Curate

Curate is a platform designed to centralize the tracking of films, books, and television shows, providing users with a unified space for their media consumption. It aims to serve individuals who are serious about their engagement with movies, television, and literature, offering a streamlined and personal experience. The problem Curate addresses stems from the fragmented and often algorithm-driven nature of existing platforms for tracking media. Many users find themselves juggling multiple apps, each dedicated to a specific medium (like Letterboxd for films or Goodreads for books), leading to a disjointed experience. Furthermore, the reliance on algorithms for discovery can feel impersonal and may not align with individual tastes. Curate seeks to solve this by offering a cohesive, user-centric alternative. One of Curate's key features is its comprehensive tracking capability, allowing users to log everything they watch and read. This includes not only ratings and reactions but also personal notes and recommendations. The platform consolidates this information across movies, TV shows, and books into a single, easily accessible home, eliminating the need for multiple tracking tools. Discovery is another core aspect of Curate. Instead of relying on opaque algorithms, the platform emphasizes "real human taste" and "genuine discovery." This is facilitated through curated collections of top films, TV shows, or books, as well as the ability to see what friends are watching and reading. The social layer is being built with care, focusing on curiosity and shared taste rather than performance metrics. Curate also prioritizes a clean and friction-free user experience. It is explicitly designed to be ad-free and free from algorithmic manipulation, creating a more personal and enjoyable environment. The interface is described as simple, clean, and elegant, aiming to be a joyful space for users to manage their media lists. The platform's approach to social interaction is unique, focusing on a "quiet, shared record of what you actually love." It deliberately avoids features like likes, comments, and performance metrics to foster genuine connection and discovery. The future social layer aims to connect users with like-minded individuals whose tastes overlap, facilitating trust and more meaningful recommendations. Users benefit from a consolidated view of their media consumption, making it easier to keep track of what they've enjoyed and what they want to experience next. The emphasis on human-curated content and trusted recommendations helps users discover high-quality films, books, and TV shows more effectively, reducing the time spent scrolling and increasing engagement with content they are likely to appreciate. Concrete use cases include managing personal watchlists and reading lists, discovering new content through curated collections like "top films of 2025" or "critics' top 25 TV shows," and getting recommendations from friends and colleagues. Users can also import their existing data from other platforms to maintain their history. Curate is available for free and is a web-based application. It supports importing data from platforms such as Letterboxd, Goodreads, StoryGraph, Trakt, and TV Time, with plans to add IMDb and CSV imports soon. The platform is built by Will Blacklock, with potential integrations with tools like Claude Code and Canva mentioned in the launch context. In summary, Curate offers a refreshing, user-focused alternative for tracking media, emphasizing genuine discovery and a clean, ad-free experience for film, book, and TV enthusiasts.