"In the digital streaming world, distorted Parkinson's Law states that the catalogue of drama expands beyond available watching time. With a paradox of choice like this, it's helpful to have a few biased rules for selection: anything directed by Wes Anderson; anything with Tom Hanks in it; or anything recommended by Jane at work.
In my case, no matter how low the budget - and often the lower the better - if a movie has a tsunami CGI-effect, I will definitely watch it. Similarly, ice/ocean/mountain disasters. The warmer my feet and more comfortable the cushions, the more I will seek out Shackleton's Antarctic story once again.
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