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1. When was the last time you watched a movie at the cinema as opposed to streaming, on TV or on DVD? What did you see?
2. How was it? Why?
3. What is your earliest memory of visiting the cinema to see a movie? How was it? Why?
4. There are many advantages to seeing a movie in the cinema as opposed to on the small screen. Name one.
5. There are many advantages to seeing a movie on the small screen as opposed to at the cinema. Name one.
6. Of the 11 films that have grossed over ¥15 billion in Japan, 6 are Japanese films; Spirited Away, Your Name, Howl’s Moving Castle, Princess Mononoke, Bayside Shakedown 2 and Ponyo. Which of these did you see in the cinema? Which in your opinion is the best? Why?

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Question 1

Maybe I went to the movie theatre two years ago with my wife and we saw The Secret Life of Pets. It's a good movie.

Question 2

We really enjoyed it, we also went out for dinner afterward. The movie was lighthearted, funny and enjoyable to watch.

Question 3

My earliest memory was going to see Ghostbusters 2. I was only six years old and I got very scared. I have no idea why my father thought that was a good idea.

Question 4

One advantage of going to the theatre is that I can buy a big box of popcorn. I seldom eat popcorn at home.

Question 5

I use Hulu and it is very cheap, I think it is 1,000 yen per month. So, I can watch as many shows and movies as I want for the price of a McDonald"s.

Question 6

Sorry, I have never seen those movies. In fact, I have only heard of Spirited Away. Maybe some students can tell me about the other five movies.

Tough Vocabulary

- English -	- Japanese -
lighthearted	気軽
seldom	稀
In fact	事実上