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Old 08-04-11 | 01:55 AM
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Looking back on this year's challenge, I was amazed at how many movies was able to watch (thanks Netflix!). I revisited some movies I haven't seen in decades (Spaceballs, Flash Gordon, The Crow), re-experienced some on Blu-ray (Terminator Salvation, The Matrix Reloaded, Alice In Wonderland), and watched the entire Harry Potter series for the first time in a matter of eight days. The best part was spending a lot of it with my son and watching him critique every movie, from the stinkers to the classics. This is, by far, my favorite annual challenge! Thanks to Mister Peepers for keeping this going and all the forum members who inspired me with their lists.
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Old 08-04-11 | 02:09 AM
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Unfortunately I didn't get around to finishing my 'to watch' pile. I seriously need to re-think next year's strategy because I tend to save what I consider to be the best for last (2001, Solaris, etc.) and never get around to viewing it all. Yet, I can find time to fit in crap like "Beast with a Million Eyes", the most excruciatingly painful 75 minutes ever. Go figure.
Originally Posted by Trevor
I have a similar save-the-best-for-last philosophy in many of my watching habits. I had Moon, 2001, Tremors, and several other classics in a pile to watch last month, and never got to any of them.
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I do this with books, comics, movies, music, food, well almost everything.
Guilty of the same line of thinking. I had saved a ton of sci-fi films on the DVR. For most of the month, I watched movies that I figured were average knowing I'd delete them when I was done to free up space. Didn't get to a few that I really wanted to see.
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Guilty of the same line of thinking. I had saved a ton of sci-fi films on the DVR. For most of the month, I watched movies that I figured were average knowing I'd delete them when I was done to free up space. Didn't get to a few that I really wanted to see.
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Guilty of the same line of thinking. I had saved a ton of sci-fi films on the DVR. For most of the month, I watched movies that I figured were average knowing I'd delete them when I was done to free up space. Didn't get to a few that I really wanted to see.
It's called 'Saving the best for last' syndrome.
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Challenge Statistics:

Spoiler:

Number of 1st time viewings:
29 out of 43 (67%)

Number of titles watched with wife:
10 out of 43 (23%)

Most Watched From Decade:
1. 2010 - 19 out of 43 (44%)
2. 2000 - 12.5 out of 43 (29%)
3. 1990 & 1980 - 5 out of 43 (11%)

Most Watched By Rating:
1. Unrated - 25.5 out of 43 (59%)
2. PG-13 - 9 out of 43 (21%)
3. PG - 4 out of 43 (9%)

Highest Rated 1st Time Views:
(4.5 out of 5 or better)
Timecrimes (4.5)
Captain America: The First Avenger (4.5)
Fringe (3 to 5)

Highest Rated Repeat Views:
(4.5 out of 5 or better)
Metropolis (4.5)
Labyrinth (5)
Watchmen: The Director's Cut (5)

Wife's Highest Rated Of The Challenge:
(4 out of 5 or better)
Watchmen: The Director's Cut (4)
Labyrinth (4)
Captain America: The First Avenger (4.5)
Princess Mononoke (5)

My Lowest Rated Titles Of The Challenge:
(2.5 out of 5 or lower (1 being the lowest possible score))
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe: Chapters 1-5 (2)
Fantastic Argoman (2)
Tremors: The Series S01E09-10 (2 to 3.5)

My Wife's Lowest Rated Titles Of The Challenge:
(2.5 out of 5 or lower (1 being the lowest possible score))
Thor (2)


Awards:

Spoiler:
Best Title Watched:
Watchmen: The Director's Cut

Worst Title Watched:
Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe: Chapters 1-5

Best Marvel Movie:
Iron Man

Worst Marvel Movie:
Elektra

Challenge Surprises (in a good way):
Timecrimes
Fringe
Captain America: The First Avenger

Me And My Wife Completely Agree On:
Captain America: The First Avenger (4.5)
Tron (3.5)

WTF Award
Fantastic Argoman
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I have rankings and prizes drawn. Expect posting soon...
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Old 08-18-11 | 06:18 PM
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I have rankings and prizes drawn. Expect posting soon...
Strongly expectating here.
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Strongly expectating here.
Why the rush, you think you won something
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150+ Club
tarfrimmer 153
shellebelle 151


100-149 Club
BobO'Link 144
lisadoris 120
alyxstarr 117
Gobear 111
Chad 104


75-99 Club
popcorn 94
MrTerrific 88
orlmac 80


50-74 Club
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shadokitty 71
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Mondo Kane 67
mrcellophane 63
KaBluie 61
indy2003 61
Indy24LA 60
omike 55
jmsmath 54
terrycloth 50


25-49 Club
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Ash Ketchum 48
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Dimension X 42
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Trevor 40
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1-24 Club
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Emma311 19
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Prize Winners
Haunted Casino Playing Cards
jmsmath

Haunted Casino Shot Glasses
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Damnation Alley
Ash Ketchum
AdamGott
Make sure you tell me if you want DVD or Blu-Ray

Strange Tales 20 Movie Pack
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Old 08-18-11 | 07:11 PM
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Re: 4th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge - Discussion Thread
Going off the totals, I'd like to believe it was a more relaxed challenge than last year with more people grouped towards a 1 or 2 a day average viewing schedule.
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Old 08-18-11 | 08:16 PM
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Re: 4th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge - Discussion Thread
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Going off the totals, I'd like to believe it was a more relaxed challenge than last year with more people grouped towards a 1 or 2 a day average viewing schedule.
I had a pretty relaxed time of it. There were some nights that were rough and I'd stay up with three or more movies, then a few days might pass and I wouldn't get to anything. I got some big movie monkeys off my back (2001, the original silent Lost World, Blade Runner, Highlander, RoboCop, The Fly--original and remake, etc.). That was nice.

So, once again, kudos to Mister Peepers for running a fine show, kudos to those with higher view count totals and congratulations to the prize winners!
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Old 08-18-11 | 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MinLShaw

So, once again, kudos to Mister Peepers for running a fine show, kudos to those with higher view count totals and congratulations to the prize winners!
Seconded!

Had a great time! Was out of town for a good week and a half. Would have cracked a hundred otherwise.
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Old 08-18-11 | 09:50 PM
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Congrats to all the winners!
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Congrats to the winners, and thanks for running things, Mister Peepers.

Originally Posted by Mister Peepers
Going off the totals, I'd like to believe it was a more relaxed challenge than last year with more people grouped towards a 1 or 2 a day average viewing schedule.
I've watched less during each of the Challenges these last few years. Watching 40 to 60 movies (or the equivalent) every month is more than enough.
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Old 08-18-11 | 11:34 PM
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Gah! I really wanted to win those shot glasses. Congrats to the winners, anyway .

to Mister Peepers for running things.
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Old 08-19-11 | 01:30 AM
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Congrats guys.
It was fun. I'm hoping to watch more next year.
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Old 08-19-11 | 07:50 AM
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Congrats to the winners. Hope to watch more next year.
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Thanks again for the great challenge Mister Peepers, and for drawing my name!

Thanks to GoldenWheels and Hamiltonbooks for my prize! I love those multi-pack collections of those type of films.

Sorry about wimping out on my personal list and stopping my formatting, linking, and numbering part way through. I ended with at least 51 as a total count fwiw.
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Thanks to Mister Peepers for running the show and to GoldenWheels and Hamiltonbooks for the prizes. Congrats to all the winners and I hate you
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Old 08-19-11 | 07:41 PM
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Re: 4th Annual Summer Sci-Fi/Fantasy Challenge - Discussion Thread
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Going off the totals, I'd like to believe it was a more relaxed challenge than last year with more people grouped towards a 1 or 2 a day average viewing schedule.
Even with my total I had a relaxed challenge simply because this is my 100% favorite genre!

Congrats to all the winners!!

Thanks Mister Peepers for running things!

Thanks to the sponsors!

I can hardly wait 'til next July to have a "good" excuse gorge on sci-fi again!
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Old 08-19-11 | 10:32 PM
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Just realized I was a winner this year in the challenge. Thanks again for hosting this Mister Peepers and a big thank you to Golden Wheels and Hamilton Books for the prizes, not only in this challenge, but in all challenges.
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Old 08-19-11 | 11:53 PM
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In the bottom group again but watched a lot of good stuff and hit about the same total as last year.

Thanks, Mister Peepers, challenge sponsors, and all discussion participants!
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I'm impressed that the lowest number we had was 8. You usually always have a small group that watches 1 or 2 and then just forgets about it.
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Old 08-20-11 | 10:46 AM
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I'm impressed that the lowest number we had was 8. You usually always have a small group that watches 1 or 2 and then just forgets about it.
Yeah, 8 averages out to multiple items per week, which sounds like a significant commitment to me.
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Old 08-20-11 | 11:06 AM
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Congrats to the winners, and thanks again to Mister Peepers for running another challenge!
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Thanks again for the great challenge Mister Peepers, and for drawing my name!

Thanks to GoldenWheels and Hamiltonbooks for my prize! I love those multi-pack collections of those type of films.

Sorry about wimping out on my personal list and stopping my formatting, linking, and numbering part way through. I ended with at least 51 as a total count fwiw.
Hitting the mail today Trevor! Enjoy!

Also, the winner of Damnation Alley that picked the DVD, your prize also went out today. (I only have your real name so I'll keep that to myself, you know who you are, either Ash or Adam)
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