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cinematic

[sin-uh-mat-ik] / ˌsɪn əˈmæt ɪk /


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The city has long been home to acts that sought inspiration from nearly every bin in the record shop—the cinematic trip-hop outfit Portishead is the most well-known example.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Long before RZA and the GZA became musical legends – when their friends called them Robert Diggs and Gary Grice – martial arts cinema was relegated to cinematic margins.

From Salon • May 31, 2026

"A true trailblazer for women in film and one of the most influential editors in cinematic history; she helped redefine what film editing could be."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Based on a 2014 play by David Haig, who co-wrote its screenplay with its director, Anthony Maras, the movie faces an obvious challenge: Watching meteorologists scribble notations on charts isn’t particularly cinematic.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

“And unfortunately, he’s the star of this cinematic masterpiece,” said Tru.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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