Cinephile

A cineaste is a filmmaker that is informed by a love of the cinema, whereas as a cinephile is a mere admirer of film. ❋ Unknown (2010)

That guy isn't just a "cinephile", he is something else. ❋ SVGL (2008)

Loach at his best produces some of the best this country has to offer in filmmaking, and he belongs to a great traditio of social realism - presumably Tim Almond and his 'cinephile' friends would be happier with more Billy Elliots and Calendar Girls? ❋ Unknown (2006)

While the red carpet presentations at the 34th Starz Denver Film Festival feature Oscar-worthy films with box-office potential, there are enough under-the-radar temptations to please the most critical cinephile. ❋ Michael Bialas (2011)

The good folks at Criterion, in their infinite wisdom, have seen fit to bestow upon the cinephile community not one, not two, but THREE Hi-Def releases, all of them brand new to the collection. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But Tarantino is renowned for being a cinephile as well as a filmmaker. ❋ Unknown (2009)

DVD Focus 'Georges Méliès, First Wizard Of the Cinema' (2008) Looking for a Christmas present that will dazzle a cinephile friend (or bring you up to speed on the seminal figure that inspired Martin Scorsese to do what he did in "Hugo")? ❋ Joe Morgenstern (2011)

Jacques Rivette's "Out 1" 1971, at 773 minutes, is a test of endurance for even the most devoted cinephile; it is screening for three weeks in May. ❋ Anthony Paletta (2011)

They also buy thousands of DVDs for the Dear Leader, a fervent cinephile. ❋ Unknown (2012)

Hollywood movies about moviemaking are always a treat for a cinephile and he layers in so many references, and does it so well. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Getty Images Helen McCrory "The mystery is something that has to do with cinema, which is why Scorsese wanted to be involved in it all, because he's a cinephile," says the award-winning actress who trained at London's Drama Centre. ❋ Javier Espinoza (2011)

Over the next four weeks, audiences can sample some of the movies that made an impact on the influential cinephile as she guest curates a weekly film series. ❋ Steve Dollar (2012)

The latter aspect likely appeals greatly to Scorsese, as he is as great a film historian and cinephile as he is a filmmaker. ❋ Unknown (2010)

I discovered 28 DAYS LATER, SWITCHBLADE ROMANCE, and OLD BOY through these means, and I was a greater cinephile for it. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Even the most intensely cinephile guys—they have zero interest. ❋ Marshall Heyman (2011)

As Itard attempts to rescue Victor, so the great film critic André Bazin rescued Truffaut, bringing him into his home and encouraging him as a writer and cinephile. ❋ Unknown (2011)

"These are films we feel can play to a little more broader public than the cinephile films that play the rest of the festival," which added two mid-festival gala slots this year, Mr. Peña said. ❋ Steve Dollar (2011)

Indeed, on an ambitious Saturday during the festival, a cinephile could pack in six movies on four screens—including Alice Tully Hall for main events, the venerable Walter Reade Theater, and two new auditoriums in the Bunin Film Center, which also has an amphitheater for panels and lectures. ❋ Steve Dollar (2011)

[Michael Bolton] is a [real] cinephile. ❋ Heva Deer (2011)

[Michael Bolton] is [a major] cinephile. ❋ Plantieri (2011)

[Michael Bolton]: This whole town’s a pussy Just waiting to get fucked! Andy: Okay it turns out Michael Bolton is a major cinephile//[Jack Sparrow] by [The Lonely Island] Ft. Michael Bolton ❋ Rockon102 (2011)

[A lot] of cinephiles [enjoy] [Pulp Fiction]. ❋ Lauren01 (2006)

"Of course you [liked] it. You're a [movie buff]." "[Cinephile], actually. ❋ RivWriterman (2022)

Examples of Cinephiles: [Michael Bolton] Brian Cardentey [Shane Dawson] [Johnny Depp] ❋ A Possible Cinephile (2011)

[Stacy] [mom] is [the biggest] cinephile I've ever met. ❋ MMWheels (2011)

"It [turns out], [Michael Bolton] is [a major] Cinephile! ❋ WHR1333 (2011)

"I love films, I [consider] myself [a bit] of a [cinephile]..." ❋ Godfather (2005)

Most Notable Example - [The Lonely Island]: (rapping about being a boss in the club) Michael Bolton: This is the tale of Captain Jack Sparrow! A pirate so brave, on the seven seas! Student: I can't beleive how much homework I have to do, this is crazy! Cinephile: Crazy? No. THIS IS SPARTA!!! Student: Shut the fuck up. Wife: It's 4 in the morning! Where were you all night!? And why do you smell like lube and cheap cologne?! [I want the truth]! Cinephile Husband: [You can't handle the truth]! Wife: I want a divorce. ❋ ReconJohn (2011)