Vocabulary
Verb

binge watch

/ˈbɪndʒ wɒtʃ/

To watch many episodes of a TV show or many movies one after another without stopping

We decided to binge watch the entire series over the weekend.

Noun

blockbuster

/ˈblɒk.bʌs.tər/

A movie that is very successful and makes a lot of money

The new superhero movie was a blockbuster that earned millions of dollars in its first week.

Noun

box office

/ˈbɒks ˌɒf.ɪs/

The place where tickets are sold at a cinema, or the amount of money a movie earns from ticket sales

The new action film had the highest box office earnings of the entire year.

Noun

box office hit

/ˈbɒks ˌɒf.ɪs hɪt/

A movie that is very popular and earns a large amount of money from ticket sales

The animated film became a box office hit and children everywhere wanted to see it.

Noun

character development

/ˈkær.ɪk.tər dɪˌvel.əp.mənt/

The way a character in a story changes and grows throughout a movie or book

The character development of the hero was one of the most interesting parts of the film.

Noun

cinematography

/ˌsɪn.ɪ.məˈtɒɡ.rə.fi/

The art and technique of filming movies, including lighting, camera angles, and visual style

The cinematography in that nature documentary was absolutely beautiful.

Adjective

critically acclaimed

/ˈkrɪt.ɪ.kli əˈkleɪmd/

Receiving very high praise and positive opinions from professional critics and reviewers

The critically acclaimed film won several awards at the international film festival.

Verb

leave a lasting impression

/liːv ə ˈlɑːs.tɪŋ ɪˈpreʃ.ən/

To have a strong and memorable effect on someone that they remember for a long time

The powerful ending of the film left a lasting impression on everyone who watched it.

Noun

plot

/plɒt/

The sequence of events that make up the story of a movie, book, or TV show

The plot of the film was so exciting that I could not stop watching.

Noun

plot twist

/ˈplɒt twɪst/

A sudden and unexpected change in the story that surprises the audience

The plot twist at the end of the film shocked everyone in the cinema.

Noun

protagonist

/prəˈtæɡ.ə.nɪst/

The main character in a story, movie, or book

The protagonist of the movie is a young woman who wants to become a doctor.

Noun

rave reviews

/reɪv rɪˈvjuːz/

Very positive and enthusiastic opinions written or spoken about a movie, book, or performance

The new drama received rave reviews from critics all around the world.

Verb

release a film

/rɪˈliːs ə fɪlm/

To make a movie available to the public in cinemas or on a platform for the first time

The studio decided to release the film during the summer holidays to attract more viewers.

Adjective

sold out

/səʊld aʊt/

Having no more tickets or seats available because everything has been purchased

All the tickets for the opening night of the film were sold out within an hour.

Noun

soundtrack

/ˈsaʊnd.træk/

The recorded music that plays during a movie or TV show

The soundtrack of the film made every emotional scene feel even more powerful.

Noun

special effects

/ˈspeʃ.əl ɪˌfekts/

Techniques used in movies to create scenes or images that cannot be filmed in real life, such as explosions or computer-generated images

The special effects in the science fiction movie made the alien world look completely real.

Noun

star-studded cast

/ˈstɑː ˌstʌd.ɪd kɑːst/

A group of actors in a movie or show that includes many famous and well-known performers

The new romantic comedy attracted audiences because of its star-studded cast.

Verb

steal the show

/stiːl ðə ʃəʊ/

To attract the most attention and admiration from the audience, often more than expected

Although she had a small role, the young actress managed to steal the show with her performance.

Noun

streaming service

/ˈstriː.mɪŋ ˌsɜː.vɪs/

An online platform that allows you to watch movies and TV shows over the internet

I watch most of my favorite shows on a streaming service instead of regular television.

Verb

win an award

/wɪn ən əˈwɔːd/

To receive an official prize or honor for excellent achievement in a particular field

The actress was very happy when she won an award for her role in the historical drama.

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