At the movies

1 - Complete the table using the vocabulary next page.

An actor in a film who does not say anything but is part of a crowd. Extra
Someone who shows people to their seats at a theatre, cinema, wedding Usher
etc
Short appearance in a film or play by a well-known actor Cameo
The words that are written down for actors to say in a film, and the Director
instructions that tell them what they should do
An advertisement for a new film or television show Trailer
All the people who perform in a play, film Cast
The recorded music from a film Soundtrack
Foreign films, or films made by small film companies B -movie
A full-length film that has a story and is acted by professional actors, and Feature film
which is usually shown in a cinema
Film that tells an exciting story about murder or crime Thriller
Films about real events Non-fiction films
A famous and successful actor; the person who has the main part, or one Star
of them, in a film, play, show etc
A book or film that is very good or successful Blockbuster
The most important part in a film An art house film
The events that form the main story of a book, film, or play Plot
A story that is told using sound and moving pictures, shown at a cinema Film; movie
or on television
Someone whose job is to control the preparation of a play, film, or Producer
broadcast, but who does not direct the actors
The person who gives instructions to the actors and other people Director
working on a film or play
Someone who operates a camera for films or television Cameraman / camerawoman
Abook, film, play etc that continues the story of an earlier one, usually Sequel
written or made by the same person
A very popular and successful film or play Blockbuster
The money spent Budget
Translation of the dialogue of a foreign-language film shown at the Subtitles
bottom of the screen.
The first, unedited print of a movie scene Rush
A part of Los Angeles in California where films are made, often used to Hollywood
refer to the film industry in general
A film that is made cheaply and is of low quality B – movie
A film that shows a lot of sexual activity Blue movie
A film you make, often of a family occasion, that is intended to be shown Home movie; home video
at home
A critical article or report about a film Film review
A big cinema with many screens. Multiplex
Short scene filmed to find out if the actor is good in a particular part Screen test
Gold statuette awarded annually in the United States by the Academy of Oscar
Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in films
Official name Academy Award
The list at the start of the film that tells you the name of the film, the Credits ( opening / closing
actors and director; the words on the screen at the end that tell you who credits)
played who, and who was the cameraman, set designer, etc.
“And the Oscar goes to….” Traditional sentence said
before handing out the
“Oscar”
Vocabulary bank:
extra Film; movie
Usher = bewaker producer
cameo director
Screenplay; script Cameraman / camerawoman
hit Hollywood
budget star
B-movie Home movie; home video
Blue movie Blockbuster = kassasucces
Plot = verhaallijn Starring role = hoofdrol
thriller trailer
Non-fiction films cast
soundtrack Feature film = speel film
Art house films Sequel = vervolg
Screen test multiplex
Credits ( opening / closing credits) Rush
Film review Oscar
Traditional sentence said before handing out the “Oscar” Subtitles

2 – Now complete the sentences using the vocabulary from the previous
exercise

a) His dream was to become a Hollywood star .

b) He started his acting career as an director
c) The entire feature film of 'Les Miserables' was spectacular.
d) The sequel was a little confusing! I didn’t quite understand the film!
e) Have you seen any good trailer recently?
f) Feature movies always run over
g) One of Hollywood's major producer is Brad Pitt.

3 - What is the difference between the following? (Speaking activity)

1. A film and a movie.

2. An art house film and a blockbuster.
3. A co-star and an extra.
4. A cameraman and a projectionist.
5. The cast and casting.
6. Action! and Cut!
7. Actor and actress.

4 – Below you have some excerpts of 3 reviews on the film “Lion King”.
Complete them using the words from the box. (There are some extra words)
effects // Disney // amazing // plot // technically // feature // cinema // characters // scene //
soundtrack // images // tickets // critic // camera //

“First, the animation quality was _______________ (1)! It was the best I've ever seen from
a ________________ (2) movie, certainly for anything of the length of a _____________
(3) film!. And, best of all, I couldn't tell where the computer _______________ (4) were
used.”
“The LION KING is __________________ (5) an amazing and dazzling movie.”

“The movie's strengths, however, were not in the________________ (6). The images and the
________________________ (7) were the highlights. All of the music was very moving. The
________________ (8) had a 3D effect that I have not seen before”.

5 – Look at the following pictures and identify the Films Genres.

6 - Think of a film that you have seen recently, and answer the questions.
(Speaking activity)
1. What was the name of the film?
2. What sort of film was it?
3. Who directed it? Who starred in it?
4. What was it based on?
5. Where was it set?
6. What was it about?
7. How would you describe the film, the performance of the actors, the stunts and special effects?
8. Would you recommend it? Why?

7 – Do you know any of these famous people? Write their names under
each picture.