Thank YOU. Seriously.

It was only a few months ago when I started writing this blog. And yesterday, my google-followers list reached 100, which is amazing to me. That's 100 people who give a shit about what I have to say. This is bizarre to me, as I usually have trouble keeping the attention of my closest friends for more than a sentence. That said, I'm really glad you're here. Add that to the 36 'NetworkedBlogs' followers, the people from the 'Film Blogs' Facebook group and random passers by from the blogosphere.

I've always worried the blog suffers from being a bit schizophrenic, because it doesn't really have an exact focus. Sometimes, I'm giving advice to actors, sometimes I'm interviewing film editors, sometimes I'm rambling on about how much I love Jimmy Stewart. I guess you guys are here because, whatever I'm rambling about, you can see I'm passionate about it. Or maybe you're here because I harassed you and kept demanding you visit. Either way, I'm truly glad you stumbled this way and decided to stick around.

It feels like the beginnings of a little community. There's been competitions, there's been debates, there's been sharing things, and, through the 'Film Blogs Round-Up' project, we've all managed to find a lot of great new blogs and writers. And I think that's the most exciting part. I'll be putting together a round-up again in the next few days as I've come across some really great stuff in the last few weeks.

And I also want to thank you all for not hating me in the last few weeks where I've posted a few fictional stories/weird articles. They're not really in keeping with the film theme, but you haven't shot me down. But then, you're not the shooting down kind.

So, thanks again for being here.

Kid

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Film Blogs Round-Up.

Michelle Goode has reached some incredible level of screenwriting drive, purpose and intent - as witnessed by her blog recently; with incredible posts like this which have more information than a screenwriting degree.

My favourite blog right now isn't a film blog, but it is possibly the most creative thing I've ever seen. It's a blog by a girl called Katie who is just one big walking idea box. Read her blog, your life will be better. I promise: Color Me Katie.

I stumbled upon a great film blog recently. It's the non-pretentious ramblings of Vanessa, at The World According To Ness someone who just clearly loves films and loves talking about them - her blog is a great dose of fresh air.

I guiltily realised recently that I hadn't visited Silents & Talkies for a fair while. So I checked in today and Kate is still going strong, with plenty of artwork, competitions, and ramblings about the Marx Brothers.

If you're in the mood for a challenge, Passing Thoughts has created a reel quiz, which I've done best to avoid for fear of not knowing anything -- try it if you dare.

So, for the BLOG OF THE MONTH.

I really want to share three blogs for that.

CLASSIC MOVIES DIGEST - http://classicmoviesdigest.blogspot.com/ - Because Rupert is consistently showing his passion for older movies. It's amazing.

Michelle Goode's blog, because again.. she's showing unstoppable passion and effort in her attempts to become a great screenwriter. http://michellegoode.blogspot.com

And COLOR ME KATIE; http://colormekatie.blogspot.com/ - because it's guaranteed to make you smile.

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As for me - this month has been mainly interviewing for me. I interviewed sound mixer Noah Timan (Awake, Capote) -- he gave a fascinating and in depth look at what it's really like to be working in the industry, I learned a lot: http://www.kidinthefrontrow.com/2009/07/noah-timan-sound-mixer-interview.html

Thanks all. Keep writing, keep watching, keep dreaming.

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