[Vocabulary] Talking about films Flashcards by Olya Sergeeva

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: Hey, you know, _ _ th_… It’s been ages since we had a movie night. Do you feel like one tonight?
(= я тут подумала)

Alex: Hey, you know, I was thinking… It’s been ages since we had a movie night. Do you feel like one tonight?

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: Sounds like a plan! What’s your g_ p_? I’ve got a few action films lined up.
(= предпочтения по жанрам)

Jordan: Sounds like a plan! What’s your genre preference? I’ve got a few action films lined up.

Am /ˈʒɑːn.rə/,
/ˈpref.ər.əns/

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: Action? Hmm, _ _ n_ r_ _ th_ m_ f_ action tonight. How about something light-hearted or uplifting?
(= я не очень в настроении для)

Alex: Action? Hmm, I’m not really in the mood for action tonight. How about something light-hearted or uplifting?

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Hey, _ _ th_ we could take a camping trip for your birthday.

= я тут подумала,

Hey, I was thinking we could take a camping trip for your birthday.

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: Gotcha. There’s “Sunny Side Up” - heard it’s a f_-_ r_-_. And there’s also this new drama series called “Heartstrings” that’s trending on Netflix. Both seem pretty light-hearted.
(= making you feel happy and pleased about life + romantic comedy)

Jordan: Gotcha. There’s “Sunny Side Up” - heard it’s a feel-good rom-com. And there’s also this new drama series called “Heartstrings” that’s trending on Netflix. Both seem pretty light-hearted.

/ˈfiːlˌɡʊd ˈrɒm kɒm/

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: I’ve actually seen “Sunny Side Up” already, and to be honest, drama series _‘_ r_ m_ th_. I’ve never been a fan of the genre.
(= не моё)

Alex: I’ve actually seen “Sunny Side Up” already, and to be honest, drama series aren’t really my thing. I’ve never been a fan of the genre.

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So _ _ th_ we could get something to eat first.

= выражение, чтобы предложить что-то ненавязчиво

So I was thinking we could get something to eat first.

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: No worries! A_ p_ film or series you’ve had _ y_ w_? We can give that a go.
(= у тебя какие-нибудь конкретные фильмы, которые ты хочешь посмотреть = в твоем списке фильмов)

Jordan: No worries! Any particular film or series you’ve had on your watchlist? We can give that a go.

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: I’m _ _ m_ _ a comedy, to be honest. Maybe something with a bit of wit and humor. Got any recommendations along those lines?
(= у меня сегодня настроение посмотреть комедию)

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: I’m in the mood for a comedy, to be honest. Maybe something with a bit of wit and humor. Got any recommendations along those lines?

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: Maybe s_ w_ _ b_ _ w_ and humor. Got any recommendations along those lines?
(= что-то остроумное / что-то с изюминкой)

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: Maybe something with a bit of wit and humor. Got any recommendations along those lines?

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan:
It’s this h_ comedy series that’s been getting rave reviews.
(= extremely funny)

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: It’s this hilarious comedy series that’s been getting rave reviews.

/hɪˈleə.ri.əs/

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: Or we could see what other comedy films are trending on Prime. Y_ p_!
(= you choose)

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: Or we could see what other comedy films are trending on Prime. Your pick!

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: “Laugh Lines”, huh? I’ve heard about it but n_ g_ a_ t_ to watching it.
(= не дошли руки посмотреть)

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: “Laugh Lines”, huh? I’ve heard about it but never got around to watching it.

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
_ _ th_ we could put some flowers on the teacher’s desk.

(= я тут подумала)

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
I was thinking we could put some flowers on the teacher’s desk.

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Lorenzo: [about The Count of Monte Cristo] We can discuss the book on Friday.
Fred: A_ pa_ section I should read from?
Lorenzo: That’s easy, the part where he escapes from prison.

у тебя есть рекомендация - какую конкретно…

Lorenzo: [about The Count of Monte Cristo] We can discuss the book on Friday.
Fred: Any particular section I should read from?
Lorenzo: That’s easy, the part where he escapes from prison.

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: Great! I’ll pop some popcorn. Want a_ s_ (= any particular) toppings?

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: Great! I’ll pop some popcorn. Want any specific toppings?

/spəˈsɪfɪk/

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: I’m _ _ m_ for a comedy, to be honest.
(= в таком настроении)

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: I’m in the mood for a comedy, to be honest.

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: It’s this hilarious comedy series that’s been getting r_ r_. (= восторженные рецензии)

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Jordan: It’s this hilarious comedy series that’s been getting rave reviews.

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: “Laugh Lines”, huh? I’ve heard about it but n_ g_ a_ t_. Sounds like a good choice!
(= никогда руки не доходили)

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
Alex: “Laugh Lines”, huh? I’ve heard about it but never got around to. Sounds like a good choice!

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[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
I have some lovely dresses. Take y_ p_.

(= choose which one)

[CHOOSING WHAT FILM TO WATCH]
I have some lovely dresses. Take your pick.

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Hey, _ _ th_ we could go throw the football, what do you think? Yeah.

= выражение, чтобы предложить что-то ненавязчиво

Hey, I was thinking we could go throw the football, what do you think? Yeah.

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A: How’s the telephone box? Is it alright for you?
B: It’s fine, yeah. Fine.
A We’re gonna give it a fresh coat of paint. (= мы его перекрасим)
A_ pa_ colour you’d like?

= хотите выбрать какой-то конкретный цвет?

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A: How’s the telephone box? Is it alright for you?
B: It’s fine, yeah. Fine.
A We’re gonna give it a fresh coat of paint. (= мы его перекрасим)
Any particular colour you’d like?

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

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I’ve got a few horror movies lined up.

/ˈhɒrə muːviz/

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

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

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

[DESCRIBING GENRES] I've heard about this new **f\_ (фэнтези)** series that's getting rave reviews.

I've heard about this new **fantasy** series that's getting rave reviews. /ˈfæntəsi/

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

How about a good **mystery** or **thriller?** I have a few recommendations. /ˈθrɪlə(r)/

[DESCRIBING GENRES] There's this new **d\_ \_ (документальный фильм о…)** climate change I thought we could watch.

There's this new **documentary on** climate change I thought we could watch. /ˌdɒkjʊˈmentəri/

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

How about something **thought-provoking?** /ˈθɔːt prəvəʊkɪŋ/ the **stress** is on 'thought'!

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I'm in the mood for something **i\_** tonight. (напряжённый, держащий в напряжении)

I'm in the mood for something **intense** tonight. /ɪnˈtens/

[DESCRIBING FILMS] Can we watch something really **g\_?** (залипательный, такой, что не отораваться)

Can we watch something really **gripping?** /ˈɡrɪpɪŋ/

[DESCRIBING FILMS] Just looking for some **p\_ e\_** tonight. (чистое развлечение)

Just looking for some **pure entertainment** tonight. /ˌentəˈteɪnmənt/

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

How about something with **a bit of** adventure? /ə**və**dˈventʃə(r)/ **/v/**, not /f/ in 'of'!!

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I'm in a mood to cry. Got a **t\_?** (фильм, заставляющий плакать, вышибающий слезу)

I'm in a mood to cry. Got a **tearjerker?** /ˈtɪə dʒɜːkə(r)/

I **b\_** season one in, like, three days, I just couldn't stop watching it. = watched a lot in a short space of time

I **binged** season one in, like, three days, I just couldn't stop watching it. = binge-watched

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I'd love a wild ride. Anything **a\_ p\_? (with a lot of events)**

I'd love a wild ride. Anything **action-packed?** /ˈækʃn pækt/

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

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

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

How about something that won **a bunch of** awards?

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

I'm feeling **nostalgic.** Maybe an old classic? /nɒˈstældʒɪk/

[pronunciation] fanta**s**y

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

[DESCRIBING FILMS] I'm feeling nostalgic. Maybe **an o\_ cl\_? (= очень старый фильм, который очень известен в данной стране)**

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

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

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

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

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

an a\_ sitcom (= a cartoon, not a film)

an animated sitcom (= situational comedy) /ˈænɪmeɪtɪd ˈsɪtkɒm/ note the stress on the first syllable!

I **b\_-w\_** all seven seasons in, like, six days.

I **bingewatched** all seven seasons in, like, six days. bingewatched/binge-watched/binge watched / binged

[describing films] There's this great **b\_** about Kennedy. = биографический фильм

There's this great **biopic** about Kennedy. /ˈbaɪəʊˌpɪk/

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

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

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

How to pronounce It was revealed that Sherlock has another sibling at the end of the **episode**. /ˈepɪsəʊd/ - notice the /s/ sound!

[pronunciation] series **finale** = финал сериала

/sɪəriːz fɪˈnɑːli/

And it's a bit of comedy, bit of **l\_-h\_** humour. (= лёгкого, несерьёзного)

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

And so it's a really super inspiring **u\_** film. = makes you feel better

And so it's a really super inspiring **uplifting** film. /ˌʌpˈlɪftɪŋ/

He forgot the **p\_** and the joke fell flat. = the last line of the joke, which makes it funny

He forgot the **punchline** and the joke fell flat. /ˈpʌntʃlaɪn/

This is a well-known joke **based on a p\_**: "What's black and white and red (= read) all over?" "A newspaper." = игра слов

This is a well-known joke **based on a pun**: "What's black and white and red (= read) all over?" "A newspaper."

So let's kick off, **n\_ p\_ in\_**, with a little soccer. = извините за каламбур

So let's kick off, **no pun intended**, with a little soccer.

[Vocabulary] Talking about films Flashcards

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