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David Friendly joins to discuss the lengthy runtimes of this year’s awards contenders and why films are trending this way
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In 2010, the 10 movies nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars ran on average 1:52. By 2019, that average bloated to 2:20. And it’s not just the prestige movies. In 2021, the top 10 performers at the box office averaged 2:11. Matt is joined by film producer David Friendly to break down this issue, why it’s happening, and whether this is the new normal.
Host: Matt Belloni
Guest: David Friendly
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo
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