Activation
① Theme of the unit ② Can you identify the types of the
following movies?
Activation
The theme of this unit is the role of entertainment industry in general and filmmaking in particular.
In a good drama film, the audience are able to experience what other characters are feeling and identify with someone. e.g. Little Women, Becoming Jane Austen.
Essential element: Heroism a resourceful character struggling against incredible odds, e.g. life-threatening situations, or an evil villain, with victory achieved at the end after difficult physical efforts and violence. Story and character development are generally secondary to explosions, fist fights, gunplay and car chase.
1. What are the other types of movie? Can you name their characteristics?