Classic Film Reading Challenge




2023 #ClassicFilmReading Challenge

May 25th to September 15th, 2023


  • Sign up for the challenge 
  • Read a classic film book
  • Write a review and post it on your Blog, Podcast, YouTube, Instagram, LibraryThing or Goodreads. Must be a public post. 
  • Use hashtag #classicfilmreading on social media.
  • Submit your review link (see form at the very bottom)
  • Repeat until you have read and reviewed 6 books!
  • Review 6 and be automatically entered to win a prize.

Challenge runs from May 20th until September 15th, 2023. Sign-up before July 15th.

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DETAILS

What counts as a classic film book?
  • Classic film era is up for interpretation but the general rule is 1970s and earlier. Both Hollywood and International film qualify.
  • Biography, autobiography, memoir or a collection of interviews or letters all count. Can be about an actor, actress, director, writer, producer or other cast or crew member.
  • Book about films – specific film(s), genre, film-making process, etc.
  • A photography or art book related to classic films, fashion, style or a particular person.
  • Film criticism or analysis.
  • 20th century novel that was adapted into a classic film.
  • Novel fictionalizing a classic film or an actor/actress.
  • If you're not sure if the book(s) you selected qualify, feel free to contact me.

How many books should you read?

You can read one book in each category, 6 books in one category or mix it up. Read a book you’ve never read before or re-read an old favorite. The book can be brand new or long out-of-print. I'm flexible about what constitutes "classic film" and I'll accept anything up until the 1970s. Beyond that, please check with me before submitting your review.

What else can you post?

Feel free to share more than just your reviews. Be creative! Share your TBR stack of books, your shelfie (a selfie of your book collection), favorite place to read, favorite classic film books you've read in the past, etc. Keep the hashtag #ClassicFilmReading going all summer long with classic film book posts!

If you complete all 6 reviews by September 15th you’ll be eligible to win one single disc DVD or Blu-ray from Kino Lorber, film of your choosing (retail price limitations may apply). # of winners depends on how many people complete the challenge. More completed challenges means more prizes!

Open internationally.






THE 2023 CLASSIC FILM READING CHALLENGE IS NOW OVER







5 comments:

  1. Can I write a review on any 20th century novel that was adapted into a movie before 1970, or does it have to be considered a classic?

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  2. I'm very excited to participate--and this year I plan to complete all steps. Thanks for running the event again!

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  3. Yay! #ClassicFilmReading is back. Can't wait to participate in the Summer of '23! :-)

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