Vocabulary:
- culmination /kuhl-muh-NEY-shuhn/
- saga /SAH-guh/
- spoiler /SPOI-ler/
- utter defeat /UHT-er dih-FEET/
- disintegrate /dis-IN-tuh-greyt/
- improvise /improvise/
- gut-wrenching /GUHT-ren-ching/
[noun] the final thing in a series of events
A heartfelt performance by the rock band was the culmination of the music festival.
[noun] a long story about a lot of people or events
The fans are curious as to how the saga is going to end.
[noun] information that tells you what happens in a TV show or movie, which may ruin your enjoyment
I don’t understand why people have to post spoilers online and ruin the movie for everyone else.
[UHT-er dih-FEET] total failure
This is her first time to face utter defeat in a chess tournament.
[verb] to break into a lot of small pieces
The forest disintegrated after the missile hit the ground.
[verb] to do something without any preparation or not in the original plan
The actor is renowned for improvising most of his famous scenes.
[adjective] emotionally painful
I love tragedies; they are gut-wrenching yet remarkable at the same time.
Captain Marvel (March 2019)
If you were patient enough to wait for Infinity War‘s after-credits scene, you’d know that there’s a Captain Marvel movie ahead of us. In it, we are brought back to the 1990’s to get to know Carol Danvers, the new addition to the Avengers line-up. How exactly they are going to explain her absence in Infinity War, we’ll find out on March 9, 2019.
Avengers 4 (May 2019)
Infinity War left fans devastated as the heroes experienced utter defeat in the hands of the mad titan Thanos, but some remain hopeful with Avengers 4 in sight. Infinity War‘s success definitely poses a challenge for the cast and directors of the following films, but we can only wait as we grind our teeth until its release in May 2019.
Spider-Man: Homecoming 2 (July 2019)
We’re not entirely sure what they plan to do here following the events of Infinity War. Spider-Man left on a heartbreaking note as he disintegrated into dust, with Tom Holland’s improvised line of “I don’t want to go.” Perhaps he will be brought back to life, or another face will be wearing Spider-Man’s mask – we won’t know until July next year.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (May 2020)
Just like Homecoming 2, little can be said about GotG Vol. 3. The gut-wrenching deaths of Star-Lord, Gamora, Drax, and Groot in Infinity War mean trouble for GotG‘s third installment. Optimistically speaking, it might mean that our favorite bunch of rebels will be brought back to life. If not, that leaves Rocket Raccoon to find new members to fill their spots.
Comprehension Questions:
- How much did Avengers: Infinity War earn worldwide during its opening weekend?
- What Marvel movies will be released next year?
- What happened to Spider-Man’s character in Infinity War?
- Who defeated the Avengers in Infinity War?
- Why is the plot of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 problematic in the aftermath of Infinity War?
Discussion Questions:
- Have you watched a Marvel superhero movie? If yes, which one/s have you seen? If no, why not?
- Is popularity an important factor when choosing a movie to watch?
- In your opinion, why are people interested in superhero stories?
- Do you agree that movies are better than the comics/books they are based on? Why or why not?
- Which do you prefer: a happy ending or a tragic ending? Please provide your reasons.