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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: After the intermission , the audience eagerly anticipated the second act.
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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 studio acquired the rights to adapt the graphic novel for TV .
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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: Ballet performances often feature elaborate sets and costumes to enhance the storytelling through dance .
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blockbuster

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

Ex: Streaming platforms compete to secure the rights to blockbuster films and series for their subscribers.
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box office

the total income a movie makes by selling tickets

Ex: The theater director was thrilled with the play 's box office performance , which surpassed projections .
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to appear
to appear
[Verb]

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

Ex: The talk show host will appear as a guest star on the sitcom 's season finale .
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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 theater company cast a famous actress for the main role in the play .
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to project

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

Ex: They plan to project the images during the art exhibition to enhance the experience .
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to screen
to screen
[Verb]

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

Ex: The streaming service will screen the latest episodes of the popular TV series .
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rerun
rerun
[noun]

the rebroadcast of a program on television or other media

Ex: She caught a rerun of her favorite cooking show while waiting at the airport .
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screening
screening
[noun]

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

Ex: After the screening, there was a Q&A session with the director .
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to shoot
to shoot
[Verb]

to film or take a photograph of something

Ex: The director asked the crew to shoot the scene from different angles for variety .
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to stage
to stage
[Verb]

to present a play or other event to an audience

Ex: The opera will be staged at the historic downtown theater .
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cinephile
cinephile
[noun]

someone who loves movies very much

Ex: The bookstore has a section dedicated to cinephiles, featuring books about film theory and history .
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animated
animated
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She made an animated short film for her art project .
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clip
clip
[noun]

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

Ex: He edited a clip of his favorite scenes to share on social media .
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cue
cue
[noun]

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

Ex: During rehearsals , the actors practiced responding to each other 's cues.
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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: In many scenes, you can't tell that a double was used instead of the main actor.
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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: Safety measures are crucial in the planning and execution of any stunt.
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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: Collaborating with other technicians , the lighting engineer ensured that everything was ready before the show started .
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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: During the press tour , the manager ensured that the musician stayed on schedule .
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screenwriter

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

Ex: The screenwriter attended a workshop to learn more about writing dialogue for screenplays .
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opening
opening
[noun]

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

Ex: The orchestra received a standing ovation at the opening of their concert series .
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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 preview of the new video game generated excitement among fans .
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production

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

Ex: The latest production from the studio received rave reviews from critics .
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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 band members practiced tirelessly during rehearsal to synchronize their musical cues .
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to rehearse

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

Ex: The choir members dedicated extra time to rehearse their harmonies for the upcoming concert .
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show business

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

Ex: The rise of streaming services has changed the landscape of show business significantly .
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scenario
scenario
[noun]

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

Ex: The novel explores a dystopian scenario where society has collapsed due to environmental catastrophe .
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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 streaming platform allows users to customize subtitle settings for font size and color .
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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: Video game designers use sound effects to immerse players in the gaming experience .
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wind machine

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

Ex: The sound of the wind machine added to the atmosphere of the haunting film .
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