The 1st Annual DVDTalk Action/Adventure/Crime Challenge - March 1st - 31st, 2012
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I've already seen some good movies for this challenge but I just got done watching The Great Escape. With Charles Bronson, James Coburn, James Garner, Steve McQueen, Donald Pleasence, Richard Attenborough and more it had to be a great movie. I've got the Good, the Bad and the Ugly planned for tomorrow so I'm getting in some great actors.
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Sometimes I think that when you and Ash talk about these titles you're just creating random words and snickering behind our backs for believing you.
I know, I know, I need more exposure to anime. I've actually really enjoyed most of the ten or so things I've watched, but just can't afford any more collectable areas to focus on.
I know, I know, I need more exposure to anime. I've actually really enjoyed most of the ten or so things I've watched, but just can't afford any more collectable areas to focus on.
I'm running into similar problems with my 10 year old stepdaughter. I'm fairly conservative, and trying to keep her sweet and innocent as long as possible, so we consider very few PG-13 films to be possible viewing choices. I'd stay G only till she was 18 if I could get away with it.
Glad to see other HP fans on this board. Deathly Hallows Part 2 was my favorite movie of 2011 and easily the best of the series IMO - I've seen it five times now and it doesn't get old. The way they closed out the story on screen was simply magical. I was a huge fan of the books before the movies though.
On a related note, I'm completely jealous of GoldenWheels son that he will get to experience the magic for the first time.
On a related note, I'm completely jealous of GoldenWheels son that he will get to experience the magic for the first time.
My kid has been hankering for a half-marathon so we may watch a few more. I still haven't opened my 7.2 that I bought week after street, maybe because I saw it twice in theaters.
#178
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indiephantom is probably referring to the new Project X (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1636826/), which I saw and didn't count as well, although it was pretty damn crazy/action-packed.
Glad to see other HP fans on this board. Deathly Hallows Part 2 was my favorite movie of 2011 and easily the best of the series IMO - I've seen it five times now and it doesn't get old. The way they closed out the story on screen was simply magical. I was a huge fan of the books before the movies though.
On a related note, I'm completely jealous of GoldenWheels son that he will get to experience the magic for the first time.
On a related note, I'm completely jealous of GoldenWheels son that he will get to experience the magic for the first time.
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Glad to see other HP fans on this board. Deathly Hallows Part 2 was my favorite movie of 2011 and easily the best of the series IMO - I've seen it five times now and it doesn't get old. The way they closed out the story on screen was simply magical. I was a huge fan of the books before the movies though.
On a related note, I'm completely jealous of GoldenWheels son that he will get to experience the magic for the first time.
On a related note, I'm completely jealous of GoldenWheels son that he will get to experience the magic for the first time.
There was a lot of takeout-chopstick-magic-wanding the rest of the weekend!
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I like HP movies too although I thought Phoenix and HBP were pretty weak compared to the book. I watched Phoenix before reading the book and thought the film was confusing and seemed to be missing large chunks of story. I read the books before the Half Blood Prince came out. The movie didn't really do that book a lot of justice.
I have to admit I have a bit of a "too cool for school" attitude about the franchise but found myself totally into it, almost against my will. That says something. I am looking forward to the others and do want to get to them before some of the story slips through the holes in my memory!
There was a lot of takeout-chopstick-magic-wanding the rest of the weekend!
There was a lot of takeout-chopstick-magic-wanding the rest of the weekend!
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Both are a good fit for the challenge this month.
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I'm watching The Amazing Race right now and said , "Hey, why not?" just before you posted.
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I like HP movies too although I thought Phoenix and HBP were pretty weak compared to the book. I watched Phoenix before reading the book and thought the film was confusing and seemed to be missing large chunks of story. I read the books before the Half Blood Prince came out. The movie didn't really do that book a lot of justice.
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So over the weekend I finally broke open my "Dirty Harry" Blu-ray box set and caught them all for the first time, although they didn't actually feel like first time viewings being they're so etched in pop culture. I really dug them all, but by the fifth entry he'd become a total parody of himself and the action was pretty over-the-top.
Anyway, tonight I'm watching "Drive", some of the DH supplemental material and actually starting a list.
Anyway, tonight I'm watching "Drive", some of the DH supplemental material and actually starting a list.
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So over the weekend I finally broke open my "Dirty Harry" Blu-ray box set and caught them all for the first time, although they didn't actually feel like first time viewings being they're so etched in pop culture. I really dug them all, but by the fifth entry he'd become a total parody of himself and the action was pretty over-the-top.
Anyway, tonight I'm watching "Drive", some of the DH supplemental material and actually starting a list.
Anyway, tonight I'm watching "Drive", some of the DH supplemental material and actually starting a list.
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I'm in the same boat. For people like you and I who are close to the books, it's hard to look at the movie as a separate adapted story. Probably the reason I loved the final installment the most is because it was the first time it captured pretty much everything I thought was "important".
I actually didn't like the first HP film when I first saw it. I thought it was trite with some hokey CGI. It took seeing the second film and going back for a re-watch to convince me it was a good effort. There are *still* a couple of areas where the CGI is somewhat badly done but I've come to enjoy the film far more than I ever thought I would. Frankly, the franchise has gotten better with each film.
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while im on pace with a movie a day i took a break and watching some tv for the challenge alkatraz.
gonna watch raw too after which i dont think really counts
maybe try and watch movie before bed too maybe continue the bloody trend with some tokyo gore police action
gonna watch raw too after which i dont think really counts
maybe try and watch movie before bed too maybe continue the bloody trend with some tokyo gore police action
#189
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Got a set of 9 martial arts movies in the mail today, and couldnt wait for the B Movie challenge to open it, so I decided to crack it open and watch one of the movies. Watching Legend of Eight Samurai with Sonny Chiba right now.
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I like this simple way of counting entries, makes it easy. I haven't even been trying to go for numbers just been working on getting through a series, and I am up to 23 already.
#191
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I like the goal of 100 for these things, it's a nice round number after all, and very challenging to hit for anyone with normal responsibilities. But 100 full length films is borderline unhealthy (I know, I've done it several times). 100 TV shows or shorts is very doable, but still challenging enough in my opinion. And I think that # goal/challenge encourages some participation we wouldn't get if Challenges were just a "watch this genre" thread.
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Yep, even though I try to say I'm not a numbers guy and try to sell the Challenges to the masses who only watch a few films a month, deep down my OCD is centered on things like lists and check boxes and numbers.
I like the goal of 100 for these things, it's a nice round number after all, and very challenging to hit for anyone with normal responsibilities. But 100 full length films is borderline unhealthy (I know, I've done it several times). 100 TV shows or shorts is very doable, but still challenging enough in my opinion. And I think that # goal/challenge encourages some participation we wouldn't get if Challenges were just a "watch this genre" thread.
I like the goal of 100 for these things, it's a nice round number after all, and very challenging to hit for anyone with normal responsibilities. But 100 full length films is borderline unhealthy (I know, I've done it several times). 100 TV shows or shorts is very doable, but still challenging enough in my opinion. And I think that # goal/challenge encourages some participation we wouldn't get if Challenges were just a "watch this genre" thread.
Speaking of the checklist, how's it coming along with being "officified"?
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I'm predicting that shadokitty and Trevor will be ordering S1/V2 soon after viewing V1, if they haven't done so already. While overall V2 is not quite as good as V1 it *does* have some excellent episodes along with a couple of really nice "bonus features" - a failed 2002 series pilot and a TV movie called The Time Travelers. There are reviews for each volume here on DVDTalk.
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I'll be watching Out of Sight (1998) [IMDb lists as Action & Crime] tonight for the first time, I love how these challenges help clear the unwatched shelf! Unfortunately, I fell off track of my goal of one per day due to real life activities.
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No worries. I should have had it ready a couple weeks before the Challenge started.
I'm still holding out. The price jump made me realize that this is way over my usual season set price point. I think I can wait and get it cheaper eventually. It's not like I'm at a loss of choices of things to watch.
I envy you. Really loved it my first time viewing.
I envy you. Really loved it my first time viewing.
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And that was all it took to get me to watch Lethal Weapon for the first time last night. Really really liked it. I was a little surprised to see it took place during the Christmas season (although Christmas in Southern California) so I was wondering if it would satisfy the checklist item "something with a major holiday theme". The season was referenced continually throughout the movie, both in dialog and sets, but really doesn't have a major impact on the plot. Oh a few small things would have to be changed, but the story could have taken place anytime.
Just wondering. Not even sure I'll take a serious shot at the checklist but knowing me, there's a good chance.
Tonight I'm thinking pirate movie. Maybe Pirates of Blood River from the Icons of Adventure set.
Just wondering. Not even sure I'll take a serious shot at the checklist but knowing me, there's a good chance.
Tonight I'm thinking pirate movie. Maybe Pirates of Blood River from the Icons of Adventure set.
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I watched Off Limits with Gregory Hines and Willem Defoe last night...not sure what I was expecting honestly but it exceeded any expectations I had. Good flick, very entertaining.
Will probably check out the other side of this Shout DF tonight, Gordon's War.
Will probably check out the other side of this Shout DF tonight, Gordon's War.