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- 8. A piece of static text inserted into a film, typically appearing between scenes, to convey dialogue, narration, or other information to the audience.
- 9. The art of expressing ideas and emotions through physical gesture and action rather than words. The word comes from the Greek "pantomimos" (imitator of all), formed from "panto-" (all) and "mimos" (mimic or actor)
- 10. A principle in comedy that states that a series of three items is funnier and more satisfying than a series of any other length, establishing a pattern with two elements and then subverting it with a third, unexpected, or absurd element that serves as the punchline.
- 11. A type of physical comedy characterized by broad humour, absurd situations, and vigorous, usually violent action. The slapstick comic, more than a mere funnyman or buffoon, must often be an acrobat, a stunt performer, and something of a magician—a master of uninhibited action and perfect timing.
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- 1. Translates from French to English as "Life in pink" or, more figuratively, "Life through rose-tinted glasses", meaning to see life in a very positive, optimistic, and happy way, often when one is deeply in love or extremely cheerful.
- 2. Also called a film slate, a device used in filmmaking to help synchronize separately recorded video and audio footage and to provide organizational information for post-production.
- 3. A complete, self-contained, and often lengthy comedic routine that explores a specific topic or idea. Unlike a simple one-liner or punchline, a bit tells a story, builds tension, and uses layered jokes to develop a single humorous premise.
- 4. The 1969 musical featuring the songs “Put On Your Sunday Clothes” and “It Only Takes a Moment.”
- 5. Charlie Chaplin's iconic and enduring comedic character, a mischievous but good-hearted vagrant who endures poverty and adversity with dignity and resilience. As a symbol of the underdog, he is both an object of slapstick comedy and a source of pathos.
- 6. A selection of recorded songs that accompany a film, including original songs or pre-existing songs not recorded for the film that fit its overall mood and tone, sometimes featuring vocal snippets of dialogue from specific moments in the film.
- 7. The original instrumental music composed specifically for a film to underscore its mood and emotion.