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cinema

[sin-uh-muh] / ˈsɪn ə mə /


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"It is necessary for our society to find appropriate ways of dealing with controversial film works from the 20th Century and to face new learning processes and inclusive perspectives regarding cinema."

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Forgiveness is posthumously granted through cinema, shaving away anything unpleasant that is no longer necessary to dwell on.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

“I’ve always been really inspired by cinema when making my music, more so than listening to music, to be honest,” Charli told The Times at the Sundance Film Festival in January.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"In the cinema, Bond’s legacy as a character has become problematic and his motivations as a modern British secret agent uncertain," he added.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

When the time came to meet Isabelle and Etienne at the theater, he didn’t want to break his promise, so he made excuses to the old man, left the station, and ran to the cinema.

From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick




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