The Fun-O-Meter measures emotional impact, whether something is Entertaining, Pleasant, or Challenging.
- Entertaining movies are a good use of leisure time.
- Pleasant movies are enjoyable distractions.
- Challenging movies require work to interpret, which some consider a negative trait, although Challenging can signal excellence.
The Endurance Calculator estimates lasting value, whether something is Classic, Well-Made, or Disposable.
- Classic movies should be shared across generations.
- Well-Made movies showcase a level of craft that is impressive.
- Disposable movies are unimportant and a waste of time, energy, and money, so anything Disposable should be ignored.
When combined, the Fun-O-Meter and Endurance Calculator produce nine possibilities:
