Backlots is 2!

By Lara Gabrielle Fowler

In 2011, having received various enthusiastic requests for a blog by which I could impart my passion for classic film to a wider audience, I decided it was time to heed the advice. After a few false starts and WordPress fumbles, that which we now know as Backlots was born in Paris on March 17, 2011. My first post was a lighthearted re-telling of Little Nellie Kelly, in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. I remember feeling like a novice, and fearing that no one would read. I was soon proven wrong!

It’s hard to believe that it has been 2 years since that evening, and wow, what a 2 years it has been for Backlots! I am extraordinarily proud of this blog, and I truly treasure my time here on the site researching, writing posts, and reading all of your wonderful comments. It has become quite a fruitful endeavor, as Backlots has a pretty impressive list of achievements in its 2 years on the web.

Here is a list of some of the blog’s accolades and achievements over the past 2 years:

-Inducted into the Classic Movie Blog Association, Large Association of Movie Blogs, Classic Movie Hub, and Vintage Association of Motion Picture Blogs

-Elected Board Member of the Classic Movie Blog Association

-Winner of the CiMBA Award for Best Classic Movie Discussion: “The Final Scene of The Heiress” (2011), nominated for the CiMBA Award for Best Blog Design (2012), nominated for the CiMBA Award for Best Blog Event: The Dueling Divas Blogathon (2012)

-Official Member of the Press for the San Francisco Silent Film Festival, Cinecon, Noir City, Noir City X-Mas, and Silent Winter

-And of course, have met and had meaningful discussions with countless fellow bloggers and readers of the site, for which I am most grateful of all.

I am so grateful to you, dear readers, for allowing Backlots to continue through your support and lovely comments, and the passion you share with me. I was so thrilled with your enthusiastic voting for the Carole Lombard Filmography Project, and your encouragement throughout the monumental (and probably slightly crazy) task that I face, wading through all of Carole Lombard’s movies. You are the reason I keep going!

Thank you, and please don’t be a stranger! I love to get comments, and I have gotten to know many readers through them. Here’s to many more years!

See you next time, and thanks again for these 2 years of joy!

20 responses to “Backlots is 2!”

W~ | March 17, 2013 at 12:00 am |

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

You deserve your accolades as you place your heart into each post, mail, discussion, and lectures.

Thanks for sharing your passion. All the best for the future.

W~
KimWilson | March 17, 2013 at 12:21 am |

Congrats on your two-year anniversary.
Backlots | March 17, 2013 at 12:43 am |

Thank you, Wade! I really enjoy every minute. 🙂
Backlots | March 17, 2013 at 12:43 am |

Thanks Kim! So glad to be blog buddies!
FlickChick | March 17, 2013 at 2:56 am |

Happy Birthday! It aint easy keeping these things going! You do a wonderful job – always enjoy your posts.
Aurora | March 17, 2013 at 6:49 am |

Congratulations and Happy Birthday to Backlots! Great accomplishment.

Aurora
Backlots | March 17, 2013 at 7:11 am |

Thanks so much! I enjoy making them. 🙂 Thanks for being such a loyal reader and commenter!
Backlots | March 17, 2013 at 7:12 am |

Thank you, Aurora!
silverscreenings | March 17, 2013 at 7:18 am |

Happy Blogaversary! Here’s to many more years of your wonderful blog.
Angela | March 17, 2013 at 7:54 am |

Happy blogaversary!
Backlots | March 17, 2013 at 8:05 am |

Aww thanks! Thanks for all your lovely comments, I really appreciate them 😀
Backlots | March 17, 2013 at 8:07 am |

Thanks Angela!! I’m so glad we’re blog buddies, and here’s hoping for us to be press buddies at the TCM Fest in April!
Patricia Nolan-Hall (@CaftanWoman) | March 17, 2013 at 8:27 am |

You’re one of the people who make the world of movie blogging such a wonderful place to spend time.
Backlots | March 17, 2013 at 8:30 am |

What a sweet comment! Thanks Patricia, and I enthusiastically reciprocate the feeling!
Lynn Polon | March 17, 2013 at 9:02 am |

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BACKLOTS!!! Thank
you for my classic movie education. I am
looking forward to many more years of
reading pleasure!
Backlots | March 17, 2013 at 9:06 am |

Haha thanks Mom 🙂 I’m so glad you like reading it!
Patti | March 17, 2013 at 9:07 am |

Congratulations on your 2nd birthday! All the best to you as you begin another year of classic film blogging!
Backlots | March 17, 2013 at 9:12 am |

Thanks Patti! I look forward to it!
The Lady Eve | March 17, 2013 at 4:42 pm |

Congratulations on two great years of Backlots! Wishing you many, many more…
Dorian Kathleen Tenore-Bartilucci | March 27, 2013 at 4:29 pm |

Holy cats, Lara, it’s Backlots’ 2nd anniversary?! Why, you barely look a day over 1! 🙂 All of us here at Team Bartilucci HQ are lifting a glass of sparkling Sprite (we’re more into soda than champagne, bear with us!) in celebration of Backlots’ 2nd year! Congratulations, and keep your swell blog going strong!