How to Use big-screen in a Sentence
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The tales of the worst days sound like scenes from a big-screen survival thriller.
— Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Feb. 2023 -
The British star starred in Man of Steel, the next big-screen, big-budget reboot.
— Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 29 June 2023 -
Now, Kreiz’s big-screen dream will finally be put to the test.
— Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 20 July 2023 -
The death of the big-screen rom-com hastened the death of movies marketed to women.
— Time, 11 July 2023 -
At the moment, big-screen lightweights are a niche product in the laptop sphere.
— Monica Chin, The Verge, 8 June 2023 -
About 6,000 fans watched the show inside the arena, and tens of thousands more at big-screen events across the U.K.
— Staff and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 14 May 2023 -
The movie also marked Jason Segel's first big-screen role.
— Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 27 Mar. 2023 -
Swift’s big-screen self-display catches the youth of the Great Reset at their most gullible.
— Armond White, National Review, 18 Oct. 2023 -
The big-screen version is a pleasant take on one man’s effort to defy the odds.
— Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 9 Sep. 2023 -
The public can view a livestream of the event on Jerryspringer.com and on Fountain Square's big-screen television, Galvin said.
— Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 8 June 2023 -
The boos continued when the big-screen cameras panned to Messi.
— Andrew McNicol, CNN, 4 Feb. 2024 -
Superman: Legacy will be the first big-screen feature of the Gunn-Safran era.
— Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2023 -
Naruto, one of the most popular mangas of all time, is headed to the big-screen.
— Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Feb. 2024 -
Ronald Reagan brought to the White House his big-screen charisma, homespun charm, and a couple of dogs.
— Nick Thomas, Hartford Courant, 20 Feb. 2023 -
Brooding archetypes themselves, big-screen stars who wore the best peacoats brought them to the masses.
— Isaiah Freeman-Schub, Robb Report, 16 Nov. 2023 -
Despite his string of big-screen hits, much of Biehn's résumé is comprised of '90s TV films.
— People Staff, Peoplemag, 6 May 2023 -
There are plans for a big-screen viewing area outside for those who can’t get tickets.
— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Dec. 2023 -
The new big-screen adaptation of Mean Girls is just a few days away, and Reneé Rapp is dropping a single from the movie to tide you over.
— Carita Rizzo, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2024 -
For movie nights, the usual big-screen TV was swapped for a more discreet projector and drop-down screen.
— Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 29 Feb. 2024 -
Gather around a big-screen TV for college football and enjoy food and dozens of fresh-hop beers and hard ciders.
— oregonlive, 15 Sep. 2023 -
If that wasn’t reason enough to get excited, the car also comes with some of its big-screen gadgets.
— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 July 2023 -
But can the tech behemoth keep spending big on big-screen misfires?
— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 5 Feb. 2024 -
But moviegoers from a wide range turned out for the first big-screen biopic of the Rastafarian legend.
— Jake Coyle, Quartz, 18 Feb. 2024 -
At its core, the Scribe is a simple big-screen e-reader with a few note-taking abilities.
— Brandon Widder, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2023 -
Yes, reader, that means four hours and 54 minutes of big-screen immersion.
— Longreads, 20 July 2023 -
The Derby will be played on multiple big-screen TVs throughout the venue, as well as a huge projection screen.
— Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 2 May 2023 -
Clusters of people — mostly men — drink and gawk at the big-screen TVs that line the walls and are currently playing rugby and golf.
— Avery Stone, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2024 -
Inside, soldiers rest their Kalashnikovs against the wall, drink coffee from plastic cups and comb over videos on two big-screen TVs.
— Anastacia Galouchka, Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2023 -
Even the most ardent fans of big-screen entertainment are paring back.
— Brooks Barnes, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2023 -
Warcraft, the 2016 big-screen adaptation of the World of Warcraft games, previously held that top spot.
— Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
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To the original Batman of the big screen goes the crown.
— Joe Tobal, EW.com, 7 Oct. 2022 -
The film has endured a lengthy journey to the big screen.
— Tatiana Siegel, Rolling Stone, 24 Oct. 2022 -
In the years that followed, the play was adapted twice for the big screen.
— Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Nov. 2022 -
That’s the phrase bandied about every time a novel makes it to the big screen.
— Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 3 Jan. 2023 -
And there’s never been a better time to see it on the big screen.
— Jeanne Bonner, CNN, 10 Dec. 2022 -
Get ready, the tale of two beloved witches is coming to the big screen in Wicked.
— Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 12 Dec. 2022 -
Over the weekend, many people flocked to theaters to see the M3GAN do her dance on the big screen.
— Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 9 Jan. 2023 -
The best way to watch for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna.
— Chris Morris, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2024 -
This week brought news that Everett’s work is coming to the big screen.
— Donna Wares, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2022 -
The best way to do so for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna.
— Bychris Morris, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2023 -
The best way to watch over the air games for free on a big screen is with a good HD antenna.
— Chris Morris, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2024 -
Now in its 14th year, the Pitch Film Fund aims to see adaptations of stories from the Bible brought to the big screen.
— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Jan. 2023 -
Fans will be able to watch the match on a big screen on the patio and enjoy drink specials.
— Scott Turner | , al, 25 Mar. 2023 -
The 19-year-old former Dance Moms star is taking her talents to the big screen.
— Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 18 Oct. 2022 -
The faces were about as big as your thumb and when they’re blown up onto a big screen, any tiny mark shows.
— Alex Ritman, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2023 -
However, the company chose to save it for the big screen.
— Frank Pallotta, CNN, 8 Nov. 2022 -
This season, each sprint for the tee was timed, the results shown on the stadium’s big screen.
— Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 Nov. 2022 -
Brad Pitt has a shelf full of awards and enough big screen highlights to spread across four careers.
— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 1 Feb. 2023 -
Nighttime brings family movies set up on the big screen by the pool and s'mores bonfires at the beach.
— Karen Cicero, Good Housekeeping, 19 Dec. 2022 -
From board game to big screen, here's how Clue went from a game-night staple to a cult classic.
— Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Mar. 2023 -
It was previously brought to the big screen by Hannes Holm.
— Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Jan. 2023 -
Bring the crew, a picnic, blanket and chairs for drama under the stars as the opera streams live on a big screen.
— Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2023 -
Top Gun: Maverick is looking for more time to shine on the big screen.
— Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 29 Nov. 2022 -
The 1970 Judy Blume classic is finally coming to the big screen.
— Allison Cho, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2022 -
Wealthy film fans will soon have a chance to scoop up some of the most iconic items ever to appear on the big screen.
— Brian Niemietz, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2022 -
Michael Douglas and Cameron Douglas are teaming up on the big screen once more.
— Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 4 Nov. 2022 -
Will Smith has bravely faced zombies, aliens and rogue robots on the big screen.
— Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2022 -
On the other hand, there are things that are made for the big screen and things that are made to be watched with your dog and your husband.
— Marta Balaga, Variety, 16 Aug. 2022 -
Dwayne Johnson finally brings ''Black Adam'' to the big screen.
— Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2022 -
Where the Crawdads Sing is exactly the sort of movie that isn’t supposed to work anymore on the big screen.
— Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2022
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