TNR Glossary

The Shia Threshold is a point that an actor crosses to achieve a performance that is otherwise deemed a ludicrous point to cross by his

When a performer is “discovered” late in their career and end up appearing in seemingly everything. Origin: Morgan Freeman was 52 when he played Hoke

The Texas Ballet is the long, dialog free sequence that celebrates cornerstone elements of Texas misery that are hot, sweaty, dusty, and likely end in

A subgenre that incorporates elements both of comedy and mafia films. Hence, a Mafedy. Origin: Watching Prizzi’s Honor again really provides an opportunity to see

Despite multiple wonderful and stand-out roles, a problem some actors face when their mannerisms will forever be linked to one specific character. Origin: Alan Rickman’s

Quick shots used as transitions to get us from one scene to another instead of a direct cut or a dissolve. Often used in action

Also known as Leonardo’s Curse. A struggle some actors go through when they perpetually look like a child, even when they grow up. Named after

A sacrilege in remaking any Patrick Swayze movie, whether it’s held in high esteem or not. Origin: When the trailer for the Red Dawn remake

When you watch a movie you’ve cherished since childhood but haven’t seen since then only to find that not only is it not as good

When the pre-excitement of a film is about to torpedo the experience of the film itself. Origin: We were so excited for Prometheus, it was