Using matching / and add favorites directors/writers
I’m not sure how the algorithm works, but I think if you implemented a matching system with other people based on their likes/dislikes that would take MovieLens to the next level.
For example, if Joe gave movies A, B, and C a 5 star rating and Karen, Tim, and Sandy also gave movie A, B, and C a 5 star rating, MovieLens should be able to identify other similarities between Karen, Tim and Sandy to give Joe a recommendation and make a list for them saying something like, “Movies people love based on your love of Movies A & B.
Also, you could look for other commonalities between movies. Make a list of recommendations based on things users don’t think about. What is the users favorite director, producer, writers? These are things that would be interesting to know and find other things written or directed to find new shows.
MovieLens is the best recommender I’ve ever came across. I think it’s so amazing you guys are so close to me (St. Louis Park). I wish I had the skills to build something like this. You guys are amazing and I can’t wait to see the improvements. Thank you for doing this.