Adventure film/ biopic /cartoon / detective film /historical drama /horror film / love story / thriller / science fiction film / war film / western /
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MY FAVOURITE FILM
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Types of film
Action film Historical film Adventure film Horror film Animation Love story Biography Musical Cartoon Romantic comedy Detective film Science fiction film (sci-fi) Disaster film Silent film Documentary Thriller Drama War film Fantasy film Western Gangster film White and black film
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Useful adjectives
brilliant, excellent, good, exciting, interesting, entertaining, clever, award winning,
average, OK, graceful
awful, terrible, rubbish, boring, horrible, funny, romantic, violent, frightening, gripping, moving, scary, tragic, beautiful, surprising, thrilling, heart breaking, mind bowling, gorgeous
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People
Actor, actress, director, producer, reviewer, star in a film, screenplay, script/text, adaptation, main character, dubbing, theme, supporting role, stuntman, special effects, soundtrack, setting, plot
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Ask and answer ______
FILM What’s your favourite type of film? My favourite type of film is …………… Why? Because … Who is your favourite actor? My favourite actor is … Why? Because … What is your favourite film? My favourite film is … Why? Because … What was the last film you saw in this genre? The last film I saw in this genre was What was it about? It was about … What was it like? It was … ______CINEMA How often do you go to the cinema? I generally go to the cinema three times a year; I prefer watching television. When did you last go to the cinema? I last went to the cinema three weeks ago. Which film did you see? I saw “……………” Did you enjoy it? I enjoyed it very much. Why did you like it? I liked it because …. What did you think about it? I thought it was really
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My favourite film is ….
It is based on a/an science fiction story spy story story about love affairs adventure historical events
It was produced by
It was directed by
The film, starring (names of the leading actors/actresses) was released in (year)
It deals with serious topics social matters funny subjects entertaining subjects scientific subjects historical subjects
The main character is a … He/she ….
The events take place in
Everything about the film was good/disappointing: scenes, actors and storyline
It is the best film i have ever watched the worst the most exciting the most boring the most enjoyable the silliest the most violent the most disgusting
In my opinion (title of the film) must the most successful film that be considered (name of director) has ever made the least successful film that (name of director) has ever made
Now I’m going to see … because … I think it’s better/more interesting than …
TV programmes
A cartoon, a documentary, a reality TV show, a game show, a quiz show, a nature programme, a sports programme, a soap opera, a hospital drama, the news, the weather, the adverts
- what do you watch on TV?
Well, I watch cartoons, like The Simpsons, and films. I sometimes watch quiz shows, like Who wants to be a Millionaire? I don’t like reality TV shows. In fact, I can’t stand them. I know that they’re watched by millions of people, but they’re so boring.
What sort of films do you like, and why?
I like all sorts of films. I like the Lord of the rings films. Elijah Wood is such a good actor, and the special effects in the last film were fantastic. It was filmed in New Zealand. I’d love to go there to see the locations.
- What was it called?
- Who were the main parts played by?
- Where was it set? TV promgrammes and films -When was it set?
- Who was it directed by?
- Were any special effects used? If so, what for?