talkie

noun

Definition of talkienext
as in silent

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  1. silent
  2. feature
  3. documentary
  4. short
  5. cartoon
  6. film
  7. docudrama
  8. movie
Noun
  • As of 2026, Savage has gone radio silent, a subject Doc Meets World wrestles with, knowing that ultimately, it cannot be fully understood.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
  • The driver switches the radio silent, the world glowing around them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
Definition of silent
Noun
  • The suede and mesh sneakers feature memory foam padding and anti-slip outsoles for a comfortable and supportive fit.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The movie, a harrowing account of one family’s separation during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, earned Watts an Oscar nomination for best actress and marked Holland’s acting debut in a live-action feature film.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • The streamer is in production on a documentary about Gilmore Girls, the beloved series that ran from 2000-07.
    — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Eighteen of the films are world premieres repped by the usual suspects — UTA, CAA, WME, Cinetic, Gersh, Dogwoof, and Outlook — seeking the best possible buyers during a depressed documentary market.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of documentary
Noun
  • Angh is his feature directorial debut and an expansion of his short by the same name.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 July 2026
  • The 2000s megacomic Dane Cook will star in an upcoming horror short directed by wunderkind Obsession director Barker’s father, Jeff Barker, per The Hollywood Reporter.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of short
Noun
  • Of course, the cartoon bear had a good run in TV commercials.
    — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The statement came after Roth detailed a sequence in the film to Polygon that features a cartoon that seemingly hypnotizes children, turning them into murderers.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of cartoon
Noun
  • Tim Graef's golden retriever, River, could have been a star in the new film, but didn't make it past the application process.
    — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • There is some hope that allowing Disney intellectual property to fuel TikTok pieces will have a halo effect for Disney’s films and programs.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of film
Noun
  • Still, there’s no way to know if this docudrama will actually reveal what happened between the two women or if Earle will want to keep that close to her vest.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Out of Time with Tom Hiddleston, a three-part docudrama hosted by the Loki star that will premiere July 22 on the network at 9/8c and July 23 on Disney+ and Hulu.
    — Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Definition of docudrama
Noun
  • In honor of the upcoming movie, the All Roads Lead to Camp bus is touring across the country and bringing fans, new and old, into the world of Camp Rock, PEOPLE previously revealed exclusively.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • A lot of people watch movies at home now, and that’s just part of our world and our culture.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of movie
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