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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

I went to Koriyama Aeon to watch Avengers Endgame in IMAX 3D.

Question 2

It was astounding, a true epic movie. It was three and half hours long, but none of it felt like padding or excess. It provided a satisfying ending to the years-long multiple-movie MCU storyline.

Question 3

When I was just a little boy, I went to the dive-in with my parents to watch the Disney movie 'Aristocats.' It rained heavily, which made seeing the screen difficult. It is, however, a happy memory.

Question 4

I like to go see big action, sci-fi, and superhero movies on the big screen. I like the big picture, but even more important for me is the high quality of the sound, particularly in IMAX theaters.

Question 5

When I watch a movie at home, I can pause the movie to go to the toilet, and I can choose to eat and drink whatever I like.

Question 6

I actually haven't seen any of those in the cinema, but Spirited Away is one of my all-time top 20 films. I have watched it over a dozen times. It is a masterpiece.

Tough Vocabulary

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drive-in	ドライブインシアター