Here's part 2 of my Hollywood dictionary. If you have any suggestions, drop me a line.
B.
B-LIST:
1. A mythical list of actors whose specialty was at starring in low-budget films designed to appeal to kids, teens and fill out the 'B' section of a double bill.
2. A mythical list of actors who have to work for a living.
BANKABLE:
1. What the A-List used to be.
2. What the A-List ain't no more.
BLOCKBUSTER:
1. A film that makes more than a profit, but a mega-profit.
2. A film that went overboard on FX and marketing, that might make a profit if it's really luck.
BOX OFFICE:
1. The life's blood of Old Hollywood. It was the money earned by a movie through ticket sales.
2. The least important factor in determining if any film gets a green-light these days.
BUTTON PUSHING:
1. Challenging people's preconceptions about a controversial subject through art, that presents a thesis and antithesis blended to present the artist's personal view.
2. Pretending to be a courageous artist by making material that's condescending, derogatory, or downright insulting to any group least likely to respond with legal action or outright violence.
BUZZ:
1. Word of mouth among the general public about the quality and appeal of a particular film.
2. Word of mouth among a select group of elite media figures.
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