How to Use motion picture in a Sentence

motion picture

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  • He was given a starring role in a major motion picture.
  • Yes, but much of it is the decline of the medium of motion pictures.
    — Kyle Sammin, National Review, 28 Feb. 2020
  • The book was turned into a major motion picture that skipped the whole back half of the book.
    — Fox News, 14 Sep. 2018
  • There is no place for weapons that can kill on motion picture sets.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 24 Oct. 2021
  • This immersive journey to the North Pole is set to the sounds of the motion picture soundtrack. .
    — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Even the prospect of starring in her first major motion picture didn’t seem worth it.
    — Lindsey Bahr, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2023
  • The actor took home the award for best actor in a drama motion picture.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Flight 93 inspired a major motion picture, a Neil Young song and stack of books.
    — Fox News, 10 May 2021
  • The tabloid noted that the motion picture has been delayed due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2024
  • In the major motion picture, Lloyd traded Harry's van for the hog (straight up) and claimed to be able to get 70 mpg with the mini bike.
    — Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE.com, 7 July 2021
  • The film leads the pack with nine nods, including three of the six nods for best original song, motion picture.
    — Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2023
  • The late actor won a Golden Globe for best actor in a drama motion picture for the role last month.
    — Sophie Lewis, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2021
  • That night, Butler took home the award for best actor in a motion picture, drama.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2023
  • January 10 was a big night for the Elvis star, who took home the award for best actor in a drama motion picture.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The film won the top prize of best motion picture drama, while Mendes landed the trophy for best director.
    — Washington Post, 13 May 2021
  • Here, the motion picture sector looks even more sharply depressed.
    — Jim Higgins, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2022
  • The motion picture awards were first presented in 1944.
    — CNN, 13 Dec. 2021
  • Steven Yeun, who grew up in the Detroit suburb of Troy, didn't make the cut for best actor in a motion picture drama.
    — Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 4 Feb. 2021
  • The first talking motion picture and the advent of the air conditioner occurred in this year.
    — Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 18 June 2020
  • The song came at a time when public interest in motion picture soundtracks was still at an all-time high.
    — Chaz Kangas, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2022
  • Gossett was of that small group of Black actors who came on the scene in the 1960s and managed to endure, going from theater to TV to motion pictures.
    — Wil Haygood, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Encompassing the ground floor is a 1,184-seat theater, where motion pictures were — and still are — played.
    — Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2023
  • Is this Taylor's first song for a motion picture soundtrack?
    — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 23 Mar. 2022
  • In total, the iconic composer wrote the scores for 19 Broadway shows and 18 motion pictures, says that site.
    — Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 11 May 2024
  • Ke Huy Quan has won the Golden Globe for best supporting actor in a motion picture.
    — Doha Madani, NBC News, 11 Jan. 2023
  • The 1970s pop music hit inspired this stage musical and a motion picture or two.
    — oregonlive, 13 Apr. 2022
  • The film follows a movie star (Kelly) who must choose between the love of his life and career-making role in a major motion picture.
    — Glenn Garner, PEOPLE.com, 13 May 2022
  • The musical is based on the 2007 motion picture written by Adrienne Shelly.
    — Marianne Garvey, CNN, 7 July 2021
  • Emilia Pérez was named best motion picture — musical or comedy and best non-English language film, while the film’s star Zoe Saldaña took home the best supporting actress award for her performance.
    — Lexy Perez, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The guild advised that Local 80, representing motion picture grips, crafts service, marine, first aid employees and warehouse workers has opened its Burbank stage as a relief shelter.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025

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