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Cut: The Indie Movie Picker That Swipes Smarter Than Netflix, No Servers Required

Tired of Netflix's echo chamber? One dev's 'Cut' app delivers tailored movie recs with just browser storage and a clever genre algo. It's raw, it's smart, and it's shipping fast.

Cut movie app interface showing swipable movie cards with posters and ratings

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Cut's genre-weight algo delivers personalized recs with basic math, no ML needed.
  • LocalStorage enables instant MVPs, dodging server costs and auth complexity.
  • Challenges OTT recs by focusing on mood, global films, and true solo personalization.
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