Film Criticism Vocabulary

noun a word used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• I would like to comment upon the recent changes in the company's policy.
• I want to say something about the new rules at work.
• I gotta give my two cents on the way things are going down.
• Let me shed some light on the situation and provide my commentary.

noun theatrical performances or acting techniques that are overly dramatic or emotional

• The actor's histrionics on stage were met with critical acclaim.
• She always puts on a lot of histrionics whenever she's upset.
• Stop with the histrionics, nobody's buying it.
• His histrionics at the meeting were just a cover for his true intentions.

verb to act in an exaggerated or excessive manner

• The actor's performance was criticized for being overacted.
• I thought the actress really overacted in that scene.
• Dude, that was so overacted, it was cringeworthy.
• Her reaction to the news was so overacted, it was like watching a soap opera.

adjective Talky is an adjective that describes someone who talks a lot or excessively.

• The professor's lecture was very talky, filled with extensive explanations and examples.
• I find that movie to be a bit too talky, with too much dialogue and not enough action.
• I can't stand those talky people who never stop gossiping and spreading rumors.
• Her writing style is quite talky, with long-winded descriptions and unnecessary details.

noun A genre of film that combines elements of zombie and comedy genres.

• The zomcom film received critical acclaim for its unique blend of horror and comedy.
• I love watching zomcoms with my friends on movie nights.
• Zomcoms are the best when you're in the mood for something funny and scary.
• The project turned out to be a zomcom, a mix of chaos and humor.