Category Archives: Site Update
Just a reminder about our aStore
I just wanted to remind you, dutiful readers, of our Amazon aStore. Inside the aStore you can find pretty much every film we’ve ever talked about on this site (excluded Movie Quote of the Day, because that would take forever to set up!) But you aren’t limited to just what we feature, you can also access your own Amazon wishlist.
So, basically, it boils down to every time you want to buy something through Amazon, if you buy it through our aStore, it helps us out a little, but costs you exactly the same as if you went through Amazon.com (because it is Amazon.com!)
Cinema Fanatic on Facebook!
Just a friendly reminder that you can find Cinema Fanatic on Facebook. I try to make the Facebook page a little interactive, so feel free to “like” the page and join in on the fun.
YAM Mag: Beginner’s Guide To Silent Films
Everyone be sure to head over to YAM Mag and check out the piece I wrote about Silent Cinema for them. It’s part of a new feature for them called “Beginner’s Guide.” Really, their whole site is worth a look over.
How My Readers Keep Me In Good Books On Film
As many of you know I add links at the end of most of my posts to my Amazon aStore where you can purchase whatever film it is I just wrote about. You can also go through that store to purchase anything on your own Amazon wishlist. Basically, I get anywhere from $0.50 to $1.00 from every purchase. I then get Amazon giftcards, with which I buy things off of my Books On Film wishlist. Well, actually, I’ve only gotten enough referrals from my aStore to buy one book so far:
It just arrived today and I am excited to read it. So I guess the point of this post is a) to say THANK YOU for helping me get this great book and perpetuate my growing knowledge on film and b) to beg you to continue to buy things from my aStore whenever you intend to get something from Amazon. Because, really, it doesn’t cost you anymore than you’d already be spending, but it does help this cinephile out just a little bit. It’s a win-win for all involved.
Site Update: Cinema Fanatic Guest Starred On A Podcast
Recently I recorded a podcast with The Dark of the Matinee‘s The Mad Hatter. You can find the podcast on the sidebar of their site, as well as on iTunes and various other podcast places on the vast interwebs.
Please take a listen. In it we discuss what we think about the Oscar nominations, as well as give some early predictions. There’s also a neat little intro wherein I answer questions like “What was the first movie you ever saw?” and “What essential film have you not seen?” My answer to that last one is rather shocking. Here’s the link again. Go take a listen. I swear you’ll enjoy it. Also, be sure to check back at The Dark of the Matinee tomorrow and leave feedback on their official post with your thoughts! And while you’re at it, check out their Facebook page as well.
Cinema Fanatic Won!
I want to thank everyone who voted for Cinema Fanatic at the 2011 Total Film Movie Blog Awards. It is ever so appreciated.
Site Update: It’s Our 1st Anniversary!
Although I have been obsessively tracking the race to the Academy Awards for about 15 years, I finally decided to channel that obsession into a website a year ago, starting with last year’s SAG nominations.
In the last year, I’ve made some great film friends (see links on the right side) and started up three features: Oscar Vault Monday, Auteur of the Week and Movie Quote of the Day. I’ve also written several pieces that I really love, including my two-part look at modern actors and actresses who have never been nominated for an Oscar, the best pictures that weren’t nominated for Best Picture and that crazy month known as August that was Summer Under The Stars.
Its been a wonderful year and we’re back in the heat of a new race, with new contenders, new frontrunners and the 83rd annual Academy Awards are just a few months away.
I just wanted to say “Thank You” to all my vauled readers for all your continued support and I look forward to supplying you with endless Oscar trivia and history, as well as Awards Season coverage for years to come.
Love,
Marya
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