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When the emotion arrives with a spotlight, a fog machine, and an unrequested encore.
means Relating to the stage, or so exaggerated and showy it might as well be a performance.
from From Greek theatron, the seeing-place, where Athenians gathered to watch gods, kings, and feelings collapse on cue.
Double lifeMeans both literally staged and insufferably over-dramatic.
Greek rootTheatron literally means a place for viewing.
Box officeTheatrical release means screened in cinemas, not streamed.