Sequence 3ème - Let's Go To Hollywood 2024

Sequence 2

Let's go to

HOLLYWOOD

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By Mrs Merrien, ac. Rennes

Objectifs

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MISSIONS : - Présenter un film (blurb, synopsis & review) et ses personnages (hero, villain...) A l'oral comme à l'écrit...

• Je comprends le description d'un film et sa critique.
• Je sais faire le résumé d'un film et donner mon opinion.

TÂCHES FINALES :

• CE : Comprendre un article sur un film.
• EOI : Rejouer des dialogues de film
• EE : Décrire et conseiller un film sans spoiler

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Scenario

WRITE A SYNOPSIS

Grammar tools

Final tasks

Origins of cinema

Choose a Film

S6-Write synopsis S7 - The Phantom Menace S8 - Blurb / Passive voice -

TEST: 1)Your favourite film / series 2) Get the role !

S1 - Back to the origins of cinema: Be Kind, RewindS2 - Characteri-zation

- Irregular verbs lists- Passive voice present & past - Escape Hogwarts - Have to + BV

S3 - Film Genres - Movie posters & stereotypesS4 - Describe a film: adjectivesS5- Read reviews- Write a review

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Small Talk

There is no good or bad answer but you must speak English only

Do you like watching films? Why/ Why not?

What language do you watch films in?

What genre of films do you like watching?

What makes you like a film?

Which series do you prefer? French? American? British? Others?

Do you prefer watching series? Why/ Why not?

What is your favourite series of all time?

Have you ever binge-watched a series?

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Be Kind

Can you identify & describe this document ?

Rewind

• a HOMEMADE FILM POSTER with felts & collages
• 2 MEN in WORKWEAR
• holding a CAM-RECORDER
• riding a VIDEO-TAPE from the 1980s / 1990s
• it looks ...
• REAL or NOT ?

Do you rememberwatching this film last year ?

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Be Kind

What type of information can you find on a movie poster?

Rewind

• TITLE
• GENRE
• NATIONALITY
• DATE
• DIRECTOR
• PRODUCER
• CAST
• AWARDS

Where is it ?

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• TITLE
• GENRE
• NATIONALITY
• DATE
• DIRECTOR
• PRODUCER
• CAST
• AWARDS

Write a blurb for this movie

Buddy Comedy

French / American

with the informationon the poster.

2008

Michel Gondry

New Line Cinema

In your copybook !

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Be Kind, Rewind

Michel Gondry (2008)

on Rotten Tomatoes

65 %

BLURB

SyNOPSIS

REVIEWS

Be Kind Rewind is an American buddy comedy, starring Jack Black and Mos Def. It came out in 2008. It was directed by the French Michel Gondry and it is a wonderful tribute to amateur cinema.

watch TRAILER

Be Kind

Before watching the trailer,

what type of notes can we take ?

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Rewind

• WHO :

• WHERE:
• WHEN:

• WHAT:

• HOW:

• ROLES

• PLACE
• TIME

• PLOT

• ATMOSPHERE

= SETTING

watch TRAILER

Be Kind

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Rewind

• WHO :

• WHERE:
• WHEN:

• WHAT:

• HOW:

• ROLES

• PLACE
• TIME

• PLOT

• ATMOSPHERE

= SETTING

watch TRAILER

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Be Kind, Rewind

Michel Gondry (2008)

on Rotten Tomatoes

65 %

BLURB

SyNOPSIS

REVIEWS

The story takes place in Passaic in a declining VHS rental store in 2003.It tells the story of two friends, who, after accidentally erasing all the videotapes from the store, are trying to reshoot the store's blockbusters themselves. But will it be enough to save the store in the DVD era?

watch TRAILER

Film GenreS

Be Kind, Rewind

Homework:1) Faire le quizz grâce au Genially : exs 1 & 2 auto-corrigés2) Speak about this film. Do you want to see it? Why (not)?

Michel Gondry (2008)

65 %

BLURB

SyNOPSIS

The story takes place in Passaic in a declining VHS rental store in 2003.It tells the story of two friends, who, after accidentally erasing all the videotapes from the store, are trying to reshoot the store's blockbusters themselves. But will it be enough to save the store in the DVD era?

access the Genially

Be Kind Rewind is an American buddy comedy, starring Jack Black and Mos Def. It came out in 2008. It was directed by the French Michel Gondry and it is a wonderful tribute to amateur cinema.

• a tribute (n): un hommage
• a trailer (n): une bande annonce
• a blockbuster ≠ a flop (n)

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Be Kind, Rewind

Michel Gondry (2008)

on Rotten Tomatoes

65 %

BLURB

SyNOPSIS

REVIEWS

Homework: Prepare to speak about this film. Did you like it ? Do you want to see it? Why (not)?

watch TRAILER

HomeworkCorrection

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the screen

a director

a clap

an award

a stuntman / stuntwoman

a make-up artist

was comic

were silent

live music

nineteen fifties were popular

could parking

car had

radio turned on car

tuned listened

Challenge: Correction

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The American inventor, Thomas Edison developped a movie camera in 1890.

They invented a combined camera and projector.

It moved from new York to Los Angeles because of the better weather conditions and natural lightning (it is sunnier) and fot the variety of landscapes (mountains, beaches, cities...).

The first "talkie" appeared in 1927. The "Jazz Singer" came out in 1927.

The first Oscar ceremony was presented in 1929.

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Quiz: Play Kahoot !

Call the teacher to answer the last bonus question !

Homework Play again

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Quiz: Play Kahoot !

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Small Talk

There is no good or bad answer but you must speak English only

What type of hero do you like in a film? Why?

What type of characters can you find in a film?

Describe your favourite film or series character.

What makes a character loveable?

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Characters' traits

Be Kind Rewind is a "buddy movie". What does it mean ? What genre are these films? Justify your answer.

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Characters

Learn about the role of each character in the plot

Character types

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RECAP ! Describe each character (qualities / faults, role in the plot ?)

Ex: The donor is the caring helper who advises the hero wisely.

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Sweded Films: Teamwork

Look at the snapshots from the trailer. What films did they swede? Why these?

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Sweded Films: TEAMWORK

Look at the snapshots from the trailer. What films did they swede? Why these? => They chose them because they were BLOCKBUSTERS (very successful movies)

Watch this short video. Which roles are Jerry, Mike & Gabrielle playing in each film? Why? What are they wearing? What's happening? Ex: In King Kong, Gabrielle is playing a woman who is kidnapped by a giant Gorilla. Jerry, who is playing the villain, is wearing a gorilla costume.

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Sweded Films: Teamwork

With your group, watch the short videos on the iPads. Which roles are Jerry, Mike & Gabrielle playing in each film? Why? What are they wearing? What's happening?

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Sweded Films: CORRECTION

Which roles are Jerry, Mike & Gabrielle playing in each film? Why? What's happening?

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Sweded Films: CORRECTION

What characters do they (Jerry, Mike & Gabrielle) play in each film?

Film GenreS

Homework:1) Réviser sur le Learning App2) Characters: compléter la fiche d'exercices au dos 3) Password: movie characters

Film GenreS

Homework:1) Réviser sur le Learning App2) Characters: compléter la fiche d'exercices au dos (ex 1 en auto-correction)

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Small Talk

There is no good or bad answer but you must speak English only

Do you watch different genres of films or always the same type?

What film genres can you name?

What genre of films do you like watching? Why?

What genre of film do you really hate?Why?

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TEAM UP !

You and your friends are trying to decide on which films to watch. It's so hard to make a choice...

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Blind test: TEAM UP !

CAN YOU RECOGNIZE THESE FILMS FROM THEIR MUSICAL SOUNDTRACKS?

Ready ?

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Question 1/7

What film is this ?

Can you describe the atmosphere?What genre is it? Do you want to watch it?

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Question 2/7

What film is this ?

Can you describe the atmosphere?What genre is it? Do you want to watch it?

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Question 3/7

What film is this ?

Can you describe the atmosphere?What genre is it? Do you want to watch it?

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Question 4/7

What film is this ?

Can you describe the atmosphere?What genre is it? Do you want to watch it?

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Question 5/7

What film is this ?

Can you describe the atmosphere?What genre is it? Do you want to watch it?

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Question 6/7

What film is this ?

Can you describe the atmosphere?What genre is it? Do you want to watch it?

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Question 7/7

Can you describe the atmosphere?What genre is it? Do you want to watch it?

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Movie Genres

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Movie Genres

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Movie Genres

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Movie Genres: noughts and crosses

Team Challenge !

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Movie Genres

Clap your hands !

Homework:1) Fiche voc: describing movies (ex A & B en auto-correction)2) What is your favourite movie genre? Why? Justify your answer (oral work) 3) Password: movie genre

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Your favourite movie genre

Homework Correction

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Your turn ! Give a definition for:

• a disaster film
• a superhero film
• a biopic
• a teen drama
• an adventure film
• a fantasy film

Homework Correction

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ACTION ADVENTURE ANIMATION DRAMA DOCUMENTARY HORROR ROMANTIC SCI-FI THRILLER WESTERN

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Movie posters: EXAMPLE 1

What genre is this film ? Justify your answer. What can you imagine about the story or the characters? How do the visual elements of this poster attract the audience? Would you like to see it? Why (not)?

NOW, it's you turn ! Present one poster to the class.

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Movie posters: EXAMPLE 2

What genre is this film ? Justify your answer. What can you imagine about the story or the characters? How do the visual elements of this poster attract the audience? Would you like to see it? Why (not)?

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To the Movies

Convince your friends: ❤️ I prefer... 👁️ It looks ... 💭 I think that ... 🔮 It will be ... ✔️ I agree with ... ❌ I disagree with ... ➕ more ➖ less

You finally decide to go to the cinema together. You must all agree on a film. You must be the most convincing to win!

2023 Movies

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Movie posters: TEAMWORK

What genre is this film ? Justify your answer. What can you imagine about the story or the characters? How do the visual elements of this poster attract the audience? Would you like to see it? Why (not)?

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Movie posters: TEAMWORK

What genre is this film ? Justify your answer. What can you imagine about the story or the characters? How do the visual elements of this poster attract the audience? Would you like to see it? Why (not)?

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Movie posters: TEAMWORK

What genre is this film ? Justify your answer. What can you imagine about the story or the characters? How do the visual elements of this poster attract the audience? Would you like to see it? Why (not)?

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Movie posters

What genre is this film ? Justify your answer. What can you imagine about the story or the characters? How do the visual elements of this poster attract the audience? Would you like to see it? Why (not)?

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Movie posters

What genre is this film ? Justify your answer. What can you imagine about the story or the characters? How do the visual elements of this poster attract the audience? Would you like to see it? Why (not)?

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Movie posters

What genre is this film ? Justify your answer. What can you imagine about the story or the characters? How do the visual elements of this poster attract the audience? Would you like to see it? Why (not)?

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Movie posters

What genre is this film ? Justify your answer. What can you imagine about the story or the characters? How do the visual elements of this poster attract the audience? Would you like to see it? Why (not)?

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Movie posters

What genre is this film ? Justify your answer. What can you imagine about the story or the characters? How do the visual elements of this poster attract the audience? Would you like to see it? Why (not)?

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2026 Movies

Choose one film and convince your friends to see it with you. Debate ends when you all agree !

Convince your friends: ❤️ I prefer... 👁️ It looks ... 💭 I think that ... 🔮 It will be ... ✔️ I agree with ... ❌ I disagree with ... ➕ more ➖ less

How can you define a movie genre? What is the goal of a movie poster?

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Movie genres

Movie genres

We can define a genre thanks to the characters, the setting, the mood and the plot.

SETTING: It takes place in [place] in [date].CHARACTERS: a man/woman This film is about a teenager who ... a familyPLOT: It focuses on ... It tells the story of ...MUSIC: create emotionThe soundtrack is ... to build up suspense give a sense of adventure POSTER: The poster looks ... because the visuals are...

Convince your friends: ❤️ I prefer... 👁️ It looks ... 💭 I think that ... 🔮 It will be ... ✔️ I agree with ... ❌ I disagree with ... ➕ more ➖ less

Movie genres

We can define a genre thanks to the characters, the setting, the mood and the plot.

SETTING: It takes place in [place] in [date].CHARACTERS: a man/woman This film is about a teenager who ... a family

Convince your friends: ❤️ I prefer... 💭 I think that ... 🔮 It will be ... ✔️ I agree with ... ❌ I disagree with ... ➕ more ➖ less

Revise here

PLOT: It focuses on ... It tells the story of ... MUSIC: create emotion The soundtrack is ... to build up suspense give a sense of adventure POSTER: The poster looks ... because the visuals are...

describe impressions

VOCABULARY: - a cinema (UK) = a movie theater (US)- a blockbuster (n) = a successful film - special effects (n)- thrilling = exciting = fun - imaginative = creative => it suggests emotions => it fuels your imagination

Homework:1) Fiche voc: describing movies (ex C & D)2) What is your favourite movie genre? Why? Justify your answer (oral work) 3) Password: movie genre

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Your favourite movie genre

Another word for biographical film.

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Do you watch this series ? What genre is it ? Justify your answer with elements from the poster.

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To promote season 1, the Duffer Brothers created posters that look like famous 80s or 90s films.

Can you recognize them ? What are the similarities ?

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Movie posters

What can you say about these posters? What genre is it? Would you like to watch them ? Why (not)?

Movie reviews

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Movie reviews

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Movie reviews

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Write a review

on your copybook about a film you've seen recently. Then correct each other and copy it on this worksheet.

Homework:1) Faire les exs 1 & 2 avec => en auto-correction 2) What is your favourite film ? Why? Justify your review (oral work) 3) Password: negative adjective to describe a film

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Your favourite movie

ce quiz

Homework Correction

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Your favourite movie

What is your favourite film ? Why? Justify your review (oral work)

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Write a synopsis

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Write a synopsis

Click on the movie's name to see the poster.

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Write a synopsis

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Ready? Set? ACTION !

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The Phantom Menace

Describe this promotional poster

Watch the trailer

Do you want to see this film?

The Phantom Menace

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Read the text and complete the clapboard

Episode I: The Phantom Menace

George Lucas

G.Lucas Nov, 1st 1994 2 years

R. Mc Callum

concept arstists Aug 96-June 97 10 months

L. Neeson, N. Portman E. Mc Gregor

early 95 2 years

June 26, 97 3 months

May 21st, 99

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The Phantom Menace

70 sets [...] were built.

1100 costumes were made

the music was recorded

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The Phantom Menace

Homework:Complete this exercise in the passive voice / present tense Find help here: => en autocorrection

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How are films made ?

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Homework Correction

How are films made ?

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A screenplay is written

The locations are found

The costumes are made

The actors are chosen

The sets are built

The film is shot

Homework Correction

How are films made ?

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The scenes

The film

The music

is recorded

are edited

is advertised

The film

is released

The actors

are interviewed

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Write a blurb: The Passive Voice

George Lucas

oui

oie ctive

Star Wars

non

Revise with games

oie assive

participe passé

BE (is, was, were, will be...

derrière

BY

complément agent

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Write a blurb

Introduce this film using the verbs below. Use the passive

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Write a blurb

With your group, introduce one of these films to the class.

Use the verbs in the passive voice

Homework:Faire des recherches sur son film / sa série préférée et être capable de faire le blurb de celle ci à l'oral

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Write a blurb

Homework Correction

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Write a blurb

Faire des recherches sur son film / sa série préférée et être capable de faire le blurb de celle ci à l'oral

Homework: TESTS1) Présenter son film/série préféré et en faire un court blurb 2) Décrire l'intrigue sans spoiler 3) Convaincre les autres élèves d'aller le voir

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TEST: your favourite film / series

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Ready? Set? ACTION !

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Use this website to complete your list of irregular verbs and learn them according to the schedule Escape Game

The crew

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The back-to-back enemies to lovers on a plain white background

Lion King (1994)

The BLUE documentary, with the full moon option

Cool plot generator

https://www.coolgenerator.com/story-plot-generator

Try here !

Film title

Did you like the film? (/!\ prétérit )

Why did you like / hate it ? Express your opinion strongly !

How did it make you feel ?

Do you recommend it? Why ?

Signature

The big heads in the sky above tiny people on a beach

The dark blue space background, the gang of heroes standing in front of the sunset, with the title in silver letters

The black and white poster of the hell-determined hero with a gun, surrounded by fire

Schedule

Week 1 - 12/11: List 1 Week 2 - 18/11: List 2 Week 3 - 25/11: List 3 02/12 : Test on lists 1, 2 & 3 Week 4 - 03/12: List 4 Week 5 - 16/12: List 5 Week 6 - 06/01: List 6 13/01 : Test on lists 4, 5 & 6 Week 7 - 14/01: List 7 Week 8 - 20/12: List 8 27/01 : Test on the WHOLE list

The back of the lonely cowboy, glancing behind from the corner of his eye, holding his weapon of choice.

The scared and helpless woman alone and threatened

The all-gold poster

The whole gang running towards the camera