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B2 Level Wordlist - The Cinema

Here you will learn some English words about the cinema, such as "screen", "shoot", "cinephile", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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act
act
[noun]

a main part of a play, opera, or ballet

Ex: The first act of the play introduces the main characters and their conflicts. 
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to adapt
to adapt
[Verb]

to change a book or play in a way that can be made into a movie, TV series, etc.

Ex: The screenwriter adapted the bestselling novel into a screenplay. 
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ballet
ballet
[noun]

a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words

Ex: The ballet performance captivated the audience with its elegant choreography and beautiful music. 
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blockbuster

a thing that achieves great widespread popularity or financial success, particularly a movie, book, or other product

Ex: The new superhero movie became a blockbuster, earning over $1 billion at the box office. 
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box office

the total income a movie makes by selling tickets

Ex: The new Marvel movie topped the box office charts on its opening weekend. 
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to appear
to appear
[Verb]

to take part in a play, TV show, movie, etc.

Ex: The famous actor will appear in the upcoming blockbuster film. 
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to cast
to cast
[Verb]

to choose a performer to play a role in a movie, opera, play, etc.

Ex: The director will cast the lead role in the upcoming musical next week. 
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to project

to make a movie, image, etc. appear on a flat surface from afar

Ex: The technician will project the video clips for the audience to see. 
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to screen
to screen
[Verb]

to show a video or film in a movie theater or on TV

Ex: The cinema will screen the highly anticipated movie this weekend. 
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rerun
rerun
[noun]

the rebroadcast of a program on television or other media

Ex: Viewers enjoyed watching a classic sitcom rerun late at night. 
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screening
screening
[noun]

a showing of a movie to an audience, typically at a scheduled time

Ex: I missed the first screening, so I'll catch the next one at 8 PM. 
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to shoot
to shoot
[Verb]

to film or take a photograph of something

Ex: He will shoot the scene at dawn to capture the best light. 
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to stage
to stage
[Verb]

to present a play or other event to an audience

Ex: The theater company stages Shakespearean plays throughout the year. 
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cinephile
cinephile
[noun]

someone who loves movies very much

Ex: As a true cinephile, she attends film festivals every year to discover new talent. 
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animated
animated
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The animated movie was a hit with children and adults alike. 
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clip
clip
[noun]

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

Ex: The director shared a clip from the film during the promotional event. 
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cue
cue
[noun]

a few words or actions that hint another performer to say a line or do something

Ex: The actor waited for his cue before entering the stage. 
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double
double
[noun]

a person who substitutes for an actor in a film, typically during scenes that involves nude or dangerous scenes

Ex: The stunt double performed the dangerous car chase, allowing the lead actor to stay safe. 
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stunt
stunt
[noun]

a dangerous and difficult action that shows great skill and is done to entertain people, typically as part of a movie

Ex: The actor performed his own stunt during the action scene, impressing the crew. 
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lighting engineer

a technician who is in charge of the lights in a TV or motion picture set or theater stage

Ex: The lighting engineer worked closely with the director to create the perfect atmosphere for the play. 
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manager
manager
[noun]

someone whose job is to take care of the business affairs of an actor, musician, sports player, etc.

Ex: The manager arranged a meeting between the actor and the director for the upcoming film. 
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screenwriter

a person whose job is to write scripts for movies, TV series, etc.

Ex: The screenwriter spent months developing the script for the upcoming movie. 
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opening
opening
[noun]

the first public presentation of a play, musical, movie, or any other form of entertainment

Ex: The opening of the Broadway musical was eagerly anticipated by theater enthusiasts. 
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preview
preview
[noun]

the showing of a movie, play, exhibition, etc. to a selected audience before its public release

Ex: The film studio held a preview for critics before the movie's official release. 
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production

a motion picture, TV program, etc. that is created for the public view

Ex: She was thrilled to land a role in a major production after months of auditions. 
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rehearsal
rehearsal
[noun]

a session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.

Ex: The actors gathered for their final rehearsal before the opening night of the play. 
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to rehearse

to practice a play, piece of music, etc. before the public performance

Ex: The actors gathered in the theater to rehearse their lines and perfect their stage movements before the opening night. 
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show business

the industry or profession of providing public entertainment, such as motion picture, theater, etc.

Ex: The awards ceremony celebrated the achievements of those in show business. 
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scenario
scenario
[noun]

a written description of the characters, events, or settings in a movie or play

Ex: The screenwriter presented several scenarios for the plot of the upcoming movie. 
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subtitle
subtitle
[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 do not understand the language

Ex: The foreign film had subtitles in English to help viewers understand the dialogue. 
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sound effect

an artificial sound created and used in a motion picture, play, video game, etc. to make it more realistic

Ex: The sound effect of thunder added tension to the dramatic scene in the movie. 
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wind machine

a machine that is used in a theater or movie to create artificial wind

Ex: The wind machine created a dramatic effect during the outdoor scene of the movie. 
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