Nota: A tradução desta entrada está atualmente em revisão de qualidade, portanto parte do conteúdo é exibida temporariamente apenas em inglês.
Este verbete ainda não foi traduzido para o seu idioma, portanto o original é exibido abaixo.
celluloid
This term evokes the golden age of early cinema, carrying a strong association with the physical fragility and volatility of early motion picture film. When used as a noun, it refers to the specific chemical compound, but it often functions as a metonym for the entire film industry of the pre-digital era.
As an adjective, the word shifts toward a critical or descriptive tone. It suggests a quality of artificiality or a lack of genuine emotion, mirroring the stiff, synthetic nature of the plastic itself. It is frequently used to describe performances or appearances that feel staged, plastic, or devoid of human warmth.
Meanings
Examples
Early movie reels were made of highly flammable celluloid.
The old billiard balls were made of celluloid before the switch to phenolic resin.
Be careful with those vintage films because celluloid can ignite easily.
I wonder if any original celluloid prints of that silent movie still exist.
The actress had a celluloid smile that looked perfect but felt completely fake.
He preferred the organic feel of real ivory over the cheap celluloid substitute.
The museum displayed a collection of celluloid combs from the early twentieth century.
Everything about the set felt like a celluloid dream, artificial and shimmering.
Everything about the set felt like a celluloid dream, artificial and shimmering.
That old camera is designed specifically for celluloid strips.
That old camera is designed specifically for celluloid strips.