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A senior at an elite college, already under severe pressure to complete her thesis and land a prestigious job, must confront the sudden reappearance of her old boyfriend, after his two-year, unexplained absence.
| Subgenre: | paranormal phenomenasuspense |
| Themes: | archaeologypolice investigationwealthbreak updrug usedrunkennessdrinkingdrugslovefriendshipmurder |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | laboratorykitchensnowschool |
| Characters: | police lieutenantpolice detectivebest friendpsychiatristdancerdetectivestudentteacherfemale protagonistsingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationship |
| Story: | college graduationcollege teachercollege studenthit on the head with a brickwhite ratlab ratcollege campusmusic studentcostume partyreference to dante's infernoanti globalizationla scalaattention deficit disorderlost personsat test …alcoholic copalcoholic relapseritalinbear costumesardiniayodelingarcheological digprotest signfootball stadiummicrofilmrecovering alcoholicthesischorusstrobe lightsleeping on a couchdrug tripprotestoralcoholics anonymousathens greecebrickabusive boyfriendsleeplessnessfactory workerrallyamsterdam netherlandstheatre productioncambodiahangovernew jobbongvideo tapegraduationdormitorynewspaper clippingphoto albumactivistlieutenantclassmatedeceitice skatingtheatre audienceplot twistjob interviewrejectionfemale killerrehearsaltherapistdrug abusedemonstrationgroup of friendsdesirepot smokingtwenty somethingchesstherapyclassratactor shares first name with characterdisappearancemissing personlibraryunderwater sceneroommateclassroomhallucinationcollegetearsdrinkcomputerslow motion scenedreamsongbased on bookcryingsurprise endingpartysingingdancinggunfightflashback (See All) |
Norman Spencer, a university research scientist, is growing more and more concerned about his wife, Claire, a retired concert cellist who a year ago was involved in a serious auto accident, and who has just sent off her daughter Caitlin (Norman's stepdaughter) to college. Now, Claire reports hearing … voices and witnessing eerie occurrences in and around their lakeside Vermont home, including seeing the face of a young woman reflected in water. An increasingly frightened Claire thinks the phenomena have something to do with the couple living next door, especially since the wife has disappeared without apparent explanation. At her husband's urging, Claire starts to see a therapist; she tells him she thinks the house is being haunted by a ghost. His advice? Try to make contact. Enlisting the help of her best friend, Jody, and a ouija board, Claire seeks to find out the truth of What Lies Beneath. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | murderfriendshipdeathrevengemarriageinfidelityghostadulteryfearvoyeurismextramarital affairangersupernatural powerunfaithfulnesspanic |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | laboratorysnowrestaurantswimming poolcemeteryboatbathtubrural settinglakeyacht |
| Characters: | psychiatriststudentteacherfriendfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother daughter relationshipteenage girlmusicianteacher student relationshipprofessorghost in a mirror |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | college studentsleeplessnessphoto albumtherapisttherapyratmissing personunderwater sceneroommatecollegetearscomputercryingsurprise endingparty …bloodinterviewdogphotographthree word titleshowertelephone callcell phonecar accidentmirrorwatching tvcatsecretbathroomneighborwinecandlewomanbathgraveyarddrowninggravebinocularskeyelectrocutionpossessiondeath of husbandhauntingsuspicionmurderergardenhaunted houserunawaypickup truckoccultteafireplacegothicmousehammerblockbusterdrug overdoseresearchboston massachusettspet doganxietyspyingpieropening a doorlaptop computervillain played by lead actordockseancefireballphysicianfencesailboatparamedicshoedruggedcelloouija boardgeneticshitchcockianpet catpoltergeistcellistfootprintmissing girl911power failurevermonthair dryervisionswriting on a wallsteamcocktail partyouijasource musiclock of hairvaliumglass shardmurder by drowningalimonyprinceton universityempty neststepping on glasssound systemhair dryer falling into a bathtubreference to jonas salkreference to madame curie (See All) |
Although cheerful, friendly, intelligent, well-dressed, authentic and wealthy, Charlie Bartlett has problems. With his father gone and his mother loopy and clueless, he's been expelled from every private school for his victimless crimes. Now he's in a public school getting punched out daily by the s …chool thug. He ever longs to be popular - the go-to guy - and the true crux of his troubles is that he invariably finds the means to this end, whatever that might be. At Western Summit High, he makes peace with his tormentor by going into business with him - listening to kids' problems and selling them prescription drugs. Charlie's a hit, but attraction to Susan (daughter of the school's laissez-faire principal), new security cameras on campus, a student's overdose, and Charlie's open world view all converge to get him in serious trouble. Can this self-made physician possibly heal himself and just be a kid? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movie |
| Themes: | wealthdrug usedrunkennessdrinkingdrugsfriendshipinfidelitymoneyadulteryprisonextramarital affairdivorcedepressiondysfunctional familyunfaithfulness …datinghumiliationbullyingabductionalcoholism (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolbarrestaurantswimming poolsmall townpolice carschool bussex in a carschool bus driver |
| Characters: | psychiatristdancerstudentteachersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipteenage girlteenage boypoliceman …writerbullysingle motheralcoholictalking to oneself in a mirrorstudent protest (See All) |
| Story: | attention deficit disorderritalinvideo tapeclassmatetherapistdemonstrationclassunderwater sceneclassroomtearsdrinkcomputersongcryingparty …singingdancinggunsexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebloodbare chested malekisscigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterpistoltelephone callcell phonebeatingunderwearmirrorpunched in the facearrestundressingbooksunglassescafemarijuanapianojailrevolverguitartelephonewinebandconcertmansionbasketballdrug dealermontagesuicide attempttoiletrock bandinternetman with glassesanti herolimousinemicrophonevirgincoming outprotestfired from the jobfantasy sequenceauditionbodyguardcheerleadersplit screendateloss of fatherhandgunclass differencesteenage sexgarageriotteen angstloss of virginityice creamjail cellvandalismamerican footballassaultfraudtennisskateboardcompassiondrug overdoserampageremote controlpillssurveillance cameraresearchbackstagepool tablefootball playermedicationfirst kissschool uniformdaydreamblack eyelonerbriefcasebrushing teethpajamaschauffeurpiano playerteenage loveoverdoseconfessionalplaywrightpeer pressurebare chested boymegaphonepopularitylollipoppsychiatryprivate schoolfootball teamsexual repressionwatching a videorescue from drowningteen suicideloudspeakersuicidal thoughtsvillain turns gooddriver's licensefrench accentbritish accenthigh school principalsocial outcastpetitionfake idsedativepenitentiarytoilet stallfalling into a swimming poolanti depressantdestruction of propertystreakingtoilet bowlgiving the fingerschool expulsionmentally challenged personprescription drugsfake doctortax evasionboys' bathroomsexual confusionprozacchauffeured limousinehead in toiletkid outsmarts adultrailroad trackstoy boatgarage doorxanaxdrive in movie theatrepsychiatric institutionbackseatmodel boatzoloftschool blazerdestructivenessfight in men's roomnicotine gumpassing notehigh school playrave the partysocial acceptanceschool superintendentchuck taylor gym shoesfake psychiatristmisdiagnosis (See All) |
The daughter of a brilliant but mentally disturbed mathematician (recently deceased) tries to come to grips with her possible inheritance: his insanity. Complicating matters are one of her father's ex-students who wants to search through his papers and her estranged sister who shows up to help settl …e his affairs. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkinglovefriendshipdeathfuneraldeath of fatherparanoiagriefillnessmental illnesseducationwritingcheating |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | kitchensnownew york citybicycleairportlakechicago illinois |
| Characters: | studentteacherboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipfamily relationshipspolicepolicemanwritersister sister relationshipteacher student relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipbabe scientistself delusion |
| Story: | college studentsleeping on a couchtwenty somethingclassclassroomhallucinationcollegetearsdrinkcryingpartyflashbacksexf ratedone word title …kisstitle spoken by characterbased on playtelephone callwatching tvundressingbookbirthdaysciencewinerock bandnonlinear timelinepainflash forwardchampagneumbrellareadinguniversitysadnessloss of fatherstrong female characternerddresseggstrong female leadparking garageschizophreniaremote controlsufferingmobile phonemourningbackpackshoppingdrummercigarette lighterrefrigeratorsnowingnervous breakdowngeekbenchmelancholygeniusdrumsreflectiondementianotebookdead fatherjournaltv commercialescalatormathematicscheesecollege professoruniversity studentcampuswakedeskestrangementmemorialwisconsinpackinghappy birthdayphysicisttalking to selfuniversity professorgraduate studentpulitzer prize sourcecollisionmathematicianporchphdsixty somethingamphetaminestring quartetnumbersestranged family membertalking with the deadaneurysmacademiaproofdrumstickstony award sourceprime numbersnorthwestern universityuniversity of chicagoo'hare airport chicagooverbearing sisterreference to cosmopolitan magazineevanston illinoisacademic advisorhair conditionertalking to one's dead father (See All) |
Katherine Ann Watson has accepted a position teaching art history at the prestigious Wellesley College. Watson is a very modern woman, particularly for the 1950s, and has a passion not only for art but for her students. For the most part, the students all seem to be biding their time, waiting to fin …d the right man to marry. The students are all very bright and Watson feels they are not reaching their potential. Altough a strong bond is formed between teacher and student, Watson's views are incompatible with the dominant culture of the college. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agedocumentary footage |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingfriendshiplovemarriageinfidelitychristmasbetrayaljealousypoliticsadulteryweddingartmemoryextramarital affair …divorceunfaithfulnessdatingprejudice (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | snowschoolnew york citybarbeachrestauranttrainswimming poolbicycletaxilakeofficeschool nurse |
| Characters: | dancerstudentteacherfemale protagonistsingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipteenage girlprostitutenursephotographerbaby …writerlawyerartistjewishwaitressteacher student relationshipprofessorjewcousin cousin relationshipsex with a teacherteacher herosex with a student (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | college graduationgraduationdormitorytwenty somethingclasslibraryroommateclassroomcollegetearsdrinksongcryingsingingdancing …f ratedbare chested malekisscigarette smokingphotographshowertelephone callvoice over narrationfoodwatching tvcameraletterpaintingbookliecafemanhattan new york citytelephoneswimmingnewspaperwinecaliforniawomanpainterritualcigar smokingmarriage proposalcoffeevirginfired from the jobliarstorytellingchristmas treeuniversityscarspeechhairy chestrock 'n' rollitalianpoemfireplacelawhappinesscommunistswimsuitnostalgianewsreel footagehousewifeanxietyfeministschool uniformchoirthirty somethingphiladelphia pennsylvaniabigotrywedding receptionpromiscuityengagement ringchristmas presentfemale bondingadvertisementfriendship between womenmathematicssecret societyhoneymoonatomic bombsexual promiscuityflaskpeer pressurenewspaper articleunhappinesscellophysicscampusmassachusettsnervousnessbride and groomliberalpackingcellistplagiarismelopementslide showchurch bellsmilingconformitysledrowingart historyoathintegritygirl bandreference to pablo picassograduate studentgreenwich village manhattan new york citybirth controlharvard universityfield tripfemininitylaw schoolrusepsychoanalystetiquettereference to michelangelocollege girldisrespectreference to vincent van goghaprontextbookuniversity of california los angelesmona lisanarrow mindednessyale universitygirdlereference to doris daylecture hallcompromisesynchronized swimmingbiology teachercape cod massachusettsreference to rembrandtreference to jackson pollockjewish slurair conditioningelectra complexdictating a letterdissertationfacultygraduation cap and gownsistine chapelgavelgraduate schoolswim coachwomen's libeditorialhistory professorreference to raphaelviewfindercontraceptivehoopschool newspaperbaby buggyreference to lizzie bordenbrown universityalumnifaculty meetingmay polereference to pieter bruegelreference to william holdengraduation photographlaurel wreathreference to geoffrey chaucerreference to venus de miloseating chartuniversity of pennsylvaniaelocutionreference to the renaissancewellesley college (See All) |
Based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this is about 15-year-old Charlie (Logan Lerman), an endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love (Emma Watson), the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The intr …overt freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who welcome him to the real world. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movieperiod film |
| Themes: | break updrug usedrinkingdrugslovefriendshipsuicidechristmasjealousyfeardanceincestmemoryseductionloneliness …depressioncancerguiltdatingmental illnesspoetryabusebullyingunrequited lovehomophobiadyingwritingcheatingfirst lovedying from cancerdeath of best friendsuicide of friend (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | snowhospitalrestaurantchurchtrucktunnelcatholic churchpennsylvaniaschool dancekitchen knife |
| Characters: | best friendpsychiatristdancerteachersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualteenagerdoctor …brother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boygirlpolicemanphotographerwriterpriestreference to godgay kissbullylittle boyteacher student relationshipcatholicgay teenagergay relationshipaunt nephew relationshipcatholic priestboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendstepbrother stepsister relationshipnew friend (See All) |
| Period: | 1990syear 1991 |
| Story: | college studentsat testfootball stadiumabusive boyfriendgraduationtheatre audienceclasslibraryclassroomhallucinationcollegetearsdrinkslow motion scenecrying …partysingingdancingfightflashbackbased on novelkissphotographknifetelephone callvoice over narrationbeatingfoodcar accidentmirrorface slappunched in the facewatching tvcamerawritten by directorcondomsecretlettershootingbookrunningbirthdaycafemarijuanabathroomreference to jesus christprayertelephonef wordsubjective cameragay slurbedroomwinecandledeath of friendeatingfootballsuicide attemptdinnerchild abusedrivingapologyracial slurpainflash forwardvirginreadingchristmas treeprankhigh school studentcheerleaderglassesrock 'n' rollsadnesssix word titlereference to william shakespearetypewritertrustteenage sexpickup truckbirthday cakeeyeglassescloseted homosexualhuggingfireplacelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicsexual abuseice creamred dresshappinessamerican footballmovie theaterimpersonationnew year's evecrushvirginityclockpromisebuddhistmovie theatrenicknameinnocencepillssufferingmobile phonebackstagepunched in the stomachsexismkaraoketaking a picturemental hospitalfootball playerfirst kisschristmas evesurprisevoice over letterlong titlelonermale male kissdressing roomnervous breakdownholding handschildhood memorymale virgingoth12 year oldshynessvietnam veteranchristmas presentbirthday presentcafeteriahomecomingteenage lovefirst dateadolescencechild molestationblackoutlooking out a windowharmonicaponytailschool principallsd16 year old15 year oldstonedkiss on the lipsunhappinessgiving a toastveganhazingtutoreasterpromaudio cassettehouse partylip synchingcar radioteenage crushdance scene11 year oldwriting a letterwhite brasuicide notegoth girlmassstudyingpittsburgh pennsylvaniasaying gracerecord storehigh school graduationletter writingfootball gamehigh school seniorreference to santa clausaspiring writerenglish teachersing alongholy communionscreenplay adapted by authorcaught in the actreference to frank sinatracrossing selfchristmas seasonreference to charles dickenslord's prayertruth or darehigh school dancehigh school principalblowing out candlecherryheartbeatteen drinkingintrovertbased on young adult novelshort haircold the temperatureschool lockershort haired femaleadaptation directed by original authorfirst day of schooltouching someone's breastsshoplifternew year's daymilkshakechildhood flashback9 year oldfriendship between teenshigh school promaunt nephew incestpunk girlsign of the crosshappy new year7 year olddouble datedeath of auntreference to new york citysocial lifeblowing out candles on a birthday cakedrugged foodlistening to music on headphonesschoolboy crushschool cafeteriacaught kissing3d glasseslast day of schoolenglish classfacial injuryprincipal's officeacid triphigh on drugsteen partybrownie the foodinfinitytheatre marqueereference to billie holidaysanta claus hatsnow angelgoing away partytripping someonehigh school lifereference to the smithsshovelling snowsinging along with a recordcollege acceptance lettergraduation cap and gownmale ponytailmix tapewriting a poemwallflowerhomecoming dancereference to harvard university45 recordingash wednesdaycollege acceptanceexamination resultshigh school prankmale in dragpaperbackschoolfightreference to harvey milkreference to seattle washingtonshooting oneselfshop classhigh school freshmanmale slaps a femalenew suitreference to columbia universityone year time spanphone hang uprocky horror picture showapology for kissreference to fay wrayreference to to kill a mockingbird the novels.a.t.secret santa (See All) |
Friendship, love, and coming of age in New York City, summer of 1994. Luke Shapiro has just graduated from high school, sells marijuana, and trades pot for therapy from a psychologist, Dr. Jeffrey Squires. Luke is attracted to a classmate, Stephanie, who's out of his league and Squires' step-daughte …r. By July, he's hanging out with Stephanie, taking her on his rounds selling pot out of an ice-cream pushcart. Then things take a turn. In the background, Squires and his wife as well as Luke's parents are having their troubles. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageerotic fantasy |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingdrugsfriendshiploveinfidelitymoneydivorcelonelinessparanoiadepressiondysfunctional familyunrequited lovefalling in love …first love (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolhip hop |
| Locations: | schoolnew york citybarbeachtrainbicycleelevatorlakerooftopoceansex in shower |
| Characters: | best friendpsychiatristdancerfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippoliceteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americanteenage girlteenage boypolice officer …policemanmusicianolder man younger woman relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipdoctor patient relationshipsuicide by hangingstepfather stepdaughter relationshipolder man younger man relationshipparty girlsuicide by drowningconsidering suicidesuicide by pills (See All) |
| Period: | 1990ssummeryear 1994 |
| Story: | ritalinbongclassmatetherapistdrug abusepot smokingtherapyunderwater scenecollegetearsdrinkslow motion scenedreamcryingparty …dancinggunsexfemale nuditymale nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditydogbare chested malekisscigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactererectionpistolshowertelephone callvoice over narrationmachine gunmirrorurinationwatching tvcondomarrestundressingbare buttbookvomitingbeermarijuanasex standing upbathroomjailvoyeurreference to jesus christguitarmanhattan new york citysubjective cameraswimmingnewspapercandledrug dealermontagecocainesuicide attempttoiletsubwaycoffeebartenderparkprologuefantasy sequencepay phonemassagereadingpremarital sexcharacter says i love youhandgunobscene finger gesturegraffitifreeze framesexual fantasyloss of virginitylistening to musicice creamjail cellexerciseguitaristeccentricphone boothswimsuitvirginitystreet lifepillsnew jerseyattempted suicidehypocrisyunderage drinkingbackpackpet dogheadphonescigarette lightercard playingnintendoraised middle fingertuxedobrushing teethmarital problemworld trade center manhattan new york cityferrymidlife crisisfast motion scenemale virginimpotencenarrated by charactersandwichshortscentral park manhattan new york cityevictionmen's bathroomsnorting cocainejukeboxstonermasseusedrug dealmaking outtape recordingunconsciousnessstonedpopularitybeach housecdplaying a video gamereindeeraudio cassettealtered version of studio logopsychoanalysisbroken heartaerobicshomeless personpsychotherapyheatpremature ejaculationhigh school graduationboom boxcrossword puzzlewife leaves husbandbailgeneration xcassette tapehidden moneyillegal drugspagerwriting on a wallempire state building manhattan new york cityreference to bob dylansweatingsocial outcastshared showerwatching pornographygame boycheating on wifemagic mushroompeepholesummer jobprescription drugsbeeperdancing in the streetwanting a divorceattempted drowningreference to kurt cobaingraduation partyrotterdam netherlandswater ballooneye dropsforeign exchange studentterrierbongo drumdog urinationoutdoor showercrying during sexeuphoriahigh school yearbookscratching facereference to goldilocks and the three bearsgraduation cap and gownreference to pearl jamworkout video40 ozmagic markerwest highland white terrierflushing drugs down a toiletpush cartcigarette behind earpracticing a line of conversationreference to rudy giulianialcohol in brown paper bagapartment evictionice cream cartblowing smoke ringscharacter lies about agefalling out of lovereference to boyz ii men (See All) |
A love story and murder mystery based on the most notorious unsolved murder case in New York history. The original screenplay uses newly discovered facts, court records and speculation as the foundation for a story of family, obsession, love and loss.
| Themes: | wealthdrug usedrunkennessdrinkingfriendshipmurderlovedeathsuicidemarriagemoneypregnancyfearweddingdepression …blackmailmental illnessdyingabortionmurder investigationsuicide of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | new york cityrestauranttrainswimming poollos angeles californiaparis franceboatbicycletaxielevatorapartmentcourtroomlakemotelchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | psychiatristdancerstudentsingerfriendfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationship …girlnursephotographerwriterlawyerjewishmaidjewmayorpregnant wifechinese foodbaby shower (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s2000syear 2000year 1982year 1972year 1971year 1978 |
| Story: | college graduationtherapistpot smokingtherapydisappearancemissing personcollegetearsdrinksongcryingpartysingingdancingflashback …gunfemale nuditybloodviolencedogbare chested malesex scenekisscigarette smokingphotographthree word titlepantiesshowerbased on true storytelephone callcorpseunderwearfoodmirrorurinationcameraundressingsecretshootingsunglassesrunningdead bodyinterrogationcafemarijuananeighbormanhattan new york cityswimmingnewspaperwineold manvideo cameradisguisebridgeeatingcocainepoliticiansubwaydinnerjudgetrialbirthday partysearchmarriage proposalpay phoneumbrellasuitcasedomestic violencewigsuspicionloss of mothercross dressingclass differencesdismembermenttrustwashington d.c.record playerbirthday cakeeyeglassestv newsanswering machinewhat happened to epiloguescene during opening creditsrecordingjoggingdysfunctional marriagefloridaphone boothpress conferencehome movietennisladderapartment buildingyogatarget practiceshovelnovelisttime lapse photographyskiingtuxedopolice raidlooking at self in mirrorextortionbriefcasebriefsbruisedead motherlandlordabusive husbandphysical abusedead dogkilling a dogevictionmen's bathroomtrue crimesnorting cocainedouble lifemotel roomdrunk drivingreal estatetv reporterclimbing through a windowjuryself defensecredit carddistrict attorneyambassadorfamily businessmailboxunplanned pregnancyheirbased on true eventstimes square manhattan new york cityvolkswagencollectorreading a newspaperrealtorcircular staircasedistrustbronx new york citytoy gunspray paintwanted posterpeep holeu.s. senatorpackinghigh societydomineering fathervolkswagen beetleends with biographical notesbandanaswimming in underweartelephone numberwomen's bathroomtalking to selfponyshort shortsanswering machine messagevermontwashing disheslong island new yorkwife abuseempire state building manhattan new york citysnoopingliving togetherfemale judgemedical schoolcrossdressermissing womanman dressed as a womanmissing person posterhummingnew york city skylinehome movie footageabortion clinicoffice buildingoxygen tankbludgeoned to deathtwo in a showerunsolved murderswing setunsolved crimetrust funddead body in a car trunkjumping off a rooffile cabinetparent grown child relationshipwrong side of the tracksmissing wifefacial bruisegraduation partyrich man poor womandestroying property42nd street manhattan new york cityfacial injuryhack sawplumbingeye dropslatenessbuying a houseelevator operatorman wearing tidy whitiesfemale district attorneytestifying in courtledgerwife beatingalbany new yorkdismembering a dead bodygalveston texasprimal screamspitting out foodvenetian blindsthrowing a chairwestchester new yorkhusband suspected of murdering his wifesuspicion of murdertelephone off hookpretending to be muteporno movie theatreshiksau.s. capitol building washington d.c.health food storeheir to fortunerent collectortaking off a woman's panties (See All) |
In the early 1940s, Allen Ginsberg is an English major at Columbia University, only to learn more than he bargained for. Dissatisfied by the orthodox attitudes of the school, Allen finds himself drawn to iconoclastic colleagues like Lucien Carr, William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac. Together, this …gang would explore bold new literary ideas that would challenge the sensibilities of their time as the future Beat Generation. However, for all their creativity, their very appetites and choices lead to more serious transgressions that would mark their lives forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingdrugsfriendshipmurdermoneyjealousymemoryseductiontheftobsessionparanoiadysfunctional familyguilt …humiliationmental illnesspoetrywriting (See All) |
| Locations: | schoolnew york citybarchicago illinois |
| Characters: | best frienddancerstudentsingerfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshiphomosexualpoliceafrican americangay sexpolicemanwriterlawyer …thiefjewishreference to godgay kissteacher student relationshipprofessorjewfrenchgermangay relationshipgay student (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940syear 1944year 2005 |
| Story: | college studentdormitorynewspaper clippingclassmaterejectionpot smokinglibraryroommatecollegetearsdrinksongcryingpartysinging …dancingfightflashbacksexnuditybloodmale nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditybare chested malekisscigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterknifechaseshowertelephone callvoice over narrationunderwearblood splattermirrorface slapcatarrestundressingbare buttsecretbookbirthdaymarijuanajailreference to jesus christmale pubic hairmanhattan new york citytelephonef wordreportergay slurflashlightwinebandstabbingdeath of friendsuicide attemptprisonersubwaymapapologyman with glassesradiosearchdrowningflash forwardconfessionauthorstalkerprologuekeymistaken identityinjectionpursuithairy chestpoetreference to william shakespearetypewriterblack americanrecord playereyeglassespoemtraitorloyaltywhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorrecordingjail cellrebelliongas maskpromisewhiskeyreverse footageboxer shortsrowboatgay sonmale male kissmoral dilemmamale virginpost world war twosuffocationsaving a lifeimperative in titlenovelpostcardreading aloudjazz musiclibrariansexual tensionabandonmentself defensefascistlsdmisfitdistrict attorneygiving a toastepiloguetrumpetin medias resradio newsintellectualdragging a bodyharlem manhattan new york cityflash cameramanslaughterends with biographical notespassing outbailguardian angelcurfewmethamphetaminegreenwich village manhattan new york citypenis slurreference to paris francetrumpet playerbloody handabandoned by fatherkilling a catmanifestohand bandagelibertinereference to alice in wonderlandcollege freshmancolumbia universitydadajail visitationnitrous oxidereference to walt whitmanbeat generationu.s. sailorpariahreciting poetryreference to johannes brahmsblood brothersjewish slurreference to arthur rimbaudve dayestablishmentgas stovesharing a cigarettealarm belldistorted soundparanoid schizophrenicreference to herman melvillereference to ulyssesfake hangingreference to henry millerreference to mexicoreference to yeatsbanned bookbenzedrinecommitment to mental hospitalkicking in a windowpulling up pantsreference to lady chatterley's lover the novelstealing a bookchiantiinsane motherreference to geoffrey chaucerreference to percy bysshe shelleyshushing someoneuniversity libraryaspiring poetpaterson new jerseyreference to edward gibbon (See All) |
The story of John Lennon's childhood and teenage years from 1944 to 1960, his relationship with his aunt Mimi and his mother Julia -the two dominant women in the first part of his life-, his first meeting with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, their friendship, their love for music and the birth o …f The Beatles. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agetragedy |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingfriendshiplovedeathmoneyfuneralangertheftdeath of motherdepressiondeath of wifechildhood |
| Mood: | nightmareaffection |
| Locations: | schoolrestaurantcemeterybusbicycle |
| Characters: | best frienddancerstudentteachersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boygirlmusician …babysister sister relationshipthiefreference to godlittle boycousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1940s1950s |
| Story: | theatre audiencegroup of friendsdesirecollegetearsdrinkdreamsongbased on bookcryingpartysingingdancingflashbacksex …f ratedbloodmasturbationtwo word titlekisscigarette smokingfingeringphotographbased on true storytelephone callfondlingtitle directed by femaleunderwearfoodmirrorurinationpunched in the facesecretletterbookliebeerrunningbirthdayrock musiccafepianoguitartelephonebedroombandambulancemontageeatingwidowhouserock banddrawinghit by a carbirthday partygraveyardflash forwardargumentmicrophonereadinguniversitydeath of husbandrock 'n' rollsadnesscharacter says i love yousleepingpubrecord playerbirthday caketeateen angstwhat happened to epiloguehead buttlistening to musictape recorderwoman with glassesrecordingtitle based on songrageguitaristaudienceblack humorpassportmovie theatreswitchbladebloody noseshopliftingbackstagedrummerabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorsongwriterpierattractiondark pastdressing roomrecording studiolaughingdead motherpajamascrowdexhibitionismnew zealandmusic bandfast motion scenedrumsjoypiano playerreference to elvis presleyporn magazinedark secretadolescencejazz musiclooking out a windowguitar playingharmonicaboy with glassesbus stopflasklistening to a radiowrathguitar playerurinalguardianhamburg germanypawnshopwakegravestoneoutdoor oral sexmailmanthe beatlesgrudgedoormanabsent motherwaveoverhearing sexmusical instrumentrecord storemusic storebanjomusic groupreference to winston churchillrock groupliverpooloverheard conversationdouble decker busbloody mouthboardwalkcollapsesketchingdeath of uncleabandoned by fatherillegitimacygarden shearshalf brother half sister relationshipabandoned by motherbirth certificatechildhood memoriesboys' bathroomband managerlodgerschool suspensionlawn chairfish and chipsknocking on doortroubled teenage boyblackpool englandabandoned by husbandreference to buddy hollyreference to little richardsleeping on a benchreference to tchaikovskysinging along with a recordbiochemistryseaside resortbanjo playerschool blazerbrain hemorrhagewashboardlistening to classical musicclipping a hedgemerchant navy (See All) |
Across The Universe is a fictional love story set in the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, the struggle for free speech and civil rights, mind exploration and rock and roll. At once gritty, whimsical and highly theatrical, the story moves from high schools and universities in Massa …chusetts, Princeton and Ohio to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Detroit riots, Vietnam and the dockyards of Liverpool. A combination of live action and animation, the film is paired with many songs by 'The Beatles' (qv) that defined the time. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | documentary footagerock musical |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrugslovemurderfriendshipdeathsurrealismmarriagejealousypoliticspregnancyescapedancefuneral …artmilitarydepressionabuseunrequited lovetheatrepanicfreedomfalling in loverevolutionpolice brutalitynear death experiencecheating death (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | snowhospitalnew york citybarbeachchurchhelicoptercemeterybusnightclubtaxiwheelchairshiptruckrooftop …taxi driverschool busbus stationfire escapecorpse in water (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerstudentteachersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipafrican americanbrother sister relationshipprostitute …soldierpolice officernursealienpolicemanpriestlawyersister sister relationshipartistsingle motherwaitressinterracial relationshipprofessoruncle nephew relationshippimppolice arrestdeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1960swinter |
| Story: | college studentcollege campusdrug tripprotestorhangovertheatre audiencedemonstrationclassunderwater sceneroommateclassroomslow motion scenesongcryingparty …singingdancingfightgunfemale nudityf ratedbloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malekissfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionchasethree word titletelephone callfiretitle directed by femalebeatingcorpsemachine gunurinationblondepunched in the facewatching tvbattlearrestundressinglettershootingriflebombrunningmarijuanajailbritishguitarmanhattan new york cityalcoholtelevisionswimmingnewspaperbandconcertcaliforniabasketballmontagearmyimmigrantrock bandsubwayno opening creditsassassinationdrawingjourneypantyhosenews reportlooking at the cameraimmigrationmicrophoneprotestfantasy sequencetentuniversitydomestic violencegymamerican flaginjectioncheerleadercrossdeath of sonrock 'n' rollsadnesspremarital sexgraffitipubnewspaper headlineheroinrunawayriotcircusfemale stockinged legssyringeflyinghypodermic needleperformancetitle based on songjail cellguitaristbeardamerican footballhammerbuttocksvietnam warphone boothcomposertorchburialhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingapplehookerjanitorimaginationbloody noseveteranbreakupu.s. armyfanmourninghippieanimated sequencepool tableshot in the facebroken glassnewsreel footagefootball playermedical examinationabsent fatherdead childbilliardsdrunksketchblack eyechoirsongwritersnowingdressing roombowlingwar veteranbruisemeetingdeath of loved oneillegal immigrantpatriotismmusic bandposterthanksgivinglighthouseanti warclosetdockplaying pooldetroit michiganlockergolf clubblack pantyhoseescalatortelevision newsdeportationstrikebroken windowclimbing through a windowlaundromatmaking outlsdcornfieldelectric guitarlandladymegaphonetoastdance clubbowling alleybreaking a windowamericanabumhearsepromvolunteerjockdomestic abusedeath of boyfriendmoustacheinterracial coupleacoustic guitarwashing machinecultural differencepatriotironingtelevision setinfantrythe beatlestour buscounter culturestatue of libertygururadicalloudspeakersmoking potmarchrock singerestranged fatherguard doglootingstrawberryletter writingimperialismmuralpassing outcerealrecord producersearch for fatherdog tagreference to martin luther king jr.barricadefloatingliverpoolgiggreenwich village manhattan new york citybiological fatherhigh school danceprotest marchwelderfootball fieldkeyholesexy nurseshipyardsketchingpolitical unrestpsychedeliarepairmanplatoonriot policeafrobus triplocked in a closetmilitary draftwar woundhare krishnathanksgiving dinnerpatrolslow dancingtrippybasic trainingdropoutnude drawingfootball practicepeace signreference to lyndon johnsonchest hairflying machinethanksgiving daydrafttitle sung by characterblack white relationsgreyhound busbleachersbomb makingdelicatessenphysical examreference to brigitte bardoturine samplegraffiti artgospel choirjukebox musicalrecord contractwall paintingprinceton universitysinging to the cameraoutdoor concertphysical examinationprotest songsocial unrestrecord dealwashington square manhattan new york citycollege boundcollege kidmarch on washingtonpicket signrecord executivetranscendental meditationprotest riotdockworkerhomemade bombstreet theaterfloating bodypsychedelic drugreference to jack kerouacanti war movementbus depotdraft noticeex lovers back togetherlesbian attractionlooking at the audiencestudent movementburning paperdayton ohiopacketriotingsliding down a banisterocean wavesolarisationuncle samarmy inductioncranberry saucedouble negative (See All) |
A thought-provoking and haunting exploration of how reality and dream-states may combine to form complex interactions. The line between the imagination and reality blurs when an accomplished Psychiatrist takes on a patient that appears to be suicidal.
| Themes: | drinkinglovedeathsurrealismsuicideghostinvestigationmemorydeath of fatherdeath of motherdepressionguiltillnessmental illnessdying …blindnesswritingforgivenessmadnessmurder of fathermurder of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | new york citytraincemeterybathtubbicycletaxistrip clubtaxi driversuvcar fire |
| Characters: | psychiatristdancerstudentboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshiphomosexualafrican americanboyactorbabyartistactresswaitress …security guardsecretarysheriffdoctor patient relationshipart studentself injuryart teacher (See All) |
| Story: | college studentrehearsalchessclasslibraryunderwater scenetearsdrinkdreamcryingsurprise endingdancingflashbackgunblood …one word titledogkisscigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactershowertelephone callunderwearfoodcar accidentundressingpaintingrunningbirthdaycar crashbathroomneighborpianostrippersubjective cameraorphanambulancebridgeeatingsuicide attemptdinersubwaynonlinear timelinepainterdrawingbathmarriage proposalkeystorytellingreadinglightningreference to william shakespearepsychicarsonblack americanhugginganswering machinesyringeballoonwoundhypodermic needlesurvivorpatientart galleryfateanimal attackslavemental institutionpromisewhiskeywindpillsnew jerseymedicationaquariumbookstorebalconyblind manbuddhismengagement ringman cryingreflectionnotebookrepeated scenespiral staircaselecturestairwaybrooklyn bridgehearing voiceswrist slittingmailboxdripping bloodlocked doormeat cleaverrazor bladebleedinggurneyreference to shakespeare's hamletcircular staircasepole dancershared bathdog attackloss of parentseyespsychosiswater fountainslide showreference to sigmund freuddance classmatchmakersuicide threatsnorricamwatching someonewriting on a walldeadlinepeep showcaught in the raingrand pianodeputy sheriffdog bitesketchinghand wounddiamond ringprescriptionacting classart studiofortune cookiewalruslecturerempty housefireplace pokerweathermanmeteorologyanimal bitehailstormchopsticks the eating utensilcigarette burndance rehearsalsparrowlecture halleyesightkey ringsketching a portraitxanaxwrist scartelling storystopping timeeating with chopstickstire blow out21st birthdaychinese carryout foodpiano movingscript readingtoreadormylar helium balloonforetellingknocking over a tablepsychiatric sessionreference to athena (See All) |
Down and out rock star Dewey Finn gets fired from his band, and he faces a mountain of debts and depression. He takes a job as a 4th grade substitute teacher at an uptight private school where his attitude and hijinx have a powerful effect on his students. He also meets Zack, a 10-year-old guitar pr …odigy, who could help Dewey win a "battle of the bands" competition, which would solve his financial problems and put him back in the spotlight. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingfriendshipdeceptionangerillnesseducationdyingfashion |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | snowschoolbarsmall townlos angeles californianightclubschool busschool teacher |
| Characters: | best friendstudentteachersingerfriendfamily relationshipspoliceboygirlmusicianalcoholicteacher student relationship |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | hangoverdeceitrehearsalclassroommateclassroomdrinkcomputersongsingingtitle spoken by charactertelephone callfoodurinationsecret …lierock musicpianoguitarbandnew yorkmontagedinertoiletrock bandapologychildvanfired from the jobliarscene during end creditspianistcheerleadercontestrock 'n' rolldarkschoolgirlterminal illnesseyeglassesrockfarcewoman with glassesscene during opening creditsguitaristimpersonationrebellionembarrassmentrock concertbootsimpostordrummerschool uniformslackerraised middle fingermusic bandsurprise after end creditsposterdrumsjoyvideo surveillancetween girlidealismboy with glassesdrumschool principalschoolboysororitymtvelectric guitarblackboardcellomale protagonistprivate schooldeskrock musiciangroupiecommitmentmusic historydiarrheakeyboardrock singermusical instrumentrock groupreference to led zeppelinlazinesspreparatory schoolclarinetweightfield tripsubstitute teacherroadiebass guitarknee socksband managerbattle of the bandsanti authoritysong lyricsrock clubmusic competitioncrowd surfingmusic clubbreaking the rulesbroken rulecymbalmosh pitreference to liza minnellirock guitarfaculty loungereference to stevie nicksreference to aretha franklinreference to puff daddyschool recesscode of conductfreeloading (See All) |
Camden College. Sean Bateman is the younger brother of depraved Wall Street broker Patrick Bateman. He's also a drug dealer who owes a lot of money to "fellow" dealer Rupert Guest, as well as a well-known womanizer, for he sleeps with nearly half of the female population on campus. Lauren Hynde is, …technically, a virgin. She's saving herself for her shallow boyfriend, Victor Johnson, who's left the States to backpack across Europe. Her slutty roommate, Lara, has the hots for Victor as well. Paul Denton, who used to date Lauren, is openly bisexual and attracted to Mitchell Allen, who's dating Candice to prove to Paul that he's not gay. Sean loves Lauren. Paul loves Sean. And Lauren may love Sean. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingdrugslovedeathsuiciderapemoneyvoyeurismseductiondatingunrequited lovecheating |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | snowhospitalrestauranthotelcarmotorcycleparis francebathtubbuslondon englandbathtub suicide |
| Characters: | dancerstudentsingermother son relationshiphomosexualdoctorlove trianglegay kissprofessorlove lettersuicide by slashing one's wrists |
| Story: | college campusamsterdam netherlandsbongdormitorydrug abuseroommatecollegetearsdrinkcomputersongcryingpartysingingdancing …flashbackgunsexfemale nuditybased on novelnuditybloodmale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditydogkissfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingnipplesknifepantiestelephone calltopless female nudityvoice over narrationbeatingunderwearmirrorurinationblondepunched in the facewatching tvcondomundressingthongbare buttmaskvomitingbeersunglasseslingeriecafemarijuanabathroomvoyeurmale pubic hairguitarsubjective cameracleavagebisexualgay slurbracandletoplessvideo cameraambulancedrug dealermontagecocainesuicide attemptnonlinear timelinescantily clad femalespankingpublic nuditycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguevirginprologuekaratefantasy sequencecharacter's point of view camera shotbaseball batsplit screenrock 'n' rolleuropefreeze framegirl in pantiessexual fantasyno pantiesloss of virginitymacheterome italyskateboardblack humorvirginityend of the worlddead womantoweldrug dealingdrug overdosereverse footagebloody nosepillsboxer shortshit in the crotchnippleblack bratime lapse photographyraised middle fingerlens flareswitzerlandbrushing teethpromiscuitywoman in bathtubdesert eaglemultiple storylineplaying pooldefecationcafeteriaeiffel tower parisnudeanal rapepush upsnude girlwetting pantsvenice italywrist slittingmailmailboxpipetopless girlnaked dead womandublin irelandfootball teamrepeated linebarcelona spainreference to michael jacksonteen suicidedate rapejack o'lanternburning manmultiple perspectivesfilm studentflorence italyclarinetlaundry drying on clothes lineshooting uplawn sprinklerwoman in a bathtubabstinencevenereal diseasewhitespitting on someonemultiple narratorsecstasy the drugfag hagcollege girlcollege freshmandead body in a bathtubstream of consciousnessbleachersrewinddead woman in bath tubdead body in bathtubpurplereference to johnny deppsoft focuskegbelly buttoncredits rolling downinner monologuekleenexfreebasingbloody bathtubreference to clara bowreference to gabriel garcia marqueztheme partytowel on headcommitting suicide while nakeddead woman in bathtubdartmouth collegekegger (See All) |
Tracy Turnblad, a teenager with all the right moves, is obsessed with the Corny Collins Show. Every day after school, she and her best friend Penny run home to watch the show and drool over the hot Link Larkin, much to Tracy's mother Edna's dismay. After one of the stars of the show leaves, Corny Co …llins holds auditions to see who will be the next person on the Corny Collins show. With all of the help of her friend Seaweed, Tracy makes it on the show, angering the evil dance queen Amber Von Tussle and her mother Velma. Tracy then decides that it's not fair that the black kids can only dance on the Corny Collins Show once a month, and with the help of Seaweed, Link, Penny, Motormouth Maybelle, her father and Edna, she's going to integrate the show.....without denting her 'do! (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingfriendshipdanceracismdysfunctional familycheating |
| Mood: | behind the sceneshigh school |
| Locations: | schoolbarbuspolice carschool bus |
| Characters: | best frienddancerstudentteacherfemale protagonistsingerfriendfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipafrican americanbrother sister relationshipteenage girl …teenage boypolice officernursepolicemanreligious fundamentalist (See All) |
| Period: | 1960syear 1962 |
| Story: | protest signprotestordemonstrationclassratclassroomtearsdrinksongcryingpartysingingdancingf ratedone word title …kisscigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactertelephone callfoodremakewatching tvrunningtelevisionnewspaperflashlighteatingfalse accusationno opening creditsnews reportmicrophoneprotestauditionscene during end creditstied upfireworksnewspaper headlineblack americanrecord playerapplauseropetv newsrace relationsfaintingcommunistagentflatulencetv showfemale tied upgas maskcivil rightsinterracial romanceswitchbladenostalgiaobesitybackstagelove at first sightdressing roomalarm clockmusic bandunderdoghaircrownbeauty pageantbillboardblackboardteenage daughtertv studiobeauty salonteenage crushgarbage truckracial tensionironingbaltimore marylanddetentionmarchfat womanrecord storetitle appears in songmusic storedance contestphonograph recordracial segregationtv cameraclothes linefat suitsocial changemarchingtiarabomb shelterbased on stage musicaldoughnutfat girlinstructorpageanttheatrical agentcandy barwashing clothesblonde stereotypeflasherreference to j. edgar hooverboys' bathroommemorabiliaoverprotective parentwoman played by mandress shopreference to doris dayhiding in a car trunkplacardtv show hostgirls' bathroomhair sprayshoeshinenewspaper boyironing boardtv cameramancivil rights eratony award sourcechemistry classracial integrationreference to jackie kennedyfitting roomturkey bastergirl tied upfadlaundressblack white friendshipgorilla maskreference to gina lollobrigidawhoopee cushionphysical education classnovelty shopp.e. classshoeshine man (See All) |
Based on the true story of Juliet Hulme and Pauline Parker, two close friends who share a love of fantasy and literature, who conspire to kill Pauline's mother when she tries to end the girls' intense and obsessive relationship.
| Subgenre: | independent filmgay interestcult filmcoming of agemelodramastop motion animationteen moviedocumentary footage |
| Themes: | wealthfriendshiplovemurderdeathsurrealismmarriageinfidelitychristmasreligionadulterylesbianismextramarital affairdivorcetheft …obsessionredemptioninsanityunfaithfulnessillnesshollywoodwritingmadness (See All) |
| Mood: | goremoving |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachbathtubwoodsbicycle accidentfire escape |
| Characters: | dancerstudentteacherfemale protagonistsingerfriendfather daughter relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlphotographerwriter …priestthieflove trianglehomosexualitybibleprofessoraunt niece relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | bricktheatre audiencetherapisttherapyclassclassroomhallucinationdreamsongcryingpartysingingdancingflashback …bloodtwo word titlekisstitle spoken by characterlesbian kisspantiesbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationblood splatterface slapswordarrestsecretletterreference to jesus christorgysubjective camerabraambulancestabbingmontagenonlinear timelineapologydrawinggarter beltritualvirginbeaten to deathscreamingfired from the jobfantasy sequencepassionchristmas treediaryfilm within a filmchildbirthcinemarecord playerteen angstwhat happened to epilogueloss of virginityslow motionrecordingstealingmovie starpsychologypsychologisttennisvirginitypassportrole playingrampageunderage drinkingnewsreel footageheavenhit on the headschool uniformchoirkingdompuppywishnew zealandpost world war twobisexualitysexual awakeninghysteriaapparitionhead woundschemetrue crimefriendship between girlsfantasy worldcollege professorcathedraleating disorderparoleteenage crushopposites attractbus ridematricidesick childsex with a minorshrinelesbian subtexthymnteenage girl in underwearcoughing bloodshared bathtuberculosisaltarbludgeoningunicornstory tellingboarding housegirls' schoolchristmas gifttrolleyphonograph recordpretending to be deadart classcounselorgym classheadmistresscorrespondencenylonstenoralternate worldpretendingbludgeoned to deathradio programrecord albummarriage counselorfantasy lifebikingprivilegeyear 1954reference to orson wellesyear 1953reference to doris daymimingvoice over writingcourt jestersurrogate daughternew year's resolutionplaying dress upfoster daughtersecludedsuspected lesbianchild psychologyspoiledreference to james masoncontemplating deathmovie magazineclay modelshared hallucinationmodeling clayplasticenethrowing a stone into water (See All) |
Alan Johnson has everything he needs to get through life: a good job, a beautiful and loving wife, and their wonderful children. Yet he feels isolated because he finds having a hard-working job and managing a family too much to handle and has no one to talk to about it. Charlie Fineman, on the other … hand, doesn't have a job or a family. He used to have both until a terrible loss, and the grief caused him to quit his job and isolate himself from everyone around him. As it turns out, Alan and Charlie were roommates in college, and a chance encounter one night rekindles the friendship they shared. But when Charlie's problems become too much to deal with, Alan is determined to help Charlie come out of his emotional abyss. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | drinkingfriendshiplovedeathmarriagejealousymemoryseductionangerdeath of fatherdepressioninsanitygriefmental illnessdeath of wife …death of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmaremoving |
| Locations: | kitchenhospitalnew york citybarrestaurantnightclubtaxipolice stationcourtroomtrucktaxi driverchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | singerfriendfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanteenage girlpolicemanmusicianlawyerinterracial relationshipaunt nephew relationship …grandfather granddaughter relationshipchinese foodfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipex policeman (See All) |
| Story: | dormitorytheatre audiencerejectiontherapistclassroommatecollegetearsdrinkcomputerdreamsongcryingsingingflashback …gunsexviolencephotographtitle spoken by characterthree word titletelephone callcell phonefoodwatching tvarrestletterpaintingbeercafeguitarrivermanhattan new york citygay slurold manmontageeatingfalse accusationjudgeapologyman with glassesold womancoffeelatex gloveswidowersadnessblack americanpizzatv newswoman with glassescomic booktitle based on songpatientloss of wifepsychologistblack humorinterracial friendshipmovie theatredentistattorneyshoesmental hospitalpost traumatic stress disorderdrummersexual harassmentairplane crashworld trade center manhattan new york citymidlife crisismelancholyreflectionearphonesharassmentmental breakdownpaintmale friendshiploss of daughtertraffic jamreceptionistlandladycomedienneloss of childwakeloss of familypost september 11 2001man childsleepwalkingwhite coathardware storeliquor storemusic storecard tricktriviagrievingjigsaw puzzledrink thrown into someone's facemotivationaloverprotective fatherhearingwar on terrorsuicide contemplationdentist chairmoving vanplaying against typeoverprotective motherdentalmotorscooterrecord albumdentist officereference to bruce springsteencollege roommatedental officedental chairfirearm pointed at the cameraroot beerinvoluntary commitmentviolent outburstgreat lakessanity hearingphotography class (See All) |
Shaun Brumder is a local surfer kid from Orange County who dreams of going to Stanford to become a writer and to get away from his disfunctional family household. Except Shaun runs into one complication after another starting when his application is rejected after his dim-witted guidance counselor s …ends the wrong application. So, Shaun goes to great lengths with a little help from his girlfriend Ashley and his drugged-out loser brother Lance to get into Stanford any way they see fit. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movieteen comedy |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingdrugsdeathmoneyfeardivorcedysfunctional familywritingsecond marriage |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | beachswimming poolwheelchairroad tripmexicosuv |
| Characters: | dancerteacherboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsbrother brother relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boywriterteacher student relationshipolder man younger woman relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationship …self referentialstepfather stepson relationshipstepmother stepson relationship (See All) |
| Story: | college studentsat testritalintherapistunderwater scenecollegetearsdrinkcryingpartydancingflashbackdogkiss …lesbian kisspantiesfireunderwearletterbookvomitingbeermarijuanaprayermenage a troishalloweenwinedrawingsuburbgymcheerleaderreference to william shakespearegrandmotherarsonbarefoot malesurfingskateboardembarrassmentwatching televisionspanishliteraturenovelistmeditationslackerraised middle fingerbonfiregeniusfiremancartoon on tvsurferstonerurinevolleyballhead injurysurfboardcollege professorhorninessdivorced parentsreference to shakespeare's hamletreference to shakespeare's romeo and julietsex with a minortsunamimiseryfeet on tablehigh school graduation911high school seniorendangered speciessouthern californiaparole officerreference to britney spearsnobel prizeoil spillguidance counselorecstasy the drugfrat packreference to leonardo dicaprioreference to leo tolstoystepbrother stepbrother relationshiporange county californiayale universityreference to meryl streepstanford universityextreme sportmarine biologybare feet on tableprom nightreference to stephen kingclass presidentreference to james joycecollege boundreference to william faulkneruniversity of california berkeleycollege entrancereference to sponge bobletter of rejectionpalm pilottranscriptwipeoutcode redreference to anne ricereference to toni morrison (See All) |
A tale told over four seasons, starting in autumn when Juno, a 16-year-old high-school junior in Minnesota, discovers she's pregnant after one event in a chair with her best friend, Bleeker. In the waiting room of an abortion clinic, the quirky and whip-sharp Juno decides to give birth and to place …the child with an adoptive couple. She finds one in the PennySaver personals, contacts them, tells her dad and step-mother, and carries on with school. The chosen parents, upscale yuppies (one of whom is cool and laid back, the other meticulous and uptight), meet Juno, sign papers, and the year unfolds. Will Juno's plan work, can she improvise, and what about Bleeker? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmdark comedyteen movieteen comedy |
| Themes: | drug usefriendshipmarriagejealousypregnancydivorcebullyingadoptionabortionmythology |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | snowschoolhospitalbicyclewheelchair |
| Characters: | best frienddancerstudentteacherfemale protagonistsingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipteenagerdoctorteenage girlteenage boy …musicianbabylawyersister sister relationshipbullysingle motherstepmother stepdaughter relationshippregnant teenager (See All) |
| Period: | wintersummer |
| Story: | video tapedemonstrationclassclassroomtearscomputerslow motion scenesongcryingsingingdancingflashbacksexf ratedcharacter name in title …one word titledogkisstitle spoken by characterpantiestelephone callvoice over narrationunderwearurinationcondomvomitingrunningbathroomguitartelephonenewspaperbandmontagetoiletscantily clad femaleprologueprotestsuburbpay phonehigh school studentchildbirthbasementflowerobscene finger gestureteenage sexstrong female characterteen angstloss of virginitylistening to musiccomic bookguitaristcomposerstrong female leadvirginitycommercialattorneyconvenience storeshopping malltitle appears in writingbanananotebenchmarital problemwilhelm screamposterteenage pregnancyforename as titlebicyclingpregnancy testponytailclinic16 year oldreceptionistautumncdmailboxpipeguitar playerpromcactusnewborn babysewing machineallergybechdel test passedfilm starts with sexunwanted pregnancywatching a videoanimated creditsminnesotaclerkfurnituredressingkeyboardrunnerpanties hit the floorcheerleader uniformduetunwed pregnancypaperdrugstoretrack and fieldultrasoundtruth or daremicrowaveorange juicehigh school athletewoman in laborunwed mothereffeminacyreference to woody allensuicide contemplationschool lockerteenage motherabortion clinicfolk songhigh school promconvenience store clerkreference to kurt cobainschool cafeteriafingernailsconsidering abortionpositive pregnancy testspring the seasonreference to diana rossdeodorantfour seasonswoman holding a babydiscovering one is pregnantreference to iggy poptrack meetmoving furniturelounge chairnail salonpregnant schoolgirlfolk singingneedlepointtic tacsinfant in cast creditsanti abortion demonstrationreference to the carpenters (See All) |
Earl Brooks is a highly respected businessman and was recently named Portland's Man of the Year. He hides a terrible secret however: he is a serial killer known as the Thumbprint Killer. He has been attending AA meetings and has kept his addiction to killing under control for two years now but his a …lter ego, Marshall, has re-appeared and is pushing him to kill again. When he does kill a couple while they are making love, he is seen and photographed by someone who also has his own death and murder fetish. In a parallel story, the police detective investigating the murder is having problems of her own. She is going through a messy divorce and a violent criminal who had vowed revenge some years before has escaped from prison and is after her. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspensecult film |
| Themes: | lovemurderfriendshipdeathsuicidekidnappingmarriagepregnancyfearinvestigationdeceptionseductionangerdivorcepsychopath …blackmailsadismabductioncrueltydyingtraumamurder of husband (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmaregorerainmurder suicide |
| Locations: | kitchenhospitalrestaurantchurchhotelcemeteryairplanetaxiofficerooftopstorm |
| Characters: | police detectivedancerdetectivestudentfriendfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipdoctorserial killerpolicemanlawyersecretaryex husband ex wife relationship |
| Story: | college studentstrobe lightalcoholics anonymousdesirehallucinationtearscomputerdreamcryingsurprise endingdancinggunflashbackfemale nuditycharacter name in title …bloodmale nudityviolencemasturbationsex scenekissfemale rear nuditynipplesphotographtitle spoken by characterpistoltelephone callpunctuation in titlecell phoneshootoutwoman on topcorpseunderwearblood splattercar accidentmirrorshot in the chesturinationshot in the headsex in bedsecretshootingbeddead bodycafevoyeurprayertelephonenewspaperbedroomflashlightbradisguisestabbingthroat slittingbridgedinerdouble crossvanshot in the legshot in the foreheadlatex glovesgravestrippingprologuebusinessmanfactorychampagneumbrellaevil manshot in the shoulderwigdeath of husbandwitnessmurderersilencermaniacpickup truckeyeglassesfireplaceaddictionbreaking and enteringheavy rainice creamcaught having sexbeardcovered in bloodparking garageblack humorfollowing someonedead womans&mpeeping tomschizophreniahomicidecrime scenestabbed in the throatmercilessnessstabbed in the neckmillionaireconvenience storeshovelscissorshit on the headsurprisedead manalternate realitybody landing on a cardead woman with eyes opendivorceenude woman murderedreckless drivingexhibitionismfemale detectivelyinginterrupted sexbeing followedserial murderpsychopathic killeryellingclosetrepeated scenehead woundmen's bathroomescalatordouble lifehomicidal maniacvacuum cleanermasochismblood stainimaginary friendframedsplit personalityescaped convicthearing voicesjacketwetting pantsflight attendantdnaconscienceemergency roombleeding to deathmurder witnesshit with a shovelclothingalter egomultiple murderman wearing glassesbmwcruisingwet clothesschizophrenicmurder of a nude womanfingerprintbanquetportland oregonapprenticehatchetintercomthrown from a carovenstabbed with scissorsjoggerdance classwife swappingdriver's licensetalking to oneselfcrossword puzzlekilled during sexmultiple homiciderainy nightwoman shot in the foreheadsafe deposit boxdead woman on bedroad ragedance studiosidewalk cafespying on couple having sexneon lightpotterylawyer client relationshipdoor lockstaringimaginary personsecret compartmentalimonynude man murderedurinating in fearcollege dropoutphilanthropistincriminating photographattempted kidnappingexercyclefetishistmurder of a nude manincriminating evidenceamateur photographerlack of evidenceaa meetingdoor keyprocess serversadomasochistflip phonepalo alto californiareference to stanford universitygood becoming evilmechanical engineervolvo 240barcelona chairburner phoneurge to kill (See All) |
Sutter Keely lives in the now. It's a good place for him. A high school senior, charming and self-possessed, he's the life of the party, loves his job at a men's clothing store, and has no plans for the future. A budding alcoholic, he's never far from his supersized, whiskey-fortified thirst-master …cup. But after being dumped by his girlfriend, Sutter gets drunk and wakes up on a lawn with Aimee Finecky hovering over him. She's different: the "nice girl" who reads science fiction and doesn't have a boyfriend. While Aimee has dreams of a future, Sutter lives in the impressive delusion of a spectacular now, yet somehow, they're drawn together. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | break updrunkennessdrinkingfriendshipmarriagemoneyjealousydancememorydivorcedeath of fatherdatingalcoholismfalling in lovesuicide of father |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolhospitalbarswimming poolbaseballbus driverwater gun |
| Characters: | best frienddancerteacherboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americanbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boy …reference to godsingle motherteacher student relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship (See All) |
| Story: | college campushangoverclassclassroomtearsdrinkcomputerslow motion scenecryingpartydancingflashbacksexfemale nuditybased on novel …bare chested malekisscigarette smokingshowertelephone callvoice over narrationcell phonecar accidentsecretliebeersunglassesreference to jesus christalcoholtelephonef wordbramontageapologyhit by a carbartenderflash forwardprologuefired from the jobstorytellingreadingwaterfallsleepingtrustteenage sexblack americanpickup truckhuggingloss of virginitycomic bookhappinesscheating husbandcrying manpromisewhiskeyunderage drinkingbackpackconvenience storefirst kissabsent fatherpridebookstorephiladelphia pennsylvaniareckless drivingwoman in underweartext messaginghandshakeloss of jobdead fatherjukebox17 year oldflask18 year oldknocking on a doorwoman in bra and pantiesunhappinessgiving a toastpromsecond chancebouncerfather son reunionwhite brabeggingmiserystudyinghomeworkhigh school graduationtelephone numberpassing outhigh school seniorstore clerkgeneration ykiss on the foreheadfootball fieldporchabandoned by fatherdumped by girlfriendhigh school prompart time jobpain killeri.d.big sisterfirst sexreference to nasateenage drinkingjumping into a swimming poolbreakfast cerealgeometryschool cafeteriayellow dresstutoringbaseball pitcherarm in a slingcollege applicationreference to californiareference to texasfear of failuredrinking on the jobhip flaskmen's clothing storedelivering newspaperreference to mexicoprom datewaiting for someonerefusing a handshakedrunken drivinglooking into a window (See All) |
Andrew Largeman is a semi-successful television actor who plays a intellectually disabled quarterback. His somewhat controlling and psychiatrist father has led Andrew ("Large") to believe that his mother's wheelchair bound life was his fault. Andrew decides to lay off the drugs that his father and h …is doctor made him believe that he needed, and began to see life for what it is. He began to feel the pain he had longed for, and began to have a genuine relationship with a girl who had some problems of her own. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageautobiographical |
| Themes: | drug usedrinkingdrugsfriendshipsuicidekidnappingmoneyfuneralvoyeurismlonelinessdeath of motherparanoiadepressiondysfunctional familyapocalypse …blindness (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh school |
| Locations: | kitchenbarrestaurantswimming poolhotelmotorcyclecemeterylos angeles californiabathtubairportwheelchairpolice caryachttown |
| Characters: | best friendpsychiatristdancerstudentsingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipafrican americandoctor …brother sister relationshipprostitutepolice officerpolicemanactorbabywriterjewishreference to godjewcousin cousin relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipfrench kissstepbrother stepsister relationshipsex with prostitute (See All) |
| Story: | bongphoto albumclassmateice skatingpot smokingtwenty somethingdrinkslow motion scenesongcryingpartysingingdancinggunsex …female nuditydogsex scenekisscigarette smokingejaculationpantiesbased on true storytelephone callunderwearwatching tvswordliebedcafemarijuanabathroomrobotvoyeurguitaralcoholtelephoneswimmingbramansioncocainewhite pantiesdream sequencecoffinjourneygraveyardnecklacepainhotel roomcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguescreamingsuburbliarpay phonewritten and directed by cast memberauditionstorytellingreadingchristmas treedirected by stargiftisolationsadnessdirectorial debutloss of mothertrustblack americanrecord playergirl in pantieswaiterhuggingdestinygolfteafireplacebow and arrowmedicineheavy raincakehelmettempleamerican footballphone boothimprovisationhome movieknighthomefateburialtowelpeeping tomscamdivingpillsnew jerseyticklinginventoranxietyheadphonesmedical examinationmedicationbathingmedieval timesairplane crashsaunaexistentialismbriefsatheistmarijuana jointshynesscannabisparalysisjunkyarddead animalwoman cryinghomecomingmen's bathroomgerman shepherdsnorting cocaineescalatorbreadinventiontraffic jamstonedwoman in bra and pantiesunhappinessadopted sonecstasyjointblind womanurinalwalkingseizurealligatorguardianparaplegicacoustic guitarfather son estrangementoverhead camera shotfather son reunionholeanguishdigging a graveshared bathimplied sexwet clothesepilepsyheadachepeep holepet catcasketpolice sirenfreewayvideo cassettemotorcycle with a sidecartap dancinghardware storeairlineranimal in cast creditshamsterprotective malevietnamesesuit of armorphonograph recordlaw firmquarrydoctor's officeflaming arrowstore clerkfigure skatinghobbydishwasherorganistpeep showheadstonecaught in the rainchancefingerprintsgrave diggerspin the bottledobermanmedical clinicquarterbackreference to star trekspying on couple having sexserendipitydiving boardearrainy daybellhopfree spiritbrain scanmetrosexualfootball practicescam artistabyssneurologistsiren the alarmgrave robberreference to dick cheneyarkmedicine cabinettrading cardreference to julia robertsseeing eye dogkissing in the rainnewark new jerseywailing walldog humping someone's leggo kartpit bullreference to robert denirobudding friendshiplithiumneck injurycollision coursedeath of a petyom kippurcamera obscuracooliejousttrekkieeye linerfuneral ritemanic pixie dream girlpet cemeteryunhappy childhoodcuff linkspsychiatric examinationreference to life magazinemaydayreturn to the pastunintelligible dialogue with subtitlesmeeting againpet funeralreference to aldous huxleysitting in a bathtubnumbnessrock quarryturpentinevelcrooperation desert stormdusting for fingerprintsemotional detachmentunderground cavernknight in armorreference to brave new worldsnot dripping from nosevietnamese restaurant (See All) |
A master chef, Kate, lives her life like she runs the kitchen at upscale 22 Bleecker Restaurant in Manhattan--with a no-nonsense intensity that both captivates and intimidates everyone around her. With breathtaking precision, she powers through each hectic shift, coordinating hundreds of meals, prep …aring delicate sauces, seasoning and simmering each dish to absolute perfection. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingdeathpregnancydeath of motherdepressiongrief |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | kitchensnowschoolhospitalnew york cityrestaurantcemetery |
| Characters: | dancerstudentsingerfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipdoctorboygirlsister sister relationshipartistactresssingle motherwaitressgrandmother grandson relationshipaunt niece relationship |
| Story: | photo albumjob interviewtherapisttherapytearsdrinkslow motion scenesongcryingsingingdancingsexkisscigarette smokingphotograph …telephone callfirevoice over narrationcell phonefoodcar accidentremakewatching tvlettercafeneighbormanhattan new york cityorphansocceroperacookingwinecandlemontageeatingaccidentfishsearchgraveyardparkgravedollblindfoldloss of motherpizzarunawaypickup truckwaiteranswering machinebabysittercooktoyeccentricchefhome moviebirthgrocery storeshoppingabsent fatherdeath of sistervoice over lettersnowingwishalarm clockcartoon on tvrunning awayschool principalquitting a jobguardianloss of sisterscarfhiding under a bedgame playingopposites attracttai chilobstergoth girlspaghettiprecocious childpillow fightrecipepancakecrossword puzzlefatal accidentcuisinemealsteaksidewalk cafefish marketstuffed animal toyapronchinatown manhattan new york cityitalian foodcookbookmonopoly the board gamerefusing to eatwatching a cartoon on tvfemale chefbistrotruffleculinary artssense of tastefoie grasquailsous chefrestaurant criticsecret ingredientreference to puccinirestaurant reviewpeacock featherpulling tablecloth from under dishes (See All) |
When Ruby Baker's parents are killed in a car accident, she and her brother, Rhett, must travel to Malibu, to live with Terrence and Erin Glass, their former neighbors. At first, all seems well. Ruby is making new friends at school and Rhett is getting more video games and flashy toys than he's ever … had in his life. When Ruby speaks to her family's estate lawyer, he tells her that her parents have left Rhett and her $4 million. Suddenly, Ruby begins to notice odd behavior from Terry and Erin. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspensepsycho thriller |
| Themes: | wealthdrug usedrunkennessdrinkingdrugsmurderfriendshipdeathsuicidefuneraldeath of fatherdeath of motheradoptioncheatinginheritance …murder of a police officerclaustrophobia (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerainhigh school |
| Locations: | schoolrestaurantchurchswimming poolcarcemeterypolice cartruckschool teachercar explosiontruck accident |
| Characters: | female protagonistfriendfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother daughter relationshipdoctorboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boygirlpolice officer …policemanpriestlawyermaiduncle nephew relationshipuncle niece relationship (See All) |
| Story: | theatre audienceclassclassroomtearsdrinkcomputerdreamcryinggunbloodcigarette smokingexplosionknifecorpsecar accident …watching tvbikinicar crashdead bodycafeswimmingcleavageorphanflashlightbracaliforniamansionstabbingstabbed to deathinternetchild abusedrivingdrawinghit by a cargraveyardgraveargumentdrug addictscreamingdebtlightninginjectionhigh school studentfilm within a filmloss of fathersuspicionloss of motherreference to william shakespearetrusthypodermic needlemachetefaintingcaptiveloss of loved onewatching a moviearchitecthome moviescamdrug overdosemovie theatreswitchbladetensionbroken glassjunkiee mailsocial workerdeath of loved onereckless drivingnintendo 64flat tiremenstruationtombstonedrunk drivingpopcornloanglassloan sharkguardianreference to shakespeare's hamletbmwcruisingmorphineloss of parentsvideo cassetteplagiarismcar wreckapple computercaregiverdriving lessondiabeticillegal drugseulogydead parentsperilinsulinshooting uplife insurancetrust fundseat beltgourmetsocial servicesunlikely criminalreference to meryl streepcheating on a testelectric drillbrake failurecar hit by a trucksaablegal guardianglass housestepfamilycar over a cliffferrari testarossadeviousnessmulholland driveradio producerdriver's educationsan bernardino californiaaol (See All) |
At the edge of adolescence, Tracy is a smart straight-A student--if not a little naive (it seems...she smokes and she cuts to alleviate the emotional pain she suffers from having a broken home and hating her mom's boyfriend, Brady.) When she befriends Evie, the most popular and beautiful girl in sch …ool, Evie leads Tracy down a path of sex, drugs and petty crime (like stealing money from purses and from stores). As Tracy transforms herself and her identity, her world becomes a boiling, emotional cauldron fueled by new tensions between her and her mother--as well as, teachers and old friends. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingdrugsfriendshipdeathlesbianismseductionrobberydivorcetheftdeath of motherdysfunctional familyhollywoodadoption …drug addictioncheatingself harm (See All) |
| Locations: | schoollos angeles californiaurban setting |
| Characters: | dancerstudentteacherfemale protagonistfriendfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boy …thiefactresssingle motherinterracial relationshipteacher student relationshipself mutilationself destructivenessself injury (See All) |
| Story: | recovering alcoholicbongclassmatedeceitdrug abuseclassclassroomdrinkdancingfightflashbackfemale nudityf ratednumber in title …bloodone word titlethreesomefemale frontal nuditydogsex scenekisscigarette smokinglesbian kisspantiesshowertelephone callcell phonetitle directed by femaleunderwearface slapthongliesunglassesmarijuanabisexualbracandlecocainenonlinear timelinechild abusemodelvanjeansliarpay phonedomestic violencechickenobscene finger gestureteen angsteggbabysitterwatching a moviemovie theaterskateboardstreet lifedrug dealingdrug overdosehaircutshopliftingrap musicunderage drinkingshoppinggrowing upjuvenile delinquenttank tophairdressermarijuana jointsexual awakeningtriple f ratedneedleplastic surgerypubertyadolescencechild molestationmakeovermasochismpeer pressure13 year oldlsdteenage daughterpopularityrazor bladeexamchewing gumunderage smokingsurrogate mothereating disorderclothinglifeguardspoonjunior high schooljuvenile delinquencyabsent motherhomeworkflashingpinball machinetattoo parlorreference to frankensteinshoe storefake idlawn sprinklerhockey stickteenage rebellionbody piercingpiggy back rideearsurrogate familyhollywood boulevardvenice beach californiadress shopgirls' bathroompromiscuous mothertongue piercingglue sniffingbad influencelatenessstashbelly button piercingephebophiliastuffed toy animalchildhood sexual abusehuffingoverachievermorley cigarettescutting selfflunking out of schoolskating ramp (See All) |
It's November 30, 1962. Native Brit George Falconer, an English professor at a Los Angeles area college, is finding it difficult to cope with life. Jim, his personal partner of sixteen years, died in a car accident eight months earlier when he was visiting with family. Jim's family were not going to … tell George of the death or accident, let alone allow him to attend the funeral. This day, George has decided to get his affairs in order before he will commit suicide that evening. As he routinely and fastidiously prepares for the suicide and post suicide, George reminisces about his life with Jim. But George spends this day with various people, who see a man sadder than usual and who affect his own thoughts about what he is going to do. Those people include Carlos, a Spanish immigrant/aspiring actor/gigolo recently arrived in Los Angeles; Charley, his best friend who he knew from England, she who is a drama queen of a woman who romantically desires her best friend despite his sexual orientation; and Kenny Potter, one of his students, who seems to be curious about his professor beyond English class. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingfriendshipdeathsuicidemoneypoliticsfearmemorylonelinessobsessiondepressionredemptiongrief …unrequited lovehomophobiafalling in lovegay love (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | snowbarbeachmotorcyclelos angeles californiabuslondon englandofficeocean |
| Characters: | dancerstudentteacherfriendfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualmother daughter relationshipboybrother sister relationshipgirl …jewishgay kisshomosexualityteacher student relationshipmaidprofessorjewsecretarycousin cousin relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipgay relationshipneighbor neighbor relationshipold friendolder man younger man relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1940syear 1962 |
| Story: | college campussleeping on a couchtwenty somethingclassunderwater sceneclassroomcollegetearsdrinkdreamcryingpartydancingflashbackgun …based on novelnuditybloodmale nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested malekisscigarette smokingphotographpistolshowertelephone callvoice over narrationunderwearfoodcar accidentmirrorurinationwatching tvundressingbare buttbookriflebeerdead bodybathroomneighborswimmingcaliforniaeatingaccidentdinnerman with glassesdrowningtransformationbartenderskinny dippingpublic nudityfantasy sequencepay phoneangelreadingbankgiftisolationflowersubtitled sceneheart attackrecord playereyeglassescloseted homosexualshavingfireplacebulletheavy rainslow motionlistening to musicscene during opening creditsrecordingagingarchitectphone boothtennistowelcamera shot of feetmale prostitutedivinganti semitismpillsmourningblack and white sceneblack bracigarette lighterrosedaydreamrefrigeratorsnowingmale male kisshousekeeperlooking at self in mirrorbriefcasebriefsdeath of loved onemidlife crisisowlparking lotdead dognude swimmingreference to elvis presleynarrated by characterinvisibilitygun in mouthhead woundlecturescorpionlistening to radiohead injurygigoloswimming underwatercollege professorbroken heartmercedes benzbereavementmadrid spainmetal detectorpersecutionlighting a cigarettesitting on a toiletdeskcar radioradio newssuicide noteclose up of eyedressingbroken bottlefinger gunnude photographoverhead shotenvelopeliquor storedrinking from a bottlepassing outsleeping bagkneelingbank vaultspaniardmale full back nuditytennis playernext door neighborsafe deposit boxman undressinginkcollisiondeath of partnerdeath of dogreference to james deanclose up of mouthdenver coloradobank tellersuicide contemplation21 year oldcuban missile crisisband aidaspiringinsaviorepiphanyrecurring dreamscotch whiskeyoverturned carshower curtainwaving goodbyecardiac arrestsanta monica californiabad newsbritish in americainsurance policylecture hallthe color redtwist the danceu.s. sailorburning a lettergun shopterrierlong term relationshipdog urinationpants around anklesmale sitting on a toiletspanish accentthe color blueburning a documentmescalinepencil sharpenerreference to charlton hestonkiss of deathmale hustlerforebodingeye linergin and tonicglass houseeye makeupfaculty loungelighting cigarette for womanloaf of breadeyebrowreference to aldous huxleylying on the floorreference to stanford universitykissing a dogreference to janet leighchest painsfox terrierknocking on a car windowwoman laughingbroken watchplanning a suicidered moon (See All) |
Made of Honor revolves around Tom and Hannah, who have been platonic friends for 10 years. He's a serial dater, while she wants marriage but hasn't found Mr. Right. Just as Tom is starting to think that he is relationship material after all, Hannah gets engaged. When she asks Tom to be her "maid" of … honor, he reluctantly agrees just so he can attempt to stop the wedding and woo her. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | slapstick comedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingfriendshipmarriagejealousyweddingdivorceloneliness |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantchurchairplanetaxicastlemuseumchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | best frienddancerstudentsingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipmaidgrandmother granddaughter relationshipstepmother stepson relationship |
| Period: | year 1998 |
| Story: | college studentvideo tapephoto albumtwenty somethingroommatedrinksongpartysingingdancingsexmasturbationdogbare chested male …kisstitle spoken by characterpantiesshowertelephone callcell phoneunderwearfoodhorseface slappunched in the faceundressingpaintingvomitingliecafecompetitionmanhattan new york cityhalloweenbrabasketballwomanbridgespankingflash forwardlimousinemicrophoneprologuelocker roomhalloween costumehairy chesthorse ridingobscene finger gesturepubcakeroyaltyhuntersheepwomanizerrap musiccorsetscotlandlove at first sightrowboatdeerbalconypassionate kissgeekferrypajamaswedding receptionhalloween partyengagement ringcoffee shopcentral park manhattan new york citymisogynistentrepreneurgiving a toastreverendmarriage engagementchick flickgarbage truckbride and groomblogwater fountainwedding cakepillow fightscottishscotsmanbridesmaiddukekiltcollisionmarchingbloggereditingd.j.wealthy familyscotch whiskeytug of warchopsticks the eating utensilhair spraygarbagemankissing someone's handprenuptial agreementstarbucksman on the verge of tearsmaid of honorbridal showermace spraymounted animal headathletic competitionhaggissashcornell universityfan girlscotch terriersex aidhighland gameswedding date (See All) |
After his wife, Alice, tells him about her sexual fantasies, William Harford sets out for a night of sexual adventure. After several less than successful encounters, he meets an old friend, Nick Nightingale - now a musician - who tells him of strange sex parties when he is required to play the piano … blindfolded. All the men at the party are costumed and wear masks while the women are all young and beautiful. Harford manages to find an appropriate costume and heads out to the party. Once there, however, he is warned by someone who recognizes him, despite the mask, that he is in great danger. He manages to extricate himself but the threats prove to be quite real and sinister. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspensecult filmconspiracyerotic thriller |
| Themes: | wealthdrug usedrunkennessdrinkingdrugsfriendshipmurderdeathmarriageinfidelitychristmasmoneyjealousyadulteryfear …dancedeceptionvoyeurismmemoryextramarital affaircorruptiondeath of fatherobsessionparanoiaredemptionguiltcrueltymysterious death (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmareneo noirnight |
| Locations: | new york cityrestauranthoteltaxiurban settingcitytaxi driversex in public |
| Characters: | psychiatristdancerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorboyprostitutegirlnursemusicianwaitresslust …self discoveryfiance fiancee relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | deceittherapistdrug abusedesirepot smokingroommatehallucinationdrinkdreamcryingpartydancingfemale nuditybased on novel …male nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditykissfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingnipplesleg spreadingthree word titlepantiestelephone callfondlingunderwearmirrorurinationwatching tvundressingthongmaskbeerlingeriebeddead body69 sex positioncafemarijuanasex standing upbathroompianoprostitutionvoyeurorgymanhattan new york citycleavagenewspaperbedroomcandlebanddisguisemansioncocainetoiletfemale pubic hairwhite pantieslesbian cunnilingusmodelman with glassescultno opening creditsscantily clad femaleforeign language adaptationritualconfessionpublic nuditydrug addictblack pantiesstrippingcostumechampagnestorytellingreadingchristmas treepianistfemale removes her clothesblindfoldcult directorsacrificeheroinbralesspowergirl in pantiessexual fantasyflirtingrevelationno pantiesnipples visible through clothingwoman with glassesbabysittersexual attractionpatientmorguedysfunctional marriageaudienceteddy bearcoitusart galleryvirginitydead womanmasked mandrug overdoserole playingsexual desirebra and pantieshookerrear entry sexsurveillance cameraguestpool tablesex talkjunkiesculpturepanties pulled downfrustrationwedding ringsailortuxedolooking at self in mirrorbruisenude woman murderedcopulationmannequincoffee shopgirl in bra and pantiesmysterious mang stringdirector cameocartoon on tvchristmas presentpromiscuous womancentral park manhattan new york citydoubtfemale removes her dressjazz musicbitternesssexual tensionthong pantiessex orgyunconsciousnessreceptioniststonedmissingmarriage problemsnaked dead womanrainbownude with glassespasswordritecaressteenage girl in underwearblack dressrehablolitasexual obsessionhungariansubculturefemale sitting on a toilettrophy wifehiv positivecuriositymarital crisisgreenwich village manhattan new york cityjazz clubtoy storecamel toemedical schoolguilty conscienceilluminatishooting upmasked womantaking off pantieslynchianuninvited guesthotel desk clerkpramsociologistprivilegedead woman in morguesexual curiositymasked ballpromiscuous daughtercape cod massachusettslooking in mirror while nudesoho manhattan new york cityex classmateunwanted guestcostume shopwife and husband lead actorsblue lightrockefeller center manhattan new york citysecret clubchristmas shoppingreal life husband and wife play husband and wifechristmas starosteopathhouse callreference to the nutcrackerlaughing fitsex act reflected in a mirrorbackground music score revealed to be source musicbald spotdog muzzlereference to ovid (See All) |
Teenager Hubert haughtily regards his mother with contempt, and only sees her tacky sweaters and kitsch decorations. In addition to these irritating surface details, there is also his parent's cherished mechanisms of manipulation and guilt. Confused by this love/hate relationship that obsesses him m …ore and more each day, Hubert drifts through the mysteries of adolescence - artistic discoveries, illicit experiences, the opening-up to friendship, and ostracism. The turbulent relationship between mother and son unfolds with a compelling combination of savage fury and melting affection. The stunning, semi-autobiographical directing debut of 20-year-old actor Xavier Dolan. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agesemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | drug usefriendshiplovemurderweddingangerdivorceblackmaildysfunctional familyguiltpoetrychildhoodinheritancegay love |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolrestaurantbusbicycle |
| Characters: | dancerstudentteacherfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipteenage boygay sexreference to godgay kisssingle motherlittle boymotherhomosexuality …teacher student relationshipcatholicgay teenagergay relationshipparent child relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay student (See All) |
| Story: | video tapephoto albumrejectionpot smokingchesslibraryclassroomcomputerslow motion scenedancingflashbackmale nuditybare chested malecigarette smoking …knifechaseshowertelephone callcell phonebeatingunderwearfoodmirrorface slapwatching tvundressingletterpaintingliecafemarijuanareference to jesus christrivertelephonef wordgay slurcookingvideo cameramontageeatingsubwayapologycoming outfantasy sequencepay phonewritten and directed by cast memberdollmanipulationpursuitobscene finger gesturehatesingle parentrunawayclaim in titlelgbtteen angstlooking at oneself in a mirroroverallsrebellionhome moviereconciliationboxer shortsbackpackkickingtime lapse photographyschool uniformgay sonboarding schoolmale male kissbriefsbrushing teethgay bashingvideo storeadolescencedvdvacuum cleaner17 year olddomineering motherschool principal16 year oldgay clubdivorced parentsoverbearing motherinner title cardbipolar disorderwashing dishesreference to bugs bunnyreference to james deanreference to buddhalove hate relationship7 year oldreference to leonardo dicaprioboys' bathroompublic schoolmother son conflictlove hatebegins with a quotemale homosexualityreference to jackson pollockmother slaps sonreference to jean cocteaucontemptreport cardreference to christmasimaginary worldsaint lawrence riverspeed the drugwriting contestthrowing a telephone (See All) |
Lil ('Naomi Watts' (qv)) and Roz ('Robin Wright (V)' (qv)) are two lifelong friends, having grown up together as neighbors in an idyllic beach town. As adults, their sons have developed a friendship as strong as that which binds their mothers. One summer, all four are confronted by simmering emotion …s that have been mounting between them, and each find unexpected happiness in relationships that cross the bounds of convention. (Read More)
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingfriendshipdeathrevengemarriageinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancyfearweddingvoyeurismmemoryextramarital affair …divorcelonelinessdeath of fatherguiltunfaithfulnesstheatre (See All) |
| Locations: | kitchenhospitalbarbeachhotelcemeterybusaustraliafranceofficeoceantownsuvrunning on a beach |
| Characters: | best frienddancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boyactorbabyactress …reference to godaustralianex husband ex wife relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipyounger version of charactertheatre director (See All) |
| Period: | summer |
| Story: | theatre productionnew jobphoto albumunderwater scenetearsdrinkcomputerdreamsongcryingsingingdancingflashbackfightsex …female nudityf ratednuditymale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malekissfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingphotographleg spreadingpantiestelephone callcell phonewoman on toptitle directed by femalefoodmirrorblondeface slapbikinisex in bedbare buttsecretbookvomitingliebeersunglassesrunningbirthdaysex standing upneighborvoyeurreference to jesus christtelephonef wordswimmingcleavagewineeatingwidowapologychildscantily clad femalebirthday partygraveyardbartenderflash forwardjeansgraveblack pantieschampagneauditionflowerscrossdeath of husbandlaptopsadnessreunionsuspiciontearevelationlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musichappinessagingwatching a movieswimsuitsurfingaudiencecoitusforbidden loveart galleryburialbald manbroken legministercard playingseasidecliffcopulationwedding receptionsunbathingfemale female kissbirthday presentsydney australiaremorsereading aloudcrutcheslost lovesurferraft18 year olddolphingiving a toastmother in lawbeach houselollipopswimming underwaterreverendsurfboardreading a booksurrogate motherlesbian subtextleg injuryleg woundremarriageoverhead shotbedtime storyhappy birthdayrearview mirrorsaying goodbyeplay rehearsalbreaking upsidewalk cafebased on novellatryst20 year oldunderwater fightsurrogate sonwoman directorleg in a casttravel agentcurtain callwetsuitphysical rehabilitationbank checkloversreference to george gershwin21st birthdaymusical productionreflection in a rearview mirrorantisepticreading a book to a childsurfing accidentwater wings (See All) |
In 1986, In Brooklyn, New York, the dysfunctional family of pseudo intellectuals composed by the university professor Bernard and the prominent writer Joan split. Bernard is a selfish, cheap and jealous decadent writer that rationalizes every attitude in his family and life and does not accept "phil …istines" - people that do not read books or watch movies, while the unfaithful Joan is growing as a writer and has no problems with "philistines". Their sons, the teenager Walt and the boy Frank, feel the separation and take side: Walt stays with Bernard, and Frank with Joan, and both are affected with abnormal behaviors. Frank drinks booze and smears with sperm the books in the library and a locker in the dress room of his school. The messed-up and insecure Walt uses Roger Water's song "Hey You" in a festival as if it was of his own, and breaks up with his girlfriend Sophie. Meanwhile Joan has an affair with Frank's tennis teacher Ivan and Bernard with his student Lili. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmsemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | break updrunkennessdrinkingfriendshiplovemarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterypregnancyextramarital affairdivorceobsessiondysfunctional familyunfaithfulness …datingpoetryregret (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolhospitalnew york cityrestaurantbathtubelevatorbrothelmuseum |
| Characters: | psychiatriststudentteachersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippoliceteenagerdoctorbrother brother relationshipboy …brother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boygirlnursepolicemanwriterlawyerteacher student relationshipolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipfrench kisschinese foodtalking to oneself in a mirror (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | theatre audiencetherapisttherapyclasslibraryclassroomtearsdrinksongcryingpartysingingsexmasturbation …bare chested malekissphotographpantiesshowertelephone callunderwearfoodmirrorface slapwatching tvcatcondomletterbookliebeeranimal in titlebedcafebathroomguitarbracookingcandleambulanceeatingtoiletboxingsubwaydinnerno opening creditsparkmicrophonevirginliarreadingobscene finger gesturetypewriterheart attackrecord playerlistening to musicrecordingguitaristwatching a movienosebleedpsychologisttennisbrooklyn new york citycelebrationpillsunderage drinkingfeministturtlemarital separationsongwriterholding handsearphoneswhalecafeteriaguitar playerjunior high schoolping pongplagiarismpassing outcustodyreference to the rolling stonesbrother in law brother in law relationshipreference to charles dickenssquidtennis playertable tennisoxygen maskpneumoniacustody battlepublishingreptilesleeping on a sofaliterary agentfrecklesreference to f. scott fitzgeraldreference to pink floydradiatorreference to errol flynnreference to franz kafkachild supporttennis proreference to jean luc godardamphibiantape deckgalapagos islandspeanutparent teacher conferencecowboy bootreference to jean paul belmondowriting classschool blazertennis coachhugging pillowjoint custodyletter of rejectionprospect park brooklyn new york cityfolding bedobject in nosereference to john mcenroeslapping someone's handtylenol (See All) |
| Themes: | wealthdrug usedrunkennessdrinkinginfidelityadulteryfearmemoryextramarital affairdivorcedepressionunfaithfulnesstechnologyhuntingcamping |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | snowrestaurantswimming poolhotelhelicopterdesertbicycletaxielevatorvillagewoodstaxi driverusa |
| Characters: | dancerfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipdoctorbrother sister relationshipreference to godlittle girlwaitresslittle boymuslimemployer employee relationship …americanuncle nephew relationshipamerican abroadgrandfather grandson relationshipdriveryounger version of characterbaby girlasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Story: | college studentstrobe lightsleeplessnesshangovernew jobunderwater scenehallucinationdrinkcomputerpartydancingfightflashbackgunsex …based on novelbloodbare breastsbare chested malekisscigarette smokingshowertelephone callunderwearmirrorwatching tvundressingpaintingvomitingriflebeersunglassesbombneighborreference to jesus christalcoholtelephonef wordswimmingmontagebridgearmycocainedrivingapologykingtalking to the cameracoffeeflash forwardconfessionhotel roomprologuebusinessmansuitcasedolltentbusinessinjectionhairy chestlaptopgardenbearsleepingtrustfreeze frameprincehenchmanpickup trucksurgeryeyeglassesshavingteawolfhypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicscene during opening creditsarchitectcrying womanswimsuitculture clashsheepguardpromisewhiskeymiddle eastconstruction siteanimated sequenceinfectione mailhologramsalesmanvoice over lettercellphonebalconyfemale doctorcorporationduct tapesurgeonbrushing teethsports carchauffeurvodkacamelreference to elvis presleyprayinghandshake12 year oldbandageconstruction workereconomymen's bathroomstairwayname callingroller coaster14 year oldtraffic jamknocking on a doorparamedicjacket15 year oldstethoscopereceptionistscalpelstrokebeach houseswimming underwaterreading a bookmosquetour guidegurneysexual frustrationmetal detectorpark bench11 year oldcocaine snortingintercomsex on the floorstory tellingfictional cityoverhead shotselfiehijabsleeping bagarabictumornational parkdivorced manbottled waterdanishtradejoke tellingsaudi arabiaworrying21 year oldcold the temperatureanxiety attackband aidslip the undergarmentauto repairmotorscootercar rentalreference to new york citybowingarchitectural modeloversleepinganesthesiaelectric razorlong underwearsnorkelinghot wiring a carolive oilblufflesionfalling to the groundreference to starbucksair conditioningcomputer techniciananalogyreggae musicstranger in a strange landreference to texasunderwater kissflip phonereference to chicago illinoisreference to englandmeccareference to new jerseyjet lagreference to boston massachusettsreference to chinareference to the ciareference to kentucky fried chickensaudibiopsyreference to soren kierkegaardmedical operationreading a book to a childteleconferencingviking helmetbuilding a sheltercystneedle and threadcloakroomcollapsing chair (See All) |
When a man selects a mail order bride, he is surprised to see the beauty who appears before him. She alleges that she sent false photos to him to assure that he would love her for what she is and not for her beauty. However, what she is is a con artist, prostitute, and actress, who teams with a fell …ow actor to steal money from men. What she does not expect is that she falls in love with her new husband and ultimately must decide between him and her sadistic former lover. Contains explicit sex including sadistic acts as Thomas Jane cuts Jolie's back with a knife as part of their lovemaking. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspenseerotic thriller |
| Themes: | wealthdrunkennessdrinkinglovemurderdeathmarriagerapemoneybetrayalprisondanceweddinginvestigation …deceptionseductionrobberytheftobsessiongamblingmental illnessexecutiontheatrecheating (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | barrestauranttrainboatbathtubshipbrothel |
| Characters: | best frienddancerhusband wife relationshipprostituteactorpriestsister sister relationshipthiefactressgay kisslustbibleex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipself mutilationself cutting |
| Period: | 1900s |
| Story: | theatre productiondeceittheatre audiencedesirerattearsdrinkslow motion scenecryingsurprise endingpartydancinggunflashbackfight …female nuditybased on novelbloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenekissphotographvoice over narrationunderwearhorsemirrorremakebare buttmasklettershootingliecafepianoprayermale pubic haircriminalorphanbedroomoperacandleprisonerboxingbirdfemme fatalecigar smokingtalking to the cameracoffeeflash forwardconfessioncostumechampagnefugitivepoisonpossessionpassionsuitcasebankscarpursuithorse ridingsuspicionkissing while having sextrustteafaintingservantbridefaked deathorphanageparadefestivalcarnivalfalse identityorchestrabreakfastcannonbackstageimpostorbroken glasscard playingbathingcubawedding ringprison cellpierpassionate kisshorse and carriageprivate investigatorinvestigatorschemegun held to headforeplaymoroccoecstasysunrisepalm treerespectgroomdisillusionmentdead birdcubanportunwanted kissplantationpoker gamesailing shipbird cageimpersonatorborderline personality disorderhavana cubaremake of french filmbank managerblowing a kisscuttingbank accountcloakspongekissing breastssaladorchestra conductorcaged birdescape planmail order bridehandwritingtheatrical playblank bulletsteamshipmissionary sex positiontwo in a bathdelawaresuicidal thoughtcoffee plantationcanopy bededwardian ageedwardian fashionoxymorondeath of bird (See All) |
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Statrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamental …ists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own. With Marji dangerously refusing to remain silent at this injustice, her parents send her abroad to Vienna to study for a better life. However, this change proves an equally difficult trial with the young woman finding herself in a different culture loaded with abrasive characters and profound disappointments that deeply trouble her. Even when she returns home, Marji finds that both she and homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscoming of ageautobiographicaladult animationbased on autobiography |
| Themes: | drug usedrinkinglovemurderfriendshipdeathsurrealismmarriageinfidelitychristmasreligionpoliticsprisonfeartorture …weddingfuneralmemorytravelangerdivorcetheftdepressionblackmailguiltunfaithfulnessexecutionchildhoodhomelessnessfreedomjusticephilosophyforgivenessrevolutionfirst loveclaustrophobiareligious intolerancemurder of sister (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerainhigh school |
| Locations: | snowschoolhospitalrestaurantmotorcyclecemeteryparis francebathtubnightclubbicycletaxiairportwheelchaircityfrance …rooftopschool teacher (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerstudentteacherfemale protagonistboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicemother daughter relationshipdoctor …childrenboyteenage girlprostituteteenage boygirlsoldierpolicemanthiefreference to godmuslimcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipbakerart studentcheating on one's girlfriendphilosophy teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s1970syear 1986year 1982year 1992year 1978 |
| Story: | yodelingtherapistdrug abusedemonstrationtwenty somethingtherapyclassclassroomhallucinationtearsdrinkdreamcryingpartydancing …fightflashbackf ratedbloodone word titledogkisscigarette smokingexplosionchaseshowertelephone callvoice over narrationtitle directed by femalecorpsefoodwatching tvcatbattlearrestfalling from heightshootingbookvomitinglieriflebeerrunningbeddead bodycafemarijuananeighborjailprayersurvivalnewspaperflashlightbracookingwinebased on comic bookold manmountaineatingarmysuicide attempttoiletfishmodelfalse accusationnunbirdold womandrowningpainflash forwardgravekarateprotestkeyliarpay phonestorytellingsuitcasereadingtankhanginguniversitypursuitcrossfilm within a filmbasementpremarital sexelectionflowerobscene finger gesturewhippingrefugeeciaheart attacksurgerymissilehuggingtraitorsupermarketgrenadewoundfaintinglawsurvivorjail cellislamcommunisthidingwatching a moviepsychologistvirginityburialiraqmoralitycannongas maskiranpassportmovie theatrecensorshipheavy metalgrocery storebombingpillssufferingbraveryhypocrisyhippiesexismbroken glassfalling to deathbutcherdespairsculptureoilswampexilebutterflyswedendeath of sistermusical numberyoung lovedemocracypunk rockpolice raidwar veteransirenreckless drivingpajamasturkey the countrypipe smokingplaying cardsmoscow russiaintimidationrevolutionarybriberyearphoneswomen's rightstriple f ratedsneakerspubertybeggarrepressionselfishnesstombstoneblack marketidealismplaywrightconventtape recordingaustriacredit cardvienna austriabased on graphic novelnihilismblizzardrazoranarchistpolitical prisonervolkswagenhonestymartyrtitle same as bookpsychotherapyair raidchoicenationalismfiring squadnewlywedussrreference to michael jacksoncoughing bloodprophetsecret policecheckpointshopping cartdiabetesloudspeakerveilfleeingswansolidaritydignitysubcultureexpatriatesurgical operationcowardicebedtime storycustomsbirthmarktehran iranpenis joketrolleyart historycuriositypolitical repressionsnowballpuppet showhashishnailtyrannyart classhomeless womanideologyreference to karl marxazerbaijanhead scarfartillerymarxismmohawk haircutreference to leninprotest marchunfaithful boyfriendloud musicreference to saddam husseiniraq iran warseparation from familyadaptation directed by original authorreference to che guevarapolitical rallyfarewellfalse passportcyanideexecution by hangingprescription drugsmarxisttalking to godair guitarburqadrowning in a bathtubgroceriron maidenreference to godzillarubblewindow washeriranian revolutionwine makingdog humping someone's legbroochislamic revolutionwar ruinsnunneryproletariatleningrad russiashahpolitical exilereference to abbaliberatorstudy abroadlife drawingreference to the bee geesshah of irangovernment repressionopen heart surgeryataturkbronchitiscoronaryjasmineyodeliranian historymultiple amputeereference to botticellisifting through garbageiranian soldierlong distance telephone callreference to iron maidenreference to romy schneideramputated arm and legbeauty spotnailed to a wallorly airport paristoppling a statue (See All) |
Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his … mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageautobiographicalbased on autobiographyfamily tragedybasketball movie |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingdrugsfriendshipmurderdeathreligionmoneyprisonmemoryrobberyangercorruptiontheft …brutalityhumiliationillnessmental illnessabusedyingdrug addiction (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerainhigh schoolnight |
| Locations: | kitchensnowschoolhospitalnew york cityrestaurantchurchhotelbathtubbuswheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice carcity …rooftopcatholic churchcar theftcatholic schoolschool shootingfire escape (See All) |
| Characters: | best friendstudentteacherfriendmother son relationshippoliceteenagerafrican americanbrother brother relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boypolicemanwriter …priestthiefbullylatinocatholicself destructiveness (See All) |
| Story: | drug tripclassmatedrug abusegroup of friendsclassclassroomhallucinationtearsdrinkslow motion scenedreambased on bookcryingfightgun …sexfemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditykisscigarette smokingphotographknifechaseerectionbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationbeatingunderweartesticlesfoodshot in the chesturinationface slapshotgunwatching tvcondomarrestundressingfalling from heightshootingvomitingriflerunningcafebathroomneighborprostitutionjailprayerrevolvermanhattan new york citystrippertelephoneshot in the backswimmingbragangbasketballdeath of frienddrug dealereatingcocainedinertoiletcoffinspankinglooking at the cameratalking to the cameraracial slurconfessionparkpublic nuditydrug addicthotel roomprologuekeylocker roomfantasy sequencestorytellinglightningringdiaryprankscargyminjectionpursuithigh school studentcrossthreatbasementstagepoetreference to william shakespeareheroinblack americancoachpoemapplausetv newspornographysyringeteen angstathletewhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledrugice creamloss of friendcrucifixstealingassaultnosebleedwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightaudiencestreet lifeapartment buildingdrug overdosestealing a carbloody nosepillshypocrisykickingjunkieschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerbigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalcorporal punishmentskinheadbitternessconfessionalgun held to headdegradationstonedhamburgermooningleukemiaracial prejudicebummale prostitutiondecadencehypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencypool halldoormanfast food restaurantpeep holewhipped creamcasketman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesbaldnessaddictfalling off a roofdrugstorepaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchdrug withdrawalboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingschool expulsionfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All) |
At the age of 38, Mark O'Brien, a man who uses an iron lung, decides he no longer wishes to be a virgin. With the help of his therapist and his priest, he contacts Cheryl Cohen-Greene, a professional sex surrogate and a typical soccer mom with a house, a mortgage and a husband. Inspired by a true st …ory, The Sessions, follows the fascinating relationship which evolves between Cheryl and Mark as she takes him on his journey to manhood. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingfriendshiprevengemoneyjealousyfearfuneralguiltsexualitypoetrydisabilityfalling in lovenear death experience |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachrestaurantchurchhotelbathtubbicycleelevatorwheelchairbaseballmotelsan francisco californiacatholic churchrunning on a beach |
| Characters: | best friendsingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattooboyprostituteteenage boygirl …writerpriestreference to godjewcatholiccatholic priestself pitysex therapistself deprecation (See All) |
| Period: | year 1988 |
| Story: | college graduationcollege studentjob interviewtherapistpot smokingunderwater scenecollegetearsdrinksongpartysingingflashbackfemale nudity …masturbationtwo word titlebare chested malesex scenekissfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingejaculationnipplesleg spreadingerectionpantiestelephone callvoice over narrationwoman on topfoodurinationblondecatwritten by directorundressingsex in bedbookbeersunglassesrunningcafemarijuanavoyeurreference to jesus christprayertelephonef wordsubjective cameracleavagenewspaperbraambulancewomaneatingfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesapologyman with glassesscantily clad femalecoffinmarriage proposalcoffeepainflash forwardconfessioncursevirginspiritualityfired from the jobfantasy sequencereadingfemale removes her clothessadnesspoetsleepingtypewritereyeglassespoemhugginganswering machineloss of virginitytape recorderbuttockshome movieforbidden lovepicnicchokingpromisepower outagesex talkanxietydespairpanties pulled downtan linemale virginwoman in bathtubsermonsexual awakeningnarrated by characterprayingjudaismparalysistelevision newsfemale genitalianaivetymasochismnewspaper articleecstasyreading a bookkarmashirtgurneyloss of sisterstation wagonsexual repressionundressing someonegolden gate bridgeintimacyreference to the virgin maryshared bathwoman undressingfirst sexual experiencephilosopherpremature ejaculationsexual pleasureman in a wheelchairjealous husbandsynagogueimplied nudityweepingsexual explorationsexual arousal911power failuretrolleyvoice over inner thoughtsdoorbellsaying goodbyeoxygenreference to the bibleactress breaking typecaststrong sexual contentcolognelogicpoliosex therapyearmale with long hairwoman wearing glassesberkeley californiajewish manbed riddenoutdoor cafescratching6 year oldsense of touchspeaker phonevoice over writingmotorized wheelchairthrift storeweeping womangirl wearing pantiesshaving someonesponge bathfutonrespiratordifficulty breathingsex surrogatehandicap seximplied male nuditylove poempity sexreading a poemwriting a poemiron lunguniversity of california berkeleyitch38 year oldreference to boston massachusettsjewish convertpower blackoutmotel desk clerk49 year oldkissing someone's chestorange tabby catoxygen tentpolio victimmikvah (See All) |
Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates. His best friend is pressured by his girlfriend Sylvia to find a job, but Jim is more interested in hanging out and making cash from small heists, while trying t …o get a law enforcement job so he can marry his Mexican girlfriend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingdrugsmurderfriendshipdeathpregnancydeceptionmemoryrobberyangercorruptiontheftpsychopath …datingunemployment (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | barlos angeles californiaurban settingpolice carmexico |
| Characters: | dancerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendhusband wife relationshippoliceafrican americantattooprostitutepolice officerpolicemanlawyerthieflatinoex soldier |
| Story: | deceitjob interviewpot smokingtwenty somethingdrinkcomputerdreampartydancinggunfightbloodviolencekisscigarette smoking …photographexplosionchasepistolshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodmachine gunshot in the chesturinationshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facewatching tvlettershootinglierifleheld at gunpointbeersunglassesrunningdead bodymarijuanashot in the backfoot chasegay slurdrug dealerthroat slittingeatingprologuefbiliarreadingcorrupt copblack americananswering machinegrenadewatching a moviemilkmexicanhookermiddle eastgrocery storebreakupmobile phonespanishsmugglingpool tablepunched in the stomachconvenience storekicked in the crotchpost traumatic stress disorderspecial forcesbrushing teethgovernment agentreckless drivingillegal immigrantlyingstreet gangplaying pooldrug smugglingnight visiondrunk drivingdrug dealdrug traffickingmercy killingcolombiainterracial coupleironingbreaking a bottle over someone's headlapdunwed pregnancystealing moneybilingualvisamexican immigrantlatin americanhomeland securityrecruitmilitary veteranlos angeles police departmentsurrogate brotherpolygraphurine samplejob huntingvinegarturkey basterpersian gulf war (See All) |
This rock opera tells the story of one year in the life of a group of bohemians struggling in modern day East Village New York. The story centers around Mark and Roger, two roommates. While a former tragedy has made Roger numb to life, Mark tries to capture it through his attempts to make a film. In … the year that follows, the group deals with love, loss, AIDS, and modern day life in one truly powerful story. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyepicdocumentary filmmaking |
| Themes: | break updrug usedrunkennessdrinkingdrugslovefriendshipdeathchristmasfearfuneralartrobberytheftpoverty …paranoiayouthexploitationdyinghomelessnessaidsdrug addictionphilosophyregretstarvationgay lovegay marriage (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | snowhospitalnew york citybarrestaurantmotorcyclecemeterybicyclerooftopnew mexicofire escape |
| Characters: | dancerteachersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshiphomosexualpolicemother daughter relationshipafrican americanpolicemanmusician …lawyerthiefinterracial relationshiphomosexualityjewfilmmakergay relationshiplesbian relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipbar mitzvahhomosexual kiss (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990syear 1989year 1990 |
| Story: | job interviewdrug abusedemonstrationmissing personroommatetearsdrinksongcryingsingingdancingfightfemale nudityf ratednudity …bloodone word titlemasturbationdogkissfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterlesbian kisstelephone callfirebeatingfoodbare buttcafemarijuananeighborhandcuffsreference to jesus christguitarmanhattan new york cityhalloweenbisexualwinecandlevideo cameradrug dealermontageeatingcocainesubwayman with glassescoffingraveyarddrug addictmicrophoneprotestkeypay phonechampagneflowersinjectiondategay couplecross dressinggraffiticowheroinpowermoonriottransvestiteeyeglassestv newswaiteranswering machineteadrag queenbreaking and enteringhypodermic needleloss of loved onenew year's everebellionhome moviemilkcelebrationpromiseinterracial romancemourningspanishpool tablehungerjunkiechristmas evebalconysongwritersnowingmale male kisspassionate kisssodomytangoworld trade center manhattan new york citylandlordneighborhoodpromiscuityvodkafemale female kissalleyevictionstairwaybeggarwallethuman immunodeficiency virusgroup therapyrabbifilm cameradrug dealdenialinterracial kissanarchygay romancecoughingmooningtransvestismmuggingfevermarriage engagementpawnshopfirst gay sexual experienceinterracial couplecross dresserreference to james bondpole dancersupport groupbegginggarbage canhuman immunodeficiency virus positivecommitmentrentspotlightsquattercamera focus on female buttdignitybulldoggirlfriend girlfriend relationshipchristmas decorationsdocumentary filmmakerbroken engagementhiv positiveperformance artistautomated teller machinesaying goodbyefreezingcondominiumpulitzer prize sourcecat costumepierced nippledrug withdrawalbased on stage musicalcountry clubshooting upsparklerbrokememorial servicenursery rhymeschool expulsionbenefactornew york universityskylighttenementlower east side manhattan new york citydrug rehabartist's studioglorytitle sung by charactereviction noticebongo drumcommunity centermusic clubsanta fe new mexicodrumsticksradio city music hall manhattan new york cityemotional healingrange roverreference to akira kurosawareference to spike leeman wearing woman's clothingnew year's resolutionstreet riotliving on the streetreference to lenny brucetent citysmack the drugaztdiet cokeerotic dancerreference to martin heideggersound equipmentla bohememissing person flyerapartment evictionwhite lightplastic bucketlife partnerm.i.t.scarsdale new yorksteel barrel (See All) |
In colorful, bustling modern-day Manhattan, Rafi Gardet, a beautiful 37-year-old photography producer reeling from a recent divorce, meets David Bloomberg, a handsome 23-year-old painter recently out of college. Rafi's therapist, Dr. Lisa Metzger, who is working to help Rafi overcome her fears of in …timacy, finds out that Rafi's new lover is--unfortunately for Lisa--her only son, David. Both David and Rafi must contend with their 14-year age gap, vastly different backgrounds and the demands of David's traditional mother. Despite their intense attraction, the charmed couple soon realizes that vastly different ages and backgrounds create much conflict. A Jewish hip-hop lover and closet painter who still lives with his grandparents, David has little in common with Rafi--a non-practicing Catholic from a wealthy, broken family who travels in the sophisticated, high-end world of fashion. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | teen movie |
| Themes: | wealthdrinkingfriendshipdeathmarriagereligionpoliticsdeceptionangerdivorcedatingfaithunemployment |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | snownew york citybarrestaurantchurchswimming poolparis francenightclubtaxielevatorbaseballisrael |
| Characters: | dancerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualmother daughter relationshipafrican americanbrother sister relationshipgirlmusicianphotographer …babyartistjewishjewolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Story: | attention deficit disorderdeceittheatre audiencetherapisttwenty somethingtherapyroommatecollegetearsdrinkcryingpartydancingfightflashback …sexdogbare chested malekisscigarette smokingtelephone callcell phoneunderwearfoodmirrorwatching tvcatcameraundressingpaintingbookliebeerbirthdaybedcafereference to jesus christmanhattan new york citybrawinecandlebasketballwomanbridgeeatingclitorisdinnermodelpainterflash forwardauditionreadingconvertibletragic eventdategardengrandmothertrustblack americananswering machinewoman with glassessociopathpatientculture clashbrooklyn new york cityladderart galleryfollowing someoneembarrassmentmovie theatreinterracial romancegrocery storebuddyanimated sequencemiami floridamay december romanceghettonintendothirty somethingsnowingposterthanksgivingage differencebeing followedhairdresserhandshakehiding in a closetbirthday presentcentral park manhattan new york citymen's bathroomjazz musicnaivetydemocratpush upsresortrepublicanbakerypieplaying a video gamecoincidencemosquepsychoanalysismoving inchick flicksushideath of grandmotherallergynervousnessdoormangogglesharlem manhattan new york cityliberalcheckwarsaw polandimpossible loveniagara fallscondominiumhandballfrying panjumping on a bedphone booksalt lake city utahel salvadorhit with a frying panpsychoanalystyarmulkeanxiety attackpanamapie in the facei.d.pediatricianlower east side manhattan new york citycarpentrychopsticks the eating utensilclimbing over a fencekabbalahsabbathpool boypedicurereading in bedschool tripqueuehome officefurniture storetherapist client relationshipkleenexsingles barspeech therapisthamptons long island new yorkupper west side manhattan new york cityhitting oneselfchardonnaybiting one's fingernailsbowery manhattan new york citypie throwingq tipreference to manuel noriegayoga mathit with a skilletwandering the streetshit on the head with a frying panhit on the head with a skilletreference to the history channelskillettrashcan firewinter in new york city (See All) |
Two years after the events of Scream, Sidney Prescott and Randy are attending Windsor college. They are trying to get on with their lives...Until a new Ghostface killing spree begins. With the help of Dewey and Gale, Sidney must find out who's behind the murders. As the body count goes up, the list …of suspects goes down. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspensecult filmblack comedyconspiracypost modernslasher flickteen movieteen horrorhorror spoof |
| Themes: | drunkennesslovemurderdeathrevengebetrayalfearescapeinvestigationdeceptionvoyeurismpsychopathparanoiainsanitysadism …theatremurder of a police officernear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | goresatireslasher |
| Locations: | hospitalbicyclepolice stationpolice carfire truck |
| Characters: | police detectivedetectivefemale protagonistboyfriend girlfriend relationshippoliceteenagerpolice officerserial killerhostagekillerex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipself referential |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | college studentcollege campusrehearsalgroup of friendstwenty somethinglibraryhallucinationcollegecomputerslow motion scenesurprise endingpartysingingf ratednumber in title …bloodviolencesequelinterviewbare chested malekisscigarette smokingknifechasepistolcell phonebeatingcorpsedigit in titleshot to deathblood splattercar accidentshot in the chesturinationface slapshot in the headrescuepunched in the facewatching tvbrawlmaskshowdownheld at gunpointsunglassessecond partcar crashvoyeurtelevisiontelephonef wordreportergood versus evilsurvivalfoot chasegay slurbedroomflashlightjournalistambushaxevideo cameraambulancestabbingdeath of friendthroat slittingimpalementstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestinternetfalse accusationno opening creditsdisarming someonehit by a cardouble crosspolice officer killedvannews reportshot in the legnecklaceshot in the foreheadracial slurattempted murderauthorstalkercharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemicrophonestabbed in the backcostumescreamingattackpay phoneproduct placementstatuecover upknocked outkicked in the facelightningprankscarbodyguardstalkingfilm within a filmisolationsuspicionstagecharacter says i love youthreatened with a knifeshot in the armbare chested male bondagecult directorstrong female characterpizzaeavesdroppingtv newsfalling down stairsheroineshot in the stomachfamecatfightsurvivorstabbed in the stomachcrucifixmovie theatervillainessvideotapeblockbusterpress conferencestrong female leadinterracial friendshipcrushed to deathsocial commentarymasked manpresumed deadfemale warriorduct tape over mouthcrime scenecameohaunted by the pastconstruction sitestabbed in the throatmercilessnessevacuationfalling to deathescape attemptstabbed in the heade maillens flarefemale reporterplaycharacters killed one by oneethnic slursequel to cult favoritekilling spreemasked killermedia coverageclose up of eyesenglishman abroadintimidationnews reporterdirector cameoreturning character killed offex cophiding in a closetohiocafeteriafake identitypolice chieffemale psychopathpopcornwhodunitcameramanfraternitysororitybusiness cardman kills a womanoffscreen killingfemale villainwoman kills a mandeath of boyfriendstabbed in the shouldershot in the throatstabbed in the facetragic pastreference to star warslimpwoman slaps a manfamous linestupid victimvillain not really dead clicheclimbing out a windowvcrthrown from a car555 phone numberred herringfemale journalistsittingfilm schoolwoman punching a manmystery killergeneration xcult figurecut armfilm studentmob of reportersbroken handaccomplicereference to charles mansonthrown from heightdeath by impalementauditoriumstab woundthreatening telephone callthrown through a glass doorinstant messagingprank callsorority housereference to quentin tarantinoreference to o.j. simpsonphone terrorstabbed in the earreference to jeffrey dahmerreference to ted bundytelephone terrortheater directorcopycatvalley girlmetafictionthrown off a balconytv cameramanvoice changerreference to kevin costnerreference to the godfatherfake knifemise en abymereference to jennifer anistonreference to kevin baconreference to the terminatorbreaking bottle over headcopycat killerreference to sandra bullocktalking during a moviewoman kills a womanfalling off a stagesorority partysorority sisterfilm geekreference to james cameronsoundproof roomimpaled by pipestage director (See All) |
High school teacher, Rainer Wegner, may be popular with the students, but he's also unorthodox. He's forced to teach autocracy for the school's project week. He's less than enthusiastic at first, but the response of the students is surprising to say the least. He forces the students to become more i …nvested in the prospect of self rule, and soon the class project has its own power and eerily starts to resemble Germany's past. Can Wegner and his class realize what's happening before the horrors start repeating themselves? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | dystopia |
| Themes: | drug usefriendshipmurderdeathsuicidebetrayalpoliticsbullyingeducationtheatreunemploymentprejudicejustice |
| Mood: | rainhigh school |
| Locations: | schoolswimming poolcarmotorcyclenightclubbicyclepolice carlakegermanysinging in a carschool teacher |
| Characters: | dancerteacherboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother daughter relationshiptattooboybrother sister relationshipteenage girl …teenage boypolice officerpolicemanphotographerbullywaitressteacher student relationshipgermanpregnant womansuicide by gunshotsuicide by shootingpregnant teacher (See All) |
| Story: | activistrehearsaldrug abuseclassunderwater sceneclassroomtearscomputercryingpartydancingfightgunsexbased on novel …bloodviolencebare chested malekisscigarette smokingbased on true storycell phoneunderwearfoodshot in the chestface slapwatching tvcameraarrestshootingvomitingliemarijuanaf wordsubjective cameragay slurnewspapercandlegangambulancedrug dealermontageeatingapologydrawingcoffeegunshottrainingjeanstheaterliaruniformhigh school studentgovernmentrock 'n' rollpolicewomanflowerexperimentapplausetraitorlistening to musiclawvandalismbarefoot maleswimsuitskateboardtorchwatching televisioncensorshipblood on facebackpackfascismdemocracye mailpunk rockinsultactivismdead boyinjusticebonfiredictatordictatorshipcoffee shophandshakeharassmentoutcasthigh school teachergun in mouthlocal blockbusterpostcardwebsiteeconomicsbased on real eventsescalatorname callingneo nazipeer pressuremasturbation referenceknocking on a dooranarchydisciplinemailboxplaying a video gameessayunderage smokinganarchistbased on true eventsshot through the mouthclothingfemale police officerturkishequalityiphonetraumatic experienceteen suicidekiss on the cheekreference to charles darwinspray paintschool playsocial injusticereference to george w. bushclothing storemale vomitingfictional citysquattertotalitarianismconformitytrainerwheelbarrowhouseboatplay rehearsalmotorcycle helmethigh school principalbloody mouthmarchingfanaticismflyerunityindividualitysalutesocial experimentlogoegotismunderwater fightmale bare feetauthoritarianismmegalomaniablood pressurereference to mcdonald's restaurantchild smokingpunk rock musicnational socialismreference to eminemreference to paris hiltonschool projectchild smoking a cigaretteinflationreference to david beckhamwhite shirtwater poloreference to berlin germanygymnasiumreference to the ramonesphone videoreference to michael mooretagginghand on buttbicycle racingschool newspaperbicycle lockreference to barcelona spainreference to spainschool theaterwebpagedays of the weekmentally challenged slureast germanimitating masturbationstencilmasturbation gestureautocracygymnasium schoolreference to nike (See All) |
When anti-death-penalty activist David Gale is convicted and condemned to death for the murder of a colleague, reporter Bitsey Bloom sets out to learn the story behind Gale's crime. What she finds challenges her belief in Gale's guilt and, finally, in the justice system.
| Subgenre: | suspenseconspiracy |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmurderdeathsuicideinfidelityrapeadulteryprisondeceptionextramarital affairdivorceparanoiaguiltunfaithfulness …executiondyingunemploymenthomelessnessphilosophy (See All) |
| Mood: | raincar chase |
| Locations: | snowhospitalnew york citybarrestauranttrainchurchswimming poolhelicoptercemeteryitalymotelmexicogas stationtexas …spainsex in a bathroom (See All) |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippoliceboypolicemanphotographerwriterlawyerwaitressalcoholicprofessorex husband ex wife relationshipsex with studentphilosophy professor …suicide by asphyxiationsuicide disguised as murder (See All) |
| Story: | alcoholic relapsealcoholics anonymousactivisttheatre audiencejob interviewcollegetearsdrinkcomputercryingsurprise endingpartyflashbackfemale nuditycharacter name in title …nudityfemale frontal nudityinterviewsex scenefemale rear nuditycigarette smokingphotographchasepantiesshowertelephone callwatching tvcameracondombookrunningcafejailhandcuffsreference to jesus christreporterjournalistbound and gaggedvideo cameradinerfishfalse accusationscantily clad femalegraveyardbartenderlimousineblack pantieskeyfired from the jobpay phonepassionrace against timeinjectioncabinobscene finger gesturehatepickup trucktv newsreference to adolf hitlerbabysittermagazinevideotapefollowing someonerapistdead womanambitiondebateduct tape over mouthbarefootcrime scenerear entry sexinnocencesexismdaydreame mailrainstormmarital separationbarbecueduct tapebruisenude woman murderedbeing followedsuffocationcar troubledirector cameobag over headstuffed animalmen's bathroomgovernortv reportergroup therapydeath rowmailleukemiadeath penaltydnawrongful convictionchild custodycollege professornaked dead womanfilling stationvideo footagehouston texasmartyrcapital punishmentpolitical activistgoth girlrepublican partyegointellectualassisted suicideliberalvcrcircumcisionaustin texasinternpolitical protestgraduate studentreference to gandhireference to platofingerprintsreference to the bibledefense lawyerlethal injectionreference to aristotlereference to socratespet foodscratchdestruction of propertymagazine articlecar rentalscotch whiskeyrape accusationchain gangtripodbite markreference to franz kafkareference to judasbible beltlimerickreference to deuteronomynewsmagazinepresbyterianlegal appealcrime reenactmentcontempt of courtlistening to operalifting skirthighway rest stoplast mealsabbaticaldead woman on the floorcommitting suicide while nakedkiddie pornopera productiontelevised debatetexas death rowtupperwarewatching an operareference to radio shackrhodes scholaruniversity of texas austin (See All) |
In New York City, Telly Paretta has been under the psychiatric care of Dr. Jack Munce for fourteen months, the therapy to help her deal with the grief associated with losing her nine year old son, Sam Paretta, one of six children in a plane that went missing, the plane and the bodies never recovered …. In the words of Telly's husband, Jim Paretta, Telly has been holding onto the past like a "death grip", which has hindered her therapy. Telly does not appreciate that characterization as it makes it sound like Dr. Munce and Jim want her to forget Sam. Slowly, incidents make it seem like Telly is losing that grip on the past, until one day all physical evidence of Sam disappears, personal as well as public, such as all media stories of the plane disappearance. Subsequently, Jim and Dr. Munce try to explain to her that her therapy is to help her get over the delusion that she and Jim have/had a son. As Telly alone goes on a search for any evidence of the existence of Sam, the only person she is eventually able to convince is Ash Correll, an ex-New York Ranger whose daughter Lauren allegedly was also one of the missing children. Ash, who started to drink heavily fourteen months ago, initially believed Telly to be crazy until he slowly recalls that he did indeed have a daughter named Lauren who disappeared in that plane, which led to his drinking. Telly and Ash need to go on the run as they are being pursued by the National Security Agency (NSA) on the matter, they're unsure of the N… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspenseindependent filmconspiracypsycho thriller |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingfriendshipkidnappingmarriagepregnancytorturefuneralmemorysupernatural powerparanoiagriefabductionalcoholismamnesia …alien abduction (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityairplaneairportbaseballmotelairplane accident |
| Characters: | police detectivepsychiatristfemale protagonistfriendfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicechildrenalienpolicemanex husband ex wife relationship |
| Story: | photo albumtherapisttherapydisappearancetearsdrinkcomputerdreamcryingsurprise endinggunflashbackphotographexplosionknife …chasepistoltelephone callcell phonecar accidentarrestfalling from heightshootingrunningshot in the backambulancebridgefalse accusationhit by a carshot in the legcoffeeparkkeychampagnemistaken identitychildbirthdeath of sondie hard scenariocabinexperimentmissilebreaking and enteringhidingvideotapeswat teamcamphome movieplaygroundloss of sondelusionmedicationthrown through a windowice hockeyswinggovernment agentmiscarriagehockeymemory losshit and runparenthoodloss of daughterinventionsexual tensionplane crashredheaded womancredit cardmind gamebankruptcywatching a videofleeingmissing daughterdutch anglensalong island new yorklost childdeath of a childfriendly firehockey playerfalling through a windowchildren's bookriver rapidserased memorywallpaperbook editorgas pumpnational security agencymother searches for missing daughterex athleteforgettingnew york rangersparent searches for child (See All) |
When art student Ben Willis is dumped by his girlfriend Suzy, he develops chronic insomnia after finding out how quickly she moved on. To pass the long hours of the night, he starts working the late night shift at the local supermarket. There he meets a colorful cast of characters, all of whom have …their own 'art' in dealing with the boredom of an eight-hour-shift. Ben's art is that he imagines himself stopping time. This way, he can appreciate the artistic beauty of the frozen world and the people inside it - especially Sharon, the pretty and quiet checkout girl, who perhaps holds the answer to solving the problem of Ben's insomnia. (Read More)
| Themes: | break upjealousyartmemoryangerregret |
| Locations: | snowbarlondon englandbicyclestrip clubart school |
| Characters: | best friendstudentteacherboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendteenage girlteenage boyartistlittle girllittle boylustmotheremployer employee relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipwriter director |
| Story: | college studentsleeplessnessdormitoryclassroomcollegetearscomputerslow motion scenedreamcryingpartydancingflashbackfemale nuditynudity …bloodmale nudityone word titlefemale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nudityfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditynipplesphotographtitle spoken by characterleg spreadingerectionpantieslabiatelephone callvoice over narrationblondewatching tvcamerawritten by directorundressingthongletterpaintingsex standing upvoyeurstripperkung fucleavagesoccerbrafootballdinerfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesmodelapologyscantily clad femaledrawingbirthday partybartenderlocker roomuniformfantasy sequencemini skirtprankfilm within a filmsadnessmanagereuropefreeze framesexual fantasygamesupermarketraceslow motionnude modelsexual attractionenemybuttocksflatulencetimeart gallerymilkbossclockfull moonmovie theatregrocery storesurveillance camerabreakupmisunderstandingspanishco workertime lapse photographyfirst kissdeerhustlerrefereebullet timenarrated by charactervideo surveillanceboredomsandwichcafeteriaexotic dancerfirst dateblue pantiessubtitlesdiscoverysexual tensionthong pantiesscooterinsomniadepartment storeblizzardplaying a video gamebased on short filmmonitorhouse partycustomerholetoy gunneck bracepigtailsshopping cartslapswedishdefeatsoccer footballfootball gamephonograph recordgalleryfemale explicit nuditycashierdorm roomlongingart classfemalepokiesexchange studentfemale underwearplaying chessgay jokenight shiftsketchingphallic symbolshampoointrospectionarm castbraidsexhibittime freezewoman wearing a thongart shownude drawingprank calljob applicationtravel agentstopped timehustler magazinelift skirtman undressing a womanfrozen timemateexposed underwearfast motionbolerofawnexposed thong underwearlife drawingreference to russell croweaccommodationgallery showinghead slap (See All) |
After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school - until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.
| Subgenre: | teen movieteen comedyteen sex comedy |
| Themes: | drinkingfriendshipmarriageinfidelityreligionadulteryextramarital affairdivorceguiltunfaithfulnessdatinghomophobiaadoptiondevilreligious intolerance |
| Mood: | satirehigh school |
| Locations: | kitchenschoolrestaurantchurchswimming poolsinging in the shower |
| Characters: | best friendstudentteacherfemale protagonistsingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualteenagermother daughter relationship …boybrother sister relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boygirlpriestchristianreference to godchristianityteacher student relationshipbiblecatholicolder man younger woman relationshipgay teenagerolder woman younger man relationshipgay friendreligious fanaticreligious teen (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | classmatedemonstrationpot smokingclassclassroomtearsdrinkslow motion scenesongcryingpartysingingfemale nuditydogtwo word title …bare chested malesex scenekissphotographpantiesshowertelephone callcell phonemirrorface slapwatching tvcondomliebeersunglassesvibratorbirthdaycafemarijuanareference to jesus christprayerguitarstrippercleavagegay slurbedroomcaliforniabasketballdinnerfalse accusationscantily clad femalespankingtalking to the cameraconfessionmicrophonevirginprotestlocker roomliarmini skirtmoaninggymamerican flaghigh school studentcheerleadercrossgardengraffitifreeze framemachismoscandalcloseted homosexualwaiterhuggingloss of virginityfaintinghappinessgossipfloridaone night standvirginitypreacherembarrassmentmovie theatrebloody noserap musiccynicismhypocrisyministerpunched in the stomachaquariumtime lapse photographyhit on the headpanties pulled downbookstorebelief in godcliffred pantieslooking at self in mirrorpastorbigotrypromiscuityfast motion scenesouthern accentoutcastreference to facebooksneakerswoman cryingcafeterianame callingconfessionallegsrumorpeer pressureschool principalfascistprincipalfriendship between girlsacceptanceadopted sonpopularitycdman in swimsuitguitar playertolerancevolkswagenchick flickreference to googleweekendallergytextingsewingborn again christiandetentionunwanted kissinterracial adoptioncloseted gayinner title cardgay pridemotor scootercheerleader uniformvolkswagen beetleimplied nuditypreachingreputationhappy birthdayice cream coneenglish teachermascotcliquejumping on a beddevil costumegeneration yreference to marlon brandoteen drinkingpetitiongazebospin the bottleabstinencereference to tom cruiseinfamyguidance counselorwebcastbelief in the afterlifespellingwater slidewatching a movie on tvinnuendoreference to mark twaingay man straight woman relationshipbelief in hellpunched in the gut22 year oldsleazecommunity collegevespastdreference to disneylandadoptive father adopted son relationshippicture framemopping a floorpuritangreeting cardcomedic sex sceneenglish classnotorietyprincipal's officeschool suspensionanagramgirls' bathroompledgereference to huckleberry finnpietyschool bandcouponorange the fruitschool boardchocolate milkmascot costumepep rallybelief in the deviladoptive mother adopted son relationshipcontact lensessatan worshipbumping into someonestudent councilbad reputationprayer groupreference to alfred kinseycarpoolstate flagthrowing a cell phonebirth control pillreference to home depothand signaljesus freakporno theatrereference to ashton kutcherreference to costcoreference to demi mooreearth dayreference to disney worldhigh school gymnasiumreference to john hughesschool mascotchlamydiafake sexkissing gamepeasrumor mongerschool detentionsharpening a penciltowel snappingcleaning a bathroomcommunity gardenreference to google earthreference to sylvia plathreference to the scarlet letterspreading rumorbreaking a picture framegift cardreference to nathaniel hawthorne (See All) |
This is the story of three well-meaning but flawed people: Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English emigre; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife, happily married homemaker with two young daughters, with hiding a secret past; and Jack Jordan, an ex-con …vict who has found in his Christian faith the strength to live a law-abiding life and raise a family. They will be brought together by a terrible accident that will change their lives. By the final frame, none of them will be the same as they will have learnt harsh truths about love, faith, courage, desire and guilt, and how chance can change our worlds irretrievably, forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspenseindependent filmtragedymelodrama |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingdrugsmurderlovedeathrevengesuicidemarriageinfidelityreligionbetrayaladulteryprison …pregnancyextramarital affairangerlonelinessdeath of motherredemptionguiltgriefunfaithfulnessillnessfaithalcoholismhopedyingabortionvengeancedrug addictiondeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | snowhospitalbarrestaurantchurchswimming pooldesertbicyclepolice carmotelsuvcar theftnew mexico |
| Characters: | teacherfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipdoctortattooboyteenage boynursepolicemanlawyer …sister sister relationshipreference to godlittle girllittle boybibleprofessorsheriff (See All) |
| Story: | recovering alcoholicdrug abusedesiretherapyclassunderwater scenetearsdrinkcomputercryingpartysinginggunflashbackfemale nudity …number in titlebloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditytwo word titlekisscigarette smokingnipplesphotographknifepantiespistoltelephone callvoice over narrationfondlingcell phonebeatingcorpsedigit in titleunderwearfoodcar accidentface slapwatching tvsex in bedshootingvomitingbirthdaycafebathroomjailvoyeurreference to jesus christprayerrevolverswimmingcleavagebreast sucklingambulancebasketballwidowcocainesuicide attemptdinerprisonertoiletaccidentnonlinear timelinebirddrawinghit by a carbirthday partylatex glovespaingunshotflash forwardattempted murderdrug addictmicrophoneumbrellahangingscarcrossdeath of husbandex convicthandgunobscene finger gestureheart attackprivate detectivepickup trucksurgerybirthday cakepoemgolfmedicinehypodermic needleslow motionsexual attractioncomapatientarchitectbuttockscaucasianlosstimeguardpillsministermourningdespairmedical examinationevidenceheartthirty somethingmarital separationprison cellred pantiesbowlingloss of husbandrelease from prisonsirensymbolismhit and runsaving a lifehysteriamultiple storylinestoredinner partyplaying poolphysicianlighterloss of daughtermathematicsclinicnewspaper articlestonedinfertilityreverendbleedingmonitorgolf coursewakeallergywashing machineartificial inseminationswimmericonschizophrenicprivate eyemortalityfanaticasphyxiationliquor storenightgownmercyhamsterbedriddenfired from a jobwashingexaminationheart transplantjoke tellingmathematicianpityorgan donationoxygen tankspeeding vehicleheart surgerychocolate barporn videoorgan donorrafflejail visitationbarbed wire fencehummingbirdorgan transplantationrefusing to eatheart failuresmall time crookketamineshot in sequenceborn againleaf blowerstepping on glasscutting selfracket ballheart donorsuicide attempt by hangingsports clubcutting armflatliningracquetskull fractureaccidentally shooting oneselfwork detailmouth sprayorgan rejection (See All) |
The story of Ray Charles, music legend. Told in his adult live with flashbacks to his youth we see his humble origins in Florida, his turbulent childhood which included losing his brother and then his sight, his rise as pianist in a touring band, his writing his own songs and running his own band an …d then stardom. Also includes his addiction to drugs and its affect on his working life and family life. (Read More)
| Themes: | wealthdrug usedrunkennessdrinkingdrugslovedeathmarriageinfidelitybetrayaladulterypregnancyfearweddingfuneral …memoryextramarital affairracismdeath of motherredemptionguiltunfaithfulnesseducationexploitationhopeblindnessprejudicedrug addiction (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachchurchswimming poolhotellos angeles californiaparis francebusnightclubbaseballsan francisco californiabus driver |
| Characters: | dancersingermother son relationshipfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipafrican americandoctorbrother brother relationshipboymusicianbabyreference to godsingle motherbetrayal by friend |
| Period: | 1970s1960s1940s1950s1930syear 1963year 1979year 1962year 1965year 1960year 1964year 1961 |
| Story: | protest signpot smokingchesshallucinationtearsdrinkdreamsongcryingsingingdancingfightflashbacksexcharacter name in title …one word titledogkisscigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterhorsecameraarrestliesunglassesbirthdaymarijuanabathroompianojailguitarmanhattan new york cityreporterbandconcertmontagecocaineradiobirthday partydrowningtalking to the cameradrug addictmicrophonebusinessmanfired from the jobliarsuitcasedeath of brotherpianistpremarital sexloss of motherheroinberlin germanybirthday cakeapplausehypodermic needlerace relationsrome italyguitaristcountry musicfloridaswimsuitorchestrascamdrug overdosecivil rightstokyo japanattorneybreakupanimated sequenceboston massachusettsnewsreel footagejunkiedrummerracistsongwritercaneblind manrecording studiotrophyhorse and carriageloss of brothergeniusseattle washingtondrumscontractforename as titledrug smugglingbottlejazz musicbus stopfallingcrippleatlanta georgiarags to richestrumpetmadrid spainhouston texaspsychotherapysorrowturkishbus ridedallas texashymnmontreal quebec canadaracial discriminationblues musicheroin addictsegregationtour busmusic historyharlem manhattan new york citycivil rights movementflash cameratrionew york city new yorkunwed pregnancymusic businesspolitical protestcricketracial issuesbassnew houserecord producerreference to frank sinatraintegrationst. louis missouriafrican american protagonistgospel musicsoul musicdrug bustprobationconcert halldrug withdrawalrecord companyshooting uppitytrumpet playerwashing clothesheroin addictionbraillerhythm and bluesyear 1952year 1959bass playerreference to liberaceyear 1954i.v.calling for helpyear 1953year 1956hummingbirdindianapolis indianaloss of eyesightgreyhound busseeing eye dogsense of sightyear 1949blind boyphysical disabilityvisually impaired personyear 1950jukebox musicalrecord contractsinging triosense of hearingrecord executivedrug testtitle cardsgeorgia usaafrican american musicsharecropperpayolareference to nat king colelaundressnewport rhode islandone dollar billstate legislaturegrammy awardreference to lena horneatlantic recordsbottle treeorgan grinder (See All) |
The lonely teenager Brendan finds his former girlfriend Emily dead in the entrance of a tunnel of sewage and recalls her phone call two days ago, when she said to him that she was in trouble. Brendan, who still loved Emily, met bad elements of his high-school trying to contact her, and when he succe …eded, she told him that she was OK. He hides her body in the tunnel and decides to investigate the meaning and connection of four words, including "brick" and "pin", that Emily told him to find who killed her. Using the support of his nerd friend Brain, he successively meets the small time drug dealers Kara, Dode, Brad Bramish, Laura and Tugger, to reach the teenager powerful drug dealer The Pin. Slowly, Brendan unravels the motives why Emily was killed and plots a revenge. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmteen movie |
| Themes: | break updrug usedrinkingdrugsmurderdeathmoneybetrayalpregnancydeceptionpoetry |
| Mood: | neo noirhigh school |
| Locations: | schoolbeachtunnel |
| Characters: | detectiveboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanteenage girlteenage boy |
| Story: | bricklibrarytearsdrinkdreamcryingsurprise endingpartyfightgunflashbackbloodviolenceone word titlecigarette smoking …photographtitle spoken by characterknifechasepistoltelephone callcell phonebeatingcorpseblood splatterfistfightmirrorshot in the chestface slappunched in the facesunglassesrunningdead bodymarijuanapianohalloweencandlestrangulationdrug dealercocainenonlinear timelinesearchvanfemme fatalecoffeeshot in the foreheadparkattempted murderdrug addictbeaten to deathpay phonebraceletconvertiblepianistbasementdirectorial debutheroinblack americancrime bosseyeglassespoemnerdfireplaceamerican footballwristwatchphone boothfollowing someonepuzzleclockdrug overdosebloody noseshoesunderage drinkingbackstagegash in the facecanepierdressing roomlens flareparking lotdead girlbeing followednotebookhit in the faceinformantboy with glassesdrug dealknocked unconsciousmailboxpiepipeshot point blankcluematchbroken nosesymbolshopping cartbreaking a mirrorrubik's cubehigh school footballplay rehearsalhigh school athletefootball fieldceiling fanschool lockeraudio flashbackslangalleywaypunched in the gutcarrying a dead bodygarbage binorange county californiawalking on a beachhiding in a car trunktrippingcigarette buttkicked in the shinaqueductletterman jackettogaschoolfightathletic fieldcinder blockpunched on the nosepiano scoresnorting herointeenage detectivehigh school vice principal (See All) |
In the weekend after thanksgiving 1973 the Hoods are skidding out of control. Benjamin Hood reels from drink to drink, trying not to think about his trouble at the office. His wife, Elena, is reading self help books and losing patience with her husband's lies. Their son, Paul, home for the holidays, … escapes to the city to pursue an alluring rich girl from his prep school. And young, budding nymphomaniac, Wendy Hood roams the neighborhood, innocently exploring liquor cabinets and lingerie drawers of her friends' parents, looking for something new. Then an ice storm hits, the worst in a century. Things get bad... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingfriendshipmarriageinfidelityreligionpoliticsadulteryextramarital affairdivorcedysfunctional familyguiltunfaithfulnesssexuality …self abuse (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolnight |
| Locations: | kitchensnowschoolnew york citytrainchurchswimming poolcarbicyclestormsex in a car |
| Characters: | studentteacherfriendfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boygirl …french kiss (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 1973 |
| Story: | bongdrug abusedesireclassroommateclassroomtearsdrinkcryingpartysexbased on novelmasturbationbare chested malekiss …cigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterexplosionthree word titleshowertelephone callvoice over narrationunderwearwatching tvbookbedmarijuanabathroomneighborprayermanhattan new york citybedroomwinebandfootballhousedinnerassassinationjeansstrippingvirginkeysuburbelectrocutionreadingdeath of brothertragic eventdeath of sonsadnesssleepingteenage sexcouplerecord playericegolftape recordercomic bookrecordingamerican footballmagazinedysfunctional marriageaccidental deathrailway stationvirginitysocial commentaryembarrassmentshopliftingexplosiveministerburglarywhipsex talkfrustrationdead boyexistentialismliving roommarital problempajamasweatherpromiscuitythanksgivingrocketsexual awakeningswingerbicyclinggroup therapysexual promiscuityfascistpharmacyanarchynarcissismgeneration gapreverendupper classpsychiatric hospitalprivate schoolswingingreference to richard nixonhedonismpremature ejaculationopen marriagesaying gracewife swappingdrugstorepassing outturkey the birdsleeping pillmarital crisispassenger trainrainy nightice cubebrandywet dreambirth controlmodel airplanecocktail partyfirst amendmentcablegraceneglectinnocence lostpassed out drunkseminargrand central station manhattan new york citywaterbeddiving boardsmoking after sexvaliumreference to dostoyevskytromboneskylightyard salesexual experimentationpower linegeometryempty swimming poolmedicine cabinetsurrogate brothersexual revolutionspilled drinkcommuterschool bandaclureference to deep throathangman's noosewatergate scandalman wearing boxer shortsmarvel comicnixon maskparental neglectradio controlled toyreel to reel tape recorderreading a comic booksamoaelectric cableelectrocuted childice stormprecocious sexreference to the fantastic fourreference to fyodor dostoyevskyreference to jesus christ superstarsiliconsleetyoung republicankey partyreference to spiro agnewcranberry saucedrinking liquor from a bottlefacts of lifeice trayreference to philip rothsymbionese liberation army (See All) |
Fresh from Des Moines, Iowa, Sara Matthews has just landed in Los Angeles as a college freshman studying fashion design. She meets handsome Stephen, party-lover Tracy, and roommate Rebecca. Rebecca is nice, sweet and ready to share everything with Sara. It could be the beginning of a beautiful frien …dship. But Tracy is convinced that there's something seriously wrong with Rebecca and bad things start happening to everyone close to Sara. If Sara is to have a normal college experience, she's going to have to get to the bottom of what's up with Rebecca and quickly get out of her clutches. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspensepsycho thrillerteen movie |
| Themes: | drunkennessfriendshiplovemurderdeathrevengekidnappingbetrayaljealousyfearescapeinvestigationdeceptionseductionpsychopath …obsessionmental illnessbullyingunrequited lovehome invasionpanicfashionnear death experienceself harm (See All) |
| Locations: | schoolbarlos angeles californianightclubtaxielevatorapartmentcitygas stationschool bully |
| Characters: | studentteacherfemale protagonistboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather daughter relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshiptattoomusicianhostagegay kissbully …waitressalcoholicteacher student relationshipprofessorolder man younger woman relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipself mutilationmysterious girlsame sex kisscat killer (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | college studentcollege campuslibraryroommateclassroomcollegeslow motion scenecryingsurprise endingpartydancingfightfemale nudityf ratedblood …violencemasturbationbondagetwo word titlebare chested malesex scenekissphotographknifelesbian kisspistolshowertelephone callcell phoneblondeface slaprescuepunched in the facecatcameraundressingpaintingheld at gunpointbeersunglassescaferevolverbound and gaggedbandambushdisguisemansionstabbingmontagestabbed to deathdinerstabbed in the chestrock bandbrunetteapologydisarming someonedrawingdouble crossfemme fatalenecklacecoffeeattempted murderstalkerhotel roomcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedangerstabbed in the backportraitproduct placementkicked in the facescreamuniversitymanipulationconvertibletragic eventstalkinglaptoppremarital sexreuniontied upthreatened with a knifelove interestgraffitiredheadpowereavesdroppingkilling an animalbreaking and enteringwoundbeer drinkinggay characterlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musictape recordersociopathscene during opening creditscatfighthatjoggingtied to a bedcrying womanvillainessart galleryfollowing someoneschizophreniaplaygroundblood on facehit in the crotchmercilessnessdeath threatdelusiondrummermedicationmentorcigarette lightersexual harassmentsketchdeath of sisterlipstickboyfriendgasolinedark pastdressing roombarefoot femalepassionate kissbruisedead woman with eyes opensports carposterthanksgivingdrugged drinkfemale female kisscoffee shoptext messagingbeing followedmale objectificationmental patienttaking a photographclosetpistol whipspiral staircasefemale friendshipfemale psychopathguitar playinganimal crueltyphone sexbroken mirrorcheering crowdplaying guitarkittendesignoffscreen killingtaking off shirtobsessive lovefashion showfemale villainkicked in the headuniversity studentmoving incampuscrying femaleart exhibitionmysterious womanmanipulative behaviortragic pastwashing machinebechdel test passeddance scenedead catseductive behaviorlesbian subtextundressing someonefamily homevending machinetext messagewet clothesunwanted kissfeet on tableman hits a womanpet catbreaking a mirrorextreme close uphometownpointing a gun at someonescreaming womanwrapped in a towelseductive womanfemale antagonistframed photographdeeply disturbed persongay cinemadrinking from a bottledrunken womanmovie postermoving outthreatened with a gunhysterical womandutch anglegas station attendantwoman kills manfired from a jobbipolar disorderdyed hairbig cityfemale in a showersecretly observinguniversity professorpretending to be someone elserepeated eventdorm roomresentmentmanipulative womanoverheard conversationhysterical outburstcollege lifetattoo parlorlgbt cinemaman punches a womanvillainess played by lead actresstalking to an animalaspiring musicianwashing hairaudio recordingkneed in the groinkilling a cattaking a selfiewoman with a gunroommate roommate relationshipwatching someone sleeppart time jobprivate investigationroommate issuesthanksgiving dinnerhit in the groinmurder by stabbingvoice recordingfemale bullyfemale stalkerroommate relationshipschool librarybox cutterfrat partywoman murders a manfreshmanmeet cutecollege roommatedangerous friendfalse evidencelesbian characterpersonality disorderjealous womanfemale sociopathsleeping shirtlessfalse friendear piercingfemale alcoholicmentally unstable womanspilled drinkdeath by stabbingdeath of catgoogling for informationspilled coffeewoman wrapped in a towelgagged womanmartyress syndromementally disturbed persontattoo on chestviolent womanbelly button piercingchokecracked mirrormartyr syndromepiercing ripped outplastic bag over headkilling a petmistaken belief that someone is deadnavel piercingsuffocated with plastic bagplaying drumsslut shamingtalking to a catkey cardportrait drawingsecret recordingseductive girltattoo on breastemotionally unstable womanfake friendhitting oneselfsketch padtied handsfinger injuryimplied female nuditykissing someone's neckwoman bound and gaggedbare backdrinking coffeefemale bondagelying on the floorsmelling clothescutting oneselfmanipulative girlnew roommateplaying keyboardfemale exhibitionistsetting a trapjealous friend (See All) |
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