Film Techniques

noun a remark or thought that is not directly related to the main topic of discussion

adverb to one side; out of the way

• Aside from the financial implications, there are also ethical considerations to take into account.
• Aside from the boring stuff, let's talk about something more fun.
• I told him to step aside and let me handle it.
• She pushed her emotions aside and focused on the task at hand.

verb Crying is a verb that describes the action of shedding tears as an expression of emotion or pain.

• The baby was crying uncontrollably, causing concern among the daycare staff.
• I found her crying in the bathroom, so I offered her some tissues.
• She was crying her eyes out after watching that sad movie.
• The old house seemed to be crying out for renovation, with its peeling paint and sagging roof.

noun a theatrical performance without dialogue, typically used to introduce the plot of a play

• The actors performed a dumb show to convey the message without speaking.
• The silent skit they did was like a dumb show, but it was really funny.
• I can't believe he pulled that dumb show in front of everyone.
• Her actions were a dumb show of ignorance and arrogance.

noun a style of art in which the artist seeks to depict the subjective emotions and responses that objects and events arouse in him or her

• Expressionism is a modernist movement in art and literature that seeks to depict the subjective emotions and experiences of the artist.
• Have you seen that new painting? It's like, total expressionism vibes.
• I'm really feeling the expressionism in this music video.
• Her dance was a beautiful display of emotional expressionism.

noun a brief or hurried look

verb to look quickly or briefly

• She took a quick glance at the report before the meeting.
• I just had a glance at the new menu, it looks delicious.
• I gave her a side glance when she walked in, she looked amazing.
• He glanced at the clock, realizing how late he was for the appointment.

noun the inner or interior part

adjective having the inside part or surface turned outward

adverb in a manner that exposes the inner parts or workings

preposition on the inside; within

• The tailor carefully sewed the dress inside out to ensure all the seams were neat and tidy.
• I accidentally wore my shirt inside out to the office today, oops!
• I love that movie, it always makes me laugh until I'm inside out!
• After the breakup, she felt like her world had been turned inside out.

noun an artistic work in a style that imitates that of another work, artist, or period

• The artist created a pastiche of different art styles in her latest exhibition.
• The movie was basically a pastiche of all the popular action films from the 80s.
• That outfit is such a pastiche of different fashion trends.
• His speech was a pastiche of cliches and empty promises.

adjective resembling or characteristic of a statue; motionless or still

• The statuelike figure stood stoically in the center of the courtyard.
• She stood there, statuelike, not moving an inch.
• He was so statuelike, it was like he was frozen in place.
• Her beauty was so captivating, it was almost statuelike in its perfection.