Category Archives: Statistics

Statistics #10: Year One

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Why do so many recognizable actors appear in relatively awful comedies? And why are those comedies so awful? Today’s episode looks at a 2009 comedy that features a plethora of actors ranging from A-list to B-list to C-list. Take a step back in time with me as I go through the statistical impact of Year One on the spreadsheet.

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Statistics #10: Sing

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Where does Illuminations newest animated film rank against the rest of the 2016 releases? Who all rises into the top 500 actors thanks to their voice work? And are there any Oscar prospects at all for this movie?

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Statistics #9: Moana

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Who was the highest rated actor lending their voice to Disney’s newest film? How much does this help Dwayne Johnson on the spreadsheet? And what are my favorite animated films, Disney or otherwise?

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Statistics #8: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

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Like the original Harry Potter films, Fantastic Beasts features a huge cast and sends shock waves through my spreadsheet. Today, I’ll go through some of that.

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Statistics #7 : The Edge of Seventeen

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A new format for statistics episodes debuts with The Edge of Seventeen. And then a brief look at some of the data on my top 100 (without going into too much detail on what films are actually in it).

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Statistics #6: Musings

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I give a general overview of the impact the spreadsheet has had on me and my life. A little dabbling in the spreadsheet as a conversation piece, what I would love for it to result in, and how it all started.

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Statistics #5: Hacksaw Ridge

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I see just how much of an imprint Hacksaw Ridge leaves on the spreadsheet and then dive a little deeper into the actors’ page to explore and explain the ins and outs of how it works.

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Statistics #4: Doctor Strange

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I go into the newest MCU film and looks at how it stacks up to the rest. Then, I see just how it affects my spreadsheet and everyone involved in the film. Part two deals with my top ranked directors as I continue to try to flesh out my personal taste in film for those of you listening in order to help you get a better grasp of where I’m coming from.

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Statistics #3: Foodfight!

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Ryan dives into his spreadsheet to see just how many people are affected by the dismal score given to Foodfight! Then he takes a step back to talk about the few films he’s ever given a 100 score to, focusing on The Nightmare Before Christmas.

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Statistics #2: Keeping Up with the Joneses

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The first episode that sort of adheres to my new Statistics format. Essentially, this is just me going through the process of inputting the data for this film into my spreadsheet and adding a bit of context to how this affects the data. Going forward, this will also be a format with two halves, the second of which being a highlighted aspect of the spreadsheet of my choosing.

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Statistics #1: Overview

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An overview of the spreadsheet that I refer to and a brief delve into some of the data inside it. This is not the format for these types of episodes going forward, so rest assured for those of you that find it meandering and aimless. The one primary focus for this episode is a look at the top rated actors in my spreadsheet.

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