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Talking about movies in English

Everyday English for talking about movies. Key line: “What kind of movies are you into these days?”

Full script

Lin
What kind of movies are you into these days?
Them
Lately, I'm really into thrillers, but not the gory ones.
Lin
Same here. I like suspense, but I hide during jump scares.
Them
Then horror is out. Do you rewind scary scenes, or skip them?
Lin
I skip them. My blanket does most of the acting.
Them
Fair enough. I cried at an animated movie last week.
Lin
Good, then we're even. I judge films by how many tissues I need.
Them
Deal. Next time I'll bring popcorn, and you bring the tissues.

Key phrases

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these days
✓ What kind of movies are you into these days?

Ask what movies they like lately

Ask about their recent movie taste

same here
✓ Same here.

Use when you feel the same

Natural way to say you feel the same

skip
✓ I skip them.

Use when you do not watch that part

skip can mean pass or fast-forward

even
✓ We're even.

Use when both sides are equal now

Shows both sides are the same now

Quick answers

these days: what to say in English

Say “What kind of movies are you into these days?” — ask what movies they like lately. Ask about their recent movie taste.

same here: what to say in English

Say “Same here.” — use when you feel the same. Natural way to say you feel the same.

skip: what to say in English

Say “I skip them.” — use when you do not watch that part. skip can mean pass or fast-forward.

even: what to say in English

Say “We're even.” — use when both sides are equal now. Shows both sides are the same now.

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