Kinds of films

what kinds of films do you like

watching?
The film industry is very large and creates
millions every year. When people think of the
film industry, they are normally thinking of the
bright lights of Hollywood and the glossy style
films that are produced there. However, there
are many more genres within the film industry!
We are going to look at 7 different genres of
film, although there are many.
 Action films Historical
Adventure Horrors
Comedy
Crime and gangster Musicals
Drama Science-fiction
Ghost War (anti-war)
Cartoons Western
As the media obsession with These films are designed to scare the
crime, gangsters and young audience. They terrify us with scary
offenders escalates, more and characters and plots and we know
more modern gangster films are something horrible will happen but we
being produced including 50 dont know what it will be so we are
Cents ‘Get Rich or Die Tryin.’ worried. We scream, cover our faces or
This type of film focuses on the hold our breath when we watch them.
sinister actions of criminals and They are made for adults, not for kids.
mobsters, conventions of HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN YOU WATCH
gangster films include; THESE FILMS? •SCARED •WORRIED
• Crime ACTIONS: •SCREAM •COVER YOUR FACE

• Armed Robberies • Murder

• Drugs • The Supernatural

• Murders • The Psycho killer

• Drive by Shootings • Darkness

These films are sad. We cry when we
Historical films are often very
watch movies like these. They are
elaborate and set against a
usually about a person who is having
panoramic backdrop. Conventions
trouble in their life, we watch the
of Historical films include;
character and learn about their
problems and relationships and we • Myths
become very involved in their life.
• Legends
ACTIONS: • CRY
• Lavish Costume
HOW DO YOU FEEL WHEN YOU
• Dramatic Scope
WATCH THESE TYPES OF FILMS? •SAD
•EMOTIONAL •SYMPATHETIC • • Sweeping Musical Score
Although dramas often deal with
the ills of society, they seem to
place the blame on an individual
and not except that it is a social
problem.
 Find the definition of the words
• 1 A film which is made by photographing • a) a science-fiction film
drawings.
• 2. A film dealing with Indians, cowboys, • b) a musical
sheriffs, etc.
• c) a crime film
• 3. A film with unusual, exciting and perhaps
dangerous events. • d) a thriller
• 4. A film where the main aim is to terrify the
audience.
• e) a horror film
• 5. A film which shows some aspect of human • f) a documentary
or social activity or gives information about a
particular subject. • g) a cartoon
• 6. A very dramatic film where tension and • h) a western
suspense are used to engage the audience.
• 7. An amusing film full of songs and dancing. • i) an adventure film
• 8. A film dealing with criminals who operate
outside the law.
• 9. A film in which the action is set in the future,
it often deals with the space travel, robots, etc.
 Definition of the words
• 1 A film which is made by photographing • 1) a cartoon
drawings.
• 2. A film dealing with Indians, cowboys,
• 2) a western
sheriffs • 3) an adventure film
• 3. A film with unusual, exciting and perhaps • 4) a horror film
dangerous events.
• 4. A film where the main aim is to terrify the • 5) a documentary
audience. • 6) a thriller
• 5. A film which shows some aspect of human
or social activity or gives information about a • 7) a musical
particular subject. • 8) a crime film
• 6. A very dramatic film where tension and
suspense are used to engage the audience.
• 9) a science-fiction film
• 7. An amusing film full of songs and dancing.
• 8. A film dealing with criminals who operate
outside the law.
• 9. A film in which the action is set in the future,
it often deals with the space travel, robots, etc.
 Movies match

• Western • Funny
• Cartoon • Someone in a movie
• Ghost movies • Clever
• • Exciting
Comedy
• Violent
• Intelligent
• Cowboys
• Action movies
• Place where we watch
• Character movies
• Movies theater • Animation
• Adventure • Frightening
 Movies match answers
1. Western – cowboys 6. Action movies – violent
2. Cartoon – animation 7. Character – someone
3. Ghost movies – in a movie
frightening 8. Movie theater – place
4. Comedy – funny where we watch
movies
5. Intelligent – clever
9. Adventure movies –
exciting
 Answer the questions
• Do you like to watch films?
• Where do you like to watch them on TV or you like to go to
the cinema?
• With whom do you prefer to watch films with your parents
or with your friends?
• How many films do you watch a week ?
• What films you don’t like?
 Pair work
• What kinds of films do you like?
I like (adventures, cartoons).
• What is your favourite film?
- I like to …
- I prefer ….
- The film is about ….
- The roles are played by
- My favourite actor (actress) is …
- The scene is set in ….
- It’s worth seeing/ watching.
- The film teaches you to….
- It’s ….
What kind of film is it?
 Why do you like the film?

Describing the film

I really like/love …,
which is a film about/ set in ….
I think … is an amazing film.
… is one of my favourite films. It focuses on … .

Giving reasons
… because I always really enjoy comedies/action films.
I think the special effects/costumes/scenery/acting is(are) amazing.
I think … is an amazing actor/actress.
I find the film really exciting/action-packed/ moving.
What I like best about … the special effects/ graphics/sound
effects/stunts.