Tag: movie ratings
Harlan Edgewood
Jan
2
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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.
Harlan Edgewood
Dec
17
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.
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