Episodes

  • The Gorge (2025)
    Feb 14 2025

    Step into The Gorge, Apple TV+'s mind-bending new thriller that's breaking all the genre rules! When two elite snipers (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy) find themselves on opposite sides of a mysterious ravine, their deadly mission turns into an unexpected love story. From horror maestro Scott Derrickson comes a Valentine's Day surprise that'll make your heart race and your head spin. Part sci-fi epic, part romantic drama, with a dash of horror that'll keep you up at night - this isn't your typical ’meet cute.’ Join us as we dive deep into the year's most talked-about genre mashup that's got critics buzzing and audiences wondering: can love really conquer all, even in a world gone mad? Hit play to explore the wild ride that's redefining what streaming originals can be in 2025.

    Sources:

    https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/772621

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    15 mins
  • Captain America - Brave New World (2025)
    Feb 14 2025

    Join us as we dive into Marvel's explosive new political thriller that's got everyone talking! In Captain America: Brave New World, Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson isn't just fighting bad guys – he's battling history itself. When America's new hero picks up the shield, he faces challenges that no amount of super-soldier serum can solve. From racial justice to political upheaval, this isn't your typical superhero story. We're breaking down the biggest questions: Can a Black Captain America reshape what it means to be a patriot? Is change possible from the inside? And in a country more divided than ever, whose America are we actually fighting for? Listen now to our spoiler-filled deep dive into the movie that's redefining what it means to be a hero in 2025.

    Sources:

    • https://storm.genie.stanford.edu/article/772253
    • https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Film/CaptainAmericaBraveNewWorld
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Captain_America:_Brave_New_World
    • https://scrapsfromtheloft.com/movies/captain-america-brave-new-world/
    • https://ew.com/movies/kevin-feige-marvel-phase-5-exclusive-interview/
    • https://www.slashfilm.com/1306051/captain-america-4-brave-new-world/
    • https://variety.com/2024/artisans/news/laura-karpman-captain-america-brave-new-world-1236100722/
    • https://www.marvel.com/movies/captain-america-brave-new-world
    • https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14513804/
    • https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/12/movies/captain-america-brave-new-world-review.html
    • https://screenrant.com/captain-america-brave-new-world-movie-review/
    • https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/captain-america-brave-new-world-movie-review-2025
    • https://www.ign.com/articles/captain-america-brave-new-world-review-anthony-mackie-harrison-ford-red-hulk
    • https://time.com/7221797/captain-america-brave-new-world-marvel-future/
    • https://sf-fan.de/filmkritik/filmkritik-captain-america-brave-new-world-2025.html
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    22 mins
  • The Data Science of Hollywood (2018) (German)
    Feb 3 2025

    Warum bleiben uns manche Filme ewig in Erinnerung, während andere spurlos an uns vorübergehen? In dieser Folge entschlüsseln wir die emotionale DNA erfolgreicher Filme. Eine bahnbrechende Studie aus 2018 hat mithilfe künstlicher Intelligenz Tausende Drehbücher analysiert und dabei sechs Erfolgsformeln entdeckt - plus das eine Muster, das alle anderen übertrifft. Erfahre, wie Datenwissenschaft die verborgene Magie hinter unseren Lieblingsfilmen enthüllt. Ein Must-hear für alle Film- und Serienfans!

    Quellen:

    • https://www.statista.com/statistics/326011/movie-production-distribution-industry/
    • https://www.theguardian.com/film/2008/jun/30/news.culture1
    • https://github.com/cran/syuzhet/blob/master/README.md
    • https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/26/14326356/hollywood-movie-book-adaptations-2017-expanse-game-of-thrones
    • https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/01/release-dates-oscars/319514/
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    17 mins
  • The Data Science of Hollywood (2018)
    Feb 3 2025

    Ever wonder why some films leave you buzzing while others fall flat? Join us as we dive into a fascinating 2018 study that cracked Hollywood's emotional code. Using AI to analyze thousands of scripts, researchers discovered six secret formulas that drive blockbuster success - and the one pattern that rules the box office. Learn how data science is revealing the hidden architecture of our favorite films and potentially reshaping the future of storytelling. Industry insiders won't want to miss this one.

    Sources:

    • https://www.statista.com/statistics/326011/movie-production-distribution-industry/
    • https://www.theguardian.com/film/2008/jun/30/news.culture1
    • https://github.com/cran/syuzhet/blob/master/README.md
    • https://www.theverge.com/2017/1/26/14326356/hollywood-movie-book-adaptations-2017-expanse-game-of-thrones
    • https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2013/01/release-dates-oscars/319514/
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    15 mins