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filmland

noun

ˈfilm-ˌland

Definition of filmland

as in film

the art or business of making a movie a master director who is one of the most revered figures of filmland

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Recent Examples of filmland As an event in filmland the first unfolding of ‘The King of Kings’ on the screen took precedence even over the opening of a theater that in itself is a revelation of art and beauty. — Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2022

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Outside the food realm, Ayesha Curry has taken on roles in films.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Christopher Nolan's new film The Odyssey is a box-office hit.

— Dave Davies, NPR, 29 July 2026

Definition of film

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Taylor Zakhar Perez, Jessica Alba, Adeline Rudolph, Taylor Ortega, Tim Meadows and Dan Bucatinsky will also star in the movie.

— Angelique Jackson, Variety, 22 July 2026
Moviegoing Has Become More Event-Driven Streaming has made ordinary movie consumption extraordinarily convenient, which raises the bar for getting people into theaters.

— David Deal, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of movie

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Those concerns echo comments Kashyap made earlier this year about the pressures facing contemporary cinema, particularly independent filmmaking in an increasingly fragmented viewing environment.

— Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 21 July 2026
There is a romanticized version of independent filmmaking that people often imagine — a passionate artist with a great script, a group of believers, and a dream that somehow finds its way to the screen.

— DJ Hale, IndieWire, 23 June 2026

Definition of filmmaking

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While Noelle’s parents Cruise and Holmes are best known for their big screen and silver screen appearances, the Dawson’s Creek alum has cemented herself as a major player in New York City’s theater scene.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 July 2026
Prior to conceptualizing and writing for the small and silver screen, her career includes an array of marketing, editorial, and educational roles.

— Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of silver screen

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Imax has two divisions, Content Solutions (big screen ticket sales) and Technology Products & Services led by sales, rentals and installations of Imax equipment and systems inside theaters.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 July 2026
While Noelle’s parents Cruise and Holmes are best known for their big screen and silver screen appearances, the Dawson’s Creek alum has cemented herself as a major player in New York City’s theater scene.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 23 July 2026

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