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Born Christmas Day 1960, Zac Beaulieu is the fourth of five sons of Gervais and Laurianne Beaulieu. Zac feels somewhat disconnected to his brothers, all of whom are different from each other. They include the bookworm Christian who is the eldest, the dumb jock Antoine who is third, and the youngest …Yvan. But Zac has the most contempt for his second eldest brother, the shiftless druggie Raymond. To his devout Catholic mother, Zac is her miracle son, both for being born the same day as Jesus Christ (a fact which Zac has always hated), and because a Tupperware-selling mystic once told her that he has the power to heal. Laurianne has always coddled Zac, the two who have a special if unspoken bond. But Zac wants more to please his father, who wants more than anything in his sons that they grow up to be man's men and not sissies. As Zac goes through his mid-teens to early twenties, Zac isn't sure if he can live up to the ideals of either his mother or especially his father. A young man with stress-induced asthma, Zac just wants to be what he considers normal, which includes getting rid of his asthma. But more importantly, he wants to get rid of the underlying thoughts that he has and which most going through puberty have, but that for him are becoming more prevalent as he grows older. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | punkcoming of ageindependent film |
| Themes: | catholic guiltdrug addictionchildhoodhomophobiaredemptiondysfunctional familydrug useobsessiontravelfuneralweddingpregnancychristmasmarriagedeath |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | catholic churchbicycle accidentmotorcycle accidentgay barisraelcanadawaterbicycledesertnightclubbathtubairplanemotorcyclesnowchurch …schoolbeachhospital (See All) |
| Characters: | french canadianlittle boyhomosexual teenagerself loathingpregnant wifegrandmother grandson relationshipgay teenageruncle nephew relationshipteenage girlcousin cousin relationshipcanadiancatholicpsychiatristteenage boypriest …babydancergirlprostituteboybrother brother relationshipsingertattoodoctorboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerhomosexual (See All) |
| Period: | christmas party1960s1970s1980s |
| Story: | death by overdosemontreal quebecboys' choirdrug overdosegiving birthpot smokinglord's prayerdropping a babybaby carriagered haired girlwedding receptionchristmas daychristmas treevoice over narrationline dancing …homosexual sonreference to patsy clineblowing smoke ringelectric ironholding one's breath underwaterpretending to be straightdrug stashplaying dress upnose pickingatomizertupperwaresmoke ringangry fatherneck injurywatching sexelectric trainholy landchryslerdrum setnunchuckgiving the fingerwashing a carreference to bruce leesmooth chestfoetusreference to david bowielaundry drying on clothes lineinhalerpramconfederate flagbed wettinglunchboxnunchakusexual orientationfrench friesbubble gumketchupransackingfantasizingpainted facedyed hairmusical instrumentrecord storebanjobirthmarkthirstfootprintentire title is capitalized acronymmopedfetusneck bracemassroller skatescar radiowakegay brotherlistening to radiobunk bedbleedingno title at beginningstonedpush upspeer pressurecatholicismdenialbus stopasthmajerusalemtombstonesummer campoverdosebirthday presenthiding in a closetqueer cinemaquebecpostcardlevitationearphonesprayingfast motion scenedormitorycamelloss of brotherbrushing teethalarm clockmiscarriagesex talkinsultsnowingtuxedoblack eyechoirsibling rivalryarabmakeupmiracleloss of sonface paintsandreconciliationwatching televisionpeeping tomcaught having sexbirthswimsuitflatulencedrug abusecrucifixexerciseice creamcloseted homosexualrecordinghypodermic needlehelmetdiscosyringebirthday cakeitaliantwenty somethingrecord playerobscene finger gesturedeath of sondeath of brotherchildbirthcrossinjectionlightningreadingcigarette smokingtentstorytellingumbrellafantasy sequenceliarmicrophonedrug addictsmokingparkconfessionvoice overgraveyardunderwater scenehit by a caracronym in titlenarrationcoffinapologydrivingsuicide attemptdrug dealereatingambulancegay slurreference to jesus christprayerneighbormarijuanasunglassestearslievomitingbookundressingpunched in the faceslow motion sceneface slapmirrorfoodunderwearbeatingsongcryingpunctuation in titletelephone callpartysingingphotographdancingkissflashbacksexfightmasturbation (See All) |
The story of John Lennon's childhood and teenage years from 1944 to 1960, his relationship with his aunt Mimi and his mother Julia -the two dominant women in the first part of his life-, his first meeting with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, their friendship, their love for music and the birth o …f The Beatles. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agetragedy |
| Themes: | childhoodfuneraldeathfriendshipmoneydrinkingdrunkennessangertheftdeath of motherdepressiondeath of wife |
| Mood: | nightmareaffection |
| Locations: | bicycleschoolrestaurantcemeterybus |
| Characters: | little boyuncle nephew relationshipteenage girlcousin cousin relationshipteenage boybabydancergirlboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriend …teacherstudentmusiciansister sister relationshipthiefbest friendreference to godaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1940s1950s |
| Story: | musical instrumentbanjorecord storewakebus stopfast motion scenebirthrecordingbirthday cakerecord playerreadingcigarette smokingmicrophonegraveyardhit by a car …eatingambulancetearsliebookpunched in the facemirrorfoodunderwearsongcryingtelephone callpartysingingphotographdancingsexmasturbationkissflashbackf ratedbloodtwo word titlefingeringbased on true storyfondlingbased on booktitle directed by femaledreamurinationdrinksecretletterbeerrunningbirthdayrock musiccafecollegepianoguitartelephonebedroombandmontagewidowhouserock banddrawingbirthday partyflash forwardargumentuniversitydeath of husbandrock 'n' rollsadnesscharacter says i love yousleepingpubteateen angstwhat happened to epiloguehead buttdesirelistening to musictape recorderwoman with glassestitle based on songgroup of friendsrageguitaristaudienceblack humorpassportmovie theatreswitchbladebloody noseshopliftingbackstagedrummertheatre audienceabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorsongwriterpierattractiondark pastdressing roomrecording studiolaughingdead motherpajamascrowdexhibitionismnew zealandmusic banddrumsjoypiano playerreference to elvis presleyporn magazinedark secretadolescencejazz musiclooking out a windowguitar playingharmonicaboy with glassesflasklistening to a radiowrathguitar playerurinalguardianhamburg germanypawnshopgravestoneoutdoor oral sexmailmanthe beatlesgrudgedoormanabsent motherwaveoverhearing sexmusic storemusic groupreference to winston churchillrock groupliverpooloverheard conversationdouble decker busbloody mouthboardwalkcollapsesketchingdeath of uncleabandoned by fatherillegitimacygarden shearshalf brother half sister relationshipabandoned by motherbirth certificatechildhood memoriesboys' bathroomband managerlodgerschool suspensionlawn chairfish and chipsknocking on doortroubled teenage boyblackpool englandabandoned by husbandreference to buddy hollyreference to little richardsleeping on a benchreference to tchaikovskysinging along with a recordbiochemistryseaside resortbanjo playerschool blazerbrain hemorrhagewashboardlistening to classical musicclipping a hedgemerchant navy (See All) |
This story is a narration from an Australian man who falls in love with two kinds of Candy: a woman of the same name and heroin. The narrator changes from a smart-aleck to someone trying to find a vein to inject, while Candy changes from an actress, call girl, streetwalker, and then a madwoman. Star …ting in Sydney, the two eventually end up in Melbourne to go clean, but they fail. This leads them to turn to finding money and heroin, while other posessions and attachments become unimportant. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug useweddingpregnancymarriagedeathdrugsmoneyadulterydrinkingrobberytheftmental illnessabortionmadness |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bathtubhospitalrestaurantswimming poolkitchenwheelchairaustraliabrothelsex in carsex in a toilet |
| Characters: | pregnant wifebabygirlprostitutetattoodoctorboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipgay sexthiefartist …lustprofessorself destructivenessart student (See All) |
| Story: | drug overdosepot smokingwedding receptionvoice over narrationfetusstonedoverdosealarm clockmiscarriagehypodermic needlesyringechildbirthreadingcigarette smokingumbrella …drug addictparkunderwater scenenarrationapologydrug dealermarijuanasunglassestearslievomitingbookundressingface slapmirrorfoodunderwearcryingtelephone callphotographkisssexfightfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebased on novelbloodmale nudityone word titlebare breastsfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nuditynipplestitle spoken by characterleg spreadingsurprise endingpantiesshowerwatching tvcameradrinkcondombare buttpaintingbeercafebathroomprostitutionswimmingcleavagebracookingwinevideo camerapainterscantily clad femalemarriage proposalpainmini skirtbankringflowersfemale removes her clotheschickenheroinpickup truckeyeglassesshavingsupermarketaddictiondrugstealingmale underwearmental institutionmale prostitutehookershopliftingjunkiemental hospitaldespairamusement parkred pantiesnervous breakdownbenchhustlermarijuana jointreal estate agentgirl in bra and pantiesneedlemoney problemsmental breakdownevictionsydney australiapink pantieswalletcall girlcar washpharmacyecstasybaseball caphead injuryjointrazor bladeurinalmale prostitutionpawnshopescortaspiring actresswashing machinemorphineheroin addictwaitingwhipped creamsmoking potmcdonald's restaurantsurrogate fatherchopping wooddrugstorecrossword puzzlestealing moneymelbourne australiahoneyice cubeautomated teller machinebohemianwriting on a wallpublic toiletdishwasherdrug rehabilitationdrug withdrawalshooting upbank tellerdrug pushergay hustlerconfettireference to tarzanstreet walkermen's toiletpillow talkstitchescompulsionpawnbrokerskylightamusement park ridecredit card fraudjamwatching a cartoon on tvcold turkeysugar daddydetoxblurry visionmethadonecrackerhemorrhagemaking a bedstillborn childco dependencydishwashingwriting in lipstickmale wearing a thongripping a telephone from the wallheroin withdrawalreference to e.e. cummingsfrozen chickenhay balingheroin detoxsex for moneyinside a car in a car washintravenous injection (See All) |
The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father ('Brad Pitt' (qv)). Jack (played as an adult by … 'Sean Penn (I)' (qv)) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmepic |
| Themes: | childhooddysfunctional familypregnancymarriagedeathreligionjealousyfearmemorytheftguiltgriefbullyingeducationphotography …hopecrueltyinheritanceafterliferegret (See All) |
| Mood: | rainavant gardemoving |
| Locations: | bicycledesertbathtubairplanechurchschoolbeachrestaurantswimming poolforestcemeterysmall townelevatorwoodsurban setting …police carseacourtroombaseballouter spaceoceanchinatexasstormrunning into water (See All) |
| Characters: | little boypregnant wifegrandmother grandson relationshipcatholicpriestbabyboybrother brother relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceafrican americanchildren …policemanmusicianthiefchristianreference to godbullywaitresschristianitychineseengineeryounger version of charactercrying babydeath of boydeath wish (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | giving birthvoice over narrationlaundry drying on clothes linefetuscar radiofast motion sceneloss of brotherchoirsibling rivalryloss of sonbirthswimsuitrecordingrecord playerdeath of son …death of brotherchildbirthreadingstorytellingliargraveyardunderwater scenecoffinapologyeatingprayertearsliebookslow motion sceneface slapmirrorfoodcryingtelephone calldancingflashbackfightkissdogbare chested maleexplosionfirecell phonecatarrestpaintingrunninglingeriedead bodycafepianoclassroomguitarriverswimminghalloweensurvivalnewspaperflashlightcandlebridgehousesnakefishnonlinear timelinechild abuseman with glassesbathsearchjourneydrowningpaingunshotflash forwardtreeclownsuburbfired from the jobbaseball batflowerscourtgardenwaterfallflowerclasssleepingtrustkillingredheadhateblack americanmachismoeyeglassesdestinybreaking and enteringlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicfaintingvandalismguitariststealingplanetsharkladderfollowing someoneend of the worldambitiondinosaurpromisewindsufferingthundermourningchild protagonistkickinginsectcigarette lighterbible quotecard playingsunbutterflyvolcanoatticshadowswingbarbecueexistentialismgrowing upmarital problemchildhood memoryshamebeing followedpiano playersermonspittinghandshake12 year oldgardeningnotebookbaptismhomecomingreading aloudstairwayescalatorlooking out a windowabandoned houselizardvery little dialogueskyscrapernaivetyseagullwhisperingenvylavabubble bathstrokebare chested boyelectric shocktrain tracksuniverseswimming underwaterbreaking a windowguitar playernewborn babyclimbing a treefailuremeteorprehistoric timestelegramreading a newspaperstarstreehousegrassdistrustdeath by drowningtoy gunsilhouettewaveplant in titleexpectant motherdomineering fatheroverhead shotsaying gracecourthousedare19 year oldkneelingexpectant fatherwater hosewashing dishesice cubehand kissingplanet earthsnoopinghoselooking in a windowjigsaw puzzlejumping on a bedorganiststeamheartbeatstained glass windowtrashcanloss of innocencecar repairpower plantschoolyardsparklerlawn sprinklercosmosplayingelectric fanthree brotherswind chimeembryochild as main charactersunflowerancestrylearning to readblessinglighting a candlebig bangblowing bubblessomersaultdeath in familybad newsplainplaying catchtarkovskyesquebb guncrossing oneselfwading in waterwalking on a beachstrict fatherdaily lifedestroying propertyholding head underwaterpatentpipe organwatering cantime capsulewanting to dieartificial respirationhand clapping gamebegins with a quoteresentment toward fatherlimping manreference to johannes brahmsschool bellstreetlightrolling down a hilltree swingplanting a treebegins with a quotationreference to jobhanging out washingtolling bellorigins of lifeveinair rifleelectrical shockfloating in the airglass elevatorhairbrushglass coffinpraying handswaco texaseye maskfertilizationkicking a canpineconeddtdirgejumping from a treepantheismreference to arturo toscaninisurvival of the fittestdeath notificationbirth of sonhit with a boardice traylearning to walkparents arguing (See All) |
Based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this is about 15-year-old Charlie (Logan Lerman), an endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love (Emma Watson), the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The intr …overt freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who welcome him to the real world. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movieperiod film |
| Themes: | homophobiadrug usechristmasfriendshipsuicidedrugsjealousydrinkingfeardanceincestmemoryseductionlonelinessdepression …cancerguiltdatingmental illnesspoetryabusebullyingunrequited lovebreak updyingwritingcheatingfirst lovedying from cancerdeath of best friendsuicide of friend (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | catholic churchsnowchurchhospitalrestauranttrucktunnelpennsylvaniaschool dancekitchen knife |
| Characters: | little boygay teenagerteenage girlcatholicpsychiatristteenage boypriestdancergirlboybrother brother relationshipsingerdoctorboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationship …mother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualteenagerfriendbrother sister relationshipteacherpolicemanphotographerwriterbest friendreference to godgay kissbullyteacher student relationshipgay relationshipaunt nephew relationshipcatholic priestboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendstepbrother stepsister relationshipnew friend (See All) |
| Period: | 1990syear 1991 |
| Story: | lord's prayerchristmas treevoice over narrationrecord storemasscar radiostonedbirthday presentice creamcloseted homosexualbirthday cakereadingapologydrivingsuicide attempt …eatinggay slurreference to jesus christprayermarijuanatearsbookpunched in the faceslow motion sceneface slapmirrorfoodbeatingcryingtelephone callpartysingingphotographdancingflashbackkissfightbased on novelknifecar accidentwatching tvcamerawritten by directordrinkcondomsecretlettershootingrunningbirthdaycafebathroomcollegehallucinationclassroomtelephonef wordsubjective camerabedroomwinecandledeath of friendfootballdinnerchild abuseracial slurpainflash forwardlibraryvirgincollege studentprankhigh school studentcheerleaderglassesrock 'n' rollsadnesssix word titleclassreference to william shakespearetypewritertrustteenage sexpickup truckeyeglasseshuggingfireplacelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicsexual abusered dresshappinessamerican footballmovie theaterimpersonationnew year's evecrushvirginityclockpromisebuddhistmovie theatrenicknameinnocencepillssufferingmobile phonebackstagepunched in the stomachsexismkaraoketaking a picturemental hospitalfootball playertheatre audiencefirst kisschristmas evesurprisevoice over letterlong titlelonermale male kissdressing roomnervous breakdownholding handschildhood memorymale virgingothgraduation12 year oldshynessvietnam veteranchristmas presentcafeteriahomecomingteenage lovefirst dateadolescencechild molestationblackoutlooking out a windowharmonicaponytailschool principallsd16 year old15 year oldkiss on the lipsunhappinessgiving a toastveganhazingtutoreasterpromaudio cassettehouse partylip synchingteenage crushdance scene11 year oldwriting a letterabusive boyfriendwhite brasuicide notegoth girlstudyingpittsburgh pennsylvaniasaying gracehigh school graduationletter writingfootball gamehigh school seniorreference to santa clausaspiring writerenglish teachersing alongholy communionscreenplay adapted by authorcaught in the actreference to frank sinatracrossing selfchristmas seasonreference to charles dickenstruth or darehigh school dancehigh school principalblowing out candlecherryheartbeatteen drinkingintrovertbased on young adult novelfootball stadiumshort haircold the temperatureschool lockershort haired femaleadaptation directed by original authorfirst day of schooltouching someone's breastsshoplifternew year's daymilkshakechildhood flashback9 year oldfriendship between teenshigh school promaunt nephew incestpunk girlsign of the crosshappy new year7 year olddouble datedeath of auntreference to new york citysocial lifeblowing out candles on a birthday cakedrugged foodlistening to music on headphonesschoolboy crushschool cafeteriacaught kissing3d glasseslast day of schoolenglish classfacial injuryprincipal's officeacid triphigh on drugsteen partybrownie the foodinfinitytheatre marqueereference to billie holidaysanta claus hatsnow angelgoing away partytripping someonehigh school lifereference to the smithsshovelling snowsinging along with a recordcollege acceptance lettergraduation cap and gownmale ponytailmix tapewriting a poemwallflowerhomecoming dancereference to harvard university45 recordingash wednesdaycollege acceptanceexamination resultshigh school prankmale in dragpaperbackschoolfightsat testreference to harvey milkreference to seattle washingtonshooting oneselfshop classhigh school freshmanmale slaps a femalenew suitreference to columbia universityone year time spanphone hang uprocky horror picture showapology for kissreference to fay wrayreference to to kill a mockingbird the novels.a.t.secret santa (See All) |
Friendship, love, and coming of age in New York City, summer of 1994. Luke Shapiro has just graduated from high school, sells marijuana, and trades pot for therapy from a psychologist, Dr. Jeffrey Squires. Luke is attracted to a classmate, Stephanie, who's out of his league and Squires' step-daughte …r. By July, he's hanging out with Stephanie, taking her on his rounds selling pot out of an ice-cream pushcart. Then things take a turn. In the background, Squires and his wife as well as Luke's parents are having their troubles. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmerotic fantasy |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydrug uselovefriendshipinfidelitydrugsmoneydrinkingdrunkennessdivorcelonelinessparanoiadepressionunrequited lovefalling in love …first love (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolhip hop |
| Locations: | bicycleschoolbeachnew york citybartrainelevatorlakerooftopoceansex in shower |
| Characters: | grandmother grandson relationshipteenage girlpsychiatristteenage boydancerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerpolicemother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendpolice officer …policemanmusicianbest friendolder man younger woman relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipdoctor patient relationshipsuicide by hangingstepfather stepdaughter relationshipolder man younger man relationshipparty girlsuicide by drowningconsidering suicidesuicide by pills (See All) |
| Period: | 1990ssummeryear 1994 |
| Story: | pot smokingvoice over narrationstonedfast motion scenebrushing teethtuxedoswimsuitdrug abuseexerciseice creamobscene finger gesturereadingcigarette smokingfantasy sequencepark …underwater scenesuicide attemptdrug dealerreference to jesus christmarijuanatearsvomitingbookundressingslow motion scenemirrorcryingtelephone callpartyphotographdancingmasturbationkisssexfemale nuditymale nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested maleguntitle spoken by charactererectionpistolshowerdreammachine gunurinationwatching tvdrinkcondomarrestbare buttbeersex standing upbathroomcollegejailvoyeurguitarmanhattan new york citysubjective cameraswimmingnewspapercandlemontagecocainetoiletsubwaycoffeebartenderprologuepay phonemassagepremarital sexcharacter says i love youhandgungraffititherapyfreeze framesexual fantasyloss of virginitylistening to musicjail cellguitaristtherapisteccentricphone boothvirginitystreet lifepillsnew jerseyattempted suicidehypocrisyunderage drinkingbackpackpet dogheadphonescigarette lightercard playingnintendoraised middle fingermarital problemworld trade center manhattan new york cityferrymidlife crisismale virginimpotencenarrated by charactersandwichbongshortscentral park manhattan new york cityevictionmen's bathroomsnorting cocainejukeboxstonermasseusedrug dealmaking outtape recordingunconsciousnesspopularitybeach housecdplaying a video gamereindeeraudio cassettealtered version of studio logopsychoanalysisbroken heartaerobicshomeless personpsychotherapyheatpremature ejaculationhigh school graduationboom boxcrossword puzzlewife leaves husbandbailgeneration xcassette tapehidden moneyillegal drugspagerwriting on a wallempire state building manhattan new york cityreference to bob dylansweatingsocial outcastshared showerwatching pornographygame boycheating on wifemagic mushroompeepholesummer jobprescription drugsbeeperdancing in the streetwanting a divorceattempted drowningreference to kurt cobaingraduation partyrotterdam netherlandswater ballooneye dropsforeign exchange studentterrierbongo drumdog urinationoutdoor showerritalincrying during sexeuphoriahigh school yearbookscratching facereference to goldilocks and the three bearsgraduation cap and gownreference to pearl jamworkout video40 ozmagic markerwest highland white terrierflushing drugs down a toiletpush cartcigarette behind earpracticing a line of conversationreference to rudy giulianialcohol in brown paper bagapartment evictionice cream cartblowing smoke ringscharacter lies about agefalling out of lovereference to boyz ii men (See All) |
Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his … mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmautobiographicalbased on autobiographyfamily tragedybasketball movie |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usedeathmurderfriendshipdrugsreligionmoneyprisondrinkingdrunkennessmemoryrobberyangercorruption …theftbrutalityhumiliationillnessmental illnessabusedying (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerainhigh schoolnight |
| Locations: | catholic churchbathtubsnowchurchschoolhospitalnew york cityrestauranthotelbuskitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice car …cityrooftopcar theftcatholic schoolschool shootingfire escape (See All) |
| Characters: | teenage girlcatholicteenage boypriestprostitutebrother brother relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerpoliceafrican americanfriendteacherstudentpoliceman …writerthiefbest friendbullylatinoself destructiveness (See All) |
| Story: | drug overdosevoice over narrationstoneddrug abusecrucifixice creamhypodermic needlesyringecrossinjectionlightningcigarette smokingstorytellingfantasy sequencedrug addict …parkconfessioncoffindrug dealereatingprayerneighbortearsvomitingundressingslow motion sceneface slapfoodunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callphotographfightsexkissmasturbationfemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nuditymale rear nuditygunknifechaseerectionbased on true storybased on booktesticlesshot in the chesturinationshotgunwatching tvdrinkcondomarrestfalling from heightshootingriflerunningcafebathroomprostitutionjailhallucinationclassroomrevolvermanhattan new york citystrippertelephoneshot in the backswimmingbragangbasketballdeath of friendcocainedinertoiletspankinglooking at the cameratalking to the cameraracial slurpublic nudityhotel roomprologuekeylocker roomringdiaryprankscargympursuithigh school studentthreatbasementstageclasspoetreference to william shakespeareheroinblack americancoachpoemapplausetv newspornographyteen angstathletewhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringdruggroup of friendsloss of friendstealingassaultnosebleedwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightaudiencestreet lifeapartment buildingstealing a carbloody nosepillshypocrisykickingjunkieschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerclassmatebigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalcorporal punishmentskinheadbitternessconfessionalgun held to headdegradationhamburgermooningleukemiaracial prejudicebummale prostitutiondecadencehypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencypool halldoormanfast food restaurantpeep holewhipped creamcasketdrug tripman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesbaldnessaddictfalling off a roofdrugstorepaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchdrug withdrawalboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingschool expulsionfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All) |
Four members of a high school band called Mystery do everything they can to attend a KISS concert in Detroit. In order to make it to the show they must steal, cheat, strip, deal with an anti-rock mom and generally do whatever it takes to see the band that has inspired them to be musicians.
| Subgenre: | coming of agecult filmteen movieperiod pieceteen comedy |
| Themes: | homophobiadrug usefriendshipdrugsmoneydrinkingtheft |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | catholic churchchurchschoolbarrestaurantcarelevatorstrip clubsex in carschool bus |
| Characters: | teenage girlcatholicteenage boypriestboybrother brother relationshipsingerfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualteenagerpolicefather daughter relationship …mother daughter relationshipfriendteacherstudentpolicemanthiefjewisholder woman younger man relationshipalcoholic drinkreligious mother (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | bubble gumpainted facecar radiostonedface paintflatulencecrucifixrecordingdiscorecord playerobscene finger gesturecrosscigarette smokingliarmicrophone …apologygay slurmarijuanalieslow motion sceneunderwearbeatingsongtelephone callsingingkissfightsexfemale nudityblooddogejaculationtitle spoken by characterchaseerectionfirecar accidenturinationdrinkrifleplace name in titlerock musiccafebathroomhallucinationhandcuffsclassroomguitarsubjective camerawinebandconcertrock bandnunvanstrippingvirginstripteasepay phonecity name in titlesplit screenrock 'n' rollclasspizzanerdloss of virginitylistening to musiccomic booktitle based on songred dressvandalismvirginityheavy metalrock concerthit in the crotchblack brafirst kisshot tubgeekreckless drivingposterdrumsstolen carreference to elvis presleyporn magazinebongmenstruationvomitcafeterialong hairdetroit michiganconfessionalfilm projectordomineering motherradio stationtape recordinglsdwetting pantsreference to albert einsteinmushroomstation wagondisc jockeydetentiongynecologistfemale to male foot in crotchreference to richard nixoncleveland ohioloudspeakerpremature ejaculationattempted robberyboy bandguard dogpizza delivery boyswedishfemale sitting on a toiletfrisbeetamponmusic concertmusic groupcult music bandauto theftcrossing selfpinball machinevolvogargoylepokiesgym classstage frightsparklerreference to andy warholchop shopbelchroadieprodigal sonlava lampreference to jimmy carteri.d.porno moviechain smoking8 trackreference to john travoltapolkaclassic rock musicgirls' bathroomkneed in the crotchfour best friendshustler magazinepimpleface paintingacnesmiley facereference to burt reynoldsbell bottomsreligious parentsreference to lassiereference to the village peoplereference to farrah fawcettbackstage passconcert ticketradio contestreference to richard pryortest tube babyreference to patty hearstday glokiss the bandorff carmina buranareference to bobby kennedyreference to general motorsreference to sonny and cherreference to the hulkreference to john belushireference to blue oyster cultreference to carly simonreference to henry winklerreference to lee majorsreference to steve martinreference to the bay city rollersreference to the carpentersst. bernard (See All) |
This is the story of three well-meaning but flawed people: Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English emigre; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife, happily married homemaker with two young daughters, with hiding a secret past; and Jack Jordan, an ex-con …vict who has found in his Christian faith the strength to live a law-abiding life and raise a family. They will be brought together by a terrible accident that will change their lives. By the final frame, none of them will be the same as they will have learnt harsh truths about love, faith, courage, desire and guilt, and how chance can change our worlds irretrievably, forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmsuspensetragedymelodrama |
| Themes: | drug addictionredemptiondrug usepregnancymarriagedeathmurderloverevengesuicideinfidelitydrugsreligionbetrayaladultery …prisondrinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairangerlonelinessdeath of motherguiltgriefunfaithfulnessillnessfaithalcoholismhopedyingabortionvengeancedeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bicycledesertsnowchurchhospitalbarrestaurantswimming poolpolice carmotelsuvcar theftnew mexico |
| Characters: | little boyteenage boyboytattoodoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipteachernursepoliceman …lawyersister sister relationshipreference to godlittle girlbibleprofessorsheriff (See All) |
| Story: | voice over narrationwakebleedingstoneddrug abusehypodermic needlebirthday cakeobscene finger gesturecrosscigarette smokingumbrellamicrophonedrug addictunderwater scenehit by a car …suicide attemptambulancereference to jesus christprayertearsvomitingface slapfoodunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callpartysingingphotographmasturbationflashbackkissfemale nuditynumber in titlebloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlegunnipplesknifepantiespistolfondlingcell phonecorpsedigit in titlecar accidentwatching tvcomputerdrinksex in bedshootingbirthdaycafebathroomjailvoyeurrevolverswimmingcleavagebreast sucklingbasketballwidowcocainedinerprisonertoiletaccidentnonlinear timelinebirddrawingbirthday partylatex glovespaingunshotflash forwardattempted murderhangingscardeath of husbandex convicthandguntherapyheart attackprivate detectivepickup trucksurgerypoemgolfmedicineslow motionsexual attractioncomapatientarchitectbuttockscaucasianlosstimeguardpillsministermourningdespairmedical examinationevidenceheartthirty somethingmarital separationprison cellred pantiesbowlingloss of husbandrelease from prisonsirensymbolismhit and runsaving a lifehysteriamultiple storylinestoredinner partyplaying poolphysicianlighterloss of daughtermathematicsclinicnewspaper articleinfertilityreverendmonitorgolf courseallergywashing machineartificial inseminationswimmericonschizophrenicprivate eyemortalityfanaticasphyxiationliquor storenightgownmercyhamsterbedriddenfired from a jobwashingexaminationheart transplantrecovering alcoholicjoke tellingmathematicianpityorgan donationoxygen tankspeeding vehicleheart surgerychocolate barporn videoorgan donorrafflejail visitationbarbed wire fencehummingbirdorgan transplantationrefusing to eatheart failuresmall time crookketamineshot in sequenceborn againleaf blowerstepping on glasscutting selfracket ballheart donorsuicide attempt by hangingsports clubcutting armflatliningracquetskull fractureaccidentally shooting oneselfwork detailmouth sprayorgan rejection (See All) |
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: | cult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | drug usefuneraldeathsurrealismsuicideprisondrinkingdrunkennessmemorytheftdepressiondyingforgivenesscampingafterlife …prison escapegay love (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | desertsnowbeachhospitalbartraintaxiwheelchairpolice carroad triptruckoceangas stationtaxi drivercampfire …singing in a car (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerbrother brother relationshipsingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicesoldierpolicemanmusicianwaitressrussian …ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipsuicide by gunshot (See All) |
| Story: | drug overdosevoice over narrationgay brotherlevitationmiraclecrucifixhypodermic needlerecordingrecord playerreadingcigarette smokingtentstorytellingmicrophonehit by a car …apologyeatingsunglassestearsbookslow motion sceneface slapfoodunderwearsongcryingtelephone callpartysingingphotographdancingkisssexflashbackblooddogbare chested malegunknifecell phonedreamcar accidenturinationblondeshot in the headwatching tvcomputerdrinkarrestfalling from heightriflebeerdead bodybathroomswimmingsoccerflashlightstabbingbasketballdinerstabbed in the chestfishfishingkingroommatesearchflash forwardgravebinocularsprologueelectrocutionpay phoneon the roadangeldebtflowershangingscarrock 'n' rollreunionwaterfallheroinpizzawarehouselistening to musicquesttape recordervandalismhitchhikerback from the deadbroken legpassportgrocery storeshopliftingpillsbreakupnew jerseypool tableaquariumlostfirst kisshot tubparachutemustachebroken armnotebookgun in mouthhead woundtape recordingelectric guitarmegaphonetoastwrist slittingtrain tracksrazor bladecactusnoosechewing gumpunauto mechanicgassleeping in a carshot through the mouthfilling stationfacial 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) |
At the age of 38, Mark O'Brien, a man who uses an iron lung, decides he no longer wishes to be a virgin. With the help of his therapist and his priest, he contacts Cheryl Cohen-Greene, a professional sex surrogate and a typical soccer mom with a house, a mortgage and a husband. Inspired by a true st …ory, The Sessions, follows the fascinating relationship which evolves between Cheryl and Mark as she takes him on his journey to manhood. (Read More)
| Themes: | funeralfriendshiprevengemoneyjealousydrinkingfearguiltsexualitypoetrydisabilityfalling in lovenear death experience |
| Locations: | catholic churchbicyclebathtubchurchbeachhospitalrestauranthotelelevatorwheelchairbaseballmotelsan francisco californiarunning on a beach |
| Characters: | catholicteenage boypriestgirlprostituteboysingertattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationship …friendwriterbest friendreference to godjewcatholic priestself pitysex therapistself deprecation (See All) |
| Period: | year 1988 |
| Story: | pot smokingvoice over narrationprayingsex talkreadingcigarette smokingfantasy sequenceconfessionunderwater scenecoffinapologyeatingambulancereference to jesus christprayer …marijuanasunglassestearsbookundressingfoodsongtelephone callpartysingingsexkissflashbackmasturbationfemale nuditytwo word titlebare chested malesex scenefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nudityejaculationnipplesleg spreadingerectionpantieswoman on topurinationblondecatwritten by directordrinksex in bedbeerrunningcafecollegevoyeurtelephonef wordsubjective cameracleavagenewspaperbrawomanfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesman with glassesscantily clad femalemarriage proposalcoffeepainflash forwardcursevirginspiritualityfired from the jobcollege studentfemale removes her clothessadnesspoetsleepingtypewritereyeglassespoemhugginganswering machineloss of virginitytape recorderbuttockstherapisthome movieforbidden lovepicnicchokingpromisejob interviewpower outageanxietydespairpanties pulled downtan linemale virginwoman in bathtubsermonsexual awakeningnarrated by characterjudaismparalysistelevision newsfemale genitalianaivetymasochismnewspaper articleecstasyreading a bookkarmashirtgurneyloss of sisterstation wagonsexual repressionundressing someonegolden gate bridgeintimacyreference to the virgin maryshared bathwoman undressingfirst sexual experiencephilosopherpremature ejaculationsexual pleasureman in a wheelchairjealous husbandsynagogueimplied nudityweepingsexual explorationsexual arousal911power failuretrolleyvoice over inner thoughtsdoorbellsaying goodbyeoxygenreference to the bibleactress breaking typecaststrong sexual contentcolognelogicpoliosex therapyearmale with long hairwoman wearing glassesberkeley californiajewish manbed riddenoutdoor cafescratching6 year oldcollege graduationsense of touchspeaker phonevoice over writingmotorized wheelchairthrift storeweeping womangirl wearing pantiesshaving someonesponge bathfutonrespiratordifficulty breathingsex surrogatehandicap seximplied male nuditylove poempity sexreading a poemwriting a poemiron lunguniversity of california berkeleyitch38 year oldreference to boston massachusettsjewish convertpower blackoutmotel desk clerk49 year oldkissing someone's chestorange tabby catoxygen tentpolio victimmikvah (See All) |
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Statrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamental …ists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own. With Marji dangerously refusing to remain silent at this injustice, her parents send her abroad to Vienna to study for a better life. However, this change proves an equally difficult trial with the young woman finding herself in a different culture loaded with abrasive characters and profound disappointments that deeply trouble her. Even when she returns home, Marji finds that both she and homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agemartial artsautobiographicaladult animationbased on autobiography |
| Themes: | childhooddrug usetravelfuneralweddingchristmasmarriagedeathmurderlovefriendshipsurrealisminfidelityreligionpolitics …prisondrinkingfeartorturememoryangerdivorcetheftdepressionblackmailguiltunfaithfulnessexecutionhomelessnessfreedomjusticephilosophyforgivenessrevolutionfirst loveclaustrophobiareligious intolerancemurder of sister (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerainhigh school |
| Locations: | bicyclenightclubbathtubmotorcyclesnowschoolhospitalrestaurantcemeteryparis francetaxiairportwheelchaircityfrance …rooftopschool teacher (See All) |
| Characters: | uncle nephew relationshipteenage girlcousin cousin relationshipteenage boydancergirlprostituteboydoctorboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexual …policefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendchildrenfemale protagonistteachersoldierstudentpolicemanthiefreference to godmuslimgrandmother granddaughter relationshipuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipbakerart studentcheating on one's girlfriendphilosophy teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1980s1990syear 1986year 1982year 1992year 1978 |
| Story: | voice over narrationbirthmarktombstoneearphonesdrug abusetwenty somethingobscene finger gesturecrossreadingcigarette smokingstorytellingliarsuicide attempteatingprayer …neighbormarijuanatearslievomitingbookfoodcryingtelephone callpartydancingflashbackfightkissf ratedbloodone word titledogexplosionchaseshowertitle directed by femaledreamcorpsewatching tvcatdrinkbattlearrestfalling from heightshootingriflebeerrunningbeddead bodycafejailhallucinationclassroomsurvivalnewspaperflashlightbracookingwinebased on comic bookold manmountainarmytoiletfishmodelfalse accusationnunbirdold womandrowningpainflash forwardgravekarateprotestkeypay phonesuitcasetankhanginguniversitypursuitfilm within a filmbasementpremarital sexelectionflowerclasswhippingrefugeeciatherapyheart attacksurgerymissilehuggingtraitorsupermarketgrenadewoundfaintinglawsurvivorjail cellislamdemonstrationcommunisthidingwatching a movietherapistpsychologistvirginityburialiraqmoralitycannongas maskiranpassportmovie theatrecensorshipheavy metalgrocery storebombingpillssufferingbraveryhypocrisyhippiesexismbroken glassfalling to deathbutcherdespairsculptureoilswampexilebutterflyswedendeath of sistermusical numberyoung lovedemocracypunk rockpolice raidwar veteransirenreckless drivingpajamasturkey the countrypipe smokingplaying cardsmoscow russiaintimidationrevolutionarybriberywomen's rightstriple f ratedsneakerspubertybeggarrepressionselfishnessblack marketidealismplaywrightconventtape recordingaustriacredit cardvienna austriabased on graphic novelnihilismblizzardrazoranarchistpolitical prisonervolkswagenhonestymartyrtitle same as bookpsychotherapyair raidchoicenationalismfiring squadnewlywedussrreference to michael jacksoncoughing bloodprophetsecret policecheckpointshopping cartdiabetesloudspeakerveilfleeingswansolidaritydignitysubcultureexpatriatesurgical operationcowardicebedtime storycustomstehran iranpenis joketrolleyart historycuriositypolitical repressionsnowballpuppet showhashishnailtyrannyart classhomeless womanideologyreference to karl marxazerbaijanhead scarfartillerymarxismmohawk haircutreference to leninprotest marchunfaithful boyfriendloud musicreference to saddam husseiniraq iran warseparation from familyadaptation directed by original authorreference to che guevarapolitical rallyfarewellfalse passportcyanideexecution by hangingprescription drugsmarxisttalking to godair guitarburqadrowning in a bathtubgroceriron maidenyodelingreference to godzillarubblewindow washeriranian revolutionwine makingdog humping someone's legbroochislamic revolutionwar ruinsnunneryproletariatleningrad russiashahpolitical exilereference to abbaliberatorstudy abroadlife drawingreference to the bee geesshah of irangovernment repressionopen heart surgeryataturkbronchitiscoronaryjasmineyodeliranian historymultiple amputeereference to botticellisifting through garbageiranian soldierlong distance telephone callreference to iron maidenreference to romy schneideramputated arm and legbeauty spotnailed to a wallorly airport paristoppling a statue (See All) |
Journalist Jep Gambardella has charmed and seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades. Since the legendary success of his one and only novel, he has been a permanent fixture in the city's literary and social circles, but when his sixty-fifth birthday coincides with a shock from … the past, Jep finds himself unexpectedly taking stock of his life, turning his cutting wit on himself and his contemporaries, and looking past the extravagant nightclubs, parties, and cafes to find Rome in all its glory: a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty. (Read More)
| Themes: | obsessionfuneralweddingdeathlovefriendshipsurrealismsuicidedrugsreligionmoneydrinkingartvoyeurismmemory …divorcepovertygriefyouthfaiththeatredeath of wifewealthwritingmadnessfirst love (See All) |
| Mood: | rainsatirenight |
| Locations: | nightclubchurchbeachswimming poolelevatorwheelchairurban settingseaitalyshipstrip clubmuseumsuicide by car |
| Characters: | little boycatholicpriestdancergirlprostituteboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendactor …writerartistactresslittle girlself portraitfacial tattoo (See All) |
| Period: | 2010ssummer |
| Story: | wedding receptionvoice over narrationchoirwatching televisionswimsuititaliandeath of soncrosscigarette smokingumbrellaliarmicrophoneparkunderwater scenecoffin …apologyeatingsunglassesliebookundressingslow motion scenefoodsongcryingtelephone callpartysingingphotographdancingkisssexflashbackfemale nuditymale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditydogbare chested malefemale full frontal nuditytitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nuditycell phonewatching tvdrinkarrestbikinibare buttpaintingbirthdaymale pubic hairguitarriveralcoholstripperf wordsubjective cameraswimmingjournalistcandlemontagecocainenonlinear timelinenunno opening creditsbirthday partycontroversyold womantheaterskinny dippingspiritualitykeychampagnefugitivepassionstatuescene during end creditsdisappearancesadnessgardenmagical realismpoetreference to william shakespearetrustheroinsurgeryeyeglassesapplausefemale stockinged legsteatouristrome italyjoggingroyaltyagingguitaristgossipmale underweardwarflandscapeboxer shortsold agemourningliteraturedespairsculpturebriefsbenchlighthouseplastic surgerypaintsnorting cocaineshipwreckjazz musiceditor14 year old18 year oldlatingiving a toastwhite briefscruise shiphammockpark benchsorrowoverhead camera shottricksaintsleeplessnesskiss on the cheekvaticangiraffehigh societyreference to the devilwater fountainoverhead shotexorcistbaroquehappy birthdaybegins with textillusionistnobilitycardinal the priestcountesshand kissinggenitaliaromaart collectorcountmarxismmagic showmisanthrope20 year oldpeepholemariachi bandeurocommunist partyflamingoreference to dostoyevskysleeping on the floorart exhibitdead daughterbotoxalmost hit by a carvagina sluraqueductburkachinese manreference to marcel proustjapanese touristknife throwerpallbearerintelligentsialawn partynothingnessopening creditsconga linetourist guidewashing one's face60 year oldreferring to oneself in the third person42 year olddisappearing actla dolce vitaplaywritingsleeping on a park bench65 year oldreference to gustave flaubertreference to milan italyreflection in a glass doortiber rivervow of poverty69 year oldcolosseum romelegs crossed (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: | obsessionfuneralweddingpregnancymarriagedeathinfidelitybetrayaljealousyadulterydrinkingmemoryextramarital affairsupernatural powergrief …unfaithfulness (See All) |
| Locations: | bathtubsnowbeachhospitalnew york citybarrestaurantcemeterytaxi |
| Characters: | babyboysingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother daughter relationshipfemale protagonistteacherstudentpolicemanphotographer …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: | tombstonesnowingbirthice creambirthday cakechildbirthcigarette smokinggraveyardcoffinapologytearslieundressingpunched in the faceunderwear …songcryingtelephone callpartysingingfightflashbackkisssexfemale nuditymale nudityone word titlecell phonecameradrinkbare buttrunningbirthdaycafepianoclassroommanhattan new york cityconcertwidowchild abusebathflash forwardgravepay phonepossessionpianistdeath of husbandclasstrustheart attackjoggingsanta clausviolinorchestrareincarnationplaygroundmourningice skatingdeath of loved oneviolinistpedophiliacentral park manhattan new york cityabuse of powerchild molestationcelloobsessive loveclimbing a treemarriage engagement10 year oldenigmashared bathdoormandeath 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) |
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: | redemptiondrug usemarriagedeathmurderdrugsreligionmoneybetrayaldrinkingfeardrunkennessmemorycancerguilt …griefillnessphotographyexploitationdyingpolice corruptionafterlifedying fatherdying from cancer (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | nightclubsnowchurchschoolbeachhospitalbarrestaurantforestcemeterywoodspolice carstrip clubmexicotrain station …slumsex in a closet (See All) |
| Characters: | little boybabydancergirlprostituteboybrother brother relationshipdoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolice …father daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrenbrother sister relationshipnursepolicemanlittle girlgay kisschinesegay relationshipsingle fathergay fathercrying babychinese foodgay asianbaby boypolice violencereligious iconsex with brother in lawasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | bed wettingdenialdormitorycrucifixice creamcloseted homosexualhypodermic needlesyringebirthday cakedeath of soncrosscigarette smokingmicrophonecoffinapology …drug dealereatingtearsvomitingundressingface slapmirrorfoodunderwearcryingtelephone callsingingphotographdancingfightkissfemale nuditybloodviolenceone word titlebare chested maletitle spoken by characterchaseshowercell phonedreamcorpseurinationwatching tvdrinkarrestthongrunningbirthdaydead bodycafebathroomjailhallucinationtelephonesubjective cameraorphancookingwinecandlestrangulationmontagecocainetoiletimmigrantsubwayaccidentfishdinnerchild abusemarriage proposalpaingraveprologuemassageringflowerspursuithairy chesttragic eventcharacter says i love yougay coupletrustsingle parentterminal illnessafricantv newshuggingmedicinebreaking and enteringwarehouselooking at oneself in a mirrorcakebabysittermorguespiderdesperationgay parentstreet lifemale underwearpillssufferingboxer shortsconstruction sitemourningbackpackmedical examinationmarital separationmale male kisspolice raiddead boybriefsinjusticedead motherillegal immigrantowlsuffocationg stringcremationconstruction workerbreast feedingrepeated sceneevictionsnorting cocainedead fathertv reporterblack marketconstructionclimbing through a windowdying 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 deathdiamond 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) |
The story of Ray Charles, music legend. Told in his adult live with flashbacks to his youth we see his humble origins in Florida, his turbulent childhood which included losing his brother and then his sight, his rise as pianist in a touring band, his writing his own songs and running his own band an …d then stardom. Also includes his addiction to drugs and its affect on his working life and family life. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug addictionchildhoodredemptiondrug usefuneralweddingpregnancymarriagedeathloveinfidelitydrugsbetrayaladulterydrinking …feardrunkennessmemoryextramarital affairracismdeath of motherguiltunfaithfulnesseducationexploitationhopeblindnessprejudicewealth (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | nightclubchurchbeachhospitalswimming poolhotellos angeles californiaparis francebusbaseballsan francisco californiabus driver |
| Characters: | babydancerboybrother brother relationshipsingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanmusicianreference to godsingle motherbetrayal by friend |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1940s1950s1930syear 1963year 1979year 1962year 1965year 1960year 1964year 1961 |
| Story: | drug overdosepot smokingbus stoploss of brotherswimsuithypodermic needlebirthday cakedeath of brothercigarette smokingliarmicrophonedrug addictmarijuanasunglassestears …liesongcryingsingingdancingkissflashbackfightsexcharacter name in titleone word titledogtitle spoken by characterdreamhorsecameradrinkarrestbirthdaybathroompianojailhallucinationguitarmanhattan new york cityreporterbandconcertmontagecocaineradiobirthday partydrowningtalking to the camerabusinessmanfired from the jobsuitcasepianistpremarital sexloss of motherheroinchessberlin germanyapplauserace relationsrome italyguitaristcountry musicfloridaorchestrascamcivil rightstokyo japanattorneybreakupanimated sequenceboston massachusettsnewsreel footagejunkiedrummerracistsongwritercaneblind manrecording studiotrophyhorse and carriagegeniusseattle washingtondrumscontractforename as titledrug smugglingbottlejazz musicfallingcrippleatlanta georgiarags to richestrumpetmadrid spainhouston texaspsychotherapysorrowturkishbus ridedallas texashymnmontreal quebec canadaracial discriminationblues musicheroin addictsegregationtour busmusic historyharlem manhattan new york citycivil rights movementflash cameratrionew york city new yorkunwed pregnancymusic businesspolitical protestcricketracial issuesbassnew houserecord producerreference to frank sinatraintegrationst. louis missouriafrican american protagonistgospel musicsoul musicdrug bustprobationconcert halldrug withdrawalrecord companyshooting uppityprotest signtrumpet playerwashing clothesheroin addictionbraillerhythm and bluesyear 1952year 1959bass playerreference to liberaceyear 1954i.v.calling for helpyear 1953year 1956hummingbirdindianapolis indianaloss of eyesightgreyhound busseeing eye dogsense of sightyear 1949blind boyphysical disabilityvisually impaired personyear 1950jukebox musicalrecord contractsinging triosense of hearingrecord executivedrug testtitle cardsgeorgia usaafrican american musicsharecropperpayolareference to nat king colelaundressnewport rhode islandone dollar billstate legislaturegrammy awardreference to lena horneatlantic recordsbottle treeorgan grinder (See All) |
Texan rancher Bick Benedict visits a Maryland farm to buy a prize horse. Whilst there he meets and falls in love with the owner's daughter Leslie, they are married immediately and return to his ranch. The story of their family and its rivalry with cowboy and (later oil tycoon) Jett Rink unfolds acro …ss two generations. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramaepicfamily saga |
| Themes: | redemptionfuneralweddingpregnancychristmasmarriagedeathlovefriendshipmoneyjealousypoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessracism …illnessrivalryunrequited lovefalling in loveprejudicewealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | catholic churchwaterairplanehospitalbarrestauranttrainswimming poolhotelcarcemeteryairporttrucktexas |
| Characters: | grandmother grandson relationshipteenage girlcatholicteenage boypriestbabysingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican american …friendchildrenbrother sister relationshipsoldiernursepolicemansister sister relationshiplove triangleactresswaitresshispanicolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipaunt niece relationshipu.s. soldierfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s1930s1920s |
| Story: | boys' choirchristmas treewakebirthcrucifixice creamdeath of sonreadingcigarette smokingmicrophonegraveyardcoffinprayerneighbortears …bookpunched in the facemirrorfoodbeatingsongcryingtelephone callpartysingingkissfightbased on novelbloodone word titledogfistfighthorsecatdrinkbrawlletterriflebirthdaycafesubjective cameraswimmingnewspapercandlebandmansiondeath of friendmontagedinerimmigrantjudgebirthday partycigar smokingmarriage proposalcoffeejeansbusinessmanknocked outflowersbusinessconvertiblespeechamerican flagtwinclass differencesredheadpowereyeglassesapplausewaitertearace relationsfaintingagingcowboy hatcookassaultblockbusterwristwatchservantsheeptennisrailway stationparadeburialclockdivinginterracial romancewindthunderministermillionairesexismlove at first sightoilthunderstormsenatordeath of sisteryoung loveracistmarital separationbarbecueranchethnic slurmarital problemsports carpipe smokingunclethanksgivingmudhorseback ridingmexican americanwomen's rightshandshakewedding ceremonychristmas presentlast will and testamentjukeboxhoneymooncattlecoca colainterracial marriageanimal abusecowboy bootslistening to a radioracial prejudiceslot machinebullamericanalandloss of sisterfamous scorebabysittingbeauty salondallas texassick childrattlesnakebiracialnewlywedradio newsracial discriminationsegregationrise and fallorganbanquetbride and groombreaking a mirrorwedding cakeelopementdustpassing outlambponyturkey the birdbrandingcoyotemigrant workermarylandpearl harborbeauty queenrancherwine cellarhomesicknesstiaraequal rightsoil riglandownermerry christmasstar spangled bannerharvard universityoil industrystar died before releaseinnocence lostdiving boardoil companytaxbourbonmilitary draftsocial criticismhotel desk clerkrider horse relationshiphalf breedreference to joan of arclead actor's last filmbusboyoil wellarchitectural modelhorse ranchprivate planereading in bedmilitary funeralranch handreference to franklin d rooseveltthrown from a horsetumbleweedcalfoil fieldcattle ranchdeath of cast membersilent nightblack horseriding accidentchristmas stockingfox huntsquawwoman horse relationshipspanish languagestate flagoil tycoonrear ending a cargun salutejingle bellsman horse relationshipstatic electricitytoy pianodeath of a horsehorse riding accidentsquare dancinganimal husbandrydraft noticelunch counterreference to geronimosocial reformbronc ridingranchingroundupsudden wealthdrilling for oilnouveaux richesbequestface bandagelipstick on faceorgan playerbassinettecomanche tribedeath of horsedinner bellknocking over a tableoil derrickreference to paul reveretwin beds (See All) |
In 1944, upper class boy Julien Quentin and his brother Francois travel to Catholic boarding school in the countryside after vacations. Julien is a leader and good student and when the new student Jean Bonnet arrives in the school, they have friction in their relationship. However, Julien learns to …respect Jean and discovers that he is Jewish and the priests are hiding him from the Nazis. They become best friends and Julien keeps the secret. When the priest Jean discovers that the servant Joseph is stealing supplies from the school to sell in the black market, he fires the youth. Sooner the Gestapo arrives at school to investigate the students and the priests that run and work in the boarding school. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | semi autobiographical |
| Themes: | travelchristmasdeathlovefriendshipreligionbetrayaljealousydrinkingfearescapetheftbrutalitycommunismwealth …couragestarvation (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | bicyclebathtubmotorcyclesnowchurchschoolrestauranttrainparis france |
| Characters: | catholicpriestboybrother brother relationshipsingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfriendbrother sister relationshipteachernursethiefchristian …jewishreference to godbullybiblejewrussiangermanamericangerman soldier (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s |
| Story: | lord's prayerbed wettingmasspush upsjerusalempostcarddormitorybrushing teethsnowingexercisereadingcigarette smokingliarconfessionreference to jesus christ …prayertearsliebookundressingmirrorfoodunderwearsongcryingtelephone callsingingphotographfightmasturbationbloodchaseerectionurinationdrinkarrestsecretletterbombrunningbathroompianobritishclassroomcompetitionorphanflashlightwinecandlewidowprisonermapdinnernunchilddrawingbathsearchfired from the jobrabbitpianisttragic eventpigclasssleepinghatetraitorwolflistening to musicfaintingcookmousestealingcommunisthidingwatching a moviemagazineviolinmonktowelanti semitismbombingresistancehatredironycharitynewsreel footagelostbathingatticboarding schoolcapturevoice over letterclassmatelanternpajamasviolinistheroismpiano playersermonaccountantcrucifixiongreekbandagelockerblackoutbreadmathematicsmilitiafilm projectorblack marketconventrumorschoolboyteasinglatintreasure huntmaileasterauschwitzcowardnazismbourgeoisiepersecutionprivate schoolroofair raidinformernazi occupationprophetpotatoheadmasterdressingblanketmusic teachergestapoboarcowardicetied to a treebarracksprotestantred crossgerman occupationholy communionreference to charlie chaplincurfewromanfreezingwet dreamboy scoutdining hallpiano teacherstovegraceinfirmarylimpingwehrmachtkiss on the foreheadcollaboratorpiano lessonschoolmatefrench resistanceknife woundwashroomplayingreference to allahmalnutritionfastingfrostbiteiciclestampodorhereticfood shortagesabbathdraft dodgerpublic bathhard onjamconfirmationhail maryvichyair raid sheltercombing hairpiano duetmoor the landscapeprovincial settingstiltssugar cubearabian nightschoir practicewild pigthree musketeersalsatianbavariananemiajuvenile bedwettingfrench literaturemauthausenalgebraass kissingboogie woogiepiano accompanistsaracencarmelitehorse meatsalamiblack knightcod liver oilarithmeticreference to richard the lionheartschool vacationwhooping cough (See All) |
Michael Newman (Sandler) is a hard working family man, who must please his boss (Hasselhoff), in order to get promoted. Problem is he gets less time with his family, and wishes for a remote in which he can control his life. This soon comes true for Newman, when he meets Morty (Walken), a crazy sales … clerk, who has the ultimate remote. A remote in which he can do anything, including muting, skipping and dubbing his life. He finds this to be the opportunity in which he can not only skip every argument, but also skip to his promotion. He sees this as a good idea, until the remote goes horribly wrong. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | allegory |
| Themes: | redemptiondysfunctional familydrug useweddingchristmasdeathfriendshipjealousymagicdeath of fathertime travelcancercampingregret |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bicyclesnowhospitalnew york citybarrestaurantswimming poolcemeterybaseballofficesinging in a carwater gun |
| Characters: | grandmother grandson relationshipbabydancerboysingerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendtranssexual …japaneseasiansecretaryemployer employee relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipcrying baby (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1990s2000s2010s2020s2030s |
| Story: | wedding receptionvoice over narrationfrench friestombstonefast motion scenearabbirthflatulenceswimsuithypodermic needleobscene finger gesturetentgraveyardsuicide attempteating …gay slurtearsundressingslow motion sceneface slapmirrorfoodsongcryingtelephone callsingingdancingkissflashbacksexdogtitle spoken by charactersurprise endingerectioncell phonedreamurinationwatching tvcomputersex in bedcafecleavagebandbridgebrunettecigar smokingflash forwardgraveargumentsuburbfactoryproduct placementangelmassageloss of fatherreunionfireworkskissing while having sexsacrificeheart attackeavesdroppingdestinylistening to musicarchitecturemagicianarchitectcelebrationremote controlreverse footagesurveillance camerainventorobesityshopping mallkicked in the crotchdespairsexual harassmentfrustrationdivorceetank topt shirtmagic trickcartoon on tvbonglost lovecoca colatraffic jamlistening to a radiostrokemoroccosex changebathroberesponsibilitysecond chanceromantic rivalrycadillactreehousefeetfourth of julyparallel universewatching a videoreference to michael jacksonlong brown hairlifting person in airspeedofirecrackerkicked in the groindying wordswedding cakemcdonald's restaurantoverhead shotchemotherapyjoggerfattoy carcamperadult humorworkaholicchild swearingjob promotionwish fulfillmentchevroletsnowballbritish actor playing american characterrepeated eventpenis sizecamping tripfat suitanimal sextime warpdark futurereference to britney spearsbad smelltoyotarich snobit was all a dreamnew york yankeesasian stereotypeobese manphotocopierwalking a dogyear 2017sleeping on a sofabaseball glovechevrolet corvettesleepoveradvanced technologycosmetic surgeryjunk foodmarriage counselorangel of deathpost coital scenewhat ifloss of petplaying catcharchitectural modelpool boysonycat scancheeseburgerremote controlled toy carstopped timelistening to a car radiorobot dogpants pulled downabsent mindednesspink shirtsalesclerkdog humping someone's legtime reversalarab stereotypepopulismfrozen timeindestructibilitytwinkiegarage doorjapanese stereotypemakeup sexswim meettoyota corollacoin trickhamptons long island new yorkliposuctioncommon coldquickieearmuffschevrolet impalaoglingpallorreference to calvin kleinswim coachjumping over a fenceemotionlessnessbaseball balldepantsingsensitivity trainingstuffed birdtivotoy helicoptertwinkiesdragged by one's hairirish setterreference to rosie o'donnelldog defecationplaying cowboys and indiansreference to moroccowendy's restaurantlays potato chipsobject returns after rejectedquarter the coinremote controlled toy helicopter (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: | drug usechristmasdeathfriendshipdrugsmoneyprisondrinkingdancememoryrobberytheftparanoiafreedom |
| Locations: | nightclubnew york citybarrestaurantgas stationsex in car |
| Characters: | uncle nephew relationshipcousin cousin relationshipdancersingerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshiphomosexualfriendbrother sister relationshipmusicianphotographerthief |
| Period: | 1970s1980s |
| Story: | death by overdosedrug overdosevoice over narrationlunchboxmakeupwatching televisiondrug abusediscomicrophonedrug dealermarijuanavomitingmirrorsongparty …singingphotographdancingkisssexnumber in titlemale nudityone word titlethreesomeinterviewurinationcameradrinkcafemanhattan new york citycocainedinermodelradioold womanbartendercostumefired from the jobfbibodyguardclass differenceshollywood californianew year's evenew jerseynewsreel footagehot tubhomoeroticismbowlingworld trade center manhattan new york citynewspaper clippingaccountantmen's bathroombowling alleymoney launderingfilling stationdoormansmoking potdance classdental bracesstrobe lightmirror ballparole officerbahamasreference to andy warholvenereal diseaseinternal revenue servicetax evasionnew york universityreference to grace kellybusboyglitterreference to bob hopereference 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) |
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: | drug useweddingmarriagedeathmurderlovefriendshipinfidelitydrugsrapemoneyjealousyadulteryprisondrinking …drunkennessextramarital affairdivorcedeath of fatherdeath of motherunfaithfulnessdeath of wifecheatingfight for freedom (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarehigh schoolambiguous endingreligious education |
| Locations: | nightclubairplanehospitalbarrestauranthotelbustaxiairportgermanytaxi driverbrothelslumbus driverbus station |
| Characters: | uncle nephew relationshipcousin cousin relationshippsychiatristdancergirlboysingertattoodoctorboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationship …friendbrother sister relationshipalcoholicmaidmuslimgermanpimpaunt niece relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipalcoholic drinkself inflicted injury (See All) |
| Story: | drug overdosewedding receptionvoice over narrationneck bracestonedearphonesalarm clocktuxedodrug abusediscoobscene finger gesturecigarette smokingliardrug addictapology …suicide attemptdrug dealergay slurtearslieface slapfoodunderwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone callsingingphotographdancingsexfightkissfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditygunmale full frontal nudityknifechaseshowerblood splattercar accidentwatching tvdrinkbrawlletterriflebeerrunningcafepianojailmale pubic hairalcoholnewspapercookingwinebandconcertvideo camerastabbingwomanmontagecocainetoiletimmigrantaccidenttrialroommatemarriage proposalbartenderimmigrationwidoweractor shares first name with characterflowersuniversitypursuitfireworksgraffitifreeze framemachismotraditionshavingbulletsexual abusebeardpsychologisthonors&mhomicidehaircutsexual desirereverse footagejanitorswitchbladegrocery storebloody nosekickingbroken glassmental hospitaltime lapse photographyamusement parkdrunkaccidental killingwedding ringbalconypunk rockrelease from prisonreckless drivingturkey the countryage differenceistanbul turkeyhairdresserpiano playerimpotencehit in the facebandagesnorting cocainedrunken manhangoverdrunk drivingvacuum cleanernaivetyweightliftingdrunkardsaxophonedance clubwrist slittingrazorcdsunriserazor bladebumgarbagehamburg germanybouncerbeauty salonturkishgame playinglimpopiumreference 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) |
Kym Buchman has been in drug rehab for nine months, during which time she has been clean. She is released temporarily from the facility to attend her sister Rachel Buchman's wedding. During her release, Kym is staying at the family home, where the wedding is taking place. As such, it is like Grand C …entral Station for the duration of Kym's stay, which may not be the most conducive situation for her in constantly being exposed to the watching eyes of those who know and don't yet know her, but know of her situation. The reunion with her family members starts off well enough, but issues around Kym's release from rehab quickly surface. Kym and Rachel's father, Paul Buchman, wants to make sure that Kym is all right at all times, which to Kym feels instead like he doesn't trust her. Rachel slowly begins to resent Kym's situation taking over what is supposed to be the happiest day of her life, some of which is directed by Kym, some of which isn't. One person present but largely not included in the last minute wedding planning work is Kym and Rachel's mother, Abby, from who Paul is divorced. The two have since married other people. Outwardly, Abby has been nurturing of Kym throughout her life. However, what is one of the key moments in Kym's drug induced life, and in their collective family's lives, may profoundly affect the wedding. Beyond how Kym's presence affects the wedding, the goings-on of the family during Kym's short stay may either bring them closer together or tear them apa… (Read More)
| Themes: | drug addictiondysfunctional familyweddingpregnancymarriagedeathfriendshipdrinkingmemorydivorcetheftparanoiaguiltgriefillness …mental illnessforgiveness (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bicyclebathtubtrainkitchenlake |
| Characters: | grandmother grandson relationshipdancergirlboysingertattoohusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriend …brother sister relationshipfemale protagonistnursepolicemanmusiciansister sister relationshipthiefbest friendreference to godinterracial relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipfrench kissstepfather stepdaughter relationshipu.s. soldiercrying babystepmother stepdaughter relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipgirl fightself hatredex lawyer (See All) |
| Story: | wedding receptionstonedloss of brotherblack eyesibling rivalryloss of sonreconciliationdrug abusedeath of sondeath of brothercigarette smokingtentstorytellingmicrophonedrug addict …parkunderwater sceneapologyeatingambulanceneighborsunglassestearslievomitingpunched in the faceface slapfoodsongcryingtelephone callsingingphotographdancingsexfightkissf ratedcharacter name in titleviolencedogtitle spoken by characterpantiesfirecell phonecar accidenturinationcameradrinkrunningsex standing upbathroomguitarbracandlebandvideo camerawomanbridgemodelbathsearchdrowningargumentringscene during end creditsspeechcontesthateblack americaneyeglassesdresssociopathjoggingaccidental deathpsychologybrideviolincynicismconvenience storebroken glassjunkiedrummercigarette lighterice skatinghawaiibarbecueviolinistdrumshysteriafamily reuniongroup therapyinterracial marriageparamediccigaretteelectric guitarsaxophonegiving a toastpsychiatrygroomtrumpethammocktow trucksitting on a toiletdivorced parentshair salonbeauty salonanorexiawedding cakechantingpassing outbridesmaidwashing dishesconnecticutdishwasherdrug rehabilitationintoxicationwashing hairjazz bandbest manatonementbeauticianwinter olympicsblamelearning to drivephdsaxophone playersmoking a cigarettesobrietynauseamandolinwedding presentpassive aggressionsarimaid of honor12 step programvicodinwatching through a windowgiving someone a bathindian weddingmilitary leaveaccidental drowningice packreference to neil youngleireference to barry manilowstockadepurposeful car accidentteaching someone how to drivewedding vowaccidental firereference to hannibalmoney lendinghorse tranquilizercaboosecar seathelium tankseating chartdriving off a bridgeshaving one's armpitwedding at homewoman punching a woman (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: | weddingpregnancymarriagedeathfriendshiprevengeinfidelityjealousyadulterydrinkingfeardrunkennessvoyeurismmemoryextramarital affair …divorcelonelinessdeath of fatherguiltunfaithfulnesstheatre (See All) |
| Locations: | beachhospitalbarhotelcemeterybuskitchenaustraliafranceofficeoceantownsuvrunning on a beach |
| Characters: | teenage girlteenage boybabydancerboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfriendactoractressbest friend …reference to godaustralianex husband ex wife relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipyounger version of charactertheatre director (See All) |
| Period: | summer |
| Story: | wedding receptionbirthday presentswimsuitcrosscigarette smokinggraveyardunderwater sceneapologyeatingreference to jesus christneighborsunglassestearslievomiting …bookface slapmirrorfoodsongcryingtelephone callsingingphotographdancingflashbackfightsexkissfemale nudityf ratednuditymale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malefemale rear nudityleg spreadingpantiescell phonewoman on toptitle directed by femaledreamblondecomputerdrinkbikinisex in bedbare buttsecretbeerrunningbirthdaysex standing upvoyeurtelephonef wordswimmingcleavagewinewidowchildscantily clad femalebirthday partybartenderflash forwardjeansgraveblack pantieschampagneauditionflowersdeath of husbandlaptopsadnessreunionsuspiciontearevelationlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musichappinessagingwatching a moviesurfingaudiencecoitusforbidden loveart galleryburialbald manbroken legministercard playingseasidecliffcopulationsunbathingphoto albumfemale female kissnew jobsydney 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) |
Two friends, John (played by Owen Wilson) and Jeremy (Vince Vaughn), crash weddings to pick up women. One day they crash the wedding of the daughter of the Treasury Secretary, Secretary Cleary (Christopher Walken). Instead of short-term flings they end up being invited to the Clearys' island estate, … and potentially meet the loves of their lives... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | screwball comedy |
| Themes: | redemptionfuneralweddingchristmasmarriagedeathfriendshipinfidelityrapeadulterydrinkinginvestigationseductionextramarital affairanger …divorcedeath of fatherdeath of motherdepressionguiltunfaithfulnessdatingillnesshuntingdeath of best friend (See All) |
| Locations: | bicyclechurchbeachtrainhotelcemeteryyachtwedding party |
| Characters: | dancergirlprostituteboytattoohusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendlawyersister sister relationship …best friendreference to godlustasianmaidolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipjewish weddingcheating on one's girlfriendfather daughter dancetattoo on lower back (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | wedding receptiondrum setnunchuckhiding in a closetfast motion scenetuxedowatching televisionreadingstorytellingliarmicrophoneconfessiongraveyardcoffinapology …eatinggay slurprayerlievomitingbookpunched in the facefoodunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callpartydancingkissmasturbationfemale nuditymale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybondagefemale rear nudityleg spreadingpantiesfondlingblondedrinkbare buttletterpaintingriflebeerbirthdaylingeriebedsex standing upbathroomvoyeurcleavageflashlightbandmontagepoliticiantoiletchildpainterscantily clad femalebreast fondlingcigar smokingold womanmarriage proposalargumentvirginscreamingmini skirtchampagnepoisonflowersconvertiblefemale removes her clothespremarital sextied upredheadwashington d.c.private detectiveflirtingwaiterballoonred dresstied to a bedamerican footballassaultblockbusterimpersonationirishtennisskateboardwomanizercompassionbreakfastbuddhistbloody nosehypocrisyministerimpostorgunshot woundlove at first sightbutlergay sonarizonadeceitvegetarianthirty somethingbetfamily dinnerduct tapeethnic slurferrysports carchauffeurdrugged drinkpervertmagic trickcartoon on tvpromiscuous womanpink pantiesremorseblue pantiessailboatsailingphone sexmedalrabbiimaginary friendkittengiving a toastimmaturitywhite trashcathedralcrotch grabmartyrbachelor partyhypocritespitting bloodunwanted kissman childrehabbride and groomdiarrheau.s. senatorwedding cakewoman initiating sextantrumgross out humorsleeping bagimpersonatorbridesmaidmarylandvermontrole modelreference to oprah winfreycountry estatesalt lake city utahhouseguestreference to the biblenew hampshirebullfighterpink bradenver coloradobest manmultiple cameossocksuicide contemplationengagement partytourette's syndromeboat ridetaxesklingonsex montagefrat packlaxativeblue brashot in the buttcatch phraselesbian slurreference to franklin d. rooseveltsavanthang glidingsteroidfamily treeparty crashingchastitytwisted anklekiwieye dropspromiscuous daughterwatching a cartoon on tvdry humpinghead in toiletkneed in the crotchpurple hearthail marytasmanian devilenvironmental groupsucker punchoatmealpublic break upflower vendorreference to the dalai lamabreast examinationreference to eleanor roosevelttantrawedding bouquetwedding guestflower girlsyrupreference to jodie fosterwedding giftquailadult living with motherballoon animalmicronesiamaple syruplincoln memorial washington d.c.mazel tovbroken marriage engagementknee woundtouch footballsconewashington monument washington d.c.wedding crasherblazerpulling tablecloth from under dishesreference to carrot topsemanticstackling someonehand on man's crotchjewish templemeatloafbaseball on tvfalse virginityflower marketorthopedistscalloptempuraventure capitalist (See All) |
William Miller is a 15-year-old kid hired by Rolling Stone magazine to tour with and write about Stillwater, an up and coming rock band. This wonderfully witty coming-of-age film follows William as he falls face first to confront life, love, and lingo.
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen moviesemi autobiographicalcoming of age film |
| Themes: | drug usetravelfriendshipinfidelitydrugsmoneybetrayaladulterydrinkingdrunkennessdanceangerdeath of fatherguiltunfaithfulness …humiliationpoetrycheating (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | airplanenew york citybarswimming poolhotelcarlos angeles californiabuselevatorroad tripsan francisco california |
| Characters: | teenage girlteenage boyboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualteenagermother daughter relationshipfriendbrother sister relationshipteachermusicianlove triangle …older man younger woman relationshipolder man younger man relationshipalcoholic drinkboy in underwear (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | drug overdosepot smokingreference to david bowiereconciliationrecordingbirthday cakerecord playerobscene finger gesturelightningreadingcigarette smokingmicrophoneconfessionsuicide attempteating …marijuanavomitingbookundressingfoodunderwearsongcryingtelephone callpartysingingphotographdancingsexkissfemale nudityfemale frontal nudityinterviewbare chested malelesbian kisspantiesbased on true storyfistfighturinationblondewatching tvcameradrinksecretbeerrunningbirthdayrock musicbathroomvoyeurguitaralcoholtelephonef wordswimmingcleavagejournalistbandconcertcaliforniarock bandwhite pantiesscantily clad femalelegendhotel roomvirginprologuecoming outelectrocutionpay phoneon the roadfemale removes her clothesrock 'n' rollloss of fatherpremarital sexstagecharacter says i love youpoetcheating wifesingle parentloss of virginitylistening to musicfamesexual attractionguitaristoverallsmagazineeccentricjournalismcheating husbandvirginityrock starembarrassmentambitionbarefootrock concertpillsboston massachusettstitle appears in writingdrummerthunderstormraised middle fingerred pantiesgrowing uptourbriefspromiscuityparking lotmale virgint shirtdrumsgraduationstage performancebongbandageadolescencepiano playingacidreference to the beatlesguitar playingstewardessdomineering mothertape recordinglsdkiss on the lipsmusic industrywhistlingteenage sexualityguitar playerunderage sexromantic rivalrysan diego californiateenage crushdrug humorironingrock musicianteenage girl in underwearroadtripgroupietour buswet clothessmoking marijuanaegocleveland ohiorock singersexual pleasureleaving homefalling off a rooffemale sitting on a toiletmusic businessaspiring writermusic concertmusic grouprock groupmusereference to led zeppelinreference to the rolling stonesphoenix arizonafalse nameillegal drugsreference to bob dylanfictional bandprogressive rockinnocence lostbus tripegotismsurrogate familypill poppingvolkswagen bushallucinogenfollowing a dreamreference to elton johnteen sexualityjumping into a swimming pooltitle appears in textreference to pink floydclassic rock musicreference to jim morrisonteen drug useband memberreference to george orwellstudent mentor relationshipsunset stripcharacter appears on magazine coverreference to goetherecording artistclothes irondrumsticksjumping into a pool with clothes onreference to george orwell's 1984rolling stone magazinereference to the doorsbell bottomsdo not disturb signreference to iggy popreference to neil youngmanic pixie dream girlquaaludereference to lou reedpill bottlemusic journalismpill boxbackstage passdancing in one's underwearreference to alice cooperreference to the whoreference to black sabbathmending friendshipflying through a stormpill abusetopeka kansascharacter lies about agereference to deep purpletempe arizonareference to the allman brothers (See All) |
Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970s: Li'l Ze has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bene is the only one to keep him on t …he good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. Yet he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agecult filmblack comedycrime epic |
| Themes: | drug addictionredemptiondrug usedeathmurderlovefriendshiprevengekidnappinginfidelityrapereligionmoneyadulterytorture …escapedancegangsterrobberyextramarital affairtheftpsychopathdeath of fatherdeath of motherpovertyunfaithfulnesssexualityphotographyhomelessnesswealthenvironmentpolice corruptionmurder of fathermurder of mothermurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | bicyclenightclubmotorcyclechurchbeachbarforestbuswoodsurban settingpolice carcitymoteljunglebrothel …brazilslum (See All) |
| Characters: | uncle nephew relationshipteenage girlteenage boydancerprostituteboybrother brother relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefriendnursepoliceman …photographerthiefartistinterracial relationshippolice chasedeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1980s |
| Story: | pot smokingvoice over narrationstonedbus stopswimsuitdiscorecord playerobscene finger gesturedeath of brotherdrug addictdrug dealergay slurprayermarijuanatears …face slapunderwearcryingtelephone callpartyphotographdancingflashbackfightkissfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolencemale frontal nudityguninterracial sextitle spoken by characterknifechasethree word titlepistolbased on true storybased on bookshootoutshot to deathblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headwatching tvcameraarrestshootingshowdownriflerunningbirthdaycar crashprostitutioncriminalshot in the backreporterswimminggood versus evilnewspapersoccerjournalistgangcocainefishnonlinear timelineassassinationcontroversyshot in the foreheadracial slurpainflash forwardorganized crimevirginattackfugitivedeath of childscene during end creditsdomestic violencepursuitsplit screenpremarital sexbank robberychickenhandgunclass differencespowerchild murderfreeze framecrime bossafricanmachismotv newsuzisupermarketdesireloss of virginitymass murdersociopathstealinghidingbuttocksjournalismvirginityburialdrug dealingthugpromiseshopliftingmercilessnessshot in the faceghettobananahandheld cameramurder of a childpolice raidgrowing upjuvenile delinquentjobmale virgincon manmarijuana jointmultiple storylinemolotov cocktailgang warstreet gangsnorting cocainedead childrenarms dealerarmed robberyinformantgang violencelatin americanarcissismwetting pantsbakerykitebloody body of childrio de janeiro brazilactual animal killedsouth americagaskiller childsoccer ballshot in the foothold upchapter headingsin medias reslifeguardhoodierise and fallmob violencechild with guncity in titlestreet vendorchild with a gunstrobe lightauto theftillegal drugstalismancareer criminaltv broadcastchild murders a childchild uses gungang warfarename changefavelagun storedeath of uncledrug pushersambabrazilian musicpaperboynon professional castboy killedchild uses a gunmotorscooterchild shotchild shot in the headwoman directoruxoricidechild knocked unconsciousrio de janeirocon gameurban violencehooded sweatshirtyouth gangphotojournalismrunttropical settingankle injuryteenage gangsalesclerkchild shot in the chestlusophonegun dealerbroken rulepushing a carcounter attacktrigger happybus conductorarmed childchild shot through the chestmaconhabrazilian culturestool pigeongang shootingkid gangsmooth talkerstreet war (See All) |
Christy Brown is a spastic quadriplegic born to a large, poor Irish family. His mother, Mrs Brown, recognizes the intelligence and humanity in the lad everyone else regards as a vegetable. Eventually, Christy matures into a cantankerous writer who uses his only functional limb, his left foot, to wri …te with. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | based on autobiography |
| Themes: | pregnancymarriagedeathlovemoneyjealousydrinkingfeardrunkennessangerdeath of fatherpovertydepressionunrequited loveunemployment …disabilitywritingcourage (See All) |
| Locations: | catholic churchhospitalrestaurantwheelchairbar brawl |
| Characters: | teenage girlcatholicteenage boypriestbabygirlboybrother brother relationshipsingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationship …mother daughter relationshipchildrenbrother sister relationshipnurseartist (See All) |
| Story: | recordingbirthday cakerecord playerreadingcigarette smokingmicrophoneapologysuicide attempteatingambulancereference to jesus christbookmirrorfoodsong …telephone callsingingphotographfightflashbacksexcharacter name in titlebased on novelbased on true storyfiredrinkpaintingbirthdaybedlow budget filmsubjective camerasoccerwinecandlemansionpainterdrawingbirthday partyvanmarriage proposalflash forwardauthorcostumechampagneflowersdeath of husbandisolationirelandpoetreference to william shakespearetypewriterpubtherapyflirtingapplausefalling down stairsteafireplacelistening to musicstealingworking classtherapistirishart gallerystreet lifebar fightwhiskeyshovelfrustrationbonfireneighborhoodgeniusporn magazineface maskstairwaydiggingflasktoastcripplehandicapbroken heartdublin irelandart exhibitionreference to shakespeare's hamletbritish renaissanceironinghappy birthday to youbrain damagecoallocketstudyingscrapbooklarge familypick axebody part in titlewheelbarrowpuppet showshakespearean quotationcerebral palsyshared bedchimneycrawlingspin the bottlephysical therapyburnt handchalkchariotfootwatercolorlooking through a windowcementblowing bubblesfeedingstraight edge razordrinking strawhiding under the coversporridgeblowing out a candlementally challenged mantoetableclothtrowelbricklayingpulling tablecloth from under dishesbiting legfire in fireplace (See All) |
Six incarnations of Bob Dylan: an actor, a folk singer, an electrified troubadour, Rimbaud, Billy the Kid, and Woody Guthrie. Put Dylan's music behind their adventures, soliloquies, interviews, marriage, and infidelity. Recreate 1960s documentaries in black and white. Put each at a crossroads, the a …rtist becoming someone else. Jack, the son of Ramblin' Jack Elliott, finds Jesus; handsome Robbie falls in love then abandons Claire. Woody, a lad escaped from foster care, hobos the U.S. singing; Billy awakes in a valley threatened by a six-lane highway; Rimbaud talks. Jude, booed at Newport when he goes electric, fences with reporters, pundits, and fans. He won't be classified. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agecult filmdocumentary footage |
| Themes: | drug addictiondrug usemarriageloverevengesurrealismdrugspoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessfilmmakingvoyeurismdivorcetheftcelebrity …illnesspoetryfaiththeatrebreak upcrueltyreligious conversion (See All) |
| Mood: | rainsatire |
| Locations: | motorcycle accidentbathtubairplanemotorcyclehospitalnew york citybarrestauranttrainsmall townbuslondon englandtaxiairportelevator …wheelchairenglandtrain stationairplane trip (See All) |
| Characters: | babydancergirlboysingerhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanchildrennursemusicianactorphotographerthief …artistchristianjewishchristianitybiblefrenchex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1950s19th century20th centuryyear 1968year 1963year 1973year 1974year 1964 |
| Story: | drug overdosevoice over narrationneck bracefast motion scenecrucifixrecordingrecord playercigarette smokingumbrellamicrophonedrug addictparkunderwater scenecoffineating …reference to jesus christprayersunglassesslow motion scenefoodunderwearsongpunctuation in titletelephone callpartysingingphotographdancingfightsexfemale nuditynuditymale nudityinterviewmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested malemale full frontal nudityknifethree word titlepantiesbased on true storyfirecorpsehorsewatching tvcameradrinkbare buttpaintingrifleapostrophe in titledead bodycafepianojailvoyeurmale pubic hairguitarmanhattan new york cityreportersubjective cameranewspaperjournalistwinebandconcertcaliforniaaxemontagesubwaynonlinear timelineman with glassespainterbathlooking at the cameratalking to the cameralimousinelegendprotestcowboyon the roadflowerspianistamerican flaghairy chestfilm within a filmrock 'n' rollfeminismpoetfreeze frameriotperiod in titleeyeglassesapplauseclaim in titlelooking at oneself in a mirrortitle based on songjail cellguitaristdemonstrationwatching a moviemagazinespidervietnam warpress conferencetv showfaked deathcarnivalpreacherhitchhikingcivil rightspillsnew jerseyplaygroundministerhippiemillionairenewsreel footagetheatre audienceensemble casttime lapse photographyexilefilm setoutlawautopsysongwriterexistentialismalienationactivisthorseback ridingsermonmale objectificationtitle ends with periodwomen's rightsmultiple storylineanti warsuccessmen's bathroomreference to the beatlesharmonicatraffic jamfascistscalpelelectric guitarcoughingmetamorphosisrallyurinalcontraction in titlerags to richesfolk musicperformance artmusic festivallabor unionreference to john f. kennedyfirst person titlecircular staircaseprice of famejailbreakblues musicenigmahobominnesotaprophethermitreference to richard nixonneo westernradicaldressinglynchinggiraffeharlem manhattan new york cityliberalflash camerakennedy assassinationmultiple perspectivesprotestormultiple personalityevangelisttarantulagolf cartreference to martin luther king jr.music producerwashing dishesostrichconcert tourgreenwich village manhattan new york cityblackfacegospel musicmotorcycle crashclothed female naked malefreight traincfnm scenechurch choircoffeehousewoodstockactress playing male roleknife attackbible studyprecociousnessblack pantherslyricistbeatnikdead horsevagabondrecord albumyear 1959reference to lyndon johnsonfalling off a bridgeblack panther partyentouragefolk singergreeting cardhit over the head with a bottletumbleweedboxcarcontradictionjumping onto a trainreference to judasmultiple actors for one characterlawlessnesspeace treatyreference to lee harvey oswaldmultiple identitiesreference to judas iscariotreference to arthur rimbaudrising starstiltwalkerawards banquetfalling from a trainpentecostalrole played by multiple actorstroubadourestate salewhitefacedust bowlpeace negotiationphotograph comes to lifetrestlenewport rhode islandriding the railsreference to billy the kidfemale voyeurholy visionlondon 1960sstockton california (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: | drug usepregnancychristmasdeathmurderlovefriendshipreligionmoneyprisondrinkingdrunkennesssamurai |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolhip hop |
| Locations: | nightclubchurchbarrestaurantpolice carstrip clubschool bus |
| Characters: | babydancerprostitutesingerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendpolicemanmusician …reference to godinterracial relationshippimpgo go dancer (See All) |
| Story: | car radioearphoneschoirmakeupcigarette smokingmicrophonereference to jesus christprayerneighbormarijuanatearspunched in the faceface slapunderwearbeating …songcryingpunctuation in titletelephone callsingingdancingsexfightkissfemale nuditybloodviolencedoggunthree word titlepistolshootoutdreamdrinkarrestshootingcafepianojailstripperbridgetoiletbartenderlimousinelocker roompianisthandgunblack americanampersand in titledrug dealinghookerprison guardrap musicegyptpool tableconvenience storerappersongwriterclassmatemidlife crisishustlerchauffeurdjmarijuana jointplaying pooleiffel tower parisevictionexotic dancermen's bathroomjukeboxradio stationdrug dealflarelistening to a radiourinetennesseepyramidstatue of liberty new york citybumpawnshoppole dancervending machinekeyboardmemphis tennesseerentradio djtruck stopcassette tapetricyclesongwritingomenpopsiclechurch choirmount everestlava lampprison visitationcutlasssound engineercrotch rubreference to the easter bunnysound proofingmeat loaf (See All) |
This is the beginning of the eighties and everybody is moving to the beat of Pop music, as the brand-new concept of the music video appears on television for the first time. However, in Dublin, Conor, a teenager with a sensitive heart, is trying to deal with a tense family relationship, reconnect wi …th his older brother while dealing with the hostile environment in his new public school. And then one day, he sees her. Tall, with long chestnut hair, a buttery complexion and big, dark eyes; an enigmatically beautiful girl standing in front of his school's gate, indolently observing people passing by. But who is she and how could a boy ever get noticed by such a distant girl? That's easy. He would form a band. Surprisingly, with every lyric Conor writes, the gap narrows and with every song he plays, her heart fills with affection. In the end, before a sea of opportunities lying ahead of them, what will the future hold for a brave love like this? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmmusic videosemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | friendshipinfidelityjealousyadulterydrinkingextramarital affairunfaithfulnesshumiliationbullyingfalling in love |
| Locations: | bicyclemotorcycleschooltrainboatschool dancetwo on a bicyclebicycle thief |
| Characters: | teenage girlcatholicteenage boypriestdancergirlboybrother brother relationshipsingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenager …father daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendbrother sister relationshipteacherartistreference to godbullyteacher student relationshipfrenchgrandfather grandson relationshipdream girl (See All) |
| Period: | 1980syear 1985 |
| Story: | reference to david bowiedyed hairearphonesalarm clockblack eyemakeupwatching televisionrecordingdiscorecord playerobscene finger gesturecigarette smokingmicrophonegay slurreference to jesus christ …sunglasseslievomitingpunched in the faceslow motion sceneface slapmirrorsongcryingsingingdancingflashbackkisssextwo word titletitle spoken by characterdrinkpianoorphanbandconcertvideo cameramontagesubwaychild abusedrawingracial slurflash forwardprologuerabbitrock 'n' rollsadnessirelandeyeglassesapplauselooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicscene during opening creditshappinessguitaristorphanagepicnicswitchbladenicknamedrummermarital separationsongwriterpierbenchmarital problemferrypajamasplaying pianodrumspiano playersaving a lifeface maskharborfire extinguisherrunning awayflutename callingreference to the beatlesstoner14 year oldflaskplaying guitar15 year oldmotorboatexamslingshotstation wagoncamcorderdublin irelandacoustic guitarjumping into waterbagpipesfamily crisiskiss on the cheekheadmasteracrobaticsboy bandhomeworkkeyscassette tapecollaborationdoorbellmanic depressionart classsongwritingsynthesizerpenis slurhearing aidfantasy scenebassistcowboy costumeroadiehigh school promlyricistbass guitaroverhearing a conversationreference to oscar wildeboys' bathroompublic schoolreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartbass playersomersaultreference to mcdonald's restaurantschoolyard fightfather slaps sonreference to london englandreflection in a mirrorcollege dropoutdestroying propertypacking a suitcasejesuitbongo drumaspirationreference to the academy awardsschool belltape measurexylophoneschool dropouttesticles slurcomposingholding someone's head underwaterreference to franceselling a housefrench classreference to the village peoplereference to germanyreference to englandblack slurgroup dancereference to depeche modereference to joy divisionschool gymredheaded boyreference to spainreference to the sex pistolsfake fangsreference to phil collinsplaying keyboardlatin classreference to duran duranshooting a videoaspiring modelblack shoesblowing smoke into someone's facecassette tape recorderreference to the cure the band (See All) |
Brian Lackey is determined to discover what happened during an amnesia blackout when he was eight years old, and then later woke with a bloody nose. He believes he was abducted by aliens, and N. McCormick, a fellow player on Brian's childhood baseball team, may be the key as to exactly what happened … that night. As Brian searches for the truth and tries to track him down, Neil McCormick takes up hustling and moves to New York, in attempts to forget childhood memories that haunt him. Together, the two of them uncover the terrible truth of the scars they share. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent film |
| Themes: | childhooddysfunctional familydrug useobsessionchristmasfriendshipkidnappingdrugsrapemoneydrinkingdrunkennessinvestigationvoyeurismmemory …corruptiontheftparanoiaguiltgriefhumiliationabuseunrequited lovecrueltytraumaregretchildhood traumaalien abductionpsychological trauma (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | gay barbicyclebathtubsnownew york citybarsmall townbusbaseballrooftopmotelbus station |
| Characters: | little boyteenage girlteenage boygirlprostituteboytattoofather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfriendbrother sister relationshipalien …studentgay sexphotographerbest friendlittle girlgay kissbullysingle mothergay friendhomosexual rapehomosexual kissgay rape (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990syear 1991year 1983year 1981year 1987 |
| Story: | pot smokingchristmas treevoice over narrationbed wettingpostcardearphonessnowingice creamobscene finger gesturereadingcigarette smokingmicrophonegay slurmarijuanatears …undressingface slapfoodunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callsingingphotographflashbackkissmasturbationbased on novelnuditybloodmale nudityviolencemale rear nuditydoggunejaculationshowerbased on bookdreamurinationwatching tvdrinkcondomletterbeerrunningbirthdaybedprostitutionsubjective camerahalloweenbedroomflashlightnew yorkcocainehousesubwaynonlinear timelinechild abusechilddrawingbathsearchejaculation into someone's mouthlibrarystrippingangelcollege studentfarmerhalloween costumeprankscargiftsadnessunderwaterfireworksgraffitiufosingle parentpizzacoacheyeglassesrevelationbreaking and enteringheavy rainlistening to musictape recorderfaintingsexual abusetoywatching a movienosebleedvideotapeteddy bearcrushmovie theatremale prostitutehaunted by the pasttarget practicebloody nosesufferingchild's point of viewplaygroundunderage drinkingrejectiontaking a picturepost traumatic stress disorderhypnosislostchristmas eveabsent fatherpedophileperversionrainstormmustachedark pastbruisecellarhustlerchildhood memorypipe smokingphoto albumtracking devicepervertpresentnew jobshynesspedophiliaspit in the facemen's bathroomtrick or treatingsnorting cocainechild molestationjournalcrutchesblackoutmotel roombitternesssexual perversiongay crushtween girlclimbing through a windowboy with glassesdegradationanal rapewhisperingmale rapehanging upside downlsdfallingcrippleplaying a video gamemuggingaudio cassetteseizurestation wagonmale prostitutiondecadencesorrowoverhead camera shotchild molesterkansascruising10 year oldpolaroid cameratraumatic experiencewitch costumebaseball teammolestationfast food restaurantloudspeakerinner title cardchristmas caroldepravityletter writingrocking chairleaving homesoul matechild swearingdisabledboy girl relationshipcerealsweaterborderline personality disorderbody part in titlemistreatmentman boy relationshipsubconsciouscupcakerepressed memorytv show in filmhandballdevil costumeloss of innocencesexually transmitted diseasegomorrahyscaffolddrug snortingmoral corruptionvenereal diseaseshampooumpiregay hustlereight year oldlittle leagueswing setmother's boyfriendgay man straight woman relationshipmobilemen's toiletuses the word faggotgay kidcommunity collegeporch swinguses the word faghomemade haunted house attractionairplane ticketbaseball coachglbt issuesbreakfast cerealcamaropartner in crimeatariephebophilecrawlspacebroken eyeglassesdead cowbaseball cardconfronting the pasteyesightsilent nightmaking facesunwanted sexual advancesblue lightmale male relationshipmale wearing makeupsexual aberrationdrive in theatremale hustlergarglingcrabsrecovered memorysexual ambiguitytagginglittle league baseballmouthwashburied memorieschristmas carollingfalling glassuniversity of california berkeleyemotional shockman boy lovehand in pantsmodesto californiasandwich shopsexual corruptionsordidnesssubway ridebottomless pitgay man straight man relationshipreference to jan vermeerkarposi sarcomaloss of dignitysnack foodupside down imagevermeer paintingbeanbagcrab licenegligent motherpot pipeamc gremlinbrighton beach new yorkloft bed (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: | coming of ageblack comedydark comedy |
| Themes: | funeralpregnancydeathfriendshipjealousydrinkingfearlonelinessguiltgriefmental illnessdyingdeath in childbirth |
| Locations: | bathtubsnowchurchhospitalrestaurantcemeterysmall townrural settingwheelchairlakeofficeoffice party |
| Characters: | priestdancergirlboybrother brother relationshipsingerdoctorboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipslove trianglebrother in law sister in law relationship |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | waketombstoneearphonesbrushing teethsnowingchoirrecord playerreadinggraveyardeatingambulanceneighborfoodsongtelephone call …partysingingphotographdancingsexcharacter name in titlecomputerdrinkcafeflashlightinternetdinnerbathmarriage proposalflash forwardgravedollflowersisolationgaragepsychologistteddy bearrejectionanxietyheadphonesco workerdelusionfirst kissbowlinggrowing updead mothersirenhandshakeshynesswebsitephysicianbowling alleyreverendresponsibilitynoosetolerancegravestonetreehousehymnvending 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) |
In 1986, In Brooklyn, New York, the dysfunctional family of pseudo intellectuals composed by the university professor Bernard and the prominent writer Joan split. Bernard is a selfish, cheap and jealous decadent writer that rationalizes every attitude in his family and life and does not accept "phil …istines" - people that do not read books or watch movies, while the unfaithful Joan is growing as a writer and has no problems with "philistines". Their sons, the teenager Walt and the boy Frank, feel the separation and take side: Walt stays with Bernard, and Frank with Joan, and both are affected with abnormal behaviors. Frank drinks booze and smears with sperm the books in the library and a locker in the dress room of his school. The messed-up and insecure Walt uses Roger Water's song "Hey You" in a festival as if it was of his own, and breaks up with his girlfriend Sophie. Meanwhile Joan has an affair with Frank's tennis teacher Ivan and Bernard with his student Lili. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmsemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familyobsessionpregnancymarriagelovefriendshipinfidelitymoneyadulterydrinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairdivorceunfaithfulnessdating …poetrybreak upregret (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | bathtubschoolhospitalnew york cityrestaurantelevatorbrothelmuseum |
| Characters: | teenage girlpsychiatristteenage boygirlboybrother brother relationshipsingerdoctorboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerpolice …friendbrother sister relationshipnursepolicemanwriterlawyerteacher student relationshipolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipfrench kisschinese foodtalking to oneself in a mirror (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | earphonesrecordingrecord playerobscene finger gesturereadingliarmicrophoneparkeatingambulancetearsliebookface slapmirror …foodunderwearsongcryingtelephone callpartysingingphotographkissmasturbationsexbare chested malepantiesshowerwatching tvcatdrinkcondomletterbeeranimal in titlebedcafebathroomclassroomguitarbracookingcandletoiletboxingsubwaydinnerno opening creditslibraryvirginclasstypewritertherapyheart attacklistening to musicguitaristwatching a movietherapistnosebleedpsychologisttennisbrooklyn new york citycelebrationpillsunderage drinkingfeministtheatre audienceturtlemarital separationsongwriterholding handswhalecafeteriaguitar playerjunior high schoolping pongplagiarismpassing outcustodyreference to the rolling stonesbrother in law brother in law relationshipreference to charles dickenssquidtennis playertable tennisoxygen maskpneumoniacustody battlepublishingreptilesleeping on a sofaliterary agentfrecklesreference to f. scott fitzgeraldreference to pink floydradiatorreference to errol flynnreference to franz kafkachild supporttennis proreference to jean luc godardamphibiantape deckgalapagos islandspeanutparent teacher conferencecowboy bootreference to jean paul belmondowriting classschool blazertennis coachhugging pillowjoint custodyletter of rejectionprospect park brooklyn new york cityfolding bedobject in nosereference to john mcenroeslapping someone's handtylenol (See All) |
Pre-teen Jeliza-Rose's parents are hopeless drug addicts. When pa, rocker Noah, finds ma's OD'd, he fears to be charged with homicide and takes Jeliza along to his ma's place, in a desolate country region. With Noah passed out, the girl mentally transfers to a fantasy world she and her doll heads en …ter magically. Jeliza's adventures also star the crazy locals, notably Dell, and Dell's grown but intellectually disabled brother Dickens. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmfairy taledark fantasybased on fairy talemodern fairy tale |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydrug usepregnancydeathsurrealismdrinkingfearlonelinessdeath of fathersupernatural powerdeath of motherinsanitymental illnessabusedeath of wife |
| Mood: | nightmareavant garde |
| Locations: | bartrainbusrural settingkitchenfarmsubmarineschool bus |
| Characters: | girlboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipmusicianreference to godgrandmother granddaughter relationshipfrench kiss |
| Story: | death by overdosedrug overdoseplaying dress upmakeuppeeping tomflatulencedrug abusehypodermic needlecrossreadingcigarette smokingstorytellingfantasy sequencedrug addictvoice over …underwater sceneeatingprayersunglassesvomitingbookmirrorfoodbeatingsongsingingphotographsexflashbackkissbased on novelbloodexplosionknifefiredreamcorpseurinationdrinksecretfalling from heightpaintingriflerunningbeddead bodypianohallucinationguitarswimmingorphanflashlightbandstabbingrock bandchild in perilritualtreescreamingpuppetsuitcasedollrabbitdomestic violencescarwigrock 'n' rollisolationloss of fatherloss of mothersleepingcult directorheroinheart attackflirtingpickup trucktalking animalfaintingguitaristdenmarkeccentricsharkskullfalse identityimaginationrock concertinnocenceshoeswhipjunkiedynamiteatticlipstickshadowalternate realitywedding dressfamily dinnerlanternfieldpumpkinshaved headbrainsouthern accentminingface maskdinner partymummynecrophiliapedophiliastuffed animalold dark houseeyedead fathermental retardationabandoned housebeebugfarmhousetween girlsquirrelimaginary friendwhisperinglistening to a radioelectric guitaranttrain trackstrain ridepieseizurecleaningfart jokerock musicianheroin addictaltarman childepilepsyclose up of eyedelivery boyalice in wonderlandwingspillow fightchildhood sweetheartrocking chairwagondutch anglecar wreckdecomposing bodymirror ballpassenger traintreasure chestapplying makeuptaxidermylemonademousetrapprairiefireflygrave diggerpinatapeanut buttershooting uplobotomyspider webcandy bardissectiontrain wreckpretendinggeesechild neglectphalluswatchingapple piereference to alice in wonderlanddesecrationembalmingtrain derailmentwonderlandtransistor radioexploding trainfeather boajutlandtalking dollreference to barbie the dollscrubbingalonenessshotgun shellurinating on the groundburritodead treementally handicapped personrabbit holebroken dollpillow feathersspasticdoll's headribcagehead scarlightning bugcrushed skullfalling off a bedswim fins (See All) |
Anthony "Swoff" Swofford, a Camus-reading kid from Sacramento, enlists in the Marines in the late 1980s. He malingers during boot camp, but makes it through as a sniper, paired with the usually-reliable Troy. The Gulf War breaks out, and his unit goes to Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield. After 175 day …s of boredom, adrenaline, heat, worry about his girlfriend finding someone else, losing it and nearly killing a mate, demotion, latrine cleaning, faulty gas masks, and desert football, Desert Storm begins. In less than five days, it's over, but not before Swoff sees burned bodies, flaming oil derricks, an oil-drenched horse, and maybe a chance at killing. Where does all the testosterone go? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | homophobiafuneralpregnancychristmasdeathmurderfriendshipinfidelityreligiondrinkingfeardrunkennesslonelinessgamblingillness …mental illnessfreedomu.s. military (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | desertairplanebartrainhelicopterbustruckhumvee |
| Characters: | uncle nephew relationshipcatholicbabydancerbrother brother relationshipsingertattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsafrican americanfriendbrother sister relationship …nursereference to godsniperamerican abroadsniper riflelove letteru.s. soldieramerican soldierairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | christmas party1980s1990syear 1989year 1991year 1990year 1983 |
| Story: | voice over narrationpush upsdormitorycamelsex talksandobscene finger gesturereadingtentcoffingay slurreference to jesus christprayertearsvomiting …bookundressingunderwearsongcryingtelephone callsingingphotographdancingmasturbationflashbackfightfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolenceone word titleinterviewbare chested maletitle spoken by charactererectionpantiespistolshowerfirecorpsetesticlesmachine gunhorseurinationshot in the headwatching tvdrinkbare buttlettershootingriflebeerrunningdead bodysex standing upreportersubjective cameraflashlighttoiletwhite pantiesexploding carpainflash forwardbusinessmanperson on firetankprankcheating wifemachismotv newshand grenadesupermarketbulletwoundpropagandatied to a bedloss of friendmale bondingamerican footballwatching a moviesergeantexploding buildingassaultmovie theaterstrangerparadehonorbreakfastiraqcelebrationgas maskhaircutcensorshipgrocery storetarget practiceveterandark humordeath threatevacuationiraq warmental hospitalmiami floridatheatre audienceoilhawaiiprideaccidental killingdead manphiladelphia pennsylvaniasevered legt shirtmexican americanharassmentboredomanti wardead animalbureaucracydefecationcommanderinsane asylumsweatiranianwetting pantsscorpionhazingmilitary uniformsunrisevhshorninessshirtburnt bodyteamworkhome videoreference to the virgin maryu.s. marine corpsburn victimfreedom of speechsevered footreference to george w. bushgoggleswalkmanveilpaintballvietnam war veterantrenchautomatic weaponbarracksdustarabicreading a letterboot campmeaning of lifememoirgulf warcrossing selffree speechbottled waterarab culturereference to ernest hemingwayland minesandstormmarchingsaudi arabiacrawlingmerry christmasjihaduh 1 huey helicopterkurdouthousefriendly firereference to saddam husseinwatching pornographyceiling faneye injurydog fecesplatoonpep talkgoing homerecruitblow torchbiological warfarelaxativecamouflage uniformkuwaitmilitary enlistmentlieutenant colonelbureaucratcuban americanfake illnessbasic trainingsacramento californiaend of warbased on memoirmine fieldoil wellhondamale soldierreference to dick cheneyfuneral parlorreference to jfk assassinationdrill instructoroil fieldreference to stevie wondercrude oildear john letterdog tagslatrinebuglenerve gaswelcome home partyburnt corpsefilthy toiletfinger up anusdigging a holesanta claus hatcease firehot weatherinfidelreference to josephbattalionm1 abrams tankoil businessstaff sergeantburned up carshooting into the airsmack upside the headreveillecamp pendleton californiaoperation desert stormwagner ride of the valkyriesassembling a riflecharred bodyfoot lockerreference to kenny gu. s. marines dress uniform (See All) |
Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother. …As his chaotic profession steadily destroys his personal life, Guido must find a balance between creating art and succumbing to its obsessive demands. (Read More)
| Themes: | infidelityjealousyadulterydrinkingfilmmakingmemoryseductionextramarital affairunfaithfulnesssexualityfashionwriting |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | nightclubbeachbartrainhotelcaritalytrain station |
| Characters: | little boycatholicpriestdancerprostituteboysingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipteachernurseactorphotographerwriter …love triangleactresswaitresslustteacher student relationshipfilm director (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1920syear 1965 |
| Story: | voice over narrationcatholicismmakeupsandcrucifixitaliancrosscigarette smokingfantasy sequencemicrophoneunderwater scenesuicide attemptsunglassestearslie …undressingmirrorunderwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone callsingingphotographdancingsexflashbackkissf ratednumber in titleone word titleinterviewbare chested maleleg spreadingchasepantiescameradrinkrunningbirthdaylingeriepianostripperreporterbracandlebandwomannonlinear timelinechild abusesearchpantyhosecostumestripteasechampagnepassionconvertiblepianistpursuitfilm within a filmautomobilecinemaloss of motherbased on filmcheating wifesexual fantasyeyeglassesropefemale stockinged legsrome italygroup of friendsmovie starphone boothpress conferencecheating husbanddriving a carwomanizerfollowing someonetowelhaunted by the pastimaginationpillscorsetmovie setmedical examinationcigarette lighterlipstickfilm producerscreenwriterdead mothersports carpromiscuitybeing followedcastingfountainphysicianstairwayautographcorporal punishmentlegsfilm camerapaparazziwriter's blockfilm studiofur coatspacircular staircasevaticanflash cameraspotlightimplied nudityglamourshowgirltalent agentvoice over inner thoughtscardinal the priestsex gamemedia frenzyexhaustionbased on stage musicalcatwalkluxury hotelsidewalk cafepseudonymscaffoldcoastlinescreen testpretendingconfettimotorscooterscreening roomcostume designervespasound stagetambourinecigarette casecatacombfilm scriptteddychorus linefeather boareference to federico felliniswinging on a ropeself indulgencecinecittayear 1926alfa romeofeathersvogue magazinewriting in lipstickitalian filmmakingeyelinerroom keysearch for meaningsequinsbased on stage musical based on filmfilm class (See All) |
This movie, based on the cult Broadway musical of the 60s, tells a story about Claude, a young man from Oklahoma who comes to New York City. There he strikes up a friendship with a group of hippies, led by Berger, and falls in love with Sheila, a girl from a rich family. However, their happiness is …short because Claude must go to the Vietnam war. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmrock musical |
| Themes: | drug useweddingpregnancydeathlovefriendshipdrugsmoneydrinkingdrunkennessdancefalling in lovecar sex |
| Locations: | desertairplanesnowchurchnew york citybarbustaxicourtroomgas stationmilitary cemetery |
| Characters: | little boydancergirlsingerfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendpolicemanreference to god …interracial relationshipu.s. soldiermilitary police (See All) |
| Period: | 1960ssummer of love |
| Story: | pot smokingbunk bedstonedlevitationtuxedoface paintcigarette smokingfantasy sequencemicrophoneparkeatingreference to jesus christmarijuanasunglassestears …vomitingundressingslow motion scenefoodunderwearsongcryingpartysingingdancingflashbackmasturbationfemale nuditynuditymale nudityone word titlebare breastsmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested maletitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nudityexplosionpantieshorseurinationdrinkbare buttriflerunningjailhallucinationmanhattan new york citysubjective cameracandlebasketballwhite pantiesjudgejourneyskinny dippingpublic nuditypuppetprotestcowboymistaken identitytankflowersamerican flaghairy chesthorse ridingclass differencestrustblack americanwashington d.c.freeze framepickup truckballoonjeepscene during opening creditscowboy hatjail celldemonstrationsergeantvietnam warimpersonationfollowing someonegas maskhaircutu.s. armyboxer shortshippielove at first sightmedical examinationsodomycoinbeing followedanti warhairset upcentral park manhattan new york citydoubtnaivetyharmonicafalling into waterlsdcowboy bootschandeliermilitary uniformn wordurinatingpark benchnevadaopiummilitary trainingbeggingreference to the virgin marycounter culturereference to richard nixonbride and groompolitical activismloudspeakeroklahomahigh societybarracksbailvietnameseboot campnecktiemanchester englandpretending to be someone elsehashishsockswoman dressed as manphone bookpoison gaswhite bra and pantiesbased on stage musicalshooting starauthoritypublic urinationpacifismdebutantewatchtowerduffel bagmale with long hairreference to mick jaggermilitary drafthare krishnaanti war protestdrunk driverreference to lyndon johnson360 degree well shotreflection in watermounted policedrafttitle sung by characterabsent without leaveblack stereotypewhite house washington d.c.tricksterlincoln continentalreference to federico felliniafrican american stereotypepederastysmoking a jointgonorrheablack american stereotypereference to mars the planetbandstandbell bottomshair clippersreference to the grateful deadsecurity checkpointswitching clothesdancing on a tablereference to roman polanskistanding on a tableinterracial affairlawn partyblind lovemilitary salutepeace symbolhappeningreference to jupiter the planetsmoke inhalationblowing smoke ringsdraft cardex army officersex harassmentu.s. army basereference to little black sambo (See All) |
The story of a charismatic young Irish guitarist and a sheltered young cellist who have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square, but are soon torn apart, leaving in their wake an infant, August Rush, orphaned by circumstance. Now performing on the streets of New York …and cared for by a mysterious stranger, August uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth. (Read More)
| Themes: | pregnancylovefriendshipjealousydrinkingtheatrehomelessness |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | snowchurchschoolhospitalnew york cityrestauranttaxiwheelchairfarmtruckrooftopsan francisco california |
| Characters: | babydancergirlboybrother brother relationshipsingerfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendmusicianbully …truck driver (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | voice over narrationwakebunk bedpeer pressuredormitorychoirbirthliarmicrophonehit by a careatingtearsliefoodsong …cryingtelephone callpartysingingphotographdancingfightflashbackkisscharacter name in titletitle spoken by characterchasetitle directed by femaledrinkbeercafepianoguitarmanhattan new york cityorphanbandconcertbasketballsubwaysearchlimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprologueflowerspianistpursuitrock 'n' rollclassblack americanpizzaguitaristcomposerclassical musicstrangerorphanageviolinfateorchestrafull moonrock concertwindchild's point of viewministerchild protagonistlove at first sightabsent fatherpolice raidwishseparationgeniusviolinistcentral park manhattan new york cityfamily reunionsubway stationharmonicacrystalelectric guitarwhistlingcellolucksecond chancegurneymusic boxchance meetingabsent motherstreet musiciancellistmysterious strangerchild prodigyskateboardersearch for fatherreference to charles dickensloss of lovergreenwich village manhattan new york cityfoster familyclarinetmusic conductorserendipitywind chimebiological motherprodigyfollowing a dreamskylightroller skatersearch for mothersense of soundchild geniusmusic classlisteningsucker punchsymphony orchestrajuilliard school manhattan new york citybrief encounterwashington square manhattan new york citycomposingyearningabandoned theatrewashing one's facelincoln center for the performing arts manhattan new york citychild protective agencyrhapsodyhappenstance (See All) |
Manuela is a hard-working single mom who has raised her son Esteban by herself since the time he was born. On his 17th birthday they go to the theater and after the show, Esteban tries to get the main actress' autograph but is run down on the street and dies. Manuela is beside herself with grief and … decides to return to Barcelona to tell the boy's transgender father Lola, about the death of the son he never knew he had. He is nowhere to be found but Manuela does find an old friend, Agrado and meets up with a pregnant nun, Rosa. Together they form a life and become fast friends - until tragedy strikes again. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmelodrama |
| Themes: | drug addictionredemptiondrug usefuneralpregnancydeathlovefriendshipdrinkingtheftgrieftheatretransgenderaids |
| Locations: | motorcyclehospitaltraincemeterytaxiairportapartmentspain |
| Characters: | psychiatristteenage boybabyprostitutedoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendchildrenfemale protagonistnurse …actorwriteractresstranssexualsingle mothermotherfathertruck driver (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | voice over narrationsex talkloss of sonwatching televisiondrug abuseice creamdeath of sonreadingdrug addictsmokinghit by a cardrivingdrug dealergay slursunglasses …lievomitingslow motion scenebeatingcryingphotographfightflashbackkissfemale nudityf rateddogpantieswatching tvletterbirthdaycafebisexualsurvivalbranuncontroversyblack pantiesstagetransvestitemachismolgbtcookmonologueassaultcampaudiencemale prostituteswitchblademourningspanishbackstagesonabsent fatherheartrainstormdressing roomsocial workerplaydivorceestage performancenotebookplastic surgeryjournalphysicianautographloss of daughterthong pantiestransvestismmuggingmadrid spainfirst person titlebarcelona spainhuman immunodeficiency virus positivepersonal assistanthiv positivediaperheart transplanttranssexualityfood poisoningnarration from the graveel salvadortransplantnursingseminartranquilizerorgan donationtransgender parenttelevision commercialtransgender interestorgan donorreference to bette davisunconditional loveunknown fathercharacter appears in newspaperorgan transplantcharttransvestite prostituteonly sonintensive care unitgraphreference to marc chagalltransplantationwatching a playpregnant nunplain clothes nunreference to a streetcar named desirereference to romy schneidersiliconetransplant recipientcharacter appears on posterregistered nursetruman capote (See All) |
Under the watchful eye of his mentor Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. Jack has reached a crossroads, however, as the sacrifices he's made have put him in harm's way innumerable times and significantly impacted h …is relationship with his wife and kids. Responding to the worst blaze in his career, he becomes trapped inside a 20-story building. And as he reflects on his life, now Deputy Chief Kennedy frantically coordinates the effort to save him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | funeralweddingpregnancychristmasmarriagedeathfriendshipdrinkingfeardrunkennessherodeath of fathercourage |
| Locations: | catholic churchwatersnowchurchhospitalbarhelicoptercemeteryrooftopfire station |
| Characters: | teenage girlcousin cousin relationshipcatholicpriestbabydancergirlboysingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexual …father daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendnursewarriorreference to god (See All) |
| Story: | wedding receptionloss of brotherbirthday cakedeath of brothercigarette smokingconfessiongraveyardcoffinunderwearsongtelephone callsingingdancingfightflashback …blooddogtitle spoken by characterexplosionfirerescuewatching tvdrinkbirthdaycafetelephoneaxedeath of friendtoiletaccidentnonlinear timelineexploding carbirthday partycoffeeflash forwardamerican flagdeath of husbandloss of fatherpremarital sexratflirtingmachismodisasterropesupermarketburned alivebabysittermale bondingpoolladderparadehonorburialgrocery storetrappedbraverychristmas eveloss of husbandsmokemain character diesfirefighterpractical jokejewelryirish americanbaptismlockertelling someone to shut upconfessionalmedalstretcherfallingwagermarching bandbrotherhoodhymnbaltimore marylandbagpipesburn victimping pongrookiegoosementor protege relationshipreference to santa clausfire alarmbuilding collapseburnmale camaraderiekiltoxygen maskcribsteamfirefightingledgechristmas songworryingirish catholicdebrissearch and rescuebrick wallmeet cutefire hydrantfacial disfigurementfire axenativity scenest. patrick's dayfiretruckfirehousefire pole (See All) |
It's 1964, St. Nicholas in the Bronx. A charismatic priest, Father Flynn, is trying to upend the school's strict customs, which have long been fiercely guarded by Sister Aloysius Beauvier, the iron-gloved Principal who believes in the power of fear-based discipline. The winds of political change are … sweeping through the community, and indeed, the school has just accepted its first black student, Donald Miller. But when Sister James, a hopeful innocent, shares with Sister Aloysius her guilt-inducing suspicion that Father Flynn is paying too much personal attention to Donald, Sister Aloysius sets off on a personal crusade to unearth the truth and to expunge Flynn from the school. Now, without a shard of proof besides her moral certainty, Sister Aloysius locks into a battle of wills with Father Flynn which threatens to tear apart the community with irrevocable consequences. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | semi autobiographical |
| Themes: | christmaslovereligiondeath of fatherparanoiaguilthumiliationblindnessprejudiceforgiveness |
| Mood: | nightmarerainambiguous ending |
| Locations: | catholic churchbicyclesnowchurchschoolcatholic schoolshedfire escape |
| Characters: | catholicpriestdancergirlboysingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphomosexualafrican americanchildrenbrother sister relationshipteacher …studentchristianteacher student relationshipbiblecatholic priestreligious fanaticdance teacherreligious statuenew teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1960syear 1964 |
| Story: | christmas treemasschoirrecordingitalianrecord playercrosscigarette smokingstorytellingumbrellaliarconfessioneatingprayertears …liemirrorfoodbeatingsongcryingtelephone callsingingphotographdancingflashbackf ratedone word titletitle spoken by charactersurprise endingbased on playdreamcatclassroomwinebasketballfalse accusationnunritualold womanargumentprologuecover upgymgiftsuspicionclasstrustblack americanteawoman with glassesmousetoynosebleedgossipirishcompassionembarrassmentjanitorinnocencewindhypocrisyplot twistdespaircigarette lighterschool uniformpedophilebenchpigeoncrowceremonysermoncandypopepedophiliaabuse of powerdoubtstairwaycorporal punishmentintoleranceschool principalhugteasingnarcissismdisciplineracial prejudicebishoptolerancefeathercaretakercircular staircasehypocritesleeplessnessbronx new york cityhymnaccusationaltarorgandressingintercomchristmas carolmusic teacherpower strugglenew york city new yorksurrogate fatherdance classresignationrosaryreputationundershirtdutch anglemother superiorholy communionscreenplay adapted by authorcrossing selfpaganwheelbarrowintegrationman boy relationshipsaying goodbyeprivacysneezingpulitzer prize sourcegym classorganistschool childstained glass windowambiguitydining hallauthorityaltar boyconservatismdiscipleschool lockeradaptation directed by original authorjudgmentbad breathvirgin mary statueabused childnun's habitobediencecombhistory teachernovicecigarette casenarrow mindednessmonsignorloss of eyesightfingernailsirish accentpedophile priestbonnetsuspected homosexualtransistor radiocossacknativity sceneparishchain of commandchristmas pageanthistory classschool bellfavoritismballpoint penear piecefalse witnessmashed potatoescleanlinesscircumstantial evidencesuspected paedophileethnic neighborhoodmortal sin45rpm recordrectoryrumor mongerclassroom disciplinehit on the back of one's headjumping to conclusionfriendlinesslightbulb blowoutmartinetslap on the back of one's headcertaintychanging a lightbulbcrechemale female power struggle (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: | childhooddysfunctional familydrug useweddingmurderlovefriendshipangerdivorceblackmailguiltpoetryinheritancegay love |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | bicycleschoolrestaurantbus |
| Characters: | little boygay teenagercatholicteenage boydancerfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendteacherstudentgay sexreference to godgay kisssingle mother …motherhomosexualityteacher student relationshipgay relationshipparent child relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay student (See All) |
| Story: | pot smokingbrushing teethreconciliationobscene finger gesturecigarette smokingfantasy sequenceapologyeatinggay slurreference to jesus christmarijuanalieundressingslow motion sceneface slap …mirrorfoodunderwearbeatingtelephone calldancingflashbackmale nuditybare chested maleknifechaseshowercell phonewatching tvcomputerletterpaintingcafeclassroomrivertelephonef wordcookingvideo cameramontagesubwaylibrarycoming outpay phonewritten and directed by cast memberdollmanipulationpursuithatesingle parentchessrunawayclaim in titlelgbtteen angstlooking at oneself in a mirroroverallsrebellionhome movieboxer shortsbackpackkickingrejectiontime lapse photographyschool uniformgay sonboarding schoolmale male kissbriefsphoto albumvideo 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) |
As children, Lorenzo Carcaterra - Shakes to his friends - Michael Sullivan, Tommy Marcano, and John Reilly were inseparable. They grew up in Hell's Kitchen, a far from perfect neighborhood, one filled as Shakes says with scams and shake downs, but one where the rules were known by its residents. The … one adult who they admired was Father Bobby Carelli, who understood them as kids more than most adults and more than he himself would like to admit. In 1967, their lives would change forever when a typical teenage prank went wrong which led to the four of them being sentenced to various terms at Wilkinson Home for Boys, a reformatory. There, they were physically, emotionally and sexually abused primarily by Sean Nokes, the head guard of their cell block, and fellow guards Ralph Ferguson, Henry Addison, and Adam Styler, although there were other caring figures of authority at the home including other guards. Their time at the home affected the four, not all who were able to emerge from the experience to regroup their lives. In their want to forget about the experience, they made a vow not to talk about it either between themselves or with others. Fast forward thirteen years, with Tommy and Johnny being career criminals, Michael an assistant district attorney and Shakes a newspaper writer, their friendship on the surface more loose than it was when they were children. When Tommy and John spot Nokes, it leads to Shakes and Michael banding together to exact revenge not only on Nokes b… (Read More)
| Themes: | childhooddrug usefuneralpregnancymarriagedeathmurderfriendshiprevengeinfidelityrapebetrayalpoliticsadulteryprison …drinkingtorturedrunkennessescapegangsterdeceptionrobberyextramarital affaircorruptiontheftcancerunfaithfulnesshumiliationsadismabusecrueltyvengeancejustice (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirmurder trial |
| Locations: | catholic churchgay barbathtubsnowchurchhospitalnew york citybarrestauranttrainbuswheelchaircourtroombaseballrooftop …inner cityprison rape (See All) |
| Characters: | catholicteenage boypriestgirlboybrother brother relationshipsingerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceafrican americanfriendteacher …policemanlawyerthiefartisthitmanalcoholicmayorself justicehomosexual rape (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1980swintersummersummer of love |
| Story: | voice over narrationmasspeeping tomcrucifixitalianrecord playercrosscigarette smokingstorytellingliarconfessionunderwater scenecoffindrug dealereating …tearsliebookundressingslow motion scenefoodbeatingsongcryingtelephone callsingingphotographfightflashbackfemale nudityviolenceone word titleguntitle spoken by characterchasebased on bookwatching tvdrinkarrestshootingbirthdaycafebathroomclassroommanhattan new york citycriminalreporterswimmingassassincandlegangbasketballcocainesubwaychild abusejudgeman with glassesnuntrialdrawingbathracial slurflash forwardlibraryprankcourtamerican flagwitnessbasementratclassblack americangolfloyaltyteen angstwhat happened to epiloguesexual abusegroup of friendsamerican footballwatching a movieirishguardmovie theatrehaunted by the pastinnocenceitalian americankickingkicked in the crotchframe uppedophilesketchgang rapedeceitsocial workersexual assaulttrophyjuvenile delinquentmelancholyphysical abusepopeethicstestimonypedophiliairish americancafeteriacentral park manhattan new york cityconfessionalcoca colajuryhot dogframeddistrict attorneyloan sharkhearsereference to ronald reagancarpenterpuerto ricanretributionrepublican partychild rapewhistleblowersolitary confinementcourthouseenglish teacherverdictsexual torturehot dog standwife abusebased on supposedly true storynightstickhandballperjuryjudicial systeminfirmaryjudicialjudiciaryreform schoolaltar boylaw schoolnew york yankeesmadison square garden manhattan new york cityreference to michelangelonew york timessalvation armysocial servicesenglish countrysidepuerto rican americanacquittalfire hydranthot dog vendorreference to doris dayreformatoryenglish classassistant district attorneyhell's kitchen manhattan new york cityfour best friendssuntansadistic prison guardreference to george armstrong custerreference to the count of monte cristoreference to edward g. robinsonpolice batonlanding stripnew york knicksboston celticsreckless endangermentreference to lucky lucianoreference to the sistine chapelall saints daybook reportloss of leg (See All) |
Violet Weston ('Meryl Streep' (qv)) has cancer and a propensity for pills and alcohol. She's a difficult woman to deal with and her husband has finally had enough. Violet's family gathers including middle daughter Ivy, youngest daughter Karen (with her new fiance), eldest daughter Barbara (with her …separated husband and teenage daughter), and her sister Mattie Fae (with her husband and son in tow). A family tragedy causes tensions to run high and secrets to come out. The Weston women will be forced to examine themselves and their lives whether they want to or not. Welcome to Osage County, Oklahoma in the sweltering heat of August. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug addictiondysfunctional familydrug usefuneralmarriagedeathsuicideinfidelitydrugsmoneyadulterydrinkingfearincestmemory …extramarital affairangerdivorcedeath of fathercancerguiltunfaithfulnesshumiliationpoetryalcoholismsuicide of father (See All) |
| Locations: | churchbusmotel |
| Characters: | uncle nephew relationshipteenage girlcousin cousin relationshipsingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsister sister relationshipreference to godnative americansheriff …grandmother granddaughter relationshipuncle niece relationshipaunt niece relationshipsuicide by drowningself righteousnessmother with cancer (See All) |
| Story: | pot smokingsibling rivalrywatching televisionrecordingrecord playercrosscigarette smokingstorytellingliardrug addictapologyreference to jesus christprayersunglassestears …lievomitingbookface slapmirrorfoodsongcryingtelephone callsingingphotographfightkissthree word titleerectionbased on playcorpsedrinksecretbeerplace name in titledead bodypianofightingtelephonef wordsubjective camerafoot chasewinechild abusefalse accusationdrowningpainprologuedisappearancewigdeath of husbandpoetterminal illnesspickup truckeyeglassespoemaddictionlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicsociopathhammerwristwatchbrother sister incestcheating husbandcrying manwhiskeypillssufferingbootsthundercynicismshovelensemble castpedophiletitle at the endvegetariancellphonemarital separationfamily secretmarital problemsports carswearinglocation in titleauctionpedophiliascene before opening creditslast will and testamentmeatbitternessundertaker14 year oldknocking on a doorcowboy bootsgramophoneteenage daughtersense of smellhit with a shovelbechdel test passedfamily homesuicide notegrudgehalf brotheroklahomaverbal abusesaying graceabusive motherchemotherapymissing fatherreference to santa clausfamily gatheringbritish actor playing american characterhusband wife conflictmatriarchwearing sunglasses insidelove songsweatingorganistemotional abusebook burningreference to elizabeth taylorimplied incestprecociousnessthree sistersoverhearing a conversationsecret revealedprescription drugsabusive parentapple pielesbian slurc wordincestuous relationshipfamily argumentparent grown child relationshipreference to liberaceend credits roll callmissing husbandparakeetthree generationsephebophileclaw hammermother slaps daughteroversleepingsiblings living togetherchicken as foodliving in a carcharacter says go to hellsuicide of husbandcounty name in titlecousins in lovetony award sourcehysterectomyreference to eric claptonreference to sophia lorenbroken marriagefish as foodrebellious teenagerbreaking dishescasserolefamily matriarchhair falling outfamily mealfemale slaps femalehired helpwarmthorgan the musical instrumentdeath in the familymeannessreference to lena hornecervical cancercharacter says i hate youcheyenne tribereference to pippi longstocking (See All) |
A man about forty years of age tells the story from when he was a teenager in upscale suburban Detroit of his and three of his friends' fascination with the mysterious and doomed Lisbon sisters. In 1974, the sisters were seventeen year old Therese, sixteen year old Mary, fifteen year old Bonnie, fou …rteen year old Lux, and thirteen year old Cecilia. Their fascination still remains as they try to piece together the entire story. The sisters were mysteries if only because of having a strict and overprotective upbringing by their father, who taught math at the girls' private co-ed school, and overly devout Catholic mother, who largely dictated the household rules. The story focuses primarily on two incidents and the resulting situations on the girls' lives. The first was an action by Cecilia to deal with her emotions over her life. And the second was the relationship between Lux - the sister who pushed the boundaries of the household rules most overtly in doing what most teenagers want to do - and Trip Fontaine, he who could have any girl he wanted but wanting solely Lux. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmcult filmblack comedyteen moviecoming of age film |
| Themes: | obsessiondeathsuicideinfidelitybetrayalghostjealousyadulterydrinkingescapedeceptionmemoryextramarital affairdepressionunfaithfulness …mental illnessunrequited lovefirst loveregret (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolhospitalswimming poolcemeterytaxischool dance |
| Characters: | teenage girlcatholicpsychiatristteenage boypriestdancergirlsingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationship …teachersister sister relationshiplustcatholic priestgay fatherwriter directorself destructivenessdeath wishself inflicted injuryhomosexual father (See All) |
| Period: | 1970ssummer |
| Story: | pot smokingvoice over narrationtombstonepostcardpeeping tomflatulencecrucifixrecordingrecord playercrosscigarette smokingstorytellinggraveyardsuicide attemptambulance …prayerneighbormarijuanasunglassestearsvomitingunderwearsongcryingpartysingingdancingsexflashbackkissf ratedbased on noveltitle directed by femaledreamwatching tvdrinkhallucinationvoyeurclassroomtelephoneimpalementdinnerchild abusetalking to the cameravirginsuburbpop musicpoisonpassionhangingdiarymanipulationtragic eventsplit screenrock 'n' rollisolationdirectorial debutclassteenage sexflirtingloyaltyteen angstballoonloss of virginityamerican footballwatching a moviemagazinemovie theatergossipgay parenthome movietennisvirginitygas masktelescopeunderage drinkingfootball playertheatre audiencecigarette lightertime lapse photographyaviationnotemelancholypromiscuityreflectionnews reportersexual awakeningteachingcannabishigh school teacherhomecomingfenceloss of daughterrepressiontween girltv reportersexual promiscuityinsomniarumorinfatuationpoisoninggeneration gapwrist slittingpopularityloss of childfootsie under the tablehearseprommichiganschoolteacherdown syndromequarantinebeltfootball teamlabor unionknittingenigmateen suicidefirst sexual experiencecocktailunicornfemale to male footsie playingabusive mothertennis courtasphyxiationsexual explorationtamponmental instabilitylabor strikemirror ballsleeping pillshigh school dancemodel airplanetv crewfootball stadiuminsulinsparklerfootball fieldlawn sprinklerpopsiclehouse arrestinnocence lostdebutantemorse codemass suicidelovesicksouvenirauditoriumhanged girlabused childrat poisonmentally challenged personchild suicidejumping off a rooffootball practiceoverprotective parentsuicide preventiondrugged foodpicket lineyale universitycarbon monoxide poisoninginsomniacgirls' bathroommathematics classmath teacherbrownie the foodprom dressschnappsgas stoveimpaled childstrict mothercataloguetalking to a plantemotional depressionhollyhomecoming dancereference to kiss the bandmaximum securityphotosynthesisdead child with eyes openreference to aerosmith the bandscotch tapemysteriousnesstwo on one footsie playingbaseball on tvelmiron fencemedicine overdosestrict parent (See All) |
A sumptuous and sensual tale of intrigue, romance and betrayal set against the backdrop of a defining moment in European history: two beautiful sisters, Anne and Mary Boleyn, driven by their family's blind ambition, compete for the love of the handsome and passionate King Henry VIII.
| Themes: | weddingpregnancymarriagedeathinfidelityrapereligionbetrayaljealousypoliticsadulterydanceincestseductionextramarital affair …unfaithfulnessexecutiondyingwealthaffairhunting (See All) |
| Mood: | rainwedding night |
| Locations: | churchbeachcourtroomcastle |
| Characters: | catholicbabydancergirlprostitutehusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrenbrother sister relationshipsister sister relationshiplove triangle …uncle niece relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 16th century |
| Story: | giving birthwedding receptionmiscarriagesibling rivalrybirthcrucifixchildbirthtenttearslieundressingface slapfoodsongcrying …singingdancingkisssexcharacter name in titlebased on noveldogtitle spoken by characterdecapitationwomanfalse accusationtrialkingdeath of childcourtwitnessqueentrustinjuryroyaltybrother sister incestambitionrear entry sexarranged marriageintriguehorse and carriagepalacehorseback ridingbeheadingpopemenstruationtreasoncrownloss of childpearl necklacenewborn babyillegitimate childdeath sentenceriskdressingsailing shipnightgownprotestantwashinghand kissingbraided hairqueen of englandgeesebraidsroyal courtguilty verdictinfluencesecret marriagemorning sicknessravinequeen elizabeth inightshirtlady in waitingstillbirthannulmentriding accidenttower of londontudorindictmentline of successionpalace intrigueking henry viiibetrothalkent england1520sheir to thronestill birth1530sanne boleynbastard son1510scrowningenglish courtside saddle (See All) |
East Germany, the year 1989: A young man protests against the regime. His mother watches the police arresting him and suffers a heart attack and falls into a coma. Some months later, the GDR does not exist anymore and the mother awakes. Since she has to avoid every excitement, the son tries to set u …p the GDR again for her in their flat. But the world has changed a lot. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | punkcoming of agevideo |
| Themes: | childhoodpregnancymarriagelovedrugsmoneypoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessfilmmakingdeceptiondeath of motherdatingunemploymentcommunism …amnesia (See All) |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | nightclubbathtubmotorcyclehospitalbartrainhelicoptertaxiapartmentrooftopgermanytaxi driver |
| Characters: | teenage boybabydancergirlboysingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteachernurse …policemansingle motherfilm directorrussiangermangrandmother granddaughter relationshipuncle niece relationshipstudent nurse (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1980s1990s |
| Story: | voice over narrationfrench friesfast motion sceneliarconfessioneatingambulanceneighbormarijuanatearslievomitingfoodbeatingsong …cryingpunctuation in titlepartysingingdancingflashbackfemale nuditymale nudityviolencemale frontal nuditypantieswatching tvdrinkarrestletterbeerjailmale pubic hairsoccerbandvideo camerawomanmontageimmigrantvanlibraryprologuevacationstatuebankexclamation point in titlesoviet unionpremarital sexelectiongardencabinfireworksheart attackberlin germanyriotsupermarketfarcefaintingcomademonstrationcommunistbuttocksnosebleedhome movierealitychokingnewsreel footagetime lapse photographyabsent fatherastronautactivismnervous breakdowncapitalismdivorceeactivistrocketbriberysocialismlocal blockbustertelevision newsidealismcoca colabillboardeast germanyhammockpsychiatric hospitalworld cupberlin wallpolitical activistdumpsterfather son reunionironingbrain damagepolitical activismsocialistvcrvideo cassettemarchprotestorgerman reunificationfamily abandonmentdefectorprotest marchmovie referenceddrcosmonautlong lost fatherabandoned by fatherbelchblimpflea marketgerman democratic republicsatellite dishstasipicklebelly dancingcremated remainspornographic videotanning bedfall of communismleg casti.v.wedding videocheeseburgerdeutsche demokratische republiksandmanfreedom of the pressleninwilliam tell overtureeast berlinmilitary paradebody casttracheotomyburger kingdissentikeademonstratorparty memberphysiotherapyporno tapepower of attorneytv repairmanpolice crackdownnew automobilefake newscastsatellite tv (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: | coming of ageindependent filmcult film |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydrug usetravelfuneraldeathmurderfriendshipsurrealismmoneypoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessincestmemoryrobbery …theftdeath of fatherdeath of motherpovertyguiltgriefsexualitygamblingsadismabuseunrequited lovecrueltyhomelessnesstraumawealthcheatinginheritanceregretpsychological traumanarcolepsy (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | gay barbathtubairplanemotorcyclechurchbarrestauranthotelcarcemeterysmall towntaxiairportrural settingwheelchair …urban settingfarmcityitalyfrancetruckrooftopcampfire (See All) |
| Characters: | gay teenagerteenage boypriestdancergirlprostituteboybrother brother relationshipsingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerhomosexual …policefriendgay sexpolicemanthiefartistbest friendreference to godhomosexualitymaidgermanboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendself identityhomosexual kissex teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | french friesitaliantwenty somethingcigarette smokingtentstorytellingliarsmokingconfessiongraveyardcoffingay slursunglassestearslie …undressingunderwearsongcryingsingingphotographdancingsexmasturbationflashbackfightkissfemale nuditymale nudityviolencethreesomedogbare chested malegunfemale rear nudityknifechasebased on playdreamhorseurinationwatching tvdrinkcondomlettershootingpaintingbeerbombbedcafeprostitutionhallucinationmale pubic hairbisexualbedroomwinebandconcertfour word titlecocainepoliticianhousefishnonlinear timelinemodelpainterbathsearchjourneyold womandrowninglimousineon the roadstatuerabbitbraceletflowerspursuithairy chestcountrysiderock 'n' rollsadnesssleepingfireworksgraffitieuropepoemropepornographyteen angstrevelationfaintingrome italytitle based on songbarnstealingsanta claussheephome moviehomecompassionburialhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingmental institutionwhiskeybarefootmale prostitutehaunted by the pastsufferingshoesintriguerejectionjunkielosttime lapse photographymale male kissattractiondark pastalienationbonfirehustlerseattle washingtonpervertbisexualityhandshakeporn magazineheartbreaksandwichcartoon on tvnecrophiliagun in mouthmen's bathroomleatheraccordionblackoutjukeboxmotel 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 bottlesearchingidahobreakdownheartbeattwinkloss 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) |
T.J., a high school freshman, lost his mother two months before in a car accident: his father pops pills and sits on the couch; his grandmother holds things together, chatting and cooking. T.J. wants the car back from the salvage yard where the owner's son is a bully. By happenstance, Hesher, a foul …-mouthed squatter, moves in with T.J's family. T.J. also meets Nicole, a grocery clerk near poverty who helps him once. Hesher involves T.J. in crime, the bully is omnipresent, mom's car is slipping away, dad has checked out, T.J. watches Nicole at work, and his grandma invites him to join her morning walk: the odds are long that T.J. can assemble a family to help him thrive. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug usefuneraldeathmurderfriendshiprevengerapemoneyjealousydrinkingmemorydeath of motherdepressiongriefbullying …home invasiondeath of wifehomelessnessdeath of daughtermurder of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | raincar chase |
| Locations: | bicycle accidentbicyclebathtubschoolswimming poolcarsinging in a carcar fire |
| Characters: | grandmother grandson relationshipuncle nephew relationshipteenage boysingertattoodoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendteacherpoliceman …bullyolder woman younger man relationshipfuneral director (See All) |
| Story: | pot smokingransackingtwenty somethingobscene finger gesturecigarette smokingstorytellingliarcoffinapologyeatingreference to jesus christmarijuanatearslievomiting …undressingpunched in the faceslow motion scenefoodunderwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone callsingingphotographfightflashbackmasturbationcharacter name in titlebloodviolenceone word titlebare chested malesex scenefingeringexplosionchasefiretesticlescar accidenturinationrescuewatching tvdrinkarrestfalling from heightbeerrunningjailclassroomguitarf wordswimminggangstrangulationsnakebathvanold womanpainprologuesuburbflowerspursuitstalkingdirectorial debutloss of motherclasssleepingtherapyarsonpizzaeyeglassesanswering machineshavingbreaking and enteringlistening to musicwoman with glassesmousevandalismguitaristhidingloss of wifefollowing someonemilkremote controlgrocery storebloody nosepillssufferingboxer shortsconstruction sitekicked in the crotchscissorscigarette lighterfrustrationraised middle fingerbriefssports carreckless drivingparking lotbeing followedbongjunkyardmetaphorwalletlooking out a windowabandoned houseclimbing through a windowgroup therapymisfitbreaking a windowurinalwalkingsurrogate mothertow truckdeath of grandmothermugshotteenage crushwashing machinehoodiesquattermentor protege relationshipice cream conesing alongthreat to killcaught in the actautomated teller machinejoke tellinglooking in a windowbloody mouthbreaking a car windowstained glass windowcounselingarsonistbrokewashing clothesmalnutritionspitting on someonediving boardarm castbelchingmale with long hairdestruction of propertyclimbing a fenceboys' bathroomheadbangerwatching a porn videojumping into a swimming poolderelictfelonyface woundheavy metal musicpushed into a swimming poolanti social behaviorkilled in a car accidentreference to metallicafingerprintinglawn chairlistening to a car radioarm in a castgas canbad influencebrushing one's teethhit by a vanpeanuthouse for salechoking someonethrowing a stone at a windowsetting a car on firetraffic ticketrear ending a carthrowing a chairlead pipemagic markerpabst blue ribbon beerreading a porn magazineself medicationselling a carautomobile graveyardbicycle lockgrocery store clerktin snipsauto insurancedamaged carreference to r2d2reference to motorheadwatching a porn video on tvclimbing a polegrief therapyobscene drawingkicking a carsitting in the darkwitness to sex (See All) |
After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school - until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.
| Subgenre: | teen movieteen comedyteen sex comedy |
| Themes: | homophobiamarriagefriendshipinfidelityreligionadulterydrinkingextramarital affairdivorceguiltunfaithfulnessdatingadoptiondevilreligious intolerance |
| Mood: | satirehigh school |
| Locations: | churchschoolrestaurantswimming poolkitchensinging in the shower |
| Characters: | gay teenagerteenage girlcatholicteenage boypriestgirlprostituteboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualteenager …father daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendbrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistteacherstudentchristianbest friendreference to godchristianityteacher student relationshipbibleolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgay friendreligious fanaticreligious teen (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | pot smokingpeer pressurefast motion scenecloseted homosexualcrossliarmicrophoneconfessiongay slurreference to jesus christprayermarijuanasunglassestearslie …slow motion sceneface slapmirrorsongcryingtelephone callpartysingingphotographkissfemale nuditydogtwo word titlebare chested malesex scenepantiesshowercell phonewatching tvdrinkcondombeervibratorbirthdaycafeclassroomguitarstrippercleavagebedroomcaliforniabasketballdinnerfalse accusationscantily clad femalespankingtalking to the cameravirginprotestlocker roommini skirtmoaninggymamerican flaghigh school studentcheerleadergardenclassgraffitifreeze framemachismoscandalwaiterhuggingloss of virginityfaintinghappinessdemonstrationgossipfloridaone night standvirginitypreacherembarrassmentmovie theatrebloody noserap musiccynicismhypocrisyministerpunched in the stomachaquariumtime lapse photographyhit on the headpanties pulled downbookstorebelief in godcliffred pantiesclassmatelooking at self in mirrorpastorbigotrypromiscuitysouthern accentoutcastreference to facebooksneakerswoman cryingcafeterianame callingconfessionallegsrumorschool principalfascistprincipalfriendship between girlsacceptanceadopted sonpopularitycdman in swimsuitguitar playertolerancevolkswagenchick flickreference to googleweekendallergytextingsewingborn again christiandetentionunwanted kissinterracial adoptioncloseted gayinner title cardgay pridemotor scootercheerleader uniformvolkswagen beetleimplied nuditypreachingreputationhappy birthdayice cream coneenglish teachermascotcliquejumping on a beddevil costumegeneration yreference to marlon brandoteen drinkingpetitiongazebospin the bottleabstinencereference to tom cruiseinfamyguidance counselorwebcastbelief in the afterlifespellingwater slidewatching a movie on tvinnuendoreference to mark twaingay man straight woman relationshipbelief in hellpunched in the gut22 year oldsleazecommunity collegevespastdreference to disneylandadoptive father adopted son relationshippicture framemopping a floorpuritangreeting cardcomedic sex sceneenglish classnotorietyprincipal's officeschool suspensionanagramgirls' bathroompledgereference to huckleberry finnpietyschool bandcouponorange the fruitschool boardchocolate milkmascot costumepep rallybelief in the deviladoptive mother adopted son relationshipcontact lensessatan worshipbumping into someonestudent councilbad reputationprayer groupreference to alfred kinseycarpoolstate flagthrowing a cell phonebirth control pillreference to home depothand signaljesus freakporno theatrereference to ashton kutcherreference to costcoreference to demi mooreearth dayreference to disney worldhigh school gymnasiumreference to john hughesschool mascotchlamydiafake sexkissing gamepeasrumor mongerschool detentionsharpening a penciltowel snappingcleaning a bathroomcommunity gardenreference to google earthreference to sylvia plathreference to the scarlet letterspreading rumorbreaking a picture framegift cardreference to nathaniel hawthorne (See All) |
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