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cinema

[sin-uh-muh] / ˈsɪn ə mə /


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Hit action films such as "Animal", "Dhurandhar" and the "Pushpa" series have helped cement the dominance of violent action cinema in Bollywood.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Beyond that, they were also beloved by critics and audiences alike, with “WALL-E” deservedly earning a spot in the Criterion Collection in 2022, designating the film as a significant work within the medium of cinema.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

When Glitch Productions announced plans to show The Last Act - the title of the double-episode finale - in cinemas, fans were encouraged to contact cinema chains to demand that they screen it.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Tone poem” is an overused term in cinema, but the humbling “Time and Water,” graced with a playful, atmospheric Dan Deacon score, earns that distinction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Me and Mum hurried along Regents Arcade so we'd get to the cinema before Chariots of Fire began.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell




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