Listen "The Rise of Joke Endings: Examining the Trend in Movies | Are We Too Cynical for Sincerity?"
Episode Synopsis
Ever found yourself engrossed in a deeply emotional movie scene, only to have it punctuated by a sudden joke at the end? Join the conversation as I explore the growing trend in cinema where heartfelt moments are often undercut by humor. Why is this happening? Do filmmakers assume we're too cynical for sincerity, or is there a deeper storytelling strategy at play? Share your thoughts on this cinematic trend in the comments below. Do you notice it, and does it bother you? Let's discuss!
Yours truly,
Phil Svitek
Filmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach
http://philsvitek.com
Movies:
-The Love Market: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#lovemarket
-A Bogotá Trip: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#bogotatrip
-The Arbiters: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#thearbiters
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-Elan, Elan: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#elanelan
-Master Mental Fortitude: A Guide To Achieving Your Creative Ambitions: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#mastermentalfortitude
-In Search Of Sunrise: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#insearchofsunrise
-Hollywood Dreams on a Shoestring Budget: The Indie Filmmaking Guide For Debut Features: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#hollywooddreams
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A Phil Svitek Podcast: A 360-degree view of the digital artist’s path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. https://philsvitek.com/360-mastery/
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-Financially Fit Foundation http://philsvitek.com/altruism/#fff
-Adopt Diamond The German Shepherd I’m Fostering http://philsvitek.com/altruism/#diamond
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Yours truly,
Phil Svitek
Filmmaker, author, podcaster & 360 Creative Coach
http://philsvitek.com
Movies:
-The Love Market: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#lovemarket
-A Bogotá Trip: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#bogotatrip
-The Arbiters: http://philsvitek.com/filmography/#thearbiters
Books:
-Elan, Elan: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#elanelan
-Master Mental Fortitude: A Guide To Achieving Your Creative Ambitions: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#mastermentalfortitude
-In Search Of Sunrise: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#insearchofsunrise
-Hollywood Dreams on a Shoestring Budget: The Indie Filmmaking Guide For Debut Features: http://philsvitek.com/bibliography/#hollywooddreams
Podcast:
A Phil Svitek Podcast: A 360-degree view of the digital artist’s path to success, blending technical theory, practical wisdom, and personal development. https://philsvitek.com/360-mastery/
Altruism:
-Financially Fit Foundation http://philsvitek.com/altruism/#fff
-Adopt Diamond The German Shepherd I’m Fostering http://philsvitek.com/altruism/#diamond
Substack:
http://philsvitek.substack.com
Patreon:
http://patreon.com/philsvitek
Merchandise:
https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3APhil+Svitek+Podcast&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011
Instagram:
http://instagram.com/philsvitek
Facebook:
http://facebook.com/philippsvitek
X/Twitter:
http://twitter.com/philsvitek
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-svitek
Threads:
https://www.threads.net/@philsvitek
TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@philsvitek
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