hotel journalism n.— «The jacket tout compares “Where is Nicaragua?” to Joan Didion’s ” Salvador,” a condescending and superficial bit of hotel journalism published a few years ago. That is unfortunate. Didion’s...
Tanguy Syndrome n.— «France: Tanguy Syndrome The name comes from a 2001 film about a charming 28-year-old who refuses to move out of his parents’ apartment despite their comical efforts to get him out. The movie highlighted the trend and...
philosemetism n.— «Philosemetism, which is so new we had to invent a word for it, has led to a whole new genre: Jewsploitation. In addition to “Fockers,” there’s the movie “The Hebrew Hammer,” Heeb magazine, Jewcy...
stuffamagal n.— «The film’s only snag is all its god fearing stuffamagal. But, the performances are powerful and positively riveting.» —“21 Grams” by Emily Blunt Emily Blunt’s Blunt Review , 2004. (source: Double...
v-film n.— «Shimizu debuted in 2000 with two shot-on-video, released-to-video features (“V-films,” in Japanese parlance) called Ju-on (starring Kill Bill’s Chiaki Kuriyama) and Ju-on 2.» —“‘Grudge’ Match” by...
fourwalling v.— «The example of “Billy Jack” is being studied by everyone in the industry. Tom Laughlin, the producer, director and star of the 1971 film, was dissatisfied with Warners’ distribution of the film, so he went out...