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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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The film had its world premiere at the Sitges fantasy and horror film festival in Spain.Patrick Frater, Variety, 28 Nov. 2024
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Stiller also appeared in cameos in Sandler’s 2020 comedy Hubie Halloween, and the 2009 film Funny People.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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Film Bazaar’s popular Knowledge Series panels will feature sessions on festival strategy with Cannes’ Christian Jeune, streaming content acquisition, and AI in filmmaking.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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And through her mesmerizing filmmaking, Kapadia creates a world that didn’t seem possible — which, of course, reinforces how imaginary this new place might prove to be.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Learn more › While the roar of the mighty Tyrannosaurs rex in the Jurassic Park film franchise is pretty terrifying, it was actually created by Hollywood special effects wizards using the sounds of a baby elephant.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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On January 20, When Donald Trump Takes Office News Hollywood A-Listers Afraid Of Donald Trump's Wrath Over 'The Apprentice', Sebastian Stan Says A Fox News spokesperson said last week that they were not made aware of the incident or the settlement.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Movies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movies. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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