The glory of Cannes — and of cinephilia in general, for that matter — is that you never know for sure from which direction the long - awaited lightning bolt will strike. (film.avclub.com)
Isn't cinephilia at heart the love of the un - or barely seen, such that cinephilic passion increases to the measure of the rarity of the cine - object?) (criterion.com)
Despite its flaws and will to kitsch, «The Lovers and the Despot» has enough enigmas and chills to merit a look, even if some of its spookier moments involve cinephilia rather than the usual weapons of mass destruction. (rottentomatoes.com)