BY DANA JACKSON
Q:I read that Martin Scor“Reptile” sese’s new movie is more than three hours long. Will it have an intermission? What is the longest movie ever made anyway? -- K.K.
A:Widely considered one of America’s greatest film directors, Martin Scorsese is known for making films that are anything but short. His latest release, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” clocks in at three hours and 26 minutes, and he makes no apologies for not having an intermission. He recently told the Hindustan Times that if viewers at home “can sit in front of the TV and watch something for five hours,” people can sit and watch a movie in theaters for more than three hours.
However, he doesn’t mention that many Broadway plays and musicals do include intermissions, and those who prefer the couch to their local moviehouse have the option to hit pause for a bathroom break. But if “Killers of the Flower Moon” turns out to be as great as the initial reviews are stating, you won’t want to take a break, even if your bladder has other ideas. According to Guinness World Records, the longest film ever made is the aptly titled “The Cure for Insomnia,” an 85-hour experimental movie that was released in 1987. Before that film, 1963’s “Cleopatra,” starring Elizabeth Taylor, premiered at four hours and three minutes, but was then edited down to three hours and four minutes. When “Titanic” came out in 1997, the debate about intermissions was brought up. Director James Cameron didn’t seem concerned, though, and even went beyond that length last year with his film “Avatar: The Way of Water,” which
audiences flocked to see despite it being three hours and 12 minutes.
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Is it true that “Monk” is coming back? Will it still have the same cast and, obviously, Tony Shalhoub? -- L.S.
Q:A:Tony Shalhoub is soon returning to his three-time Emmy-winning role of Detective Adrian Monk, but in the form of a movie, not a new series. “Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie” reunites the cast for the first time since the series ended in 2009. Returning are Ted Levine as Leland, Jason Gray-Stanford as Randy and Traylor Howard as Natalie. Bitty Schram is also expected to appear as Sharona in flashback scenes.
Also, despite its definitive-sounding title, the series’ creator, Andy Breckman, says that he hopes to follow it up with another movie someday. “A Monk Movie” premieres Dec. 8 on Peacock.
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(R) -- In this crime thriller starring Benicio del Toro and Justin Timberlake, a detective (del Toro) with a past of uncovering crooked cops is put on the murder case of a young real estate agent. Her body was found by her boyfriend (Timberlake) in their home, painting him as a prime suspect. But with one trail leading back to her ex-husband (Karl Glusman), and another leading to a mentally unstable man seeking revenge for a corrupt real estate deal, solving the case won’t be an easy feat. Del Toro’s acting prowess is what easily carries the film, along with a refreshing performance from “Clueless” star Alicia Silverstone. Out now. (Netflix)
“Five Nights at Freddy’s” (PG-13) -- Based on the video game franchise of the same name, this horror film follows security guard Mike Schmidt (Josh Hutcherson) as he starts working the night shift at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Abby, Mike’s little sister, is in his care and accompanies him to the abandoned family fun center, where she soon discovers a few animatronics that all seem to have a mind of their own. Although a local police officer (Elizabeth Lail) comes around to warn him of Freddy’s sinister past, it’s only a matter of time before Mike and Abby find out for themselves. You won’t look at a Chuck E. Cheese the same after this. Premieres Oct. 27. (Peacock)
“Susie Searches” (NR) -- College-aged student Susie is the host of a true crime podcast that doesn’t really get much traction. Determined to make her podcast succeed, she covertly takes advantage of an opportunity to get herself more clout when a student at her college, Jesse, suddenly disappears. After Jesse does eventually get found by Susie, she gets praised as a hero, and her social status instantly begins to climb. But when another student finds incriminating evidence of Jesse’s kidnapper, Susie realizes that she might be way in over her head. Kiersey Clemons (“The Flash”) plays the titular character in the film, with appearances by Alex Wolff, Jim Gaffigan and Alex Moffat. Premieres Oct. 27. (Hulu)
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