Across
- 5. assign a part in a play or film to (an actor)
- 8. importance or reputation gained by ability or achievement
- 11. crude and offensive in a sexual way
- 12. an illicit or ridiculous activity or escapade
- 13. an artistic work, especially one on a large scale
- 16. support, justify, or form the basis for smth.
- 17. accept (a belief, theory, or change) willingly and enthusiastically
- 19. refuge or safety from pursuit, persecution, or other danger
- 21. a hidden or unsuspected danger or difficulty
- 22. distinctive feature
- 26. a distinctive quality, style, or tendency
- 27. (of a person) pleasing or liked on account of having qualities or interests that are similar to one's own
- 29. try to acquire or develop (a quality or skill)
- 31. a general agreement
- 32. the music composed for a film or play
- 35. a gradual advance beyond usual or acceptable limits
- 36. active and energetic
- 37. not settled or stable; likely or able to change
- 38. written or spoken communication or debate
- 41. a significant stage or event in the development of something
- 42. a catchphrase or slogan, especially as used in advertising, or the punchline of a joke
- 44. so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe
- 47. interpret (a word or action) in a particular way
- 48. accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive)
- 49. openly resist or refuse to obey
- 50. a humorous imitation of something, typically a film or a particular genre of film
- 51. a means by which something is communicated or expressed
- 53. endure or accept (an obnoxious thing or person)
- 55. an important or powerful person, especially in the film or media industry
Down
- 1. inspire or permeate with (a feeling or quality)
- 2. something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly
- 3. say something amusing while affecting a serious manner
- 4. slowly trickle or seep out of something
- 6. make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task)
- 7. lack of thought or intelligence; empty-headedness
- 9. elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste
- 10. seem about to happen
- 14. hostile and aggressive
- 15. a high degree of skill; expertise
- 18. subject to mockery and derision
- 20. showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern
- 23. open to more than one interpretation; not having one obvious meaning
- 24. dangerously or extremely fast
- 25. deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable
- 28. (of an official or regime) currently holding office
- 30. relating to a person's development
- 33. a strange or eccentric person; bizarre
- 34. a quality considered morally good or desirable in a person
- 39. a young actress with aspirations to become a star
- 40. evil or morally wrong
- 43. (of a performer or show) be completely unsuccessful; fail totally
- 45. a very unpleasant and prolonged experience
- 46. giving clear and vividly explicit details
- 48. having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain
- 52. a small character part in a play or film, played by a distinguished actor
- 54. a special or instinctive aptitude or ability for doing something well