moviegoing
Americannoun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- moviegoer noun
Etymology
Origin of moviegoing
Example Sentences
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Filmmakers and critics fretted, reasonably, that a Netflix acquisition would kill off the moviegoing experience for good, in light of Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos’ professed antipathy toward theater-exclusive releases.
From Slate
“This outperformance reflects our relentless focus on operating improvements and portfolio optimization,” he said, in part citing the company’s loyalty programs and increased focus on premium, large-format moviegoing.
The result was a decline in moviegoing and an explosion of interest in an exciting new technology: television.
Talkies also democratized moviegoing since literacy was no longer required.
What was once a Depression-era stopgap, then a wartime necessity, has become a pillar of the moviegoing experience and the film business itself.
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