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realism

[ree-uh-liz-uhm] / ˈri əˌlɪz əm /
NOUN
authenticity
Synonyms


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All of these familiar faces allow “The Moment” to consistently straddle realism and surreality, keeping the narrative precarious and compelling even in its most tedious moments.

From Salon

He went for realism elsewhere: Since the film was shot in Serbia, where typical office paper is a different size, he brought in his own supplies.

From The Wall Street Journal

If citizens are informed, they can self-govern from a rough baseline of realism.

From The Wall Street Journal

We don’t come to a Raimi film for its natural realism.

From Los Angeles Times

“There is an air of optimism, mixed with some realism,” Atencio said.

From The Wall Street Journal