Ravenpaine's definitions

Hyperlative

A hyperbolic superlative. Often used to express an otherwise unquantifiable difference between two or more subjects or concepts. "This coffee is epic, its so strong it could melt a tank."

Movie trailers should stop using so many hyperlatives, nothing is the greatest anything of all time.

by Ravenpaine April 16, 2011

Heavy Noir

A subset of the Noir genre of film and literature. Heavy Noir is any of a burgeoning set of neo-noir works featuring hard choice, gritty settings, flawed characters, and a fatalistic view of virtue set in a modern setting. Examples include films such as Brick and Chrysalis and novels such as Crooked Little Vein.

Even when you win you lose, this day is so Heavy Noir.

by Ravenpaine April 16, 2011