FILM GENRES ENTERTAINMENT: GOING to the CINEMA

Action films Films with lots of high energy, physical activity, battles, disasters, fights, escapes and adventurous heroes

Adventure films Exciting stories, exotic places, travels, conquests, explorations, with some violence.

Horror films Films that are designed to frighten and provoke panic, often with a terrifying, shocking ending

Science-fiction films Films that are scientific and imaginative with advanced technology and fantastic, special effects.

Fantasy films Films with an element of magic, myth and the extraordinary.

Animated films Films made by photographing a series of pictures.

Comedies Films designed to amuse, entertain and provoke laughter

Dramas A piece of writing to be performed by actors who play for the theatre, television or radio.

Musicals Cinematic forms that are centred on the combination of music, songs and dances.

Westerns A characteristically American genre set in the early days of the American frontier.

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What do you usually watch on TV? Soap operas TV series Quiz shows Talent shows Comedian shows Talk shows Realities Documentaries TV Programmes

How long have you watched them? TV Programmes Soap operas TV series Quiz shows Talent shows Comedian shows Talk shows Realities Documentaries

Which TV series do you prefer watching? sitcoms drama crime detective TV Series

Soap Operas My favourite soap opera is “Un posto a sole”. I’ve watched it for 12 years. My favourite actor is Maurizio Aiello, he has played the part of Alberto Palladino in this soap for many years.

My favourite TV series is the detective Montalbano Andrea Camilleri is the author the detective novel. He also wrote the plot of this detective TV series.

My favourite Quiz Show is “Who wants to be a Millionarie” The presenter is Gerry Scotti and he sometimes makes me laugh.

“Geo and Geo” is a documentary which talks about nature, history and geography.

The most popular Italian reality shows are:

The most popular Italian music shows are:

A popular channel for youths is: Not only does it show music programmes, but also popular American reality shows.

What do you like reading? Novels Comics Biographies Magazines Newspapers

A lot of young Italians love football and every Sunday they support their favourite teams by watching the matches on TV or going to the stadium. What do you do for entertainment?

Another form of entertainment in Italy is watching the Gran Prix car or moto races. What do you do for entertainment?