Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom, USA
Overcome with a deep longing for his lady, and with the invaluable help of his closest confidants, William pours out his feelings for her in a heart-breaking love letter. Surely with such a gesture she will see him again, and he will remain the knight of her heart.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
The film "Gattaca" takes place in a future in which society is driven by eugenics. In this clip, we see the story of Vincent's (played by Ethan Hawke) inauspicious beginnings as a naturally conceived child with a very limited life expectancy.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
In the film "Gattaca," Vincent is born with an expected lifespan of 32 years, prompting his parents to use genetic selection for their next child, Anton. Anton is always stronger and faster than Vincent, although one incident makes Vincent consider that genetics may not determine everything.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Vincent uses the perfect DNA of Jerome Eugene Morrow, a former swimming star paralyzed due to a car accident, in order to land a job at Gattaca Aerospace Corporation and achieve his dream of space travel.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
After the murder of the mission director, Vincent is convinced that Gattaca will find out he is not actually Jerome Morrow. In this clip, the real Jerome Eugene Morrow tries to convince Vincent that his identity is safe.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Vincent (Ethan Hawke) and Irene's (Uma Thurman) date is interrupted by Detective Hugo (Alan Arkin), who is leading a team that is searching for an imposter. Since Vincent has been pretending to be Jerome, he and Irene have to leave quickly.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Irene (Uma Thurman) learns the truth about Vincent's (Ethan Hawke) identity.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
The rivalry between Vincent (Ethan Hawke) and Anton (Loren Dean) comes to a head in one final competition.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
United Kingdom
Here is the trailer for the first season of the TV series “Merlin,” an action drama inspired by the legend of King Arthur. The late great John Hurt provides the voice for the Dragon.
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom South
Another delightful animated fairy tale, this time Hans Christian Andersen's beloved "The Ugly Duckling," again featuring narrator Alexander Pointer. Enjoy!
Difficulty:
Beginner
United Kingdom
Hans Christian Andersen's lovely story about a small duck trying to find its place in the world is brought to life in this animated film.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
In Hans Christian Andersen's tale, a young mermaid comes of age and discovers the world above water.
Difficulty:
Beginner
USA
Most fairy tales have happy endings, but this one is a little sad, so get your handkerchiefs out. And as with most stories, there are lessons to be learned as well.
Difficulty:
Adv-Intermediate
USA
This is the official trailer for Babylon, a film starring Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie. It chronicles the rollercoaster fortunes of actors in the fast-changing movie scene of 1920s Hollywood.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
USA
Claire Benson is a young ice skater whose life revolves around training and making it to the next world figure skating championship. Her coach pushes her hard to succeed, while her mother worries that she might not be living life to the full outside of her sport.
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