Watch Challenge

On this installment of Watch Challenge, as the 2023 Sundance Film festival kicks off we challenge ourselves to watch some films that are Sundance Alums.

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Shownotes:

Clip of Vin Diesel on 48 Hours that Mike mentioned

The books Aaron mentioned (avoid Amazon when possible):

Sundance Kids: How the Mavericks Took Back Hollywood by James Mottram

Down and Dirty Pictures: Miramax, Sundance, and the Rise of Independent Film by Peter Biskind

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Challenge #24 - Films of 1981

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 13:30:00 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we spin the wheel to pick a random year to look at and land on Films of 1981. **this file has been fixed**

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Challenge #23 - Holiday Horror

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 12:30:00 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we take inspiration from another 2022 trend of Santa themed horror films (Violent Night and Christmas Bloody Christmas) by focusing on Holiday Horror.

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Challenge #22 - Films About Filmmaking

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 12:30:00 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we take inspiration from the 2022 trend of filmmakers making films about their own art form (Nope, X, The Fablemans & Babylon) by fosucing on Films About Filmmaking.

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Challenge #21 - Needle Drops

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 12:30:00 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we challenge ourselves to find the best Needle Drops.

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Challenge #20 - Film Noir

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 13:30:00 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we celebrate #Noirvember with our topic of Film Noir.

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Challenge #19 - Giallo Films

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 12:30:00 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we continue our horror theme for the month of October. This challenge is Giallo Films.

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Challenge #18 - J-Horror

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:30:00 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we continue our horror theme for the month of October. This challenge is J-Horror.

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Challenge #17 - Zombie Films

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:30:48 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we continue a series of listener suggestions. This challenge is Zombie Films.

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Challenge #16 - Time Travel Films

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:30:07 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we continue a series of listener suggestions. This challenge is Time Travel Films.

Looooooong chronological list of time travel films.

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Challenge #15 - Midnight Movies

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:30:14 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we continue with a series of listener suggestions. This challenge is Midnight Movies.

List submitted by James S.

IMDb list mentioned by Mike

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Challenge #14 - Attempted Movie Stars

Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:30:11 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we continue with a series of listener suggestions. This challenge is Attempted Movie Stars.

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Challenge #13 - Biopics

Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:30:35 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we kick off our second season with a series of listener suggestions. Today's challenge is Biopics.

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Challenge #12 - New Queer Cinema

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 12:30:17 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we challenge ourselves to watch a film from the New Queer Cinema Movement.

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Challenge #11 - Summer Blockbusters

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 12:30:31 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we challenge ourselves to watch intended and actual Summer Blockbusters.

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Challenge #10 - Kids on an Adventure

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 12:30:02 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we challenge ourselves to watch a film that depicts Kids on an Adventure.

List of all films discussed.

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Challenge #9 - Cannes Premieres

Thu, 12 May 2022 12:30:19 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we challenge ourselves to watch a film that Premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

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Challenge #8 - Criterion Collection

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 12:30:37 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we challenge ourselves to watch a film from the Criterion Collection.

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Challenge #7 - Concert Films

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 12:30:17 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we challenge ourselves to watch a Concert Film.

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Challenge #6 - Blaxploitation

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:30:25 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we challenge ourselves to watch a Blaxploitation film.

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Challenge #5 - Female Directed Horror

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:30:00 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we challenge ourselves to watch a Female Directed Horror film.

Here is the Mubi list we mention on the show.

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Challenge #4 - Ozploitation

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 12:30:35 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we challenge ourselves to watch a film from the Ozploitation genre.

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Challenge #3 - VHS Action

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:30:55 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we challenge ourselves to watch a film from the era of VHS Action.

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Challenge #2 - One Word Title

Thu, 03 Feb 2022 12:30:19 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we challenge ourselves to watch a film with a One Word Title.

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Challenge #1 - Best Picture Nominees

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 12:30:46 GMT

On this installment of Watch Challenge, we challenge ourselves to watch a film that didn't take home the gold - a Best Picture Nominee.

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