talkathon

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At three hours, it is a tediously misfiring talkathon, leavened only by some commendable performances, particularly that of Roslyn Ruff as the matriarch of the indestructible Antrobus family.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2022

Which is why it’s been gratifying to see so many critics nod in agreement that a hypnotic three-hour Japanese talkathon might be the year’s best movie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 27, 2022

Werner Herzog’s chatty, mostly fascinating contribution to this year’s Seattle International Film Festival was this talkathon featuring several of the world’s gabbiest prophets.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2016

Mr. Paul led a 13-hour talkathon in March 2013 to protest federal drone surveillance policies, while Mr. Cruz six months later held the floor for 21 hours in a bid to halt funding for Obamacare.

From Washington Times • Mar. 22, 2015

“Back to Work” is a classic Clinton talkathon, zooming from job-creation ideas to a complaint about something he saw on Bill Maher’s show.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2011