Megalopolis Hits Theaters This Weekend!

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[{"selector":"#anim-a5f29c50-856b-4523-a4e5-b410de9d8489 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-24.38896632504017%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The director’s book on live cinema highlights innovations in storytelling.

[{"selector":"#anim-3a48e55f-57e1-435d-9981-8f7db47a9fc3 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-18.504213292030855%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Despite high hopes, Megalopolis is projected for a modest $5 million debut.