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In the movies, holidays tend to be ______ adventures.
In the movies, holidays tend to be ______ adventures.
life-changing
The ______ of the unfamiliar turns to the terror of the same pretty quickly.
The ______ of the unfamiliar turns to the terror of the same pretty quickly.
thrill
Sometimes, it’s the most ______ of holidays that can turn wildly adventurous.
Sometimes, it’s the most ______ of holidays that can turn wildly adventurous.
banal
All leave their characters somewhere a little different from where they began, even as they begin the ______ home.
All leave their characters somewhere a little different from where they began, even as they begin the ______ home.
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Holidays in real life tend to go more or less according to ______, as long as your expectations are in check.
Holidays in real life tend to go more or less according to ______, as long as your expectations are in check.
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In the movies, holidays tend to be uneventful and dull.
In the movies, holidays tend to be uneventful and dull.
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The horror films about young travellers meeting sticky ends are set in familiar locales.
The horror films about young travellers meeting sticky ends are set in familiar locales.
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The sparring married couple in Voyage to Italy remains humdrum throughout the film.
The sparring married couple in Voyage to Italy remains humdrum throughout the film.
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Nicolas Roeg's The Witches is set on the sunny Bournemouth coastline.
Nicolas Roeg's The Witches is set on the sunny Bournemouth coastline.
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The cinematic getaways listed have no impact on the characters' lives.
The cinematic getaways listed have no impact on the characters' lives.
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Study Notes
Holidays in Movies vs. Real Life
- In reality, holidays often go as planned with some minor issues, but in movies, they can be life-changing adventures.
- Screenwriters use holidays as a plot device to tighten the timeframe, raise stakes, and showcase characters living more freely and boldly.
Examples of Cinematic Holidays
- In Roberto Rossellini's Voyage to Italy, a married couple's relationship transforms from humdrum to shattered to reconciled over the course of a Neapolitan tour.
- Horror films like those set in Slovakia or the Australian outback feature young travelers meeting terrifying ends in unfamiliar locations.
- In Nicolas Roeg's The Witches, a seemingly dull holiday in Bournemouth becomes terrifying, showing how even mundane vacations can be adventurous.
Cinematic Getaways
- Some movies offer wish-fulfillment escapes, while others remind us that holidays can't solve deeper life or love problems.
- These cinematic getaways often leave characters changed from where they began, even as they return home.
- Examples of such cinematic getaways are assembled, showcasing the diverse ways holidays are portrayed in film.
Holidays in Movies vs. Real Life
- In reality, holidays often go as planned with some minor issues, but in movies, they can be life-changing adventures.
- Screenwriters use holidays as a plot device to tighten the timeframe, raise stakes, and showcase characters living more freely and boldly.
Examples of Cinematic Holidays
- In Roberto Rossellini's Voyage to Italy, a married couple's relationship transforms from humdrum to shattered to reconciled over the course of a Neapolitan tour.
- Horror films like those set in Slovakia or the Australian outback feature young travelers meeting terrifying ends in unfamiliar locations.
- In Nicolas Roeg's The Witches, a seemingly dull holiday in Bournemouth becomes terrifying, showing how even mundane vacations can be adventurous.
Cinematic Getaways
- Some movies offer wish-fulfillment escapes, while others remind us that holidays can't solve deeper life or love problems.
- These cinematic getaways often leave characters changed from where they began, even as they return home.
- Examples of such cinematic getaways are assembled, showcasing the diverse ways holidays are portrayed in film.
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Description
This quiz explores how holidays are portrayed in movies vs. real life, and how screenwriters use holidays to create dramatic storylines.
