They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?
Aggregates hundreds of critics' polls into a ranked thousand greatest films. Deeply unfashionable design, entirely unmatched rigour.
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How to get the most from it
They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? sits in What To Watch under Learn, filed as rabbit hole.
- Open it when the evening is free. It has no natural stopping point.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something brainy.
About this category: Recommendation engines, streaming locators and lists with actual taste. Built for the forty minutes usually lost to a menu.
Good for
- A long evening with nothing planned
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?: quick answers
Is They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? free?
Yes. They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use They Shoot Pictures, Don't They??
No. You can use They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? without signing up for anything.
Does They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? work on a phone?
Not well. We file They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does They Shoot Pictures, Don't They? take?
We file it as "Rabbit hole": Clear your evening. We warned you.
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