Presenting the Small Roles… Big Performances Blogathon!

On October 1, 2012October 3, 2012 By ruthIn Blog Events, Featured Actor/Filmmaker

Welcome to FlixChatter’s
SMALL ROLES…. BIG PERFORMANCES blog-a-thon!

The idea of this blog-a-thon is to…

Shine a spotlight on the ‘unsung heroes’ if you will, the overlooked performers who add so much richness & entertainment value to the film no matter how brief their appearance is, but yet they don’t get the credit they so deserve.

You can read the full blogathon guidelines here.

I apologize if I’m not being clear about the date of when the post is supposed to go live. It’s no biggie though, I’m just thrilled of the turnout of this blogathon and seeing people turn the spotlight on a lot of talented-yet-underrated actors.

FlixChatter’s contributor Becky (aka PrairieGirl)’s and frequent commenter Dave W (aka Daveackackattack) are also participating. Check out their posts below, as well as one from yours truly:

*James Purefoy in A Knight’s Tale* + James Marsden in Enchanted & Superman Returns**	Stephen Graham in This Is England + Stacy Edwards in The Company of Men
Don Cheadle in Devil in a Blue Dress

Here are the full participants in ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

Thanks so much everyone for taking part!
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P.S. I’ll still be taking submissions all week long so if you want to take part, just drop the link in the comments below and I’ll add it to the list!
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Please help spread the word around via Facebook, Tumblr, Pinterest, etc. and if you have Twitter, please use hashtag #smallrolesbigperformances to help promote the event!

61 thoughts on “Presenting the Small Roles… Big Performances Blogathon!”

le0pard13

Great idea, Ruth. Glad I could contribute a little something to it. Many thanks.

October 1, 2012 at 12:08 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Thank YOU Michael! Won’t be the same without you!
  
  October 1, 2012 at 13:02 Reply
keith7198

Oops! You forgot one! 🙂

October 1, 2012 at 12:58 Reply
1. ruth
  
  I did, sorry!! But I’ve fixed it as soon as I noticed it, so it’s probably there as you’re posting your comment 🙂 Thanks Keith!
  
  October 1, 2012 at 13:03 Reply
Andrew

So glad to have been a part of this!

October 1, 2012 at 13:07 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Glad to have you take part, too! Thanks so much!
  
  October 1, 2012 at 13:08 Reply
The Focused Filmographer

Hooray! it’s live! Yes!

thank you for putting this thoughtful event together, Ruth!

October 1, 2012 at 13:16 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Thanks T! I’m so glad you could take part. I love that you went with the really obscure for your picks! 😀
  
  October 1, 2012 at 13:49 Reply
  1. The Focused Filmographer
    
    Thank you Ruth. just following orders! 🙂 I enjoyed puttin it together
    
    October 4, 2012 at 23:08 Reply
RyanT

Thanks for putting this all together, Ruth! Glad to take part.

October 1, 2012 at 13:31 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Thanks Ryan! I’m glad you’re able to join in on the fun 🙂
  
  October 1, 2012 at 13:49 Reply
Mark Walker

Great stuff Ruth. I’ve already came across a few surprises. Brilliant idea.

October 1, 2012 at 13:51 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Yeah me too! There are a few I haven’t even heard of, but I’m sure they’re all worthy to be highlighted and to be given the credit they deserve!
  
  October 1, 2012 at 13:54 Reply
keith7198

This has been really, really cool. I’m already learning about several performances from films I’ve never seen. My notepad and Netflix is filling up!

October 1, 2012 at 14:07 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Glad to hear Keith, that makes me very happy!!
  
  October 1, 2012 at 14:56 Reply
Naomi Johnson

http://drowningmachine.blogspot.com/2012/10/small-role-big-performance.html

October 1, 2012 at 14:27 Reply
1. ruth
  
  I’ve added you on the list. Thanks Naomi!
  
  October 1, 2012 at 14:56 Reply
fernandorafael

Thanks for doing this, Ruth. I love being a part of SRBP.

October 1, 2012 at 15:02 Reply
1. ruth
  
  And I love that you’re taking part, Fernando. Great post btw!
  
  October 1, 2012 at 15:22 Reply
Rich

Here’s mine:
http://widescreenworld.blogspot.com/2012/10/small-roles-big-performances-kevin.html

October 1, 2012 at 15:24 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Thanks Rich!
  
  October 1, 2012 at 15:53 Reply
idawson

Hey Ruth – Here’s me done: http://wp.me/pRv7T-1EB

October 1, 2012 at 15:53 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Awesome! I’ve added you Iba.
  
  October 1, 2012 at 16:00 Reply
sati

That is quite the turn out ruth! I hope you will host more blogathons – this one was so much fun! Also i love the animated banner with the performances!

October 1, 2012 at 16:37 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Thank you Sati, that means a lot to me! I was hoping someone would notice the animated gif, and somehow I knew it’d be you 😉
  
  October 1, 2012 at 16:38 Reply
  1. Mark Walker
    
    I noticed that as well. Although I thought my eyes were playing tricks at first. Very impressively done Ruth. I’m just working my through them all wen I can. You must be very proud and excited?
    
    October 1, 2012 at 16:46 Reply
    1. ruth
      
      Yay, another one! I just thought it’d be fun to include as many pics of the actors as I could without overwhelming the page. I’m thrilled at the turnout, Mark, so thank YOU for taking part. It won’t be the same without my blog friends!
      
      October 1, 2012 at 16:48 Reply
      1. Mark Walker
        
        I don’t think there would be anyone would disagree with me in saying that this is all your doing and that you’ve done a fantastic job here. Congratulations Ruth, and thank YOU.
        
        October 1, 2012 at 17:11 Reply
Castor

Thanks for organizing this Ruth. It’s a lot of fun reading everyone’s contribution to this blogathon! Many great picks to sift through.

October 1, 2012 at 16:57 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Thanks Castor! Glad you could join in. There really are some great picks here, lots of surprises too!
  
  October 1, 2012 at 17:02 Reply
Novroz

Look at the number of bloggers who have joined in!! You have created a succesful blogathon, Ruth 😉

October 1, 2012 at 17:08 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Thank you Nov! And I’m thrilled to see your blog among them, yay!
  
  October 1, 2012 at 17:09 Reply
Josh

This was a really fun blogathon, Ruth. Hope you do more. 😉

October 1, 2012 at 18:55 Reply
1. ruth
  
  I might do so next year, just have to think of a good topic 🙂 Thanks for participating, Josh!
  
  October 3, 2012 at 08:58 Reply
Inspired Ground (@InspiredGround)

Glad I can join, Ruth. Once again, great idea for a blog-a-thon. These actors need more appreciation.

October 1, 2012 at 21:08 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Thanks Andina and I’m so glad you could join!
  
  October 3, 2012 at 08:59 Reply
Ted S.

It’s nice reading more about these supporting or small role actors, they tend to not get much attention from the big media but glad the film bloggers all over are giving their dues.

October 1, 2012 at 21:39 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Indeed Ted, glad to see such a good turnout!
  
  October 3, 2012 at 09:00 Reply
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Rodney

Hey Ruth, here’s my addition to this Blogathon!

http://www.fernbyfilms.com/2012/10/03/small-roles-big-performances/

October 2, 2012 at 19:07 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Thanks Rodney, I’ve added you!
  
  October 3, 2012 at 09:00 Reply
Dan

Thanks for hosting this blogathon Ruth. Great idea…well done! 🙂

October 3, 2012 at 01:47 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Thank YOU for taking part Dan. It’s only as awesome as those who participated 😀
  
  October 3, 2012 at 09:09 Reply
si_ulil

I am SO going to participate !!! 😀

October 3, 2012 at 10:14 Reply
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Eric

Hi Ruth! I was able to get some writing done last night and just posted my entry:

http://twscritic.com/2012/10/03/blogathon-small-roles-big-performances/

Thanks for setting this up, and for extending the deadline a bit! 😀

October 3, 2012 at 10:38 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Wahoo!! I’ll add your to the list shortly.
  
  October 3, 2012 at 11:15 Reply
wulanastari

Here’s mine:

http://ulilkecil.wordpress.com/2012/10/03/movie-blogathon-small-roles-big-performances/

Late as always 😛

October 3, 2012 at 10:38 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Not a problem, glad to see you’re participating Wulan!
  
  October 3, 2012 at 11:15 Reply
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Lights Camera Reaction

I’ve just finished mine. Hope I wasn’t late!

http://lightscamerareaction.co.uk/small-roles-big-performances/

October 3, 2012 at 18:11 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Awesome! I’ll add yours to the list. No it’s not too late as I’m accepting submissions ’til Friday 🙂
  
  October 3, 2012 at 22:13 Reply
John

AWESOME idea for a blogathon, Ruth. I don’t know if I’ll get to it but the possibilities are endless. I love this.

October 3, 2012 at 22:07 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Thanks John! Hey, whenever you get to it, just send me the link and I’ll add it 🙂
  
  October 3, 2012 at 22:13 Reply
Terry Malloy's Pigeon Coop

Hi Ruth, I’ve written my entry. Great blogathon, by the way!

http://terrymalloyspigeoncoop.com/2012/10/04/small-roles-big-performances-blogathon/

October 4, 2012 at 03:53 Reply
1. ruth
  
  Hi Terry! Glad to see you taking part!
  
  October 4, 2012 at 11:13 Reply
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Diana

Thanks for having me, I had fun writing it, although it was tough finding examples. Good job Ruth!

October 6, 2012 at 03:45 Reply
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