tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post4056314475218333844..comments2024-01-30T04:32:47.585-05:00Comments on The Cooler: Announcing the Steve McQueen Blog-a-thonJason Bellamyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18150199580478147196noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-13893785432066941792010-03-23T23:44:32.397-04:002010-03-23T23:44:32.397-04:00Here's my contribution to the blog-a-thon. It&...Here's my contribution to the blog-a-thon. It's a wonderful idea - thanks for putting it together!<br /><br />http://glipress.blogspot.com/2010/03/steve-mcqueen-and-evolution-of-action.htmlClarence Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278585642738158891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-34374039282142062772010-03-23T14:15:28.157-04:002010-03-23T14:15:28.157-04:00I emailed you a link but I am also paranoid.
htt...I emailed you a link but I am also paranoid. <br /><br />http://thingthatdontsuck.blogspot.com/2010/03/getaway.htmlBryce Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040954580033470664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-18410110076940044382010-03-23T06:58:29.358-04:002010-03-23T06:58:29.358-04:00A day early, but my little visual tribute is up he...A day early, but my little visual tribute is up here:<br /><br />http://mooninthegutter.blogspot.com/2010/03/behind-scenes-with-my-favorite-actors_23.html<br /><br />Thanks for hosting such a great blog-a-thon!Nostalgia Kinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506680500183270767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-5139794828669559422010-03-20T23:38:04.591-04:002010-03-20T23:38:04.591-04:00Only four days, and for two of those I'll be o...Only four days, and for two of those I'll be out of town, and not blogging about anything. Hoo boy. Hope I can squeeze something in...bill r.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17748572205731857892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-73957004859544893662010-03-18T07:22:12.627-04:002010-03-18T07:22:12.627-04:00That's an awesome story.
I've always felt...That's an awesome story.<br /><br />I've always felt like autographs are the things you get to prove to someone that you got close enough for an autograph. But having an actual encounter trumps that. No autographs necessary.<br /><br />Looking forward to your submission.Jason Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18150199580478147196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-42631240301605956812010-03-17T20:20:01.991-04:002010-03-17T20:20:01.991-04:00Okay, bear with me here. If you're into Steve ...Okay, bear with me here. If you're into Steve McQueen, you undoubtedly know he was a total racing & fast car fanatic...<br /><br />I'm dating myself here, but I've worked in film production in LA since 1980, the year he died... but back in 1967, when I was 16, I bought my first car at a gas station on the corner of Sunset & Van Ness in LA (Hwd). <br /><br />It was a 1938 Chevy hot rod with a huge Pontiac engine in it. It needed some work... but it was all I could afford. Though it looked like a hunk of junk… this car was a rocket… burned rubber and did wheel stands! <br /><br />Anyway, just as I paid for it and got the Pink Slip in my hand... who shows up in a '67 VW Bug… powered by a 911S Porsche engine (210+ HP)??? <br /><br />McQueen! A friend of his at the Paramount lot (on Melrose) had told him about the Chevy; and he had come by to purchase it! <br /><br />Having seen the Great Escape half a dozen times in the theatre (many years before cable, VHS or DVDs), I couldn't believe my eyes. <br /><br />His comment as he looked it over: "Hey, way to go kid. Pretty cool… but just make sure you get that steering and those brakes replaced if you're gonna do any street racing. See ya’ around."<br /><br />Can't believe I didn't get his autograph... I just wish that I'd had a chance to work with him on one of his films. Have another story I'll add to the Blog.in2Art-n-Filmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841150910400317121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-13756050757737266052010-03-07T16:33:54.540-05:002010-03-07T16:33:54.540-05:00I'm definitely going to write something. I'...I'm definitely going to write something. I'm a teenager who wasn't even alive when he was, but he is still my favourite actor. Can't wait. Count me in!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06609526135995201376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-46734397657249496682010-03-02T13:26:59.521-05:002010-03-02T13:26:59.521-05:00Agreed, I'm pumped. Thanks much all who have s...Agreed, I'm pumped. Thanks much all who have signed up (not that it's in blood or anything), and please keep spreading the word!Jason Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18150199580478147196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-14611665423462481572010-03-02T13:12:52.145-05:002010-03-02T13:12:52.145-05:00Looks like there are some excellent ideas and topi...Looks like there are some excellent ideas and topics floating around. <br /><br /> I'm not sure where I'm going to take it, but I'm going to do a write-up on <i>Never So Few</i>. No, not the most memorable movie, but the teaming of Frank Sinatra and Steve McQueen often seems sorely overlooked, even if just from a cultural standpoint.James Yateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08318633423894546202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-57267331044576267082010-02-28T20:55:39.941-05:002010-02-28T20:55:39.941-05:00An excellent idea. Count me in.An excellent idea. Count me in.Clarence Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16278585642738158891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-43242038350564970972010-02-17T09:18:41.263-05:002010-02-17T09:18:41.263-05:00If not that, then maybe THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR.If not that, then maybe THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR.Simon Abramshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440079476839828366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-78971957755773523682010-02-17T09:17:55.206-05:002010-02-17T09:17:55.206-05:00If I can, I'm gonna try to do something on THE...If I can, I'm gonna try to do something on THE CINCINNATI KID.Simon Abramshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16440079476839828366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-31931778581574769592010-02-12T09:46:12.908-05:002010-02-12T09:46:12.908-05:00Definitely doing something.... definitelyDefinitely doing something.... definitelyAndrew Wickliffehttp://www.thestopbutton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-51639640648142321512010-02-10T21:21:34.186-05:002010-02-10T21:21:34.186-05:00Terrific!
Yes, multiple submissions are welcome, ...Terrific!<br /><br />Yes, multiple submissions are welcome, either from the same author or on the same topic.<br /><br />Keep spreading the word!Jason Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18150199580478147196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-9902866264405269542010-02-10T19:12:57.494-05:002010-02-10T19:12:57.494-05:00I'm on the bandwagon. Love the idea, and I'...I'm on the bandwagon. Love the idea, and I'm looking forward to contributing. In fact, i'm going into research mode now since i want to do a writeup on his private life. I just adore his racing life, so there will definitely be something about that, his cars, women, as well as behind the scenes and film reviews. I smell an avalanche of articles. Since this is my first Blog-a-thon, i assume this is ok?Vuk Radichttp://www.seeitwith.me/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-46091668047836669752010-02-10T18:40:27.537-05:002010-02-10T18:40:27.537-05:00I'd love to write a piece, though I'm not ...I'd love to write a piece, though I'm not sure which film of his yet.Doniphonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02407443845368110678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-67141616606751750162010-02-10T14:44:05.486-05:002010-02-10T14:44:05.486-05:00Count me in.
I'll probably write up The Geta...Count me in. <br /><br />I'll probably write up The Getaway.Bryce Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17040954580033470664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-9565993503418831272010-02-08T09:14:09.852-05:002010-02-08T09:14:09.852-05:00Great idea! Count me in. I'll tackle THE GETAW...Great idea! Count me in. I'll tackle THE GETAWAY.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-32771445419779439662010-02-08T09:12:12.318-05:002010-02-08T09:12:12.318-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164105442273577128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-34652931971721934912010-02-08T01:07:34.180-05:002010-02-08T01:07:34.180-05:00Count me in, too!
Since most people are probably...Count me in, too! <br /><br />Since most people are probably going to want to write on his collaborations with Sam Peckinpah and John Sturges, I'll likely be submitting something on one of his Norman Jewison pictures.Adam Zanziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524618281515322239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-11659244612159566352010-02-08T01:05:07.056-05:002010-02-08T01:05:07.056-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Adam Zanziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524618281515322239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-87885530286371999652010-02-07T18:22:40.579-05:002010-02-07T18:22:40.579-05:00Excellent topic here. Th efirst McQueen movie to ...Excellent topic here. Th efirst McQueen movie to impress my as a teenager was THE BLOB.Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-80294036835717295432010-02-07T17:43:35.975-05:002010-02-07T17:43:35.975-05:00Terrific! Off to a promising start.
Hope more fol...Terrific! Off to a promising start.<br /><br />Hope more folks jump in there.Jason Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18150199580478147196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-44735651104011696132010-02-07T02:10:40.263-05:002010-02-07T02:10:40.263-05:00Great idea! I just posted a link on my blog, and I...Great idea! I just posted a link on my blog, and I shall be making a contribution.James Yateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08318633423894546202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1163321594858726822.post-69212996927037844192010-02-06T21:46:53.862-05:002010-02-06T21:46:53.862-05:00Not sure which film to write about yet, or whether...Not sure which film to write about yet, or whether to go for a general overview, but I'm definitely up for taking part.Neil Fulwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14686296295535235988noreply@blogger.com