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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Cinema and Theater
animated [adjective]

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

Ex: The animated short film won several awards at the festival .

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

subtitled [adjective]

(of a film or video) featuring written translations of spoken dialogue displayed on the screen, typically in a language different from the original audio

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uncut [adjective]

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

unrated [adjective]

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

widescreen [adjective]

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

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cinematic [adjective]

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

Ex: The photographer 's use of lighting and composition gave her images a cinematic quality .
X-rated [adjective]

referring to material deemed inappropriate for viewers under the age of 18 due to its sexual content

supporting [adjective]

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

pre-production [adjective]

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

post-production [adjective]

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

directorial [adjective]

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

ad lib [adverb]

without prior practice or preparation

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backstage [adverb]

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

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blockbusting [adjective]

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

downstage [adverb]

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

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dramatic [adjective]

related to acting, plays, or the theater

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offstage [adjective]

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

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on-stage [adjective]

relating to or occurring on the part of a stage that is visible to the audience

Ex: The director made several changes to the on-stage lighting before the final rehearsal .
R [adjective]

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

silent [adjective]

(of a movie) lacking spoken dialogue

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stage-struck [adjective]

enthusiastic about theater and eager to become an actor

theater-going [adjective]

relating to the frequent habit of going to the theatre

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theatrical [adjective]

of, relating to, or connected with the theater as an art form or profession

Ex: He enrolled in a theatrical workshop to improve his acting .
U [adjective]

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

upstage [adverb]

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

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young adult [adjective]

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

star-studded [adjective]

consisting of multiple famous entertainers, performers, etc.

Ex: The charity gala was star-studded , attracting singers , athletes , and film stars .
feature-length [adjective]

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

Ex: The documentary was a feature-length exploration of climate change .