Do you love talking about Films? Are you trying to watch more films in English?
Thinking in English will host the monthly Film Club: Premiere
at 18:00 (UTC) on Wednesday 30th October!
… and it’s our Halloween Special!!
Join us to discuss…. Young Frankenstein!
You can find more details on how to participate on Patreon and Discord!
Film Club – Young Frankenstein – Conversation Questions –
Useful Resources – Vocabulary – Example Answers
What is the Thinking in English Film Club?
The Film Club is a great opportunity for Thinking in English Patreon members to practice their conversational English by discussing a film with other members.
Members meet every week on Wednesdays at 6pm UK Time to discuss Films and TV. Most weeks there is no specific topic and you do not have to watch or prepare anything before joining. It’s just a free chat about films!
However at the end of each month we have a special Film Club: Premiere where we discuss one specific film. Earlier in the month, members have voted for what film they want to discuss and just like in the normal Conversation Clubs we will provide 10 questions about the film to help to inspire you.
You can find these (and some other useful resources) below…
For our next Film Club: Premiere on Wednesday 30th October, we will be celebrating our second Halloween together with a (funny and not very scary) spooky film! Young Frankenstein (1974) is one of the most famous films of legendary comedy director Mel Brooks! Gene Wilder and Marty Feldman are hilarious in this parody of classic horror films
Young Frankenstein
(1974)
What is Young Frankenstein
Here is a movie description for Young Frankenstein
Young Frankenstein stars Gene Wilder (you might know him as Willy Wonka!) as Dr. Frederick Frankenstein, the grandson of the famous Dr. Victor Frankenstein.
Even though he is initially ashamed of family’s strange experiments, when he inherits his grandfather’s castle in Transylvania, he becomes curious. With the help of his assistants Igor and Inga, Frederick finds his grandfather’s secret lab and restarts his work!
Of course things don’t go exactly as planned and the experiment leads to funny and chaotic scenes. The movie is a playful tribute to old horror films, with silly characters, clever jokes, and lots of physical comedy. Directed by Mel Brooks, it’s a mix of classic spooky tropes and whimsical humour!
Join us for the Film Club Premiere on 30th October to share your thoughts!
Conversation Questions and Talking Points!
- Who was your favourite character? Why?
- Did you enjoy the physical comedy in this film? Can you describe a particular scene you enjoyed?
- What do you think of the acting performances in the film? Do you know the actors?
- In your opinion, who is the villain of the film?
- Did you enjoy the black-and-white style? How did it change the way you experienced the movie?
- What do you think about the sets and setting of the film? How did they add to the atmosphere?
- Do you think the film has any serious messages about science and family?
- If modern science found a way to reanimate a dead body to create a new creature, would it be moral to do it? Why or why not?
- What did you think about the ending of the movie? Was it what you expected?
- Young Frankenstein mixes comedy and horror? What is the purpose of this type of parody? Do you like it?
And finally, how would you describe the film to someone who has never seen it before? Would you recommend it? Why?
Do you have any more thoughts or questions? Why not prepare 1 or 2 more of your own questions or opinions about the film?!
Useful Resources
To help you prepare for the Film Club, you might want to look at the following useful online resources:
IMDb Page
IMDb page where you can find everything about the film including: Videos, Characters, Cast and Crew, Plot Synopsis, Quotes, Reviews and more!
Online Blog Review
A highly complimentary review by Seth Harris of the Pop Cult blog
Article written by the film’s cinematographer
This is a longer and more challenging article written by Gerald Hirschfeld, the cinematographer of the film. He is writing about the story of making the film for the American Cinematographer magazine
Vocabulary
Young Frankenstein Vocabulary
Learn and practice vocabulary for this Conversation Club!.
Practice using 5 different study games and activities – including writing, listening, and memorisation techniques!
Flashcards
Matching Game
Learning Game
Test Yourself
Listening and Spelling
General Film Vocabulary
Learn and practice vocabulary for this Thinking in English Conversation Club.
Practice using 5 different study games and activities – including writing, listening, and memorisation techniques!
Flashcards
Matching Game
Learning Game
Test Yourself
Listening and Spelling
Example Answers
Example answers to question 6 – “In your opinion, who is the villain of the film?”
B1 Example Answer
B2 Example Answer
C1 Example Answer
See you all at the Film Club!
