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I have lost count of the occasions where I promised to watch a film but actually forgot about it until someone brought up the title years after the fact and I realized I had completely forgotten. I meant to watch that!" Sound familiar?
My decision to end this behavior occurred after fifty times of forgetting (exaggerating maybe) which led me to a Notion template transforming my movie-watching routine. The following paragraph reveals every detail about the transformation it brought into my life.
How a Simple Notion Movie Tracker Fixed My Viewing Chaos
Look, I love movies. Like, LOVE them. But keeping track of everything? Total nightmare.
I fell completely in love with the Notion Movie Tracker template because of its functionality. The template functions as my personal movie assistant which avoids the annoying chit-chat. The tracker serves me by remembering my past films alongside new releases and every other piece of media between them.
Why did I need this so badly? I struggle badly to remember movies because my memory functions poorly in this area. I'd either:
I lost all memory of films I wished to watch
Starting a project without finishing it until the end
My embarrassment aside I repeatedly watch the same movie because I forgot I had already seen it.
The tracker fixed all that. The device has revolutionized how I maintain my list of movies and carry out my viewing plans.
Practical Benefits of Using a Notion Movie Tracker Template
The template functions beyond basic spreadsheet capabilities (you can use it as a spreadsheet if you want). The tool provides multiple useful functionalities that justify its usage.
Status Sorting That Actually Makes Sense
I find the template's film sorting capability as its best feature. The sorting system allows users to divide movies into three basic categories.
The Not Started section contains my list which continues to expand (forever)
The Currently Watching section provides a solution after I stop mid-way through watching movies.
Watched (the satisfying finished pile)
The sorting solution prevented me from experiencing the anxiety of decision making regarding my viewing choices. paralysis. Checking my "Not Started" list enables me to choose a movie that looks appealing when I want to watch a film.
Creating Detailed Film Cards in Your Notion Movie Tracker
The small individual cards contain complete information about every movie.
What series it belongs to (for those Marvel marathons)
Categories/genres (for when I'm in a specific mood)
My current watch status
When I last watched it
My personal rating (because I'm judgmental)
Whether it's a favorite (for easy rewatches)
I admit feeling a twisted sense of pleasure while working on these informational cards. This system allows users to build their own digital collection of movies with all necessary details while skipping technical programming tasks.
Drag-and-Drop That's Oddly Satisfying
Dragging and dropping movies proves to be an oddly compelling habit. Finished a movie? You should drag content from one column to the other to experience an achievement moment.The feature allows smoother recordkeeping compared to the struggle of trying to recall past viewings. The feature enables me to update my progress instantly by simply dragging videos between categories when I begin something but need to step away.
Build Your Own Movie Tracker Universe in Notion
Real transformation occurs when you develop unique ways to categorize items. Excessive organizational labeling has become my specialty since I enjoy the process too much.
Making Categories That Actually Make Sense to YOU
Everyone watches movies differently. Some people are genre purists, others follow directors or actors. Me? I have categories based on my moods:
"Need a Good Cry" (for when I want to sob into my popcorn)
"Brain Off" (for those days when thinking is just too much)
"Show-Off Films" (pretentious stuff I watch to sound cultured at parties)
The template lets you create whatever categories make sense to your weird brain (we're all weird about something). And it shows you stats for each category - how many you've watched, how many are favorites, etc.
Use the Movie Tracker to Stay On Top of Film Series and Franchises
Remember binge-watching a show and then completely forgetting which season you were on? Yeah, me too. The series tracking feature helps me keep my Marvel movies in order and reminds me which "Fast & Furious" movies I've actually seen (I always mix them up after the fourth one).
Find the Right Movie Fast With Smart Filtering and Shortcuts
The quick access panels are clutch. I can jump straight to whatever section I need without endless scrolling. It's like having a remote control for my movie collection.
I've set up shortcuts for my most-used views, which saves me from having to navigate through everything each time. Little time-savers like this make the whole experience smoother.
How I Actually Use This Thing in Real Life
Theory is great, but how does this work day-to-day? Pretty seamlessly, actually.
Quickly Add Movies to Your Watchlist in Seconds
Whenever someone recommends a movie or I see a trailer that looks interesting, I add it right away. The process is stupid simple:
Click to add a new entry
Type the title
Pick some categories/genres
Done!
It takes like 10 seconds, which means I actually do it instead of thinking "I'll remember that" (narrator: she would not, in fact, remember that).
Keep Tabs on What You're Watching Right Now
The real-time status tracking is perfect for someone as scattered as me. I'll often start movies, get distracted, and forget about them for weeks. With this tracker, I can see at a glance what I've left hanging.
The status options are basic but effective:
Not started (self-explanatory)
Watching (the "I swear I'll finish this someday" pile)
Watched (the victory lap)
Rate, Reflect, and Remember With Your Movie Watch History
I've become slightly obsessed with logging my ratings and reactions. It's like having a movie diary, and it's fascinating to look back and see how my tastes have evolved.
Sometimes I'll even add little notes about who I watched it with or what was happening in my life at the time. "Watched during massive snowstorm while eating leftover birthday cake" adds context I'd otherwise forget.
Plus, being able to filter by my ratings helps me recommend movies to friends with similar taste. When someone asks for a recommendation, I can just pull up my 5-star list instead of drawing a complete blank (which always happens when put on the spot).
Why This Notion Movie Tracker Template Is Worth Using
I'm not usually one for complicated organizational systems - most of them just become another thing I feel guilty about not maintaining. But this movie tracker has stuck because it actually makes my life easier and my movie-watching more enjoyable.
With everything organized in one place, I've rediscovered films I forgot I wanted to watch. I've finally finished series I abandoned halfway through. I've even started watching more diverse genres because I can easily see when I'm stuck in a viewing rut.
The best part? You can completely customize it to fit your personal brand of movie madness. Add the categories that matter to you, track the details you care about, and ignore the rest.
If you're drowning in a sea of "want to watch" titles and forgotten favorites, give this template a shot. It might just transform your viewing habits from chaotic to curated.
Movie nights are supposed to be fun, not stressful. This template helps keep it that way.
TL;DR: Stop letting great movies slip through the cracks of your memory. This Notion template helps you track, organize, and actually watch your movie list without the usual headaches.
Albert
Notion Creator & Ambassador
Notion Recommended Creator, Productivity Expert, Youtuber, Founder of a Video Production & Marketing Company
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