English Language Proficiency Tests-Advanced Level's archive Real Life: Watching Movies (1) 1.Karen: Did you like that movie yesterday? Tamara: Yes, it was really . I had no idea what was going to happen and I was on the edge of my seat throughout the whole movie. superficial suspenseful hilarious 2.Karen: What about that movie we saw last week? I really didn't like it at all. I don't like movies that are ultra- modern, unconventional and bizarre. Tamara: Really. I loved it because the director took a lot of chances and I like the off-beat feel it had. artsy ancient mainstream 3.Karen: Are you kidding? It was depressing and boring. I like movies that are light and . That's why I watch movies — to escape and relax. intense entertaining gory 4.Tamara: I see. So, you mean you like movies? They are wholly made to appeal to the general public and, of course, have to include a lot of fight scenes and explosions in order to make a lot of money. I think movies should be deeper than that. documentary artsy mainstream 5.Karen: That's right the more , the better. I don't like to think too much because I have to think a lot at work. I want to watch something that is easy to follow and kind of shallow. superficial intense artsy 6.Tamara: I understand what you're saying but I love when a movie is . I love thinking about complex plots and characters. Superficial movies are so boring. I suppose I need more of a challenge. light thought-provoking flimsy 7.Karen: I guess so because you sure do choose some crazy movies. Just like that foreign film you chose two weeks ago. I hate reading . lines subtitles tear-jerkers 8.Tamara: What about that movie about that boy escaping from Hungary after the war? That wasn't a mainstream movie and it was on a true story. based criticized learned 9.Karen: Oh yeah. That was a real . Yes, I really enjoyed that movie even though it was sad. I loved the storyline and how the director filmed it. OK, so maybe I don't only enjoy superficial movies. loser tear-jerker knee-slapper 10.Aha! See, there are some artsy movies that you enjoyed. But I understand the appeal of the stuff. Sometimes, you just want to sit and enjoy a simple and entertaining movie. fluffy thought-provoking gory . English Language Proficiency Tests-Advanced Level's archive Real Life: Watching Movies (1) 1.Karen: Did