Marshall and the Movies

I can hardly believe I’m saying this, but around this time next month, I will be celebrating my first anniversary as a member of the blogosphere.  That’s right, about 11 months ago, “Marshall and the Movies” breathed its first.

So in honor of the big day, I want to throw a LAVISH, OVER-THE-TOP, BLOGGING EXTRAVAGANZA OF AN ANNIVERSARY MONTH PARTY. Yes, bold was completely necessary.

Here’s what you can look forward to in July, which will hereby be known as “Anniversary Month” on “Marshall and the Movies.”

• A new monthly series called “The Classics Corner,” where I will discuss a movie considered a classic, share my thoughts, and postulate what has made it such an endearing movie.
• A giant week of posts to celebrate Christopher Nolan in honor of the release of “Inception,” beginning July 9.
• Another commenting contest, although this time it will not be random.  The person who comments the most will get their choice of a poster of a movie directed by Christopher Nolan.  The second highest commenter will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card.  I’m working on getting something to keep tally in the sidebar, but in the meantime, just comment often!
• An ambitious series I’m calling “The Origins Project.”  I will need the help of other bloggers to get this series off the ground, but I think it will be a rewarding endeavor for all who choose to participate.  We spend most of our time celebrating what we blog and occasionally celebrate the fact that we blog.  What I want to do is celebrate why we blog.  “The Origins Project” will be a small questionnaire sent to some of my consistent companions in the blogosphere.  The questions will try to get at what got these bloggers started and why they have chosen to keep going.
• On the big day, July 28, I will be launching a series that is, in a sense, an in-depth look at my own origins.  As you may or may not know, I started blogging after I saw the movie “Julie & Julia” and was inspired by Julie Powell’s quest to find a more purposeful life by writing a blog.  The project consist of my journey through the book “Julie & Julia,” the Bible of blogging, and my responses to the reading.  I hope it provides entertainment and insight into myself because it has certainly proved very worthwhile for me.

And all of these festivities are just the gravy on top of the normal reviews, factoids, Oscar Moments, and other posts.

So who’s ready for an awesome month?!  (And fellow bloggers, I’m going to need at least two sites that can quickly turn around the questionnaire – sorry for the ultra-late notice!)