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ratings

Netflix debuts new thumbs-up rating system

👍 or 👎 ?

On Apr 5, 2017 by Christine Friar

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New website lets you rate horror films based on how disturbing they are

Horror movies are not the same as other movies.

On Oct 31, 2015 by Joey Keeton

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Why low ratings don’t matter to ‘Doctor Who’

Low ratings are bad news, but they don't spell cancellation.

On Sep 27, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

Internet Culture Parsec

Finally, some viewership ratings for Netflix

Luth Research has finally wrestled some viewership data away from Netflix.

On Apr 29, 2015 by Joey Keeton

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Future of Marvel’s ‘Agent Carter’ in doubt as ratings sag despite fan enthusiasm

The show inspired an obsessive fanbase. Can those fans give it renewal-worthy ratings?

On Feb 4, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Justin Bieber is getting his own Comedy Central Roast

No shortage of material here.

On Jan 20, 2015 by Miles Klee

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4 key reasons why Netflix isn’t releasing its viewership data

Netflix sticks to its guns on not revealing its audience numbers.

On Jan 8, 2015 by Allen Weiner

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The Cancellation Bear mercilessly tracks failing shows

TV fans beware: This bear is vicious in its pursuit of straggling TV shows.

On Oct 29, 2014 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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The Movie Trigger database is the only ratings system you’ll ever need

The MPAA is so passé.

On Oct 22, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Too many unattractive people on OkCupid? Pay to get rid of them

The dating site's premium features include the ability to screen by body type.

On Oct 2, 2013 by Miles Klee

IRL

Oprah gets in Twitter trouble

Oprah Winfrey just wanted some folks to watch her show. But when she suggested via Twitter that people change their channels, she violated an Neilsen rule. 

On Feb 13, 2012 by Jordan Valinsky

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