Summer Sci-Fi Challenge - Discussion Thread
07-31-08 | 08:55 AM
#227
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Originally Posted by dtcarson
7/1/08
1- Excel Saga eps 12, 13, 14, 15
7/2/08
2 - Ghostbusters
3 - The Day the Earth Caught Fire
7/3/08
4- Excel Saga eps 16, 17, 18, 19
7/6/08
5- Excel Saga 20, 21, 22, 23
7/8/08
6 - Excel Saga 24, 25, 26, Venture Brothers-Dr Qumyn
7 - Dead End Drive In
7/9/08
8 - Red Dwarf S4 E1-4 Camille*, DNA, Justice, White Hole
7/11/08
9 - Red Dwarf Dimension Jump*, Meltdown, Holoship, Inquisitor
7/13/08
10 - Red Dwarf Terrorform, Quarantine, Angels and Demons, Back to Reality*
7/17/08
11 - Red Dwarf Psirens, Legion*, Gunmen, Emohawk
7/21/08
12 - Red Dwarf Rimmerworld, Tikka to Ride, Stoke me a Clipper, Ouroboros
7/30/08
13 - Red Dwarf Duct Soup, Blue, Beyond a Joke, Epideme
Crap, is July almost over already?
TVTemp-InProgress
Nanarchy
Yeah, I don't know why I'm bothering any more.
1- Excel Saga eps 12, 13, 14, 15
7/2/08
2 - Ghostbusters
3 - The Day the Earth Caught Fire
7/3/08
4- Excel Saga eps 16, 17, 18, 19
7/6/08
5- Excel Saga 20, 21, 22, 23
7/8/08
6 - Excel Saga 24, 25, 26, Venture Brothers-Dr Qumyn
7 - Dead End Drive In
7/9/08
8 - Red Dwarf S4 E1-4 Camille*, DNA, Justice, White Hole
7/11/08
9 - Red Dwarf Dimension Jump*, Meltdown, Holoship, Inquisitor
7/13/08
10 - Red Dwarf Terrorform, Quarantine, Angels and Demons, Back to Reality*
7/17/08
11 - Red Dwarf Psirens, Legion*, Gunmen, Emohawk
7/21/08
12 - Red Dwarf Rimmerworld, Tikka to Ride, Stoke me a Clipper, Ouroboros
7/30/08
13 - Red Dwarf Duct Soup, Blue, Beyond a Joke, Epideme
Crap, is July almost over already?
TVTemp-InProgress
Nanarchy
Yeah, I don't know why I'm bothering any more.
07-31-08 | 07:15 PM
#229
DVD Talk Gold Edition
For everyone who reads this - When you are done updating your list, if you would be so kind to put something somewhere in your list post that says something to the effect that you have finished updating your list, it would help A LOT when I start really compiling the top X lists for viewings. There is a decent amount of manual stuff I have to do that Excel/VB can't handle without me modifying peoples lists slightly.
Thanks!
Thanks!
08-01-08 | 08:27 AM
#231
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my list's done, but I know I have no chance of winning a prize since they are others that saw a lot more than I did. I'll post some random thoughts and opinons on the films, at a latter date and time.
08-01-08 | 09:52 AM
#232
Thread Starter
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Thought I'd be able to squeeze in one more movie last night but ran out of time. Oh well.
I'll post the rankings and stuff in this thread. Should have it done tomorrow.
I'll post the rankings and stuff in this thread. Should have it done tomorrow.
08-01-08 | 11:45 AM
#233
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Originally Posted by Mister Peepers
I'll post the rankings and stuff in this thread. Should have it done tomorrow.
08-01-08 | 11:49 AM
#234
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Trevor - I can't believe you made it through all 9 seasons of X-Files, both movies, and lone gunman all in a month. I looked at your list a couple days ago and you weren't even close to the end. I shouldn't doubt you after your showing here and in the Holiday movie challenge. Wow.
Incidentally, I think you may want to take a look at your numbering again. On 98 you watched two movies. On 101 you watched two movies. Also, the Dark Knight does count (right after 101).
Incidentally, I think you may want to take a look at your numbering again. On 98 you watched two movies. On 101 you watched two movies. Also, the Dark Knight does count (right after 101).
08-01-08 | 12:15 PM
#235
Challenge Guru & Comic Nerd
Originally Posted by Numes
Trevor - I can't believe you made it through all 9 seasons of X-Files, both movies, and lone gunman all in a month. I looked at your list a couple days ago and you weren't even close to the end. I shouldn't doubt you after your showing here and in the Holiday movie challenge. Wow.
I took the 31st off and watched about 20 hours to make it thru the X-Files. I was obviously obsessed on finishing the whole series. Initially, I was going to try to do all of Millennium as well, since it was occasionally lightly connected, but I didn't have time.
Overall, I think I averaged a fairly consistent 7.5 to 8 hours of watching a day.
08-01-08 | 03:16 PM
#237
Thread Starter
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Originally Posted by Numes
It might be prudent to wait a few days before doing the rankings. There are quite a few people who haven't finalized their list yet (including myself).
Ok so I need to confirm Batman Begins and The Dark Knight. Do they count? Or Not?
08-01-08 | 09:53 PM
#238
Thread Starter
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Unless anyone adds a ton of stuff, I'm going with Trevor for the win.
So, the question I have for Trevor is, do you prefer Fantastic Four or Farscape? I'm not talking about DVDs but just in general, what to you like better?
So, the question I have for Trevor is, do you prefer Fantastic Four or Farscape? I'm not talking about DVDs but just in general, what to you like better?
08-01-08 | 10:12 PM
#239
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Originally Posted by Mister Peepers
Unless anyone adds a ton of stuff, I'm going with Trevor for the win.
So, the question I have for Trevor is, do you prefer Fantastic Four or Farscape? I'm not talking about DVDs but just in general, what to you like better?
So, the question I have for Trevor is, do you prefer Fantastic Four or Farscape? I'm not talking about DVDs but just in general, what to you like better?
d'uh
good job Trevor!
08-01-08 | 10:24 PM
#240
DVD Talk Legend
I think in the grand scheme of things, we're all winners! 
Seriously, nice job Trevor! Hopefully the sci-fi challenge was somewhat helpful in getting you through your difficult time.
Seriously, nice job Trevor! Hopefully the sci-fi challenge was somewhat helpful in getting you through your difficult time.
08-01-08 | 10:30 PM
#241
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Originally Posted by cardsfan111
I think in the grand scheme of things, we're all winners!
Seriously, nice job Trevor! Hopefully the sci-fi challenge was somewhat helpful in getting you through your difficult time.
Seriously, nice job Trevor! Hopefully the sci-fi challenge was somewhat helpful in getting you through your difficult time.
I agree... and now to go off and watch something completely different ... 'Puppetry of the Penis'
08-01-08 | 11:02 PM
#242
Thread Starter
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Originally Posted by Giles
d'uh
good job Trevor!
good job Trevor!
I had a secret goal that someone would try and do something like finish all the Star Trek stuff but X-Files works just as well.
08-01-08 | 11:12 PM
#244
DVD Talk Limited Edition
WTG, Trevor! 
I would have been able to watch a lot more, but we've had family out here visiting for about the past 10 days, and it really cut into my DVD watching.
Rob
I would have been able to watch a lot more, but we've had family out here visiting for about the past 10 days, and it really cut into my DVD watching.
Rob
08-01-08 | 11:18 PM
#245
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Originally Posted by RobCA
WTG, Trevor!
I would have been able to watch a lot more, but we've had family out here visiting for about the past 10 days, and it really cut into my DVD watching.
Rob
I would have been able to watch a lot more, but we've had family out here visiting for about the past 10 days, and it really cut into my DVD watching.
Rob
shit, I had other obligations as well, seeing 7 plays at the DC Capital Fringe Festival and the 2hr and 45min 'Lion King' at the Kennedy Center - what always surprises me is how dedicated people are to these challenges, I try but ugh.... at my age, I'm beginning to cherish my sleep more and more, as well as losing a good twenty pounds - I don't eat crap food, but an exercise regiment is a definite priority. - oh well, there's the Horror Challenge in October
08-01-08 | 11:51 PM
#246
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My secret goal was 100 (I made 76.) I had something going on I think every weekend but one...I even had a few days where I didn't count anything. With the Cubs on the road, there were a lot of night games, so I lose at least 2 hours to watch them (Gasp...Yes, my Cubbies take precedence over DVDs!) If I would have had the weekends, I could have snuck in 100.
08-02-08 | 06:03 AM
#247
Challenge Guru & Comic Nerd
Originally Posted by Mister Peepers
So, the question I have for Trevor is, do you prefer Fantastic Four or Farscape? I'm not talking about DVDs but just in general, what to you like better?
And since we're asking random questions, which ST, Original or TNG?
08-02-08 | 06:08 AM
#248
Challenge Guru & Comic Nerd
Originally Posted by Giles
what always surprises me is how dedicated people are to these challenges, I try but ugh.... at my age, I'm beginning to cherish my sleep more and more, as well as losing a good twenty pounds - I don't eat crap food, but an exercise regiment is a definite priority. - oh well, there's the Horror Challenge in October
Speaking of sleep, I think I've trained my body to get less sleep. I didn't get more than 6 hours any night in July, and usually I love to get 8-9, at least a few days a week. And in the two nights since the challenge ended, I can't sleep more than 5-6 hours. I don't think this is a good thing....
08-02-08 | 07:59 AM
#249
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My original goal was 31, so I passed it. I was on pace for 70 early on, but I wasn't able to keep it up. I was too busy to watch any at work, plus with Sci Fi I wanted to watch them on my good TV rather than on my computer. Plus with the movies so long compared to Horror, it was harder to get one in before I fell asleep in the morning when I get home from working nights. It was definitely fun. Anyway, I'll have more comments when I collect my thoughts.
08-02-08 | 08:01 AM
#250
DVD Talk Legend
Originally Posted by Trevor
Speaking of sleep, I think I've trained my body to get less sleep. I didn't get more than 6 hours any night in July, and usually I love to get 8-9, at least a few days a week. And in the two nights since the challenge ended, I can't sleep more than 5-6 hours. I don't think this is a good thing....
I envy your Sci-Fi watching skills, I struggled to almost reach 40 this month (and it was sadly mostly TV).