Film Review Speaking

Practice your speaking with the discussion topic below. For an explanation of what this is all about, listen to:

You can also read an explanation here in Spanish: Aprender Inglés.

  

Speaking about Trainspotting

I talk about the character Renton on this page for speaking about people. I also talk just a little bit about the film "Trainspotting." First, read: Trainspotting on Wikipedia, Trainspotting on IMDB.com, The poem at the beginning of the movie and watch: Trainspotting on Youtube.

Possible questions to discuss:

    MP3 in English

Here are some questions to give you some ideas!
by Victoria Fontana

What is the best movie of all time? Why is it so good?

What is your favorite genre of film? Why do you like these types of films, how do they make you feel?

Describe the plot of your favorite movie in detail. Who are the main characters? How does the film begin? What happens to the main characters and how does it end?

What is your favorite scene from a movie? Describe it. Why do you like it so much?

Who is your favorite actor or actress? Why? Can you describe them and talk about their acting history and career?

How would you compare films from your country to films from an English-speaking country like the US or England, etc.?

Have you ever walked out on a film at the theatre? What film was it and why was the film so bad?

Who is the best film director of all time? What makes him or her so special to you? What films did he or she direct and what awards have they won?

How has the Internet, TV and DVDs changed the film industry over the past few years? Has it changed your habits regarding watching films? How do you feel morally about downloading films and programs?

Do you think that actors and actresses (stars) should make as much money as they do?

What is your opinion about violence in films? What about sex and other controversial issues in films? Should there be more censorship and control? Do violent films cause violent behavior in viewers?

Do you think that famous people have a responsibility to their public? Do people have the right to know about the private lives of the famous?

Would you ever like to be famous? What aspects do you think you would like and what aspects do you think would be horrible? How would your life change if you suddenly became famous?

More questions: Movies on ITESLJ.org, Television Questions on ITESLJ

Inspirational resources:

The Internet Movie Database:
www.imdb.com
Here you can find any information about any film, actors, actresses, directors, etc.

You talkin’ to me??? (vulgar language)

Interview with Robert De Niro on Taxi Driver and other films

Have a good look at Youtube for your favorite movie scenes.

Yahoo Film Directory
http://dir.yahoo.com/Entertainment/Movies_and_Film/

Film References and Film Sources
http://www.filmsite.org/references2.html

Soundtracks – The art of Film and Television Music
http://www.soundtrack.net/

Filmcritic.com – Movie Reviews
http://www.filmcritic.com/

Television on Quotations page, Poetry on Quotations page

More speaking activities:

Aprender Inglés

Online Reference Dictionary, Encyclopedia & more Word: by: WordStarts withEnds withMentions Wordreference Spanish / English Dictionary.

Speak English Online Here on MadridTeacher.com:

Clases Online de Steven - Steven Starry es un profesor de inglés particular que imparte clases de inglés online asíncronas en esta sección de este sitio web.