big screen
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Passionately defending cinema on the big screen and then waiting for the next suggested movie to segue into our queue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
Earlier this week, HBO boss Casey Bloys confirmed to Variety that they had not yet cast an actor for the role of Harry's arch enemy Voldemort - portrayed on the big screen by Ralph Fiennes.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Project Hail Mary's production team was assembled by Gosling, including screenwriter Drew Goddard, who adapted another of Weir's novels, The Martian, for the big screen.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
For Cannes director Thierry Fremaux, the prize recognises Streisand's contribution as the "legendary synthesis between Broadway and Hollywood, between the music hall stage and the big screen".
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 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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