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cinematic

[sin-uh-mat-ik] / ˌsɪn əˈmæt ɪk /


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“I’m like, did I feel things more intensely back then? I’m not sure. But that period of time ... there was just so many highs and lows. And it felt cinematic to me.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 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

“I’m going to be able to ride into that cinematic sunset on the broken horse called movies.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

The overall musical effect is cinematic: shock and awe for a fin de siecle generation seeking thrills and spills galore.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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