matinee

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Some movie stars appear to have already accepted the demise of the matinée idol and jumped to streaming services.

From BBC • May 24, 2024

Everyone is on best behavior, cosplaying matinée idols in traditional column silhouettes.

From The New Yorker • Dec. 22, 2018

Joseph Estrada, a former matinée idol who had often played Robin Hood types, rose to the presidency by promising to be hard on bad guys and good to the poor.

From Economist • Sep. 14, 2017

Before every performance, especially when she’s tired, on matinée days, “just for a second,” she peeks out at the audience, “to see people’s eyes.”

From The New Yorker • Oct. 17, 2016

Walter and I are relaxing between the matinée and evening show when there’s a soft rapping on our door.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen