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 Post subject: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One Year
PostPosted: Mon January 01, 2024 9:38 am 
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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 Books
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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: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Have done way above 50 movies in recent years, but don’t think I’ve done 50 books in a year since I got a kid.


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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Just a reminder, there is a Red Mosquito group on Goodreads. https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/20206-red-mosquito

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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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I’ve already watched two seasons of TV! Gonna crank out a few more short BBC series to pump up my numbers.

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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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1/50 Movies
1. Leave the World Behind (2023)

2/50 Books
1. The Fraud - Zadie Smith
2. Foster - Claire Keegan

1/50 Live shows/concerts
1. Days of Wine and Roses (Broadway; Studio 54)


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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Books
1. Klara and the Sun - Kazuo Ishiguro

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How did you like it?


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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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epilogue wrote:
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Books
1. Klara and the Sun - Kazuo Ishiguro

:bammer:

How did you like it?


It was ok. I gave it three stars. I have had a roller coaster with Ishiguro. Disliked Never Let Me Go. I thought The Buried Giant was great. Klara was ho hum. I’m trying to understand the point of it.

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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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blueviper wrote:
epilogue wrote:
blueviper wrote:
Books
1. Klara and the Sun - Kazuo Ishiguro

:bammer:

How did you like it?


It was ok. I gave it three stars. I have had a roller coaster with Ishiguro. Disliked Never Let Me Go. I thought The Buried Giant was great. Klara was ho hum. I’m trying to understand the point of it.

Ah. Gotcha. I loved it. But the only other Ishiguro I've read is Never Let Me Go. Which I absolutely adored.


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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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epilogue wrote:
blueviper wrote:
epilogue wrote:
blueviper wrote:
Books
1. Klara and the Sun - Kazuo Ishiguro

:bammer:

How did you like it?


It was ok. I gave it three stars. I have had a roller coaster with Ishiguro. Disliked Never Let Me Go. I thought The Buried Giant was great. Klara was ho hum. I’m trying to understand the point of it.

Ah. Gotcha. I loved it. But the only other Ishiguro I've read is Never Let Me Go. Which I absolutely adored.


Steer clear of the buried giant. If I liked it you might hate it :haha:

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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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blueviper wrote:
epilogue wrote:
blueviper wrote:
epilogue wrote:
blueviper wrote:
Books
1. Klara and the Sun - Kazuo Ishiguro

:bammer:

How did you like it?


It was ok. I gave it three stars. I have had a roller coaster with Ishiguro. Disliked Never Let Me Go. I thought The Buried Giant was great. Klara was ho hum. I’m trying to understand the point of it.

Ah. Gotcha. I loved it. But the only other Ishiguro I've read is Never Let Me Go. Which I absolutely adored.


Steer clear of the buried giant. If I liked it you might hate it :haha:

:lol:


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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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1. The Killing - Season 1


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1. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors (WiiU)

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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Movies 02/50
01. Running With Our Eyes Closed - Jason Isbell doc
02. Barbie


Books 01/50
01. Paul McCarthy - Fever Pitch


2024 Albums 06/50
01. Ryan Adams - 1985
02. Ryan Adams - Heatwave
03. SPRINTS - Letter To Self
04. The Vaccines - Pick-Up Full Of Pink Carnations
05. Ryan Adams - Star Sign
06. Ryan Adams - Sword & Stone


Pre 2024 Albums (First listens, relistens after 10 years or so, artist journeys)
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01. Glen Hansard - All That Was East Is West Of Me Now
02. Sunny War - Anarchist Gospel
Artist Discog listens


Bootlegs 01/50
Spoiler: show
01. Ryan Adams - Prisoner (Live)



Television 02/50
01. Ted Lasso S1
02. Ted Lasso S2


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blueviper wrote:
epilogue wrote:
blueviper wrote:
epilogue wrote:
blueviper wrote:
Books
1. Klara and the Sun - Kazuo Ishiguro

:bammer:

How did you like it?


It was ok. I gave it three stars. I have had a roller coaster with Ishiguro. Disliked Never Let Me Go. I thought The Buried Giant was great. Klara was ho hum. I’m trying to understand the point of it.

Ah. Gotcha. I loved it. But the only other Ishiguro I've read is Never Let Me Go. Which I absolutely adored.


Steer clear of the buried giant. If I liked it you might hate it :haha:

I've only read The Unconsoled of his. Can't say I'm keen to read another.


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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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2. Mastermind


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1. The Killing - Season 1
2. Dexter - Season 6
3. My Name Is Earl - Season 2
4. The Killing - Season 2


Video Games
1. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors (WiiU)
2. Dredge (XBOX Series X)

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2. Erasure - Percival Everett

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1/50 Movies
1. Leave the World Behind (2023)
2. All Of Us Strangers (2023)

3/50 Books
1. The Fraud - Zadie Smith
2. Foster - Claire Keegan
3. The Running Grave - Robert Galbraith

1/50 TV Shows
1. Fargo S5 (Hulu)

1/50 Live shows/concerts
1. Days of Wine and Roses (Broadway; Studio 54)


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 Post subject: Re: 2024 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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1. The Creator
2. Mastermind
3. The Spy Who Dumped Me
4. Arizona
5. Cedar Rapids


Television
1. The Killing - Season 1
2. Dexter - Season 6
3. My Name Is Earl - Season 2
4. The Killing - Season 2
5. It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia - Season 12
6. Dexter - Season 7


Video Games
1. The Legend of Zelda: Hyrule Warriors (WiiU)
2. Dredge (XBOX Series X)
3. BoxBoxBoy! (3DS)

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