The Cultural Review

Interactive Media

3 articles

A futuristic split screen comparing interactive media's branching paths with the linear flow of traditional storytelling, symbolizing the evolution of narrative in 2026.
Media

What is Interactive Media Storytelling vs Linear Narratives in 2026?

When viewers skip forward or backward in an interactive TV show, algorithms can now predict with high accuracy whether they will abandon the content entirely.

Andre Silva·June 24, 2026
A classic book opens to reveal glowing AI circuitry, symbolizing the intersection of literature and artificial intelligence.
Books

AI interactive books are rewriting literature, but authors fear losing control.

Imagine reading 'Moby Dick' and asking Captain Ahab why he's so obsessed, or having an AI summarize complex passages for you.

Claire Donovan·April 17, 2026
Cinematic representation of AI and filmmaking merging, with digital streams flowing into a film reel, symbolizing innovation at the New Media Film Festival.
Media

New Media Film Festival 2026 Unveils Lineup Showcasing Global Innovation

For the first time, a short film created entirely by artificial intelligence, 'Echoes of Tomorrow,' is an official selection at the New Media Film Festival 2026, a seismic shift in cinematic creation,

Andre Silva·April 14, 2026