“ANAT Popular Films for Language Use Graham Workman Copy2 Teach Resource Book | Chadburn PublishingPopular Films for Language Use L Contents Getting Started with Films You and Films 3 Film Vocabulary Practice Activities People Involved in Films 4 Different Types of Film — Film Genre 5 Parts of Films 6 Adjectives for Describing Films 7 Film Collocations 8 Film Success and Failure 9 Talking about Films 10 Writing a Film Review " Film Speaking Activities Ideas for Warmers 12 Filmgoer Questionnaire 13 At Home or in the Cinema 14 ideas for Using Trailers 15 Film Stars and the Star System 16 Ideas for Using Film Games 17 Film Quizzes Film Actors 18 Film Plots 22 Film Lines 24 Film Songs 26 Film Stars 27 Film Titles 3 General Film Questions 32 Films The Majestic 33 Erin Brockovich 36 Four Weddings and a Funeral 39 Popular Fins fr Language Use ©Gahen Werner 2006 EMM chatlstosdnhd SH COUNCILPopular Films for Language Use 2 Contents Films continued: Rear Window 42 Dead Poets Society 44 The Joy Luck Club: Part A 46 The Joy Luck Club: Part B 48 Gandhi 50 Amadeus 54 A Fish Called Wanda 56 Glossary and Film Vocabulary 59 Useful Film Web Sites 67 Film Feedback Questionnaire for Learners 69 \Copy2Teach Forthcoming titles 2004-2005 Popular Films for Language Use Resource Book 2 Graham Workman Copy2Teach Grammar 1: Concept Questions — Graham Workman Drama in Education Nicole Kupfer Popular Films for Language Use © Graham Workman 2004 AMMaSAMAaRM Chadburn PublishingPopular Films for Language Use 3 Getting Started with Films 1 You and Films Work with your partner or in small groups and discuss the following questions. 1 How often do you go to the cinema? 2 What was the last film you saw? What did you think of it? 3 What types of film do you like? Number them in order of preference. Comedy Musical Horror | Animation Thriller Romance ‘Scifi (science-fiction) Wester Action/Adventure Historical Drama War Other 4 What do you think makes a good film? List the qualities, eg, a. good photography b. c J 5 Do you ever read film reviews in newspapers or magazines? Why? 6 When you are choosing to see a film, what influences you most? eg. do you choose to see it because of: the fact that everybody is talking about it? the actors in the film? the director? the storyline? the advertising? film reviews? what people say about it? other? 7 Do you prefer to watch films in the cinema or at home? Why? 8 Now think of two more questions to ask your partner about films. Be prepared to report back on what you found out, “assume Comm COON CLPopular Films for Language Use 4 Film Vocabulary Practice Activities 1 People involved in films Match the words below with their definitions: 1 the cast 6 the leading/lead role 2 afilm extra 7 acameo role 3 the director 8 a supporting role 4 the producer 9 astarlet 5 astunt man 10 a megastar A. Apart ina film that is important but is not the main part B_ Apperson whose job is to perform dangerous actions in a film © Assmall part played by a well-known actor in a film D Avery successful and famous film actor E Ayyoung woman actor who wants to become a star F Allthe actors in a film or play G The person who is responsible for the artistic aspects of a film, eg. telling the actors and technical staff what to do H_ Someone who has a very small part in a film, eg. as a member of a crowd | The person who is respansible for the business aspects of making a film, eg. organising the work and money involved in making a film J The main part for an actor in a film Exercise 1 Discuss the answers to these questions with your partner. Name three male and three female megastars. Name three famous film directors of different nationalities ‘Why are stunt men used in films? Give examples of the things they do Who produced most of the James Bond movies? Name three film directors who also produce films. Give an example of a famous actor who plays @ supporting role in a film. Give an example of someone playing a carneo role in a film ‘What kinds of film usually need thousands of film extras? Name the actors who have played the lead role in the James Bond movies. Name a film that has an all-star cast. Popular Fins for Language Use © Grahom Workman 2004 LEAR Cracbun PubishingPopular Films for Language Use _ 5 Film Vocabulary Practice Activities 2 Different Types of Film: Film Genre Exercise 1 Match the types of film below with their definitions: | \ action-adventure Shorror 9 scifi 2 biopic 6 musical 10 thriller 3 comedy 7 romance 1) war epic 8romantic comedy 12 western A. a film about a romantic relationship B a film about the western United States in the 1800s, usually with cowboys C a film based on the events of someone's life D a film full of action and adventure E a film in which the characters sing a lot of songs F a film that has @ lat of fighting and battles G afilm that is intended to frighten peopie, especially one about monsters, ghosts and the supematural H a film that is set in the future and deals with imaginary scientific developments a film that tries to make the audience laugh a film with an exciting story that often involves a crime a long film about famous people and important events from the past rRxen a type of film that combines a love story with comedy Exercise 2 Match the films below to the types of film above. 2001: A Space Odyssey Platoon Some like ithot Terminator Love Story Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Gandhi Fatal Attraction Gone with the Wind ‘Gunfight at the OK Corral Grease Halloween Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Frankenstein Naked Gun Notting Hill All Quiet on the Western Front Psycho —_—Sleepless in Seattle Ben Hur Star Wars Chaplin ‘The Sound of Music When Harry met Sally Exercise 3 Think of your own examples of films for different categories and test your partner. Exert disaster movie road movie spaghetti western chick flick film noir @ 4 Say what you think these sub-genres are Name at least one film for these sub-genres. If you need help, visit: www.filmsite.org.Popular Films for Language Use Film Vocabulary Practice Activities 3 Parts of Films Exercise 1 Check you understand the meaning of the words in the box below. trailer intermission soundtrack subtitles credits dubbed into Now use the words above to complete the sentences below. 1 Meamt French by watching French films and reading the at the same time. 2 watched the .......ceesssseeee sess at the end of the film because | wanted to know who wrote the music. 3 During the I went to buy an ice cream and some popcorn. 4 Wbought the CD of the. sesesersnseisssseseeesson Of the film because | liked the music so much 5 saw the ..........:.. in the cinema and on TV and it made me want to see the film 6 {hate watching films that have been a foreign language = their lips don't move at the right time and i's important to hear the original actor's voice, Exercise 2 Discuss the questions below with your partner so you can practise using this film vocabulary. 1. What do you usually do during the intermission? 2 Do you like watching trailers? Do they help you decide whether you want to see a film oF not? 3 Do youtlike to watch films that have been dubbed into your language or do you prefer to watch flms with subtitles? Why? 4 Have you ever bought the soundtrack of a film? if yes, which one and why? 5 Who and what are usually mentioned in the film credits? 6 Inthe opening credits, who is always mentioned last, just before the film starts? Populr Fims or Language Use © Graham Wokmen 2004 LE Chadbun PuDishingPopular Films for Language Use 7 Film Vocabulary Practice Activities 4 Adjectives for describing films Exercise 1 Match up the descriptive adjectives on the left with their stronger synonyms on the right interesting disgusting sad terrifying funny dreadful horrible brilliant frightening fascinating bad hilarious good heartbreaking Exercise 2 Check you know the meaning of the adjectives in the box below. ‘amusing disappointing fast-moving gripping powerful entertaining moving scary slow light-hearted exciting action-packed Exercise 3 Think of four different types of film you have seen. Use the adjectives above to describe them and then tel your partner about them. T Film Type of film (genre) Description (ie. adjectives) cout oeeloonewine vsoneriny ae EERE occursPopular Films for Language Use 8 Film Vocabulary Practice Activities 5 Film collocations Exercise 1 1 What is the word that collocates with all these words? fo promote 10 bring out torelease__ butt | icon to show to shoot to screen 2. Which two pairs of words are similar in meaning? Exercise 2 Complete the sentences below using the words above 1 The DVD of the film is going to be .... cesses December so Christmas shoppers can buy it 2 The film is now oa in cinemas all over London. 3. She appeared on numerous chat shows in order to her new film 4. Seturdey Night Fever made John Travolta a sccsssansesesssns OF thE 19708. 5 The film was ..on location in Africa. 6 hear they're going to . ‘a new version of the King Kong film. 7 The local Arts Centre is going to seo an Alfred Hitchcock season. 8 She's areal eecennsanee You can ask her anything about films and she'll know the answer. eo_ Popular Films for Language Use Film Vocabulary Practice Activities 6 Film success and failure Exercise 1 Complete the sentences below. If you are unsure of the meaning of the words in bold, use a dictionary or the “Glossary of Film Vocabulary". When you have finished, compare what you have written with your partner. 1 The film bombed at the box-office. Almost nobody 2. The film was panned by the critics. They said .. 3 Although the film received rave reviews, 4 There was a lot of hype surrounding the film before its release, which probably explains why 5 The film was predicted to be a smash hit at the box office, but 6 Initially the film was a flop at the box office, but later 7 This was the film in which he was meant to make a comeback, but 8 The American critics thought the film was a turkey, but the English critics ....... Exercise 2 Discuss the questions below with your partner. 1. Can you think of any films that have been panned by the critics? 2. Can you think of any film stars that have made a successful comeback? 3. What are some of the ways of trying to guarantee a Smash hit at the box office? 4 Name at least two films which generated a lot of hype. 5. How far are you influenced by film critics? eg. if they write rave reviews about a film, does this make you want to see it? Popular Films for Language Use © Graham Workman 2004 [aaa Chadburn Publishing_Popular Films for Language Use 10 Film Vocabulary Practice Activities 7 Talking about films 1 Use the headings below to make notes about a film you have seen recently or remember well Film title: The film's called. os and was made in Type of film/genre: 18 a romance / comedy / action-adventure film The setting of the film: The film is set in Scotland /in the future / in the present /in 19” century London. The characters and actors in the film: The leading role is played by .. The main character is someone called The film stars The storyline: The film’s about ‘Your favourite scene or sequence in the film: For me the most memorable sequence was when J especially liked the moment when . il never forget the moment when ‘What you like most about the film: What I like most about the film is Now tell your partner about the fim. You can use the language in the boxes above to help you When you are listening to your partner speaking, think of some questions to ask. For example: Who / direct? (ie. Who directed the silm?) How / end? What / critics / say? box-office hit? Oscars? Popular Fis for Language Use © Grohom Workman 2004 CChedbun Publishing_ Popular Films for Language Use ul Film Vocabulary Practice Activities 8 Writing a film review Below is a list of language that is often used when writing about films. Try using some of it to write your own review of a film you have seen recently or one that you particularly like. BACKGROUND The film/story is set in . and stars as ‘The film was shot on location in X plays the role of oe The film co-stars Y appears in a cameo role as .. FILM ACTING AND CONTENT X gives a brilliant / tremendous / remarkable / moving / (un)convincing _pertormance. X received an Oscar nomination for Best Actress/ Best Supporting Actor. Y won an Oscar for his/her portrayal of Z has a strong screen presence and was woll-cast as the The storyline is compelling / convincing / weak / hard to follow / implausible. The film dragged / was slow /was fast paced. The script is well-written / reelistic / unconvincing / dire. The special effects are stunning / first rate / impressive. This is his/her best film to date. The film is little more than escapist rubbish / @ run-of-the mill action film. The film will be on general release in the autumn. The film is now showing in cinemas all over London. CONCLUSION This és not one of his best but itis interesting from the point of view of technique and production design. This film is @ must-see. A film not to be missed. Populr Fins for Language Use Graham Workman 2004 [EEE Chacbun PubisingPopular Films for Language Use 12 Film Speaking Activities 1 Ideas for Film Warmers Here are some ideas to start talking about films. 1 The Greatest Film Ever Made Decide what you think is the greatest film ever made and try to convince your partner that you are right. Be prepared to argue for your choice. 2 My Top 10 Films Make a list of your 10 favourite films and explain to your partner why you like them so much. 3 My Favourite Film Star Of All Time Describe your favourite film star and say why you like them so much. 4 My Favourite Film Moment Describe to your partner a memorable scene from a film and say why you remember it so well, Was it because of the filming? the acting? the music? the special effects? 5 My Earliest Film Memory What is the eartiest film you remember seeing in the cinema? Describe it to your partner and be ready to answer questions like these’ + How old were you? + Who were you with? + Where did you see it? «What was the film? + Why do you remember it? + What impact did it have on you? 6 The Funniest Film I've Ever Seen Describe the funniest film you have ever seen and say why it made you laugh so much. Try to describe some of the funny things that happen in the film 7 My Favourite Film Director Who is your favourite film director? Why? What films have they directed? How many different film directors do you know? Why are they famous? 8 The Worst Film I've Ever Seen Describe a film that you thought was really awful and say why it was so dreadful. Popular FlmsforLanguage Use © Graham Workman 2008 CChedbum PublishingPopular Films for Language Use Film Speaking Activities 13 2 Filmgoer Questionnaire 4 How often do you go to the cinema? 2 What was the last film you saw? 3 What kind of film was it? 4 Why did you decide to see it? 5 What did you think of it? 6 How would you describe it? 0 exciting 0 interesting C boring 0 scary O violent © romantic O funny 0 sad 7 Who was in it? 8 Would you recommend it? Why (not)? 9 What did you like most/least about it? 10 Would you like to see it again? Why (not)? 11 Would you buy it on DVD? Why (not)? 12. What makes you want to buy a film on DVD? Popt ‘lms for Language Use © Graham Workman 2004 [ijdibamaimai_ Popular Films for Language Use 14 Film Speaking Activities 3 At Home or in the Cinema? Work with a partner, List the advantages and disadvantages of watching a film at home and in the cinema: eg. If you watch a film on TY, it is more difficult to appreciate the different degrees of darkness because the screen is not subtle enough to reproduce the different shades of light and dark T - At Home In the Cinema alt D X le 2 N 2/3 3 G § 4 4 5 5 d |? 1 ' s 2 2 A D vis 3 A N tT |4 4 A cS e [5 5 s Popular Films far Language Use © Graham Workman 2004 RSE Chsdburn PublishingPopular Films for Language Use 1s Film Speaking Activities 4 Ideas for Using Trailers A trailer is a series of short sections of a film that are shown for advertising purposes Trailer: A short publicity film, shown as part of a regular program at a movie theatre, advertising the merits of a forthcoming motion picture. Often preceded by the title “Coming Attractions," the trailer consists of highlight scenes from the forthcoming attraction, appropriately cut te create an impression of excitement. Until the 1960s, trailers were often accompanied by superimposed titles worded in such superlatives as "gigantic," “colossal,” and "for the first time..." As movies and promotional techniques have continued to grow more and more sophisticated, the production of theatrical trailers has become a crucial element of motion picture marketing, with production companies specialising in the design and creation of elaborate trailers (or even a series of trailers for the same film) that appear in movie theatres as much as a full year before the promoted film's actual release.” (Katz's Film Encyclopaedia) Questions a) Why are trailers shown in the cinema and on TV? b) What do you think of trailers? Do they make you want to see a film? Why? ©) What makes a good trailer? Popuer Films forLanguaga Use © Graham Workman 2004 Cchacbu PublishingPopular Films for Language Use 16 Film Speaking Activities 5 Film Stars and the Star System Orientation 1 Name two very successful stars at the moment, What are the seasons for their success? 2. Ate there any film stars you particularly like? Why do you like therm? 3 Can you think of some adjectives fo describe a successful star? eg. * A successful star needs to be ... + Tihink a star needs to have Describing stars Think about the following stars: a) Clint Eastwood ) Meg Ryan b) Pierce Brosnan 9) mold Schwarzenegger ¢) Julia Roberts h) Jack Nicholson d) Mel Gibson i) Sigourney Weaver e) Kate Winsfett 3) Woody Allen Which of the following adjectives do you associate with these stars? strong good-looking funny versatile sexy tough talented sweet beautiful eccentric neurotic other? How far do you think their real personalities match their screen persona? Discussion 1. Why does the “star system” exist in the film industry? ‘Are stars more or less important than they used to be? Do you go to see films because of particular stars? Why should stars be paid so much money? akon All over the world, there are newspapers and magazines that depend on stars. - Why do people read them? - Why is the gossip associated with certain stars so inferesting to some people? 6 What is the most recent gossip associated with a film star? Populr Fins forLangueye Use © Graham Workman 2008 {cradburn PublishingPopular Films for Language Use 7 Film Speaking Activities 6 Ideas for Film Games Here are some film games you can choose to play as a class, in pairs or as individuals. 1 Film Charades This is a class game. Work together in groups of 4 - 6. Your teacher will give you the name of a film title on a slip of paper. Decide in your group how you will mime it, eg. you can mime the film title or a well-known scene from the film. Practise doing the mime and then perform it. The rest of the class have to guess the name of the film. After that your group can mime a film of your own choice. 2. Film title dialogues Work in pairs. Make up a dialogue which illustrates the name of a film title. The rest of the class have to guess the title by listening to the dialogue, eg ‘A: Hey, come on, it's Saturday. Let's go out B: dike to, but I'm not feeling very well A But it's night time — come on, we'll have a great time. B: No, really, I can't. In fact I'm feeling quite feverish (ANSWER: Saturday Night Fever) 3. Hangman You can play this game in pairs or as a class. Think of the name of an actor, a director or a film title. Draw a short line for each letter and then get your partner or the rest of the class to guess the words. Try to think of ones that are not too easy! Popular Films for Language Use © Graham Workman 2004 one Pi TISH JNCILPopular Films for Language Use 18 Quizzes 4 Quiz: Film Actors Films post 1990 ‘Who stands at the front of the ship with arms outstretched in “Titanic” (1997)? ‘Who plays a nun in the film "Sister Act” (1992)? Who plays Hannibal Lecter in "The Silence of the Lambs” (1991)? Who plays @ discontented and frustrated husband in “American Beauty’ (1999)? Who plays Gandolf in "The Lord of the Rings” (2001)? Who keeps repeating one day of their life in “Groundhag ay” (1993)? Who plays Lieutenant Dunbar in the fiim “ances With Wolves” (1990)? Who played a prostitute ia "Pretty Woman” (1990)? 8 Who played Charles and Carrie in “Four Weddings and a Funeral’ (1994)? 40 Who played M in the James Bond fim “Goldeneye” (1995)? 44 Who played the mentally challenged hero in the fim "Forrest Gump" (1994)? 12 Who plays Oscar Schindler in “Schindler’s List” (1993)? ar ensenes Films of the 1980s ‘Who played the leading male role in “An Officer and @ Gentleman” (1982)? Who played Harry and Sally in the film “When Harty Met Sally” (1989)? Who bails a pet rabbit in “Fatal Attraction (1987)? ‘Who played the main character in the f_im “The Shining” (880)? Who plays @ radio OJ in “Goad Moming, Vietnamt” (1987)? ‘Wiho plays the drunken university lecturer in “Educating Rita (1983)? Who plays a pilot in “Top Gun" (1986)? Who plays Irish-born artist and author Christy Brown in "My Left Foot" (1989)? 9 Who played the lead role in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981)? 10 Who plays a violent robot who cannot be stopped in “The Terminator’ (1984)? 14 Who played the leading role in the film "Gandhi" (1982)? 12 Who has to choose in “Sophie's Choice’ (1982)? BN aAaeona van His lngietne Scanner ane ROBEEIESEIM cczon rasannaPopular Films for Language Use 19 Quiz — Film Actors Films of the 1970s Who played the title role in the film “Superman” (1978)? Who portrayed the journalist Carl Bernstein in All the President's Men" (1976)? Who played Tony Manero in “Saturday Night Fever” (1977)? Who plays Michae! Corleone in the Godfather Part + (1972)? Who played the title role in “Annie Hall" (1977)? ‘Who plays the boxer in “Rocky” (1976)? ‘Who plays Ripley in the space-age horror movie “Alien” (1979)? Who plays Princess Leia in “Star Wars" (1977)? 9 Who played the police chief in "Jaws" (1975)? 10 Who played Dr Josef Mengele in “The Boys From Brazil'(1978) 7 11 Who played the surgeon Hawkeye Pierce in the 1970 film “MYA‘S*H"? 42 Who played the violent delinquent Alex in “A Clockwork Orange" (1971)? eroneen Films of the 1960s 1 Who directed and played the role of Davy Crockett in the 1960 film "The Alamo"? 2 Who co-starred with Joan Crawford in "Whatever happened to Baby Jane” (1962)? 3. Inthe 1962 film "Lawrence of Arabia" who played Lawrence? 4 Inthe film “Or Zhivago" (1965), who played Zhivago and who played Lara? 5 In the 1960 classic "Psych 6 7 8 who played Norman Bates? Who played the role of a governess in the film “The Sound of Music” (1965)? Who plays Rosemary in the film "Rosemary's Baby” (1968)? Who played the title role in “Spartacus” (1960)? 9 Who gets killed in the shower in “Psycho” (1980)? 10 Who tries to escape on a motorbike in "The Great Escape" (1963) 7 11 Who played the title role in the 1963 film "Cleopatra"? 12 Who played Atticus Finch in "To Kill A Mockingbird”? (1962) Popular Fims for Language Use © Graham Workman 2004 CChedburn PublishingPopular Films for Language Use 20 Quiz — Film Actors Films of the 1950s. ‘Who were the two stars in the film ’The African Queen* (1951)? Who are the two actors who dress up as women in “Some Like It Hot” (1959)? Who is chased by a crop-spraying plane in “North By Northwest” (1959)? Who plays a rebellious youth in “Rebel Without a Cause” (1955)? Who kisses Deborah Kerr on the beach in “From Here to Eternity’(1953)? ‘Who is the photographer with a broken leg in the film "Rear Window” (1954)? Who wins the chariot race in the 1959 film "Ben Hur’? Who plays the sheriff Will Kane in "High Noon” (1952)? ‘Who plays the single-minded Colonel Nicholson in “The Bridge on the River Kwai” (1987)? 10 Who starred with Vivien Leigh in "A Streetcar Named Desire” (1951)? CorYanrona Films of the 1940s 1. Who played Harry Lime in the film "The Third Man" (1949)? 2 Who played the role of Phyllis Dietrichson opposite Fred MacMurray in the 1944 film classic “Double indemnity" ? ‘Who played the leading role in the “Treasure of the Sierra Madre” (1948)? Who played the British aristocrat Maxim de Winter in Hitchcock's 1840 film "Rebecca"? Who played George Bailey in “It's A Wonderful Life" (1946)? Who played opposite Humphrey Bogart in the 1942 film “Casablanca ? Who played Charles Foster Kane in “Citizen Kane” (1941)? Who plays an ordinary housewife who falls in love with Trevor Howard in the filnt "Brief Encounter” (1945)? 9 In “The Grapes of Wrath” (1940) who plays Tom Joad, a poor farmer looking for work during the Depression of the 19308? Boe eroa 410 Who played Pip in the David Lean classic 1946 version of Dickens’ “Great Expectations"? Popular Films for Language Use ©Graham Workman 2004 iaiaaaaaaM Chadburn PublishingPopular Films for Language Use 24 Quiz — Film Actors Pre-1940 films 10 ‘Who played Rhett Bulter and Scarlett O'Hara in "Gone With the Wind" (1839)? ‘Who played Dorothy in the 1939 film of *The Wizard of Oz"? Who became a star after playing the role of The Ringo Kid in the film “Stagecoach” (1939)? Who played the title role in the 1938 version of “The Adventures of Robin Hood"? ‘What were the names of the three brothers who starred in the anarchic flm comedy “A Night at the Opera’ (1935)? ‘Who were the twa comedy actors who starred in “Sons of the Desert” (1933)? ‘Who played the tlle role in the 1931 film version of Frankenstein"? Who played Lola and sang Falling in Love Again in the film “The Blue Angel” (1930)? Who was the silent film comedian who played a railroad engineer in “The General” (1927)? ‘Who was the silent screen heart-throb wha played a desert chieftain in ‘The Sheik” (1921)? Now it's your turn Think up your own film questions for others to answer, eg Who starred in ? Who played the lead rolestitle role in .......? Who played the role of .......? Popular Fis forLanguage Use 6 Graham Workman 2004 RRR Cracbuen Puishing___Popular Films for Language Use Quizzes 2 Quiz: Film Plots Listen to the descriptions of the film plots and say what the film is. 1 This film takes place during the Second World War and is about a couple trying to escape from the Nazis. (The main role was originally offered to Ronald Reagan but he turned it down as he heard there were problems with the script.) The café owner, Rick, is in love with the woman who is trying to escape. Her role is played by Ingrid Bergman. The film was made in 1942 and is one of Humphrey Bogart’s most famous movies. This film is about a monster who lives behind a high wall on Skull island. The monster falls in love with a waman who is offered to him as 2 sacrifice. He protects her from other pre-historic monsters, but she is terrified of him. The monster is, captured and taken fo America where he is put on show in a theatre, but he escapes and climbs to the top of the Empire State Building with the woman he loves. The monster is attacked and shot by planes. He puts the woman down safely before falling to his death. The last fine of the film is "it was beauty killed the beast’. This was the first ever film that was shot in Africa. It was directed by John Huston and is about an alcoholic mechanic and a missionary woman. They escape down a dangerous river in an old boat during the First World War. At the end of the film they use their boat to sink a German warship. The film starred Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn This film, which is based on a book, is a musical. It is about a nightclub in Berlin in the last days of the Weimar Republic and includes the song “Money, Money’. The film won eight Oscars and starred Liza Minnelli as Sally Bowles, This film is about two brothers and it won an Oscar for Best Picture. It is about 2 self-centred, avaricious Californian called Charlie who hears that his rich father has died. He finds his father has only left him a car and same roses. He discovers that the money is being used to care for an unknown brother who is autistic. He takes the brother, Raymond, with him across America, discovering he is brilliant at maths but (otally inflexible, insisting on following an unchanging daily schedule, in the end Charlie Jearns to reassess his own values. The film stars Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise and both actors won Oscars for their performances. This film is 2 classic boy-meets-girl love story and was a smash hit at the box office He is a rich and spoilt pre-law student at a New England College. He meets and falls in love with a plain-speaking music student who comes from a blue-collar {talianAmerican family, His parents do not approve of her, and they cut off his allowance when he marries her. They are supremely happy, even though he has to go out to work, Then tragedy strikes. She becomes ill and dies. The film is 2 famous ‘weepie”, is based on a book by Erich Segal, contains the line "Love means never having to Say your sony’, was made in 1970 and starred Ryan O'Neal and Ali MacGraw. This film is set in the 1950s and is about a single woman wha moves with her young daughter to a small rural town. There she sets up a confectioner’s opposite the church, and begins to tempt the locals off the straight and earrow during Lent, a time cf religious self-denial. She later makes friends with a group of poverty-stricken travellers, which includes a very handsome guitar-playing man called Roux. When the conservative Mayor (Alfred Moiina) (ries to close down her shop and drive her out, she finds support among the townsfolk, especially from an older woman Armande Voizin (Judi Dench) Popular Fis for Language Use © Graham Workman 2004 [AMAA Chadbum PublishingPopular Films for Language Use 23 Quiz = Film Piots 8 This film is about a brilliant but troublesome actor who has managed to alienate every TV, theatre and film producer. His agent can’t even get him work in TV commercials because the actor complained that the tomato he was playing was not Properly motivated. His agent says that he is so difficult to work with that he will probably never work again. The out-of-work actor thinks otherwise, and when he hears of a role in @ popular soap opera, he applies for the job, even though the role is for a woman. He wins the part and becomes a widely-known actress. Complications arise when he falls for his co-star Julie (Jessica Lange) and her father falls for tim! A classic gender-bending comedy of the 1980s which starred Dustin Hoffman as Michael Dorsey. 9 This film was an enormous box-office success and made the female lead a Superstar. The script for the film began life as a dark story about prostitution and drug dealing, but was transformed into a surprisingly innocent and romantic film. The story is a modern-day fairy tale in which a wealthy business tycoon has recently split up with his gidfriend. While in his car he stops to ask a wornan for directions and he ends up agreeing to pay her $3000 to be his “date” for seven days. In the end they fallin love. 10 The opening of the film is set in a pet shop and animals play a major role in the events. It is based on a Daphne du Maurier story, and begins as an innocuous romantic triangle. The film then switches to the unexplained behaviour of the animals and the terror they cause. The blonde female star, who was specially groomed for the part, was discovered and put under personal contract by the director, a master of suspense. 11 This film opens with an unremarkable scene — a man walking down the street carrying a tin of paint. He dreams of escaping his dead-end existence and lives only for the weekends when he can dress up and go out. The soundtrack became one of the best-selling albums of all-time and the film grossed over $100 million. The songs were ail in. the charts and played endlessly in discos at the time. The actor became a superstar and cultural icon of the 1970s, famous for his white-suited dance routines. 12. This film is based on a true story and won an Oscar for Best Picture. It is the story of a man who at one point is employed by the govemment {a work on code-breaking during the Cold War. He is brilliant with numbers, but we discover his world is not what it seems. Helped by his wife to overcome mental difficulties, he eventually wins the Nobel Prize for Economics. Now it’s your turn! Think of a film, describe the plot to your partner, and see if they can guess what the film is. You can start by saying The film is set in It's about a manworman who It was made in . it stars Don't make it too easy for them to guess the film title!Popular Films for Language Use 24 Quizzes 3 Quiz: Film Lines Answer these questions for the film quotes below. They are all lines from films. Who said the line and in which film? * When do you think the film was made? * Who is the character speaking to, if anyone? * Whatis the context of the quote? ie. what happened before and after the line? * Ate any of the quotes the first or last line of a film? * Can you remember any other lines from the same film? First, some easy ones “E.T. phone home." “Use the Force, Luke.” “Ill make him an offer he can't refuse.” “Lam Spartacus." 1 2 3 4 5. "After all, tomorrow is another day!" 6 "Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into!" 7 "Oh, no, it wasn't the airplanes. It was beauty killed the beast." 8 “Til be back." Then some slightly more difficult ones ... 9 "Marry me and I'll never look at another horse." 10 "One morning, | shot an elephant in my pyjamas. How he got into my pyjamas | don't know.” 11. "Frankly, my dear, | don't give a damn." 42 "Here's looking at you, kid." 43. "Love means never having to say you're sorry." 14 "Mrs Robinson, you're trying to seduce me. Aren't you?" 15 “Lous, | think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship." 16 17° "It's alive!" IM have what she's having.”Popular Films for Language Use 25 Quiz = Film Lines Now some difficult ones for real film buffs ... 18 "Come up and see me some time." 19. "Well, nobody's perfect.” 20 "Rosebud." 21 “Goodness, what beautiful diamonds!" "Goodness had nothing to do with it, dearie.” 22 "Nour eyes are full of hate, Forty-One. That's good. Hate keeps a man alive." 23 "You shouldn't ask me for advice... When it comes to relationships with women, I'm the winner of the August Strindberg award." 24 "Who are those guys?" 25. "Well, a boy's best friend is his mother.” 26 "Why was | not made of stone like you?" 27 “Nature, Mr Ailrut, is what we are put in this world to rise above." 28 "I could never answer to a whistle. Whistles are for dogs and cats and other animals, but not for children, and definitely nat for me. It would be too humiliating.” 28 "Gentlemen! You can't fight in here! This is the War Room!" 30 "Open the pod bay doors, HAL.” “I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid | can't do that." Now it's your turn ... Think of a quote from a film, write down who said it and in what context, and then ask others if they know where it comes from. Then tell them the answer and why you remember the line. Homework/in-class task Find the answers to the above quotes by visiting: http:/Mmww.fimsite. orq/ ab Popular Films for Language Use © Graham Workman 2004 lid Chadburn PublishingPopular Films for Language Use 6 Quizzes 4 = Quiz: Film Songs Match the sang to the film and see if you can name the singer/group. 1 My Favorite Things A Cabaret 2 As Time Goes By B. Oklahoma! 3 The Sound of Silence C. Easy Rider 4 Do not forsake me, Oh my darlin’ D. The Sound of Music 5 Iwas bom under a wanderin’ star E. Groundhog Day 6 Money, Money F. When Harry Met Sally 7 Over The Rainbow G.—High Noon 8 Bor To 8e Wild Ho Ghost 9 ‘Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin’ 1 The Graduate 10 Up Where We Belong J. Paint Your Wagon 41 The sun'll come out tomorrow K. Casablanca 12 Unchained Melody 4. An Officer and a Gentleman 13 Ithad to be you M The Wizard of Oz 14 I got you babe N Annie Now answer these questions: i) Who sings “Edelweiss” in The Sound of Music? fi) Who sings the title song for the film Goldfinger? iii) Who sings “I'm singing in the rain’ in the film of that title? Now it's your turn Think of your own song or music questions to ask other people in the class. You can find out the top 100 film tracks at www.filmsite.ora/100soundtracks.htmiPopular Films for Language Use 27 Quizzes 5 Quiz: Film Stars Listen to or read these descriptions of famous film stars and see if you know who they are: 1. His original name was Marion Morrison. He appeared in 153 films and during his lifetime he earned more than of $400 million. He was six foot four inches tall (one metre 93 centimetres). In one his films he acted the role of Genghis Khan, but the film was made near a nuclear ‘esting ground in the American desert. As a result he got cancer twice and died of it in 1978. Some of his most famous films include Stagecoach, The Alamo and The Longest Day. He is strongly associated with war films and westerns in which he plays the tough American action hero. He won an Oscar for Best Actor in True Grit 2 Popularly known as “Queen of the Romantic Comedies", her cute-girl-next-door looks eamed her a place in the hearts of audiences around the world. She is best known for her comedies, though she has attempted to stretch her talents in more demanding dramas. She appeared in the 1986 mega hit Top Gun, but is best known for her role as Sally, opposite Billy Crystal's Harry. Her hilarious and famous fake ‘orgasm scene has won her a place in mavie history. 3. This actor is very well-known for his exceptional good looks and charm. He first appeared on Broadway in the musical Grease, The film American Gigolo established him as a sex symbol. There then followed a string of commercial flops, but he made a comeback with a huge box-office success when he starred in a film opposite Julia Roberts. They were thought by many people to be the most romantic ‘screen duo of all time. More recently he re-established himself with a singing and dancing role in the musical Chicago. 4 Her film career began when she was very young, when she appeared in films like National Velvet and Little Women. Her life has been full of scandal and a much publicised hedonistic lifestyle, The media focussed a great deal on her drug and alcohol problems. She won an Oscar for her role in Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf, in which she starred opposite her then husband, Richard Burton, whom she had met, while making Cleopatra. She has been married many times and is a good friend of Michael Jackson 5. This star has received the most fan mail in the history of the cinema. In 1936 Shirley ‘Temple got 730,000 letters, but this star got 800,000 letters in 1933. The incredible thing is that this star did not actually eyist. The character only existed as a cartoon which was produced by Walt Disney. 6 This charismatic actor first became known for winning an Olympic gold medal for body-building. He usually plays roles which do not require him to speak very much in his thick Austrian accent. He appears in many violent action-adventure films. His ‘most famous role is as an indestructible machine which says the now well-known line "Vil be back”. The epitome of American success, he entered politics and was voted Governor of Florida.Popular Films for Language Use 28 Quiz — Film Stars 7 This actress, born as Norma Jean Mortenson, has become an icon and a legend. She is endlessfy written about and analysed in books and TV programmes. She wanted to be considered as a serious actress, and her appearances in some of her comedy films suggest she was hugely talented, though she was infamous for turning up late on set and forgetting her lines. She often played the dumb blonde stereotype, but added to it a sense of innocence and natural sexuality that made her unique. Her tragic personal life is as famous as her screen appearances. She was married to several men, including the playwright Arthur Miller, had an affair with two of the Kennedy brothers, and was found dead of an averdose of sleeping pills. Her most memorable screen appearance is probably that of playing the role of Sugar Kane singing "I wanna be loved by you". 8 This man is famous as both an actor and director. As a number one box-office star, he has gained iconic status. He has worked as a lumberjack and swimming instructor, run a restaurant and served as mayor. He established himself in the role of the hard, laconic hero of a taiogy of spaghetti westerns, and then moved on to the role of a hard-hitting, uncompromising city cop. His {ine "Go ahead - make my day” became famous. Hugely successful and widely respected for his work in front of and behind the camera, he has won many awards. He has shown he is a man of diverse talents and sensitivity, as shown in his appearance opposite Meryl Streep in The Bridges of Maddison County. 8 This woman is most famous for playing tough roles in action-adventure films, though she also appeared in a very funny and successful sci-fi spoof called Galaxy Quest. She also performed well as the lead in a moving film based on the true life story of Dian Fossey trying to protect gorillas in their natural habitat. She gained overnight stardom in her role as the tenacious heroine who is pitted against a horrible outer- space creature that looks repulsive and dribbies effusively. 410 His original name was Michael Shalhoub and he was born in Alexandria in Egypt He was Christian and wanted to become an actor, but he thought that if he converted to Islam and changed his name it would be better for his career. So he became a muslim and made his first film in 1963. He became internationally famous when he starred with Peter O'Toole in Lawrence of Arabia. He also played the roles of Genghis Khan, Che Guevara and Dr Zhivago, 11 She was born Julia Wells and wrote two highly regarded children's books. She is @ favourite with families all round the world and is well-known for her roles in classic Disney films. She appeared in a memorable dancing sequence with Dick Van Dyke and cartoon animals, She is a delightfully wholesome character, though she tried to escape her ‘goody-goody’ screen image by playing same less wholesome cheracters, such as Sarah Sherman in Hitchcock's Tom Curtain. With her sweet soprano voice, she is probably the best known and most loved singer in musicals, and her most famous role is that of governess for seven children in Austria, for which she won an Oscar for Best Actress. Popular Films for Lenguage Use © Graham Workman 2004 [iMAasaaeaal Chadbur Publishing12 13 14 15 16 Popular Films for Language Use 29 Quiz — Film Stars Not handsome or tall, yet incredibly charismatic, he became a screen icon of incredible power and influence. Sailing was his personal delight and pleasure. He is most associated with the hard, cynical private detective of Raymond Chandler novels. His on-screen appearances with Lauren Bacall were considered dynamite in their time. He famously starred opposite Katherine Hepbum as the hard-drinking captain of a boat, for which he won an Oscar for Best Actor. His most famous screen line is "Here's looking at you kid” in what is considered by many to be the most romantic film ever made. She is famous for portraying sensitive, suffering women in difficult circumstances, though she made a conscious and successful attempt to play comedy as well. She has been nominated for Oscars more than nine times, and won an Oscar for her role as a mother in a concentration camp who has to choose between the survival of her son and daughter. A highly skilled and versatile actress, she has portrayed characters from different social milieu and reproduced various accents. He started out by writing one-line gags for comedians, and then became a well- known stand-up comic himself, He is famous for making comedies and directing his ‘own movies. He usually plays the role of a neurotic, introspective city dweller who is preoccupied with subjects like art, religion and love, and spends a lot of his time with his analyst. Many of the events in his personal life appear to be mirrored in his movies. He has a serious side to him, wondering about the meaning of life and death, and he made a film drama about'a mother and three sisters (Interiors) in the style of Ingmar Bergman. He became somewhat infamous for marrying his own adopted daughter, and his partner, Mie Farrow, left him as a result She first came to the attention of screen audiences in the early 1970's when she played the role cf Michael Corleone's innocent girlfriend in The Godfather. She then appeared in a series of Woody Allen comedies and often played the role of a mixed up woman who could nat make up her mind about her relationships with men. Her style of clothes in one film greatly influenced the way women dressed at the time, and she won an Oscar for playing the title role in one of these films. She has appeared in many other comedy films, and most recently starred opposite Jack Nicholson in a film in which he fails in love with her as an older woman. This strikingly handsome blue-eyed actor was born in New York but he emigrated to Australia, where he made a name for himself as the hero of action adventure films and soon became a rising star. His American feature debut as mutinous Fletcher Christian opposite Anthony Hopkins’ Captain Bligh was not an enormous success, but his role as an explosive homicide cop propelled him to superstardom and he became the embodiment of the modem action hero. He played a Scottish leader dressed in a kilt, with blue war paint on his face, carrying a huge sword. More recently he has played a patriotic role in a film about the American War of independence. Populr Fins for Language Use © Graham Workman 2004 Cchadoum PublishingPopular Films for Language Use 30 7 18 19 20 Quiz — Film Stars A tragic character who went from the greatest heights of stardom and fame to physical iliness (she died of tuberculosis) and mental breakdown. She wes married to Laurence Olivier and is best known for playing the unforgettable role of a spoilt southern woman who lived at Tara and resolved she would find a way to win back the love of Rhett Butler - "After all, tomorrow is another day!". She won an Oscar for this role and (ater for her portrayal of Blanche du Bois opposite Marlon Brando in A Streetcar Named Desire. ‘An enormously talented and versatile actor, he has played roles as diverse as loveable romantic comic hero, courageous second world war company leader, compassionate prison guard, resourceful space astronaut, caring Mafia hit man, and determined castaway on a desert island. He is one of Hollywood's most acclaimed and best-loved performers. He is also very familiar to younger audiences as the voice for Woody in Toy Story. Described as a beautiful English rose, and inspiring Shakespeare to write plays and sonnets for her, she has succeeded in winning many flm awards. In one film she slides effortessiy between the two roles of one woman living two different storylines that show us what happens if she does or does not catch a moming train back to her apartment. Many people remember her tearful acceptance of her Oscar in 1999. More recently she has portrayed the artistically sensitive and tormented poet Syivia Paath. His stage name was William Pratt. He was an English actor but went to work in Hollywood. ‘In one film he played an Egyptian mummy who comes back to life and tries to get back his fiancée who has been reincamated in the present day, He also acted a8 a Chinese villain, Fu-Manchu. His most famous screen role was Frankenstein. Now it’s your turn. Describe a famous film star and see if your partner can guess who it is. Gon't make if too easy! Popular Films for Language Use © Graham Workman 2004Popular Films for Language Use 31 Quizzes 6 Quiz: Film Titles How many of these questions can you answer? 1 Inwhich film did Dustin Hoffman play the role of a woman? Which 1939 film won 10 Academy awards? ‘Complete the film title: "Kramer vs .." (1979) For what 1972 film did Marion Brando win his second Oscar? on en In which film does Jack Nicholson lead a patient's rebellion in a mental hospital? © Which western made in 1969 starred Paul Newman and Robert Redford? 7 Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon appear in a film in 1959 dressed as women. What was the film? 8 What was John Wayne's last movie? 9 What was the first James Bond movie? 40 “The Magnificent Seven" was based on what Japanese film? 11 Which 1972 film starring Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider was banned in many places but received critical approval? 12 What 1936 Charlie Chaplin film satirized the horrors of a mechanical age? 13 What 1968 film featured the music "Also sprach Zarathustra" by Richard Strauss? 14 Inwhich film were Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise brothers? 15 In which Steven Spielberg film does Roy Scheider try to catch something big? 46 In what film can you hear the song “Mrs Robinson"? 17 Inwhich film does Dr Josef Mengele have a plan to breed a race of Hitlers? 48 What silent movie classic is about a futuristic city in which slave-workers look after machines below ground while the ruling class live in luxury skyscrapers? 19 In which film do a group of unernployed steelworkers from Sheffield decide to make a living by doing male striptease? 20. Inwhich film do Meryl Streep as an ordinary housewife and Clint Eastwood as a National Geographic photographer, experience enduring love? Now it's your turn Think up your own film title questions fer others to answer. coil Fnvttacag un Sonu Wein teer SSSEEEIIM cscccunroncnsPopular Films for Language Use 2 Quizzes 7 Quiz: General Film Questions How many of these questions can you answer? 1 In the film “Dr Zhivago", what was the name of Zhivago's girlfriend? 2 inthe film “2001: A Space Odyssey", what was the name of the computer? 3 What is the name of the plantation owned by Scarlet O'Hara in "Gone with the Wind"? Which sport is the film "Chariots of Fire" about? 5 Inthe 1960 film classic "Psycho", what was the name of the character played by Anthony Perkins? 6 What is the shape of Lolita's sunglasses in the 1962 film “Lolita"? 7 Which movie monster had his home on Skull Island? 8 What did Bette Davis serve up to Joan Crawford in "Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?” 9 Who is the most frequently portrayed character in horror films? 10 What is the term for describing Italian-made cowboy films? 11 Who appeared in more than 30 of Alfred Hitchcock's films? 12 Who was the producer for most of the James Bond movies? 13. Name three blockbuster movies. 14 _Inwhich silent movie do two hungry characters boil and eat a leather shoe? 15 Which film was nominated for 11 Oscars in 1985 and won none? 16 Which is the most expensive film ever made? a) Star Wars Episode 1b) Pearl Harbour —¢) Titanic. d) Waterworld - 17 Which of these films is the biggest box office hit of all ime? a) Star Wars (1977) ) Spider-Man (2002) ©) Star Wars: Episode 1 - The Phantom Menace (1999) d) Jurassic Park (1993) e) Titanic (1997) ) E-T. The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) 18 Which film has won the most ever Oscars? a) Lord of the Rings: Return of the King b) Ben Hur c) Titanic. d) West Side Story 19 Which actor has won the most ever Best Actor Academy Awards? a) Spencer Tracy b) Marlon Brando c) Jack Nicholson d) Dustin Hoffman 20 Which actress has won the most ever Best Actress Academy Awards? a) Meryl Streep) Katherine Hepburn c) Ingrid Bergman d) Elizabeth Taylor Now it’s your turn Work in small groups and think up your own film questions for others to answer. Populor Films for Language Use ©Graham Workman 2004 EERE Cracburn PubishingPopular Films for Language Use 33 Films 1 The Majestic (Die. Frank Darabont, 2001, 152 mins, Rates PG) Orientation When we watch a film we listen to what the characters are saying, but we also see what they are doing and how they are reacting. They do this with bodily movement and facial gestures. Brainstorm examples of non-verbal communication which show what someone is. thinking and feeling, Extract 1 Street and diner scene (20mins 00secs - 22mins 30secs) The scene begins in a straet in a small American town and then continues inside a diner. Watch the film extract and answer the questions below. You will see the clip up to three times. Work in groups of four oF five to compare your answers. 1. Who do you think the characters are? What do we find out about them? 2 What is each of the characters thinking and feeling? 3 What are the relationships between the characters? 4 What do you think is happening in this film extract? Why? Popular Fis for Language Use © Graham Workmen 2004 (LMMAARAAaaRl Chedourn PublishingPopular Films for Language Use 34 Film — The Majestic Script Writing Task Preparation In groups of four decide which character you are. Watch the extract again and think ‘about what the characters are saying. Write the film script for this extract and practise reading it aloud in your group. Class Performance ‘One person in each group can introduce the characters and provide any relevant ‘background information. Each group read theit version of the script at the same time the rest of the class watch the silent version on video. Winning an Oscar After all the groups have performed, decide which group won an Oscar far the Best Script and an Oscar for Best Actor/Best Actress. Finally, watch the extract with the sound to see if you were right about the story and if any Of the lines were the same. 7 Films or Language Use Graham Workman 200? SLERRESEME Cracur PuDtsningPopular Films for Language Use 35 Film — The Majestic Scriptwriting SCENE: A street in a small American town. Young Man and Old Man with a pipe are talking. Old Man: Young man: ... cess [Old Men and Young Man walk across the street) Old Man: - [01d Man and Young Man enter tte diner) Old Man: Waitress: (Qld Man: Waitress: (Old Man: Waitress (Old Man: Waitress Man seated at table in diner: Old Man: Young Mani Waitress: Young Man: Waitress: Old Man: fon {Man in suit enters the diner] Man in suit: Waitress: occccsnseccssssnseseesnnes Man in suit: Young Man: Man in suit: young Man gets upto leave) Man in suit Waitress: Young Man: Waitress [End of scene - Man seated in diner looking out of the window et Old Man, Young Men and Men in suit)Popular Films for Language Use 36 Films 2 Erin Brockovich (ir, Steven Soderbergh, 2000, 125 mins, Rated 15) Orientation What advice would you give to someone who is going to attend a job interview? Refer to a) appearance, eg. clothes b) body language, eg. posture, eye contact ©) general manner and approach Extract 1 Job interview (Omins S05scs - 2mins 24secs) Viewing Task 1 Watch the opening of the film without any sound and answer the following questions: 1 Comment on Erin’s appearance, body language, and her general manner and approach. 2. What job do you think she is applying for? Why? 3 Do you think she gets the job? Why? Extract 1 Job interview (Omins S0secs - 2mins 24s0cs) Viewing Task 2 Watch the extract again, this time with the soundirack, and answer the following questions: 1 What job is she applying for? 2 What are her qualifications and experience? 3 How does she come across in the interview? ie. how would you describe her personality? 4 Does she get the job? Why?Popular Films for Language Use 37 Film — Erin Brockovich Brainstorming employment adjectives Divide the class into groups of Team A and Team B. Team A Wie five adjectives that describe the ideal employee from the emplover's viewpoint. The Ideal Employee is > Team B Write five adjectives that describe the ideal employer from the employee's viewpoint The {deal Employer is ... Task Now you have 1-2 minutes to try to guess as many adjectives as possible that the other team has written down. You get one point for every word you guess correctly. The other team gets one point for every word that is not guessed after 2 minutes. Discussion Which of the following do you think are good pieces of advice for a job interview? * Never contradict, argue with or interrupt the interviewer. += Take the initiative and ask questions. ‘« Spend most of the interview (eg. 90%) taking, ‘+ Tell the interviewer you want the job very much ‘+ Treat the interviewer as an equal. '* Ask about the salary during the early stages of the interview. « Highlight the benefits you will be able to offer the employer. + "Be yourself, Role-play - The Ideal Job Decide what is your ideal job and then write a job advertisement for it, mentioning the necessary qualifications, experience and personality required for the post. Next give it to your partner with a brief CV of your qualifications and experience. Then ask your partner to interview you for the job. Poplar Fins forLorguage Use Graham Workman 2004 LEER Chadoum PupehngPopular Films for Language Use 38 Film — Erin Brockovich Vocabulary for Applying for a Job Exercise 1 Work with a partner. Put the following items into the correct order (1-10) for finding a job: 8) toaccepttum down a job offer b) to apply for a job 6} fo attend an interview d) tobe called to an interview e) tobe offered a job 1) tobe shortlisted for a job g) to come across as confidentirelaxedicaim h) to make a good impression i) to see a job vacancy in the Situations Vacant section of a newspaper j) to write a letter of application/covering letter ‘The first one has been done for you Anwerti 2 3 4 5 6 7 8B 9 10 Exercise 2 Explain what these words mean and practise saying them with the correct stress. an applicant acandidate an employee a trainee an apprentice fo be laid off to be made redundant to be between jobs to downsize to take someone on promotion prospects Useful example sentences 11am between jobs at the moment. The company downsized and ! wes made redundant, Can you tell me something about the promotion prospects within the company? Exercise 3 Which words can and cannot be used in this sentence? They paya | high low deep fairy average raiculously low salary. Exercise 4 — Speaking Practice Imagine you have attended a job interview recently. Describe it to your partner, using as. much of the vocabulary above as possible. Your partner should ask you questions about it. Popular Films for Language Use ©Graham Workman 2004 [MMAASUeNRA Chodburn PublishingPopular Films for Language Use 39 Films 3 Four Weddings and a Funeral (Cie Mike Newel, 1934, 17m, Rated 18) Orientation 1 Who are the bride and bridegroom? 2 What do the bridesmaids do? 3. What are the responsibilities of the best man? 4 When is the wedding reception held? Extract 1 Charles speaks to Carrie for the first time and gives a best man speech (12 mins 25 tees ~ 17mins 60 secs) Preparation Imagine you have to make a speech at a friend’s wedding, What kind of things would you say? Viewing Task Watch the extract and answer the following questions: 1 Music is used twice in this extract. At what points and why? 2. Why does John become upset when talking to Charles? 3. What is Gerald training to be and why does he become embarrassed when talking to Fiona? 4. This is Charles’ second best man speech. How successful was his first best man speech? Why? 5 How does Charles fee! about people who get married? Vocabulary Exercise 1 ‘Complete the word spot with words that can be used with “wedding”. reception ceremony Ting S weddingPopular Films for Language Use 40 Film — Four Weddings and a Funeral Vocabulary Exercise 2 Write in the spaces the answers to the clues on the left. The first one has been done for you. Occasion when two people get married wedding ceremony 1 It's made of gold and you put it on your finger It's white and you eat it Gifts you give to the couple who are getting married ‘Something you celebrate every year Something the bride wears People who are invited to the wedding Music played when the bride enters the church Celebration after the wedding To have a traditional wedding SeervreHs0Nn ‘A wedding that is not in a church Extract 2 | Wedding ceremony (34 mins 35 secs - 39 mins 37 secs) Preparation 1. What does a priest usually say during a wedding ceremony in your country? 2. What kind of things can go wrong during a wedding ceremony? Viewing task 1 Why is the priest so nervous? 2 What mistakes does the priest make? Wedding customs in different countries Look at the following wedding customs. Which countries do they come from? 1 The bride wears red. 2 People attach money to the bride’s dress. 3. The wedding celebrations last three days. 4 Members of the congregation “spit” on the bride as she walks up the church aisle in order to bring good luck and keep the devil away 5 The wedding guests throw sugared almonds over the bride and bridegroom after the wedding ceremony, 6 Peopie throw paper-covered sweets for children to pick up and eat. 7 The bride wears “somett blue.” 19 old, something new, something borrowed, something 8 The bride wears a multicoloured silk dress with white sleeves and a black crown, and she is made up with red points on her cheeks. Do you know of any other wedding customs in different countries? Popular Fim or Language Use © Graham Workman 2004 Chadurn PushingPopular Films for Language Use 4) Film — Four Weddings and a Funeral Extract 3 Another best man speech —_(48 mins 47 sec ~ 46 mins 50 secs) How successful is this best man's speech? Why? Discussion Wedding customs and marriage Select the questions you would like to discuss with your partner/class. Where is the wedding ceremony usually held in your country? How long does the ceremony last? What do the bride and bridegroom usually wear? Does the father “give away’ the bride? ‘Are there bridesmaids and a best man? What do they do? Can the bride and bridegroom decide on their own marriage vows? Does someone make a speech? What do they usually say? ‘At what age do people usually get married in your country? What do you think is the best age for men and women to get married? Marriage is an outdated institution.” What do you think? 11 Gan you think of any superstitions connected to weddings? 12 “Marty in haste, repent at leisure.” What does this mean? Is it tue? 13 Gan you think of any sayings in your language connected to marriage? 14 Describe a memorable wedding that you have attended. What made it memorable? Sworouswon Homework Vocabulary Task Complete the following word spot with words that go with “marriage”. You can use a dictionary. Marriage jable Popular Films for Language Use © Graham Workman 2004 fli (Chagbure PublishingPopular Films for Language Use 42 Films 4 Rear Window (Dir Aired Hitchcock, 1954, 109 ming, Rated PG) Orientation Discuss with your partner: 1 What can you see from the different windows in your flafhouse? 2. Can you see your neighbours? if yes, what can you see them doing? eg. leaving for work? 3 Do you enjoy people-watching? Why? Extract 1 Opening sequence —_—_(tmins 28seos - gins 60secs) Viewing Task 4 Watch the oper a) the setting, ie. where the action takes place b} the time of day ©) the time of year d) the main character Viewing Task 2 Imagine you are a detective and you want to test how good you are at remembering details. Watch the extract a second time and, without taking notes, try to remember everything that is happening and in what order. 9 Sequence, and see what you can find out about: ‘Then work with your partner to see how much you remember. There are more than 10 different things. _ Grammar - What did you see? Discuss with your partner the difference between these two sentences a) {saw them kiss b) I saw them kissing Next find out ifthe rest of the class agree with you. Then find out from your teacher if you were right! Popular Fins for Language Use © Gram woamen 2004 ERE Chadbur PuttingPopular Films for Language Use B Film — Rear Window Exercise 1 Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the correct form of a suitable verb. 1 We watched the hungry child a huge plateful of food in a couple of minutes. 2. As the woman opened her front door, she heard the telephone .... 3. The child screamed when he felt the wasp .... his leg. 4 He ran into the kitchen because he could smeil the toast 5 Ithappened so quickly! I saw him .... her ring and .......... out of the shop. 6 We stopped for a moment to watch the waves . soos 0M the shore. 7 Itwas so quiet you could hear a pin & Thousands of people listened to the Prime Minister a speech on the radic. Real practice! Close your eyes and listen carefully for about 30 seconds. Then open your eyes and tell your partner what you heard. Extract 2 Telephone conversation (Gming 515068 ~ Bmins 4200s) Viewing Task 1 What does the telephone conversation tell us about Jefferies? ‘What do you think will or might happen in the film? Stella, the nurse who is helping to look after Jefferies, says: “The New York State sentence for a Peeping Tom is six months in the workhouse. They got no windows in the workhouse. You know, in the old days they used to put your eyes out with a red-hot poker ... We've become a race of Peeping Toms. What peaple ought to do is get outside their own house and look in for a change.” This is a significant piece of dialogue because it introduces the subtext of the film. (Note: a subtext is an underlying theme in a play or film). What is the subtext for this fil? Discussion “We've become a race of Peeping Toms.” What do you think? For example, do you like watching TV programmes like Big Brother? Why? Popular Films for Language Use © Graham Workman 2004 asia Chagburn PublishingPopular Films for Language Use 44 Films 5 Dead Poets Society (Die. Peter Weir, 1989, 128 mins, Rated PG) Orientation Look at the following statement "A good teacher is someone who: creates interest motivates learners challenges learners encourages leamers to think for themselves.” Say if you agree with this statement and think of two more characteristics of a "good teacher’ Background information It is 1959 and Mr Keating is a new teacher at “the best preparatory schoo] in the United States”. The values and teaching style at the school are very conservative and traditional. The Headmaster says the “four pillars” of the school are discipline, honour, tradition and excellence. Extract 1 Mr Keating's lesson on understanding poetry (18mins 40se6s - 26mins 40 secs) Viewing Task Watch the extract showing Mr Keating's lesson on understanding poetry with a new class and discuss the fallowing questions: 4. Which of the following adjectives would you use fo describe Mr Keating charismatic anti-authoriterian authoritarian dangerous traditional subversive revolutionary eccentric motivating manipulative courageous other? 2. Do you think Mr Keating is a “good teacher"? Why? 3 What are Mr Keating's attitudes and valves? Discussion Task 1 Mr Keating says “in my class you will learn to think for yourselves.” 1 Do you agree that the most important rote of education is to help people become independent thinkers? Why? 2 At what age do you think school learners are old enough to make important decisions about their own lives? suet een EEEPopular Films for Language Use 45 Film — Dead Poets Society Extract 2 Mr McAllister and Mr Keating talk about teaching (25mins 2080¢8 ~ 26mins 20c008) In this short scene Mr McAllister and Mr Keating express In what ways are their views different? Extract 3 Carpe diem (‘‘Seize the day”) (Gmins 25sees ~ 15mins 50secs) This is the first time Mr Keating meets his English poetry class. He uses these lines of poetry: To The Virgins, To Make Much Of Time Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, Old Time is still a-flying: And this same flower that smiles today Tomorrow will be dying. Robert Herrick (1591-1674) (ye = you) 1 Describe the teaching stylas of the three teachers we see at the beginning of this extract. 2 How would you describe Mr Keating's approach to teaching poetry in this scene? What do you think of it? 3 What point is Mr Keating making? What is the reaction of the learners? Discussion Task 2 ‘What are some of the arguments against “carpe diem” as a philosophy of life? Speaking Tasks a) Describe a teacher you remember particularly well and say what made them memorable, b) Describe a particularly memorable classroom incident and say why you remember it so well, Popular Fm forLangiage Use © Graham Workman 2004 Chan PushingPopular Films for Language Use 46 Films 6 The Joy Luck Club PartA (Dic. Wayne Wang, 1983, 135 mins, Rated 18) Orientation Imagine you have a boytriendigirifriend from a country with a very different culture and you are going to take him/her home to meet your parents and have dinner. What advice do you give your boyfriend/girlfriend on how to behave at the dinner table, eg. things you should or should not say and do? Any special customs they should know about? Extract 1 Rich meets Waverly’s parents for dinner (41mins 48secs - 44mins Ssecs) Background Waverly's parents are Chinese. Her mother left China to escape the cultural revolution under Chairman Mao and went to live in America. Waverly is therefore first generation Chinese-American. She has met an American man called Rich and wants to marry him. This is the first time she is taking him to meet her parents. Waverly’s mother does not like the idea of her daughter having an American boyfriend. Rich makes some mistakes While he is there Silent viewing task Walch the extract without the soundtrack and answer the following questions: 1. What does the mother think of Rich? 2 What mistakes does Rich make? Then discuss your answers with your partner and the rest of the class. Second viewing with soundtrack Now watch the extract with the sound to find out if you were right. Language Exercise Note that we can use “He should/shouldn’t have ...." if we want to criticise something that someone did in the past. Below are some things that Waverly later said to Rich. Complete the sentences using this structure: 1. *Perhaps it was a mistake fo call my mother by her first name, “Linda”. It sounds too familiar. Our family name is Jong so | think you . 2 “I don't think it was a good idea to give my parents a bottle of French wine. They don't even have wine glasses. | think you ” 3. “You were very informal with my parents and | am not sure they lied this. Chinese parents expect to be shown a lot of respect. | think you Popular Films for Language Use Graham Workman 2004 [AAiaRaaaialal Chacturn Publishing