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Do Movie Trailers Actually Sell Tickets?
Measuring the box-office impact of movie trailers and the cultural value that numbers can’t quite...
2 weeks ago
Measuring the box-office impact of movie trailers and the cultural value that numbers can’t quite capture.
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6 Culture Trends Worth Watching: Madonna, Avengers Doomsday, Million-Dollar Jackets, and More
A data-driven look at the Emmys’ cultural relevance, Hollywood’s latest layoffs, country music’s...
3rd Aug 2026
A data-driven look at the Emmys’ cultural relevance, Hollywood’s latest layoffs, country music’s mainstream rise, and an overpriced leather jacket—through data. Plus recommended reads and datasets.
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What Makes a Song Catchy? A Statistical Analysis
Is there a scientific formula for catchy songs?
1st Jul 2026
Is there a scientific formula for catchy songs?
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Should You Trust the Netflix Top 10? A Statistical Analysis
Netflix’s Top 10 helps us choose faster. But does it help us choose better?
6th May 2026
Netflix’s Top 10 helps us choose faster. But does it help us choose better?
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Is Hip-Hop in Decline? A Statistical Analysis
Is hip-hop receding from the mainstream? And if so, why?
1st Apr 2026
Is hip-hop receding from the mainstream? And if so, why?
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Which Movies Are the Most Polarizing? A Statistical Analysis
Which films divide audiences, and what makes a movie divisive?
4th Mar 2026
Which films divide audiences, and what makes a movie divisive?
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How Romance, Romantasy, and “Smut” Took Over Publishing and Entertainment: A Statistical Analysis
How romance novels are reshaping the book business—and Hollywood.
4th Feb 2026
How romance novels are reshaping the book business—and Hollywood.
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How Video Podcasts Took Over Streaming: A Statistical Analysis
The rise of video podcasts, quantified.
7th Jan 2026
The rise of video podcasts, quantified.
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Which Songs Do We Replay the Most? A Statistical Analysis
Which songs do we listen to on repeat? And how does binge-listening behavior change with age?
3rd Dec 2025
Which songs do we listen to on repeat? And how does binge-listening behavior change with age?
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How Movies Make Money After Leaving Theaters: The Economics of a Film on Streaming
Unpacking a film's financial afterlife once it leaves theaters.
6th Nov 2025
Unpacking a film's financial afterlife once it leaves theaters.
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