I studied the subtitles of over 60,000 films and found that some genres almost always shape the tone, even in hybrids.

I analysed 32 million film ratings to see which genres attract the same fans. The result is a map of audience taste.

I looked at admissions data from over 30 countries to see who’s back at the cinema and who’s still missing. The answers say more about national culture and policy than just COVID.

As horror films multiply and diversify, the label is collapsing under the weight of what it’s being asked to describe ...

This article is part of my Filmmakers' Roadmap series, offering practical, career-focused advice for filmmakers looking to get ahead. Whether you're breaking in, levelling up, or navigating industry ...

A few weeks ago, John August dropped me an email which included a simple question: "How accurate is the page-per-minute rule of thumb?" The rule John is referring to is that a film based on a ...

Grab a cup of tea - this is a long one. It’s rare for filmmakers to get a candid look at the books of someone else’s film but, thanks to the generosity of Marcus Markou, that’s exactly what you'll get ...

This article is part of my ‘Big Ideas’ series, in which I explore the evolving landscape of the film industry. Each instalment will focus on one of the key shifts highlighted below, digging deeper ...

Today's topic is one I've had on my 'to do' list for a while and it took the help of four students to gather all the data. We looked at the key dates behind Hollywood studio movies in order to work ...