• Flamekebab@piefed.social
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      5 days ago

      A well constructed film does not feel rushed in a shorter run time.

      I like long films, like really long ones. Ones where the length is part of the experience. For example, I loved Apocalypse Now Redux.

      What I don’t like is films that are substantially longer than they need to be. I don’t want them pared down, I want them built around the format their story suits rather than padded out. I like breathing room (mostly!) but it’s a fine line to walk.

      A good film opening gets on with things quickly, getting the viewer up to speed, but too often I find myself quoting Springfieldians from Marge vs. The Monorail - “GET TO THE MONEY!”