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as in film
the art or business of making a movie
felt that the cinema was one of the most challenging and fulfilling forms of artistic expression
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as in theatre
a building or part of a building where movies are shown
got a job cleaning the cinemas at the multiplex
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Recent Examples of cinema
His statement was like a key to unlocking my own perceptions of how cinema can release unlimited interpretations and feelings.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition to the owner’s suite are two VIPs, an office, and a cinema.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Khan, an acclaimed actor, has appeared across various film genres in Bollywood cinema, including romantic comedies like Kal Ho Naa Ho and thrillers like Ek Hasina Thi.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Regardless of which lands in first, neither are expected to break out in what’s shaping up to be another quiet weekend for North American cinemas.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2025
In addition to the owner’s suite are two VIPs, an office, and a cinema.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
Khan, an acclaimed actor, has appeared across various film genres in Bollywood cinema, including romantic comedies like Kal Ho Naa Ho and thrillers like Ek Hasina Thi.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
Regardless of which lands in first, neither are expected to break out in what’s shaping up to be another quiet weekend for North American cinemas.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
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The Last Showgirl actress, 66, recreated her famous aerobics scene from her 1985 film Perfect, which also stars John Travolta, on the latest episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon — only the pair's new version featured several saucy twists!Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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During that time, the winner of the period film prize won the production design Oscar twice: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood in 2020 and Mank in 2021.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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Insta 360 claims the Flow 2 Pro will set a new benchmark for smartphone filmmaking with stabilizers.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Miike Takashi and Saka Misako Miike Takashi delves into his philosophy on the art and craft of filmmaking.Leo Barraclough, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
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Galleries and playhouses have closed; music venues get turned into luxury condos and bank branches.T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Like several other theaters in Connecticut, the playhouse will be starting all its evening performances at 7:30 p.m. and not 8 p.m.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
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The Palisades Charter High School, which has become recognizable to millions as a location where multiple movies and television series have been filmed inside its halls and exterior, is seeking a temporary campus after 40 percent of the property was scorched in the ongoing Palisades Fire.Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
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Cameron Diaz's movie comeback, Back in Action, won't have a premiere.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Listen to this article Goodspeed Musicals’ latest Festival of New Musicals features readings of three new musicals-in-progress, cabaret shows by musical theater creators and numerous talks and panel discussions.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 14 Jan. 2025
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If the studio's share of theater takings doesn't cover the net spending by the production company then the show or movie makes a loss in its theatrical run.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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