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as in film
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
there was much excitement when it was announced that the popular children's book would be turned into a movie
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as in filmmaking
movies plural
the art or business of making a movie
many a small-town girl has gone to Hollywood, dreaming of making it big in the movies
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Recent Examples of movie
Pitt’s other recent credits include last year’s Wolfs alongside George Clooney and Chazelle’s 2022 movie Babylon.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
The fake Sarah Polley movie being shot inside Episode 2 was the opposite.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
The star of cultural touchstones such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, among other movies and specials, has inspired graduates before.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
For a great film, and an even better true story behind it, check out some of the best movies inspired by real people that are streaming on Netflix right now.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2025
The fake Sarah Polley movie being shot inside Episode 2 was the opposite.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
The star of cultural touchstones such as Sesame Street and The Muppet Show, among other movies and specials, has inspired graduates before.
—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 28 Mar. 2025
For a great film, and an even better true story behind it, check out some of the best movies inspired by real people that are streaming on Netflix right now.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movie
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free newsletter to get the latest trailers, celebrity interviews, film reviews, and more.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Deadline, however, projects a stronger international take for A Minecraft Movie and is pegging the film to open with $140 million in global ticket sales.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Created and directed by a British actor Stephen Graham, the four-part series is reminiscent of ’60s-era documentary filmmaking.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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In a win for independent cinema and the future of filmmaking, six projects have been unveiled today as part of Antigravity Academy‘s flagship incubator, the Antigravity Academy Screenwriters Camp.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
10 Apr. 2025
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The documentary is slated to air on HBO and stream on Max this summer after its Tribeca premiere.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2025
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The topic of longevity has recently captured the public imagination, thanks in part to the success of Netflix documentaries like Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones and Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever.—
Tomoko Yokoi,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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“Movie.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movie. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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