Film is a term that encompasses motion pictures as individual projects, as well as — in metonymy — the field in general. The origin of the name comes from the fact that photographic film (also called filmstock) has historically been the primary medium for recording and displaying motion pictures. Many other terms exist — motion pictures (or just pictures or "picture"), the silver screen, photoplays, the cinema, picture shows, flicks — and commonly movies.

Films are produced by recording actual people and objects with cameras, or by creating them using animation techniques and/or special effects. They comprise a series of individual frames, but when these images are shown rapidly in succession, the illusion of motion is given to the viewer. Flickering between frames is not seen due to an effect known as persistence of vision — whereby the eye retains a visual image for a fraction of a second after the source has been removed. Also of relevance is what causes the perception of motion; a psychological effect identified as beta movement.

Film is considered by many to be an important art form; films entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire audiences. The visual elements of cinema need no translation, giving the motion picture a universal power of communication. Any film can become a worldwide attraction, especially with the addition of dubbing or subtitles that translate the dialogue. Films are also artifacts created by specific cultures, which reflect those cultures, and, in turn, affect them.

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need a movie to watch while wrapping presents... hmm. Hot Fuzz, Indiana 4, the Kingdom, Thunderball or maybe one of the Superman movies...
mcnee (McNee) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 20:37:52 -0000
need a movie to watch while wrapping presents... hmm. Hot Fuzz, Indiana 4, the Kingdom, Thunderball or maybe one of the Superman movies...
and the superman iv movie starts NOW!!! wahhh!!! want to watch old movies again!!! reminisce my childhood days!!! wonder what's next?
denzelezned (Denzel Tan) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:38:39 -0000
and the superman iv movie starts NOW!!! wahhh!!! want to watch old movies again!!! reminisce my childhood days!!! wonder what's next?
Or all Superman movies???-> RT @MaseOnDeck: @alinavera13 never saw it...I can't stand 2 hr movies...that's what kept me frm watching it
alinavera13 (Alina Vera) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 06:17:27 -0000
Or all Superman movies???-> RT @MaseOnDeck: @alinavera13 never saw it...I can't stand 2 hr movies...that's what kept me frm watching it
Dean Cain...I loved you then in Superman tights and I love you now in cheesy Hallmark movies.
meganbernardy35 (Megan Bernardy) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:09:44 -0000
Dean Cain...I loved you then in Superman tights and I love you now in cheesy Hallmark movies.
Sat. nite with the fam. All little man wants 2 C is batman,superman, hulk,iron man,justice league &spiderman movies. I've created a monster.
SiverioStunts (Manny Siverio) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:27:59 -0000
Sat. nite with the fam. All little man wants 2 C is batman,superman, hulk,iron man,justice league &spiderman movies. I've created a monster.
im just a normal muthafucker my favorite movies as a kid were Superman ghostbusters
ethizzelle (Ian Martin) Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:54:41 -0000
im just a normal muthafucker my favorite movies as a kid were Superman ghostbusters

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