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Before You Call a Film 'Slow': Understanding Pacing as a Deliberate Choice

Before You Call a Film 'Slow': Understanding Pacing as a Deliberate Choice

Calling a film slow is often a snap judgement. Here's what pacing actually does narratively and how to tell craft from tedium.

By Entertainment Editorial Team · Oct 31, 2024 · 7 min read

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