Discussion Questions Do you usually watch movies at home or at a movie theater? How often do you go to the movies? How much does it cost to watch a movie in your country? Have you ever been to an American movie theater? What movie did you see? Who is your favorite American actor or actress? What's the best movie you've ever seen?

Harry Potter Finding Nemo Transformers Spiderman Scream Titanic Pirates of the Caribbean Ratatouille Ice Age Toy Story Jurassic Park Shrek The Incredibles The Lord of the Rings

Movie Show Times

Going to the movies Have you seen “Transformers”? Would you like to go to the movies? Do you want to see “Pirates of the Caribbean”? Do you want to catch a movie today?

Ticket Prices $$$ Weekdays (Mon-Thu & Non-Holidays) Adult $10.25 Matinee $8.25 Child $7.25 (Ages 2-12) Student $9.25 (Ages 13+ with Valid Student ID) Senior$8.25 (Age 60+) A.M. Cinema $6.00 All shows before Noon Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays Matinee: - Before 6:00 PM Mon-Thu & non-Holidays - Before 4:00 PM Fri - Sun & Holidays. Weekends (Fri-Sun & Holidays) Adult $10.25 Matinee $8.25 Child $7.25 (Ages 2-12) Student $9.25 (Ages 13+ with Valid Student ID) Senior $8.25 (Age 60+)

buying tickets (# of tickets), (kind of tickets), for, (title of the movie), at (time) Can I get 2 students tickets for “Transformers” at 2:30, please. 1 student for “Simpsons” at 5:45, please.

Movie Ticket The Ratings G General Audiences - All ages admitted. PG Parental Guidance Suggested PG13 Parents Strongly Suggested for Children under 13 R Restricted NC-17 No One 17 and Under Admitted Can I see your ticket, please? Auditorium #9 on your left. Enjoy the movie.

Movie Show Times Finest: best, superior quality PG 13: parental guidance strongly suggested for children under 13 run time: the length of time a movie plays R: restricted, no one under 17 without a parent or guardian PG: parental guidance G: general audience valid: applicable, relevant, current matinee: a performance of a play or movie in the afternoon patrons: customers or attendees senior: an older person buck: informal for dollar purchase: buy kitty-corner: diagonally across two corners of a street intersection up-to-date: current or latest

Talking about Movies You’ve Got Mail Genre: Romantic Comedy Filming Locations: New York Actors: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan Kathleen Kelly owns a small children's book store, but is coming under competition from Joe Fox's giant Fox Books. The two become rivals, without realizing that the romance they are conducting anonymously on the internet is with each other. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Genre: Adventure / Comedy / Fantasy Main Actor: Johnny Depp A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.

Homework Go to http://www.amctheatres.com/ and find a movie you’d like to watch. What kind of movie is it? (Genre) Who is starring in it? (Actors/ Actresses) Where does it take place? (Setting & Background) What is it about? (Reviews)