Hello Reader,

When it comes to watching movies...

There are the choices you want to be making for yourself (e.g., watching your cultural vegetables that will feed you emotionally and intellectually)

And there are the choices you actually make (e.g., watching junk food)...which might be because you're not even sure which choice to make because your watchlist is so long that you're endlessly scrolling.

If this predicament sounds familiar...you're not alone.

The Good News?

Watching your cultural vegetables doesn't have to be hard!

You just need to curate a watchlist for 2025...and make sure it has three key ingredients that will keep you feeling secure and excited.

Episode 154: Three key ingredients for a great year of movies

Today on the podcast, I discuss three key ingredients to ensure a great year of movies, which include:

1. Watch a variety of films from diverse filmmakers -- from across continents, genres, styles, and filmmakers -- because even if you don't watch all good movies, the variety is half the fun.
2. Watch some 'Sure Things'. You know what you like. Treat yourself!
3. Take some 'Planned Risks': expand your cinematic comfort zone for the most exciting discoveries and to give yourself more Sure Things to look forward to in the future.

On the podcast, I talk about what I mean by each of these criteria, and how you can meet them.

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Happy watching/listening!

Alex

P.S. Ready to curate your watchlist? Want help ensuring it has these three ingredients and more? Attend the Curate Your 2025 Watchlist workshop on Sunday! Set yourself up for a great year of movies without the decision fatigue that usually comes with sitting down to watch a movie.