What does the cryptic crossword clue "Artificial ending, boring film (7)" mean?

The definition is "Artificial". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LAST (synonym="as an adjective = ending") in PIC (synonym="shortening of picture, as in “biopic” = a biographical film") = PLASTIC; definition: "Artificial" The answer is PLASTIC.

Artificial ending, boring film (7)

Independent Cryptic #12059 | 24 Across | 2025-06-03 flower

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