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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
Our vision includes upgraded seating, expanded accessibility features, upgraded audio and projection systems, and the addition of 35mm film capabilities to reconnect the theater with its rich tradition of cinema exhibition.
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Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Cruz argues that distribution of Brazilian cinema has proven especially challenging as many exhibitors became increasingly focused on American films and broad comedies.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
The duo’s inspiration—from Italian folklore, art, architecture, opera, cinema, religion, and the sheer beauty of their native country—shines through.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Edwards pointed to the role of the Black press in elevating early Black cinema when mainstream newspapers would not.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
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Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Cruz argues that distribution of Brazilian cinema has proven especially challenging as many exhibitors became increasingly focused on American films and broad comedies.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 2 Mar. 2026
The duo’s inspiration—from Italian folklore, art, architecture, opera, cinema, religion, and the sheer beauty of their native country—shines through.
—Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Edwards pointed to the role of the Black press in elevating early Black cinema when mainstream newspapers would not.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cinema
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Brown made his film directorial debut with the 2005 documentary Off the Chain, which explored the widespread abuse of American pit bull terriers.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
27 Feb. 2026
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Driven out of the family mansion, mother and child relocate to the less auspicious Belleville, New Jersey — one of the film’s few genuinely funny touches — where Mary whiles away her days in the employ of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Situated near the banks of the Tennessee River, guests have easy access to attractions in Knoxville, including a variety of historic landmarks, outdoor recreational activities, and a vibrant arts, theatre and culinary scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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That is the sense in which this was political theater performed in a half-empty house.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Following the brouhaha around whether art should be divorced from politics at the Berlinale, the organizers of the 8th Joburg Film Festival at Tuesday night’s opener were adamant that all voices and viewpoints are welcome, noting that African filmmaking is inherently political.—
Thinus Ferreira,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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The co-production between Chile, Argentina and Italy not only solved a practical problem, but reaffirmed our belief that collaborative filmmaking is one of the most vital ways to sustain independent cinema.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 2026
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As part of its culinary relationship with La Jolla Playhouse, the nearby Dora Ristorante is serving a three-course pre-theater dinner menu that playhouse ticket-holders can book before an evening show.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
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Massanutten Resort, Virginia Climb to the top of Massanutten Resort's towering playhouse for a good overview of all the water cannons and waterfalls, as well as the giant tipping bucket.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Feb. 2026
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The whole thing plays like a cross between a 1970s conspiracy thriller and the type of movie that would soon become John Hughes’ specialty.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
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To me, a film—something raw and stylish, like an underground movie—would be the perfect way to broadcast this urban culture to the world.—
Fab 5 Freddy,
Vanity Fair,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Cinema.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cinema. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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