IELTS Cue Card Topics 2021- Favorite Movie

Your Favourite Movie

 I am going to talk about my favorite movie. The name of my favorite movie is the matrix. Keanu reeves acted in the main role of the movie. I watched the movie a few years ago when it was first released. afterward, I recorded the movie on my computer and watched it many times. every time it seemed like a new movie to me. I consider it to be a watershed classic movie. I liked the movie so much because the making was good, the performance of the actors was outstanding and the story was extraordinary.

IELTS Cue Card Topics 2021- Favorite Movie-Follow-up Questions

1. Do you watch movies regularly?

There are many splendid movies which I watch regularly.

2. What types of movies do you generally watch?

Generally, I watch action films.

3. Do you go to the cinema hall or like to watch movies on TV and why?

Actually, I like to watch movies on TV and do not go to the cinema hall very often. Because I feel comfortable watching movies on TV in-home environment.  Moreover, the environment of the cinema halls in our country is not good.

4. Many people believe that the film industry is going through a recession. What do you think about it?

Actually, I do not fully agree with that. What I understand is that people in fewer numbers go to the cinema nowadays. The spread of satellite TV channels and social media platforms has certainly started a new dimension in entertainment. I think many people watch movies on TV channels and social media platforms.

5. Do you think that the film industry will collapse ultimately?

Um… I am not sure about that. However, the cinema-going habit of people will certainly decrease. I think TV channels and social media platforms will make the bulk number of movies in the future.

6. What types of movies would you prefer-local made or foreign made?

In fact, I would consider the quality of a movie, not the place where is made.

7. How can the film industry help a country?

The film industry can help a country in many ways. Firstly, it can create employment opportunities for people of a country. Secondly, good films can bring honor and reputation to a country. Thirdly, commercially successful movies can bring a lot of foreign currency to a country.

8. How can you develop your film industry?

For developing our film industry we can certainly take some measures. First of all, the people of the film industry need to be trained. Secondly, modern technology should be made accessible to filmmakers. Thirdly the government should implement supportive policies to develop the film industry and encourage filmmakers to make good films.

9.How do you evaluate the increase or decrease in the popularity of cinema in recent years?

I think the popularity of cinema has decreased in recent years.  This may be due to the omnipresence of tv programs and social media in our life. Hundreds of tv channels make interesting programs and fulfill our entertainment needs. Most people like to relax before the tv after a busy day’s work. As a result, the appeal of cinema has certainly diminished.

10. In your opinion, will this trend continue in the future?

I think this trend will continue in the future. Everything is getting automated, people are becoming accustomed to ease and comfort, TV screens are getting bigger and bigger, new TV channels are coming to air and new types of programs are being introduced regularly. Besides this various social media platforms are thriving day by day.  As a result, the importance and appeal of cinema will continue to decrease in the coming years.

11.What do you consider to be the advantages and disadvantages of making films on real-life events?

There are certain advantages and disadvantages of making films about real-life events. The advantages are as follows:

a.People can learn many things from real-life events

b. The films on real-life events reflect the true picture of our society.

On the other hand, the disadvantages of making films of real-life events are not a few: some of them are as follows:

a. People want to watch films mostly for entertainment.  They want to pass a good time while watching movies. Movies on real-life events may make us sad and worried.

 b. If the movie made on real-life events is not entertaining then it will not certainly attract many viewers and the movie will fail to be profitable. The directors and producers make movies for profit and if the movies are not profitable, they will be discouraged to make such movies.

12.Do you think it is important for a filmmaker to remain true to the original story?

Yes, I do.  I think it is important for a filmmaker to remain true to the original story. but I am aware that a book and a movie can not be the same. The filmmaker can make certain adjustments in respect of visualization special effects and other aspects of filmmaking to make the film as close as possible to the original story.

13.Are you in favor of censoring films and TV programs?

Yes, I am. in my opinion the films and television should be censored and harmful elements should be excluded. People of different ages and cultures watch a film or television program. The elements shown in the programs or films may not be suitable for everybody and may cause much harm. Hence it is necessary to censor films and television programs.

14.How do you think censorship laws will change in the next 25 years?

I think censorship laws will become stricter in the next 25 years. the harmful elements will be controlled more stringently.