Tinseltown
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Tinseltown
C20: from the insubstantial glitter of the film world
Example Sentences
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Many in Tinseltown blame Netflix for the demise of cinema as we knew it because the advent of streaming has dramatically shortened - and, in some cases, ended entirely - the window between a movie being shown in a cinema and being available to stream at home.
From BBC
The bestselling author of “Tinseltown” and “Bogie & Bacall” arrives with a meticulous and thorough retelling — five years in the making — that resists the sensationalism of the infamous crime to restore dignity back to this young woman’s image.
From Los Angeles Times
Yet despite the struggles of its parent company Warner Bros Discovery, the storied movie studio has enjoyed a banner year, bucking Tinseltown's obsession with sequels and backing original fare from auteur filmmakers.
From Barron's
Maybe it was because the audience was in the presence of Hollywood royalty, or maybe it was a glimpse of Tinseltown’s most cheerful smile, but the atmosphere in the room noticeably improved.
From Salon
Movie producers, directors and studio executives are about to commence their annual lightning bottling ceremony — Tinseltown’s version of Groundhog Day.
From Salon
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