2013 Lammy Awards
As most, or all of you will know, the 2013 Lammy Awards have entered their final stage. I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their continued support and interaction on Marked Movies and to those that were kind enough to vote for me in the submission stage. As a result, I’ve now made it to the nomination stage in my first full year of blogging and I can’t tell you all how happy and honoured I am to be considered amongst so many great sites. This would never have happened if it wasn’t for the warmth and encouragement from so many of you out there and for that I’m entirely grateful.
When the nominations were announced on the Lambcast and my beloved feature Tuesday’s Trivia Tidbits didn’t make the cut in Best Running Feature, I went through the 5 stages of grief…
Denial…
Anger…
Bargaining…
Depression…
Acceptance…
I came to accept, when I realised that I had been included in the nominations for Best Reviewer (one which I didn’t expect at all) and for Best New Lamb. These are two very strong and reputable categories to be involved in and here’s hoping I can go that one step further when the winners are announced in May after the close of ballot on April 30th.
Not only would I like to thank everyone for their support but I’d also like to wish my fellow nominees the very best of luck. It’s an honour to be included amongst you all.
Mark
MARKED MOVIES 
April 18, 2013 at 7:44 pm
How cool is that?!? Congrats, Mark.
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April 18, 2013 at 7:52 pm
Very cool indeed Michael. I honestly never expected to receive the support and warmth that I have in such a short time. It makes it all worthwhile.
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April 18, 2013 at 7:53 pm
Congratulations! To be nominated for best reviewer while you’re basically a new lamb (though it certainly doesn’t feel like it!) is no small feat. I wish you had been nominated for the tidbits as well. I vouched for you, but alas, it wasn’t enough.
Best of luck in the finals!
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April 18, 2013 at 7:59 pm
Yeah, the Best Reviewer was a massive surprise Jessica. I can understand why you and many others are there but I could only hoped for that. Honestly didn’t expect to be part of that one. Thanks for all your support and the very best of luck to you too.
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April 18, 2013 at 8:00 pm
Congrats, Mark! Very well-deserved nods. Hoping you take home at least one Lammy 🙂
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April 18, 2013 at 8:21 pm
If I take home one, I’ll be very happy Fernando. It doesn’t matter which one. As long as I take it. Thanks, man. 🙂
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April 18, 2013 at 8:07 pm
Hilarious dude! Love the post. I was certainly a backer of Tuesday Tidbits but I’m thrilled to see you get another nomination. Best of luck in the final stage my friend.
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April 18, 2013 at 8:27 pm
Haha! Thanks bro. It entirely true 😉
You have been one of the biggest supporters of that feature and I appreciate it, man. Hey Ho! It wasn’t to be but I’m still glad of the two I got. Best of luck to you sir. Personally, I think you deserved more.
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April 18, 2013 at 8:07 pm
LOL @ the five stages of denial. I’m going straight to Depression if I go 0-fer again. LOL
Still, man, Best Reviewer is a nice consolation prize, no? 😀
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April 18, 2013 at 8:33 pm
LOL. I’d go straight to a creaky chair and a noose if I suffered what you did last year Fogs. Vastly unfair!
As for Best Reviewer. That’s a massive consolation. I rate that alongside Best Blog (or just below). Ultimately, we deliver reviews in one way or another and to achieve that is high praise indeed. I’m under no illusions though, I won’t win that but a nom is good enough for me.
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April 18, 2013 at 9:18 pm
Cant go in with that defeatist attitude, man! Grab some publicity out of the deal regardless, one way or the other! Sell it! Work it! Get out there and WIN Rock!
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April 18, 2013 at 9:23 pm
LOL. Uh, ye know I don’ know, you know? I try to be da best I can be but der are guys out der bigger dan me, ye know? As long as Adriaaaaaane is beside me, I’ll give it my best shot Clubber. 😉
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April 18, 2013 at 8:07 pm
Awesome, man. Congrats on the nominations. 🙂
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April 18, 2013 at 8:35 pm
Thanks Chris. And thanks for for your recent involvement and interaction. By the way, I was looking for a follow button on your site but I couldn’t find one. Any ideas on how I could keep close contact with your stuff?
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April 18, 2013 at 8:47 pm
Scrap that last comment. I’ve found your email link. 🙂
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April 18, 2013 at 8:34 pm
Congrats! These are both highly competitive category, and it’s awesome that got nominations in each area.
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April 18, 2013 at 8:40 pm
Thank you Dan. And I totally agree. The competition is very strong and for great reason. So many great great blogs out there. I’m happy to stand along with them.
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April 18, 2013 at 8:53 pm
Congrats on your nominations!
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April 18, 2013 at 8:54 pm
Thank you sir! I appreciate it. Are you considering entering the Lamb? You could be in my shoes, this time next year. 🙂
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April 18, 2013 at 8:56 pm
I’m planning on submitting soon. If I was, I’d definitely support Tuesday Trivia Tidbits for not only a nomination but a win.
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April 18, 2013 at 9:16 pm
Haha! I appreciate that. Now I know how certain actors feel when they get passed over for a nomination when they were clearly a favourite. DiCaprio and Django spring to mind. 😉
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April 18, 2013 at 11:05 pm
You know we all love the tidbits Mark, I smell a cover up! 😉 hugely deserved nominations though mate, a real pleasure to be nominated alongside you.
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April 18, 2013 at 11:26 pm
A cover up? Haha! There’s a conspiracy, man. A conspiracy, I say!!
Thanks, though, Chris. I appreciate it. It is a pleasure to be seen in the same light as yourself.
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April 19, 2013 at 12:03 am
Congratulations, Mark!
Well done.
Descriptive photos, too.
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April 19, 2013 at 12:16 am
Thanks Jack (I know that’s not your real name but I like it). 😉
I’m happy to be involved this year. I just missed out last year and was envious of the Lammy buzz. It feels good to be part of it now. 🙂
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April 19, 2013 at 3:49 am
Congratulations!
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April 19, 2013 at 11:01 am
That’s very much. It’s great to be involved.
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April 19, 2013 at 8:05 am
This recognition I can only dream of, top work Mark, a great first year for you, well done!
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April 19, 2013 at 11:03 am
Your recognition will come my man. Of that, I am certain. Thanks a lot bud.
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April 19, 2013 at 9:45 am
Congrats dude, and whilst obviously I hope you finish disappointed, I would begrudgingly graciously lose to you 😉
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April 19, 2013 at 11:05 am
Haha! Very well put. I will echo those sentiments. If I don’t get anything I would happily congratulate your good self. Thanks a lot my main man. 🙂
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April 19, 2013 at 10:19 pm
Congratulations!
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April 20, 2013 at 8:15 am
Thanks man. Here’s hoping I can go that one step further and bag one of these coveted little lammies. 🙂
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April 20, 2013 at 10:37 am
Indeed! Best of luck 🙂
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April 20, 2013 at 11:34 am
Cheers, man! 🙂
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April 20, 2013 at 12:27 am
Congrats Mark. Best reviewer is a monster category, and you only ever get once chance at Best New Blog. Very cool to see.
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April 20, 2013 at 8:17 am
Thanks a lot, man. I’m honoured to be included with so many great blogs. Congratulations to you too. You’ve done very well for yourself this year and I’ll make a point of stopping by your establishment more regularly. Best of luck. 🙂
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April 20, 2013 at 5:11 pm
Congrats on your well deserved nominations.
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April 21, 2013 at 8:28 am
Congrats to you guys as well. You’re hitting for the big one this year, eh? Best Blog. Best of luck, man. 🙂
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April 21, 2013 at 5:22 pm
I’m sooo glad to see you’re up for Best Reviewer as you’re such a great writer Mark! Too bad your trivia post isn’t nominated but you know I’m a big fan! 😀
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April 21, 2013 at 5:39 pm
Thanks Ruth. I always seen myself as a lesser standard than other reviewers as I like to keep it fairly concise while other go more in-depth. That being said, I’ve had a few compliments over time. I suppose we can sometimes be our own harshest critic.
It’s great to see you get the recognition you deserve too. It’s at times like these that you realise your doing not too badly at all, isn’t it?
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April 22, 2013 at 8:23 am
Congrats! Best of luck!
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April 22, 2013 at 8:49 am
Thanks! I’m not getting my hopes built up too much but it would be nice to take one of them.
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April 22, 2013 at 8:14 pm
Congratulations on the nominations, Mark! Best of luck in the final voting!
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April 22, 2013 at 8:18 pm
Thanks Morgan. It’s great to be involved and would love to steal one.
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April 23, 2013 at 1:34 am
Congrats on the nominations, Mark! Great stuff 😀
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April 23, 2013 at 8:18 am
Thanks Eric. It’s a pleasure to part of it all and be included amongst so many great blogs. It would be even better if I got one. 🙂
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