[FILMS] describing films

Question 1

[DESCRIBING GENRES] I’ve got a few h_ _ (ужастики) lined up.

Answer 1

I’ve got a few horror movies lined up.

/ˈhɒrə muːviz/

Question 2

[DESCRIBING GENRES] There are a couple of s_-_ series (научно-фантастические сериалы) I’ve been wanting to start.

Answer 2

There are a couple of sci-fi series I’ve been wanting to start.

/ˈsaɪ faɪ/ - note the stress on the first syllable

Question 3

[DESCRIBING GENRES] I’ve heard about this new f_ (фэнтези) series that’s getting rave reviews.

Answer 3

I’ve heard about this new fantasy series that’s getting rave reviews.

/ˈfæntəsi/

Question 4

[DESCRIBING GENRES] How about a good mystery or t_? (= триллер) I have a few recommendations.

Answer 4

How about a good mystery or thriller? I have a few recommendations.

/ˈθrɪlə(r)/

Question 5

[DESCRIBING GENRES] There’s this new d_ _ (документальный фильм о…) climate change I thought we could watch.

Answer 5

There’s this new documentary on climate change I thought we could watch.

/ˌdɒkjʊˈmentəri/

Question 6

[DESCRIBING FILMS] How about something th_-_? (= дающий пищу для размышлений)

Answer 6

How about something thought-provoking?

/ˈθɔːt prəvəʊkɪŋ/
the stress is on ‘thought’!

Question 7

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I’m in the mood for something i_ tonight. (напряжённый, держащий в напряжении)

Answer 7

I’m in the mood for something intense tonight.

/ɪnˈtens/

Question 8

[DESCRIBING FILMS] Can we watch something really g_? (залипательный, такой, что не отораваться)

Answer 8

Can we watch something really gripping?

/ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/

Question 9

[DESCRIBING FILMS] Just looking for some p_ e_ tonight. (чистое развлечение)

Answer 9

Just looking for some pure entertainment tonight.

/ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/

Question 10

[DESCRIBING FILMS] How about something with _ _ _ adventure? (= с элементом)

Answer 10

How about something with a bit of adventure?

/əvədˈventʃə(r)/
/v/, not /f/ in ‘of’!!

Question 11

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I’m in a mood to cry. Got a t_? (фильм, заставляющий плакать, вышибающий слезу)

Answer 11

I’m in a mood to cry. Got a tearjerker?

/ˈtɪə dʒɜːkə(r)/

Question 12

I b_ season one in, like, three days,
I just couldn’t stop watching it.

= watched a lot in a short space of time

Answer 12

I binged season one in, like, three days,
I just couldn’t stop watching it.

= binge-watched

Question 13

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I’d love a wild ride. Anything a_ p_? (with a lot of events)

Answer 13

I’d love a wild ride. Anything action-packed?

/ˈækʃn pækt/

Question 14

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I just want to ch_ (= relax) and not think too hard. Maybe a rom-com?

Answer 14

I just want to chill and not think too hard. Maybe a rom-com?

/tʃɪl/

Question 15

[DESCRIBING FILMS] How about something that won _ b_ _ awards? (= informal, many)

Answer 15

How about something that won a bunch of awards?

Question 16

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I’m feeling n_. (= ностальгирую) Maybe an old classic?

Answer 16

I’m feeling nostalgic. Maybe an old classic?

/nɒˈstældʒɪk/

Question 17

[pronunciation] fantasy

Answer 17

/ˈfæntəsi/

/s/ not /z/!
/t/ might not be pronounced: /ˈfænəsi/

Question 18

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I’m feeling nostalgic. Maybe an o_ cl_? (= очень старый фильм, который очень известен в данной стране)

Answer 18

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I’m feeling nostalgic. Maybe an old classic?

Question 19

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I just want to chill and _ think _ hard. Maybe a rom-com?

Answer 19

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I just want to chill and not think too hard. Maybe a rom-com?

Question 20

The book is so gripping I _ h_ (= подсела) from the very first page.

Answer 20

The book is so gripping I got hooked from the very first page.

Question 21

an a_ sitcom (= a cartoon, not a film)

Answer 21

an animated sitcom (= situational comedy)

/ˈænɪmeɪtɪd ˈsɪtkɒm/
note the stress on the first syllable!

Question 22

I b_-w_ all seven seasons in, like, six days.

Answer 22

I bingewatched all seven seasons in, like, six days.

bingewatched/binge-watched/binge watched / binged

Question 23

[describing films]

There’s this great b_ about Kennedy.

= биографический фильм

Answer 23

There’s this great biopic about Kennedy.

/ˈbaɪəʊˌpɪk/

Question 24

There’s a fascinating documentary about the financial crisis _ _ _ tonight. (= по телевизору)

Answer 24

There’s a fascinating documentary about the financial crisis on the TV tonight

Question 25

How to pronounce It was revealed that Sherlock has another sibling **at the end of the _. (= в конце серии).

Answer 25

How to pronounce It was revealed that Sherlock has another sibling at the end of the episode.

/ˈepɪsəʊd/ - notice the /s/ sound!

Question 26

[pronunciation]

series finale = финал сериала

Answer 26

/sɪəriːz fɪˈnɑːli/

Question 27

And it’s a bit of comedy, bit of l_-h_ humour.

(= лёгкого, несерьёзного)

Answer 27

And it’s a bit of comedy, bit of light-hearted humour.

Question 28

And so it’s a really super inspiring u_ film.

= makes you feel better

Answer 28

And so it’s a really super inspiring uplifting film.

/ˌʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/