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Cinema and Theater - Nouns Related to Cinema and Theater

Here you will learn some English nouns related to cinema and theater such as "plot", "spoiler", and "spin-off".

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a movie, TV program, etc. that is based on a book or play

Ex: adaptation of the Broadway musical featured elaborate sets and stunning choreography that dazzled audiences .
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a motion picture or theatrical production with a historical setting in which the actors wear the costume appropriate to that time period

Ex: costume drama's wardrobe department meticulously recreated 18th-century fashion for the actors .
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genre
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a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

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film
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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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sequel
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a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

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telefilm
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a movie that is intended to be broadcast on TV, rather than being projected on the screen

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weepy
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a sad movie, play, book, etc. that is too sentimental and makes the audience cry

Ex: The play " Terms of Endearment " is weepy that spans decades in the lives of a mother and daughter , exploring the highs and lows of their relationship with emotional depth .
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audience
[noun]

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

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a comic play, movie, book, etc. that portrays the behaviors of a particular social class, satirizing them

Ex: Richard Brinsley Sheridan 's " The School for Scandal " satirizes 18th-century British society with comedy of manners.
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farce
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a play or movie that uses exaggerated humor, absurd situations, and improbable events to entertain

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whodunit
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a story, play, movie, etc. about a mystery or murder that the audience cannot solve until the end

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a piece of art created with great skill, which is an artist's best work

Ex: The gallery 's centerpiece was masterpiece that captured the essence of human emotion .
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an article published in a newspaper or magazine that praises a movie, book, etc.

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review
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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 reviews from critics .
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spoiler
[noun]

unwanted information about how the plot of a movie, game, book, etc. develops or ends that can ruin one's enjoyment

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acting
[noun]

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

Ex: The movie was good , but acting was even better .
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score
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the music composed for a movie

Ex: The composer drew inspiration from the film 's storyline to create a poignant and score that resonated with audiences .
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movie
[noun]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

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plot
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the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

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scene
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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 scene on a cold day .
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script
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a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

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backstory
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the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins

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a short pause between parts of a play, movie, etc.

Ex: She chatted with friends during intermission about their favorite moments from the performance .
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climax
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the most significant moment in a story, play, movie, etc. with a high dramatic suspense

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ending
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the final part of a story, movie, etc.

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interlude
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a short interval between parts of a play, movie, etc.

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prologue
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the beginning section of a movie, book, play, etc. that introduces the work

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setting
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the time and place in which the story of a movie, play, etc. is taking place

Ex: setting of the fantasy saga is an ancient kingdom filled with magic .
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spoken descriptions given in a movie or a television show, etc. by a narrator that is not seen by the audience

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clip
[noun]

a short part of a movie or broadcast that is viewed separately

Ex: He edited clip of his favorite scenes to share on social media .
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