

Endings
22 snips May 11, 2024
Exploring the significance of well-executed endings in media and audience perception. Discussing impactful conclusions in TV shows and movies like Golden Girls and M*A*S*H. Delving into narrative techniques and surprise endings in classic films. Connecting movie endings to psychoanalysis and audience expectations. Reflecting on the influence of digital technology on the concept of film endings. Delving into internal conflicts in Star Trek and societal influences on cinematic conclusions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Power of Endings in Entertainment
02:04 • 4min
Exploring Endings and Quilting Points in Cinema
06:24 • 12min
Evolution of Audience Expectations in Cinema and TV Endings
17:58 • 15min
Exploring Endings in Films through a Digital Lens
32:52 • 25min
Exploring Internal Antagonism in Star Trek
58:16 • 4min
Exploring Endings in Film and Society
01:02:33 • 18min
Exploring the Significance of Punch Lines in Jokes and a Book Giveaway
01:20:22 • 2min
Discussion on Theory Book, Giveaway, and Film Endings
01:22:38 • 3min