The Friday Screen

A film review podcast recorded in London where Steve hosts critics Laura and Patrick to discuss a new thriller called 'The Glass Corridor'.

The Friday Screen

True or false?

Steve is the host of the film review podcast.

• True
• False

Laura found the thriller completely boring and disappointing.

• True
• False

Patrick fell asleep during the second episode of the film.

• True
• False

Patrick gave the film one star in his newspaper review.

• True
• False

Laura watched the whole box set until three in the morning.

• True
• False

Listen again and complete the sentences

• Laura: Thanks for having me, Steve. I've got to start by saying I was completely hooked on it from the very first minute. The plot is so ____ , and the main character's journey feels genuinely terrifying.
• Steve: Really, Laura? You didn't find the villain a bit predictable? I thought some parts were quite ____ .
• Patrick: Honestly, Steve, I'm with you on that one. I found the whole thing rather ____ . The soundtrack was annoying, and the ending was just a cheap cliffhanger.
• Patrick: Look, I had a heavy week after moving houses, and the cinema seats in Manchester are far too comfortable. But the ____ 's visual style looked wonderful in my dreams.
• Laura: That's unbelievable, Patrick. You're reviewing a film you didn't even watch properly, while I stayed up until three in the morning binge-watching the whole ____ .

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