Movies and Entertainment

Types(genres) of Movies :

Horror movie

Romcom

SciFi/science fiction

Thriller

Comedy

Biopic

Documentary

Western

Action movie

Marvel movies

Period film

Going to – to see a movie – to watch a movie

I am going to see a movie with my friends, would you like to come alone?

We are watching that old movie you like, will you sit down and join us?

What movie are we watching tonight then? I saw that movie last week it is great.

Useful Words and Phrases

Multiplex – Remake –

Premiere- End credits –

To book seats / tickets – Soundtrack –

To give thumbs up – To take top billing –

To pan sth – Dubbed-

Cast – f.e.: I don’t like watching films that have been dubbed.

To take your seats – Subtitles –

General release – Specials effects -

Usher – Visual effects –

Director – To bring out –

Romcom – The leading part –

Thriller – Prop –

Trailer – Supporting cast –

Opening scene – Sequel –

Prequel – Moving

Box office hit – Outstanding

Cameo – Overrated

ADJECTIVES : Riveting

Absorbing Slow – moving

Action-packed Spine-tingling

Second-rate Spooky

Fast-paced Thought-provoking

Predictable Thrilling

Captivating Underrated

Controversial Uplifting

Convoluted Questions?

Dreary What’s on?

Gripping What’s showing at the local?

Hilarious How long is it running for?

Intriguing

IDIOMS

To run the show – try to control everything; this could refer to a business or in a family or even just organizing the
party

f.e.: He keeps emailing his ideas and plans for family get-together. He always wants to run the show.

To steal the show – to perform above everyone else in a show or other event

f.e.: Sam was playing one of the main characters. His way if acting was very impressive. The audience love him and
really stole the show.

To ged the show on the road – to start working on sth

f/e/: If we are going to get to the cinema on time, we really need to get this show on the road.

To face the music – accept the unpleasant results of your actions.

f.e.: He broke some of the props and ow has to face the music.

The show must go on –