Topic: Marvelization of Cinema
Part1: Reading
Vocabulary:
revelation: (n.) (in the case of art) discovering, experiencing or realizing something profound
aesthetic: (adj.) related to the visual aspects of a work of art
marvel at (something): (v.) admire or be amazed at something
set piece: (n.) a scene that requires complex logistical planning
feat: (n.) an achievement that requires great skill or courage
interplay between A and B: (pattern) the way A and B interact and influence each other
finite number: (n.) a number that’s not infinite; (in this case) a relatively small number
chicken and egg: (phrase) refers to the philosophical question “Which came first, the chicken or the egg?”
Part2: Video
Vocabulary:
crossover: (n.) (in this case) characters from different stories united in a single piece of media
diminish: (v.) cause to seem less impressive or valuable
self-contained story: (n.) a story that doesn’t require outside information to be understood
sequel: (n.) a story that happens after the main entry
detrimental to: (v.) has a negative effect
Dark Universe: Universal Studios’ failed attempt at a movie franchise rebooting classic horror monsters, such as Dracula.