Hi everyone!

My name is Nick and I am very excited to host this month's scavenger hunt! I have been participating in these hunts for almost three years and they are always an absolute blast to complete each month. I love using these hunts as excuses to watch some of my biggest blind spots as an active film watcher and it's always interesting seeing others' lists. I have successfully finished 31 consecutive hunts and that streak, knock on wood, is still alive. I look forward to seeing what you all pick with my prompts!

Thank you Nina for hosting September’s hunt!

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Use the tags scavenger hunt and scavenger hunt 115 to follow each others' lists!

To quote Deadpool....LET'S F***ING GO!

Prompt #1: If you look at my profile picture, that’s my dog Oliver. He means the world to me, and I love him dearly. Watch a movie from the Letterbarkd list.

Prompt #2: I have hosted a Zoom movie club since March 2020. We have met weekly on Saturdays for almost the entire duration, and we even expanded to host biweekly meetings on Tuesday nights. Ever since the pandemic, they have been the main constant in my life, and they are some of the greatest people I have ever known. We have watched and discussed nearly 300(!) movies over the last 5 years and our membership continues to grow. It’s amazing honestly! Watch a movie selected and discussed by members of the Online Cinema Club.

Prompt #3: There is a running joke in the Online Cinema Club about Paul Newman being my all-time favorite actor. They love to tease me about Newman but it’s okay, I can handle it! He is simply one of the greatest actors and human beings to ever grace our planet. Watch a movie starring Paul Newman.

Prompt #4: I share one of Paul Newman's most distinctive features: we both have blue eyes! Watch a movie with blue on the poster or in the title. Example lists include Blue Posters, More Blue Posters and Blue Movie Titles.

Prompt #5: We are in the middle of celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, which takes place from September 15 to October 15 each year, to honor the achievements and legacies from the Hispanic community. Watch a movie about Hispanic Americans or a movie made by a Hispanic filmmaker.

Prompt #6: Although I obtained my Master's Degree in Film & Media Studies, my career pathway led me to become an academic subject librarian (who specializes in history and the social sciences). The Library of Congress is largely considered the gold standard of librarianship here in the United States and they always have interesting programs and collections going on. One particular thing I follow is their National Film Registry, first established in 1989 (ironically the year I born). They choose 25 films each year deemed "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" to American society and culture. The only stipulation is that the film must be at least 10 years old. Watch a movie selected for preservation by the Library of Congress' National Film Registry.

Prompt #7: Turner Classic Movies (TCM) was, in many ways, my gateway to appreciating movies over two decades ago. I have fond memories watching TCM and it will always hold a special place in my heart. I loved their program The Essentials, which ran from 2001-2020, and it helped me discover so many gems. Watch a movie featured on TCM's program The Essentials.

Prompt #8: Early on in my film fandom, I used IMDb as a resource to expand my knowledge and appreciation of the movies. I used to closely follow their constantly-evolving Top 250 list and tried to see as many movies on there as possible (with no luck). Watch a movie that's been on IMDb’s Top 250 list over the years.

Prompt #9: Even to this day, I still regularly read The New York Times's film section. It's some of the best film criticism out there and I find their writers and contributor's takes to be so interesting. They also have a lot of great lists and this one of them: Watch a movie featuring an actor ranked on the New York Times’ 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century list.

Prompt #10: Sometimes these hunts can be overwhelming to create but I thought this would help simplify things a bit: Spin the 'Essential Film Directors' wheel and watch a movie from that director that you haven't seen.

Prompt #11: October 11th is National Coming Out Day and this helps bring awareness to support anyone who wants to be out and proud as members of the LGBTQ community. Watch an LGBTQ movie from your watchlist.

Prompt #12: Romantic comedies are arguably my biggest guilty pleasure and I unabashedly love them. Yes, I'm a romantic at heart! Watch a romantic comedy from any era.

Prompt #13: I completed my Master's thesis about 9 years ago and my work focused on the construction of masculinity identity through Hollywood comedies from the 1990s and 2000s. Although I chose a different career path, I am proud that I wrote a 120+ page thesis! Watch a comedy that was released in the 1990s or 2000s.

Prompt #14: October 14th is Indigenous Peoples' Day, also known as Columbus Day here in the United States. I used to work at a predominantly indigenous institution and I am happy to see more popular culture representations of indigenous communities in recent years. To celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, watch a movie from either the Real on the Reel: Important Native American Movies list or the 100 Native Directors, 100 Native Films list.

Prompt #15: Columbia Pictures is one of the most iconic movie studios and they are currently celebrating their 100th anniversary this year. Watch a movie released by Columbia Pictures to celebrate their 100th anniversary.

Prompt #16: My friend Peter is the person who introduced me to these scavenger hunts and he still participates in them to this day. Let's thank Peter by watching something from his Not Sure If Watched List that you haven't already seen.

Prompt #17: My friend Kailyn has a massive watchlist of movies she still wants to see. Shuffle Kailyn's List of Born of Lists and watch something on the first page of results that you have not seen.

Prompt #18: Let's have some fun and make this prompt about you! Go to your Watchlist, hover over the Genre drop box and watch a movie from your favorite genre.

Prompt #19: October 19 is the night of the 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony and I will be going to that! It's one of my favorite things that I like to go to each and every year. I have written articles and published podcast episodes about the Rock Hall and this is something that I truly love...no matter how much debate it stirs up! Watch a movie starring or a movie (biopic or documentary) about a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.

Prompt #20: In my spare time, I like to cook and I am always fascinated by media content (television, film, literature, etc.) focusing on the culinary world. Watch a movie about Food, Chefs, or Restaurants.

Prompt #21: Ever since I was a little boy, I have always been a fan of professional wrestling. It is something that I still watch to this day and it's something that consumes far too much of my life. Watch a movie starring a current or former Professional Wrestler. If you are having trouble finding something for this prompt, consider looking at the filmographies of Dave Bautista, Dwayne Johnson, or John Cena.

Prompt #22: Supporting the disabled community is a cause that is near and dear to my heart. Watch a movie that focuses on disability representation.

Prompt #23: I often use these scavenger hunts as excuses to watch short films and honestly...it's some of the best things I watch in any given month. Watch a short film with a maximum runtime of 30 minutes.

Prompt #24: A24 is currently celebrating their 10th anniversary and they have released many of the best movies from the 2010s and 2020s. Watch an A24 movie.

Prompt #25: This prompt is simple and straightforward: Watch a movie released in 2024.

Prompt #26: I have an AMC A-List membership and I go to the movies all the time. There's nothing like seeing a movie on the big screen! Watch a movie currently playing in theaters or watch a movie I saw in theaters in 2023 or 2024.

Prompt #27: Instead of going to the movies, some people prefer to stay home which is totally fine. There's a lot of content out there on those streaming services but there's sometimes diamonds in the rough when it comes to original programming. Watch a movie that was released exclusively on a streaming channel such as Netflix, Hulu, Prime and Peacock.

Prompt #28: We are in the midst of the fall season and this is my favorite time of the year. Watch a movie you believe embodies the Fall or Autumn season.

Prompt #29: Of all the horror subgenres, psychological horror is my absolute favorite. Watch a Psychological Horror movie.

Prompt #30: If you think about it, there's a lot of similarities between horror and comedy. And there's nothing I love more than a good horror-comedy...it's the best of both worlds! Watch a Horror Comedy.

Prompt #31: Sometimes there are blind spots when it comes to certain genres and horror is certainly one of them for me. Watch something from the Horror Movies Everyone Should Watch at Least Once list that you haven't already seen.

Substitute any prompt with something from your watchlist or any horror movie you want to rewatch in October.

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Here is an abridged list version of the prompts for this month's scavenger hunt:

1. Watch a movie from the Letterbarkd list
2. Watch a movie selected and discussed by members of the Online Cinema Club.
3. Watch a movie starring Paul Newman.
4. Watch a movie with blue on the poster or in the title.
5. Watch a movie about Hispanic Americans or a movie made by a Hispanic filmmaker.
6. Watch a movie selected for preservation by the Library of Congress' National Film Registry.
7. Watch a movie featured on TCM's program The Essentials.
8. Watch a movie that's been on IMDb’s Top 250 list over the years.
9. Watch a movie featuring an actor ranked on the New York Times’ 25 Greatest Actors of the 21st Century list.
10. Spin the 'Essential Film Directors' wheel and watch a movie from that director that you haven't seen.
11. Watch an LGBTQ movie from your watchlist.
12. Watch a romantic comedy from any era.
13. Watch a comedy that was released in the 1990s or 2000s.
14. To celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day, watch a movie from either the Real on the Reel: Important Native American Movies list or the 100 Native Directors, 100 Native Films list.
15. Watch a movie released by Columbia Pictures to celebrate their 100th anniversary.
16. Let's thank Peter by watching something from his Not Sure If Watched List that you haven't already seen.
17. Shuffle Kailyn's List of Born of Lists and watch something on the first page of results that you have not seen.
18. Go to your Watchlist, hover over the Genre drop box and watch a movie from your favorite genre.
19. Watch a movie starring or a movie (biopic or documentary) about a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
20. Watch a movie about Food, Chefs, or Restaurants.
21. Watch a movie starring a current or former Professional Wrestler.
22. Watch a movie that focuses on disability representation.
23. Watch a short film with a maximum runtime of 30 minutes.
24. Watch an A24 movie.
25. Watch a movie released in 2024.
26. Watch a movie currently playing in theaters or watch a movie I saw in theaters in 2023 or 2024.
27. Watch a movie that was released exclusively on a streaming channel such as Netflix, Hulu, Prime and Peacock.
28. Watch a movie you believe embodies the Fall or Autumn season.
29. Watch a Psychological Horror movie.
30. Watch a Horror Comedy.
31. Watch something from the Horror Movies Everyone Should Watch at Least Once list that you haven't already seen.

I hope you all enjoyed these prompts. Happy Hunting!!!