Big Screen, Small Screen

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Chick flick: Is a romantic film that is not very serious and is intended to appeal to women.

B-Movie: Is a film which is produced quickly and cheaply and is often considered to have little artistic value.

Tearjerker: If you refer to a play, film, or book as a tear-jerker, you are indicating that it is very sad or sentimental.

Mainstream: People, activities, or ideas that are part of the mainstream are regarded as the most typical, normal, and conventional because they belong to the same group or system as most others of their kind.

Blockbuster: Is a film or book that is very popular and successful, usually because it is very exciting.

Indie: Indie films are produced by small independent companies rather than by major studios.

Strike A Compromise: Reach an agreement.

Wholesome: Considered to have no bad influence.

Give Away: Reveal.

Shot On Location: Not filmed in a studio.

Drawback: Disadvantage.

Distracting: Making it difficult to focus on something.

Nerve-Wracking: Making you feel tense.

Guilty Pleasure: Something you feel embarrassed about enjoying.