I won’t go into detail over the time and location of a potential test-screening occurring this coming week in the West Coast for Damien Chazelle’s “Babylon.” What I will say is that the invite confirms its running time at “slightly over three hours.” 185 minutes, to be more precise. Of course, this could very well be a rough cut (it probably is) and will/might be edited. However, Chazelle is clearly going for the EPIC here.
I actually find that number optimistic. Tickets for “Digger” go on sale next Tuesday, and presales will give us a better picture of how bad it’s looking.