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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
[noun]

a building where films are shown

Ex: They 're building a new cinema in the city center .
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a place that shows movies

Ex: We 're going to the movies tonight .
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theater
[noun]

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

Ex: We 've got tickets for the new musical at the theater.
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artist
[noun]

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

Ex: The artist captivated the audience with her powerful voice and graceful dance moves .
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acting
[noun]

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

Ex: The movie was good , but the acting was even better .
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role
[noun]

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

Ex: She was praised for her role in the new film .
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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: They filmed the beach scene on a cold day .
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screen
[noun]

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

Ex: We enjoyed watching classic movies on the giant screen at the film festival .
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character
[noun]

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

Ex: Tom Hanks played the character of Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name .
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director
[noun]

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

Ex: The director was famous for his meticulous attention to detail .
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hero
[noun]

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

Ex: The story follows the hero's transformation from a farmer to a knight .
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heroine
[noun]

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

Ex: The story is about a heroine who fights evil with her magical powers .
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cartoon
[noun]

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

Ex: When I was a little girl , I used to watch cartoons every Saturday morning .
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comedy
[noun]

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

Ex: He enjoys watching comedy films to relax after work.
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a story about a crime, typically a murder, and a detective who tries to solve it

Ex: The movie is based on a popular detective story.
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drama
[noun]

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

Ex: We went to see a Shakespearean drama at the local theater .
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fantasy
[noun]

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

Ex: He has a collection of fantasy books , each set in a different magical universe .
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horror
[noun]

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

Ex: We stayed up late watching horror shows on Halloween .
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ending
[noun]

the final part of a story, movie, etc.

Ex: They both prefer books with a happy ending.
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a story of an adventure full of exciting experiences

Ex: The adventure story on TV was full of exciting moments .
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books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science

Ex: The science fiction film was filled with advanced technology and alien life .
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a movie or TV program based on true stories giving facts about a particular person or event

Ex: The wildlife documentary showcased the beauty of nature .
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Hollywood
[noun]

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

Ex: The documentary provided a behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood.
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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: The movie got mixed reviews from critics .
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the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

Ex: The magician 's performance captivated all the children .
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festival
[noun]

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

Ex: They attended a cultural festival held in their town .
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award
[noun]

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

Ex: The student received an award for his outstanding academic achievements .
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celebrity
[noun]

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

Ex: The reality show is hosted by a well-known celebrity.
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movies, television shows, etc. or an activity that is made for people to enjoy

Ex: The city offers a wide variety of entertainment options .
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to act
[Verb]

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

Ex: For the TV series, the actress had to act as a brilliant scientist.
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to film
[Verb]

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

Ex: By this time , they have already filmed three episodes of the new series .
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to give a performance of something such as a play or a piece of music for entertainment

Ex: They perform a traditional dance at the festival every year .
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