If you could review any movie or TV show for a blogathon, what’s the first title that comes to your mind? Any era, any genre. Don’t overthink it. What would you pick?
That’s what we’ll be doing in the On the Spot Blogathon. If there’s a film or show you’ve been looking to review but didn’t have an excuse, here’s a chance to do just that. Something weird and avant garde? A Christmas movie? Your favorite show? It doesn’t have to be just one title, either. Listicles are just fine, too.
Since this concept is very simple, and that’s a good thing at this time of year, or any time for that matter, we’re going to jump right into…
The Rules
- The blogathon will take place from December 13th until the 15th. Posts can be sent to me on or around those days, whether by leaving a comment here on the blog, sending them via Instagram or Twitter/X (both @TakingUpRoom), or via e-mail (rebeccadeniston@gmail.com).
- Topics can be whatever comes to mind. Any era and any genre, whether film or TV.
- Since this event will be of the impulsive, stream-of-conscience persuasion, there are no limits on duplicates, triplicates, or what-have-you. In fact, it might be interesting to get several points of view on the same title.
- The limit is three entries per person. New material only, please. Nothing derogatory will be accepted.
- If anyone would like to join, please leave a comment here or use any of the contact info above.
- Grab a banner and advertise the blogathon!
The Roster
Taking Up Room: Legends of the Fall (1994)
Realweegiemidget Reviews: Hollywood Wives (1985)
John Reiber: TBD
Classic Film and TV Corner: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (TV series, 1968)
Whimsically Classic: The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) and A Very Brady Sequel (1996)
Cinematic Catharsis: Danger: Diabolik (1968)
Nitrateglow: A comparison of Rashomon (1950) with The Outrage (1964)
Crítica Retrô: Filibus (1915)
Hoofers and Honeys: Neptune’s Daughter (1949)
Jeff Arnold’s West: TBD
Moon In Gemini: The Tourist (2022-2024)
The Midnite Drive-in: Don’t Worry, We’ll Think Of A Title (1966)
18 Cinema Lane: Christmas On Division Street (1991)
Silver Screenings: Brewster’s Millions (1945)
Taking Up Room 
Count me in! I have dozens of films backlogged to view so will impulsively grab one and go – it will be cult and probably a bit obscure as are my tastes
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That’s just fine–sounds intriguing. Thanks for joining, John! 🙂
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Hi Rebecca. This sounds fun.
Please put me down for The Ghost & Mrs. Muir TV series(1968). I’ve wanted to write about it for a while and this will give me the push I need to finally do so.
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Hi, Maddy, and thanks! I didn’t know they made that into a series, so that’s cool. Thanks for joining. 🙂
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Can’t wait!
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Same here–looking forward to seeing what you pick!
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Thanks, Gill! And that sounds great–thanks for joining. 🙂
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Can I write about my love of The Brady Bunch Movie (1995) and A Very Brady Sequel (1996) ?
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Absolutely! Thanks for joining, Kayla.
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Hi, Rebecca! I would like to review Danger: Diabolik (1968). Thanks for hosting!
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You’re very welcome, Barry–thanks for joining!
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I want to write a post comparing Rashomon with its western remake, The Outrage. (Yes, they tried repeating the success of The Magnificent Seven by remaking another Kurosawa film– it didn’t go as well.)
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Sure, that’s a great idea! Thanks for joining. 🙂
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Hi there! I would love to write about Neptune’s Daughter(1949), please! I can rant about the controversial, “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” and why the hate for it is ridiculous given the context in this film. Just in time for Christmas! LOL
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Lol, I love it! Thanks for joining, Kristen.
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I think you put it under Speakeasy instead of Hoofers and Honeys.. 🙂
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Oh, whoops, sorry. I think I wasn’t quite awake when I added you.
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Hello Rebecca! Thanks for inviting me to join the blogathon! I’ll review the 1991 made-for-TV movie, Christmas on Division Street.
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That’s great! Thanks for joining, Sally.
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Hi Rebecca! I just finished watching a show on Netflix called The Tourist that I thoroughly enjoyed. I’ve had lots of thoughts about it that I’d love to write in a blog post, so please put me down for that!
My blog is Moon in Gemini. https://debravega.wordpress.com/
Thanks!
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Sure, Debbie–that’s great! Thanks for joining. 🙂
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My birthday is December 11. I already have a post planned for that day. But I think I could get on board for this since it is 2 days later…
Don’t worry, we’ll think of a title.
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Sure, that’s great, Quiggy! And happy early birthday. 🙂
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Thanks. And btw, THAT is the title of the entry…
Don’t Worry, We’ll Think of a Title. A film from 1966
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Oh, OK. That’s cool. 🙂
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Great idea for a blogathon! Would love to review Brewster’s Millions (1945). Just saw it the other day & really liked it.
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Oooh, good choice! Thanks for joining, Ruth. 🙂
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Hi, Rebecca. Here’s my early entry.
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Great, thanks so much, Maddy!
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Hi Rebecca. I hope I’m not too late in signing up? I’m still working on my article on Elizabeth Montgomery and “The Legend of Lizzie Borden” (1975) that I promised you the last 2 blogathons, but sadly severe migraines and hospitalization curtailed my plans. I would love to finish it for this event if its okay? I feel bad about my poor blogathon attendance – so I owe you. I may be able to submit another article as well.
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Sure, that would be OK–it’ll work for this blogathon, too. Hope you’re feeling better.
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Thanks.
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Hi Rebecca. My article for the blogathon will be published and sent to you tomorrow. I’m finished, but its really late over here now.
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No problem, Crystal–I can add it to the wrapup post. 😊
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Hi Rebecca. Here is my really late article for your blogathon. I must apologize for the delay in submitting this to you. I’ve been busy, because I’m flying home interstate tonight. Anyway, I hope you can still accept it. Thanks for hosting. https://crystalkalyana.wordpress.com/2024/12/21/elizabeth-montgomery-from-bewitched-to-the-legend-of-lizzie-borden-and-beyond/
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Sure, no problem, Crystal! Looking forward to reading it. 🙂
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Thanks Rebecca.. I hope you enjoy reading my article.
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Hi Rebecca. Don’t forget to read my blogathon entry.
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Hi, Crystal. Yeah, sorry–things have been super busy. I’ll probably read it tonight.
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Hi Rebecca. I have a question regarding the “It’s So Bad It’s Good Blogathon”. Would ‘Manhattan Murder Mystery’ (1993) work?
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Hi, Crystal, and sure, that would work. It’s all pretty subjective. Did you want me to put you down for “Manhattan”?
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Hi Rebecca. I haven’t quite decided yet. I thought of ‘Manhattan Murder Mystery’, but I’m also trying to think of other films that will fit the theme more.
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Hi, Crystal, and it’s OK, no problem–I’m sure you’ll think of something.
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Hi Rebecca. I can’t seem to leave a comment on your bligathon announcement post for the Titanic Blogathon. Anyway, I would love to join. I’m obsessed with the Titanic. Can you put me down for the 1997 version of “Titanic” please?
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Ooh, that’s great–thanks for joining, Crystal. I’ll add you as soon as I can. 😊
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Hi Rebecca. I left you a comment on your blogathon page, but I’m not sure if it went through.
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Hi, Crystal–it’s fine. I just saw it.
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In the never ending tradition of presenting “Obscure Movies You Never Knew Existed”, my post is up for this blogathon.
https://midnitedrive-in.blogspot.com/2024/12/the-defector-who-wasnt-there.html
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Cool, thanks, Quiggy! Can’t wait to read it.
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