It is beyond comparison! It is above praise!

It is worth seeing! The film is really astonishing!

The scene is fascinating! It is beneath criticism!
This film was the season’s hit. This film is a great success
I didn’t understand very much.
The film leaves a deep and lasting impression upon me.
The film made a great impression on me.
It appeals to the deep and profound interest
The film is based on real life.
The film is rather interesting (sad, boring, funny, dragged-out, sentimental).
The film is very popular with cinema-goers.
The pilot of the film is thrilling.
The plot is full of sensational thrills and breathtaking action.
The pilot of the film is thrilling.
The (cast) acting is perfect.
He plays with his own understanding.
I don’t think there is a film like this before.
It’s ages since I saw a good film.
It was heartwarming and a total laughriot.
The special effects were breathtaking.
It made my blood run cold. It chilled my blood.
It gave me food for thought.

With a lot of graphic and computer effects

With intriguing plot and exciting scenes
I’m not interested in …

To be true to life To create a vivid image of somebody

To be a big hit To be a real breath of fresh air
To take one’s eyes off the screen To be greatly impressed by
To be a box office success To be extremely impressive and touching
To have a long run To be written and spoken about a lot
To be action packed

It’s set in…(New York / in the 1950’s).

The film’s shot on location in Arizona.
The main characters are … and they’re played by…
It’s a mystery / thriller / love-story.
Well, the main character decides to… (rob a bank)
The film reflects…
It creates a true-to-life image …
The film deals with…
I thought the film was great / OK / fantastic…
The actors / costumes / screenplay are/is …
The special effects are fantastic / terrible
The best scene / the worst scene is when…
The plot is believable / seems a bit unlikely
When did you see this film? Who wrote the script?
Why did you decide to see this film? Who produced the film?
What happened in the film? Who stars on this film?
Why did you find this film interesting?
Which of Ukrainian ( English, American) film actors is your favorite?
What do you think about this film?

Not telling all

 You don’t want to spoil the film for your friends, so you can say something like:
 “I don’t want to spoil it for you, so I’m not going to tell you what happens in the end.”
 “You’ll have to go and see it for yourself.”
 “I don’t want to ruin the surprise for you.”

Film genres
 Action
 Adventure  Family  Romantic Comedy
 Biography  Fantasy  Sci-Fi (Science-Fiction)
 Cartoon  Foreign  Sport
 Comedy  Horror  Suspense
 Crime  Love stories  Teen
 Documentary  Musicals  Thriller
 Drama  Mystery  War
 Historical/Epic  Romance  West
teen film is a film genre targeted at teenagers and young adults in which the plot is based upon the
special interests of teenagers and young adults, such as coming of age, attempting to fit in, peer
pressure, first love, rebellion, conflict with parents, teen angst or alienation.[

action movie (noun): a movie with many exciting and violent scenes - Our teenage boys love
watching action movies.

comedy (noun): a film with lots of funny scenes - Let's see a comedy and have a good laugh.

documentary (noun): a film that's about real people, events or issues - How can you eat junk food
after seeing that documentary Super Size Me?

drama (noun): a movie about realistic characters in dramatic situations - Maria loves legal dramas
with lots of courtroom scenes.

family movie (noun): a movie that both children and adults can enjoy - Which entertainment
company made the family movies Cinderella and 101 Dalmatians?

horror movie (noun): a movie that frightens and shocks people - If you love horror movies, you've
got to see Fright Night.

sci-fi (or "science fiction") (noun): a genre with stories set in the future or in outer space - Have
you seen that sci-fi film Interstellar yet?

Cinema
 Do you like watching films/movies?
 What kinds of films do you enjoy?
 Do you prefer watching films at home or at the cinema?
 Is it easy to get to a cinema where you live?
 How often do you watch films / go the cinema?
 Have you seen any good films recently?
 What kind of movies did you like to watch when you were a child?
 Has your taste in films changed as you've got older?
Television
 How much television do you watch per day/week?
 What time of time do you usually watch TV?
 Who do you normally watch TV with?
 What kind of TV programmes do you like the most?
 Do you have a favourite TV programme at the moment?
 What TV programmes do you remember from your childhood?
 How often do you watch the news on TV?
Sample questions
1. Is cinema a popular form of entertainment in your country?
2. How has the cinema experience changed in recent years?
3. Do you think that films should always have an educational value?
4. Is it important for governments to support film-making in their countries?
5. Do you think the Internet has had a big impact on the entertainment industry?
6. In what ways do you think that entertainment media may develop in the future?
Advantages of going to the cinema
  the thrill of watching something on the big-screen
 more exciting/intense atmosphere
 surround sound system brings the characters to life / enhances the special effects
 able to appreciate the cinematography
 can enjoy a night out with friends
 the excitement of watching a premiere screening
Advantages of watching TV
 can sit in the comfort of your own home
 can choose what you want to watch
 can play back your favourite parts
 can pause it if you want to stop watching
 can flick through the channels
 can invite your friends round
 can watch a variety of programmes at your own convenience
 can switch it off if you get bored
Film-making
 social responsibility to make educational/informative films
 good media for reaching wide audiences
 has high impact on the public
 can get worldwide recognition
 can deliver social and cultural messages
 can bring widespread attention to social/world problems