Film Criticism Terms

noun a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime

• As a wine aficionado, she could easily distinguish between different grape varieties.
• He's a real coffee aficionado, always trying out new roasts and brewing methods.
• She's a total sneaker aficionado, always rocking the latest kicks.
• He's an aficionado of all things vintage, from clothing to furniture.

adjective describing someone or something that is intelligently analytical and clear-thinking

• The incisive analysis provided by the expert helped to shed light on the complex issue.
• Her incisive comments cut straight to the heart of the matter.
• He always has the most incisive comebacks in any argument.
• The author's incisive writing style slices through societal norms to challenge readers' perspectives.

adjective relating to or characteristic of the exaggerated or artificial behavior of a stage performer

• The actor's stagy performance was met with mixed reviews from the critics.
• I thought the play was a bit too stagy for my taste.
• The movie was so stagy, it felt like a high school production.
• Her exaggerated gestures made her seem stagy and insincere.

noun a small container or case, especially one containing medicine

• The magazine published a capsule review of the latest art exhibition.
• I just read a quick capsule review of that new movie online.
• I skimmed through a short and sweet capsule review of the concert.
• His speech was like a capsule review of his entire political platform.

noun a person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about an activity, subject, or pastime

• Art afficionados often gather at gallery openings to discuss the latest exhibits.
• Movie afficionados can't wait for the next blockbuster to hit theaters.
• Music afficionados are always on the lookout for underground bands to discover.
• Literature afficionados devour books like candy, always hungry for more stories.