Types of films

Fantasy

Movies that feature elements of magic, mythology, or the supernatural.

Science Fictiom

Movies that explore imaginary worlds or technologies that do not yet exist.

Horror

Movies that are designed to scare or invoke fear and terror, often through the use of grisly violence or suspense.

Cartoon

Instead of real actors on the screen, drawn images (nowadays computer generated ones) are used to tell the story.

Cartoon

Western

These are fictional events based in the American West (also known as the Wild West) during the 19th century. They feature cowboys, horse riding and gunfights.

Thriller

Movies that create suspense or excitement through the use of plot twists, violence, or danger.

Comedy

The main idea of comedies is to make the audience laugh. The main characters are involved in funny situations.

Historical

These films can be based on real events in the past. Sometimes these are biographical movies, also known as Biopics.

War

Film genre concerned with warfare, typically about naval, air, or land battles, with combat scenes central to the drama.

Action

Movies that feature high-stakes physical conflicts, such as car chases, gunfights, and explosions.

Adventure

This is a journey that often takes place in exotic locations and can involve exploration or a quest.

Martial Arts

The martial arts movie is the cinematic genre mainly created in East Asia (especially Hong Kong) often being action showcases with martial-arts styles.

Musical

These are movies where songs are sung by the characters as a part of the narrative. Sometimes there are dance routines to accompany the songs..

These films are...

action-packed – насыщенный событиями; impressive – впечатляющий; compelling – захватывающий; thought-provoking – заставляющий думать; hilarious – очень смешной; insightful – поучительный; jaw-dropping – потрясающий (дословно – такой, что челюсть отваливается); breathtaking – захватывающий дух; action packed – наполненный действиями; hair-raising – страшный (дословно – такой, что волосы встают дыбом); tearjerker – душещипательный (дословно – слезоточивый); spine-tingling – берущий за живое (дословно – такой, что испытываешь покалывание в позвоночнике); thought-provoking – заставляющий думать; moving - трогательный.

These films make me...

cry laugh feel suspence think deeply give me chills transport me to another worlds want to sing and dance

feel the adrenaline rush of daring escapades want to learn more about the past feel nostalgic for my childhood transport me to the Wild West

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Recomendation expressions

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A: Have you seen any good movies lately? B: Yeah, I just saw the new Spider-Man movie. It was really good. A: Oh, I love Marvel movies. What was your favorite part? B: I liked the action scenes and the humor. How about you, have you seen any good movies recently? A: I saw a romantic comedy last week and it was really cute. B: What was it called? A: It was called «The Perfect Date.» B: Oh, I’ve heard of that one. Did you like it? A: Yeah, it was really funny. I recommend it.

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A: Hi, have you seen any good movies lately? B: Yes, I watched "The Joker" and it was amazing. Have you seen it? A: Yes, I did! I can't believe how brilliant Joaquin Phoenix was in it. He totally deserved the Oscar for Best Actor. B: Definitely! Another movie that I loved is "Parasite". Have you seen that one? A: Yes, I did too! The story was so unique, and I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. B: I completely agree. It was a well-crafted, psychological thriller. Which other movies do you recommend? A: Well, I recently watched "The Trial of the Chicago 7" and it was fantastic. The acting was great, and the story is very relevant with everything happening in the world today. B: Interesting. I'll add that to my watchlist.

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Emma: Hey, have you watched any good movies lately? Tom: Oh, absolutely! I saw this amazing action movie called "Inferno." Emma: Oh, I've heard of that one! How was it? Tom: It was intense! The plot was gripping, and the special effects were mind-blowing. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Emma: That sounds exciting! I should definitely add it to my watchlist. Any other recommendations? Tom: Well, if you're in the mood for something lighter, I recently watched a romantic comedy called "Crazy Love." It had me laughing from start to finish. Emma: Oh, I love a good romantic comedy! I'll make sure to check it out. It's definitely on my must-watch list now. Thanks for the recommendation!

Answer the following questions:

1.What is your favourite type of film? Why? 2.A type of film you really love: 3.A type of film you really hate: 4.A type of film you never watch: 5.What's your favorite movie of all time? Why do you like it? 6.How do you choose which movie to watch? By the genre? The director? The main star?