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Billy is released after five years in prison. In the next moment, he kidnaps teenage student Layla and visits his parents with her, pretending she is his girlfriend and they will soon marry (and forcing her to say the same).
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmindependent film |
| Themes: | gamblingguiltdysfunctional familyblackmailmemorydeceptionprisonmoneymarriagekidnappingsuiciderevengedeathmurderfriendship |
| Mood: | murder suicide |
| Locations: | gas stationstrip clubmotelcourtroombusbathtubcemeterysnowrestaurant |
| Characters: | dancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationship |
| Story: | bowling alleyshared bathfootball fanamerican footballbus depotprison visitationborrowing moneyrelease from prisonprison guardtap dancinglock combinationformer classmatedoughnut shopshooting selfdesk clerk …hot chocolatebuffalo new yorkprogressive rockbookiephoto boothfanaticismstockholm syndromedance classdialogue drivenfilling stationgravestoneallergylip synchingbettingwagercookiemen's bathroomlockerhomecomingbullet timephoto albumgunfirealienationdeath threatbowlingsnowingdaydreamsupermarketex convictsplit screendirected by starcourtflowerswritten and directed by cast memberdebtstorytellingpay phonefantasy sequencegraveconfessiongraveyardbathapologyjudgefootballmontagegay slurstripperjailcaferunninglieundressingwatching tvshot in the headurinationfoodunderwearsongtelephone callshowersingingphotographdancingcigarette smokingnumber in titlefemale nuditybloodkissdogviolenceflashbackgun (See All) |
A young man is released from prison after many years and given a new identity in a new town. Aided by a supervisor who becomes like a father to him he finds a job and friends and hesitantly starts a relationship with a compassionate girl. But the secret of the heinous crime he committed as a boy wei …ghs down on him, and he learns that it is not so easy to escape your past. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | guiltdysfunctional familyprisonsuicidefriendshipmurderdeathlovedrugsrapejealousydrinkingfeardrunkennessescape …danceheroincestparanoiadepressiondrug usecancerredemptiondatingillnessabusebullyingchildhooddyingforgivenessregretdying mother (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | courtroombusbathtubcemeteryrestaurantbarbeachtrainschoolnightclubwatertaxirooftopcar theftsex in a bathtub |
| Characters: | dancerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicebrother brother relationshipboyteachergirlstudentpolicemanphotographerlawyerlittle girl …bullywaitresssecretaryuncle nephew relationship (See All) |
| Story: | shared bathrelease from prisongravestonemen's bathroomex convictcourtconfessiongraveyardapologyjailcafelieundressingwatching tvunderwear …telephone callphotographdancingfemale nuditykissflashbackviolencebloodbased on novelmale nuditybare chested malesex scenefightpartyknifebased on true storycryingcell phonebeatingcar accidentmirrorface slaprescuepunched in the facecameradrinkcondombare buttsecretletterbeertearsbirthdaybedcar crashhallucinationvoyeurclassroomrivercriminalreporternewspaperbraambulancefishchild abusetrialdream sequencedrawingfishingbirthday partyvanold womanprologuescreamingfired from the jobliarscreamhanginggiftthreatdatewitnesslaptopmurdererclasssleepingpubnewspaper headlinehateapplausetv newsidentityhuggingkilling an animalhead buttwarehouseloss of virginityfriendship between mensexual abusevandalismmale bondingclubfalse identitysocial commentaryembarrassmentpromiseremote controlhaunted by the pastnicknameshopliftinginnocenceshoessurveillance camerakickingtaking a pictureco workerfather figurefirst kissamusement parkschool uniformpridefriendship between boysmurder of a childbounty hunterpierpublic humiliationmoral dilemmaadolescentsaving a lifenew jobporn magazinegatebirthday presentsneakersfirst datefake identitytowerdvdestatewalletbully comeuppanceroller coasterdiggingmale rapelandladywormecstasytrain trackstrain ridebreast cancerrehabilitationsecond chancefather son estrangementparolecarouselestrangementtabloidreference to the virgin maryhoodiemerry go rounddelivery manexposechild rapedressingtrespassingfleeingleg injurymcdonald's restaurantsurrogate fatherhappy birthdayhooded figurerascaltrain conductorsaying goodbyemedia frenzynew identitychild's drawingchild murdererfollowingparole officerboardwalkchild murders a childeellimpingname changecuttingmanchestersocial realismbountycuddlingsneaking outwatching a movie on tvwatching news on tvdishonestynewsstandsecret revealedsurrogate sonfootbridgebox cutterused condomearthwormdangerous friendamusement park ridedancing alonebirmingham englandlagerfirst day at worknottingham englandalecrying during sexsaying i love younew shoesrape of girlthrowing a bottletrain ticketviolent youthbrother brother incestreference to steven seagalreference to jean claude van dammebeach chairreference to don juanthank you note (See All) |
THE READER opens in post-war Germany when teenager Michael Berg becomes ill and is helped home by Hanna, a stranger twice his age. Michael recovers from scarlet fever and seeks out Hanna to thank her. The two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair. Michael discovers that Hanna love …s being read to and their physical relationship deepens. Hanna is enthralled as Michael reads to her from "The Odyssey," "Huck Finn" and "The Lady with the Little Dog." Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael is left confused and heartbroken. Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, he is stunned to find Hanna back in his life - this time as a defendant in the courtroom. As Hanna's past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives. THE READER is a story about truth and reconciliation, about how one generation comes to terms with the crimes of another. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | guiltprisonmoneysuicidedeathfriendshipmurderfeardivorceillnessdyingwritingjusticefirst love |
| Mood: | rainhigh school |
| Locations: | courtroombathtubcemeterysnowrestaurantnew york citybartrainschoolchurchbicycletaxigermanyisrael |
| Characters: | friendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacherstudentpolicemanlawyer …lustteacher student relationshipjewgermanolder woman younger man relationshipasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1980s1990s1970s1960s1940syear 1980year 1995year 1988 |
| Story: | shared bathprison visitationgravestonealienationsnowingcourtflowersconfessiongraveyardapologyjudgejailcafelieundressing …foodunderweartelephone callphotographcigarette smokingfemale nudityflashbackkissgunbased on novelmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditytwo word titlebare chested malesex scenefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nudityfirevoice over narrationcryingmirrorblondeface slapbikinisex in bedsecretletterbookvomitingtearsbirthdaybedvoyeurclassroommale pubic hairswimmingcleavagebrawinewomaneatingfemale pubic hairnonlinear timelinefalse accusationtrialscantily clad femaleforeign language adaptationflash forwardskinny dippinglibrarymicrophoneprotestuniformsuitcasereadinguniversityclassberlin germanypoemloss of virginityegglistening to musictape recorderlawsurvivorsexual attractiondemonstrationswimsuitvirginitystreet lifeembarrassmentmoralityhaunted by the pastwomen's prisonbathingconcentration camppridesurpriseclassmatelooking at self in mirrorfamily dinnerwar crimeadolescentshameage differencewoman in bathtubpost world war twosexual awakeningbarbed wirelast will and testamentreading aloudlegsyoung version of characterfemale lawyertape recording16 year old15 year oldmailmailboxilliteracyobsessive lovelocked doorconscienceauschwitzvanityhamburg germanymurderessfemale prisonersssex with a minorironingsewingsexually aggressive womanintimacytramflashback within a flashbackstudyingpackingovenplaying footsiecourthousejob promotionintegritycrematoriumlaw studentman undressinggym classdining hallnylon stockingsfalse confessionwalking in the rainwashing handspolice vanseminarmenucrime against humanityliteracywest berlin west germanyslip the undergarmentyear 1966looking through a windowlearning to readyear 1958reference to anton chekhovoutdoor cafejail visitationwar atrocitylegalityabsolutionreference to huckleberry finnreference to goethepostage stampfemale armpit haircamera shot of a woman's legsstamp collectionpolishing shoeslaw professorreference to homerwriting a poemlearning to writestamp collectorreading a comic bookbicycle tripprison libraryreading to someonereference to the odysseyburning to deathpen and paperreference to moby dick the novelrunning down stairsreference to lady chatterley's lover the novelreference to war and peace the novelphilatelystamp albumteaching oneself to read (See All) |
In this comedy, Lars Lindstrom is an awkwardly shy young man in a small northern town who finally brings home the girl of his dreams to his brother and sister-in-law's home. The only problem is that she's not real - she's a sex doll Lars ordered off the Internet. But sex is not what Lars has in mind …, but rather a deep, meaningful relationship. His sister-in-law is worried for him, his brother thinks he's nuts, but eventually the entire town goes along with his delusion in support of this sweet natured boy that they've always loved. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedycoming of agedark comedy |
| Themes: | guiltfriendshipdeathjealousypregnancydrinkingfearfunerallonelinessgriefmental illnessdyingdeath in childbirth |
| Locations: | bathtubcemeterysnowrestauranthospitalchurchsmall townrural settingwheelchairlakeofficeoffice party |
| Characters: | dancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorbrother brother relationshippriestlove trianglebrother in law sister in law relationship |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | bowling alleygravestonebowlingsnowingflowersgravegraveyardbathcafefoodsongtelephone callsingingphotographdancing …character name in titlepartycomputerdrinkneighborflashlightambulanceeatinginternetdinnermarriage proposalflash forwarddollreadingisolationgaragerecord playerpsychologistteddy bearrejectionanxietyheadphonesco workerdelusionfirst kisschoirgrowing updead motherbrushing teethsirenearphoneshandshakeshynesswebsitephysiciantombstonereverendresponsibilitynoosetolerancewaketreehousehymnvending machineschizophrenicscrabbleblanketchurch servicechopping woodemergencysex doll911phonograph recorddoctor's officeaction figureintrovertcounselingchurch choiranxiety attacklutheranartificial respirationspring the seasonmother dies in childbirthmail orderchild likeineptloss of confidenceaphephobiagrowing painsimaginary girlfriendin love with an inanimate objectlifesize dollcommunity support (See All) |
Anna is a young widow who is finally getting on with her life after the death of her husband, Sean. Now engaged to be married, Anna meets a ten-year-old boy who tells her he is Sean reincarnated. Though his story is both unsettling and absurd, Anna can't get the boy out of her mind. And much to the …concern of her fiance, her increased contact with him leads her to question the choices she has made in her life. (Read More)
| Themes: | memorymarriagedeathinfidelitybetrayaljealousyadulterypregnancydrinkingweddingfuneralextramarital affairobsessionsupernatural powergrief …unfaithfulness (See All) |
| Locations: | bathtubcemeterysnowrestauranthospitalnew york citybarbeachtaxi |
| Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother daughter relationshipdoctorboyfemale protagonistteacherstudentpolicemanphotographerbaby …sister sister relationshiplove triangleolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipaunt niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipfiance fiancee relationshiplove letterbrother in law sister in law relationship (See All) |
| Story: | shared bathsnowingpay phonegravegraveyardbathapologycaferunninglieundressingunderwearsongtelephone callsinging …cigarette smokingfemale nudityflashbackkisssexmale nudityone word titlefightpartycryingcell phonepunched in the facecameradrinkbare butttearsbirthdaypianoclassroommanhattan new york cityconcertwidowchild abusecoffinflash forwardpossessionpianistchildbirthdeath of husbandclasstrustheart attackbirthday cakeice creamjoggingsanta clausbirthviolinorchestrareincarnationplaygroundmourningice skatingdeath of loved oneviolinistpedophiliacentral park manhattan new york cityabuse of powerchild molestationtombstonecelloobsessive loveclimbing a treemarriage engagement10 year oldenigmadoormandeath of lovermusic teacherremarriagecellistice rinkdeja vuhappy birthdaydead husbandlife after deathlocationparaphiliastring quartetnon sequituradult as childbetrayedtwo in a bathfreudianbetrayal of trustobsessive loverhansom cab10 years laterbetrayerparaphilebouncing a ballmonkey barsboy woman relationship (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: | dysfunctional familymoneykidnappingsuicidefriendshipdrugsdrinkingfuneralvoyeurismlonelinessdeath of motherparanoiadepressiondrug useapocalypse …blindness (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh school |
| Locations: | bathtubcemeteryrestaurantbarswimming poolhotelmotorcyclelos angeles californiaairportkitchenwheelchairpolice caryachttown |
| Characters: | dancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother daughter relationshipafrican americandoctorbrother sister relationshipprostitutepolice officer …studentpolicemanactorbabywriterjewishbest friendreference to godpsychiatristjewcousin cousin relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipfrench kissstepbrother stepsister relationshipsex with prostitute (See All) |
| Story: | shared bathamerican footballtap dancingmen's bathroomhomecomingphoto albumdirected by starwritten and directed by cast memberstorytellingpay phonegraveyardcafeliewatching tvunderwear …songtelephone callsingingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditykissgundogsexsex sceneejaculationpartypantiesbased on true storycryingslow motion scenedrinkswordbedmarijuanabathroomrobotvoyeurguitaralcoholtelephoneswimmingbramansioncocainewhite pantiesdream sequencecoffinjourneynecklacepainhotel roomcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguescreamingsuburbliarauditionreadingchristmas treegiftisolationsadnessdirectorial debutloss of mothertrustblack americanrecord playergirl in pantiestwenty somethingwaiterhuggingdestinygolfpot smokingteafireplacebow and arrowmedicineheavy raincakehelmettemplephone boothimprovisationhome movieknighthomefateburialtowelpeeping tomscamdivingpillsnew jerseyticklinginventoranxietyheadphonesmedical examinationmedicationbathingice skatingmedieval timesairplane crashsaunaclassmateexistentialismbriefsatheistmarijuana jointshynessbongcannabisparalysisjunkyarddead animalwoman cryinggerman shepherdsnorting cocaineescalatorbreadinventiontraffic jamstonedwoman in bra and pantiesunhappinessadopted sonecstasyjointblind womanurinalwalkingseizurealligatorguardianparaplegicacoustic guitarfather son estrangementoverhead camera shotfather son reunionholeanguishdigging a graveimplied sexwet clothesepilepsyheadachepeep holepet catcasketpolice sirenfreewayvideo cassettemotorcycle with a sidecarhardware 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) |
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: | guiltdysfunctional familyblackmailfriendshipmurderloveweddingangerdivorcedrug usepoetrychildhoodinheritancegay love |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | busrestaurantschoolbicycle |
| Characters: | dancerfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenage boyteacherstudentgay sexreference to godgay kisssingle motherlittle boymotherhomosexuality …teacher student relationshipcatholicgay teenagergay relationshipparent child relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay student (See All) |
| Story: | photo albumwritten and directed by cast memberpay phonefantasy sequenceapologymontagegay slurcafelieundressingwatching tvfoodunderweartelephone callshower …dancingcigarette smokingflashbackmale nuditybare chested maleknifechasecell phonebeatingmirrorface slapslow motion scenecomputerletterpaintingmarijuanareference to jesus christclassroomrivertelephonef wordcookingvideo cameraeatingsubwaylibrarycoming outdollmanipulationpursuitobscene finger gesturehatesingle parentchessrunawayclaim in titlepot smokinglgbtteen angstlooking at oneself in a mirroroverallsrebellionhome moviereconciliationboxer shortsbackpackkickingrejectiontime lapse photographyschool uniformgay sonboarding schoolmale male kissbriefsbrushing teethvideo tapegay 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) |
Michael, Steven and Nick are young factory workers from Pennsylvania who enlist into the Army to fight in Vietnam. Before they go, Steven marries the pregnant Angela, and their wedding party also serves as the men's farewell party. After some time and many horrors, the three friends fall in the hand …s of the Vietcong and are brought to a prison camp in which they are forced to play Russian roulette against each other. Michael makes it possible for them to escape, but they soon get separated again. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmepic |
| Themes: | gamblingprisonmarriagesuicidedeathmurderfriendshippregnancydrinkingfeartorturedrunkennessescapedancewedding …funeralbrutalitydrug usehunting (See All) |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | motelcemeteryhospitalbarcarhelicoptermotorcyclesmall townbicycletaxiwheelchairrooftopcatholic churchpennsylvaniahelicopter rescue |
| Characters: | dancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipdoctorprostitutenursepriestnative americancatholicfrenchsuicide by gunshot …u.s. soldiermilitary policego go dancerrussian americanrussian orthodox (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | bowling alleybettinghomecomingbowlingsupermarketpay phonegraveyardfootballgay slurwatching tvshot in the headurinationunderwearsongtelephone call …showersingingphotographdancinggunkissviolencebloodmale nuditymale frontal nuditysex scenemale full frontal nudityexplosionpartychasethree word titlefirecryingbeatingmachine gunface slaprescuepunched in the facecameradrinkbattlefalling from heightriflebeertearsanimal in titledead bodypianoprostitutionmale pubic hairrevolverrivertelephonewinecandlebandmountainbasketballwomanbridgeweaponcoffincontroversymarriage proposalpublic nuditydrug addictlocker roomdomestic violenceconvertibleamerican flagautomobilepigratcabinwaterfallrefugeetv newshand grenadeloyaltybullethypodermic needlecagegroup of friendshuntersergeantvietnamblockbustervietnam warphone boothpoolbrideburialbreakfastbroken legpromisebombingbootsu.s. armypool tablepost traumatic stress disorderspecial forcesprisoner of warchoircapturedeertuxedobruiseflamethrowerreckless drivingwedding receptionwar crimepatriotismpiano playervietnam veteranstock footagespit in the faceplaying poolgun held to headamputeecrownunited states of americastretcherembassytoasthearseluckrussian rouletteparaplegicroostercadillacaircraft carrierpsychological tortureman on firetoy gunfrenchmanreference to john waynebride and groomcasketsurprise partywedding cakebingoeggsvietnamesesing alongsweaterbridesmaidblue collarcorporalwhorehousesockssoutheast asiapool cuemischiefshooting upvietcongauditoriumdead deercockfightdeer huntinggreen beretfootbridgemustardreference to grace kellyforest rangerfacial bruisepolish americanpolkasteel millfrenchman abroadmotorized wheelchairwelcome home partydouble amputeehunting tripbridal gownjaguar the carfur hatabacusreflection in windowarmy hospitalfalling rockreturn from warstaff sergeantveterans hospitalhand on buttpittsburgh steelerssteel workerveterans administrationsaigon vietnamforced marchmultiple amputeefilmed in mirrordeer hunterfall of saigongod bless americaorthodox christianvfw (See All) |
Betty Anne Waters (Swank) is a high school dropout who spent nearly two decades working as a single mother while putting herself through law school, tirelessly trying to beat the system and overturn her brother's (Rockwell) unjust murder conviction.
| Themes: | guiltprisonmoneymarriagedeathmurderfriendshiprapechristmasjealousydrinkingfearfuneralinvestigationdivorce …death of fatherobsessionforgivenessdancing with a baby (See All) |
| Locations: | courtroombarchurchpolice carlake |
| Characters: | dancerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrentattoobrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationship …female protagonistgirlpolicemanphotographerbabylawyerwaitressgrandfather grandson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | year 1980year 1993year 1983 |
| Story: | prison visitationprison guardhomecomingsupermarketcourtapologyjudgerunninglieundressingwatching tvfoodtelephone callphotographdancing …cigarette smokingflashbackdoggunviolencebloodcharacter name in titlenuditymale nudityone word titlemale rear nuditybare chested malefightknifecryingcell phonebeatingcorpsemirrorface slappunched in the facecomputercameradrinkarrestbare buttletterbeertearssunglassesdead bodyhandcuffsclassroomprayerstabbingbasketballwomaneatingdinertoiletfalse accusationtrialbartenderflash forwardlimousineliarchampagnechristmas treeamerican flaghairy chestisolationpolicewomancharacter says i love youcabinclasssacrificecorrupt copstrong female characterpickup truckbreaking and enteringlawbarncookworking classnew year's evestrong female leadbar fightpromiseremote controlshopliftinginnocenceattorneyattempted suicidedespairbribeframe upprideevidenceaerial shotconvictvoice over letternotedead mothermarital problemshamebarbed wirecandytestimonyrunning awayarmed robberyclimbing through a windowjuryhot dogdistrict attorneywrist slittingscene of the crimednawrongful convictionmassachusettsreturning homeflashback within a flashbacksolitary confinementtrespassingclimbing out a windowdeath of grandfathermiscarriage of justicecourthousechristmas decorationsshacklesfoster homemedia frenzyperjurybeer bottlemerry christmasransackingforensicsconvicted felonpopsicleman carrying a womanaudio flashbacklaw schooldna testingfalse accusation of murderpiggy back ridelife sentenceestranged daughterhappy new yeari.d.trailer housenotaryimmunitychief of policetroubled childhoodshaving legsexonerationmace the repellentgednew york times the newspaperlaw professormale stripteasefriskingnon profit organizationpacing the floorpulling down pantsfacial scratchimitating a blow jobbar examrod and reelmissing evidenceunfit motherblood grouphitting a policemanreference to barbara bushrepairing a roofwitness tamperingdaughter slaps motherretractiontravesty of justice (See All) |
A mother lives quietly with her twenty-eight-year-old son, Do-joon, providing herbs and acupuncture to neighbors. One day, a girl is brutally murdered, and Do-joon is charged with the killing. Now, it's his mother's call whether to prove him innocent or to leave him imprisoned.
| Subgenre: | black comedysuspense |
| Themes: | guiltblackmailmemoryprisonmoneydeathmurderrevengefriendshipbetrayalpregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessfuneral …investigationbullyingexploitationdisabilitywritingpolice investigation (See All) |
| Mood: | satirerain |
| Locations: | buscemeteryrestaurantbarforestsmall townwoodspolice stationrooftopbar hostessrunning after a car |
| Characters: | dancerfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipboyteenage girlfemale protagonistgirlpolice officerdetectivepolicemanlawyermother …professorgrandmother granddaughter relationshipmother love (See All) |
| Period: | year 2002 |
| Story: | prison visitationprison guarddebtconfessiongraveyardcaferunningundressingwatching tvurinationfoodunderwearphotographdancingcigarette smoking …female nuditydogflashbackviolencebloodsexone word titlebare chested malefightsurprise endingpantiesfirecryingcell phonewoman on topbeatingcorpseblood splattercar accidentmirrorface slapcomputerdrinkarrestbookvomitingtearscar crashdead bodyinterrogationhandcuffssubjective cameraflashlightbracandleold maneatingtoiletfalse accusationhit by a carsearchpantyhosecoffeepainflash forwardmicrophoneprologueumbrellamissioncountrysideschoolgirlsuspicionsleepingarsonrockgolfteamedicinekilling an animalbreaking and enteringhidingassaultnosebleeddesperationfollowing someoneapplemental institutionwatching televisioncrime scenebloody noseinnocencewindsufferingattempted suicidebackpackmisunderstandingsonkickingcigarette lighterhit on the headschool uniformdrunkevidenceatticlipstickone daysuspectfieldframed for murdermannequinmudbeing followedbriberyhit and runface maskmenstruationneedlekilling a doggolf clubname callingmental retardationabandoned houseteasingsoupgolf coursesouth koreaponddocumentpsychiatric hospitalfacial scarroofhitchcockianspitting bloodpool of bloodcalendaroverhead shotretreatwrenchriceshackrearview mirrorgolf cartmirror ballwatching sexacupunctureostracismcalling someone an idiotgolf ballforensicspublic urinationscapegoatsanitariumtaking off pantsdragging a dead bodyband aidbludgeoned to deathoverprotective mothermementocyanideherbelderly manteeth knocked outfacial bruisewading in waterchief of policeelderly protagonistdog hit by a cartofuman undressing a womanscrubbing a floorping pong ballbus tourcleaning up bloodherbalistvomiting in a toiletmob ruletv antennachestnutmentally handicapped personacupuncturistbuilding a firefinger injuryvirilityseoul south koreavomiting into a toilettampaxattempted filicideclimbing up a hillhit on the back of one's headrice cakeeating from a cankicking a car (See All) |
Finding himself in considerable debt, Chris, a Texan drug dealer, decides the only solution is to murder his mother to collect the insurance money. Getting together with his father, the ex-husband of Chris' mother, they decide to hire Joe Cooper (a contract killer) who also happens to be a police de …tective. The plan is that the money will go to Chris' sister Dottie. However due to the size of the contract fee, Chris agrees that Joe can take Dottie as a retainer until the insurance comes through. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedymartial arts |
| Themes: | gamblingdysfunctional familymoneydeathmurderinfidelitydrugsadulterypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralgangsterextramarital affairpsychopath …death of motherdrug useunfaithfulnessexploitationcrueltyfalling in lovemurder of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirnightmareambiguous ending |
| Locations: | strip clubmotelcemeteryrestaurantbartrainmotorcyclepolice stationtexascar explosionmotorcycle chasecar on firecar fire |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlpolicemanbabyreference to godhitmanwaitressalcoholicpolice detective …ex husband ex wife relationshipaunt niece relationshipstepmother stepdaughter relationshipstepmother stepson relationship (See All) |
| Story: | debtstorytellinggravegraveyardapologystripperjailcafelieundressingwatching tvshot in the headurinationfoodtelephone call …photographcigarette smokingfemale nudityviolencegunblooddogsexcharacter name in titlenuditymale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlebare chested malefemale rear nuditytitle spoken by characterpartychasepistolbased on playcryingbeatingshot to deathblood splattermirrorshot in the chestblondeface slappunched in the facedrinkbare buttsecretshootingvomitingbeertearssunglassesbirthdaylingeriemarijuanahallucinationhandcuffsvoyeurreference to jesus christprayertelephonef wordflashlightstabbingdrug dealereatingfemale pubic haircoffinfishingbirthday partymarriage proposalcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguevirginkaratekicked in the facerabbitlightningpursuitfemale removes her clotheshairy chestcrosstrustcheating wifearsoncorrupt copgaragehatehenchmanpizzapickup truckpot smokingloss of virginitylooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicshot in the stomachcowboy hatburialbikermechanicstupiditypromisebra and pantiesrear entry sexbloody noseplaygroundpool tablepunched in the stomachcigarette lightercellphonelens flaresports carholding handsmarijuana jointabandoned buildingbarking doghandshake12 year oldfirst datepink pantieshorse racingdisposing of a dead bodynaivetytrailer homeknocking on a doorcowboy bootsbody in a trunkbaseball captrailer parktrain trackswhite trashauto mechanicstabbed in the shoulderwoman in lingeriebroken nosedallas texasdistrustspitting bloodpole dancerwoman slaps a manblack dressman hits a womanbreaking a bottle over someone's headsleepwalkingoklahomasexual humiliationnude photographzippo lighterguard dognightgownbloody facehit with a chairthreat to killsnowglobehand on crotchman punches a womantrailer trashlimpingsouthern gothicpizza parlorplaying against typereference to bruce leelittle black dressslip the undergarmentlife insuranceinsurance investigatorblack leather jacketfried chickendead body in a car trunkincest subtextfacial cutdancing in the streetwoman undressing for a manfacial bruisekicking someoneinsurance scambutt grabremoving a brawatching a cartoon on tvstanding in the rainpit bullthrift storekentucky fried chickeninsurance claimpounding on a doorwalking on train trackslighter fluidrunning mascarawoman changing clothesthrown to the floorbuying a gunsetting a car on firebeneficiarylife insurance policycasserolemerkin wigpotato saladreference to mexicosmashing a tv setcollateralreference to south americareference to christopher leebetting on a horsereference to budweiserengaged to be married (See All) |
Mike Waters lives on the street and befriends the somewhat older and streetwise Scott Favor who shows him what is necessary to survive. Waters suffers from narcolepsy and can fall asleep at any moment and in almost any circumstance. Favor comes from a rich family and is rebelling against his own bac …kground. They travel together extensively - Waters is driven by the need to find his biological mother - and spend time in Italy. Later in life however, Favor has joined mainstream society and has little time for his old friend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | gamblingguiltdysfunctional familymemorymoneydeathfriendshipmurdersurrealismpoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessfuneralincestrobbery …theftdeath of fatherdeath of motherpovertydrug usegriefsexualitysadismabuseunrequited lovecrueltyhomelessnesstraumawealthcheatinginheritanceregretpsychological traumanarcolepsy (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | bathtubcemeteryrestaurantbarchurchhotelcarmotorcyclesmall townairplanetaxiairportrural settingwheelchairurban setting …farmcityitalyfrancetruckrooftopcampfiregay bar (See All) |
| Characters: | dancersingerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpoliceteenagerbrother brother relationshipboyprostituteteenage boygirl …gay sexpolicemanpriestthiefartistbest friendreference to godhomosexualitymaidgermangay teenagerboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendself identityhomosexual kissex teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | men's bathroomalienationflowersstorytellingconfessiongraveyardbathgay slurcafelieundressingwatching tvurinationunderwearsong …singingphotographdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditydogflashbackkissviolencegunsexmale nuditythreesomemasturbationbare chested malefemale rear nudityfightknifechasebased on playcryingdreamhorsedrinkcondomlettershootingpaintingbeertearssunglassesbombbedprostitutionhallucinationmale pubic hairbisexualbedroomwinebandconcertfour word titlecocainepoliticianhousefishnonlinear timelinemodelpaintercoffinsearchjourneyold womandrowninglimousinesmokingliaron the roadstatuetentrabbitbraceletpursuithairy chestcountrysiderock 'n' rollsadnesssleepingfireworksgraffitieuropetwenty somethingitalianpoemropepornographyteen angstrevelationfaintingrome italytitle based on songbarnstealingsanta claussheephome moviehomecompassionburialhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingmental institutionwhiskeybarefootmale prostitutehaunted by the pastsufferingshoesintriguerejectionjunkielosttime lapse photographymale male kissattractiondark pastbonfirehustlerseattle washingtonpervertbisexualityhandshakeporn magazineheartbreaksandwichcartoon on tvnecrophiliagun in mouthleatheraccordionblackoutjukeboxmotel roomtrailer homepopcorncoca colaunconsciousnesspocket watchinfatuationfallingbathrobegigolotravelingteethbroken heartluckhandmale prostitutioncowardoregoncleaningsorrowtraumatic experiencereference to john waynespaghettiportland oregonlocksheltersnoringsquatterdepravityfacesurrogate fatherpreachingsoul matestate name in titleboy girl relationshippassing outsleeping bagmetropolisstreetcarmistreatmentrepressed memorytv show in filmwashington statewine bottlesearchingfrench friesidahobreakdownheartbeattwinkloss of innocencemodern day adaptationeffeminacypastamoral corruptionpsychedeliablack leatherseashellrelativecolosseumshavevagrantemotional breakdownpoker the card gameairplane ticketspeeding ticketpatrolmanrich poorporno shopshakespeare in modern dressconfronting the pastgay magazinedrive in movierandom sexsearch for parentcountry roadgreat plainsfarmlandsound of sexfamily disputemale hustlerold buildingrich fathergay prostitutionscrubbingfalling off a chairrighteousnessboise idahowater basinhome sweet homesafe boxdirty clothesspeed the drugteaching englishfake sexreference to sinead o'connorauto partssex for salegunnysackfaltering friendshiphome on the rangehouse occupationprofession of lovesleeping on a sidewalk (See All) |
Follow a week in the life of a young folk singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Guitar in tow, huddled against the unforgiving New York winter, he is struggling to make it as a musician against seemingly insurmountable obstacles -- some of them of his own making.
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | moneysuicidefriendshippregnancydrinkinghomelessnessabortion |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | gas stationbussnowrestaurantnew york citybarelevatorpolice carchicago illinoisfire escape |
| Characters: | singerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipdoctorbrother sister relationshippolicemanmusicianjewishreference to godwaitresslittle boyprofessorsecretaryuncle nephew relationship …u.s. soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1960swinteryear 1961 |
| Story: | borrowing moneyfilling stationmen's bathroomsnowingstorytellingpay phoneapologycafeliefoodunderwearsongtelephone callsingingphotograph …cigarette smokingflashbackcharacter name in titletitle spoken by characterchasethree word titlecryingbeatingpunched in the facecatdrinkcondomarrestsunglasseshandcuffsreference to jesus christguitarmanhattan new york citytelephoneflashlightcookingwineconcerteatingdinersubwayno opening creditssearchmicrophonekeyliarauditionreadingpursuitsleepingrecord playerapplauselistening to musicrecordingguitaristclassical musicdriving a carmilkhitchhikingcouchboxer shortsbackpackkickingtitle appears in writingfogcanerecording studiocontractreference to elvis presleyalleyhit in the facereading aloudstairwaylooking out a windowguitar playinglosershow businessmailguitar playerfolk musiccircular staircasein medias resunwanted pregnancydriving at nightintercomsleeping on a couchsnoringcoatgreenwich village manhattan new york cityreference to bob dylantoilet stallpenis slurtheatrical agentcold the temperaturewelshreference to the new york timessociologistsleeping on the floorbreakfast cerealfolk singerhecklerlistening to a car radioginger cathighway patrolmantrain depotwashington square manhattan new york cityselling a houseakron ohioupper west side manhattan new york citycar collisionreference to flash gordonreference to ulyssessociology professorcouchsurfingreference to new jerseylost catreference to boston massachusettslp recordingdriving in snowreference to seattle washingtonfalling asleep while drivingcolumbia recordselectrical tapeknocking on a car windowentering through a windowreference to new orleans louisiana (See All) |
Steven Russell is happily married to Debbie, and a member of the local police force when a car accident provokes a dramatic reassessment of his life. Steven becomes open about his homosexuality and decides to live life to the fullest - even if it means breaking the law. Steven's new, extravagant lif …estyle involves cons and fraud and, eventually, a stay in the State Penitentiary where he meets sensitive, soft-spoken Phillip Morris. His devotion to freeing Phillip from jail and building the perfect life together prompts Steven to attempt and often succeed at one impossible con after another. (Read More)
| Themes: | memorydeceptionprisonmoneyfriendshipdeathchristmasreligiontheftadoptiondyingaidsprison escapegay loveescape from prison …homosexual love (See All) |
| Locations: | courtroomrestauranthospitalchurchboattaxielevatorwheelchairtaxi drivertexasgay barsex on boatprison sexprison shower |
| Characters: | dancerfriendhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanboygirlpolice officergay sexpoliceman …lawyerthiefchristianreference to godgay kisshomosexualityex husband ex wife relationshipgay relationshipgay fatherboyfriend boyfriend relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshiphomosexual kisshomosexual sexex policemanhomosexual fatherhomosexual seduction (See All) |
| Period: | year 2006year 1998 |
| Story: | prison guardcookiemen's bathroomsupermarketflowersdebtjudgegay slurjailcaferunninglieurinationfoodunderwear …telephone callshowersingingdancingdogbloodkissflashbacksexcharacter name in titlenuditymale nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditybare chested maletitle spoken by characterbased on true storyvoice over narrationcryingbeatingcar accidentmirrorface slappunched in the facecomputerarrestbare buttsecretletterbookvomitingtearsbirthdaycar crashhandcuffsreference to jesus christprayersubjective cameraambulanceeatingsuicide attemptprisonerchildbirthday partyracial sluron the runflash forwardlibrarybusinessmancoming outliarsuitcasereadingcharacter says i love youdirectorial debutgay coupletrusteyeglassescloseted homosexualidentityhuggingclaim in titledestinygolfshavingwhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrorstealingwatching a moviefraudwristwatchfloridagay parentjumping from heightfaked deathcrying manmilkscammale underweardrug overdoserole playingpromiserear entry sexgrocery storepillsjob interviewmiami floridabible quotecon artistsurprisedeceitcapturevoice over lettertuxedobarbecuebriefcasegay stereotypebriefssports carchildhood memorymale in showercon manchocolatechristmas presentcloudgay romancebunk bedgay clubman in swimsuiturinaln wordchewing gumkarmagurneyprison breakembezzlementfirst person titlehymnneck bracehappy birthday to youdiabetesreference to george w. bushdeath of loverinsurance fraudshower roomgroup showerdevotiondiabeticstarting overaccomplicecell matereference to ernest hemingwaytelling a jokeadopted childgay husbandfake idinsulinman dancing with manprison sentenceincarcerationbirth mothergay jokeon the lamchurch choirrepressed homosexualbiological motherfoaming at the mouthlife sentencechange in lifestylejumping off a roofcar rentalepiphanyreference to coca colaslow dancingblowing bubblesmopping a floorcredit card fraudgay copfaking illnessgold watchracist jokeresumecloseted gay manjurorlockdownsearch for birth mothergay parenthoodpathological liarconfession of lovesocial engineeringcoming out of a comamanaclesbackyard barbecuereference to people magazinereference to ricky martinback injurykey west floridacloud gazingphallic imageinsulin overdoseprison libraryrolex watchrecidivismfalsified documenthomosexual self discoveryvirginia beachabandoned sonbreach of contractbuying a childracist humorchief financial officerlaw libraryminiature pinscherwelcome mat (See All) |
Aspiring emcee DJay works the angles to get his first record made with help from assorted people in his Memphis 'hood. And when he hears that hip-hop superstar Skinny Black is heading to his area, he throws together a supreme hustle to grab Skinny's attention.
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | prisonmoneyfriendshipdeathmurderlovechristmasreligionpregnancydrinkingdrunkennessdrug usesamurai |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolhip hop |
| Locations: | strip clubrestaurantbarchurchnightclubpolice carschool bus |
| Characters: | dancersingerfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanprostitutepolicemanmusicianbaby …reference to godinterracial relationshippimpgo go dancer (See All) |
| Story: | prison visitationprison guardmen's bathroomstripperjailcafeunderwearsongtelephone callsingingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditygunkiss …violenceblooddogsexfightthree word titlepistolpunctuation in titlecryingshootoutbeatingdreamface slappunched in the facedrinkarrestshootingtearsmarijuananeighborpianoreference to jesus christprayerbridgetoiletbartenderlimousinemicrophonelocker roompianisthandgunblack americanampersand in titledrug dealinghookerrap musicegyptpool tableconvenience storemakeuprapperchoirsongwriterclassmatemidlife crisishustlerchauffeurdjmarijuana jointearphonesplaying pooleiffel tower parisevictionexotic dancerjukeboxradio stationdrug dealflarelistening to a radiourinetennesseepyramidstatue of liberty new york citybumpawnshopcar radiopole dancervending machinekeyboardmemphis tennesseerentradio djtruck stopcassette tapetricyclesongwritingomenpopsiclechurch choirmount everestlava lampcutlasssound engineercrotch rubreference to the easter bunnysound proofingmeat loaf (See All) |
The true story of London's most notorious gangsters, twins Reggie and Ronnie Kray. As the brothers rise through the criminal underworld, Ronnie advances the family business with violence and intimidation while Reggie struggles to go legitimate for local girl Frances Shea. In and out of prison, Ronni …e's unpredictable tendencies and the slow disintegration of Reggie's marriage threaten to bring the brothers' empire tumbling to the ground. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | gay interest |
| Themes: | gamblingguiltprisonmoneymarriagesuicidemurderdeathrapechristmasjealousydrinkingfeartorturedrunkenness …weddingfuneralgangsterinvestigationtheftpsychopathbrutalitydrug usecancermafiainsanitygriefcelebritymental illnessrivalrycrueltydeath of wifedeath of daughterutopiasuicide of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | courtroomcemeteryrestaurantbarchurchcarnightclublondon englandtaxipolice stationengland |
| Characters: | dancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshiphomosexualpolicemother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipdetectivepolicemanphotographerreference to god …police detectivepsychiatristdriverboyfriend boyfriend relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshipmother in law daughter in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipgay gangstergay party (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s20th centuryyear 2000 |
| Story: | prison guardsnowingcourtflowersdebtgraveconfessionapologyjudgegay slurstripperrunninglieundressingwatching tv …shot in the headfoodsongsingingphotographdancingcigarette smokingviolencebloodgunkissone word titlebondagebare chested malepartyknifepistolbased on true storyvoice over narrationbased on bookshootoutbeatingshot to deathfistfightmirrorface slapshotgunpunched in the facecameradrinkriflebeerbirthdaydead bodyhandcuffsorgyf wordsubjective cameranewspapersoccerwinebandgangstabbingthroat slittingeatingstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestweaponman with glassesno opening creditshit by a carspankingshot in the legmarriage proposalshot in the foreheadpainlimousinelegendmicrophonestabbed in the backprologuebusinessmancoming outchampagneumbrellasuitcasecover upringdomestic violencelong takebusinessconvertibleautomobilethreatwitnessbrotherelectiontwinpubcasinonewspaper headlinetrustpowerheart attackfreeze framescandaleyeglassesapplausetealoyaltywhat happened to epiloguehead buttwarehouseegglooking at oneself in a mirrorcakemobstermorgueworking classdrug abuseboxertwinsassaulttherapistnosebleedfraudwristwatchstreet lifescambar fightcelebrationdrug overdosepromiseswitchbladenicknamebloody noseinnocencesufferingthundercynicismblood on faceintrigueitalian americanhit in the crotchkickingstabbed in the neckpunched in the stomachkicked in the crotchmental hospitalblack bracigarette lighterheavenhit on the headlaughterdeath of sisterblack eyefallprison cellpolice raidextortionbriefcasebriefssports carabusive husbandaristocratpillprime ministercontractnarrated by charactercandychristmas presentgang warbirthday presentname callinglooking out a windowgun held to headselfishnesshoneymoonfilm projectorunited kingdomgang violencetwin brotherwhisperinghanging upside downknocking on a doorbankergiving a toastmale protagonistshot point blankidentical twinsbased on real personfeverhorninesstrumpetprison visitlighting a cigarettebouncercircular staircasedistrusthit with a hammerhymnwoman slaps a mancockney accentkiss on the cheekrise and fallwitness protectionhandbagbreaking a bottle over someone's headflash camerasausageoverhead shotbarmaidbloody facesleeping pillreference to winston churchilldoorbelldriving lessonoverheard conversationbrass knucklesdouble decker bushand on crotchelectric torturehula hoophospital visitpenis slurreference to aristotlenightclub ownerbriefcase of moneyclotheslinescotland yardbritish politicsdiamond ringspitting on someonesolicitorlemonactor playing dual rolewitness to murdermafiosomarital rapepack of moneyrise to powerblood on moutheast end londonginyear 1957lip readingpolice lineupbigger dreamsincest subtextparanoid schizophreniaslamming a doorwarranttrailer housesoccer goalacquittalcandy storelookalikeprotection racketreference to alexander the greatwombanonymitycockneyburning clothinghit over the head with a bottlesuicide of wifetwin brothersasking for helpfacial injurytrucereference to joseph goebbelstea kettlelamp postsiblings living togetherthumb suckingreference to las vegas nevadasame actor playing twin rolevagina slurair raid shelterviciousnesslincoln continentalconfession of lovehair curlersspousal abuserolling pingambling casinoganglandgay orgyhired assassinlibellincoln automobiletesticles slurthrowing a stone at a windowcup of tealegal appealfixerreference to christmasroulette wheelsuicide of sistergreek restaurantnose bandageopening creditsreference to george armstrong custerteaching someone how to drivereference to the queen of englandwest end londonbiting someone's earreference to geronimoidentical twinromance subplotreference to agamemnonreference to joan collinsreference to the atlantic oceanwife husband relationshipanglican priestbreaking a drinking glassbrother fights brotherreference to brooklyn new york cityreference to greecereference to meyer lanskyreference to philadelphia pennsylvaniawalking down the middle of a streetgambling clublemon dropprint shopwatching gay porn (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: | guiltdeceptionprisonsuicidemurderdeathinfidelityrapeadulterydrinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairdivorceparanoiaunfaithfulness …executiondyingunemploymenthomelessnessphilosophy (See All) |
| Mood: | raincar chase |
| Locations: | gas stationmotelcemeterysnowrestauranthospitalnew york citybartrainchurchswimming poolhelicopteritalymexicotexas …spainsex in a bathroom (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceboypolicemanphotographerwriterlawyerwaitressalcoholicprofessorex husband ex wife relationshipsex with studentphilosophy professor …suicide by asphyxiationsuicide disguised as murder (See All) |
| Story: | filling stationmen's bathroomdaydreampay phonegraveyardjailcaferunningwatching tvtelephone callshowerphotographcigarette smokingfemale nudityflashback …character name in titlenudityfemale frontal nudityinterviewsex scenefemale rear nuditypartychasesurprise endingpantiescryingcomputercameradrinkcondombooktearscollegehandcuffsreference to jesus christreporterjournalistbound and gaggedvideo cameradinerfishfalse accusationscantily clad femalebartenderlimousineblack pantieskeyfired from the jobpassionrace against timeinjectioncabinobscene finger gesturehatepickup trucktv newsreference to adolf hitlerbabysittermagazinevideotapefollowing someonerapistdead womanambitiondebateduct tape over mouthbarefootcrime scenerear entry sexinnocencejob interviewsexismtheatre audiencee mailrainstormmarital separationbarbecueduct tapebruisenude woman murderedactivistbeing followedsuffocationcar troubledirector cameobag over headstuffed animalgovernortv reportergroup therapydeath rowmailleukemiadeath penaltydnawrongful convictionchild custodycollege professornaked dead womanvideo footagehouston texasmartyrcapital punishmentpolitical activistgoth girlrepublican partyegointellectualalcoholics anonymousassisted 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 markalcoholic relapsereference 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) |
Despondent over his breakup with Desiree, Zia slashes his wrists and goes to an afterlife peopled by suicides, a high-desert landscape dotted by old tires, burned-out cars, and abandoned sofas. He gets a job in a pizza joint. By chance, Zia learns that Desiree offed herself a few months after he did …, and she's looking for him. He sets off with Eugene (an electrocuted Russian rocker) to find her, and they pick up a hitchhiker, Mikal, who's looking for the People in Charge, believing she's there by mistake. They're soon at the camp of Kneller, where casual miracles proliferate. They hear rumors of a miraculous king. Can Zia find Desiree? Then what? Where there's death there's hope. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedycult film |
| Themes: | memoryprisonsuicidedeathsurrealismdrinkingdrunkennessfuneraltheftdepressiondrug usedyingforgivenesscampingafterlife …prison escapegay love (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | gas stationsnowhospitalbarbeachtraindeserttaxiwheelchairpolice carroad triptruckoceantaxi drivercampfire …singing in a car (See All) |
| Characters: | dancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicebrother brother relationshipsoldierpolicemanmusicianwaitressrussian …ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipsuicide by gunshot (See All) |
| Story: | filling stationflowersdebtstorytellingpay phonegraveapologywatching tvshot in the headurinationfoodunderwearsongtelephone callsinging …photographdancingcigarette smokingdogflashbackgunkissbloodsexbare chested malepartyknifevoice over narrationcryingcell phonedreamcar accidentblondeface slapslow motion scenecomputerdrinkarrestfalling from heightbookriflebeertearssunglassesdead bodybathroomswimmingsoccerflashlightstabbingbasketballeatingdinerstabbed in the chestfishfishinghit by a carkingroommatesearchflash forwardbinocularsmicrophoneprologueelectrocutionon the roadangeltentreadinghangingscarrock 'n' rollreunionwaterfallheroinrecord playerpizzawarehousehypodermic needlelistening to musicquesttape recorderrecordingvandalismcrucifixhitchhikerback from the deadbroken legpassportdrug overdosegrocery storeshopliftingpillsbreakupnew jerseypool tablemiracleaquariumlostfirst kisshot tubparachutemustachebroken armlevitationnotebookgun in mouthhead woundtape recordingelectric guitarmegaphonetoastwrist slittingtrain tracksrazor bladecactusnoosechewing gumpungay brotherauto mechanicgassleeping in a carshot through the mouthfacial scarroadtrippurgatorysuicide noteturkeybouquetrebirthslide showasphyxiationnorth polerosaryknife in the chestsigncapdeath by hangingaustrianblack holeheadbandjumping ropefire fightrailroad crossingslide projectorloud musicstabbed in the heartrussian accentpizza parlormale chauvinismpolice radiojumping off a roofbermuda trianglegongi.v.campgroundrolling a cigarettearm in casttea kettlethumb suckingleg in castscarfacemissing petfacial hairtoilet flushmessy housestabbing oneselfgrab assinner tubethroat singingsperm countaustrian accentautocidehead in oven (See All) |
An anthology film retelling the story of the famous Studio 54, a hot disco hangout for the social elite of New York. The movie follows several characters at once, some of whom are in desperate straits and on the verge of crashing.
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | memoryprisonmoneyfriendshipdeathdrugschristmasdrinkingdancerobberytheftparanoiadrug usefreedom |
| Locations: | gas stationrestaurantnew york citybarnightclubsex in car |
| Characters: | dancersingerfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshiphomosexualbrother sister relationshipmusicianphotographerthiefcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationship |
| Period: | 1980s1970s |
| Story: | bowling alleydance classfilling stationmen's bathroombowlingcafeurinationsongsingingphotographdancingnumber in titlekisssexmale nudity …one word titlethreesomeinterviewpartyvoice over narrationmirrorcameradrinkvomitingmarijuanamanhattan new york citydrug dealercocainedinermodelradioold womanbartendermicrophonecostumefired from the jobfbibodyguardclass differencesdiscodrug abusehollywood californianew year's evedrug overdosewatching televisionnew jerseynewsreel footagemakeuphot tubhomoeroticismworld trade center manhattan new york citynewspaper clippingaccountantmoney launderingdoormansmoking potdental bracesstrobe lightmirror ballparole officerbahamasreference to andy warholvenereal diseaselunchboxinternal revenue servicetax evasionnew york universityreference to grace kellybusboyglitterreference to bob hopedeath by overdosereference to john travoltairsreference to errol flynngonorrheaindictmentdance floorbartendingreference to truman capotequaaludereference to the village peoplereference to farrah fawcettstudio 54 manhattan new york cityreference to merv griffinreference to dick cavettreference to olivia newton johnreference to lee majorsreference to princess grace of monaco (See All) |
Abducted on a rainy night in 1988, the obnoxious drunk, Oh Dae-Su, much to his surprise, wakes up locked in a windowless and dilapidated hotel room, for an unknown reason. There, his invisible and pitiless captors will feed him, clothe him and sedate him to avoid committing suicide, and as his only …companion and a window to the world is the TV in his stark cell, the only thing that helps Oh Dae-Su keep going is his daily journal. But then, unexpectedly, after fifteen long years in captivity, the perplexed prisoner is deliberately released, encouraged to track down his tormentor to finally get his retribution. Nevertheless, who would hate Oh Dae-Su so much he would deny him of a quick and clean death? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsconspiracy |
| Themes: | guiltmemorymoneykidnappingsuicidedeathmurderrevengefriendshiplovejealousypregnancydrinkingfeartorture …incestangerlonelinessdeath of motherinsanityhumiliationsurveillancedeath of wifewritingmadnessfather daughter incestmurder of mothermurder of sister (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirhigh school |
| Locations: | snowrestaurantnew york cityhotelbicycletaxielevatorpolice stationrooftopchinese restaurantcatholic school |
| Characters: | singerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendhusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattoobrother sister relationshipbabycatholicolder man younger woman relationshipself mutilationcatholic priest …suicide by gunshotchinese foodmysterious villainsuicide by jumpingjapanese food (See All) |
| Story: | photo albumsnowingsplit screenpay phonefantasy sequencemontagecaferunningundressingwatching tvshot in the headurinationfoodsongtelephone call …showersingingphotographcigarette smokingfemale nudityflashbackviolencekissdogbloodone word titlefighttitle spoken by characterknifechasesurprise endingvoice over narrationcryingcell phonebeatingcorpseblood splatterfistfightslow motion scenecomputercameradrinkbrawlsecretfalling from heightshootingbookvomitingheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesbirthdaybathroomhallucinationprayermanhattan new york citytelevisionfightingsubjective cameranewspaperflashlightbased on comic bookstrangulationstabbingeatingsuicide attempttoiletsubwaynunanti heropainon the runflash forwardbeaten to deathprologuebased on mangafugitiveumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotsuitcasebaseball batringdiarylong takebodyguardinjectiontied uptrustflirtingeavesdroppingtv newsgamehypodermic needletape recorderfaintingcomic bookrecordinghong kongcaptivehammerbrother sister incestschizophreniagas maskhaircutremote controlhaunted by the pastbloody noseinnocenceanimated sequencehatredkickingmutebroken glassnewsreel footagetitle appears in writinghypnosisscissorsbible quotedeath of sisterbody landing on a carprison cellworld trade center manhattan new york cityframed for murdersinimprisonmentearphonesnotebookbirthday presentbandagekoreatelephone boothkoreangun held to headanimal crueltytape recordinganthypnotismwrongful convictionaudio cassetteteethsouth koreaextreme violencemurder of wifesushihair salonoctopusin medias respsychological torturedeath by drowninghit with a hammerwrongful imprisonmenthusband murders wifedelivery boystockholm swedenflash camerastabbed with scissorsswedishpassing out911chopstickshandkerchiefhair dryerpenthousesevered tonguekilled in an elevatorfoster parentschoolmatechat roompleadingcuckoo clockice pickinternet cafereference to princess dianahypnotistwallpaperear bleedingimmunityknife in backtongue cut outclaw hammerdumplingsedationseoul koreaschool yearbookstabbed in the eartooth ripped outwanting to dielaser pointersense of tastepost hypnotic suggestionshadow boxingthrown from a buildingmemory gamescuff linksbrother murders sisterschool matesuppositorysurveillance vanbiting a handpunching one's fist into a wallteeth extractiondental tortureshower captooth tortureobscure meaningsilent henchman (See All) |
In 1974, a hot-headed 19 year old named Michael Peterson decided he wanted to make a name for himself and so, with a homemade sawn-off shotgun and a head full of dreams he attempted to rob a post office. Swiftly apprehended and originally sentenced to 7 years in jail, Peterson has subsequently been …behind bars for 34 years, 30 of which have been spent in solitary confinement. During that time, Michael Petersen, the boy, faded away and 'Charles Bronson,' his superstar alter ego, took center stage. Inside the mind of Bronson - a scathing indictment of celebrity culture. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | prisonmoneykidnappingdeathmurderlovedrinkingartrobberyangertheftbrutalityinsanitycelebritymental illness …sadismtheatre (See All) |
| Locations: | restauranttrainschool |
| Characters: | dancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicetattooboyteacherstudentpolicemanbabyhostagethief …artistlove triangleuncle nephew relationshipart teacher (See All) |
| Period: | year 1974 |
| Story: | prison visitationrelease from prisonprison guardjudgemontagejailcafeundressingunderwearsongtelephone callsingingphotographdancingcigarette smoking …female nudityflashbackdogviolencebloodkisscharacter name in titlenuditymale nudityone word titlemale frontal nuditybare chested malesex scenefightmale full frontal nuditypantiesbased on true storyvoice over narrationcryingbeatingfistfightshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facedrinkbare butttearssunglassesbedhandcuffsmale pubic hairsubjective camerastrangulationprisonertoiletnonlinear timelinetrialdrawingtalking to the camerapainattempted murderprologuesuburbkicked in the faceringlong takeinjectionfilm within a filmrecord playereyeglassesteacagelistening to musicrecordingcaptivevandalismwristwatchclassical musics&mpillssufferinganimated sequencetheatre audiencemustachebriefsasylumshaved headman cryingspittinghandshakejewelryswastikadefecationlecturemasochismpush upssawed off shotgundruggedstrait jacketsewing machinecross dresseralter egoparolepost officepole dancerprison wardensolitary confinementcocktailsurname as titleoverhead shotjewelry store19 year oldbody paintingshacklesmirror ballart classcell matenightstickcriburinating on someonesinkclown makeupdestruction of propertytrain compartmentplaying catchwhite glovespetty thiefjewel robberybilly clubcriminally insanereading a magazineviciousnessdroolmanaclesreference to charlton hestonshadow boxingreference to charles bronsonflexing musclespacingclenched fistsawingderby hatpainting someone's body (See All) |
Single father Dan Burns dedicates his life to his children, but one day he meets Marie at a bookstore. They get to know each other, but then Dan finds out that Marie is actually dating his brother, Mitch.
| Themes: | weddingdeath of motherbreak updeath of wifefalling in lovewriting |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | busbathtubrestaurantnew york citybeachschoolpolice carschool busnew england |
| Characters: | dancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipdoctorchildrenbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipgirlpolice officer …policemanwriterlove triangleuncle nephew relationshipsingle father (See All) |
| Story: | bowling alleyamerican footballbowlingconfessionapologycafefoodsongtelephone callshowersingingphotographdancingfemale nuditykiss …character name in titlecryingcell phonemirrorpunched in the facecomputerfalling from heightbooktearspianovoyeurguitarnewspaperwomaneatingmapdinnerprologuewidowervacationgympianistloss of motherguitaristloss of wifebreakfastbloody nosenew jerseyfrustrationbookstorefamily dinnerdead motherreckless drivinglighthouselaundryfamily reunionparenthoodcanoeaerobicsstation wagonwashing machinegame playingtalent showdead wifetreadmillfamily historyhide and seekduetpancakedriver's licensefalling off a roofcrossword puzzlecerealwashing dishesfamily photographplastic surgeonshorerhode islandlaundry roomlife jacketcolumnistspeeding ticketnewspaper boymotherly loveadvice columnistvacation homeimitating a dogreference to anna kareninasecret ingredientcharades the gamefamily gamemotherly instinctwearing clothes in a shower (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: | blackmailmoneymarriagesuicidedeathmurderfriendshippregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingdepressiondrug usemental illness …dyingabortionwealthmurder investigationsuicide of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | motelcourtroomrestaurantnew york citytrainswimming poollos angeles californiaparis franceboatbicycletaxielevatorapartmentlakechinese restaurant |
| Characters: | dancersingerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipgirlnurse …studentphotographerwriterlawyerjewishpsychiatristmaidjewmayorpregnant wifechinese foodbaby shower (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s2000syear 2000year 1982year 1972year 1971year 1978 |
| Story: | men's bathroomcourtpay phonejudgecaferunningundressingurinationfoodunderwearsongtelephone callshowersingingphotograph …dancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditydogbloodflashbackgunviolencekissbare chested malesex scenepartythree word titlepantiesbased on true storycryingcorpsemirrorcameradrinksecretshootingtearssunglassesdead bodyinterrogationmarijuanacollegeneighbormanhattan new york cityswimmingnewspaperwineold manvideo cameradisguisebridgeeatingcocainepoliticiansubwaydinnertrialbirthday partysearchmarriage proposalumbrellasuitcasemissing persondomestic violencedisappearancewigsuspicionloss of mothercross dressingclass differencesdismembermenttrusttherapywashington d.c.record playerbirthday cakeeyeglassestv newsanswering machinepot smokingwhat happened to epiloguescene during opening creditsrecordingjoggingtherapistdysfunctional marriagefloridaphone boothpress conferencehome movietennisladderapartment buildingyogatarget practiceshovelnovelisttime lapse photographyskiingtuxedopolice raidlooking at self in mirrorextortionbriefcasebriefsbruisedead motherlandlordabusive husbandphysical abusedead dogkilling a dogevictiontrue 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 trackscollege graduationmissing 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) |
Wendell Rohr is a torts lawyer taking on the gun lobby. Rankin Fitch is the jury consultant for the Defendants and between them the battle is for the hearts and minds of the jury. But there is someone on the inside. Nicholas Easter is a juror with a girlfriend, Marlee, on the outside. they have a pa …st ..... and their own agenda. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedysuspenseconspiracycourtroom drama |
| Themes: | blackmaildeceptionmoneysuicidemurderrevengedeathbetrayaldrinkingrobberycorruptiontheftpsychopathdeath of fatherparanoia …surveillancehome invasionabortionblindnessjustice (See All) |
| Mood: | murder suiciderain |
| Locations: | motelcourtroombusrestaurantbarchurchsmall towntaxiapartmenttaxi driverfire truckschool shooting |
| Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipafrican americanchildrenpolicemanphotographerlawyersister sister relationshipthiefwaitresssecurity guardalcoholicprofessor …secretary (See All) |
| Story: | american footballsupermarketcourtpay phonejudgemontagecafefoodsongtelephone callsingingphotographcigarette smokinggunblood …sexbased on novelfightknifechasesurprise endingfirecell phonebeatingfistfightslow motion scenecomputercameradrinkarrestbrawlsecretshootingriflebirthdaycar crashbathroomprayertelephonefoot chasecandleambushdisguiseambulancebasketballwomaneatingwidowsuicide attemptdinertoiletweapontrialdouble crossfemme fatalenews reportgunshotflash forwardattempted murderprologueattackumbrellaundercoverrace against timestatuebaseball batmanipulationpursuitdeath of husbandmanagerarsonblack americanfreeze framebirthday cakesabotagerevelationbreaking and enteringheavy rainlawcrucifixvideotapevictimhome moviefollowing someonefalse identitystreet lifedrug overdosemechanicwatching televisionguardtarget practiceattorneycynicismnew orleans louisianashopping mallco workerblack and white scenestabbed in the legassault riflelipstickbody landing on a cargasolineblind mannewspaper clippingmoral dilemmapatriotismmedia coveragefirefightersouthern accenthit with a baseball batintimidationbeing followedgothbriberyvideo tapeset upohioabuse of powercockroachfake identityarms dealercameramanjurylawsuitdemocratasthmaassistantmailoffscreen killinggun violencesense of smellwoman kills a manhome videonewscastrealtorhappy birthday to yougoth girlceoman hits a womanmiscarriage of justicewiretappingindianawater fountainex marinecourthouseprotestorbaptisthappy birthday911job promotioncourt trialbilingualnecktiestreetcarman fights a womansleeping pillssuitcase of moneytv crewjudicial systementrapmentcajuncourt casestockbrokerjudicialjudiciarycrisis of consciencewearing a sound wirelegal systemcincinnati ohiogun controlsaxophone playercourt hearingskeet shootingmoney transferpledge of allegiancejurorfighting the systempunk rock girlmachine pistolhit with a bottlesmashing a car windowcourt of lawlitigationmp3 playerex u.s. marinecayman islandsjury dutyarms tradeschool playgroundfemale security guardjury roomtrolley carbrokerage firmjury tamperingplaintiff (See All) |
| Themes: | moneymarriagedeathfriendshiprapedrinkingfearvoyeurismdivorcehumiliationexploitationadoptiondrug addiction |
| Locations: | motelbathtubrestaurantnew york citybeachswimming poolhoteltaxiairportpolice cardeath in a car accident |
| Characters: | dancersingerfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipprostitutepolice officerpolicemanphotographerwriteractressreference to god …catholicfilmmakerfilm directorpimpgo go dancerex policemanwriting a book (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 2002year 1970 |
| Story: | flowerspay phoneapologyjailcaferunningundressingwatching tvfoodunderwearsongtelephone callsingingphotographdancing …cigarette smokingfemale nuditygunflashbackkissviolencebloodsexcharacter name in titlenudityone word titlefemale frontal nudityinterviewbare chested malefemale rear nudityfightejaculationtitle spoken by characterpartychasepantiesbased on true storycryingbased on bookbeatingtesticlesface slapcameradrinkbikinibare buttsunglassescar crashmarijuanaprostitutionreference to jesus christprayertelephonef wordswimmingbandname in titleeatingcocainedinerclitoriswhite pantiesman with glassesunderwater scenemarriage proposalcoffeepainflash forwardskinny dippinglimousinehotel roommicrophonechampagneauditionpassiondomestic violencemanipulationconvertiblepursuithairy chestreference to william shakespearetrustgirl in pantiessexual fantasysex toyeyeglassesapplausepot smokingwhat happened to epiloguediscoinjurytape recorderwoman with glassesjail cellwatching a moviecrying womanmovie theaterfloridahome moviemale underwearphoto shootrear entry sexpillssufferingthunderpunched in the stomachporn starmiami floridatheatre audienceproducerblack eyemustachebriefsbruiseabusive husbandsunbathingwoman cryingrepeated scenefamily reunionpublishersnorting cocaineautographporn industryjukeboxvacuum cleanerfilm projector18 year oldfilm cameraloanporn actressfallinggiving a toastpool partyroller skatingdomestic abusestation wagonford mustangnervousnessprice of fameundressing someonecounter culturekiss on the cheekslapsexual humiliationsurname as titleadult filmmakingsubject name in titleends with biographical notesred carpetcoercionearringsabusive relationshipdoorbellmakeup artistrestaurant owneroysteradult film actressadult film starpornography actressblow up dollmalibu california21 year oldairport securitylie detectoraudio flashbackpill poppingblowing bubblesreference to grace kellysomersaultfreckleshit in the stomachfacial bruisefinancierirsmother slaps daughterpolygraphsexual revolutionvagina slurrollerskating rinkreference to johnny carsonadult bookstorechoking someoneadult film actorbell bottomsex u.s. marinegolden age of pornimitating fellatioreel to reel tape recorderwomen wearing a one piece swimsuitpulling down pantsroller rinkhusband wife fightkissing someone's stomachthrowing a telephonecollect call (See All) |
Baby is a young and partially hearing impaired getaway driver who can make any wild move while in motion with the right track playing. It's a critical talent he needs to survive his indentured servitude to the crime boss, Doc, who values his role in his meticulously planned robberies. However, just …when Baby thinks he is finally free and clear to have his own life with his new girlfriend, Deborah, Doc coerces him back for another job. Now saddled with a crew of thugs too violently unstable to keep to Doc's plans, Baby finds himself and everything he cares for in terrible danger. To survive and escape the coming maelstrom, it will take all of Baby's skill, wits and daring, but even on the best track, can he make it when life is forcing him to face the music? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmcoming of ageheistepiccaperheist gone wrong |
| Themes: | blackmaildeceptionprisonmoneydeathrevengemurderlovebetrayalfearescapeartgangsterrobberyanger …psychopathdeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of motherparanoiasurveillancepanicself sacrificepolice corruptionchildhood trauma (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noircar chase |
| Locations: | gas stationrestaurantcarhelicoptermotorcyclebicycletaxielevatorkitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice cartruckusa …tunnelsinging in a carcar on firecar thiefcar fireprison buskissing in an elevator (See All) |
| Characters: | dancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipafrican americantattooboypolice officermusicianbabysister sister relationship …thieftough guywarriorreference to godwaitresslittle boysecurity guardasianalcoholicasian americanolder man younger woman relationshipuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutpolice chasedriverfrench kisscrying babydeath of girlfriendshooting a police officersuicide by cop (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s2010s20th century21st centuryyear 1998 |
| Story: | release from prisonprison guardfilling stationlip synchingdeath threatcourtdebtfantasy sequenceapologyjudgemontagegay slurjailcaferunning …liewatching tvshot in the headurinationfoodsongtelephone callsingingphotographdancingcigarette smokinggunkissviolencebloodflashbackcharacter name in titletwo word titletitle spoken by characterexplosionchasesurprise endingpistolfirecell phoneshootoutbeatingdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshotgunrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorarrestgunfightfalling from heightmasklettershowdownrifleheld at gunpointsunglassescar crashmarijuanabathroomhandcuffsreference to jesus christrevolverguitarcriminaltelephoneshot in the backf wordreportersubjective cameracleavagefoot chasenewspaperorphanflashlightwinegangambushmassacredisguisestabbingbridgeimpalementdinerprisonerweaponmapaccidentdinnerexploding cardrivingman with glassestrialanti herodisarming someonehit by a carpolice officer killedsearchvannews reportshot in the legcoffeeshot in the foreheadlatex glovesracial sluron the rungunshotflash forwardattempted murderorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemicrophonebeaten to deathdangerprologuescreamingkeyfugitivecharacter's point of view camera shotundercoverproduct placementpassionknocked outopening action scenebankdomestic violencestreet shootoutshot in the shoulderlong takemanipulationscarpursuitstalkinggiftautomobileglassesthreatpigloss of fatherbank robberyloss of motherprofanityshot in the armhandgunlove interestreference to william shakespearegraffitinewspaper headlinesubtitled scenecorrupt coppowerblack americanatmrecord playerpizzaak 47pickup truckcrime bosseyeglassesapplauseeavesdroppinguzipot smokinghand grenadebulletwarehouseheavy rainlistening to musictape recordersociopathscene during opening creditsrecordingtitle based on songragecooksecurity camerajail cellwalkie talkieloss of loved onebeardcaucasianblockbusterswat teamwristwatchdesperationfemale singerdriving a carparking garagefollowing someonestreet lifepreacherbossmasked manmexicanwatching televisionthugpump action shotgunreverse footagehaunted by the pastnicknamestealing a carshopliftingconstruction sitemobile phonefight to the deathintriguedual wieldmanhuntconvenience storemutebroken glassshopping mallheadphonessong in titlepolice officer shotescape attemptblack and white scenedark heroaerial shotwisecrack humorbananasexy womanblood on shirthighwayundercover copcellphonebody landing on a cardark pastlens flaretragic heroethnic slurdeath of loved onejobbenchphonereckless drivingsign languageswearinggeniusflat tireposterparking lotsinsouthern accentbeing followedshot through a windowhappy endingmarijuana jointstolen carbag of moneymysterious manface maskfinal showdownrobberhit in the facejunkyardconstruction workercar drivingpistol whipglovespostcardscene before opening creditsfirearmfirst dateblack mansuit and tiearms dealername callingtelevision newslooking out a windowarmed robberyyoung version of characterbank robberlaundromatretirement hometraffic jambearded mandepartment storebody in a trunkpursesawed off shotgunstrong languagebaseball capcriminal gangshort skirtaudio cassettechewing gumdomestic abuseatlanta georgiamercedes benzsole black character dies clicheflamecarjackingbroken noseoverturning carpizza deliveryrepeated linesome scenes in black and whitecar radiopost officetragic pastwashing machinedeath of familyhiding placeoverhead camera shotreference to shakespeare's romeo and julietcrowbarfemale criminaldirty copmotorcycle copintergenerational friendshipbloody violencesurrendervending machineloss of familygang membercar rollovergang leaderhip hop musicabandoned warehousevillain not really dead clichegogglespolice sirenstreet musicianthrown from a carcamera focus on female buttrecord storevinylpizza delivery boyred winetoy carhidden gunone last jobdeaf mutecassette tapeblond manrearview mirrorhidden moneycrushed by a caru.s. marinebritish actor playing american characterhundred dollar billshoot outcriminal mastermindarmored truckautomated teller machinedinner datefall to deathgetawaytraffic lightloss of girlfriendblack and white segues into colorwearing sunglasses insidejumping from a carbubble gumfantasy becomes realityrobbery gone awryipodbloody mouthneon signshoe storebreaking a car windowmohawk haircutaudio tapered carhawaiian shirtprison sentenceshot in the kneeelderly womanfemale thiefbank tellerstate troopercounting moneybare midriffhoodlumbell 206 jet ranger helicopterpizza parlorcar stuntorphan boy9 11vinyl recorddead body in a car trunklip readingrepeated dialoguereference to coca colaflamesstolen police cartinnitusfoster fathertitle mentioned in songelderly mangetaway cararmored car robberyblowing bubblescriminal underworldreference to barbra streisandyoung romancename tagroller skateautomatic riflelistening to music on headphonesmopping a floorweather reportwine glasslucky charmdriving in reversegetaway driverman with a ponytailscrapyardwoman with tattoodeaf manbaseball cap worn backwardsfraternity housewindshield wiperhalloween masksubaru imprezabubblesreference to las vegas nevadawoman wearing a miniskirtalmost hit by a carhot wiring a carrecord collectionundercover policemanreference to dolly partonhearing impairedromantic dinneratlantacode wordtesticles slurreference to halloweenshort dresstattoo on neckdriving backwardsfoster father foster son relationshipstunt drivingautomobile junkyardchannel surfingcrippled manreference to bonnie and clydewrecking yarddistorted soundfraternity partyb wordflip phonepurposeful car accidentreference to queencamera footagefemale robberreference to jason voorheesrubber maskscrap yardclose up of a woman's buttdoor buzzerdue processfiring guns from both handsjean jacketreference to boston massachusettssexy legsarmored guardlp recordingmixtapeface scarhearing impairmenthoop earringsmarital fightreference to g.i. joereference to looney tunesromantic relationshipsteering wheelsound mixingcar seatdefecation slurlong haired womanlp recordreference to boyz ii menreference to louis vuittonreference to t rexreference to ted turnerreference to wall streetburner phonecrashing into a police cardriving against trafficear examelectronic keyboardmaking a sandwichpolice blockadepolice pursuitreference to fight clubrobbery gone wrongsarcastic clappingshot through a car window (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: | guiltmemorysuicidedeathlovesurrealismghostdrinkinginvestigationdeath of fatherdeath of motherdepressionillnessmental illnessdying …blindnesswritingforgivenessmadnessmurder of fathermurder of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | strip clubbathtubcemeterynew york citytrainbicycletaxitaxi driversuvcar fire |
| Characters: | dancerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshiphomosexualafrican americanboystudentactorbabyartistactresswaitresssecurity guard …psychiatristsecretarysheriffdoctor patient relationshipart studentself injuryart teacher (See All) |
| Story: | shared bathdance classstorytellingbathstripperrunningundressingfoodunderweartelephone callshowerdancingcigarette smokingdogflashback …gunkissbloodone word titletitle spoken by charactersurprise endingcryingdreamcar accidentdrinkpaintingtearsbirthdaycar crashbathroomneighborpianosubjective cameraorphanambulancebridgeeatingsuicide attemptdinersubwaynonlinear timelinepainterdrawingunderwater scenemarriage proposallibrarykeyreadingcollege studentlightningclassreference to william shakespearepsychicarsonblack americanchesshugginganswering machinesyringeballoonwoundhypodermic needlesurvivorpatientrehearsalart galleryfateanimal attackslavemental institutionpromisewhiskeywindpillsnew jerseymedicationaquariumbookstorebalconyblind manbuddhismengagement ringman cryingreflectionnotebookrepeated scenespiral staircaselecturestairwaybrooklyn bridgehearing voiceswrist slittingmailboxdripping bloodlocked doormeat cleaverrazor bladebleedinggurneyreference to shakespeare's hamletcircular staircasepole dancerdog attackloss of parentseyespsychosiswater fountainslide showreference to sigmund freudmatchmakersuicide 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) |
John LeCarre's spy thriller is brought to the big screen. A British spy is banished to Panama after having an affair with an ambassador's mistress. Once there he makes connection with a local tailor with a criminal past and connections to all of the top political and gangster figures in Panama. The …tailor also has a wife, who works for the canal administrator, and a huge debt. The spy's mission is to learn what the President intends to do with the Panama Canal, but he's really in business for himself, blackmailing the tailor into spinning a fantastic tale about the canal being sold to China and former mercenaries ready to topple the current government. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | political satiredocumentary footage |
| Themes: | blackmailmoneymarriagesuicidedeathlovepoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessescapeseductioncorruptioninheritance |
| Mood: | rainnightmarecar chase |
| Locations: | cemeteryrestauranthelicopterairplanefarmbrothelgay bar |
| Characters: | dancersingerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrenjewuncle nephew relationshipengineersuicide by gunshot |
| Story: | ex convictdebtpay phonegravegraveyardcafelieunderwearsongtelephone callsingingdancingcigarette smokingflashbackviolence …bloodbased on novelmale nudityfemale frontal nuditysex scenechasefirebeatingmirrorcomputercamerabirthdaysex standing upneighborhallucinationswimmingspynewspaperbandbridgemapbirthday partyliarumbrellasuitcasebankpresidentsecret agentfireworksbuttockswatching televisionintrigueschool uniformdressing roomlandlordmisogynistspiral staircaseterritory name in titlesuitbankerdrug traffickingembassyambassadormotorboatmoney launderinghammockhoaxtailorcanalpancakemortgagecountry in titlereference to frankensteinfollowingbritish secret serviceirishmansweatshoppanamainsurance scamshippingmen's clubpanama canaltalk to the deadvibrating bedpentagon buildingbritish embassybritish ambassadorpanama city panama (See All) |
Pizza delivery man Victor is having an argument with Elena, whom he met a few days ago, but she was high then and doesn't want to hear about him. Reacting to the noise, two cops, young David and older Sancho, arrive at the scene, the gun accidentally goes off.. Four years later David is a wheelchair … basketball star, he's married to Elena, Victor is released out of prison and their destinies begin to cross again. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | guiltprisonmarriagesuicidemurderdeathrevengeinfidelitydrugsrapechristmasbetrayaljealousyadultery …pregnancydrinkingfuneralseductionextramarital affaircorruptiontheftpsychopathdeath of fatherdeath of motherdrug usecancervengeanceinheritance (See All) |
| Locations: | buscemeteryhospitalwheelchairbus driverwheelchair basketball |
| Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolicechildrenprostitutenursepolicemanbabythieflustbible |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | ex convictflowersgraveyardbathjailliewatching tvunderwearsongshowersingingphotographdancingfemale nuditygun …dogkissbloodbased on novelmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymasturbationsex scenefightmale full frontal nudityfireface slapcameradrinkbirthdaymarijuanamale pubic hairsubjective camerasoccerbasketballcocainetoiletnunforeign language adaptationunderwater scenegunshotduelflash forwarddrug addictvirginscreamingmassagestatuechildbirthcouplepizzaitaliansexual abusediseasestealingdrug abusebirthorphanageburialcelebrationwatching televisionsufferinggunshot woundjunkiemiami floridacard playingolympicsconvictmarital separationsocial workerolder woman younger man sexadulterous wifeparalysisschemeadolescencestandofftombstoneclinicpush upsaccidental shootingunconsciousnessobsessive lovesense of smellbleedingbullet woundmadrid spainparaplegicfatal attractionbarcelona spaintoy gunfreedom of speechsexual obsessionwedding anniversarydeliveryreference to moseskindergartenpunched in the crotchtoy soldiersarajevocandy barfish marketfutonparalympicsguilt complexstate of emergencyhabeas corpusreference to lou reedlabor painsangel statueplacentawife shoots husbandtalking to one's dead motherillegal entrychildren's shelterscoring goalwelcome mat (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: | guiltmemorymarriagedeathfriendshiprevengeinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingvoyeurism …extramarital affairdivorcelonelinessdeath of fatherunfaithfulnesstheatre (See All) |
| Locations: | buscemeteryhospitalbarbeachhotelkitchenaustraliafranceofficeoceantownsuvrunning on a beach |
| Characters: | dancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsboyteenage girlteenage boyactorbabyactressbest friend …reference to godaustralianex husband ex wife relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipyounger version of charactertheatre director (See All) |
| Period: | summer |
| Story: | photo albumflowersgravegraveyardapologyrunningliefoodsongtelephone callsingingphotographdancingcigarette smokingfemale nudity …flashbackkisssexf ratednuditymale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malefemale rear nudityfightleg spreadingpantiescryingcell phonewoman on toptitle directed by femaledreammirrorblondeface slapcomputerdrinkbikinisex in bedbare buttsecretbookvomitingbeertearssunglassesbirthdaysex standing upneighborvoyeurreference to jesus christtelephonef wordswimmingcleavagewineeatingwidowchildscantily clad femalebirthday partyunderwater scenebartenderflash forwardjeansblack pantieschampagneauditioncrossdeath of husbandlaptopsadnessreunionsuspiciontearevelationlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musichappinessagingwatching a movieswimsuitsurfingaudiencecoitusforbidden loveart galleryburialbald manbroken legministercard playingseasidecliffcopulationwedding receptionsunbathingfemale female kissnew jobbirthday presentsydney australiaremorsereading aloudcrutcheslost lovesurferraft18 year oldtheatre productiondolphingiving 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) |
Uxbal, single father of two children, finds his life in chaos as he is forced to deal with his life in order to escape the heat of crime in underground Barcelona, to break with the love for the divorced, manic depressive, abusive mother of his children and to regain spiritual insight in his life as …he is diagnosed with terminal cancer. (Read More)
| Themes: | guiltmemorymoneymarriagedeathmurderdrugsreligionbetrayaldrinkingfeardrunkennessdrug usecancerredemption …griefillnessphotographyexploitationdyingpolice corruptionafterlifedying fatherdying from cancer (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | strip clubcemeterysnowrestauranthospitalbarbeachschoolchurchforestnightclubwoodspolice carmexicotrain station …slumsex in a closet (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorchildrenbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationship …prostitutegirlnursepolicemanbabylittle girlgay kisslittle boychinesegay relationshipsingle fathergay fathercrying babychinese foodgay asianbaby boypolice violencereligious iconsex with brother in lawasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | flowersgraveapologymontagejailcaferunningundressingwatching tvurinationfoodunderweartelephone callshowersinging …photographdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditykissviolencebloodone word titlebare chested malefighttitle spoken by characterchasecryingcell phonedreamcorpsemirrorface slapdrinkarrestthongvomitingtearsbirthdaydead bodybathroomhallucinationtelephonesubjective cameraorphancookingwinecandlestrangulationdrug dealereatingcocainetoiletimmigrantsubwayaccidentfishdinnerchild abusecoffinmarriage proposalpainmicrophoneprologuemassageringpursuithairy chesttragic eventcrossdeath of soncharacter says i love yougay coupletrustsingle parentterminal illnessafricanbirthday cakecloseted homosexualtv newshuggingsyringemedicinebreaking and enteringwarehousehypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorcakebabysitterice creamcrucifixmorguespiderdesperationgay parentstreet lifemale underwearpillssufferingboxer shortsconstruction sitemourningbackpackmedical examinationmarital separationmale male kisspolice raiddead boybriefsinjusticedead motherillegal immigrantowldormitorysuffocationg stringcremationconstruction workerbreast feedingrepeated sceneevictionsnorting cocainedead fathertv reporterblack marketconstructionclimbing through a windowdenialdying mansense of smellbreaking a windowmarriage problemsmediumsewing machinesitting on a toiletintentionally misspelled titledistrustbarcelona spainsleeplessness10 year oldpole dancerhappy birthday to youillegal immigrationspaghettimortuarywrapped in a towelstreet vendorchemotherapyasphyxiationbailbipolar disorderforkcrematoriumchild's drawingpneumoniadead parentsnoseblowing out candleheartbeatsparklerestranged couplemedical clinicwashing clothesatonementblood sampledead sonmass deathbed wettingdiamond ringout of body experiencetouching someone's breastsreference to mother teresaterminal cancerbelief in the afterlifeestranged wifesenegalsweatshopfastingwetting oneselffootbridgeodorreference to disneylandwraithbad newsdeath by suffocationviolence against a childembalmingcarbon monoxide poisoningface woundnude dancingprostate cancerseven year oldupside down viewwaiting in lineincontinencechinese immigrantmale wearing an earringsense of soundtalking with the deadhuman exploitationabandoned childadult diaperbeginning morphed with endingsenegalesemagnetic resonance imagingpounding on a doorreference to the united nationsbarred windowpyreneesreference to the dalai lamacommunicating with the deaddeath from cancerillegal workerkid artstrip club ownerboogerheaterdeath by asphyxiationmale ponytailreference to francisco francopierced eartalkativenessboy smoking a cigarettedead body on beachprostate exammisspelled worddead body floating in waterreference to jack danielsappliance storebody washed up on beachhitting a childsilent sceneblack marketeersurrealism sequenceurinating bloodmultiple tv screenssent to one's room (See All) |
GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enor …mous family fortune -- all against the back-drop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyconspiracyabsurdismmadcap comedy |
| Themes: | prisonmoneymarriagedeathmurderfriendshipjealousyescapeweddingracismtheftpsychopathhumiliationpoetrygreed …wealthinheritanceprison escapeescape from prisonmurder of sister (See All) |
| Locations: | gas stationcourtroombusbathtubcemeterysnowtrainchurchswimming poolhotelmotorcyclebicycletaxielevatorrooftop …museumsewercable cartwo on a motorcyclehotel kitchen (See All) |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshippolicemother daughter relationshiptattooboybrother sister relationshipsoldierpolice officerpolicemanwriterlawyersister sister relationshipthief …artistlittle boymaidfrenchgermanolder woman younger man relationshippolice arrestbaker (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1960s1930swinteryear 1968year 1985 |
| Story: | cookiesnowingpay phonegraveconfessionbathjudgemontagegay slurrunningfoodtelephone callsingingphotographcigarette smoking …female nuditydogviolenceflashbackgunkissbloodsexmale nudityinterviewbare chested maletitle spoken by characterknifechasepistolcryingshootoutcorpseface slappunched in the facecatarrestgunfightsecretletterpaintingbookrifletearsplace name in titlebirthdaydead bodyreference to jesus christtelephonef wordsubjective cameradecapitationbisexualfoot chasenewspaperorphanflashlightwinecandleold manstrangulationaxemountainstabbingeatingarmywidowstabbed to deathprisonerimmigrantnonlinear timelinesevered headnuntrialno opening creditspaintercoffindrawingfictional warvoice overold womanmarriage proposallooking at the cameratalking to the cameragunshotflash forwardtheaterauthorhotel roombinocularsuniformchampagnefugitivepoisonstatuepursuitgiftwitnessratcinemahandgunrefugeetypewriternewspaper headlineeuropehatehenchmanflirtingeyeglassespoemwaiterfarcelawtreasurehidingwatching a movienosebleedphone boothservantaudiencebrideladderpart animationfollowing someonemonkguardbloody noseattorneytelescopesevered fingerguestanimated sequencetitle appears in writingblack and white scenebutlerrosedeath of sisterblack eyefascismconvictskiingclifflanternsirenpajamaspipe smokingimprisonmentman cryingbeing followednarrated by charactersaving a lifepresentbarking doghandshakemonasterypost warspiral staircaselast will and testamentsubtitlesalarmpolice chiefmotorbikeconfessionalsecret societytombstoneborder crossinghideoutjuryflaskold ladyfall from heightbunk bedcripplesense of smellcheesedocumentheirperfumevanitycowardprison breakcodetelegraminmatereading a newspaperfacial scarspaplancarouseldead catblack catfiring squadmonumenteastern europefirst person narrationmemorialalpstoy gunhappy birthday to youtrapdoormerry go roundflashback within a flashbackstaffcaskettear on cheekwedding gownmentor protege relationshiptennis courtcentral europeluggagemultiple time framesbirthmarkfictional countrysledfingerreading a lettersuit of armortrolleyhooded figureoathstreetcarturbanhaypassenger trainvisawillalibiart theftskiersnitchobservatoryhotel lobbyborder guardmotorcycle ridingcologneluxury hotelpenis slurstabbedon the lamspeakerconciergeinternment campswitchhit with a rifle buttbullhornpoisonedpastrywall safebellhopabbeyexhibitbondthree sistersconfession boothhotel ownerdeath squadspeaking to audienceyear 1932depositionscentstolen paintingcatacombsrope ladderknocking on doorpantrytrap doordumbwaiterelevator operatorpastry chefdelivery truckpushed off a cliffsleddingpastry shopski jumpkissing a dead bodyshoeshine boywicker basketpersian catpompositybobsledlaundry chuteloaf of breadstrychninebunkclubfoothanging from a ledgepolice whistletalking to a corpsesommelier84 year oldcoat checklying in statevaluable paintingchapter titlespastry boxreference to egon schiele (See All) |
A chance encounter between a travelling salesman and a lonely hitman triggers a strangely profound relationship which provokes each to act in ways neither would have imagined possible. Fate steps in to form a friendship between two men from irreconcilable worlds that will alter the lives of both for …ever. (Read More)
| Themes: | moneyfriendshipdeathmurderchristmasdrinkingdrunkennesstravelparanoiadeath of wife |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolparody |
| Locations: | cemeterysnowrestaurantbarchurchswimming poolhotelcarairplanenightclubtaxiairportkitchenrooftopmexico …stormschool buscar bombsex in kitchenmexico citybus accidenthotel bar (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipboyteenage girlprostitutemusicianhitmansecurity guardsniper rifleself doubtmurder for hire |
| Story: | american footballmen's bathroomsnowingstorytellinggraveyardapologycafeliewatching tvurinationunderweartelephone callshowerphotographdancing …cigarette smokingflashbackdoggunbloodkisssexexplosionknifefirecryingcell phonecar accidentmirrorslow motion scenecomputerdrinkcondomswordriflebeersunglassesbombbirthdaybathroomhallucinationspybisexualnewspaperassassincandlebandold manexploding carman with glassesradioassassinationunderwater scenecigar smokingcoffeebartenderflash forwardparktreehotel roombusinessmanliarsuitcasechristmas treeringbusinessbodyguardcheerleaderdeath of songlassesschoolgirllas vegas nevadaobscene finger gesturekillingrecord playereyeglasseshuggingfireplacebulletballoonfriendship between menswimsuitstrangervictimsharkladderviolinhonorbosscamera shot of feetwhiskeyrear entry sextelescopethundersex talkgreececigarette lighterthunderstormschool uniformdead childarizonasalesmantitle at the endmustachecanebriefcasenervous breakdownstadiumjobbenchalarm clockpigeonweatherviolinistmoscow russiaphilippinesinterrupted sexdonkeyfire extinguisherfountainsydney australiamarketstreet marketfruitrestroomcheering crowdflaskretirement homecoloradoaustriavienna austriaballerinagiving a toastbusiness cardcellohungarybullsex clubporscheluckmadrid spaincathedralfailureportugalsitting on a toiletwashing machineoverhead camera shotfeethorse racechance meetingchristmas lightsspeedococktaillockracetrackticketcellistballet dancerstairwellbullfightingchristmas decorationsmanila philippinesone last jobhappy birthdaymortgagepenis jokebisexual manbudapest hungarynail polishwhorehousetelling a jokerendezvousfatal accidentbusiness tripplaying chessvisiting a gravehelium balloonhotel lobbyerectile dysfunctionminneapolis minnesotaroom servicedance studiodenver coloradochristmas decorationmelontraveling salesmansex on a tablewalking canematadorfootsombreroeaster bunnytucson arizonamen's toiletlaundry roombullfightfalling treesuntan lotionmargaritareading newspaperbellboyballet classblood pressureoutdoor cafepainting toenailsplaying celloopen air marketeyesighttown squarebullringworld travelred balloonsleepmaskburning a documentreflection in windowgun for hiregun sightman wearing briefsbomb victimearplugpainted toenailsreference to the easter bunnystubbleescape routeamarillo texasbreaking a lockguacamolepecan piesex on washing machinebrink of nervous breakdown (See All) |
Cat and mouse. Jonathan McQuarry is an auditor in Manhattan, moving from office to office checking their books. While working late, a smooth and well-dressed man named Wyatt Bose chats Jonathan up, offers him a joint, and soon they're pals. When their cell phones are accidentally swapped, Jonathan a …nswers Wyatt's phone to a series of women asking if he's free tonight. Jonathan discovers it's a sex club: busy powerful people meet each other anonymously in hotels. Jonathan falls for one of the club members, whom he knows only as "S," whom he's also seen on a subway. When she goes missing, patterns emerge and Jonathan faces demands involving violence and lots of money. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | heisterotic thriller |
| Themes: | blackmaildeceptionmoneymurderdeathlovebetrayaldrinkinginvestigationlonelinesstheftdrug useaffair |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | strip clubsnownew york citybarhotelairplanenightclublondon englandtaxielevatorchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | dancersingerfriendpolicedetectivepolicemanlawyerthieflustchinese food |
| Story: | desk clerksnowingmontagelieundressingwatching tvfoodunderwearsongtelephone callshowersingingphotographdancingcigarette smoking …female nudityviolencebloodkissgunsexone word titlebare breastssex scenenipplesexplosionpantiesfirevoice over narrationcell phonewoman on topmirrorpunched in the facecomputerdrinkbomblingeriedead bodymarijuanaguitarshot in the backf wordbrastrangulationambulanceeatingsubwaypaintersearchparkhotel roombusinessmanlocker roomliarmissing personknocked outdisappearanceglassespolicewomansilencerpowerundergroundpot smokingcopguitaristmale bondingmorguecaucasianclubstrangertennisscamrear entry sexbusinesswomansex talklove at first sightdelusionframe upbooby trapsuspectduct tapebriefcasetrophymeetingfemale detectivefiremandoppelgangeraccountantshynessset upschemesuit and tiephone sexframedstonedmailboxsex clubchewing gumcleaning ladygurneymadrid spaintimes square manhattan new york cityfemale police officerembezzlementcircular staircasechance meetingstupid victimgas explosionidentity swapidentity theftwall street manhattan new york cityice cubekilled with a gunanonymous sexmagazine coverback stabbingtennis racketfake kidnappingtrust fundanalystchinatown manhattan new york citypillow talkclosing credits sequencemoney transfertennis matchwind up toyauditordirty moneycleaning mantoy duckwaldorf astoria hotel manhattan new york city (See All) |
British couple Fiona and Nigel Dobson are sailing to Istanbul en route to India. They encounter a beautiful French woman, and that night Nigel meets her while dancing alone in the ship's bar. Later he meets her crippled American husband Oscar, who tells him their story. While living in Paris for sev …eral years trying to be a writer, he becomes obsessed with a woman he met by chance on a bus. He tracks her down and they start a steamy love affair. Soon Oscar finds himself enslaved body and soul by her love, and continues to tell Nigel the details of this relationship in various stages over a number of visits to Oscar's cabin. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedypsycho thriller |
| Themes: | marriagesuicidemurderrevengedeathinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancylesbianismdrinkingdrunkennessweddingextramarital affairobsession …unfaithfulnesshumiliationsadismabusebreak upcrueltyabortionwriting (See All) |
| Mood: | murder suiciderain |
| Locations: | busbathtubrestauranthospitalbarairplaneparis francenightclubelevatorwheelchairseashipsex in showerstorm at sea |
| Characters: | dancerhusband wife relationshipprostitutegirlnursewriterwaitressolder man younger woman relationshipfrenchpimp |
| Story: | hot chocolatedance classstorytellingcafeundressingwatching tvshot in the headurinationfoodunderweartelephone callshowerphotographdancingcigarette smoking …female nuditygunflashbackkissdogbloodsexbased on novelmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nudityfightnipplespartylesbian kissleg spreadingerectioncryingbeatingface slapcomputerdrinkbare buttshootingvomitingtearsbisexualcandlebandstrangulationeatingaccidentgarter beltspankingfemme fataleshot in the legauthorbinocularswidowerchampagneumbrellaproduct placementpassionvacationinjectionpigwhippingsex toyshavingsyringediscored dresssadomasochismcarnivals&mmilkpicnicbroken leghaircuttarget practicecynicismamusement parkcard playingbathingblack eyetuxedoinsulthousekeeperbrushing teethmiscarriagepromiscuityadulterous wifeparalysisgun in moutheiffel tower parismasochismcostume partyferris wheelrazorcripplefootsie under the tablepearl necklacekarmacruise shiprainbowfatal attractionbeggingmerry go roundsex shopbow tiedragging a bodyzippo lighterfemale to male footsie playingplaying footsiewomen's bathroomconcussionpoodletoasterfemale stockinged footnew year's eve partydrinking from the bottlesex addictfoot massagesex gamehand kissingbottled waterbouquet of flowersskeleton costumeconfettiseasicknessparty hattrust funderotic dancingcarnival ridehopscotchplaying catchfeznotre dame cathedralstraight edge razorerotic dancenirvanareference to the titaniccroissanthit by a vanwedding photographsee through gownvacuum cleaningfire placelatex dressbridge the card gamereference to henry millersashchinese characterslapping a womandriving capslurping a drink with a strawdrink umbrellafoghornocean voyagewool hatno smoking signport holeocean cruisetraction (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: | marriagedeathfriendshipmurdersurrealismdrugsjealousypoliticspregnancydrunkennessescapedancefuneralartmilitary …depressiondrug useabuseunrequited lovetheatrepanicfreedomfalling in loverevolutionpolice brutalitynear death experiencecheating death (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | buscemeterysnowhospitalnew york citybarbeachchurchhelicopternightclubtaxiwheelchairshiptruckrooftop …taxi driverschool busbus stationfire escapecorpse in water (See All) |
| Characters: | dancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanbrother sister relationshipprostituteteachersoldier …police officernursealienstudentpolicemanpriestlawyersister sister relationshipartistsingle motherwaitressinterracial relationshipprofessoruncle nephew relationshippimppolice arrestdeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1960swinter |
| Story: | bowling alleyamerican footballbus depotlockerbowlingsnowingfantasy sequencemontagejailrunningundressingwatching tvurinationsongtelephone call …singingphotographdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditykissgunbloodf ratedmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malefemale rear nudityfighttitle spoken by characterexplosionpartychasethree word titlefirecryingtitle directed by femalebeatingcorpsemachine gunblondeslow motion scenepunched in the facebattlearrestlettershootingriflebombmarijuanabritishclassroomguitarmanhattan new york cityalcoholtelevisionswimmingnewspaperbandconcertcaliforniabasketballarmyimmigrantrock bandsubwayno opening creditsassassinationdrawingunderwater sceneroommatejourneypantyhosenews reportlooking at the cameraimmigrationmicrophoneprotesttentcollege studentuniversitydomestic violencegymamerican flaginjectioncheerleadercrossdeath of sonrock 'n' rollsadnesspremarital sexclassgraffitipubnewspaper headlineheroinrunawayriotcircusfemale stockinged legssyringeflyinghypodermic needleperformancetitle based on songjail cellguitaristdemonstrationbeardhammerbuttocksvietnam warphone boothcomposertorchburialhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingapplehookerjanitorimaginationbloody noseveteranbreakupu.s. armyfanmourninghippieanimated sequencepool tableshot in the facebroken glassnewsreel footagefootball playertheatre audiencemedical examinationabsent fatherdead childbilliardsdrunksketchblack eyechoirsongwriterdressing roomwar veteranbruisemeetingdeath of loved oneillegal immigrantpatriotismmusic bandposterthanksgivinglighthouseanti warclosetdockplaying pooldetroit michigangolf clubblack pantyhoseescalatortelevision newsdeportationstrikehangoverbroken windowclimbing through a windowlaundromatmaking outlsdcornfieldelectric guitarlandladymegaphonetoastdance clubbreaking a windowamericanabumhearsepromvolunteerjockdomestic abusedeath of boyfriendmoustacheinterracial coupleacoustic guitarcollege campuswashing machinecultural differencepatriotironingtelevision setinfantrythe beatlestour buscounter culturestatue of libertygururadicalloudspeakersmoking potmarchrock singerestranged fatherguard dogdrug triplootingstrawberryletter writingimperialismprotestormuralpassing 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 movementdraft noticeex lovers back togetherlesbian attractionlooking at the audiencestudent movementburning paperdayton ohiopacketriotingsliding down a banisterocean wavesolarisationuncle samarmy inductioncranberry saucedouble negative (See All) |
Russell and his younger brother Rodney live in the economically-depressed Rust Belt, and have always dreamed of escaping and finding better lives. But when a cruel twist of fate lands Russell in prison, his brother becomes involved with one of the most violent and ruthless crime rings in the Northea …st - a mistake that will cost him everything. Once released, Russell must choose between his own freedom, or risk it all to seek justice for his brother. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsmelodrama |
| Themes: | deceptionprisonmoneydeathmurderrevengedrugsbetrayalpregnancydrinkinginvestigationangerpsychopathdeath of fatherbrutality …drug useredemptionillnesshomophobiajusticehuntingmurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirambiguous ending |
| Locations: | cemeterybartrainforestsmall townwoodspolice stationpolice carpennsylvaniaprison fight |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceafrican americantattoobrother brother relationshipteachersoldierpolicemantough guylove trianglereference to godsniperuncle nephew relationship …ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipsniper rifleyounger version of character (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s2010syear 2008 |
| Story: | release from prisonprison guardbettingex convictdebtgraveapologygay slurrunningliewatching tvshot in the headfoodunderweartelephone call …photographcigarette smokingviolenceflashbackgunbloodbare chested malesex scenefightchasepistolvoice over narrationcryingcell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine guncar accidentmirrorshot in the chestface slappunched in the facewritten by directordrinkgunfightbrawlsex in bedlettershootingpaintingvomitingshowdownrifleheld at gunpointtearshand to hand combatsunglassescar crashdead bodyrevolvertelephoneshot in the backf wordfoot chaseflashlightambushdrug dealerbridgeeatingfour word titlemixed martial artsprisonerno opening creditschildanti herodouble crossshot in the legshot in the foreheadbartenderdrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathprologuelocker roomevil manknocked outkicked in the facedeath of childopening action scenedeath of brotheramerican flagdisappearanceinjectionpursuitcrossmanagerflowerobscene finger gesturekissing while having sexvigilanteheroinblack americanterminal illnesspickup truckeyeglassessabotagekilling an animalhead butthypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorworking classwatching a movieswat teamculture clashcrying manfatepromiseredneckwhiskeyinterracial romancebloody nosenew jerseyplaygroundkickingpool tablepunched in the stomachjunkiepost traumatic stress disordercard playingsafedeervoice over letterraised middle fingerbetprison cellpolice raidlens flarewar veterandead boydead mothershot multiple timesreference to barack obamasouthern accentgardeningpolice chiefhorse racingdrunk drivingtrailer homehot dogknocking on a doorloanurban decaylistening to a radioroadblocktrailer parklollipopbloody body of childloan sharkshot point blankprison visitsleeping in a carrighteous ragemurder by gunshotcamera phonespitting bloodtwo brothershoodiereturning homeshot in the crotchbouquetknocked out with a gun buttsocial decaymanslaughter911bloody facedrive inweldingbeaten uptrailer trashvisiting a gravebare knuckle fightinglooking for a jobkiss on the foreheadwelderaudio recordingappalachiaends with deathhit with a rifle buttchildhood flashbackdeer huntingfight clubwar wounddrive in theateriraq veteranslamming a doortrailer housetelescopic riflemopping a floorrailyardrevenge killingsteel mill2008 presidential electiondrive in moviemale wearing an earringdaisyself injectionfinancial debtfoot bridgemurdered in a carreference to ted kennedydeer antlersblue collar workerprison releaseshot in a carbarb wireabandoned millreference to the iraq warskinning a deer (See All) |
County Durham, during the endless, violent 1984 strike against the Thatcher closure of British coal mines. Widower Jackie Elliot and his firstborn, fellow miner Tony, take a dim view of 11 year-old second son Billy's poor record in boxing class, which worsens when they discover he sneakily transferr …ed to the neighboring, otherwise girls-only-attended ballet class. Only one schoolmate, closet-gay Michael Caffrey, encourages Billy's desire, aroused by the teacher, who judged him talented enough for private lesson, to train and try out for the world-renowned Royal Ballet audition. Only the prospect of a fancy career unimagined in the pauper quarter may twist pa and big brother's opposition to indispensable support. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artscoming of age |
| Themes: | moneydeathfriendshipinfidelitychristmasadulteryfeardrunkennessdanceextramarital affairdeath of motherpovertyunfaithfulnesssexualityhomophobia …death of wifechildhood (See All) |
| Mood: | affection |
| Locations: | busbathtubcemeteryschoollondon englandelevatordance school |
| Characters: | dancerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteacher …policemanbest friendbullyteacher student relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipself discoverygay frienddance teacherself expression (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990syear 1984 |
| Story: | tap dancingdance classsnowinggravegraveyardbathjudgemontagegay slurrunninglieurinationunderweartelephone callphotograph …dancingcigarette smokingkissviolencebloodsexcharacter name in titlenuditymale nuditychasecryingbeatingface slappunched in the facebare buttletterbooktearsbathroompianoclassroomtoiletboxinglibrarycoming outwidowerauditiongympianisttragic eventsadnessloss of motherballetclasscross dressingsacrificetrustrecord playerriottransvestitehuggingshavingdresseggslow motionlistening to musicrecordingdemonstrationworking classcommunisthammerboxerloss of wifecrushcompassionmilkembarrassmentchild's point of viewsexismtheatre audiencemakeupschool uniformlipstickfriendship between boysdead motherferryjoypiano playerearphonesjewelryelectricitystage performanceteachingapparitiongay bashinginspirationfenceescalatorstrikelibrariantombstonegay crushmooningmailtransvestismpunching bagsurrogate motherminersoccer ballpostmanmusic boxlabor uniontalentcircular staircasesnowmanpillowkiss on the cheekchristmas lightscoalswanballet dancerpillow fightboxing gloveschanging roomwashingcoal minenightstickjumping on a bedmerry christmastriumphmale dancerlaborercoal minersledge hammerpolice vanmotivationriot policestickmine shaftdance instructormining townnorthern englandreference to fred astaireboxing traineragainst the oddsgay kidapronfollowing a dreampawnbrokerdancing in the streetpicket linespinningtutuballet schoolballet teacherphysical examreference to ginger rogersbilly clubboy dressed as a girldressing upballet dancingsliding doorimpatiencejewelry boxstuffed toy animalgarglingbreakthroughstanding on a tableminers strikenewcastle upon tynescabswan lakeboxing lessonmobile libraryriot shieldboy wearing lipstickriot gearsoccer shirtboogieboy boy kissboy wearing a dressbreakfast trayletter of acceptancedestroying a pianofalling into a bathtubroyal ballet school (See All) |
In 'Gegen die Wand' Cahit, a 40-something male from Mersin in Turkey has removed everything Turkish from his life. He has become an alcoholic drug addict and at the start of the movie wants to end it all. Sibel a 20-something female from Hamburg wishes to please her Turkish parents yet yearns for fr …eedom. She has had her nose broken by her brother for being seen holding hands with a boy and yet she can not break her mother's heart and run away. She too attempts suicide and she first approaches Cahit there at the Hospital. Sibel asks Cahit to marry her, as she believes this to be the way out of her parent's house. She promises Cahit that their relationship will be like roommates, not like a married couple. The film follows Sibel and Cahit as they get married, become closer and eventually fall in love. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | prisonmoneymarriagesuicidedeathmurderfriendshiploveinfidelitydrugsrapejealousyadulterydrinkingdrunkenness …weddingextramarital affairdivorcedeath of fatherdeath of motherdrug useunfaithfulnessdeath of wifecheatingfight for freedom (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolnightmareambiguous endingreligious education |
| Locations: | busrestauranthospitalbarhotelairplanenightclubtaxiairportgermanytaxi driverbrothelslumbus driverbus station |
| Characters: | dancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattoobrother sister relationshipgirlalcoholicpsychiatrist …maidmuslimcousin cousin relationshipgermanuncle nephew relationshippimpaunt niece relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipalcoholic drinkself inflicted injury (See All) |
| Story: | release from prisonflowersapologymontagegay slurjailcaferunningliewatching tvfoodunderwearsongtelephone callshower …singingphotographdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditygunviolencekissbloodsexmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nudityfightmale full frontal nudityknifechasevoice over narrationcryingbeatingblood splattercar accidentface slapdrinkbrawlletterriflebeertearspianomale pubic hairalcoholnewspapercookingwinebandconcertvideo camerastabbingdrug dealerwomancocainesuicide attempttoiletimmigrantaccidenttrialroommatemarriage proposalbartenderimmigrationwidowerliaractor shares first name with characteruniversitypursuitobscene finger gesturefireworksgraffitifreeze framemachismotraditionshavingbulletdiscosexual abusebearddrug abusepsychologisthonors&mhomicidedrug overdosehaircutsexual desirereverse footagejanitorswitchbladegrocery storebloody nosekickingbroken glassmental hospitaltime lapse photographyamusement parkdrunkaccidental killingwedding ringbalconytuxedopunk rockalarm clockreckless drivingwedding receptionturkey the countryage differenceistanbul turkeyhairdresserpiano playerimpotenceearphoneshit in the facebandagesnorting cocainedrunken manhangoverdrunk drivingvacuum cleanernaivetyweightliftingdrunkardstonedsaxophonedance clubwrist slittingrazorcdsunriserazor bladebumgarbagehamburg germanybouncerbeauty salonturkishgame playinglimpopiumneck bracereference to michael jacksonmiserypackingmanslaughtermarriage of convenienceopen marriagebarber shopsuitorpunk musicbrother in law brother in law relationshiphotel managerbottled watertelling a jokechambermaidjoke tellingbinge drinkingwashing hairethnicitysidewalk cafewomen's liberationrefugemulticulturalismcd playerd.j.saxophone playerburning a photographpsychiatric patientfrankfurt germanyjail visitationbb gunexercise machineamusement park ridecar damageyoung wifefamily honorpenanceoxaimlessnesskebabbreaking a bottlenaive girlchocolatesdrinking bingest. paulipierced navelslapping oneselffailed suicide attemptturkish germanmusical interludebreaking a drinking glassnightclub managerfamily's shamehit with an ashtraysex with someone unconsciousturk abroad (See All) |
Hunger follows life in the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland with an interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike, led by Bobby Sands. With an epic eye for detail, the film provides a timely exploration of what happens when body and mind are pushed to the uttermost …limit. (Read More)
| Themes: | memoryprisonsuicidedeathmurderreligionpoliticstorturebrutalityterrorismhumiliationillnesssadismexecutioncruelty …dyingfreedompolice brutalitystarvation (See All) |
| Locations: | busbathtubsnowwaterprison hospital |
| Characters: | father son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorbrother brother relationshipboybabypriestbiblecatholiccatholic priestprison officer |
| Period: | 1980syear 1981 |
| Story: | prison guardlockersnowingflowersstorytellingmontagejailrunningundressingshot in the headfoodunderwearphotographcigarette smokingflashback …gunbloodkissviolencenuditymale nudityone word titlemale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditybare chested maletitle spoken by charactercryingbeatingtesticlesmirrorpunched in the facebare buttmaskshootingvomitingtearsbathroomhallucinationreference to jesus christmale pubic hairriverf wordterroristeatingprisonerdrivingbirdcontroversyold womanlatex glovespaingunshotprologueprotestlocker roomuniformsuitcaselong taketragic eventcrossratirelanddirectorial debutriotwhat happened to epiloguehead butthypodermic needlevandalismcrucifixdemonstrationbeardswat teamcovered in bloodirishbreakfasthaircutbarefootshieldbloody nosesufferingboxer shortssmugglinghungerscissorscigarette lighterblack eyeprison celllooking at self in mirrorbriefschildhood memorymain character diesspittingoppressionyellingbodyspit in the facehead woundvery little dialogueshoutinglistening to a radiourinehead injuryurinalnursing homeprison visitgurneypolitical prisonercontrabandclothingmartyrradio newssurrenderfreedom fightermassdeathbednegotiationnorthern irelanddressingdeterminationstarvingrunnerblanketchantingends with textexcrementpassing outpolitical protestbegins with textburnhand injuryirish republican armyemaciationcell mateconvulsionreference to the bibleirahospital visithunger strikesinkeye injuryworryingpolice vanhand woundpolitical criminalends with deathhandspeepholemale with long hairfly the insectbody mutilationfilthcrossing oneselfrolling a cigarettefacial injuryurine samplebedsheetbritish government28 year oldbody searchcavity searchbritish parliamentdisinfectanthuman excrement27 year oldmaggotstinfoilmargaret thatchernorthern irishmandistorted soundrectal examstarving to deaththe troublescross country runningback scarbelfast irelandfood traypolice batonriot gearriot squadsweeping a floortrashing a roombody sore (See All) |
After causing a loss of almost one billion dollars in his company, the shoe designer Drew Baylor decides to commit suicide. However, in the exact moment of his act of despair, he receives a phone call from his sister telling him that his beloved father had just died in Elizabethtown, and he should b …ring him back since his mother had problem with the relatives of his father. He travels in an empty red eye flight and meets the attendant Claire Colburn, who changes his view and perspective of life. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymoneymarriagesuicidedeathlovechristmasdrinkingdrunkennessweddingfuneraltraveldeath of fathergrief |
| Mood: | rainnight |
| Locations: | cemeterychurchhotelhelicoptersmall townairplaneairportroad triptruckmuseumoffice party |
| Characters: | dancersingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipafrican americanchildrenboybrother sister relationshipreference to godcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipgrandfather grandson relationship …self discoveryself referentialairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | tap dancinghomecomingphoto albumstorytellinggraveyardwatching tvurinationfoodunderwearsongtelephone callsingingphotographdancingkiss …dogflashbackone word titletitle spoken by characterknifeerectionfirevoice over narrationcryingcell phonedreamcorpseslow motion scenecomputerdrinkpaintingvomitingtearsdead bodybathroomriveralcoholcookingbandbasketballeatingwidowsuicide attemptmapcoffinhotel roomscreamingfired from the jobumbrellaon the roadstatuecity name in titlebusinessamerican flagdeath of husbandloss of fatherheart attackhugginglistening to musichelmetburialwhiskeycivil rightsremote controlshoesmourninganimated sequencerejectioncorporationloss of husbandflightcremationsuccessfamily reunionundertakerpartial female nuditybubble bathflight attendantsunriseeaglescholarshipashesfailurefuneral homewakereference to john f. kennedycarouselkansasmerry go roundurnceodriving at nightmississippimemphis tennesseekentuckygolf cartreference to martin luther king jr.death of parenteulogyrendezvousstovetalking to the deadrental carsuicide contemplationwashing clotheswoman in a bathtubmemorial servicerainy dayboeing 747disgraceseat beltsprinkler systemcoming homeloss of parentlouisville kentuckyjumbo jetreference to jim morrisonexercyclegarbagemanweeping manreference to norman rockwelloklahoma citywhiskey bottlechannel surfingfarmers marketmanic pixie dream girlid badgeopen casketfirebirdpopping balloonamerican legionbuilding housered hatreference to colonel sandersdeath in the familyfuneral receptionvolvo 240call waitingflying first classwatching video on tv (See All) |
This is the story of the last few years of the notorious bank robber John Dillinger. He loved what he did and could imagine little else that would make him happier. Living openly in 1930s Chicago, he had the run of the city with little fear of reprisals from the authorities. It's there that he meets … Billie Frechette with whom he falls deeply in love. In parallel we meet Melvin Purvis, the FBI agent who would eventually track Dillinger down. The FBI was is in its early days and Director J. Edgar Hoover was keen to promote the clean cut image that so dominated the organization through his lifetime. Purvis realizes that if he is going to get Dillinger, he will have to use street tactics and imports appropriate men with police training. Dillinger is eventually betrayed by an acquaintance who tells the authorities just where to find him on a given night. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | crime epic |
| Themes: | deceptionprisonmoneykidnappingsuicidedeathfriendshipmurderbetrayaldrinkingtorturedrunkennessescapedancegangster …surveillancedyingpolice brutalitymurder of a police officerprison escapeescape from prisonmurder of an innocent person (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | bathtubrestauranthospitalbartrainhotelcarmotorcycleairplanenightclubelevatorwoodskitchenapartmentpolice station …farmpolice carchicago illinoisbrothelsinging in a carhotel fight (See All) |
| Characters: | dancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendpoliceafrican americandoctorboysoldierpolice officerpolicemanphotographerhostagelawyertough guy …sherifffrenchpolice shootout (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | prison guardbookiebettingcourtpay phonebathjudgejailcafeundressingshot in the headfoodsongtelephone callsinging …photographdancingcigarette smokingbloodviolencegunkisssextwo word titlesex scenechasesurprise endingpistolbased on true storycryingbased on bookshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine guncar accidentshot in the chestface slapshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facecameradrinkarrestgunfightlettershootingrifleheld at gunpointtearssunglassesinterrogationhandcuffscriminalshot in the backbandgangambushdisguisedeath of friendwomaneatingtied to a chairno opening creditsradiocigar smokingshot in the legon the runorganized crimebinocularsbeaten to deathfbievil manopening action scenebankstreet shootoutshot in the shoulderscarpursuitbank robberyshot in the armhandgunkissing while having sexblack americansurgeryshavingfalling down stairswhat happened to epiloguewoundshot in the stomachhatred dressfbi agentwatching a moviemovie theaterpress conferencerailway stationgun battlemoralitymovie theatrestealing a caritalian americanmanhuntshot in the facelove at first sighttheatre audiencecard playingsafejumping through a windowoutlawblood on shirtconvictkilling spreemain character diesmedia coverageimpersonating a police officershot through a windowvillain played by lead actorbag of moneyfinal showdownethicsohioromaniapistol whiphead woundfirst datedeportationfarmhousebank robberhideoutinformantgang violenceno title at beginningflarepocket watchstakeoutgreat depressionsubmachine gunmichiganmoney launderingsewing machineprison breakcarjackingmugshothorse raceradio newssewingmain character shottommy gunshot through a doorwisconsinneo westernkicking in a doorvillain arrestedrace trackprohibitiondying wordsthrown from a carindianarepeating riflecamera focus on female butttied to a treefoot pursuitjob promotionbank vaultbank heistshacklesromaniansafe houseshot in the sidenewsreelhandcuffed womanlodgehit with a rifle butttucson arizonaalleywaypunched in the gutcongressional hearingsouth dakotagetaway carreference to clark gablecigarette casearm woundescape from jailwoman beaterfbi chieffolk heroreference to james cagneyfake gung mansenate hearingmanaclescorrupt lawyergun smugglingpublic enemy number onecelebrity criminalguard towerplanning robberysemiautomatic rifleapple orchardhandcuffed to a chairj. edgar hooverpublic enemyshoulder wounddangerous criminalcoat check girl (See All) |
Hank Palmer is a successful defense attorney in Chicago, who is getting a divorce. When His brother calls with the news that their mother has died, Hank returns to his childhood home to attend the funeral. Despite the brittle bond between Hank and the Judge, Hank must come to his father's aid and de …fend him in court. Here, Hank discovers the truth behind the case, which binds together the dysfunctional family and reveals the struggles and secrecy of the family. (Read More)
| Themes: | guiltdysfunctional familymemoryprisonmarriagedeathmurderinfidelityadulterypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralextramarital affairanger …divorcelonelinessdeath of fatherdeath of mothercancerredemptionunfaithfulnessillnessbullyingdeath of wifedyingamnesiamurder of son (See All) |
| Mood: | rainmurder trial |
| Locations: | courtroomcemeteryrestauranthospitalbarchurchsmall townairplaneboatbicycleairportpolice carlaketruckchicago illinois |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipgirllawyerreference to godlittle girlbullywaitresssheriff …uncle nephew relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipold frienddivorce lawyerconsidering divorceformer alcoholic (See All) |
| Story: | gravestonehomecomingcourtgraveconfessionjudgecafelieurinationfoodunderwearshowerphotographflashbackkiss …bare chested malecorpsecar accidentmirrorface slapdrinkarrestbeersunglassesdead bodybathroomf wordsubjective cameranewspaperambulanceeatingdinertoiletsnaketrialcoffinfishinghit by a carvancoffeepainflash forwardwidowerliarumbrellasuitcaseamerican flagtragic eventdeath of sonbasementsuspicionwaterfallnewspaper headlinetrustcheating wifeheart attackterminal illnesschesslooking at oneself in a mirrorlawfraudhome moviecrying manburialstreet lifebreakfastcamera shot of feetremote controlinnocencesurveillance camerathundercynicismconvenience storeplot twistpridewedding ringalzheimer's diseasecellphoneraised middle fingertrophyriding a bicyclechildhood memoryframed for murdermemory losscontractman cryingimpotencehit and runvideo surveillancedementiatestimonytractormetaphorreading aloudblackoutlooking out a windowbicyclingselfishnesstombstone17 year oldjurytornadohospital bedknocking on a doornarcissismpolice interrogationgiving a toastscene of the crimetattooed womanbreaking a windowprison visitfuneral homecadillacfather son estrangementparolereference to ronald reaganlegacymorphinevending machinefemale bartenderpurgatorymovie cameraincestuous desirediarrheamale vomitingsurveillance footagepackingmanslaughterindianapaternityoverhead shotchemotherapycourthouseinsurance fraudice cream conecrossword puzzlebailreference to pablo picassomovie projectorverdictlaw studentjoke tellingtrailer trashplaying chessreference to the bibleurinating on someonediagnosispenis slurchildhood homerental carstubbornnessceiling fanporchwalking in the raincivil servantgenerosityincestuous kissmale in a showerillegitimate daughterbirth certificateguilty verdictpaternity revealedpostmodernismmurder by drowningaccused of murder8mm filmfalling off a bicyclereference to pink floydreference to metallicachild supportforgetfulnessbumper stickercross examinationbarefoot mankilling a deermissing someonepro bonoreference to ulysses s. granthigh school yearbookblood clotcrawling on the floorknock knock jokemagic 8 ballbicycle crashreference to willie nelsonclenched fistmug shotmens roomnew york cityscapevisiting mother's gravejury selectionmistrialreference to the boy scoutsvomiting into a toilet bowlsnapping turtle72 year oldcadillac devilledeep freezerimpounding a carbroken car headlightcolon cancerflag at half mastfood freezerhydrangeapercocet (See All) |
Two Irish brothers accidentally kill mafia thugs. They turn themselves in and are released as heroes. They then see it as a calling by God and start knocking off mafia gang members one by one. Willem Dafoe plays the detective trying to figure out the killings, but the closer he comes to catching the … Irish brothers, the more he thinks the brothers are doing the right thing. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmindependent film |
| Themes: | prisonmoneydeathfriendshiprevengemurderbetrayaldrinkingdrunkennessinvestigationrobberytheftbrutalitydrug usemafia …insanityhome invasionexecutionhomophobiapanicjustice (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerainneo noir |
| Locations: | strip clubcourtroomrestauranthospitalbarchurchhotelelevatorpolice stationrooftopcatholic churchbar brawl |
| Characters: | dancerfriendhusband wife relationshiphomosexualpoliceafrican americantattoobrother brother relationshipgay sexpolicemanphotographerpriestthiefchristian …gay kisshitmancatholicrussiansniper riflerussian mafiarussian american (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | bullet timecourtpay phoneconfessiongay slurstripperjailcafewatching tvshot in the headfoodunderweartelephone calldancingcigarette smoking …female nuditykissflashbackgunviolencebloodnuditymale nudityinterviewmasturbationfightknifethree word titlesurprise endingpistolfirevoice over narrationshootoutdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestslow motion scenepunched in the facecomputercatcamerawritten by directordrinkgunfightbare buttfalling from heightshootingrifleheld at gunpointdead bodyhandcuffsprayershot in the backf wordreporternewspaperflashlightambushthroat slittingbridgeeatingnonlinear timelinenuntrialcigar smokingshot in the legcoffeebartenderlatex glovesracial slurflash forwardorganized crimebeaten to deathprologuesuburbfbiperson on fireproduct placementlightningscene during end creditscrossdirectorial debutshot in the armhandgunsilencertwinvigilantecross dressingsubtitled scenegarageblack americanfreeze framestylized violencepizzacrime bossmachismoitalianropetv newskilling an animalmass murdercagelistening to musictape recorderrecordingfbi agentcrucifixtwinsphone boothpress conferenceirishgun fubar fightgun battlecrime scenesufferingsevered fingerdual wielditalian americanboston massachusettspool tablebroken glasskicked in the crotchbutcherbilliardsaerial shotmale male kissblind manethnic slurpolice inspectorkilling spreesermonmexican americanearphonesinvestigatorface maskalleyirish americanbandageplaying poolpistol whipvigilantismconfessionalgun held to headtv reporterbullet ballethanging upside downhearing voicesaccidental shootingcatholicismvigilante justicebathrobegun duelski maskn wordmassachusettsmafia bosssitting on a toiletgropingparoletv interviewreference to james bonddead cathomosexual subtextreference to supermanshot through a doorcriminal investigationfingerprintreference to batmanbreaking a bottle over someone's headbilingualismfalling through the floorcityscapejumping from a rooftopnewscasterbilingualshacklesstun gunset on firearsenalpagerfire fightlord's prayertelling a joketv crewpeep showstuttergolf balldoughnutforensicsman dressed as a womanbar ownerover the toptourette's syndromekilling a catcelticirish catholictoilet bowlair ventpack of moneyactor shares last name with characterair ductdumb policereference to coca colabeepernose ringbellboyhunting knifeitalian mafiastreet interviewbad taste humourcrime syndicatefraternal twinsreference to rambocrossing oneselffbi investigationprofessional assassinasexualsiblings living togetherreference to the lone rangeropera musicst. patrick's dayclothes ironrosary beadscauterizationdeductionpennyfingers shot offparole boardirish gangsterreference to charles bronsonballisticsirish mafiaammoniacrawl spacecauterizing a woundreference to pepsi colafalling through the ceilingmeat processing factorycoins on eyeschained to a toiletnumbers runnerpants on firerespect for enemy (See All) |
An ex-con, fresh out of prison, goes to L.A. to try to learn who murdered his daughter. However, he quickly finds that he is completely out of place with no understanding of the culture he finds. His investigations are helped by another ex-con. Together they learn that his daughter had been having a …n affair with a record producer, who is presently having an affair with another young woman. An aging actress, who also knew his daughter, forces him to look at his own failures as a father. The movie does focus on the drama of the situation and the inter-relationships of the characters and seldom slips into an action piece. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyindependent filmsuspense |
| Themes: | memoryprisonmoneysuicidefriendshipdeathmurderrevengedrugsdrinkinggangsterfilmmakinginvestigationrobberytheft …death of motherdrug usesurveillancehome invasionvengeancewealthpolice investigationdeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | motelcourtroombathtubrestaurantbarbeachswimming poolmotorcycleairplanelos angeles californialondon englandwatertaxiairportkitchen …ocean (See All) |
| Characters: | friendhomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipteacherpolice officerpolicemanactorthiefactressreference to godlittle girlhitmanlatino …teacher student relationshipolder man younger woman relationshipdaughterfatheramericanmurder for hire (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | gunfiresupermarketex convictstorytellingfantasy sequencejudgegay slurcafewatching tvsingingphotographcigarette smokingflashbackviolencegun …bloodsexfightpartyknifechasepantiespistolfirecell phoneshootoutbeatingshot to deathcar accidentdrinkgunfightfalling from heightshootingshowdownheld at gunpointdead bodymarijuanahallucinationbritishrevolvercriminalswimmingbrabound and gaggedcaliforniamansionstabbingnonlinear timelinetrialsearchracial slurgunshotflash forwardparkorganized crimebinocularsstabbed in the backsuitcasebodyguardpursuittied upwaterfallheroincrime bosswaiterfireplacebreaking and enteringwarehouseslow motioncooktimetoweldrug dealingpassportgrocery storeplaygroundguestkickingpool tablemovie setsculpturebilliardsevidencehighwaycliffsuspectsirensports carnewspaper clippingposterfiremanenglishman abroadcontractbeing followedgatecremationplaying poolrepeated scenemetaphoralarmfencefilm clipmotel roomarmed robberystewardessblack marketponytailseagullhired killervaletstakeoutsawed off shotgunreference to albert einsteinsnuff filmpalm treepassengerhouse partyex conhammockbadgeinmateacoustic guitarenglishmanbriton abroadiconnon linearcockney accentblack coppool hallbroken neckpacific oceanrecord producermusic producerbasketball courtpunched in the crotchpool cuecar alarmconvicted felonnarcoticsknife woundruseacting classreference to che guevarawaterfrontpotteryreference to mao tse tungcremated remainsbuffetundercover operationhired gunprime suspectoutdoor cafecockneybanging head against wallpornography filmmakingreference to pink floydnarcdrug enforcementreference to george clooneystatuettecar over cliffscufflesuntanwire cuttermusic promoterchimereference to lenny brucecockney gangstercockney rhyming slangsecurity consultant (See All) |
Jordan Belfort is a Long Island penny stockbroker who served 22 months in prison for defrauding investors in a massive 1990s securities scam that involved widespread corruption on Wall Street and in the corporate banking world, including shoe designer Steve Madden.
| Subgenre: | black comedyconspiracy |
| Themes: | guiltprisonmoneymarriagesuicidefriendshiploveinfidelitydrugsrapeadulterypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkenness …weddinginvestigationincestextramarital affairdivorcecorruptiontheftdrug useunfaithfulnesshomophobiaalcoholismgreeddrug addictionwealth (See All) |
| Mood: | satirebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | strip clubcourtroombathtubrestaurantnew york citybarswimming poolhelicopterairplaneboatlondon englandelevatorpolice caritalyship …yachtsex in publicsex in officestorm at seajapanese restaurantsex in an elevatorsex in an airplane (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipbrother brother relationshipprostituteteacherpolice officergay sexpolicemanlawyerthiefreference to godlittle girl …single motherlustmaidcousin cousin relationshipfrenchamerican abroadaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationshipex policemansex with prostitute (See All) |
| Period: | 1990syear 1983year 1987 |
| Story: | men's bathroomcourtdebtpay phoneapologyjudgemontagegay slurstripperjailcaferunningliewatching tvurination …foodunderweartelephone callphotographdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditygunflashbackblooddogkissnuditybare breaststhreesomefemale frontal nudityinterviewmale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenefemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditytitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nuditypartyleg spreadingerectionpantiesbased on true storytopless female nudityvoice over narrationbased on bookbeatingblood splattertesticleshorsecar accidentmirrorrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facedrinkcondomarrestbikinisex in bedthongbare buttvomitingbeersunglassesanimal in titlelingeriecar crashinterrogationmarijuanasex standing upprostitutionhandcuffsbritishreference to jesus christorgymanhattan new york citycriminaltelephonef wordreportersubjective cameranewspapercandlemansiondrug dealerwomaneatingcocainefemale pubic hairsubwaynonlinear timelinewhite pantiesno opening creditsmarriage proposaltalking to the cameralimousinedrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemicrophonebusinessmanstripteasefired from the jobfbichampagnedomestic violenceprankbusinessamerican flagfemale removes her clotheshorse ridingmanagerratprofanitylas vegas nevadaobscene finger gesturenewspaper headlineheart attackfreeze framemachismosex toyeyeglassesapplauseanswering machinegolffalling down stairsteadiscono pantieslooking at oneself in a mirrortold in flashbacksecurity camerafbi agentmediadysfunctional marriagefraudwristwatchgossipvictimtennisbrooklyn new york cityskateboardchokingcelebrationpassportpromisebuddhistwhiskeybloody noseattorneypillssurveillance cameraboxer shortsblood on facesmugglingkickingmillionairepunched in the stomachanxietytitle appears in writingmiami floridabribementoraquariumbutlerdrunkevidencesalesmantitle at the endraised middle fingermustachemale male kissbriefcaseswitzerlandsports carreckless drivingswearingsunbathingprivate investigatorengagement ringinterrupted sexbriberyvillain played by lead actornarrated by characterbag of moneyharassmentjewelrycartoon on tvteachingpromiscuous womanhit in the facerepeated sceneevictionspiral staircasesnorting cocainesuit and tiegolf clubtv commercialshipwreckname callingbrooklyn bridgehangoverselfishnessdrunk drivingweightliftingidealismfish tankno title at beginninggoldfishbankercredit cardquitting a jobnewspaper articlemegaphoneyuppiestrong languageman punching a womanmarching bandsense of smellpool partychild custodyn wordgolf coursemoney launderingrags to richeslucksecond chancewoman in lingerieforgerysushireading a newspaperbachelor partymugshotreference to james bondcrack cocainebutt slaphypocritefirst person narrationmorphinepole dancerwhite bramovie cameratailorpenhedonismexploding airplanebride and groomtreadmillvillain arrestedpremature ejaculationpublicityfinanceoverhead shotstock marketchantinggestapotennis courtcourthousehelicopter pilotinternjet skifake commercialcustomstroubled marriagepassing outmortgagebailinfantwall street manhattan new york cityamishgolf cartlas vegasmoral ambiguitysex addicthundred dollar billbritish accentlong island new yorkdebaucherymanic depressionmedia frenzyscrewdriverlaw studentorange juicefemale judgetoupeemediterranean seadrink thrown into someone's facereference to george washingtonbahamascrawlingsexually transmitted diseasesedativeboiler roomgeneva switzerlandmotivational speakerstockbrokeridealistpenis slurpublic urinationcheatincompetencesuperstarenforcerlifting weightsbriefcase of moneymanagementmouth to mouth resuscitationslovenianlamborghinipep talktalking during sexfalling into a swimming poolpythonshaving headconfettireference to tarzanduchessbrass bandmarital rapetestosteronereference to robin hoodmile high clubsex with multiple partnerssteam roomwoman wearing a thongvalium22 year oldolivesecond wifebusiness ethicscaviarreference to moby dickeurocopter as350 squirrelreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartstdstrip jointnemesisphone tapplaying tenniscommissionspoken inner thoughts24 year oldwedding videofeng shuimorning afterchauffeured limousinereference to london englanddiamond necklacepaying for sexwhite collar crimebeer pongcardiopulmonary resuscitationjustificationpile of moneycareer changehigh on drugsnear drowningexercyclemaniavagina slurconference roomround tablesubpoenafinancial ruinreference to the mona lisaspeaking spanish26 year oldfalling into a poolspeaking frenchspousal abuseboat captainlatvianreference to aidsreference to popeyedartboardgay orgyjaguar the carjewish slurwearing a wirewedding photographair conditioningexcessfictional tv commercialreference to the tooth fairywife slaps husbandxanax35 year oldfish bowljob applicantnapkinafrican liondriving under the influencehair piecemarriage between cousinsattempted briberyauckland new zealandcrawling on the floormanic behaviorpellet gunquaaludereference to disneykodakmoney counterankle monitorbitch slapeurocopter as355 twin squirrelgrenadaimitating fellationanny camswiss bankbullseyegold coasthome gymmaydaymug shotnewspaper photoreference to the wall street journalstrip mallswiss bank accountfast pacedhands held in the airmale african lionsweatpantsu.s. justice departmentankle bracelethot candle wax during sexitalian rivierajaguar e typejasminereference to coco chanelreference to don johnsonreference to goldman sachsreference to microsoftreference to pbsrestitutiondiamond braceletreference to gianni versacereference to moby dick the novelsashimistudent loandumb blondefellatio slurfixforbes magazinefurniture salesmanheart bypass surgerykissing someone's breastsreference to giorgio armanivideo monitorbacchanalbusiness associateconference tabledouchebagfirst wifereference to geneva switzerlandreference to ibmreference to jimmy buffettreference to the rothschildsrunning a businesssecurities exchange commissionsex in a limousinetestifybento boxdesktop computerlobster as foodreference to israelreference to kodakreference to warren buffettreference to yves saint laurentscene told from more than one perspectivesex with first cousinswallowing a goldfishworrying about a friend (See All) |
Los Angeles, 1928. A single mother returns from work to find her nine-year-old son gone. She calls the LAPD to initiate a search. Five months later, a boy is found in Illinois who fits the description; he says he's her son. To fanfare and photos, the LAPD reunite mother and son, but she insists he's … not her boy. The cops dismiss her as either a liar or hysterical. When she joins a minister in his public criticism of the police, they in turn use government power to silence and intimidate her. Meanwhile, a cop goes to a dilapidated ranch to find a Canadian lad who's without legal status; the youth tells a grisly tale. There's redress for murder; is there redress for abuse of power? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracymelodrama |
| Themes: | blackmaildeceptionprisonkidnappingmurderdeathfeartortureescapeinvestigationcorruptionpsychopathparanoiainsanitygrief …mental illnessexecutionhopedyingpolice corruptionmissing childmurder of son (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | courtroombusbathtubrestauranttrainschoolchurchmotorcyclelos angeles californiapolice carcanadasinging in a car |
| Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippoliceboybrother sister relationshipprostitutefemale protagonistteachergirlserial killernursedetectivepoliceman …photographerlawyersingle motherbiblecousin cousin relationshipmayoruncle niece relationshipcoronermother love (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s1920s |
| Story: | death threatcourtgraveconfessionbathjudgecaferunningliefoodsongtelephone callshowersingingphotograph …cigarette smokingfemale nuditygunviolencebloodflashbackf ratedone word titlebare chested malefightchasebased on true storyvoice over narrationcryingblood splattermachine gunface slapshotgunpunched in the facecamerashootingrifletearsbathroomhandcuffsreference to jesus christclassroomprayertelephonereporternewspapercandlecaliforniaaxestabbingwomaneatingstabbed to deathdinerprisonerfalse accusationtrialno opening creditsradiosearchpainmicrophonescreamingprotestliarumbrellamissing personreadingskeletonhangingamerican flagdisappearancepursuitwitnessreunionchickenclassnewspaper headlinechild murdersingle parentwhat happened to epiloguecagesociopathjail cellcaptivecrucifixdemonstrationdesperationteddy bearrailway stationburialbreakfastpreacherdentistsufferingministerloss of sonimpostorsexismmental hospitalheadphonesdespairmedicationpedophilelipstickdeceitaxe murderranchinjusticeillegal immigrantseattle washingtonpillsermonpsychopathic killerdriftertestimonypedophiliamental breakdownabuse of powerreading aloudpolice chieffarmhousediggingscooterjurylistening to a radioshoepolice captainstethoscopedeath rowloss of childreverendchild kidnappingwrongful convictionpalm treeroller skatinghanged mantwo way mirrorreading a newspaperroller skatesdeath sentencehoaxsadistic psychopathwrongful arrestlapdmiscarriage of justiceflash cameracircumcisionintercomcaptivityends with biographical notesends with textstreetcarwater hosereference to charlie chaplinelectroshock therapymob of reportersverdictmedia frenzybreaking down a doorcell matebonesdining hallmissing sonsyphilismoral corruptionserial child killertelephone operatorchauvinismdisbeliefexecution by hanginglos angeles police departmentcourt hearingrulerwaving goodbyegrieving mothermedia circuschicken cooplost sonchief of policewooden swordreference to babe ruthbootleggingcircumcised penisyear 1928search for truthsilent nightyear 1935paddy wagonpederastychangelingroyal canadian mounted policepresbyterianoverheated carford model taudio montagesan quentintelephone companyvaginal examreference to tom mixswitchboard operatorpsycho wardriverside californiatelephone switchboardtorture of a childviolation of law (See All) |
After completing a lengthy prison sentence, one-time drug kingpin Frank White returns to New York intent on reestablishing his empire and making things as they were before he left. Others of course have taken over the business during his absence but that clearly isn't going to stop White. While he i …s gunning down the opposition, he decides he's going to give away the money he'll make to modernize the hospital in his old neighborhood. Drug dealers aren't the only thing he has to worry about however: a group of rogue cops decide they are going to take him down. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedycult filmindependent filmcrime epic |
| Themes: | gamblingdeceptionprisonmoneymurderdeathrevengedrugsdrunkennessweddingfuneralgangsterrobberybrutalitydrug use …mafiaredemptionexecutiontheatrepolice brutality (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | cemeteryrestauranthospitalnew york citybartrainhotelnightclubtaxiurban settingpolice cartaxi driverbrothel |
| Characters: | singerpolicefather daughter relationshipafrican americanprostitutenursedetectivehitmanpolice detectivepolice shootoutpolice chasechinese americanreligious statue |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | release from prisonex convictpay phonegraveyardcafewatching tvshot in the headurinationunderwearsongtelephone callshowersingingdancingcigarette smoking …female nudityviolencemale nuditymale rear nudityfemale rear nudityinterracial sextitle spoken by characterexplosionpartychasesurprise endingpantiesshootoutbeatingmachine guncar accidentshotguncomputerarrestgunfightsunglassesplace name in titlelingeriehandcuffsrevolvermanhattan new york cityshot in the backf wordfoot chasegangdisguiseambulancedrug dealerbridgecocainesubwayanti heronews reportcigar smokingracial slurlimousineorganized crimemicrophonemini skirtchampagneundercoverstreet shootoutcity name in titleamerican flagdeath of husbandstylized violenceak 47crime bossmachismotv newsuzicard gameelectronic music scoreheavy rainwatching a moviephone boothdead womangun fustreet lifegun battledrug dealinghookerrap musicspanishdual wielditalian americanhatredjunkietheatre audiencecard playingghettoundercover copbalconypolice raidbriefcaseethnic slurwedding receptiondrug lordmedia coveragemob bossvillain played by lead actorgang warirish americanspit in the facebrooklyn bridgefast foodcoca colatraffic jamtheatre productiondrug dealfemale lawyertriadhearseex contimes square manhattan new york citytitle in titlemafia bossbronx new york citychinatownnew york skylinemob violencehip hop musicblack copfemale gunfighterbride and groomsocial decaymob hitchrysler building manhattan new york citypoker gamedead woman on floorglovegangstatampondead woman on bedpolice vigilantismracist commentdefense lawyerconvicted felonhoodlummouth to mouth resuscitationethnic hatredstreet walkerlispalleywaydead body in a car trunkscreening roomchinatown manhattan new york cityfemale bodyguardtracking shotshooting a womannarcwatching a cartoon on tvresisting arrestpersonal vendettasoda popfather of the brideroot beerstuffed toy animalcambodiancity councilmanplaza hotel manhattan new york cityripping a telephone from the wallhandcuffed to a chaircity governmentrunning over a fire hydrantbiracial familyshooting a dead bodytaking pills (See All) |
Brooklyn, 1988. Crime is rife, especially drugs and drug violence. A Russian thug is building his heroin trade, while everyone laughs at the cops. Brothers have chosen different paths: Joe has followed his father Bert into New York's Finest; he's a rising star. Bobby, who uses his mother's maiden na …me, manages a club. Bobby too is on the rise: he has a new girlfriend and a green-light to develop a Manhattan club. Joe and Bert ask him to help with intelligence gathering; he declines. Then, Joe raids Bobby's club to arrest the Russian. From there, things spiral out of control: the Russian puts out a hit on Joe, personal losses mount, and Bobby's loyalties face the test. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | gamblingdysfunctional familyprisonmoneysuicidedeathrevengemurderdrugsbetrayaldrinkingfearescapefuneralinvestigation …death of fatherdeath of motherdrug useabusedeath of wifedyingvengeancemurder of a police officermurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | gorenightmarecar chase |
| Locations: | strip clubmotelcemeteryrestauranthospitalnew york citybeachchurchmotorcyclenightclubwheelchairurban settingpolice stationpolice carcar bomb …car on fire (See All) |
| Characters: | dancersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother daughter relationshipchildrenbrother brother relationshippolice officerpolicemanphotographeruncle nephew relationshipmayor …police shootoutgrandfather grandson relationshiprussian mafia (See All) |
| Period: | 1980syear 1988 |
| Story: | homecominggraveyardjailcafeshot in the headfoodsongtelephone callsingingphotographdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditygundog …flashbackviolencebloodsexmasturbationpartychasepistolfirecryingshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshotgunslow motion scenecameradrinkarrestfalling from heightshootingrifletearscar crashmarijuanamanhattan new york cityshot in the backf wordambushambulancedrug dealerthroat slittingeatingcocaineimmigrantboxingno opening creditscoffinassassinationsearchvanpantyhoseparklimousineorganized crimeblack pantiesprologuegymamerican flagpursuitobscene finger gesturesubtitled scenetrustheroinhenchmanfemale stockinged legsloyaltydiscojail cellwalkie talkiecrucifixhidingbrooklyn new york cityreconciliationstabbed in the throatitalian americanshot in the facecigarette lightercard playingjumping through a windowracistundercover copraidpolice raidpublic humiliationbenchworld trade center manhattan new york citythanksgivingabandoned buildinglatinamolotov cocktailbag over headsurgical maskshot in the neckdrug smugglingsnorting cocainepromotionpolice chieftombstoneinformantsmugglerurban decaypolice captaindrug traffickingstakeoutexamfeatherfacial scarinformerpuerto ricanpolaroid camerasocial decayzippo lighterfurpost traumatic stressbloody faceoathreference to led zeppelinhundred dollar billlaw enforcementkiltgrave side ceremonyhidden identitystar of daviddyslexianightclub ownerfalling through a windownipple slipfingering someone's vaginamatchessurrogate familykorean war veteranpoker the card gamerussian immigrantpostmodernismwhite glovespolice uniformnew york police departmentcharcoalpile of moneypolice custodywelcome home partypolice trainingmumblingcode wordmale with earringhand in pantiessearch dogbustierprotective custodysqualid apartmentpolice stakeoutabandoned airfieldcar bombingchest painsfamily of copsmasked gunmanrussian familyweedsbrooklynesepolish family (See All) |
In Bedridge, Professor Parker Wilson finds an abandoned dog at the train station and takes it home with the intention of returning the animal to its owner. He finds that the dog is an Akita and names it Hachiko. However, nobody claims the dog so his family decides to keep Hachi.
| Themes: | memoryfriendshipdeathlovechristmasjealousypregnancyweddingfuneraldeath of fathertheatre |
| Mood: | raintearjerker |
| Locations: | bathtubcemeterysnowschoolairplanekitchenjapanstormshed |
| Characters: | dancerfriendhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanboyteachergirlstudentbabyjapanesegrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationship …human animal relationship (See All) |
| Story: | shared bathgravestonephoto albumsnowingflowersbathmontagewatching tvtelephone calldancingdogkissflashbackcharacter name in titlesex scene …based on true storypunctuation in titlecryingremakecomputercatcamerabeertearsanimal in titlebedapostrophe in titlepianoclassroomsubjective cameranewspaperdeath of friendwidowanimalcoffinforeign language adaptationflash forwardsuburbbased on short storychampagnecharacter's point of view camera shotpianistdeath of husbandballetclasssleepingreference to william shakespeareblack americanheart attackpickup truckapplauseloyaltywhat happened to epilogueslow motioncagetold in flashbackrailway stationmilkinterracial friendshipremote controlwindmobile phoneballbookstorepuppywedding receptionposterstairwayfencepopcornbellballerinatrain tracksepiloguecollege professorreference to shakespeare's hamletpolaroid camerawaitingdog moviebride and groomnewspaper reporterstreet vendorpoodlehot dog standskunkmotivationaldog lovertalking to a dogbutcher shoprhode islandlost dogdog poundbarkinglocked in a cagereference to thomas edisonboy dog relationshiptripping and fallingdoghousehot dog vendorreference to christopher columbusremake of japanese filmremake of asian filmanimal's point of viewcommuterart restorationmaster dog relationshipbarbecue grillwatching through a windowwedding photographbaggage handlerchange of seasonsdog cagefrench poodlestation masterdog's point of viewanimal licking someoneakitabaseball on tvmusic professorplaying fetchschool report (See All) |
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