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Stories, guides and lists about movies, shows, books and games — for people who pick what to watch on instinct.
Why trailers are the new reels
Vertical trailer feeds compress movie discovery from hours to seconds. Here's why your next favorite film starts with 60 seconds of footage — and what we built to make it work.
How to actually decide what to watch tonight
A practical decision framework for the moment you sit on the couch with no idea what you want. Five rules, four shortcuts, and a permission slip to stop scrolling.
10 thrillers from 2026 that will keep you up till 3 AM
Ten thrillers from 2026 that earned their hype. Slow burns, fast turns, and one that genuinely ruined a week of sleep. No spoilers, no fluff, no streaming-promo content.
Hidden gems streaming, May 2026
Twelve films and shows currently on streaming that almost no one is talking about. International picks, format experiments, and one documentary that will reset your brain.
Streaming services compared in 2026
Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO, Prime, and the rest — what each is actually good at, what they bury, and how to decide which subscriptions to keep this year.
How Letterboxd changed movie discovery
How a small New Zealand startup quietly became the social network for people who care about films — and what that means for everyone else trying to figure out what to watch.
Best couple watches for this weekend
A practical guide to picking a film with a partner that doesn't end in a 30-minute negotiation. Twelve titles that work for couples — across genres, moods, and tolerance levels for subtitles.
Why we rebuilt our swipe engine from scratch
Two years in, we tore out our recommendation engine and rebuilt it. Here's what we learned about taste, the cold-start problem, and why algorithmic feeds are mostly bad.