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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filmdom
Noun
  • Leibovit said Pal used the replacement concept, which is a stop-motion technique seen today in the works of Tim Burton, Guillermo del Toro and the films of LAIKA Studios.
    — Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026
  • There are also live actors and plenty of tunes from the film that help bring the story to life.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Some cinematographers are making peace with the notion that traditional filmmaking will become a specialized niche product, akin to artisanal pottery or handmade furniture, rather than the norm for everyday entertainment.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Throughout the 1960s and early ’70s, Brass mainly focused on avant-garde filmmaking, with his credits including two experimental shorts commissioned by Umberto Eco entitled Tempo Libero and Tempo Lavorativo.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
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  • Back then, in the back of the magazine, THR ran lists of movies going into production, including location shoots.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Directed by Takashi Yamazaki, the movie takes place two years after the previous installment as Godzilla regenerates and resurfaces to combat a new monster that’s tormenting postwar Japan.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 8 Nov. 2026
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  • This upcoming milestone 40th presentation will mark an especially meaningful moment in the American Cinematheque’s history, celebrating both the remarkable legacy of the award and the organization’s enduring contributions to cinema.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The hotel is located on one of Vienna’s most famous shopping boulevards and there are plenty of restaurants, cinemas and cafes nearby.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Filmdom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filmdom. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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