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Words Related to 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
[adjective]
(of images or drawings in a movie) made to appear as if they are in motion
straight-to-video
[adjective]
describing a movie that has not been released theatrically but has gone directly to home video or streaming platforms
subtitled
[adjective]
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
uncut
[adjective]
referring to a version of a movie that has not been edited for content or length
widescreen
[adjective]
having a wider aspect ratio than the traditional 4:3 aspect ratio, allowing for a larger viewing area
cinematic
[adjective]
having qualities or characteristics similar to those found in movies or cinema
X-rated
[adjective]
referring to material (usually films or videos) that is 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
backstage
[adverb]
in or to the area behind the stage in a theater that is out of the audience's sight
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
offstage
[adjective]
relating to the part of a performance scene that is private and far from the audiences' eyes
onstage
[adjective]
the area of a theater where performers act or sing in front of an audience
R
[adjective]
describing a motion picture that people under the age of 17 need a guardian or parent in order to watch it
upstage
[adverb]
at or toward the back part of the stage that is the most distant from the audience
young adult
[adjective]
relating to movies or programs that are suitable or made for adolescents
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