mumblecore

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What does mumblecore mean?

An American independent film movement or subgenre of the early twenty-first century, characterised by low-budget production, focus on personal relationships between twentysomethings, improvised scripts, and non-professional actors.

Where does mumblecore come from?

From mumble + -core, coined by sound editor Eric Masunaga.

How to pronounce mumblecore

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