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POP CULTURE: What Is Cinema For?
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osmend posted on 2017/09/18Ever wonder what cinema *really* does for us? This video dives into the fascinating world of film theory and cinema therapy, exploring how movies like "E.T." and "The Red Balloon" shape our cultural empathy and even help us process complex emotions. You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary while exploring the powerful role movies play in our society!
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obvious
US /ˈɑbviəs/
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UK /ˈɒbviəs/
- Adjective
- Easily understood and clear; plain to see
- Easy to see or notice.
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More compromise
US /ˈkɑmprəˌmaɪz/
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UK /'kɒmprəmaɪz/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To weaken your position or views
- To lessen your demands so as to reach agreement
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- When you lessen your demands to get agreement
B1
More deserve
US /dɪˈzɚv/
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UK /dɪ'zɜ:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
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More enormous
US /ɪˈnɔrməs/
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UK /iˈnɔ:məs/
- Adjective
- Huge; very big; very important
- Very great in size, amount, or degree.
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