Kinds of film

Romantic film

cartoon

comedy

historical film

western

drama

adventure film

war film

Match the types of films (1-8) with what happens in them (a-

h). Thriller – Romantic comedy – Drama – Musical - Western – Sci-fi film – Documentary – Horror –

Authentic shots of real events are shown, real people talk about them.

The plot is not as important as the songs and dancing.

People face serious problems and have serious conversations about them.

A brave sheriff fights alone against five gunmen.

There’s an exciting plot, usually about crime or spying, and a lot of suspense.

Strange and very frightening things happen.

Someone falls in love but there are two hours of silly adventures and funny dialogue before they are finally together.

There are spaceships, aliens and lots of special effects.

Match the words connected with the cinema to their

definitions. Director – Cast – Audience – Screenplay – Adaption – Shot – Acting – Subtitles –

The people who are watching a film or play.

A film version of a book. The way actors play their

roles. A single film sequence. The translation of what is said

in a foreign film which appears at the bottom of the screen.

All the actors in a film. The creator of a film who

instructs the actors and cameramen.

The text of a play or film.

Hollywood (Eng. Hollywood) - Los Angeles Hollywood (Eng. Hollywood) - Los Angeles area, California, located to the northwest area, California, located to the northwest of the city center. Hollywood has of the city center. Hollywood has traditionally been associated with the traditionally been associated with the American film industry, because in this American film industry, because in this area there is a lot of studios, and home to area there is a lot of studios, and home to many well-known film actors.many well-known film actors.

Famous Film StudiousFamous Film Studious

1912 «1912 «ParamountParamount» (1927).» (1927). 1924 «1924 «Metro-Goldwyn-MayerMetro-Goldwyn-Mayer».». 1925 «1925 «Warner Brothers Warner Brothers ».».

Famous directorsFamous directors

Steven SpielbergSteven Spielberg Martin ScorseseMartin Scorsese Francis Ford CoppolaFrancis Ford Coppola James James Cameron Cameron

Famous ActorsFamous Actors

Jack NicolsonJack Nicolson, , Brad PittBrad Pitt, , Marlon BrandoMarlon Brando

Denzil WashingtonDenzil Washington,, Robert de Niro Robert de Niro,, Tom Tom HanksHanks

Famous actressesFamous actresses

Julia RobertsJulia Roberts,, Merlin Monroe Merlin Monroe, , Odry HepburnOdry Hepburn

Meryl StreepMeryl Streep, , Sharon StownSharon Stown

The Academy The Academy AwardsAwards or  or The OscarsThe Oscars  is   is an annual American awards an annual American awards ceremony honoring ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in cinematic achievements in the the film industry. The . The various category winners various category winners are awarded a copy of a are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its that is better known by its nickname Oscar. The nickname Oscar. The awards, first presented in awards, first presented in 1929 at the 1929 at the Hollywood

The awards ceremony was The awards ceremony was first televised in 1953 and first televised in 1953 and is now seen live in more is now seen live in more than 200 countriesthan 200 countries

Walt Disney received four honorary Academy Awards Walt Disney received four honorary Academy Awards and won 22 Oscars from a total of 59 nominations and won 22 Oscars from a total of 59 nominations including a record of four Oscars in one yearincluding a record of four Oscars in one year. .

The most The most nominated to the nominated to the Oscar actor is Oscar actor is Jack Nicholson - Jack Nicholson - 12 times (8 12 times (8 times in the times in the leading roles, leading roles, and 4 for and 4 for supporting supporting actor).actor).

The actress The actress like Meryl like Meryl Streep set Streep set the record - the record - 15 15 nominations nominations (two wins).(two wins).

Choose the correct variant.Choose the correct variant.

1.1.Where is Hollywood situated?Where is Hollywood situated?A .In California , USA.A .In California , USA.b. In Florida, USA.b. In Florida, USA.c. In Great Britain.c. In Great Britain.

2.Hollywood became the centre of cinematography 2.Hollywood became the centre of cinematography because of … .because of … .

a. commercial problems of that timea. commercial problems of that timeb. favorable natural conditions of the placeb. favorable natural conditions of the placec. unknown conditionsc. unknown conditions

3.The most nominated to the Oscar actor is...3.The most nominated to the Oscar actor is...a. Jack Nicolsona. Jack Nicolson,,b.b. Brad PittBrad Pitt, , c. Marlon Brandoc. Marlon Brando

4.The most popular actress who4.The most popular actress who set the record - 15 nominations set the record - 15 nominations was… was…

a. Merlin Monroea. Merlin Monroe, , b. Julia Robertsb. Julia Roberts,,c.c. Meryl StreepMeryl Streep

5…. received four honorary Academy Awards and won 22 Oscars from 5…. received four honorary Academy Awards and won 22 Oscars from a total of 59 nominations including a record of four Oscars in one a total of 59 nominations including a record of four Oscars in one yearyear. .

a. Steven Spielberga. Steven Spielbergb. Martin Scorseseb. Martin Scorsesec. Francis Ford Coppolac. Francis Ford Coppolad. Walt Disneyd. Walt Disney

6. “Oscar” is an annual prize for … .6. “Oscar” is an annual prize for … .a. only American filmsa. only American filmsb. only foreign filmsb. only foreign filmsc. the best American and foreign filmsc. the best American and foreign films

HomeworkHomework

Write a short essay about your Write a short essay about your favorite film.favorite film.