Entertainment

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A list having to do with entertainment such as movies and circuses.
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  1. film
    a series of moving pictures that tells a story
  2. flick
    throw or toss with a quick motion
  3. motion picture
    a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement
  4. pic
    a picture taken with a camera or phone that shows people or scenes
  5. picture
    a visual representation produced on a surface
  6. 3-D
    having a three-dimensional form or appearance
  7. film noir
    a movie that is marked by a mood of pessimism, fatalism, menace, and cynical characters
  8. scene
    the place where some action occurs
  9. episode
    a happening that is distinctive in a series of events
  10. caption
    brief description accompanying an illustration
  11. feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
  12. home movie
    a film made at home by an amateur photographer
  13. short subject
    a brief film; often shown prior to showing the feature
  14. credits
    a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)
  15. shot
    the act of firing a projectile
  16. sequence
    a following of one thing after another in time
  17. coming attraction
    a movie that is advertised to draw customers
  18. feature film
    the main full-length movie shown in a theater
  19. skin flick
    a pornographic movie
  20. musical theater
    a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
  21. docudrama
    a TV program or film based on real events
  22. silent movie
    a movie without a soundtrack
  23. final cut
    the final edited version of a movie as approved by the director and producer
  24. telefilm
    a movie that is made to be shown on television
  25. slow motion
    a movie that apparently takes place at a slower than normal speed; achieved by taking the film at a faster rate
  26. infotainment
    a film or TV program presenting the facts about a person or event
  27. musical theater
    a play or film whose action and dialogue is interspersed with singing and dancing
  28. musical
    characterized by vocal or instrumental sound
  29. show
    make visible or noticeable
  30. exhibit
    make visible or apparent
  31. ice show
    any entertainment performed by ice skaters
  32. fair
    free from favoritism, bias, or deception
  33. Wild West Show
    a spectacular show organized in 1883 by William F. Cody that featured horseback riding and marksmanship on a large scale; toured the United States and Europe
  34. carnival
    a traveling show featuring rides and games
  35. troupe
    an organization of performers and associated personnel
  36. sports stadium
    a large structure for sports or entertainments
  37. amphitheater
    an oval large stadium with tiers of seats
Created on Tue May 18 12:27:06 EDT 2010 (updated Tue May 18 12:28:04 EDT 2010)

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