Unit 10. Free time and culture. Recording 21.

Maria
So, Anna, what did you think of the film?
Anna
Well, Maria, when David suggested going…
David
Oh I see, blame me, is it?
Anna
Oh no, I agreed to come, although, generally speaking, it’s just not my kind of film, you
know, historical. However, it turned out pretty well, as far as I’m concerned.
David
That’s a relief, then. What about you, Maria?
Maria
Not bad, I guess. Actually, you know, I’d forgotten to eat before we went, so I kept wanting it
to end, so I could go and get something to eat – very silly. It stopped me concentrating
properly – the film seemed to go on too long.
Anna
And you, David?
David
Well, it’s true it was long, but that’s because it needed to be, I think. It’s a complicated story.
Maria
Hm, which doesn’t make it a good one, I’m afraid. But the setting of the film, and the
changes between locations were all good, and kept you involved – actually, in spite of the
story, if you see what I mean.
Anna
Maybe you should do what I did then…
David
Which is…?
Anna
Read the book. I read it, I suppose, a year ago and loved it. That was the other thing that
made me want to go. But the book is still the more interesting version. So, do try it, Maria.
Maria
OK, maybe I will.
David
I don’t know about the book, though I wondered about the DVD for my sister’s birthday,
which is coming up soon. But she doesn’t like the small screen, so I’m going to buy her a
couple of tickets instead.
Maria
She should like that.
Anna
Yeah.
David
Now, what about seeing if…