Here's the scheduled link. https://charitysplace.wordpress.com/2020/06/10/heroes-amid-the-flames-pompeii-on-screen/

      I will link back to your hub post, once it goes up. :)

      Thanks for letting me participate!

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    4. QuiggyJune 10, 2020 at 5:43 AM

      Still not up at this point but I'll check back later. I will link it at my first opportunity

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  13. lyzardApril 19, 2020 at 1:44 AM

    Hi! - just found this via Cinematic Catharsis and would love to join in.

    Please put me down for No Time At All (1958).

    Thanks,
    Lyz
    (And You Call Yourself A Scientist!?)

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    1. J-DubApril 19, 2020 at 9:30 AM

      You're in! Just updated my page to include you! https://dubsism.com/2020/03/21/can-you-survive-the-disaster-blog-a-thon/

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    2. QuiggyApril 19, 2020 at 9:39 AM

      Got it. Thanks for joining.

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  14. ChristineMay 2, 2020 at 8:59 PM

    I would love to join your disaster blog-a-thon! I would like to cover Deluge (1933), if I may. Cheers!

    -Christine
    http://agingbroad.blogspot.com/

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    1. J-DubMay 12, 2020 at 3:25 PM

      You're in. I just added you on my site!

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    2. QuiggyMay 19, 2020 at 2:11 PM

      Completely missed this. Sorry. I blame my changed work schedule...

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  15. Debbie VegaJune 7, 2020 at 2:20 PM

    My post is up a bit early:

    https://debravega.wordpress.com/2020/06/07/the-disaster-blogathon-the-andromeda-strain-1971/

    Looking forward to this event!

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  16. Realweegiemidget ReviewsJune 9, 2020 at 2:17 PM

    Hi there, here's my post for the blogathon. https://weegiemidget.wordpress.com/2020/06/09/films-airport-1970/
    from Gill at Realweegiemidget Reviews

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  17. John VJune 9, 2020 at 11:10 PM

    Hi there! My post is up now: http://jveclectic.blogspot.com/2020/06/miracle-mile-fate-love-apocalypse.html

    Thanks!

    John

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    1. QuiggyJune 10, 2020 at 5:40 AM

      That link didn't work for some reason. But i managed to find it. Thanks for joining.

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  18. angelman66June 10, 2020 at 6:38 AM

    Hi Quiggy - here's my post! Thanks again!!
    https://angelman.blogspot.com/2020/06/deep-impact-1998.html

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  19. Caftan WomanJune 10, 2020 at 6:44 AM

    John Ford's The Hurricane: https://www.caftanwoman.com/2020/06/disaster-blog-thon-hurricane-1937.html

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  20. Hamlette (Rachel)June 10, 2020 at 6:45 AM

    My post is up this morning :-) Thanks for hosting this!

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  21. lyzardJune 10, 2020 at 11:22 PM

    I'm up too; thanks for letting me participate - Lyz.

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  22. ChristineJune 11, 2020 at 11:33 AM

    Here's my post:
    http://agingbroad.blogspot.com/2020/06/disaster-blogathon-deluge-1933.html

    Thanks!

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  23. ScampyJune 11, 2020 at 1:21 PM

    Here's my contribution. Thanks. https://spirochaetetrail.blogspot.com/2020/06/hero-aka-where-have-all-good-men-gone.html

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