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The Oscars 2080: Calculating the Cultural Consciousness
Posted on 2/25/13 at 11:25 am
Posted on 2/25/13 at 11:25 am
So people are upset over Argo. Let's figure out a new way to it (even though I agree with the choice). What might this look like?
Use a closed group of people schooled on film to create a rating system built on some key factors. I might use:
1. Film History Context
2. Perceived Future Importance
3. Quality
- Writing
-Editing
-Director
-Acting
- Etc.
Publish the formula and let it be a "Season" like the BCS (which worked people, it worked). As movies are released, ratings changed because our cultural perception changes with films released. Then maybe have a vote off for the larger Academy with the final 8 or so choices.
This would be epic, crazy fun.
I'm copyrighting that idea.
Get these guys involved: LINK or use Metacritic for aggregates in the formula.
Basically: Is it possible to mathematically track and understand cultural consciousness? I'm going to say yes, but others may disagree. Discuss.
Sub Question: But also, once we found a formula that worked, would it be mathematically possible to decipher the code and create the perfect film?
Use a closed group of people schooled on film to create a rating system built on some key factors. I might use:
1. Film History Context
2. Perceived Future Importance
3. Quality
- Writing
-Editing
-Director
-Acting
- Etc.
Publish the formula and let it be a "Season" like the BCS (which worked people, it worked). As movies are released, ratings changed because our cultural perception changes with films released. Then maybe have a vote off for the larger Academy with the final 8 or so choices.
This would be epic, crazy fun.
I'm copyrighting that idea.
Get these guys involved: LINK or use Metacritic for aggregates in the formula.
Basically: Is it possible to mathematically track and understand cultural consciousness? I'm going to say yes, but others may disagree. Discuss.
Sub Question: But also, once we found a formula that worked, would it be mathematically possible to decipher the code and create the perfect film?
This post was edited on 2/25/13 at 11:31 am
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Posted on 2/25/13 at 11:29 am to Freauxzen
quote:
This would be epic, crazy fun
Posted on 2/25/13 at 11:30 am to Freauxzen
Need a playoff.
Posted on 2/25/13 at 12:58 pm to Freauxzen
I think if it was based on numerous factors, most of which must not require the participation of the subjects, you could gauge it, though I don't think you could ever be absolutely precise.
If the mechanism required participation (e.g. The People's Choice Awards), you'd get another popularity contest between the self-chosen or simply, the kind of people who would take time out of their day to help determine the cultural significance of films. Maybe those are "educated" groups, but they don't ever represent the whole.
One thing's for sure. Film critics should be removed from the equation entirely. They're really nothing more than propaganda and academic masturbation.
If the mechanism required participation (e.g. The People's Choice Awards), you'd get another popularity contest between the self-chosen or simply, the kind of people who would take time out of their day to help determine the cultural significance of films. Maybe those are "educated" groups, but they don't ever represent the whole.
One thing's for sure. Film critics should be removed from the equation entirely. They're really nothing more than propaganda and academic masturbation.
Posted on 2/25/13 at 1:18 pm to Freauxzen
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Perceived Future Importance
This one would give people looking for an excuse an out to disqualify comedies, action movies, fantasy etc in favor of dramas.
And people are generally absolutely terrible at judging the future impact/relevance of a film. In short, this criteria (although well-intentioned) would not just be ineffective, it would be counter-productive.
Posted on 2/25/13 at 3:48 pm to Freauxzen
quote:
Publish the formula and let it be a "Season" like the BCS
I came close to replying to you in the other thread with this same analogy. Honestly I don't see how it couldn't be a better, much more objective evaluation system that the current subjective Oscar awards method currently in place.
Posted on 2/25/13 at 6:46 pm to Freauxzen
Using your formula, I nominate Schindler's List for the greatest movie of all time.
You need to add boobies to your equation though.
You need to add boobies to your equation though.
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