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Title: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: richierich on October 26, 2009, 03:49:49 PM
Preparation time for the 2009 November alphabet marathon.

Please only use this thread to keep overall track of how well you are doing (If you want to use same table format as mine, click on quote then copy the data, and amend with your films etc). Reviews/discussion/queries to be posted in the 2nd thread (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.0.html).

Personally, I will be using the opportunity to use the marathon to eat into my unwatched pile.

As a reminder, the aim will be to watch a title beginning with each letter of the alphabet. TV, movies, musicals, whatever! If you don't have a title beginning with a certain letter, be creative ie Q could be aQuamarine, or X could be the fiXer. Also can be used to catch up on Hitchcock and 007 marathons (Marie  :tease: ), and to view tv episodes if time in the month is short  :tv:

No prizes for completion, if anyone wishes to join me on this marathon please feel free.  :cheers:


LetterTitleDateRating
symbol - frost/nixon (5/11) ;D
No. - 17 again(2/11):-\
A - A life less ordinary(12/11) :yawn:
B - Bobby(3/11) :-\
C - psyCho(23/11) :thumbup:
D - Damned utd(4/11) :D
E - Ex, The(11/11) :D
F - Funny Face(20/11) :D
G - Ghosts of girlfriends past(3/11) :-\
H - Hunting party(18/11) :D
I - Incendiary(19/11) :yawn:
J - Jcvd(6/11) :yucky:
K - star treK(20/11) :thumbup:
L - Living with the pride(15/11) :thumbup:
M - Milk(23/11) ;D
N - New in town(11/11) :-\
O - Other boleyn girl(4/11) ;D
P - Proposal(1/11) :D
Q - Quicksand(19/11) :-\
R - Role models(2/11) :yawn:
S - State of play(9/11) :-\
T - Taking chance(10/11) :D
U - sUnshine cleaning(13/11) :-\
V - Vertigo(1/11) :D
W - What just happened(23/11) :yawn:
X - Xx/xy(24/11) :yawn:
Y - north bY northwest(23/11) :-\
Z - frenZy(23/11) :D


Marking for reviews using the now infamous 'DCO' review marking system...
 :thumbup:  = Excellent
 ;D  = now that was quite good
 :D  = I enjoyed it
 :-\  = not really bad, but not good either
 :yawn:  = boring
 :yucky:  = bad or worse
 
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Tom on October 26, 2009, 04:02:35 PM
TitleDate     Rating
10 Things I Hate About You (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg96875.html#msg96875)Nov 01
Apt Pupil (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97159.html#msg97159)Nov 04
Battle for Terra (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97846.html#msg97846)Nov 14
Cats & Dogs (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg96864.html#msg96864)Nov 01
Day the Earth Stood Still, The (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,626.msg84730.html#msg84730)Nov 08
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97375.html#msg97375)Nov 06
Fight Club: Members Only (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fight_Club_-_Members_Only)Nov 02
Gladiator (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gladiator_(2000_film))Nov 10
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97082.html#msg97082)Nov 03
Ichi (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97252.html#msg97252)Nov 05
Josie and the Pussycats (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg96912.html#msg96912)Nov 01
Kakushi Toride no San-Akunin (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hidden_Fortress)Nov 22
Let the Right One In (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97444.html#msg97444)Nov 08
Monsters vs. Aliens (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97442.html#msg97442)Nov 07
North by Northwest (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5251.msg98407.html#msg98407)Nov 21
Office Space (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97638.html#msg97638)Nov 11
Psycho (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5251.msg97986.html#msg97986)Nov 15
Queen of the Damned (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97471.html#msg97471)Nov 08
Road Trip (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97003.html#msg97003)Nov 02
Star Trek (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98405.html#msg98405)Nov 21
Troy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troy_%28film%29)Nov 13
Umrao Jaan (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97441.html#msg97441)Nov 07
Vertigo (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5251.msg97472.html#msg97472)Nov 08
Waiting for Guffman (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waiting_for_Guffman)Nov 08
X-Men Origins: Wolverine (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97443.html#msg97443)Nov 07
You've Got Mail (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97292.html#msg97292)Nov 05
Zack and Miri Make a Porno (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,626.msg87394.html#msg87394)Nov 14
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Jimmy on October 26, 2009, 04:20:56 PM
List completed, but it's always possible that I change it if I get some new movie in november. I've choose to watch only unwatched movie this year and I will open my own reviews thread as usual.

LetterTitleDateRatingReview
#800 Fantasy Lane01
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg96926.html#msg96926)
AAutobiography of a Flea03
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97126.html#msg97126)
BBetrayed Teens04
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97176.html#msg97176)
CChina Cat05
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97222.html#msg97222)
DDirty Susan05
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97309.html#msg97309)
EEvery Inch a Lady06
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97382.html#msg97382)
FF... and Lots Of It08
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97507.html#msg97507)
GGina, The Foxy Chick08
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97510.html#msg97510)
HHot Child In The City09
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97552.html#msg97552)
IInsatiable09
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97574.html#msg97574)
JJohnny Wadd10
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97597.html#msg97597)
KKate and the Indians10
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97601.html#msg97601)
LLickity Split11
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97640.html#msg97640)
MMidnight Heat11
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97657.html#msg97657)
NNaked Afternoon11
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97663.html#msg97663)
OThe Other Side of Julie13
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97837.html#msg97837)
PPlaygirls of Munich14
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg97888.html#msg97888)
QLiQuid Lips16
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg98045.html#msg98045)
RRaw Talent17
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg98046.html#msg98046)
SSouth of the Border17
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg98074.html#msg98074)
TTropic of Desire20
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg98271.html#msg98271)
UUltra Flesh22
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg98454.html#msg98454)
VThe Virgin and the Lover22
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg98461.html#msg98461)
WWicked Schoolgirls24
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg98529.html#msg98529)
XSeX in the Comics25
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg98632.html#msg98632)
YThe Young Like It Hot26
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg98641.html#msg98641)
ZDiary of a SchiZo26
Here (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5646.msg98663.html#msg98663)
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: RossRoy on October 26, 2009, 04:44:12 PM
My track record for 2009 (click the smiley for the review):

# - 10,000 B.C.()
A - Anger Management(Nov 16)
(http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98038.html#msg98038)
B - the Big Bang Theory: Season 2: Disc 1(Nov 20)
(http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98453.html#msg98453)
C - Chantal()
D - The Departed()
E - Edward Scissorhands()
F - The Forbidden Kingdom(Nov 13)
(http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97834.html#msg97834)
G - the Big Bang Theory: Season 2: Disc 2(Nov 21)
(http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98453.html#msg98453)
H - Hitman()
I - I Am Legend()
J - Journey to the Center of the Earth(Nov 10)
(http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97694.html#msg97694)
K - Star TreK(Nov 20)
(http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98265.html#msg98265)
L - Little Black Book()
M - Masters of the Universe(Nov 23)
(http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98506.html#msg98506)
N - the Big Bang Theory: Season 2: Disc 3(Nov 22)
(http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98453.html#msg98453)
O - The Other Boleyn Girl()
P - The Prestige()
Q - Quills()
R - Ratatouille(Nov 01)
(http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg96967.html#msg96967)
S - Starship Troopers(Nov 06)
(http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97379.html#msg97379)
T - Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen(Nov 13)
(http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97827.html#msg97827)
U - Unbreakable()
V - Les voleurs d'enfance()
W - Wall-E(Nov 01)
(http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg96961.html#msg96961)
X - Alexander()
Y - the Big Bang Theory: Season 2: Disc 4(Nov 22)
(http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98453.html#msg98453)
Z - Zodiac()
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Dragonfire on October 26, 2009, 09:05:46 PM
I'll figure out which ones to watch later...and yes Rich, I know I am still horribly behind on the Hitchcock and Bond marathons.  :lol  I may make some fit for this.  I'll see.

Anyway, here's my table thingy.

LetterTitleDateRating
# - Plan 9 From Outer Space(11/10)
A - ()
B - Bone Collector(11/09)
C - Clueless(11/12)
D - ()
E - ()
F - V: The Final Battle(11/03)
G - ()
H - ()
I - Ice Pirates(11/17)
J - ()
K - ()
L - ()
M - ()
N - ()
O - ()
P - ()
Q - ()
R - ()
S - ()
T - ()
U - Up(11/11) :thumbup:
V - V(11/02) :thumbup:
W - ()
X - ()
Y - ()
Z - Hot Fuzz(11/13)


Marking for reviews using the now infamous 'DCO' review marking system...
 :thumbup:  = Excellent
 ;D  = now that was quite good
 :D  = I enjoyed it
 :-\  = not really bad, but not good either
 :yawn:  = boring
 :yucky:  = bad or worse
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Achim on October 27, 2009, 05:35:46 AM
My spot, with listing copied from Rich:

LetterTitleDateRating
# - 2012 (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98226.html#msg98226) [cinema](11/19)
A - An American Werewolf in London(11/22)
B - Bad Lieutenant(11/07)
C - The Cincinnati Kid(11/14)
D - Le Dernier Combat (a.k.a. The Last Battle)(11/08)
E - Edward Scissorhands(11/13)
F - Flesh for Frankenstein(11/06)
G - The Gate (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg96976.html#msg96976)(11/02)
H - Hardware(11/01)
I - Inferno(11/10)
J - Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97323.html#msg97323)(11/05)
K - King of the Ants(11/25)
L - Das Leben der Anderen (a.k.a. The Life of Others)(11/15)
M - Mother of Tears (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97738.html#msg97738)(11/12)
N - North by Northwest (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5251.msg98474.html#msg98474)(11/23)
O - Open Water(11/15)
P - The Professionals(11/17)
Q - Quel maledetto treno blindato (a.k.a. Inglorious Bastards)(11/09)
R - Raumpatrouille Orion - Rücksturz ins Kino(11/16)
S - Fear Itself: Season 1: Spooked(11/20)
T - Two-Lane Blacktop(11/28)
U - Ultimate Versus(11/27)
V - Die Vorstadtkrokodile(11/03)
W - Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit(11/01)
X - Xun cheng ma (a.k.a. Postman Fights Back)(11/08)
Y - Yojimbo(11/21)
Z - Brazil [cinema](11/11)


Marking for reviews using the now infamous 'DCO' review marking system...
 :thumbup:  = Excellent
 ;D  = now that was quite good
 :D  = I enjoyed it
 :-\  = not really bad, but not good either
 :yawn:  = boring
 :yucky:  = bad or worse
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: snowcat on October 27, 2009, 02:38:33 PM
Quite excited about getting to watch some of those DVDs i haven't got around to yet. (will update films as I go)

Name                                                                  Date              
0 - 28 Days Later                                       Nov 2nd
A - Annie Hall                                            Nov 2nd
B - Bowfinger                                            Nov 2nd
C - Cheeper by The Dozen
D - Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
E - (Eight)8 Simple Rules
F - The Foot Fist Way
G -
H - Heartbreak Kid
I -  Ironman
J -
K -  Kiss Kiss Bang Bang                                  Nov 9th
L -  Lost Boys
M - Mickey, Donald and Goofy The Three Musketeers
N -  National Lampoons:Animal House                 Nov 7th
O - Fargo
P -
Q - The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
R - Bottle Rocket                                           Nov 8th
S - Sixty Six
T - The Thin Red Line                                     Nov 1st
U -
V -  Vantage Point
W - American Werewolf in London
X - X Files Movie
Y - Young Frankenstein                                  Nov 3rd
Z - Citizen Kane

Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: lyonsden5 on October 27, 2009, 03:11:43 PM
I really wanted to join this marathon but I don't think I have successfully completed a marathon yet.  :-[  I know I will not be able to do 26+ movies/TV shows in a month.  :bag:

So, on that note I am going to join but I'm going to cheat (if that's OK). I am currently working for a contractor in Hawaii, which gave me an idea. My Alphabet Marathon will be based on the Hawaiian alphabet (http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/alpha.htm), which consists of only 12 letters.  :celebrate:

LetterTitleDateRating
A - Action in the North Atlantic (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98124.html#msg98124)(11/14) :D
E - Ed Wood(not going to get to watch or review) :bag:
H - Home from the Hill (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97660.html#msg97660)(11/11) ;D
I - In a Lonely Place(not going to get watch or review) :bag:
K - Key Largo (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98127.html#msg98127)(11/18) ;D
L - Leave Her to Heaven (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98724.html#msg98724)(11/22) :shrug:
M - Mogambo (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98726.html#msg98726)(11/27) :D
N - Night and Day :bag:
N - The New World (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98728.html#msg98728)(11/27) :yucky: :yucky:
O - The Ox-Bow Incident (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98433.html#msg98433)(11/22) :yucky:
P - Pat and Mike (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98448.html#msg98448)(11/22) ;D
U - The Undefeated (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97371.html#msg97371)(11/06)  
W - The Wreck of the Mary Deare (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97590.html#msg97590)(11/10)   :-\


 :thumbup:  = Excellent
 ;D  = now that was quite good
 :D  = I enjoyed it
 :-\  = not really bad, but not good either
 :yawn:  = boring
 :yucky:  = bad or worse
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Rogmeister on October 27, 2009, 03:40:44 PM
My list template, copied from Achim who copied it from Rich...

Letter   Title     Date      Rating
symbol -       (01/11)    
No. -       100 Rifles                  Nov. 1                     :)   
A -       Angel and the Badman  Nov. 4                     ;D    
B -       The Black Swan          Nov. 5                      :thumbup:   
C -       Captain Blood             Nov. 5                      :thumbup:   
D -       The Deadly Companions  Nov. 10                  :D    
E -       Earth vs. the Flying Saucerrs  Nov. 28            ;D     
F -       Fargo                       Nov. 21                       :thumbup:   
G -       Gunman From Bodie     Nov. 29                        :-\   
H -       Haunted Gold             Nov. 28                          :)    
I -       I Shot Jesse James     Nov. 21                         :)    
J -       Jesse James              Nov. 22                           :)    
K -       King of the Pecos       Nov. 28                         :D   
L -       The Long Riders         Nov. 25                          :thumbup:    
M -       McLintock!                 Nov. 22                       :thumbup:     
N -       No Name On The Bullet  Nov. 29                    ;D    
O -       O Brother Where Art Thou?  Nov. 21               :thumbup:   
P -       ()    
Q -       Quigley Down Under   Nov. 28                 :thumbup:
R -       The Return of Frank James  Nov. 22                 :)    
S -       The Shootist                      Nov. 22                 :thumbup:    
T -       True Grit                  Nov. 29                        :thumbup:    
U -       ()    
V -       Suzanne Westenhoefer: Live at the Village   Nov. 29   :thumbup:   
W -       ()    
X -       ()    
Y -       You've Got Mail          Nov. 29                        :thumbup:   
Z -       Zorro's Black Whip   Nov. 28         ;D
Title: Jon's Alphabet Marathon 2009
Post by: Najemikon on November 02, 2009, 09:23:25 PM
Thanks for the template, Richie!  :thumbup: Not sure if I'll do 'em all, but I want to concentrate on never watched, at least on DVD.

LetterTitleDateRating
# - 3:10 to Yuma (2007) (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg96999.html#msg96999)    (01/11) ***
A - Adam's Rib (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97077.html#msg97077)      (02/11) ****
B - Brick (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97094.html#msg97094)    (03/11) ****
C - The China Syndrome (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97177.html#msg97177)      (04/11) ****
D - Drunken Angel (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97413.html#msg97413)      (05/11) ****
E - Genevieve (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97417.html#msg97417)      (06/11) **
F - The Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97419.html#msg97419)      (06/11) ***
G - Get Smart (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97455.html#msg97455)      (07/11) ****
H - The Hunter (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97460.html#msg97460)      (07/11) ****
I - In the Mood for Love (Dut yeung nin wa) (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97474.html#msg97474)       (08/11) *****
J - Jason and The Argonauts (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97547.html#msg97547)       (08/11) ****
K - King Arthur (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97598.html#msg97598)       (09/11) **
L - Late Night Shopping (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97631.html#msg97631)       (10/11) ***
M - M.A.S.H. (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97651.html#msg97651)      (11/11) ****
N - The New World (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97965.html#msg97965)      (14/11) ****
O - Bolt (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg97967.html#msg97967)      (14/11) ***
P - Cinema Paradiso (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98404.html#msg98404)       (21/11)*****
Q - Queen on Fire: Live at the Bowl (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98411.html#msg98411)       (22/11) *****
R - Ride the High Country (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98032.html#msg98032)        (15/11)****
S - St. Trinian's (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98193.html#msg98193)        (16/11) ***
T - Tigerland (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98264.html#msg98264)         (18/11) ****
U - Lust, Caution (Se, jie) (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98329.html#msg98329)        (20/11) ****
V - Anvil: The Story of Anvil (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98280.html#msg98280)        (19/11)*****
W - The Wrestler (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98598.html#msg98598)       (23/11) *****
X - Three ...Extremes (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98619.html#msg98619)        (25/11) ****
Y - Young Master (Shi di chu ma) (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98491.html#msg98491)        (22/11) **
Z - Hot Fuzz (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5638.msg98602.html#msg98602)        (24/11) *****

Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: richierich on November 20, 2009, 12:56:37 PM
With 10 days left the majority of runners and riders in this years November marathon look set to go the course, a few wheezers at the back needing a second wind?  :P

Jon - 9
Rog - 23
Rick - 7
Emma - 12
Achim - 7
Maria - 20
Seb - 20
Jimmy - 7
Tom - 3
Rich - 7
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Najemikon on November 20, 2009, 05:20:56 PM
I can even claim to be one of the "7's"! I'm two reviews behind. I have never kept up a pace like this! I think the trick is the amount of variety I've found amongst my unwatched stuff... ;D
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: richierich on November 20, 2009, 06:05:00 PM
I can even claim to be one of the "7's"! I'm two reviews behind. I have never kept up a pace like this! I think the trick is the amount of variety I've found amongst my unwatched stuff... ;D

Yes its the variety of the alphabet marathon which makes it easier and more enjoyable to accomplish. And for me seeing my unwatched pile take a further dent
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Jimmy on November 20, 2009, 06:45:40 PM
I think the trick is the amount of variety I've found amongst my unwatched stuff... ;D
I'm at seven and yes the variety help. Of course for some all my movies look the same genre, but it isn't the case since I've watched detective story, comedy, biography, drama, roughie and crap.
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Achim on November 20, 2009, 07:47:38 PM
After Rich's post I already watched another one and am therefore down to 6 now. But I must be, because I will not be in Taiwan on the last two days of the month and therefore must finish quicker..

My unwatched pile provided for almost all letters and yes, also for me the variety was helpful. I just felt like I have more movies on that pile that have a runtime above 120min. My gaming time took a serious cut :laugh:
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: snowcat on November 20, 2009, 09:28:54 PM
Im at 12 but I think im about 4 reviews behind :S in process of writing a few now!
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: richierich on November 25, 2009, 01:16:55 AM
I crossed the line this evening, suddenly having enforced free time enabled me to get in some pretty hefty viewing over the last few days.
Quick burst with the new Unit Series 4, then I'm ready for films again in December.
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: lyonsden5 on November 25, 2009, 01:20:07 AM
might not make my 12  :bag:


 :training:  :tv:
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Rogmeister on November 25, 2009, 02:20:39 AM
I think I'm now at 15 or 16 to go...but I might not make it now because my DVD player stopped working on me.  After I get offline I need to hook up an older machine and see if it still works.  I need to find a good dependable dirt-cheap player.  This will teach me to take the word of a Wal-Mart employee!  :redcard:

Update: Since writing the above, I hooked up an older machine (an Emerson) to my TV that I had been using on an old TV here in the computer room until that TV went bad (it still works but it only shows in black & white now).  This older system still works okay so I'll use it until it either goes bad itself or I get around to getting a new one.  The machine that stopped working is going in the trash tomorrow.  :thumbdown:
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Achim on November 25, 2009, 05:20:13 AM
might not make my 12  :bag:


 :training:  :tv:

Maybe reduce to vowels...? :devil:
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: lyonsden5 on November 25, 2009, 12:11:28 PM
might not make my 12  :bag:


 :training:  :tv:

Maybe reduce to vowels...? :devil:

 :voodoo:

 :laugh:

Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Najemikon on November 26, 2009, 12:46:27 AM
I crossed the line this evening, suddenly having enforced free time enabled me to get in some pretty hefty viewing over the last few days.
Quick burst with the new Unit Series 4, then I'm ready for films again in December.


Right behind you, fella! I'm done too: List (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5637.msg96996.html#msg96996).  :yahoo:

Can't believe I've done all 27 with time to spare.  :stars: Thanks to all those who kept up and I hope I gave you a few wishlist ideas because you've certainly done so for me.  :cheers:
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Rogmeister on November 26, 2009, 12:55:21 AM
I doubt I will finish my own list.  I don't think I'll have enough time at home...and I'm on dialysis and days I have that, it tires me out so much I just want to crash for a few hours.  Speaking of that, I have to get offline in a few minutes to do just that...
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Jimmy on November 26, 2009, 12:56:52 AM
Now you make me look lazy Jon :laugh:
One more episode to watch in the 8th seasons of the X-Files and I'll run with my last 3 movies...

It will be hard to wait to start the last one... I know the end, but this season is so great compare with the previous one it isn't easy to take a pause. Of course I've always prefered the episode about the conspiracy something really missing in the season 7 ::)
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Najemikon on November 26, 2009, 01:01:16 AM
Hell of thing to make you look slow, Jimmy! By the way, I meant to say I'd be interested in your thoughts on two that I did: Lust, Caution (features copious amounts of sex, which you have a more thorough view on than the rest of us!) and the last one, Three ...Extremes (bunch of freaky horrors). That's one that might interest Pete too.

I doubt I will finish my own list.  I don't think I'll have enough time at home...and I'm on dialysis and days I have that, it tires me out so much I just want to crash for a few hours.  Speaking of that, I have to get offline in a few minutes to do just that...

Roger, I think I speak for us all when I say we enjoy your reviews. We might make it sound like it's a race and we must finish at all costs! But it really isn't. It's just a fun way to get the best out of your collection.

I'll let you into a secret... I hardly ever do the "timed" marathons and it's even rarer for me to finish. :bag: So take it easy and keep well.  :D
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Achim on November 26, 2009, 06:05:48 AM
I have one more to go tomorrow evening (planning to see Two-Lane Blacktop). I needed to have time to spare due to my trip starting on 11/29.
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Rogmeister on November 26, 2009, 02:08:10 PM
Thanks, Jon...I appreciate the kind thoughts.  I will try to finish this marathon but it might take me into December to do so.  I did about 7 movies last weekend...so maybe I can try to do something like that this weekend as well...which might get me closer.
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: lyonsden5 on November 28, 2009, 08:32:31 PM
Well I finished with 10 of my 12. Considering the month I had that's pretty good. I got to watch a few movies that I really enjoyed and a few I didn't. All but one of them I had not seen before.  I even gave a double yucky score on one of them  :laugh: It was good to watch some of the old movies. I think I may in the future continue with the holly legends type theme. I have a lot of the Signature Series DVDs, which are perfect for this type of theme.

I enjoyed participating and reading everyone elses reviews. I look forward to joining in in future marathon (even if I do "just the vowels"  :laugh: )
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Rogmeister on November 28, 2009, 09:25:25 PM
Well, I haven't watched any for 2-3 days due to Thanksgiving but I did finally just watch another...my "E"...and it's not even a western!  :laugh:  Once I write and post my review of that, I will move to my "K"...which IS a western  :P but at least it's short (only about an hour as most "B" westerns were) so that will let  me reach at least a third review later today.
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Najemikon on November 28, 2009, 09:49:04 PM
I enjoyed participating and reading everyone elses reviews. I look forward to joining in in future marathon (even if I do "just the vowels"  :laugh: )

 :laugh: I enjoy your reviews, Rick, so thank you for taking the time to do them. I especially liked your efforts with the one you hadn't seen the middle bit of!
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: snowcat on November 29, 2009, 01:03:34 PM
Right got to 21.5 such a failure!

thought id stop by for a few minutes haha, im hoping to get back on do some reviews etc soon ¬_¬ unfortunately right now my friend needs me more. :K so not gonna fail my christmas marathon!!
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Najemikon on November 29, 2009, 02:04:28 PM
Hope you're ok, Emma. Take your time...
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: Jimmy on December 01, 2009, 05:23:20 PM
Maybe you could unstick this one and stick the december marathon (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5717.0.html) Karsten.
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: DJ Doena on December 01, 2009, 05:49:16 PM
Maybe you could unstick this one and stick the december marathon (http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5717.0.html) Karsten.

I believe, RossRoy did that already - or I am confused....
Title: Re: DVDCollectors third annual November Alphabet Marathon
Post by: RossRoy on December 01, 2009, 06:04:19 PM
Yeah I did it - but I forgot to post that I did!  :laugh: