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Describing Cinema and Theater

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animate
1.
a
ni
mate
Verb

to bring characters or objects to life through movement using animation techniques or computer programs

The studio animates characters for its upcoming animated film using advanced CGI technology.

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straight
to
vi
deo
Adjective

describing a movie that has not been released theatrically but has gone directly to home video or streaming platforms

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subtitle
3.
sub
ti
tle
Verb

to provide a film or video with written translations or captions of the dialogue

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uncut
4.
un
cut
Adjective
5.
un
ra
ted
Adjective

(of a movie or film) not been assigned a rating by a ratings board

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wide
screen
Noun

a type of screen with a wider aspect ratio, often used for films or television displays to provide a broader viewing area

The movie was shown on a widescreen for better visual experience.

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cinematic
7.
ci
ne
ma
tic
Adjective

having qualities or characteristics similar to those found in movies or cinema

The novel's descriptive prose created a cinematic experience for readers, vividly depicting scenes and characters.

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X-rated
8.
X
rated
Adjective

referring to material deemed inappropriate for viewers under the age of 18 due to its sexual content

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support
9.
su
pport
Verb

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

Friends and family members often support each other during challenging times.

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pre
pro
duc
tion
Noun

the work that is done prior to the production of a motion picture, TV program, etc.

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post
pro
duc
tion
Adjective

referring to the stage of audiovisual production that occurs after filming or recording

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di
rec
to
rial
Adjective

related to the director or the direction of a film or theatrical production

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ad lib
Adverb

without prior practice or preparation

The actor forgot his lines and had to speak ad lib during the performance.

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backstage
14.
back
stage
Adverb

in or to the area behind the stage in a theater that is out of the audience's sight

The actors hurried backstage to change costumes before the next scene.

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block
bus
ting
Adjective

(particularly of a novel, motion picture, etc.) commercially successful in terms of sales and reception

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down
stage
Noun

the anterior part of a stage in theater that is in the audience's sight

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dramatic
17.
dra
ma
tic
Adjective

related to acting, plays, or the theater

She took a course in dramatic arts at university.

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offstage
18.
off
stage
Noun

the part of the stage area hidden from the audience, typically used for preparation or waiting during a performance

The actor hurried to the offstage to avoid being seen by the audience.

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on
stage
Adjective

relating to or occurring on the part of a stage that is visible to the audience

The actor suffered a minor injury during an on-stage accident last night.

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20.
r
Noun

the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere

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silent
21.
si
lent
Adjective

having or making little or no sound

The silent forest was only disturbed by the occasional rustle of leaves.

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22.
stage
struck
Adjective

enthusiastic about theater and eager to become an actor

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thea
ter
going
Adjective

relating to the frequent habit of going to the theatre

The theatre-going audience filled the seats for the opening night.

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theatrical
24.
theat
ri
cal
Adjective

of, relating to, or connected with the theater as an art form or profession

She studied theatrical production at the university.

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25.
u
Noun

the 21st letter of the Roman alphabet

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upstage
26.
up
stage
Noun

the back part of the stage that is the most distant from the audience

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young adult
Adjective

relating to movies or programs that are suitable or made for adolescents

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star
stu
dded
Adjective

consisting of multiple famous entertainers, performers, etc.

Fans lined up to catch a glimpse of the star-studded red carpet.

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feature-length
29.
fea
ture
length
Adjective

(of a movie) of standard duration as a typical movie, mostly between 75 and 210 minutes long

The director’s first feature-length film was a huge success.

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