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as in film
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
there was much excitement when it was announced that the popular children's book would be turned into a movie
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as in filmmaking
movies plural
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 movie
The Long Island Bar While not featured in the movie, Andy is seen spinning outside the entryway of this Brooklyn spot with her boyfriend in the film's trailer, according to Eater.
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Wilde also stars in the movie alongside Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 May 2026
Baldoni denied doing anything outside the realm of the normal creative process of making a movie.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
His production company, Wayfarer, an LLC for the movie, and a public relations company retained by his team were the defendants in the remaining claims.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
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Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
Wilde also stars in the movie alongside Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 May 2026
Baldoni denied doing anything outside the realm of the normal creative process of making a movie.
—Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
His production company, Wayfarer, an LLC for the movie, and a public relations company retained by his team were the defendants in the remaining claims.
—Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movie
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The lawsuit also alleged Cameron’s actions were hypocritical of his films’ messaging and detailed public backlash Cameron and the films faced for its depictions of Native groups.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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The juxtapositions of text and image, which strongly suggest the widening distance between mother and daughter, build in emotional and intellectual power over the film’s ninety-minute duration.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Alongside the award presentation, ICDA will host a series of panels and masterclasses exploring the craft and impact of casting in contemporary filmmaking, with several dozen international casting directors in attendance.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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Following The Staircase docuseries and show, Margaret produced a documentary, Subject, which premiered at the 2022 Tribeca Festival and shed light on the impact that documentary filmmaking can have on its subjects.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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The documentary was filmed over a several week period in Miami, which for half a dozen years has hosted Men Who Dance, a festival dedicated to male dance.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 May 2026
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The documentary also will be screened in late May at Lyons Township High School.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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