Tag: movie ratings

Roger Ebert’s Star System: How Film Criticism Scoring Changed Movie Watching

Harlan Edgewood

Jan
2

Roger Ebert’s Star System: How Film Criticism Scoring Changed Movie Watching

Roger Ebert’s star system transformed film criticism by replacing complex reviews with simple, heartfelt ratings. His four-star scale wasn’t just a score - it was a moral compass for movies, shaped by emotion, not data.

IMDb’s Top 250 Explained: Why The Shawshank Redemption Still Reigns

Harlan Edgewood

Dec
17

IMDb’s Top 250 Explained: Why The Shawshank Redemption Still Reigns

The Shawshank Redemption remains at #1 on IMDb's Top 250 due to its perfect blend of high ratings and massive voter volume. Its enduring appeal lies in its quiet message of hope - not spectacle.