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Nouns Related to Cinema and Theater

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adaptation
1.
a
dap
ta
tion
Noun

a movie, TV program, etc. that is based on a book or play

The film adaptation of the bestselling novel stayed true to the book's plot and characters.

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black-and-white movie
Noun

a motion picture including no colors except the colors black, white and a range of gray

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B
movie
Noun

a low-budget motion picture that is considered to be of low quality

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chick flick
Noun

a movie, often romantic or emotional, aimed primarily at a female audience

That rom-com is such a chick flick.

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costume drama
Noun

a motion picture or theatrical production with a historical setting in which the actors wear the costume appropriate to that time period

The costume drama depicted the court intrigue of medieval Europe with stunning accuracy.

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director's cut
Noun

a version of a motion picture that is edited in a way that the director wanted it to be originally, containing scenes that are not included in the studio version

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franchise
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fran
chise
Noun

a legal or contractual permission granted by a company to an individual or group, allowing them to market, sell, or distribute its products or services within a defined territory

The company granted him a franchise to operate in the northern region.

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genre
8.
gen
re
Noun

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

Impressionism is a genre of painting known for its focus on light and color.

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film
9.
film
Noun

a story that we can watch on a screen, like a TV or in a theater, with moving pictures and sound

The film we watched last night was a gripping thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats until the very end.

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new wave
Noun

a French film movement in the 1960s known for its innovative techniques and fresh approach to storytelling

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preq
uel
Noun

‌a novel, motion picture, etc. that depicts the events and stories taking place before the events of an earlier work

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remake
12.
re
make
Verb

to produce a new version of something that has already been made

The director decided to remake the classic film with a modern twist.

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sequel
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seq
uel
Noun

a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one

The highly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel was released to critical acclaim.

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sleeper
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slee
per
Noun

a rester who is sleeping

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spin-off
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spin
off
Noun

a product made during the manufacture of something else

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tal
kie
Noun

a motion picture that is set to a soundtrack, as opposed to a silent movie

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tearjerker
Noun

a movie, show, or story that makes people cry

That romance was a total tearjerker.

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telefilm
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te
le
film
Noun

a movie that is intended to be broadcast on TV, rather than being projected on the screen

She starred in a romantic telefilm that aired last weekend on a popular channel.

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wee
py
Adjective

easily moved to tears

The movie was so sad it left everyone feeling weepy.

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credit
20.
cre
dit
Verb

to recognize and acknowledge someone's effort in achieving a specific thing

The coach credits the team's victory to rigorous training sessions.

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audience
21.
au
dience
Noun

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

He was nervous to speak in front of a large audience.

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play
goer
Noun

someone who frequently goes to watch plays at a theater

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comedy of manners
Noun

a comic play, movie, book, etc. that portrays the behaviors of a particular social class, satirizing them

"Emma" by Jane Austen explores matchmaking in Regency England, a classic comedy of manners.

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farce
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farce
Verb

fill with a stuffing while cooking

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period piece
Noun

a movie, novel, play, etc. that is set in an earlier historical era

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potboiler
26.
pot
boi
ler
Noun

a book, painting, play, etc. that is created according to the common taste of the public in order to earn money

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smash
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smash
Verb

to forcibly break something into several pieces

Frustrated with the malfunctioning computer, he decided to smash the keyboard in anger.

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who
du
nit
Noun

a story, play, movie, etc. about a mystery or murder that the audience cannot solve until the end

The latest novel by the bestselling author is a gripping whodunit, filled with twists and turns that keep readers guessing until the very end.

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film
goer
Noun

someone who frequently goes to watch movies at a cinema

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flop
30.
flop
Verb

to fall or collapse suddenly and heavily, either intentionally or unintentionally

The exhausted runner flopped onto the ground after crossing the finish line.

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masterpiece
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mas
ter
piece
Noun

a piece of art created with great skill, which is an artist's best work

The Mona Lisa is often regarded as Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, admired by millions worldwide.

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merchandise
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merchandise
Noun

goods offered for sale or the ones bought or sold

The store's merchandise includes clothing, accessories, and home decor items.

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rave
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rave
Verb

to talk rapidly and incoherently, making it hard for others to understand what is being said

The artist raved about their creative process, describing it in a feverish, almost delirious manner.

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review
34.
re
view
Verb

to share personal opinions about a book, movie, or media to inform and provide insights into its strengths and weaknesses

She reviewed the latest novel, highlighting its compelling characters and thought-provoking themes.

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spoi
ler
Noun

unwanted information about how the plot of a movie, game, book, etc. develops or ends that can ruin one's enjoyment

He accidentally gave away a spoiler about the ending of the movie.

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running time
Noun

the duration of a musical performance, theater, or motion picture

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act
37.
act
Verb

to do something for a special reason

The company decided to act quickly to address customer complaints and improve its services.

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first night
Noun

the opening night at which a play, movie, etc. is presented to the public

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beat
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beat
Verb

to strike someone repeatedly, usually causing physical harm or injury

The bully threatened to beat the younger student if he didn't hand over his lunch money.

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score
40.
score
Noun

a number representing the points, goals, etc. a player achieves in a competition or game

Everyone at the party was surprised by the high score in the card game.

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opening night
Noun

the first night in which a play is publicly performed or a movie is presented for public view

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movie
42.
mo
vie
Noun

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

He watched a scary movie and got scared during the suspenseful scenes.

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plot
43.
plot
Verb

to secretly make a plan to harm someone or do something illegal

The group of conspirators plotted to sabotage the competitor's business by spreading false rumors.

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scene
44.
scene
Noun

a part of a movie, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type

The dream scene in the movie was very surreal.

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script
45.
script
Noun

a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

The actor memorized his lines from the script before the performance.

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back
sto
ry
Noun

the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins

The author revealed the protagonist's tragic backstory through a series of flashbacks scattered throughout the novel.

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intermission
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in
ter
mi
ssion
Noun

a temporary suspension in an ongoing activity before it resumes once more

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climax
48.
cli
max
Noun

the most significant moment in a story, play, movie, etc. with a high dramatic suspense

The climax of the novel left readers on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the resolution.

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end
49.
end
Verb

to bring something to a conclusion or stop it from continuing

Let's end this meeting now and reconvene next week.

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interlude
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in
ter
lude
Noun

a short interval between parts of a play, movie, etc.

During the interlude, the stage was rearranged for the second act.

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narrator
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na
rra
tor
Noun

the person who tells the story in a novel, poem, etc.

The narrator of the novel had a unique and captivating voice.

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prologue
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pro
logue
Noun

the beginning section of a movie, book, play, etc. that introduces the work

The prologue of the novel set the scene for the epic adventure that followed.

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set
53.
set
Verb

to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position

She set the book on the table.

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sub
plot
Noun

a series of events in a novel, movie, etc. that is separate from the main story and is less important but is linked to it

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voice over
Noun

spoken descriptions given in a movie or a television show, etc. by a narrator that is not seen by the audience

The documentary featured a deep, soothing voice-over.

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clip
56.
clip
Noun

a detachable holder that feeds cartridges into a firearm

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show
57.
show
Verb

to make something visible or noticeable

Did you show your new painting to your art teacher?

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buddy film
Noun

a film in which two close friends go on an adventure together

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