The IMDb Top 250 - 365 challenge

NokkonWud · 04-01-2009, 02:36

As those who read my post in the photography section saw I am attempting to watch the IMDb rated top 250 movies of all time within 365 days and a couple of members also expressed an interest in doing it also - especially as I'm sure most have only seen a fraction of the list and few close to the total in the list.

My progress can be followed at 2009 Challenge - IMDb Top 250 on my site where I also aim to create a small write up of those movies I see. I will also post progress here too now obviously.
I thought it would be interesting for a few of us to attempt it as all of those in the list are easily acquirable either by DVD loans, rentals or other methods.

The list I have was accurate as of Jan 1 2009 and can be seen here (html) or downloaded here (.zip) or for Excel, here (.xls) thanks to Pumpkinstew.
Links are there for you to update on your own sites with your progress, though I will happily host peoples lists on mine if those who participate e-mail me the updated list as you watch them.

Taking Part:
NokkonWud - Blog Progress | IMDb Progress
SidewinderINC -
Psymonkee -
Cheets - IMDb Progress
Mondo -
Jhadur - IMDb Progress
LeoWyatt & Kitten - Blog Progress
Creature - Blog Progress
Feek - Blog Progress
Flibster -
Lozza - Blog Progress
AcidHell2 - IMDb Progress

SidewinderINC · 04-01-2009, 02:41

ZINC is taking part

I will have a page on my website (under construction) to monitor progress

Psymonkee · 04-01-2009, 03:14

I'm in - gonna take ages to add them on Lovefilm though

I'll think about making a web page but I'll need help

cheets · 04-01-2009, 03:45

I am up for this, seen a few of them and was a member at Merlins portal and they had all 250 to obtain by a means, but the site is down.

I have seen a few in the top 250

cheets · 04-01-2009, 03:49

I need to watch 170 of the 250

Going through them all was like wow, but if the ones I have seen and I have loved them all I am in for a treat, not a old movie fan until recently but cant wait to start watching some.

I will watch this one in Dec 09 It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

semi-pro waster · 04-01-2009, 03:58

I think I've watched about 100 of the top 250 without checking and I'll probably watch about another 50 or so in the next year but some of the top films just hold no interest for me so I'll never be likely to watch them, not even just to tick them off.

NokkonWud · 04-01-2009, 04:04

There's some that don't interest me, but I'm using this challenge to make me watch them and to hopefully be pleasantly surprised by their quality.

Mondo · 04-01-2009, 04:24

I can give it a go, i have a Tesco Love Film account but i think i can do Top 100 (of those that i have not seen), but 250 would be pushing it as i watch about 1 movie a week currently.

NokkonWud · 04-01-2009, 04:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mondo

I can give it a go, i have a Tesco Love Film account but i think i can do Top 100 (of those that i have not seen), but 250 would be pushing it as i watch about 1 movie a week currently.

Large reason why I'm doing it. Used to watch a lot more than I currently do. Want to watch ~4-5 a week.

Mondo · 04-01-2009, 04:45

OK, just going through the list now.....I think i've seen a LOT of it, 49 of the top 100 ! lol but then drops dramatically as the list goes on, 105 out of 250, may be 110, as i don't remember what happened in a few of the older ones.

But i dunno how i can trust this list, V for Vendetta is above Gone with the Wind ???? WHAT ??? Children of Men above Toy Story ?????

04-01-2009, 02:36	#1
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	The IMDb Top 250 - 365 challenge As those who read my post in the photography section saw I am attempting to watch the IMDb rated top 250 movies of all time within 365 days and a couple of members also expressed an interest in doing it also - especially as I'm sure most have only seen a fraction of the list and few close to the total in the list. My progress can be followed at 2009 Challenge - IMDb Top 250 on my site where I also aim to create a small write up of those movies I see. I will also post progress here too now obviously. I thought it would be interesting for a few of us to attempt it as all of those in the list are easily acquirable either by DVD loans, rentals or other methods. The list I have was accurate as of Jan 1 2009 and can be seen here (html) or downloaded here (.zip) or for Excel, here (.xls) thanks to Pumpkinstew. Links are there for you to update on your own sites with your progress, though I will happily host peoples lists on mine if those who participate e-mail me the updated list as you watch them. Taking Part: NokkonWud - Blog Progress \| IMDb Progress SidewinderINC - Psymonkee - Cheets - IMDb Progress Mondo - Jhadur - IMDb Progress LeoWyatt & Kitten - Blog Progress Creature - Blog Progress Feek - Blog Progress Flibster - Lozza - Blog Progress AcidHell2 - IMDb Progress __________________ Last edited by Desmo; 05-07-2009 at 09:25.

04-01-2009, 02:41	#2
SidewinderINC Joey Tempest Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gravesend. Posts: 2,751	ZINC is taking part I will have a page on my website (under construction) to monitor progress __________________ No Sig.

04-01-2009, 03:14	#3
Psymonkee A cat wearing a wet suit Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: St.Andrews Posts: 2,023	I'm in - gonna take ages to add them on Lovefilm though I'll think about making a web page but I'll need help __________________ Sonisphere FMC Code: 1k949178

04-01-2009, 03:58	#6
semi-pro waster Provider of sensible advice about homosexuals Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London Posts: 2,615	I think I've watched about 100 of the top 250 without checking and I'll probably watch about another 50 or so in the next year but some of the top films just hold no interest for me so I'll never be likely to watch them, not even just to tick them off. __________________ "Your friend is the man that knows all about you, and still likes you." - Elbert Hubbard

04-01-2009, 04:04	#7
NokkonWud BD Recruitment Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Smogville Posts: 3,880	There's some that don't interest me, but I'm using this challenge to make me watch them and to hopefully be pleasantly surprised by their quality. __________________

04-01-2009, 03:45	#4
cheets Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 442	I am up for this, seen a few of them and was a member at Merlins portal and they had all 250 to obtain by a means, but the site is down. I have seen a few in the top 250

04-01-2009, 03:49	#5
cheets Long Island Iced Tea Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 442	I need to watch 170 of the 250 Going through them all was like wow, but if the ones I have seen and I have loved them all I am in for a treat, not a old movie fan until recently but cant wait to start watching some. I will watch this one in Dec 09 It's a Wonderful Life (1946)

04-01-2009, 04:24	#8
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	I can give it a go, i have a Tesco Love Film account but i think i can do Top 100 (of those that i have not seen), but 250 would be pushing it as i watch about 1 movie a week currently. __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog

04-01-2009, 04:45	#10
Mondo Absinthe Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,174	OK, just going through the list now.....I think i've seen a LOT of it, 49 of the top 100 ! lol but then drops dramatically as the list goes on, 105 out of 250, may be 110, as i don't remember what happened in a few of the older ones. But i dunno how i can trust this list, V for Vendetta is above Gone with the Wind ???? WHAT ??? Children of Men above Toy Story ????? __________________ My Website / MSN / Email / Flickr / Blog