How to Plan a Movie Marathon with Claude
Plan a coherent movie marathon with Claude and ToolRouter using Similar Movies.
Tool
Claude is a good fit when the marathon lineup needs to be sequenced by tone or pacing. Run `blend_taste` to get the candidate pool, then ask Claude to order the shortlist for an evening arc.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Similar Movies tool:
- Choose two to three anchor films that define the tone of the marathon.
- Run `similar-movies.blend_taste` with those seeds and any titles to exclude.
- Ask Claude to sequence the shortlist into an evening order from lightest to most intense.
- Save the final lineup as a watchlist or share it with co-watchers.
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Similar Movies tool
Use similar-movies to blend Heat, Collateral, and Drive into a marathon shortlist. Exclude direct sequels and order the results from slowest-burn to most intense.
Tips
- Use two or three anchor films for a focused blend rather than five or more.
- Ask Claude to sequence by tone after the shortlist is returned.
- Exclude franchise repeats if you want the lineup to feel curated.