2019 Movie Challenge
You asked for it, so you got it! A new version of the movie challenge for 2019. There are quite a few changes from the previous edition as we move away from traditional categories such as genre and attempt to explore world cinema and various cinematic movements.
As always, the goal is to widen your horizons by watching new films that will make you step out of your comfort zone. If you need any assistance or explanation feel free to ask.
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Note: How you count films is up to you. This is not a contest and it is up to each and every one to decide how they want to do this. I would suggest going for one film per category either in the main challenge or in nightmare mode, but that's just me. Have fun watching films! |
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Impossibru peruvertu mode: Watch 100 pink films.
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Since I prefer to do first-time watches, the only problem I have with the new categories is that I've already seen 94 titles off AFI's Top 100 so I'm definitely going to end up doing re-watches and I'd rather not if I can help it. Still, I guess it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things if I'm already planning on watching at least 160 new movies if I go for the whole challenge.
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Originally Posted by Iroquois (Post 1973373)
Since I prefer to do first-time watches, the only problem I have with the new categories is that I've already seen 94 titles off AFI's Top 100 so I'm definitely going to end up doing re-watches and I'd rather not if I can help it. Still, I guess it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things if I'm already planning on watching at least 160 new movies if I go for the whole challenge.
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Hmm, good point. I'm working off the version that's able to be filled out on this site so I'll look into any alternate versions.
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Originally Posted by Iroquois (Post 1973383)
Hmm, good point. I'm working off the version that's able to be filled out on this site so I'll look into any alternate versions.
The one on MoFo is the 10th anniversary edition. There is also the original list from 1998. |
Originally Posted by Iroquois (Post 1973373)
Since I prefer to do first-time watches, the only problem I have with the new categories is that I've already seen 94 titles off AFI's Top 100 so I'm definitely going to end up doing re-watches and I'd rather not if I can help it. Still, I guess it doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things if I'm already planning on watching at least 160 new movies if I go for the whole challenge.
It's 123 films with both lists, I've seen 121 of them so I guess I'll finally watch Doctor Zhivago and Swing Time. But 8 re-watches from that list over a year is nothing |
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Per Jabs' suggestion, I looked over the other version and did find another four I hadn't watched (or at least don't think I've watched from start to finish). I wouldn't be 100% averse to re-watches (obviously doesn't hurt to re-evaluate films you didn't respond positively to the first time around), but I just figure the point of a challenge like this is to expand your horizons and also focus your film-watching picks so I'll aim for new watches wherever possible.
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Originally Posted by Iroquois (Post 1973477)
Per Jabs' suggestion, I looked over the other version and did find another four I hadn't watched (or at least don't think I've watched from start to finish). I wouldn't be 100% averse to re-watches (obviously doesn't hurt to re-evaluate films you didn't respond positively to the first time around), but I just figure the point of a challenge like this is to expand your horizons and also focus your film-watching picks so I'll aim for new watches wherever possible.
True but I don't think that's possible for someone like me who's seen almost everything. One of the more rewarding things I did in 2018 was going to the theater to see a bunch of re-released classics (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Halloween, Shining, 2001 A Space Odyssey) |
I'll use this post to keep track.
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So if I could get a comprehensive list of these "types" of films I would appreciate it.
19. a LA Rebellion film [NEW] 21. a Dogme 95 film [NEW] 23. a New Queer Cinema film [NEW] 24. a Hyperlink cinema film [NEW] |
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I looked them up on Wikipedia and the articles provide considerable lists of prominent examples.
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Originally Posted by Iroquois (Post 1973534)
I looked them up on Wikipedia and the articles provide considerable lists of prominent examples.
Going through dozens of articles to find something rentable takes a considerable amount of time. |
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You asked. That's more or less the process I used and I already have my picks sorted out.
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@Siddon Dogme 95 is the simplest one of all as there are only 35 films that belong to the movement. link
As for the rest, googling the term and looking up wikipedia provides many notable films, as was already pointed out. Links: LA Rebellion New Queer Cinema Hyperlink Cinema Please note that I am as much in the dark about some of these as you are. I just thought it would be interesting to explore stuff like that together. Perhaps we can find a movement we are really drawn to. |
5. watch 10 films in AFI’s top 100 [NEW]
Any chance you can switch this to "any" AFI top 100 |
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I am in. :)
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O.k... here is my post to keep track. :)
I am only going to allow a movie to count for a single category number and I am going to keep the dates on there (kind of like a movie diary).
My List
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How do I put my list hidden behind the open button?
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I love this idea, think i will try to give it a go
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Originally Posted by Theophile (Post 1979857)
How do I put my list hidden behind the open button?
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Originally Posted by pahaK (Post 1979998)
[ collapse=Title ][ /collapse ] minus the empty spaces inside tags.
Thank you so much; that was very helpful. My list is now behind a button for the convenience of the readers of this thread. :) |
I'll give it a go.
My List 43/52
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Might as well start with a first update. Been extremely busy lately so I don't expect too much early on.
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Originally Posted by Jabs (Post 1980073)
Might as well start with a first update. Been extremely busy lately so I don't expect too much early on.
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Welcome aboard. :) |
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Well, four down, 48 to go. :)
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Tonight my bad movie group watched Vampire Ticks from Outer Space which qualifies as my Independent Film. Well, 5 down, 47 to go. :)
How are y'all doing? |
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I don't think that I'll actively pursue this but I'll keep updating this just out of curiosity.
My List 28/52
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Originally Posted by pahaK (Post 1982134)
I don't think that I'll actively pursue this but I'll keep updating this just out of curiosity.
My List
Yeah, that is what I am doing. I am currently just watching what I want to watch and then later seeing if it fits one of the categories on the list (and I am only allowing each movie to check off one category even if it would qualify for several). I guess that I will later, if I really want to finish the list, start tracking down the weird stuff this summer. |
I'm in
Originally Posted by Jabs (Post 1973337)
You asked for it, so you got it! A new version of the movie challenge for 2019. There are quite a few changes from the previous edition as we move away from traditional categories such as genre and attempt to explore world cinema and various cinematic movements.
As always, the goal is to widen your horizons by watching new films that will make you step out of your comfort zone. If you need any assistance or explanation feel free to ask.
Main Challenge
Nightmare Mode
Note: How you count films is up to you. This is not a contest and it is up to each and every one to decide how they want to do this. I would suggest going for one film per category either in the main challenge or in nightmare mode, but that's just me. Have fun watching films! |
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I watched Fight Club tonight with a friend who had never seen it. Since it has over 1.6 million votes, It worked for category 9. :)
By the way, he is young (22) and I have been showing him and his girlfriend a lot of classic, great movies that they have never seen. :) |
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No challenge for Porn? :mad:
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Consider the implications of what you just wrote.
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Probably not gonna watch with this in mind but will update if I see something relevant.
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Originally Posted by Iroquois (Post 1984331)
Consider the implications of what you just wrote.
Yeah, watching porn is not a challenge at all. :) :) :) |
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Haha! I am still pondering on what I wrote though!!
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Yeah, that and you shouldn't "challenge" anyone to watch it anyway.
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I watched Black Moon on Sunday for bad movie night, which counts as my criterion collection film, and I watched The Blues Brothers on Monday, which counts for my musical film. :)
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I updated my post and set tentative goals for the Actor and Director challenges in nightmare mode. They may change later on, but for now they suit me just fine since it is too early to not be using films I watch.
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Originally Posted by Iroquois (Post 1984643)
Yeah, that and you shouldn't "challenge" anyone to watch it anyway.
j/k |
Films listed according to preference so far...
This is what I've accomplished in the month of January. Will continue updating as I watch more.
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Originally Posted by ahwell (Post 1980068)
I'll give it a go.
My List 10/52
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Isn't it called Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close @ahwell?
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Originally Posted by Jabs (Post 1986952)
Isn't it called Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close @ahwell?
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Time for a Bump...
8. a film that topped the weekly box office within 2018 Venom 28. a film that has won the Academy Award for Best Picture - Green Book 31. a film that won an Academy Award for Best Cinematography Roma 42. a film that won any type of Academy Award for 2018 Vice 44. a box office wonder (made at least 3 times as much as it cost) Bohemian Rhapsody |
I am gonna throw an update as well.
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what is a movie challenge?
I have never participated in a movie challenge. |
Originally Posted by Abhishek Jain (Post 2001074)
what is a movie challenge?
I have never participated in a movie challenge. Read the first post. You are welcome to join. |
I am gonna throw an update here although progress has been very slow. How are the rest of you doing?
Films Remaining: Main Challenge - 25 Nightmare Mode - 93
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Main Challenge - 16
Nightmare Mode - 55 |
Originally Posted by ahwell (Post 1980068)
I'll give it a go.
My List 26/52
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I don't count short films for this so I still have ways to go. Lately I've been focusing more on films from the 30s and Roger Ebert's list for Nightmare mode.
Films Remaining: Main Challenge - 17 Nightmare Mode - 70
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3. a film in the IMDb Top 250Hachi A Dog's Tale
5. a black and white film Trouble in Paradise 1932 9. a film with more than 400,000 votes on IMDb Finding Nemo 10. a Disney or Pixar film A Bugs Life 30. a film that won an Academy Award for Best Original Score Up 29. a film that won an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay Lavender Hill Mob Gang 35. a musical film Top Hat |
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An American In Paris (1951)
A League of their Own (1992) are pretty cool movies. |
This is moving along slowly for me in the past couple of months, but hopefully I will finish it in time.
Films Remaining: Main Challenge - 17 Nightmare Mode - 66
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I'm honestly thinking that, due to lack of availability, I might have to skip the AFI Top 100 and perhaps compensate for it by expanding one or two of the existing challenges (e.g. the movies-from-the-same-decade category or the Ebert's Great Movies category).
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I am really lagging behind on this...
Films Remaining: Main Challenge - 14 Nightmare Mode - 55
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I'm thinking I can swap out the AFI movies for ten different Palme d'Ors. That sounds like it'll be enough of a challenge.
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Originally Posted by Iroquois (Post 2032748)
I'm thinking I can swap out the AFI movies for ten different Palme d'Ors. That sounds like it'll be enough of a challenge.
Sounds fair to me |
I've picked up the pace these past couple of weeks and it is starting to look like I will complete this...
Films Remaining: Main Challenge - 8 Nightmare Mode - 17
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@Iroquois I was checking your progress and I noticed you accidentally used The Leopard twice. Just a heads up.
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Glad this got bumped up here's my first update in quite a while
1. a foreign language film The Wave 4. an indie film Britney Runs a Marathon 6. a film released before 1960 Teachers Pet 7. a silent film The Doll 11. a Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away 18. a French New Wave film [NEW] Lola 23. a New Queer Cinema film [NEW] Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood 24. a Hyperlink cinema film [NEW] Gummo 32. a film included in the National Society of Film Critics' 100 Essential Films list Battleship Potemkim 34. a film that is a novel or play adaptation The Merchant of Four Seasons 38. a film more than 160 minutes long War and Peace 39. a (neo) noir film Dragged Across the Concrete 43. a box office flop (made less money that it cost) X-men Dark Phoenix 45. a film with a budget lower than 1 million Tower 48. a Woody Allen/John Ford/David Lynch/Paul Thomas Anderson film. [NEW] Three Bad Men 50. a Buster Keaton/James Cagney/Gary Cooper/Jack Lemmon/Sidney Poitier film. [NEW]The Odd Couple 52. a film in theaters. Crawl(2019) |
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My progress:
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Originally Posted by Jabs (Post 2038089)
@Iroquois I was checking your progress and I noticed you accidentally used The Leopard twice. Just a heads up.
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@ScarletLion if you just google the name of a film and either 'budget' or 'box office', google usually provides the answer immediately. Alternatively there is boxofficemojo.
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Originally Posted by Jabs (Post 2038114)
@ScarletLion if you just google the name of a film and either 'budget' or 'box office', google usually provides the answer immediately. Alternatively there is boxofficemojo.
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There's also the "box office" section on an IMDb page or the info box in the top right corner of a Wikipedia article. That's actually a good question - when it comes to determining a flop, do you count international gross as well as domestic gross? Seems like you'd have to count the former for it to really count as a flop as so many films can get saved from bombing that way. If you're not particular, you could always pick one of the better films on this list of the biggest flops ever. I ended up picking Barb Wire but I only found out it counted after I'd watched it because I quite rightly assumed that it was terrible enough to be a flop.
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It is not meant to be that strict of a definition. The 3 challenges connected to budget and box office is more to get you to look into this aspect of film as well.
I have been very surprised in looking into this and finding awful films I expected would bleed money to have made a healthy profit and vice versa. |
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I'll concede that the low-budget one is definitely the kind of horizon-expanding entry I'd expect in a movie challenge, but I do question caring about box office since that has little to do with a film's worth beyond indicating how many people were simply willing to pay for a ticket (which does not imply that they liked it or didn't). I get that there are good flops and bad hits, but it's like...how much am I really supposed to care? I managed to find examples without even trying so I don't see much of a challenge when it comes to filling those slots out (especially not compared to the ones that involve different genres and whatnot).
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I get your point and I half-agree with the exception that for example seeing films that withstood the test of time but turned out to be largely ignored during their release is definitely interesting (at least to me). Similarly, if you check out the box office (in mojo) from previous decades you may be surprised.
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1. watch 10 foreign language films
2. watch every film nominated in 2018 for the Academy Award for Best Picture
3. watch 10 films released before 1960
4. watch 20 films released in the same decade
7. watch 20 films from the Roger Ebert’s great movies list [NEW]
(John Candy)
9. watch 10 films from the same director (Takashi Miike)
10. watch 10 films released in 2019
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@Siddon @ScarletLion I suggest using the collapsible text tag to make the thread easier to scroll through.
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27. a Palme d'Or winner - Parasite (2019)
7. Roger Ebert 20 films 10. Battle of Algiers, 11. Big Heat, 12. Goodfellas, 13. Peeping Tom, 14. Pulp Fiction, 15. Singing in the Rain, 16. Some Like it Hot, 17. The Wild Bunch, 4. watch 20 films released in the same decade Final Exam (1981),Hellraiser (1987),Terror Train(1980), Offerings (1989), Funhouse(1981), You Better Watch Out (1980), Hellraiser II(1988), Night School (1981), Pieces(1982), Henry Portrait of a Serial Killer(1986),Slaughter High(1986), Friday the 13th Part IV(1984), A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: Dream Child(1989), Halloween III:Season of the Witch(1982), Sleepaway Camp II (1988), Happy Birthday to Me (1981), Blood Moon (1989), Welcome to Spring Break (1988), Prowler (1981), My Bloody Valentine (1981) |
Getting closer...
Films Remaining: Main Challenge - 5 Nightmare Mode - 3
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Originally Posted by Jabs (Post 2038400)
@Siddon @ScarletLion I suggest using the collapsible text tag to make the thread easier to scroll through.
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Originally Posted by sawduck (Post 2049221)
This is probably a dumb question but how do i do collapsible text tag
Here's a link to the post that explains how to use the "Collapse" tag: https://www.movieforums.com/communit...58#post1483458 |
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I can’t wait to see the challenges for 2020! 🙂
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Originally Posted by sawduck (Post 2049221)
This is probably a dumb question but how do i do collapsible text tag
Just remove the two spaces and you are good to go.
Originally Posted by Wyldesyde19 (Post 2049225)
I can’t wait to see the challenges for 2020! 🙂
How is everyone doing with the challenge? |
Didn't plan on trying to hit all these but this is what I have just from normal movie watching all year. I ended up watching a lot of older films for some reason. 40/52
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Hopefully i will get it finished,not to many left |
Here's an update on my list. I still have nine left, mostly continent or film movement themed ones, hopefully I can find an African/South American film in a month or so.
My List 43/52
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Currently 5 on the main list and 10 on the nightmare list. I get the impression I had last year's challenge wrapped up by now.
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Originally Posted by ahwell (Post 2049379)
Here's an update on my list. I still have nine left, mostly continent or film movement themed ones, hopefully I can find an African/South American film in a month or so.
I don't know how you feel about French New Wave but Black Orpheus(1959) The Battle of Algiers (1966) They were two films that were done by french film makers overseas in Brazil and Algeria both are very good |
Originally Posted by ahwell (Post 2049379)
Here's an update on my list. I still have nine left, mostly continent or film movement themed ones, hopefully I can find an African/South American film in a month or so.
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Originally Posted by Siddon (Post 2049440)
Originally Posted by ahwell (Post 2049379)
Here's an update on my list. I still have nine left, mostly continent or film movement themed ones, hopefully I can find an African/South American film in a month or so.
I don't know how you feel about French New Wave but Black Orpheus(1959) The Battle of Algiers (1966) They were two films that were done by french film makers overseas in Brazil and Algeria both are very good |
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Originally Posted by Jabs (Post 2049441)
Originally Posted by ahwell (Post 2049379)
Here's an update on my list. I still have nine left, mostly continent or film movement themed ones, hopefully I can find an African/South American film in a month or so.
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In the final stretch now with only 7 films to go. To be fair, I will probably watch an extra Clint Eastwood film because I feel like adding Casper in there is sort of like cheating given that he only shows up for a few seconds as a gimmick.
Films Remaining: Main Challenge - 1 Nightmare Mode - Completed
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12. a North American film [NEW] - Knives Out (2019)
14. a European film [NEW] - A Fish Called Wanda (1988) 15. an Asian film [NEW] - Harakiri (1962) 16. an African film [NEW] - The Battle of Algiers (1966) 20. an Italian Neorealism film [NEW] - 8 1/2 (1963) 21. a Dogme 95 film [NEW] - Julien Donkey Boy (1999) 50. a Buster Keaton/James Cagney/Gary Cooper/Jack - High Noon(1952) |
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*plops down and eagerly awaits the 2020 challenge*
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Originally Posted by Wyldesyde19 (Post 2051389)
*plops down and eagerly awaits the 2020 challenge*
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Originally Posted by Jabs (Post 2051394)
Originally Posted by Wyldesyde19 (Post 2051389)
*plops down and eagerly awaits the 2020 challenge*
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With a single day day to go I completed both challenges!
I had to pick up the summer slacking off during the past few months but I am happy to say I have completed this for 3 years running! I am not sure about my complete stats during 2019 as I didn't keep track of the films I revisited but I watched 225 films for the first time, which averages to a little over 0.6 films per day. I hope the ones that participated or simply followed the thread had fun and got to watch some films they otherwise wouldn't have. See you all at the 2020 challenge! Final Tally:
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Well, sh*t. I had just one film left and I was about to start watching it. Figures.
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Now I'm finished.
Originally Posted by Iroquois (Post 1973501)
I'll use this post to keep track.
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Congrats @Iroquois for completing the challenge!
Thank you for letting me know that Pink Flamingos is not New Queer Cinema. I guess I watched this atrocity for no reason. I will supplement my challenge by watching My Own Private Idaho before the year's over. |
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Heh, well, it's important to do your research.
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This is going to come right down to the wire for me...
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Shoot, I completely forgot to finish this... I had 9 movies left, so I didn't complete the challenge, but I discovered some great films through this! Thanks Jabs!
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