Movies & TV series watchlist

A curated starting watchlist across genres — films and series organised by mood rather than format, so you can pick something based on what you actually feel like watching. Customise freely: delete what you've seen, add your own, and use this as a living list.

Drama & Prestige TV

Thriller & Crime

Comedy

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Documentary

International Films & Series

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10 most famous poems to read

Ten poems that have shaped the language, the culture, and the way people express grief, love, time, and mortality. Each one is short enough to read in five minutes and worth reading more than once. The note with each explains what makes it remarkable and what to pay attention to.

10 famous paintings to see in person

Ten paintings that genuinely change when you stand in front of them — where the scale, the texture of the paint, or the presence of the original works in a way no reproduction can capture. Each entry includes the museum, what to look for, and why it's worth going.

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Novels: The Foundations

Novels: 20th Century Essentials

Novels: Contemporary & Global

Non-Fiction

Poetry, Essays & Short Stories

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Not a prestige list of the 'greatest films ever made' — a selection chosen because each one genuinely shaped cinema, and each one still works as a film today regardless of when it was made. Organised by the reason each one earns its place, with a note on what to watch for.

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Day 2: Mornings

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