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motion picture

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


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“Together,” Mr. Doherty notes, “the film inventory and the expert commentary created the archival documentary, the motion picture genre that preserves and rewinds our history.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 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

In this case, Fischer was not only visualizing a game without benefit of board, pieces, or printed score; he was creating it, composing it as a motion picture in his mind.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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