FILMS Flashcards
SPIN-OFF
A product that develops from another more important product
PREQUEL
A literary, dramatic or cinematic work whose story precedes that of a previous work, by focusing on events that occur before the original narrative
DIE’GETIC
ˌdīəˈjedik
Music in a film or TV programme is part of the action and can be heard by the characters, rather than being just for the people watching to hear
DIEGESIS
Diegesis is a style of fiction storytelling which presents an interior view of a world in which the narrator presents the actions of the characters to the readers or audience
‘SE-GUE
ˈseɡ.weɪ
BIOPIC
ˈbaɪ.oʊ.pɪk
A film about the life of a real person
CATHARTIC
Providing psychological relief through the open expression of strong emotions; causing catharsis
ALLEGORICAL
have hidden moral meaning
SKIT
short, funny play that makes a joke of sth
CHICK-FLICK
romantic films that attracts women
SKIT
A short, funny play that makes a joke of something
SPOOF
a funny piece of writing, music, play,etc to mimic the style of orginal work - a parody
SCHTICK
gimmick, comic theme
RUBBER HOSE ANIMATION
First animation that became standardized in American animation field