Stat Significant
Data-centric essays about movies, music, TV, and more. Click to read Stat Significant, by Daniel Parris, a Substack publication with tens of thousands of subscribers.
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2026 70
- Critics Hate the Biggest Band of the 2010s
- 6 Culture Trends: Halloween’s Top Costumes, Bad Horror Movies, and America’s Soccer Obsession
- How Do Music Listening Habits Change With Age?
- 6 Culture Trends: Letterboxd’s Future, Barbie's Decline, and a $600M CEO Payday
- The Most Popular Song You've Never Heard
- 6 Culture Trends: Digger's Divide, Whimsymaxxing, and AI Gene Wilder
- The Greatest Horror Movie Villains: A Statistical Analysis
- Is Robert Pattinson Having the Greatest Movie Year Ever?
- The Rock’s Rock Bottom
- 6 Culture Trends: Ed Sheeran, Apple TV, Fewer UK Pop Stars, and More
- The Future of Movie Theaters Is Bright (and Also Concerning)
- 6 Culture Trends: Sydney Sweeney, Bambi, the NFL, Roblox, and More
- What Happens When AI Starts Citing Itself?
- 6 Culture Trends: Elizabeth Holmes, Bad Bunny, the BBC, and More
- What Makes People Never Want to Rewatch a Great Film?
- Six Culture Trends: Tom Cruise, Warner Bros., Vinyl Sales, and More
- Do Movie Trailers Actually Sell Tickets?
- Six Culture Trends: CDs, Dolly Parton, R-Rated Movies, and More
- Hollywood’s Video Game Era Is Here. Will It Be Any Good?
- 6 Culture Trends: The Simpsons, Myspace, Microdramas, and More
- How Streaming Regressed Into Cable TV
- 6 Culture Trends: AI Music, Heated Rivalry, Mr. Brightside, and More
- The Invention of the Streaming Movie Star
- 6 Culture Trends Worth Watching: Netflix's Cable Addiction, Latin Music, Anime, and More
- TV Has Entered Its Slop Era
- 6 Culture Trends Worth Watching: Madonna, Avengers Doomsday, Million-Dollar Jackets, and More
- Apple TV+: Prestige Darling, Streaming Loser
- 6 Culture Trends Worth Watching: James Bond, Christopher Nolan's Hype Machine, Music's Loudness War, and More
- How Hollywood Stopped Making Movies in Hollywood
- 6 Culture Trends Worth Watching: The IMAX Boom, the Reality TV Bust, Count Binface, and More
- Why We Stopped Going to the Movies
- 6 Culture Trends Worth Watching: Netflix's Decline, America's Royal Wedding, GTA 6, and More
- How Superhero Movies Lost Their Power
- What Makes a Song Catchy? A Statistical Analysis
- 6 Culture Trends Worth Watching: Widow's Bay, Jesus Bets, Michael Jackson's Comeback, and More
- How Has AI Reshaped Internet Culture?
- Is TV's Big-Budget Era Over?
- How Does Our Taste in Movies Change With Age?
- The Rise and (Potential) Fall of Letterboxd
- Book Bestseller Trends 📚
- Do Most TV Shows Stick the Landing?
- How Much of the Internet Is AI Slop?
- 6 Reasons to Be (Cautiously) Optimistic About Movies in 2026
- Paid Subscriber Dashboards & Datasets
- The Podcast Report 🎙️
- Should You Trust the Netflix Top 10? A Statistical Analysis
- Why Did Hollywood Stop Making Dramas?
- The Prediction Market Report
- How Kids' Movies Became Hollywood's Most Reliable Bet
- The Movie Report 🎥
- Has New Music Become Less Popular?
- Wikipedia Traffic Trends 📖
- Online Trends Report 🖥️
- Streaming's Biggest TV Show is for 5-Year-Olds
- Is Hip-Hop in Decline? A Statistical Analysis
- Does TV Show Quality Matter on Streaming? A Statistical Analysis
- Spotify & TikTok Music Trends 🎧
- The Pop Music Data Hub 🎶
- The Billion-Dollar Business of ABBA
- How Improbable is Movie Stardom? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Movies Are the Most Polarizing? A Statistical Analysis
- Are Albums Obsolete in the Streaming Era? A Statistical Analysis
- The Rise, Fall, and (Slight) Rise of DVDs: A Statistical Analysis
- The Streaming Report 📺
- Are CDs Making a Comeback? A Statistical Analysis
- How Romance, Romantasy, and “Smut” Took Over Publishing and Entertainment: A Statistical Analysis
- What’s the “Best” Month for New Movies and Music? A Statistical Analysis
- The Rise and Fall of the Hollywood Movie Soundtrack: A Statistical Analysis
- Do Most Artists Peak With Their First Album? A Statistical Analysis
- How Video Podcasts Took Over Streaming: A Statistical Analysis
2025 50
- When Did "Rock" Become "Classic Rock"? A Statistical Analysis
- Does 'Avatar' Have No Cultural Footprint? A Statistical Analysis
- Do Music Stars Write Their Own Songs? A Statistical Analysis
- The Stat Significant Public Dataset Directory
- Which Songs Do We Replay the Most? A Statistical Analysis
- What Captures Our Attention in an Algorithmic Age? A Statistical Analysis
- The Rise of "Mindless" TV: Quantifying a New Way of (Kinda) Watching Television
- How Much AI Will Audiences Accept in Music and Movies? Quantifying Where Consumers Draw the Line on AI Art
- How Movies Make Money After Leaving Theaters: The Economics of a Film on Streaming
- Hollywood’s Music Biopic Boom: Quantifying the Rise of a Soulless Genre
- Has Music Gotten More Political? A Statistical Analysis
- What Are the Best "Bad" Movies? A Statistical Analysis
- What Happened to Soap Operas? A Statistical Analysis
- The "Gone Too Soon" Movie Star Hall of Fame: A Statistical Analysis
- Is Oasis Overrated? A Statistical Analysis
- Is TV's Golden Age (Officially) Over? A Statistical Analysis
- Why Netflix Struggles To Make Good Movies: A Data Explainer
- Do Actors Get Better With Age? A Statistical Analysis
- Is Rotten Tomatoes Still Reliable? A Statistical Analysis
- The Rise and Fall of Music Ringtones: A Statistical Analysis
- Why Do People Hate Creed So Much? A Statistical Analysis
- Who Are Hollywood's Greatest Character Actors? A Statistical Analysis of Iconic "That Guy" Performers
- How Country Music Took Over the Charts: A Statistical Analysis
- Why Did Hollywood Stop Making Comedies? A Statistical Analysis
- Can TikTok Revive Classic Songs? A Statistical Analysis of Social Media Virality
- Which Decade(s) Saw the Greatest Change in Popular Music? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Countries Have the Most (and Least) Uplifting Movies? A Statistical Analysis
- The Rise and Fall of TV Sitcoms: A Statistical Analysis
- How Often is AI Depicted in Movies, and How Frequently is it the Villain? A Statistical Analysis
- How Common is Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Music Stars? A Statistical Analysis
- What Are the Most Influential Films in Movie History? A Statistical Analysis
- When Do Pop Songs (and Stars) Reach Their Peak? A Statistical Analysis
- Have Movies Stopped Killing Their Main Character? A Statistical Analysis
- What Are the Greatest Karaoke Songs of All Time? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Car Brands are Frequently Featured in Popular Music? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Movies Have "Aged Poorly"? A Statistical Analysis
- When Do Viewers Get Hooked on a TV Show? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Countries Have the Most Unique Taste in Music? A Statistical Analysis
- What's the Perfect Song Length? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Movies Do People Love to Hate? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Songs Are Frequently Featured in Film and Television? A Statistical Analysis
- How Many Episodes Should You Watch Before Quitting a TV Show? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Old Movies Stand the Test of Time? A Statistical Analysis
- Do People Actually Hate Coldplay? A Statistical Analysis
- How Do Music Listening Habits Change With Age? A Statistical Analysis
- Are More Celebrities Dying? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Music Was Underappreciated in Its Time? A Statistical Analysis
- What Are the Greatest Sequels of All Time? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Celebrities Popularized (or Tarnished) Baby Names? A Statistical Analysis
- 6 Reasons to Be (Cautiously) Optimistic About Movies in 2025: A Statistical Analysis
2024 46
- What Are the Most Commonly Used Movie Clichés? A Statistical Analysis
- The Rise and (Overstated) Fall of Radio. A Statistical Analysis
- Unpacking the Rise of Fan Fiction: From 'Star Trek' to 'Twilight'—A Statistical Analysis
- Do People Actually Hate 'Forrest Gump'? A Statistical Analysis
- The Rise of Nicole Kidman, Pop Culture Folk Hero: A Statistical Analysis
- Is Music Stardom in Decline? A Statistical Analysis
- What Makes a Movie Hateable? A Statistical Analysis
- How Have Song Lyrics Changed Since the 1960s? A Statistical Analysis
- How Streaming Elevated (and Ruined) Documentaries: A Statistical Analysis
- Quantifying 'The Kevin Bacon Game': A Statistical Exploration of Hollywood’s Most Connected Actors
- The Rise of Faith-Based Films: A Statistical Analysis
- Unpacking Vinyl's Remarkable Revival: A Statistical Analysis
- Who's the Worst Actor in Movie History? A Statistical Analysis
- How Are Hit Songs Rediscovered Decades Later? A Statistical Analysis
- The Fall and Rise of Nicolas Cage: A Statistical Analysis
- Gender Representation in the Film Industry: A Statistical Analysis
- Who's the Greatest Actor in Movie History? A Statistical Analysis
- How Long Does Music Stardom Last? A Statistical Analysis
- Why Do People Like True Crime? A Statistical Analysis
- The Business of the Olympics: Rising Revenues, Diminishing Cultural Reach. A Statistical Analysis
- What Makes Star Wars Fandom So Unique? A Statistical Analysis of Entertainment's Ultimate Fanbase
- How Has Music Changed Since the 1950s? A Statistical Analysis
- Is Movie Stardom in Decline? A Statistical Analysis
- When Did Rock & Roll Die? A Statistical Analysis
- How Does Our Sense of Humor Change With Age? A Statistical Analysis
- What Is Cable TV in 2024? A Statistical Analysis
- Are Movie Titles Getting Longer? A Statistical Analysis
- Why Do People Hate Nickelback So Much? A Statistical Analysis
- The Broken Economics of Streaming Services: A Stats Explainer
- Why Do People Like Horror Films? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Music Stands the Test of Time, and Which Does Not? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Decades Inspire the Most Art? A Statistical Analysis
- 'Civil War' and the Rise of A24: A Statistical Analysis
- When Do We Stop Finding New Music? A Statistical Analysis
- Are Movies Better When We Watch Them in Theaters? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Artists Have the Most Diverse Concert Setlists? A Statistical Analysis
- Why I Started Renting DVDs Again: Quantifying a Silly Thing
- What's the Greatest Year in Oscar History? A Statistical Analysis
- When Did Popular Music Become Standardized? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Films Were Underappreciated in Their Time? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Movies Popularized (or Tarnished) Baby Names? A Statistical Analysis
- The Mind-Boggling Reach of Super Bowl Commercials: A Statistical Analysis
- Which Movies Have the Greatest Casts in Film History? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Shows Got Their Finale Right, and Which Didn't? A Statistical Analysis
- Do Animals Make Movies Better? A Statistical Analysis
- The Rise and Fall of Movie Musicals. A Statistical Analysis
2023 39
- What Was Watched on Netflix in 2023? A Statistical Analysis
- How Netflix Built a $200B Business on Reality Shows and Docuseries. A Statistical Analysis
- Which Movies Are The Most Polarizing? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Movies Stand the Test of Time, and Which Don't? A Statistical Analysis
- Is Christmas Season Starting Earlier? A Statistical Analysis
- Which Historical Figures Are Most Frequently Depicted in Movies? A Statistical Analysis
- How The Oscars Shape Hollywood’s Movie Calendar. A Statistical Analysis
- Can One Episode Ruin A TV Show? A Statistical Analysis
- How Movies Shape Us: A Conversation with Walt Hickey (FiveThirtyEight, Business Insider)
- Why Horror Films are Hollywood's Best Investment: A Statistical Analysis
- Unraveling Florida Man: The Meme, The Myth, The Legend. A Statistical Analysis.
- What's the Greatest Year in Film History? A Statistical Analysis
- How "Country" are Country Artists?
- Are More Celebrities Dying? A Statistical Analysis
- The Rise and Fall of TV's Golden Age
- The Billion-Dollar Business of ABBA: A Statistical Analysis
- The Rise and Fall of Superhero Movies: A Statistical Analysis.
- The Staggering Reach of Nicole Kidman's AMC Ad: A Statistical Analysis.
- Barbie, Oppenheimer, and The History of Same-Day Mega-Movie Premieres
- How Unprecedented is 80-Year-Old Harrison Ford's Blockbuster Starring Role? A Statistical Analysis.
- The Rise of Explicit Music: A Statistical Analysis.
- The Hollywood Romance Age Gap: A Statistical Analysis.
- How Has Celebrity Changed Since the 1700s? A Statistical Analysis.
- The Lucrative History of Super Mario: A Statistical Analysis.
- What's the Matter with Broadway? A Statistical Analysis.
- The AI Forecast: What Humanity Predicts for Artificial Intelligence.
- The Fall and Rise of Nicolas Cage. A Statistical Analysis.
- Are Best Picture Winners Getting Worse? A Statistical Analysis.
- Significant Stats: April Fools' Day, An Unpopular Holiday of Declining Relevance.
- How Have One-Hit Wonders Changed Over Time?
- Do Hollywood Flops Kill Movie Careers? A Statistical Analysis.
- How Hit Songs Are Rediscovered Decades Later: A Statistical Analysis.
- Why Don't Americans Care About Formula 1? A Statistical Analysis.
- Why Do People Hate Nickelback So Much? A Statistical Analysis.
- What's the True Cost of NFL Injuries? A Statistical Analysis.
- How Did Startup Funding Change in 2022? A Statistical Analysis.
- How Has Music Changed Since the 1950s? A Statistical Analysis.
- How Random is Crypto Wealth? A Statistical Analysis.
- When Do TV Shows "Jump the Shark"? A Statistical Analysis.
2022 6
- IMDB vs. Letterboxd: What’s the Difference? A Statistical Analysis.
- How Do The Holidays Impact Engineering Productivity? A Statistical Analysis.
- How Much Do Drivers Matter in Formula 1? A Statistical Analysis.
- What Do Prediction Markets Say For Crypto Post-FTX? A Meta-Analysis.
- Are Best Picture Winners Getting Worse? A Statistical Analysis.
- Is Christmas Season Coming Earlier? A Statistical Analysis.