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Recently ordained a priest, 24-year-old Father Amaro is sent to a small parish church in Los Reyes, Mexico to assist the aging Father Benito in his daily work. Benito--for years a fixture in the church as well as the community--welcomes Father Amaro into a new life of unseen challenges. Upon arrivin …g in Los Reyes, the ambitious Father Amaro meets Amelia, a beautiful 16-year-old girl whose religious devotion soon becomes helplessly entangles in a growing attraction to the new priest. Amelia is quickly following into the footsteps of her mother, Sanjuanera, who has been engaged in a long-time affair with Father Benito. Amaro soon discovers that corruption and the Church are old acquaintances in Los Reyes. Father Benito has been receiving financial help from the region's drug lord for the construction of a new health clinic. As well, another priest in the diocese, Father Natalio, is suspected of assisting guerilla troops in the highlands. Maenwhile, Amelia and Father Amaro have fallen in love and have begun a passionate sexual relationship. As things become increasingly more complicated in the small community, the walls around Father Amaro begin to crumble. Torn between the divine and the carnal, the righteous and the unjust, Father Amaro must summon his strength to choose which life he will lead. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | priest in loveabortionsexualityguiltblackmaildepressionobsessiontheftlonelinesscorruptionrobberyfuneraldrunkennessdrinkingpregnancy …politicsmoneyreligiondrugsdeathmurder (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | catholic churchmexicowheelchairrural settingbusbathtubairplanechurchrestauranthospital |
| Characters: | sex with a priestmayorcatholiclustreference to godthiefpriestbabyboysingerdoctorboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationship |
| Story: | investigative reporterbus passengersingle engine airplanechurch bellmoney launderingcommunion waferdonkey cartknife throwersacristancalumnycoronarysacramentrighteousnessdying hairhemorrhage …pietyfirst communionreference to the ten commandmentscatechismdoomed lovedefamationexcommunicationchastityhereticslandersubterfugemedical clinicobediencewhite bra and pantiesheresynight watchmanstovesecrecyholy communioncelibacybleeding to deathweepingreference to the virgin maryblasphemymasshandymanhypocritehold upchapelguerillavolkswagenbishopdrug traffickingcatholicismkittenmental retardationconfessionaltemptationestatebaptismpeasantshamedrug lordsinexorcismpridecard playingmiraclehatredhypocrisywatching televisionmoralitymobcrucifixpickup truckscandalheart attackchessobscene finger gesturetrustsensualitycover updollstorytellingspiritualityconfessionnuntoiletdrug dealermontagestabbingdisguisesoccernewspapergay slurreporterguitarreference to jesus christprayertearsliedrinkcatcomputerhorsefoodsongcell phonetelephone callsingingphotographfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybased on novelsex scenemasturbationbloodkissfight (See All) |
When a single mother and her six-year-old daughter move to rural France and open a chocolate shop - with Sunday hours - across the street from the local church, they are met with some skepticism. But as soon as they coax the townspeople into enjoying their delicious products, they are warmly welcome …d. (Read More)
| Themes: | theftcorruptionpoliticsreligiondeathfriendshipmarriageprejudice |
| Locations: | catholic churchrural settingchurchbarschoolsnowcemeterysmall townboatbicyclevillagefranceboat on fire |
| Characters: | mayorcatholicthiefpriestboymother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendfemale protagonistgirldancermusicianwriter …christiansingle mothergrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipself righteousness (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | church bellrighteousnessconfessionaltemptationcard playingmoralitycrucifixstorytellingconfessionmontageguitarprayertearsliefood …photographbased on novelkissfightsexf ratednudityviolenceone word titleflashbackdogdancingpartyknifefirevoice over narrationcryinglettercafeclassroomcookingold manwomaneatingwidowapologybirddrawingbirthday partyritualgraveyardold womandrug addictpassionsuitcasestatueflowersdomestic violenceinjectioncountrysidemagical realismclassarsonsingle parenttraditionpiratedestinybreaking and enteringslow motionstealinggossipirishfestivalburialfood in titlegypsybloody nosewindreference to satanabsent fatherabusive husbandatheistshowsermonchocolatereference to elvis presleydriftercremationoutsidertween girlimaginary friendrumorwormeasterguitar playernursing homeashesfablehistorianhair salonpleasurekangarooaphrodisiacbouquetrebirthwife leaves husbandcentral americafeastportrait paintingrepentancepagancountesshair dryerdiabeticjugglersmall businesswife abusehouseboatcountinsulingluttonyfertilityabstinenceold people's homeillegitimate daughtervowfastingcremated remainsriverboatfire eatergourmetbattered womancandy storered capehot chocolatenightshirtseventy somethingchiligypsy campprovincial settingpublic moralityletter openercocoapastry shopyearningcafe ownerapothecaryriverbanklentpenitenceremedybook of poetrycontritiondowagerfictional villagehit with a skilletthrowing cremated ashes to the windhit on the head with a skillet (See All) |
Ivan is a priest in a rural church known for the apples that grow on a large tree in front. He's odd: seeing the world through rose-colored glasses, in denial about personal facts, and convinced he's at war with Satan. The rectory is a half-way house for recently paroled convicts. Adam arrives for 1 …2 weeks, a large, tough neo-Nazi, first baffled by Ivan's thick-headed optimism, then angry. He vows to break Ivan's faith. Meanwhile, in exasperation at Ivan's insistence, Adam sets a personal goal: to bake an apple pie. All goes awry for the tree: crows, worms, lightening. The Book of Job gives Adam perverse insight, and his hooligan mates provide the resolution's spring. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedydark comedyallegoryparable |
| Themes: | abortiontheftrobberyfuneraldrunkennessdrinkingpregnancypoliticsmoneyreligiondeathmurderlovesuicidefear …memoryangerdeath of mothercancerredemptionillnessfaithdeath of wifedyingforgivenessdeath in childbirth (See All) |
| Mood: | rainsatire |
| Locations: | wheelchairrural settingbuschurchhospitalbicyclegas stationstorm |
| Characters: | reference to godthiefpriestsingerdoctorfather son relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipchristianlittle boyalcoholicbiblepregnant woman |
| Story: | church bellblasphemybaptismmiraclecrucifixgay slurtearsliedrinkcatsongcell phonesingingbloodcharacter name in title …violencebare chested maleguncigarette smokingpistolfirecryingbeatingunderwearshot in the chesturinationface slapshot in the headshootingbookriflebirthdaytelephoneshot in the backgood versus evilflashlightcookinggangold manweaponchild abusebirdvanshot in the legracial slurtreewidowerlightningattempted rapetragic eventcrossgardenex convictterminal illnesskilling an animalhead buttreference to adolf hitlerlistening to musicfaintingstealingdenmarkaccidental deathpart of trilogytenniscommunityrapistapplemale underwearkickinggunshot woundarabdeath of sisterconvictpastorsexual assaultcrowsermonparalysisbandagewalletskinheadneo nazishot in the eyelistening to radiowormindonesiapiereverendsense of smellbeliefscarecrowmercedes benzdown syndromefilling stationparoledead catdead wifegodhymnpakistanichild rapedragging a bodybakingbrain tumoroptimismovenbloody facemental disorderhostilitytennis playerthird in trilogysaudi arabiacerebral palsyshot in the kneeorchardtennis racketneo nazismcommunity servicekilling a catapple piecynicear bleedinghalfway houseapple treesuicide of wifeiron crosslightning strikeparishconsidering abortioneggplantreformed alcoholicdaneblackbirdbook of jobm&m'snose bandagereference to goebbelsburning treecough syrupspasticrectoryworm in foodburning oneselfcookerface bandagebaking a pie (See All) |
At the age of 38, Mark O'Brien, a man who uses an iron lung, decides he no longer wishes to be a virgin. With the help of his therapist and his priest, he contacts Cheryl Cohen-Greene, a professional sex surrogate and a typical soccer mom with a house, a mortgage and a husband. Inspired by a true st …ory, The Sessions, follows the fascinating relationship which evolves between Cheryl and Mark as she takes him on his journey to manhood. (Read More)
| Themes: | sexualityguiltfuneraldrinkingmoneyfriendshiprevengejealousyfearpoetrydisabilityfalling in lovenear death experience |
| Locations: | catholic churchwheelchairbathtubchurchrestauranthospitalbeachhotelbicycleelevatorbaseballmotelsan francisco californiarunning on a beach |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godpriestboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendtattooprostitute …teenage boygirlwriterbest friendjewcatholic priestself pitysex therapistself deprecation (See All) |
| Period: | year 1988 |
| Story: | weepingreference to the virgin maryspiritualityconfessionsoccernewspaperreference to jesus christprayertearsdrinkcatfoodsongtelephone callsinging …sex scenekissmasturbationfemale nudityflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingejaculationnipplespartyleg spreadingerectionpantiesvoice over narrationwoman on topurinationblondewritten by directorundressingsex in bedbookbeersunglassesrunningcafemarijuanacollegevoyeurtelephonef wordsubjective cameracleavagebraambulancewomaneatingfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesapologyman with glassesscantily clad femalecoffinunderwater scenemarriage proposalcoffeepainflash forwardcursevirginfired from the jobfantasy sequencereadingcollege studentfemale removes her clothessadnesspoetsleepingtypewritereyeglassespoemhugginganswering machinepot smokingloss of virginitytape recorderbuttockstherapisthome movieforbidden lovepicnicchokingpromisejob interviewpower outagesex talkanxietydespairpanties pulled downtan linemale virginwoman in bathtubsermonsexual awakeningnarrated by characterprayingjudaismparalysistelevision newsfemale genitalianaivetymasochismnewspaper articleecstasyreading a bookkarmashirtgurneyloss of sisterstation wagonsexual repressionundressing someonegolden gate bridgeintimacyshared bathwoman undressingfirst sexual experiencephilosopherpremature ejaculationsexual pleasureman in a wheelchairjealous husbandsynagogueimplied nuditysexual explorationsexual arousal911power failuretrolleyvoice over inner thoughtsdoorbellsaying goodbyeoxygenreference to the bibleactress breaking typecaststrong sexual contentcolognelogicpoliosex therapyearmale with long hairwoman wearing glassesberkeley californiajewish manbed riddenoutdoor cafescratching6 year oldcollege graduationsense of touchspeaker phonevoice over writingmotorized wheelchairthrift storeweeping womangirl wearing pantiesshaving someonesponge bathfutonrespiratordifficulty breathingsex surrogatehandicap seximplied male nuditylove poempity sexreading a poemwriting a poemiron lunguniversity of california berkeleyitch38 year oldreference to boston massachusettsjewish convertpower blackoutmotel desk clerk49 year oldkissing someone's chestorange tabby catoxygen tentpolio victimmikvah (See All) |
When a younger girl called Emily Rose dies, everyone puts blame on the exorcism which was performed on her by Father Moore prior to her death. The priest is arrested on suspicion of murder. The trail begins with lawyer Erin Bruner representing Moore, but it is not going to be easy, as no one wants t …o believe what Father Moore says is true. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | christian horror |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingreligionmurderdeathinvestigationsupernatural powerillnessmental illnessfaitheviltraumastarvationthe devil |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | rural settingchurchrestauranthospitalbarsnowfarmcourtroom |
| Characters: | catholicpriestdoctorboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenage girlfemale protagonistpolicemandancerlawyer …christianchristianitybibleanthropologistreligious statue (See All) |
| Story: | reference to the virgin marychapelcatholicismexorcismcrucifixdollstabbingreference to jesus christprayerdrinkcathorsetelephone callphotographcharacter name in title …flashbackdancingtitle spoken by characterknifesurprise endingbased on true storycar accidentwatching tvlettercafecollegepianodemonhallucinationsciencegood versus evilhalloweensnakejudgetrialhit by a carritualgraveyardgravescreamingpay phoneumbrellapossessionlightningcourtpianistcrosswitnesssubtitled sceneocculttv newsspiritinjurytape recordertied to a bedjail cellpsychologypsychologistschizophreniaclockdebatethunderministerstabbed in the neckbroken glassreference to satanvoice over letterdemonic possessionpsychoticreflectiondormitorytestimonytombstonefarmhousejurytape recordinghearing voicesinsane asylumcornfieldtavernpsychiatrycoincidencestableprosecutorseizurescholarshipanthropologyriteanorexiaspoondetentionschizophrenicmolestationepilepsylocketpsychosisholy watermartinispiritualismburningwomen's bathroomlaw firmforkmoral ambiguitytv cameradorm roomelectroshock therapyverdictsnorricammysticserpenttrick or treatreligion versus sciencefalling out a windowthrown through a windshieldexpertomenmedical examinercrisis of consciencemalnutritiontranquilizerneurologycatatoniafly the insectstigmataneurologistagnosticbarbed wire fencespeaking in tonguesmethodistepitaphreference to neroeating an insectabnormal psychologyhypersensitivityvocal cordsaramaicinitialsreference to belialarchdioceseunseen forcewitching hour (See All) |
Andreiv Rublev charts the life of the great icon painter through a turbulent period of 15th Century Russian history, a period marked by endless fighting between rival Princes and by Tatar invasions.
| Subgenre: | epicperiod dramaallegory |
| Themes: | sexualityguilttheftdrunkennessdrinkingpoliticsmoneyreligiondeathmurderloverapebetrayalghostjealousy …tortureescapeartdeceptionbrutalitypovertyhumiliationillnessfaithexecutionhopecrueltydyingblindnessjusticecourageforgiveness (See All) |
| Mood: | rainreligiousmyth |
| Locations: | churchbeachforestsnowwaterwoodscityrooftoprussiacampfirewalled city |
| Characters: | reference to godthiefpriestboysingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipschildrenbrother brother relationshipteachersoldierartistchristianitybible …russianreligious iconreligious processionreligious artrussian orthodox (See All) |
| Period: | winter15th century |
| Story: | holy communionreference to the virgin marybishoptemptationpeasantmobcrucifixspiritualityconfessionreference to jesus christprayertearsliedrinkcat …horsefoodsingingfemale frontal nuditykissbloodsexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditymale nudityviolenceflashbackmale frontal nuditydogtwo word titlefemale rear nudityknifechasefirevoice over narrationcryingbeatingdreamslow motion scenebattleswordarrestbare buttsecretpaintingbookbeerrunningdead bodyhallucinationvoyeurriverswimmingdecapitationcandleold manaxemassacremansionarmyaccidentsnakefalse accusationjudgepainterritualcontroversyprincesspublic nuditylegendperson on fireattackliarangelreadingdisappearancecrosshorse ridingsadnesstied upwhippingcowkillingpowerprincetraditiontraitorgoldwolfbow and arrowflyingspearballoondiseasewitchcraftladdertorchmonkgoatappledwarffloodinnocencesufferinginvasionhungerpeaceshoveldespairrowboatmedieval timesfogsoulrainstormarmorraidsiegesnowingstabbed in the eyeblind maninjusticesmokecrowdgeniusmoscow russiamudhorseback ridingjoymale objectificationbeheadingcrucifixionstabbed in the handfolkloregreekmonasterybandagedockdead animalhead woundepisodic structureinspirationcanoetreasonbeeplaguedigginganimal crueltydrumwhisperinganimal abuseenvybellambassadorreluctant herocreativityantepiloguemastereasteractual animal killedbased on real personacrobatcathedralfeatherpersecutionhot air balloonsorrowdeath of familysilencemiddle agesdead birdblack catsaintblacksmithman on firesalvationdogfighticonhermitfloggingapprenticethronefleeingswanburningtantrumrepentancefaminepagancouriermessengerlaundry drying on clothes lineauthoritytalking to the deadpitysilverbeehivescaffoldatonementbattering rambuilderdisciplespitting on someoneclergyfooltranscendenceprodigal sonbee stingonionnativitycabbageelderly manpardonhorseshoejestermugdesecrationhumilitytongue cut outapostlefalling into a river1400sskillmongolmasonjumping off a balconydragged by a horsefrescopants falling downabbotmute girlvow of silenceiconographydocumentary segmentjudasrussian culturebyzantinepassion playarrow in backblindingclothes on firerussian orthodox churchanimal on firehorse cartpillagework of artcalvarydragged by one's hairheathenarrow in the backasceticbeating a dogeternal damnationhorse meatnightingaleorthodoxytatarbirchartistic creationgrowling stomachmonasticismsliding down a hill (See All) |
This film details the ascension to the throne and the early reign of Queen Elizabeth the First, as played by Cate Blanchett. The main focus is the endless attempts by her council to marry her off, the Catholic hatred of her and her romance with Lord Robert Dudley.
| Subgenre: | conspiracy |
| Themes: | pregnancypoliticsreligionmurderdeathlovemarriagerapebetrayaltorturedancedivorcebrutalitycancerexecution |
| Locations: | catholic churchparis franceboatenglandchurch of england |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godpriestmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipprostitutefemale protagonistdancermusiciansister sister relationshipchristian …christianityfrenchreligious zealotself flagellation (See All) |
| Period: | 16th century |
| Story: | church bellhereticheresyreference to the virgin marymassbishopconfessionalhatredconfessiontoiletmontageprayertearshorseblood …sexfemale nuditycharacter name in titleone word titleflashbackdancingtitle spoken by characterknifecryingbeatingcorpseface slapsworddead bodyorgydecapitationwinestrangulationaxethroat slittingsevered headassassinationsearchdrowningbeaten to deathstabbed in the backkeypoisonpassiondeath of childcrossfireworkskissing while having sexqueenbattlefieldbow and arrowassassination attemptdressrome italyroyaltyservantrebellionguarddwarfintriguescotlandfeministrowboathorse and carriagenude woman murdereddaggermiscarriagehorseback ridingbeheadingforename as titlepopeflutetreasonforeignercrownpoisoningtransvestismstar crossed loverstreacherysitting on a toiletmartyrvaticanassassination plotthronepower strugglesuitorparliamentprotestantdukeinquisitionmonarchymaster servant relationshipdead woman on bedcoronationcrossdresserbritish royal familybritish historyexecutionerburned at the stakepolitical intriguequeen of englandrise to powerhead shavingfrigidityriver thamesstepsister stepsister relationshipadvisorhead on a stakequeen elizabeth iknife through the neckpolitical conflicttower of londonelizabethan eratudorcatholicism vs protestantismking henry viiideath of queencorporeal mortificationpurgeanne boleyn1550sexecuting the woundedallegianceenglish courtking philip ii of spainblood on handkerchiefpageantryprivy councilqueen mary tudor (See All) |
Ricci, an unemployed man in the depressed post-WWII economy of Italy, gets at last a good job - for which he needs a bike - hanging up posters. But soon his bicycle is stolen. He and his son walk the streets of Rome, looking for the bicycle. Ricci finally manages to locate the thief but with no proo …f, he has to abandon his cause. But he and his son know perfectly well that without a bike, Ricci won't be able to keep his job. (Read More)
| Themes: | theftrobberydrinkingmoneylovefearinvestigationpovertyhumiliationunemploymentwealthjusticestarvation |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | catholic churchbuschurchrestaurantboatbicyclepolice stationitalytruckgas stationbrotheltunnelwater wellunemployment office |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godthiefpriestbabyboysingermother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipchildrenprostitute …police officerpolicemandancerlawyerlittle boygermanbrother in law sister in law relationship (See All) |
| Story: | slandermasstemptationcrucifixguitarprayertearsliedrinkfoodsongsingingbased on noveldogcigarette smoking …dancingchasecryingunderwearurinationface slaparrestrunningcaferivercriminalswimmingwinebandold manbridgeeatingfalse accusationradiosearchdrowningbinocularskeylocker roomliarumbrellamissionpursuitcrosswitnesselectionpsychicpizzaitalianshavingrome italystealingbeardrehearsalswimsuitladderviolinfollowing someonestreet lifehaircutfanhungerdespairsuperstitionfrustrationsocietystadiumfortune tellerjobriding a bicycleposterbeing followedworkerpost waraccordionbeggarbarberbreadwhistlesoupmacguffincheesemale protagonistseizurefilling stationlaborcyclingrescue from drowninghymnbeggingwaitingpotatodelivery manpenciloptimismradio broadcastbrothel madampapercapbuckettrolleypredictionwelfarestreetcarintegritycrossing selfhardshiprealismpastagluenon professional castcatholic masslicense platebicycle racedowryfalling downneorealismstore roomepileptic seizuregarbage collectorfather slaps sonsoup kitchenstolen bicyclemandolinsundaybrushcombing hairproofreference to rita hayworthbicyclistlibelmisfortunestreet demonstrationbed sheetmadamesalarybricklayerthrowing water on someonewater faucetplowingpush cartbicycle bellact of conscienceserial numberbicycle shopneck scarfneo realismemployment officebicycle wheelitalian neorealism (See All) |
Pizza delivery man Victor is having an argument with Elena, whom he met a few days ago, but she was high then and doesn't want to hear about him. Reacting to the noise, two cops, young David and older Sancho, arrive at the scene, the gun accidentally goes off.. Four years later David is a wheelchair … basketball star, he's married to Elena, Victor is released out of prison and their destinies begin to cross again. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial arts |
| Themes: | guilttheftcorruptionfuneraldrinkingpregnancydrugsdeathmurderrevengesuicidemarriageinfidelityrape …christmasbetrayaljealousyadulteryprisonseductionextramarital affairpsychopathdeath of fatherdeath of motherdrug usecancervengeanceinheritance (See All) |
| Locations: | wheelchairbushospitalcemeterybus driverwheelchair basketball |
| Characters: | lustthiefbabysingerhusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipchildrenprostitutenursepolicemanbible |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | card playingwatching televisionnuntoiletsoccerliedrinksongsingingphotographfemale frontal nuditybased on novelsex scenekissmasturbation …bloodfightfemale nuditymale nuditydoggundancingmale full frontal nudityshowerfireunderwearface slapwatching tvcamerabirthdaymarijuanajailmale pubic hairsubjective camerabasketballcocaineforeign language adaptationbathunderwater scenegraveyardgunshotduelflash forwarddrug addictvirginscreamingmassagestatueflowerschildbirthex convictcouplepizzaitaliansexual abusediseasestealingdrug abusebirthorphanageburialcelebrationsufferinggunshot woundjunkiemiami floridaolympicsconvictmarital separationsocial workerolder woman younger man sexadulterous wifeparalysisschemeadolescencestandofftombstoneclinicpush upsaccidental shootingunconsciousnessobsessive lovesense of smellbleedingbullet woundmadrid spainparaplegicfatal attractionbarcelona spaintoy gunfreedom of speechsexual obsessionwedding anniversarydeliveryreference to moseskindergartenpunched in the crotchtoy soldiersarajevocandy barfish marketfutonparalympicsguilt complexstate of emergencyhabeas corpusreference to lou reedlabor painsangel statueplacentawife shoots husbandtalking to one's dead motherillegal entrychildren's shelterscoring goalwelcome mat (See All) |
As children, Lorenzo Carcaterra - Shakes to his friends - Michael Sullivan, Tommy Marcano, and John Reilly were inseparable. They grew up in Hell's Kitchen, a far from perfect neighborhood, one filled as Shakes says with scams and shake downs, but one where the rules were known by its residents. The … one adult who they admired was Father Bobby Carelli, who understood them as kids more than most adults and more than he himself would like to admit. In 1967, their lives would change forever when a typical teenage prank went wrong which led to the four of them being sentenced to various terms at Wilkinson Home for Boys, a reformatory. There, they were physically, emotionally and sexually abused primarily by Sean Nokes, the head guard of their cell block, and fellow guards Ralph Ferguson, Henry Addison, and Adam Styler, although there were other caring figures of authority at the home including other guards. Their time at the home affected the four, not all who were able to emerge from the experience to regroup their lives. In their want to forget about the experience, they made a vow not to talk about it either between themselves or with others. Fast forward thirteen years, with Tommy and Johnny being career criminals, Michael an assistant district attorney and Shakes a newspaper writer, their friendship on the surface more loose than it was when they were children. When Tommy and John spot Nokes, it leads to Shakes and Michael banding together to exact revenge not only on Nokes b… (Read More)
| Themes: | theftcorruptionrobberyfuneraldrunkennessdrinkingpregnancypoliticsmurderdeathfriendshiprevengemarriageinfidelityrape …betrayaladulteryprisontortureescapegangsterdeceptionextramarital affairdrug usecancerunfaithfulnesshumiliationsadismabusecrueltychildhoodvengeancejustice (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirmurder trial |
| Locations: | catholic churchwheelchairbusbathtubchurchrestauranthospitalnew york citybartrainsnowcourtroombaseballrooftopgay bar …inner cityprison rape (See All) |
| Characters: | mayorcatholicthiefpriestboysingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshipteenage boy …teachergirlpolicemanlawyerartisthitmanalcoholicself justicehomosexual rape (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1960swintersummersummer of love |
| Story: | massconfessionalcrucifixstorytellingconfessionnundrug dealernewspaperreportertearsliedrinkfoodsongtelephone call …singingphotographfightfemale nudityviolenceone word titleflashbackguncigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterchasevoice over narrationcryingbased on bookbeatingslow motion scenewatching tvarrestundressingshootingbookbirthdaycafebathroomclassroommanhattan new york citycriminalswimmingassassincandlegangbasketballeatingcocainesubwaychild abusejudgeman with glassestrialcoffindrawingbathunderwater sceneracial slurflash forwardlibraryliarprankcourtamerican flagcrosswitnessbasementratclassblack americanrecord playeritaliangolfloyaltyteen angstwhat happened to epiloguesexual abusegroup of friendsamerican footballwatching a movieirishpeeping tomguardmovie theatrehaunted by the pastinnocenceitalian americankickingkicked in the crotchframe uppedophilesketchgang rapedeceitsocial workersexual assaulttrophyjuvenile delinquentmelancholyphysical abusepopeethicstestimonypedophiliairish americancafeteriacentral park manhattan new york citycoca colajuryhot dogframeddistrict attorneyloan sharkhearsereference to ronald reagancarpenterpuerto ricanretributionrepublican partychild rapewhistleblowersolitary confinementcourthouseenglish teacherverdictsexual torturehot dog standwife abusebased on supposedly true storynightstickhandballperjuryjudicial systeminfirmaryjudicialjudiciaryreform schoolaltar boylaw schoolnew york yankeesmadison square garden manhattan new york cityreference to michelangelonew york timessalvation armysocial servicesenglish countrysidepuerto rican americanacquittalfire hydranthot dog vendorreference to doris dayreformatoryenglish classassistant district attorneyhell's kitchen manhattan new york cityfour best friendssuntansadistic prison guardreference to george armstrong custerreference to the count of monte cristoreference to edward g. robinsonpolice batonlanding stripnew york knicksboston celticsreckless endangermentreference to lucky lucianoreference to the sistine chapelall saints daybook reportloss of leg (See All) |
When former journalist Martin Sixsmith is dismissed from the Labour Party in disgrace, he is at a loss as to what do. That changes when a young Irish woman approaches him about a story of her mother, Philomena, who had her son taken away when she was a teenage inmate of a Catholic convent. Martin ar …ranges a magazine assignment about her search for him that eventually leads to America. Along the way, Martin and Philomena discover as much about each other as about her son's fate. Furthermore, both find their basic beliefs challenged. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | romantic novel |
| Themes: | guiltdepressiondrinkingmoneyreligiondeathfriendshipfearmemoryhumiliationfaithabuseadoptionunemploymentaids …forgivenessgay lovereligious intolerancereligious bigotrycatholic guiltreligious guilt (See All) |
| Mood: | rainreligious education |
| Locations: | catholic churchairplanechurchswimming poolhotelsnowcemeteryairportelevator |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godpriestbabydoctormother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshiphomosexualmother son relationshipfriendnursephotographerwriterchristian …little girlgay kisswaitresslittle boygay relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipmother lovereligious hypocrisywriting a bookdying wish (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s1950syear 2003 |
| Story: | confessionalsinhypocrisycover upconfessionnunreporterreference to jesus christprayertearsliedrinkcomputerfoodtelephone call …photographkisssexcharacter name in titleone word titleflashbacktitle spoken by characterbased on true storycryingbased on bookwatching tvcameracondomsecretrunningbirthdaypianotelephonef wordsubjective cameraswimmingjournalistcandleclitorisapologyfishingbirthday partysearchgraveyardflash forwardgraveprologuefired from the jobliaramerican flagcrosschildbirthdeath of sonpremarital sexirelandclass differenceswashington d.c.birthday cakewhat happened to epilogueirishjournalismhome moviedivingremote controlcynicismloss of songay sonchoire mailswingmale male kissphoto albumatheistcontractpiano playerdormitoryteenage pregnancyprayinggraduationforename as titlelaundrystairwaylooking out a windoweditorconventloanbathrobebeliefluckhome videoreference to ronald reagancarouselbmwmerry go roundaltarreference to george w. bushflash cameraholy waterchopping woodillegitimate sonkneelingbrandywater skiingrudenessreference to the biblescreaming in painluxury hotelreference to paris francedead sonteenage mothervirgin mary statuereference to the vietnam waryear 1955abbeyoxford universityreference to the popecynicfree willboys' choiryear 1952lighting a candleadoptive father adopted son relationshipcrossing oneselfreference to london englandguinnesstoy airplanereference to tony blairwhite house washington d.c.omeletchild sellingspin doctorbi curiousmedical examchoir practicemazdababy nurserynatural childbirthreference to jayne mansfieldlabor painsbreech birthgay republicanjesus statuejet laglincoln memorial washington d.c.reference to floridareference to princess margaretreference to the eiffel towerreference to mexicoself denialunknown sondeath from aidsreference to jane russellreference to saint christophermagdalene laundryreference to the republican partymortificationmother son separationreference to cambridge university (See All) |
In February, 2001, Robert Hanssen, a senior agent with 25 years in the FBI, is arrested for spying. Jump back two months: Eric O'Neill, a computer specialist who wants to be made an agent is assigned to clerk for Hanssen and to write down everything Hanssen does. O'Neill's told it's an investigation … of Hanssen's sexual habits. Within weeks, the crusty Hanssen, a devout Catholic, has warmed to O'Neill, who grows to respect Hanssen. O'Neill's wife resents Hanssen's intrusiveness; the personal and professional stakes get higher. How they catch Hanssen and why he spies become the film's story. Can O'Neill help catch red-handed "the worst spy in history" and hold onto his personal life? (Read More)
| Themes: | obsessiondrunkennessdrinkingpoliticsmoneyreligiondeathmurderchristmasbetrayalinvestigationdeceptionparanoiasurveillanceexecution …gay marriage (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | catholic churchchurchsnowelevatorapartmentoffice |
| Characters: | catholichusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipchildrenphotographerrussianreligious icon |
| Period: | 2000syear 2001 |
| Story: | secrecymasscatholicismconfessionalcrucifixtrustgay slurprayerliedrinkcomputerfoodcell phonephotographblood …kissone word titleflashbackguntitle spoken by characterpistolbased on true storycorpsemachine gunshot in the headwatching tvcameraarrestletterpaintingrifleheld at gunpointdead bodyspyflashlightcandlebridgeeatingpoliticianinternetsubwaysearchflash forwardparkbinocularsportraitprologuefbiliarmanipulationamerican flagcrossgovernmentsuspicionhandgunsecret agentespionageciawashington d.c.tv newspornographytraitoranswering machineloyaltywhat happened to epiloguetape recorderfbi agentvideotapeparking garagesurveillance cameraintriguenewsreel footagearabbookstoresnowinggovernment agentlyingmoscow russiavillain played by lead actorprayinghackersubway stationescalatorsecuritytraffic jamkgbcodevideo footagewatching a videopolaroid cameraussrreference to bill clintonpenclerkreference to george w. bushdouble agentpackagevcrvideo cassettebullet proof vestchurch servicereference to hillary clintonrosaryhidden gunbigotcrossing selfpagerdefectortarget shootingvideotaped sexwashington monumentlie detectorparkinson's diseasefiring rangereportanalystbureaucratcovertcassetteclassified informationsexual deviantfbi chieftask forcewatching a porno moviemotion sensorporno tapeweapons dealpalm piloteast germanheat sensorclassified filesteaming open an envelope (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: | guiltreligionlovechristmasdeath of fatherparanoiahumiliationblindnessprejudiceforgiveness |
| Mood: | rainnightmareambiguous ending |
| Locations: | catholic churchchurchschoolsnowbicyclecatholic schoolshedfire escape |
| Characters: | catholicpriestboysingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshiphomosexualmother son relationshipafrican americanchildrenbrother sister relationshipteachergirlstudent …dancerchristianteacher student relationshipbiblecatholic priestreligious fanaticdance teacherreligious statuenew teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1960syear 1964 |
| Story: | obedienceholy communionmasshypocritebishophypocrisytrustcover upstorytellingconfessionnunprayertearsliecat …foodsongtelephone callsingingphotographf ratedone word titleflashbackcigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by charactersurprise endingbased on playcryingbeatingdreammirrorclassroomwinebasketballeatingfalse accusationritualold womanargumentprologueliarumbrellachristmas treegymcrossgiftsuspicionclassblack americanrecord playeritalianteawoman with glassesrecordingmousetoynosebleedgossipirishcompassionembarrassmentjanitorinnocencewindplot twistdespaircigarette lighterschool uniformpedophilechoirbenchpigeoncrowceremonysermoncandypopepedophiliaabuse of powerdoubtstairwaycorporal punishmentintoleranceschool principalhugteasingnarcissismdisciplineracial prejudicetolerancefeathercaretakercircular staircasesleeplessnessbronx new york cityhymnaccusationaltarorgandressingintercomchristmas carolmusic teacherpower strugglenew york city new yorksurrogate fatherdance classresignationrosaryreputationundershirtdutch anglemother superiorscreenplay adapted by authorcrossing selfpaganwheelbarrowintegrationman boy relationshipsaying goodbyeprivacysneezingpulitzer prize sourcegym classorganistschool childstained glass windowambiguitydining hallauthorityaltar boyconservatismdiscipleschool lockeradaptation directed by original authorjudgmentbad breathvirgin mary statueabused childnun's habitcombhistory 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) |
Born Christmas Day 1960, Zac Beaulieu is the fourth of five sons of Gervais and Laurianne Beaulieu. Zac feels somewhat disconnected to his brothers, all of whom are different from each other. They include the bookworm Christian who is the eldest, the dumb jock Antoine who is third, and the youngest …Yvan. But Zac has the most contempt for his second eldest brother, the shiftless druggie Raymond. To his devout Catholic mother, Zac is her miracle son, both for being born the same day as Jesus Christ (a fact which Zac has always hated), and because a Tupperware-selling mystic once told her that he has the power to heal. Laurianne has always coddled Zac, the two who have a special if unspoken bond. But Zac wants more to please his father, who wants more than anything in his sons that they grow up to be man's men and not sissies. As Zac goes through his mid-teens to early twenties, Zac isn't sure if he can live up to the ideals of either his mother or especially his father. A young man with stress-induced asthma, Zac just wants to be what he considers normal, which includes getting rid of his asthma. But more importantly, he wants to get rid of the underlying thoughts that he has and which most going through puberty have, but that for him are becoming more prevalent as he grows older. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of agepunk |
| Themes: | obsessionfuneralpregnancydeathmarriagechristmasweddingtraveldrug usedysfunctional familyredemptionhomophobiachildhooddrug addictioncatholic guilt |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | catholic churchbathtubairplanechurchhospitalbeachschoolsnowmotorcyclenightclubdesertbicyclewatercanadaisrael …gay barmotorcycle accidentbicycle accident (See All) |
| Characters: | catholicpriestbabyboysingerdoctorboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualmother son relationshipteenagertattoo …brother brother relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boygirldancerlittle boypsychiatristcousin cousin relationshipcanadianuncle nephew relationshipgay teenagergrandmother grandson relationshippregnant wifefrench canadianself loathinghomosexual teenager (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960schristmas party |
| Story: | masscatholicismmiraclewatching televisioncrucifixobscene finger gesturestorytellingconfessiondrug dealergay slurreference to jesus christprayertearsliefood …songtelephone callsingingphotographfightkissmasturbationsexflashbackcigarette smokingdancingpartyvoice over narrationpunctuation in titlecryingbeatingunderwearmirrorface slapslow motion scenepunched in the faceundressingbookvomitingsunglassesmarijuananeighborambulanceeatingsuicide attemptdrivingapologycoffinacronym in titlenarrationhit by a carunderwater scenevoice overgraveyardparksmokingdrug addictmicrophoneliarfantasy sequenceumbrellatentreadingchristmas treelightningdeath of brotherinjectioncrosschildbirthdeath of sonrecord playertwenty somethingbirthday cakeitaliancloseted homosexualpot smokingsyringediscohypodermic needlehelmetrecordingice creamcaught having sexexercisedrug abuseflatulenceswimsuitbirthpeeping tomdrug overdoseface paintreconciliationsandloss of sonsex talkmakeupsibling rivalryarabblack eyechoirsnowingtuxedoinsultbrushing teethalarm clockloss of brotherwedding receptionmiscarriagefast motion scenecameldormitorygiving birthprayingearphoneslevitationhiding in a closetbirthday presentqueer cinemapostcardquebecsummer campoverdosetombstonejerusalemno title at beginningbus stopasthmapeer pressuredenialpush upsstonedlistening to radiobunk bedbleedinggay brotherwakeentire title is capitalized acronymroller skatescar radioneck bracefetusmopedfootprintthirstmusical instrumentrecord storebirthmarkmontreal quebecbanjodyed hairpainted facesexual orientationwatching sexlord's prayerbubble gumbaby carriagefrench frieschristmas dayfantasizinglaundry drying on clothes lineransackingketchupconfederate flagreference to david bowienunchakubed wettinglunchboxreference to bruce leegiving the fingersmooth chestline dancingpramwashing a carinhalerboys' choirfoetusdeath by overdosedrum setelectric trainholding one's breath underwaternunchuckholy landchryslerangry fatherneck injurypretending to be straightsmoke ringhomosexual sonplaying dress upnose pickingred haired girlreference to patsy clineblowing smoke ringdrug stashdropping a babyelectric irontupperwareatomizer (See All) |
Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his … mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageautobiographicalbased on autobiographyfamily tragedybasketball movie |
| Themes: | theftcorruptionrobberydrunkennessdrinkingmoneyreligiondrugsdeathmurderfriendshipprisonmemoryangerbrutality …drug usehumiliationillnessmental illnessabusedyingdrug addiction (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolnightmarenight |
| Locations: | catholic churchwheelchairbusbathtubchurchrestauranthospitalnew york cityhotelsnowkitchenurban settingapartmentpolice carcity …rooftopcar theftcatholic schoolschool shootingfire escape (See All) |
| Characters: | catholicthiefpriestpolicemother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boyteacherstudent …policemanwriterbest friendbullylatinoself destructiveness (See All) |
| Story: | hypocriteconfessionalhypocrisycrucifixstorytellingconfessiontoiletdrug dealerprayertearsdrinkfoodtelephone callphotographmale rear nudity …based on novelkissmasturbationfightbloodsexfemale nuditymale nudityguncigarette smokingknifechaseerectionbased on true storyvoice over narrationcryingbased on bookbeatingunderweartesticlesshot in the chesturinationface slapshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvcondomarrestundressingfalling from heightshootingvomitingriflerunningcafebathroomneighborprostitutionjailhallucinationclassroomrevolvermanhattan new york citystrippertelephoneshot in the backswimmingbragangbasketballdeath of friendeatingcocainedinercoffinspankinglooking at the cameratalking to the cameraracial slurparkpublic nuditydrug addicthotel roomprologuekeylocker roomfantasy sequencelightningringdiaryprankscargyminjectionpursuithigh school studentcrossthreatbasementstageclasspoetreference to william shakespeareheroinblack americancoachpoemapplausetv newspornographysyringeteen angstathletewhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledruggroup of friendsice creamloss of friendstealingdrug abuseassaultnosebleedwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightaudiencestreet lifeapartment buildingdrug overdosestealing a carbloody nosepillskickingjunkieschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerclassmatebigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalcorporal punishmentskinheadbitternessgun held to headdegradationstonedhamburgermooningleukemiaracial prejudicebummale prostitutiondecadenceanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencypool halldoormanfast food restaurantpeep holewhipped creamcasketdrug tripman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesbaldnessaddictfalling off a roofdrugstorepaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchdrug withdrawalboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingschool expulsionfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All) |
1327. After a mysterious death in a Benedictine Abbey, the monks are convinced that the apocalypse is coming. With the Abbey to play host to a council on the Franciscan's Order's belief that the Church should rid itself of wealth, William of Baskerville, a respected Franciscan friar, is asked to ass …ist in determining the cause of the untimely death. Alas, more deaths occur as the investigation draws closer to uncovering the secret the Abbey wants hidden, and there is finally no stopping the Holy Inquisition from taking an active hand in the process. William and his young novice must race against time to prove the innocence of the unjustly accused and avoid the wrath of Holy Inquisitor Bernardo Gui. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracyperiod dramamurder mystery |
| Themes: | religiondeathmurderlovefriendshipsuicidefeartortureinvestigationsupernatural powerpovertyfaithexecutionapocalypsewealth …devilmurder investigationthe devil (See All) |
| Mood: | poetic justice |
| Locations: | catholic churchbathtubchurchsnowcemeteryitalyfrancecavetunnel |
| Characters: | catholiclustreference to godpriestfriendserial killerdetectiveartistchristianityhomosexualitybiblewitchfrenchself flagellationreligious fervor …suicide by poisonsuicide by jumping out a window (See All) |
| Story: | church bellexcommunicationhereticobedienceheresyreference to the virgin marymassbishoptemptationpeasantmiracleconfessiontoiletreference to jesus christprayer …catsingingmale rear nuditybased on novelsex scenefightbloodkissfemale nuditymale nudityflashbackmale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditynippleschasefirevoice over narrationwoman on topcorpsemirrorbare buttsecretfalling from heightbookdead bodyold manimpalementfemale pubic hairaccidentfalse accusationtrialpainterforeign language adaptationtonguegraveyarddrowningfive word titlegravelibrarypoisoncrosswitnesspigratchickeneuropemonkeyeyeglassesitalianmousewitchcraftblockbusterjumping from heightskulltorchmonkdebatecensorshipdwarfresearchprophecyreference to satanlostlaughtersuperstitionthrown through a windowmedieval timesautopsyfogblind manhorse and carriageshowtranslatorspittingdonkeypopegreekmonasteryfoxpaintdoubttowerlibrarianhead bashed instablecluecodepersecutiontitle same as bookmultiple murdermiddle agesblack catsaintmagnifying glassdeath by drowningman on firetrapdooraltarsecret passagerichantichristbludgeoningplant in titlepoorvulturesecret roomhunchbackmaterialismsex on the floorreference to the devilmedievalchantinglabyrinthglovepick axemissionary positionreference to the book of revelationinquisitioninksatanic ritualconundrumeunuchorderbook burningsexual favorfalse confessionreference to aristotleburned at the stakechantbiblical quotebattering ramgay for paynameless charactercalligraphyflower in titledeath by impalementpoisonedbludgeoned to deathabbeycensorreference to the popenovicenorthern italy14th centuryambiguous titledrowning in a bathtubtorture deviceseminarytribunalquestion and answerreasonvirtue1300sarseniccatacombsdeath by poisonpyreflagellationsouthern franceabbotpushed off a cliffsatan worshipherbalistwalking backwardspoisoned to deathcipherfaith in godinscriptionfranciscanholinesssecret entrancecorporeal mortificationlemon juiceredistribution of wealthreference to saint francis of assisiavignon francebibliophiliaflagrante delictoforbidden bookhidden staircasereference to ecclesiastesshoeprintdispensarylatin phraseparchmentpig penreference to virgilbenedictinecopiertithevow of povertyword of godblack spotbutchering pigpage turnerrecantationreference to ovidreference to st. thomas aquinas (See All) |
In 1944, upper class boy Julien Quentin and his brother Francois travel to Catholic boarding school in the countryside after vacations. Julien is a leader and good student and when the new student Jean Bonnet arrives in the school, they have friction in their relationship. However, Julien learns to …respect Jean and discovers that he is Jewish and the priests are hiding him from the Nazis. They become best friends and Julien keeps the secret. When the priest Jean discovers that the servant Joseph is stealing supplies from the school to sell in the black market, he fires the youth. Sooner the Gestapo arrives at school to investigate the students and the priests that run and work in the boarding school. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | semi autobiographical |
| Themes: | theftdrinkingreligiondeathlovefriendshipchristmasbetrayaljealousyfearescapebrutalitycommunismwealthcourage …starvation (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | bathtubchurchrestauranttrainschoolsnowmotorcycleparis francebicycle |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godthiefpriestboysingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteachernurse …christianjewishbullybiblejewrussiangermanamericangerman soldier (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s |
| Story: | hereticstoveholy communionmasshatredconfessionnunreference to jesus christprayertearsliedrinkfoodsongtelephone call …singingphotographbloodmasturbationfightcigarette smokingchaseerectioncryingunderwearmirrorurinationarrestundressingsecretletterbookbombrunningbathroompianobritishclassroomcompetitionorphanflashlightwinecandlewidowprisonermapdinnerchilddrawingbathsearchfired from the jobliarreadingrabbitpianisttragic eventpigclasssleepinghatetraitorwolflistening to musicfaintingcookmouseexercisestealingcommunisthidingwatching a moviemagazineviolinmonktowelanti semitismbombingresistanceironycharitynewsreel footagelostbathingatticboarding schoolcapturevoice over lettersnowingclassmatelanternbrushing teethpajamasviolinistheroismpiano playersermondormitoryaccountantcrucifixiongreekbandagepostcardlockerblackoutbreadmathematicsmilitiafilm projectorjerusalemblack marketconventrumorschoolboypush upsteasinglatintreasure huntmaileasterauschwitzcowardnazismbourgeoisiepersecutionprivate schoolroofair raidinformernazi occupationprophetpotatoheadmasterdressingblanketmusic teachergestapoboarcowardicetied to a treebarracksprotestantred crossgerman occupationreference to charlie chaplincurfewromanfreezinglord's prayerwet dreamboy scoutdining hallpiano teachergraceinfirmarylimpingwehrmachtkiss on the foreheadcollaboratorpiano lessonschoolmatefrench resistanceknife woundwashroomplayingbed wettingreference to allahmalnutritionfastingfrostbiteiciclestampodorfood shortagesabbathdraft dodgerpublic bathhard onjamconfirmationhail maryvichyair raid sheltercombing hairpiano duetmoor the landscapeprovincial settingstiltssugar cubearabian nightschoir practicewild pigthree musketeersalsatianbavariananemiajuvenile bedwettingfrench literaturemauthausenalgebraass kissingboogie woogiepiano accompanistsaracencarmelitehorse meatsalamiblack knightcod liver oilarithmeticreference to richard the lionheartschool vacationwhooping cough (See All) |
This is the story of three well-meaning but flawed people: Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English emigre; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife, happily married homemaker with two young daughters, with hiding a secret past; and Jack Jordan, an ex-con …vict who has found in his Christian faith the strength to live a law-abiding life and raise a family. They will be brought together by a terrible accident that will change their lives. By the final frame, none of them will be the same as they will have learnt harsh truths about love, faith, courage, desire and guilt, and how chance can change our worlds irretrievably, forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramaindependent filmsuspensetragedy |
| Themes: | abortionguiltlonelinessdrunkennessdrinkingpregnancyreligiondrugsdeathmurderloverevengesuicidemarriageinfidelity …betrayaladulteryprisonextramarital affairangerdeath of motherdrug useredemptiongriefunfaithfulnessillnessfaithalcoholismhopedyingvengeancedrug addictiondeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | churchrestauranthospitalbarswimming poolsnowdesertbicyclepolice carmotelsuvcar theftnew mexico |
| Characters: | reference to godboydoctormother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshiptattooteenage boyteachernursepoliceman …lawyersister sister relationshiplittle girllittle boybibleprofessorsheriff (See All) |
| Story: | pickup truckheart attackobscene finger gesturetoiletreference to jesus christprayertearsdrinkcomputerfoodcell phonetelephone callsingingphotographfemale frontal nudity …male rear nuditybloodkissmasturbationfemale nuditynumber in titlemale nudityflashbacktwo word titleguncigarette smokingnipplespartyknifepantiespistolvoice over narrationfondlingcryingbeatingcorpsedigit in titleunderwearcar accidentface slapwatching tvsex in bedshootingvomitingbirthdaycafebathroomjailvoyeurrevolverswimmingcleavagebreast sucklingambulancebasketballwidowcocainesuicide attemptdinerprisoneraccidentnonlinear timelinebirddrawinghit by a carbirthday partyunderwater scenelatex glovespaingunshotflash forwardattempted murderdrug addictmicrophoneumbrellahangingscarcrossdeath of husbandex convicthandguntherapyprivate detectivesurgerybirthday cakepoemgolfmedicinehypodermic needleslow motionsexual attractioncomapatientdrug abusearchitectbuttockscaucasianlosstimeguardpillsministermourningdespairmedical examinationevidenceheartthirty somethingmarital separationprison cellred pantiesbowlingloss of husbandrelease from prisonsirensymbolismhit and runsaving a lifehysteriamultiple storylinestoredinner partyplaying poolphysicianlighterloss of daughtermathematicsclinicnewspaper articlestonedinfertilityreverendbleedingmonitorgolf coursewakeallergywashing machineartificial inseminationswimmericonschizophrenicprivate eyemortalityfanaticasphyxiationliquor storenightgownmercyhamsterbedriddenfired from a jobwashingexaminationheart transplantrecovering alcoholicjoke tellingmathematicianpityorgan donationoxygen tankspeeding vehicleheart surgerychocolate barporn videoorgan donorrafflejail visitationbarbed wire fencehummingbirdorgan transplantationrefusing to eatheart failuresmall time crookketamineshot in sequenceborn againleaf blowerstepping on glasscutting selfracket ballheart donorsuicide attempt by hangingsports clubcutting armflatliningracquetskull fractureaccidentally shooting oneselfwork detailmouth sprayorgan rejection (See All) |
New England, 1630: William and Katherine try to lead a devout Christian life, homesteading on the edge of an impassible wilderness, with five children. When their newborn son mysteriously vanishes and their crops fail, the family begins to turn on one another. 'The Witch' is a chilling portrait of a … family unraveling within their own sins, leaving them prey for an inescapable evil. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmsuspenseconspiracyamerican horrorbritish horrorfolk horror |
| Themes: | guiltreligionmurderdeathkidnappingghostfearmagicdeath of fathersupernatural powerdeath of motherredemptioninsanityillnessevil …dyingdevilmadnesswildernessfather love (See All) |
| Mood: | raingoredarkness |
| Locations: | rural settingchurchforestvillagewoodsfarmenglandcampfirenew englandbackwoods |
| Characters: | reference to godbabyboysingermother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipchildrenbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlsister sister relationship …christianlittle girllittle boyvillainbiblewitchterrorbaby boythe familydeath of boymother loveasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | winter17th century1600s |
| Story: | reference to the ten commandmentsbaptismshamesinpridehypocrisyconfessionstabbingreference to jesus christprayerliehorsefoodsongsinging …female frontal nuditymale rear nuditykissbloodfemale nuditynuditymale nudityviolencedogbare chested maleknifecryingblood splatterundressingsecretrifledemonhallucinationsubjective cameracandlestrangulationaxewomaneatingfalse accusationsearchgunshotgravescreamingpoisonpossessionrabbitdeath of brotherdisappearancedeath of sondeath of husbandisolationsuspicionchickendirectorial debutsleepingtwinwolfmass murdergothiceggwitchcraftcrying womancrying manburialanimal attackgoatapplepromisetensionsonhungerbutchershovelmurder of a childslaughterlanterndead boydemonic possessionfieldkilling spreebonfireblack magicprayingbarking doglevitationfarmingrunning awaybreast feedingkilling a dogname callingsatanismslashingwhisperingwhistlingbleedingnewborn babyevil womanravengame playinghymnkiss on the cheekmiserycornbutcherychild abductionminimalismsaying gracechantingno endingflintlock riflechopping woodcowardicepatriarchbanishmenthutsatandead brotherdead babylord's prayerlost in the woodsnew hampshirewashing clothesanimal trapdead sonreference to luciferreference to abrahambloodstainpuritanred capepuritanismchild sacrificereference to jobdaughter murders motherforebodingmilking a goatcovenantevil winsram1630sreference to englandhomesteaderpossessed boybathing in bloodnewborn sonconjuringpeek a boosilver cup (See All) |
Sex addict and colonial theme park worker, Victor Mancini, has devised a complicated scam to pay for his mom's hospital bills while she suffers from an Alzheimer's disease that hides the truth about his childhood. He pretends to choke on food in a restaurant and the person who "saves" him will feel …responsible for Victor for the rest of their lives. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | absurdism |
| Themes: | depressionlonelinessreligiondrugsdeathlovefriendshipsurrealismkidnappingrapedancememoryseductiondeath of motherdrug use …redemptiondyingblindnessfalling in lovewritingnear death experiencemissing child (See All) |
| Locations: | busairplanerestauranthospitalbaritalysex in a bathroomjapanese restaurantsex in toiletsex in airplanesex in a toilet stallsex in a churchsex in a hospital |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godboydoctorfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfriendtattoonursepolicemanwriterlawyerbest friendwaitress …bibleuncle nephew relationshipmother in law daughter in law relationshipmother love (See All) |
| Story: | chapelcrucifixobscene finger gesturestorytellingnuntoiletnewspaperreference to jesus christtearsliecomputerfoodcell phonetelephone callfemale frontal nudity …male rear nuditysex scenemasturbationfemale nuditymale nuditybare breastsflashbackbare chested malefemale rear nudityejaculationnipplesknifechasepantiescryingwoman on topwatching tvundressingbare buttvomitingbeersunglassesvibratorcafesex standing upbathroomhallucinationstrippertelephonesubjective camerabraeatingpainterroommatepantyhoseold womanflash forwardstripteaselocker roomfired from the jobliarfantasy sequencediarycheerleadercrosspremarital sexthreatened with a knifeloss of motherfreeze framesexual fantasymachismoitalianpot smokingrevelationno pantiessociopathbarnpatientvandalismeccentricflatulenceone night standsadomasochismwomanizers&mscamchokingrole playingplaygrounditalian americanzoomental hospitaldelusiondrummerhit on the headabsent fatherlionalzheimer's diseaseswingfemale doctornoteblind mancasual sexbrushing teethclonecopulationflightcon manimpotencegirl in bra and pantiesdementiamental patientnotebookdefecationjournalsarcasmabandonmentlosergroup therapyhospital beddepartment storestethoscopecolonialismchild kidnappingstablenymphomaniacbra removingsex on tablepitchforksalvationpole dancertheme parkiowagoth girlrelicfetish sexasphyxiationmuralbanishmentimpersonatorpoodlesearch for fatherdyed hairsenilitysex addictman wearing a wighand kissinghaving sex with skirt hiked upphoto boothjigsaw puzzlemedical schoolanonymous sexmilking a cowmelonwalkerfield trippretendingdestruction of propertytoilet bowlmile high clubcovered female frontal nuditypramcompulsionbusboyclimbing over a fencehaystacklynxpuddingcowboy sex positionreverse cowboy sex positionrefusing to eatanthraxsecond comingmilk cartonlibidoeggplanthistorical reenactmentsupperchokeunhappy childhoodpillorychoking to deathfalling asleep during sexloveless sexovulationtown councilbaby buggyblow job gesturefoster parentstin snipsflossing one's teethdriving a busface on a milk cartonmilk maidreligious relicsexual compulsionsimulated rapesex on film (See All) |
After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school - until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.
| Subgenre: | teen movieteen comedyteen sex comedy |
| Themes: | guiltdrinkingreligionfriendshipmarriageinfidelityadulteryextramarital affairdivorceunfaithfulnessdatinghomophobiaadoptiondevilreligious intolerance |
| Mood: | satirehigh school |
| Locations: | churchrestaurantschoolswimming poolkitchensinging in the shower |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godpriestboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather daughter relationshipteenagerfriend …brother sister relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boyfemale protagonistteachergirlstudentchristianbest friendchristianityteacher student relationshipbibleolder man younger woman relationshipgay teenagerolder woman younger man relationshipgay friendreligious fanaticreligious teen (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | pietyvolkswagenconfessionalhypocrisyscandalconfessiongay slurguitarreference to jesus christprayertearsliedrinksongcell phone …telephone callsingingphotographsex scenekissfemale nuditydogtwo word titlebare chested malepartypantiesshowercryingmirrorface slapslow motion scenewatching tvcondombeersunglassesvibratorbirthdaycafemarijuanaclassroomstrippercleavagebedroomcaliforniabasketballdinnerfalse accusationscantily clad femalespankingtalking to the cameramicrophonevirginprotestlocker roomliarmini skirtmoaninggymamerican flaghigh school studentcheerleadercrossgardenclassgraffitifreeze framemachismocloseted homosexualwaiterhuggingpot smokingloss of virginityfaintinghappinessdemonstrationgossipfloridaone night standvirginitypreacherembarrassmentmovie theatrebloody noserap musiccynicismministerpunched in the stomachaquariumtime lapse photographyhit on the headpanties pulled downbookstorebelief in godcliffred pantiesclassmatelooking at self in mirrorpastorbigotrypromiscuityfast motion scenesouthern accentoutcastreference to facebooksneakerswoman cryingcafeterianame callinglegsrumorpeer pressureschool principalfascistprincipalfriendship between girlsacceptanceadopted sonpopularitycdman in swimsuitguitar playertolerancechick flickreference to googleweekendallergytextingsewingborn again christiandetentionunwanted kissinterracial adoptioncloseted gayinner title cardgay pridemotor scootercheerleader uniformvolkswagen beetleimplied nuditypreachingreputationhappy birthdayice cream coneenglish teachermascotcliquejumping on a beddevil costumegeneration yreference to marlon brandoteen drinkingpetitiongazebospin the bottleabstinencereference to tom cruiseinfamyguidance counselorwebcastbelief in the afterlifespellingwater slidewatching a movie on tvinnuendoreference to mark twaingay man straight woman relationshipbelief in hellpunched in the gut22 year oldsleazecommunity collegevespastdreference to disneylandadoptive father adopted son relationshippicture framemopping a floorpuritangreeting cardcomedic sex sceneenglish classnotorietyprincipal's officeschool suspensionanagramgirls' bathroompledgereference to huckleberry finnschool bandcouponorange the fruitschool boardchocolate milkmascot costumepep rallybelief in the deviladoptive mother adopted son relationshipcontact lensessatan worshipbumping into someonestudent councilbad reputationprayer groupreference to alfred kinseycarpoolstate flagthrowing a cell phonebirth control pillreference to home depothand signaljesus freakporno theatrereference to ashton kutcherreference to costcoreference to demi mooreearth dayreference to disney worldhigh school gymnasiumreference to john hughesschool mascotchlamydiafake sexkissing gamepeasrumor mongerschool detentionsharpening a penciltowel snappingcleaning a bathroomcommunity gardenreference to google earthreference to sylvia plathreference to the scarlet letterspreading rumorbreaking a picture framegift cardreference to nathaniel hawthorne (See All) |
Wendell Rohr is a torts lawyer taking on the gun lobby. Rankin Fitch is the jury consultant for the Defendants and between them the battle is for the hearts and minds of the jury. But there is someone on the inside. Nicholas Easter is a juror with a girlfriend, Marlee, on the outside. they have a pa …st ..... and their own agenda. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedysuspenseconspiracycourtroom drama |
| Themes: | abortionblackmailtheftcorruptionrobberydrinkingmoneydeathmurderrevengesuicidebetrayaldeceptionpsychopathdeath of father …paranoiasurveillancehome invasionblindnessjustice (See All) |
| Mood: | rainmurder suicide |
| Locations: | buschurchrestaurantbarsmall towntaxiapartmentcourtroommoteltaxi driverfire truckschool shooting |
| Characters: | thiefsingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanchildrenpolicemanphotographerlawyersister sister relationshipwaitresssecurity guardalcoholicprofessor …secretary (See All) |
| Story: | watching televisioncrucifixtoiletmontagedisguiseprayerdrinkcomputerfoodsongcell phonetelephone callsingingphotographbased on novel …fightbloodsexguncigarette smokingknifechasesurprise endingfirebeatingfistfightslow motion scenecameraarrestbrawlsecretshootingriflebirthdaycar crashcafebathroomtelephonefoot chasecandleambushambulancebasketballwomaneatingwidowsuicide attemptdinerweaponjudgetrialdouble crossfemme fatalenews reportgunshotflash forwardattempted murderprologueattackpay phoneumbrellaundercoverrace against timestatuebaseball batcourtmanipulationpursuitdeath of husbandmanagerarsonblack americanfreeze framebirthday cakesabotagesupermarketrevelationbreaking and enteringheavy rainlawamerican footballvideotapevictimhome moviefollowing someonefalse identitystreet lifedrug overdosemechanicguardtarget practiceattorneycynicismnew orleans louisianashopping mallco workerblack and white scenestabbed in the legassault riflelipstickbody landing on a cargasolineblind mannewspaper clippingmoral dilemmapatriotismmedia coveragefirefightersouthern accenthit with a baseball batintimidationbeing followedgothbriberyvideo tapeset upohioabuse of powercockroachfake identityarms dealercameramanjurylawsuitdemocratasthmaassistantmailoffscreen killinggun violencesense of smellwoman kills a manhome videonewscastrealtorhappy birthday to yougoth girlceoman hits a womanmiscarriage of justicewiretappingindianawater fountainex marinecourthouseprotestorbaptisthappy birthday911job promotioncourt trialbilingualnecktiestreetcarman fights a womansleeping pillssuitcase of moneytv crewjudicial systementrapmentcajuncourt casestockbrokerjudicialjudiciarycrisis of consciencewearing a sound wirelegal systemcincinnati ohiogun controlsaxophone playercourt hearingskeet shootingmoney transferpledge of allegiancejurorfighting the systempunk rock girlmachine pistolhit with a bottlesmashing a car windowcourt of lawlitigationmp3 playerex u.s. marinecayman islandsjury dutyarms tradeschool playgroundfemale security guardjury roomtrolley carbrokerage firmjury tamperingplaintiff (See All) |
Texan rancher Bick Benedict visits a Maryland farm to buy a prize horse. Whilst there he meets and falls in love with the owner's daughter Leslie, they are married immediately and return to his ranch. The story of their family and its rivalry with cowboy and (later oil tycoon) Jett Rink unfolds acro …ss two generations. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramaepicfamily saga |
| Themes: | funeraldrunkennessdrinkingpregnancypoliticsmoneydeathlovefriendshipmarriagechristmasjealousyweddingracismredemption …illnessrivalryunrequited lovefalling in loveprejudicewealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | catholic churchairplanerestauranthospitalbartrainswimming poolhotelcarcemeterywaterairporttrucktexas |
| Characters: | catholicpriestbabysingerdoctormother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendchildrenbrother sister relationship …teenage girlteenage boysoldiernursepolicemansister sister relationshiplove triangleactresswaitresshispanicolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipaunt niece relationshipu.s. soldierfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s1930s1920s |
| Story: | crucifixmontagenewspaperprayertearsdrinkcathorsefoodsongtelephone callsingingbased on novelfightblood …kissone word titledogcigarette smokingpartycryingbeatingfistfightmirrorpunched in the facebrawlletterbookriflebirthdaycafeneighborsubjective cameraswimmingcandlebandmansiondeath of frienddinerimmigrantjudgecoffinbirthday partygraveyardcigar smokingmarriage proposalcoffeejeansmicrophonebusinessmanknocked outreadingchristmas treeflowersbusinessconvertiblespeechamerican flagdeath of sontwinclass differencesredheadpowereyeglassesapplausewaitertearace relationsfaintingice creamagingcowboy hatcookassaultblockbusterwristwatchservantsheeptennisrailway stationbirthparadeburialclockdivinginterracial romancewindthunderministermillionairesexismlove at first sightoilthunderstormsenatordeath of sisteryoung loveracistmarital separationbarbecueranchethnic slurmarital problemsports carpipe smokingunclethanksgivingmudhorseback ridingmexican americanwomen's rightshandshakewedding ceremonychristmas presentlast will and testamentjukeboxhoneymooncattlecoca colainterracial marriageanimal abusecowboy bootslistening to a radioracial prejudiceslot machinebullamericanalandloss of sisterfamous scorewakebabysittingbeauty salondallas texassick childrattlesnakebiracialnewlywedradio newsracial discriminationsegregationrise and fallorganbanquetbride and groombreaking a mirrorwedding cakeelopementdustpassing outlambponyturkey the birdbrandingcoyotemigrant workermarylandpearl harborbeauty queenrancherwine cellarhomesicknesstiaraequal rightsoil riglandownermerry christmasstar spangled bannerharvard universityoil industrystar died before releaseinnocence lostdiving boardoil companytaxbourbonmilitary draftsocial criticismhotel desk clerkrider horse relationshiphalf breedreference to joan of arcboys' choirlead actor's last filmbusboyoil wellarchitectural modelhorse ranchprivate planereading in bedmilitary funeralranch handreference to franklin d rooseveltthrown from a horsetumbleweedcalfoil fieldcattle ranchdeath of cast membersilent nightblack horseriding accidentchristmas stockingfox huntsquawwoman horse relationshipspanish languagestate flagoil tycoonrear ending a cargun salutejingle bellsman horse relationshipstatic electricitytoy pianodeath of a horsehorse riding accidentsquare dancinganimal husbandrydraft noticelunch counterreference to geronimosocial reformbronc ridingranchingroundupsudden wealthdrilling for oilnouveaux richesbequestface bandagelipstick on faceorgan playerbassinettecomanche tribedeath of horsedinner bellknocking over a tableoil derrickreference to paul reveretwin beds (See All) |
In 1970s Iran, Marjane 'Marji' Statrapi watches events through her young eyes and her idealistic family of a long dream being fulfilled of the hated Shah's defeat in the Iranian Revolution of 1979. However as Marji grows up, she witnesses first hand how the new Iran, now ruled by Islamic fundamental …ists, has become a repressive tyranny on its own. With Marji dangerously refusing to remain silent at this injustice, her parents send her abroad to Vienna to study for a better life. However, this change proves an equally difficult trial with the young woman finding herself in a different culture loaded with abrasive characters and profound disappointments that deeply trouble her. Even when she returns home, Marji finds that both she and homeland have changed too much and the young woman and her loving family must decide where she truly belongs. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscoming of ageautobiographicaladult animationbased on autobiography |
| Themes: | guiltblackmaildepressiontheftfuneraldrinkingpoliticsreligiondeathmurderlovefriendshipsurrealismmarriageinfidelity …christmasprisonfeartortureweddingmemorytravelangerdivorcedrug useunfaithfulnessexecutionchildhoodhomelessnessfreedomjusticephilosophyforgivenessrevolutionfirst loveclaustrophobiareligious intolerancemurder of sister (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolnightmare |
| Locations: | wheelchairbathtubrestauranthospitalschoolsnowmotorcyclecemeteryparis francenightclubbicycletaxiairportcityfrance …rooftopschool teacher (See All) |
| Characters: | reference to godthiefboydoctorboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendchildren …teenage girlprostituteteenage boyfemale protagonistteachergirlsoldierstudentpolicemandancermuslimcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipbakerart studentcheating on one's girlfriendphilosophy teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s1970syear 1986year 1982year 1992year 1978 |
| Story: | coronaryvolkswagenhypocrisymoralityheart attackobscene finger gesturestorytellingnuntoiletnewspaperprayertearsliedrinkcat …foodtelephone callfightkissbloodf ratedone word titleflashbackdogcigarette smokingdancingexplosionpartychaseshowervoice over narrationcryingtitle directed by femaledreamcorpsewatching tvbattlearrestfalling from heightshootingbookvomitingriflebeerrunningbeddead bodycafemarijuananeighborjailhallucinationclassroomsurvivalflashlightbracookingwinebased on comic bookold manmountaineatingarmysuicide attemptfishmodelfalse accusationbirdold womandrowningpainflash forwardgravekarateprotestkeyliarpay phonesuitcasereadingtankhanginguniversitypursuitcrossfilm within a filmbasementpremarital sexelectionflowerclasswhippingrefugeeciatherapytwenty somethingsurgerymissilehuggingtraitorsupermarketgrenadewoundfaintinglawsurvivorjail cellislamdemonstrationcommunistdrug abusehidingwatching a movietherapistpsychologistvirginityburialiraqcannongas maskiranpassportmovie theatrecensorshipheavy metalgrocery storebombingpillssufferingbraveryhippiesexismbroken glassfalling to deathbutcherdespairsculptureoilswampexilebutterflyswedendeath of sistermusical numberyoung lovedemocracypunk rockpolice raidwar veteransirenreckless drivingpajamasturkey the countrypipe smokingplaying cardsmoscow russiaintimidationrevolutionarybriberyearphoneswomen's rightstriple f ratedsneakerspubertybeggarrepressionselfishnesstombstoneblack marketidealismplaywrightconventtape recordingaustriacredit cardvienna austriabased on graphic novelnihilismblizzardrazoranarchistpolitical prisonerhonestymartyrtitle same as bookpsychotherapyair raidchoicenationalismfiring squadnewlywedussrreference to michael jacksoncoughing bloodprophetsecret policecheckpointshopping cartdiabetesloudspeakerveilfleeingswansolidaritydignitysubcultureexpatriatesurgical operationcowardicebedtime storycustomsbirthmarktehran iranpenis joketrolleyart historycuriositypolitical repressionsnowballpuppet showhashishnailtyrannyart classhomeless womanideologyreference to karl marxazerbaijanhead scarfartillerymarxismmohawk haircutreference to leninprotest marchunfaithful boyfriendloud musicreference to saddam husseiniraq iran warseparation from familyadaptation directed by original authorreference to che guevarapolitical rallyfarewellfalse passportcyanideexecution by hangingprescription drugsmarxisttalking to godair guitarburqadrowning in a bathtubgroceriron maidenyodelingreference to godzillarubblewindow washeriranian revolutionwine makingdog humping someone's legbroochislamic revolutionwar ruinsnunneryproletariatleningrad russiashahpolitical exilereference to abbaliberatorstudy abroadlife drawingreference to the bee geesshah of irangovernment repressionopen heart surgeryataturkbronchitisjasmineyodeliranian historymultiple amputeereference to botticellisifting through garbageiranian soldierlong distance telephone callreference to iron maidenreference to romy schneideramputated arm and legbeauty spotnailed to a wallorly airport paristoppling a statue (See All) |
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: | guiltblackmaildepressiontheftdrunkennessdrinkingpregnancydrugsdeathlovefriendshipsuicidemarriageinfidelityjealousy …adulterydeceptionextramarital affairdrug useunfaithfulnessillnessmental illnesssuicide of friend (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bathtubchurchhospitalcarsmall townmoteltexassex in a motelsex in a store |
| Characters: | thiefbabyboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfriendwriterchristianchristianitysecurity guardbible …employer employee relationshipolder woman younger man relationshippregnant wifesuicide by gunshotsuicide by shooting one's self in the headsuicide of lover (See All) |
| Story: | reference to the ten commandmentspickup truckreference to jesus christtearsliedrinkmale rear nuditysex scenemasturbationkissfemale nudityf ratedmale nudityflashbackmale frontal nudity …dogbare chested maleguncigarette smokingmale full frontal nuditythree word titlevoice over narrationcryingbeatingdreamface slapwatching tvsex in bedbare buttvomitingbeerbedmarijuanaswimminghalloweendrivingpainterbathnews reportpaingunshotspermliaruniformkissing while having sexhatetwenty somethingoverallsdysfunctional 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 supportbacteriafertilitybible 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) |
High-flying, adored! The film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical depicting the infamous real-life story of Eva "Evita" Duarte de Peron, the wife of President Juan Peron, who rose from poverty to become the most famous Argentine woman in history. Her huge political influence and constant charity …works earned her scorn and fear from the military and upper classes but adoration and love from the workers and descamisados. Evita's legendary life is displayed before your eyes as the most hated and most beloved woman in Argentina. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmrock musical |
| Themes: | funeraldrinkingpoliticsmoneymurderdeathweddingfilmmakingmilitaryseductiondeath of fatherpovertycancergriefunemployment …fashionwealthrevolution (See All) |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | catholic churchwheelchairbusairplanechurchrestauranthospitalbartrainvillageitalyspaintheatre performance |
| Characters: | catholicsingerhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsteenage girlprostitutefemale protagonistdancerphotographeractressfilm directorolder man younger woman relationshipmilitary officer |
| Period: | 1940s1950s1930s1920s |
| Story: | crucifixmontagenewspaperguitarprayertearsdrinkhorsesongsingingphotographsexcharacter name in titleone word titledancing …explosionshowerfirevoice over narrationcryingarrestcafejailoperacandlewomanarmypoliticianmodelradiocoffinlimousineumbrellatankbusinesspresidentfilm within a filmgovernmentclass differencesriotfamedemonstrationwatching a movierebelrebellionrailway stationparadeviolinearthquakemovie theatrehookershoesargentinamourningnewsreel footageimmortalitytheatre audiencechoirtourhorse and carriagedictatorviolinisthorseback ridingrevolutionaryelectricitypopefencingindustryhearserallysouth americaillegitimate childsoccer ballrainbowclothingin medias resbuenos aires argentinavotingmovie cameradeathbedvice presidentballroomradio broadcastsocial climberglamourfortunedying youngdance hallprocessionreference to benito mussolinioperating roommarchingtear gasbased on stage musicalpolitical unrestcinderella storymilitary couppolitical rallyrise to powerpoloreference to francofuneral cortegereference to lauren bacallargentine historysinging narratorperonismreference to christian diorlying in statedeification (See All) |
Poland, 1962. Anna, an orphan brought up by nuns in the convent, is a novice. She has to see Wanda, the only living relative, before she takes her vows. Wanda tells Anna about her Jewish roots. Both women start a journey not only to find their family's tragic story, but to see who they really are an …d where they belong. They question what they used to believe in. (Read More)
| Themes: | funeraldrunkennessdrinkingreligionmurderdeathsuicidefearmemorydyingmurder of familyreligious faithmurder of parents |
| Locations: | catholic churchrural settingbathtubchurchhospitalbarforesthotelsnowcemeterywoodsurban settingfarmgas stationjewish cemetery |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godpriestbabyboysingermother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfemale protagonistdancermusiciansister sister relationshipchristian …jewishwaitressjewaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationshipasking for forgivenesssuicide by jumping out a window (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1960s |
| Story: | trustconfessionnunreference to jesus christdrinkfoodsongsingingphotographkisssexfemale nudityf ratedcharacter name in titlenudity …male nudityone word titlebare chested malecigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by charactershowercar accidentmirrorsecretletterorphancandlebandold manwomaneatingjudgeapologychildbathsearchmarriage proposalpaingravemicrophonevirginon the roadsuitcasestatuetragic eventcrossredheadrecord playerloss of virginitylooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicrecordingdenmarkskullorphanagehitchhikerstreet lifegypsyanti semitismsufferingshovelpolandsnowingfamily secretvodkapost world war twoprayinghandshakesocialismstairwayjazz musicdrunk drivingdiggingconventrabbiknocking on a doorsaxophonelatinsoupbare feetlighting a cigarettecircular staircasenazi occupationshrinedigging a gravekiss on the cheekdressingveilcircumcisionnightgownrosaryjumping out a windowmother superiorstalinismstreetcarcomradedoorbelllord's prayerfemale judgestained glass windowdead sononly childvowsaxophone playermagistrateabandoned by mothersign of the crossmurder confessiondeath of auntcrossing oneselfconfronting the pastreference to mary magdalenesoviet occupationhuman remainsnunnerypacing the floor45 recordingsplashing water on one's faceunmarked gravepaternostercommunist societymusical comboapplying mascarapersecution of jewsunearthed skeleton (See All) |
This story is a narration from an Australian man who falls in love with two kinds of Candy: a woman of the same name and heroin. The narrator changes from a smart-aleck to someone trying to find a vein to inject, while Candy changes from an actress, call girl, streetwalker, and then a madwoman. Star …ting in Sydney, the two eventually end up in Melbourne to go clean, but they fail. This leads them to turn to finding money and heroin, while other posessions and attachments become unimportant. (Read More)
| Themes: | abortiontheftrobberydrinkingpregnancymoneydrugsdeathmarriageadulteryweddingdrug usemental illnessdrug addictionmadness |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | wheelchairbathtubrestauranthospitalswimming poolkitchenaustraliabrothelsex in carsex in a toilet |
| Characters: | lustthiefbabydoctorboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather daughter relationshiptattooprostitutegay sexartistprofessor …pregnant wifeself destructivenessart student (See All) |
| Story: | hemorrhagepickup truckdrug dealertearsliedrinkfoodtelephone callphotographfemale frontal nuditybased on novelfightkissbloodsex …female nuditycharacter name in titlemale nudityone word titlebare breastsfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingnipplestitle spoken by characterleg spreadingsurprise endingpantiesshowervoice over narrationcryingunderwearmirrorface slapwatching tvcameracondomundressingbare buttpaintingbookvomitingbeersunglassescafemarijuanabathroomprostitutionswimmingcleavagebracookingwinevideo cameraapologypainterscantily clad femaleunderwater scenemarriage proposalpainparkdrug addictmini skirtumbrellareadingbankringflowersfemale removes her clotheschildbirthchickenheroineyeglassesshavingpot smokingsupermarketsyringeaddictionhypodermic needledrugstealingmale underweardrug overdosemental institutionmale prostitutehookershopliftingjunkiemental hospitaldespairamusement parkred pantiesnervous breakdownbenchalarm clockwedding receptionhustlermiscarriagemarijuana jointreal estate agentgirl in bra and pantiesneedlemoney problemsmental breakdownevictionsydney australiapink pantiesoverdosewalletcall girlcar washpharmacystonedecstasybaseball caphead injuryjointrazor bladeurinalmale prostitutionpawnshopescortaspiring actresswashing machinemorphineheroin addictwaitingfetuswhipped creamsmoking potmcdonald's restaurantsurrogate fatherchopping wooddrugstorecrossword puzzlestealing moneymelbourne australiahoneyice cubeautomated teller machinebohemianwriting on a wallpublic toiletdishwasherdrug rehabilitationdrug withdrawalshooting upbank tellerdrug pushergay hustlerconfettireference to tarzanstreet walkermen's toiletpillow talkstitchescompulsionpawnbrokerskylightamusement park ridecredit card fraudjamwatching a cartoon on tvcold turkeysugar daddydetoxblurry visionmethadonecrackermaking a bedstillborn childco dependencydishwashingwriting in lipstickmale wearing a thongripping a telephone from the wallheroin withdrawalreference to e.e. cummingsfrozen chickenhay balingheroin detoxsex for moneyinside a car in a car washintravenous injection (See All) |
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: | guilttheftfuneraldrinkingpregnancymoneymurderdeathescapeartmemorydeath of fatherhumiliationtheatreholocaust …justice (See All) |
| Mood: | wedding night |
| Locations: | airplanehotelcemeterylos angeles californiabicycletaxiairportelevatorcourtroommuseumart museum |
| Characters: | babysingerdoctormother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipgirldancerlawyersister sister relationship …jewishjewgermangrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipuncle niece relationshipaunt niece relationshipgerman soldierbaby boyex nazi (See All) |
| Period: | world war two |
| Story: | investigative reporterpridewatching televisiontrustcover upmontagenewspaperreportertearsliedrinkcomputersongtelephone callsinging …photographfightflashbackcigarette smokingdancingchasebased on true storycryingmirrorarrestlettershootingpaintingbookriflesunglassesrunninghallucinationtelephonef wordconcertold mancaliforniawomannonlinear timelinefalse accusationjudgeapologytrialpainterold womannecklaceflash forwardparkprotestliardebtspeechpursuitsleepingrefugeewashington d.c.record playereyeglassesapplausetv newstraitorgoldwhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicscene during opening creditsrecordingdemonstrationcrying womanwristwatchcomposerclassical musicart galleryparadegenocidecrying manburialpassportremote controlanti semitismattorneyreconciliationresearchcynicismjob interviewsmugglingtheatre audiencebookstoredeath 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 textpharmacistthird reichkeyspublic relationsportrait paintingtranslationaustrianlaw firmverdictart theftinternational relationsfemale judgehobbydishwashershoahdehumanizationstar of davidsidewalk cafehouse arrestspeakerclotheslinedeath of unclesignatureultimatummementonazi flagcognacdishonestytown 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) |
'Slow West' follows a 16-year-old boy on a journey across 19th Century frontier America in search of the woman he loves, while accompanied by mysterious traveler Silas.
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | theftlonelinessrobberydrunkennessdrinkingmoneymurderdeathescapedeath of fatherunrequited lovedyingmurder of father |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | beachforestwoodscampfirestorm |
| Characters: | reference to godthiefbabyboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipafrican americanteenage boygirlsoldierwriternative american …little boyfrenchgermanuncle nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century |
| Story: | bleeding to deathhold uppeasantstorytellingtearsdrinkcathorsefoodsongsingingkissbloodviolenceflashback …dogtwo word titleguncigarette smokingknifechasepistolfirevoice over narrationcryingshootoutdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splattermirrorshot in the chesturinationshot in the headshotgungunfightbare buttshootingrifleheld at gunpointrunningbeddead bodyshot in the backf wordorphanmountainbridgeeatingimpalementchilddream sequencesearchcigar smokingshot in the legcoffeeshot in the foreheadgunshotflash forwardprologuerabbitshot in the shoulderpursuithorse ridingirelandcabinmercenarydirectorial debutsleepingsubtitled sceneblack americanmooneyeglassesteabow and arrowbulletegglooking at oneself in a mirrorhatcowboy hathammeraccidental deathirishwhiskeyfloodbootsministerblood on facemercilessnessdrummeroutlawaccidental killingbounty hunterfieldbonfirehorseback ridingmysterious mandrifterhit in the facedead animalwalletamerican indianvery little dialogueshot with an arrow17 year oldnaivetydrumfalling into waterwhispering16 year oldgun violencemushroomreverendscarecrowold westhiding under a bedreference to shakespeare's romeo and julietoutlaw gangchild abandonmentcardinal direction in titlekiss on the cheekreference to charles darwinwanted posterman hits a womancompassblanketattempted robberystory tellingoverhead shotrewardcaterpillarscottishfloodingtied to a treebanjobloody facescotsmanlordfrontierflaming arrownailshot through a wallladystar gazingabsintheirishmanbegins with narrationteepeeaccidental murderdead rabbithorseshoeashchaperoneempty gunlong underwearbiscuitamerican westfalling to the groundshaving someoneshushingrolling down a hillstealing from a dead bodyblood on floorhit with a gungun sightblack bearwrapped in a blanketfalling to one's kneesonce upon a timewanted dead or alivecalling someone a son of a bitchrolling downhillreference to canadareference to irelandburned villagegreenhornthreat to murdertwo narrators (See All) |
Under the watchful eye of his mentor Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. Jack has reached a crossroads, however, as the sacrifices he's made have put him in harm's way innumerable times and significantly impacted h …is relationship with his wife and kids. Responding to the worst blaze in his career, he becomes trapped inside a 20-story building. And as he reflects on his life, now Deputy Chief Kennedy frantically coordinates the effort to save him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | funeraldrunkennessdrinkingpregnancydeathfriendshipmarriagechristmasfearweddingherodeath of fathercourage |
| Locations: | catholic churchchurchhospitalbarhelicoptersnowcemeterywaterrooftopfire station |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godpriestbabyboysingermother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriend …teenage girlgirlnursedancerwarriorcousin cousin relationship (See All) |
| Story: | confessionalbaptismconfessiontoiletdrinksongtelephone callsingingfightbloodflashbackdogcigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by character …explosionfireunderwearrescuewatching tvbirthdaycafetelephoneaxedeath of friendaccidentnonlinear timelineexploding carcoffinbirthday partygraveyardcoffeeflash forwarddeath of brotheramerican flagdeath of husbandloss of fatherpremarital sexratflirtingmachismobirthday cakedisasterropesupermarketburned alivebabysittermale bondingpoolladderparadehonorburialgrocery storetrappedbraverychristmas eveloss of husbandloss of brotherwedding receptionsmokemain character diesfirefighterpractical jokejewelryirish americanlockertelling someone to shut upmedalstretcherfallingwagermarching bandbrotherhoodhymnbaltimore marylandbagpipesburn victimping pongrookiegoosementor protege relationshipreference to santa clausfire alarmbuilding collapseburnmale camaraderiekiltoxygen maskcribsteamfirefightingledgechristmas songworryingirish catholicdebrissearch and rescuebrick wallmeet cutefire hydrantfacial disfigurementfire axenativity scenest. patrick's dayfiretruckfirehousefire pole (See All) |
John Clasky is a devoted dad whose skills as a chef have offered his family a very upscale life, including a summer home in Malibu and a breathtaking new Mexican housekeeper, named Flor. She and her daughter Cristina have recently emigrated to L.A. from Mexico and are trying to find a better life. W …hen they move in with the Claskys for the summer, Flor has to fight for her daughter's soul as she discovers that life in a new country is perilous! (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | guiltdrunkennessdrinkingmoneymarriageinfidelityadulteryextramarital affairdysfunctional familyunfaithfulness |
| Locations: | mexicobusrestaurantbeachcarlos angeles californiakitchenschool bus |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godboysingermother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipgirlalcoholicmaidhispanicself esteem |
| Story: | storytellingnewspaperprayertearsdrinkfoodsongcell phonetelephone callsingingfightkisssexdogshower …voice over narrationcryingunderwearwatching tvletterrunningcafecollegewomaneatingimmigrantimmigrationscreamingmanipulationconvertibleautomobileclass differencessingle parentflirtingjeepjoggingcooknosebleeddysfunctional marriagechefculture clashspanishobesityjob interviewshoppinghousekeeperillegal immigrantpromiscuityvodkainsecuritylanguage barrierprivate schoolcadillacrealtorneuroticemigranttranslationaudimalibu californiamexican immigrantplaying against typedry cleanersreference to george lucasmonopoly the board gamefood criticprinceton universityenglish lessonsummer homenight jobspanglishreference to herbert hooverchild translates for adultcadillac escaladeaudi a4college admissionjeep grand cherokeeunable to speak english (See All) |
Christy Brown is a spastic quadriplegic born to a large, poor Irish family. His mother, Mrs Brown, recognizes the intelligence and humanity in the lad everyone else regards as a vegetable. Eventually, Christy matures into a cantankerous writer who uses his only functional limb, his left foot, to wri …te with. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | based on autobiography |
| Themes: | depressiondrunkennessdrinkingpregnancymoneydeathlovemarriagejealousyfearangerdeath of fatherpovertyunrequited loveunemployment …disabilitywritingcourage (See All) |
| Locations: | catholic churchwheelchairrestauranthospitalbar brawl |
| Characters: | catholicpriestbabyboysingerdoctormother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipchildrenbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationship …teenage girlteenage boygirlnurseartist (See All) |
| Story: | soccerreference to jesus christdrinkfoodsongtelephone callsingingphotographbased on novelfightsexcharacter name in titleflashbackcigarette smokingbased on true story …firemirrorpaintingbookbirthdaybedlow budget filmsubjective camerawinecandleambulancemansioneatingsuicide attemptapologypainterdrawingbirthday partyvanmarriage proposalflash forwardauthormicrophonecostumechampagnereadingflowersdeath of husbandisolationirelandpoetreference to william shakespearetypewriterpubtherapyrecord playerflirtingbirthday cakeapplausefalling down stairsteafireplacelistening to musicrecordingstealingworking classtherapistirishart gallerystreet lifebar fightwhiskeyshovelfrustrationbonfireneighborhoodgeniusporn magazineface maskstairwaydiggingflasktoastcripplehandicapbroken heartdublin irelandart exhibitionreference to shakespeare's hamletbritish renaissanceironinghappy birthday to youbrain damagecoallocketstudyingscrapbooklarge familypick axebody part in titlewheelbarrowpuppet showshakespearean quotationcerebral palsyshared bedchimneycrawlingspin the bottlephysical therapyburnt handchalkchariotfootwatercolorlooking through a windowcementblowing bubblesfeedingstraight edge razordrinking strawhiding under the coversporridgeblowing out a candlementally challenged mantoetableclothtrowelbricklayingpulling tablecloth from under dishesbiting legfire in fireplace (See All) |
A small community is torn apart by a tragic accident which kills most of the town's children. A lawyer visits the victims' parents in order to profit from the tragedy by stirring up the their anger and launching a class action suit against anyone they can blame. The community is paralyzed by its ang …er and cannot let go. All but one young girl, left in a wheelchair after the accident, who finds the courage to lead the way toward healing. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmfairy tale |
| Themes: | guilttheftrobberydrunkennessdrinkingpregnancydrugsdeathfriendshipinfidelitybetrayaladulteryinvestigationdeceptionincest …extramarital affairtravelangerdivorcedeath of motherdrug useredemptiongriefunfaithfulnessgreeddeath of wifedeath of daughterfather daughter incest (See All) |
| Locations: | wheelchairrural settingbusairplanebartrainschoolsnowsmall townairportlakemotelschool busbus driverbus accident |
| Characters: | thiefsingermother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendlawyersister sister relationshipartistnative americancanadiansingle father …stepfather stepson relationshipstepmother stepson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | watching televisionpickup truckguitarliedrinkcomputerfoodsongtelephone callsingingphotographbased on novelbloodsexfemale nudity …interviewflashbackfemale full frontal nuditynipplestitle spoken by characterknifethree word titlepantiesbeatingcar accidentdead bodysurvivalbracandlebandbridgefemale pubic hairnonlinear timelinewhite pantieschilddrowningpainflash forwarddrug addictumbrelladebtreadingrabbitdeath of sonsadnesscowgaragesingle parenticetv newstealawsexual abusesurvivorbarnguitaristspiderbuttockslossphone boothcommunitycarnivalmourninghippiecharitydead childcellphonesirenflightmusic bandearphonesbreast feedingmetaphorchild molestationpolaroidstewardesstrailer homelawsuithospital bedcar washdrunkardstrokeadopted sonflight attendantloss of childinsurancewheelchair boundvideo footageneck braceimplied sexretributionhuman immunodeficiency virus positivecalendarfairbedtime storywelfarefairgroundfrozen lakedeath of a childham radiohospital visittaking off pantieslone survivorlearning disabilitydepositionarts and craftsreverse chronologyexpensive giftschool bandchild drowningspider bitetracheotomyidentifying dead bodystroke victimslut shamingclass action lawsuitnegligencereckoningthroatcanada goosetransmogrificationcollect telephone call (See All) |
A woman who has an elaborate scheme to propose to her boyfriend on Leap Day, an Irish tradition which occurs every time the date February 29 rolls around, faces a major setback when bad weather threatens to derail her planned trip to Dublin. With the help of an innkeeper, however, her cross-country …odyssey just might result in her getting engaged. (Read More)
| Themes: | theftdrunkennessdrinkingweddingtravelfalling in love |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | catholic churchbusairplanechurchrestaurantbarbeachhotelcarsnowboattaxiairportvillageapartment …road triplakecastlestormtrain stationsinging in the showerrunning after a car (See All) |
| Characters: | thiefpriestsingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipdancerphotographerlove triangleamerican abroadex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipfiance fiancee relationship |
| Story: | storytellingtearsdrinkcatcomputerfoodsongcell phonetelephone callsingingfightkissdogdancingpanties …showercryingpunched in the facecamerabeerrunningbedcafevoyeurcleavageflashlightbracookingbandeatingwhite pantiesscantily clad femalejourneyvanmarriage proposalmicrophonepay phoneon the roadsuitcasecrossirelandchickensleepingpubcowgirl in pantiestraditionlistening to musicscene during opening creditsirishbreakfastapplecynicismboston massachusettssuperstitionwedding ringwedding dresscliffbrushing teethwedding receptionsandwichhit in the facetape recordingwalesdublin irelandcar radiogame playingblack catspoonbride and groomearringsipodengagement partyaudio flashbackslip the undergarmentlistening to a car radiocardiologistchicken as foodtape playersharing a bedhaillagerkilling a chickenmissed traincardiff walesserving traypretending to be marriedrunaway carmissing a trainstilettoair turbulanceman carrying a woman in his armsspilling winecastle ruinsleap yearmedical conferencewalking into a doorairline ticket agentlouis vuitton luggagesliding down a hill (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: | guiltobsessionfuneraldrinkingmoneydeathmurderfriendshipmarriagerapechristmasjealousyprisonfearinvestigation …divorcedeath of fatherforgivenessdancing with a baby (See All) |
| Locations: | churchbarpolice carcourtroomlake |
| Characters: | babyboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendchildrentattoobrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationship …female protagonistgirlpolicemandancerphotographerlawyerwaitressgrandfather grandson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | year 1980year 1993year 1983 |
| Story: | shamepridepickup trucktoiletstabbingprayertearsliedrinkcomputerfoodcell phonetelephone callphotographmale rear nudity …fightbloodcharacter name in titlenuditymale nudityviolenceone word titleflashbackdogbare chested maleguncigarette smokingdancingknifecryingbeatingcorpsemirrorface slappunched in the facewatching tvcameraarrestundressingbare buttletterbeersunglassesrunningdead bodyhandcuffsclassroombasketballwomaneatingdinerfalse accusationjudgeapologytrialbartenderflash forwardlimousineliarchampagnechristmas treecourtamerican flaghairy chestisolationpolicewomancharacter says i love youcabinclasssacrificecorrupt copstrong female charactersupermarketbreaking and enteringlawbarncookworking classnew year's evestrong female leadbar fightpromiseremote controlprison guardshopliftinginnocenceattorneyattempted suicidedespairbribeframe upevidenceaerial shotconvictvoice over letternotedead mothermarital problembarbed 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) |
The painter Goya becomes involved with the Spanish Inquisition when his muse, Ines, is arrested by the church for heresy. Her father, Thomas, comes to him hoping that his connection with Brother Lorenzo, whom he is painting, can secure the release of his daughter.
| Subgenre: | historical event |
| Themes: | corruptiondrinkingmoneyreligiondeathrapebetrayalprisontorturedeceptioninsanityexecutionhuntingfrench revolution |
| Locations: | catholic churchchurchspain |
| Characters: | catholicbabymother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitutedancerjewishchristianityjew …deafnessfrench soldierbaby crying (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1800s |
| Story: | hereticheresycrucifixconfessionnunprayerdrinkhorsefoodfemale nuditycharacter name in titleviolencedancingexplosioncorpse …battlearrestpaintingrifledead bodyinterrogationorphanwinecandlewomaneatingmodelfalse accusationpainterkingpainflash forwardportraitactor playing multiple roleshangingcrosshorse ridingchickentypewriterqueeneyeglassesshavingwoundorphanageviolinmonkmental institutioncensorshipdwarfinvasiondungeonrelease from prisonhorse and carriagesign languagepipe smokingviolinistimprisonmentdonkeyconventmedalcheering crowdtavernbritish armyactual animal killedatrocitymadrid spainbritish soldiermartyrfiring squadposingbagpipestop hatvulturecircumcisionmissing daughterglobestagecoachportrait paintingshacklesgarrotemusefrench armycandelabraprinting pressnapoleonic warsreference to napoleonburned at the stakesketchingempire fashionpublic executionlip readingforced confessionwhite glovesopportunistspanish inquisitioncantordriven madreference to john lockekissing feetstrappadovoltairepillagefrancisco de goyadunce capgrand inquisitorruffled shirtdinner bellflintlock muskettricome (See All) |
A police Lieutenant goes about his daily tasks of investigating homicides, but is more interested in pursuing his vices. He has accumulated a massive debt betting on baseball, and he keeps doubling to try to recover. His bookies are beginning to get agitated. The Lieutenant does copious amounts of d …rugs, cavorts with prostitutes, and uses his status to take advantage of teenage girls. While investigating a nun's rape, he begins to reflect on his lifestyle. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
| Themes: | depressioncorruptiondrunkennessdrinkingreligiondrugsdeathmurderrapeinvestigationredemptiongamblingforgiveness |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | catholic churchbushospitalnew york citybarpolice carbaseball |
| Characters: | catholicpriestpolicenursedetectivepolice shootout |
| Story: | first communionholy communioncatholicismnundrug dealerreference to jesus christfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditymasturbationfemale nuditymale nudityviolencemale frontal nuditybondage …two word titlebare chested malepistolcorpseface slapshot in the headthongheld at gunpointmale pubic hairmenage a troiscocainecultcontroversypolice officer killedracial slurgunshotthreatheroincorrupt copheroinedesperationcrime scenemale masturbationdeath threatlieutenantcartoon on tvcrucifixionneedlecannabisdegradationpipeparentingsalvationcocaine snortingman with no namedepravitymultiple homicidekorean americanpolice protagonistshooting upbad copradio talk showdamnationvisual hallucinationchrist figuredesecrationabsolutionbad influencelos angeles dodgersnew york metsnun rapedchaliceshot from a cardegenerate gamblerkorean grocer (See All) |
When a man selects a mail order bride, he is surprised to see the beauty who appears before him. She alleges that she sent false photos to him to assure that he would love her for what she is and not for her beauty. However, what she is is a con artist, prostitute, and actress, who teams with a fell …ow actor to steal money from men. What she does not expect is that she falls in love with her new husband and ultimately must decide between him and her sadistic former lover. Contains explicit sex including sadistic acts as Thomas Jane cuts Jolie's back with a knife as part of their lovemaking. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspenseerotic thriller |
| Themes: | obsessiontheftrobberydrunkennessdrinkingmoneymurderdeathmarriagerapebetrayalprisondancewedding …investigationdeceptionseductiongamblingmental illnessexecutiontheatrewealthcheating (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | bathtubrestaurantbartrainboatshipbrothel |
| Characters: | lustthiefpriesthusband wife relationshipprostitutedanceractorsister sister relationshipactressbest friendgay kissbibleex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipself mutilationself cutting |
| Period: | 1900s |
| Story: | sincard playingtrustconfessionprayertearsliedrinkhorsephotographfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybased on novelsex scenekiss …bloodfightfemale nuditymale nudityviolenceflashbackbare chested malegundancingpartysurprise endingvoice over narrationcryingunderwearmirrorremakeslow motion scenebare buttmasklettershootingcafepianomale pubic haircriminalorphanbedroomoperacandleprisonerboxingbirdfemme fatalecigar smokingtalking to the cameracoffeeflash forwardcostumechampagnefugitivepoisonpossessionpassionsuitcasebankscarpursuithorse ridingratsuspicionkissing while having sexteadesirefaintingservantbridefaked deathorphanageparadefestivalcarnivalfalse identityorchestrabreakfastcannonbackstageimpostorbroken glasstheatre audiencebathingcubadeceitwedding ringprison cellpierpassionate kisshorse and carriageprivate investigatorinvestigatorschemegun held to headtheatre productionforeplaymoroccoecstasysunrisepalm treerespectgroomdisillusionmentdead birdcubanportunwanted kissplantationpoker gamesailing shipbird cageimpersonatorborderline personality disorderhavana cubaremake of french filmbank managerblowing a kisscuttingbank accountcloakspongekissing breastssaladorchestra conductorcaged birdescape planmail order bridehandwritingtheatrical playblank bulletsteamshipmissionary sex positiontwo in a bathdelawaresuicidal thoughtcoffee plantationcanopy bededwardian ageedwardian fashionoxymorondeath of bird (See All) |
Mike Waters lives on the street and befriends the somewhat older and streetwise Scott Favor who shows him what is necessary to survive. Waters suffers from narcolepsy and can fall asleep at any moment and in almost any circumstance. Favor comes from a rich family and is rebelling against his own bac …kground. They travel together extensively - Waters is driven by the need to find his biological mother - and spend time in Italy. Later in life however, Favor has joined mainstream society and has little time for his old friend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | sexualityguilttheftrobberyfuneraldrunkennessdrinkingpoliticsmoneydeathmurderfriendshipsurrealismincestmemory …death of fatherdeath of motherpovertydrug usedysfunctional familygriefgamblingsadismabuseunrequited lovecrueltyhomelessnesstraumawealthcheatinginheritanceregretpsychological traumanarcolepsy (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | wheelchairrural settingbathtubairplanechurchrestaurantbarhotelcarmotorcyclecemeterysmall towntaxiairporturban setting …farmcityitalyfrancetruckrooftopcampfiregay bar (See All) |
| Characters: | reference to godthiefpriestboysingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicemother son relationshipteenagerfriendbrother brother relationshipprostitute …teenage boygirlgay sexpolicemandancerartistbest friendhomosexualitymaidgermangay teenagerboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendself identityhomosexual kissex teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | righteousnessstorytellingconfessiongay slurtearsliedrinkhorsesongsingingphotographkissmasturbationfightsex …female nuditymale nudityviolencethreesomeflashbackdogbare chested malegunfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingdancingknifechasebased on playcryingdreamunderwearurinationwatching tvcondomundressinglettershootingpaintingbeersunglassesbombbedcafeprostitutionhallucinationmale pubic hairbisexualbedroomwinebandconcertfour word titlecocainepoliticianhousefishnonlinear timelinemodelpaintercoffinbathsearchjourneygraveyardold womandrowninglimousinesmokingliaron the roadstatuetentrabbitbraceletflowerspursuithairy chestcountrysiderock 'n' rollsadnesssleepingfireworksgraffitieuropetwenty somethingitalianpoemropepornographyteen angstrevelationfaintingrome italytitle based on songbarnstealingsanta claussheephome moviehomecompassionburialhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingmental institutionwhiskeybarefootmale prostitutehaunted by the pastsufferingshoesintriguerejectionjunkielosttime lapse photographymale male kissattractiondark pastalienationbonfirehustlerseattle washingtonpervertbisexualityhandshakeporn magazineheartbreaksandwichcartoon on tvnecrophiliagun in mouthmen's bathroomleatheraccordionblackoutjukeboxmotel roomtrailer homepopcorncoca colaunconsciousnesspocket watchinfatuationfallingbathrobegigolotravelingteethbroken heartluckhandmale prostitutioncowardoregoncleaningsorrowtraumatic experiencereference to john waynespaghettiportland oregonlocksheltersnoringsquatterdepravityfacesurrogate fatherpreachingsoul matestate name in titleboy girl relationshippassing outsleeping bagmetropolisstreetcarmistreatmentrepressed memorytv show in filmwashington statewine bottlesearchingfrench friesidahobreakdownheartbeattwinkloss of innocencemodern day adaptationeffeminacypastamoral corruptionpsychedeliablack leatherseashellrelativecolosseumshavevagrantemotional breakdownpoker the card gameairplane ticketspeeding ticketpatrolmanrich poorporno shopshakespeare in modern dressconfronting the pastgay magazinedrive in movierandom sexsearch for parentcountry roadgreat plainsfarmlandsound of sexfamily disputemale hustlerold buildingrich fathergay prostitutionscrubbingfalling off a chairboise idahowater basinhome sweet homesafe boxdirty clothesspeed the drugteaching englishfake sexreference to sinead o'connorauto partssex for salegunnysackfaltering friendshiphome on the rangehouse occupationprofession of lovesleeping on a sidewalk (See All) |
Set in beautiful 14th century Sweden, it is the sombre, powerful fable of wealthy land-owning parents whose daughter, a young virgin, is brutally raped and murdered by goat herders after her half sister has invoked a pagan curse. By a bizarre twist of fate, the murderers ask for food and shelter fro …m the dead girl's parents, who, discovering the truth about their erstwhile lodgers, exact a chilling revenge. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyfolk horror |
| Themes: | guiltobsessionpregnancyreligionmurderrevengerapejealousyinvestigationbrutalityredemptionpanicvengeancedeath of daughterrape and revenge …religious faith (See All) |
| Locations: | rural settingchurchforestfarm |
| Characters: | catholicboymother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipteenagergirlpregnant womanmurder of girl |
| Story: | catholicismpeasantmiraclemoralitycrucifixconfessionstabbingprayerhorsefoodfightbloodmale nudityone word titleknife …cryingcorpseface slapvomitingdead bodyrivergood versus evilcandleold manstabbed to deathtreevirginbeaten to deathfarmerhorse ridingbrotherchild murderoccultfireplacedressragewitchcraftfrogvirginitymilkgoatpicnicmourningmisunderstandingstabbed in the throatstabbed in the neckmutehit on the headbathingmedieval timesgang rapesnowingsymbolismpervertprayinghead woundloss of daughterbreadself defensenihilismpremonitionhorninessoutlaw gangbutcher knifehermitbathhousesheltermedievalunwed pregnancypaganstepsisterhalf sisterleft for deadstabbed with a knifeloss of innocenceremade14th centuryfancy dressmoral choicetree branch13th centurywoodsmanwitness to a crimedefloration by rapewater springidolatrytorture of child (See All) |
In this comedy, Lars Lindstrom is an awkwardly shy young man in a small northern town who finally brings home the girl of his dreams to his brother and sister-in-law's home. The only problem is that she's not real - she's a sex doll Lars ordered off the Internet. But sex is not what Lars has in mind …, but rather a deep, meaningful relationship. His sister-in-law is worried for him, his brother thinks he's nuts, but eventually the entire town goes along with his delusion in support of this sweet natured boy that they've always loved. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageblack comedydark comedy |
| Themes: | guiltlonelinessfuneraldrinkingpregnancydeathfriendshipjealousyfeargriefmental illnessdyingdeath in childbirth |
| Locations: | wheelchairrural settingbathtubchurchrestauranthospitalsnowcemeterysmall townlakeofficeoffice party |
| Characters: | priestboysingerdoctorboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsbrother brother relationshipdancerlove trianglebrother in law sister in law relationship |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | dolldrinkcomputerfoodsongtelephone callsingingphotographcharacter name in titledancingpartycafeneighborflashlightambulance …eatinginternetdinnerbathgraveyardmarriage proposalflash forwardgravereadingflowersisolationgaragerecord playerpsychologistteddy bearrejectionanxietyheadphonesco workerdelusionfirst kisschoirsnowingbowlinggrowing updead motherbrushing teethsirenearphoneshandshakeshynesswebsitephysiciantombstonebowling alleyreverendresponsibilitynoosetolerancewakegravestonetreehousehymnvending machineschizophrenicscrabbleblanketchurch servicechopping woodemergencysex doll911phonograph recorddoctor's officeaction figureintrovertcounselingchurch choiranxiety attacklutheranartificial respirationspring the seasonmother dies in childbirthmail orderchild likeineptloss of confidenceaphephobiagrowing painsimaginary girlfriendin love with an inanimate objectlifesize dollcommunity support (See All) |
Abducted on a rainy night in 1988, the obnoxious drunk, Oh Dae-Su, much to his surprise, wakes up locked in a windowless and dilapidated hotel room, for an unknown reason. There, his invisible and pitiless captors will feed him, clothe him and sedate him to avoid committing suicide, and as his only …companion and a window to the world is the TV in his stark cell, the only thing that helps Oh Dae-Su keep going is his daily journal. But then, unexpectedly, after fifteen long years in captivity, the perplexed prisoner is deliberately released, encouraged to track down his tormentor to finally get his retribution. Nevertheless, who would hate Oh Dae-Su so much he would deny him of a quick and clean death? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmconspiracy |
| Themes: | guiltlonelinessdrinkingpregnancymoneymurderdeathlovefriendshiprevengesuicidekidnappingjealousyfeartorture …incestmemoryangerdeath of motherinsanityhumiliationsurveillancedeath of wifewritingmadnessfather daughter incestmurder of mothermurder of sister (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirhigh school |
| Locations: | restaurantnew york cityhotelsnowbicycletaxielevatorpolice stationrooftopchinese restaurantcatholic school |
| Characters: | catholicbabysingerdoctorboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipfriendtattoobrother sister relationshipolder man younger woman relationshipself mutilationcatholic priest …suicide by gunshotchinese foodmysterious villainsuicide by jumpingjapanese food (See All) |
| Story: | sinhatredtrustnuntoiletmontagestabbingnewspaperprayerdrinkcomputerfoodsongcell phonetelephone call …singingphotographkissbloodfightfemale nudityviolenceone word titleflashbackdogcigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterknifechasesurprise endingshowervoice over narrationcryingbeatingcorpseblood splatterfistfighturinationshot in the headslow motion scenewatching tvcameraundressingbrawlsecretfalling from heightshootingbookvomitingheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesrunningbirthdaycafebathroomhallucinationmanhattan new york citytelevisionfightingsubjective cameraflashlightbased on comic bookstrangulationeatingsuicide attemptsubwayanti heropainon the runflash forwardbeaten to deathprologuebased on mangafantasy sequencepay phonefugitiveumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotsuitcasebaseball batringdiarylong takebodyguardinjectionsplit screentied upflirtingeavesdroppingtv newsgamehypodermic needletape recorderfaintingcomic bookrecordinghong kongcaptivehammerbrother sister incestschizophreniagas maskhaircutremote controlhaunted by the pastbloody noseinnocenceanimated sequencekickingmutebroken glassnewsreel footagetitle appears in writinghypnosisscissorsbible quotedeath of sisterbody landing on a carprison cellsnowingworld trade center manhattan new york cityframed for murderphoto albumimprisonmentearphonesnotebookbirthday presentbandagekoreatelephone boothkoreangun held to headanimal crueltytape recordinganthypnotismwrongful convictionaudio cassetteteethsouth koreaextreme violencemurder of wifesushihair salonoctopusin medias respsychological torturedeath by drowninghit with a hammerwrongful imprisonmenthusband murders wifedelivery boystockholm swedenflash camerastabbed with scissorsswedishpassing out911chopstickshandkerchiefhair dryerpenthousesevered tonguekilled in an elevatorfoster parentschoolmatechat roompleadingcuckoo clockice pickinternet cafereference to princess dianahypnotistwallpaperear bleedingimmunityknife in backtongue cut outclaw hammerdumplingsedationseoul koreaschool yearbookstabbed in the eartooth ripped outwanting to dielaser pointersense of tastepost hypnotic suggestionshadow boxingthrown from a buildingmemory gamescuff linksbrother murders sisterschool matesuppositorysurveillance vanbiting a handpunching one's fist into a wallteeth extractiondental tortureshower captooth tortureobscure meaningsilent henchman (See All) |
It's a world where everyone tells the truth - and just about anything they're thinking. Mark Bellison is a screenwriter, about to be fired. He's short and chunky with a flat nose - a genetic setup that means he won't get to first base with Anna, the woman he loves. At a bank, on the spur of the mome …nt he blurts out a fib, with eye-popping results. Then, when his mother's on her deathbed, frightened of the eternal void awaiting her, Mark invents fiction. The hospital staff overhear his description of Heaven, believe every word, and tell others. Soon Mark is a prophet, his first inventive screenplay makes him rich, and he's basically a good guy. But will that be enough for Anna? (Read More)
| Themes: | depressiontheftrobberydrunkennessdrinkingpregnancymoneyreligiondeathfriendshipmarriagejealousyfearweddingfilmmaking …deceptionseductionangerdeath of motherdrug usecancerdatinggamblingdyingwealthwritingcheatingphilosophypolice brutalityreligious belief (See All) |
| Mood: | satirebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | churchrestauranthospitalbarsnowcemeterysmall townelevatorkitchenbaseballofficemotel |
| Characters: | reference to godthiefboydoctormother daughter relationshipfather son relationshiphomosexualpolicemother son relationshipfriendchildrenpolicemanwriterlove triangle …best friendbullywaitresssecretaryfilmmakerhomeless manself worth (See All) |
| Story: | reference to the ten commandmentsheart attackstorytellingmontagenewspapergay slurtearsliedrinkcomputercell phonetelephone callmasturbationkisssex …flashbackvoice over narrationcryingwatching tvundressingsecretvomitingbeerbirthdaybedcafeold manmansionbridgecocaineapologyman with glassesgraveyardold womanbartenderflash forwardparklimousinefired from the jobchampagnebankwigfilm within a filmdatesadnessloss of mothersleepingcasinonewspaper headlineeyeglassestv newswaiterbreaking and enteringice creamhappinessend of the worldphoto shootremote controlmobile phonerejectionanxietybribeheavenfilm setbelief in godfilm producerdeceite mailalternate realityscreenwritersnowingfamily dinnerbenchalarm clockbrainatheistwedding ceremonygamblertruthsuccessblind datefirst datebeggartv commercialinventiontv reportermovie trailerhazingslot machinefilm studioluckoverweightatheismhonestypark benchgeneticstv interviewmotorcycle cophopelessnessmiserydeathbeddiarrheasperm donorsuicidal thoughtsrentbudweiserlong haired malered carpetice cream conesexual arousalwish fulfillmentintegritylife after deathfalling asleepmedia frenzyfilm premiereinterrupted weddingreference to napoleondying womanscriptwritersidewalk cafebank tellerworryingold people's homebelief in heavenbelief in the afterlifeeternitypepsi colaeskimo indianpain killerdrunk drivermargaritahistory filmmakingsmall talkplaying god13th centurywhite liekiss on cheekmatingstudio bossbreathalyzerpizza boxnothingnessobjection at weddingrent collector (See All) |
This love story has Kitty meeting young, intelligent, shy and somewhat dull Dr. Walter Fane, whose forte is the study of infectious diseases, and the convenient marriage that she finds herself committed to. It is in this web of intrigue that they head for China, only after Walter discovers Kitty's i …nfidelity with one dashing and witty diplomat Charlie Townsend. So much as to hide her from herself and to help thwart a cholera outbreak, this is a marriage more than on the rocks. This is a cold, indifferent and loveless partnership in a vast unknown and deadly environment that will test both these flightless lovebirds and with the hardships and tolerances more than any had ever anticipated. A visual delight amid the pain and suffering of a dying people and failing marriage. Will a cure be found for both, before it's too late? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | blackmaildrunkennessdrinkingpregnancymoneydeathmarriageinfidelityadulteryextramarital affairredemptionhumiliationunrequited lovetheatredying |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bathtubrestauranthospitalboatlondon englandwatervillageroad tripshipchinacampfirelaboratorycatholic schoolchurch of england |
| Characters: | catholicbabyboysingerdoctormother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipchildrenteachernurse …policemandancerlove trianglemaidfrenchchinesegrandfather grandson relationshipreligious statuechinese soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1920s |
| Story: | secrecybaptismcard playingscandaldollnuntearsdrinkhorsefoodsongtelephone callsingingbased on novelsex scene …kissmale nudityflashbackguncigarette smokingdancingchasethree word titlefirecryingcorpsemirrorsex in bedbare buttletterbookvomitingrunningdead bodycafeneighborpianovoyeurclassroomriverswimmingcleavageorphanbandstrangulationmountaineatingbirdscantily clad femalecoffinmarriage proposalflash forwardumbrellasuitcasereadingringflowerspianistbodyguardfemale removes her clothescrossdeath of husbandhorse ridingtypewritercheating wiferecord playerterminal illnesscard gameheavy rainfaintingsexual attractionrecordingdiseasecookdemonstrationdysfunctional marriagegossipservantorphanagetorchburialcolonelorchestraunfaithful wifelove at first sightrowboattime lapse photographynotelanterndrumsenglishman abroadadulterous wifeunhappy marriagecandyboredomsurgical maskepidemicforeignerwellraftconventpartial female nuditymicroscopenationalismwriting a letterwarlordsewingdiplomatsocialitegrave diggingmartiniloveless marriageexpatriateimperialismtrophy wifemother superiorenglishwoman abroadlabor strikeflower shophusband wife reunionwalking stickrickshawbritish empireinfirmarybirdcageprotest signtrystcivil servantshanghai chinaultimatumnun's habitcovered female frontal nuditycholeraremote villagevictrolainfectious diseasevirtuesteam bathcatholic orphanageconsulatemurder threatwater buffaloconvent schoolsedan chairpinwheelwater wheelconsulstatesmansanitationinoculationreference to chiang kai shekheart shaped box of candykerosene lanternwife pregnant by another manchinese theater (See All) |
An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is enlisted to prevent two angels from reentering Heaven and thus undoing the fabric of the universe. Along the way, she is aided by two prophets, Jay and Silent Bob. With the help of Rufus, the 13th Apostle, they must stop those who stand in their w …ay and prevent the angels from entering Heaven. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedyalternate historychrist allegory |
| Themes: | abortionobsessionreligionmurderfriendshiprevengemonsterangerpsychopathredemptionfaithapocalypseforgivenessdevilunlikely hero …religious faithcatholic guilt (See All) |
| Mood: | goresatire |
| Locations: | catholic churchbuschurchhospitalbartrainairportroad trip |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godpriestchristianitybiblehomeless manreligious zealot |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | catholicismsinmiraclenuntoiletdrug dealerstabbingnewspaperreference to jesus christkissbloodsexviolencesequeltitle spoken by character …shootoutblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestbeddead bodydemonstripperf wordgood versus evilbedroomganganti herocontroversynews reportbartenderracial slurgunshotwritten and directed by cast membermissionon the roadangeltragic eventneck breakinghandgunstrong female charactertv newsuziheroinemass murderstrong female leadcompassionnew jerseymutebroken glasssex talkdespairreference to satanexileexploding headwedding ringsexual humorarmorswearingnewspaper clippingirreverencedesert eaglenews reporteranniversaryhistorical fictionmolotov cocktailcrisisgolf clubfast foodclinicnewspaper articlereluctant herotrain ridewrathkindnesswarningillinoismurder by gunshotcapital punishmenttequilafart jokescatological humorhomosexual subtextfemale bartenderprophetmarital infidelityoff screen murderwisconsinchosen onebroken bottleholy waterandrogynyprotestortragic villainbegins with textpenis jokemusemoral ambiguitycardinal the priestfalse namecar keysstabbed in the sidemass killingsequel mentioned during end creditsspit takevoodoo dollloss of faithfallen angelclergyabortion cliniccrisis of faithdepiction of goderotic dancinginside jokewalking on waterdogmaapostlearchangelblack stereotypejewish womanancient historyroller bladesvoice of godgod as humanfast talkerlapsed catholictripletindulgenceskee balldoctrinegay referencetriple teen murderapocryphaview askewidolatryjay and silent bobshermer illinoisseraphimgolden calf (See All) |
Anthony "Swoff" Swofford, a Camus-reading kid from Sacramento, enlists in the Marines in the late 1980s. He malingers during boot camp, but makes it through as a sniper, paired with the usually-reliable Troy. The Gulf War breaks out, and his unit goes to Saudi Arabia for Desert Shield. After 175 day …s of boredom, adrenaline, heat, worry about his girlfriend finding someone else, losing it and nearly killing a mate, demotion, latrine cleaning, faulty gas masks, and desert football, Desert Storm begins. In less than five days, it's over, but not before Swoff sees burned bodies, flaming oil derricks, an oil-drenched horse, and maybe a chance at killing. Where does all the testosterone go? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | lonelinessfuneraldrunkennessdrinkingpregnancyreligionmurderdeathfriendshipinfidelitychristmasfeargamblingillnessmental illness …homophobiafreedomu.s. military (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | busairplanebartrainhelicopterdeserttruckhumvee |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godbabysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipafrican americanfriendtattoobrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipnurse …dancersniperuncle nephew relationshipamerican abroadsniper riflelove letteru.s. soldieramerican soldierairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990schristmas partyyear 1989year 1991year 1990year 1983 |
| Story: | reference to the virgin maryprideobscene finger gesturetoiletgay slurreporterreference to jesus christprayertearsdrinkhorsesongtelephone callsingingphotograph …fightmasturbationbloodfemale nuditymale nudityviolenceone word titleinterviewflashbackbare chested maledancingtitle spoken by charactererectionpantiespistolshowerfirevoice over narrationcryingcorpseunderweartesticlesmachine gunurinationshot in the headwatching tvundressingbare buttlettershootingbookvomitingriflebeerrunningdead bodysex standing upsubjective cameraflashlightwhite pantiesexploding carcoffinpainflash forwardbusinessmanperson on firetentreadingtankprankcheating wifemachismotv newshand grenadesupermarketbulletwoundpropagandatied to a bedloss of friendmale bondingamerican footballwatching a moviesergeantexploding buildingassaultmovie theaterstrangerparadehonorbreakfastiraqcelebrationgas maskhaircutcensorshipgrocery storetarget practiceveteransanddark humorsex talkdeath threatevacuationiraq warmental hospitalmiami floridatheatre audienceoilhawaiiaccidental killingdead manphiladelphia pennsylvaniasevered legt shirtcameldormitorymexican americanharassmentboredomanti wardead animalbureaucracydefecationcommanderpush upsinsane asylumsweatiranianwetting pantsscorpionhazingmilitary uniformsunrisevhshorninessshirtburnt bodyteamworkhome videou.s. marine corpsburn victimfreedom of speechsevered footreference to george w. bushgoggleswalkmanveilpaintballvietnam war veterantrenchautomatic weaponbarracksdustarabicreading a letterboot campmeaning of lifememoirgulf warcrossing selffree speechbottled waterarab culturereference to ernest hemingwayland minesandstormmarchingsaudi arabiacrawlingmerry christmasjihaduh 1 huey helicopterkurdouthousefriendly firereference to saddam husseinwatching pornographyceiling faneye injurydog fecesplatoonpep talkgoing homerecruitblow torchbiological warfarelaxativecamouflage uniformkuwaitmilitary enlistmentlieutenant colonelbureaucratcuban americanfake illnessbasic trainingsacramento californiaend of warbased on memoirmine fieldoil wellhondamale soldierreference to dick cheneyfuneral parlorreference to jfk assassinationdrill instructoroil fieldreference to stevie wondercrude oildear john letterdog tagslatrinebuglenerve gaswelcome home partyburnt corpsefilthy toiletfinger up anusdigging a holesanta claus hatcease firehot weatherinfidelreference to josephbattalionm1 abrams tankoil businessstaff sergeantburned up carshooting into the airsmack upside the headreveillecamp pendleton californiaoperation desert stormwagner ride of the valkyriesassembling a riflecharred bodyfoot lockerreference to kenny gu. s. marines dress uniform (See All) |
Texas greenhorn Joe Buck arrives in New York for the first time. Preening himself as a real 'hustler', he finds that he is the one getting 'hustled' until he teams up with a down-and-out but resilient outcast named Ratso Rizzo. The initial 'country cousin meets city cousin' relationship deepens. In …their efforts to bilk a hostile world rebuffing them at every turn, this unlikely pair progress from partners in shady business to comrades. Each has found his first real friend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | sexualitytheftlonelinessrobberydrunkennessdrinkingmoneydeathfriendshiprapeadulterydeath of fatherpovertydrug usegambling …illnessdyinghomelessness (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | wheelchairrural settingbusnew york citybarbeachswimming poolhotelcemeterysmall townelevatorurban settingmoteltexasslum …sex in publicrunning on the beach (See All) |
| Characters: | thiefsingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshiphomosexualafrican americanfriendprostitutesoldierpolicemandancerphotographeractresstranssexual …waitresshomosexualityolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipu.s. soldiertalking to oneself in a mirrorgo go dancerreligious icon (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | bishopbaptismconfessionnungay slurreference to jesus christprayerdrinkhorsesongtelephone callsingingmale rear nuditybased on novelkiss …bloodsexfemale nuditymale nudityinterviewflashbackmale frontal nuditydogtwo word titlebare chested malecigarette smokingdancingpartyshowercryingbeatingdreammirrorbare buttmarijuanaprostitutionmanhattan new york citycookingdeath of friendsubwayradiocontroversyspankinggraveyardbartenderpaingravefantasy sequencecowboysuitcasestatuefilm within a filmherointwenty somethingfalling down stairsfriendship between mencomic bookcowboy hatcookcaught having sexmale bondingwatching a movieassaultwristwatchfloridatv showstreet lifebarefootmale prostituteremote controlreincarnationshopliftingpillsmisunderstandinghungerdespaircon artistgang rapedaydreamhorse and carriagehustlermale in showercon manimpotencepickpocketrunning awaycentral park manhattan new york citypostcardevictiontelephone boothtime in titlemakeoverarcadenaivetylaundromatbroken mirrorfilm cameramale rapepsychedelicquitting a jobwetting pantsstonedcoughinglistening to radiogigolocripplerodeochewing gumfevermale prostitutiontimes square manhattan new york cityfamous scorepawnshopdarkroomdeath of grandmotherbeauty salonbus ridedallas texaslimpdemolitionshrineinvitationreference to john waynetuberculosisfinancial problemlack of moneyfamous linehunchbackrocking chairbingoevangelistpoodletv setpenthousefreezingshooting gallerygay subtexterectile dysfunctionsidewalk cafeplan gone wrongbeauticiancold the temperaturebus tripescort servicegrand central station manhattan new york cityshoplifterfalling into a swimming pooltelevision commercialdrive in theaterfaith healertenementwrecking ballblood donation42nd street manhattan new york citygreyhound busdelicatessenulcerrest stoptransistor radiocallboybig city lifecowboy bootshiveringdemonstratorchannel surfingchat upradio commercialreading a comic bookslipping on a banana peelcold the illnesscondemned buildingherniacatsuphanging up without saying goodbyeice boxnail fileurban decadencepark avenue manhattan new york citypeek a boo (See All) |
Journalist Jep Gambardella has charmed and seduced his way through the lavish nightlife of Rome for decades. Since the legendary success of his one and only novel, he has been a permanent fixture in the city's literary and social circles, but when his sixty-fifth birthday coincides with a shock from … the past, Jep finds himself unexpectedly taking stock of his life, turning his cutting wit on himself and his contemporaries, and looking past the extravagant nightclubs, parties, and cafes to find Rome in all its glory: a timeless landscape of absurd, exquisite beauty. (Read More)
| Themes: | obsessionfuneraldrinkingmoneyreligiondrugsdeathlovefriendshipsurrealismsuicideweddingartvoyeurismmemory …divorcepovertygriefyouthfaiththeatredeath of wifewealthwritingmadnessfirst love (See All) |
| Mood: | rainsatirenight |
| Locations: | wheelchairchurchbeachswimming poolnightclubelevatorurban settingseaitalyshipstrip clubmuseumsuicide by car |
| Characters: | catholicpriestboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendprostitutegirldanceractorwriter …artistactresslittle girllittle boyself portraitfacial tattoo (See All) |
| Period: | 2010ssummer |
| Story: | knife throwerwatching televisiontrustspiritualitynunmontageguitarliedrinkfoodsongcell phonetelephone callsingingphotograph …female frontal nuditykisssexfemale nuditymale nuditybare breastsflashbackmale frontal nuditydogbare chested malefemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nuditypartyvoice over narrationcryingslow motion scenewatching tvarrestundressingbikinibare buttpaintingbooksunglassesbirthdaymale pubic hairriveralcoholstripperf wordsubjective cameraswimmingjournalistcandleeatingcocainenonlinear timelineapologyno opening creditscoffinbirthday partyunderwater scenecontroversyold womanparktheaterskinny dippingmicrophonekeyliarchampagnefugitiveumbrellapassionstatuescene during end creditsdisappearancecrossdeath of sonsadnessgardenmagical realismpoetreference to william shakespeareheroinsurgeryeyeglassesitalianapplausefemale stockinged legsteatouristrome italyjoggingroyaltyagingguitaristgossipswimsuitmale underweardwarflandscapeboxer shortsold agemourningliteraturedespairsculpturechoirbriefsbenchwedding receptionlighthouseplastic surgerypaintsnorting cocaineshipwreckjazz musiceditor14 year old18 year oldlatingiving a toastwhite briefscruise shiphammockpark benchsorrowoverhead camera shottricksaintsleeplessnesskiss on the cheekvaticangiraffehigh societyreference to the devilwater fountainoverhead shotexorcistbaroquehappy birthdaybegins with textillusionistnobilitycardinal the priestcountesshand kissinggenitaliaromaart collectorcountmarxismmagic showmisanthrope20 year oldpeepholemariachi bandeurocommunist partyflamingoreference to dostoyevskysleeping on the floorart exhibitdead daughterbotoxalmost hit by a carvagina sluraqueductburkachinese manreference to marcel proustjapanese touristpallbearerintelligentsialawn partynothingnessopening creditsconga linetourist guidewashing one's face60 year oldreferring to oneself in the third person42 year olddisappearing actla dolce vitaplaywritingsleeping on a park bench65 year oldreference to gustave flaubertreference to milan italyreflection in a glass doortiber rivervow of poverty69 year oldcolosseum romelegs crossed (See All) |
A boy named George Jung grows up in a struggling family in the 1950's. His mother nags at her husband as he is trying to make a living for the family. It is finally revealed that George's father cannot make a living and the family goes bankrupt. George does not want the same thing to happen to him, …and his friend Tuna, in the 1960's, suggests that he deal marijuana. He is a big hit in California in the 1960's, yet he goes to jail, where he finds out about the wonders of cocaine. As a result, when released, he gets rich by bringing cocaine to America. However, he soon pays the price. (Read More)
| Themes: | theftlonelinessdrinkingpregnancymoneydrugsdeathmurderlovefriendshipmarriagechristmasbetrayaladulteryprison …escapeweddingdivorcepovertydrug usecancerhumiliationillnessdrug addictionwealth (See All) |
| Locations: | mexicobusairplanebarbeachswimming poolsnowcemeterylos angeles californiacourtroomchicago illinois |
| Characters: | thiefboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendstudentpoliceman …dancermusicianactoramericandeath of girlfriendairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s1970s1960s1950schristmas party |
| Story: | single engine airplanehypocritedrug traffickingdrug lordhypocrisyobscene finger gesturedrug dealermontagegay slurdrinkphotographbloodfemale nudityone word titleflashback …guncigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by characterpartypistolbased on true storyvoice over narrationbased on bookbeatingdreamblood splatterarrestshootingbeerbirthdaymarijuanacollegejailcriminaltelephonegangcaliforniamansioncocainejudgedouble crossvangraveyardshot in the foreheadflash forwardpilotorganized crimefbifugitivevacationsuitcasebankringfarmeruniversityshot in the shouldercourttragic eventchildbirthbirthday cakewaiterdiscoslow motiontape recorderhollywood californianew year's evehome movieburials&mdrug dealingdrug overdosepromisebloody nosespanishboston massachusettssmugglingmiami floridaoutlawprison cellraidfianceebongcannabisgun in mouthdrug smugglingpistol whipepisodic structuresnorting cocaineoverdosedrug dealstonedcolombiabankruptcychild custodyprison visitparolehair salondrug cartelhappy birthday to yourise and fallabsent motherarm slingmaterialismcourthousebailauto theftcell matesouthern californiabarbie dollconvicted felondeadrug pusherdrug ringcolombianroller skateprivate planehallucinogenic druggay hairdresserlos angeles international airportdrug couriercolombian drug carteltranscendental meditationken dollmedellin colombiamiami beach floridadrug possessionprotective custodycessnapuerto vallarta mexicosmashing telephonecartagena colombiapadronepanamanian (See All) |
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