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 Post subject: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One Year
PostPosted: Sun January 01, 2023 4:59 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: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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1/50 Books
1. Wolf in White Van - John Darnielle

0/50 Movies

0/50 TV Shows

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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Great start :thumbsup:

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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Love that book


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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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I flaked out halfway through last year, but I think I'll give it another shot.
I'm scrapping everything but movies and books. I'll keep subdividing books because you guys are pretty judgy

0/100 Movies


1/100 Books


Audiobooks


Graphic Novels
1. Batgirl, Volume 1: Beyond Burnside (2016)

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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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At the end of last year, my movie pace went waaaay down as I caught up on a bunch of TV. This year, I want to keep a steady pace of at least one movie a week while still watching a lot of good TV. Already watched my first!

Although my book count was down in 2022 (37) compared to 2021 (63, tied for my most on record), I dug into a number of longer books and some series—there’s also the fact that I had a broken foot in 2021 and was in bed for a month with nothing to do but read. If I’m in the 40-45 range I will consider it a well read year.

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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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I quit.

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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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I’ve watched more movies (4) in the first 48 hours of 2023 than I have in several years.

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I’ve watched more movies (4) in the first 48 hours of 2023 than I have in several years.

How do you feel about this?

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lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
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I’ve watched more movies (4) in the first 48 hours of 2023 than I have in several years.

How do you feel about this?

lazy.

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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
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I’ve watched more movies (4) in the first 48 hours of 2023 than I have in several years.

How do you feel about this?

lazy.

You must think some of us are lazy mcfatbutts then.

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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
dad wrote:
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
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I’ve watched more movies (4) in the first 48 hours of 2023 than I have in several years.

How do you feel about this?

lazy.

You must think some of us are lazy mcfatbutts then.

Only a few of you.

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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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dad wrote:
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
dad wrote:
lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
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I’ve watched more movies (4) in the first 48 hours of 2023 than I have in several years.

How do you feel about this?

lazy.

You must think some of us are lazy mcfatbutts then.

Only a few of you.

Rank us.

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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Movies 0/50

Movies (Rewatch) 0/50

Books 0/50

2023 Albums 0/50

Pre 2023 Albums 2/50
1. If Orange Was a Place EP - Tems (2021)
2. Hold the Girl - Rina Sawayama (2022)

Television 1/50
1. Slow Horses S1 (Apple)


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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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I doubt I'll sustain this, but I'll give it a go.

Spoiler: show
Movies 5/50
1. The Godfather (1972)
2. The Outsiders (1983)
3. Millions (2004)
4. Fargo (1996)
5. Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Counts for 2023.

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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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lennytheweedwhacker wrote:
Counts for 2023.

:thumbsup: :peace:

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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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I think I posted my lists quarterly last year, but I’ll go with monthly this year.

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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Great.

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 Post subject: Re: 2023 50/50 Challenge - 50 Books and/or 50 Movies in One
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Movies 00/50


Books 02/50
01. Tui T. Sutherland - Darkness of Dragons
02. Nick Cave and Sean O’Hagan - Faith, Hope and Carnage


2023 Albums 01/50
01. Iggy Pop - EVERY LOSER


Pre 2023 Albums (First listens, relistens after 10 years or so, artist journeys)
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01. Ryan Adams - Blood On The Tracks


Bootlegs 00/50
Spoiler: show


Television 00/50


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