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Is the golden age of Writer-Producers coming to an end?

The percentage of movie screenwriters who are also producers on movies has been growing steadily over the past century but has started to wane in the…

Nov 11 •

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October 2024

13 ways the horror genre has radically changed

How has the genre of horror movies changed over the past 120 years?

Oct 28 •

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We're in a golden era for horror movies

The genre is bigger, more diverse, and more global than ever before.

Oct 19 •

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I've moved to Substack!

New platform, who dis?

Oct 16 •

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The data behind the rise of film industry Substacks

The first time someone said “You should do a Substack” to me, I thought they were suggesting lunch.

Oct 13 •

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September 2024

Which countries are most offended by swearing in films?

In the past, I have explored various facets of swearing in films, such as which country produces the most expletive-laden movies, the prevalence of…

Sep 30 •

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What are the most popular days for film festivals?

Attending a film festival is an exciting experience.

Sep 14 •

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What’s inside the Hallmark TV movie bible?

In my previous article, I looked at the topic of Hallmark Christmas movies.

Sep 2 •

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August 2024

July 2024

Which countries care most about violence in movies?

I have previously looked at how censorship bodies around the world deal with sexual content in movies.

Jul 1 •

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June 2024

What percentage of movies are written by women over 40?

A few months ago, Elizabeth and Nitza from The Writers Lab approached me with a simple question: “What percentage of movies are written by women over…

Jun 14 •

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