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A2 Level Wordlist - Cinema and Theater

Here you will learn some English words about cinema and theater, such as "acting", "audience", and "role", prepared for A2 learners.

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cinema
cinema
[noun]

a building where films are shown

Ex: I love the smell of popcorn at the cinema. 
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the movies

a place that shows movies

Ex: I like the comfortable seats at the movies. 
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theater
theater
[noun]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

Ex: My sister and I are going to the theater to see a play tonight. 
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artist
artist
[noun]

a person who dances, sings, acts, etc. professionally

Ex: He is an accomplished artist, having starred in several musicals and films. 
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acting
acting
[noun]

the job or art of performing in movies, plays or TV series

Ex: Despite being a comedy, the film required some serious acting. 
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role
role
[noun]

the part or character that an actor plays in a movie or play

Ex: Despite her minor role in that movie, she made a strong impression. 
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scene
scene
[noun]

a part of a movie, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type

Ex: The dream scene in the movie was very surreal. 
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screen
screen
[noun]

the large, white surface on which movies or pictures are projected

Ex: The cinema's screen displayed a captivating 3D movie. 
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character
character
[noun]

a role or part played by an actor, performer, voice actor, etc.

Ex: Robert Downey Jr. portrayed the character of Tony Stark in Iron Man. 
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director
director
[noun]

a person in charge of a movie or play who gives instructions to the actors and staff

Ex: He is working with a well-known director on his next film. 
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hero
hero
[noun]

the main male character in a story, book, movie, etc., often known for his bravery and other great qualities

Ex: Every superhero movie needs a strong hero. 
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heroine
heroine
[noun]

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

Ex: She admired the bravery of the heroine in the novel. 
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cartoon
cartoon
[noun]

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

Ex: My all-time favorite cartoon is 'Tom and Jerry'. 
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comedy
comedy
[noun]

a genre that emphasizes humor and often has a happy or lighthearted conclusion

Ex: The play is a comedy that explores the absurdity of everyday life. 
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detective story

a story about a crime, typically a murder, and a detective who tries to solve it

Ex: The detective story had a surprising twist at the end. 
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drama
drama
[noun]

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

Ex: He listens to a popular radio drama during his morning commute. 
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fantasy
fantasy
[noun]

a type of story, movie, etc. based on imagination, often involving magic and adventure

Ex: He loves reading fantasy novels filled with magical creatures. 
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horror
horror
[noun]

a kind of story, movie, etc. intended to scare people

Ex: He loves horror movies with unexpected plot twists. 
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ending
ending
[noun]

the final part of a story, movie, etc.

Ex: He thought the ending of the mystery novel was quite clever. 
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adventure story

a story of an adventure full of exciting experiences

Ex: He enjoys adventure stories with lots of action scenes. 
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science fiction

books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

Ex: He enjoys reading science fiction novels set in distant galaxies. 
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documentary

a movie or TV program based on true stories giving facts about a particular person or event

Ex: I saw a great documentary about the history of music. 
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Hollywood
Hollywood
[noun]

the American film industry, involving celebrities, its lifestyle, etc. as a whole

Ex: Hollywood has a significant influence on global culture. 
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review
review
[noun]

a report that is published in a newspaper or a magazine, in which someone gives an opinion of a play, movie, book, etc.

Ex: According to the review, the new novel is a must-read. 
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performance

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

Ex: He received applause for his performance in the school play. 
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festival
festival
[noun]

a series of performances of music, plays, movies, etc. typically taking place in the same location every year

Ex: Every summer, they travel to a different music festival. 
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award
award
[noun]

a prize or money given to a person for their great performance

Ex: She received a lifetime achievement award for her work in cinema. 
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celebrity
celebrity
[noun]

someone who is known by a lot of people, especially in entertainment business

Ex: Being a celebrity often means less privacy. 
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entertainment

movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

Ex: Music festivals provide entertainment for music lovers. 
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to act
to act
[Verb]

to play or perform a role in a play, movie, etc.

Ex: In the movie, the talented actress will act as a determined detective solving a complex case. 
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to film
to film
[Verb]

to capture or record moving images, typically using a camera or video recording device

Ex: She films short videos for her YouTube channel regularly. 
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to perform

to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

Ex: The band will perform at the city park next week. 
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