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Classic films in music videos: “Time is Running Out” by Muse

Watch the official music video to see the 'Dr. Strangelove' inspired visuals and the descent into institutional madness: Muse - Time Is Running Out (Official Music Video) Warner Records Vault YouTube• Oct 26, 2009 Muse - Time Is Running Out (video)

: The central set is a direct homage to the iconic War Room from Stanley Kubrick's 1964 film Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb . Classic films in music videos: “Time is Running

: The band performs on a large round table while the officials sit around them, initially oblivious. This placement highlights a reversal of power; while the "leaders" are stagnant, the music and the band occupy the space of active influence. Cinematic and Political Symbolism : The band performs on a large round

The 2003 music video for "Time Is Running Out" by Muse, directed by John Hillcoat, is a satirical exploration of power, institutional madness, and societal collapse. This draft paper explores the visual symbolism, cinematic influences, and thematic layers that define the video. Visual Concept and Directorial Vision

: To ensure the dancers could maintain their complex synchronization, Muse had to perform the song at double speed during filming, which was later slowed down to match the actual track.