Cinema/Films Speaking

Do you think age restrictions for films are effective?

Do you think there is such a thing as a «woman’s film» or a «man’s film»? If so, how do you think they differ?

Who are your favourite movie stars (and why)?

What’s your favourite movie of all time? Why do you like it?

Do you prefer watching movies at the cinema or at home?

Do you think movies are just for entertainment or we can really learn from them?

Who is your favourite director?

Do you mind reading subtitles when you watch a foreign language film, or would you prefer it to be dubbed into your own language?

Do you prefer fiction or nonfiction movies?

Do you like animated movies? Or are they just for kids?

Do you try to watch films that win awards? Are awards good indicators of film quality?

What movie genres do you know? Which ones do you enjoy the most?

If you could make a movie, what would it be about?

How do you choose which movie to watch? By the genre? The director? The main star?

What’s the worst movie you have ever seen?

Does watching movies in English help you learn English? Would you recommend this method to language students?

If a book has been made into a movie, which do you prefer to do first, see the movie or read the book? Why?

Do you think historical movies are educational?

Talk about someone that you think is very talented at acting.