The chronic involuntary sleep condition induced by viewing of movies, particularly those shown on a large screen.
Had I known my date had cinematic narcolepsy, I wouldn't have paid for her to take a nine-dollar nap.
by SolarS2 February 13, 2009
A mental disorder that prevents the completion of works of cinema, including film and lengthy television or stage play shows, due to a chronic and consistent inability to stay awake until the end of said performances without making an effort.
We decided that we were better served ordering the movie at home when it comes out on streaming because my girlfriend’s cinematic narcolepsy means it may take a few days to finish the movie.
by ArabianFA April 14, 2022