- spinach cinema
- Films that are neither exciting nor interesting but are considered educational or uplifting, in the same way as certain foods are good for your health, are referred to as spinach cinema.
English Idioms & idiomatic expressions. 2014.
spinach cinema
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spinach cinema — (SPIN.ich sin.uh.muh) n. Movies that are not very exciting or interesting, but that one feels one must see because they are educational or otherwise uplifting. Example Citations: Barmak s film Osama got a kind of affirmative action boost from… … New words
spinach cinema — /spɪnɪtʃ ˈsɪnəmə/ (say spinich sinuhmuh) noun movies which are thought to be of high quality but not entertaining …
slow cinema — n. A movie genre that features slow pacing, minimalist scenes, long takes, and a focus on details and mood rather than narrative. slow cinema adj. Example Citations: The burning touch paper in this case was a piece in cinephile glossy Sight and… … New words
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microcinema — (MY.kroh.sin.uh.muh) n. 1. A movie genre that features low budget films shot mostly on digital video, edited on a computer, and then distributed via videotape or over the Internet. 2. A small exhibition space used to display alternative and… … New words
mumblecore — n. An independent film genre characterized by low budget production values, unknown actors, and a constant stream of low key, semi improvised dialogue. Example Citations: I use the term comedy advisedly, since the mood of this cautiously surreal … New words
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cinematherapy — (sin.uh.muh.THAYR.uh.pee; TH as in thin) n. A form of therapy or self help that uses movies, particularly videos, as therapeutic tools. Example Citation: Cinematherapy is a relatively new therapeutic approach being used by many psychotherapists… … New words
filmanthropy — n. Moviemaking that aims to shed light on and raise money for a cause or charity. filmanthropist n. filmanthropic adj. Example Citations: Leonsis, for now, has curtailed his work in feature films. Producing documentaries on such serious subjects… … New words
requel — n. A movie with the same subject matter as an earlier film, but is not a remake of that film, nor does it continue the plot line of that film. Also: re quel. v. Example Citations: Nearly every James Bond film has been requeled at least once, and… … New words
