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
  • The team looked at 14 X-ray-silent supermassive black holes, finding that there is another way of considering this lack of emission.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of silent
Noun
  • While the bathrooms in most accommodations feature walk-in showers, a few of the upstairs rooms have bathtubs, making those rooms a good choice for families.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Introduced for 2024, the Equinox EV combines long range, a smooth ride quality, and a generous list of standard features at an affordable price.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • The documentary premiered on the BBC first, which is how American embassy workers and journalists based in the UK got a look at the film — and started grumbling.
    — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Under this new ordinance, student filmmakers, documentary crews and ultra-low-budget projects will be able to obtain free permits.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of documentary
Noun
  • Katey Lee Carson writes and directs and, along with producing partner Rickie-Lee Roberts, channeled experience in the business into the short.
    — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Returning from the short are cinematographer Sade Ndya and composer Evan Wright.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of short
Noun
  • Think flapper-era waves, 1930s screen sirens and yes, a literal cartoon as a mood board.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2026
  • These are not, and no disrespect, cartoon characters or comic books.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of cartoon
Noun
  • The film itself is non-linear and does not have a voiceover, both of which were unusual choices for the time.
    — Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The actor’s more recent film credits include Tim Burton’s 2019 Dumbo remake and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).
    — Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of film
Noun
  • The Landman actor is hosting a three-part docudrama about the Mayflower for the streamer.
    — Peter White, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The audience gave a festival-best 22-minute standing ovation to the ticking-clock docudrama about efforts to save a 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed by the IDF.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of docudrama
Noun
  • In a generation of heartbreakers, Ne-Yo became a living embodiment of the movie What Women Want.
    — Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
  • However, this movie carries a hefty $100 million price tag (stop-motion animation is labor-intensive and takes years to produce) and likely won’t turn a theatrical profit.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of movie
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