Academy Awards: Academy Awards, List 4

The Academy Awards have been presented every year since 1929. Although some changes have occurred since then – the venue and award categories – the art deco Oscar statue has remained virtually the same. Celebrate this collection of essential terms necessary for any viewer to enjoy the famous ceremony.

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  1. action
    something done (usually as opposed to something said)
  2. adaptation
    a written work that has been recast in a new form
  3. animated
    made to appear to move as living creatures do
  4. blockbuster
    a very successful hit with widespread popularity and sales
  5. debut
    the act of beginning something new
  6. drama
    a work intended for performance by actors on a stage
  7. epic
    very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary
  8. feature
    a prominent attribute or aspect of something
  9. film
    a medium that disseminates moving pictures
  10. genre
    a kind of literary or artistic work
  11. international
    concerning or belonging to two or more countries
  12. musical
    a play or film containing singing and dancing numbers
  13. original
    being or productive of something fresh and unusual
  14. parody
    a composition that imitates or misrepresents a style
  15. premiere
    the first public performance of a play or movie
  16. release
    an announcement for news or an event sent to a media outlet
  17. rendition
    a performance of a musical composition or a dramatic role
  18. represent
    play a role or part
  19. romantic
    expressive of or exciting love
  20. saga
    a narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family
Created on February 27, 2023 (updated February 28, 2023)

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