Television
Arts & Entertainment
The Evolution From Skits to Short Films: Caro's Production Company and the Wider Industry Shift
The announcement of Cameroonian actress and skit creator Caro's production company and five forthcoming short films marks a broader pivot in digital-content creation. The piece examines why skit makers are increasingly transitioning to short films—a move that promises greater creative range, narrative depth, professional credibility, and access to festival circuits and streaming platforms.
The Delusion About Big Brother Cameroon: Why Celebrity Cannot Be Manufactured Here
The writer challenges the widespread assumption that Cameroon's entertainment ecosystem can replicate Nigeria's Big Brother success stories, arguing that even in Nigeria most housemates fade into obscurity, and Cameroon's smaller market, lower consumer spending, and regional audience limitations make sustainable stardom from the show nearly impossible.
Biggy 237 and the Promise of Homegrown Reality Television
The writer examines Biggy 237, a reality competition show born from the Anglophone crisis as a means to occupy displaced communities, assessing its potential while flagging serious concerns about branding, presentation, and execution.
How Ulrich Takam Got One Step Ahead of Everybody
A 2019 profile of Ulrich Takam, a Cameroonian webseries creator whose *Les Delires de Takam* achieved millions of views across Francophone Africa by combining rigorous production standards—polished sound, lighting, cinematography, and writing—with genuinely skilled acting and no artificial laugh tracks. The piece argues that Takam's rise, though built on familiar formats, distinguished itself through disciplined craftsmanship.
Web Series as Creative Foundation: Why the Short Form Matters
The writer argues that web series represent not a departure from traditional filmmaking but a necessary apprenticeship—a format where Cameroonian creatives can build craft, audience, and sustainable income without the gatekeeping barriers of television or cinema.
The Weight of Legacy: What Tywin Lannister Teaches Us About Living for Something
The writer reflects on Tywin Lannister's singular devotion to family legacy and generational power, seeing in this fictional character a model for deliberate, purposeful living. Drawing on Tywin's philosophy and comparing it to real examples of people who built lasting contributions, the piece asks readers what they themselves will be remembered for.
Fifteen Lessons from Game of Thrones: Power, Honour, and the Cost of Ambition
A close rereading of Game of Thrones' first seven seasons yields practical wisdom about leadership, relationships, and survival in corrupt systems. The writer extracts fifteen lessons from character arcs and dialogue—from the danger of rigid honour to the value of counsel and humility—and applies them to business and life.
Interesting Quotes from Game of Thrones
A curated collection of memorable quotations from Game of Thrones, drawn from the writer's re-watch of the series. The quotes span themes of power, leadership, loyalty, self-knowledge, and moral ambiguity—material the writer found resonant enough to share with Poise's readership.
The Disconnect in Cameroonian TV: On Storytelling and the Samba Trailer
A writer new to Cameroonian cinema examines why the trailer for the award-winning series Samba fails to compel, analyzing the gap between technically accomplished production and narrative clarity through the lens of classical screenwriting structure.