Directors are turning to streaming to fulfil their epic visions – and avoid ‘bum ache’
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/nov/17/napoleon-ridley-scott-killers-flower-moon-scorsese-netflix-apple-streaming
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NOT_RICK@lemmy.world · 55 pts · 2y
I have no issue with a long movie, but I’m of the opinion that any movie over two and a half hours needs an intermission. I don’t need a UTI for your art, directors/editors.
LostDeer@infosec.pub · 25 pts · 2y
There was an intermission during Hateful 8 and it was glorious being able to get a restroom break and another beer without feeling guilty of getting up in the middle of the movie. So I definitely agree we need more of those.
variants@possumpat.io · 3 pts · 2y
Im sure the theatres would love it as well so they can sell more snacks, everyone seems to want this
Steve@communick.news · 12 pts · 2y
It's standard in plays to have an intermission. Almost no matter how long it actually runs. Even a 90min movie could have a 5min intermission.
bus_factor@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
This was the norm in Portugal when I visited in 2010 at least. In my childhood theater in rural Norway there was always an intermission as well, because they didn't have dual projectors. Hot-swapping projectors was the only way to avoid one in the analog film days, as we all learned from Fight Club.
DarkenLM@kbin.social · 2 pts · 2y
In Portugal, the only movie I saw where there wasn't an intermission was a very short movie, barely 50 minutes long. Anything longer than an hour has an intermission, or at least had before the pandemic.
Holyhandgrenade@lemmy.world · 5 pts · 2y
Intermissions are standard in Icelandic cinemas, no matter the length of the movie. Since moving to Norway I always forget and my bladder is about to explode at the end of the movie. I don't think an intermission is necessary for a 90 minute movie, but I think if it's 2 hours or longer then an intermission should be required.
CeruleanRuin@lemmings.world · 2 pts · 2y
And you'd think theaters would love it. More concessions visits per screening.
smallaubergine@kbin.social · 1 pts · 2y
r_thndr@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 3 pts · 2y
I read that title as "Doctors are turning to streaming to avoid bum ache" and was dreadfully confused. Maybe I need glasses.
canthidium@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 2y
I read it as "bum acne" at first and was, likewise, very confused.
Chuymatt@kbin.social · 1 pts · 2y
Or sleep?
canthidium@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2y