insight
a sudden and often novel realization of the solution to a problem
cast
the actors in a film, play, or show
come up with
to suggest or think of an idea or plan
subtitles
words that translate what is said in a film into a different language and appear on the screen at the bottom
cliffhanger
An ending to a section, chapter, film or book that leaves the reader in suspense
pan
to severely criticize something such as a play or a film
Plot
Sequence of events in a story
hit the big screen
be shown in the cinema
mesmerising
to have such a strong effect on you that you cannot give your attention to anything else
director
a person in charge of a film or play who tells the actors and staff what to do
script
the written text of a film or play
sequel
(n.) that which follows, a result; a literary work or film continuing the story of one written or made earlier
far-fetched
too improbable to be believed; implausible; Ex. far-fetched story
soundtrack
the music used in a film
assigned
appointed to a post or duty
script
the written text of a play or a film
look down on
feel superior to
memorable
interesting and worth remembering
have a gift for
to have a natural ability to do something well
flawed
damaged; defective; imperfect
box office
the office where tickets of admission are sold
sequel
something that follows; continuation; consequence; outcome
lukewarm reception
not having a very positive feedback
shot on location (idiom)
filmed in an actual setting rather than in a studio
risqué
against accepted social standards and likely to shock some people
obsessive
haunted or preoccupied by an idea, person or feeling
mnemonic
assisting memory
be set
to take place in
special effects
unusual or exciting pieces of action in films or television programmes, that are created by computers or clever photography to show things that do not...
hit on
suddenly have an idea or discover sth by chance
perceive
to understand, know, become aware of
phenomenon (pl. phenomena)
An occurrence in nature.
take up
start a hobby
keep in mind
to remember some information when making a decision about a matter
articulate
able to speak clearly and expressively
dub
to replace the original speech in a film or television programme with words in another language
leap out at
to be very noticeable
stand out
to be very easy to see or notice
Epic
a long film or book that contains a lot of action, usually about a historical subject
a clap of thunder
a sudden, loud noise of thunder
pick up
learn easily
inspiring
making you feel enthusiastic or excited about something
gripping
exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention
flawlessly
without error, perfectly
look for
to search for
emerge
to come into view
Texture
The feel, appearance, or consistency of a surface, substance, or fabric.
attribute
characteristic
mind wanders
to get distracted
extra
a person who is employed to play a very small part in a film, usually as a member of a crowd
span
to last all through a period of time or to cover the whole of it
adaptation
a film, television drama or play that is based on a particular book or play but has been changed to suit the new medium
fast-moving
having a lot of action
low-budget
cheap
To put in someone's shoes
to imagine that you are in the situation someone else is in
at lightning speed
extremely fast
rehearse
to practice for a performance
write down
write a note on a piece of paper
Cliché
a worn-out idea or overused expression
deliver
to give a speech, talk, performance, etc. or to make an official statement
gross
to earn a particular amount of money before tax has been taken off it
catch on
to understand something
unforgettable
impossible to forget
fit in
to feel that you belong to a particular group and are accepted by them
keep up with
stay at the same point/level as
remind
make a person remember something
critic
a person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of books, music, etc.
mind-blowing
extremely impressive exciting or shocking
overhear
accidentally hear what other people are saying without their knowledge
intriguing
capable of arousing interest or curiosity, fascinating
unfold
to be gradually made known; to gradually make something known to other people
run into
to meet by chance
piece together
to understand a story, situation, etc. by taking all the facts and details about it and putting them together
Chunking
organizing items into familiar, manageable units
deck of cards
pack of cards
recall
to remember
thought-provoking
making you think a lot about a subject
hemisphere
one half of the earth
twists and turns
sudden unexpected changes in a situation
bewildered
completely puzzled or confused
groundbreaking
introducing new ideas or methods
persuade
to convince
a box-office smash/flop
few people pay to see
uninspiring
not making you feel interested or excited
rave review
very positive feedback
layer
a quantity or sheet of something that lies over a surface or between surfaces
portrayal
The way in which a person or a character is presented
grasp the meaning of
understand the meaning of
estimated
guessed; calculated roughly
up-and-coming
likely to become very famous or successful
work out
to solve a problem by calculation or study; to produce a way of dealing with a problem or situation by thinking.
get on with
have a good relationship with
moving
causing strong feelings of sadness or sympathy
locked up
closed
memorise
to learn by heart
scene
a part of a film, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type
light-hearted
cheerful; carefree
access
to reach
bomb
to fail very badly
talk through
discuss something with somebody in a detailed way
disjointed
not connected; having no flow in thinking
multiply
to increase in number
masterpiece
a great work of art
memorable
very good or interesting and worth remembering
slip your mind
to forget something
commemorate
honor the memory of
reminsce
(v.) to recall one's past thoughts, feelings, or experiences
audience
the assembled spectators or listeners at a public event, such as a play, movie, concert, or meeting.
