LAMB #1042 - JamSmooth.com

URL: jamsmooth.com
Site Name: JamSmooth.com
Categories: Reviews
Rating: PG-13

What is the main focus of your site?
Film Reviews, Fitness and my own comic videos.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
I'd love to generate enough revenue from my blog to make it my sole source of income. I am constantly testing new ideas and series to see which ones folks like. I recently completed a poll and across the board my film reviews was the favorite topic of my blog.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
Of course, that's what the Internet is all about, engagement.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
Since January 2006. I post at least 3 times a week.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back
Clockwork Orange
I Love You, Man

How did you hear about the LAMB?
Eternity of Dream

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

LAMBcast #78: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 2

Well, the intention was to talk about Deahtly Hallows, Part 2, anyway. Instead, it turned into a lengthy discussion on just about all of the Potter films (and books), as superfan Nick hosted the ep alongside Potter reader Sebastian and film watcher-only Dylan. If you're into the minutiae of the series, then this is the show for you.

Also on tap:

* Rants of the Week
* Raves of the Week
* Last LAMB Standing

If you're interested, you too can be a LAMBcaster - we love new blood! For more information on the LAMBcast, check out the topic at the LAMB Forums. Music provided royalty-free by Kevin MacLeod's Incompetech website. Big thanks to Kevin for providing this service. The LAMBcast loves feedback, too. Either here in the comments section or to dylan@manilovefilms.com or to our Facebook page. Also, we're on iTunes, and would still love a review, even if it's a bad one.

Thanks for listening!

LAMB Acting School 101: Meryl Streep

CS, of Big Thoughts From a Small Mind, here with all of the submissions for our Meryl Streep edition of LAMB Acting School 101! Huge thanks to all the sites that took the time to send in their posts.

Articles, Podcasts, Artwork, and Lists

On the Frankly, My Dear podcast, Whitney and Scott discuss Streep’s performance in the film Defending Your Life.

Caz, the head of Let’s Go to the Movies, uses Meryl Streep as one of the many examples when questioning if women can be more successful than their husbands/partner in Hollywood?

Toby from Blah Blah Blah Gay questions Streep’s Academy Award history. Was Streep robbed? Or is she simply another Marisa Tomei?.

Over at The Great Movie Project, Alan highlights which Meryl Streep films you should see and which you should avoid.

Jenny, of Big Thoughts From a Small Mind, celebrates Meryl Streep’s birthday by looking at some of her memorable roles.

Over at Movie Mania, Brandon ranks Meryl Streeps tops amongst the 2002 Supporting Actress nominees.

Lesya from Eternity of Dream conducts a Film Arcorstic session on Meryl Streep’s name.

Candice of Reel Talk believes Julie and Julia is a must when planning a Thanksgiving film marathon.

Movie Mania’s, Brandon and a few other bloggers rate Meryl Streep’s performance in It’s Complicated.

Rich, the brains behind Wide Screen World, wonders when Meryl will get her third Oscar?


Reviews

The Hours
Defiant Success
Foolish Blatherings

The Deer Hunter
Surrender to the Void
Defiant Success
Let’s Go to the Movies

Doubt
Big Thoughts From a Small Mind
Insight into Entertainment
Commentary Track
Let’s Go to the Movies
Foolish Blatherings
Inspired Ground
The Late, Late Show

Postcards from the Edge
Let’s Go to the Movies

Fantastic Mr. Fox
Defiant Success
Marshall and the Movies
Foolish Blatherings
Let’s Go to the Movies

Angels in America
Insight into Entertainment

She-Devil
The Late, Late Show

Manhattan
Defiant Success
Insight into Entertainment

It’s Complicated
Reel Talk
The Late, Late Show
Film Gurl
Let’s Go to the Movies
Marshall and the Movies
Insight into Entertainment

A Prairie Home Companion
Surrender to the Void

Prime
Inspired Ground

Adaptation
Marshall and the Movies
Inspired Ground

Music of the Heart
Marshall and the Movies
Foolish Blatherings

The Devil Wears Prada
Inspired Ground

The Bridges of Madison County
Passion for Film
Let’s Go to the Movies

Mamma Mia!
Foolish Blatherings
Inspired Ground
Insight into Entertainment
Let’s Go to the Movies

Silkwood
Eternity of Dream

Evening
Insight into Entertainment

Death Becomes Her
Inspired Ground

Out of Africa
Insight into Entertainment

Julie & Julia
Film Gurl
Le Mot du Cinephilaque
The Late, Late Show
Commentary Track
Insight into Entertainment
Reel Talk
Marshall and the Movies
Foolish Blatherings
Inspired Ground
Let’s Go to the Movies





Next month's LAMB Acting School 101 subject will be Cary Grant! If you would like to see your favourite actor/actress highlighted in this series, be sure to add their name to the list in the forum section of The LAMB. or email your suggestion to bigthoughtsmallmind@hotmail.com.

Past actors/actresses featured in this column can be found in the LAMB Acting School 101 Archives.

LAMB #1041 - Better Than Avatar

URL: http://www.betterthanavatar.com/
Site Name: Better Than Avatar
Categories: Reviews, General, Humor, Lists
Rating: PG

What is the main focus of your site?
Better than Avatar started as a movie review blog that specifically compared all movies to Avatar, a movie which I did not like. It has since morphed into more of a general movie review blog. I review more than just new releases, and like to spread the word about under the radar films or films people may have missed or forgotten about.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
For me, it was just about doing something that I love. I love movies, and have for most of my life, but I wanted to do more than just watch them. I love talking about them as well, and blogging allows me to talk about movies on a broader scale than just in conversations. It would be great if anything came out of this, like a job or a career even, but that's not why I do it. I do it for the movies.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
I'd like for my readers to interact with me. I'd love for people to suggest movies to watch.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
Site has been active since February of 2011. Posts are done about 3-5 times per week, sometimes daily.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Clerks, Memento, Pootie Tang.

How did you hear about the LAMB?
Just browsing around one day.

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

LAMB #1040 - Filmplicity

URL: filmplicity.com
Site Name: Filmplicity
Categories: Reviews, General, Editorials, Humor, Classic Film, Lists
Rating: G

What is the main focus of your site?
Uh... film?

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
The blog allows me to do what I love and love what I do.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
Interactive all the way. Though I like it when my readers bring me apples :-)

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
Since May 2010 and I post fairly frequently, at least once a week.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
It's A Wonderful Life, LOTR and Schindler's List.

How did you hear about the LAMB?
Most of my blogger buddies are lambs so I thought it was time I took the plunge and bleeted.

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
Great initiative guys, looking forward to joining the flock.

Invasion of the Lambs #18

Many sites have screencap quizzes, but how many are invaded by LAMBs? Every Saturday, I'll post a screenshot, only the actors' heads will be "lambed out" - all you gotta do is be the first to name the film and the bodies that the lambs have overtaken.

Pat from 100 Years of Movies started us off right by easily getting Reservoir Dogs for this feature's resurrection challenge. Will he have competition this week?

For former entries of this game, click here.

Leaderboard:
Pat - 1

LAMB #1039 - Films Worth Watching

URL: http://filmsworthwatching.blogspot.com/
Site Name: Films Worth Watching
Categories: Reviews, Classic Film, (Other) Foreign
Rating: PG-13

What is the main focus of your site?
To be a record of what I'm watching and enjoying, both classic and new.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
I have a full time job not unrelated to the journalism or film field. This is just a hobby.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
Interactive is good.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
Since 3/29/11. I post once a week.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Persona, The Third Man, Touch of Evil

How did you hear about the LAMB?
From the blog Cinemascope.

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

LAST CALL: LAMB Acting School 101

CS, of Big Thoughts From a Small Mind, here reminding you that today is the deadline to submit all of your LAMB Acting School 101 related posts on...
Meryl Streep

What we need from you:

• Articles on her best performances
• Articles on her worst performances
• General thoughts (e.g. random articles, top ten lists, artwork, etc) on the actress
• Links to podcasts where you have discussed her work
• Reviews of the films the actress has appeared in
• Any material you have written in the past on this actress

Once you have the material posted on your blog, send the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com.As always multiple submissions are encouraged. The deadline for submissions is today!

LAMB #1038 - Drug Me to Movie Hell

URL: http://drsinema.blogspot.com/
Site Name: Drug Me to Movie Hell
Categories: Reviews, Editorials, Humor, Horror, Classic Film, (Other) B-Movies and Drive-In Cult Classics
Rating: G

What is the main focus of your site?
Writing about the movies I love and sharing my love with the human community!

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
The first aim is having fun talking about my favourite movies and paying respect to people who deserves it and I think neglected or simply forgotten by main critics (actors, directors, producers...)

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
Absolutely interactive - every sunday posts belongs to the result of the weekly poll. I won't be a teacher... a minister instead :)!!

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
It is on line from march 13rd 2011 and I update a post at least once a week (the Sunday Sermon!)

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Spider Baby, Jack Hill 1964
Outrage, Ida Lupino 1950
Naked Kiss, Samuel Fuller 1964

How did you hear about the LAMB?
A blog I like very much got your button
The blog is http://www.radiationcinema.com/

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
From my profile:
What am I?
Found in the ashes of an huge atomic explosion in a laboratory of Urania town on planet VEGA...well, I woke up one day with an "horroris causa" degree and a mission to accomplish: treat you from the authoritative cinema intoxication and drag you through the carbonarist cinema swamp. Do leave any hope, you entering: through me you go amongst the lost film; through me you go into eternal black&white... welcome to Dr.SINema's inferno!!!

LAMB #1037 - Moo-V Farm

URL: http://moo-vfarm.com/
Site Name: Moo-V Farm
Categories: Reviews, General, News Humor
Rating: G

What is the main focus of your site?
To be a website where readers can keep up with the latest reviews and gossip with a farmy twist!

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
To explore the world of film in a fun and unique way!

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
We prefer a more interactive reader community. We love it when they have an input

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
The website has been live for about 1 year and 2 months. Our website is gradually having more and more regular updates. At least 1 update everyday

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Amadeus, In Bruges and Toy Story

How did you hear about the LAMB?
Lots of research!

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
We have our own resident lamb, he guards our home page!

LAMB #1036 - Blueprint: Review

URL: http://blueprintreview.co.uk/
Site Name: Blueprint: Review
Categories: Reviews, General, News, Editorials,
Rating: R

What is the main focus of your site?
Although it's primarily a review site covering a wide range of genres, we also have a number of regular features such as listings of the latest DVD, Blu-Ray and cinema releases, as well as polls, competitions, short film showcases and general musings on film.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
We're trying to create a community of film-lovers to air their thoughts on the current cinematic climate.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
Definitely an interactive community.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
The site has been active for about a year and is updated almost every day or at least four times a week.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Once Upon a Time in the West
This is Spinal Tap
The Godfather

How did you hear about the LAMB?
Dave's Film & DVD Reviews

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

LAMBScores: Transformers - Dark of the Moon and Larry Crowne

The Critical Movie Critics
Films from the Supermassive Black Hole
The Ramblings of a Minnesota Geek


Fanatical About Films
Maqam's Pop Culture Rants


Temple of Reviews
Dan the Man's Movie Reviews
Rambling Film
The Great Movie Project
YAM Magazine


Nevermind Pop Film
Commentary Track
The Soap Box Office
Film Intel
Ticker Talks Film


Movie Reviews by Tom Clift
Just Plain Something


After The Rest
Andy Buckle's Film Emporium
Not Just Movies
The Morning Thunder Buffalo
Eternity of Dream


Duke & The Movies
Marshall and the Movies
And So it Begins...

Average LAMBScore out of five, rounded to nearest half-LAMB: (25 sites)


Median LAMBScore:


Submissions for this film are now closed. To submit your rating & review for other new releases, visit the LAMB Forums (must be an existing LAMB to join).

See what our fellow movie lovers at Total Film had to say about Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

Dan the Man's Movie Reviews
The Morning Thunder Buffalo
Marshall and the Movies


Duke & The Movies
The Movie Encyclopedia


Temple of Reviews
The Critical Movie Critics
Let's Go To The Movies
And So it Begins...


PG Cooper Movie Reviews

Average LAMBScore out of five, rounded to nearest half-LAMB: (10 sites)


Median LAMBScore:


Submissions for this film are now closed. To submit your rating & review for other new releases, visit the LAMB Forums (must be an existing LAMB to join).

See what our fellow movie lovers at Total Film had to say about Larry Crowne.

When a Samurai Seek an Honorable End in Hara-kiri Way

Takashi Miike’s “Thirteen Assassins” remake has widely considered as one of Japan’s best films of 2010, therefore, the director is back with another effort to remake another classic in Japan’s movie history. This time, Miike’s target is the 1963 Cannes Film Festival’s Special Jury Award winner “Harakiri” (Japanese: Seppuku) directed by acclaimed filmmaker Masaki Kobayashi. Miike’s new film originally titled “Ichimei” in Japan language that loosely translated as “A Life”, a complete contradictory to the international release title “Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai”, right? The 1962 film itself was actually an adaptation of “Ibun rônin-ki” novel written by Yasuhiko Takiguchi about an out of work samurai who wants to commit seppuku

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LAMB #1035 - Matt & the Art of Motion Pictures

URL: http://mattandmotionpictures.wordpress.com/
Site Name: Matt & the Art of Motion Pictures
Categories: Reviews, General, Classic Film, Lists
Rating: PG

What is the main focus of your site?
To write reviews and share my opinions on all things relating to the art of film making.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
I hope to write and read reviews, looking to improve my writing skills, and hopefully become a professional a writing movie reviews one day.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
Interactive, definitely.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
Around three months, and nearly every day

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
It's a Wonderful Life, Blade Runner, Raging Bull

How did you hear about the LAMB?
When the Lammy's came out, several different bloggers were advertising it.

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

Brutally Blunt Blog Blustering #56: Ticker Talks Film

It's Blusterin' Time!

If you're new to this feature or need a refresher, click the label at the bottom of this post and see the first few posts. Otherwise, here are the basics:

What I do is list a site; you critique it. But here's the catch: to induce the most honest reactions, don't leave the comment using your normal alias/login - instead, go anonymous, and be as brutally honest (or complimentary) as you wish to be. Also, be specific, and naturally, don't be rude. If I deem anything inappropriate, I'll have no problem deleting the comment.

So, go to the site listed below, familiarize yourself with it for a few minutes, then come back and leave some constructive criticism and/or comments that you have.

And remember: Blustering should be a two-way street; if you've asked to be blustered, you better be a blusterer.

Site: Ticker Talks Films
LAMB#: 966
URL: http://tickertalksfilm.blogspot.com/

If you would like to have your blog blustered by fellow LAMBs, please send me an email containing your site's info and "Bluster Me!" in the subject line.

LAMB #1034 - Filmhash

URL: http://filmhash.com/
Site Name: Filmhash
Categories: Reviews, General, Editorials, Lists
Rating: PG-13

What is the main focus of your site?
A site focused on in-depth reviews of new films, old favorites, and first-time discoveries.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
A record of our writing and viewing, as well as joining in the online film discussion.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
We strive for vibrant discussion.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
WIll be one year as of August. We try to update each weekday (M-F).

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Goodfellas
Sideways

How did you hear about the LAMB?
From a member site, who was featured on Wordpress' 'Fresh Pressed' feature. Sadly, we do not recall which site.

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

PLUG: Blahblahblahgay

Dear good people at LAMB,

I have a shameless plug i hope you can help me with.

I am advertising a film maker's blog which will detail the steps he takes in trying to get his project made. He is also looking for funding.

You may have already seen my post at http://blahblahblahgay.blogspot.com/2011/07/blahblahblahplugs-bloody-bay-movie.html which links to the bloody bay blog at http://bloodybayfilm.blogspot.com/.

I know it's slightly different from what I usually see on the LAMB, but if you can help spread word that would be appreciated.

Thank you.



Got a Press Release, something to Plug, or a Screener available for review (or some combination of the three)? Ok, don't get all crazy about it. Just click here and give me the details (what, when, where, and a link, for starters) - I'll handle the rest.

LAMB #1033 - As Time Goes By

URL: http://astairerogers.blogspot.com/
Site Name: As Time Goes By
Categories: Reviews, News, Classic Film, Lists
Rating: PG-13

What is the main focus of your site?
The site dedicates itself to classic films and the Golden Age of Hollywood. There are reviews, quotes and highlights regarding them. My site also focuses on Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, occasionally posting stuff about them.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
Personally, to expand my knowledge about classic films, so that I can appreciate them more, and professionally, to introduce the genre to everyone who reads my blog.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
I prefer an interactive community for my blog.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
From April 2011, and it is still active; I usually post three or four times a week.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Roman Holiday (1953), Top Hat (1935), Breakfast At Tiffany's (1961)

How did you hear about the LAMB?
from another film blog, cinema-fanatic.com

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

LAMB #1032 - Can't Stop the Movies

URL: http://www.cantstopthemovies.com/
Site Name: Can't Stop the Movies
Categories: Reviews, General, News, Editorials, Classic Film
Rating: PG-13

What is the main focus of your site?
Reviewing the latest DVD and theatrical releases combined with in-depth analysis of classic films and important directors.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
Widespread increase in cinematic knowledge and a bit of entertainment on the side.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
The site has three main contributors and we welcome open discussion on our comment boards.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
We have been active since April of 2010.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
The Sweet Hereafter
Do The Right Thing
Persona

How did you hear about the LAMB?
It was recommended to us on our Facebook fan page by Max Urai.

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

PLUG: Encore's World of Film & TV

I know most of us LAMB Blogs are movie centred, but I'm sure that most - if not all of us - spend some time watching TV, even if they don't blog about it. But, I like hearing what film blogs think about TV and with the 2010/2011 TV season just recently over now is as good a time as any. Forget the Emmy's and their often skewed choices, I'm not asking you to make a list of nominees, or even to pick what's necessarily your favourite TV show. All I'm asking is for you to shine a light on any episode of any scripted show which aired between June 1st 2010 and May 31st 2011. It could be a drama or a comedy, a fantasy or a thriller - which episode do you feel made the medium proud? Post your choices on or before August 6th when the list is posted.

Details here:
http://encorentertainmnt.blogspot.com/2011/07/episodes-blog-thon.html

Thanks,
Andrew
Encore's World of Film & TV


Got a Press Release, something to Plug, or a Screener available for review (or some combination of the three)? Ok, don't get all crazy about it. Just click here and give me the details (what, when, where, and a link, for starters) - I'll handle the rest.

LAMB #1031 - Garbo Laughs

URL: http://garbolaughs.wordpress.com/
Site Name: Garbo Laughs
Categories: Reviews, Humor, Classic Film
Rating: PG-13

What is the main focus of your site?
Garbo Laughs is a classic film blog with a focus on reviews, original articles, and general worship of Old Hollywood films and stars.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
I'm somewhat of a "selective learner" when it comes to film; things I like I will obsess over and study voraciously, and things I don't like I will ignore. My knowledge of the history of film, therefore, is fairly esoteric, and definitely slumps in a few important areas. Part of the reason I am doing this blog is to improve my knowledge and enjoyment of classic film on the whole.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
I'm here to learn, not to teach, and my hope is that readers will get enjoyment and fulfillment from hearing about classic film from the perspective of someone who doesn't know it all.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
As of the date of this submission, Garbo Laughs has been active for nine months. I update 2-3 times a week on average -- sometimes more, rarely less.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Freaks (1932, dir. Tod Browning); My Favorite Wife (1940, dir. Leo McCarey); Hud (1963, dir. Martin Ritt)

How did you hear about the LAMB?
I am blog buddies with quite a few LAMBs, including Angela of The Hollywood Revue, Page of My Love of Old Hollywood, Clara of Via Margutta 51, and the girls at True Classics: The ABCs of Classic Film.

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

Classic Chops: July 27th

Good news, everyone!  We’re back with another edition of “Classic Chops”…

At the beginning of the month, I announced here on the blog that we would try something different this week in that we would set aside an edition of the Chops devoted to featuring reviews of movies spotlighting unusual or memorable dream sequences.  The response…was underwhelming to say the least.  But I am pleased to announce that we did receive three entries in our “Dreamscape” edition of Classic Chops, which I present for your edification below:

Site Name: Duke and the Movies

The Conversation

Site Name: Duke and the Movies

Site Name: Silver Emulsion

Shock Corridor (1963)

Submitted by: Silver Emulsion

Site Name: Korova Theatre Presents

Cinema Poetics: THE INNOCENTS (Jack Clayton, 1961, UK)

Submitted by: Korova Theatre Presents

And I’d also like to draw attention to these classic film links submitted by some of the C.C. faithful:

Site Name: Silent Volume

The Phantom Carriage (1921)

Submitted by: Silent Volume

Site Name: The Late, Late Show

It Happened One Night (1934)

Submitted by: The Late, Late Show

Site Name: Via Margutta 51

5 Mini Reviews including "Manpower" & "Tea for two"

Submitted by: Via Margutta 51

Site Name: Out of the Past – A Classic Film Blog

Author Gigi Amateau interviews Author Joseph Papa about his book Elizabeth Taylor: A Passion for Life

Submitted by: Out of the Past – A Classic Film Blog

Classic Chops enthusiastically welcomes any essay or post you’ve composed on a film classic—and even though I originally set the criterion at films released in 1965 and before, I have “cheated” a little and included films after that date that I don’t think too many people would dispute are “classics.”  Simply send your submissions to classicchops@gmail.com by August 2 at 6:00pm EST…and any questions, comments, suggestions and decaffeinated iced tea bags should be addressed to that same e-mail address as well.

As always…until next time…see you at the movies!

LAMB #1030 - Igors Lab

URL: http://www.igorslab.com/
Site Name: Igors Lab
Categories: Reviews, News, Horror, Lists, (Other) Interviews
Rating: R

What is the main focus of your site?
Everything horror, movies, games, toys, comics, tv.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
Bring news about movies people might not of heard of and get exposure for indie horror films.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
Interactive.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
Little over a year.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Evil Dead
Dawn of the Dead
Shaun of the Dead

How did you hear about the LAMB?
A friend.

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

PLUG: Amiresque

Hey everyone!

Amir, from the blog Amiresque, and I have just started a new series called "A Good Year" in which we discuss a year in which a particular cinematic trend was prevalent - be it a strong slew of films from one director, several great performances from a single actor, or the revival of a genre. In our first episode we're talking about the recent year 2007, and the Western revival that took place with the films "No Country for Old Men", "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford", and "3:10 to Yuma". Come check it out!

http://amiresque.blogspot.com/2011/07/good-year-2007s-revival-of-hat-and.html

Happy blogging,
Robert


Got a Press Release, something to Plug, or a Screener available for review (or some combination of the three)? Ok, don't get all crazy about it. Just click here and give me the details (what, when, where, and a link, for starters) - I'll handle the rest.

LAMB #1029 - Random Mexican's Movie Review Extravaganza

URL: flicksfan.blogspot.com
Site Name: Random Mexican's Movie Review Extravaganza
Categories: Reviews, News, (Other) Trailers
Rating: PG

What is the main focus of your site?
Main focus is reviews of films mostly but TV series on occassion. I'll also post trailers for upcoming movies that catch my eye and any interesting movie or TV news.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
My personal goals are mainly personal, it serves as an archive for films I watch and if any readers get anything out of it that’s all gravy .

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
I think discussion is far better when dealing with something as subjective as criticism of films and shows.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
I’ve been blogging since 2006 via Myspace and moved that blog to blogger around about 2008 or 2009. Typically, I’ll post a movie review a week at the very least.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Dr. Strangelove, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Rocky Horror Picture Show

How did you hear about the LAMB?
Found a link and followed it.

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
My blog tends to skew nerdy and I’ve never been one to claim the best editing skills, so there are typos from time to time but I try to limit them as much as possible.

LAMB Photoshops #2: Time To Vote!

Alright! All the submissions are in! I got a lot of entries this time around, which is great to see. Now it's time for everybody to vote.

Theme: If R-Rated Films Were Turned Into Children Films
(Click on the picture to see a bigger version of it)

Rachel of Rachel's Reel Reviews

Raghav of Ticker Talks Film

Shane of Film Actually

Alan of The Great Movie Project

Max of Impassioned Cinema

Dave of KL5-Films
(Clicking the link above will take you to a full film synopsis that Dave wrote. No, you weren't suppose to do it, he just went the extra mile.)

Russell of Manic Movie Goer

Use the poll below to vote. You have until Monday, August 1st at 11:00 PM to vote. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, August 2nd and a new contest will be announced. Any questions, confusion, or need to tell me something email me at invasionofthebmovies@gmail.com or leave it as a comment. I'm also open to any future contest ideas you might have. Thanks and good luck to everybody!
-Jason