英文电影宝典——The Truman Show

时间:2008-05-12 12:05:43 来源:英文大吧 作者:
 

. What the hell does this have to do with anything?! A very common expression added to "Wh questions" to show surprise, anger and other emotions. You're having a nervous breakdown. A psychological term referring to emotional exhaustion which is so severe that it leads to an inability to function normally. How can anyone expect me to carry on under these conditions? "To carry on" doing something is to continue doing what one was doing before. It's like the whole world revolves around me. "To revolve around" something is to continue to circle it. You sure that's not wishful thinking? An excellent expression to describe the opinions of people that you may in fact think are what they really want. Who hasn't sat on the john and had an imaginary interview on "Seahaven Tonight." "The john" is a classic colloquial term for toilet. Everybody seems to be in on it. A common, grammatically interesting construction: Not a phrasal verb, but two prepositions in a row, meaning to know about something that is supposed to be a secret. Pneumonia. A serious disease that attacks the chest and lungs. I know that feeling, once the good things just slipped away. "To slip away" is to leave secretly, or perhaps slowly over time. Truman's father is bought back to life, as Cristof tries anything to keep Truman on the island. Stand. by crane cam. A "crane" is a large and tall machine that moves heavy objects (as well as a bird with a long neck). "Cam" is the equipment that lets a camera slide across the ground to film a scene. Fade up the music...and now a close up. The language of film directors: "To fade up" is to gradually increase the volume, and a "close up" is a scene where the camera is usually close to the faces of those being filmed. I'll make it up to you, son. A nice little expression meaning to do good things in the future that will offset bad things that were done in the past. An entire human life recorded on an intricate network of hidden cameras. A good word meaning complex, or with many tiny parts. I don't know about you, but I've been on pins and needles. An interesting expressing meaning to be anxious or nervous. Welcome to "TruTalk," our forum for issues growing out of the show A "forum" is a place for open discussion between many people. Televisionary. A clever word created for this movie. Refers to Christof, who had "vision," or creative genius, in making this TV show. This exclusive interview. The adjective used when a person agrees to talk only to one particular reporter or news organization. The catalyst for the recent dramatic events. An important word meaning "the immediate cause of." Truman's father Kirk, and his attempts to infiltrate the show "To infiltrate" is a powerfu

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