Simplified Speech #218 – How we watch movies in 2025
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Apr 24, 2025
Explore the quirky habits of movie watching, from sneaking snacks into theaters to unique home viewing experiences. The hosts discuss the evolution of cinema in 2025 and share their personal preferences for watching films, whether alone or with friends. Discover cultural differences in movie traditions and pricing between Canada and Korea. They also highlight how technology and new theater trends are shaping the way we enjoy films and series, making for a lively conversation on storytelling and modern entertainment.
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Indiana's Movie Theater Visits
Indiana goes to movie theaters about once every two months for new or special films.
They also enjoy old movies like unique director retrospectives playing locally.
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Andrew's Indie Cinema Experience
Andrew visits a small indie cinema for both new indie and old foreign films.
He recently watched a beloved Korean movie "Please Take Care of My Cat" there for the first time.
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Sneaking Snacks Into Theaters
Indiana admits to sneaking candy and snacks covertly into theaters to avoid high concession prices.
Occasionally, they buy the local theater's homemade mint brownie when worth the cost.
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In this episode of Simplified Speech, Andrew and Indiana talk about how they watch movies, both at the theater and at home. They discuss their personal movie habits, like sneaking snacks into the cinema, watching movies alone, and breaking long movies into smaller parts. You’ll also hear about movie traditions in different countries, how theater experiences are changing, and the pros and cons of enjoying films with friends, family, or just by yourself.
How this episode will help you improve your English:
Vocabulary: Learn common expressions and everyday words like matinee, concession, installments, and immersive. These are useful for talking about entertainment, culture, and daily habits.
Listening: Practice understanding natural English with clear speech, casual conversation, and real opinions from native speaker movie fans.
Speaking: Get better at sharing your own thoughts by hearing how Andrew and Indiana express likes, dislikes, and personal routines with enjoying films and series.
Culture: Discover movie-watching habits and movie theater experiences from around the world, including Canada, the U.S., and Korea. Learn how movie culture is different depending on where you live.
Fluency: Improve your overall English skills by listening to a friendly conversation full of opinions, everyday grammar, and common slang.
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