What really happened during the Mank ending? We explain. By now I am sure you've drunk the black and white Kool-Aid and watched the new David Fincher movie, Mank, on Netflix. It's a movie about complicated emotions and the pain of being creative. It tackles many themes, including the trials it takes to create your best work. It's a movie that will stick with you for a long time, especially the ending. Today I wanted to explain the Mank ending, talk about the deeper layers of the film, and just chat about the burden of creation, obsession, and authorship. Check out this video from Think Story, and let's talk after the jump. Authorship and Obsession: The Mank Ending Explained There are lots of movies about writers out there. They often deal with deadlines, mistreatment, and inspiration, but I don't think any of them deal with authorship the way Mank does. Mank is the story of writing Citizen Kane. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Monday, 4 January, 2021