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Why are movies getting longer? | Learn English expression 'upper hand'
Nov 20, 2023
The podcast explores the rising trend of longer movies despite audience preference for shorter films. It discusses the influence of power dynamics in Hollywood and the impact of streaming platforms. The experience of watching long movies and the benefits of using the Run P app are also explored. The chapter focuses on the relationship between directors and producers and their negotiation process. Moreover, it delves into the increasing power of directors in making long artistic movies and discusses the recent labor strike by auto workers. Exciting Black Friday special offer announcement concludes the podcast.
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- Despite audience preference for shorter movies, the average length of top box office hits has increased by 11% in the past 20 years and 50% since the 1930s.
- Directors and producers have conflicting opinions on movie length, with directors favoring longer movies for artistic purposes and producers preferring shorter films to reduce costs and appeal to a larger audience, but the balance is shifting as directors now have more choices and can turn to streaming platforms if producers are hesitant about longer movies.
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Audience preference for shorter movies
Moviegoers today prefer short, crisp movies under two hours. Shorter movies are more practical, requiring less time commitment and reducing the need for a bathroom break. Even action movies and sequels, which used to be reliably short, have become longer. Despite audience desire for shorter running times, movies have been getting longer, with the average length of top box office hits increasing by 11% in the past 20 years and 50% compared to the 1930s.
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