Feminism

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A young Chinese woman contemplates a traditional courtyard house, symbolizing the intersection of modern life and heritage, inspired by Yan Siyu's film.

Yan Siyu's Film Challenges Woolf's 'A Room of One's Own'

At the Shanghai International Film Festival, director Yan Siyu's debut feature, 'Outside the Room of My Own,' challenges Virginia Woolf's iconic call for a 'room of one's own.

Julian Mercer·June 14, 2026

A director's camera lens reflecting a distorted female figure, symbolizing the male gaze in filmmaking and storytelling.

Film & TV

What is the Male Gaze in Storytelling and Why Does It Matter?

In spring 2013, HBO aired two buddy dramas, 'True Detective' and 'Doll and Em', with identical production structures.

Julian Mercer·April 19, 2026