Modern day classic

[Merna]

noun

1. A film from the modern era of cinema, usually post 1970, that is considered to be a [seminal] work of direction, acting, plot, and/or theme. In short, a kick ass movie.

2. A person whose outstanding good taste and character are deserving of a [classification] akin to a really great movie.

3. An annoying compliment paid over and over again by drunk TRLA lawyers who are also [UT] Law graduates to their co-workers at the annual organization meeting.