3 X JANUARY MUST SEES

Does binge watching belong in the list of good intentions? MASTERS thinks so. Spend evenings in front of the tube and lose yourself in an exciting series, intellectual brainteaser or compelling movie.Text: Larissa Schaule Jullens
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The Queen's Gambit

Everyone these days is talking about the enchanting series The Queen's Gambit. Actress Anya Taylor plays the role of Elisabeth Harmon, a chess prodigy of the 1950s and 1960s. Elisabeth, or Beth, loses her mother after a car accident and ends up in an orphanage at the age of seven. She doesn't have a loving time there, but soon math prodigy Beth discovers that she is amazingly good at chess. The orphanage caretaker teaches Beth the tricks of the trade. When Beth is adopted after several years, she continues her chess career and becomes world famous. Due to unprocessed childhood traumas, addictions lurk and eventually she loses herself in the world of chess, booze and drugs. The Queen's Gambit is an insane series that you will want to binge watch immediately .

To be seen on: Netflix

Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things

Less is more. That's what this documentary by Matt D'Avella is all about. Life is busy, emails are pouring in, your schedule is overflowing, meetings take place every so often and everyone wants something from you. There is too little time for self-reflection and too little thought given to the question: what am I really doing? The documentary Minimalism: A Documentary About The Important Things features several people who have turned their obvious lives around. They choose a less busy existence and let go of the busy aspects. Why are they doing this? Because it has made them and their businesses much stronger.

To be seen on: Pathe Home, Netflix

Abstract: The art of Design

Design has become indispensable for businesses. It is invisible and yet everywhere at the same time. Indeed, for many companies, it is important that the logo can be directly linked to the company. Think of Apple's apple, the Nike sign and Shell's shell. But design goes much deeper than the end result of your business. In the inspiring documentary Abstract: The Art of Design, creatives let their ideas and findings run wild for the viewer. They go beyond the usual and pass the review. Embrace design and make your business even better.

Viewable on: Amazon, Netflix