as in film
the art or business of making a movie
many actors now take roles for both television and the big screen
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David Fincher's 1999 big screen adaptation of author Chuck Palahniuk's 1996 novel opened in U.S. theaters 25 years ago today, wowing audiences with its distinctive style and no-holds-barred — if frequently misunderstood — examination of modern masculinity.
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John Russell, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Jackman also starred in big screen musicals like The Greatest Showman and Les Miserables.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
In their new big screen appearance, Wallace and Gromit’s friendship is put to the test by the former’s invention of a smart gnome called Norbot, who takes on a life of his own, wreaking havoc in the process.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2024
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
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John Russell, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
Jackman also starred in big screen musicals like The Greatest Showman and Les Miserables.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2024
In their new big screen appearance, Wallace and Gromit’s friendship is put to the test by the former’s invention of a smart gnome called Norbot, who takes on a life of his own, wreaking havoc in the process.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2024
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
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“Big screen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/big%20screen. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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