Let’s go to the movies

Going to the movies is a pastime that most people love. In today´s lesson we will talk about genres, complete a fill-in-the-blank activity for a song from a famous musical, read a film review, learn new vocabulary related to the cinema, and do your own movie review to be presented in class.

• First, how many synonyms can you think of for the word movie?

• Here is a classic song about going to the cinema called "Let’s go to the movies" from Annie, the musical. Listen to this song while completing the fill-the-gap activity. 

CINEMA VOCABULARY (Borrowed from the BBC)

Here is some vocabulary to describe different types of film and some people connected with the cinema.

Types of film, using the word 'film':

A horror film: A film that scares you A science fiction film (a sci-fi film): A film set in the future, or an imaginary world and time An action film: A film with lots of chases, violence and strong heroes

Types of film that don't need the word 'film' in the name:

A comedy: A film that makes you laugh. A drama: A film about human relationships and life A thriller: A film that keeps you excited

Detailed description of films using compound words:

A period drama: A drama set in a definite historical period A romantic comedy (A rom com): A comedy that is also a love story A psychological thriller: A thriller that has a lot of suspense and fear

Compound words with 'film':

A film review: A report about a film, usually with opinion A film critic: A person who writes film reviews A film premiere: The first time a film is shown in a country A film star: A famous actor from films A film-maker: A person who makes films: a film director A film festival: A special event when many different films are shown A film buff: Someone with a very detailed knowledge of films A film-goer: Someone who regularly goes to the cinema

Vocabulary:

(That's/It's) not really my thing (informal):  I don't like it. (Someone or something) doesn't do it for me (informal): I don't like him/her/it. Lots of people think Tom Cruise is fantastic but he doesn't really do it for me. MOVIE REVIEWS

Do you usually read the reviews before choosing a film to go see? Why or why not? How does it affect your viewing experience? Complete the jigsaw reading about Amazing Spiderman 2 and discuss the movie review as a class. 

For homework, write a movie review. Try to incorporate the new vocabulary and grammar points we worked on in class.