- catchphrase (film)
- short phrases, expressions, or words that have become favored and/or popularized due to repeated use, often by film criticsExamples: "over the top", "indie-style", "laugh riot", "frightfest", "crowd-pleaser", "Oscar-worthy", "three-hankie ending", "haunting images", "urban comedy", "beautifully realized", etc.
Glossary of cinematic terms . 2015.