Oscar bait
[noun]
a film made with qualities thought to appeal to award voters, often overly dramatic or prestige-focused
Ex:
Entertainment, Media & Digital Culture - Media & Movie
Here you will find slang for media and movies, capturing terms related to films, TV shows, and pop culture in the entertainment world.
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to [nuke] the fridge
[phrase]
to damage a movie's credibility by adding an absurd or unrealistic scene
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tearjerker
[noun]
a movie, show, or story that makes people cry
Ex:
Pixar
movies
are
always
tearjerkers
.
to cringe-watch
[verb]
to watch something awkward, bad, or embarrassing for humor or entertainment
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chick flick
[noun]
a movie, often romantic or emotional, aimed primarily at a female audience
Ex:
Some
people
dismiss
chick flicks
,
but
I
love
them
.
chick lit
[noun]
a genre of fiction that focuses on the lives, relationships, and personal growth of women, often with a lighthearted or romantic tone
Ex:
Chick lit
often
features
strong
,
independent
female
protagonists
.
smut
[noun]
sexually explicit written or visual content, often found in novels, fanfiction, or media
Ex:
She
accidentally
downloaded
a
smut
novel
.
burn book
[noun]
a book or list filled with insults, rumors, or gossip about others, often kept secret
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