Not a lot of people know that it’s Michael Caine’s 85th birthday on the 14th of March…
Celebrating it here on Realweegiemidget Reviews in The Marvellous Michael Caine Blogathon.
20 Great Michael Caine Films, Kevin Kavanagh
Michael Caine has been one of those actors I’ve grown up with since watching Surrender (1987) with my dad and Interstellar (2014) and with my Darlin Husband. And those in between and after. He’s been the star of 115 films and counting, won 2 Oscars and been starring in movies for over 60 years.
I’ve loved him in his romantic comedies with Sally Field and Michelle Pfeiffer, his disaster movies with Richard Widmark and Richard Chamberlain and his war films with Larry Hagman and Sylvester Stallone. Leading me to announce this Cockney actor’s birthday blogathon. Despite the possibly misleading title of this blogathon, it’s covering all of his career to date including his voice work, cameos and life story.
As you’ll see as 2018 is approaching I’ve blogathons on my mind, and this is the first of possibly five that may happen next year (with 2 definite joint ones so far). Caine is due to turn a spritely 85 next year, so I’m tying in this blogathon with his birthday and running it from the 12th to 14th March 2018. The last day being Michael Caine’s birthday and a recap of all the posts after that.
So here are the rules…
And love you lovely lot of Film, TV and Book bloggers to join me….or anyone else who wants to celebrate all things Michael Caine,
- You can review ANY film or TV show starring Michael Caine, including cameos as long as you mention the part of the film with his cameo AND include a video clip or picture of it. Or if you want to review his books, that’s ok with me too.
- I will allow three duplicates for each topic be it a movie, book or TV Show, but no more. I might be more lenient where books are to be reviewed as he hasn’t written as much.
- Review choices can be added as a comment on this page or you can contact me on my Contact Me page – either way please add the name and URL of your blog along with your choice of movie/book or TV choice.
- Or if you want to write about Caine, tell me what your topic will be. I won’t accept posts that are uncomplimentary or respectful to this man and his life and work.
- Add your Twitter or Facebook pages so I can promote your post.
- You can also add podcasts on his work but only if you send me the podcast link by my Contact Me page.
- A full list of blogs, podcasters and review choices will be posted on a separate page and updated regularly.
A full list of Michael Caine’s movies can be found if you CLICK HERE and his Books and more… HERE
I’m choosing:
Realweegiemidget Reviews… 5 Michael Caine Mini Reviews (2005).
As the contributions are added you can read the choices taken so far HERE…
Here are my banners…
Look forward to hearing from you and remember you can join the fun at any time!
I’ll either choose A Bridge Too Far, or Get Carter as I shamefully haven’t seen either :0
Which Get Carter film are you going for the 2000 version or 1971 original?
Most likely the original 🙂
No problem x Will add you now x
Hi Gill. I am in! Love me some Michael Caine 🙂 I’d like to write about Zulu please.
Thanks for joining Maddy and great choice – will add you now!
Hi Gill! Michael Caine is going to be 85?! Wow, that’s amazing. Anyway, I’d like to do Secondhand Lions and Miss Congeniality, please. 🙂
Certainly Rebecca will add you to the list now!
Cool–thanks, Gill! 🙂
No problem x
I am in! Deathtrap (1982) is my review pick . Dave @BanzaiRetroClub
Yay, thanks Dave – glad you joining in with one of my many faves of his!
Hello Gill! I’d like to choose The Italian Job (1969)
Great to have you onboard, will add you to the list.
Could I write about The Wrong Box? My blog is Cinematic Scribblings: https://cinematicscribblings.wordpress.com/ Thanks!
Love you too, so remember that movie and love to hear your take on it!
OK with you if I take HANNAH AND HER SISTERS? Thanks for inviting me (again)!
Happy Holidays from David
Happy hols to you too, will add you to the list now – great choice too!
Hi Gill
I would love to do Little Voice
Certainly – not seen that film in ages and love to hear your views on it.
Im in – title TBD…
Cool – looking forward to hearing the final decision Rob.
LOVE this. Michael Caine is the best. Since you’re accepting three duplicates, could I also do Deathtrap?
LoveLettersToOldHollywood.blogspot.com
Definitely, will add you now – love this movie so be good to hear different views of it.
Oh I’ll definitely take part. I’m not sure which movie to choose but I’ll inform you soon.
Great to have you on board as always Vinnie! Looking forward to hearing from you.
I have chosen Half Moon Street for my entry.
Looking forward to hearing about this, so happy you joining this blogathon!
I am more than happy to take part.
Since you are allowing up to three duplicates, I would like to do Miss Congeniality as well. I’m watching it now, and I forgot two things, a) that he was in it, and b) how good he is in it. My blog is Blog of the Darned, https://chrissturhann.blogspot.com/.
Love you to do this, thanks for joining! Will add you to the list now.
Hi, please put me down for Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.
Moon in Gemini: https://debravega.wordpress.com/
No problem, superhappy you joining in Debbie!
A fun movie was Without a Clue. I’ve watched at least a dozen times. A great twist on the Sherlock Holmes story. http://midnitedrive-in.blogspot.com
Love you to review this, as you say another great Michael Caine movie!
Fantastic. I will be tuning in.
Happy New Year! I’d love to do Sleuth (1972 version), because it’s a film I’ve never seen…which is a bit embarrassing…
This will be fun!
Happy New Year! fab choice and so glad you joining in.
Hey Gill! Happy New Year!! As per Ruth, I would also love to write about Sleuth (1972). It is probably in my top 10 favourite films. Such an acting masterclass!!! Thanks!
lovely choice, will add you now, fab you joined.
Can I write about The Italian Job, from 1969, please?
Cheers!
Le from Critica Retro
brill choice, will add you now.
Could I please join & write about The Man Who Would Be King? My blog is Top10filmlists.com
of course you can , will add you now.
Would it be alright if I snag Gambit from 1966? Thanks for telling me about this!
Cheers!
Certainly, love to know more on this one -thanks for joining.
No problem!
Can I join in please Gill? I’d like to review ‘Jaws: The Revenge’ please! xxx
Emma – if you haven’t seen it you are in for a treat! Either way, this is that Michael Caine film that I hoped you would pick, can’t wait to read your thoughts on it! Count yourself in!
I loved it as a child ha ha!!! But haven’t seen it in ages. I’m so glad you’re pleased with my choice!! It was either that or The Eagle Has Landed. I stand by my choice! 😘
I’d be worried if you picked anything else. The Eagle has Landed is a good choice – reviewed it myself – but this one so needs the EmmakWall treatment after that ace Mars Attacks post of yours.
Hey Gill
Please put me down for The Ipcress File (1965).
My blog is http://www.cinemaessentials.com
Jay
Will add you to the list – thanks for joining the fun.
Hey Gill. Could I please change my entry? Instead of Zulu can I write about my five favourite Michael Caine performances? Maddy
Of course, no problem. Looking forward to it.
Cheers.
Just changing it now.
I’ve had an unopened copy of Educating Rita on my shelf for far too long. If it’s ok, I’ll add that one in to the celebrations.
That would be lovely – its one of my many faves. Will add you to the blogathon, thanks for joining!
Hi Gill,
Can I take Play Dirty, please
all the best
Giles
http://www.sometimeseleven.com
Certainly will add you now.
Hi Gill, first day’s picks look great.
Here is my review of Play Dirty
http://www.gogilesgo.com/eleven/play-dirty/
Thanks will add you to tonights post!
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Hey Gill. I’ve finally decided on my topic. I’ll go with “Alfie” thanks. I’ve never seen it, but I asked my Mum and she highly recommended it.
Yay, superhappy you joining in, you will love it!
I would like to right about Zulu for Old Hollywood Films. Thanks!
No problem, will add you to the list now.
Hi Gill. Can I change my entry? Would I be able to write about “The Swarm” instead?
Of course you can – looking forward to hearing your thoughts on it!!
Thanks. I watched it for the first time last night, and thought that it’s an interesting one to look into.
It is, especially with that cast too.. I reviewed it here, its in my Guilty Pleasures!
Hi Gill. This is my post on The Ipcress File:
http://www.cinemaessentials.com/2018/03/the-ipcress-file-1965-michael-caine-review.html
Thanks you’re the first!!! Will add you to tonight’s post…
Am I the first?
http://midnitedrive-in.blogspot.com/2018/03/clueless-in-london.html
3rd here, about 5th overall … but you’ve beaten the rush! Thanks, will add you to this evenings post.
Hi, Gill! Just wanted to send you my first post: https://takinguproom.wordpress.com/2018/03/12/miss-congeniality/
Will add one a night as before! And impeccable timing as usual.. just adding all the posts now for tonight!
Yay, thanks!
Again, great timing.. just published my post and plugged yout post on Twitter and Facebook!
Yeah, I saw that! Awesome.
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