How to Use big-screen in a Sentence
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The tales of the worst days sound like scenes from a big-screen survival thriller.
— Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Feb. 2023 -
This is a hunt for the old magic of the big-screen, big-tent movies themselves.
— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2024 -
The British star starred in Man of Steel, the next big-screen, big-budget reboot.
— Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 29 June 2023 -
With Twisters, Chung puts all his faith in the big-screen idea, and in the staggering beauty of the open sky.
— Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 17 July 2024 -
Now, Kreiz’s big-screen dream will finally be put to the test.
— Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 20 July 2023 -
The death of the big-screen rom-com hastened the death of movies marketed to women.
— Time, 11 July 2023 -
At the moment, big-screen lightweights are a niche product in the laptop sphere.
— Monica Chin, The Verge, 8 June 2023 -
About 6,000 fans watched the show inside the arena, and tens of thousands more at big-screen events across the U.K.
— Staff and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 14 May 2023 -
There’s also a big-screen version of a Pac-Man video game.
— Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2024 -
The movie also marked Jason Segel's first big-screen role.
— Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2023 -
Swift’s big-screen self-display catches the youth of the Great Reset at their most gullible.
— Armond White, National Review, 18 Oct. 2023 -
John bares his demons in a desperate plea disguised as the catchy theme song to the Fab Four's big-screen romp.
— and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2024 -
The big-screen version is a pleasant take on one man’s effort to defy the odds.
— Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2023 -
The public can view a livestream of the event on Jerryspringer.com and on Fountain Square's big-screen television, Galvin said.
— Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 8 June 2023 -
Now that his big-screen debut is out in the world, Sumney is looking at what’s next.
— Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 July 2024 -
The Freaky Friday sequel, set to be released in 2025, will mark her first big-screen lead role in over a decade.
— Brittany Talarico, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 -
The boos continued when the big-screen cameras panned to Messi.
— Andrew McNicol, CNN, 4 Feb. 2024 -
Superman: Legacy will be the first big-screen feature of the Gunn-Safran era.
— Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2023 -
Naruto, one of the most popular mangas of all time, is headed to the big-screen.
— Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Feb. 2024 -
Ronald Reagan brought to the White House his big-screen charisma, homespun charm, and a couple of dogs.
— Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2023 -
Brooding archetypes themselves, big-screen stars who wore the best peacoats brought them to the masses.
— Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2023 -
Despite his string of big-screen hits, much of Biehn's résumé is comprised of '90s TV films.
— People Staff, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023 -
There are plans for a big-screen viewing area outside for those who can’t get tickets.
— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2023 -
The new big-screen adaptation of Mean Girls is just a few days away, and Reneé Rapp is dropping a single from the movie to tide you over.
— Carita Rizzo, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2024 -
For movie nights, the usual big-screen TV was swapped for a more discreet projector and drop-down screen.
— Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024 -
Gather around a big-screen TV for college football and enjoy food and dozens of fresh-hop beers and hard ciders.
— oregonlive, 15 Sep. 2023 -
If that wasn’t reason enough to get excited, the car also comes with some of its big-screen gadgets.
— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 July 2023 -
But can the tech behemoth keep spending big on big-screen misfires?
— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Feb. 2024 -
Lindsay Lohan made her big-screen debut in the dual roles.
— James Mercadante, EW.com, 17 June 2024 -
His latest big-screen venture, Harold and the Purple Crayon, was one of the year’s biggest box office duds, and his 2023 superhero movie, Shazam!
— Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Oct. 2024
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There’s no substitute for seeing a movie on the big screen, of course.
— oregonlive, 10 Feb. 2022 -
The game will be shown on the big screen and pyrotechnics will be used throughout the game.
— Paul Daugherty, The Enquirer, 10 Feb. 2022 -
Select theaters across the country are also showing the movie on the big screen.
— Daniella Byck, Outside Online, 9 Feb. 2022 -
Well, actually watching the game on a big screen right in the backyard.
— Sanah Faroke, PEOPLE.com, 4 Feb. 2022 -
There is real power that comes with the ability to serve up video on the big screen in your target’s living room.
— Expert Panel®, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022 -
Chhaur recalls growing up watching actor Lucy Liu on the big screen.
— Alicia Vrajlal, refinery29.com, 2 Feb. 2022 -
There's also the nostalgia of seeing the legacy cast from the original film together again on the big screen.
— Frank Pallotta, CNN, 10 Feb. 2022 -
Makhmalbaf says that cinema is best experienced on the big screen to appreciate the nuances.
— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Feb. 2022 -
Speaking of Garfield and Maguire, Holland praised the production team for getting the trio together on the big screen.
— Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 Feb. 2022 -
Asus makes solid laptops at a variety of price points, and the Vivobook is a top pick for people who want a big screen and good functionality without a lot of weight.
— K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024 -
In a year that often felt like a tug-of-war between big screen and direct-to-streaming releases, the Academy Award nominations reflect just that.
— Rachel Schonberger, EW.com, 9 Feb. 2022 -
Additional amenities at this downtown Houston Airbnb include a washer and dryer, pool table in the living room and a cozy fireplace for snuggling up to watch games on the big screen.
— Lori A. May, Chron, 9 Feb. 2022 -
To the original Batman of the big screen goes the crown.
— Joe Tobal, EW.com, 7 Oct. 2022 -
The film has endured a lengthy journey to the big screen.
— Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2022 -
In the years that followed, the play was adapted twice for the big screen.
— Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Nov. 2022 -
That’s the phrase bandied about every time a novel makes it to the big screen.
— Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023 -
And there’s never been a better time to see it on the big screen.
— Jeanne Bonner, CNN, 10 Dec. 2022 -
The show's hosts, Ben and Erin Napier, appeared on the big screen.
— Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 16 May 2022 -
Get ready, the tale of two beloved witches is coming to the big screen in Wicked.
— Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 12 Dec. 2022 -
Oz the Great and Terrible, he has been much missed on the big screen.
— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2022 -
Over the weekend, many people flocked to theaters to see the M3GAN do her dance on the big screen.
— Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2023 -
Off the stage, Bridges will also be making his way to the big screen, too.
— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 July 2022 -
The best way to watch for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna.
— Chris Morris, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2024 -
This week brought news that Everett’s work is coming to the big screen.
— Donna Wares, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2022 -
The Club 2024 viewing park features a big screen, a bar and food trucks.
— NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024 -
Thor: Love and Thunder is set to hit the big screen on July 8.
— Chelsea Avila, Allure, 6 July 2022 -
Uncharted, based on the PS3 game of the same name, hits the big screen this Friday.
— Jacob Siegal, BGR, 15 Feb. 2022 -
The best way to do so for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna.
— Bychris Morris, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2023 -
The best way to watch over the air games for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna.
— Chris Morris, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2024 -
Lewellen settled into a plush, cream couch across from a big screen TV and a spread of pizzas.
— Sam Gringlas, NPR, 11 Sep. 2024
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