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Follows' analysis methods included examining public databases like IMDb to measure how audiences felt at the ends of films.
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Stephen Follows' analysis methods included examining public databases such as IMDb to gauge audience sentiment at film endings.
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News Article
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{
    "method": "public database examination",
    "person": "Stephen Follows",
    "database": "IMDb"
}
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Film Research
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Created
October 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM (1 week 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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