Bland,for fans of everything: what has the Netflix algorithm done to our films?
13 days ago
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- Netflix's 'The Electric State' was a costly flop, failing to maintain viewer interest despite a $320 million budget.
- Algorithm movies, designed for broad appeal, dominate streaming platforms with generic plots and familiar tropes.
- Netflix's recommendation system uses 77,000+ 'altgenres' to personalize content, moving from explicit to implicit user feedback.
- Streaming platforms prioritize data-driven decisions, influencing everything from greenlighting projects to post-release tweaks.
- Despite claims of data-driven creativity, many hits like 'The Queen’s Gambit' and 'Squid Game' were unexpected successes.
- Netflix's expansion led to a flood of content, but quality control suffered, resulting in both brilliant and forgettable titles.
- The company is now focusing on a 'gourmet cheeseburger' model—mass-market appeal with high production values.
- AI is beginning to influence film production, from CGI to personalized trailers, raising concerns about creativity and originality.
- Streaming's reliance on algorithms and data risks homogenizing culture, prioritizing safe choices over innovative storytelling.
- Independent filmmakers struggle as streaming platforms favor globally marketable content over niche or risky projects.