Same here with Netflix: their recommendations have been a complete failure. It seems like Netflix is pushing mostly their Netflix original series. What does wor

Same here with Netflix: their recommendations have been a complete failure. It seems like Netflix is pushing mostly their Netflix original series. What does works for me in Netflix are the similar to this below the movie, e.g. after you've viewed the movie. But that is a very simple algorithm any sophomore could write, not related to the recent developments in neural nets/machine learning. When I go to an filmfestival or an concert, part of what I pay goes to the proffessionals who make the selection for me. And I'm happy to pay their services, just like I pay for journalists.