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celluloid

[sel-yuh-loid] / ˈsɛl jəˌlɔɪd /


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The special 70mm celluloid is touted as having ultra-high resolution and capturing an unusually wide frame, qualities Nolan says are best experienced by seeing a projection of physical film, not the contemporary standard digital format.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

While Bombay brought cinema to India, cinema lived on its streets and not just on celluloid.

From BBC Apr. 3, 2026

By 2013, more movies were being shot digitally than on celluloid.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 14, 2026

Roberts isn’t just chewing the scenery; she’s devouring the celluloid and licking her chops, hungry for more.

From Salon Sep. 25, 2025

Other waiters wore soiled white shirts or clean shirts indifferently ironed, and celluloid collars.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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