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{{LIST This task calls for *native or very near-native English speakers*. If your work shows you are not a fluent native or near-native English speaker your work will be *rejected* and you will *not be paid*., Please fill in the required text boxes carefully and thoughtfully.}}
*SCENARIO*: Pretend you’re *speaking to a movie booking agent* on the phone. {{LIST You would like to *purchase tickets for a movie* currently showing in theaters., *You will compare attributes of TWO different movies currently playing* in order to make your selection., The conversation ends with you making *a successful ticket purchase*., *The booking agent will use the details provided in the MOVIE GUIDE given below* to fill out the dialog. Each listing contains title - genre - rating - critic review score - synopsis and sometimes actors - directors}}
*MOVIE GUIDE*
Movies and attributes: Please *NEVER copy and paste* these attributes in bulk. You must pick and choose the relevant ones to make the conversation sound natural. Remember, you are creating a novel conversation, not copying and pasting pre-written phrases.
{{LIST *Location*: Spring Hills Kansas., *Movie1: Not My Problem* - Comedy - rated PG-13 - Rotten Tomatoes 72% - A troubled teen tries to convince his depressed elderly neighbor that things are not what they seem. - Stars Matt Damon and Noah Schnapp., *Movie2: Family Jewels* - Romantic Comedy - rated R - Rotten Tomatoes 69% - A famous diamond dealer leaves his European life in Antwerp to pursue a less than genuine romance with an American con artist- Stars Melissa McCarthy and Ryan Reynolds., *Movie3: Shuttered* - Horror - rated R - Rotten Tomatoes 61% - Sarah Decker moves upstate from her New York City lifestyle to work on her distant cousin’s haunted marijuana farm., *Movie4: Beyond The Storm* - Action - rated PG-13 - Rotten Tomatoes 81% - Fishing the North Sea gets ugly as Captain John’s crew faces not only severe weather but a traitor on board - directed by James Cameron., *Movie5: Backcountry* - Documentary (outdoor) - rated G - Rotten Tomatoes 91% - Explore Yosemite in all its glory in this award winning film that delves into the wonders of one of the United State’s most iconic national parks.}}
Theaters and showtimes:
{{LIST *Not My Problem*: AMC Holiday Theater - 1pm - 3:55pm - 7pm - 10:05pm, *Family Jewels*: AMC Holiday Theater - 2:00pm - 5:00pm - 8:10pm, *Shuttered*:  AMC Holiday Theater - 3:00pm - 5:45 - 9:00pm, *Beyond the Storm*: Cinemark Downtown - 1:30pm - 3:40 - 6:10pm - 8:30pm, *Backcountry*: Cinemark Downtown - 4:10pm - 7:30pm - 10:15pm}}

*TASK*: *Write the transcript* of your spoken conversation. {{LIST It must include *at least 10 exchanges* (an exchange is one user turn and one assistant turn), It must include a comparison of the details of at least two of the movies given, It must include a turn where the assistant *repeats all the ticketing details* (movie - theater - time - date - number of tickets)  and user *confirms they are correct before booking*, The assistant must confirm the purchase by saying: *“Your tickets are confirmed and they’ve been sent to your email address.”*, Stick to the details in the MOVIE GUIDE. Do NOT talk about 1) seating choices 2) gift or credit cards 3) movie club memberships 4) technology choices like 3D - IMAX - Dolby - etc.}}

SPEAKING STYLES: {{LIST The assistant is polite and efficient, The assistant’s speaking style should match yours but they are not overly formal or too casual, Don’t call your assistant by name (e.g. “Johnny” or “Alexa” or “Assistant” or “Computer”).}}
*Assume the BOOKING AGENT just answered the phone with: “Hello. How can I help you?”*
{{CONVERSATION}}

{{CHECK confirm_native_speaker This conversation task was written by a native English speaker.}}
{{CHECK confirm_logical The conversation between the user and the assistant is cooperative and logical.}}
{{CHECK confirm_guide The conversation uses the correct details provided in the MOVIE GUIDE.}}
{{CHECK confirm_slots The user discusses *each of these details*: 1) movie, 2) theater, 3) showtime, 4) number of tickets, 5) day.}}
{{CHECK confirm_details The assistant *confirms all the ticket details* together just before booking.}}
{{CHECK confirm_purchase The assistant *completes purchasing the tickets*.}}
{{CHECK confirm_confirmation The assistant confirms the purchase with *”Your tickets are confirmed and they’ve been sent to your email address.”*}}

user
Hi, I’m trying to find an exciting movie to see.
find_movies
name.genre
action
location
nearby
name.movie_1
Beyond the Storm
find_movies
name.genre
horror
location
nearby
name.movie_1
Shuttered
assistant
That should be no problem. There are currently an action film and a horror film showing.
action
name.genre
horror
name.genre
user
Can you describe them?
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Shuttered
attribute
name.genre
name.genre
horror
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Shuttered
attribute
description.plot
description.plot
It is about a city woman visiting a farm where frightening things start to occur
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
attribute
description.plot
description.plot
a movie about a ship with mutiny on the mind in a dangerous storm
assistant
The horror film is called Shuttered. It is about a city woman visiting a farm where frightening things start to occur. The action film is titled Beyond the Storm, a movie about a ship with mutiny on the mind in a dangerous storm.
horror
name.genre
Shuttered
name.movie
It is about a city woman visiting a farm where frightening things start to occur
description.plot
Beyond the Storm
name.movie
a movie about a ship with mutiny on the mind in a dangerous storm
description.plot
user
Both sound interesting! Is one rated higher than the other?
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Shuttered
attribute
review.critic
review.critic
has a 61% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
attribute
review.critic
review.critic
has an 81% rating
assistant
Shuttered has a 61% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, and Beyond the Storm has an 81% rating.
Shuttered
name.movie
has a 61% rating on Rotten Tomatoes
review.critic
Beyond the Storm
name.movie
has an 81% rating
review.critic
user
Do either have showings tonight after dinner time?
find_showtimes
name.movie
Shuttered
date.showing
tonight
time.preference
tonight after dinner time
time.showing_1
9 P.M.
find_showtimes
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
date.showing
tonight
time.preference
tonight after dinner time
time.showing_1
8:30 P.M
tonight after dinner time
time.preference
tonight
date.showing
assistant
Shuttered is playing at 9 P.M., and Beyond the Storm plays at 8:30 P.M.
Shuttered
name.movie
9 P.M.
time.showing
Beyond the Storm
name.movie
8:30 P.M
time.showing
user
Can I bring my teenage son to them?
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Shuttered
attribute
rating.movie
rating.movie
rated R
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
attribute
rating.movie
rating.movie
rated PG-13
assistant
Shuttered is rated R, and Beyond the Storm is rated PG-13.
Shuttered
name.movie
rated R
rating.movie
Beyond the Storm
name.movie
rated PG-13
rating.movie
user
Isn’t there a new James Cameron film out now?
get_movie_attribute
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
attribute
name.person
name.person
James Cameron
James Cameron
name.person
assistant
Yes, he directed Beyond the Storm.
Beyond the Storm
name.movie
user
Okay, let’s go with that. Are tickets available for that 8:30 showing tonight?
check_tickets
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
num.tickets
one
time.showing
8:30 P.M
date.showing
tonight
seating
any
status
available
8:30
time.showing
tonight
date.showing
assistant
Yes, tickets are still available for that showing.
user
What theater is that playing at?
find_theaters
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
location
nearby
name.theater_1
Cinemark Downtown
assistant
It is playing at Cinemark Downtown. How many tickets would you like?
Cinemark Downtown
name.theater
user
Two please.
Two
num.tickets
assistant
So you would like two tickets to Beyond the Storm, playing in Cinemark Downtown at 8:30 tonight. Would you like me to complete this transaction with your card on file?
two
num.tickets
Beyond the Storm
name.movie
Cinemark Downtown
name.theater
8:30
time.showing
tonight
date.showing
user
Yes, please do!
book_tickets
name.movie
Beyond the Storm
name.theater
Cinemark Downtown
num.tickets
Two
time.showing
8:30
date.showing
tonight
seating
any
status
success
assistant
Your tickets are confirmed and they’ve been sent to your email address.