Definition of filmdomnext
as in film
the art or business of making a movie that will go down in the annals of filmdom as the worst movie ever

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Recent Examples of filmdom Takala, however, suspected that his work might be more complex than the stereotype of filmdom’s bumbling Paul Blart. Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 12 June 2023 And while traditional Hollywood debates the impact of Netflix’s ramp-up on filmdom overall, Sarandos firmly believes the streamer’s titles don’t need a theatrical release to have a cultural impact. Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 May 2023 For many of those invited to join filmdom’s most prestigious organization this year, the news was received as both a profound honor and a welcome sign of the changing times. Josh Rottenberg, latimes.com, 26 June 2018 But just know that the loud and long sequence gradually becomes yet another of superhero filmdom’s senseless tempests, logic invented—or forgotten—as necessary. Vanityfair.com, VanityFair.com, 25 Apr. 2017
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Noun
  • Whenever the veteran coach looked at game film, Scott always seemed to be there making a big throw or run.
    Stan Awtrey, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, the film tells a true story that powerfully illustrates how indispensable investigative journalism is in uncovering historical crimes.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Universal acclaim or not, the film launched his groundbreaking directing career and helped usher in a new era of Black independent filmmaking.
    Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026
  • While visual effects can enhance martial arts on screen, Wu argues that authentic filmmaking still depends on performance.
    Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • Dark movie theaters, or creepy home basements, are the classic venues of choice for those who love supernatural scares.
    Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Paranormal Activity, the play, builds to the sort of slick and grisly finale that would be just right for the end of a cruel horror movie, but that lands awkwardly onstage.
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • Oenophiles can store their wine collection in the home’s original cellar, with space for about 4,000 bottles, and cinephiles can get comfy in the cinema, outfitted with theater-like seating.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 20 Aug. 2026
  • This is especially important now, as Chilean cinema is enjoying an unprecedented international moment.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Filmdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filmdom. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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