Before Watching
Familiarise yourself with the characters you’ll meet in this part of the film.
Allusion — Shared Cinematic Symbolism
Have you seen The Bucket List (2007), starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman? It’s the movie where two older men with cancer, and completely different personalities, set off on a series of adventures together.
Take a look at the pictures below. The two screenshots on the left are from The Bucket List, and the ones on the right are from The Life List. What do you notice?
What visual or thematic parallels do you see between the two films? Share your observations below.
Warm Up
Don’t overthink it. Fire away 3 associations that come to mind after watching this part.
Answer the Questions
Answer in full sentences. Use the active vocabulary whenever possible.
What Would They Do If…?
Imagine how each person — Alex, Brad, and Garrett — would react. Write 3 sentences per situation (12 total) using the second conditional.
If Brad wanted to watch a movie, he would watch a criminal drama.
If Garrett wanted to watch a movie, he would watch a thriller.
Do You Remember?
Try this a few days after completing the other exercises.
A. Vocabulary Cards
👆 Click a card to see the translation and example
B. Complete the Sentences
Complete the sentences with your own ideas. Use the vocabulary from Parts 4 & 5.
C. Fill in the Gaps
Choose a word from the bank and click a blank to fill it.