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 Post subject: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One Year
PostPosted: Sun January 02, 2022 8:08 pm 
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Some guidelines:

1) Um…What happens if I don’t read 50 books and watch 50 movies this year?
Just like last year this is a personal challenge, so all we ask is that you try. No matter what, you’ll probably consume more books/movies than you’ve ever done before.

2) Why does it say and/or in the title?
You don't have to do 50 of each - you can do 50 total. So if you don't think you can read that much or watch that much, go for the combined score of 50 total. Either way it's a win and you never know where you'll be at the end of the year.

3) Do I have to read the books, or can I just skim?
I can see how this would be confusing. Oh wait, no. C’mon people, it’s a reading challenge! Same as fast-forwarding through a movie isn’t the same as really watching one, this is about taking the time to really enjoy. For the avoidance of doubt, please read the book for it count.

4) Do long books count as 2? What about movies?
If your book is over 500 pages, you can count it as two books if you like. We still consider you an Overachiever. However, if the book is 2,000 pages, it’s still just two books — not four! We want to encourage you to read longer pieces. This answer has been posted for the benefit of all you Game of Thrones fanatics out there. Go forth and prosper or whatever it is. No matter the length, a movie is still just a (one, 1, “ONE”) movie. That said, installments in a movie series (example: the individual Godfather movies) would each snag an individual point. Go you.

5) Can I rewatch/reread?
Of course you can rewatch and reread! If it's been more than ten years since you last saw the movie, count it!

5a) What if I'm a parent?
If you're on the 25th viewing of Frozen, count them all! I've love to see those numbers.

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6) What should I read/watch?
Anything you like! Fiction, nonfiction, documentaries, graphic novels, technical manuals, the back of a shampoo bottle...ok, maybe not the shampoo bottle.

7) What if I want to watch television or play a game instead?
Sure, throw them in the count. Television is one season = one listing, unless it's released in two parts i.e. Breaking Bad part 1 and part 2.

A brief summary/rundown of favorites or disappointments is suggested but not required. Recommendations based on someone else's list are also welcome, so everyone can pretend to be Amazon. (You like this, we think you'll like that)

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01/50 Movies
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just copy/paste the list code there and make sure BBCode is enabled and it'll count them for you.

https://www.goodreads.com/allegate

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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
PostPosted: Sun January 02, 2022 8:12 pm 
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Here are some 2022 reading resolutions for other RMers that I know they 100% won't be able to keep:

1. Joey - Don't read any books by women.
2. Mickey - Never mention "Well, I read lots of scholarly texts that I can't count as books."
3. Lenny - Finish Catch 22.
4. B - Stop counting comic books as books.

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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Movies 0/50



Books 0/50



2022 Albums 0/50



Pre 2022 Albums (First listens, relistens after 10 years or so, artist journeys)
01. José González - Veneer
02. José González - In Our Nature
03. Hunters & Collectors - Hunters & Collectors



Bootlegs 0/50



Television 0/50


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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Simple Torture wrote:
Here are some 2022 reading resolutions for other RMers that I know they 100% won't be able to keep:

2. Mickey - Never mention "Well, I read lots of scholarly texts that I can't count as books."


You're right, I should just count them.

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its really tiresome to see these ¨good guys¨ talking about any political stuff in tv while also being kinda funny and hip and cool....its just...please enough of this shit.


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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Simple Torture wrote:
Here are some 2022 reading resolutions for other RMers that I know they 100% won't be able to keep:

1. Joey - Don't read any books by women.
2. Mickey - Never mention "Well, I read lots of scholarly texts that I can't count as books."
3. Lenny - Finish Catch 22.
4. B - Stop counting comic books as books.

I've read Catch-22 three times!

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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Yes, but will you finish it this year?

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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Yes, but will you finish it this year?

Not if I don't start it.

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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Books 1/50

The First Philosophers: The Presocratics and Sophists

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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Mentioned in the other thread, my goal for movies is to watch fewer franchise flicks.

For books, I'd like to do a minimal number of re-reads. I only re-read 5 books last year, so I'll try to limit it to 1-2 this year (I have one in mind that's long, we'll see).

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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Personal goals:

Watch a greater number of movies from before 1980 (a pitiful 13/155 last year)
Be a little more systematic in my approach to films (thinking about director, period, genre)
Read fewer books that I hate

Numbers: 40 books, 150 movies.

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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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I've had similar thoughts to your first two goals.

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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Simple Torture wrote:
Here are some 2022 reading resolutions for other RMers that I know they 100% won't be able to keep:

1. Joey - Don't read any books by women..

get the fuck out of here

why don't you want me to read books?


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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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epilogue wrote:
Simple Torture wrote:
Here are some 2022 reading resolutions for other RMers that I know they 100% won't be able to keep:

1. Joey - Don't read any books by women..

get the fuck out of here

why don't you want me to read books?

Wouldn't want you to get some learning and think about rebelling!

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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Simple Torture wrote:
epilogue wrote:
Simple Torture wrote:
Here are some 2022 reading resolutions for other RMers that I know they 100% won't be able to keep:

1. Joey - Don't read any books by women..

get the fuck out of here

why don't you want me to read books?

Wouldn't want you to get some learning and think about rebelling!

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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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It's not my fault that women writer better.


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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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epilogue wrote:
It's not my fault that women writer better.


:haha:

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its really tiresome to see these ¨good guys¨ talking about any political stuff in tv while also being kinda funny and hip and cool....its just...please enough of this shit.


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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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I can always count on Mickey


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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Gotta hand it to da broads these days I tell ya.

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its really tiresome to see these ¨good guys¨ talking about any political stuff in tv while also being kinda funny and hip and cool....its just...please enough of this shit.


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broad generalizations were made today.

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 Post subject: Re: 2022 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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It's not my fault that women writer better.

Way to make a point, Joe.


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