Episodes

  • The Data Science of Hollywood (2018) (German)
    Feb 3 2025

    Warum bleiben uns manche Filme ewig in Erinnerung, während andere spurlos an uns vorübergehen? In dieser Folge entschlüsseln wir die emotionale DNA erfolgreicher Filme. Eine bahnbrechende Studie aus 2018 hat mithilfe künstlicher Intelligenz Tausende Drehbücher analysiert und dabei sechs Erfolgsformeln entdeckt - plus das eine Muster, das alle anderen übertrifft. Erfahre, wie Datenwissenschaft die verborgene Magie hinter unseren Lieblingsfilmen enthüllt. Ein Must-hear für alle Film- und Serienfans!

    Quellen:

    • https://www.statista.com/statistics/326011/movie-production-distribution-industry/
    • https://www.theguardian.com/film/2008/jun/30/news.culture1
    • https://github.com/cran/syuzhet/blob/master/README.md
    • https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/26/14326356/hollywood-movie-book-adaptations-2017-expanse-game-of-thrones
    • https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/01/release-dates-oscars/319514/
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    17 mins
  • The Power and the Glory (1933)
    Feb 1 2025

    Ready for a mind-bending journey into Hollywood's forgotten gems? Before Citizen Kane revolutionized cinema, there was The Power and the Glory - a pre-Code masterpiece that dared to shatter every storytelling rule in the book. Join us as we dive into Preston Sturges's ingenious screenplay that follows a railroad tycoon's rollercoaster life through a kaleidoscope of perspectives. Think Succession meets Rashomon, but in 1933! This groundbreaking film didn't just push boundaries - it obliterated them, paving the way for decades of nonlinear storytelling. Trust us, you won't believe this came out of early Hollywood.

    Sources:

    • https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/692537
    • https://www.criticker.com/film/the-power-and-the-glory-1933
    • https://www.cinema.ucla.edu/collections/ucla-film-television-archive/power-and-glory-1933
    • https://wikiwand.com/en/The_Power_and_the_Glory_(1933_film)
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_and_the_Glory_(1933_film)
    • https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/ThePowerAndTheGlory
    • https://www.torontofilmsociety.com/2019/the-power-and-the-glory-1933/
    • https://filmfanatic.org/reviews/power-and-the-glory-the-1933/
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    15 mins
  • Moneyball (2011)
    Jan 1 2025

    Baseball meets Big Data in this riveting tale of Oakland A's GM Billy Beane's quest to outsmart the big-money teams. When your payroll is tiny but your dreams are huge, what do you do? You rewrite the rules. Join Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill as they crunch numbers, challenge century-old wisdom, and prove that underdogs can win by thinking differently. It's not just about baseball - it's about revolutionizing how we value talent in any field. A true story that changed America's favorite pastime forever. Ready to think outside the batter's box?

    Sources:

    • https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/449972
    • https://www.diamonddigest.com/2023/06/04/breaking-down-the-2002-moneyballin-oakland-as/
    • https://www.marygrovemustangs.com/analytics-in-baseball-how-data-is-shaping-the-modern-game.html
    • https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Moneyball_(film)

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    12 mins