It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like the 4th Annual Holiday Movie Challenge (11/24-1/1)
#27
DVD Talk Legend
http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Fam...hristmas/10680
If anyone is interested Fye has this exclusive Family Guy Christmas dvd. It has Family Guy's only Christmas episode, but also includes last year's American Dad Christmas Episode that should have been on the volume three set. I am kind of pissed that the AD christmas show should have been on the last box set, but this was only $9.99 so I got it.
If anyone is interested Fye has this exclusive Family Guy Christmas dvd. It has Family Guy's only Christmas episode, but also includes last year's American Dad Christmas Episode that should have been on the volume three set. I am kind of pissed that the AD christmas show should have been on the last box set, but this was only $9.99 so I got it.
Last edited by Bluelitespecial; 10-11-08 at 08:56 PM.
#30
DVD Talk Legend
Has anyone started thinking about their lists yet? I printed mine out from last year to edit and add to it from holiday dvds I have just bought recently.
#31
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Wow. How did I miss this thread? I don't think I'll be anywhere near 200 like I was last year. Last year I tried to watch 1 of every possible sitcom or cartoon that had a holiday theme. There are probably only a handful of shows now that I haven't tapped into. I'll try to knock out as many holiday themed DVDs I have. I should have deferred Gremlins from the October Horror Movie Challenge to this challenge. Oh well.
#32
DVD Talk Limited Edition
I didn't print my list out, but I have it saved as a text file in Notepad, and have been adding to it as I buy new stuff. I think I missed some of the qualifying TV show episodes on new sets I bought; I should check on that pretty soon. I know last year, I had 13 Christmas movies to watch, and this year, I have 20. In fact, here are the current counts on what I have to watch. I'm not saying I'll watch all of this, but this is just the stuff I own:
Thanksgiving movies: 5
Thanksgiving TV shows: 40
Christmas movies: 20
Christmas TV specials: 14
Christmas & New Year's TV shows: 120
...for a grand total of 199. Plus, the handful of shows I watch on TV usually have some holiday-themed episodes as well.
#33
DVD Talk Limited Edition
Forgot to mention, I bought It's a Wonderful Life back in April, but have held off on watching it. I've never seen it before () so I figured I should wait until it's closer to Christmas before I finally watch it for the first time.
I'm looking forward to finally seeing what all the fuss is about!
Rob
I'm looking forward to finally seeing what all the fuss is about!
Rob
#34
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Forgot to mention, I bought It's a Wonderful Life back in April, but have held off on watching it. I've never seen it before () so I figured I should wait until it's closer to Christmas before I finally watch it for the first time.
I'm looking forward to finally seeing what all the fuss is about!
Rob
I'm looking forward to finally seeing what all the fuss is about!
Rob
#35
Challenge Guru & Comic Nerd
I could see where watching it every Christmas Eve would be annoying as a kid. But now that I'm old enough to appreciate it, I can't imagine not watching it at least once per year.
#36
DVD Talk Gold Edition
There are only a few movies that I can watch once every year. In general, I need at least 2 years between movie viewings. The only movies that I seem to watch every year are Christmas Vacation, A Christmas Story, The Matrix, and the original Star Wars Trilogy. Some of my absolute favorites I like to go even longer (like every 4-5 years) because I don't want to over-saturate myself with them. A good example would be The Shawshank Redemption.
As for It's a Wonderful Life, I think that may be a once every 2 year movie for me. Although if there is a commentary on the DVD, I may watch it and listen to that this year (last year I didn't have the DVD yet).
As for It's a Wonderful Life, I think that may be a once every 2 year movie for me. Although if there is a commentary on the DVD, I may watch it and listen to that this year (last year I didn't have the DVD yet).
#37
Challenge Guru & Comic Nerd
Yep, some movies I just seem to have to watch, or can't turn off if I stumble upon them. But then some movies, even my favorites, I go years without watching. Partly due to the over-saturation fear, and partly due to a silly "save the best for last" philosophy of sorts. Hard to fully explain without sounding even sillier than it already does.
#38
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
Thread Starter
I started this holiday challenge simply because I all ready do watch so many movies every Christmas that I may as well make a contest for it.
#39
Challenge Guru & Comic Nerd
Be honest Davy/Micky/Peter/Michael. You started this challenge to save a dying child. If we can just get 20 participants to watch 100 movies each, the child's dying wish will be granted and the angel Griswold will take them to 34th Street where a virgin will heal them.
#40
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
Thread Starter
Damn, you figured me out!
#41
DVD Talk Legend
I just saw Pride and Glory last night, if its still in theatres by 11/24, it would be a movie to add to anyone's list. The whole movie is set within the Christmas season.
Last edited by Bluelitespecial; 10-23-08 at 12:56 PM.
#43
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 851
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I HAVE to get Christmas Vacation! I moved out of my parents' house when I got married, and realized I don't have it (our copy was my Dad's)....I know what I'm picking up this weekend. Best Christmas movie EVER.
Last edited by StephenX; 10-23-08 at 01:52 PM.
#44
DVD Talk Gold Edition
I haven't checked the thread from last year yet, but I don't remember "End of Days" being listed for one of the rare New Year's movies.
Unfortunately, another one that I inadvertently watched for the October Horror Movie Challenge that I should have reserved for this challenge
Unfortunately, another one that I inadvertently watched for the October Horror Movie Challenge that I should have reserved for this challenge
#45
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
Thread Starter
Yeah, I forgot about End of Days. I usually don't watch anything after Christmas anyway because I'm done watching stuff like that at that point.
#46
DVD Talk Gold Edition
There is a bit of a letdown after Christmas is over, but I remember last year I was really looking forward to watching Strange Days because I hadn't seen it for 6 years or so. Unfortunately, my excitement turned into disappointment when I put in the DVD and realized it wasn't anamorphic. I may have to see if the R2 German SE is available somewhere.
#47
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Before I forget, the season finale of Pushing Daisies Season 1 would falls into the Christmas/New Years timeframe. The name of the episode is Corpsicle.
I must admit, I am making a special point to mention this because I just started watching this show yesterday and it is an absolutely brilliant show. Love it.
I must admit, I am making a special point to mention this because I just started watching this show yesterday and it is an absolutely brilliant show. Love it.
#48
Needs to contact an admin about multiple accounts
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Medieval England, Iowa
Posts: 744
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
One idea I wish we could add to the challenge would be to watch movies that are a holiday tradition to you but they might not be christmas movies, for example I always watch the Lord of the Rings Trilogy during the holiday season. Maybe have a three wild card option for this.
Personally, I'm psyched for this. First year for me, and I missed most of the October Horror Challenge. Already planning my list for this one. Gonna kick it off with Home for the Holidays, and it will culminate with Strange Days. (or When Harry Met Sally. Does that qualify for New Year's?)
Last edited by cinemaphile; 11-02-08 at 10:23 PM.
#49
Needs to contact an admin about multiple accounts
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Medieval England, Iowa
Posts: 744
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Before I forget, the season finale of Pushing Daisies Season 1 would falls into the Christmas/New Years timeframe. The name of the episode is Corpsicle.
I must admit, I am making a special point to mention this because I just started watching this show yesterday and it is an absolutely brilliant show. Love it.
I must admit, I am making a special point to mention this because I just started watching this show yesterday and it is an absolutely brilliant show. Love it.
#50
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
Thread Starter
I have added a new exception this year, which can be found in the rules on the first page:
A new addition to this year's challenge, as suggested by bluelitespecial is a THREE Wild Card Option. This is here to include movies you might watch as a tradition during the holidays. My family used to watch Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory every Thanksgiving. So ANY movie is allowed, up to THREE. Thanks bluelitespecial
A new addition to this year's challenge, as suggested by bluelitespecial is a THREE Wild Card Option. This is here to include movies you might watch as a tradition during the holidays. My family used to watch Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory every Thanksgiving. So ANY movie is allowed, up to THREE. Thanks bluelitespecial