Films and Books Flashcards
come out - pv
When is the new edition coming out?
it becomes publicly available
based on a true story - p
We can say that a novel or film is based on a true story.
the characters, storylines, and a majority of the scenes that you present within the script are primarily based on actual occurrences
deal with -pv
These ideas are dealt with more fully in Chapter Four.
if a book, speech etc … a particular subject, it is about that subject
go on the stag - p
I’ve never had any desire to go on the stage myself but I’d love to produce a film.
become an actor
the big screen - n
I think historical dramas work particularly well on the big screen and I’d love to make a film about Vikings in Britain.
the cinema
play the role of - p
Liam Neeson could play the role of a Viking warrior
to act the part of (a particular character) in a film, play, etc.
cameo role - p
[кемио]
He appears briefly towards the end of the film in a cameo role as a priest.
small but special part
nominated for - p
Nominated for an Oscar.
put on the official list of people in the film world
who may receive a special prize (an Oscar)
engross yourself in something - v
Take your mind off it by engrossing yourself in a good book.
it interests you so much that you do not notice anything else
be absorbed in something - v
Judith lay on the settee, absorbed in her book.
to interest someone so much that they do not pay attention to other things
compulsive reading - p
Many people find articles about the private lives of film stars compulsive reading.
so interesting you can’t stop reading
an e-book reader app - p
mobile software that helps you read books wherever you are, with just your phone screen.
