Let’s be clear up front; this week Cinema in Seconds is looking at mission statement moments: moments which announce the goals and ambitions of the film.  Ian, Daniel, and Michael lay out their theses for why these moments work so well.  Check it out!

Carnal Knowledge  – 4:30

Three Kings – 19:30

Apollo 11 – 38:00

Batman Returns – 49:30

Yojimbo – 1:00:30

Star Trek The Motion Picture – 1:09:30