Almost no movies released in the United States have included an intermission since the release ofGandhiin 1982.
“I personally have a hard time sitting still for three-and-a-half hours, so I needed it.
And it was a public-facing decision,” Corbet said.
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The Brutalist, which is being touted as a trueAmerican epic, tells a grand and expansive story.
Take a seat and grab a snack: you’ll be spending some time with these movies.
Originally, they were included for a very practical reason.
The Brutalist follows visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet as they flee Europe, aiming to rebuild their legacy in modern America. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious and wealthy client alters the course of their lives, intertwining ambition with the challenges of a new world.
The reason intermissions became less prevalent in American cinemas is a simple one.
Much like the early days of cinema, intermissions in the world of theater have obvious practical purposes.
Indian filmmakers find ways to seamlessly integrate the breaks into their movies.
It is a phenomenon that does not just affect one jot down of movie.
The only one that isn’t,Avatar, comes in at two hours and 42 minutes.
No director should have their vision compromised by the inclusion of an intermission that they do not condone.
The Brutalist follows visionary architect László Toth and his wife Erzsébet as they flee Europe, aiming to rebuild their legacy in modern America. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious and wealthy client alters the course of their lives, intertwining ambition with the challenges of a new world.
Obviously, she was correct.
The Brutalistwill receive a limited theatrical release in the U.S. on Dec. 20.
