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A group of middle-class friends travel from Tehran to spend the weekend at the seaside. Sepideh invites Elly, who is her daughter's teacher, to travel with the three families in order to introduce her to their recently divorced friend Ahmad, now living in Germany. The next morning, the two women go …shopping in the town and Elly says that she has to return to Tehran because her mother has been recently submitted to hospital for heart surgery, but Sepideh asks her to stay and hides her luggage. The children are playing in the sea and one mother asks Elly to watch them. Out of the blue, Sepideh's daughter calls to some men playing volleyball to rescue one of the children from the water. After rescuing the little boy they seek out Elly, questioning whether she has drowned or returned to Tehran. What has happened to Elly? (Read More)
| Themes: | guiltmarriagedeathlovefriendship |
| Locations: | sea |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolice |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | drowning at seasudden disappearancedisloyaltydishonestyjudgmentseashoredivorced manfiancemiddle classpantomimekitevolleyballpursesolitudeshouting …bitternesstripaccidental deathirangroup of friendssadnessjourneywomanliebeatingcryingtitle spoken by characterdancingcharacter name in titleviolence (See All) |
A 34 year old single woman, Nancy, hung-over again, exhausted by the endless fruitless set ups by her friends, traveling up to London to toast another 10 years of her parent's successful happy magical marriage runs in with a 40 year old divorcee, Jack, who mistakes her for his 24 year old blind date …. Nancy, deciding to go with it, happens to hop on the most chaotic yet hilarious journey of her life which neither of them will ever forget. There is drinking, truths, an old stalker class mate with a long standing crush, lost divorce papers, lost hopes, competitive indoor sports and yeah Jack finding out the truth that Nancy isn't his blind date. 'Man Up' a romantic comedy about taking chances, finding about being yourself, making decisions and rolling with the consequences. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | marriagefriendshipdrinkingdanceseductiontravelangerfalling in love |
| Mood: | night |
| Locations: | bartraincarlondon englandbicycletaxienglandtrain station |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsister sister relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipself esteemself image |
| Story: | bitternesstripsadnessjourneywomanliecryingdancingsexkisssingingpartytelephone callcell phonesong …foodmirrordrinksecretbookvomitingbeerrunningtelephonef wordeatingtoilethousejokesearchpantyhoseconfessionargumentmistaken identityspeechdatesleepingpubapplauseidentityhuggingrevelationdesirestreetfarceragehappinessstrangerclockembarrassmentmisunderstandingironylove at first sightfrustrationsurpriselipstickone daybowlingliving roomlaughingmeetingreckless drivingcrowdshamejoyfire extinguishernotebookinsecurityreference to facebookcar drivingblind datejournalsarcasmbicyclinghugman in underwearconversationbowling alleyquarrelimmaturitycoincidencewalkingreading a bookawkwardnessmistakescarfgropingclumsinessgrudgewedding anniversarysingle womansolidaritysidewalksmilingsoul matecapstarting overempathypartyingchanceconfidencemasqueradebeer bottlebowling ballcaressingsupportcaretightscantinasmart phonetroubled pastanniversary partycharmopportunitypatiencedivorce paperseveningmen's roomtight pantsafternooncomplicityself help bookex classmatesingladies roomcheerfulnessfeelingcompatibilitycuddlemr. right (See All) |
In the 70's in Afghanistan, the Pushtun boy Amir and the Hazara boy Hassan, who is his loyal friend and son of their Hazara servant Ali, are raised together in Amir's father house, playing and kiting on the streets of a peaceful Kabul. Amir feels that his wise and good father Baba blames him for the … death of his mother in the delivery, and also that his father loves and prefers Hassan to him. In return, Amir feels a great respect for his father's best friend Rahim Khan, who supports his intention to become a writer. After Amir winning a competition of kiting, Hassan runs to bring a kite to Amir, but he is beaten and raped by the brutal Assef in an empty street to protect Amir's kite; the coward Amir witness the assault but does not help the loyal Hassam. On the day after his birthday party, Amir hides his new watch in Hassam's bed to frame the boy as a thief and force his father to fire Ali, releasing his conscience from recalling his cowardice and betrayal. In 1979, the Russians invade Afghanistan and Baba and Amir escape to Pakistan. In 1988, they have a simple life in Fremont, California, when Amir graduates in a public college for the pride and joy of Baba. Later Amir meets his countrywoman Soraya and they get married. In 2000, after the death of Baba, Amir is a famous novelist and receives a phone call from the terminal Rahim Khan, who discloses secrets about his family, forcing Amir to return to Peshawar, in Pakistan, in a journey of redemption. (Read More)
| Themes: | guiltmarriagedeathlovefriendshipmurderrapereligionmoneybetrayalpoliticsdrinkingescapeweddingfuneral …memorytraveltheftdeath of fatherdeath of motherredemptionillnesspoetryabuseexecutionhopechildhooddyingjusticecourageforgivenessrevolutiondeath in childbirth (See All) |
| Locations: | hospitalbarsnowcemeterytaxiairporttaxi driversan francisco california |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrensingerbrother brother relationshipboydancerbabywriterreference to god …bullylittle boymuslimrussianuncle nephew relationshipsingle fatheraunt nephew relationshiprussian soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s1980s1970s |
| Story: | kitejourneyliebeatingcryingdancingviolencesexbased on novelbloodflashbackdoggunkisscigarette smoking …photographsingingpartychasethree word titletelephone callsongshot to deathfoodmachine gunmirrorsecretletterbookriflebeertearsbombrunningbirthdaybathroomprayerorphansoccerbandold mancaliforniamountainimmigrantdinnerchild abusefalse accusationcoffinbirthday partycontroversysearchgraveyardold womanpainflash forwardtreeauthorliarstorytellingsuitcasereadingtankflowersspeechpursuitchildbirthcontestwitnessloss of mothergeneralfireworksrefugeetypewritersingle parentpickup truckpoemtearevelationlawsexual abuseislamcommunistwatching a movieservantbrideorphanagehonorgoatstreet lifemovie theatreshoesinvasionmobile phonesmugglingkickingbutcherdespairafghanistantheatre audiencebribefriendship between boysvoice over lettersnowingstadiumsodomypigeonwedding receptionphoto albumsinshamegraduationwedding ceremonystreet marketborder crossingpakistanwatchmale rapesmugglerlistening to a radioquitting a jobkindnessmosquegroomslingshotford mustangreading a newspaperradio newsmorphinechild rapecourtshipfleeingtalibansurrogate fatherillegitimate sonhappy birthdayturbanmirror ballcrutchstorytellerfake beardauthor cameotypingaudio flashbackreference to allahflea marketafghan warbazaarkite flyinglearning to readsurrogate soniciclefootbridgeboyhood friendcommunity collegestepbrotherstoningoutdoor cafeafghancollege graduationburqachaperonetanker truckhuman smugglingsurrogate brotherdishonorpomegranatemullahsellingkabul afghanistanrumisoviet invasionpashtuncarving into tree barkreckoningstoned to deathbuzkashione leggedhazarapeshawar pakistanfuel truckwuthering heights (See All) |
A woman goes on vacation with her friends after her husband and daughter encounter a tragic accident. One year later she goes hiking with her friends and they get trapped in the cave. With a lack of supply, they struggle to survive and they meet strange blood thirsty creatures.
| Subgenre: | cult filmcreature featuresurvival horrorbritish horror |
| Themes: | guiltfriendshipdeathmurderrevengeinfidelitybetrayalghostdrinkingfearescapemonsterbrutalitygriefpanic …cannibalismblindnessmurder of familyclaustrophobia (See All) |
| Mood: | gorenightmare |
| Locations: | hospitalforestcarwoodscavecave in |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfemale protagonistbest friendlittle girl |
| Story: | group of friendswomanliebeatingcryingviolencef ratedbloodtwo word titlephotographknifesurprise endingcorpseblood splattercar accident …blondefalling from heightbookvomitinghallucinationsurvivalflashlightmountainvideo cameradeath of friendthroat slittingimpalementstabbed in the chestunderwater scenecreaturenecklacesmokingbeaten to deathdolldarkisolationneck breakingfirst partunderwatercabinwaterfallcult directortrustbirthday cakeropehuggingfireplacewhat happened to epiloguebeer drinkingsurvivorlifting someone into the airvictimskullcheating husbanddriving a cartorchbroken legearthquakeeaten alivefight to the deathstabbed in the neckstabbed in the headstabbed in the legaccidental killinghandheld cameraeye gougingstabbed in the eyeloss of husbandkilling spreeblood on camera lenssuffocationexpeditiondead animalfemale bondingmeateuthanasiafriendship between womenloss of daughterfalling into waterflarecabin in the woodsmercy killingbitten in the neckhallwaygoblinpondbmwdistrustcavemanloss of familyforddustaerial photographycult figurehospital gownhumanoidboneslifting a female into the airinfra redlicense platecave paintingdisgustcarcasshorseshoemountain cabinwhite water raftingnikon cameraglow stickspelunkingappalachian mountainshead on collisionclaustrophobic settingvictim fights backgroup photostalactitecavingford broncoboneyardlogging truckcult female characterphosphorescence (See All) |
The 1950s. Manhattan lavatory attendant, Tom Ripley, borrows a Princeton jacket to play piano at a garden party. When the wealthy father of a recent Princeton grad chats Tom up, Tom pretends to know the son and is soon offered $1,000 to go to Italy to convince Dickie Greenleaf to return home. In Ita …ly, Tom attaches himself to Dickie and to Marge, Dickie's cultured fiancee, pretending to love jazz and harboring homoerotic hopes as he soaks in luxury. Besides lying, Tom's talents include impressions and forgery, so when the handsome and confident Dickie tires of Tom, dismissing him as a bore, Tom goes to extreme lengths to make Greenleaf's privileges his own. (Read More)
| Themes: | guiltlovefriendshipdeathmurdersuicidemoneypregnancyinvestigationdeceptionangerpsychopathbrutalityobsession |
| Mood: | neo noiraffection |
| Locations: | seabeachboatbathtubitalyoceanyachtsex in yacht |
| Characters: | friendfather son relationshippolicehomosexualboyfriend girlfriend relationshipserial killerwriterlove trianglekilleramerican abroadbikini girlout of controlself hatredcheating on one's girlfriend |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | bitternesssadnessliecryingcharacter name in titleviolencebased on novelnuditybloodmale nuditythreesomeflashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nudity …kisssingingbased on bookmirrorbikinisunglassescafepianomale pubic hairbisexualoperastrangulationman with glassesbathbeaten to deathliarmistaken identitydisappearancepremarital sexsuspiciontypewriterclass differenceskillingprivate detectiveidentitydresssociopathrome italyrageimpersonationclassical musicfalse identityhomicidepassporttensionintrigueimpostorrejectionstairshit on the headsurpriselaughingpsychoticaristocratjoyunderdogmale objectificationbisexualitypsychopathic killerinvestigatorkillassumed identityjazz musicenvyvenice italysaxophonewrathupper classshirtbourgeoisieforgeryhitchcockiantycoonloss of controlexpatriateindustrialistsmilingnaples italyluxurycarabinieribisexual manfalse namejazz clubgrand pianoimitationtrouserspalermo italyrich snobbank accountrusehiddenreference to michelangelovespaimpulsivenessoardangerous friendshopping spreemimicforged signaturesex referenceamerican expressfalsified documenthigh lifesan remo italy (See All) |
When Sam Merrick is beaten up by local bully George Tooney, Sam's older brother Rocky and his friends Clyde and Marty plan to pretend it's Sam's birthday to "invite" George on a boat trip in which they would dare him to strip naked, jump in the lake, and run home naked. But when Sam, his girlfriend …Millie, Rocky, and Clyde see George as not much of a bad guy, they want to call off the plan, but Marty refuses. Will the plan go ahead as planned? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | guiltdeathfriendshiprevengesuicidedrugsdrinkingdrunkennessrobberytheftdeath of fatherdrug usehumiliationdyingamnesia …forgivenessfirst lovesuicide of father (See All) |
| Locations: | barschoolforestsmall townboatbicyclewoodsrural settinggas stationwater gunpolice boat |
| Characters: | friendfather son relationshippolicehomosexualmother son relationshipteenagerchildrentattoobrother brother relationshipteenage boyteacherstudentpolicemanthief …bullyteacher student relationshipsherifffrench kiss (See All) |
| Story: | tripaccidental deathliebeatingcryingviolencebloodmale nudityone word titlemasturbationmale rear nuditytwo word titlegunkisscigarette smoking …partyknifeerectionurinationface slapdrinkundressingbare buttsecretvomitingbeertearsbirthdayinterrogationmarijuanarivergay slurvideo camerabasketballbirdunderwater scenedrowningpublic nudityliarbaseball batpranktragic eventdateobscene finger gesturepickup truckballoongay parentwatching televisiontarget practiceunderage drinkingloss of sonobesityconvenience storerowboatdeceitdeermormonbirthday presentdrunk drivingtween girlpeer pressuredamchewing gumunderage smokingstation wagonoregontolerancefilling stationvideo footagehold upsorrowsnailjunior high schooldarereference to martin luther king jr.pocket knifecreektruth or dareexercisingdyslexiafinger cutboatingmouth to mouth resuscitationshallow gravewet jeanscherry blossomlearning disabilityoarmoral choicebumper stickersoaked clothesblood brotherinsect stinglyme diseasepoison oak (See All) |
The plot revolves around a young married woman whose mundane life takes a turn for the worse when she strikes up a passionate and illicit affair with an oddball discount-store stock boy who thinks he's Holden Caulfield.
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | guiltmarriagelovedeathfriendshipsuicideinfidelitydrugsjealousyadulterypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessdeceptionextramarital affair …theftdepressionblackmaildrug useunfaithfulnessillnessmental illnesssuicide of friend (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalchurchcarsmall townbathtubmoteltexassex in a motelsex in a store |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbabywriterthiefchristianchristianitysecurity guardbibleemployer employee relationship …older woman younger man relationshippregnant wifesuicide by gunshotsuicide by shooting one's self in the headsuicide of lover (See All) |
| Story: | womanliebeatingcryingfemale nudityf ratedmale nudityflashbackmale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditydogbare chested malegunsex scene …kisscigarette smokingmale full frontal nuditythree word titlevoice over narrationdreamface slapwatching tvdrinksex in bedbare buttvomitingbeertearsbedmarijuanareference to jesus christswimminghalloweendrivingpainterbathnews reportpaingunshotspermliaruniformkissing while having sexhatetwenty somethingpickup truckoverallsdysfunctional marriagemale masturbationburglarypet dogmental hospitalco workermakeupthirty somethinglonernotenervous breakdownadulterous wifewomen's rightsbarking dogstorecartoon on tvstabbed in the handgerman shepherdpaintmotel roompregnancy teststonedinfertilitysecond chancepsychiatric hospitalparasitelimpborn again christianliberationloudspeakerman slaps a womanwomen's bathroomfemale sitting on a toiletaspiring writerfemale vomitingpagancashierapplying makeupfood poisoninglife supportreference to the ten commandmentsbacteriafertilitybible studysex at workwatching news on tvadulteresscosmetics22 year old30 year oldstore roomfacial bruisepublic address systemtwisted ankletalking in bedblackberryhouse painterretailsperm samplereference to catcher in the ryediscovering one is pregnantdeath of a co workerpicnic tablealsatiandiscount storetalking in bed after sexdevil worshipertrying to conceiveheavy makeupretail storesalespersonsex with a coworkersperm countreference to holden caulfieldhand on a breastmotel desk clerkautomatic doorloudspeaker announcementsex with husband's best friendsuicide of colleague (See All) |
Betty Anne Waters (Swank) is a high school dropout who spent nearly two decades working as a single mother while putting herself through law school, tirelessly trying to beat the system and overturn her brother's (Rockwell) unjust murder conviction.
| Themes: | guiltmarriagedeathfriendshipmurderrapechristmasmoneyjealousyprisondrinkingfearfuneralinvestigationdivorce …death of fatherobsessionforgivenessdancing with a baby (See All) |
| Locations: | barchurchpolice carcourtroomlake |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrentattoobrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipfemale protagonist …girlpolicemandancerphotographerbabylawyerwaitressgrandfather grandson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | year 1980year 1993year 1983 |
| Story: | womanliebeatingcryingdancingcharacter name in titleviolencenuditybloodmale nudityone word titleflashbackmale rear nuditydogbare chested male …gunfightcigarette smokingphotographknifetelephone callcell phonecorpsefoodmirrorface slappunched in the facewatching tvcomputercameradrinkarrestundressingbare buttletterbeertearssunglassesrunningdead bodyhandcuffsclassroomprayerstabbingbasketballeatingdinertoiletfalse accusationjudgeapologytrialbartenderflash forwardlimousineliarchampagnechristmas treecourtamerican flaghairy chestisolationpolicewomancharacter says i love youcabinclasssacrificecorrupt copstrong female characterpickup trucksupermarketbreaking and enteringlawbarncookworking classnew year's evestrong female leadbar fightpromiseremote controlprison guardshopliftinginnocenceattorneyattempted suicidedespairbribeframe upprideevidenceaerial shotconvictvoice over letternotedead mothermarital problemshamebarbed wirecandytestimonyrunning awayhomecomingarmed robberyclimbing through a windowjuryhot dogdistrict attorneywrist slittingscene of the crimednawrongful convictionmassachusettsreturning homeflashback within a flashbacksolitary confinementtrespassingclimbing out a windowdeath of grandfathermiscarriage of justicecourthousechristmas decorationsshacklesfoster homemedia frenzyperjurybeer bottlemerry christmasransackingforensicsconvicted felonpopsicleman carrying a womanaudio flashbacklaw schooldna testingfalse accusation of murderpiggy back ridelife sentenceestranged daughterhappy new yeari.d.trailer housenotaryprison visitationimmunitychief of policetroubled childhoodshaving legsexonerationmace the repellentgednew york times the newspaperlaw professormale stripteasefriskingnon profit organizationpacing the floorpulling down pantsfacial scratchimitating a blow jobbar examrod and reelmissing evidenceunfit motherblood grouphitting a policemanreference to barbara bushrepairing a roofwitness tamperingdaughter slaps motherretractiontravesty of justice (See All) |
Lucas is a Kindergarten teacher who takes great care of his students. Unfortunately for him, young Klara has a run-away imagination and concocts a lie about her teacher. Before Lucas is even able to understand the consequences, he has become the outcast of the town. The hunt is on to prove his innoc …ence before it's taken from him for good. (Read More)
| Themes: | christmasmoneyinvestigationparanoiadepressionabuse |
| Mood: | ambiguous ending |
| Locations: | churchkitchentruck |
| Characters: | father son relationshipteacherex husband ex wife relationshipcrying boy |
| Story: | judgmentdivorced manshoutingliecryingviolencesexbloodmale nudityone word titlemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested malegun …kissmale full frontal nuditypunched in the faceundressingsecretreporterfalse accusationman with glasseschildgunshotskinny dippingattempted murderargumentbusinessmanundercoverhairy chestglassesgamefriendship between menbearddenmarkgossipcommunitycrying manmale underwearseriesbloody noseblood on facesonchristmas evechoirdeersocietyholding handssecret societybroken windowhuntactual animal killedsocial injusticekindergartenwitch huntboxer briefsinnocentkindergarten teacherkilling a petnursery schoolundercover reporterfalse accusation of child abuse (See All) |
Miles of twisting catacombs lie beneath the streets of Paris, the eternal home to countless souls. When a team of explorers ventures into the uncharted maze of bones, they uncover the dark secret that lies within this city of the dead. A journey into madness and terror, As Above, So Below reaches de …ep into the human psyche to reveal the personal demons that come back to haunt us all. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | supernaturaltragedyfound footage |
| Themes: | guiltlovefriendshipdeathmurdersuicideghostfearescapeinvestigationgriefevilpanicclaustrophobia |
| Mood: | darknessaffection |
| Locations: | churchparis francenightclubcavemuseumtunnelcave in |
| Characters: | friendmysterious being |
| Story: | iranjourneylietitle spoken by characterviolencebloodflashbackexplosiontelephone callcorpsecamerawritten by directorfalling from heightrunningpiano …demonhallucinationtelephonesubjective cameraflashlightvideo cameramapvanlooking at the cameradrowningtalking to the camerapoint of viewlegenddangerscreamingperson on firescreamskeletondisappearancedarktrapropegoldundergroundburned alivetreasuredesperationcovered in bloodskullresearchblood on faceanxietyhandheld camerahealinglens flarebroken armtourconfusionapparitionremorsepiano playingtombstoneold flamearcheologyfall from heightbitten in the neckhanged mantour guiderunarcheologistfrightgravestoneriskanguishriddleangstscarebonerelicchurch bellhooded figurescreaming in feardigital camerahidden doorshaky camalchemyburning carperilobscurityscreaming in horrorevil forcemanholewet jeanshealing powerinfernounderground tunnelmysterious noisecatacombevil beingportal to helldark forcespelunkingtemplar knightsoaked clothessupernatural forcearamaicfemale archeologistgate of hellrosetta stone (See All) |
The bitter, cynical and lonely Barbara Covett is a tough and conservative teacher, near to retirement, who is loathed by her colleagues and students. In the loneliness of her apartment, she spends her spare time writing her journal, taking care of her old cat Portia and missing her special friend Je …nnifer Dodd. When Sheba Hart joins the high-school as the new art teacher, Barbara dedicates her attention to the newcomer, writing sharp and unpleasant comments about her behavior and clothes. When Barbara helps Sheba in a difficult situation with two students, the grateful Sheba invites her to have lunch with her family. Sheba introduces her husband and former professor Richard Hart, who is about twenty years older than she; her rebellious teenager daughter Polly; and her son Ben that has Down's Syndrome. Barbara becomes close to Sheba, but when she accidentally discovers that Sheba is having an affair with the fifteen year-old student Steven Connolly, Barbara sees the chance to manipulate and get closer to Sheba, hiding the secret from the school headmaster. When Portia dies and Sheba does not stay with Barbara in the veterinary office to see Ben in a theater play, Barbara plots a Machiavellian revenge against Sheba, creating a scandal and consequent turmoil in their lives. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | guiltmarriagefriendshipinfidelitychristmasbetrayaladulteryprisonpregnancyseductionextramarital affairlonelinessdeath of fatherobsessionblackmail …unfaithfulnesshumiliationeducationgreeddyingwriting (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | bartrainschoollondon englandairplane museum |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlteenage boyfemale protagonistteacherstudentdancer …photographersister sister relationshipartistlusthomosexualityteacher student relationshipolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipuncle niece relationshipsex with teacherart teacherself hate (See All) |
| Story: | fiancebitternessliebeatingcryingdancingsexbased on novelflashbackbare chested malekissfightcigarette smoking …telephone callvoice over narrationcell phonemirrorface slapdrinkarrestsecretvomitingvoyeurclassroomprayercriminalreportersubjective camerasoccerfootballchild abusemodelapologydrawingnecklaceconfessionparkstalkerfired from the jobdiarymanipulationpursuithigh school studentsuspicionclassgraffititrustscandalrecordingvandalismdesperationmoralityretirementpromisedespairpedophilemarital problemshameage differencechristmas presenthigh school teacherveterinarianjournaltelevision newsbroken mirrorschoolboyenvyinfatuationdown syndromesoccer ballfatal attractionsex with a minorinvitationheadmasteraphrodisiacschool playresignationfemale sitting on a toiletborderline personality disordermedia frenzysearchingcompanionransackingsnobberywitch huntsuicide contemplationrestraining ordertrystart studiotestosteronementally challenged personhistory teacherclandestinecattle prodcloseted lesbianopportunismgrande dame guignoladorationfaculty loungegold starmentally impaired personwedding engagement (See All) |
An elderly couple journey to Tokyo to visit their children and are confronted by indifference, ingratitude and selfishness. When the parents are packed off to a resort by their busy, impatient children, the film deepens into an unbearably moving meditation on mortality.
| Themes: | marriagefriendshipdeathmoneydrinkingfeardrunkennessfuneralmemorylonelinessdeath of motherillnessdeath of wifedyinghomelessness |
| Locations: | beachtrainschoolhotelcemeteryboatbusbicyclewatervillagerural settingurban settingjapanbaseballoffice |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorsingerbrother sister relationshipteacherpolice officerstudentpoliceman …musicianbabysister sister relationshipwaitressjapanesemaidgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipmother in law daughter in law relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | tripsadnessjourneyliecryingcigarette smokingphotographsingingtelephone callsongdreamunderwearfooddrinkletter …place name in titleclassroomprayerold manwidowfishapologybathgraveyardold womansuburbfired from the jobwidowerliarumbrellamassagesuitcasereadingcity name in titlegiftdeath of sondeath of husbandreuniongardenloss of motherclasssleepingfireworkscult directorterminal illnessholidayteacard gamehypodermic needlecakecomaice creamhappinessagingtempleloss of wiferailway stationfestivalhonortowelambitionretirementtokyo japanold agefanmourninginsectpeacelostschool uniformprideswinglanternbriefcasemahjongplaying cardsshamehairdresserpost world war twoharborelderlyfamily reunionaccordionselfishnesswatchpocket watchgeneration gapwhistlingdisappointmenttrain ridekindnesskimonorespectexamfeveroverweighttelegramdeskspahair salonsorrowbeauty salonestrangementsleeplessnessnewlywedsewingmedical doctortour buswaitingheadachedressingremarriagechantingfather in law daughter in law relationshipricetantrumcapchopsticksdoctor's officepinball machinehair dryertricyclegeishadawndoor bellheadstonehomesicknessspoiled childincensetradition versus modernitysightseeingelderly womanstubbornnessbeauticianhot springold coupleseasicknessmilitary draftfarewellelderly manbowingsakeblood pressureexpectationosaka japanill motherpublic bathhouse cleaningforgetfulnesskabukisweepingscrubbing floorsashswivel chairbroken chairdaybreaksashimideath bedkeepsakesibling estrangementspringtimeunable to sleep (See All) |
On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark …question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife? (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagedeathmurderrevengeinfidelitymoneyjealousyadulterypregnancydrinkinginvestigationdeceptionrobberyextramarital affairanger …psychopathobsessionparanoiacancerunfaithfulnessillnesssadismsurveillanceevilphotographycrueltywritingpolice investigation (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarswimming poolhotelcarsnowsmall townwaterairportelevatorkitchenwheelchairpolice stationpolice car …motelsinging in a carshed (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipbrother sister relationshippolice officerdetectivewriterlawyerthiefpolice detectiveself mutilationpolice arrestfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship …self injury (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s2010s |
| Story: | bitternesssadnesswomanliecryingviolencefemale nudityf ratedbased on novelbloodmale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityinterview …flashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlesex scenekissfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingphotographpartyknifesurprise endingshowertelephone callvoice over narrationbased on bookcell phonecorpseblood splatterfoodurinationwatching tvcatcameradrinkarrestsecretletterbookbeersunglasseslingeriebedinterrogationbathroomneighbormanhattan new york citytelevisiontelephonereporterbedroomflashlightvideo cameradisguisethroat slittingbridgeeatinghousenonlinear timelinefalse accusationman with glassesdrawingsearchfemme fatalenews reportmarriage proposalbartenderconfessionauthorargumentfbimissing persondiarymanipulationdisappearancegiftbasementpolicewomansuspiciontwincasinorecord playertv newsfireplacerevelationdesirewoman with glassessociopathscene during opening creditstold in flashbacksecurity camerapress conferencecovered in bloodaudiencehomicidemale underwearsurveillance cameramercilessnessironyshopping malllove at first sightframe uppridebookstoreevidenceblack eyesurprisewedding ringalzheimer's diseasesuspectinsultliving roommarital problemneighborhoodframed for murdercrowdfemale detectivephysical abusemedia coveragesouthern accentanniversarymysterious manloss of jobdark secretcar drivingmoney problemsalarmsarcasmex boyfriendabandoned housepregnancy testfemale psychopathretirement homenarcissismpolice interrogationtreasure huntquarrelscene of the crimetrailer parkmissinguniversity studentmurder suspectsleeping in a carwoman in lingeriecluefemale police officermysterious womanboard gamehit with a hammerpool of bloodtalking about sexfemale bartenderschizophrenicvideo gametelevision reporterwrongful arrestwedding anniversaryfake accentfemale writerselfieenvelopemissourimedia manipulationstealing moneyvoice over inner thoughtsdyed hairscreenplay adapted by authorbook signingfemale studentmass mediacriminal mastermindpsychological manipulationblue jeansmob of reportersst. louis missourivillainess played by lead actressmissing womanemotional manipulationmissing person posterfemale thiefbar ownersearch partyfurnaceviolent sexarm castcontrol freaklake housemedia hypeminiature golftrust fundhair dyepolice departmentunreliable narratorbored housewifescavenger huntwatchingboxer briefsmysterious disappearancepublic bathroomstaringbox cuttermedia circusstrange behaviormissing wifemarriage as helltv show hosturine sampledying haireconomic recessionnaked dead mansexual manipulationfemale police detectivereturn to hometowntelevision interviewvigilpathological liarslurmagazine writermanipulative personalityscheming wifetwin brother and sistervoice over diaryfemale neighborhusband suspected of murdering his wifefake evidencesex in a libraryhusband suspected of killing his wifepunch and judyabandoned shopping mall (See All) |
Lula's psychopathic mother goes crazy at the thought of Lula being with Sailor, who just got free from jail. Ignoring Sailor's probation, they set out for California. However their mother hires a killer to hunt down Sailor. Unaware of this, the two enjoy their journey and themselves being together.. …. until they witness a young woman dying after a car accident - a bad omen. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedydark comedyabsurdismcrime epic |
| Themes: | friendshipdeathmurderrevengesurrealismsuicideinfidelityrapebetrayaljealousyprisonpregnancylesbianismdancepsychopath …brutalityhumiliationmental illnesssadismcrueltypanicabortionfalling in love (See All) |
| Mood: | goresatireavant garde |
| Locations: | barnightclubdesertroad tripmotelgas stationtexasroad movie |
| Characters: | friendpolicemother son relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoohitmanwriter directorevil witchself immolationpregnant girlfriend |
| Story: | bitternesssadnessjourneywomancryingtitle spoken by characterdancingviolencefemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nudityfemale frontal nudityflashbackdog …sex scenekissfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingnipplesthree word titletelephone callfirefondlingshot to deathblood splattercar accidentmirrorshot in the chesturinationblondeshotgunmaskvomitingtearssunglassesrunningbathroomprostitutionhallucinationrevolvergay slurcandleold mantoiletexploding carbrunetteapologysevered headhit by a cardouble crossshot in the legon the runorganized crimehotel roombeaten to deathdangerprologuescreamingmini skirtfugitiveon the roadscreamscene during end creditssensualityconvertiblebank robberyex convictshot in the armarsonhateprivate detectivecrime bossdestructiondesiredresssexual attractioncowboy hatenemynosebleedrebelsevered handrape victimforbidden lovedead womanembarrassmentsexual desirewhiskeyabsurd humorrear entry sexswitchbladereconciliationmercilessnessnew orleans louisianadark humorsex talkexploding headdisembowelmentfrustrationaccidental killinglipstickperversionbounty hunterhighwayattractionnervous breakdownpunchsouthern accentsunsetstreet ganghead woundhead blown offtelephone boothchild molestationdead fathercrutchessexual perversionrestroomsouthern u.s.true lovedomineering mothertrailer parkwhite trashepiloguebroken nosegraphic violencefisticuffsmurder attemptelvis impersonatorparolebloodshedcar radiomultiple murdermagnifying glassriddleviolent deathexpectant mothervietnam war veteranmanslaughterburning buildingburning manex marineone last jobexpectant fatherrailroad trackrebellious daughterobese womanbad motherstrong sexual contentdying womanholding cellconvicted felonhand woundwizard of ozreal life mother and daughter playing mother and daughterblonde wigsouthern bellelovers on the lamrotten teethlife lessoncrazy manfrench quarter new orleanshead bashingflying headsilver dollaroily hairdog carrying a severed handmarine veteranvoodoo ceremonycrippled womanflying witchjohnny walkerman eating dog (See All) |
Humbert Humbert forces a confrontation with a man, whose name he has just recently learned, in this man's home. The events that led to this standoff began four years earlier. Middle aged Humbert, a European, arrives in the United States where he has secured at job at Beardsley College in Beardsley, …Ohio as a Professor of French Literature. Before he begins his post in the fall, he decides to spend the summer in the resort town of Ramsdale, New Hampshire. He is given the name of Charlotte Haze as someone who is renting a room in her home for the summer. He finds that Charlotte, widowed now for seven years, is a woman who puts on airs. Among the demonstration of those airs is throwing around the name of Clare Quilty, a television and stage script writer, who came to speak at her women's club meeting and who she implies is now a friend. Those airs also mask being lonely, especially as she is a sexually aggressive and liberated woman. Humbert considers Charlotte a proverbial "joke" but decides to rent the room upon meeting Charlotte's provocative daughter, Dolores Haze - more frequently referred to as Lolita - who he first spots in a bikini tanning in the back yard. He is immediately infatuated with Lolita, with who he becomes obsessed in a sexual manner despite her age, she being just into her teens. He will also learn that Charlotte has the exact same feelings for him. While Charlotte does whatever she can to be alone with Humbert, Humbert does the same with Lolita. As the summ… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | marriagedeathmurderjealousypregnancyincestseductionobsessiondeath of motherunrequited lovedeath of wifewriting |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | hospitalhotelcartaxicastlemotelgas station |
| Characters: | friendfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipdoctorteenage girlnursewriterprofessorself destructivenessstepfather stepdaughter relationshippregnant teenagerpregnant girldrinking while pregnant |
| Period: | 1940s1950s |
| Story: | shoutingbitternesssadnesswomanliecryingtitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titlebased on novelone word titleflashbackpartybased on bookcamerabikini …collegedisguisewidowhit by a carcontroversyargumentdiaryloss of motherhandguntypewriterheart attackchesscakeagingforbidden loveblack humorcamera shot of feetcynicismironydeath threatlove at first sightmay december romancemidlife crisisage differencebeing followedimpersonating a police officerpervertmotherhoodforename as titleohiosummer camptelephone boothadolescencesarcasmplaywrightstretcherinfatuationlandladystrait jacketobsessive lovejudoin medias ressex with a minorping pongschool playdriving at nightlolitasexual obsessionfordballroom dancingmartiniolder man young girl relationshipscreenplay adapted by authorrestraintdrive inpassenger traincigarette holderharptiarahula hoopstatutory rapenew hampshireadolescent girlautomobile accidentpiano lessongirl man relationshipcountingdirty old mancaviarblowing bubblesreading letterdark glassespossessivenesspromiscuous daughterreciting poetryrantingfast talkerfrustrated lovecotblow outwhite tuxedopainting one's toenailswhite picket fencenymphettalking to one's dead husbandhot bathkodachromepregnant woman drinking (See All) |
The pediatrician Alexandre Beck misses his beloved wife Margot Beck, who was brutally murdered eight years ago when he was the prime suspect. When two bodies are found near where the corpse of Margot was dumped, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes suspect again. The mystery increases when Al …ex receives an e-mail showing Margot older and alive. (Read More)
| Themes: | guiltfriendshipdeathlovemurdersuicidekidnappinginfidelityrapepoliticsadulterydrinkingtortureescapewedding …investigationvoyeurismmemoryextramarital affaircorruptiondeath of fatherobsessionblackmaildrug usegriefunfaithfulnesssurveillancedeath of wifeforgivenesspolice brutalitymurder investigationpolice corruptionmysterious deathmurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | night |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestaurantforestparis francebusairportelevatorwoodspolice stationpolice carfrancelakerooftop |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorboybrother sister relationshipgirlpolice officerserial killernurse …detectivepolicemanphotographerbabylawyerwaitresskillerfrenchamericanpolice chasechildhood friendcoronerfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipboy girl kiss (See All) |
| Story: | bitternesssadnessliebeatingcryingviolencefemale nuditybased on novelnuditybloodmale nudityfemale frontal nudityflashbackmale frontal nudity …male rear nuditydogbare chested malegunfemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingphotographmale full frontal nuditylesbian kisschaseshowertelephone callcell phonecorpseshot to deathunderwearfoodhorsecar accidentmirrorface slapshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvcomputercameradrinkarrestundressingbare buttsecretshootingrifletearsrunningdead bodycafejailvoyeurmale pubic hairrevolvertelephoneshot in the backsubjective cameraswimmingcleavagegay slurnewspapervideo cameramansioneatingfemale pubic hairinternetnonlinear timelinefalse accusationapologyman with glassesscantily clad femalecoffinassassinationforeign language adaptationsearchvanlatex glovesflash forwardconfessionparkskinny dippingsmokingbinocularsprologuekeymissing personcover upbaseball batfemale full rear nuditylong takegymdisappearancepursuitcountrysidedeath of sonthreathorse ridingratsuspicionmurderertied upflowerhandguntypewritergraffitiheroinapplausetv newsbow and arrowrevelationinjuryred dresswalkie talkieloss of loved onedrug abusehidingloss of wifedesperationdriving a carfaked deathstreet lifeclockhomicidepresumed deadpassportretirementcamera shot of feetdivingphoto shoothaunted by the pasttensioninnocencesurveillance cameraplaygroundmourningburglarylesbian coupleautopsye maildeerhighwaycellphonesuspectpolice raidduckbruisenude woman murderedbenchsports cartan linechildhood memoryframed for murderdead dognude swimminganniversaryhandshakedark secretcremationstreet gangrepeated sceneabuse of powerstairwaystreet marketgun held to headframedtraffic jamfemale lawyermale rapehired killernude girlcigarettefallingscene of the crimeplaying a video gamednastableemergency roominsurancebody bagnaked dead womandocumentmurder of wifemultiple murderhitchcockiancircular staircasedead catanguishwoman undressingchild rapecriminal investigationtreadmillclimbing out a windowfinding a dead bodysurveillance footageintercomtelephone numbertrophy wifecrotch shotapple computerfemale in a showerstun gunhand kissingpocket knifealibistreet kidwife abusesafe deposit boxman undressingpokiesperjurydoor bellwood carvingequestrianransackinghitting a womanphoto studiosidewalk cafeaudio recordingbroken windshieldblood sample911 callwalking a dogwall safeinternet cafewiretapdead body in a car trunki.d.pediatricianbox cutterchildhood lovearm injuryprime suspectinsurance policyhemophiliahorse jumpingplanted evidencewatching a video on a computergarbage dumpsterbreaking a glassbluffingslipping and fallingwife beatingbandstandhorse stableidentifying a dead bodybody in a car trunkhunting accidentparisian outskirtsballisticsstreet riotoff screen suicidecar pileupcomputer storehiding in a dumpsterstate senatorcomputer searchhunting trophymounted deer headautopsy reportflower deliverymidnight swimdna sampledragged by hairheroin userinternal bleedingparc monceau paris (See All) |
The true story of serial killer Aileen Wuernos who was convicted of luring men to their death and eventually executed in 2002. In 1989, she was working as a prostitute and finally makes a friend when she meets and begins a relationship with a young woman, Selby. Determined to straighten out her life …, she tries to find legitimate work but with little education and limited social skills, she fails at every turn. She starts working as a hooker hitching rides along the local interstate highway and after robbing a few clients has an encounter with a vicious client whom she kills in self-defense. After that however she just takes to killing clients taking their money and car. Once arrested she claims self-defense but is eventually convicted. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | deathlovemurderinfidelityrapemoneyadulteryprisonlesbianismdrinkingdrunkennessrobberyextramarital affairtheftdeath of father …depressionunfaithfulnesshumiliationexecutionsuicide of father (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | barbeachrestaurantchurchbusbicyclewheelchairpolice stationcourtroommotelgay barcar theftcar on fire |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicehomosexualmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boyfemale protagonist …girlserial killerpolicemanlawyersister sister relationshipthiefchristianreference to godkillerself hatred (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s1990s |
| Story: | womanliebeatingcryingtitle spoken by characterviolencefemale nudityf ratedbloodone word titlegunsex scene …kisscigarette smokingnippleslesbian kisspistolshowerbased on true storyvoice over narrationtitle directed by femaledreamcorpseunderwearfoodcar accidentface slapwatching tvdrinkarrestshootingvomitingbeertearsbedcar crashdead bodyprostitutionhandcuffsrevolvertelephonewineeatingdinerchild abusedrivingjudgetrialpolice officer killedbartenderracial slurliaron the roadu.s. presidentattempted rapecourtcrossthreattied uphandguntv newssexual abusefloridarape victimburials&mfemale killerhitchhikingredneckwhiskeyhookerattorneymobile phonejob interviewkickinghungerdeath threatmiami floridamakeupamusement parklesbian couplepedophilehighwayundercover copraised middle fingerbroken armsexual assaultkilling spreepajamastriple f ratedveterinarianohiopistol whiphead woundtrue crimejukeboxsexual violencenaivetycoca colajuryflasknewspaper articledeath rowfactory workerbaseball capferris wheelmailboxdeath penaltyhandcuffedroller skatingcop killerdeath sentencecapital punishmentfemale criminalstutteringwetnessstarvingfreewayvietnam war veteranflashingcourthousemoney falling through the airtruck stopborderline personality disorderhair dryerfemale serial killerevangelicalvillainess played by lead actressegoismmisanthropesex crimehandcuffed womanautomobile accidentdefense attorneymisandryprosecutionlesbian loverabused womanlesbian slurmurder confessioncarnival ridebailiffroller skaterfelonyunderpassarm in a castflorida keysbiker barrollerskating rinkfinger up anuswomen's restroomtorture threatburning a carressentimenttruck stop prostituteself storagedaytona beach floridatape recorded confession (See All) |
A group of drug users in the 1970's help finance their habit by robbing drug stores. Matt Dillon's character is very superstitious and eventually his luck runs out.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
| Themes: | marriagelovefriendshipdeathsuiciderobberydrug usedrug addiction |
| Mood: | affection |
| Locations: | hospitalcarmotel |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshippolicepriest |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | bitternessgroup of friendssadnessviolencebased on novelflashbackdoggunbased on true storyvoice over narrationbased on bookshootoutcorpseshot to deathblonde …shootinghallucinationambulancedeath of friendbrunettedrug addictinjectioncoupledresshypodermic needledrughattold in flashbackloss of friendstealingdrug abuseloss of wifeblack humordrug dealingdrug overdosejunkiesuperstitionroomdead girlneedlecar drivinglong hairoverdosemotel roomgroup therapyjacketpharmacyhead injurycrowbarblack dresscounter cultureportland oregongrave diggingdrug tripdrugstoredelinquentdrug rehabilitationanti drugshallucinogenic drugwomen's restroomdrug abstinence (See All) |
Set in France, Georges is a TV Literary Reviewer and lives in a small yet modern town house with his wife Ann, a publisher and his young son Pierrot. They begin to receive video tapes through the post of their house and family, along side obscure child-like drawings. They visit the police with hope …of aid to find the stalker, but as there is no direct threat, they refuse to help. As the tapes become more personal, Georges takes it upon himself to figure out who is putting through his family through such horror. A true Michael Haneke Classic. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | guiltmarriagefriendshiploverevengesuicidekidnappingmoneyjealousypoliticsfeardeceptionmemoryracismloneliness …death of fatherterrorismparanoiablackmailcelebrityillnesssurveillanceadoption (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmareambiguous ending |
| Locations: | hospitalschoolswimming poolparis francebicycleelevatorapartmentgas station |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipdoctorboyteenage boyteacherdetectivepolicemanwriterlawyerterror …aunt nephew relationshipsuicide by slitting one's throat (See All) |
| Story: | middle classliecryingviolencenuditybloodmale nudityone word titleinterviewmale frontal nuditydogchasetelephone callcell phonedream …foodwatching tvcamerasecretbooktearsrunningneighborpianosubjective cameraswimmingwineaxemassacrevideo camerathroat slittingnonlinear timelinedinnerapologydrawingsearchdrowningcoffeeauthorstalkerliarstorytellingreadingscene during end creditspranklong takescarthreatdeath of husbandsuspicionchickenclass differencestrustcheating wifeprivate detectivemachismoitaliantv newsanswering machinekilling an animaldemonstrationmagazinevideotapedysfunctional marriagewristwatchorphanagemoralitymovie theatreremote controlhaunted by the pastgrocery storeold agehatredconvenience storearabbookstoredeceitsuspectfast motion scenepillcoffee shopvideo surveillance12 year oldpostcardmen's bathroompublisherpubertyestaterepressionanimal abusecoughingtelevision showactual animal killedbleedingglobalizationconsciencetv studiofilling stationroosterwatching a videocoughing bloodaccusationminimalismred herringhomeworkcustodyplastic bagsweatingdeath of dogdoor bellambiguityscriptwriterseine riverunsolved mysteryno musicalgeriananonymous telephone callsocial differencesstepbrother stepbrother relationshipfarm handgeometrypathologysurrogate brotherchildren's homerewindseventy somethingafrican frenchreference to eminempaddy wagoneighty somethingswim meetswim coachcoalition (See All) |
Two sisters, plus a dead mother, a remarried father, and a hostile step-mother. The sisters, each in her way, have perfected the art of losing. The elder, Rose, is an attorney, responsible, lonely, with a closet full of shoes. The younger is Maggie, beautiful, selfish, and irresponsible. Her drunken … behavior gets her tossed by her step-mother from her dad's house; worse behavior gets her tossed from Rose's apartment. Then, while searching in her father's desk for money to filch, Maggie finds an address; the past and the future open up to her and, with any luck, may open to her sister as well. (Read More)
| Themes: | guiltmarriagedeathfriendshipsuicidemoneydrinkingdrunkennessweddinglonelinesstheftdeath of motherdysfunctional familycancergrief …mental illnesspoetrydeath of wifeunemploymentforgivenessdeath of daughtersuicide of mothersuicide of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | barbeachrestauranttrainswimming poolhotelsnownightclubofficechicago illinoistrain stationsex in a bathroomjapanese restaurant |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorteachernursedancermusicianlawyersister sister relationshipthiefjewishwaitress …japaneseprofessorjewamericangrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipstepmother stepdaughter relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | judgmentwomanliecryingdancingsexf ratedbased on novelflashbackdogkisscigarette smokingphotographparty …knifepantiestelephone callvoice over narrationcell phonehigh heelsunderwearfoodcar accidenturinationblondewatching tvcomputerdrinkbikinisecretletterbookvomitingbeertearscafenewspaperbrawineold manvideo camerabasketballeatingwidowdinertoiletsearchold womanbartenderlimousineliarpay phoneumbrellaauditionstatuereadingscreamringdeath of husbandreunionpickup truckpoemsupermarketballoonice creamfloridaphone boothswimsuitbridemilkcelebrationyogaremote controlrear entry sexgrocery storereconciliationshoespet dogshoppingco workermedicationengagementdeceitphiladelphia pennsylvaniablind manpuppyfamily secretpromiscuitycrowdmusic bandphoto albumengagement ringplaying cardslaptop computerjewelrylaundryinsecuritysenior citizenmetaphormakeoverstepmotherponytailrumorretirement homemaking outcredit cardunconsciousnessmtvcabaretarenailliteracynursing homegroommonitorclothingpun in titlesushimonumenttai chipigtailssuicide notereggaemortalitysleeping on a couchwedding gownslide showreference to josef stalincity parkjob seekingspectatorlaw firmtv cameramanic depressionhigh school reunionsnoopingphone bookbusiness tripplaying chesstiaracuisineclass reunionpet shopdyslexiablamescreen testwalking canelunchboxmultiple narratorsretireepet storereference to fred astairebimbodog walkerchopsticks the eating utensillearning disabilitygreeting cardresumedelicatessenkeychainvisually impaired persondisgruntled customerprinceton universityslobbridal showerreference to jackie kennedyteleprompterjob applicanttowing a carwant admiami beach floridadisplay caseauto impound lotbrooklyn dodgerscorsagebongosleave of absencemazel tovshuffleboardstilettobasketball matchreference to e.e. cummingswant adsassisted living facilityreference to sonny and cherautocidehaagen dazs ice creamfudge (See All) |
Lieutenant Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is an expert United States Naval Aviator. When he encounters a pair of MiGs over the Persian Gulf, his wingman is clearly outflown and freaks. On almost no fuel, Maverick is able to talk him back down to the carrier. When his wingman turns in his wings, Maverick i …s moved up in the standings and sent to the Top Gun Naval Flying School. There he fights the attitudes of the other pilots and an old story of his father's death in combat that killed others due to his father's error. Maverick struggles to be the best pilot, stepping on the toes of his other students and in another way to Charlie Blackwood, a civilian instructor to whom he is strongly attracted. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | friendshipdeathmilitaryrivalryu.s. military |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | seabarmotorcyclenightclubwaterocean |
| Characters: | friendbest friendrussian |
| Story: | volleyballaccidental deathwomancryingtitle spoken by charactertwo word titlebare chested malesex scenekissexplosionsingingunderwearsunglassespianodeath of friend …widowtrainingpilotmicrophonelocker roomuniformopening action sceneconvertibledeath of husbandprofanityflirtingcold warmachismoflyingfriendship between menpropagandamale bondingblockbustervietnam wartowelconfrontationplaneaviationparachuteraised middle fingerlieutenantbriefsflightarrogancepiano playermale objectificationpiano playingjukeboxrestroomfalling into waternavyman in underwearsweatfilm starts with textfighter jetforeplayfighter pilotu.s. navywhite briefsjettop secretaircraft carrieraerial combatfamous linebudweiserbased on articledog tagjet fighterhigh fivemale camaraderiebeach volleyballexploding planemuscularnaval officerspit takefamous songsource musicsteam roomaviatorcatch phrasenaval uniformman wearing a towelend credits roll callwarplanemontage with pop songmen's locker roomejection seatejector seataerial battlef 14 tomcatflight schoolmilitary disciplinemissile attackwing manmale pilotloss of confidencenaval aviationshow offaerial dogfightsupersonic airplaneunexpected encounterf 14 fighter jetmayday the call for help (See All) |
Nader ('Payman Maadi' (qv)) and Simin ('Leila Hatami' (qv)) argue about living abroad. Simin prefers to live abroad to provide better opportunities for their only daughter, Termeh. However, Nader refuses to go because he thinks he must stay in Iran and take care of his father (Ali-Asghar Shahbazi), …who suffers from Alzheimers. However, Simin is determined to get a divorce and leave the country with her daughter. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | marriagedeathmurderreligionmoneypregnancyfearinvestigationmemorydivorcetheftpovertydepressioninheritancereligious intolerance |
| Locations: | hospitalschoolbuselevatorkitchenwheelchairgas stationschool teacher |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorbrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistteachergirlthiefreference to godlittle girlmaidmuslim …daughterfathergrandfather granddaughter relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Story: | judgmentiranwomanliecryingcharacter name in titlef ratedbare chested malefightphotographtelephone callcell phonecar accidentarresttears …sunglassesrunninglow budget filmbathroompianojailhandcuffstelephonesubjective cameranewspaperold manfalse accusationjudgeapologydrawinghit by a carlooking at the camerapainimmigrationconfessionprologuekeyfired from the jobliarsuitcasedebtbankscene during end creditsdomestic violencecourtwitnesssuspicionclasssleepingclass differencescouplesurgeryeyeglassesteahead buttlawscene during opening creditsdiseasetied to a bedislamteddy bearhonorpassportgirl with glassespromisebloody nosepillsmobile phonethirty somethingalzheimer's diseasebalconymarital separationbenchmarital problemmiscarriageseparationsinislamicshameethicstestimonyrunning awayemigrationdoubtreading aloudstairwaylooking out a windowmarried coupleknocking on a doorbankeriranianblackboardscene of the crimecdtutorwrathresponsibility11 year oldcircular staircasegynecologistjunior high schoolstudyingwater fountainhomeworkfather in law daughter in law relationship19 year oldhumanitygirls' schoolhijabtehran iranarabicwife leaves husbandbailfired from a jobshacklescaregiverdoorbellpersianvisadead babyoxygen maskcompact dischead scarfoxygencivilizationhearingtemperkoranbed wettingreference to allahsister in law sister in law relationshipwetting oneselfabandoned by motherbad temperoverhearing a conversationcopy machineslamming a doorwanting a divorcerugsocial differencesdizzinessfalling out of bedseventy somethingbody searchdirty moneyhot temperqur'ancompensationjoblessnesscourt of lawshaving someonelocking a dooreighty somethinglying in waitmedical examgiving someone a bathopen endingcommutingtirednessmutismunbornunhappily married womancreditorvenetian blindsabandoned by wifeblood moneydrinking fountainelder carehitting someoneobligationselling a carcobblerwindow blindschadordisturbing the peacefalling on the floorfalse accusation of stealingsitting in a car (See All) |
Maria Altman sought to regain a world famous painting of her aunt plundered by the Nazis during World War II. She did so not just to regain what was rightfully hers, but also to obtain some measure of justice for the death, destruction, and massive art theft perpetrated by the Nazis.
| Themes: | guiltdeathmurdermoneypregnancydrinkingescapefuneralartmemorytheftdeath of fatherhumiliationtheatreholocaust …justice (See All) |
| Mood: | wedding night |
| Locations: | hotelcemeteryairplanelos angeles californiabicycletaxiairportelevatorcourtroommuseumart museum |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipgirldancerbabylawyersister sister relationship …jewishjewgermangrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipuncle niece relationshipaunt niece relationshipgerman soldierbaby boyex nazi (See All) |
| Period: | world war two |
| Story: | dishonestywomanliecryingdancingflashbackfightcigarette smokingphotographsingingchasebased on true storytelephone callsongmirror …computerdrinkarrestlettershootingpaintingbookrifletearssunglassesrunninghallucinationtelephonef wordreporternewspaperconcertold mancaliforniamontagenonlinear timelinefalse accusationjudgeapologytrialpainterold womannecklaceflash forwardparkprotestliardebtcover upspeechpursuitsleepingrefugeetrustwashington d.c.record playereyeglassesapplausetv newstraitorgoldwhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicscene during opening creditsrecordingdemonstrationcrying womanwristwatchcomposerclassical musicart galleryparadegenocidecrying manburialpassportwatching televisionremote controlanti semitismattorneyreconciliationresearchcynicismjob interviewsmugglingtheatre audiencepridebookstoredeath of sisteraerial shotcellphoneinjusticepatriotismparking lothandshakegardeningswastikabureaucracyrepeated scenepostcardlast will and testamentreading aloudstairwaylawsuitrabbiunited states of americaknocking on a dooraustrialistening to a radioquitting a jobpharmacynewspaper articlevienna austriagiving a toastheritageferris wheelcellolocked doornewborn babyopera singerheirloss of sisterperfumepersecutiontelegramcircular staircaseposingradio newsiconjewelarchivekiss on the cheekbride and groomdonutflash camerafleeingcellistlootingends with textinvestigative reporterpharmacistthird reichkeyspublic relationsportrait paintingtranslationaustrianlaw firmverdictart theftinternational relationsfemale judgehobbydishwashershoahdehumanizationstar of davidsidewalk cafehouse arrestspeakerclotheslinedeath of unclesignatureultimatummementonazi flagcognactown halldeath of auntheil hitlerillegalitypasadena californiareading a letter aloudpublic address systemtreatydiamond necklaceu.s. supreme courtfamily portraitsigmund freudthe pastadolf hitlerbungalowbox officespitting in someone's facepounding on a doormeningitisinternational lawtimiditybrushing one's hairphotograph comes to liferestitutionsextetarbitrationstrudelstudent loansupreme court rulingaustrian historygustav klimtholding someone's handsilver cup (See All) |
While looking for an apartment, Jeanne, a beautiful young Parisienne, encounters Paul, a mysterious American expatriate mourning his wife's recent suicide. Instantly drawn to each other, they have a stormy, passionate affair, in which they do not reveal their names to each other. Their relationship …deeply affects their lives, as Paul struggles with his wife's death and Jeanne prepares to marry her fiance, Tom, a film director making a cinema-verite documentary about her. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmtragedy |
| Themes: | lovedeathmurdersuiciderapefilmmakingvoyeurismextramarital affairangerobsessiongriefsexualitydating |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | restauranthotelparis francebathtubelevatorurban settingapartmentcity |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipprostitutelustdirectorfilmmakerolder man younger woman relationshipamericanself discoverysex with a strangerfrench prostitute |
| Story: | fiancebitternesssadnesswomancryingdancingfemale nuditynuditymale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditygun …sex scenefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nudityfingeringnipplesleg spreadingchasepantiestelephone calltopless female nudityfondlingwritten by directorsex in bedbare buttfalling from heightplace name in titlesex standing upvoyeurtelephonef wordcleavagegay slurbridgewidowfour word titlefemale pubic hairsubwayscantily clad femalecontroversymarriage proposalblack pantieswidowerattempted rapecity name in titlefemale removes her clothestragic eventfilm within a filmpremarital sexratprofanityno pantiesstreetragesex on floorloss of wifeassaultblockbusterphone boothdead womanapartment buildingrear entry sexbreakupsex talkrainstormwedding dressbalconycasual sexroomtangopromiscuitywoman in bathtubpromiscuous womansubway stationfemale removes her dresstelephone boothmini dressloss of daughterrestroomharmonicamooningmother in lawwrathobsessive lovechewing gumfamous scorewakemurder by gunshotmurder victimdying wordsbroomdance contestsexual intercoursesex with fooddance hallanonymous sexends with deathwoman with a gundenturesjazz scorewoman murders a manclandestinesex between cousinsbuttercheating on one's boyfriendelectra complexparisianripping pantyhosesexual relationshipbusiness manerotic 70slifting skirtamerican expatriatecage elevator (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: | guiltmarriagedeathsuicideinfidelitydrugsmoneyadulterydrinkingfearfuneralincestmemoryextramarital affairanger …divorcedeath of fatherdrug usedysfunctional familycancerunfaithfulnesshumiliationpoetryalcoholismdrug addictionsuicide of father (See All) |
| Locations: | churchbusmotel |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorsingerteenage girlsister sister relationshipreference to godnative americansheriffcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationship …grandmother granddaughter relationshipuncle niece relationshipaunt niece relationshipsuicide by drowningself righteousnessmother with cancer (See All) |
| Story: | fiancebitternesswomanliecryingkissfightcigarette smokingphotographsingingthree word titleerectionbased on playtelephone callsong …corpsefoodmirrorface slapdrinksecretbookvomitingbeertearssunglassesplace name in titledead bodypianoreference to jesus christprayerfightingtelephonef wordsubjective camerafoot chasewinechild abusefalse accusationapologydrowningpaindrug addictprologueliarstorytellingdisappearancewigcrossdeath of husbandpoetrecord playerterminal illnesspickup truckeyeglassespoempot smokingaddictionlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicsociopathrecordinghammerwristwatchbrother sister incestcheating husbandcrying manwatching televisionwhiskeypillssufferingbootsthundercynicismshovelensemble castsibling rivalrypedophiletitle at the endvegetariancellphonemarital separationfamily secretmarital problemsports carswearinglocation in titleauctionpedophiliascene before opening creditslast will and testamentmeatundertaker14 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) |
Young lovers Hero and Claudio are to be married in one week. To pass the time, they conspire with Don Pedro to set a "lover's trap" for Benedick, an arrogant confirmed bachelor, and Beatrice, his favorite sparring partner. Meanwhile, the evil Don Jon conspires to break up the wedding by accusing Her …o of infidelity. In the end, though, it all turns out to be "much ado about nothing." (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | marriagefriendshipdeathrevengejealousydanceweddingfuneraldeceptionjusticefather daughter incest |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshipdancermusicianpriestvillaincousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipuncle niece relationshipfather in law son in law relationship |
| Period: | 16th century |
| Story: | disloyaltysadnessliecryingdancingfemale nuditymale nuditymale frontal nuditydogkissfemale rear nuditysingingpartyshowerbased on play …songhorseslow motion scenemasktearsmontagepoliticianfalse accusationduelwritten and directed by cast membermassagemistaken identitylightningpranksensualitydirected by starcountrysidecrossgardenreference to william shakespeareespionageprinceeavesdroppinghonorpicnicpresumed deadcelebrationsufferingthundermourningintriguemisunderstandingframe upswinghorseback ridingface maskset upfountainhomecomingschemeflutevillagovernorbachelorvenice italybullheirmarriage engagementbattle of the sexesopposites attractbritish renaissancevineyardcourtshipbride and groomveilchurch bellfeastmatchmakermistreatmentnobilityclothes linefortuneendurancecountconsumptionmockeryblack leathershakespeare playconstabletuscanydisgraceslanderfire eatergrapesrhymejesterwitvirtuemasked balldishonormasquerade partybugleoverhearingbumblerfriarsonnetsupperwife and husband lead actorsnobleadorationvow of celibacyloathingshakespeare's much ado about nothingspreading a rumorfalse reporthedgepadua italysextonsighingmessina italyantipodespiper (See All) |
Frank is a retired Lt Col in the US army. He's blind and impossible to get along with. Charlie is at school and is looking forward to going to university; to help pay for a trip home for Christmas, he agrees to look after Frank over thanksgiving. Frank's niece says this will be easy money, but she d …idn't reckon on Frank spending his thanksgiving in New York. (Read More)
| Themes: | depressionredemptionblindness |
| Locations: | new york cityschool |
| Characters: | teenagerstudentuncle nephew relationshipex military |
| Story: | bitternesstripwomancryingbased on novelgunremaketearssuicide attemptlimousineuniformprankhandgunballooncolonel …embarrassmentreconciliationtangojobthanksgiving17 year oldsense of smellprivate schoolweekendferraritalking about sexheadmasterpoordrinking alcoholarmy lifepreparatory schoolchange of heartenthusiasmspeeding vehicleuninvited guestthanksgiving dinnerfamily argumentreference to lyndon johnsonjaguar carloss of eyesightestranged brotherjack danielsvisually impaired personremake of italian filmsmellfall guyblind driverfamily mealferrari f40blind charactertest drivefamily get togetherpopping a balloontalking about suicide (See All) |
In 1938, Walter Neff, an experienced salesman of the Pacific All Risk Insurance Co., meets the seductive wife of one of his clients, Phyllis Dietrichson, and they have an affair. Phyllis proposes to kill her husband to receive the proceeds of an accident insurance policy and Walter devises a scheme …to receive twice the amount based on a double indemnity clause. When Mr. Dietrichson is found dead on a train track, the police accept the determination of accidental death. However, the insurance analyst and Walter's best friend Barton Keyes does not buy the story and suspects that Phyllis has murdered her husband with the help of another man. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmsuspensemurder conspiracy |
| Themes: | guiltmarriagedeathmurderinfidelitybetrayaladulteryangerdeath of fatherobsessionparanoiagriefunfaithfulnessdatinggreed …murder of husband (See All) |
| Locations: | trainlos angeles californiaelevator |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipnurselustemployer employee relationshipstepmother stepdaughter relationshipinsurance agent |
| Period: | 1930syear 1938 |
| Story: | accidental deathwomantitle spoken by characterbased on novelbloodflashbacktwo word titlephotographvoice over narrationcorpseshot to deathblondetearsrevolvercriminal …widowdouble crossfemme fatalegunshotwitnessloss of fathersuspicionsupermarkettold in flashbackimpersonationphone boothrailway stationparking garagedead womanfemale killerscamjanitorcynicismphonereckless drivingunhappy marriageassumed identitycrutchesstepmothercastbowling alleyinsurancebullet woundtitle same as bookwoman shotin medias resinsurance fraudeye witnessvillainess played by lead actresswife murders husbandsoftballjob offertelephone boxoffice buildingcrime gone awryinsurance companycandlelight dinnerinsurance investigatorstepdaughterleg castdictaphonejumping from a trainporterinsurance policyinsurance salesmanrailroad tracksget rich quick schemeelevator operatorinsurance claimmurder disguised as accidentwidowed fathermislaid trustsuspected murderboothgoldfish bowlhollywood bowlhollywood hillsice teamortal woundwrong suspectankle braceletstaircase conversationdouble indemnityfemale corrupts malehanging up without saying goodbyeperfect murder schemechinese checkersinsurance investigationwax cylinder (See All) |
Cal (Steve Carell) and Emily (Julianne Moore) have the perfect life together living the American dream... until Emily asks for a divorce. Now Cal, Mr Husband, has to navigate the single scene with a little help from his professional bachelor friend Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling). Make that a lot of hel …p... (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagefriendshipinfidelitymoneyadulterydrinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairangerdivorcedepressionunfaithfulnessfight for love |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | barlos angeles californiabicyclebaseball |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage boyteachergirlpolicemandancerlawyer …sister sister relationshipreference to godemployer employee relationship (See All) |
| Story: | sadnesswomanliecryingdancingmasturbationbare chested malesex scenekissfightphotographchasetelephone callcell phonedream …face slapslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvcomputercameradrinksunglassesbedreference to jesus christclassroomf wordmontagemarriage proposalcoffeebartenderscreaminglocker roomumbrellaflowersgympursuitdatebasementcharacter says i love yougardenblindfoldballetclasssleepingobscene finger gesturekissing while having sexrecord playerapplauseanswering machinelistening to musicbabysitterrecordingice creamone night standwomanizershoesbuddyensemble castmakeuplipstickwedding ringmarital separationraised middle fingermarital problemmidlife crisisreckless drivingtext messagingmale objectificationtitle ends with periodaccountantgardeningsneakersteenage lovewalletescalatortrue love17 year old13 year oldcredit cardballerinahonestysushinervousnessteenage crushtextingbouquetmiddle schoolforty somethinghardware storeplaying footsieimplied nuditysoul matetalking to oneselfpassing outapple computerlaw studentrecovering alcoholiccologneschool lockerlaw schoolmoving vanbaseball gloveminiature golfvaliumsextingplaying catchnude photoschool cafeteriaenglish classstanford universityreference to the titanicstanding in the raindisapproving fatherpickup linereference to steve jobsparent teacher conferencereference to mcdonald'swatching through a windowrunning a red lightreference to hugh hefnerbachelor padcopying machineunhappily married womanjumping out of a moving carlotharioreference to ashton kutcherreference to demi mooregraduation speechschool auditorium44 year oldbar examreference to patrick swayzedomestic strifemen's clothingmale makeovermixing a drinkphotographing oneselfcaramel applemassage chairreference to the scarlet letterreference to wilt chamberlainslapping someone's handteen parentlifting a girl into the airreference to conan o'brienwater heater (See All) |
Upon moving to Britain to get away from American violence, astrophysicist David Sumner and his wife Amy are bullied and taken advantage of by the locals hired to do construction. When David finally takes a stand it escalates quickly into a bloody battle as the locals assault his house.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
| Themes: | marriagedeathmurderrevengerapedrinkingfeardrunkennessvoyeurismseductionangercorruptionbrutalitysadismevil …home invasionalcoholismcrueltytraumahunting (See All) |
| Mood: | gorenight |
| Locations: | barchurchcarcemeterysmall townvillagerural settingfarmtruck |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshipteenage girlwriterbullylustalcoholiccousin cousin relationshipamericanuncle nephew relationshipamerican abroad |
| Story: | bitternessaccidental deathsadnesswomanbeatingcryingviolencesexfemale nuditybased on novelbloodflashbackdoggunkiss …fightcigarette smokingsingingpartyknifepantiesfiresongshootoutshot to deathunderwearblood splattercar accidentmirrorshot in the chestface slapshotgunslow motion scenecomputercatdrinkgunfightshootingrifleanimal in titlebedbathroomvoyeurreference to jesus christprayerfightingcombatscientistsubjective camerabedroomcandlegangold manstrangulationmontageman with glassesbirdscantily clad femalehit by a carcontroversycigar smokingbartenderpaingunshotauthorbeaten to deathfired from the jobmini skirtpassionscreamsensualityspeechpianistcountrysidethreatisolationtrapratstagepubarsonrecord playerchessmachismoeyeglassesfireplacedestructiondesirenipples visible through clothingmass murdershot in the stomachsexual abusesexual attractionrecordingragemagicianvandalismhidingdysfunctional marriagelossdesperationfemale singerrape victimhomerapistmexican standoffhomicidesexual desirerampagewhiskeyswitchbladebraveryhypocrisyburglarymercilessnessironybroken glassstairsaccidental killingfogswingknife throwingsiegecaneduckliving roomsexual assaultroomalienationexhibitionismshamedead girlintimidationmagic trickclosetbottlemental retardationsexual violencemajorfarmhousebroken windowoutsiderold flameanimal crueltyself defenseanal rapedenialexhibitionistgreenhouseblackboardyuppiegun dueldisappointmentreverendbreaking a windowcarnagechewing gumex conshocksoccer ballshot in the footcar radiogravestonemurder by gunshotchild molesterdead birddead catcaressblack cathypocriteantiquemasculinityhouse firevillagerpet catarm slingcurtainloss of controlexit woundmissing girlchurch bellpunchingclothes rippingbear traphooliganphonograph recordburnmistreatmentbarricaderesentmenthostilitytricyclevicarsexual crueltyexterminatorgrandfather clockpacifistbreaking glassmathematiciandeath of petsex offendersanctuaryflirtloud musicdartsfinger cutmoral corruptionpacifismrefugekilling a catchalkcornwallteaseariamagistrateparty hatunderage girlcountry homefireplace pokerdefianceskipping ropepeace signprovocationburn injurypathologydestroying propertydart boarddiversionnauseanubile womangirl wearing a miniskirtcomplicitynewton's cradlealetree swingangry wifegun combatmentally challenged manfake nosetimiditychurchyardderanged manfoot blown offhand slapchildish behaviorcut telephone linemaking a scenestalled carimmature adultroof repairrooferworking at homehanged catnoise maker (See All) |
Honduran teenager Sayra reunites with her father, an opportunity for her to potentially realize her dream of a life in the U.S. Moving to Mexico is the first step in a fateful journey of unexpected events.
| Subgenre: | video |
| Themes: | deathmurderrobberytraveldeath of father |
| Mood: | raintrain robbery |
| Locations: | trainchurchcarcemeteryboatpolice carmexico |
| Characters: | family relationshipsfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooboyteenage girlteenage boygirlbabyuncle niece relationshipdeath of girlfriend |
| Story: | accidental deathjourneyliebeatingcryingviolencedoggunsex scenekissfightcigarette smokingchaseshower …telephone callcell phoneshootoutshot to deathface slappunched in the facecatcameraundressinggunfightshootingdead bodyriverbedroomgangimmigrantmapaccidentsearchimmigrationgunshottreepay phoneattempted rapelong takescartransvestitehuggingbulletheavy rainmachetehidingrailway stationmexicanblood on facebackpacksmugglingkickingtaking a picturehit on the headbananaborderillegal immigrantwoman in underweartext messagingborder crossingraftgang violenceman in underwearrailroadtrain trackstrain ridekiller childgang memberillegal immigrationgang leaderchild with gunborder patrol555 phone numbertelephone numberbucketcentral americarailroad trackdigital cameraguatemalamexican borderhiding in a carmexican american bordersign of the crossriver crossingblisterhuman smugglinghondurasrock throwingmemorizationfalling from a traininner tuberailroad trestletrestlebiting a handriding the railschiapascrossing the bordermexican gangmara salvatruchateardrop tattooveracruz mexicodeath warrantreference to salma hayek (See All) |
In San Francisco, we follow Johnny, a man who has a girlfriend, Lisa, and also his best friend, Mark. Lisa has been cheating on Johnny with Mark and Johnny doesn't know! Will Johnny ever find out? Will Mark still be Johnny's best friend?
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmmelodramacampycult classic |
| Themes: | friendshipdeathsuicideinfidelitymoneybetrayaljealousydrinkingdrunkennessdeceptionseductionangerdrug usewrestlingunfaithfulness …unrequited lovephotographygreedcheating (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | apartmentcityrooftopsan francisco california |
| Characters: | friendmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboystudentbest friendlustfiance fiancee relationshipcheating girlfriendactor director writer |
| Story: | disloyaltybitternessgroup of friendssadnessliecryingsexfemale nuditybloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydog …gunkissfightphotographpartytelephone callunderwearsex on couchface slapwritten by directordrinkundressingsecretheld at gunpointtearssunglassesrunningbirthdaybedbathroomtelevisiontelephoneorphanbedroombrawinedrug dealerbridgeeatingjokeman with glassesbirthday partyold womannecklacecoffeejeansconfessionparkattempted murderargumentstrippingscreamingliarwritten and directed by cast memberchampagnepassionmoaningdebtdirected by startragic eventgiftthreatpizzamachismorevelationdesireballoondresscaketape recorderred dressjoggingrageamerican footballgossippsychologistembarrassmentambitionapplemale underwearapartment buildingstupidityrampagewhiskeycouchhypocrisyconfrontationbroken glassstairsfather figureblack brarosefrustrationsurprisetuxedochairinsultopening a doorliving roomplaylaughingroommisogynyjobalarm clockwritten by starlocation in titleshamevodkajoycoffee shopchocolateconfusionyellingstruggleheartbreakalleyboredominsecuritylong hairspiral staircaseskirttemptationselfishnessbroken windowbroken mirrordenialteasingjacketnarcissismquarreldisappointmentimmaturitywrathbreast canceraudio cassetteawkwardnessmoustachefailuresofablooperrepeated linehoaxvisitorhappy birthday to youanecdoteblack dressclumsinessgrudgetiegarbage cansex on stairshedonismhandbagclerkfamous linepolice sirencocktailsurprise partymaterialismloss of controlbroomcandlelightsmilingsexual innuendoexecutivestreetcardoorbellflower shopblue jeansfloriststore clerkrudenessaudio tapeblouseconfidencemidnight moviedubbingaudio recordingwater bottleirresponsibilitysuperficialitybad actingeccentricitymale chauvinismsan francisco bayrhythm and bluescheating fianceenavelunintentionally funnytemper tantrumcassettestrange behaviorbad newshit in the stomachimpulsivenessamoralitydrug moneyredundancyeating an applecontradictionfoolishnessmaking facesoverhearingaimlessnessbouquet of rosesstarring directoravaricemumblingannouncementfacadethrowing a bottleunintentional humorvulnerabilityfutilityreprimandgolden gate bridge san franciscoplastic bottlechildishnesscomplimentgroaninglistening at a doorparty guestshovingmediocritysensibilityunscrupulousnessannoyancemarijuana cigarettetelevision smashingaudio recordercalumnyfruit bowlgigglegrabbed by the lapelsindiscretionmurmuringsiestathrustingambulance sirenbank executiveimitating a chickenunexpected questionuselessness (See All) |
Following the advice of his dying father, Hal dates only women who are physically beautiful. One day, however, he runs into self-help guru Tony Robbins, who hypnotizes him into recognizing only the inner beauty of women. Hal thereafter meets Rosemary, a largely obese woman whom only he can see as a …vision of loveliness. But will their relationship survive when Hal's equally shallow friend undoes the hypnosis? (Read More)
| Themes: | deathfriendshipjealousydrinkingfeardeath of fatherdatingdyingtraumacourageclaustrophobia |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarrestaurantswimming poolnightclubtaxielevatorapartmenttaxi driversuv |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorchildrenboygirlnursemaidfrench kissdream girlself confidence …self image (See All) |
| Story: | womanliecryingtitle spoken by characterdancingcharacter name in titlenuditykissunderwearfooddrinkbikinithongbeerneighbor …subjective cameraeatingcoffeepay phonegymmachismocakereverse footagehypocrisyministerobesityboston massachusettssexismdelusionhypnosisbrainwashingcanoecrutchessarcasmreference to the beatlesdepartment storeimmaturityreverendgeneticsmorphineburn victimdeathbedgiraffetrancetricycleclubbingfat suittrapped in an elevatorhippopotamusreference to britney spearsreference to the bibletailseminarsuperficialityfrat packbarkinghyenaarrested developmentreference to paul mccartneyreference to wonder womanbirth defectmicrosoftreference to harry houdinistuck in an elevatorcanoeingwoolly mammothovereatingreference to ringo starrbarbecue grillpeace corpstoefitness centerreference to eric claptonill childpost hypnotic suggestionreference to michelle pfeiffershallownesschildren's hospitalreference to george harrisonself help guruspina bifidacabin feverkissing gameinner beautycannonball divegenetic abnormalitymorphine drip (See All) |
A suburban family is torn apart when fourteen-year-old Annie (Liana Liberato) meets her first boyfriend online. After months of communicating via online chat and phone, Annie discovers her friend (Chris Henry Coffey) is not who he originally claimed to be. Shocked into disbelief, her parents (Clive …Owen and Catherine Keener) are shattered by their daughter's actions and struggle to support her as she comes to terms with what has happened to her once innocent life. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyfamily tragedy |
| Themes: | guiltrevengerapebetrayalfearinvestigationdeceptionseductionangerpsychopathbrutalityobsessiondepressiongriefhumiliation …evilabusebullyingexploitationpanictraumaregretrape and revengepsychological trauma (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolnightambiguous ending |
| Locations: | hospitalschoolhotelsex in a hotel roomsex in a hotel |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyfemale protagonistgirlpolice officerstudent …best friendolder man younger woman relationshipcrying girlsex with teenagerrevenge motiverevenge seeker (See All) |
| Story: | sadnessliebeatingcryingdancingviolenceone word titlephotographpartycell phonefistfightpunched in the facecomputerbrawlsecret …tearsbirthdaybedcollegecriminalf wordhalloweenbedroomcaliforniasuicide attemptinternetchild abuseconfessionargumenthotel roomvirgindangerfbiliarfantasy sequencemistaken identityevil manscene during end creditsmanipulationtragic eventhigh school studentgiftlaptoplove interesttrusthuggingteen angstsociopathsexual abusefbi agentdesperationstrangervictimrape victimteenage protagonistvirginitycrying manrapistfalse identitytensionmisunderstandinghatredanxietydespairpost traumatic stress disorderdelusionadvertisingcon artistpedophileperversionboyfriendclassmatenervous breakdownsexual assaultroomjobbenchphonepromiscuityadolescentage differencetext messagingbad guygirl in bra and pantiesmysterious mandark secretmental breakdownchild molestationmotel roomsexual perversionsexual violence14 year oldsexual promiscuityunderage sexhome videohigh school girlpark benchphone callchild molesterfamily maninternet chatcrime investigationchild rapecleveland ohiocriminal investigationdate rapesexual humiliationcrime spreeadvertising agencydeeply disturbed personserial rapistprotective malehigh school friendhigh school seniorsexual predatorolder man young girl relationshipfemale studentfamily conflictst. louis missourigynecological examunhappy endingadvertising executivebreaking down a doorcounselorstatutory rapesting operationoverprotective fatheradolescent girlred bra and pantieshigh school boychat roomgun storecrime victimfather daughter conflictguidance counselormilwaukee wisconsinunderage girlfather son hugemotional breakdownsexual exploitationteenage rapeinstant messagingdining roomcautionary talefather daughter hugfbi investigationbad guy winssitting on a benchmaking lovechild sexual abuseolder man teenage girl relationshiponline chatbroken dreampretty girlvillain escapeshigh school crushsex with a teenage girlprotective fatherlying on a bedadvertising campaignbrother sister hugkeeping a secretlying about ageevil winsfilming sexrape by deceptioncrying teenage girlemotional shockfirst bra14 year old girlwork life balanceonline friendtorn apartdna sampleonline predator (See All) |
Coming back to accomplish the divorce procedure, Ahmad an Iranian man, arrives in Paris after four years to meet his ex-wife and her daughters from her previous marriage. He notices his ex is in a relationship with an Arab named Samir who also has a son and a wife in a coma. The relationship of the …older daughter and her mother is in deterioration because the daughter thinks her mother is the cause of Samir's wife comatose state. The affairs get more complicated when the older daughter discloses something heinous she has done. (Read More)
| Themes: | guiltmarriagefriendshiploverevengesuicideinfidelityadulterypregnancyfearmemoryextramarital affairdivorcedepressiondysfunctional family …unfaithfulnesschildhood trauma (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalrestaurantparis franceairportshed |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipdoctorboyteenage girlgirllove trianglesingle mothermotherfrenchemployer employee relationshipdaughter …ex husband ex wife relationshiplove letterstepfather stepdaughter relationshipasking for forgivenessmother and daughter (See All) |
| Period: | year 2012 |
| Story: | iranlietwo word titlecigarette smokingphotographchasetelephone callcell phonefoodurinationface slapsecrettearsrunningtelephone …f wordcookingeatingsuicide attemptsubwayjudgeapologyprologueliarsuitcaselong takepursuitgiftcomapromisesufferingattempted suicidepaste mailcellphonemarital separationhandshakesubway stationlooking out a windowlaundromathospital bed16 year oldpharmacyiranianbunk bedperfumesuicidal thoughtstoothbrushremarriagepharmacistdoorbellpretending to be someone elsehair dryersidewalk cafeclotheslinescratchhalf brother half sister relationshipoverhearing a conversationdry cleanersstrained relationshiprunaway teendry cleaningpainting a wallwanting to diepost partum depressionsearch for truthmaking a bedlocking a doorwrist bandageabsent husbandillegal workertelephone hangupdivorce settlementcutting one's fingersearching for the truthkicking a doormother and daughter share a bedpostpartum depressionspilled paintiranian expatriatereference to brussels belgiumwitnessing a suicidedaughter dislikes mother's boyfriendscratching oneself (See All) |
Sent from the city to investigate the murder of a teenage girl in a small Alaska town, a police detective (Pacino) accidentally shoots his own partner while trying to apprehend a suspect. Instead of admitting his guilt, the detective is given an unexpected alibi, but this "solution" only multiplies …the emotional complexity and guilt over his partner's death. He's also still got a murder to solve, in addition to the blackmail and framing of an innocent bystander being orchestrated by the man they were chasing. There's also a local detective (Swank) who is conducting her own personal investigation... of his partner's death. Will it all come crashing down on him? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedypolice procedural |
| Themes: | guiltlovedeathmurderbetrayalinvestigationpsychopathdeath of fatherblackmailredemptionpoetrymurder investigationmurder of a police officer |
| Mood: | rainneo noirhigh school |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachrestaurantschoolhotelsnowsmall townairplanerural settingpolice stationtrucktunnelalaskafishing village |
| Characters: | policeteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girldetectivepolicemanwriterpolice detectiveolder man younger woman relationshipcolleague colleague relationshipcheating on girlfriend |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | accidental deathbeatingfemale nuditynuditybloodflashbackdoggunfightcigarette smokingphotographchasepistoltelephone callshootout …corpseshot to deathshot in the chestremakeshotgunshootingbookvomitingrifleheld at gunpointdead bodyinterrogationhallucinationtelephonefoot chasedinerfemale pubic hairfishingpolice officer killedshot in the leglatex glovesbeaten to deathfbistorytellingcover updiarypursuitdeath of husbandpolicewomancabinwaterfalltypewriterchild murderbulletflyingbreaking and enteringtape recordershot in the stomachmorguedead womanhomicidemoralitybackpackpartnergunshot woundnovelistpolice officer shotframe uppedophileautopsyevidencefognude woman murderedalarm clockferrygunfirefemale detectivelyingdead dogdead girlhairdead animaljournalgun held to headfalling into waterdouble barreled shotguninsomniaaccidental shootingadult actress playing teenage girlstakeoutcabin in the woodsquarrelscene of the crimeunderage smokingmurder suspectnaked dead womanfemale copdirty copsleeplessnessabusive boyfriendglacierschizophreniccriminal investigationbludgeoninglapdhotel managerinternal affairsloggingsunlightgarbage dumpforensic evidencelodgeplanting evidencesleep deprivationgarbage bagmurder confessionlos angeles police departmentsunshineconfession of crimeplanted evidencewindshield wiperfingernailarctic circlemystery writernaked dead bodytrapped underwatercrime writercrime confessionshell casingnude pictureplaying chickenremoving a bulletballisticspolice proceduretoenailmidnight sunnude bodycrime reconstructionhalibuthypothetical flashbacklost in fognude corpsephone call from suspectremake of norwegian film (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: | marriagedeathloveinfidelityrapereligionbetrayaljealousypoliticsadulterypregnancydanceweddingincestseduction …extramarital affairunfaithfulnessexecutiondyingwealthaffairhunting (See All) |
| Mood: | rainwedding night |
| Locations: | beachchurchcourtroomcastle |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrenbrother sister relationshipprostitutedancerbabysister sister relationshiplove trianglecatholicuncle niece relationship |
| Period: | 16th century |
| Story: | womanliecryingtitle spoken by characterdancingcharacter name in titlesexbased on noveldogkisssingingsongfoodface slapundressing …tearsdecapitationfalse accusationtrialkingtentdeath of childcourtchildbirthwitnessqueentrustinjuryroyaltycrucifixbrother sister incestbirthambitionrear entry sexarranged marriageintriguesibling rivalryhorse and carriagewedding receptionmiscarriagepalacehorseback ridinggiving birthbeheadingpopemenstruationtreasoncrownloss 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) |
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: | guiltmarriagefriendshipdeathrevengeinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingvoyeurismmemory …extramarital affairdivorcelonelinessdeath of fatherunfaithfulnesstheatre (See All) |
| Locations: | hospitalbarbeachhotelcemeterybuskitchenaustraliafranceofficeoceantownsuvrunning on a beach |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerboyteenage girlteenage boydanceractorbabyactressbest friend …reference to godaustralianex husband ex wife relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipyounger version of charactertheatre director (See All) |
| Period: | summer |
| Story: | sadnessliecryingdancingsexfemale nudityf ratednuditymale nudityflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malekissfemale rear nudity …fightcigarette smokingphotographsingingleg spreadingpantiestelephone callcell phonesongwoman on toptitle directed by femaledreamfoodmirrorblondeface slapcomputerdrinkbikinisex in bedbare buttsecretbookvomitingbeertearssunglassesrunningbirthdaysex standing upneighborvoyeurreference to jesus christtelephonef wordswimmingcleavagewineeatingwidowapologychildscantily clad femalebirthday partyunderwater scenegraveyardbartenderflash forwardjeansgraveblack pantieschampagneauditionflowerscrossdeath of husbandlaptopreunionsuspiciontearevelationlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musichappinessagingwatching a movieswimsuitsurfingaudiencecoitusforbidden loveart galleryburialbald manbroken legministercard playingseasidecliffcopulationwedding receptionsunbathingphoto albumfemale female kissnew jobbirthday presentsydney australiaremorsereading aloudcrutcheslost lovesurferraft18 year oldtheatre productiondolphingiving a toastmother in lawbeach houselollipopswimming underwaterreverendsurfboardreading a booksurrogate motherlesbian subtextleg injuryleg woundremarriageoverhead shotbedtime storyhappy birthdayrearview mirrorsaying goodbyeplay rehearsalbreaking upsidewalk cafebased on novellatryst20 year oldunderwater fightsurrogate sonwoman directorleg in a casttravel agentcurtain callwetsuitphysical rehabilitationbank checkloversreference to george gershwin21st birthdaymusical productionreflection in a rearview mirrorantisepticreading a book to a childsurfing accidentwater wings (See All) |
The resolutely single Don Johnston has just been dumped by his latest lover, Sherry. Don resigns himself to being alone yet again and left to his own devices. Instead, he is compelled to reflect on his past when he receives by mail a mysterious pink letter. It is from an anonymous former lover and i …nforms him that he has a 19-year-old son who may now be looking for his father. Don is urged to investigate this "mystery" by his closest friend and neighbor, Winston, an amateur sleuth and family man. Hesitant to travel at all, Don nonetheless embarks on a cross-country trek in search of clues from four former flames. Unannounced visits to each of these unique women hold new surprises for Don as he haphazardly confronts both his past and, consequently, his present. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | marriagedeathfriendshippregnancyvoyeurismmemorytraveldivorcelonelinessdeath of fatherdrug usesexualitybreak upphilosophy |
| Mood: | nightmareambiguous endingambivalence |
| Locations: | hotelmotorcyclecemeteryairplaneairportroad tripfrancemotelroad movie |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boydetectivepolicemanphotographerwriter …lawyersister sister relationshipbest friendwaitresspsychiatristolder man younger woman relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipself discoverylove letteramateur detectiveairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Story: | tripjourneywomancryingsexfemale nudityfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingphotographpanties …labiacell phonedreamcar accidentcomputercatlettermarijuananeighborvoyeurcookingfemale pubic hairmapdinnerchildpainterscantily clad femalesearchgraveyardgraveauthorstalkerbusinessmansuburbon the roadpassionstorytellingknocked outrabbitflowersdeath of husbandtypewriterpsychicsingle parentgirl in pantiespickup truckno pantieslistening to musicquestculture clashwomanizerbikerbuddhistreconciliationhippiemillionaireabsent fatherswedenevidenceblack eyevegetariandeerfieldcasual sextrophypromiscuityshynesshit in the faceblue pantiesreminiscencereal estatebachelorexhibitionistreceptionistbusiness cardupper classpearl necklacepassengerpost officecar racingmind readinglolitapaternitysurrogate fatherillegitimate sonsearch for fatherhighway travelfloristjamaicansecrecydeath of dogreference to sherlock holmespinktalking to an animalodysseyforensic evidencerental cartalking to a dogdumped by girlfriendimpregnationanonymous letterunsolved mysteryillegitimacyracecar driverespyard saledrinking contestephebophilewindshield wiperanimal behaviorformer loverknocking on doormail truckcountry roadhidden agendadon juandriving carcomputer whizzmindreaderwalking around nudecheck listdoctorateblack white friendshippracticing a line of conversationreference to don johnsonpicking a floweranhedoniadolemitehippie chickracing car accidentreference to sam spade (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: | guiltmarriagedeathfriendshippregnancydrinkingweddingmemorydivorcetheftparanoiadysfunctional familygriefillnessmental illness …drug addictionforgiveness (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | trainbathtubbicyclekitchenlake |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americantattoosingerboybrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistgirl …nursepolicemandancermusiciansister sister relationshipthiefbest friendreference to godinterracial relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipfrench kissstepfather stepdaughter relationshipu.s. soldiercrying babystepmother stepdaughter relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipgirl fightself hatredex lawyer (See All) |
| Story: | accidental deathwomanliecryingtitle spoken by characterdancingcharacter name in titleviolencesexf rateddogkissfightcigarette smokingphotograph …singingpantiestelephone callfirecell phonesongfoodcar accidenturinationface slappunched in the facecameradrinkvomitingtearssunglassesrunningsex standing upbathroomneighborguitarbracandlebandvideo cameraambulancebridgeeatingmodelapologybathunderwater scenesearchdrowningparkargumentdrug addictmicrophonestorytellingtentringscene during end creditsspeechdeath of brothercontestdeath of sonhateblack americaneyeglassesdresssociopathjoggingdrug abusepsychologybrideviolinreconciliationcynicismloss of sonconvenience storebroken glassjunkiedrummercigarette lightersibling rivalryice skatinghawaiiblack eyebarbecueloss of brotherwedding receptionviolinistdrumshysteriafamily reuniongroup therapyinterracial marriageparamediccigaretteelectric guitarstonedsaxophonegiving 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) |
Tony Montana manages to leave Cuba during the Mariel exodus of 1980. He finds himself in a Florida refugee camp but his friend Manny has a way out for them: undertake a contract killing and arrangements will be made to get a green card. He's soon working for drug dealer Frank Lopez and shows his met …tle when a deal with Colombian drug dealers goes bad. He also brings a new level of violence to Miami. Tony is protective of his younger sister but his mother knows what he does for a living and disowns him. Tony is impatient and wants it all however, including Frank's empire and his mistress Elvira Hancock. Once at the top however, Tony's outrageous actions make him a target and everything comes crumbling down. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcrime epic |
| Themes: | marriagelovefriendshipdeathmurderrevengedrugsmoneybetrayaljealousyfearweddinggangsterangercorruption …brutalitymafiasadismevilcrueltypaniccommunismvengeancedrug addictionmurder of sister (See All) |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | new york cityrestaurantswimming poolhotelcarhelicopterbathtubnightclubapartmentmotelcar bombprison camp |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipbrother sister relationshiplawyerbest friendinterracial relationshiplatinosniperstand up comedianbikini girlself destructionout of control |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | bitternesssadnesswomancryingtitle spoken by characterdancingviolencefemale nuditybased on novelbloodone word titlebare chested malegunnipples …explosionknifepantiespistoltelephone callfondlingshootoutshot to deathblood splattermachine gunblondeface slapremakeshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvarrestgunfightbikinifalling from heightshootingshowdownriflesunglassesbombbedinterrogationbathroomrevolvercriminaltelephoneshot in the backf wordsubjective cameracleavagegay slurbedroomassassinstrangulationmansionstabbingdeath of frienddrug dealermontagethroat slittingcocainestabbed to deathhouseimmigrantweaponanti herocontroversyshot in the legshot in the foreheadimmigrationattempted murderdrug addictorganized crimedangerclownpay phonecharacter's point of view camera shotundercoverevil manbankhanginglong takescarconvertiblehairy chestneck breakingprofanityshot in the armsilencerlove interestrefugeedismembermentkillingcorrupt coppowerriotflirtingchainsawmachismotv newsuzidestructionrevelationdiscodesireassassination attemptelectronic music scorestreetdressmass murdershot in the stomachrageloss of friendstabbed in the stomachloss of loved onedysfunctional marriagephone boothblack humorhomeclockdrug dealingapartment buildingrampageremote controlmercilessnesslove at first sightmiami floridafrustrationdeath of sisterhot tubsurprisecubadead manundercover coptigerinsultattractionloss of husbandliving roomcapitalismdrug lordpolitical corruptioncrowdgrenade launcherjoyvillain played by lead actorvideo surveillancelatinagang warbandagespit in the facecar drivingdrug smugglingbrooklyn bridgerestroombroken mirrorfalling into waterinterracial marriagebankerpolice interrogationlatininfertilitycriminal gangwrathcolombiarobepalm treerespectmoney launderingporscheloss of sisterfamous scoreslappingmurder attemptcadillacdecadencedeskfacial scarbloodshedcorrupt officialmultiple murderdrug cartelcubancocaine snortingdiplomatrise and falltalking while drivingmob violenceslapfamous lineincestuous desirefake accentmob hitloss of controllast standhidden gunboliviadetonatorluxuryruthlessnessdrink thrown into someone's facehawaiian shirtscarred facepurple pantiescar dealercult movie casttelephone boxblimplatin womanblue dressvintage cardisco musicbeach resortcuban americanpelicanshower curtainthinnesschainsaw murderdolly zoomimpulsivenessimmigration officercocaine addictgrand guignolshot repeatedlycitroenmiami beachreference to james cagneypalmsfriendship gone badcolor remake of black and white filmfirearm pointed at the cameraleisure suitcolombian drug cartelbegging for lifecuban refugeefaked accentbroken doorshot at the cameracuban mafiameat truck (See All) |
A small time thief from Belfast, Gerry Conlon, is falsely implicated in the IRA bombing of a pub that kills several people while he is in London. Bullied by the British police, he and four of his friends are coerced into confessing their guilt. Gerry's father and other relatives in London are also i …mplicated in the crime. He spends 15 years in prison with his father trying to prove his innocence with the help of a British attorney, Gareth Peirce. Based on a true story. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | guiltfriendshippoliticsprisontorturegangsterdeceptionmilitarydeath of fatherterrorismfaithsurveillanceprejudicejusticepolice brutality …police corruption (See All) |
| Locations: | snowlondon englandcourtroomenglandprison fightwater torture |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitutesoldierlawyerthiefhomeless manpolice violence |
| Period: | 1980s1970s |
| Story: | shoutingbeatingcryingtitle spoken by characterviolencemale nuditycigarette smokingexplosionknifechasepistolbased on true storyvoice over narrationbased on bookmachine gun …shotgunpunched in the facearrestheld at gunpointbombinterrogationhandcuffsrevolverf wordfoot chaseterroristdisguisedrug dealermontageprisonernonlinear timelinefalse accusationjudgetrialanti heroradionews reportbinocularsprotestperson on firetankirelandpubcorrupt cophateriotpot smokingwhat happened to epiloguesociopathsecurity camerajail cellexploding buildingphone boothirishprison guardhippieburglaryscotlanddeath threatcigarette lighterpunched in the chestassault riflepolice raidpolice inspectorferryphysical abusemedia coveragemarijuana jointhysteriamolotov cocktailforced to stripabuse of powerarmored carmeatjukeboxfemale lawyerbritish armycommando raidbritish renaissancememorialwrongful imprisonmentcockney accentslapprison wardendreadlocksnorthern irelandwrongful arrestreggaevideo cassettecity hallprison riothit with a chairreference to led zeppelinirish republican armyjigsaw puzzlejudicial systemprotest marchjudicialjudiciaryriot policeprojectionfalse accusation of murderkleptomaniacmaximum security prisonmale tearsrastafarianforced confessionpolitical violencebomb makingspray canbelfast northern irelandrastafaripolitical conflictmale slaps a malebombmaker (See All) |
Based on a true story. After graduating from Emory University, Christopher McCandless abandoned his possessions, gave his entire savings account to charity, and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters who shape his life.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | guiltmarriagedeathinfidelitymoneyadulterydrinkingdrunkennessmemorynaturedrug usegriefunfaithfulnessillnesspoetry …adoptiondeath of wifedyingfreedomaffairforgivenesshuntingwildernessstarvationback to nature (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmarecar chasearchive footagebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | seabarbeachrestauranttrainchurchforestcarsnowsmall townlos angeles californiaboatbusdesertwoods …rural settingfarmroad triplaketruckcavemexicocampfirestormtunnelslumalaskacanyoncable car (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boypolicemandancer …waitresslittle boyamericangrandfather grandson relationshipself discoverypolice arrestolder man younger man relationshipgirl in underwearalcoholic drink (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinteryear 1991year 1990year 1992 |
| Story: | solitudejourneybeatingcryingtitle spoken by characterdancingviolencesexfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityflashback …male frontal nuditydogbare chested malefightcigarette smokingnipplesphotographsingingknifechasethree word titlepantiesshowerbased on true storytelephone callfiretopless female nudityvoice over narrationbased on bookdreamunderwearhorseurinationblondeface slapslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkarrestundressingbare buttbookrifletearsrunningcafepianoprayermale pubic hairguitarriverf wordswimmingflashlightcookingold mancaliforniatoplessmountainbridgedinermapsnakefishnonlinear timelinebirdfishingsearchvanbartenderpaingunshotskinny dippingargumentmicrophoneprologuefbiwidowerpay phonepoisonmissionon the roadtentreadingchristmas treelightningfarmeruniversitydiarydomestic violencedisappearancesplit screendeath of sonisolationstageunderwaterwaterfallflowerbearfireworkssubtitled scenefreeze framegirl in pantiestwenty somethingeyeglassespoemapplauseshavinggamewolfnipples visible through clothingballoonmachetelistening to musicexercisebeardspiderlosstimeaudiencehome moviecheating husbandsouth africanaked womanhitchhikerhitchhikingapplemexicanbarefootdivingthunderbackpackhippiecharitynippleco workerdeath of protagonistlaughterarizonadeerhighwayborderbarbecuenotetrailerlens flaregrowing uppuppydivorceebonfirebrushing teethsirenowlprivate investigatorfast motion sceneplantnasaplaying cardsrocketsatellitepiano playernude swimminggraduationstage performancedrifterfarmingwhalecanoejournalfilm clipjukeboxbeeborder crossingfast foodcattlelaundromatsicknesscredit cardteasingcrystallistening to radiodamtaking off shirtmarching bandbumpalm treetopless girlguitar playereaglevirginiageorgiaatlanta georgiaapartheidcrabwindmillwet t shirtbeltacoustic guitarspeedboatentertainerplannatural breastsoverhead camera shotchapter headingsdumpsterin medias resbreasthypocriteteenage girl in underwearhobohorse and wagonbagpipesschizophrenicscandinavian girlflashback within a flashbackshopping cartrock climbingreference to george w. bushfamily historynudistmortalityborder patrolidentity crisismaterialismcanalguard dogcheckharvestleaving homecamperfaunafloraillegitimate sonsleeping bagpaddlegrand canyonmetropolisremotewisdomfalse namemoosewashington stateemaciationnudismoil lamptrampwater skiingduplicityfood poisoninghowlingfreight trainprairieburning moneymotivationalanti conformitysit upskayakspeakerbackpackinggrizzly bearintrospectionriver rapidsillegitimate daughtermultiple narratorshot springlicense plateencampmentpatroliciclenew beginningsouth dakotawashing a carriver crossingfollowing a dreamgrainchapterschequelosing weightcarvingcollege graduateaerialchest hairkayakingnaked outdoorscollege graduationpull upsravinestocking capborder checkpointirrigationnorthern californiawheatfishing polenorth americascoped riflebigamistbadlandsjumping onto a traintractor trailerreference to lord byronsoft focustrue life adventuresearch for truthtime clockman against natureman vs naturepick up truckreference to joni mitchelltrain depotflash floodrootsalton seapartinghoover damgeorgia usanew year's resolutionstarving to deathabandoned buscolorado rivergraduate schoolreference to jack londonlife savingswriting in sandriding the railschapterwise storytellingfairbanks alaskahandicraftsneo luddismpermitreference to thoreaucharacter lies about agegraduation presentgullindividuationlake meadreference to tolstoyshiversjet stream (See All) |
Anton is a doctor who commutes between his home in an idyllic town in Denmark, and his work at an African refugee camp. In these two very different worlds, he and his family are faced with conflicts that lead them to difficult choices between revenge and forgiveness. Anton and his wife Marianne, who … have two young sons, are separated and struggling with the possibility of divorce. Their older, ten-year-old son Elias is being bullied at school, until he is defended by Christian, a new boy who has just moved from London with his father, Claus. Christian's mother recently lost her battle with cancer, and Christian is greatly troubled by her death. Elias and Christian quickly form a strong bond, but when Christian involves Elias in a dangerous act of revenge with potentially tragic consequences, their friendship is tested and lives are put in danger. Ultimately, it is their parents who are left to help them come to terms with the complexity of human emotions, pain and empathy. (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagefriendshipdeathmurderrevengeinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancyfearfuneralnatureextramarital affairangerdivorce …lonelinesspsychopathdeath of motherdysfunctional familycancergriefunfaithfulnessillnessbullyingcrueltydeath of wifevengeanceforgiveness (See All) |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | hospitalschoolchurchsmall townboatdesertlondon englandbicycleelevatorpolice stationpolice carafricalaketruckrooftop …war zonerunning after a truck (See All) |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipdoctortattoobrother brother relationshipboyteachernursestudentpolicemanbaby …bullygrandmother grandson relationshipsingle fatherbaby killer (See All) |
| Story: | kitewomanliebeatingcryingviolencesexf ratedbloodone word titlebare chested malekissfightphotographexplosion …knifetelephone callcell phonetitle directed by femaleblondeslow motion scenecomputerrifletearssunglassesbombrunningclassroomf wordswimminggay slurambulancestabbinginternetapologychildcoffinvanpainbeaten to deathprologuewidowerliartentflowersdisappearancecountrysidecrossthreatthreatened with a knifeloss of motherclassfireworksgaragehatepickup trucksurgeryafricanwoundjoggingpatientvandalismdenmarkloss of wifespiderassaultmoralitypromiseremote controllandscapewindsufferingplaygroundmourningbackpackabsent fatherpunched in the chestinfectionprideblood on shirtfriendship between boysswingmarital separationfemale doctormarital problemmoral dilemmatext messagingsaving a lifehandshakehysteria12 year oldharbornecrophiliahit in the facecremationdockhead woundcrutchesname callingwebcammilitiaidealismpeer pressureschool principalstethoscopeplaying a video gameauto mechanicgurneysoccer balljumping into watertormentwarlordguerrillaveilleg woundrefugee campsurgical operationjoggertoy cardental bracesrubik's cubehead bandagebiblical referencegunpowdermissing sonaudikiss on the foreheadsudansuicide contemplationpacifismvideo chatretaliationbomb explosionmalariapain killerreference to coca colasummer housewoman directorboys' bathroomswedeparallel storyautomatic riflecobwebsilofacial injuryclimbing a ladderdragging someonewanting to diemultiple languagesparent teacher conferencechoking someonehomemade explosivetelephone hangupct scanhomemade bombmodel carberry pickingereye for an eyereference to hans christian andersenflying a kitevan explosionshoulder woundblind in one eyeknife held to one's throatdying during surgeryhit with a basketballholding someone's hand (See All) |
Norman Spencer, a university research scientist, is growing more and more concerned about his wife, Claire, a retired concert cellist who a year ago was involved in a serious auto accident, and who has just sent off her daughter Caitlin (Norman's stepdaughter) to college. Now, Claire reports hearing … voices and witnessing eerie occurrences in and around their lakeside Vermont home, including seeing the face of a young woman reflected in water. An increasingly frightened Claire thinks the phenomena have something to do with the couple living next door, especially since the wife has disappeared without apparent explanation. At her husband's urging, Claire starts to see a therapist; she tells him she thinks the house is being haunted by a ghost. His advice? Try to make contact. Enlisting the help of her best friend, Jody, and a ouija board, Claire seeks to find out the truth of What Lies Beneath. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | marriagedeathfriendshipmurderrevengeinfidelityghostadulteryfearvoyeurismextramarital affairangersupernatural powerunfaithfulnesspanic |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | restaurantswimming poolsnowcemeteryboatbathtubrural settinglakelaboratoryyacht |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipteenage girlteacherstudentmusicianteacher student relationshippsychiatristprofessorghost in a mirror |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | womancryingbloodinterviewdogphotographpartythree word titlesurprise endingshowertelephone callcell phonecar accidentmirrorwatching tv …computercatsecrettearsbathroomcollegeneighborwinecandlebathunderwater sceneroommategraveyarddrowninggravebinocularskeyelectrocutionpossessionmissing personcollege studentdeath of husbandhauntingratsuspicionmurderergardenhaunted housetherapyrunawaypickup truckoccultteafireplacegothicmousehammertherapistblockbusterdrug overdoseresearchboston massachusettspet doganxietyspyingpieropening a doorphoto albumlaptop computervillain played by lead actordockseancefireballphysicianfencesailboatparamedicshoedruggedcelloouija boardgeneticshitchcockiansleeplessnesspet catpoltergeistcellistfootprintmissing girl911power failurevermonthair dryervisionswriting on a wallsteamcocktail partyouijasource musiclock of hairvaliumglass shardmurder by drowningalimonyprinceton universityempty neststepping on glasssound systemhair dryer falling into a bathtubreference to jonas salkreference to madame curie (See All) |
An Australian couple take a sailing trip in the Pacific to forget about a terrible accident. While on the open sea, in dead calm, they come across a ship with one survivor who is not at all what he seems.
| Subgenre: | cult filmsuspense |
| Themes: | deathmurderkidnappingrapeadulterytortureseductionpsychopathbrutalityobsessiondrug useinsanitygrief |
| Mood: | rainnightmarenight |
| Locations: | seahospitaltrainaustraliapolice carshipoceanyachtstorm at seaship on fire |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicedoctorserial killerpolicemandancerphotographerhostageaustralianterroraustralian abroaddeath of killer |
| Story: | tripbeatingcryingdancingviolencesexfemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nudityfemale frontal nudityflashbackmale rear nuditydogtwo word title …bare chested malekissfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingphotographknifechaseshowerfiresongcorpsefoodcar accidentshotgunrescuebare buttheld at gunpointtearssunglassesdead bodysubjective cameraswimmingflashlightsubwayapologyradiounderwater scenedrowningduelbinocularsmicrophonekeyevil mandeath of childdeath of sonisolationsuspicionmurdererdie hard scenariomaniacsociopathsurvivorcaptivewristwatchstrangerhome movierailway stationblack humorpassportwoman in jeopardydivingphoto shoottrappedpillsloss of sonhit in the crotchdeath threattitle appears in writingrowboatmedicationexploding headdead childevidenceone dayrainstormsailoropening a doornude woman murderedpsychoticpsycho killerminimal castalonesailboatsailingraftdegradationmarried coupleflareunconsciousnessdruggedswimming underwaterlying on bedman in swimsuitstabbed in the shouldershot through the mouthtitle same as bookpsychological torturesole survivorbreaking through a doorflare gunmass murdererdriving at nightkicking in a doorknocked out with a gun buttradarvoyagecat and mousepacific oceandeeply disturbed personhands tiedwriting in bloodlooking at picturebathing suitmovie projectorsleeping pillsharpoonfood poisoningdeath of dogmerry christmasthrown through a windshieldnaval officerwashing hairabandoned shipspear gunwoman in perildead body in waterblonde childwater pumprotting corpsefilm with ambiguous titlearm injurysalvagenitrous oxidesinking boatkilled in a car accidentpumpnauseagas canmarlboro cigarettesman punches womanwife's sexual pretenceengine roomflare gun as weaponreference to joni mitchellbanging on a doorschoonerhead on collisionflooded roomreference to julio iglesiasday for nightplaying fetch with a dogdingyreference to orpheusfuel gaugebotulismpulling someone's hair (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: | guiltlovechristmasreligiondeath of fatherparanoiahumiliationblindnessprejudiceforgiveness |
| Mood: | rainnightmareambiguous ending |
| Locations: | schoolchurchsnowbicyclecatholic churchcatholic schoolshedfire escape |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshiphomosexualmother son relationshipafrican americanchildrensingerboybrother sister relationshipteachergirlstudentdancerpriest …christianteacher student relationshipbiblecatholiccatholic priestreligious fanaticdance teacherreligious statuenew teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1960syear 1964 |
| Story: | judgmentliebeatingcryingtitle spoken by characterdancingf ratedone word titleflashbackcigarette smokingphotographsingingsurprise endingbased on playtelephone call …songdreamfoodmirrorcattearsclassroomprayerwinebasketballeatingfalse accusationnunritualold womanconfessionargumentprologueliarumbrellastorytellingcover upchristmas treegymcrossgiftsuspicionclasstrustblack americanrecord playeritalianteawoman with glassesrecordingmousetoynosebleedgossipirishcompassionembarrassmentjanitorinnocencewindhypocrisyplot twistdespaircigarette lighterschool uniformpedophilechoirbenchpigeoncrowceremonysermoncandypopepedophiliaabuse of powerdoubtstairwaycorporal punishmentintoleranceschool principalhugteasingnarcissismdisciplineracial prejudicebishoptolerancefeathercaretakercircular staircasehypocritesleeplessnessbronx new york cityhymnaccusationaltarorganmassdressingintercomchristmas 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 authorbad 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) |
John and Laura Baxter are in Venice when they meet a pair of elderly sisters, one of whom claims to be psychic. She insists that she sees the spirit of the Baxters' daughter, who recently drowned. Laura is intrigued, but John resists the idea. He, however, seems to have his own psychic flashes, seei …ng their daughter walk the streets in her red cloak, as well as Laura and the sisters on a funeral gondola. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmsuspensesupernaturalbritish horrorcult classic |
| Themes: | guiltmarriagedeathmurdersurrealismdrinkingdrunkennessfuneralsupernatural powergriefmental illnessblindnesswritingdeath of daughterafterlife …death in childbirth (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerain |
| Locations: | hospitalrestaurantchurchhotelboatbicyclewaterairportrural settingpolice stationcityitaly |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrenboygirlpolice officerserial killerpolicemanpriestsister sister relationship …villainmaid (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | accidental deathsadnesswomanfemale nuditybloodmale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityflashbackmale frontal nuditysex scenekisscigarette smokingnipples …photographknifechasethree word titlesurprise endingshowertelephone calltopless female nuditypunctuation in titlecorpseunderwearfoodhorsemirrorslow motion scenecatarrestbare buttlettervomitingapostrophe in titledead bodycafehallucinationprayermale pubic hairsubjective cameracandleold manambulancebridgeeatingwidowfemale pubic hairnunbathpantyhoseold womandrowningflash forwardbased on short storycharacter's point of view camera shotsuitcasedollstatuereadingdeath of childcity name in titlepursuitratpsychicitalianoccultfaintingarchitectureloss of loved onebuttockslossladderfatewhiskeydwarfhaunted by the pastnipplelostdeath of protagonistdead childpolice inspectorbrushing teethriding a bicyclemale objectificationapparitionimperative in titleseanceloss of daughterbroken mirrormarried couplestretchervenice italypremonitionloss of childblind womanmediummotorboatbishopcowgirl sex positionseizurepondbleeding to deathpsychic powerorchestral music scorebriton abroadbloody violencedeath by drowningpsychotronic filmchance meetingdressinggrindhouse filmmurder victimtrancecanalmosaicmental instabilitybritish accentgrievingunhappy endingraincoatgondolastained glass windowfemale star appears nudegiallo esquenude pantyhosescaffoldsibling relationshipmale in a showerdeliberate crueltygrieving mothermusic score features pianoprecognitiondead daughterthe color redtalking with the dead5 year oldartificial respirationspilled drinkstray catgrieving fatherchild drowningringing a bellsleazy giallodyetalking dollwomen's restroomreference to john miltonslashed to deathaccidental drowningmale star appears nudebegins with deathmultiple sex positionsprimal screamsaint nicholasboeing 727woman faintingexsanguinationgrieving parentdrowned bodysecond sightwoman getting dressedapplying mascaraitalian flagrefusing to believechurch restoration (See All) |
It's 1941. Robert E. Lee Prewitt has requested Army transfer and has ended up at Schofield in Hawaii. His new captain, Dana Holmes, has heard of his boxing prowess and is keen to get him to represent the company. However, 'Prew' is adamant that he doesn't box anymore, so Captain Holmes gets his subo …rdinates to make his life a living hell. Meanwhile Sergeant Warden starts seeing the captain's wife, who has a history of seeking external relief from a troubled marriage. Prew's friend Maggio has a few altercations with the sadistic stockade Sergeant 'Fatso' Judson, and Prew begins falling in love with social club employee Lorene. Unbeknownst to anyone, the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor looms in the distance. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | historical event |
| Themes: | marriagedeathlovefriendshipmurderrevengeinfidelityadulterypregnancydrinkingtorturedrunkennessescapemilitaryextramarital affair …divorcecorruptionlonelinessunfaithfulnesssexualitycrueltydyingblindnessu.s. military (See All) |
| Mood: | rainarchive footage |
| Locations: | barbeachairplanenightclubshiprooftopairplane shot downkissing on the beach |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipsingerprostitutesoldierdancermusicianwaitressu.s. soldierofficermilitary police |
| Period: | world war two1940syear 1941 |
| Story: | accidental deathwomanbeatingcryingdancingsexbased on novelbloodbare chested malegunkissfightcigarette smokingphotographexplosion …singingknifefiresongshot to deathfistfightmachine gundrinkbattleundressingbookriflebeertearsrunningpianoprostitutionalcoholswimmingstabbingstabbed to deathboxingroommatemarriage proposaluniformconvertiblegymamerican flagtragic eventfalling down stairscaptainwoundjeephelmetsergeantboxermovie stardysfunctional marriageblockbusterswimsuitcrying manburialtowelcolonelbar fightguardswitchbladebombingu.s. armyitalian americanshovelbilliardshawaiiknife fightethnic slurgunfiremiscarriagepiano playerharassmenthit in the facebandageplaying poollockerjukeboxdiggingcoca colapeer pressurelistening to a radioboxing ringair raiddrillmilitary trainingradio newswoman smokerblues musicmarital infidelitybarrackspassing outammunitionbanjocourt martialpearl harboralcohol abuseprivatehostessreference to benito mussolinidead soldiermarchinggay subtextbeer bottledining hallhawaiian shirtfriendly firetrystpre warchildlessnessoliveawolman wearing a towelpromiscuous pastabsent without leavearmy captainbilly clubsundaybuglestrafingmpleiman in a swimsuitreference to robert e. leestockadecottapsarlington national cemeterybuglerdrunk soldierjapanese air forcefemale in a swimsuithawaiian musicstepping on someone's handbare fisted fightleavenworth penitentiarypay day (See All) |
The son of Zamindar Narayan Mukherjee, Devdas (Shahrukh Khan) was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He grew up in the lush village of Taj Sonapur, where he spent his childhood, indulged by his lovely playmate Paro (Aishwarya). They grew up sharing a special relationship, in which they existed o …nly to each other. Oblivious of all the differences of status and background, a bond that would never break grew between them. Slowly, it changed to love but it was still unsaid. But the reverie was broken when his family sent Devdas to London for education. Paro's world crashed knowing that her Devdas would be gone and she lit a diya, for it signified the fast coming back of her loved one. Years passed and Devdas returned. Devdas was besotted by her stunning beauty and longed to have her back. But Zamindar Narayan Mukherjee (Vijay Crishna), Devdas' father, met Paro's mother Sumitra's (Kiran Kher) marriage proposal with condescending arrogance. It caused a rift between the families and even though Devdas tried to convince his father, only antagonism came his way. Finally, he moved away from Paro and wrote a letter to her, asking her to forget him. Only, he didn't realize that he would never be able to forget her ever! And much later, when he reached out to her, it was too late as she was far too humiliated. She scorned him for not standing by her and they parted forever with a heart-broken Paro entering into a chaste marriage with a wealthy, much older man, Zamindar Bhuvan (Vijayen… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedymelodrama |
| Themes: | guiltmarriagedeathlovefriendshipbetrayaljealousypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessdanceweddingangertheftdeath of father …insanitygriefhumiliationillnessunrequited lovealcoholismdyingvengeanceprejudicewealthfirst love (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | trainboatlondon englandwaterindiabrothel |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipprostitutegirldancerpriest …lawyerthieflove triangleactressalcoholicolder man younger woman relationshipmuslimfathergrandmother grandson relationshipself destructivenessbrother in law sister in law relationshipmother in law daughter in law relationshipstepmother stepdaughter relationshipstepmother stepson relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipdeath of heroself pityin love (See All) |
| Story: | journeyliebeatingcryingdancingcharacter name in titlebased on novelbloodone word titleflashbackcigarette smokingsingingfirevoice over narrationsong …mirrorface slapremakeslow motion scenedrinklettertearsrunningneighborpianoprostitutionhallucinationsubjective cameracandlemansionmontagesuicide attemptapologybirdritualdrowningbinocularswidowerliarlightningbracelettragic eventdeath of husbandsacrificeclass differencesarsonmoonterminal illnesschessdestinyfalling down stairsmedicinelistening to musicrecordingservantforbidden lovewomanizerhomehonorcelebrationthunderarranged marriageattempted suicidedrummercard playingdeath of protagonistdiscriminationvoice over letterinsultlanternhorse and carriagelandlordaristocratpipe smokingpalacedrumsjewelryfountainfemale bondingstairwayfriendship between womenhinducoughingupper classgoddessbroken heartvanitytragic lovefeetdeath of title characterbride and groomfamous lineremarriageloveless marriagechildhood sweetheartfather in law daughter in law relationshipspoiled brathorse drawn carriagekeysbody paintingcigarette holdermanor housecourtesanbinge drinkingasian indiancaningorchardsister in law sister in law relationshipillegitimacyprodigal sonwealthy familyfly the insectfidelitycoming homekolkatacaste systemlast riteswater pipeknighthoodpyromaniaclassismpearlsfamily disapprovalsoilsedan chaircalcutta indiasurrogate daughterchaliceopera glassesconchdrinking bingepaper flowersurrogate sisterunconsummated marriagebreaking glass bottlewedding processionarithmeticwater jug (See All) |
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