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.

Complete the sentences with the verbs from the box. Use the verbs in the

correct form. Direct dub release shoot star In Pirates of the Carribean, Johny Depp ____

as Jack Sparrow. A film is_______in our street! There are vans,

lights, cameras and about a hundred people. E.T. was ____ by Steven Spielberg. The original Star Wars was ____ in 1977. I don’t like ____ films. I always watch the

subtitled version.

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

Hollywood Walk of Fame was founded Hollywood Walk of Fame was founded in 1958 in honor of the artists working in 1958 in honor of the artists working in the entertainment industry and the in the entertainment industry and the first star on the Walk - the famed first star on the Walk - the famed actress Joanne Woodward - has left its actress Joanne Woodward - has left its mark on February 9, 1960.The mark on February 9, 1960.The rewarded receive a star on the basis of rewarded receive a star on the basis of their achievements in a career in film, their achievements in a career in film, theater, radio, television, and / or theater, radio, television, and / or music, as well as their contributions to music, as well as their contributions to charity.charity.

The HistoryThe History In 1853, one adobe hut stood in the place, that later In 1853, one adobe hut stood in the place, that later

became Hollywood. By 1870, an agricultural community became Hollywood. By 1870, an agricultural community flourished in the area with thriving crops of many flourished in the area with thriving crops of many common and exotic varieties. Hot in Hollywood common and exotic varieties. Hot in Hollywood etymology says that the name "Hollywood" comes from etymology says that the name "Hollywood" comes from the rich reserves of native toyon or "California Holly", the rich reserves of native toyon or "California Holly", which covers the slopes by the clusters of berries every which covers the slopes by the clusters of berries every winter.winter.

The first studio in Hollywood was founded by Centaur The first studio in Hollywood was founded by Centaur Company, located in New Jersey, who wanted to shoot Company, located in New Jersey, who wanted to shoot westerns in California. They rented an abandoned westerns in California. They rented an abandoned roadside diner at 6121 Sunset Boulevard at the corner roadside diner at 6121 Sunset Boulevard at the corner of Gower Street, and turned it into the studio in October of Gower Street, and turned it into the studio in October 1911, calling it "Studio Nestor" in honor of the western 1911, calling it "Studio Nestor" in honor of the western branch of the company. Later the building became the branch of the company. Later the building became the film lab of Hollywood, which is now called« Hollywood film lab of Hollywood, which is now called« Hollywood Digital Laboratory ». The first feature film made in the Digital Laboratory ». The first feature film made in the Hollywood studio , in 1914, was the film "an Indian Hollywood studio , in 1914, was the film "an Indian husband," created by Cecil B. DeMille and Oscar Apfel.husband," created by Cecil B. DeMille and Oscar Apfel.

Famous Film StudiousFamous Film Studious

1912 «1912 «ParamountParamount» (название с 1927).» (название с 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

Robert de NiroRobert de Niro, , Tom HanksTom Hanks, , Denzil Denzil WashingtonWashington

Famous actressesFamous actresses

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

Meryl StreepMeryl Streep, , Sharon StownSharon Stown

The Academy AwardsThe Academy Awards or  or The OscarsThe Oscars (the  (the official title was rebranded as official title was rebranded as The OscarsThe Oscars in 2013  in 2013 – changed from – changed from The Academy AwardsThe Academy Awards) is an ) is an annual American awards ceremony honoring annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the cinematic achievements in the film industry. The . The various category winners are awarded a copy of a various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar. The that is better known by its nickname Oscar. The awards, first presented in 1929 at the awards, first presented in 1929 at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, are overseen by the , are overseen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences(AMPAS).(AMPAS).

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

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

««Ben HurBen Hur» (1959) , «» (1959) , «TitanicTitanic» (1997) » (1997) and and the Lord of the Ringsthe Lord of the Rings: : The rturn of the The rturn of the KingKing» (2003) » (2003) had gothad got 11 11 “Oscars” “Oscars”. .

““West Side Story” West Side Story” (1961(1961), ), ««Gone With the Gone With the WindWind» (1939) » (1939) had got ten “Oscars”had got ten “Oscars”.. ..

NineNine — « — «GigiGigi» (1958), «» (1958), «The Last EmpereorThe Last Empereor» » (1987), «(1987), «The English PatientThe English Patient» (1996). » (1996).

Eight Eight - « - «Slamdog millionarySlamdog millionary». ».

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

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

Choose the correct variant.

Where is Hollywood situated?– In California , USA.– In Florida, USA.– In Great Britain.

Hollywood became the centre of cinematography because of … .– commercial problems of that time– favourable natural conditions of the place– unknown conditions

In the years of World War I there were … .– 5 studios– 15 studios– 50 studios

The most popular producer of the silent cinema was …

– David Wark Griffith– Charles Spenser Chaplin– Steven Spielberg

Charlie Chaplin was one of the most … personalities of the silent-film era.

– controversial– tragic– creative

“Oscar” is an annual prize for … .– only American films– only foreign films– the best American and foreign films

Charlie Chaplin To throw on one’s own resources –

тут: почав заробляти A legitimate stage – сцена

драматичного театру To score an immediate hit – досягти

миттєвого успіху Comic miming – комічна пантоміма Stardom – зірки (театру, кіно)

When and where was Charlie born? Who were his parents? When did Charlie begin to earn money? What was his first role in the legitimate stage? When was he offered a motion picture

contract? What happened in 1917? What was his first film as an independent

producer? Where did he live during the last 25 years of

his life?

Hometask1. Make up a story about Charlie Chaplin He was born in __________. Charlie made his professional debut as __________. Chaplin began his professional career in show business as

___________. In 1910 he __________. In 1913 the young Chaplin _________________. In 1914, in his film “Kid Auto Races at Venice”, he

originated the gentleman tramp routine - _____________. His own studio was situated in _____________. In 1953, Chaplin __________. Charlie Chaplin lived in Switzerland for over____________. He died ______________. Chaplin was not a talented actor but __________.