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Vocabulary:
I will read the words, meanings, and sample sentences. Then, repeat after me.
- stir up /stur uhp /
- buzz /buhz /
- debut /dey-BYOO/
- portray /pawr-TREY/
- chemistry /KEM-uh-stree /
[verb] – to cause excitement or agitation
The politician’s speech stirred up strong emotions among the crowd.
[noun] – excited or enthusiastic talk or gossip
There was a buzz of excitement in the air as the concert date approached.
[noun] – the first public appearance or performance of something
The debut of the new smartphone model attracted a large crowd of eager customers to the store.
[verb] – to represent or depict someone or something in a particular way
The artist portrayed the beauty of nature in her landscape paintings.
[noun] – the emotional or interpersonal connection between people
The actors had great chemistry on stage, making their performance captivating to watch.
Article reading:
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Renowned filmmaker Shawn Levy, famous for his work on the popular series “Stranger Things,” is taking the reins to direct an exciting new movie called “Deadpool & Wolverine.” This film is stirring up a lot of buzz and interest among fans. It stars Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool, also known as Wade Wilson, and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. These characters are making their debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The movie is set to hit theaters in July, and many are eagerly awaiting its release.
The story of “Deadpool & Wolverine” brings together these two iconic characters, portrayed by Reynolds and Jackman, for the first time since their appearance in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” Levy, who took on the role of director in 2022, is focused on preserving the unique tone and humor that fans love about Deadpool. His real-life friendship with Jackman and Reynolds adds to the chemistry on set and allows for creative experimentation to make memorable moments for the film. Despite being part of the vast Marvel universe, Levy assures that people do not need to be familiar with all the Marvel stories to enjoy this movie. The production faced some challenges due to strikes in the industry, but Levy believes this pause helped improve the direction of the film. With its potential to become one of the highest-grossing R-rated films, following the success of “Joker,” Levy is confident that audiences are in for an enjoyable experience with “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
The story of “Deadpool & Wolverine” brings together these two iconic characters, portrayed by Reynolds and Jackman, for the first time since their appearance in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine.” Levy, who took on the role of director in 2022, is focused on preserving the unique tone and humor that fans love about Deadpool. His real-life friendship with Jackman and Reynolds adds to the chemistry on set and allows for creative experimentation to make memorable moments for the film. Despite being part of the vast Marvel universe, Levy assures that people do not need to be familiar with all the Marvel stories to enjoy this movie. The production faced some challenges due to strikes in the industry, but Levy believes this pause helped improve the direction of the film. With its potential to become one of the highest-grossing R-rated films, following the success of “Joker,” Levy is confident that audiences are in for an enjoyable experience with “Deadpool & Wolverine.”
Discussion Questions:
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- Have you ever eagerly anticipated the release of a movie, like “Deadpool & Wolverine,” because of your favorite actors or characters? If so, what made you excited about it? If not, what kind of movies do you usually look forward to, and why?
- Can you recall a time when you watched a film that brought together iconic characters from different stories, like “Deadpool & Wolverine”? How did you feel about seeing these characters interact on screen?
- Do you agree that having prior knowledge of Marvel stories isn’t necessary to enjoy “Deadpool & Wolverine”?
- In your opinion, what role does chemistry between actors play in making a movie enjoyable to watch? Can you think of any examples from “Deadpool & Wolverine” or other films where the chemistry between actors positively or negatively affected the movie?
- Do you think knowing the actors in a movie influences your decision to watch it? Why or why not?
Summarization
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Describe:
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- renowned
- interest
- theater
- confident
- potential