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After a time, sure to be captivated by film (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

spellbound

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'captivated by film' is the definition.
'spellbound' can be an answer for 'captivated' (I've seen this before). I am not certain of the 'by film' bit.

'after a time sure' is the wordplay.
'after' means one lot of letters go next to another.
'a time' becomes 'spell' (both can mean a short period of time).
'sure' becomes 'bound' (synonyms).
'spell' put next to 'bound' is 'SPELLBOUND'.

'to be' is the link.

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(Other definitions for spellbound that I've seen before include "attending solidly" , "Fascinated" , "Bewitched" , "frozen" , "Captivated" .)

I've seen this clue in the Independent.
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