Category 1
popcorn flick/movie
A film that is entertaining to watch but is generally not of a very high quality or rich in emotional or intellectual depth.
The silver screen
the cinema or the movies in general
It’s a wrap
To indicate that filming or a task is completed.
Steal the show
To outperform everyone else and gain the most attention or praise.
“My mama always said life was like a box of _________. You never know what you're gonna get.” -Forrest Gump, 1994
chocolates
On the edge of your seat
When a movie is suspenseful and exciting
The show must go on
The performance continues even when things go wrong.
Break a leg
A phrase used to wish an actor good luck
A box office bomb
A movie that performs very poorly at the box office.
“You're gonna need a bigger _________.” -Jaws, 1975
boat
Reel someone in
This phrase means to capture someone’s interest or to persuade them
star-studded
when there are lots of famous people in a film, play, event, etc.
live up to the hype
something is/was as good as expected, as anticipated by the public
Cameo appearance
A brief appearance by a well-known person, often a celebrity, in a movie or show.
“Houston, we have a _________.” -Apollo 13, 1995
problem
Jump the shark
To indicate when a TV show or movie has reached a point of decline in quality or originality.
In the limelight
To be the centre of attention.
Film buff
Someone who is very knowledgeable and passionate about movies.
put on an act
to behave or speak in a false or artificial way
“Keep your friends close, but your _______ closer.” -The Godfather Part II, 1974
enemies
Casting couch
An unethical practice where sexual favours are exchanged for roles in movies or television
be a hard act to follow
to be so good that it is not likely that anyone or anything that comes after will be as good
crisis actor
Someone who portrays a victim in a training drill for emergency personnel, such as firefighters
swansong
a person's last piece of work, achievement, or performance
“Nobody puts Baby in a _________.” -Dirty Dancing, 1987
corner