Film and Theatre

a meeting during which actors, singers, or dancers show their skills and abilities in front of casting directors, producers, or other decision-makers to be considered for a role in a production

She nervously prepared for her audition by practicing her lines over and over.

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.

a warning given before the important plot points of a movie, book, game, etc. are revealed

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.

to give someone or something a nickname, often to show affection or to highlight a specific trait

In the music industry, the legendary guitarist was dubbed "The King of Blues" for his mastery of the blues genre.

the first public screening or performance of a movie or play

The red carpet was rolled out for the premiere of the highly anticipated blockbuster movie.

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.

a set of three movies, books, etc. that are related or have the same characters

The trilogy consisted of three interconnected novels, each building upon the events of the previous installment.

a humorous or embarrassing mistake, often made during filming, recording, or live performance

The blooper reel from the movie had the audience laughing at all the funny mistakes.

a composition that combines multiple images, graphics, or elements to visually represent a theme, idea, or story

The movie poster featured a dynamic montage of scenes from the film, capturing the excitement and essence of the story.

to have trouble keeping one's balance and be at the risk of falling

After spinning around rapidly, the dancer began to reel, struggling to regain their balance.

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

a product made during the manufacture of something else

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.

a backdrop used in video and film production that can be digitally replaced with any background during post-production

the raw material that is filmed by a video or movie camera

The security footage helped identify the thief.

the place where tickets for admission to an event are sold

a weapon (a sword or dagger) used for slashing

a humorous show on television or radio with the same characters being involved with numerous funny situations in different episodes

They spent the evening watching their favorite sitcom, laughing at every joke.

a genre of comedy that uses topics and situations that are usually considered taboo or tragic, such as death, disease, war, and crime, to create humor

a dramatic genre characterized by exaggerated emotions, intense conflicts, etc., often trying to create strong emotional reactions in the audience

The movie descended into melodrama in the final act, with characters delivering over-the-top speeches and indulging in exaggerated emotional outbursts.

the American film industry, involving celebrities, its lifestyle, etc. as a whole

Hollywood has a significant influence on global culture.

the film industry of India, based in the city of Mumbai

Bollywood is known for its vibrant dance sequences, melodious music, and larger-than-life storytelling.

a colloquial term used to describe the Nigerian film industry, known for producing movies that are typically low-budget, direct-to-video, and predominantly in English, Yoruba, Igbo, and Hausa languages

the flat panel on a television, computer, etc. on which images and information are displayed

During the presentation, the speaker shared his screen with the audience.

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

She admired the bravery of the heroine in the novel.

the main bad character in a movie, story, play, etc.

The villain plotted to take over the kingdom.

the script and written instructions used in producing a motion picture

She spent months crafting the screenplay for her debut feature film.

to carefully examine something in a detailed manner

As part of the workshop, participants were encouraged to critique their peers' presentations, offering constructive feedback for refinement.

a written description of the characters, events, or settings in a movie or play

The screenwriter presented several scenarios for the plot of the upcoming movie.

to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.

The artist skillfully twisted the metal wire to fashion an intricate jewelry pendant.