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kind
/ˈkaɪnd/
noun
a group of people or things that have similar characteristics or share particular qualities
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film
/ˈfɪɫm/
noun
a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound
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action film
/ækʃən fɪlm/
noun
a film genre that has a lot of exciting events, and usually contains violence
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animation
/ˌænəˈmeɪʃən/
noun
a movie in which animated characters move
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comedy
/ˈkɑmədi/
noun
professional entertainment that contains jokes and sketches, intended to make people laugh
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drama
/ˈdɹɑmə/
noun
a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio
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historical
/hɪˈstɔɹɪkəɫ/
adjective
(of books, movies, etc.) about the people or events of the past
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musical
/ˈmjuzɪkəɫ/
noun
any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story
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rom-com
/ɹˈɑːm kˈɑːm/
noun
a genre that has comedic and romantic elements
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science fiction
/sˈaɪəns fˈɪkʃən/
noun
books, movies, etc. about imaginary things based on science
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thriller
/ˈθɹɪɫɝ/
noun
a movie, novel, etc. with an exciting plot that deals with crime
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war film
/wˈɔːɹ fˈɪlm/
noun
a type of movie that shows stories about wars and the people involved, with a focus on action, drama, and the effects of war
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cast
/ˈkæst/
noun
all the actors and actresses in a movie, play, etc.
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critic
/ˈkɹɪtɪk/
noun
someone who gives their personal standpoint of a movie, play, etc. as a job
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extra
/ˈɛkstɹə/
adjective
more than enough or the amount needed
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plot
/ˈpɫɑt/
noun
a plan that is made secretly, particularly to do something that is wrong, damaging, or illegal
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to review
/ˌɹivˈju/
verb
to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses
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scene
/ˈsin/
noun
a part of a movie, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type
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script
/ˈskɹɪpt/
noun
a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on
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sequel
/ˈsikwəɫ/
noun
a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one
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set
/ˈsɛt/
noun
a stage where a play is performed or a location where a motion picture is recorded
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soundtrack
/ˈsaʊnˌtɹæk/, /ˈsaʊndˌtɹæk/
noun
the recorded sounds, speeches, or music of a movie, play, or musical
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special effects
/spˈɛʃəl ɪfˈɛkts/
noun
unreal materials or scenes that are put into movies or TV shows using computers or filmmaking tricks to add excitement
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star
/ˈstɑɹ/
noun
a famous and popular performer, artist, etc.
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subtitle
/ˈsəbˌtaɪtəɫ/
noun
transcribed or translated words of the narrative or dialogues of a movie or TV show, appearing at the bottom of the screen to help deaf people or those who don't understand the language
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trailer
/ˈtɹeɪɫɝ/
noun
a selection from different parts of a movie, TV series, games, etc. shown before they become available to the public
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to base on
/bˈeɪs ˈɑːn/
verb
to develop something using certain facts, ideas, situations, etc.
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to set
/ˈsɛt/
verb
to place the events of a play, movie, novel, etc. in a particular time or place
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directed
/daɪˈɹɛktɪd/, /dɝˈɛktəd/, /dɝˈɛktɪd/, /dɪˈɹɛktɪd/
adjective
supervised, guided, or managed by someone
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Western
/ˈhwɛstɝn/, /ˈwɛstɝn/
noun
a movie or book that usually involves the lives and adventures of cowboys in western US
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audience
/ˈɑdiəns/, /ˈɔdiəns/
noun
the group of people who have assembled to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.
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to play a part
phrase
to contribute and be involved in a specific activity, situation, or event
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shot
/ˈʃɑt/
noun
an independent sequence of a motion picture or TV program that is recorded by one camera without any interruption
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filmed
/ˈfɪɫmd/
adjective
captured as a series of moving pictures
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to dub
/ˈdəb/
verb
to change the original language of a movie or TV show into another language
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epic
/ˈɛpɪk/
noun
a long movie full of adventure that could be about a historical event
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