It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like The 2nd Annual Holiday Movie Challenge(11/20-12/25)

The Monkees · 10-21-06, 02:16 PM

Well it's that time of year again, with the Horror Movie Challenge almost over, it's time to start thinking about the future. That's right, the 2nd Annual Holiday Movie Challenge.

This year the rules have changed a bit to help everyone watch as much as possible, and still deal with the holidays, families, etc.

HERE ARE THE OFFICIAL RULES:

-All movies must be watched between 12AM on November 20th Through 11:59PM on December 25th. No movies or TV shows will be counted before November 20th or After December 25th.
-Movies can only be watched once, unless it's a remake (i.e. Miracle on 34th Street, both versions).
-Movies can be watched again, with a commentary.
-Movies don't have to be holiday oriented, the movies can just take place during the holiday season, but not be directly holiday oriented (i.e. Die Hard, Batman Returns, Gremlins, etc.)
-Unlike last year, TV show episodes can be included. This has been added to help everyone add to their list, since there are not as many holiday movies as there are horror movies.
-Even though the movie doesn't take place during Christmas during the whole movie, It's a Wonderful Life can be included because it's a holiday classic and shown every year.
-The film must take place during the holiday season, a MAJORITY of the film must take place during the holiday season. You cannot watch a film or TV show that has a short clip during the holiday season then the rest of the film takes place during some other time.
-Finally, don't limit yourself to DVDs, watch movies or TV shows on TV, see films in the theater or watch a good old VHS or Laserdisc. The main thing is to have fun!!

THE OFFICIAL GAME BEGINS AT 12AM ON NOVEMBER 20TH. THE GOAL IS TO HIT 50 MOVIES OR TV SHOWS DURING THIS TIME.

EVERYONE ENJOY!

RobCA · 10-21-06, 02:22 PM

I'm in!

Rob

JOE29 · 10-21-06, 03:52 PM

Sorry but i'm skipping this one, not because it's not good, because it is, but I don't think I watch enough holiday programming to be involved. Also, this is just a thought , how about we pick a month after the holiday's to do a comedy challenge? Again, this is just a thought.

Eric D. · 10-21-06, 05:51 PM

I'll give it a shot.

LBCrazyFool · 10-21-06, 06:30 PM

I'm in again this year.

RobCA · 10-21-06, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOE29

this is just a thought , how about we pick a month after the holiday's to do a comedy challenge? Again, this is just a thought.

Ooo, I like that idea! Maybe April, in honor of April Fool's Day.

Rob

grem458 · 10-21-06, 11:43 PM

I love holiday movies. I'm in. "A Christmas Carol," here I come!

noitulove · 10-22-06, 12:07 AM

Im in also

mrpeavey · 10-22-06, 10:14 AM

What the heck? I'm in. I don't know how many films I'll watch, though.

Ethan VanSciver · 10-22-06, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grem458

I love holiday movies. I'm in. "A Christmas Carol," here I come!

Which version? George C. Scott's version is very, very good.

DVDMagic · 10-22-06, 10:17 AM

Yeah, I'll be in for this one. Currently having fun with the horror one. Are we going to have a seperate thread to list movies as well?

ivelostr2 · 10-22-06, 11:13 AM

Im in I think...

advdfreak · 10-22-06, 01:40 PM

Count me in. I know November will be catch up month for me after the Horror Movie Challenge. I have accumulated about 75 new movies I need to watch!

ZackR · 10-22-06, 02:51 PM

I am definitely in.

ZackR · 10-22-06, 02:59 PM

Quick question: Are we including Thanksgiving material under "Holiday"? I assume so, since we are starting the week of Thanksgiving, but just curious.

The Monkees · 10-22-06, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DVDMagic

Are we going to have a seperate thread to list movies as well?

Yes, that will be posted probably a few days before November 20

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZackR

Quick question: Are we including Thanksgiving material under "Holiday"? I assume so, since we are starting the week of Thanksgiving, but just curious.

Yes, any holiday that happens during the end of the year around that time. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanza, Hanuakah (forgive my spelling), New Years, etc.

ZackR · 10-22-06, 05:44 PM

Cool.

Can't wait!

Matt.train · 10-22-06, 05:55 PM

I will be in too.

FantasticVSDoom · 10-22-06, 09:27 PM

In like last year...I havent been posting my movies in the Halloween thread (so damn busy lately) but the Holiday season I will be there.

grem458 · 10-22-06, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ethan VanSciver

Which version? George C. Scott's version is very, very good.

That one, the 1938 Reginald Owen, 1951 Alistair Sim, '99 Patrick Stewart, American Christmas Carol, '35 Scrooge, 1970 musical Scrooge with Albert Finney (a Christmas Eve tradition in my house), Muppets, Mr. Magoo, Mickey Mouse's, Stingiest Man in Town (Rankin/Bass production), and any other one I can get my hands on!

wordtoyamotha · 10-23-06, 04:09 PM

I'm in

Muppet Christmas Carol in Widescreen glory!!

Muad'Dib · 10-25-06, 08:36 AM

I'm in too. Glad that TV shows and other stuff can be included this year. I definately do not have as much xmas movies as horror.

starman9000 · 10-26-06, 06:53 AM

I think Ill try this. Are there any good Thanksgiving movies out there besides Planes, Trains, and Automobiles? All I can think of is Pieces of April, but that doesn't really feel the same.

Kman1011 · 10-26-06, 02:39 PM

The wife and I are in!!

OwlAtHome · 10-26-06, 03:10 PM

I'm in too. I need this, I'm so burnt out on horror. I've watched nothing else since October 1st!

10-21-06, 02:16 PM	#1
The Monkees DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,404	It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like The 2nd Annual Holiday Movie Challenge(11/20-12/25) Well it's that time of year again, with the Horror Movie Challenge almost over, it's time to start thinking about the future. That's right, the 2nd Annual Holiday Movie Challenge. This year the rules have changed a bit to help everyone watch as much as possible, and still deal with the holidays, families, etc. HERE ARE THE OFFICIAL RULES: -All movies must be watched between 12AM on November 20th Through 11:59PM on December 25th. No movies or TV shows will be counted before November 20th or After December 25th. -Movies can only be watched once, unless it's a remake (i.e. Miracle on 34th Street, both versions). -Movies can be watched again, with a commentary. -Movies don't have to be holiday oriented, the movies can just take place during the holiday season, but not be directly holiday oriented (i.e. Die Hard, Batman Returns, Gremlins, etc.) -Unlike last year, TV show episodes can be included. This has been added to help everyone add to their list, since there are not as many holiday movies as there are horror movies. -Even though the movie doesn't take place during Christmas during the whole movie, It's a Wonderful Life can be included because it's a holiday classic and shown every year. -The film must take place during the holiday season, a MAJORITY of the film must take place during the holiday season. You cannot watch a film or TV show that has a short clip during the holiday season then the rest of the film takes place during some other time. -Finally, don't limit yourself to DVDs, watch movies or TV shows on TV, see films in the theater or watch a good old VHS or Laserdisc. The main thing is to have fun!! THE OFFICIAL GAME BEGINS AT 12AM ON NOVEMBER 20TH. THE GOAL IS TO HIT 50 MOVIES OR TV SHOWS DURING THIS TIME. EVERYONE ENJOY! __________________ The 5th Annual Holiday Movie Challenge (11/23-1/1) Film Articles \| Creepy Eye Films YouTube Page Last edited by The Monkees; 11-13-06 at 01:37 AM.

10-21-06, 02:22 PM	#2
RobCA DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 6,250	I'm in! Rob __________________ http://rob.dvdaf.com My 2009 Holiday Challenge list

10-21-06, 05:51 PM	#4
Eric D. DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,432	I'll give it a shot. __________________ Xbox Live Gamertag: Doctor West

10-22-06, 10:17 AM	#11
DVDMagic DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winston Salem, NC Posts: 1,540	Yeah, I'll be in for this one. Currently having fun with the horror one. Are we going to have a seperate thread to list movies as well? __________________ My DVDAF Collection

10-22-06, 11:13 AM	#12
ivelostr2 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 2,354	Im in I think... __________________ Trout: All this Star Wars vs. Star Trek debating is giving me a nerd headache. Giantrobo: RoboDad forgive us Neanderthal fucktards for having a laugh at a word that has changed it's meaning and usage since 1951. Excuse me while I go drag my knuckles....

10-21-06, 03:52 PM	#3
JOE29 DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Millville, New Jersey Posts: 1,663	Sorry but i'm skipping this one, not because it's not good, because it is, but I don't think I watch enough holiday programming to be involved. Also, this is just a thought , how about we pick a month after the holiday's to do a comedy challenge? Again, this is just a thought.

10-21-06, 06:30 PM	#5
LBCrazyFool Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: VA Posts: 864	I'm in again this year.

10-21-06, 11:43 PM	#7
grem458 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: TEXAS!! Posts: 438	I love holiday movies. I'm in. "A Christmas Carol," here I come!

10-22-06, 12:07 AM	#8
noitulove Cool New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 28	Im in also

10-22-06, 10:14 AM	#9
mrpeavey DVD Talk Reviewer Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 260	What the heck? I'm in. I don't know how many films I'll watch, though.

10-22-06, 01:40 PM	#13
advdfreak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 364	Count me in. I know November will be catch up month for me after the Horror Movie Challenge. I have accumulated about 75 new movies I need to watch! __________________ My Movie Collection

10-22-06, 02:51 PM	#14
ZackR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 351	I am definitely in. __________________ *You'll Believe A Man Can Fly* *I hate political correctness* Profiler/Aficionado

10-22-06, 02:59 PM	#15
ZackR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 351	Quick question: Are we including Thanksgiving material under "Holiday"? I assume so, since we are starting the week of Thanksgiving, but just curious. __________________ *You'll Believe A Man Can Fly* *I hate political correctness* Profiler/Aficionado

10-22-06, 05:44 PM	#17
ZackR Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 351	Cool. Can't wait! __________________ *You'll Believe A Man Can Fly* *I hate political correctness* Profiler/Aficionado

10-22-06, 05:55 PM	#18
Matt.train Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Riverside Posts: 70	I will be in too. __________________ “We're in a giant car heading towards a brick wall and everyones arguing over where they're going to sit.” David Suzuki

10-22-06, 09:27 PM	#19
FantasticVSDoom DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Deep behind enemy lines...NYC! Posts: 8,939	In like last year...I havent been posting my movies in the Halloween thread (so damn busy lately) but the Holiday season I will be there. __________________ GO REDSOX!!! "Fighting is the best thing a man can have in his soul."-Renzo Gracie

10-23-06, 04:09 PM	#21
wordtoyamotha Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 844	I'm in Muppet Christmas Carol in Widescreen glory!! __________________ My Holiday Movie Challenge List

10-25-06, 08:36 AM	#22
Muad'Dib Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 224	I'm in too. Glad that TV shows and other stuff can be included this year. I definately do not have as much xmas movies as horror. __________________ My DVD Collection

10-26-06, 06:53 AM	#23
starman9000 DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: MN Posts: 9,581	I think Ill try this. Are there any good Thanksgiving movies out there besides Planes, Trains, and Automobiles? All I can think of is Pieces of April, but that doesn't really feel the same.

10-26-06, 02:39 PM	#24
Kman1011 DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 2,029	The wife and I are in!!

10-26-06, 03:10 PM	#25
OwlAtHome Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Todash Posts: 810	I'm in too. I need this, I'm so burnt out on horror. I've watched nothing else since October 1st! __________________ Never judge a movie by it's box-office totals.