2015-09-01

Announcing: The Winter Sports blogathon



Guess what? In more than six years of activity and postings on this blog I’ve never hosted a proper blogathon!

So I wanted to mix two things I like a lot : winter sports and movies.

This is again yours truly on a snowboard circa 1998.

Date : December 1st to the 4th. Just before we get all merry and in the shopping madness.

Rules : select a movie that has winter sports in it (documentaries are welcomed). It doesn’t need to be centered on the activity but must have at least something like the characters are at a ski resort or a skating rink. Some scenes of the film must be in winter or in wintry elements.

OBVIOUSLY, Christmas films are welcomed!

Write in the comments or write directly to me your pick at michael dot parent at hotmail dot com. 

 Preferably no duplicates but I know this is a restrictive theme.

 I will be udating this post with the new participants once or twice a week until we start.

Have your post up by the dates aforementioned and I’ll do a daily post with your links.

Spread the word with those banners :






Last, have fun!


 Participants & their pick(s):

 Le Mot du Cinephiliaque - The Art of Flight (2011) Further (2012)

Movie Rob - Miracle (2004), Downhill Racer (1969)

Movies Silently - Max Learns to Skate (1907)

Movie Reviews 101 - The Crash Reel (2013)

Cinematic Catharsis - On Her Majesty's Secret Services (1969)

Wonders In the Dark - Slap Shot 

The Wonderful World of Cinema - La Guerre des tuques

Silver Screenings - Sun Valley Serenade (1947)
Girls Do Film - Winter A-Go-Go 

In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood - My Reputation (1946) and Little Women (1933)

 Criterion Blues - Downhill Racer (1969)

 Phyllis Loves Classic Movies - Two-Faced Woman (1941)

 Silver Scenes -  Snowball Express ( 1972 ) and Winter Sports in Films of the 1930s and 40s

 Totally Filmi - Breakaway (2011)


As a snowboarder for almost twenty years I'm dreaming of this this time of the year.


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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2015 at 9:27 AM

    I'd love to take part, how about Miracle (2004)?

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  2. MPSeptember 1, 2015 at 9:58 AM

    It's yours! Thanks for joining!

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2015 at 10:48 AM

      might choose one or two more

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    2. MPSeptember 1, 2015 at 12:23 PM

      Let me know which ones and I'll add them up!

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    3. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2015 at 5:25 AM

      one of ur pictures got me interested in wanting to see Downhill Racer, can you please add that for me also. Tnx

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    4. MPSeptember 2, 2015 at 8:22 AM

      Yes you can! I'm thrilled that you were influenced by my banner to make your pick! Looking forward to read your thoughts on that film!

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    5. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2015 at 1:49 PM

      me too! :)

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  3. Fritzi KramerSeptember 1, 2015 at 11:32 AM

    Hi there! I'd like to join with "Max Learns to Skate" from 1907. My site is moviessilently.com

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  4. UnknownSeptember 1, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Could i do 'The Crash Reel' if you accept documentaries.

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    1. MPSeptember 2, 2015 at 8:24 AM

      Oh yes! I was hoping someone would pick The Crash Reel, which I still haven't watch yet. You're lucky cause I almost picked it for myself!
      By the way, documentaries are welcomed and I love a good sport documentary!

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  5. Barry P.September 1, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    Great idea for a blogathon! Could I do On Her Majesty's Secret Service? I think that qualifies. ;)

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    1. MPSeptember 2, 2015 at 8:24 AM

      Yes it qualifies and I'm looking forward to it! Welcome aboard Barry!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    OK Mike. I'll sign on for ICE CASTLES if that is available.

    -Sam Juliano

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  7. Virginie PronovostSeptember 4, 2015 at 1:19 PM

    Hum, I don't know if a "winter war" counts a winter sport, but if yes, may I do La Guerre des Tuques? Thanks! :) My blog is The Wonderful World of Cinema
    https://thewonderfulworldofcinema.wordpress.com

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    1. MPSeptember 8, 2015 at 8:57 AM

      Perfect Virginie! I'm looking forward to read your write-up on this classic! I read somewhere they are making a remake of this.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2015 at 1:30 PM

    I would actually prefer SLAP SHOT Mike!

    -Sam

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    1. MPSeptember 8, 2015 at 8:56 AM

      Alright! It's yours! Thanks you for joining!

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  9. Silver ScreeningsSeptember 4, 2015 at 3:24 PM

    Ooh – I'd love to to Sun Valley Serenade (1947), starring the famous figure skater Sonja Henie.

    I'm at http://silverscreenings.org

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  10. Spiritually CrampedSeptember 15, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    Way more films in this genre than I anticipated! Please could I take the VERY well-known 'Winter a-Go-Go'?
    And my blog is https://girlsdofilm.wordpress.com - for some reason it forces me to comment from a very old, never-used blogger account!

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    1. MPSeptember 15, 2015 at 9:32 AM

      Alright! welcome aboard and the film is yours!

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Yay. Great timing, as I will be going away not long after this. Could I do "The Bishop's Wife" ( 1947 )? If I can think of another film, I will give you a shout.

    My blog is: In The Good Old Days Of Classic Hollywood

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    1. MPSeptember 15, 2015 at 9:49 AM

      Yep! It's yours! Thanks for joining! I can't wait to read your post!

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2015 at 10:44 AM

      Thank you. Don't forget to add me to the roster.

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  12. MPSeptember 15, 2015 at 9:49 AM

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