Week 22

Connected to a TV show

Last week we watched a movie connected to another movie, this week, watch a movie connected to a TV show

1973’s Westworld and it’s sequel Futureworld were the basis of the 2016 HBO show Westworld. Before Sarah Michelle Geller, Kristy Swanson was Buffy the Vampire slayer in the 1992 movie. Ron Howard’s excellent comedy Parenthood, spawned 2 separate television series, one in 1990 and one in 2010. The year after it was released, Amy Heckerling’s iconic Clueless starring Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz, continued in television form, and Bong Joon Ho’s excellent Snowpiercer has been adapted into a Netflix series, currently 3 seasons down.

Then we’ve got movies that were based on a TV series: 1987’s Dragnet starring Dan Aykroyd and Tom Hanks was based on the 1967 series of the same name. The Brady Bunch movie released in 1995, based on the 70’s show took the genius concept of having the family with their 70s fashion sense and place them in a contemporary 90’s setting. 1993’s The Fugitive, which spawned it’s own spin off US Marshalls, was based on the 1960s TV series of the same name. Finally, maybe you haven’t seen the recent Mission Impossible or Equalizer sequels, based on their 1966 and 1985 series, respectively.

Of course though the most fun aspect of these challenges is seeing the genius, and sometimes tenuous, connections you’ve made just to watch a certain movie.So to branch away from the obvious, some other ideas include: A movie with a television based plot or key scene, contains tv or television in the title, a movie starring an actor who’s most known for their television rolls, or a feature length documentary on television

Suggestions

These movies are mentioned in the video as potential suggestions for the challenge.

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Clueless

Dragnet

Fargo

Maverick

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

Parenthood

Snowpiercer

Teen Wolf

The Brady Bunch Movie

The Equalizer 3

The Fugitive

The Untouchables

Westworld

Challenge Stats

Completed the Challenge: 47
Total Movies Watched: 109
Different Movies Watched: 87
Hours Watched: 204

The First Omen

5

The First Omen (2024)

Late Night with the Devil

4

Late Night with the Devil (2024)

The Equalizer

2

The Equalizer (2014)

Godzilla Minus One

2

Godzilla Minus One (2023)

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore

2

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974)

Boy Kills World

2

Boy Kills World (2024)

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

2

Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)

Dark Shadows

2

Dark Shadows (2012)

Presumed Innocent

2

Presumed Innocent (1990)

The Fall Guy

2

The Fall Guy (2024)

Monkey Man

2

Monkey Man (2024)

Child's Play

2

Child's Play (1988)

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

2

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

Nine to Five

2

Nine to Five (1980)

In the Loop

2

In the Loop (2009)

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

2

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)

The Bob's Burgers Movie

2

The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022)

Trainspotting

1

Trainspotting (1996)

A Haunting in Venice

1

A Haunting in Venice (2023)

Galaxy Quest

1

Galaxy Quest (1999)

Training Day

1

Training Day (2001)

Poltergeist

1

Poltergeist (2015)

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

1

Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)

Star Trek Beyond

1

Star Trek Beyond (2016)

Soapdish

1

Soapdish (1991)

Secrets & Lies

1

Secrets & Lies (1996)

21 Jump Street

1

21 Jump Street (2012)

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

1

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)

Survivor

1

Survivor (2015)

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Initiation

1

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Initiation (2017)

The King and I

1

The King and I (1956)

Picnic at Hanging Rock

1

Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)

Mission: Impossible III

1

Mission: Impossible III (2006)

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

1

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

The Equalizer 2

1

The Equalizer 2 (2018)

Mission: Impossible II

1

Mission: Impossible II (2000)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

1

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)

Totally Spies! The Movie

1

Totally Spies! The Movie (2009)

Mission: Impossible

1

Mission: Impossible (1996)

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

1

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold

1

Scooby-Doo! & Batman: The Brave and the Bold (2018)

Manhunter

1

Manhunter (1986)

Josie and the Pussycats

1

Josie and the Pussycats (2001)

Godzilla

1

Godzilla (2014)

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

1

Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Who Framed Roger Rabbit

1

Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988)

The Mean One

1

The Mean One (2022)

The Addams Family

1

The Addams Family (1991)

Star Trek Into Darkness

1

Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

Snoopy, Come Home

1

Snoopy, Come Home (1972)

Baywatch

1

Baywatch (2017)

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;Surrection

1

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Re;Surrection (2019)

Scenes from a Marriage

1

Scenes from a Marriage (1974)

The Many Saints of Newark

1

The Many Saints of Newark (2021)

Jim Henson Idea Man

1

Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)

The A-Team

1

The A-Team (2010)

Creepshow

1

Creepshow (1982)

Beavis and Butt-Head Do America

1

Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)

Clueless

1

Clueless (1995)

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier

1

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Glorification

1

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Glorification (2018)

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie

1

The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)

Death Note: The Last Name

1

Death Note: The Last Name (2006)

The Flintstones

1

The Flintstones (1994)

Star Trek: The Motion Picture

1

Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

Muppets Most Wanted

1

Muppets Most Wanted (2014)

Miami Vice

1

Miami Vice (2006)

The Amazing Spider-Man

1

The Amazing Spider-Man (1977)

Fatal Attraction

1

Fatal Attraction (1987)

The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie

1

The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie (2022)

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

1

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

The Untouchables

1

The Untouchables (1987)

Child's Play

1

Child's Play (2019)

Munster, Go Home!

1

Munster, Go Home! (1966)

Are You Being Served?

1

Are You Being Served? (1977)

Friday Night Lights

1

Friday Night Lights (2004)

American Gigolo

1

American Gigolo (1980)

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Transgression

1

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Transgression (2018)

X-Men

1

X-Men (2000)

Perfect Blue

1

Perfect Blue (1998)

Nightcrawler

1

Nightcrawler (2014)

Guest House Paradiso

1

Guest House Paradiso (1999)

Bahubali: The Beginning

1

Bahubali: The Beginning (2015)

The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas

1

The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas (2000)

1

Star Trek (2009)

The Core

1

The Core (2003)

Charlie's Angels

1

Charlie's Angels (2000)

Most watched actors

Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy (8)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
Star Trek (2009)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

Nichelle Nichols

Nichelle Nichols (6)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

William Shatner

William Shatner (6)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

DeForest Kelley

DeForest Kelley (6)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

George Takei

George Takei (6)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

Simon Pegg

Simon Pegg (6)

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)
Star Trek Beyond (2016)
Mission: Impossible III (2006)
Star Trek (2009)
Guest House Paradiso (1999)

James Doohan

James Doohan (6)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

Walter Koenig

Walter Koenig (6)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

Grace Lee Whitney

Grace Lee Whitney (4)

Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991)
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979)

Ving Rhames

Ving Rhames (4)

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
Mission: Impossible II (2000)
Mission: Impossible (1996)
Mission: Impossible III (2006)