Callum and William discuss the topic of science in films. Should a good film have good science? They hear from scientist and writer Professor Sidney Perkowitz who outlines his views.
This week's question:
If you were in space and there was an explosion, what would you hear?
a) An explosion louder than on Earth
b) An explosion quieter than on Earth
c) No sound at all
Listen out for the answer in the programme!
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Movie science
Vocabulary from the programme
- picture a scene
imagine a moment in a film
- the basic premise
the starting principle or idea from which something builds and develops
Example:
The basic premise of the movie is that climate change could cause a huge natural disaster.- hyped-up
exaggerated to a level that is beyond realistic
- a vacuum
a place which has no air or other gasses
Example:
Astronauts have to wear special suits so they can survive in the vacuum of space.
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