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Movie English about humor & satire

276 real scenes from 68 films. Watch a full scene, then take the phrases people actually use for humor & satire.

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3 minB2
“You're a big man but you're out of shape.”

Tony Films the Happy Mondays Video · 24 Hour Party People 2002 · Ch. 5/10

  • Office chat
  • Arguments
  • Explaining
4 minC1
“Friendship is a two-way street.”

Jerry Apologizes at Gunpoint · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 15/21

  • Arguments
  • Apologies
  • Apologizing
5 minB2
“Cowardice is a lifetime of affliction.”

Steve and Rob's Costume Drama · The Trip 2011 · Ch. 11/20

  • Storytelling
  • Teasing
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“You pulled me out of a meeting where I had to tell my team we lost eight billion in funding.”

The Astronomers Call Dr. Oglethorpe · Don't Look Up 2021 · Ch. 2/25

  • Phone calls
  • Meetings
  • Explaining
3 minB1
“I know what Serena did to you on the Endeavor.”

The Boys Outsmart Their Rescuer · Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe 2022 · Ch. 19/22

  • Teasing
  • Warning
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“It's very strange to be preparing a duel between two people who've never even seen each other.”

The Seconds Set the Duel Rules · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 10/30

  • Negotiation
  • Meetings
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“I’m only your favorite woman of all time.”

Sasha Confronts Barbie · Barbie 2023 · Ch. 11/26

  • Accusations
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minC1
“Kill the black magician so he can't spin any more gold out of human misery.”

Lucy Pulls a Gun on Harry · Deconstructing Harry 1997 · Ch. 2/17

  • Accusations
  • Threats
  • Confronting
2 minB1
“It doesn't matter what happened. What matters is what looks like what happened.”

Tucker and Dale Misread the Deaths · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 9/19

  • Investigation
  • Crime scenes
  • Explaining
4 minC2
“If this were played upon a stage now, I could condemn it as an improbable fiction.”

Sir Andrew's Challenge Is Read Aloud · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 18/25

  • Teasing
  • Threats
  • Threatening
7 minB1
“Love is the way, brother!”

The Nelsons Give the Minions a Ride · Minions 2015 · Ch. 5/14

  • Travel & hotels
  • Small talk
  • Inviting
5 minB2
“People everywhere are always messing with my stuff.”

President Business Reveals the Kragle · The Lego Movie 2014 · Ch. 7/22

  • Talking to the boss
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“Husbands should be like Kleenex, soft, strong, and disposable.”

Mr. Boddy's Body Disappears · Clue 1985 · Ch. 7/17

  • Investigation
  • Arguments
  • Confronting
5 minB2
“Do not let her put you in a brain prison.”

Elsa Tells Jojo a Tall Tale · Jojo Rabbit 2019 · Ch. 11/18

  • Storytelling
  • Explaining
  • Warning
3 minC1
“But I say, to err is human, to forgive divine.”

Spats Gets a Birthday Cake · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 19/19

  • Speeches
  • Parties
  • Complimenting
3 minB2
“If this guy knew the clowns who were operating on him, I think he'd faint. [John ] I think he has.”

Trapper John Arrives at the 4077th · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 5/22

  • Office chat
  • Small talk
  • Teasing
2 minB2
“I mean, to look at him, you'd think he was a madman, which he was.”

Bob Fears the Needle · SLC Punk 1998 · Ch. 1/10

  • At the doctor
  • Storytelling
  • Explaining
3 minB2
“I honestly think tonight's the night we bust this whole thing open.”

Michael Does Cocaine for the First Time · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 4/27

  • Parties
  • Small talk
  • Teasing
3 minB1
“My goodness. He must've gotten out of the wrong side of the bed this morning.”

G-Men Arrest the Sycamores · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 18/27

  • Police questioning
  • Interrogations
  • Confronting
2 minB2
“You just want a hand out, so you can buy booze.”

Cody Makes a Panhandler Work · Interstate 60 2002 · Ch. 16/22

  • Arguments
  • Threats
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“It's an electrical storm. You wanna wind up in an ashtray?”

Isaac and Mary Walk in the Rain · Manhattan 1979 · Ch. 10/23

  • First dates
  • Small talk
  • Complaining
4 minB2
“It's the most amazing, fabulous, sensational gum in the whole world.”

Violet Turns Into a Blueberry · Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory 1971 · Ch. 13/18

  • Travel & hotels
  • Warning
  • Threatening
3 minB2
“Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit smoking.”

Elaine Calls Air Traffic Control · Airplane! 1980 · Ch. 6/10

  • Travel & hotels
  • Phone calls
  • Explaining
4 minB2
“I'm sorry, but Chef never reveals his recipes.”

Tortillas Expose EchoBrite's Crimes · The Menu 2022 · Ch. 6/13

  • Interrogations
  • Arguments
  • Confronting