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Pre-reading questions:
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- How often do you go to movie theaters?
- What is your favorite movie of all time? Why do you like it?
Vocabulary:
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- era /EER-uh/
- flare /flair/
- mockery /MOK-uh-ree/
- aloofness /uh-LOOF-nis/
- mannerism /MAN-uh-riz-uhm/
[noun] – a period of time of which particular events or stages of development are typical
We are living in the computer era.
[noun] – a sudden outburst of something, especially emotion
There was a flare of excitement when the good news came out.
[noun] – teasing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing
There was a tone of mockery in her voice.
[noun] – behaviour that shows you are not friendly or willing to take part in things
James was a very private man, and some mistook this for aloofness.
[noun] – a habitual gesture or way of speaking or behaving
He has this mannerism of constantly scratching his nose.
Article reading:
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For those of us who have witnessed Kristen Stewart’s charm since the Twilight era, the flare of critique for her latest role as Princess Diana in “Spencer” movie has long been wished for.
The “Spencer” star has always been an excellent actress. However, not all regular viewers know it yet. Her most remarkable role remains one that brought her fame at 22 years old. During that time, Stewart was the highest-paid actress worldwide, despite facing mockery and hate from people who claimed that she was just simply bringing her real-life aloofness to the screen. But after nearly a decade since her exit from the spotlight, Stewart has finally returned to impress us with her Princess Diana portrayal.
The movie, whose title came from Princess Diana’s maiden name, highlights the three-day Christmas celebration of the royal family at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, Virginia around 1992. It narrates the collapsing marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales (Charles and Diana). Meanwhile, Ingrid Seward, a journalist with whom Princess Diana was friendly, was fascinated by Stewart’s performance. “Out of all the people who have played Diana over the past 10 years, she’s the closest to her. She managed to perfect her mannerisms,” Seward said. “Spencer” was directed by Pablo Larraín, and it has started showing in theaters on November 5, 2021.
The “Spencer” star has always been an excellent actress. However, not all regular viewers know it yet. Her most remarkable role remains one that brought her fame at 22 years old. During that time, Stewart was the highest-paid actress worldwide, despite facing mockery and hate from people who claimed that she was just simply bringing her real-life aloofness to the screen. But after nearly a decade since her exit from the spotlight, Stewart has finally returned to impress us with her Princess Diana portrayal.
The movie, whose title came from Princess Diana’s maiden name, highlights the three-day Christmas celebration of the royal family at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, Virginia around 1992. It narrates the collapsing marriage of the Prince and Princess of Wales (Charles and Diana). Meanwhile, Ingrid Seward, a journalist with whom Princess Diana was friendly, was fascinated by Stewart’s performance. “Out of all the people who have played Diana over the past 10 years, she’s the closest to her. She managed to perfect her mannerisms,” Seward said. “Spencer” was directed by Pablo Larraín, and it has started showing in theaters on November 5, 2021.
Comprehension questions
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- Which actress portrays Princess Diana in “Spencer” movie?
- According to the article, why did the actress face mockery and hate from people?
- Where did the movie title “Spencer” come from?
- Who was the husband of Princess Diana?
- Why was journalist Ingrid Seward impressed by the main lead’s performance?
Discussion questions
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- How do you choose which movie to watch (by genre, director, main star, etc.)?
- What is the worst movie you have ever seen? Kindly share something about it.
- If given the chance, which actor/actress would you like to portray yourself in your biopic?
- For you, who is the most beautiful actress in the world?
- Do you mind reading subtitles when you watch a foreign language movie, or would you prefer it to be dubbed into your own language? Why?