big screen
Britishnoun
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Fast facts: Nolan, the Oscar-winning director of “Oppenheimer,” adapted Homer’s epic poem for the big screen.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
“A lot of people in Hollywood want to preserve at least some of what made classic Hollywood successful, like the big screen experience,” Kuntz said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The original 2015 butterfly-effect survival horror game, which featured Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek, sold millions of copies and went on to be adapted for the big screen.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
The film is a jump to the big screen for the hit streaming series, and the first Star Wars film to be released in theaters since 2019's "The Rise of Skywalker."
From Barron's • May 24, 2026
French people enjoy going out and watching their movies on a big screen.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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