- •Unit 2 Cinema Part 1. General Overview Lead-in
- •Reading
- •Why we Should not be Ashamed of What we Like to Watch
- •Exercises
- •Talking and Writing
- •Role-play
- •Additional Language Exercises
- •Unit 2 Cinema Part 2 Action & Adventure Lead-in
- •Reading
- •Exercises
- •Viewer Comments:
- •Exercises
- •Talking and Writing
- •Role-play
- •Additional Language Exercises
- •Translation Exercise
- •Unit 2 Cinema Part 3. Moguls and Others Lead-in
- •Reading
- •Breaking the Mold
- •Avoiding Typecasting
- •Feels Like Home
- •Appearance
- •Characters
- •Choosing a Role
- •Producer
- •Love for Acting
- •Drawbacks of Fame
- •Epilogue
- •Exercises
- •Talking and Writing
- •Role-play
- •Additional Vocabulary Exercises
- •Unit 2 Cinema Part 4 Ukrainian Scene Lead-in
- •18 World premieres and 3 directing debuts in the berlinale competition 2002
- •Plot Outline
- •Editorial Review
- •Press Conference in Kyiv
- •The Washington Post, October 2, 2002; Page c01, abridged
- •Exercises
- •Reading
- •Bohdan Stupka
- •Role-play
- •Plan of film production for 2001- 2002 at the National Alexander Dovzhenko Film Studio
Unit 2 Cinema Part 4 Ukrainian Scene Lead-in
For the most part, we rarely find the opportunities to see movies on the big screen. Normally, it’s the video or television. Think of the last few films that you have recently seen. Give thumbnail reviews following the format below:
Background:
where and when set, director, the leads, cast, genre.
sequel/prequel , megastar, starlets, leads, supporting roles, bit-parts, extras, cameo role
It is the unusual chronicle of …
The director describes how a …
The film gives a comprehensive picture of …
Plot outline:
the beginning,
twists of the plot, parallel story-lines, climax, end.
It depicts the … story of young … The production examines the …
The director portrays the desperate efforts of …
The plot is a whirlwind of …
The director … recounts/recalls the dramatic fate of …
The production focuses on a historical-political event …
Comments on:
the script,
message,
characters,
casting,
direction,
camerawork, performances,
pacing,
memorable moments, score,
special effects,
your reaction to the film.
It's shot, edited, and paced with …
The … knows a thing or two about …
technical wizardry
heart-rending …
emotional undercurrent
… capitalizes on …
The star's power keeps you in … (thrall)
… leaves you marveling at
… at the top of their game
eye-candy
intensity and nail-biting excitement
… flows effortlessly from scene to scene
The … (acting) lives up to expectations
… capture the different moods
… have a similar pattern in …
… paucity of the dialogue
… simplism of the screenplay
… redeeming qualities
… a disgrace considering …
There is drama to go along with …
… compensate(s) the lack of substance
… just fade in oblivion
Recommendation and overall evaluation.
evident quality
must be commended for …
sheer/mass/light/mere entertainment
low-brow/middle-brow/high-brow production
a fully fledged art form
Oscar nomination speaks for itself
blockbuster / box office success / smash / hit.
box office failures / box office disaster / turkey
If you can stomach the intensity of …
Below are two lists: of cities hosting world-famous film fora and the specific awards given. Match the places in the box with the relevant awards?
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