Cinematic Terrier is a term used to describe a type of film that focuses on the use of animals in storytelling. The term is derived from the name of the breed of dog, the terrier, which is often used in films to add a comedic element. ASTA is the name of the famous terrier from the 1934 film 'The Thin Man'. ASTA was a wire-haired fox terrier who was owned by Nick and Nora Charles, the main characters in the film.