sydney pollack

Thân thiện

A director like Sydney Pollack carefully reviews a scene on a film set.

Definition

Proper noun: * Sydney Pollack: An American film director, producer, and actor, born in 1934. He is known for directing major Hollywood films that often blend commercial appeal with dramatic depth.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Sydney Pollack won the Academy Award for Best Director for "Out of Africa."
  • The film "Tootsie" was directed by Sydney Pollack, who also played a supporting role in it.
  • Many film students study the works of Sydney Pollack.

Advanced Usage

• As an attributive noun: Used to describe works or characteristics associated with him.
  • The film has a Sydney Pollack feel, with its epic landscapes and complex romantic relationships.
  • It was a Sydney Pollack production, known for its high quality.

Variants and Related Words

• Pollackian (adj): A rarely used adjective describing a style reminiscent of Sydney Pollack's films, often involving sophisticated, character-driven dramas set against expansive backdrops.

Synonyms

• Filmmaker
• Director
• Auteur (in the context of his distinctive directorial style)

Related Phrases

• A Pollack film: A common phrase used to refer to a movie directed by him.
  • "Out of Africa" is a quintessential Pollack film.

Related Idioms

• None directly associated. As a proper noun referring to a specific person, there are no idioms based on the name "Sydney Pollack."

Học thuật

Noun

1. United States filmmaker (born in 1934)

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Pollack
• Sydney Pollack