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Date: Apr 14 2014

Themes: Pop Culture

Intro

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Are you a monster movie mega-fan? Have you seen the trailer for Godzilla, and are you anticipating how today’s actors will take it to the next level? In 1954, Godzilla was campy, but with computers, today’s Godzilla will be realistic and much more frightening.

Gary can’t wait to see it. But will Jeff agree to go with him? Find out in today’s English lesson about movie remakes.

Vocab

trailer n.

Definition

Example The trailer for the new Sean Penn movie looks really good. We should see it!

anticipate v.

Definition

Example I anticipate my birthday every year and it never disappoints me!

mega-fan n.

Definition

Example I am a Michael Jackson mega-fan! He's my favorite singer of all time.

take it to the next level expr.

Definition

Example Last year, the team won half their games. This year, they plan to take it to the next level and win even more!

realistic adj.

Definition

Example Jessica thinks she's going to win the lottery, but I don't think that's a realistic expectation.

campy adj.

Definition

Example Last night, we saw a drag queen performance. All of their costumes were so campy. It was hilarious.

remake n.

Definition

Example They made a remake of Oceans 11. It wasn't as good as the original.

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Quiz

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Discussion

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Have you seen the original Godzilla (1954)? Do you want to see the new one? Why or why not?

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ttsuka

ttsuka

Japan

I saw the trailer by accident the other day. You can’t tell until the end that it’s a trailer of a Godzilla movie. When I realized it’s Godzilla, I was in disbelief – why another Godzilla yet again!  I even thought this might be an April Fool spoof.  


I watched the 1954 original long time ago. I remember it to be a rather serious movie. Being a victim, they made it to criticize then frequent atomic bomb experiments. What an irony and disappointment it is that Japan is now a leading nuclear radiation polluter.

01:53 AM Apr 16 2014 |

valdenizio

valdenizio

Brazil

I love the song COME WITH ME ( PUFFY DADDY) GODZILA´S SOUND TRACK

11:52 PM Apr 14 2014 |

sandraa95

sandraa95

Sweden

as s&w said monsters like godzilla and these kind of stuffs are not my favorite genre..im a mega-fan of vampires , zombies and these kind of movies… to me the’,re more exciting than fighting with a big livingthing like godzila :b


but totally if get a chance to watch i wont miss it..

06:44 PM Apr 14 2014 |

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ola33

ola33

Japan

I can’t wait to watch the new Godzila. I like this genre, it’s totally escape into the other world for people with good imagination. When the monsters are running around the town. And you’re the one with a bunch of the other ones to escape or tame the monster. Maybe the monster by looking at you will turn into a kind fluffy fella and gives you ride on its back around the town. And you will go into a history as a Godsila rider. :))


01:29 PM Apr 14 2014 |

AryelLanes

AryelLanes

Brazil

@beciricky In short, it means that this movie (Godzilla) somehow scared the people who were in the cinemas (full/crowded by the way) watching it at that time.

11:35 AM Apr 14 2014 |

becirickySuper Member!

South Korea

The film frightened movie theaters full of people back then


help me get this meaning

10:34 AM Apr 14 2014 |

S&W

S&W

China

I haven’t seen the original Godzilla so i am not except to see the new one at all.Monster movie isn’t my favorate .For me i always like the original one than the remake.why people invested money on remaking the classic movie ,they can creat their own movie in line with our times.

10:26 AM Apr 14 2014 |

Jasonlongo

Jasonlongo

Congo, Democratic Republic Of The

It’s my first  time to hear about “Godzilla” and I don’t even know if it’s more scarier than Vampires’s ones.


I’ve to watch it so I can give my marks !!!

10:06 AM Apr 14 2014 |

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Eric_

Eric_

China

“Godzilla” oh come on! I can’t stand it…


When i was a kid, we often watched that on the TV,perhaps for a long time during my childhood..However, as we grew up,we felt that monster is so silly and kind of funny!!!


Anyway,I won’t spend that money to watch that remaked “Godzilla”...:))

08:11 AM Apr 14 2014 |

AryelLanes

AryelLanes

Brazil

I kind of like remakes. Sometimes the original is better, no doubt about it, but it’s good to move on and explore what our technology can provide us. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” (2005), for instance, is a way better than “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (1971). At least in my opinion…

07:38 PM Apr 13 2014 |

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