joel and ethan coen, 2008

recommended for james

it’s a satire of spy movies and a comedy of errors, and i think james would enjoy it, especially since it stars george clooney and brad pitt. pitt is at his most hilarious here, alongside snatch, and while the humor is more american than british, it’s cynical and witty, so i think he’d enjoy it quite a bit.

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just for fun, 2025

recommended for james

feels like his vibe

pino, 2026

recommended for james

this r&b album is so good, especially “forbidden love” and “knockin’.” they remind me a little of “butterflies” by brent faiyaz, so i think james might enjoy pino too.

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roger michell, 1999

recommended for james

i feel like james lowkey enjoys romcoms and seems genuinely open to exploring different genres. plus, it’s hugh grant, and i just feel like he’d really enjoy that soft, charming kind of vibe :)

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yana toboso, 2025

recommended for james

james has mentioned that he watches anime, so i'm recommending one that was released as an adaptation from one of my favourite games. season 2 is coming soon this year too.

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steve bendelack, 2007

recommended for james

as james is quite into movies, cinematography and directing, i thought he would love the mr bean universe, specifically, mr bean's holiday. the character in the movie has a quirkiness and eccentric nature to him. plus, this particular movie has created a lot of iconic internet memes.

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jeff buckley, 1994

recommended for james

i’m honestly madly in love with jeff’s music, and his songs mean so much to me that i’d love for one of the members to hear them. maybe james would be especially drawn to the lyrics on this album, but i could see any of them connecting with it.

sonder, 2019

recommended for james

since james really likes brent faiyaz, i'm pretty sure he would love sonder since brent is the lead vocalist.

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kenji nagasaki, 2011

recommended for james

since he likes emotional anime like violet evergarden, he might enjoy no. 6 as well. it has a dystopian setting, but the main focus is on the characters and their relationship. it’s also pretty short, so it’s easy to get through.

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fairuz, 1987

recommended for james

being one of the best singers of her time, and all time. i think james would really love her music.
this song is like a cool morning breeze which is exactly what james feels like.

m. night shyamalan, 1999

recommended for james

from what james has said, i think we have similar taste in movies. this is one of my favorites so i hope he would like it.

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michael schur, 2016

recommended for james

i feel like this show is so james coded. the humor is top notch and the way it brings up philosophical discussions about the afterlife and life in general. what makes a person good or bad, etc.. i think james would find it very interesting and funny.

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celine song, 2023

recommended for james

this film has a lot of what-if moments and i feel like people who have watched it have different interpretations by the end of the story. i don't think james is the type of person who dwells in the past so i wanted to know his take on this one.

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mark gatiss, 2010

recommended for james

sherlock is one of the best series i’ve ever watched because everything, from the cinematography to the dialogue, feels so cleverly designed. since james likes christopher nolan movies and seems into the mcu, i think he’d really enjoy its layered storytelling and benedict cumberbatch as sherlock.

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luca guadagnino, 2017

recommended for james

i really admire how james views life and the way he thinks. call me by your name is such a thought provoking film + it's so beautifully written and shot. i would like to hear what he thinks of it. especially his interpretation of my favorite quote "is it better to speak or to die?"

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dev patel, 2024

recommended for james

based on his ‘letterboxd’ i think this movie suit his taste and the fight scenes are very well executed

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depeche mode, 2005

recommended for james

i just think this really suits james a lot, and it’s funny that it was released in his birth year. it’s a dark, emotional synth-pop track with a steady electronic pulse, nostalgic lyrics, and a deeply melancholic apology at its center, which feels perfect if you love atmospheric music with deep synths and a moody, beautiful vibe.

andrea arnold, 2016

recommended for james

james often talks about his love for film and cinema, so i wanted to recommend one of my favorites. it beautifully captures the duality of young adulthood through romance, poverty, abuse, comedy, and naturalism, all while feeling messy, raw, and strangely beautiful. the cinematography and soundtrack are also incredible, and i think james would really appreciate how authentic it feels.

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trueno, 2026

recommended for james

based on the amoeba music store video i think he could enjoy this album

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olivie blake, 2023

recommended for james

i feel like he would enjoy the banter of the characters and kind of the general oddness of the book. i also feel like he’d value the underlying meaning of the book and the physiological sci-fi genre.

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