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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 theater
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
Stalker, the last film Tarkovsky made before leaving the Soviet Union, is a masterpiece of slow cinema.
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Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
In stark contrast to the treacly ballads of 2025’s Every Video Without Your Face, Every Sound Without Your Name, Mr Cobra is all jagged edges, informed by free jazz, musique concrète, and experimental cinema.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
The Impact Award recognizes individuals whose work expands the role of cinema in society and creates opportunities for new voices to emerge.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
The Boulder International Film Festival brings films and filmmakers from around the world to Boulder for a four-day celebration of the art of cinema.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
In stark contrast to the treacly ballads of 2025’s Every Video Without Your Face, Every Sound Without Your Name, Mr Cobra is all jagged edges, informed by free jazz, musique concrète, and experimental cinema.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
The Impact Award recognizes individuals whose work expands the role of cinema in society and creates opportunities for new voices to emerge.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
The Boulder International Film Festival brings films and filmmakers from around the world to Boulder for a four-day celebration of the art of cinema.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
Noun
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The film also showed an important difference between his approach and Farhadi’s.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Salim will co-write and co-produce the film alongside Pearce and Charred Pictures.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Margaritaville homes are designed and constructed with a beach-house aesthetic and decor, and center around large activity hubs that include swimming pools, concert and theater space, and a fitness center.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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The film will play on the screen through at least April 15, according to the theater’s website.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, independent filmmaking took off as low-budget, low-risk films, including Reservoir Dogs and Slacker, proved to have huge revenue upside.—
Maxwell Adler,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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Emma Penrose Penrose is a Director of Photography with a focus on narrative and analog experimental filmmaking.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
17 Mar. 2026
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Proceeds will benefit the playhouse’s community engagement, military and learning programs.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The home was a builder’s personal residence and has numerous amenities, including a workshop that could be a studio or playhouse.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Above, the hazy silhouettes of Mumbai’s suburban high rises — a view of the postcard metropolis of the movies.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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One sign of a smart movie star is knowing when to jump on board a movie that could break out.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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