802 - Talking About Movies

802 - Talking About Movies

Published on Jun 25
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<p>Lights! Camera! Action! We’re off to the movies. Learn how to talk about seeing a good film in this episode.</p> <p>Slow dialogue: 0:57 <br />Explanations: 2:37 <br />Fast dialogue: 15:35</p> <p>Martin: What did you think of that movie?</p> <p>Joanna: It was okay, but I’m not really into big-budget movies with a lot of special effects and big-name stars.</p> <p>Martin: Oh, you’re a film snob. I bet you only watch indie films made on a shoestring budget with low production values.</p> <p>Joanna: No, that’s not true. I just don’t like crowd-pleasers that are predictable. I like movies that stretch the imagination and have some artistic value.</p> <p>Martin: You mean you like those weird movies with no plot and a lot of strange characters. They’re artsy, but leave you totally confused.</p> <p>Joanna: I don’t mind some ambiguity, if that’s what you mean. </p> <p>Martin: Well, I’m going to see the new Spiderboy movie next week. I don’t suppose you want to come?</...