Conversation , movies 😉

If you want to talk confidently about movies, you will need to know different types of films, be able to describe, the setting, characters, plot and even soundtrack. Let’s look first at different genres and how to say which one we like. Movies (U.S.) (go to the movies / watch movies) Films (G.B.) (go to the cinema / watch films)

I like _____ • Comedies (funny, hilarious, humorous) • Thrillers (exciting, full of suspense) • Dramas • Period Dramas (e.g. Pride and Prejudice) • Mysteries (intriguing, exciting) • Romances (endearing, full of emotion, soppy = too soft and romantic, cheesy = low quality or stereotypical, cliché = unoriginal or overused) • Romcoms (romantic

We can also use adjectives (these need to be followed by ‘film’ or ‘movie’) I like romantic films I love horror films • Sci Fi films • Adventure movies • Historical films Fantasy films • Crime movies

Here are some other ways of saying you like something. • I am big on _____ • I am keen on ____ • I am a big fan of ____ • I am fond of _____ • I am really into _____ • I’m partial to _____ • I’m a die hard fan of_____

It’s important to be able to paraphrase (= to say something in a different way) Don’t worry if you don’t know the name of the film in English, or you can’t remember the actor’s name - just find a way to explain your idea. Here are some useful expressions you can use to paraphrase in this case

I don’t know the name in English, but in Spanish it is_____ If I am not mistaken, it’s called _____ If my memory serves me right, I think in English it’s called ____ or something like that. If I remember correctly, I think in English it’s called ____ or something like that

I can’t quite remember the actor’s name but he was great… It’s on the tip of my tongue To be on the tip of your tongue = something you almost remember, but cannot speak out.

1. The Setting The setting is where and when the film happens. Here are the most common ways of expressing this. It’s set in space It’s set in the 15th century It’s set during the first world war To be set = to take place

2. The Characters The main character is a the most important person in the film. “The main character is a boy who was bit by a spider” A protagonist (hero/heroine of the story) An antihero/antiheroine – a main character who does not have the expected qualities of a hero such as brave, strong and beautiful. An antagonist (villain) – baddie, the bad person

3. The Soundtrack Some good adjectives to describe the soundtrack include the following engaging, catchy enchanting impressive upbeat, lively

The Plot Plot (n.) = storyline Here are some good adjectives and phrases to describe the plot of a movie. fast-paced intricate, complex, it has a plot with twists and turns over-complicated (too much, negative) intriguing (makes you curious)

full of suspense, It keeps you on your toes It has a twist at the end = an unexpected ending It has amazing stunts I love the frantic car chases A sequel - the follow up movie (e.g. A Quiet Place: Part 2)