reel

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To be considered, prospective nominees for each shortlisted film submitted a five-minute reel and a recorded Q&A to the Academy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The Seagulls can reel Sunderland in and move above them in the table with a win but I don't think they will get one.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

War — particularly one involving nuclear-capable states in the Middle East — is not supposed to look like a highlight reel assembled by a 16-year-old editing gaming clips.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

A highlight reel of Ford’s various acting performances played ahead of his accepting the award.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

An image flickered in his brain, like a hazy still from a reel of film.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai