The handsome Canadian Ryans finally face off.
Category: Data Projects
The Most Culturally Influential Cinema of 2023
This time I made a video countdown!
2022 Year in Review: The 50 Films That Shaped Us
Whether you’re curious which 50 films were most influential and important in our culture last year – or are just looking for something new-ish to watch tonight, this is for you!
Arbitrary Showdown: Blanchett vs. Swinton
Battle of the ethereal rock star witch queens: who will reign, in the end?
2021 Year in Review: The 50 Films that Mattered Most
A ranked list of the standout films of another unprecedented year.
Bloody Sexy Beasts: Top 100 Vampire Stories
Ooooooh, delicious.
Arbitrary Showdown: Batman Battle Royale
It’s a 6-way battle royale between a bunch of noble-chinned, handsome white guys who have all worn rubber pants to work. Who will be victorious?
The Year of Sofa Cinema
What came out this year, anyway? I pulled all the data I could dig up on films released during the year that changed everything, including movie-watching. The result is both a new release wall, of sorts, and some insight into the streaming services themselves.
Arbitrary Showdown: Ryder vs. Hawke
Battle of the hipster mid-90s naval-gazers: who will come out on top?
Ultimate Dance-Off: The Top 100 Dance Films
In which the Midnight Data Squad systematically ranks hundreds of dance films: a nerdy, data analysis version of dancing out our feelings.
Arbitrary Showdown: Saldana vs. Adams
Battle of the hard-working A-list leading ladies: who will strut to victory?
Quarantopia
In which the Midnight Data Department gathers and ranks the 50 best movies about people stuck at home. Warning: silliness and psychosis ahead.
Dystopia Cornucopia
In which the Midnight Analytics team tackles a major post-apocalyptic dystopia film ranking project to fend of apocalyptic angst.
Arbitrary Showdown: Dicaprio vs. Dunst
Romeo vs. the original manic pixie dream girl. In the end, only one will prevail.
Arbitrary Showdown: Ruffalo vs. Weisz
There can only be one winner.