Cinema is a form of art and entertainment that has been around for over a century. Photoplay, THEATER, MOVIE, MOVIES, THEATRE, FILM, and verite are all terms related to cinema. Photoplay is a term used to describe a motion picture with a story line, usually accompanied by music and sound effects. THEATER is a building or venue where films are shown. MOVIE is a term used to describe a motion picture, while MOVIES is the plural form of the word. THEATRE is another term for a building or venue where films are shown. FILM is a term used to describe a motion picture, while verite is a type of documentary filmmaking that focuses on capturing reality as it happens.