Speaking: Discussion Questions

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• What was the last film you saw? Was it any good?
• Who are your favourite directors? Which of their films do you recommend?
• Who is your favourite actor and why?
• Who’s your favourite actress?
• Which film do you most want to see next? Why do you want to see it?

• Are there any genres of film you really don’t like? Why don’t you like them?
• What’s the first film you remember seeing?
• How has your taste in films changed as you’ve got older?
• What do you think makes a good film?
• Youʼre going on a romantic date to the cinema. What film would you recommend they see?

• What’s the scariest film you’ve ever seen?
• Do you like being scared when you watch a film?
• What’s the worst film you’ve ever seen? What was so bad about it?
• Would you let a film crew film in your house? Why/ Why not?
• What would you write a filmscript about?

• J W Eagan said, “never judge a book by its movie.” Can a film version of a story ever be as good as the book? Can it be better?
• What’s your favourite film comedy?
• What are the most popular kinds of film in
  your country?
• What’s your favourite kind of movie?
• Would you ever illegally download a film from the internet? Why/ Why not?