talking about films

Talking about Films

Answer these questions

1. Do you like going to the cinema? 2. How often do you go to the cinema? 3. What kind of film do you like?

Video clip 1 - Talking about kinds of film - order the dialogue as you heard it:

In the dialogue, you heard a lot of words for different kinds of films. 1. Could you list them ? 2. Can you think of any other kinds of film which they haven’t mentioned? 3. What kind of films are you into?

DIFFERENT KINDS OF FILMS

Horror

Sci-fi

thrillers

Crime

Drama

Western

sit-com

historical films

Fantasy

action

comedy

musical

cartoon

While watching video clip 2, answer the questions:

• What’ s the film title?
• Who is the director?
• What kind of film is it?
• Who’s in it?
• Where is the film set?
• Is it based on a book?

Speaking activity: In pair, create a dialogue talking about kinds of film and introducing a film. Use the expressions/questions in ex 1 and ex 2

In pairs, ask to your partner about a film he/she considers - touching/ moving - thought - provoking - funny

Are the following adjectives positive or negative in meaning? Write “P” next to the positive adjectives and “N” next to negative ones. Then, write the opposite adjectives ORIGINAL (____) opposite: FUNNY (___) MOVING (_____) THOUGHT- PROVOKING (____) SLOW (_____) BORING (____) (TO GET) GOOD REVIEWS (___)

It’s up to you: Talk about a film you’ve watched recently: - say what kind of film it is, - give some basic information about it (plot), - say if you like or dislike it, - explain why

Agreeing

- I couldn't agree more... - that's a good point ...

Giving an opinion

- I think s/he .... - I don't think it's .... - Personally, I think ... - I really believe ... - In my opinion.... - If you ask me, ...

Disagreeing

- I see what you mean but.... - That's true, but ... - I'm not so sure . - I totally disagree ! - Come on, that's nonsense!

Watch the video (into Focus B1 p. 67)

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