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'George Harrison (I)' (qv) first became known to the world as "The Quiet Beatle" of the Fab Four, but there was far more to his life than simply being a part of 'The Beatles' (qv). This film explores the life and career of this seminal musician, philanthropist, film producer and amateur race car dri …ver who grew to make his own mark on the world. Through his music, archival footage and the memories of friends and family, Harrison's deep spirituality and humanity are explored in his singular life as he took on artistic challenges and important causes as only he could. (Read More)
| Themes: | illnessdrugsmarriagelovefriendshipdeath |
| Mood: | live performance |
| Locations: | london englandusaindiaengland |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationships |
| Period: | 1950s2000s1940s1960s1970s1990s1980s |
| Story: | liverpool englandsinger songwritertranscendental meditationbenefit concertlive concertguitar playerelectric guitarguitar playingrock concertrock musiciansong writerthe beatles songrock singermusic recordinganti materialism …beatlemaniasitarmusic groupalbumliverpudliansongwritingrock groupmass medialiverpoolmusical instrumentbangladeshsmilinggreat britainthe beatlesboy with glassesunited kingdomdocumentary subject's name in titlemusic bandsuccessjoylaughingsongwritermeditationseven word titlegirl with glassesenglish musicpress conferencebritish musiccomposergroup of friendsguitaristwoman with glassesfamedrugwashington d.c.rock 'n' rollsadnessspiritualitymicrophonetalking to the cameralooking at the cameraman with glassesrock bandcolon in titlename in titlenew yorkconcertguitarsonginterview (See All) |
The story of John Lennon's childhood and teenage years from 1944 to 1960, his relationship with his aunt Mimi and his mother Julia -the two dominant women in the first part of his life-, his first meeting with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, their friendship, their love for music and the birth o …f The Beatles. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agetragedy |
| Themes: | friendshipdeathlovemoneydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralangertheftdeath of motherdepressiondeath of wifechildhood |
| Mood: | nightmareaffection |
| Locations: | restaurantschoolcemeterybusbicycle |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boyteachergirlstudentdancerbaby …sister sister relationshipthiefbest friendreference to godlittle boycousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s1940s1960s |
| Story: | guitar playerguitar playingmusic grouprock groupliverpoolmusical instrumentthe beatlesboy with glassesmusic bandjoylaughingsongwriterguitaristgroup of friendswoman with glasses …rock 'n' rollsadnessmicrophonerock bandguitarsongsexf ratedbloodflashbackmasturbationtwo word titlekisscigarette smokingfingeringdancingphotographsingingpartybased on true storytelephone callfondlingcryingbased on booktitle directed by femaledreamunderwearfoodmirrorurinationpunched in the facedrinksecretletterbookliebeertearsrunningbirthdayrock musiccafecollegepianotelephonebedroombandambulancemontageeatingwidowhousedrawinghit by a carbirthday partygraveyardflash forwardargumentreadinguniversitydeath of husbandcharacter says i love yousleepingpubrecord playerbirthday caketeateen angstwhat happened to epiloguehead buttdesirelistening to musictape recorderrecordingtitle based on songrageaudienceblack humorpassportmovie theatreswitchbladebloody noseshopliftingbackstagedrummertheatre audienceabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorpierattractiondark pastdressing roomrecording studiodead motherpajamascrowdexhibitionismnew zealandfast motion scenedrumspiano playerreference to elvis presleyporn magazinedark secretadolescencejazz musiclooking out a windowharmonicabus stopflasklistening to a radiowrathurinalguardianhamburg germanypawnshopwakegravestoneoutdoor oral sexmailmangrudgedoormanabsent motherwaveoverhearing sexrecord storemusic storebanjoreference to winston churchilloverheard conversationdouble decker busbloody mouthboardwalkcollapsesketchingdeath of uncleabandoned by fatherillegitimacygarden shearshalf brother half sister relationshipabandoned by motherbirth certificatechildhood memoriesboys' bathroomband managerlodgerschool suspensionlawn chairfish and chipsknocking on doortroubled teenage boyblackpool englandabandoned by husbandreference to buddy hollyreference to little richardsleeping on a benchreference to tchaikovskysinging along with a recordbiochemistryseaside resortbanjo playerschool blazerbrain hemorrhagewashboardlistening to classical musicclipping a hedgemerchant navy (See All) |
The Beatles--the world's most famous rock and roll band--travel from their home town of Liverpool to London to perform in a television broadcast. Along the way they must rescue Paul's unconventional grandfather from various misadventures and drummer Ringo goes missing just before the crucial concert …. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmdocumentary stylepseudo documentaryrock musical |
| Themes: | surrealismgamblingphotography |
| Mood: | behind the scenes |
| Locations: | london englandenglandtrainhotelhelicopterbathtubnightclubpolice stationtrain stationcar thieffire escape |
| Characters: | musicianpoliceboypolicemandirectorsecretaryolder man younger woman relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshippolice chase |
| Story: | electric guitarrock concertrock musicianthe beatles songbeatlemanialiverpudlianthe beatlessongwriterenglish musicbritish musicpress conferenceguitaristfamerock 'n' rollrock band …concertdancingchasepunctuation in titlemirrorcameraarrestbookrock musicapostrophe in titlepianohandcuffsbritishtelevisionfoot chaseold mandisguisefour word titlehotel roomscreamingpursuitmanagerschoolgirlcult directorclass differencespubcasinotwenty somethingactor playing himselfshavingcard gametitle based on songmagicianrehearsalphone boothbritish rock musicclubculture clashrock starconstruction sitebackstagedrummermakeupcard playingenglishaerial shotmusical numbertuxedodressing roomlens flarefieldirreverencefast motion scenehiding in a closetcafeteriaadolescenceautographperformergeneration gaptelevision showtrain ridemonitoracoustic guitaryoung manman wearing glassesprice of fameintergenerational friendshipmarketingmusical performancebroken engagementshowgirlensemble filmsweatertalent agentauto theftphoto boothtirefake bearddrive in classictheatrical agentbirdcagetelevision studiobassistbass guitarmanholeshaving creamtitle mentioned in songfalling into a holedart boarddrum kittrain carriagetransistor radioman in bathtubfan mailbig nosetelevision directortripping overscreaming fansrubber tireswinging sixties (See All) |
Down and out rock star Dewey Finn gets fired from his band, and he faces a mountain of debts and depression. He takes a job as a 4th grade substitute teacher at an uptight private school where his attitude and hijinx have a powerful effect on his students. He also meets Zack, a 10-year-old guitar pr …odigy, who could help Dewey win a "battle of the bands" competition, which would solve his financial problems and put him back in the spotlight. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | illnessfriendshipdrinkingdrunkennessdeceptionangereducationdyingfashion |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | barschoolsnowsmall townlos angeles californianightclubschool busschool teacher |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfriendfamily relationshipspoliceboyteachergirlstudentbest friendalcoholicteacher student relationship |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | electric guitarrock concertrock musicianrock singerrock groupmusical instrumentboy with glassesmusic bandjoyguitaristwoman with glassesrock 'n' rollrock bandnew yorkguitar …songtitle spoken by charactersingingtelephone callfoodurinationcomputerdrinksecretlierock musicpianoclassroombandmontagedinertoiletapologychildroommatevanfired from the jobliarscene during end creditspianistcheerleadercontestdarkschoolgirlclassterminal illnesseyeglassesrockfarcescene during opening creditsrehearsalimpersonationrebellionembarrassmentbootsimpostordrummerschool uniformdeceitslackerraised middle fingersurprise after end creditsposterdrumsvideo surveillancehangovertween girlidealismdrumschool principalschoolboysororitymtvblackboardcellomale protagonistprivate schooldeskgroupiecommitmentmusic historydiarrheakeyboardreference to led zeppelinlazinesspreparatory schoolclarinetweightfield tripsubstitute teacherroadiebass guitarknee socksband managerbattle of the bandsanti authoritysong lyricsrock clubmusic competitioncrowd surfingmusic clubbreaking the rulesbroken rulecymbalmosh pitreference to liza minnellirock guitarfaculty loungereference to stevie nicksreference to aretha franklinreference to puff daddyschool recesscode of conductfreeloading (See All) |
In 1975, San Fernando Valley teen Joan Larkin reinvents herself as Joan Jett, a guitarist who wants to form an all-girl punk band. She pitches the idea to a sleazy manager, Kim Fowley, who pairs her with a drummer and then searches for a face: he finds Cherie Currie, at age 15, the perfect jailbait …image for his purpose; by luck, she can sing. Two others round out the band, The Runaways. Fowley books a tour, signs them to Mercury Records, and packs them off to crowds in Japan. Seeds of conflict sprout early: Fowley puts Cherie front and center in the publicity, she's soon strung out on drugs and vodka, and jealousies arise. Without adult supervision, where can Joan and Cherie end up? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageteen movierevisionist history |
| Themes: | illnessdrugsmoneydrinkingdancetravelangerdrug usedysfunctional familybreak up |
| Locations: | hospitalcarnightclubjapan |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfriendfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipteenagerteenage girlsister sister relationshipalcoholic drink |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | guitar playerguitar playingrock concertrock musicianrock singermusic grouprock groupguitaristfamerock 'n' rollmicrophonerock bandconcertguitarsong …f ratedmasturbationsex scenedancingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingpartylesbian kisstelephone calltitle directed by femaleunderwearurinationblondedrinkbirthdayrock musicbathroomalcoholf wordbandlimousineon the roadpremarital sexstageobscene finger gesturegrandmotherstrong female characterrecord playersisterbirthday cakewhat happened to epiloguelistening to musicrecordingmagazineeccentricstrong female leadrock starphoto shootface paintpillsreconciliationsexismbroken glasstitle appears in writingdrummertrailergrowing uprecording studiotourjobpromiscuityt shirtvodkadrumsreference to elvis presleystage performancemenstruationname callingreference to the beatlestomboyhospital bedmusic industryteenage sexualityunderage sextalent showironingteenage girl in underwearroadtrippublicityleaving homedutch anglemusic businessmusic concertpainted facegirl bandmusic producerillegal drugsironbreakdownleather pantstalent contestreference to david bowiemenarchepill poppingdefenestrationlimosan fernando valley californiatitle appears in textclassic rock musicteen drug useband memberrecord contractface paintingrecording artistband practiceclothes ironfemale rockerrecording boothrecord dealreference to iggy popreference to sex pistolsall girl banddancing in one's underwearcat callmending friendshippass outpill abuseteen magazine (See All) |
Glenn Holland is a musician and composer who takes a teaching job to pay the rent while, in his 'spare time', he can strive to achieve his true goal - compose one memorable piece of music to leave his mark on the world. As Holland discovers 'Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other … plans' and as the years unfold the joy of sharing his contagious passion for music with his students becomes his new definition of success. (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagelovefriendshipanger |
| Mood: | high schoolaffection |
| Locations: | school |
| Characters: | musicianhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenage girlteenage boyteacherstudentteacher student relationshipdeafness |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1990s1980s |
| Story: | musical instrumentsmilingsuccessjoycomposerrock 'n' rollsadnessman with glassessongcharacter name in titlesingingthree word titlepianoclassroomhigh school student …record playerclassical musiccrushdrummerfrustrationmarital problemsign languagehappy endingteachinghigh school teacherinspirationpiano playingreference to the beatlesmarried coupleprincipalblackboardmarching bandoregonhigh school girlportland oregonmusic teacherfootball coachcommunicationreference to john lennonfemale studentclarinethigh school boycompositiondedicated teachermusic classdeaf boymusical educationpopular teacherreference to stravinsky (See All) |
A documentary on the life of 'Amy Winehouse' (qv), the immensely talented yet doomed songstress. We see her from her teen years, where she already showed her singing abilities, to her finding success and then her downward spiral into alcoholism and drugs.
| Themes: | illnessdrugsmarriagefriendshipinfidelitymoneyadulterydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingmemoryextramarital affairdivorceobsession …death of motherdepressiondrug usecelebrityunfaithfulnessmental illnesscheating (See All) |
| Mood: | behind the scenesarchive footage |
| Locations: | london englandhospitalbarbeachhotelcemeteryboattaxiairport |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfriendmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattooteenage girlgirlphotographerjewishbest friend …security guardalcoholicjewgrandmother granddaughter relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipstepfather stepson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | documentary subject's name in titlesuccesssongwriterenglish musicbritish musicguitaristfamerock 'n' rollsadnessmicrophoneguitarsonginterviewone word titlebare chested male …kisscigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingtelephone callvoice over narrationcryingcell phonefoodhorseslow motion scenecomputercameradrinkarrestvomitingtearssunglassesbirthdaydead bodymarijuanaislandmanhattan new york cityalcoholtelephonef wordreportersubjective cameraswimmingbandvideo cameraambulancewomanmontageeatingcocaineapologyroommatedrug addictprologueflowershorse ridingpoetsleepingsubtitled sceneheroinpoemapplausepot smokingaddictionfemale singerhome moviepop starpassportdrug overdosephoto shootrap musicbackstagemiami floridaabsent fatherbilliardspridemarital separationphiladelphia pennsylvaniapolice raidnervous breakdownrecording studiocontractforename as titleshynessheartbreakboredomjazz musiclegsconcert footagesexual promiscuitystretcherwhistlingwrist slittingpaparazzicdlollipopwriter's blockdietcowardeating disorderdeath of grandmothernervousnesscrack cocainehappy birthday to youbulimiatext messagerehabcocktailflash cameranew york city new yorkmultiple time framessoul musicjoke tellinginterventionlung cancermagazine covercamera crewridiculeabandoned by fatherrecording sessionanti depressantlyricistblack and white sequenceserbianrecord albumc wordjazz singertext on screencnncartwheelcharismadrug rehabarm woundsong lyricsfan the personrecklessnessbirmingham englandvagina slurisle of wighttalent scoutbooingprocrastinationfamous singermascarascene during closing creditsconcert promoteralcohol poisoningbelgrade serbiatalent managerfacial scratchjail escapestanding on one's handscutting one's armhampshire englandreference to carole kingbritish jewreference to james taylor (See All) |
William Miller is a 15-year-old kid hired by Rolling Stone magazine to tour with and write about Stillwater, an up and coming rock band. This wonderfully witty coming-of-age film follows William as he falls face first to confront life, love, and lingo.
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen moviesemi autobiographicalcoming of age film |
| Themes: | drugsfriendshiploveinfidelitymoneybetrayaladulterydrinkingdrunkennessdancetravelangerdeath of fatherdrug useguilt …unfaithfulnesshumiliationpoetrycheating (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | new york citybarswimming poolhotelcarairplanelos angeles californiabuselevatorroad tripsan francisco california |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfriendmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacherlove triangle …older man younger woman relationshipolder man younger man relationshipalcoholic drinkboy in underwear (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | guitar playerguitar playingrock concertrock musicianrock singermusic grouprock groupguitaristfamerock 'n' rollmicrophonerock bandconcertguitarsong …interviewsexfemale nudityfemale frontal nuditybare chested malekisscigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingpartylesbian kisspantiesbased on true storytelephone callcryingunderwearfistfightfoodurinationblondewatching tvcameradrinkundressingsecretbookvomitingbeerrunningbirthdayrock musicmarijuanabathroomvoyeuralcoholtelephonef wordswimmingcleavagejournalistbandcaliforniaeatingsuicide attemptwhite pantiesscantily clad femaleconfessionlegendhotel roomvirginprologuecoming outelectrocutionpay phoneon the roadreadinglightningfemale removes her clothesloss of fatherpremarital sexstagecharacter says i love youpoetobscene finger gesturecheating wifesingle parentrecord playerbirthday cakepot smokingloss of virginitylistening to musicsexual attractionrecordingoverallsmagazineeccentricjournalismcheating husbandvirginityrock starembarrassmentambitiondrug overdosebarefootpillsreconciliationboston massachusettstitle appears in writingdrummerthunderstormraised middle fingerred pantiesgrowing uptourbriefspromiscuityparking lotmale virgint shirtdrumsgraduationstage performancebongbandageadolescencepiano playingacidreference to the beatlesstewardessdomineering mothertape recordinglsdkiss on the lipsmusic industrywhistlingteenage sexualityunderage sexromantic rivalrysan diego californiateenage crushdrug humorironingteenage girl in underwearroadtripgroupietour buswet clothessmoking marijuanaegocleveland ohiosexual pleasureleaving homefalling off a rooffemale sitting on a toiletmusic businessaspiring writermusic concertmusereference to led zeppelinreference to the rolling stonesphoenix arizonafalse nameillegal drugsreference to bob dylanfictional bandprogressive rockreference to david bowieinnocence lostbus tripegotismsurrogate familypill poppingvolkswagen bushallucinogenfollowing a dreamreference to elton johnteen sexualityjumping into a swimming pooltitle appears in textreference to pink floydclassic rock musicreference to jim morrisonteen drug useband memberreference to george orwellstudent mentor relationshipsunset stripcharacter appears on magazine coverreference to goetherecording artistclothes irondrumsticksjumping into a pool with clothes onreference to george orwell's 1984rolling stone magazinereference to the doorsbell bottomsdo not disturb signreference to iggy popreference to neil youngmanic pixie dream girlquaaludereference to lou reedpill bottlemusic journalismpill boxbackstage passdancing in one's underwearreference to alice cooperreference to the whoreference to black sabbathmending friendshipflying through a stormpill abusetopeka kansascharacter lies about agereference to deep purpletempe arizonareference to the allman brothers (See All) |
Six incarnations of Bob Dylan: an actor, a folk singer, an electrified troubadour, Rimbaud, Billy the Kid, and Woody Guthrie. Put Dylan's music behind their adventures, soliloquies, interviews, marriage, and infidelity. Recreate 1960s documentaries in black and white. Put each at a crossroads, the a …rtist becoming someone else. Jack, the son of Ramblin' Jack Elliott, finds Jesus; handsome Robbie falls in love then abandons Claire. Woody, a lad escaped from foster care, hobos the U.S. singing; Billy awakes in a valley threatened by a six-lane highway; Rimbaud talks. Jude, booed at Newport when he goes electric, fences with reporters, pundits, and fans. He won't be classified. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of agedocumentary footage |
| Themes: | illnessdrugsmarriageloverevengesurrealismpoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessfilmmakingvoyeurismdivorcetheftdrug usecelebrity …poetryfaiththeatrebreak upcrueltydrug addictionreligious conversion (See All) |
| Mood: | satirerain |
| Locations: | london englandenglandhospitalnew york citybarrestauranttrainmotorcyclesmall townairplanebathtubbustaxiairportelevator …wheelchairtrain stationmotorcycle accidentairplane trip (See All) |
| Characters: | musiciansingerhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanchildrenboygirlnursedanceractorphotographerbabythief …artistchristianjewishchristianitybiblefrenchex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s1960s1970s19th century20th centuryyear 1968year 1963year 1973year 1974year 1964 |
| Story: | electric guitarsuccesssongwriterpress conferenceguitaristrock 'n' rollmicrophonetalking to the cameralooking at the cameraman with glassesconcertguitarsonginterviewsex …female nuditynuditymale nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested malefightcigarette smokingdancingphotographmale full frontal nuditysingingpartyknifethree word titlepantiesbased on true storytelephone callfirevoice over narrationpunctuation in titlecorpseunderwearfoodhorseslow motion scenewatching tvcameradrinkbare buttpaintingriflesunglassesapostrophe in titledead bodycafepianojailvoyeurreference to jesus christprayermale pubic hairmanhattan new york cityreportersubjective cameranewspaperjournalistwinebandcaliforniaaxemontageeatingsubwaynonlinear timelinepaintercoffinbathunderwater sceneparklimousinelegenddrug addictprotestcowboyumbrellaon the roadflowerspianistamerican flaghairy chestfilm within a filmfeminismpoetfreeze framerecord playerriotperiod in titleeyeglassesapplauseclaim in titlelooking at oneself in a mirrorrecordingtitle based on songjail cellcrucifixdemonstrationwatching a moviemagazinespidervietnam wartv showfaked deathcarnivalpreacherhitchhikingdrug overdosecivil rightspillsnew jerseyplaygroundministerhippiemillionairenewsreel footagetheatre audienceensemble casttime lapse photographyexilefilm setoutlawautopsyexistentialismalienationactivistfast motion scenehorseback ridingsermonmale objectificationtitle ends with periodwomen's rightsmultiple storylineanti warmen's bathroomreference to the beatlesharmonicatraffic jamfascistscalpelcoughingmetamorphosisrallyurinalcontraction in titlerags to richesfolk musicperformance artmusic festivallabor unionreference to john f. kennedyfirst person titlecircular staircaseprice of famejailbreakneck braceblues musicenigmahobominnesotaprophethermitreference to richard nixonneo westernradicaldressinglynchinggiraffeharlem manhattan new york cityliberalflash camerakennedy assassinationmultiple perspectivesprotestormultiple personalityevangelisttarantulagolf cartreference to martin luther king jr.music producerwashing dishesostrichconcert tourgreenwich village manhattan new york cityblackfacegospel musicmotorcycle crashclothed female naked malefreight traincfnm scenechurch choircoffeehousewoodstockactress playing male roleknife attackbible studyprecociousnessblack pantherslyricistbeatnikdead horsevagabondrecord albumyear 1959reference to lyndon johnsonfalling off a bridgeblack panther partyentouragefolk singergreeting cardhit over the head with a bottletumbleweedboxcarcontradictionjumping onto a trainreference to judasmultiple actors for one characterlawlessnesspeace treatyreference to lee harvey oswaldmultiple identitiesreference to judas iscariotreference to arthur rimbaudrising starstiltwalkerawards banquetfalling from a trainpentecostalrole played by multiple actorstroubadourestate salewhitefacedust bowlpeace negotiationphotograph comes to lifetrestlenewport rhode islandriding the railsreference to billy the kidfemale voyeurholy visionlondon 1960sstockton california (See All) |
In the early 1970s, Sixto Rodriguez was a Detroit folksinger who had a short-lived recording career with only two well received but non-selling albums. Unknown to Rodriguez, his musical story continued in South Africa where he became a pop music icon and inspiration for generations. Long rumored the …re to be dead by suicide, a few fans in the 1990s decided to seek out the truth of their hero's fate. What follows is a bizarrely heartening story in which they found far more in their quest than they ever hoped, while a Detroit construction laborer discovered that his lost artistic dreams came true after all. (Read More)
| Themes: | drugschristmasmoneypoliticsfearmemoryracismpovertyparanoiadrug useprejudicerevolution |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | london englandbarsnowairplanelos angeles californiaairporturban settinginner city |
| Characters: | musiciansingerhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshiptattoodetectiveartistreference to godamericanmayorgrandfather grandson relationshipstepfather stepson relationship |
| Period: | 1970s1990s1980s2010syear 1968year 1997year 1996year 1998year 1973year 1971year 1970 |
| Story: | singer songwritersongwriterguitaristfamerock 'n' rollsadnessmicrophoneconcertguitarsonginterviewbare chested malephotographsingingtelephone call …slow motion scenewatching tvsunglassesreference to jesus christtelephonereportersubjective cameragay slurnewspaperbandsearchpainlimousineprotestreadinglightningdisappearanceisolationreunionelectionpoetnewspaper headlinewhat happened to epiloguelistening to musicrecordinghappinessworking classhollywood californiarehearsalrebelaudiencehome moviesouth africapresumed deadcensorshipnicknamethunderspanishsong in titlefogsnowingcontractmexican americanreference to elvis presleyoppressionoutcastdrifterconstruction workerurban legenddetroit michiganautographamsterdam netherlandsmusic industrypaparazzicdhollywood signepilogueafrikaansnickname in titleapartheidcomebackiconprophetmusic historyspotlightoverhead shotreference to madonnamusic storemusic businessmusic producerreference to the rolling stonesbig ben londoninterviewerblue collarprivacyreference to bob dylanreference to sherlock holmesreference to james deanreference to jimi hendrixcd playeryear 1955bass guitarlyricsanti establishmentboycottcity councilopening a windowpeace signcarpentrymusic tourdark glassesfolk singerfan the personbootleggingbuilding demolitionreference to stevie wonderrecording artistanthemmodestyreference to nazi germanyreference to californiastage namestreet demonstrationbricklayerlosing a jobfailed artistgold recordreference to marvin gayereference to woodstocklp recordingwebpagemusic productionsinging idolmusic censorshipdemo recording (See All) |
Oliver Stone's homage to 1960s rock group The Doors also doubles as a biography of the group's late singer, the "Electric Poet" Jim Morrison. The movie follows Morrison from his days as a film student in Los Angeles to his death in Paris, France at age 27 in 1971. The movie features a tour-de-force …performance by Val Kilmer, who not only looks like Jim Morrison's long-lost twin brother, but also sounds so much like him that he did much of his own singing. It has been written that even the surviving Doors had trouble distinguishing Kilmer's vocals from Morrison's originals. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
| Themes: | drugsdeathsurrealismjealousydrunkennessweddingartmemoryangerdrug useinsanitycelebritypoetryalcoholismdrug addiction |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | new york citybarbeachhotelcemeteryairplanelos angeles californiaparis francebathtubnightclubdeserttaxiairportpolice carcave …san francisco californianew mexicosex in elevatorcave art (See All) |
| Characters: | musiciansingermother son relationshipfather son relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolice officeractorphotographerlawyerartistlittle girlnative americanlittle boyalcoholic …professorwitchfilmmakeramericanengineerpolice arrestjapanese americango go dancercheating on girlfriend (See All) |
| Period: | 1940s1960s1970syear 1969year 1971year 1970year 1967year 1965summer of love |
| Story: | rock concertrock singerrock groupgreat britainsongwriterguitaristwoman with glassesfamerock 'n' rollmicrophoneman with glassesrock bandconcertinterviewsex …female nuditynuditybloodmale nudityfemale frontal nudityflashbacktwo word titledancingsingingpartyknifepantiesfirecryingcar accidenturinationwatching tvcameraswordarrestbrawlmasktearssunglassesrock musicmarijuanahallucinationalcoholreportercandlecaliforniacocainenonlinear timelinejudgetrialbirdbirthday partybartendertheatergraveargumentdrug addictfantasy sequencetentdomestic violencemanagerpremarital sexstagecinemapoetheroinheart attackriotoccultcaptainentertainmentreference to adolf hitlertape recorderperformancebearddrug abusewatching a moviewitchcraftbuttocksmovie theaterrehearsalsurfingtimeaudiencetv showrock starhitchhikerhitchhikingrealityindianfull moondrug overdosephoto shootlandscapehippiebackstagepet dognewsreel footageheadphonesdrummermiami floridatime lapse photographyducklanternnervous breakdownrecording studiocasual sexhorse and carriagebonfiresirensymbolismcrowdthanksgivinghorseback ridingceremonyshowbreast feedingmetaphorsnorting cocaineautographfilm cliplizardperformerreference to the beatlessailboatstewardessstonermaking outbearded manlsdstonedhostmusic industrypremonitionshamanpalm treeroad accidentuniversity studenthouse partytv studionude with glassesentertainermugshotadmiralheroin addictmovie cameracounter culturecavernmortalitysmoking potspotlightgroup name in titledrug tripcourthouseairlinerfilm schoolmacesexual intercourselambcult figurerecord producercloudspaganreference to the rolling stonesmovementillegal drugsalcohol abusedying youngreference to bob dylanorganistreference to friedrich nietzschereference to jimi hendrixrecord companydopeobscenitycougarheroin addictionpsychedeliayouth cultureshamanismrecording sessionyear 1966underage girlrecord labeltechnicianvenice beach californiaasian american womanlyricsnavajohallucinogenphoto sessionreference to oscar wildetrippyuniversity of california los angelesdeath valleyindecent exposurepeyotereference to frederic chopinhallucinogenic drugyear 1949reference to jim morrisonacid the drugacid tripdrug culturereference to jean luc godardrock clubsunset striptrippingtelevision broadcastingpretension27 year oldreference to marcel proustreference to the beach boyswest coastreference to arthur rimbaudreference to william blakereference to janis joplinreference to the doorsreference to miles davisdrug problemlight showmace the repellentthe doorsnew haven connecticutreference to bertolt brechtreference to sarah bernhardtpsychedelic drugreference to ed sullivanreference to norman mailerbongosblood ritualdrunk and disorderlyheroin overdosereference to aldous huxleysmackboundariesdrug habitmind altering drugsreference to honore de balzacroast duckvenice beachreference to dennis hopperreference to sonny and chertelevision smashingdrug abuserreference to erich von stroheimreference to john coltraneed sullivan showheroin userreference to antonin artaudreference to rossini (See All) |
Morbid biographical story of Sid Vicious, bassist with British punk group the Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. When the Sex Pistols break up after their fateful US tour, Vicious attempts a solo career while in the grip of heroin addiction. One morning, Nancy is found stabbed to death a …nd Sid is arrested for her murder. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
| Themes: | illnessdrugsmarriagedeathmurderchristmasdrinkingdrunkennessfilmmakingseductiondepressiondrug usehopedrug addictionstarvation |
| Locations: | london englandenglandhospitalnew york citybarhotelhelicoptermotorcycleparis francebusnightclubtaxipolice carrooftopstrip club …taxi driver (See All) |
| Characters: | musiciansingerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother daughter relationshippolicemandancerphotographerbabygrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipself destructivenessairplane stewardess |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | guitar playergreat britainunited kingdomrock 'n' rollrock bandconcertguitarsongsexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybloodmale nuditybondage …kissfightcigarette smokingdancingsingingfirecryingbeatingmirrorface slapcameraarrestvomitingbeerrock musicinterrogationjailbritishmanhattan new york citystrippergay slurstabbingdrug dealertoiletsubwaynonlinear timelinelimousinedrug addictfantasy sequencechampagnedomestic violenceobscene finger gesturegraffitiheroinriotdestinyhypodermic needlevandalismvietnamassaultphone boothsadomasochismtv showrock stardrug dealingdwarfhippiehungershoppingjunkiedespairpunk rockrecording studiobruiseworld trade center manhattan new york cityleather jackethorseback ridingspittingboredomstreet marketvacuum cleanerfascistdrug dealtaverndance clubbreaking a windowbritish renaissanceheroin addictgroupietour busspray paintcamperrolls roycepunk musicdyed hairdevotionloss of girlfriendreference to bob dylanbreaking a car windowbreaking glassdrink thrown into someone's faceshooting uptoilet stallbarbie dollfake bloodfree lovebassistblack leathersemi truckdoomed lovereference to bruce springsteenreference to queen elizabeth iiriver thamesrock clubexercyclehanging from the ceilingmethadonewindow smashinghepatitislondon bridgesqualorbiting handreference to tennessee williamsfemicidehammer and sicklereference to arthur millerreference to dylan thomassex pistolsveinhanging out a windowtour boatchelsea hotel manhattan new york citybroken heelreference to rod stewartstudamerican expressreference to stevie nicksbashing someone's head into a wallreference to telly savalasfake shootingrude boywalking through a glass door (See All) |
The up-and-down-and-up-again story of musician Dewey Cox, whose songs would change a nation. On his rock 'n roll spiral, Cox sleeps with 411 women, marries three times, has 36 kids, stars in his own 70s TV show, collects friends ranging from Elvis to the Beatles to a chimp, and gets addicted to - an …d then kicks - every drug known to man; but despite it all, Cox grows into a national icon and eventually earns the love of a good woman - longtime backup singer Darlene. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | campy |
| Themes: | drugsloveprisonextramarital affairdivorceguilt |
| Mood: | satirespoofwedding night |
| Locations: | busnightclub |
| Characters: | musiciansingerbrother brother relationshipjewishpolice chase |
| Period: | 1950s1940s1960s1970s1990s1980s |
| Story: | the beatlesboy with glassesdrugman with glassesconcertguitarsexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nudityfemale full frontal nuditymale full frontal nuditylesbian kiss …horseface slapmarijuanahallucinationmale pubic haircocainelaptoploss of fatherloss of motheraddictionmacheterock staranimated sequencebackstagehit in the crotchrecording studiosurprise after end creditssouthern accentcamelreference to elvis presleytractorvomitlsdelvis presleytrampolinechimpanzeeelvis impersonatorfather son estrangementdeath of title charactertalent showrattlesnakedrug humorgroupieelvisgiraffefratriciderecord producerbigamysliced in twomultiple cameosfrat packreference to bruce springsteenaccidental suicidereference to buddy hollyreference to iggy popreference to neil youngreference to methuselahreference to cain (See All) |
The story of a charismatic young Irish guitarist and a sheltered young cellist who have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square, but are soon torn apart, leaving in their wake an infant, August Rush, orphaned by circumstance. Now performing on the streets of New York …and cared for by a mysterious stranger, August uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth. (Read More)
| Themes: | lovefriendshipjealousypregnancydrinkingtheatrehomelessness |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityrestaurantschoolchurchsnowtaxiwheelchairfarmtruckrooftopsan francisco california |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipafrican americanbrother brother relationshipboygirldancerbabybully …truck driver (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | electric guitarrock concertcomposerguitaristrock 'n' rollmicrophoneconcertguitarsongcharacter name in titleflashbackkissfightdancingphotograph …title spoken by charactersingingpartychasetelephone callvoice over narrationcryingtitle directed by femalefooddrinkliebeertearscafepianomanhattan new york cityorphanbandbasketballeatingsubwayhit by a carsearchlimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprologueliarflowerspianistpursuitclassblack americanpizzaclassical musicstrangerorphanageviolinfateorchestrafull moonwindchild's point of viewministerchild protagonistlove at first sightabsent fatherchoirpolice raidwishseparationgeniusviolinistdormitorycentral park manhattan new york cityfamily reunionsubway stationharmonicapeer pressurecrystalwhistlingcellobunk bedlucksecond chancegurneymusic boxchance meetingabsent motherstreet musiciancellistmysterious strangerchild prodigyskateboardersearch for fatherreference to charles dickensloss of lovergreenwich village manhattan new york cityfoster familyclarinetmusic conductorserendipitywind chimebiological motherprodigyfollowing a dreamskylightroller skatersearch for mothersense of soundchild geniusmusic classlisteningsucker punchsymphony orchestrajuilliard school manhattan new york citybrief encounterwashington square manhattan new york citycomposingyearningabandoned theatrewashing one's facelincoln center for the performing arts manhattan new york citychild protective agencyrhapsodyhappenstance (See All) |
Brian Wilson is the creative soul of the Beach Boys, but he paid a heavy price for his talent. That especially shows during his peak artistic years in the 1960s, as his inner demons and obsessions trying to please his abusive father drive him to a mental breakdown that would plague him for years. In … the 1980s, with Brian barely functional under the domination of the unscrupulous Dr. Landy, Brian meets and falls in love with Melinda Ledbetter. As their relationship grows, she observes Brian's crippling subservience to the abusive psychotherapist with growing alarm. Ultimately, she must take action with a love willing to stand up to oppression she cannot ignore. (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagedeathfriendshiplovedrinkingfearangerlonelinessparanoiadrug usemental illnessexploitationfalling in love |
| Mood: | behind the scenesarchive footagedarkness |
| Locations: | beachrestaurantswimming poolairplanelos angeles californiayacht |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipboyjewishreference to godcousin cousin relationshipex husband ex wife relationship …uncle nephew relationshipdeafnessbikini girlself worth (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1980syear 1995year 2004year 1963year 1939year 1992year 1971 |
| Story: | songwritingsongwritercomposerguitaristrock 'n' rollsadnessmicrophonerock bandconcertguitarsongflashbackdogbare chested malekiss …cigarette smokingsingingpartythree word titleshowertelephone callcryingbeatingfoodmirrorface slapdrinkbikinilietearssunglassesbedrock musiccafemarijuanapianoreference to jesus christtelephonef wordswimmingbedroomwinecaliforniawomanmontageeatingcocainenonlinear timelinechild abuseapologyunderwater scenespankingdrowningflash forwardlimousineprologuepop musicliarscene during end creditsconvertibledeath of brotherpianistbodyguardsuspicioncharacter says i love yousleepinglove interesttrusttherapystrong female characterampersand in titleeyeglassesapplausepot smokingwhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicscene during opening creditstitle based on songjoggingdrug abusetherapistpsychologysurfingpsychologiststrong female leadcompassionschizophreniapromisepillssandboxer shortsbackstagehungeranxietydrummermedicationblack and white scenetitle at the endbalconymarital separationpop songbarbecuemale male kisshousekeeperabusive fatherextortionnervous breakdownrecording studiopajamasplaying pianopipe smokinggeniuschauffeurdrumsman cryingpiano playerreference to elvis presleyearphonessneakersmental breakdownpublisherlast will and testamentflutereference to the beatles14 year oldfilm cameraknocking on a doorlsd16 year oldhearing voicesunhappinessgiving a toasthamburgerbeach housecellobare feetsurfboardawkwardnesscadillacallergyjumping into waternervousnessdistrustkiss on the cheekegosuicidal thoughtsestranged fathersailing shippanic attackchantingsubculturereference to ludwig van beethovenreference to john lennonvoice over inner thoughtsreference to frank sinatradoorbelltv cameraconfidencepop bandrecord company60s musicmalibu californiapsychotherapistsymphonythree brotherscar dealershiprecording sessionfalling into a swimming poolhawaiianchildhood flashbackcontrol freaklyricistoverhearing a conversationhearing noisesmetronomereference to coca coladistorted voiceinner voicetitle mentioned in songreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartreference to paul mccartneydead endflutistjumping into a swimming poolreflection in a mirrorasking for helppushed into a swimming poolfast motion sequencemedical malpracticemultiple actors for one characteralmost hit by a carpropellerreference to dean martincar showroomcourt orderjumping into a pool with clothes onthe beach boyswrapped in a bedsheetinterrupted kissthe color bluebuying a carmanipulative personalityhit songlegal guardianreference to george gershwinreference to hank williamsabusive childhoodundocumented workerfrench hornreference to irving berlinends with real life footageuclareference to dan ratheraudio montagereference to phil spectorgaining weighthypersensitivitylying on the flooreccentric artistgriffith park observatory los angelesreference to japanself medicatingsession musicianreference to penicillinvoice over telephone callhand fanmusical groupover medicatingvoices inside the head (See All) |
An unnamed guy is a Dublin guitarist/singer/songwriter who makes a living by fixing vacuum cleaners in his Dad's Hoover repair shop by day, and singing and playing for money on the Dublin streets by night. An unnamed girl is a Czech who plays piano when she gets a chance, and does odd jobs by day an …d takes care of her Mom and her daughter by night. Guy meets girl and they get to know each other as the girl helps the guy put together a demo disc that he can take to London in hope of landing a music contract. During the same several day period, the guy and the girl work through their past loves, and reveal their budding love for one another, through their songs. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | lovefriendshipmoneydrinkingtheftdeath of fatherunrequited lovesuicide of father |
| Locations: | london englandbeachrestaurantmotorcyclebusairportflat |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipthieflove triangleex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationship |
| Story: | singer songwritersongwritercomposerguitaristguitarsongone word titledogcigarette smokingsingingchasetelephone callcryingfoodurination …watching tvcafeneighborpianotelevisionf wordbedroomcandlebandimmigrantdinnerprologuepay phonepianistgiftirelandeuropeanswering machinestreetlistening to musichome moviestreet lifedrummerseasiderecording studiovioliniststudiolost lovevacuum cleanerarcadecdcleaning ladydublin irelandclothingheroin addictclothing storestreet musicianmusic storepublic phonefrisbeemusic producerbatterybohemianczech abroadczech republicbuskerczechcd playerrecording sessionhare krishnaestranged husbandhouse cleaningexpensive giftshoelacehouse cleanersound engineerrepair shopkeyboardistflower sellersound studio (See All) |
Detroit, the early 1960s. Curtis Taylor, Jr., a car salesman, breaks into the music business with big dreams. He signs a trio of young women, the Dreamettes, gets them a job backing an R&B performer, James "Thunder" Early, establishes his own record label and starts wheeling and dealing. When Early …flames out, Curtis makes the Dreamettes into headliners as the Dreams, but not before demoting their hefty big-voiced lead singer, Effie White, and putting the softer-voiced looker, Deena Jones, in front. Soon after, he fires Effie, sends her into a life of proud poverty, and takes Deena and the Dreams to the top. How long can Curtis stay there, and will Effie ever get her due? (Read More)
| Themes: | drugsmarriagedeathlovefriendshipsuicideinfidelitychristmasmoneyjealousyadulterypregnancydrinkingfilmmakingextramarital affair …divorcedrug usecelebrityunfaithfulnessgamblingtheatreunemploymentprejudice (See All) |
| Locations: | new york citybarswimming poolsnowcemeterylos angeles californiabusnightclubelevatortruckused car |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfriendhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americandoctorbrother sister relationshipteenage girlfemale protagonistgirldancersister sister relationship …love triangleactresssingle mothercomedianaunt nephew relationshipcheating on one's girlfriend (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1970s |
| Story: | songwriterpress conferencecomposerguitaristfamemicrophoneconcertguitarsongsexone word titlegunkisscigarette smokingdancing …title spoken by charactersingingpartytelephone callfirecryingmirrorwatching tvcameradrinktearspianoreporterbandwomanmontagecocaineboxingno opening creditsradiocoffingraveyardlimousineprologuefired from the jobauditionchristmas treepianistwigfilm within a filmlas vegas nevadaheroingarageblack americanapplausetv newsdiscorace relationsrecordingfraudrehearsalvietnam warnew year's evetv showburialdrug overdosebackstagerejectiontheatre audiencecard playingabsent fatherbetdressing roomrecording studiotourbriberysandwichdetroit michiganstairwayfriendship between womenjazz musicnaivetyno title at beginningflasktape recordingquitting a jobshow businesssaxophonerags to richestv studiocadillacreference to john f. kennedycomebackprice of fameblues musicegoflash cameratriounwed pregnancycar salesmangirl groupreference to martin luther king jr.music producerannouncerjazz clubgospel musicsoul musicsaxophonistbased on stage musicaltalent contestmedical clinicplaying against typealleywayrhythm and bluesscreening roomphoto sessionreference to lyndon johnsontambourinechaperonerace riotreference to cleopatramusical trioracist jokemusical quartettape playermotownmiami beach floridatheatrical managerbackup singerroman a clefpayolareference to ed sullivan45 recordingprimadonnareference to dick clark (See All) |
While growing up in the Great Depression era, Johnny Cash takes an interest in music and eventually moves out of his Arkansas town to join the air force in Germany. While there, he buys his first guitar and writes his own music, and proposes to Vivian. When they got married, they settled in Tennesse …e and with a daughter, he supported the family by being a salesman. He discovers a man who can pursue his dreams and ends up getting a record with the boys. Shortly after that, he was on a short tour, promoting his songs, and meets the already famous and beautiful June Carter. Then as they get on the long-term tours with June, the boys, and Jerry Lee Lewis, they have this unspoken relationship that grows. But when June leaves the tour because of his behavior, he was a drug addict. His marriage was also falling apart, and when he sees June years later at an awards show, he forces June to tour with them again, promising June to support her two kids and herself. While the tour goes on, the relationship between June and John grow more,and his marriage to his first wife ends. June finds out about the drugs, and help him overcome it. True love and care helped John eventually stop the drug usage, and finally proposes to her in front of an audience at a show. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | based on autobiography |
| Themes: | drugsmarriagedeathloveinfidelityprisondrunkennessextramarital affairtraveldivorcebreak updrug addiction |
| Locations: | usachurchrural settinggermanysex in a hotel |
| Characters: | musiciansingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipbrother brother relationshipchristianreference to godbibleamerican abroad |
| Period: | 1950s1940s1960s1970s1980s |
| Story: | songwriterdrugrock 'n' rollmicrophoneconcertguitarbloodcigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterexplosionthree word titletelephone callshotgunsex in bedreference to jesus christ …alcoholf worddrug dealerwomanarmydineraccidentjokefishingmarriage proposalracial slurdrug addictdeath of childprofanitylas vegas nevadakissing while having sextypewritereuropewhat happened to epiloguebeer drinkingtitle based on songdrug abusecountry musicaudiencemoralityloss of sonbackstagebroken glasstourdivorceemarital problemloss of brotherplaying pianophysical abusethanksgivingimperative in titlelistening to radioepilogueobsessive loveone man showstar crossed loversravenopposites attractborn again christiangroupieimplied sexlack of moneymemphis tennesseeduetbaptistmusic storechild laborrecord producerreference to bob dylanfatal accidentdoor to door salesmanbelief in hellpoor familyamphetaminenight drivingmusic tourring of firedirt roadunwanted sexual advancesjailhousedrug possessionshoe shinerhot daypicking cottonworkplace accident (See All) |
Ian Curtis is a quiet and rather sad lad who works for an employment agency and sings in a band called Warsaw. He meets a girl named Debbie whom he promptly marries and his band, of which the name in the meantime has been changed to Joy Division, gets more and more successful. Even though Debbie and … he become parents, their relationship is going downhill rapidly and Ian starts an affair with Belgium Annik whom he met after one of the gigs and he's almost never at home. Ian also suffers from epilepsy and has no-good medication for it. He doesn't know how to handle the feelings he has for Debbie and Annik and the pressure the popularity of Joy Division and the energy performing costs him. (Read More)
| Themes: | suicideinfidelityadulteryextramarital affairlonelinessdepressionunfaithfulness |
| Characters: | musiciansingerhusband wife relationshiplove trianglebaby daughter |
| Period: | 1970syear 1980 |
| Story: | singer songwriterrock concertrock singerrock groupenglish musicrock 'n' rollrock bandsongone word titlesingingbased on bookjournalistbandvanhanging …childbirthdirectorial debutoverallsworking classphone boothbritish rock musicbirthrock starattempted suicidehypnosispunk rockmarital problemmusic gigends with biographical notesmanchester englandhusband wife conflict70s musichowlingreference to marlon brandostage frightadulterous husbandinternal monologuenorthern englandalternative rock musicrecord label23 year oldemployment agencytitle mentioned in songband managernew wave musicsobbingepilepticconsulateon off relationshipepileptic fitrecord dealfinancial difficultykitchen sink realism (See All) |
Gretta (Keira Knightley) and her long-time boyfriend Dave (Adam Levine) are college sweethearts and songwriting partners who decamp for New York when he lands a deal with a major label. But the trappings of his new-found fame soon tempt Dave to stray, and a reeling, lovelorn Gretta is left on her ow …n. Her world takes a turn for the better when Dan (Mark Ruffalo), a disgraced record-label exec, stumbles upon her performing on an East Village stage and is immediately captivated by her raw talent. From this chance encounter emerges an enchanting portrait of a mutually transformative collaboration, set to the soundtrack of a summer in New York City. (Read More)
| Subgenre: |
| Themes: | infidelitybreak up |
| Locations: | new york cityswimming pool |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationship |
| Story: | singer songwriterguitar playingmusic recordingsongwritingmusic bandsongwriterfamenew yorkguitarsongflashbacktwo word titlesingingpunctuation in titlecell phone …manhattan new york cityf wordsubwayquestion in titlerecordingfemale singermobile phonequestion mark in titleboyfriendplaying guitarstreet musicianreference to bob dylanrecording sessionhare krishnareference to judy garlandrecord labelmusic executivestreet singerrecording songreference to carole king (See All) |
Manchester 1976: Cambridge educated Tony Wilson, Granada TV presenter, is at a Sex Pistols gig. Totally inspired by this pivotal moment in music history, he and his friends set up a record label, Factory Records, signing first Joy Division (who go on to become New Order) then James and the Happy Mon …days, who all become seminal artists of their time. What ensues is a tale of music, sex, drugs, larger-than-life characters, and the birth of one of the most famous dance clubs in the world, The Hacienda - a mecca for clubbers as famous as the likes of Studio 54. Graphically depicting the music and dance heritage of Manchester from the late 70's to the early 90's, this comedy documents the vibrancy that made Mad-chester the place in the world that you would most like to be. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | music videopunkpost modern |
| Themes: | drugsmarriagedeathsuicidekidnappingmoneydrinkingdrunkennessfuneraldeath of fatherdrug usedrug addiction |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | traincarsnowairplanenightclubairporturban settingofficerooftopspace ship |
| Characters: | musiciansingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipchildrenprostitutedancerreference to godbiblegrandmother grandson relationshipsuicide by hanging |
| Period: | 1970s1980syear 1976 |
| Story: | rock concertguitaristrock 'n' rollspiritualitymicrophonetalking to the camerarock bandguitarsonginterviewsexfemale nuditynuditynumber in titleblood …male nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditygunkissfightcigarette smokingdancingsingingpartyknifebased on true storycell phonetesticlesmirrorwatching tvcomputerdrinkshootingrock musicmarijuanahallucinationbritishtelevisiontelephonejournalistbanddrug dealermontagecocainebirdcoffinvangunshotjeansskinny dippinggravepoisonhangingbusinesssplit screendeath of husbandratheroinheart attackhenchmanrecordingtitle based on songelephantdrug abusetv showrock starransomdrug dealingdwarfhookermobile phonezoonewsreel footagedrummerbilliardspunk rockrecording studiopigeoncontractquiz showsnorting cocainebeggartime in titlestrikecameramanbroken mirrordrumfascisttape recordinganarchycrash landingecstasykitebumtrollraveseizureanarchistdisc jockeyreference to shakespeare's hamletanimated creditshobomovie camerahedonismtelevision reporterdoormancanalopen marriagelootingmusic businessrailroad trackrecord producerstrobe lightwriting in bloodreference to the rolling stoneshashishdance musicindie musicsnookerjaguarrecord companyindie rocklaborerwatching pornographymanchesternightclub ownerdrummingreference to andy warholreference to david bowiebritish flagd.j.reference to che guevararat poisonrecord labelfried chickenanti establishmentbuffetgliderporno moviebattle of the bandscambridge universitynew wave musicreference to julius caesarreference to f. scott fitzgeraldhang gliderrave cultureneo fascismmethadonelagersound mantv personalityband tourreference to william blakeepitaphsex pistolsreference to queentelevision presentericarusreference to alice coopersound systemreference to joy divisionbarbadosreference to john fordreference to the last supperreference to yeatsreference to archimedesdead pigeonhallelujahreference to plutarchreference to the happy mondays (See All) |
The story of Ray Charles, music legend. Told in his adult live with flashbacks to his youth we see his humble origins in Florida, his turbulent childhood which included losing his brother and then his sight, his rise as pianist in a touring band, his writing his own songs and running his own band an …d then stardom. Also includes his addiction to drugs and its affect on his working life and family life. (Read More)
| Themes: | drugsmarriagelovedeathinfidelitybetrayaladulterypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingfuneralmemoryextramarital affair …racismdeath of motherdrug useredemptionguiltunfaithfulnesseducationexploitationhopeblindnessprejudicedrug addictionwealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachchurchswimming poolhotellos angeles californiaparis francebusnightclubbaseballsan francisco californiabus driver |
| Characters: | musiciansingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americandoctorbrother brother relationshipboydancerbabyreference to godsingle motherbetrayal by friend |
| Period: | 1950s1940s1960s1970s1930syear 1963year 1979year 1962year 1965year 1960year 1964year 1961 |
| Story: | songwriterguitaristmicrophonetalking to the cameraconcertguitarsongsexcharacter name in titleone word titleflashbackdogkissfightcigarette smoking …dancingtitle spoken by charactersingingcryingdreamhorsecameradrinkarrestlietearssunglassesbirthdaymarijuanabathroompianojailhallucinationmanhattan new york cityreporterbandmontagecocaineradiobirthday partydrowningdrug addictbusinessmanfired from the jobliarsuitcasedeath of brotherpianistpremarital sexloss of motherheroinchessberlin germanybirthday cakeapplausepot smokinghypodermic needlerace relationsrome italycountry musicfloridaswimsuitorchestrascamdrug overdosecivil rightstokyo japanattorneybreakupanimated sequenceboston massachusettsnewsreel footagejunkiedrummerracistcaneblind manrecording studiotrophyhorse and carriageloss of brothergeniusseattle washingtondrumscontractforename as titledrug smugglingbottlejazz musicbus stopfallingcrippleatlanta georgiarags to richestrumpetmadrid spainhouston texaspsychotherapysorrowturkishbus ridedallas texashymnmontreal quebec canadaracial discriminationblues musicheroin addictsegregationtour busmusic historyharlem manhattan new york citycivil rights movementflash cameratrionew york city new yorkunwed pregnancymusic businesspolitical protestcricketracial issuesbassnew houserecord producerreference to frank sinatraintegrationst. louis missouriafrican american protagonistgospel musicsoul musicdrug bustprobationconcert halldrug withdrawalrecord companyshooting uppityprotest signtrumpet playerwashing clothesheroin addictionbraillerhythm and bluesyear 1952year 1959bass playerreference to liberaceyear 1954i.v.calling for helpyear 1953year 1956hummingbirdindianapolis indianaloss of eyesightgreyhound busseeing eye dogsense of sightyear 1949blind boyphysical disabilityvisually impaired personyear 1950jukebox musicalrecord contractsinging triosense of hearingrecord executivedrug testtitle cardsgeorgia usaafrican american musicsharecropperpayolareference to nat king colelaundressnewport rhode islandone dollar billstate legislaturegrammy awardreference to lena horneatlantic recordsbottle treeorgan grinder (See All) |
Follow a week in the life of a young folk singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Guitar in tow, huddled against the unforgiving New York winter, he is struggling to make it as a musician against seemingly insurmountable obstacles -- some of them of his own making.
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | friendshipsuicidemoneypregnancydrinkinghomelessnessabortion |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantsnowbuselevatorpolice carchicago illinoisgas stationfire escape |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipdoctorbrother sister relationshippolicemanjewishreference to godwaitresslittle boyprofessorsecretaryuncle nephew relationship …u.s. soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1960swinteryear 1961 |
| Story: | guitar playerguitar playingguitaristmicrophoneconcertguitarsongcharacter name in titleflashbackcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingchase …three word titletelephone callcryingbeatingunderwearfoodpunched in the facecatdrinkcondomarrestliesunglassescafehandcuffsreference to jesus christmanhattan new york citytelephoneflashlightcookingwineeatingdinersubwayapologyno opening creditssearchkeyliarpay phoneauditionstorytellingreadingpursuitsleepingrecord playerapplauselistening to musicrecordingclassical musicdriving a carmilkhitchhikingcouchboxer shortsbackpackkickingtitle appears in writingfogsnowingcanerecording studiocontractreference to elvis presleyalleyhit in the facemen's bathroomreading aloudstairwaylooking out a windowlosershow businessmailfolk musicfilling stationcircular staircasein medias resunwanted pregnancydriving at nightintercomsleeping on a couchsnoringcoatgreenwich village manhattan new york cityreference to bob dylantoilet stallpenis slurtheatrical agentcold the temperaturewelshreference to the new york timessociologistsleeping on the floorborrowing moneybreakfast cerealfolk singerhecklerlistening to a car radioginger cathighway patrolmantrain depotwashington square manhattan new york cityselling a houseakron ohioupper west side manhattan new york citycar collisionreference to flash gordonreference to ulyssessociology professorcouchsurfingreference to new jerseylost catreference to boston massachusettslp recordingdriving in snowreference to seattle washingtonfalling asleep while drivingcolumbia recordselectrical tapeknocking on a car windowentering through a windowreference to new orleans louisiana (See All) |
Bad Blake is a broken-down, hard-living country music singer who's had way too many marriages, far too many years on the road and one too many drinks way too many times. And yet, Bad can't help but reach for salvation with the help of Jean, a journalist who discovers the real man behind the musician …. (Read More)
| Themes: | illnessdrinkingdrunkennessmemorylonelinessredemptionguiltalcoholismhopedyingmissing child |
| Locations: | hospitalbartrainbustaxiwheelchairmoteltexasnew mexico |
| Characters: | musiciansingermother son relationshipdoctornursedancerphotographerwriterlittle boyalcoholicolder man younger woman relationshipcountry singerdysfunctional relationship |
| Story: | albumsongwritingsongwriterguitaristmicrophoneconcertguitarsonginterviewsexfemale nuditybased on novelnuditybare chested malecigarette smoking …dancingtitle spoken by charactersingingpantiestelephone callcryingunderwearfoodcar accidentmirrorwatching tvcameradrinkvomitingtearspianojournalistbandeatingtoiletapologyfishingbartenderflash forwardargumentpay phoneon the roadpianistreunionpickup truckeyeglassesapplausetape recorderagingcountry musicphone boothone night standwhiskeyreconciliationplaygroundmobile phonenostalgiabackstageshopping mallfather figureaquariumabsent fatherdark heroswingdressing roombowlingfemale reporterbriefsdivorceereckless drivingflat tirehead woundmetaphortelephone boothcrutchesaccordiontexanautographmotel roomgroup therapyflaskman in underwearbowling alleycdsecond chancestation wagonhouston texashot air balloonfather son estrangementestrangementlimpsalvationnashville tennesseefinancial problemtour busalcoholics anonymousrehabestranged fatherfemale writerduetreference to madonnamentor protege relationshipliquor storetitle appears in songtoy carmusic businesspassing outtalent agentphoenix arizonamale singergospel musiclost childrecovering alcoholichead bandagegazebowashed up starbrokelong lost fatherbourbonfifty somethinglyricsnew beginningbroken ankleman wearing a towelpurple bramusic managersong lyricscountry western musicmale wearing an earringbiscuitrehabilitation centersanta fe new mexicooutdoor concertmale cryinghand in pantiesreference to hank williamslost boyjungle gymamphitheatrevomiting into a toiletreference to gene autryfalling asleep while drivingcountry western singerself motivation (See All) |
In 1982 legendary British heavy metal band Spinal Tap attempt an American comeback tour accompanied by a fan who is also a film-maker. The resulting documentary, interspersed with powerful performances of Tap's pivotal music and profound lyrics, candidly follows a rock group heading towards crisis, …culminating in the infamous affair of the eighteen-inch-high Stonehenge stage prop. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmmockumentarydocudramafake documentaryspoof documentary |
| Themes: | friendship |
| Mood: | satirespoofnight |
| Locations: | hotelbusairport |
| Characters: | waitress |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | electric guitarrock concertalbumrock grouprock 'n' rolltalking to the cameraman with glassesguitarinterviewbare chested malesingingpartytelephone callblondecamera …rock musicpianotelephonef wordreportergay slurbandfour word titlebrunetteapologycultno opening creditsradiobartenderlimousinegravescene during end creditsdirectorial debutwaitervisitimprovisationband name in titleheavy metaltaking a picturedrummeropening a doorrecording studiochauffeururban legendpiano playingtelling someone to shut upcomedy trouperockumentarytaking a bathmilitary basefriends who live togethermetal detectormimecaretakereuphemismmale in bathtubgroupieaustin texasgroup name in titledouble entendreblond mancult music bandreference to frank sinatrareference to led zeppelinconcert tourcucumbercharacter appears on tvtalking on phonereference to jack the ripperfictional bandstonehengecricket batspontaneous combustionamplifierspontaneous human combustiongracelandwashed outelevenreference to k martshower capspinal tap (band) (See All) |
An un-chronological look at the life of the Little Sparrow, Edith Piaf (1915-1963). Her mother is an alcoholic street singer, her father a circus performer, her paternal grandmother a madam. During childhood she lives with each of them. At 20, she's a street singer discovered by a club owner who's s …oon murdered, coached by a musician who brings her to concert halls, and then quickly famous. Constant companions are alcohol and heartache. The tragedies of her love affair with Marcel Cerdan and the death of her only child belie the words of one of her signature songs, "Non, je ne regrette rien." The back and forth nature of the narrative suggests the patterns of memory and association. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | period drama |
| Themes: | deathlovemurderadulterydrunkennessfuneralmemoryextramarital affairpovertycancertheatrechildhoodblindnesspolice investigation |
| Mood: | tearjerker |
| Locations: | new york citybarbeachparis francenightclubdesertairportfrancebrothel |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipprostitutefemale protagonistsoldierpolice officernurselittle girlcatholicfrencholder woman younger man relationshippimpgrandmother granddaughter relationship |
| Period: | 1950s1940s1960sworld war two1930s1920s1910s20th centuryyear 1963year 1940year 1947year 1960 |
| Story: | songwritercomposermicrophoneconcertsonginterviewfemale nudityf ratedflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malekisssingingbased on true story …battlelettervomitingcar crashcafepianoprayermanhattan new york cityreportercaliforniaambulancewomandinerboxingaccidentnonlinear timelineno opening creditsvoice overgraveclownfantasy sequenceauditiondolllong takepianistinjectionmanagerstageworld war onepoetsingle parentrecord playercircusaddictiontitle based on songloss of loved onedrug abuseagentboxerrehearsalfemale singeraudienceorchestravisionold ageroseairplane crashdressing roomrecording studiohorse and carriagepolice inspectorfortune tellerseparationhysteriaapparitionfemale bondinglocal blockbustercentral park manhattan new york cityphysicianaccordionperformercabaretboxing matchpressacrobatboxing ringsick childsaintmorphinemovie cameradeathbedstarvingnormandyspotlightbrothel madamworld championguardian angelphonograph recordreference to charlie chaplinfire breathingconcert tourstreet performerreference to marlon brandonational anthemstage frightfansnightclub owneryear 1955music hallyear 1936contortionistestranged motherbuskingreference to ginger rogershospitalizationyear 1935montmartre parisreference to jean cocteauemotional healingchansonopening creditscat callolympiareference to john d. rockefellermean streetsrootlessness (See All) |
Man on the Moon is a biographical movie on the late comedian 'Andy Kaufman (I)' (qv). Kaufman, along with his role on _"Taxi" (1978)_ (qv), was famous for being the self-declared Intergender Wrestling Champion of the world. After beating women time and time again, 'Jerry Lawler' (qv) (who plays hims …elf in the movie), a professional wrestler, got tired of seeing all of this and decided to challenge Kaufman to a match. In most of the matches the two had, Lawler prevailed with the piledriver, which is a move by spiking an opponent head-first into the mat. One of the most famous moments in this feud was in the early 80s when Kaufman threw coffee on Lawler on _"Late Night with David Letterman" (1982)_ (qv), got into fisticuffs with Lawler, and proceeded to sue NBC. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmstand up comedysketch comedysitcomimprovisational comedy |
| Themes: | illnessmarriagedeathfriendshipchristmasfuneralfilmmakingpsychopathcancerwrestlinginsanitygrief |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantnightclubbrothel |
| Characters: | singerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipprostituteactorphotographerwriter …comedianstand up comediansexist (See All) |
| Story: | transcendental meditationsuccessmeditationguitaristspiritualitymicrophoneguitarsongfemale nudityfemale frontal nudityfightsingingerectionpanties …lickingunderwearwatching tvcameracafebathroomcollegeprostitutionmanhattan new york citybandjokecoffinpuppetfired from the jobactor playing multiple rolesprankgymwigkissing while having sexrecord playeractor playing himselfcakerecordingtitle based on songmonologuewatching a moviehollywood californiaeccentricimprovisationhome movietv showyogaconfrontationsexismdrummertheatre audiencemakeupinsultwrestlerrefereephilippinespractical jokereference to elvis presleytv commercialfilm projectorpopcornweightliftingsplit personalitybowling alleyauto mechanicperformance artdrug humorenlightenmentneck braceenigmafake moustachepolishspaghettitoilet papergurubroken neckmemphis tennesseeamerican southchemotherapyreference to santa clausshowgirlwrestling matchperformance artistlong island new yorkcomedy clubwhorehousetelling a jokeambiguitylung cancercollaboratorlithuaniatheatrical agentmedical cliniclounge singerplaying against typeauditoriumpretendingaspirinalternative medicinefaking own deathreference to jimmy carterbusboypoor white trashreference to f. scott fitzgeraldcarnegie hall manhattan new york cityfunny accentreference to david lettermanheaddressbongo drumbooingneck injurytv studio audienceiconoclasttheatrical managerbar of soapsissystudio lotamerican broadcasting companyarizona state universitycanned laughterholistic medicinemormon tabernacle choirnational broadcasting companyreference to merv griffinreference to mighty mousereference to pac manandy kaufmancysthobby horsereference to howdy doody (See All) |
Four members of a high school band called Mystery do everything they can to attend a KISS concert in Detroit. In order to make it to the show they must steal, cheat, strip, deal with an anti-rock mom and generally do whatever it takes to see the band that has inspired them to be musicians.
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageteen movieperiod pieceteen comedy |
| Themes: | drugsfriendshipmoneydrinkingtheftdrug usehomophobia |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | barrestaurantchurchcarelevatorstrip clubcatholic churchsex in carschool bus |
| Characters: | singerfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boy …teacherstudentpolicemanpriestthiefjewishcatholicolder woman younger man relationshipalcoholic drinkreligious mother (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | rock concertmusic grouprock 'n' rollmicrophonerock bandconcertguitarsongsexfemale nudityblooddogkissfightcigarette smoking …ejaculationtitle spoken by charactersingingchaseerectiontelephone callfirebeatingunderwearcar accidenturinationslow motion scenedrinklierifleplace name in titlerock musiccafemarijuanabathroomhallucinationhandcuffsclassroomsubjective cameragay slurwinebandapologynunvanstrippingvirginstripteaseliarpay phonecity name in titlecrosssplit screenclassobscene finger gesturerecord playerpizzanerddiscoloss of virginitylistening to musiccomic bookrecordingtitle based on songred dressvandalismcrucifixflatulencevirginityheavy metalface painthit in the crotchblack brafirst kisshot tubgeekreckless drivingposterdrumsstolen carreference to elvis presleyporn magazinebongmenstruationvomitcafeterialong hairdetroit michiganconfessionalfilm projectordomineering motherradio stationtape recordinglsdwetting pantsstonedreference to albert einsteinmushroomstation wagondisc jockeycar radiodetentiongynecologistfemale to male foot in crotchreference to richard nixoncleveland ohioloudspeakerpremature ejaculationattempted robberyboy bandguard dogpizza delivery boyswedishfemale sitting on a toiletfrisbeetamponmusic concertcult music bandauto theftcrossing selfpainted facepinball machinebubble gumvolvogargoylepokiesgym classstage frightsparklerreference to andy warholchop shopbelchroadieprodigal sonlava lampreference to jimmy carteri.d.porno moviechain smoking8 trackreference to john travoltapolkaclassic rock musicgirls' bathroomkneed in the crotchfour best friendshustler magazinepimpleface paintingacnesmiley facereference to burt reynoldsbell bottomsreligious parentsreference to lassiereference to the village peoplereference to farrah fawcettbackstage passconcert ticketradio contestreference to richard pryortest tube babyreference to patty hearstday glokiss the bandorff carmina buranareference to bobby kennedyreference to general motorsreference to sonny and cherreference to the hulkreference to john belushireference to blue oyster cultreference to carly simonreference to henry winklerreference to lee majorsreference to steve martinreference to the bay city rollersreference to the carpentersst. bernard (See All) |
Climb aboard the double decker Spice Bus and get ready for a madcap musical adventure with the sexy phenomenons of pop - the Spice Girls. An encounter with extra-terrestrials, a night in a haunted castle, and a moment of truth in a maternity ward are just a few of the escapades the endeavored upon a …s the Girls gear up for their first live concert at London's Royal Albert Hall. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | mockumentary |
| Themes: | pregnancydancefashion |
| Mood: | nightmarebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | london englandenglandhospitalboatbusnightclubwoodscourtroomyachtbus driver |
| Characters: | singerfemale protagonistalienpolicemanbest friendinterracial relationshipdance teachercelebrity has been |
| Story: | live concertmusic groupgroup of friendstalking to the cameraconcertsongtwo word titleexplosionsingingtelephone callcatbombcafebritish …riverreporterflashlightdisguisemansionwomantoiletjokejudgepantyhosepop musicfantasy sequencescreamscene during end creditschildbirthmanagernewspaper headlinetwenty somethingfemale stockinged legsscene during opening creditspop culturemediarehearsalfemale singerteddy bearbirthpop starinterracial friendshipbald mancamera shot of feetphoto shootcameomisunderstandingkaraokemakeupmusical numberscreenwriterswingdressing roompop singermeetingfemale stockinged feetbeing followedgiving birthtimebombfemale bondingold dark housefilm crewblonde womanautographtelling someone to shut upfriendship between womenfemale friendshiplegsconcert footagefalling into waterredheaded womanassistantlollipopmilitary uniformgurneylook alikealien contactspeedboatreference to marilyn monroetabloidtour buspop groupexpectant mothernewspaper reporteractress playing herselfbritish popdocumentary crewtoy cargirl groupnewspaper editorimpersonatormedia manipulationsurprise during end creditsposing for a photographgirl bandconcert tourdouble decker buswoman driverpop concertplaying chesswoman in laborshared bedpop bandimitationblack britishtelephone boxmanagementin jokestuffed toybritish asiansave the worldband managerlife jacketmedia circusriver thamesspice girldressing gownpiglettower bridge londonmaternity wardtabloid journalismgender stereotypeunion jackdressing upexercise bicyclemerchandiseimpressiontabloid reportercatchphrasesinging groupmilk bottlesales pitchhercule poirotroyal albert hall londonextremely richassault coursebrunette womanfemale bandrain indoorstaupe pantyhosenewspaper ownerskirt flying (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: | illnessdrugsmarriagefriendshipdeathlovemurderchristmasmoneybetrayaladulteryprisonpregnancydrinkingescape …weddingdivorcelonelinesstheftpovertydrug usecancerhumiliationdrug addictionwealth (See All) |
| Locations: | barbeachswimming poolsnowcemeteryairplanelos angeles californiabuscourtroomchicago illinoismexico |
| Characters: | musicianfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipstudentpolicemandancer …actorthiefamericandeath of girlfriendairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s1960s1970s1990s1980schristmas party |
| Story: | transcendental meditationfemale nuditybloodone word titleflashbackguncigarette smokingdancingphotographtitle spoken by characterpartypistolbased on true storyvoice over narration …based on bookbeatingdreamblood splatterdrinkarrestshootingbeerbirthdaymarijuanacollegejailcriminaltelephonegay slurgangcaliforniamansiondrug dealermontagecocainejudgedouble crossvangraveyardshot in the foreheadflash forwardpilotorganized crimefbifugitivevacationsuitcasebankringfarmeruniversityshot in the shouldercourttragic eventchildbirthobscene finger gesturebirthday cakewaiterdiscoslow motiontape recorderhollywood californianew year's evehome movieburials&mdrug dealingdrug overdosepromisebloody nosehypocrisyspanishboston massachusettssmugglingmiami floridaoutlawprison cellraiddrug lordfianceebongcannabisgun in mouthdrug smugglingpistol whipepisodic structuresnorting cocaineoverdosedrug dealdrug traffickingstonedcolombiabankruptcychild custodyprison visitparolehair salondrug cartelhypocritehappy birthday to yourise and fallabsent motherarm slingmaterialismcourthousebailauto theftcell matesouthern californiabarbie dollconvicted felondeadrug pusherdrug ringcolombianroller skateprivate planehallucinogenic druggay hairdresserlos angeles international airportdrug couriercolombian drug cartelken dollmedellin colombiamiami beach floridasingle engine airplanedrug possessionprotective custodycessnapuerto vallarta mexicosmashing telephonecartagena colombiapadronepanamanian (See All) |
Jersey Boys is a musical biography of the Four Seasons-the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert (though it does include numbers from the popular Four Seasons songbook), …Jersey Boys gets to the heart of the relationships at the center of the group-with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto. In addition to following the quartet's coming of age as performers, the core of the show is how an allegiance to a code of honor learned in the streets of their native New Jersey got them through a multitude of challenges: gambling debts, Mafia threats and family disasters. Jersey Boys is a glimpse at the people behind a sound that has managed to endure for over four decades in the hearts of the public. (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagechristmasmoneyprisonfuneraldeath of daughter |
| Mood: | neo noirbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | churchcemetery |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfather daughter relationshippolice officer |
| Period: | 1950s1960s |
| Story: | music groupmusic bandsongwriterconcertsongflashbacksingingcar accidentcar crashjailbandnunradiohotel roomdebt …recordingstealingtowelscamnew jerseyitalian americansafemusical numberbowlingrecording studiolocation in titlelighterbarberloss of daughtergun shotbased on stage musicalfake bloodquartetmusical quartettearing up a note (See All) |
Harvey Pekar is file clerk at the local VA hospital. His interactions with his co-workers offer some relief from the monotony, and their discussions encompass everything from music to the decline of American culture to new flavors of jellybeans and life itself. At home, Harvey fills his days with re …ading, writing and listening to jazz. His apartment is filled with thousands of books and LPs, and he regularly scours Cleveland's thrift stores and garage sales for more, savoring the rare joy of a 25-cent find. It is at one of these junk sales that Harvey meets Robert Crumb, a greeting card artist and music enthusiast. When, years later, Crumb finds international success for his underground comics, the idea that comic books can be a valid art form for adults inspires Harvey to write his own brand of comic book. An admirer of naturalist writers like Theodore Dreiser, Harvey makes his American Splendor a truthful, unsentimental record of his working-class life, a warts-and-all self portrait. First published in 1976, the comic earns Harvey cult fame throughout the 1980s and eventually leads him to the sardonic Joyce Barber, a partner in a Delaware comic book store who end ups being Harvey's true soul mate as they experience the bizarre byproducts of Harvey's cult celebrity stature. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | superherobased on autobiography |
| Themes: | illnessmarriagelovefriendshipmoneyprisonangerdivorcelonelinessobsessionparanoiadepressiondysfunctional familycancercelebrity …adoptionwritingautismobsessive compulsive disorder (See All) |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityrestaurantairplaneairportschool busv.a. hospital |
| Characters: | friendhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipdoctorboyteacherstudentartistgrandmother grandson relationshipamerican dreamself referentiallow self esteem |
| Period: | 1950s1960s1970s1980s |
| Story: | successjoyguitaristfameinterviewf ratedkissfightshowertelephone callvoice over narrationunderwearwatching tvcomputercat …lettervomitingrock musiccafebathroomcollegetelephonehalloweenbased on comic bookdinertoiletnunold womanhotel roomchampagnereadingcollege studenthalloween costumeclassgraffitirecord playernerdundergroundsupermarketcakelistening to musictape recordercomic bookrecordingrailway stationpart animationretirementcynicismanimated sequenceco workertheatre audienceice skatingvegetarianholding handsyellingohiotrick or treatingjazz musicbitternesslosertheatre productionmtvbased on graphic novelbakeryhamburgerpsychoanalysiseating disordercollectoradopted daughterreference to supermancleveland ohioneuroticreference to batmanclerkdonutcartoonistchemotherapyluggagecult figurebook signingblue collarbohemianasperger's syndromerecitalreference to marlon brandotelevision studioillustratorplay within a filminternal monologueloud shirthair lossphdreference to mark twaincomic book artcomic book shopcynicdark horse comicsmegalomaniascratchinggreeting cardmovie reality crossovergarage salereference to david lettermanstoicismtalking to mirrorvasectomythrift storecouponstick figurecurmudgeonvow of silencejellybeanretirement partylymphomaanemiaveterans hospitallaryngitislentdelusion of grandeurfood allergyrecord collectortoledo ohiowhite castlevocal cordsstoicgreen roomlentilreference to the little mermaidtalk show in plot (See All) |
Cheery Alex Fletcher lives comfortably in Manhattan off the residuals from his 80's pop success and reprising his hits at school reunions, theme parks, and state fairs. But those gigs are declining, so he jumps at the chance to write a song and record it with reigning teen idol Cora Corman. Trouble …is, he's good at melodies but needs a lyricist and has less than a week to finish. Enter Sophie Fisher, subbing for a friend who waters Alex's plants; she's a pretty good poet, quick witted, and could do it, if she'd agree. But there's some sort of shadow over her head that Alex may not be able to charm his way past. And what if they do get a song written, what then? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | music video |
| Themes: | lovebreak upfalling in love |
| Mood: | night |
| Locations: | new york cityrestauranthelicopterapartment |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsister sister relationshipaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationship |
| Story: | music recordingsongwritingsuccesssongwriterconcertsongbare chested malesingingthree word titletelephone callcell phonewritten by directorpianocleavageband …toiletauthorscene during end creditsmanagerstagehuggingstreetred dressrehearsalfemale singerpop starfanbackstagefamily dinnerrecording studioposterenglishman abroaddinner partyex boyfriendpiano playingmusic industrycdwalkingchick flickacoustic guitaropposites attractprice of fameimplied sexpendoormankeyboardselfiemusic storewine drinkingtaxi ridedeadlinefictional tv showpop concertgrand pianopop bandfictional bandwashed up starstory continued during end creditshas beenrecording sessiontaking a selfiewaterbedlyricistmiddle age romancebuddha statuemorning afterwhimsicalnotepadpotted plantrolling stone magazinereference to cole porterwatering a plantmashed potatoesmaking music videohelipadplaying a pianobumping headwater bed (See All) |
Biopic of J. Edgar Hoover told by Hoover as he recalls his career for a biography. Early in his career, Hoover fixated on Communists, anarchists and any other revolutionary taking action against the U.S. government. He slowly builds the agency's reputation, becoming the sole arbiter of who gets hire …d and fired. One of his hires is Clyde Tolson who is quickly promoted to Assistant Director and would be Hoover's confidant and companion for the rest of Hoover's life. Hoover's memories have him playing a greater role in the many high profile cases the FBI was involved in - the Lindbergh baby kidnapping, the arrest of bank robbers like John Dillinger - and also show him to be quite adept at manipulating the various politicians he's worked with over his career, thanks in large part to his secret files. (Read More)
| Themes: | deathfriendshipkidnappingpoliticsfeargangsterinvestigationmemorycorruptiondeath of motherparanoiablackmailcelebritysurveillanceabduction …paniccommunism (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirarchive footagemurder trial |
| Locations: | barhotelcemeteryairplanenightclubbicycleelevatorcourtroomoffice |
| Characters: | friendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualdoctorpolice officerphotographerbabylawyerlittle girlgay kisslittle boyhomosexuality …maidsnipersecretaryamericangay relationshippolice arrestlove lettergerman american (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s1940s1960s1970s1930s1920syear 1963year 1964 |
| Story: | music bandpress conferencewoman with glassesfamewashington d.c.microphoneman with glassesname in titleinterviewcharacter name in titlebloodflashbacktwo word titlegunkiss …fightdancingphotographexplosionbased on true storypunctuation in titlecryingshootoutbeatingmachine gunhorsepunched in the facewatching tvcameraarrestgunfightsecretletterbookbombdead bodyhandcuffscriminalreporternewspaperbedroomold manterroristpoliticiannonlinear timelinejudgetrialvoice overgraveyardflash forwardlibraryargumenthotel roombinocularsfired from the jobfbiliarscreamskeletonringflowerscourtinjectionpresidentgovernmentbank robberytypewritercross dressingpowermaniacriotperiod in titlecloseted homosexualapplausefireplaceloyaltydestructionassassination attempthypodermic needleeggfriendship between mentape recorderlawsexual attractionhatagingfbi agentagentwatching a moviemovie theatertimeaudiencecrushladderparaderansomambitionpromisemovie theatrenicknameattorneybombingexplosiveold agehatredjob interviewpet dognewsreel footageco workerarchival footageevidencebalconyraidnoteextortionstadiumhorse and carriagebrushing teethdeath of loved onedictatornewspaper clippingholding handschildhood memoryrevolutionarystoretestimonyabuse of powerdeportationdiscoveryhorse racingstrikerepressionsexual tensionbicyclingsuitfilm projectorforeignerbank robberjuryunited statesdepartment storepush upsenvystrokedance clubwashingtonbusiness cardrobepressdocumentanarchistvalentine's daysexual repressionreference to john f. kennedynervousnessgravestonedeath of title charactercashhorse racein medias reslegacyhorse and wagonstatue of libertyegofingerprintradicalrace trackwiretappingracetrackdance lessonsubject name in titlescrapbookends with biographical notescandidatecongresscerealspectatorlabor strikereference to martin luther king jr.kennedy familyforcehandkerchiefmob of reportersdead babyfederal bureau of investigationsecrecybloody mouthperjurynewsreelreference to george washingtonreference to sherlock holmesfingerprintshearingreminiscingmovie premiereaudio recordinghoodlumbiography filmmakingmotorcaderiding a horsedeath of main characterscreenrepressed homosexualreference to dwight d. eisenhowerfilecongressional hearinganti communismfile cabinetreference to al caponereference to franklin d. rooseveltmama's boyransom notedictationjob applicationyear 1919attorney generalyear 1930year 1932prescription drug abusereference to jfk assassinationfbi investigationnotorietyleaflettypistpaper shreddershredderlibrary bookmaniayear 1935memoirsdancing lessonhard boiled eggstuttereryear 1934thompson sub machine gunyear 1922reference to joseph mccarthyreference to eleanor rooseveltboss secretary relationshipstroke victimconfidentialitycornflakesreference to lucille ballman wearing woman's clothingnobel peace prizelearning to dancepinky swearsecret recordingu.s. attorney generalsecret filefbi directorlibrary of congressolder man older man relationshipreference to clarence darrowreference to herbert hooverreference to john dillingersissydeath maskpersonal secretaryreference to john d. rockefellertailor shopdepartment of justicejurisdictionreference to j. p. morganscientific investigationthousand dollar billreference to bugsy siegelreference to desi arnazshredding a documentfbi fileslindbergh kidnappingmale companionthrowing a drink glass (See All) |
This is the story of a friendship that changes the course of rock history forever, of the fateful collision of minds between JB and KG that led to the creation of the precedent-shattering band Tenacious D, and of the two heroes' quest to find the fabled Guitar Pick Of Destiny...
| Subgenre: | cult filmstoner comedy |
| Themes: | drugsfriendshipfashiondevilthe devil |
| Mood: | satirecar chase |
| Locations: | barlos angeles california |
| Characters: | musicianbest friend |
| Story: | guitar playerelectric guitardrugrock 'n' rollrock bandguitarmale nuditysingingpartyerectionbeerrock musicmarijuanagay slurdiner …fantasy sequencescene during end creditsfarcemale bondingrebellionbreakupfanreference to satansurprise after end creditsbongcannabisweedstonerdrumsororitystoneddrug humorsmoking marijuanastreet musiciantarotluciferreference to led zeppelinhitdopemultiple cameosmagic mushroomganjafrat packvenice beach californiareeferbattle of the bandsdrug referencecannabis useendorock clubmarijuana pipecrowd surfingmugglepersonification of satan (See All) |
In late 2007, filmmakers Ariel Schulman and Henry Joost sensed a story unfolding as they began to film the life of Ariel's brother, Nev. They had no idea that their project would lead to the most exhilarating and unsettling months of their lives. A reality thriller that is a shocking product of our …times, Catfish is a riveting story of love, deception and grace within a labyrinth of online intrigue. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmfake documentarypseudo documentary |
| Themes: | friendshipdeathlovemoneybetrayaldancefilmmakingdeceptionlonelinesspsychopathcancertheatretechnology |
| Locations: | new york citybeachrestaurantcarmotorcycleairplanewheelchairfarmchicago illinoishorse farm |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfriendhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipgirldanceractorphotographerartistreference to god …waitressfilmmakerolder woman younger man relationshipstepmother stepson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 2000syear 2008year 2007 |
| Story: | songwriterwoman with glassessadnesstalking to the cameralooking at the cameraman with glassesguitarsongsexone word titleflashbackbare chested maledancingphotographsinging …surprise endingshowertelephone callcell phoneunderwearfoodhorsecomputercamerapaintinglietearssunglassesanimal in titlebirthdaypianoreference to jesus christmanhattan new york citytelephonesubjective cameraswimmingcookingbandvideo cameramontageeatinginternetmapsnakemodelapologychildpainterdrawingunderwater scenesearchconfessionscreamingdollhairy chestsplit screengiftdeath of sonhorse ridingchickenflowerballetsacrificesubtitled scenesexual fantasyflirtingeyeglassesactor playing himselfwhat happened to epilogueeggmousetoycrying womanyoutubeswimsuitcrushart galleryfalse identitygoatbreakfastembarrassmentboxer shortsmedicationskateboardinghandheld camerae mailnotebriefst shirthorseback ridingtext messagingpiano playerreference to elvis presleybarking dogveterinariancar drivingrepeated scenepostcardwebsitereading aloudstairwaymotel roomnaivetysplit personalitywhisperingknocking on a doorfacebookbeach housemaildisappointmentmailboxswimming underwaterdnamichiganvanitybroadway manhattan new york cityhome videocover songtextinghoaxtalking about sextalking while drivingrehabonline datingpackagecellistplagiarismchemotherapyrocking chairdance classresignation19 year oldtelephone numbermultiple personalityvideo diarywashingapple computerdigital cameraskepticismlooking in a windowvoice mailcybersexgooglerental carlong distance relationshipeight year oldwatercolorbelly dancingguinea pig40 year oldballet classcatfishdance rehearsal24 year oldski liftman girl relationshippanfaked footagechattinggullibilityhalf sister half sister relationshiphidden microphonewatering cangulliblehiding under the coversmysterious individualdupesocial networkingcredulousnessstuffed toy rabbitflatterypennysucker pitchi phonecherry piedrivewayweb chatworld wide webcyber romancegoogle earthreference to chicago illinoistoy rabbithoaxerreference to chinacodmentally challenged boyfeeding tubestrand of hairo'hare airport chicagosafety helmetnew york sun the newspaperreading under the coversreference to alaskareverse psychologyuterine cancer (See All) |
| Themes: | drugsmoneygangsterdrug usegreedfreedomprejudicecamping |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | new york citybarchurchswimming poolhelicoptermotorcyclesmall townwoodsrural settingfarmlakemotelsex in van |
| Characters: | musicianhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicebrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshippolicemandanceractorartistactressjewish …gay kissjewish motherrussian jew (See All) |
| Period: | 1960syear 1969 |
| Story: | press conferencerock 'n' rollmicrophonerock bandconcertguitarsexfemale nuditymale nuditythreesomefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditydogtwo word titlebare chested male …gunkissfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingdancingphotographmale full frontal nuditybased on true storytelephone callbased on bookunderwearfoodhorsewatching tvundressingpaintingplace name in titlerock musicmarijuanamale pubic hairtelephonemenage a troisnewspaperflashlightwinebandeatingnunpainterfishingvannews reportskinny dippinglimousinetentbaseball batbankfarmercity name in titlelong takecountrysidesplit screenhorse ridingfeminismcross dressinggraffiticasinocownewspaper headlinerecord playerhenchmantransvestiteeyeglassescloseted homosexualtv newshuggingheavy rainrecordingbarnvietnam warbrooklyn new york cityfestivalmilkbreakfastyogaanti semitismhippiekicked in the crotchpeacecigarette lighterswampgay sonpollutionextortionpipe smokingmudhit with a baseball batdrumsvietnam veterananti warswastikastock footageconstruction workerflutetv reporterwhistlefalling into watertraffic jamlsdresortstretcherstonedfamily businessgay brothermusic festivalmotorcycle copsleeplessnessnude bathingdrug trippancakemortgagebangkok thailandjewish familyhidden moneyu.s. marinetv cameraabstract artbohemianreference to bob dylangeneral storemoon landingboy scoutmilking a cownew york statefree lovewoodstocktown name in titletheater troupevolkswagen busreference to judy garlandkorean war veteranreference to anton chekhovpeace signbased on memoirdrugged foodbleachacid the drugacid tripanti semitic slurcamper vanmonorailanimal maskloan officerfailing businessabstract paintingchocolate milkvietnam flashbackinterior designerrunning of the bullsnbcreference to janis joplinlemonade standportable toiletstonewall riotcatskillsreference to joan baezmotel ownernude protestexperimental theaterlifting skirttown councillunch counterpamplona spainreference to timothy learydirecting trafficfree enterprisebensonhurst brooklyn new york citychamber of commercemud splashmotel management (See All) |
The movie tells the story of rock singer "Pink" who is sitting in his hotel room in Los Angeles, burnt out from the music business and only able to perform on stage with the help of drugs. Based on the 1979 double album "The Wall" by Pink Floyd, the film begins in Pink's youth where he is crushed by … the love of his mother. Several years later, he is punished by the teachers in school because he is starting to write poems. He slowly begins to build a wall around himself to be protected from the world outside. The film shows all this in massive and epic pictures until the very end where he tears down the wall and breaks free. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmadult animationrock musical |
| Themes: | drugslovesurrealismrapeadulteryweddingdeath of fatherdepressioninsanitygriefpoetrypolice brutality |
| Mood: | gorenightmareavant garde |
| Locations: | englandtrainschoolswimming poolhotelcarlos angeles californiacatholic churchtrain tunnel |
| Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorteacherself mutilation |
| Period: | world war two |
| Story: | rock concertrock singeralbumsadnessname in titlesexbloodmale nudityviolenceflashbacktelephone callfirewatching tvcat …maskrock musichallucinationcolor in titletelevisionnonlinear timelinejudgetrialracial slurpuppetfantasy sequenceprankcourtcrossisolationloss of fatherratflowerriotshavingdestructionbullethammerpart animationrock starremote controlplaygroundhippieanimated sequencebackstagebigotrycartoon on tvcorporal punishmentskinheadvery little dialoguefemale genitaliawallneo nazipsychedelicmegaphonescorpionwormpart live actionair raidbritish renaissanceangstgroupiemiserygroup name in titlesome scenes animatedlootingbrickconformitygallowsleafmidnight movieanti socialanti conformityprogressive rockpart animatedneo nazismanti fascismoverprotective motherpsychological tormentdead ratphallustraumatic childhoodanti racismmeat grinderanti authoritybased on albumhallucinogenic drugrock operajukebox musicalwindow smashinggenital monstergenitalsinsane mankangaroo courtpink floydanimated segmentsphantasmagoriaabusive teacheranti nazismbody shavingtalking vaginatelevision smashingtalking anus (See All) |
Oliver Stone's biographical take on the life of George W. Bush, one of the most controversial presidents in USA history, chronicling from his wild and carefree days in college, to his military service, to his governorship of Texas and role in the oil business, his 2000 candidacy for president, his f …irst turbulent four years, and his 2004 re-election campaign. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedypolitical comedypolitical drama |
| Themes: | revengepoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessfaithalcoholismwealthreligious conversionreligious fundamentalism |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | usabaseballtexas |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipschristianreference to godbiblechristian right |
| Period: | 2000s1960s1970s1990s1980s |
| Story: | washington d.c.man with glassesone word titleflashbackdogtitle spoken by characterdreamhorsedrinkletterrunningcollegereference to jesus christprayermontage …politiciannonlinear timelinecontroversyflash forwardu.s. presidentpresidentgovernmentelectionmonkeypowerperiod in titlegolfambitionstupiditynicknameministerironyiraq waroilarchival footageamerican presidentbananabarbecuecareerpatriotismarroganceone letter titletitle ends with periodabuse of powereyedrunk drivinggovernorfraternityhazingamericanafirst ladyapedialogue drivenoval officeborn again christianrepublican partypost september 11 2001vice presidentbaseball stadiumimperialismright wingcigargulf waru.s. congressconservatismu.s. vice presidentbaghdad iraqweapon of mass destructionbible studysavantpledge of allegiancehubrispotato chipguantanamoreference to billy grahamcigarettesivy leaguestaff meetingshot in sequenceyalepolitical consultantdirty trickdumbnesstalking monkeytexas rangerscorncobcufflinkaxis of evilcabinet meeting (See All) |
When 'Walt Disney' (qv)'s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, 'P.L. Travers' (qv)' _Mary Poppins (1964)_ (qv), he made them a promise - one that he didn't realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromi …sing writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the books stop selling and money grows short, Travers reluctantly agrees to go to Los Angeles to hear Disney's plans for the adaptation. For those two short weeks in 1961, Walt Disney pulls out all the stops. Armed with imaginative storyboards and chirpy songs from the talented Sherman brothers, Walt launches an all-out onslaught on P.L. Travers, but the prickly author doesn't budge. He soon begins to watch helplessly as Travers becomes increasingly immovable and the rights begin to move further away from his grasp. It is only when he reaches into his own childhood that Walt discovers the truth about the ghosts that haunt her, and together they set Mary Poppins free to ultimately make one of the most endearing films in cinematic history. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | disney |
| Themes: | deathfilmmakingdeath of fatherdysfunctional familycelebrityalcoholism |
| Locations: | london englandbartrainswimming poolhotellos angeles californiataxiairportrural settingaustralia |
| Characters: | musiciansingerhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorbabywriterlittle girlalcoholicmaidfilmmakeraustralianyounger version of characterself pity |
| Period: | 1960syear 1964year 1961 |
| Story: | songwritingmusic bandsongwritercomposerfamemicrophonesonginterviewcharacter name in titlebloodflashbackdancingphotographsingingthree word title …based on true storycryingcorpsehorsewatching tvbooktearsrunningpianobritishriverreporterwomansuicide attemptnonlinear timelinedrawingvoice overbartenderlimousineauthorbankspeechpianistloss of fatherstagecinemachickentypewritersisterperiod in titlepoemapplauseshavingtape recorderagenthollywood californiamovie theaterrehearsalaudienceguardmovie theatreremote controlfanpet dogpost traumatic stress disorderawardsketchfilm producerabbreviation in titlehorse and carriagecrowdnannychauffeurwifegateautographstewardessbillboarddrunkardbankershow businessreference to albert einsteinmovie studiopalm treepressbased on real personcarouselscripttheme parkhorse and wagonmerry go roundkangaroostraight razorbuddhaairlinerspinstersheet musicice cream conebedriddenfairgroundliquordisneylandpremiereoil lampstorytellergalareference to walt disneyaudio tapescriptwriterspeakerclotheslinescreenstuffed toymistrusthorsebacklyricsreference to vincent van goghpast and presenttraumatic childhoodcherry blossomreference to laurence oliviersick fatherpeargiving a speechjellychildren's authorcoughing up bloodabusive childhoodyear 1906premierreference to mary poppinsmaking of a moviereference to franklin delano rooseveltreference to alec guinnessreference to frida kahlo (See All) |
This is the beginning of the eighties and everybody is moving to the beat of Pop music, as the brand-new concept of the music video appears on television for the first time. However, in Dublin, Conor, a teenager with a sensitive heart, is trying to deal with a tense family relationship, reconnect wi …th his older brother while dealing with the hostile environment in his new public school. And then one day, he sees her. Tall, with long chestnut hair, a buttery complexion and big, dark eyes; an enigmatically beautiful girl standing in front of his school's gate, indolently observing people passing by. But who is she and how could a boy ever get noticed by such a distant girl? That's easy. He would form a band. Surprisingly, with every lyric Conor writes, the gap narrows and with every song he plays, her heart fills with affection. In the end, before a sea of opportunities lying ahead of them, what will the future hold for a brave love like this? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmusic videocoming of agesemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | lovefriendshipinfidelityjealousyadulterydrinkingextramarital affairunfaithfulnesshumiliationbullyingfalling in love |
| Locations: | trainschoolmotorcycleboatbicycleschool dancetwo on a bicyclebicycle thief |
| Characters: | singerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacher …dancerpriestartistreference to godbullyteacher student relationshipcatholicfrenchgrandfather grandson relationshipdream girl (See All) |
| Period: | 1980syear 1985 |
| Story: | songwritingsongwriterguitaristrock 'n' rollsadnessmicrophoneconcertsongsexflashbacktwo word titlekisscigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by character …singingcryingmirrorface slapslow motion scenepunched in the facedrinkvomitingliesunglassespianoreference to jesus christgay slurorphanbandvideo cameramontagesubwaychild abusedrawingracial slurflash forwardprologuerabbitirelandobscene finger gesturerecord playereyeglassesapplausediscolooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicscene during opening creditsrecordinghappinessorphanagepicnicwatching televisionswitchbladenicknamedrummermakeupblack eyemarital separationpierbenchmarital problemalarm clockferrypajamasplaying pianodrumspiano playersaving a lifeearphonesface maskharborfire extinguisherrunning awayflutename callingreference to the beatlesstoner14 year oldflaskplaying guitar15 year oldmotorboatexamslingshotstation wagoncamcorderdublin irelandacoustic guitarjumping into waterbagpipesfamily crisiskiss on the cheekheadmasteracrobaticsboy bandhomeworkkeyscassette tapedyed haircollaborationdoorbellmanic depressionart classsynthesizerpenis slurhearing aidreference to david bowiefantasy scenebassistcowboy costumeroadiehigh school promlyricistbass guitaroverhearing a conversationreference to oscar wildeboys' bathroompublic schoolreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartbass playersomersaultreference to mcdonald's restaurantschoolyard fightfather slaps sonreference to london englandreflection in a mirrorcollege dropoutdestroying propertypacking a suitcasejesuitbongo drumaspirationreference to the academy awardsschool belltape measurexylophoneschool dropouttesticles slurcomposingholding someone's head underwaterreference to franceselling a housefrench classreference to the village peoplereference to germanyreference to englandblack slurgroup dancereference to depeche modereference to joy divisionschool gymredheaded boyreference to spainreference to the sex pistolsfake fangsreference to phil collinsplaying keyboardlatin classreference to duran duranshooting a videoaspiring modelblack shoesblowing smoke into someone's facecassette tape recorderreference to the cure the band (See All) |
NOTORIOUS is the story of Christopher Wallace. Through raw talent and sheer determination, Wallace transforms himself from Brooklyn street hustler (once selling crack to pregnant women) to one of the greatest rappers of all time; THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G. Follow his meteoric rise to fame and his refusal …to succumb to expectations - redefining our notion of "The American Dream." (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshipdeathmurderinfidelitypregnancyweddingfuneralunfaithfulnessrivalry |
| Locations: | new york citylos angeles californiaawards showelevator |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshiptattoosingle mother |
| Period: | 1990s1980s |
| Story: | boy with glassesfameman with glassesconcertsexfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityone word titleflashbackgunfemale rear nuditycigarette smoking …title spoken by characterpartychasepistolvoice over narrationbeatingshot to deathcar accidentshot in the chestface slappunched in the facecar crashjailcleavagevideo cameradrug dealercigar smokingchampagnesensualitysplit screenpremarital sextitle based on songtold in flashbackloss of loved onebrooklyn new york citybroken legdrug dealingphoto shootrap musicmisunderstandingobesitypool tabledeath threattitle appears in writingcanerecording studiorelease from prisonprayingbreast cancercrack cocainetalking about sexshot in the crotchboom boxrappinggold toothwhite suitrhymehigh school dropoutcrack addictbluntdriveby shootingrap battleillegal firearm (See All) |
After the release of Jake Blues from prison, he and brother Elwood go to visit "The Penguin", the last of the nuns who raised them in a boarding school. They learn the Archdiocese will stop supporting the school and will sell the place to the Education Authority. The only way to keep the place open …is if the $5000 tax on the property is paid within 11 days. The Blues Brothers want to help, and decide to put their blues band back together and raise the money by staging a big gig. As they set off on their "mission from God" they seem to make more enemies along the way. Will they manage to come up with the money in time? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedybased on sketch comedycountry and western |
| Themes: | friendshiprevengemoneyprisonescapedeceptionredemptionblindness |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | usabarbeachrestaurantchurchhotelcarelevatorpolice stationpolice carroad tripcityofficemotelchicago illinois …gas stationtunnelcatholic churchfire trucktruck explosion (See All) |
| Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshippolicetattoobrother brother relationshipsoldierpolice officerpriestsnipercatholiccanadianex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipsniper riflepolice chaseamerican nazi |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | rock concertsmilingjoygroup of friendslooking at the cameraman with glassesconcertguitarsongcharacter name in titleviolencebare chested malecigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by character …explosionsingingchasethree word titlepistolmachine guncar accidentshotguncondomarrestbikinifalling from heightshootingriflebeersunglassesbombrunningcar crashcafepianohandcuffsrevolveralcoholf wordbandaxeambulancemontagebridgedinerprisonernunanti herocigar smokingracial sluron the runattempted murderbased on tv seriesprotestfactorypay phonewritten and directed by cast memberchampagneon the roadrace against timeamerican flagchickenex convictobscene finger gesturerecord playerrunawayfalling down stairssabotagedestructionwarehousefarcecountry musicassaultblockbusterswat teamwristwatchimpersonationphone boothchefmoborphanagerocket launcherpreacherguardcameojanitorprison guardfloodu.s. armyconstruction sitebuddyitalian americanwhipconvenience storebroken glassshopping mallm 16stairslaughterassault riflemusical numbersaunatuxedogasolinebarbecueblind manrelease from prisonflamethrowerreckless drivingcrowdpipe smokingposterfirefightersouthern accentfianceeswastikacar drivingmoney problemsbottlebroken windowneo naziharmonicaflareloanquitting a jobtoastglasstrumpetillinoisdeskparolejumping into watercashblues musicroadtripfemale bartenderlack of moneytalking while drivingorgancar rolloverloudspeakerattempted robberyballroomautomatic weaponsidewalkmusic storethreatened with a gunmusical performancedetonatorgas station attendantenglishwoman abroadrunning out of gastoasterbuilding collapsemusic producerel trainhighway traveljumping off a bridgewearing sunglasses insidesoul musicblowtorchpolice vigilantismblockademass destructionbeer bottleham radiolugerwhite supremaciststate trooperlounge singerdisputetaxescar stuntoffice buildingroman catholicmystery womanbowler hatdivine interventiongovernment officialdedicationused condombuilding explosiondrawbridgeparolee8 trackfancy restaurantwinnebagoamateur radiocarsploitationdrum kitdangerous drivingneeding moneywearing sunglasses at nightcatholic orphanagejukebox musicalraising moneyrecord contractspurned womansinging to the camerabody odorout of gasfirearm pointed at the cameraroadhouseblack suittraffic violationmaitre d'record executivejailhousestreet musicgovernment workerholiday inncar pileupex fianceefunny naziwrigley fieldgas station explosionnazi paraphernaliawagner ride of the valkyriesmale in women's restroomband the musical groupjilted womanmusical grouppolished fingernailstoaster ovenunpaid taxes (See All) |
Inspired by a true story, Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can't give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager (Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40 year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to … rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act. (Read More)
| Themes: | lovepregnancyfeardrunkennessmemoryangerdrug usecancerredemption |
| Locations: | new york citybarswimming poolhotelairplanelos angeles californiabustaxielevator |
| Characters: | musiciansingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorphotographerbest friendlittle girlex husband ex wife relationshippregnant mother |
| Period: | 1970syear 1971 |
| Story: | songwritingmicrophoneconcertsonginterviewfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditytwo word titlebare chested malekissfemale rear nuditycigarette smoking …photographtitle spoken by charactersingingpartybased on true storytelephone callcryingcell phoneunderwearmirrorrescuewatching tvcamerabikiniletterbirthdaypianotelephonef wordbandapologyhotel roomprologuestorytellingcollege studentscene during end creditspianisttypewriterrecord playereyeglasseswhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrortape recorderscene during opening creditsrecordinghappinesscaught having sexcrucifixone night standrock starpromisereconciliationnew jerseybackstagesondressing roomnervous breakdowntourbriefsmidlife crisisfemale in showerinspirationbillboardcigaretteunhappinesswhistlingleukemiaepiloguemale protagonistmiddle ageentertainernervousnesstequilatour bussurprise partyblogman wearing towelends with biographical notesmeaning of lifefemale in a showermercedesestranged sonhotel desk clerkscotch whiskey40 year oldreference to bruce springsteenreading a letter aloudballet classfan the persondying hairprenuptial agreementends with real life photosman wrapped in a towelman wearing briefs2015talent managerflushing drugs down a toilethyperactive childreference to sylvia plath (See All) |
Wayne is back, this time trying to organize a rock festival with help from friend Garth and the spirit of Jim Morrison (Doors). Meanwhile, his girlfriend's manager is busy trying to woo her away from Wayne and move her to LA. Life gets interesting when Wayne must rush from the concert to try and sto …p the wedding. Aerosmith are featured at the concert. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmbased on sketch comedy |
| Themes: | friendshipsurrealismjealousyweddingseduction |
| Mood: | rainspoofbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | london englandchurchbusdesertelevatorgas stationgay barabandoned factory |
| Characters: | friendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipnative americanself referential |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | electric guitarrock bandconcertguitarcharacter name in titlenumber in titlesequelmale rear nuditybare chested malegunfightcigarette smokingdancingphotographtitle spoken by character …partypunctuation in titlecell phonedreamblondepunched in the faceswordsunglassessecond partrock musickung fufoot chasesword fightambulancemapbased on tv seriessubtitled scenefriendship between menbuttockswatching televisiondentistbreakupbackstagebroken glasscigarette lighterrecording studiosequel to cult favoritemale virgindirector cameolong hairlaundromatradio stationcameo appearancepuntyrannosaurus rexillinoismultiple endingspizza deliveryman wearing glassesscandinavian girlkicked in the groinradio djcaprecord producerreference to led zeppelinmusic producerreference to the rolling stonesreference to bob dylaninterrupted weddingconfettiroadiecar falling off a clifflacrossepublic accesspiccadilly circus londoncrowd surfingreference to keith richardswhite underwearreference to eric claptonreference to van halenreference to pearl jamreference to woodstockhair on firereference to john hughesreference to aerosmithchallenged to a fightreference to kenny g (See All) |
As a child piano prodigy, 'David Helfgott' (qv)'s musical ambitions generate friction with his overbearing father, Peter. When Helfgott travels to London on a musical scholarship, his career as a pianist blossoms. However, the pressures of his newfound fame, coupled with the echoes of his tumultuous … childhood, conspire to bring Helfgott's latent schizophrenia boiling to the surface, and he spends years in and out of various mental institutions. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmtragedy |
| Themes: | loveweddingmental illnessabuse |
| Mood: | rainnight |
| Locations: | beachrestaurantswimming poolbathtubtaxiaustraliacity |
| Characters: | musicianfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsjewishreference to godjewyounger version of characteraustralian abroad |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | boy with glassesgirl with glassesfameman with glassesconcertnudityone word titlecigarette smokingblondecomputercatcameraletterpianonewspaper …child abuseapologybathunderwater scenecigar smokingmarriage proposalumbrellapianisttypewriterrecord playerscene during opening creditsjoggingblockbusterpoolsouth australiaclassical musicvisitschizophreniamental institutionabusive fatheropening a doornervous breakdownriding a bicycleplaying pianotelling someone to shut uplooking out a windowknocking on a doortaking a bathlying on bedtrampolinelighting a cigarettepostmanjumpingwaking uphandbagdriving at nightchild prodigydomineering fatherscrapbookchopping woodreading a letterjewish familylooking at picturehair dryershaking handswoman driverlooking in a windowplaying chessconcert hallclipboardclimbing stairsgoing homeabusive parentastrologeraustralian manreference to liberaceknocking on a windowelectroconvulsive therapycheck booklighting a cigarpiano concertoletterboxschizoaffective disorder (See All) |
Elise and Didier fall in love at first sight. She has her own tattoo shop and he plays the banjo in a bluegrass band. They bond over their shared enthusiasm for American music and culture, and dive headfirst into a sweeping romance that plays out on and off stage - but when an unexpected tragedy hit …s their new family, everything they know and love is tested. An intensely moving portrait of a relationship from beginning to end, propelled by a soundtrack of foot-stomping bluegrass, The Broken Circle Breakdown is a romantic melodrama of the highest order. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | illnessmarriagedeathlovesuicidereligionpregnancyweddingfuneraldepressioncancergriefdeath of daughterend of love |
| Locations: | hospitalsex in car |
| Characters: | musiciansingerhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattoonursebabychristianlittle girldaughterbaby girlcrying girl …religious differencesgirl cryingsuicide by pills (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | sadnessmicrophoneconcertsexbloodmale nudityflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malekisscigarette smokingmale full frontal nuditysingingshower …based on playhorsepaintingbirthdaymale pubic hairbandambulancenonlinear timelinebirdbirthday partyargumentdeath of childhairy chestblindfoldchickencoupleterminal illnessheavy rainhatcowboy hatbeardcountry musicnew year's evecrying manmale underwearpassionate kissbriefsatheistmale in showerman cryingreference to elvis presleywedding ceremonynew yearlighterloss of daughtershoutinghospital roombelgiumatheismdead birdsledgehammerchemotherapybanjoinfanttattoo parlorreligion versus sciencefiddlecancer patientgeorge w. bush6 year oldchild cancermarriage as hellbluegrassoutdoor showerbluegrass musicreference to hank williamsspinal tapbanjo playerstem cell researchstem cell therapyghent belgium (See All) |
The Theory of Everything is the story of the most brilliant and celebrated physicist of our time, Stephen Hawking, and Jane Wilde the arts student he fell in love with whilst studying at Cambridge in the 1960s. Little was expected from Stephen Hawking, a bright but shiftless student of cosmology, gi …ven just two years to live following the diagnosis of a fatal illness at 21 years of age. He became galvanized, however, by the love of fellow Cambridge student, Jane Wilde, and he went on to be called the successor to Einstein, as well as a husband and father to their three children. Over the course of their marriage as Stephen's body collapsed and his academic renown soared, fault lines were exposed that tested the lineaments of their relationship and dramatically altered the course of both of their lives. (Read More)
| Themes: | illnessmarriagelovedivorcecampingend of love |
| Locations: | hospitalwheelchairsinging in a car |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipprofessor |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1990s1980s |
| Story: | fametitle spoken by characterbased on booksciencescientistwomanno opening creditsauthorfantasy sequencerecord playerreverse footagemutedespairatheistreference to albert einstein …university studentwheelchair boundweight lossmultiple time framesphysicistreligion versus sciencethesischurch choirclimbing stairswalking canemarriage crisiscosmologyoxford universityfalling downreference to stephen hawkingbased on memoircambridge universityphysical disabilitynurse patient relationshiptime reversaltracheotomyfailing marriagedegenerative diseaseamyotrophic lateral sclerosishomecare nurselou gehrig's diseaselocked in syndromescience laboratoryscience vs religionexpanding universeneuromuscular disease (See All) |
A documentary on the life of Amy Winehouse, the immensely talented yet doomed songstress. We see her from her teen years, where she already showed her singing abilities, to her finding success and then her downward spiral into alcoholism and drugs.
| Subgenre: | biographical documentary |
| Themes: | illnessdrugsmarriagefriendshipinfidelitymoneyadulterydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingmemoryextramarital affairdivorceobsession …depressiondrug usecelebrityunfaithfulnessmental illnessdrug addictioncheatingmother in prison (See All) |
| Mood: | behind the scenesarchive footageatmospheredownward spiral |
| Locations: | london englandhospitalnew york citybarbeachhotelcemeteryboattaxiairport |
| Characters: | musiciansingerfriendmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattooteenage girlgirlphotographerjewishbest friend …security guardalcoholicjewgrandmother granddaughter relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipstepfather stepson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s2010s |
| Story: | documentary subject's name in titlesuccesssongwriterenglish musicbritish musicguitaristfamerock 'n' rollsadnessmicrophoneguitarsonginterviewone word titlebare chested male …kisscigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingtelephone callvoice over narrationcryingcell phonefoodhorseslow motion scenecomputercameradrinkarrestvomitingtearssunglassesbirthdaydead bodymarijuanaislandmanhattan new york cityalcoholtelephonereportersubjective cameraswimmingbandvideo cameraambulancemontageeatingcocaineapologyroommatedrug addictprologueon the roadflowerspoetsleepingsubtitled sceneheroinjazzpoemapplauseaddictionfemale singerhome moviepop starpassportdrug overdosephoto shootseriesrap musicbackstagemiami floridaabsent fatherbilliardspridemarital separationphiladelphia pennsylvaniapolice raidnervous breakdownrecording studiohorseback ridingcontractforename as titleshynessheartbreakboredomoverdosejazz musicconcert footagesexual promiscuitystretcherwhistlingwrist slittingpaparazzilollipopwriter's blockrehabilitationdietcowardeating disordervideo footagenervousnesscrack cocainehappy birthday to youbulimiatext messagesmoking marijuanarise and fallrehabcocktailflash cameraaddictmultiple time framessoul musictelling a jokeinterventiondrug rehabilitationlung cancermagazine covercamera crewridiculeabandoned by fatherrecording sessionanti depressantlyricistblack and white sequenceserbianlyricsrecord albumjazz singertext on screencnncartwheelcharismadrug rehabarm woundescape from jailfan the personrecklessnessrotterdam netherlandsbirmingham englandtalent scoutbooingprocrastinationfamous singermascarascene during closing creditshome video footageresolutionfinalehouse of horrorsconcert promoteralcohol poisoningbelgrade serbiareference to amy winehousetalent managerfacial scratchstanding on one's handscutting one's armhampshire englandreference to carole kingwarm upbritish jewreference to james taylorreference to wu tang clansetting the table (See All) |
"Farewell, My Concubine" is a movie with two parallel, intertwined stories. It is the story of two performers in the Beijing Opera, stage brothers, and the woman who comes between them. At the same time, it attempts to do no less than squeeze the entire political history of China in the twentieth ce …ntury into a three-hour time-frame. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicperiod drama |
| Themes: | drugsmarriagedeathlovefriendshipsuiciderapebetrayalpoliticsdrinkingfeartorturedrunkennessmilitaryanger …obsessionblackmaildrug useexecutiontheatrecommunismdrug addictiondeath of baby (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | schoolsnowjapancourtroomchinabrothel |
| Characters: | singerfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshiphomosexualboyprostituteteenage boyteachersoldierstudentactorphotographerbabylove triangle …best friendjapanesemotherhomosexualityteacher student relationshipsuicide by hangingart teacherex prostituteprostitute motherdeath of teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1940s1960s1970sworld war two1930s1920s |
| Story: | famedrugsongsexfemale nudityf ratedbased on novelnuditybloodmale nudityflashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogkiss …photographsingingknifechasefirecryingbeatingrescuedrinkswordarrestundressinglettertearsrunninginterrogationprostitutionoperaarmyprisonersnakefishchild abuseapologytrialbirdspankingflash forwardconfessiontheaterdrug addictumbrelladragonhangingcourtrunawayriottraitorteacommunistfateappledamsel in distressexplosivesevered fingerbreakupinvasionfanevacuationtheatre audienceaquariummakeupdead childengagementbathingfallsocietycastrationmiscarriagepipe smokingarrogancerevolutionaryrunning awaycorporal punishmentdisciplinekitefinger cut offtaiwantransvestismacrobatmarriage engagementnationalismopiumfiring squadwarlordsurrendersnailaccusationretributionfirecrackerbeijing chinaimperialismfingercourtesansneezingjapanese armycultural revolutionfalse confessionjapanese occupationtheater troupefemale impersonatorchild suicidechinese operachinese historyexoticahanged childburning a lettertheatrical troupecounter revolutionhand slapyear 1924counter revolutionarypeking chinaburning letterhitting oneselftheater audiencepeking operapeople's liberation armyknife sharpenerjapanese surrendermother abandons sonskipping class (See All) |
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