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For questions about cinema or film, including terminology, role, related concepts, and dialogue analysis.
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What does "movie/film" actually mean?
Motion pictures are a comparatively recent invention. Here's how these words evolved:
Film meant a thin coat of something (still does)...
extended by 1845 to the coating of chemical gel on photog …
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Is there a word or short phrase to describe a movie that wins many awards?
An award sweeper, though rare, isn't unheard-of. It should be understood.
You can refer to a movie as being critically lauded.
In a broader sense, the phrase critics' darling is used. But these may …