celluloid
noun
cel·lu·loid
ˈsel-yə-ˌlȯid 
1
: a tough flammable thermoplastic composed essentially of cellulose nitrate and camphor
2
: a motion-picture film
a work … making its third appearance on celluloid—
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celluloid
adjective
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All six films will be screening on 35mm prints that should be in terrific shape thanks to Universal’s ongoing commitment to celluloid preservation.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2024
So, too, was the celluloid for Larraín’s Venice festival contender.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 1 Sep. 2024
Perhaps there was never a completely coherent vision to be assembled from the warring visions of Guccione, Vidal, and Brass, but sifting through the celluloid rubble, Negovan has proven one thing unequivocally: Before his work got hacked to bits, McDowell and Mirren gave performances for the ages.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2024
Of course, a culture is so much more than its celluloid depictions, and Seoul defies many K-drama tropes.
—Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2023
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Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2024
So, too, was the celluloid for Larraín’s Venice festival contender.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 1 Sep. 2024
Perhaps there was never a completely coherent vision to be assembled from the warring visions of Guccione, Vidal, and Brass, but sifting through the celluloid rubble, Negovan has proven one thing unequivocally: Before his work got hacked to bits, McDowell and Mirren gave performances for the ages.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2024
Of course, a culture is so much more than its celluloid depictions, and Seoul defies many K-drama tropes.
—Sarah Khan, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2023
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celluloid
noun
cel·lu·loid
ˈsel-(y)ə-ˌlȯid
1
: a tough flammable plastic
2
: a motion-picture film
watch a western on celluloid
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