Talking about a film you´ve enjoyed

You will hear someone talking about a film they´ve enjoyed. Complete the gaps in the sentences according to what you hear. Go here to watch the video.

I saw this film ___________ now  because  it _______ in 1994.

It _______ Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. It’s_____ by Frank Darabont.

It is  _____________a short story by Stephen King.

I would say the genre is ____________.

This movie is about ________ who goes to prison for life for_______________he didn´t do.

It´s about __________ he develops while in prison.

The acting is_______. The script is________.

You go on a real __________when you watch this film.

The music is by Thomas Newman who did the original ________ and it really pulls at the________________ .

The ending is ____________.

It´s a film that will take you on an _________.

So if __________this movie, watch it because it´s brilliant.

Now, prepare notes to talk about a film you´ve enjoyed.

Why we love a film that makes us cry

Can you think of films you´ve seen that made you cry??
Do men also cry at the cinema?
Can you think of adjectives to describe very sad, moving films??

For answers to these questions you can listen to this podcast.

If you want to learn more about what makes people cry in films you should watch this video and read the information below about The Les Miserables.

And if you are curious and you want to read a list of twenty films that make men cry, click here.

I wish I was a fisherman

Dear all,

This is one of my all time favourite songs and also a good one to practise the I wish structure.

Try this exercise first. You can listen to the lyrics and read about the song.

You can also watch this live version:


You can sing along and dance to it if you want.