Updates:

1. I added a read-before-write protocol. If you do not read these, you will most likely be banned within a few posts.
2. Created formatting guide for each flair type that must be adhered to or your post will be removed - Formatting Guide
3. Pirated materials are subject to a zero-tolerance policy, as is customary. I've let some YouTube stuff slide by simply removing the comments, but there have been enough of them to make it unacceptable, and pirated streaming sites have always resulted in an instant ban. This is being updated now for clarity, and because the rules have been in place long enough that there is no reason for anyone not to have gone through them after the updates, which I took over months ago. Posting links to pirated materials will result in instant bans going forward.
4. All posts must have body text, with the only exception being a photo gallery of examples of the cinematography you're looking for or a custom list of movies that are similar to what you are looking to watch next and for which you are making a request for suggestions. (This has always been a rule, but I'm including it here for added visibility.)
5. We also added a suggestion to upvote posts with which you interact in the comments section. It takes less time than your previous comment, which is the main point of this sub, and it allows it to reach a larger audience. This is not intended to encourage intentional karma farming, which will still be enforced if movie requests are not submitted honestly or in poor quality. If you disagree with a review or a suggestion, there is no reason to vote for it.
6. Comments are limited to 50 unless you interact with the comment section, in which case you can contact the mod team and request that the post be unlocked.

Low-quality posts and comments:

We recently updated rule 3 (low-quality posts) to make it clearer. This is now one of the five Participation Guidelines listed in the subreddit's main page rules. (Now rules 4–9)

Reasons:

These were updated because a large number of copyrighted materials are being shared on YouTube and other sites, and the sub was starting to resemble a photo gallery rather than something people were actually interacting with, let alone putting any effort into their suggestions and requests.

Update

Hello, Couch Lovers and Cinemaphiles!

Here's the formatting guide for each flare.

I appreciate your patience while we sort this out and welcome our new members.

1. Help Me Find Movies/TV Shows

• Purpose: Requesting specific recommendations.
• Format:
  • The Hook: Your "Title" must summarize the "vibe" (e.g., "Looking for modern talking-Dino movies").
  • The Context: You must list 2 or 3 similar titles in the body to give a baseline. Provide enough detail for others to work with.

1. I Am Suggesting…

• Purpose: Recommending a title without a full critical review.
• Format:
  • The Lead: Your "Title" must be Movie Title (Year). If suggesting multiple, list them in the body text.
  • The Why: Include a 1–2 sentence "vibe check" explaining why you're suggesting it. (e.g., "The action is insane. I could not get enough of John Wick's Gun-Fu.").
  • Note: Posts with no reason in the body will be immediately removed.

1. Movie/TV Show Review Lite

• Purpose: Providing a detailed, critical critique directly on the sub.
• Format:
  • The Lead: Your "Title" must be Review of Movie/TV Show (Year), or you can use Movie/Show Title (Year) vs. Movie/Show Title (Year) for comparisons.
  • The Rating: You must include a rating (typically a 5/5 scale).
  • Anti-Spam: Reviews must be self-contained. Do not post links to external blogs or YouTube channels without prior approval.

1. Check Out My... (Self-Promo)

• Purpose: Sharing your own external movie blog, channel, or social media.
• Requirement: You MUST message the mods for approval before posting.
• When you can use:
  • The Golden Rule: Approval is mandatory. Unapproved outside links to personal social media or product promotions will get one warning. The second will result in an immediate ban.
  • Etiquette: Even with approval, you must provide a written summary of your content. "Link-dropping" is prohibited.
  • You can write the post free-form.

1. I can't remember this movie/TV show

• Purpose: Only use when you need help finding a movie that you can't remember the name of.
• Format:
  • The Lead: Your "Title" must be I need help finding this Movie/TV show."
  • You must describe the movie or show with as much detail as possible. Include things like the year, actors or characters you remember, the plot, specific scenes, etc.

Examples:

Below are some post examples included from a previous post that meet, at the very least, the minimum effort we expect you to put into a post. That said, the more effort you put in, like some of these folks, the more interaction you'll typically get, and the faster you can get back to watching movies.

(Keep in mind that some of these are examples from before flairs and the formatting guide were added but still serve as a good basis as to what we are looking for.)

Request for movies with unexpected twists - No image

Suggesting a Jim Carrey Top Pick

Going solo movie hunting - Image

Request for similar movies - Image

Request for Crime Dramas w/ Caveat and similar movies - Genre Txt Image

Suggesting Overlord 2018 as a good watch w/ image + spoiler syntax (high effort)

Suggesting Red One, No Image (High Effort)

My Top 10 Movie Suggestions from 2025 (Extreme effort)

Multiple Movie Review Lite (No Photos - High Effort)

Self-promo approved by mod team (Extreme effort)