Movies & Movie Themes ELL 2035
Warmup Questions a sequel a blockbuster / a smash / a hit a flop / a bomb / a dud a trilogy an entertainer a trailer the cast the genre a rom-com a prequel a cameo spoiler alert!!!
Why Hollywood? escape Thomas Edison different geography cheap land nice weather (not much rain, no snow)
The Golden Age of Hollywood Highest-grossing films adjusted for inflation as of 2014 Rank Title Worldwide gross (2014 $USD) Year 1 Gone with the Wind $3,440,000,000 1939 2 Avatar $3,020,000,000 2009 3 Star Wars $2,825,000,000 1977 4 Titanic $2,516,000,000 1997 5 The Sound of Music $2,366,000,000 1965 6 E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial $2,310,000,000 1982 7 The Ten Commandments $2,187,000,000 1956 8 Doctor Zhivago $2,073,000,000 9 Jaws $2,027,000,000 1975 10 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs $1,819,000,000 1937
a protagonist / an antagonist the hero vs the villain
the poor / the weak
the rich and powerful
teenage rebellion
a sheep / sheeple
the strict
morality
evil
an underdog / a Cinderella story
an underdog / a Cinderella story
an underdog / a Cinderella story
Rags to Riches
Rags to Riches
Discussion 1. What’s your favorite genre? 2. What was the last blockbuster you saw? 3. Do movies impact culture? 4. What is the famous award ceremony in Hollywood where awards are given for best performing movies? 5. Who is your favorite director? (note: ‘PD’ is producer) 6. How often do you go to the theater? Do you buy snacks (popcorn and coke) when you go? 7. Do you prefer Hollywood movies or Korean movies? 8. Do you think actors/actresses should be paid millions of dollars for a job that anyone can do and does not require special training (like a doctor) or does not impact people (like firefighters, teachers)?