Stephen Follows mixes data and filmmaking in his fascinating Substack asking the questions you might have always wondered but never knew how to answer. If your brain hobbles down towards questions like “What makes people never want to rewatch a great film?” or “Which colors dominate movie posters and why?”, you’re in for a treat. And if being able to back that all up with charts and numbers gets you tickled, you’ll be swooning.

In Episode #018 of NonDē Uprising, Stephen breaks down why audiences pick feelings, not films, when they sit down to watch a movie. He explains why “trash” movies make for the best comfort watches, the “creative cowardice” of production companies, and why emotional safety is crucial for NonDe movies to succeed.

Note: This episode is audio only.

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