filmgoer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of filmgoer
Example Sentences
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Thus the differentiation in relationship the filmgoer may see in the lower-case dame portion of Smith’s career and image, and her aristocracy era.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2024
Nolan argued that his passion for how his movies are made and displayed was justified by their influence over the viewer’s ultimate experience, even if the average filmgoer might not consciously register the difference.
From New York Times ● Jul. 17, 2023
He said he had been a casual filmgoer until he began attending a Left Bank film club run by critic Andre Bazin, where he met future New Wave directors Truffaut, Rohmer and Rivette.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2022
Whether they're pretending to be them or plotting how to defeat them, a gamer has a far more intimate relationship with their beloved characters than all but the most fanatical filmgoer.
From BBC ● May 1, 2019
Whether as a function of cynicism or selective indignation, the wised-up filmgoer can no longer be counted on to take the bait, however enticingly slimy.
From Washington Post ● May 24, 2018
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