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motion picture

[moh-shuhn pik-cher] / ˈmoʊ ʃən ˈpɪk tʃər /


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In the Chicago Tribune, Gene Siskel called it “the worst major motion picture I’ve seen in almost eight years on the job.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

“This movie takes a grounded, emotional approach to the story, and I actually believe that’s what audiences are hungry for,” said Tom Rothman, chairman of Sony’s motion picture group.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026

What we’re likely to be left with is an adaptation that hits all of the beats of the hundreds of motion picture takes on the story with all of their charms and idiosyncrasies smoothed away.

From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026

If approved, the combined titan would control nearly a third of the US theatrical motion picture market and basic cable programming.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

It’s like watching a motion picture, something you know is just made up, and yet you believe it.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz




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