the code is more what you'd call "guidelines" than actual rules...

So, today is the day the challenge begins. In order to prepare myself I have spent the weekend watching movies. It was a difficult job but I just about managed it.

I've had a few questions as to what the challenge entails, so below are the guidelines I'm planning to stick to;

1) Anything that qualifies as a movie must be noted and written about - Made for TV movies, documentaries (not TV docus), films at the cinema, DVDs at home, the 50th repeat of Love Actually on ITV2, etc.

2) I am not planning on writing a detailed review one very film, some may get that treatment whilst others may just get a short commentary.

3) With all films I will note the following: title, year of release, director, lead actors, running time and IMDB link. I will also give them ratings out of ten.

4) I will keep a record of how many films I have watched over a year and how many minutes/hours/days I have dedicated to the great art of cinema.

Handily, I was given one of these for my birthday so I can organise my film watching plans for the year ahead. I was also treated to a few DVDs, some films I've seen before, some I haven't seen in ages and some which are completely new to me.

I think I will start on one of these tonight...

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - Not seen before, not read the books either.

Babel - Again, not one I've seen but Gael Garcia Bernal is in it, so that's a plus point in my book.

Rampart - I didn't get a chance to catch this when it was at the cinema and I feel like it's been on my LOVEFiLM list for ages. I think this might be tonight's movie. I hope it doesn't disappoint.

Team America: World Police - Who doesn't love these puppets. Glad I finally have my own copy.

Ratatouille - Haven't seen this since it left cinemas. Remember it as being very enjoyable.

The Sword in the Stone - A Disney classic that I only half remember watching as a child, it will be good to watch this again now I have a slightly longer attention span.

The Rescuers - Another old Disney animation. I don't remember having seen this one before, although I do remember watching its follow up, The Rescuers Down Under, a LOT as a child.

Mulan - Again, a great Disney film, one I haven't seen since I retired my VHS player. Can't wait to catch up on what my Mum believes to be one of the best Disney movies.

Super - This is a film that has been on my 'to watch' list for a long time.

So, the challenge begins. The 'Time Well Spent' timer is at zero. Let's see what happens in the year ahead...