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What the data says — the most popular film genres of all time
A data-driven look at the most popular film genres of all time, using IMDb’s dataset. See which genres dominate, which audiences rate highest, and how cinema has changed
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The Polarization of Giants: Why Big Film Industries are More Divisive
For decades, the dominance of Hollywood and major film hubs was unquestioned. However, within critical circles, a consensus has emerged: the neoliberal grip on the arts has led to a decay in cinematic substance. In his seminal work Capitalist Realism (2009), Mark Fisher argued that it is easier to imagine the end of the world
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Decoding Cinema: What 70 Years of IMDb Data Reveals About Global Film Trends
While I advocate for non-positivist approaches to art analysis, there is no reason to deny that numbers can be powerful allies. They help us understand consumption trends, where the money flows, and a few hidden secrets along the way. That is why we dove into the IMDb database—one of the most comprehensive in the world,
