Episodes

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

    Ever wonder why some films leave you buzzing while others fall flat? Join us as we dive into a fascinating 2018 study that cracked Hollywood's emotional code. Using AI to analyze thousands of scripts, researchers discovered six secret formulas that drive blockbuster success - and the one pattern that rules the box office. Learn how data science is revealing the hidden architecture of our favorite films and potentially reshaping the future of storytelling. Industry insiders won't want to miss this one.

    Sources:

    • 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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    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