#55 Movie Time: The Downfall (2004)

▶️ Today’s film is a 🇩🇪German drama about Hitler’s last weeks in his bunker (=bomb shelter, safe building or tunnel to hide in a war). As the Soviet army advances (=gets closer) to Berlin it becomes clear that Germany is about to (=soon going to) lose the war. Watch how Hitler’s empire collapses in a matter of days (=within only a few days) and enjoy the famous scene (=part of a movie or theatre play) in which he loses his temper (=gets very angry).

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#58 Movie Time: Freedom Writers (2007)

▶️ Today’s film is a drama about how education can make all the difference (=have a very positive influence) in the lives of neglected African-American and Latino youth in some of the worst neighbourhoods of Los Angeles. Watch how a hero teacher manages to light up the dark (=bring hope). Based on a book which itself is based on a true story.

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#60 Movie Time: The Imitation Game (2014)

▶️ Today’s film is an Oscar-winning drama about Britain’s war-time effort to decipher (=make secret or incomprehensible messages understandable) Nazi Germany’s communications. Alan Turing, the man designing the machine to do this, is quite possibly the father of the modern computer. Based on a true story.

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#61 Movie Time: Children of Heaven (1997)

▶️ Today’s film is a heart-melting drama from 🇮🇷Iran about a boy who struggles to put things right after losing his sister’s shoes. Watch how one problem leads to another until he finally breaks free.

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#62 Movie Time: The Intern (2015)

▶️ Today’s film is a comedy-drama with Robert de Niro as a 70-year-old widower (=a man whose wife has died) who starts a new career at an online fashion company in New York. Watch how his life experience and charming style save his boss from the malice (=evilness) of the corporate world (=the private sector of the economy; private companies).

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👉@afandi_english👈 #movie #american_films #drama #comedy

Movie Time #63: The Hundred-Foot Journey (2014)

▶️ Today’s film is a comedy-drama about an 🇮🇳Indian family of chefs that ends up (=get an unplanned result) somewhere in the 🇫🇷French countryside. Watch how good food transcends (=goes beyond, overcomes) cultural differences and leads to a happy multicultural ending.

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Movie Time #64: The King's Speech (2010)

▶️ Today's movie is a historical drama about King George VI of England, the father of Queen Elizabeth II. He found it very difficult to deliver speeches because of a stammer (=stutter, being unable to speak fluently). Watch how his speech therapist skilfully (=with good ability) treats him during difficult times as World War 2 is about to break out (=start of a war or epidemic). The film won four Oscars (=film award in Hollywood).

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Movie Time #65: A Man Called Otto (2022)

▶️ Today’s film is a comedy-drama about a grumpy (=in a bad mood) old American man played by Tom Hanks. See what a difference good neighbours can make!

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👉@afandi_english👈 #movie #comedy #drama #american_films

▶️ Afandi English is over 4 years old now and there’s a ton of stuff you’ve missed. Here are some hashtags for posts about movies & videos:

#american_films
Pick your favouries from the home country of movies.

#british_films
Feel very British with the best of British cinema.

#cartoon
Let yourself be entertained and watch cartoons in English.

#comedy
Learn English while laughing!

#documentary
Get knowledge and academic vocab at the same time.

#drama
Stay closer to real life with dramas.

#european_films
Realise that Europeans make great movies, too.

#good_laugh
Watch the funniest of them all.

#international_films
Check out movies from all corners of the globe!

#karaoke
Use the most enjoyable way to learn English.

#movie
Don’t be choosy and watch them all. With subtitles.

#must_watch
Make sure you don’t miss out.

#short_film
Watch movies even when you don’t have time.

#special_day
Enjoy festivals with Afandi English.

#youtube
Get the most out of YouTube with channel recommendations.

Movie Time #66: You Hurt My Feelings (2023)

▶️ Today's movie is about an American family faced with (=having to deal with) the devastating (=destroying) effects of white lies (=small lies to please people). It's a good glimpse (=insight) into contemporary (=of today) American culture in which you always have to look enthusiastic (=positive and energetic) and say positive things, even when you have negative thoughts.

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👉@afandi_english👈 #movie #comedy #drama #american_films