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cinema

[sin-uh-muh] / ˈsɪn ə mə /


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The 83-year-old composer from Tamil Nadu has scored more than 1,000 films in nine languages, a record unmatched in Indian cinema.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 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

Oscar-winning actress Kate Winslet has delighted a young film fan with a surprise call after hearing her story of having to travel 140-miles to find an accessible cinema.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“To play it you have to do it as a team, and cinema isn’t cinema unless it’s watched in community, unless it’s shared.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Not a single light shone in the entire cinema, and the darkness that had settled on the eaves and window ledges seemed denser than the night.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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