Definition

Proper noun: * A Canadian film director, producer, and writer, born in 1926. He is known for directing a wide variety of critically and commercially successful films across multiple genres.

Usage

The name "Norman Jewison" is used to refer to the individual filmmaker, his body of work, or his influence in cinema. * Norman Jewison directed In the Heat of the Night. * The film festival honored Norman Jewison with a lifetime achievement award. * That movie has a Norman Jewison quality to its storytelling.

Examples

• As the subject of a sentence:
• In a possessive form:
• As an attributive noun (describing influence): Norman Jewison

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used metonymically to represent a style of filmmaking that is socially conscious, expertly crafted, and accessible.
  • The movie's blend of comedy and social commentary is pure Norman Jewison.

Variants and Related Words

• Jewison, Norman: The inverted form used in alphabetical listings (e.g., encyclopedias, indexes).

Synonyms

• Director: A person who supervises the creative aspects of a film.
• Filmmaker: A person who directs or produces movies.

Notes

• "Norman Jewison" is a proper noun referring to a specific person. It is always capitalized.
• While primarily a name, in cinematic contexts it can function similarly to an eponym, describing characteristics of his work.

Noun

1. Canadian filmmaker (born in 1926)