The Role of Psychological Logic in Film Success
How Understanding the Mind Shapes Audience Engagement
Serene Xie
Serene is a Film student at Columbia University, originally from Taiwan. Passionate about cinema, storytelling, and cultural discourse. Avid reader and film industry observer, exploring the link between narrative, psychology, and audience engagement.
Balancing Feminist Films and Male Perspectives in Modern Society
How feminist cinema isn’t just reshaping how we see women—it’s revealing the hidden emotional pressures men carry, too.
The Fall of the Hero: From Paragons to Antiheroes
How Have the Protagonists we Admire Changed in the Past Thirty Years?
How True Story Films or Documentary Shape Public Opinion
What is the power of a true story, and how do we responsibly wield it?
From "Sweet Home" to "True Beauty": How Korean Webtoons Are Reshaping Global Streaming
From just one Top 10 global streaming title in 2018 to six by 2023, Korean webtoon adaptations have become a mainstream force. With platforms like Naver Webtoon and Kakao leveraging fan data to reduce risk, Netflix and small studios alike are tapping this booming $7.44B market for their next hit.
Where Did All the Original Films Go?
Hollywood’s reliance on sequels used to deliver blockbuster profits. Now? It fuels growing audience fatigue. As studios chase safe IP bets, the challenge will be making original stories feel just as irresistible.
Asian Directors in Hollywood: From Outsiders to Global Storytellers
How Asian Directors are Making the World Fall in Love with Cinema Again
How AI Is Severing the Entry-Level Bridge for Aspiring Screenwriters
Is replacement a real possibility?