Films, Cinema, Actors

1) Engage
What do we call the following types of film?

1. a film that makes you laugh
2. a film with cowboys
3. a film such as Dracula
4. a film about the future
5. a very exciting film, often including some kind of crime
6. the kind of film that often has Sylvester Stallone or Arnold Schwarzenegger

2. Think of types of film, shown in these pictures. Choose one to watch.

3. Study your vocabulary. Find the words to the following definitions.

1) A film with military fights or fighting’s.
2) A story written for a film.
3) A film that tells a very exciting story, especially of crime and violence.
4) A film based on stories about imaginary developments in science and their effect on life.
5) A film made by photographing a set of drawings.
6) A film with songs and often dances.
7) A film about life in the West of the USA in the past.
8) A type of funny film in which the story and characters are amusing and which ends happily.
9) A film in which strange and fearful things happen.
10) A person who acts in a film.
11) To change the originally spoken language of a film.
12) The part of some particular actor or actress in a film.
13) A theatre in which moving pictures are shown.
14) A person who has general control, especially of money for a film.
15) An apparatus for taking photographs or moving pictures.
16) A well-known actor or actress in cinema pictures.
17) To make a cinema picture.
18. A person who directs a film, instructing the .actors, cameramen, etc.
19. A person who takes the place or job of an actor or ac¬tress for a time.
20. A place where cinema films are made.
21. A person who does dangerous acts in films so that the actor doesn't have to take risks.
22. A film with no sound.
23. A special natural artistic ability.
24. A very successful new film.
4. Distribute the words/phrases below into three columns: films, plays, films and plays.

a rave review
the plot
a twist
a trailer
the credits
subtitles

an act
a scene
a remake
a stunt
the box office
a blockbuster

backstage
the soundtrack
a flop
a star
studded cast
dubbed into English

the script

Films	Plays	Film + Plays

5. Read the following review and fill in the missing words from the box.

 Soundtrack - classic - stars - performances - novel - screen - office - character

Next weekend. The Rex is giving you another opportunity to catch High Fidelity. This witty film is based on the best-selling 1) ……..…by Nick Hornby and 2) ……..… John Cusack.
Cusack’s 3)……..… Rob, is a record shop owner who spends most of his time discussing lists of his favorite records. It is impossible not to enjoy this touching film Excellent 4) ……..…from the whole cast and, as would be expected, a fantastic 5) ……..…make High Fidelity a modern 6)....................
If you missed it first time around, or you just want to enjoy it on the big 7) ……..…again, then you can book tickets in advance by calling our box 8) ……..…on 0168 350 467. There will be showings at 8.30 and 1 1.00 pm on both Saturday and Sunday

6. Underline the correct item

Quiz Show (1994) was released in the same year as Pulp Fiction and Forrest Gump, two fims winch had a more general appeal. Probably for this reason, it was not a 1) box-office/hest selling hit despite its 2) dramatic/spectacular screenplay and its 3) live/fascinating characters. It is a true story and there is.

7. Which types of film do you associate with the following actors, directors or titles? Sometimes more than one answer is possible.

horror film
western

adventure film
comedy

science Fiction film
police drama

animated film
psychological thriller

1. Clint Eastwood western
2. Walt Disney…………….
3. D ãàñè I n………………
4. Steven Spielberg………..
5. Star Wars………………
6. Alfred Hitchcock…………..
7. Robocop……………
8. Woody Allen……………..

8. Act out thise dialogues:

Jack: Did you watch the musical on TV yesterday?
Peter: Yes, I did. It was very unusual.
Jack: The music was fascinating.
Peter: The plot was thrilling. But frankly speaking I didn't like the acting.
Jack: I must say I don't agree. The leading actors were superb. And what's your opinion, Tim?
Tim: I'd; rather, say it's one of the best movies I have ever seen. I was greatly impressed by it.
Steve: So, it's worth seeing, isn’t it?
Tim:I think so. At least I wasn’t bored.

Nancy: How did you like the films?
Susan: I enjoyed neither of them. The plot is very primitive, the acting is poor. Don’t you think so?
Nancy: I don't share your opinion. I enjoyed the first film. The leading lady was charming. I was carried away by the plot. The other film is a bit weaker.
Susan: Tastes differ.
Nancy: Oh, that's right.