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Cinema and Theater - Describing Cinema and Theater

Here you will learn some English words related to the description of cinema and theater such as "uncut", "X-rated", and "subtitled".

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animated

(of images or drawings in a movie) made to appear as if they are in motion

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straight-to-video

describing a movie that has not been released theatrically but has gone directly to home video or streaming platforms

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subtitled

describing a film or video in which the dialogue is translated into written words on the screen in a different language than the original audio

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uncut

referring to a version of a movie that has not been edited for content or length

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unrated

(of a movie or film) not been assigned a rating by a ratings board

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widescreen

having a wider aspect ratio than the traditional 4:3 aspect ratio, allowing for a larger viewing area

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cinematic

having qualities or characteristics similar to those found in movies or cinema

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X-rated

referring to material (usually films or videos) that is deemed inappropriate for viewers under the age of 18 due to its sexual content

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supporting

(of an actor or role) of a great significance in a movie or play but not as important as the main role

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pre-production

done prior to the production of a motion picture, TV program, etc.

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post-production

referring to the stage of audiovisual production that occurs after filming or recording

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directorial

related to the director or the direction of a film or theatrical production

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ad lib

without prior practice or preparation

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backstage

in or to the area behind the stage in a theater that is out of the audience's sight

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blockbusting

(particularly of a novel, motion picture, etc.) commercially successful in terms of sales and reception

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downstage

at or toward the anterior part of a stage in theater that is in the audience's sight

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dramatic

related to acting, plays, or the theater

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offstage

situated out of sight of the audience, typically in the wings or backstage

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on-stage

the area of a theater where performers act or sing in front of an audience

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R

describing a motion picture that people under the age of 17 need a guardian or parent in order to watch it

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silent

(of a movie) having no soundtrack

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stage-struck

enthusiastic about theater and eager to become an actor

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theater-going

frequenting the theater

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theatrical

related or belonging to the theater or acting

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U

describing a movie that is suitable for everyone's view, including children

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upstage

at or toward the back part of the stage that is the most distant from the audience

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young adult

relating to movies or programs that are suitable or made for adolescents

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star-studded

consisting of multiple famous entertainers, performers, etc.

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feature-length

(of a movie) of standard duration as a typical movie, mostly between 75 and 210 minutes long

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