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“What can we learn by examining only the first and final shot of a film? This video plays the opening and closing shots of 55 films side-by-side. Some of the opening shots are strikingly similar to the final shots, while others are vastly different—both serving a purpose in communicating various themes. Some show progress, some show decline, and some are simply impactful images used to begin and end a film.”
Film editor Jacob T. Swinney gives us a fascinating look at some of the most popular Hollywood movies by juxtaposing their first and final scenes.
Can you recognize the movies without referring to the list that he has included?
Check it out below:
[via SPLOID, images via Jacob T. Swinney]
“What can we learn by examining only the first and final shot of a film? This video plays the opening and closing shots of 55 films side-by-side. Some of the opening shots are strikingly similar to the final shots, while others are vastly different—both serving a purpose in communicating various themes. Some show progress, some show decline, and some are simply impactful images used to begin and end a film.”
Film editor Jacob T. Swinney gives us a fascinating look at some of the most popular Hollywood movies by juxtaposing their first and final scenes.
Can you recognize the movies without referring to the list that he has included?
Check it out below:
[via SPLOID, images via Jacob T. Swinney]