The method
- Identify the work by title, director and known year. Note the desired version: language, subtitles, cut or running time when relevant.
- Find the programme record on the chosen service. Examine stated period, access, territory and any subscription. A catalogue entry or search result does not prove playback is available to you.
- Classify the list as “to watch”, “availability to revisit” and “watched”. Add consultation date and a useful link instead of copying unexplained platform names.
Fictional worked example
A fictional film called “The Passage” exists in two productions from different years. The list includes director and year to avoid confusion. If the consulted record does not specify the desired subtitled version, keep that detail unconfirmed before planning the evening.
The record to keep
Keep the work reference, version, service and observed conditions. Recheck availability before the planned viewing.
What this method can establish
The list guarantees neither screening rights, future availability nor access from another country. The service’s restrictions still apply.
Supporting documentation
Documentation consulted on
An editorial method, a fictional example and references for further reading.