filmgoing
Watching movies out
Filmgoing is the activity or habit of attending movies in theaters.
As a noun, it refers to the practice itself: Filmgoing has declined since streaming became widespread.
As an adjective, it describes audiences or habits: the filmgoing public, her filmgoing days.
The word emphasizes cinema attendance as a cultural activity rather than casual movie-watching.
People attending cinemas
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
- viewersPeople who watch
- cinephilesDevoted movie enthusiasts
- crowdLarge public gathering
fans · attendees · spectators · buffs · enthusiasts · aficionados · regulars · critics
Multi-screen movie theater
- theaterVenue for live drama
- cinemaMotion picture theater
- arthouseVenue for noncommercial films
- megaplexLarge multi-auditorium cinema
screening room · lobby · auditorium · balcony · front row · projection booth · concession stand · box office
Scheduled performance start
- matineeDaytime theatrical performance
- premiereFirst public performance
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
- previewsAdvance looks at upcoming content
trailers · opening night · double feature · marathon · midnight screening · sold out · standing ovation · credits
Enormously successful entertainment property
- indieProduced outside majors
- arthouseVenue for noncommercial films
- thrillerSuspense-driven narrative genre
- comedyWork meant to amuse
drama · romance · action · horror · sci-fi · fantasy · documentary · animated
French Riviera resort city
- SundanceUtah cinema showcase
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- reviewsPublished critical assessments
- ratingsEvaluative scores assigned
spoilers · fandom · collectibles · memorabilia · movie posters · repertory · revival · retrospective
moviegoers
People attending cinemas
- patronsRegular supporters or customers
- viewersPeople who watch
- cinephilesDevoted movie enthusiasts
crowd · fans · attendees · spectators · buffs · enthusiasts · aficionados · regulars · critics · couples
multiplex
Multi-screen movie theater
megaplex · screening room · lobby · auditorium · balcony · front row · projection booth · concession stand · box office · ticket booth
showtime
Scheduled performance start
- matineeDaytime theatrical performance
- premiereFirst public performance
- intermissionScheduled performance pause
previews · trailers · opening night · double feature · marathon · midnight screening · sold out · standing ovation · credits · dimming lights
blockbuster
Enormously successful entertainment property
- indieProduced outside majors
- arthouseVenue for noncommercial films
- thrillerSuspense-driven narrative genre
comedy · drama · romance · action · horror · sci-fi · fantasy · documentary · animated · noir
Cannes
French Riviera resort city
- SundanceUtah cinema showcase
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- reviewsPublished critical assessments
ratings · spoilers · fandom · collectibles · memorabilia · movie posters · repertory · revival · retrospective
filmgoingstaying home
Not going out
staying in · homebound · theatergoing · concertgoing · reading
filmgoingstaying in
Not going out
streaming · home entertainment · video on demand · binge-watching
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