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the art or business of making a movie
many a small-town girl has gone to Hollywood, dreaming of making it big in the movies
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Recent Examples of movies
Jobs in movies and sound recording continued to fall, off by 1,700 to 445,600.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
The movie, which was well received by many critics at the time but didn’t get the awards or box office of some other Coppola movies, stands out for its avant-garde style and its nod to the French New Wave.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
An ascot slipper lined with pure wool is practically a prerequisite for fireside moments or a night of holiday movies on Netflix.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Below, Vogue rounds up 40 favorite cult horror movies, ranging from the very new to a few select tried and tested (and especially chic) classics.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Pierce, who began making movies at age 13, released his debut feature film, The Future of Us, in 2022.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Check out last weekend’s streaming guide for more great shows and movies!
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In that case, too, the final agreement wasn’t over whether their work could ever be manipulated by AI—special effects have existed in movies for a long time, after all—but whether the creator has an informed say in it.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
And with Halloween nearly upon us, the question of what frightening, shocking, silly, classic, or demonically camp movies to press play on again (and again) has never been more pertinent.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
The movie, which was well received by many critics at the time but didn’t get the awards or box office of some other Coppola movies, stands out for its avant-garde style and its nod to the French New Wave.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
An ascot slipper lined with pure wool is practically a prerequisite for fireside moments or a night of holiday movies on Netflix.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Below, Vogue rounds up 40 favorite cult horror movies, ranging from the very new to a few select tried and tested (and especially chic) classics.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Pierce, who began making movies at age 13, released his debut feature film, The Future of Us, in 2022.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024
Check out last weekend’s streaming guide for more great shows and movies!
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
In that case, too, the final agreement wasn’t over whether their work could ever be manipulated by AI—special effects have existed in movies for a long time, after all—but whether the creator has an informed say in it.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
And with Halloween nearly upon us, the question of what frightening, shocking, silly, classic, or demonically camp movies to press play on again (and again) has never been more pertinent.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movies
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Mercifully, Lo left the kitchen and bathrooms intact, as well as the front of the loft where the film shoots take place.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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This isn’t the only gentleman-on-gentleman peck cut from the film.Bethy Squires, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Industries like filmmaking, design and art, once limited to those with specialized skills or access to expensive tools, are now being revolutionized by AI.Justin Maier, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
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Releasing in theaters on November 8 and on Netflix on November 22, filmmaking is apparently an intrinsic gene within the DNA of the Washington family.Malik William, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
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However, if Hollywood’s liberals once again want to send a message with their Oscar pick, which titles are best-positioned to benefit?Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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The classic car, a blue-gray convertible, was once owned by Hollywood star Lauren Bacall, and Giuliani in the photos sits in the passenger’s seat, leaning far back, wearing an American flag t-shirt and a Fire Department of New York baseball cap.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Movies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movies. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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