Everyone has found themselves scrolling through all their streaming services for ages, struggling to find something interesting to watch.Sometimes, though, it isn't the streaming service that is the problem.Sometimes we avoid watching good content simply because we aren't willing to take a chance on something new.
There are tons to watch if you're willing to stick your toe outside your comfort zone.In my eyes, everyone is guilty, including myself.I find that the best way to push myself to discover something new is to impose mini-challenges on myself.
I stick to a set of rules for a week and only watch movies and shows that fit my criteria.Whether watching stuff from one genre or exploring the filmography of directors and actors, I've always walked away with new titles to add to my list of favorites.Stick to a single genre for a while Content you haven't watched with themes you love Close One of the easiest rules that I impose on myself is one where I pick a genre that I like and stick to it.
This means that I can choose things that follow the same overarching themes and trends that I know I already like, but I can avoid things that I've already watched in that genre, exposing myself to all sorts of stuff that I haven't watched before.Most recently, I stuck to science fiction for a week.It's one of my favorite genres, with the and franchises being such impactful and defining content throughout my childhood (and adulthood).
I've watched a lot of sci-fi content in my life, but there was so much more that I discovered through this challenge.Some of the content didn't quite hit the mark, but I watched things like ,,and for the first time, all of which I loved.Pick a director you like, and work through their filmography Don't just watch the popular stuff While a small group of directors are capable of churning out nothing but hits, most have their fair share of box office flops alongside their successes.
Just because a movie or show doesn't become popular, however, doesn't mean it isn't worth watching.With the sheer volume of content out there, we sometimes miss some of these hidden gems.Picking a director and watching your way through their work can open your eyes to content you otherwise never would have watched.
It's something that I have done since I was a teenager, starting with the greats like Tarantino, Kubrick, and Scorsese.After recently watching , I decided to watch Denis Villeneuve's movies.I rewatched things I loved, like and , but I was surprised by some films I hadn't really heard of before, with being my personal favorite. Follow the career of an actor from start to finish The best performances aren't always blockbusters Actors can elevate movies and shows to another level.
A mediocre script or uninspired idea gets overshadowed by the performance of an actor.Sometimes, without an actor and their brilliant performance, the films they star in wouldn't be nearly as successful.One of the most obvious examples is , with Tom Hanks being the core that held everything together.
This entry isn't one that I go back to all the time, but rather when I am particularly impressed with an actor's portrayal in something I'm watching.An example is after I watched with Joaquin Phoenix blowing me away with his rendition of Arthur Fleck.This was how I discovered one of my all-time favorite movies, , a story about a man falling in love with an AI, with Pheonix playing the lead of Theodore.
Watch the best movies and series from a specific decade Step outside your generation It's pretty easy to get sucked into only watching the latest releases.We like to stick to what we know, and sometimes it's easier to only watch stuff that is familiar.If you don't step outside your comfort zone, though, you'll miss a lot of great content.
Picking a decade and watching some of the most iconic bits of film and television can broaden your perspective in so many ways.I do this often, and with such a huge pool of content out there, I often revisit decades, watching new stuff every time.I recently went back to the 90s, finally catching up on some classics that I definitely should have already watched.
As a movie enthusiast, it's a bit embarrassing to admit, but I watched for the first time only a couple of weeks ago. Don't overlook content just because it's animated Animation can capture magic that isn't otherwise possible I have always been a champion of animated movies and series.There is a tendency to think that just because something is animated means that it is created exclusively for children and isn't capable of capturing the same depth that you get with live-action content.Animation is such a vibrant medium and has been used to tell some of the most impactful and emotional stories.
It's a medium that you definitely shouldn't be scared to explore.I love embarking on animation-only weeks.I get to revisit classics that have a special place in my heart, such as and .
I also always get to discover new shows and movies.The last time I did an animation week, I added a bunch of stuff to my list of favorites, including and Broaden your horizons and challenge your usual habits We're in an era where movies and shows are more accessible.With the wide selection of streaming services that we subscribe to, just about everything is available at the push of a button.
In this vast world of content, you're missing out if you don't try new things.The above challenges have always helped me take that step into the unknown, and I've always felt a little enlightened after the fact.
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