🎬 FlickPick - Stop Debating, Start Watching

End the "what should we watch?" debate for good.

FlickPick is a decision-making platform that helps friends, couples, and families choose movies together—without the endless group chat debates. We solve the coordination problem so you can focus on the fun part: actually watching.

** The Problem**

The Movie Night Planning Nightmare:

• 30+ minutes lost debating in group chats
• No fair system - someone always compromises
• Scheduling headaches across time zones and busy lives
• Streaming confusion - "Who has Netflix? Does anyone have Hulu?"
• Lost conversations - Great discussions disappear in chat history

Result: Decision fatigue, frustration, or movie night never happens.

** The Solution**

FlickPick transforms chaotic planning into a simple 4-step process:

1. Create a group for your movie nights
2. Suggest & Vote on movies with fair voting (up/down + veto power)
3. Schedule a time that works for everyone
4. Watch & Discuss with post-movie ratings and conversations

We don't stream movies—we help you decide which ones to watch.

** Core Features**

** Smart Voting System**

• Upvote/downvote movies in real-time
• One veto per person to prevent absolute no-gos
• Live results so everyone sees what's winning
• Streaming availability check before voting

** Group Coordination**

• Persistent groups for your friend circles
• Anonymous voting - friends can vote without accounts
• Easy invites with shareable links
• Member management with admin controls

** Decision & Scheduling**

• Calendar integration to find mutual availability
• Time zone support for long-distance friends
• Reminders & notifications for upcoming movie nights
• Watch tracking - mark when you actually start watching

** Post-Movie Experience**

• Group ratings (1-10 with averages)
• Watch history - see all movies your group has watched

** Tech Stack**

Frontend

• Svelte + SvelteKit - Reactive, fast UI
• TypeScript - Type-safe development
• Tailwind CSS + shadcn-svelte - Beautiful, consistent components
• Lucide Icons - Clean iconography

Backend

• ASP.NET Core - Robust API framework
• Entity Framework Core - Database ORM
• PostgreSQL - Relational database with JSONB support
• SignalR - Real-time voting and chat

APIs & Services

• TMDB API - Movie metadata and details
• JustWatch API - Streaming availability data
• JWT Authentication - Secure user sessions

** Who It's For**

Perfect for:

• Friend groups with weekly movie nights
• Long-distance relationships staying connected
• Families coordinating across households
• Film clubs organizing viewings and discussions
• Remote teams building culture through shared experiences
• Anyone tired of scrolling streaming apps for 30 minutes

** The Vision**

From fragmented chats to seamless movie nights in 5 minutes.

We believe the best part of movie night should be watching the movie, not deciding what to watch. FlickPick turns coordination from a chore into a fun part of the experience.

** Future Possibilities**

• Smart recommendations based on group taste profiles
• "Movie night recipes" - save successful theme nights
• Watch party integration with existing streaming services
• Mobile apps for on-the-go planning
• Advanced analytics - "Your group loves 90s sci-fi!"

** Current Status**

Active Development - Core features being implemented

• Authentication system
• Landing pages & marketing site
• Group management foundation
• Real-time voting interface
• Movie search & suggestion
• Post-movie discussion system

Because the hardest part of movie night should be choosing the popcorn flavor, not the movie. 🍿