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Apple TV+ makes a strong case for the dreaded "7-hour movie" with Disclaimer
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Apple TV+ makes a strong case for the dreaded "7-hour movie" with Disclaimer

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Dan Barrett
Oct 11, 2024
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The absolute worst phrase in the world of TV since Netflix exploded in the mid 2010s was variations on “Oh, my TV show is really more like a 12 hour movie.” I’m beating an oft-beaten drum here, but TV is always at its best when it is true to its form and is allowed to be TV.

Nobody wants to go to the cinema on the promise of seeing a 12 hour movie. Well…

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