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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👉@afandi_english👈 #movie #british_films #drama

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!

🔤 Subtitles provided.

👉@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

Movie Time #67: Boyhood (2014)

▶️ Today’s film is a drama and it’s a little bit special. It took 11 years to make because the director wanted to show the main character growing up without choosing different actors. The plot is decidedly random as the film provides a deeper glimpse (=quick look) into American society.

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👉@afandi_english👈 #movie #drama #american_films

Movie Time #68: The Founder (2016)

▶️ Today’s film is a drama about the humble beginnings of fast food giant (=huge figure) McDonald’s and how one man managed to turn it from an ordinary place into today’s multi-billion dollar business. It’s a film about the American Dream, a man’s relentless (=persistent, not giving up) pursuit of (=search for) success and the essence (=innermost quality) of capitalism.

🔤 Subtitles provided.

👉@afandi_english👈 #movie #drama #american_films

Movie Time #69: Interstellar (2014)

▶️ Today’s film is an Oscar-winning science-fiction epic (=large-scale film production) that teaches you a thing or two (=a few things) about astrophysics. Leave your little world behind you and embark (=start a journey, esp. by ship) on an exciting mission to save mankind, diving into the depths of dark and cold space.

🔤 Subtitles provided.

👉@afandi_english👈 #movie #drama #american_films

Movie Time #70: Welcome to the Sticks (2008)

▶️ Today’s film is a 🇫🇷French comedy about a man from sunny Southern France who has to move to the North of France where it always rains, where people eat bad food, speak a strange dialect and are unsophisticated (=simple, not clever). Watch how he slowly accepts his fate and falls in love with the place.

🔤 Subtitles provided.

👉@afandi_english👈 #movie #comedy #european_films

Movie Time #71: Catch Me If You Can (2002)

▶️ Today’s film is a true story of a master con artist (=impostor, sb who tricks people) who successfully poses (=acts) as a pilot, doctor and lawyer. Watch how he manages to escape arrest every time. Best acting by Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom Hanks.

🔤 Subtitles provided.

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

Movie Time #72: Forgotten (2017)

▶️ Today’s film is a thriller from 🇰🇷South Korea about a man who doesn’t quite know his past and takes the viewer through a series of shocking surprises. Watch till the end!

🔤 English subtitles provided.

👉@afandi_english👈 #movie #drama #international_films

Movie Time #73: Tanna (2015)

▶️ Today’s film is based on a true forbidden love story from the small Pacific island nation of 🇻🇺Vanuatu in a co-production with 🇦🇺Australia. Plunge (=fall suddenly and deeply) into another world as you experience this epic (=very impressive) struggle between love marriage and arranged marriage.

🔤 English subtitles provided.

👉@afandi_english👈 #movie #drama #international_films

Movie Time #74: The Hunt (2012)

▶️ Today’s film is a psychological drama from 🇩🇰Denmark about a man who works in childcare and is wrongly accused of paedophelia (=sexual attraction to children). Watch how he becomes an outcast (=sb who is kicked out from society) and how hard it is to get rehabilitated (=be regarded as good again after being regarded as bad).

🔤 English subtitles provided.

👉@afandi_english👈 #movie #drama #european_films

Movie Time #75: Ghosted (2023)

▶️ Fasten your seatbelt and enjoy this fast-paced romantic action comedy about a farmer who falls in love with a spy.

🔤 Subtitles provided.

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

Movie Time #76: Beyond The Blackboard (2011)

▶️ Today’s film is a drama about a young teacher at a school for homeless children in America. It is based on a true story. Watch how this hero teacher manages to bring out the good in her students.

🔤 Subtitles provided.

👉@afandi_english👈 #movie #drama #american_films

Movie Time #77: Life of Pi (2012)

▶️ Here’s an Oscar-winning, epic (=long exciting story) adventure film about a young Indian man surviving a shipwreck (=a ship that has sunk) on a lifeboat with a tiger.

🔤 Subtitles provided.

👉@afandi_english👈 #movie #drama #international_films

Movie Time #78: My Life Without Me (2003)

▶️ This film is set in the 🇺🇸US but actually a 🇨🇦Canadian-🇪🇸Spanish co-production. It tells the true story of a young mother who is terminally ill (=soon dying from a disease) but doesn’t tell her family about it. Watch how she cleverly plans everything for the time after her death.

🔤 Subtitles provided.

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

Movie Time #79: Human (2015)

▶️ Here’s a cinematic (=about movies) collection of fascinating and touching interviews with people from pretty much every country on earth. It's another masterpiece from French filmmaker Yann Arthus-Bertrand, just as the movie Home. Watch it and feel what it means to be human.

🔤 Subtitles provided.

👉@afandi_english👈 #movie #documentary #international_films