
Talking about films and cinema
This post will cover key vocabulary needed to talk about films and cinema.
Key verbs:
To record = to film
To double = to cover in a foreign language
To shoot = to film
To zoom in = to take a closer look
To watch = to see
To act in = to play a role
To release = to let a film come out
To show = to put on a film
To direct
To overrate
To underrate
Adjectives
to be set in = to take place in
to be striking
to be stunning
to be award winning
to be gripping
to be frightening
to be dubbed
to be absorbing
to be thrilling
to be captivating
to be shocking
to be disappointing
to be funny
to be hilarious
to be action-packed
to be outstanding
to be overrated
to be underrated
to be obvious
to be predictable
to be interesting
to be fast-paced
to be slow-paced
Nouns
the script
the plot
a scene
the set
special effects
sound effects
the dialogue
a character
the cinema
a costume
a stunt
subtitles
a flick
a motion picture
a genre
a trailer
entertainment
an episode
the soundtrack
a movie
the studio
credits
a voice over
a blooper
a spoiler
a role
the premiere
a prop
a remake
a let down
Types of films
a comedy
a romantic film
a romantic comedy = a romcom
an action film
a horror film
a thriller
an animated film
a super hero film
a documentary
a sci-fi
an erotic film
a porno
a musical
a Marvel movie
a western
a period drama
a chic-flick
a spin-off
People
Director
Actors
Cast
Main character
Stunt double
Movie star
Cameraman
Producer
Extra
Editor
Choreographer
Critic
make-up artist
Stylist
Writer
Key questions about films and movies?
Have you ever seen it?
What is it about?
Who appears in it?
How does it start?
How long does it run for?
Is it in cinemas?
Where did you see it?
What did you like about it?
Was it easy to follow?
How was the acting?
Did you enjoy it?
Is it your type of film?