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5. The Influence of Film Critics

Author : Owen Eagan

Published in: Oscar Buzz and the Influence of Word of Mouth on Movie Success

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This chapter provides an overview of a number of academic studies on the influence of film critics. This includes an Emerson College study which found that film critics have a moderate influence on movies but that most of that influence is negative. Also, another study by the college found that film critics’ moderate influence on movies could have a significant impact on box office revenue.

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Title: The Influence of Film Critics
Author: Owen Eagan
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Oscar Buzz and the Influence of Word of Mouth on Movie Success
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-41179-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-41180-0

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-41180-0_5