India’s Censor Blocks ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ From Cinemas
Vocabulary
Direction: Read each word and let the student repeat it.
censor
[ˈsensər] (noun)
– a person whose job is to examine books, films/movies, etc. and remove parts which are considered to be offensive, immoral or a political threat
ex.Censors have the duty of selecting what kind of materials are appropriate for the general public.
censor
[ˈsensər] (noun)
– a person whose job is to examine books, films/movies, etc. and remove parts which are considered to be offensive, immoral or a political threat
ex.Censors have the duty of selecting what kind of materials are appropriate for the general public.
anticipate
[ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt] (verb)
– to expect something
ex.We are anticipating that heavy rains will fall this spring in our region.
[ænˈtɪsɪpeɪt] (verb)
– to expect something
ex.We are anticipating that heavy rains will fall this spring in our region.
panel
[ˈpænl] (noun)
– a group of specialists who give their advice or opinion about something
ex.Several geologists are on the panel which will discuss how to deal with earthquakes in our country.
[ˈpænl] (noun)
– a group of specialists who give their advice or opinion about something
ex.Several geologists are on the panel which will discuss how to deal with earthquakes in our country.
tone down
[toʊn daʊn] (idiom)
– to make a speech, an opinion, etc. less extreme or offensive
ex.He has to tone down his language if he wants to be allowed to speak in public.
[toʊn daʊn] (idiom)
– to make a speech, an opinion, etc. less extreme or offensive
ex.He has to tone down his language if he wants to be allowed to speak in public.
interfere
[ˌɪntərˈfɪr] (verb)
– to get involved in and try to influence a situation that does not concern you, in a way that annoys other people
ex.He likes to interfere in other people’s business.
[ˌɪntərˈfɪr] (verb)
– to get involved in and try to influence a situation that does not concern you, in a way that annoys other people
ex.He likes to interfere in other people’s business.
Article
Direction: Read each paragraph and let the student repeat it.
India’s Censor Blocks ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ From Cinemas
India’s government censors have said they will not allow the big-screen adaptation of erotic novel “Fifty Shades of Grey” to be shown in Indian cinemas, a decision most had anticipated in the largely conservative country.The chief executive of the Central Board of Film Certification, Shravan Kumar, declined to say why the panel refused to approve the film adaptation, but said Universal Pictures, the Comcast unit that released the film, could appeal the decision.A Universal Pictures source familiar with the review process said the board had objected to some of the film’s dialogue, even after the studio made voluntary edits to the film to tone down its sex scenes and removed all nudity.The film first opened in February and has grossed at least $400 million in global sales. However, Malaysia, Indonesia and Kenya have banned “Fifty Shades” from their theatres, largely because of its sexual content.[…]India’s censor has received much criticism in recent months.Leela Samson, who served several years as its chairman, quit in January after accusing the federal government of interfering in the board’s decisions.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government then unveiled a new-look censor board, which has since issued guidelines saying Indian films should not contain profanity.
Questions
Direction: Ask the students the questions, and give the answers.
- 1How is India described in the beginning of the article?
- 2Why was the movie banned?
- 3What other countries have banned the movie?
- 4Why did the former chairman of the censor panel resign?
- 5What do the new Indian guidelines say?
India is described as a “largely conservative country.”
“The board had objected to some of the film’s dialogue, even after the studio made voluntary edits to the film to tone down its sex scenes and removed all nudity.”
“Malaysia, Indonesia and Kenya.”
“Leela Samson, who served several years as its chairman, quit in January after accusing the federal government of interfering in the board’s decisions.”
They are saying that “Indian films should not contain profanity.”
Discussion
Direction: Discuss the topics.
- 1Did you see this movie? Why or why not?
- 2What is your favorite movie of all time? Why?
- 3In what ways has the cinema changed our lives?
Follow-up question1: Should this kind of movie be banned? Why or why not?
Follow-up question2: Do you think the citizens should be allowed to choose what movies they watch? Why or why not?
Follow-up question3: What do you think of this movie’s success?
Follow-up question2: Do you think the citizens should be allowed to choose what movies they watch? Why or why not?
Follow-up question3: What do you think of this movie’s success?
Follow-up question1: What kind of movies do you prefer?
Follow-up question2: In your opinion, what is the best movie ever made in your country? Why?
Follow-up question3: Who is your favorite actor/actress? Why?
Follow-up question2: In your opinion, what is the best movie ever made in your country? Why?
Follow-up question3: Who is your favorite actor/actress? Why?
Follow-up question1: Could you live without ever seeing a movie? Why or why not?
Follow-up question2: Could you live without TV? Why or why not?
Follow-up question3: Do you think that televisions will disappear in the future? Why or why not?
Follow-up question2: Could you live without TV? Why or why not?
Follow-up question3: Do you think that televisions will disappear in the future? Why or why not?
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