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Watching films and the difference between film and movie I have to admit that I'm a big fan of films, and I often spent hours watching films, I used to watch over and over again the favourite movies a dozen times but never felt boring. Any blockbuster movies were released, I tried to buy tickets and watched as soon as possible. Generally, I like all kinds of films, but my favourite genres are cartoon, comedy, drama and romance. Some of my favourite films are home alone, Tom and Jerry, the notebook, like crazy, Titanic and love story in Harvard. I guess you know all of them because of their popularity. Although you can call me filmaholic, I have no idea of the difference between films and movies. Honestly, I often prefer a film to a movie because of my habit and all things I am fond of watching are films. So could you tell me detail about this ? These days, I'm watching a Korean film named doctors which has main actors are Kim Rae Won and Park Shin Hye. They're both famous actors in Asia by not only their beauty but also their ability. The film tells about a girl who was a tough bully in school with a prickly personality. She had a big scar from her childhood and always closed her heart from other people. Nevertheless, she changed from a gangster to a passionate doctor after meeting her teacher Hong Ji Hong. I think it's a meaningful film, it makes me feel stronger and more confident in my life. In my opinion, watching is a good hobby because it helps me widen my knowledge and also forget all tired of studying. However, it wastes me a lot of time, makes my eyestrain, and sometimes films are so attractive that I don't remember to do anything. I realized that when I read an article about the disadvantages of watching too much by chance. I tried to stop watching films and I found it very difficult to give it up. Early days, I couldn't stand watching, I had to watch some situation comedies which are called sitcom. Additional, I spent time cooking, swimming, reading or hanging out with friends. I gradually forgot the habit of watching films every day. Now, I just watch films when I've complicated all things, and also watching is a way to enhance my listening skills. Thanks for reading !

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In my opinion, watching movies is a good hobby because it helps me widen my knowledge and also forget all the fatigue of studying. However, it wastes me a lot of my time, strains my eyes, and sometimes films are so distracting that I don't remember to do (or you could say "I don't end up doing") anything else. I came to realise that when I read an article about the disadvantages of watching movies too much. I tried to stop watching films and I found it very difficult to give it up. Earlier, I couldn't stand watching them but I had to watch some situation comedies or "sitcoms," instead. Additionally, I spent time cooking, swimming, reading or hanging out with friends. I gradually forgot the habit of watching films every day. Now, I just watch films when I've completed all my work, and to enhance my listening skills.

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Ah, I love watching movies, as well! As for the difference in between "Film" and "Movie"; they're used interchangeably. The word "movie" does sound more natural in many cases, though. 

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Splitting the correction into two so that it fits! The words in Yellow are corrections and the ones in Blue are suggestions. :D

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I have to admit that I'm a big fan of films, and I often  spend hours watching them. I used to watch  my favourite movies over and over again,  dozens of times but never get bored. Whenever any blockbuster movies were released, I tried to buy tickets and watch them as soon as possible. Generally, I like all kinds of films, but my favourite genres are cartoon, comedy, drama and romance. Some of my favourite films are Home Alone, Tom and Jerry, The Notebook, Like Crazy, Titanic and Love Story in Harvard. I guess you might know all of them because of their popularity. Although you can call me film-a-holic (The words Cinephile or Movie Buff might work better!) I have no idea of the difference between films and movies. Honestly, I often prefer a film to a movie because of my habits and all things and since I am fond of watching are films. So could you tell me in detail about this the difference?

Recently, I watched a Korean film called "Doctors" in which has the main actors are Kim Rae Won and Park Shin Hye. They're both famous actors in Asia by not only their beauty but also their ability. The film tells is about a girl who was a tough bully in school with a prickly personality. She had a big scar on her from her childhood and always closed her heart from to other people. Nevertheless, she changed from a gangster to a passionate doctor after meeting her teacher Hong Ji Hong. I think it's a meaningful film, it makes me feel stronger and more confident in my life.


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Just one (small) extra point that I don't think Nive mentioned. North American English movie film trunk boot (car) hood bonnet (car) ass arse asshole wanker, tosspot color colour cellphone mobile Though sometimes people from America borrow the "English" word, and sometimes English people "borrow" the North American word; they usually understand both terms because they watch each other's movies (films!!). Here's an Australian expression: Bugger the hell if I know (rude!) Aussie (pronounced Ozie) for Shit, I don't know Movies are called movies because the people move in them. As simple as that! OK - that kept me amused. See you, Mia! Dave

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