Compelling fight scenes are essential to many different film genres. From adventure movies like Pirates of the Caribbean or Indiana Jones, to straight up action movies like John Wick or Die Hard, to fantasy or sci-fi films like Lord of the Rings or The Matrix, and of course, superhero yarns…

When The X-Files debuted in 1993, the show was an instant hit and helped solidify the then-fledgling FOX network as a legitimate broadcast contender. However, the legacy of The X-Files extends far beyond its bolstering of FOX. It is widely acknowledged that the lead Dr. Dana Scully (Gillian Anderson), the…

With the 94th Academy Awards on the horizon, we decided to take a deeper look at 2022’s Best Picture nominees, specifically through their opening scenes. …

In honor of both Black History Month (February) and Women’s History Month (March), we at Latitude decided to take a look at depictions of important historical Black women in US history. Hollywood loves a good “based on a true story.” And US history is flush with stories — both told…

In honor of Valentine’s day, we at Latitude set out to understand what makes the conclusion to a rom-com shine. While famously formulaic, rom-coms still vary in quality, and we wanted to uncover some of the elements that make them excel. Using the Lumiere platform, we tested 6 rom-com climax…

As 2022 gets underway, Latitude decided to take a peek into the future of technology. Or rather, we decided to delve deeper into how Hollywood envisions the future of technology, specifically A.I. A.I. is a popular topic for mainstream (and niche) entertainment, and it’s not hard to see why. The…

Lumiere is a powerful tool not just for testing content with viewers, but also for analyzing the content itself. Platform features like face recognition and the ability to determine average shot length allow Lumiere to compare and contrast content metrics which may, in part, underly success. For example, these features…

People look forward to the Holiday season for many reasons, one of which is family togetherness. Many of us cherish end-of-the-year festivities in part because they offer an opportunity to spend quality time with loved ones, particularly those we don’t see every day. Reunions with loved ones also constitute familiar…

In the wake of the streaming revolution, content has developed a heightened ability to transcend international borders. In our ongoing series, Travels in the Streaming World, we take a closer look at what kind of content travels well globally, and why. …