2 definitions by B J Maxwell Malkovich

(n) the amount or extent of emotional movement in a piece of art
(adj) the quality of possessing the aforementioned

*especially relevant when referring to a film
*more so when referring to an epic or fantasy film
The movie adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are just looks like it will have the certain sweep that made the book so touching.
by B J Maxwell Malkovich August 6, 2009
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1) one of the easiest ways to spell a word wrong without ever knowing it.
Maxine: Are you going to watch that movie with us?
Craig: I don't know...I want to...probly.
Maxine: You mean probably?
Craig: Wait, what?
Maxine: Huh?
Craig: ...
by B J Maxwell Malkovich October 18, 2009
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