How Letterboxd Changed Watching Movies Forever

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Күн бұрын

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In this video we talk about how Letterboxd changed how people watch movies, interact with them about think about them after.
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0:00 Intro
0:49 Origin
2:14 Community
3:54 The Gamification
Starting with this video every video is going to have a matching Haiku because why not
I love Letterboxd
I use it to log my films
I recommend it

Пікірлер: 133

@margo3394 8 ай бұрын

I have more of a letterboxd addiction than a movie addiction but im glad letterboxd is making me watch movies

@itstalesfromthescreen 7 ай бұрын

Honestly it’s so motivating and fun

@gyuvinburger 5 ай бұрын

you described my situation PERFECTLYYYY also we have the same name??? ok twin

@seaque. 5 ай бұрын

logging in Letterboxd literal gives me a dopamine shot.

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Every. Single. Time.

@lucinamain6861 6 ай бұрын

letterboxd is just youtube comment sections for movies

@stormsandsaints 9 ай бұрын

as someone who has never been in into watching movies, the diary feature of the app was a game changer. i only downloaded the app last week, but seeing all the movies i've watched makes me feel a sense of accomplishment lol. i loved your analysis, short but well done. great video!

@itstalesfromthescreen 8 ай бұрын

I love the dairy feature, very addictive. Thank you so much for your comment!!

@filip1261 5 ай бұрын

exactly the problem with letterboxd. makes movies into a thing to check off like a game and not a piece of art to be experienced

@MrCodyWarner 5 ай бұрын

Totally agree. I don’t write any reviews and I read very few on the app. But I love keeping a log of my film history.

@acleah 2 ай бұрын

Real. I've been averaging 2-3 films everyday ever since I downloaded it

@skskkskskssksksksk 5 ай бұрын

I don’t think I would’ve watched half of the movies I’ve seen if it wasn’t for Letterboxd

@alibozai 22 күн бұрын

Frrrr

@OliverRehn 8 ай бұрын

The ability to rate and arrange the movies I watch just makes the whole experience so much more enjoyable for me. It makes me think more about what I've watched and engages me with my own thoughts and opinions more.

@itstalesfromthescreen 8 ай бұрын

I agree, it’s so fun to engage with films after the viewing!

@icantthinkofanything798 5 ай бұрын

Ever since getting on letterboxd I don’t trust rotten tomatoes scores for an accurate depiction of a film’s quality. Letterboxd gives the voice to the people instead of separating critic and audience score, as well as not bribing influential people to give certain films high scores :)

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

I agree letterboxd is my go to over rotten tomatoes now every day of the week. If I’m going to use RT I always look at audience score

@pedro_dalpian 8 ай бұрын

I joined Letterboxd back in March 2021 and I’ve become a cinephile because of it. After logging all the movies I’d seen until then, I realized that I’d watched just a few movies in my life and decided to change that. My life was never the same. Great video!

@curriy 6 ай бұрын

I've always been a casual movie fan, but when I downloaded Letterboxd in April it changed everything. Pretty sure I've watched and logged a movie onto my diary every single day since July

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Wow that’s great, it’s so nice the app could do that for you

@davidunderwood1773 5 ай бұрын

I think certain movies are being discovered more than ever because of Letterboxd. Possibly the biggest example is "House" directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi. The movie is very popular on Letterboxd. This has lead to it become slightly more mainstream among film viewers.

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Very good point, and I think that also has part to do with its very iconic poster shown on letterboxd, that people can’t help but watch

@leondeon 8 ай бұрын

I just love going through my diary and remembering all the movies I saw throughout the year, helps remember who I saw the movie with and what I did that day. It's such a fun app

@itstalesfromthescreen 7 ай бұрын

Agreed! Thanks for your comment:)

@thebookwormninja9193 5 ай бұрын

I've always loved movies, but getting Letterboxd in 2017 really changed my process. I think it just makes the opinions of "the people" so much more accessible. People can be as serious or comedic, as thorough or simple, as they want. Seeing what other people are watching motivates me to watch and see where my opinion lands-- when the people have a strong common opinion, or even polarized opinions, it motivates me so much more to "see what it's all about" than critics on RT. But mostly, I love using Letterboxd as my own personal log. Going back and seeing what I've watched, rewatched, how my opinions have changed, etc. is so much fun. Films almost become more rewatchable, and I become more intent on discovering new and interesting aspects when I do rewatch. It's just great.

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

I completely agree! Thank you for your comment it’s appreciated

@AryReviewFilm Ай бұрын

Letterboxd basically makes watching movies feels like you just unlocked a Playstation trophy

@iamhanauta 3 ай бұрын

Thanks to letterboxd I found films I never knew existed and had fun watching them as well.

@joachimhovgaardramlau3064 6 ай бұрын

Letterboxd has affected me badly. Now when I watch a movie I mostly think of how many stars I would give it.

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

That’s a shame, maybe take a break from the app? I think it’s fun to engage critically but if it stops you from enjoying something you once did maybe take a step back? Thanks for your comment though it’s appreciated!

@nairb2173 5 ай бұрын

I stopped using stars for a while to prevent this, eventually went back to rating but w/o half stars and it’s much less of a problem

@Maramaramaramaram 5 ай бұрын

I would recommend to stop star rating and instead forming actual opinions

@theserpent6070 5 ай бұрын

As someone who likes ranking films by series/director the app’s list feature is perfect. Making and changing lists is so easy and fun

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Completely agree, it’s one of its best features

@lemon4758 6 ай бұрын

Im a teenager, and I’ve watched more movies in the almost 2 years I’ve been on letterboxd, than I had in my life before then

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

It’s a really great motivator

@the_real_mothman 7 ай бұрын

Using an audio clip from Community for the Community section is *chef's kiss*

@itstalesfromthescreen 7 ай бұрын

Lol I’m happy someone noticed, always trying to do fun editing stuff!

@alexcninjagotuber 5 ай бұрын

Letterboxd motivated me to watch far more movies and reflect on which ones I have watched. The title says it all.

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Couldn’t agree more, thank you for your comment :)

@FrostyBuckeye 6 ай бұрын

Great short video! Loved your analysis of the gamification of the app.

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your support, it means a lot

@schokoladendonut 5 ай бұрын

Great video! I was surprised to see that your channel is fairly new and small. I hope you get the recognition you deserve. I‘ve only had Letterbox for a year but I absolutely love it. It made me enjoy watching new movies much more. I love having all the movies watched in one place, reading reviews and checking out new movies and lists of movies people make.

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for your nice comment! I also absolutely love letterboxd and I’m glad people are responding with similar feelings

@adosouma 25 күн бұрын

ive never been a movie person but fairly recently i got letterboxd because the reviews for Anatomy of a Fall were really funny. now ive watched 6 movies this year which honestly is not a lot compared to other users but it's a big deal to me bc as i said before, i never watch movies unless it's for school. im really grateful because i got to grow a bit closer with friends while talking about movies and the website itself

@slowbro137 5 ай бұрын

He has 785 subscribers at the time of writing this comment, but has such high quality videos! It’s crazy to see other channels on this platform that create questionable content, and have millions of subscribers. And there’s so many channels, exhibit A, that have such amazingly detailed and captivating videos…yet they don’t get as much attention. I really hope you blow up in the community!!!! Much love❤️

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Wow this is such a genuine nice and thought out comment thank you so much. Next video in the works as we speak :)

@aarond9563 6 ай бұрын

Really good video. I try to outdo myself every year with the number of movies I've watched. Sometimes it's a chore, but I'm usually grateful I went to the theaters. I went 47 times this year and watched 68 movies. I don't think I'm beating 2023 any time soon.

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

I would never do anything that feels like a chore but I’m glad you are grateful for it after! It’s no rush to beat anything just take it at the pace that beat suits you:) thanks for engaging with the video!

@Elijah_Gillard 7 ай бұрын

This is a really well made video

@itstalesfromthescreen 7 ай бұрын

Appreciate it a lot

@MasonProductions12 Күн бұрын

Letterboxd is why I watch more movies than I would’ve otherwise, simply because I want a bigger ‘*blank year* film ranking’ for no reason

@alfie4234 Ай бұрын

I don’t know how passionate about film I would be if it wasn’t for Letterboxd. I wouldn’t have seen most of my favourite movies if not for it.

@shanelamar8857 5 ай бұрын

It certainly has for me too. I use to write down films I love on my notes app but now I can just log it on my Letterboxd easy. Plus the visuals are amazing.

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

I agree, it’s also got one of the best UI’s about too which is really nice

@lordpistonia 5 ай бұрын

Great video!

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

@ThatSpeedrunnerGuy Ай бұрын

Letterboxd was my gateway drug to movies. I got to be haha i watch movies but now ive seen 278 movies in 127 days

@blakesaari 8 ай бұрын

KEEP MAKING VIDEOS THEY'RE SO GOOD

@itstalesfromthescreen 8 ай бұрын

Ayy thanks man I appreciate it, working on the next one currently 💪🏼

@magnus75damkier 8 ай бұрын

Am I sensing a fellow Babylon enjoyer in my virtual vicinity?

@itstalesfromthescreen 8 ай бұрын

You absolutely are, such an underrated film it’s soo good

@sopaanp 5 ай бұрын

Letterboxd changed the game for me because till I joined I was only watching stuff that was around or friends were recommending. The list feature even let me figure out just how many films I have watched over the years!

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

@Sarah3984 5 ай бұрын

There is someone i follow who claimed to watch over 1400 movies in one year.

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

I’m hoping that’s majority short films 😅

@fynix. 8 ай бұрын

what's ur letterbox name

@neilugaddan 13 күн бұрын

Only Letterboxd made me realize I can watch 50 films in a month.

@JTReviewsPlus 6 ай бұрын

Great analysis on Letterboxd! Also am I the only one who logs new movies into the diary and not older movies that I’m watching for the first time? Is that okay or is it all preference? I don’t even log rewatched movies..

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

It’s all preference! Whatever you find the best way to watch and log films is the right way for you

@jakewestbrook3214 6 ай бұрын

Man, high school me would have loved this platform. these days I barely have the time or energy to watch something

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

That’s a shame but I get that sometimes, it’s still a fun app to use every so often when you do have the energy though!

@JensOstrom 8 ай бұрын

Good video 👍

@itstalesfromthescreen 8 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@JensOstrom 8 ай бұрын

@@itstalesfromthescreenwhats your letterboxd btw?

@Elijah_Gillard 7 ай бұрын

I really want Letterboxxed for Books

@itstalesfromthescreen 7 ай бұрын

Goodreads is the closest but it’s not great

@user-qe3zy7cv3c 5 ай бұрын

I personally use Storygraph for books. Probably not as many functions/users/etc... as Goodreads but the interface looks and feels much better imo.

@AITreeBranches 2 ай бұрын

Since I was 10, in the 90s I was searching for all body of works of a director or a writer and I had this game that If Liked a book I have to read everything from that writer and if I liked a movie I have to see all movies from that director, is nothing new ffsake.

@Stixinator1 8 ай бұрын

I 100% agree. Nice video!

@itstalesfromthescreen 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@beanedtea Ай бұрын

Letterboxd is actually the best way to see if a film is good or not. Not everyone takes it seriously, there are no review bombs, and it's not Rotten Tomatoes. That's perfect if you ask me.

@You_are_what_u_love_13. 5 ай бұрын

One thing I can tell after joining letterboxd is that now I have great taste in movies😂. I used to see all craps before now i watch what they call CINEMA and boi its so fun and emotional roller coaster.. love u letterboxd for making me this crazy about moviees.

@itstalesfromthescreen 3 ай бұрын

Oh completely agree, thanks for the comment!

@Killer... 8 ай бұрын

man i just wanna have ur letterboxd :(

@jacobbeeson2983 5 ай бұрын

Got outta there real quick😂

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

🤣I said my piece

@aloisflynn2003 5 ай бұрын

Have a good day ❤

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! You too:)

@reamdelrey 5 ай бұрын

Downloading the app as I’m watching

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

You will not regret it

@reamdelrey 5 ай бұрын

@@itstalesfromthescreen actually I’m obsessed, and right after I made an account there was a kind of review of all of the popular movies that the user can slide through and rate/like/watchlist the movies, and I spent two hours adding movies, until I reached 300+, and I was tired, and I’m trying to get back to that page/feature but I couldn’t find it. Anyway, thank you so much for giving me the push to try something new which turned out to be great. xo

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! Thank you for the support

@danieleatwell7757 5 ай бұрын

I never knew that the d was silent.

@Killer... 8 ай бұрын

man whats ur letterboxd :(

@jaymenjanssens720 7 ай бұрын

I pay for subscriptions that are so poorly optimized in comparison. That globe search feature like wow

@itstalesfromthescreen 7 ай бұрын

Letterboxd whole UI is so smooth

@sebfitzbright 4 ай бұрын

is this on letterboxd?

@avoidthenose 7 ай бұрын

I was triggered by the final statement in this video

@itstalesfromthescreen 7 ай бұрын

How come?

@avoidthenose 7 ай бұрын

@@itstalesfromthescreen it’s impressive that you’ve avoided watching the godfather for so long, especially as a film enthusiast That aside, you’ve sold me on letterboxd

@andrewcunningham8873 3 ай бұрын

Ever hear of IMDB?

@joaocosta5193 5 ай бұрын

i think you're right

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

I think you’re right too

@joaocosta5193 5 ай бұрын

@@itstalesfromthescreen thanks

@lucasvidal8344 5 ай бұрын

Oh honey, most people doese't even know Letterbox exists, it changed the way (and is almost ruining) the way that some cinephiles, usualy the most anoying ones, watch movies

@filmokaaran 5 ай бұрын

What..? Margot Robbie's on Letterboxd?

@itstalesfromthescreen 3 ай бұрын

She was, then people found her account so she had to get rid of it. I’m sure a lot of film makers are with anonymous accounts tbh

@mikeFolco 5 ай бұрын

It’s just IMDB lite.

@kaykutcher2103 5 ай бұрын

If IMDB still had forums I'd agree but finding like-minded people and be able to have discussions with them was what made the difference for me. Having said that I still use IMDB but mainly for the watchlist feature. My Letterboxed watchlist only has titles I manage to actually find copies of and can watch. They're both handy.

@mikeFolco 5 ай бұрын

@@kaykutcher2103 Yeah I should have said it's a snappy IMDB to better describe what I wanted to say... I'm just figuring it out. I just started using it a few days ago. Any suggestions of interesting people I should follow?

@R-K_ 5 ай бұрын

you're telling me letterboxd was made by kiwis?

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

I absolutely am

@daredevil6145 5 ай бұрын

RYM the GOAT Letterboxd the 2nd

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Didn’t know RYM existed till I saw this comment, will defo check it out thanks for the recommendation

@daredevil6145 5 ай бұрын

@@itstalesfromthescreen Yup, for both ALBUMS and MOVIES RYM the 👑 AOTY = LETTERBOXD while, IMDb noob with Shawshank and TDK on the top 3

@nairb2173 5 ай бұрын

People shit on Letterboxd too much, this is a great positive take!

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Glad you think so! I, and so many people love the app, glad I can give contribute to the positivity I know it brings people!

@Vlad19843 5 ай бұрын

I’m sorry but if you see Letterboxd as a competitive game you really don’t give a shit about movies. Still, I’m happy to see this phenomenon keeping people interested.

@hergzcool 5 ай бұрын

I disagree, if feel like it’s always been like this, letterboxd just escalated it

@johnnymcfee99 5 ай бұрын

omg please watch the godfather my guy

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

Lol I have now all good

@esoteridactyl 5 ай бұрын

I can't stand letterboxd because of the stupid, witty reviews. It's so cringe and completely useless to me trying to find actual feedback about a film.

@itstalesfromthescreen 5 ай бұрын

That’s fair enough, all I could suggest is blocking the repeating offenders but I guess the reviews are part in parcel too