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Follows said in an interview that "The Wizard of Oz" is simple because the Wicked Witch of the West is evil and no one questioned it.
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Stephen Follows stated in an interview that "The Wizard of Oz" is simple because the Wicked Witch of the West is portrayed as unambiguously evil.
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Stephen Follows
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News Article
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{
    "person": "Stephen Follows",
    "film_title": "The Wizard of Oz"
}
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Film Analysis
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October 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM (2 weeks ago)

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What Happened to Hollywood’s Most Reliable Happy Ending?
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/25/movies/action-film-endings-sad.html

A new study reveals that action films are increasingly ending on a sadder or more bittersweet note, a significant shift from the reliable happy endings of past decades. This trend is attributed to societal cynicism, more complex villains, and the rise of cinematic universes.

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