feature film

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feature film

The family watches a feature film at the local cinema.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A full-length motion picture intended as the primary or main attraction in a cinema program: A "feature film" is a movie of substantial duration, typically over 60 minutes, that is the principal item in a screening. It is a complete, standalone narrative work, as opposed to shorter films like newsreels, cartoons, or documentaries that might accompany it.
Usage
  • The term "feature film" is used to distinguish the main movie from other shorter films shown before it.
  • It is the standard format for cinematic storytelling in theaters.
  • Example:
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The festival will screen a classic feature film from the 1950s each night.
    • Her ambition is to direct her first feature film within the next two years.
    • The feature film was preceded by an award-winning animated short.
Advanced Usage
  • "To feature" (verb): While distinct, the verb "to feature" means to have or include as a prominent part. A "feature film" prominently features a full story.
    • The magazine will feature an interview with the director.
  • In industry terminology, a "feature-length" film is synonymous with a "feature film," emphasizing its standard runtime.
Variants and Related Words
  • Feature-length (adjective): Describing a film that has the duration of a standard feature film.
    • They produced a feature-length documentary on climate change.
  • Main feature: A common phrase used interchangeably with "feature film" in programming contexts.
  • Short film: The direct contrast to a feature film; a motion picture not long enough to be considered a feature.
Synonyms
  • Motion picture: A general term for a film.
  • Movie: A common informal term for a feature film.
  • Picture: An older, sometimes formal term for a film (e.g., "motion picture").
Related Phrases
  • Double feature: A cinema program showing two feature films for the price of one.
    • The old theater often has Saturday afternoon double features of science fiction movies.
  • Feature presentation: The announcement or title card indicating the start of the main film.
    • After the trailers, the screen displayed "Feature Presentation."
feature film

The family watches a feature film at the local cinema.

Noun
  1. the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater
    • the feature tonight is `Casablanca'

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