Netflix Trends

[alexiscartwheel]

The New York Times has a really cool feature right now that shows maps of Netflix rental patterns in several major US cities, including New York, D.C., and Boston. The rental statistics are divided by zip code, so the maps show which movies were most popular in different neighborhoods.

The D.C. map is pretty fascinating. Even if you don't know the city at all, it's not hard to see D.C. socio-economic divisions. And even though everyone in the country likes Benjamin Button, there are some weird regional patterns too. (Hey Miami, why aren't you watching Mad Men?)

Also, I am apparently a rebel. I rented none of the Top 10 movies for my zip code this year, and only a handful of the 100 the New York Times mapped out.

Comments

[kit-the-brave.livejournal.com]

That is fascinating! I spent ten minutes clicking around. :)

[alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com]

I know! I did the same thing. Isn't it fun?

[sagacious-c.livejournal.com]

LOL -- I almost made a post about this thing, too! Did you see the link on DCist? I spent way too long comparing DC and Seattle neighborhoods last night...

[alexiscartwheel.livejournal.com]

Did you see the link on DCist?

Yep! I wish I knew the neighborhoods of any of the other cities on there well enough to compare. Columbus isn't big enough to get featured in the paper of record. :(