Online Class Notes (Mike)

Shoplifters (2018) By Hirokazu Koreeda
As Tears Go By (1988) By Wong Kar Wai
The Up Series (1963) By Michael Apted
A Separation (2011) By Asghar Farhadi
The Wrestler (2008) By Darren Aronofsky

Vocabulary

auteur (n) film author
auteurship

to be on call 24/7

preoccupy (v)
People are too much preoccupied with work.

start-up company

eliminate (v) – elimination

demote (v) : the opposite of promote

vitality (n)  –  revitalize (v)
My vitality was severely weakened by the illness last week.

Pronunciation

suburban (adj.)

relocate

karaoke

Movies are a collaborative effort.

My Indian and Japanese colleagues are two extremes.

But eventually they can make/do it.
But eventually they can get things done.  

I respond to things in a timely manner.

Not all of them had the capability to manage
Not all of them were qualified for the work.

They can be a heavy burden for the company.