For this weeks mumble (and my word is it a mumble) I want to look at the films I have watched in January and ask a question, Am I watching too much?
You will have to excuse me today, I am in a little bit of a lazy mood. The mumble this week is not really a big RANT or OPINION, no it is quite literally me typing while I think to myself. No editing involved, so therefore it may not actually make any sense when read back.
As you may or may not know, I got bought a MoleSkine Film Journal for Christmas this year. I shared some of my customization with you earlier in the year. I was pretty pleased to get the gift, as I cannot really remember what I watched FILM WISE last year at all. I know I saw 110 films released in 2011 but I cannot remember the rest…. It is my age you see. Well the Film Journal, I thought, was the perfect solution to the lacking flaws in my memory. I would be able to count every film I see in 2012, and give them a little review. All good so far. I know there are some cool ONLINE solutions, but I love the analog approach to writing every film up!
Now there is much debate over whether this is the done thing. Lot’s of my friends with the journals are only putting in CINEMA viewings, or FIRST TIMERS, but I wanted to literally get every thought/film/sketch down from this year. So in years to come I can look back at the journal and see exactly what kind of film year I had. Makes sense right?
Well I thought so too. But one thing has come out of this first month with my little journal. I think I may be a little addicted to watching films. As I have logged reviewed and counted everything that has passed in front of my eyes I have seen the figure rocket up. I mean in January I watched 44 films (with only 1 re-watch). Is that a lot?
When i wrote the book and you can see from the following picture, I wanted to see 365 films this year. Which at the time of writing seemed a hell of a lot. But now I am staring down the barrel of 528 films (12 times 44), which sound bonkers to me.
So am I watching too much? Or am I just being a normal film lover.
The last thing I want to happen is this target I have to become a chore. I don’t want to end up watching films just to fulfill my quota. Will this happen?
It is only going to get worse (or better) this month as my family are going to Wales to visit the in-laws for a week, leaving me here to earn money and fend for myself. the last time that happened I ended up watching 16 films in 2 days. So february is looking like a 60 film month. Which in one way sounds very cool, but in the other sounds a bit SAD!! There is an outside world out there isn’t there?
Did I always watch this much? Or is this new now I am logging everything and can see the numbers going up?
Who knows, all i know is that I am broadening my viewing menu. This is thanks to my new-found love of classic cinema. Out of the 44 films watched 14 of them were pre-millennium. Now this may not seem a biggie for most of you, but for me ‘Mr Contemporary’ this is huge. I am pretty sure that last year i would avoid older flicks like the plague, thinking they would bore me, but I have been very pleasantly surprised with what i have found. I am slightly ashamed that I have not done this sooner, but at least I am addressing the fact now huh?
Here is a complete list of the films I saw this month
- A Separation (2011)
- Broken Embraces (2009)
- Bad Education (2004)
- Brief Encounter (1945)
- Before the Devil Knows You’re Dead (2007)
- Bad Teacher (2011)
- Big Miracle (2012)
- Beginners (2011)
- Dream a Little Dream (1989)
- Drive (2011)
- The Descendants (2011)
- Faces in the Crowd (2011)
- The Front Page (1974)
- FROZEN (2010)
- Gosford Park (2002)
- Griff the Invisible (2010)
- Go To Blazes (1962)
- Haywire (2011)
- Le Havre (2011)
- Johnny English Reborn (2011)
- J Edgar (2011)
- Killer Elite (2011)
- The Kid With The Bike (2011)
- The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
- Margin Call (2011)
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
- The Messenger (2009)
- Office Space (1999)
- Real Steel (2011)
- Red State (2011)
- Red, White and Blue (2010)
- Rolling Thunder (1977)
- Shorts (2009)
- Sin Nombre (2009)
- Some Like It Hot (1959)
- To Kill A Mocking Bird (1962)
- The Third Man (1949)
- Talk To Her (2002)
- The 39 Steps (1935)
- Thief (1980)
- Volver (2006)
- Warrior (2011)
- Winter’s Bone (2010)
- Young Adult (2012)
My other concern is that I am going to have to get another Film Journal at this rate!!
So how many films did you watch this month? Are you a slave to a journal like I am becoming? Comment below….
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February 1, 2012 at 11:53 am (UTC 0)
That’s a lot of movies. I can’t understand how you get time for watching all those movies, even less write about them (even if you don’t write about every movie).
I did a quick calculation and while I’m not entirely sure of the exact date of every movie (some might be from the very last days of December) I think I’ll end up at somewhere around 13, add or take one or two. I think I average on a movie every second day, about one theatre visit a week and the rest are DVD.
While I obviously would like to watch more I simply can’t, at least not if I want to keep up some other interests of mine, which currently include medieval dancing and iaiodo training. Films are wonderful but I think it’s great to see some people in real life too occasionally and stretch some other muscles than the one you’re sitting on…
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February 2, 2012 at 11:21 am (UTC 0)
Hi Jessica!!
Thanks for the comment. I did go into 3 a day for a while back in early January….
Medieval Dancing? How cool and different
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February 1, 2012 at 11:56 am (UTC 0)
That’s an impressive number, which I don’t think is extreme. It is something you like and as long as you don’t have the feeling other things suffer in your life I wouldn’t be worried about it. If I look at my own watching (I do use an online service, I’m a bit more modern
(just kidding)) and last month I saw 30 movies. As you know I watch movies that interest me, no matter when they were made.
Enjoy your time alone when the family isn’t there. I know I will probably do the same in a couple of months when I’m home alone for a few days
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February 2, 2012 at 11:22 am (UTC 0)
HAHA I could be a bit more modern too, but I am really enjoying seeing the journal fill up. Plus I am liking doing sketches too.
Thanks matey
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February 1, 2012 at 12:00 pm (UTC 0)
If you were watching wall-to-wall crap then there’d probably be some cause for concern, but lots of great films on that list!
Were The Third Man & Some Like It Hot first time views for you? Great to hear you’re mixing it up and watching plenty of classics.
I pathetically only saw 12 in Jan. Am also noting which films I see, after reading the Soderbergh list (where he noted everything he saw and read in the course of a year) – http://www.movieline.com/2011/04/12/steven-soderbergh-programs-the-best-double-features-and-8-other-revelations-from-his-art-consumption/
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February 2, 2012 at 11:24 am (UTC 0)
Thanks for the link Ant, that was a great read.
Yes Third Man and Some Like It Hot were first watches, which is shocking I know, but at least I have done it now!!
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February 1, 2012 at 12:10 pm (UTC 0)
Too many films! Never!
I know there was a period in my life when I finished university and wasn’t working for a few months (and living back home with my Mum) where watching films probably went too far. Ie. staying in and watching films at the expense of socialising or even opening my bedroom curtains. This was a time when I was watching – on average three films a day – most of which would begin at about 10pm and then go on until 5am. ….come to think of it…I miss that time!
But I did keep a diary of films watched for five years between 2002 and 2007 and it is great to look back on that and see the films I’ve seen. It was interesting…I looked at it a few months ago and noticed films in there that I had completely forgotten about. But the diary is a great thing to have – it is great to have an outlet to keep a record of your thoughts, and to document your viewing. And it is especially interesting to look back on in a few years.
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February 2, 2012 at 11:25 am (UTC 0)
That is exactly what i am hoping to do. Keep a journal for every year. I know it is a big statement but it would be great to look back on.
thanks for the comment matey
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February 1, 2012 at 12:10 pm (UTC 0)
Wow Scott that is quite a lot! It’s not something to worry about as long as you enjoy it, it’s when you start thinking that you don’t fancy seeing a film anymore that you need to be concerned! I can quite easily watch 4 films on a Saturday or Sunday without even thinking about it, although 3 films is the most I’ve seen at the cinema in one day.
I love the journal you have and I’ve got a sneaky suspicion may have one stashed away for me for a valentines present! I love how you customised yours but fear mine will be by no means as impressive!
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February 2, 2012 at 11:26 am (UTC 0)
I am hoping you get one for Valentines!! They are lovely to use. I hope you get as much enjoyment from it as I do
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February 1, 2012 at 12:20 pm (UTC 0)
Nothing to be ashamed of at all. I am actually quite jealous! I like you try and cram as much film (and TV drama from time to time) watching as I can around my work/social life but now with things like online streaming (Netflix), Lovefilm and other ways to view – on top of cinema trips and press screenings – I find myself constantly flipping back and forth (when at home) and taking ages to DECIDE what to watch. I’ll put my lovefilm discs off for ages until I’m paying 9.99 per month for two measly discs I’ve had for ages, or I go through them in lightning speed. It really has affected how much I watch compared to how I used to consume four or five years ago.
Good idea re: film diary. I’ve been meaning to do this for ages.
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February 2, 2012 at 11:27 am (UTC 0)
I was having the same problem with LOVEFiLM, I now only use them for game rentals and use the online streaming side for film. But I may change that soon as Netflix is getting all my time!
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February 1, 2012 at 1:14 pm (UTC 0)
yes, you IS watching too much, you IS obsessed and possibly incurable, there is no hope for you, I’m afraid, not even a movie diet would help in this serious case of filmania! Repenting for your movie sins might help, though, but only if you go to Vatican… and pope is free for some exorcism.
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February 2, 2012 at 11:28 am (UTC 0)
HAHAH thanks Dezzy for the advice… I will get on to the Vatican right this minute!
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February 1, 2012 at 1:15 pm (UTC 0)
Man alive that’s a lot of films! How do you find the time? My Blog is my diary; I don’t have the time to see that many films: Orange Wednesdays, a couple at weekends, so I’m able to keep up the reviews. I always make sure to date each post for when I actually saw the film, rather than when I publish.
Of course I don’t write again if I’m re-watching a film, so the Blog isn’t 100% accurate, but still, it’s nowhere near 44 a month!
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February 2, 2012 at 11:29 am (UTC 0)
I honestly do not know how I found the time if I am honest. Sometimes I get a film or two done at work when it is quiet. And at the weekends I get in more!
Thanks for the comment my friend
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February 1, 2012 at 2:03 pm (UTC 0)
44 films! My God, yes, you are a terrible human being for watching so much! There’s no way I can compete with that! No fair!
Nah, I kid. I wouldn’t worry about you watching too much. As others have said, as long as you enjoy what you’re doing and you’re not hurting anyone, what’s the problem?
My viewing tends to fluctuate a lot. Just yesterday I looked back over the last few months of movie-watching I’ve done. There was a period where I would watch pretty much two films a days, roughly. Then all of a sudden there’s a gap of two weeks or so where I watched nothing. “Wait, what? What happened th… oh, right, Skyrim was released…”
So I have no schedule or goals for my film-watching. When I’m in a movie-mood, I’ll watch what I can. When something else comes along to occupy my time momentarily, I have no trouble putting the film thing on the backburner for a while.
I saw 17 films for the first time in January. Not 100% on rewatches as I don’t keep track of those, but I think there was about 2 or 3 of them. I use a Swedish movie site to keep track of what I’ve seen when and what score I gave it. Although your journal is certainly far cooler, I like the convenience of keeping it digital.
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February 2, 2012 at 11:31 am (UTC 0)
Indeed Emil, the online film loggers are more convenient, especially as I spend most of my time in front of a computer!!
But I just like the feel and look of having a journal where ever I go.
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February 1, 2012 at 2:14 pm (UTC 0)
Oh, I know someone who’s closely approaching seeing sixty films this year alone. I think you’re fine. (BTW, I like the doodles you made on your notes for Brief Encounter and Some Like It Hot.)
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February 2, 2012 at 11:32 am (UTC 0)
Thanks Anna…. I also have a friend who is over 60 films, which I think is utter madness!!
Thanks for popping in and leaving a comment
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February 1, 2012 at 3:03 pm (UTC 0)
I bet you missed out a film.
I always forget something when I do lists like that.
I’ve found letterboxd.com is pretty good to keep track of films watched.
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February 2, 2012 at 11:33 am (UTC 0)
Hi Phil, thanks for commenting
I am pretty sure I got them all…. thanks to my little black book!
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February 1, 2012 at 3:17 pm (UTC 0)
Hey matey, my problem is actually not watching enough movies. So no, I don’t think you’re watching too much, I mean if you can do it and still enjoy them, then why not? I’m with Emil in that I’m so envious that you can watch that many films and still have time for your blog AND your family. How do you do it, man?
Btw, I LOVE your journal idea! You’ve inspired me matey, I might do that too, taking notes whilst watching films so it helps in writing reviews. Thanks for that!
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February 2, 2012 at 11:35 am (UTC 0)
Thanks matey, you are very kind. The journal is very cool. Although making notes in the cinema is a no-no for me… Firstly it is too dark and blooming hard, secondly I would find it hard to loose myself in the film!
Thanks for the comment
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February 2, 2012 at 5:04 pm (UTC 0)
Oh no, I didn’t mean taking notes during the film, I meant to say afterwards so I don’t forget some details when I want to review it later. You’re so right about ‘losing yourself’ in the film, that’s the only way you get the most out of it.
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February 1, 2012 at 4:05 pm (UTC 0)
A good amount of films covered there Scott. Mine was probably closer to 15. I’m glad your looking back though. How did you enjoy ‘The Third Man’?
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February 2, 2012 at 11:37 am (UTC 0)
I remember you saying that you didn’t enjoy The Third Man Max. I found it quite a good watch with a nice twist or two!
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February 1, 2012 at 4:43 pm (UTC 0)
Hi, Scott and company:
Just like eagles and ammunition. You can never have enough films. The only problem is that there are many, many dull, bad to mediocre films that makes finding a GOOD film that much more enjoyable to discover.
BTW: ‘The Third Man’ RAWKS!!!
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February 2, 2012 at 11:38 am (UTC 0)
Thanks for adding to the conversation my friend. As you know you reviews are the source of many a inspiration for me. Keep them coming!
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February 1, 2012 at 4:44 pm (UTC 0)
I think too much or not, as long as you enjoy the movie viewings, and as long as you keep other things in balance and healthy
I want to watch more movies actually, but I try to keep my mood okay before see anything ^^’
I saw To Kill A Mockingbird too! What do you think about it?
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February 2, 2012 at 11:42 am (UTC 0)
I thought is was most excellent. I cried quite a bit!!
Thanks for the comment Andina as always
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February 1, 2012 at 5:08 pm (UTC 0)
Never too many movies Scott !! And as someone said before, as long as you are maintaining the quality, quantity is never an issue. I saw around 20-25 last month and that is the least I have seen in month. Usually I am around 35 and I know many people who watch way more than me(Apparently, including you.) Well, my friends these days don’t ask me “what are you doing?”, they say “So, which movie??” But that is who we are right??
On a side note, some of my favorites in the list. Before the devil knows, Liberty Valance, To Kill a Mocking Bird, Broken Embraces. Hope you liked them.
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February 2, 2012 at 11:44 am (UTC 0)
I liked all of those you mention SDG. Liberty Valance was the biggest surprise, I didn’t think I was going to like it at all
I get the same kind of questioning from my friends too, not that I see them very much, Always have my head in a film…. grumble grumble
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February 1, 2012 at 5:44 pm (UTC 0)
Hmm… that seems like a lot on the surface, but I honestly don’t know how many I watch, either. I bet it’s in the ballpark of 40 movies a month. My average weekend will feature 7 or 8 selections, then I’ll watch 1 or 2 during the week. So 4 weeks in a month times 8 to 10 would be 32 to 40 a month.
I guess I’m right there with you, sir. Anyway, what’d you think of The Front Page?
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February 2, 2012 at 11:46 am (UTC 0)
The Front Page, it thought, was hilarious. Such a great on screen chemistry between Lemmon and Matthou. I think it was your review that inspired me to look it up!!
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February 1, 2012 at 6:06 pm (UTC 0)
Truffaut set himself the challenge of three films a day during his education period and if you set THAT standard, then you are way under and have no need for guilt or fear – unless of course that you want to feel bad for not seeing enough.
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February 2, 2012 at 11:49 am (UTC 0)
HAHA Thanks Lisa… I am in good company then huh?
Thanks for popping in and leaving a comment!
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February 1, 2012 at 11:27 pm (UTC 0)
Impressive! I actually started a film log myself this year, and thought I was doing quite well number-wise until I read your post (I managed a measely 18)!
Here’s my log: http://outsidethespotlight.wordpress.com/2012/02/01/film-log-2012-january/
You’ve got plenty of good films on there though (I’m especially looking forward to Killer Elite and The Kid with a Bike), so I say keep it up!
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February 2, 2012 at 11:51 am (UTC 0)
Thanks Sam!! I will do as you say. I hope I can keep up the pace (which seems to be OK with everyone) for the rest of the year!!
I really appreciate the comment matey
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February 2, 2012 at 12:38 am (UTC 0)
Too much is of course always going to be relative to how much its taking time away from something else you really shouldn’t be neglecting. If your career is really, entirely, completely writing about films then there is no concept of too much. I don’t even disapprove of watching crap since a familiarity with why things are bad or a failure is just as important as a familiarity with what counts as good and accomplished. Its quite revealing how many people say they wouldn’t watch a film because its supposed to suck despite the fact that many of their idols [especially if about filmmaking] say you should watch everything to totally understand what works and what doesn’t.
What did boggle me was 16 films in two days. Dude, thats impressive. I’ve done the same, but only with films I’ve seen so many times I wander around doing other crap barely watching and usually when I’m in insomnia mode and I’m just lolling about the house my brain half asleep. I couldn’t do it actually watching and perceiving the finer details of 8 films a day, thats mental. What the hell were those films?!
The keeping track is the good part. I really wish I’d done this from my teens. When I ‘maintained’ a constant self education [by that I mean like a hawk on a week by week basis I was balancing some old classic films, some genre history films, some new films, some cinema films, some non fiction films and everything in between to constantly be improving one part of my knowledge or another] I was watching alot of important films. At the time it was casual; I would wade through my brother’s Halliwell book for all the ones with high star rating and find them, or I’d get whichever arthouse movie was finally on the shelf in the library after months of it being flagged as mislaid on the system.Over the years I’ve realised many of them don’t get talked about by other people and over the years the lack of talking about em myself mixed with the lack of anyone else talking about em has led me to forgot, like, several hundred films I saw that impressed me at the time and would invoke memories of when I saw them [and probably who I saw them with] that are lost to me now. Trying to prove you used to be comprehensive starts to look embarrassing if you’re constantly forgetting what they were! Keeping a day by day list of what I’m watching is one of my resolutions for the year I’ve started and intend to keep cos its just true innit – in ten years being able to look back and see that the week X was released in cinemas, Y from golden oldies was also watched, as was a boxset of Z’s filmography.
I been using Letterboxd to see if I wanna convert to doing it entirely online, but it irritates me you can’t entirely customise it. Like Ant said above, I’d rather write a diary where you can link to music and tv and books as well as films, letterboxd just allowing films seems a waste of the concept. Know what I mean?
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February 2, 2012 at 10:30 am (UTC 0)
Correction: aside from Letterboxd allowing TV adds which I hadn’t checked before my blatant presumptions above, I was watching Red Letter Media critiques of the Star Wars nightmares and they’re listed on Letterboxd. How cool is that?! I should give it more credit…
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February 2, 2012 at 11:57 am (UTC 0)
Thanks for the amazing comment Hels. But let’s be honest you always do the best and well thought out responses… You Rock!!
I never know what to say back as you always cover everything
The 16 weekend was a one off. I didn’t open the curtains and started at 5am both days… Problem was when i started to get going, I was choosing films by running time, so i could fit in another!! LOL
I am still not convinced on Letterboxd at all
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February 2, 2012 at 12:29 pm (UTC 0)
I’m interested in checking letterbod out, but seem you need a beta code in order to sign up. Although I’m already using some online things to keep track it’s always nice to look at other services.
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February 2, 2012 at 10:35 pm (UTC 0)
I got a couple of invites if you want one Nostra. As said above I’m not sure I’ll stick with letterboxd, its a bit superfluous for people capable of running their own blog, might be more designed for people who only want to do lists. but if you want to see for yourself email me n I’ll boomerang the invite…
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February 3, 2012 at 7:47 am (UTC 0)
Yes, would love to get an invite. You can mail it to myfilmviews@gmail.com.
I’m already using icheckmovies, imdb and whatiwatch but always nice to see what other sites are doing. The screenshots I’ve seen look slick.
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February 5, 2012 at 5:15 pm (UTC 0)
Hey Nostra
I tried sending one yesterday but had a ‘take too long’ problem and today Letterboxd is saying someone already uses that email; did someone else gis ya an invite already?
If so, awesome
If not, shout me back and I’ll ask Letterboxd to check again yeah? x
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February 6, 2012 at 9:13 am (UTC 0)
Thanks, but someone on Twitter sent me an invite already! Appreciate it a lot though!
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February 12, 2012 at 2:54 am (UTC 0)
Cool dude, sorry I was [and am] so perpetually late! x
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February 2, 2012 at 10:30 pm (UTC 0)
I always cover everything cos I CANT SHUT UP! lolz
For reals I wanna know what was the 16 marathon – I might copy you and make it my first official new blog post of teh new blog in honour of your awesomeness. Choosing by running time is totally brilliant
Agreed though, I’m still wondering whether just letterboxd is an undue enterprise seen as blogs are so much more personal. I think I’m trying to convince myself i like it cos I like lists, but really I’m just adding another sign-in to an already long list of websites I’m a member of but I won’t actually network of make friends through it.
Whateverz I’m babbling I’ll shut up now. Keep showing us the journal though, its the coolest!
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February 2, 2012 at 3:19 am (UTC 0)
I’m stealing your January list. That reminds me that I have to my 100 Must See
This is very ambitious; and like others have said you cannot watch too many films!
When I started out with my film obsession I tried to record all the films that I watched in a computer spreadsheet. I just gave up! That is an awesome journal – lovely Marilyn sketch BTW
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February 2, 2012 at 11:59 am (UTC 0)
HAHA that is perfectly fine my friend. You steal away. I am glad to be of help.
Thanks for the comment on my sketch, I am a doodler, it is a curse
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February 2, 2012 at 4:57 am (UTC 0)
Ahaha well from my perspective, I don’t how you guys see that many movies! Seriously, if I see like 4 movies in a week, I feel like I watched a lot of movies and I usually hover around 2 or 3 most of the time.
One thing I like the most about watching movies is the stage afterward where you let it seep in and you can keep thinking about it for a day (or more). Obviously, some movies are better than others but I usually am very adverse to seeing more than one movie in a day.
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February 2, 2012 at 12:01 pm (UTC 0)
I can understand that matey. The way a film grows on you is somethign quite magical. I have often completely changed my view on a film a day or two later…. The Skin I Live in was one, I wasn’t overly impressed when i saw it, but a day later it was in my top 10 for the year!!
Strange
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February 2, 2012 at 6:38 am (UTC 0)
Judging by the other film lovers I know, you are just being normal haha. But 16 films in 2 days?!?! Hoooooly cow! I once watch 23 episodes of How I Met Your Mother in one day, that’s that best I’ve done lol.
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February 2, 2012 at 12:03 pm (UTC 0)
HAHA thanks Matt. It was a weekend I will probably never repeat… Although I have got the time away from family coming up…. so who knows
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February 2, 2012 at 8:59 am (UTC 0)
That is some impressive work Scott, I am very jealous of all those great films you have fitted in during January. I wouldn’t say it’s excessive though, i try to watch at least one film a day, often two. It’s just the perfect way to unwind after a long day.
It’s great that you are discovering old classics, I wonder how many of today’s so called modern classics will stand the test of time and be watched by future generations?
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February 2, 2012 at 12:05 pm (UTC 0)
Thanks Tom. I actually enjoyed it, although I didn’t sound like it. I was just worried as i do have some OCD tendencies
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February 2, 2012 at 9:41 am (UTC 0)
The answer to your question – am I watching too much – is moot, because the answer to a question like that should be “should I be watching more?”
So no, you’re not watching too much!
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February 2, 2012 at 12:06 pm (UTC 0)
Thanks Rodney!! You are, of course, completely right!!
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February 2, 2012 at 11:52 am (UTC 0)
Wow, 44 films? that is huge- I think I only got to 14 in January. Anyway, I don’t think it’s too much, it all depends on how you choose to spend your free time- if this is what you love to do, go for it! Oh, and I’m happy to see you’re watching classics and older movies, I know you were complaining last year that you weren’t seeing enough of them! Have a great February!
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February 2, 2012 at 12:09 pm (UTC 0)
Thanks Diana. It didnt seem that much until i counted it all up!!
Classics are my new fave thing to do now!!
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February 2, 2012 at 12:04 pm (UTC 0)
44 movies in a month? wow Scott,that’s a lot,how could you manage to do so? any tips for me?
I’d love to watch that many movie too but I don’t have the time to do it
How do you decide which one to review and which one is not?
Funny thing is,I also started movie list in my blog page.I have been doing a list of books I read since 2009 and haven’t crossed my mind to do it on movies till 2012.
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February 2, 2012 at 12:12 pm (UTC 0)
Tips? Hmmmm I dunno, It just happened.
When it comes to review we seem to be sticking to new releases on dvd or cinema at the moment, with a little about the classics. Takes a bit of the stress out of it all!
You have just reminded me I need to start some reading too!!
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February 2, 2012 at 12:44 pm (UTC 0)
Ok, that is a bit of a massive number, but too much? Well, can you have too much of something you really enjoy? Maybe. But it’s just like someone who likes collecting something as a hobbie. They may buy a ridiculous amount of somethings in a month.
I’d love to watch wall to wall films every day. But … my addiction to TV and 8 hours of my day being spent at the office stop that from happening.
I will turn into my mum here and say … “I do hope you’re getting some fresh air and stretching your legs from time to time though!”
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February 2, 2012 at 7:32 pm (UTC 0)
That’s an impressive list of movies you saw last month! I have been averaging about 20-25 movies per month lately, but I have a feeling that will be going down soon. I’m looking into starting my own business, so that may put a kink or two into my viewing habits. We shall see…
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February 5, 2012 at 2:31 pm (UTC 0)
Dude, that is an insane amount of movie watching! How do you do it! You remind of SJP in that film based on the book about that woman who juggles being a mother with work and everyone keeps saying ‘I don’t know how she does it!’ Iheard the film is crap but that’s how I feel about you right now Scott.
Kudos for facing your fear of classic movies, that b&w thing can be quite the hurdle to get over but once you do I think you’ll agree it’s well worth it. BTW, nice diary, I have something similar myself, not sure it’s moleskin though, how posh!
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February 5, 2012 at 5:08 pm (UTC 0)
That’s bloody impressive and only worrying if the enjoyment is begin sucked out of it. I watched 26 in January and after seeing your post about a journal, did start doing just that. It’s not moleskin but I’m enjoying it nonetheless. I only managed 26 because I had a day off work sick with flu during which I watched 4 films and then a flight to NY during which I watched another three. I say keep up the bloody good work! You are rapidly becoming my hero!
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February 7, 2012 at 10:38 pm (UTC 0)
Haha good work mate! I just bought me one of those Moleskine Journals. Can’t wait for it to be delivered so I can start filling it out! I saw 63 films in January, which for me is a hell of a lot, and not very many of them were post-2000! hahaha that’s just me. Well done mate
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February 16, 2012 at 9:39 am (UTC 0)
First off i would like to say that is a very solid list of films. Congrats for getting around to seeing that many movies in a month. I would also like to say i am currently doing the same sort of thing.
I guess you could say my new years resoultion was to watch more movies. I set my self a challenge to watch 400 movies this year ( i was going to do 365 but seemed to little, and then i was going to do 800 but with school and other things in life that just seemed like to many) With in that 400, i am going to try and keep the re-watches down to like 80 movies or so, so that it forces me to see older movies that i have not.
Going to cut this off before i go on to long, but i just wanted to say good luck to you, and hopefully you will keep updating your list as the months go by. Always intrested in seeing what everyone else is watching.
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