Film research can be very interesting. There are important ideas and findings in the area of film psychology, or the psychology of movies. This page contains articles with research findings concerning films.
One important topic is the positive effects of media. The topic concerning the positve influence of media includes the possible positive effects of movies. There may be some important benefits of watching some types of movies (e.g., positive movies involving stories of love, a positive film that fosters a sense of hope, or an uplifting movie with a happy ending).
One of the articles below concerns the influence of viewing a comedy film on creativity. The other article concerns the question of whether viewing a happy film can increase life satisfaction.