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Stephen Hunter

If you have only 95 minutes of material, make an only 95-minute movie. Amazing how often that's forgotten.

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Stephen Hunter is emphasizing that a film should be as long as its content naturally requires, without adding unnecessary filler. He points out that many filmmakers mistakenly extend their movies beyond what the material truly needs, which can weaken the final product.

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