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Scary Mommy TV/Movie Viewing Parties?
  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    I was thinking every Friday night at 9/10PM EST we could have a TV episode or movie viewing party. We can start a thread and watch the whatever it was we chose, together. I think it could be a lot of fun. We could also hang in the chat room, or a chat room, but it might be nice to have the thread to look back on. 

    I think it would be best if it's something available streaming, or that most everybody owns on DVD or is willing to rent. 

    I'd love to start with Firefly. If someone doesn't have the DVDs, it's on Netflix and Hulu+. 
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  • momofdbbmomofdbb
    Posts: 9,092Member
    That would be fun!! I can get Firefly on Netflix !!
    " Wibbly wobbly timey wimey ......." The Doctor
    " I'm a leafe on the wind..watch how I soar ." Wash :((
    " Oh the wall had it comming.' Sherlock Holmes
    yea I am geek !!
  • BeachyBeachy
    Posts: 3,938Member
    Great idea! I don't have any of those things but I will see what I can do.
    Searching for my lost shaker of salt.
  • VegantasticVegantastic
    Posts: 3,466Member
    Awesome idea! And I've always wanted to watch the firefly series. Mainly because Sheldon is so obsessed with it lol
    "Be the change you wish to see in the world"
    "Don't Panic"
  • TottyCake
    Posts: 937Member
    I love Firefly! And I'd love to watch them again!
  • CanadianMamaCanadianMama
    Posts: 9,614Administrator, Moderator
    Love firefly! I'm in!

    community-manager


  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    First episode tomorrow night? Not first episode by air date, first episode as intended. "Serenity" (*not* Serenity the movie)

    9 or 10 eastern standard time?
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  • VegantasticVegantastic
    Posts: 3,466Member
    9 eastern time is better at my house...
    "Be the change you wish to see in the world"
    "Don't Panic"
  • VegantasticVegantastic
    Posts: 3,466Member
    My hub is teasing me that this viewing party is a secret code for making sure all husbands don't get laid on a certain day at a certain time.... I'm never inviting him to join in anything again!!!! Lol
    "Be the change you wish to see in the world"
    "Don't Panic"
  • French_momFrench_mom
    Posts: 1,540Member
    I will have to skip tomorrow night. I have a game night. Playing weird board game with friends. Ever heard of Zombicide ? Fun fun.  But I will rewatch it again (started watching the serie last week for the humm 6 times ?) Count me in for the next viewing. 
    It is for me to know and you to dot dot dot.
  • pennypenny
    Posts: 807Member
    I'll probably be in and out tomorrow, since I have to bake two double-decker sheet cakes for DS's birthday party this weekend.
  • momofdbbmomofdbb
    Posts: 9,092Member
    What time would that be ? I am in Alabama.
    " Wibbly wobbly timey wimey ......." The Doctor
    " I'm a leafe on the wind..watch how I soar ." Wash :((
    " Oh the wall had it comming.' Sherlock Holmes
    yea I am geek !!
  • shannahbananashannahbanana
    Posts: 74Member
    Man, I'm so lame I don't even know what "Firefly" is
    :-B
    The only things I watch on a regular basis (besides Go Diego, Go and Spongebob) is The Walking Dead and American Horror Story.
  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    @shannahbanana - do you have Netflix or Hulu+ ?

    I got one vote for 9PM, so we'll try that this time.

    timeanddate.com has a time zone converter

    9PM EST/ 8PM CMT/ 7PM MST/ 6PM PST / 2AM GMT

    I'm thinking I'll start a thread to announce/ arrange each viewing party, but a chat room is going to work better for timely interaction.

    @curious - I don't think you've watched Firefly, are you interested/available?
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  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    @momofdbb @Beachy @French_Mom @SAHM1020 @TottyCakes @CanadianMama

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  • shannahbananashannahbanana
    Posts: 74Member
    @Gingersnap No, i don't have netflix.  I think I can get Hulu.  Is Hulu+ different?
  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    @shannahbanana - hulu+ is a paid subscription. I think you can get a free month trial of either Netflix or Hulu+.
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  • pennypenny
    Posts: 807Member
    Per tonight's chat, here are some suggestions for upcoming viewings, taken from my Netflix queue:

    Clue
    Doctor Who
    Arrested Development
    The Guild
    The Tick (live action is on Netflix)
    Archer
    Sherlock
  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    Spinal Tap
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  • pennypenny
    Posts: 807Member
    Futurama

    There's a lot of it, but the episodes are short.
  • pennypenny
    Posts: 807Member
    A Fish Called Wanda
  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    A Mighty Wind (curses. only on dvd for netflix in the US)
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  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
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  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    Whale Rider
    Clueless
    Tucker & Dale versus Evil
    Donnie Darko
    North & South (Elizabeth Gaskell *not* John Jakes civil war novel)
    Last Holiday
    The Perfect Host
    Four Rooms
    The Producers (Matthew Broderick & Nathan Lane)
    Gosford Park
    Ondine
    The Usual Suspects
    Cold Comfort Farm
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  • pennypenny
    Posts: 807Member
    I love Tucker and Dale! I almost wet myself in the theater. We watched it recently for Halloween.
  • pennypenny
    Posts: 807Member
    We just started Jekyll. Another Moffat success!
  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    OK, this is what we've got so far for suggestions:

    Clue
    Doctor Who
    Arrested Development
    The Guild
    The Tick (live action is on Netflix)
    Archer
    Sherlock
    Spinal Tap
    Futurama
    A Fish Called Wanda
    A Mighty Wind
    The Ghost and Mrs. Muir
    Whale Rider
    Clueless
    Tucker & Dale versus Evil
    Donnie Darko
    North & South (Elizabeth Gaskell *not* John Jakes civil war novel)
    Last Holiday
    The Perfect Host
    Four Rooms
    The Producers (Matthew Broderick & Nathan Lane)
    Gosford Park
    Ondine
    The Usual Suspects
    Cold Comfort Farm
    Jekyll
    Labyrinth

    Some are not available for streaming at this time (that can change). Some are TV shows, and we probably want to pick certain episodes. Please keep in mind that the entire Firefly series was only 14 episodes and we started watching it in mid-November. 
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  • pennypenny
    Posts: 807Member
    Holy balls, how did I forget - Young Frankenstein

    ETA - Alas, it's not on streaming anymore.
  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    @penny - let's just add it to the list anyways. It will come back to streaming eventually. 

    I'd also like to add:

    Spaceballs!
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  • pennypenny
    Posts: 807Member
    Raising Arizona
  • pennypenny
    Posts: 807Member
    Here's my barebones Doctor Who wishlist:

    Nine
    Father's Day
    The Empty Child
    The Doctor Dances

    Ten
    The Girl in the Fireplace
    Blink
    Silence in the Library
    Forest of the Dead

    Eleven
    The Eleventh Hour
    The Beast Below
    The Time of Angels
    Flesh and Stone
    Vincent and the Doctor
    The Doctor's Wife
    A Good Man Goes to War

    Yes, Eleven is my favorite. And Steven Moffat, obviously.
  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    @penny - I love The Empty Child & The Doctor Dances for #9!
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  • pennypenny
    Posts: 807Member
    FYI, I'm turning 37 in April. I'm going to toss in an early vote for Clerks to celebrate.
  • DinoDangerDinoDanger
    Posts: 432Member
    I'm not sure if it's streaming right now on Netflix,  but I'd like to add Scott Pilgrim vs the World to the list if it does come up streaming (can't remember our Netflix password and I'm at work where it's not saved).


    Our integrity sells for so little, but it is all we really have. It is the very last inch of us, but within that inch, we are free. - V for Vendetta
    I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. - The Old Astronomer, Sarah Williams
  • shate98shate98
    Posts: 2,834Member
    I'd like to add:

    Mystery Men
    Contact
    Bicentennial Man
    Anna and the King

    and anything by Mel Brooks, except the dracula spoof.
    "As you wander through your life, whatever be your goal,
    keep your eye upon the doughnut, not upon the hole."
  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    @RachelH19 - March 22nd, after we watch episode 13 of Doctor who, we'll have a discussion about what to watch next. 

    Suggestions list is UTD. 
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  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    @penny - Clerks has been added for April 5th, the Friday *before* your birthday. 
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  • pennypenny
    Posts: 807Member
    Thanks, @Gingersnap! I haven't watched it in forever, though we've listened to it in the car a lot. It's definitely one to put the kids to bed for.
  • VegantasticVegantastic
    Posts: 3,466Member
    Transylvania 6-5000 !!! DH and I watched it recently and it's so freaking funny. The height of 80's camp lol
    "Be the change you wish to see in the world"
    "Don't Panic"
  • pennypenny
    Posts: 807Member
    I just found out that there's an 80s night at a local club on 4/5 and I desperately want to bust out the hair crimper and blue mascara and dance my ass off. Can we reschedule Clerks for 4/12 instead?

    ETA @Gingersnap - forgot to tag our glorious organizer
  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    @penny - sure, we can reschedule that! (Sorry I missed the tag.)
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  • pennypenny
    Posts: 807Member
    Thanks! I will attempt to repay you with a shot of my 80s-tastic hair. :P
  • GingersnapGingersnap
    Posts: 7,327Member
    I'm looking forward to it, @penny
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