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TV & Film Lingo
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It wasn't the sharks that made this 1975 film a blockbuster, but rather its suspenseful score and a director named Spielberg.

What is "JAWS?"

600

This crime-ridden metropolis is protected by a certain caped crusader with the help of his butler Alfred.

What is Gotham City?

600

This film adaptation of a book by Michael Lewis follows the true story of a baseball team's innovative approach to scouting players. Also GTVproject

What is "Moneyball?"

600

This actor became a sci-fi icon for his portrayal of the emotionless cyborg T-800.

Who is "Arnold Schwarzenegger?"

600

This type of trailer gives audiences a taste of a project without spoiling major reveals.

What is a teaser?

700

This Tom Hanks film features a beloved animated cowboy who has a snake in his boot, and work by TV VP Shalini Govil-Pai.

What is "Toy Story?"

700

Wizards and witches hone their magical skills at this British boarding school known for its four houses and moving staircases.

What is Hogwarts?

700

This movie adaptation of a Roald Dahl book features a young girl with extraordinary powers who outwits a cruel headmistress.

What is Matilda?

700

This fearsome bounty hunter, revealed to be the father of a Jedi-in-training, wore distinctive black armor and helmet

Who is "Darth Vader?"

700

When viewers finish an entire season or series in a single sitting, they've done this.

What is "binge watched?"

800

A motley crew of hobbits, elves, dwarves, and men unite to destroy a powerful ring in this epic fantasy trilogy.

What is "Lord of The Rings?"

800

Careful, it might bite! This island theme park features genetically-engineered dinosaurs that unfortunately escape their enclosures.

What is Jurassic Park?

800

This TV series, based on a book series by Diana Gabaldon, follows a time-traveling nurse who finds herself in 18th-century Scotland.

What is "Outlander?"

800

This 1985 sci-fi classic sees a teenager accidentally sent back in time, where he must ensure his parents fall in love.

What is "Back To The Future?"

800

This term refers to a movie or TV show that is set in a historical period and aims for accuracy in costumes, settings, and language.

What is a "period piece?"

900

Featuring singing, dancing, and an unforgettable yellow brick road, this 1939 classic made Judy Garland a star.

What is "The Wizard of Oz?"

900

"Winter is Coming" is the ominous motto of this northern stronghold and home to the honorable Stark family.

What is "Winterfell?"

900

This Amazon Prime TV series, based on a comic book series by Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon, follows a group of unconventional superheroes.

What is "The Boys?"

900

In this 1994 hit, a simple man stumbles his way through significant historical events, always finding himself in the right place at the right time.

What is "Forrest Gump?"

900

This slang term refers to a TV show or movie that is very popular and has a large and dedicated fan base.

What is a cult classic?

1000

Set on a sinking ship, this romantic disaster film tells the story of Jack and Rose, two passengers who could've both fit on that door.

What is "Titanic?"

1000

"Yabba Dabba Doo!" This Stone Age town is home to the Flintstone and Rubble families.

What is Bedrock?
1000

This film adaptation of a YA book by Suzanne Collins features a dystopian society where teenagers fight in a televised arena.

What is "The Hunger Games?"

1000

This 1980s comedy features the misadventures of a teen skipping school with his friends in Chicago.

What is "Ferris Bueller's Day Off?"

1000

This term describes a movie that is produced independently of major studios, often with a limited budget and creative freedom.

What's an "indie film?"

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