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
  • Many of them feature amenities like a basketball court, weight rooms and a pool, while others may have unique features like boxing gyms or an ice rink.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
  • Apple might delay the full rollout of these desktop AI utilities beyond the initial Q4 2026 macOS 27 release, preferring a staggered approach to unify features across platforms, mirroring iOS.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of feature
Noun
  • The documentary promises to go beyond the surface level for an intimate look at Young.
    — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
  • At the heart of the documentary is Maddox’s relationship with her father, Daniel Arguelles.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2026
Definition of documentary
Noun
  • 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
  • Corsini’s original short premiered during Venice Critics’ Week in 2020 before celebrating its Canadian premiere at Fantasia.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 July 2026
Definition of short
Noun
  • In recent years, the typical Shears song has cloaked descriptions of paranormal encounters in hardcore distortion and cartoon sound effects, fleshing out the twins’ strange world while hinting at weirder mysteries beneath the surface.
    — Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 22 July 2026
  • Someone could choose a cartoon, a favorite color or a less noticeable design.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of cartoon
Noun
  • The film’s massive ensemble cast also features Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Samantha Morton, Lupita Nyong’o, Elliott Page, Himesh Patel, Jon Bernthal, Benny Safdie, Corey Hawkins, Mia Goth, James Remar and the voice of Bill Irwin.
    — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • However, the role was most famously played by actor John Travolta in the 2007 version of the film.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of film
Noun
  • 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
  • The docudrama drew large crowds in France last year despite criticism from some secular and Catholic sources.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 June 2026
Definition of docudrama
Noun
  • Taylor Zakhar Perez, Jessica Alba, Adeline Rudolph, Taylor Ortega, Tim Meadows and Dan Bucatinsky will also star in the movie.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 July 2026
  • Moviegoing Has Become More Event-Driven Streaming has made ordinary movie consumption extraordinarily convenient, which raises the bar for getting people into theaters.
    — David Deal, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of movie
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