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Struggling private investigator Louis Simo treats his work more as a means to make a living than a want to do right by what few clients he has. Through connections with the investigation firm for which he used to work, Simo is hired by Helen Bessolo to investigate the death of her son, actor 'George … Reeves (I)' (qv). Reeves was best known for his title role in _"Adventures of Superman" (1952)_ (qv), a role which he always despised, in part since it typecast him as a "cartoon", despite it bringing him a certain fame. His June 16, 1959 death by a single gunshot wound while in his bedroom in his Los Angeles home was ruled a suicide by the police, the death which occurred when the house was filled with people. Reeves' story is told in part in flashback as Simo, who is trying to make a name for himself with this case, talks to or tries to talk to some of the players involved, most specifically the wife of MGM General Manager 'E.J. Mannix' (qv), Toni Mannix, with whom Reeves was having a relatively open and gift-lucrative affair (she bought him that house), and Reeves' fiancee at the time of his death, Lenore Lemmon, an aspiring actress who some felt didn't love Reeves (or vice versa). As Simo proceeds with his high-profile investigation, he learns that someone doesn't want him snooping around. Through the process, Simo evaluates his own professional and personal life, the latter of which includes a somewhat strained relationship with his wife and son. (Read More)
Subgenre: | period film |
Themes: | hollywoodhumiliationunfaithfulnesswrestlingblackmaildepressiondivorceextramarital affairinvestigationfilmmakingfuneraldrunkennessdrinkingadulteryjealousy …infidelitysuicidelovedeathmurder (See All) |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | sex in a bathtubmotelpolice carwheelchairnightclublos angeles californiahotelswimming poolschoolrestaurantnew york city |
Characters: | coronerfiance fiancee relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipfilm directorsecurity guardjapaneseactressphotographeractorpolicemandetectivegirlboysinger …childrendoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolice (See All) |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | photograph in newspapersuperman costumecowboy costumeplaying acoustic guitarguitar playermurder by shootingshooting oneself in the headdeath by shootingaccidental shootingfalling from heightlarge format cameraflash camerastruggling actorprivate investigationfilm camera …pin up girlprivate detectivedrinking and drivingmurder or suicidewhite pantiesreturn to the scene of the crimesuspected murdermurder of a nude manlos angeles police departmentdeath of fiancegrauman's chinese theatre los angelesreference to harry cohnwarner bros. studiosbrentwood californiashot in the vaginareference to billy wilderreference to lana turnermetro goldwyn mayervan nuys californiaunlawful entryreference to spencer tracysneak previewpain pilletch a sketchex partnerlighter fluidbarbecue grilllying in waitorthodontistbuying a houseethnic diversityreference to disneylandreference to clark gablesetting a firechain smokingyear 1959child with a gunpain killerc wordethnic hatredlifting weightsethnic conflictlunchboxhand on crotchdeath by gunshotreference to frank sinatracigarette holderracial segregationwoman punches a manlabor striketalent agentbigothusband murders wifeshot in the crotchreference to supermanracial discriminationlapdlabor unionshot in the throatbased on real personchewing gumracial prejudicedistrict attorneychandelierfallingfilm projectorflasklast will and testamentmen's bathroomadulterous wifeinvestigatorfilm industrywrestlerethnic slurbruisebigotrysexy womanscreenwriterfilm setpunched in the stomachbribeloss of sonkickingspanishu.s. armyapartment buildingbarefootscamtowelhome movietv showkicked in the stomachwristwatchloss of loved onemorguerecordingbreaking and enteringfamewaiterscandalrecord playertypewriterdirectorial debutsuspiciongiftscarsuitcaseauditionprotestcostumeflash forwardracial slurcigar smokingscantily clad femalenonlinear timelinedinerambushnewspapergay slurcleavagetelephoneguitarrevolvercafedead bodyheld at gunpointpaintingshootingdrinkcamerawatching tvshot in the headurinationshot in the chestcar accidentblood splatterunderwearcorpsebeatingsongbased on true storypistolpantiespartysingingphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nudityfemale nudityone word titlemale nuditybloodkissgunflashback (See All) |
A petty thief posing as an actor is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl and a detective who's been training him for his upcoming role...
Themes: | investigationfilmmakingfuneraldrunkennessdrinkingsuicidedeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | motelpolice carnightclublos angeles californiahotelswimming poolschoolnew york city |
Characters: | actressactorpolicemandetectivegirlfather son relationshippolicehomosexual |
Story: | falling from heightprivate detectivepain pillbreaking and enteringdirectorial debutauditionscantily clad femalenonlinear timelineambushgay slurcleavagerevolverdead bodyshootingdrink …watching tvshot in the headurinationshot in the chestcar accidentblood splatterunderwearcorpsebeatingpistolpantiespartycigarette smokingfemale nuditygunbloodkissflashback (See All) |
Themes: | humiliationdivorcedrinkingdeath |
Locations: | motelpolice carhotelswimming poolrestaurantnew york city |
Characters: | film directoractressphotographerpolicemansingerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolice |
Story: | film camerawhite pantiesfallingfilm projectorbruisepunched in the stomachhome movieauditionflash forwarddinertelephonecafedrinkcamerawatching tv …underwearbeatingsongbased on true storypantiespartysingingphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudityone word titlekissbloodflashbackgun (See All) |
The pediatrician Alexandre Beck misses his beloved wife Margot Beck, who was brutally murdered eight years ago when he was the prime suspect. When two bodies are found near where the corpse of Margot was dumped, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes suspect again. The mystery increases when Al …ex receives an e-mail showing Margot older and alive. (Read More)
Themes: | unfaithfulnessblackmailextramarital affairinvestigationdrinkingadulteryinfidelitysuicidemurderlovedeath |
Locations: | police carrestaurant |
Characters: | coronerphotographerpolicemandetectivegirlboydoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolice |
Story: | fallingbruiseloss of loved onetypewritersuspicionflash forwardscantily clad femalenonlinear timelinenewspapergay slurcleavagetelephonerevolvercafedead body …shootingdrinkcamerawatching tvcar accidentunderwearcorpsebeatingphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nudityfemale nuditymale nuditygunbloodflashback (See All) |
A love story and murder mystery based on the most notorious unsolved murder case in New York history. The original screenplay uses newly discovered facts, court records and speculation as the foundation for a story of family, obsession, love and loss.
Themes: | blackmaildepressiondrunkennessdrinkingsuicidemurderdeathlove |
Locations: | motellos angeles californiaswimming poolrestaurantnew york city |
Characters: | photographergirlboysingerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolice |
Story: | buying a housedistrict attorneymen's bathroombruiseapartment buildinghome movierecordingrecord playersuspicionsuitcasenewspapercafedead bodyshootingdrink …cameraurinationunderwearcorpsesongbased on true storypantiespartysingingphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditybloodgunkissflashback (See All) |
In 1946, the former boxers Dwight "Bucky" Bleichert and Lee Blanchard are policemen in Los Angeles. Lee has a good relationship with his chief and uses a box fight between them to promote the department and get a raise to the police force. They succeed and are promoted to homicide detectives, workin …g together. Bucky becomes a close friend of Lee and his girlfriend Kay Lake, forming a triangle of love. When the corpse of the aspirant actress 'Elizabeth Short (I)' is found mutilated, Lee becomes obsessed to solve the case called by the press Black Dahlia. Meanwhile, Bucky's investigation leads him to a Madeleine Linscott, the daughter of a powerful and wealthy constructor that resembles the Black Dahlia. In an environment of corruption and lies, Bucky discloses hidden truths. (Read More)
Themes: | blackmailinvestigationdrunkennesssuicidemurderlovedeath |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | motelpolice carnightclublos angeles californiahotel |
Characters: | actressphotographersingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolice |
Story: | falling from heightflash camerawhite pantiescigarette holderbigotracial discriminationchandelierbreaking and enteringwaitertypewriterscarflash forwardracial slurscantily clad femalediner …newspapercleavagepaintingshot in the chestblood splattercorpsebeatingbased on true storypistolpantiessingingphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nuditybloodflashback (See All) |
Class struggle becomes all too real as a young doctor moves into a modern apartment block in suburban 1975 London. Drugs, drink & debauchery dissolve into murder, mayhem and misogyny in this pseudo-post-apocalyptic breakdown of societal norms.
Themes: | unfaithfulnessextramarital affairdrunkennessdrinkingadulteryinfidelitysuicidemurder |
Locations: | police carwheelchair |
Characters: | actresspolicemangirlboydoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationship |
Story: | falling from heightfilm camerakickingapartment buildingrecordingwaiterrecord playerflash forwardnonlinear timelinedead bodypaintingshootingdrinkwatching tvshot in the chest …underwearcorpsebeatingpartyphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nudityfemale nuditymale nuditybloodkissgunflashback (See All) |
A frustrated and clumsy bank clerk overhears the conversation of three coworkers in the toilet about a fix in a horse race, and bets a large amount. He loses the bet and owes the money to the dangerous and powerful mobster Fingers. A gangster who works for Fingers has the ability of foreseeing piece …s of the future; he is assigned to collect money for the boss, with his troublemaker nephew Tony, and is beaten up by a gang. The manager of pop-star Trista loses her contract to Fingers without her agreement and she is threatened by the gangster. A dedicated doctor seeks a blood donor that might have a rare blood type to save the life of his secret and unrequited passion, a beautiful epidemiologist who's married to a friend. (Read More)
Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingsuicidedeathlovemurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carrestaurant |
Characters: | photographerpolicemangirlboysingerdoctorhusband wife relationshippolice |
Story: | falling from heightflash cameramen's bathroompunched in the stomachkickinghome moviekicked in the stomachloss of loved onescarflash forwardnonlinear timelinecafeheld at gunpointshootingdrink …camerawatching tvshot in the chestcar accidentunderwearbeatingsongpistolpantiessingingphotographcigarette smokingfemale nuditygunflashbackbloodkiss (See All) |
The story of 'James Whale (I)' (qv), the Director of _Frankenstein (1931)_ (qv) and _Bride of Frankenstein (1935)_ (qv), in the time period following the Korean War. Whale was homosexual, and develops a friendship with his gardener, an ex-Marine.
Themes: | filmmakingdrinkingsuicidedeathlove |
Locations: | los angeles californiaswimming pool |
Characters: | film directoractressphotographeractorgirlboysingerdoctorfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexual |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | flash camerafilm setscandalcigar smokingnewspaperdead bodypaintingdrinkcamerawatching tvurinationunderwearsongsingingcigarette smoking …bare chested malefemale nuditymale nudityflashback (See All) |
JJ 'Jake' Gittes is a private detective who seems to specialize in matrimonial cases. He is hired by Evelyn Mulwray when she suspects her husband Hollis, builder of the city's water supply system, of having an affair. Gittes does what he does best and photographs him with a young girl but in the ens …uing scandal, it seems he was hired by an impersonator and not the real Mrs. Mulwray. When Mr. Mulwray is found dead, Jake is plunged into a complex web of deceit involving murder, incest, and municipal corruption all related to the city's water supply. (Read More)
Themes: | extramarital affairinvestigationdrunkennessadulterydeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | los angeles californiarestaurant |
Characters: | coronersecurity guarddetectivegirlhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolice |
Story: | private detectiveethnic slurscamkicked in the stomachmorguescandalsuspicionprotestracial slurambushtelephonerevolverdead bodyheld at gunpointcamera …shot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentcorpsebeatingpistolphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudityone word titlemale nudity (See All) |
Two Irish brothers accidentally kill mafia thugs. They turn themselves in and are released as heroes. They then see it as a calling by God and start knocking off mafia gang members one by one. Willem Dafoe plays the detective trying to figure out the killings, but the closer he comes to catching the … Irish brothers, the more he thinks the brothers are doing the right thing. (Read More)
Themes: | investigationdrunkennessdrinkingdeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | hotelrestaurant |
Characters: | photographerpolicemandetectivehusband wife relationshiphomosexualpolice |
Story: | accidental shootingfalling from heightreference to supermaninvestigatorethnic slurrecordingdirectorial debutflash forwardracial slurcigar smokingnonlinear timelineambushnewspapergay slurcafe …dead bodyheld at gunpointshootingdrinkcamerawatching tvshot in the headshot in the chestblood splatterunderwearcorpsepistolcigarette smokingfemale nuditymale nuditykissgunflashbackblood (See All) |
An ex-con, fresh out of prison, goes to L.A. to try to learn who murdered his daughter. However, he quickly finds that he is completely out of place with no understanding of the culture he finds. His investigations are helped by another ex-con. Together they learn that his daughter had been having a …n affair with a record producer, who is presently having an affair with another young woman. An aging actress, who also knew his daughter, forces him to look at his own failures as a father. The movie does focus on the drama of the situation and the inter-relationships of the characters and seldom slips into an action piece. (Read More)
Themes: | investigationfilmmakingdrinkingsuicidemurderdeath |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | motellos angeles californiaswimming poolrestaurant |
Characters: | actressactorpolicemanhomosexualpolice |
Story: | falling from heightkickingtowelbreaking and enteringwaitersuitcaseflash forwardracial slurnonlinear timelinegay slurrevolvercafedead bodyheld at gunpointshooting …drinkwatching tvcar accidentbeatingpistolpantiespartysingingphotographcigarette smokingflashbackbloodgun (See All) |
Television made him famous, but his biggest hits happened off screen. "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind" is the story of a legendary showman's double life - television producer by day, CIA assassin by night. At the height of his TV career, Chuck Barris was recruited by the CIA and trained to become a … covert operative. Or so Barris said. (Read More)
Themes: | unfaithfulnessextramarital affairfuneraldrinkingadulteryinfidelitysuicidedeathmurder |
Locations: | los angeles californiahotelswimming poolrestaurantnew york city |
Characters: | girlboysingermother son relationshipfather son relationshiphomosexual |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | men's bathroomspanishfamedirectorial debutauditionflash forwardnonlinear timelinegay slurdead bodyshootingdrinkcamerawatching tvshot in the headshot in the chest …blood splattersongpistolsingingphotographcigarette smokingbloodflashbackgunkiss (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)
Themes: | divorcefilmmakingdrunkennessdrinkinginfidelitylove |
Locations: | wheelchairrestaurantnew york city |
Characters: | photographeractorgirlboysingerchildrenhusband wife relationship |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | flash camerayear 1959labor unionmen's bathroomfilm settv showrecordingrecord playerprotestnonlinear timelinenewspaperguitarcafedead bodypainting …drinkcamerawatching tvunderwearcorpsesongbased on true storypantiespartysingingphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nudityfemale nuditymale nudity (See All) |
Mort Rainey is a successful writer going through a rather unfriendly divorce from his wife of ten years, Amy. Alone and bitter in his cabin, he continues to work on his writing when a stranger named John Shooter shows up on his doorstep, claiming Rainey stole his story. Mort says he can prove the st …ory belongs to him and not Shooter, but while Mort digs around for the magazine which published the story in question years ago, things begin to happen around Shooter. Mort's dog dies, people begin to die, and his divorce proceedings with Amy continue to get uglier. It seems that Shooter has Mort over a barrel, but perhaps Mort has his own ideas on how to resolve all the problems that plague him lately. (Read More)
Themes: | unfaithfulnessdivorceextramarital affairinvestigationdrunkennessdrinkingadulteryjealousyinfidelitydeathmurder |
Locations: | motelpolice carrestaurant |
Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshippolicemandetectivehusband wife relationshippolice |
Story: | falling from heightprivate detectivehusband murders wifeinvestigatorbruiseloss of sonwristwatchsuspicionflash forwarddinerrevolvercafedead bodyheld at gunpointdrink …blood splatterunderwearcorpsepistolcigarette smokingbare chested malegunbloodflashback (See All) |
Outside a movie premiere, enthusiastic fan Peppy Miller literally bumps into the swashbuckling hero of the silent film, George Valentin. The star reacts graciously and Peppy plants a kiss on his cheek as they are surrounded by photographers. The headlines demand: "Who's That Girl?" and Peppy is insp …ired to audition for a dancing bit-part at the studio. However as Peppy slowly rises through the industry, the introduction of talking-pictures turns Valentin's world upside-down. (Read More)
Themes: | hollywoodfilmmakingdrunkennessdrinkingjealousy |
Locations: | los angeles californiarestaurant |
Characters: | film directoractressphotographeractorpolicemandoctorhusband wife relationship |
Story: | flash camerafilm camerafilm projectorfilm industryscreenwriterrecordingfamerecord playertypewriterauditioncigar smokingnewspapertelephonecafepainting …drinkcameracar accidentpistolphotographcigarette smokingkissgun (See All) |
A camera crew follows a serial killer/thief around as he exercises his craft. He expounds on art, music, nature, society, and life as he offs mailmen, pensioners, and random people. Slowly he begins involving the camera crew in his activities, and they begin wondering if what they're doing is such a … good idea, particularly when the killer kills a rival and the rival's brother sends a threatening letter. (Read More)
Themes: | filmmakingdrunkennessdrinkingdeathmurderlove |
Locations: | restaurant |
Characters: | film directoractorboysingerchildrenhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexual |
Story: | accidental shootingfilm cameramurder of a nude manbigotracial prejudicefilm projectorkickingbreaking and enteringwaitergay slurrevolvercafedead bodydrinkcamera …watching tvshot in the headurinationshot in the chestblood splatterunderwearcorpsebeatingsongpantiessingingcigarette smokingmale rear nudityfemale nuditymale nudityflashbackgunblood (See All) |
This is a story about Mike, a guy who left his girl in New York when he came to LA to be a star. It's been six months since his girlfriend left him and he's not doing so good. So, his pal and some other friends try and get him back in the social scene and forget about his 6 year relationship.
Themes: | hollywooddepressiondrunkennessdrinkinglove |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | nightclublos angeles californiarestaurantnew york city |
Characters: | actressactorgirlsingerhomosexual |
Story: | reference to frank sinatratowelauditioncigar smokingscantily clad femaledinergay slurcleavagetelephonecafeheld at gunpointdrinkurinationunderwearsong …pistolpantiespartysingingphotographcigarette smokingbare chested maleone word titlekissgun (See All) |
Sometime in the 1970's, police officers from New York City wanted a safe haven to live, away from the dangers of the streets of New York City, this is when they established a "Cop Land" in the small New Jersey town of Garrison. Freddy Heflin who was always admired by the New York cops wanted to beco …me one, but because he was deaf in one ear this prevents him from achieving his goal, but has become sheriff of Garrison. Recently there have been a dark omen surrounding the NYPD, and Freddy is now investigating on this case, then Internal Affairs officer Mo Tilden is also on the case and asks Freddy for help, but Freddy could not. Now Freddy suspects that a New York City cop named Ray Donlan might be one of the many cops who is corrupted by the mob and other criminals. Now, Freddy must find a cop who is nicknamed "Superboy" who can testify against Donlan and protect him, before Donlan finds Superboy and kills him. (Read More)
Themes: | unfaithfulnessextramarital affairinvestigationfuneraldrunkennessadulteryjealousyinfidelitysuicidemurderdeath |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carswimming poolnew york city |
Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshippolicemandetectivehusband wife relationshippolice |
Story: | accidental shootingfalling from heightethnic slurpunched in the stomachkicked in the stomachdirectorial debutsuspicionracial slurcigar smokingdinergay slurrevolverheld at gunpointshot in the chestcar accident …blood splattercorpsebeatingbased on true storypistolpartyphotographcigarette smokingone word titleflashbackgunblood (See All) |
Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother. …As his chaotic profession steadily destroys his personal life, Guido must find a balance between creating art and succumbing to its obsessive demands. (Read More)
Themes: | unfaithfulnessextramarital affairfilmmakingdrinkingadulteryjealousyinfidelity |
Locations: | nightclubhotel |
Characters: | film directoractressphotographeractorboysingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationship |
Story: | flash camerafilm cameratalent agentscreenwritertowelcostumenonlinear timelineshootingdrinkcameraunderwearbeatingsongpantiessinging …photographcigarette smokingbare chested maleone word titleflashbackkiss (See All) |
Adult film director Jack Horner is always on the lookout for new talent and it's only by chance that he meets Eddie Adams who is working as a busboy in a restaurant. Eddie is young, good looking and plenty of libido to spare. Using the screen name Dirk Diggler, he quickly rises to the top of his ind …ustry winning awards year after year. Drugs and ego however come between Dirk and those around him and he soon finds that fame is fleeting. (Read More)
Themes: | filmmakingdrinkingadulterylovemurder |
Locations: | motelnightclublos angeles californiaswimming poolrestaurant |
Characters: | film directoractressactorsingerfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphomosexual |
Story: | film camerawhite pantiesfamewaitercigar smokingscantily clad femaledinergay slurcleavageguitarpaintingshootingdrinkshot in the headshot in the chest …blood splatterunderwearbeatingsongpistolpantiespartysingingbare chested malemale rear nudityfemale nuditymale nuditygunbloodkiss (See All) |
Charles is worn down by his home life where he and his wife struggle to cope with the demands of their daughter's illness and his job. When he meets Lucinda on the train to work in Chicago, there is an immediate spark between them. Soon they are doing lunch; dinner and drinks follow. This leads to a …n adulterous rendezvous in a hotel. However, no sooner have they torn each other's clothes off than their room is invaded by a thief who beats Charles and rapes Lucinda. Because of the illicit nature of their relationship, Charles agrees with Lucinda who is reluctant to go to the police and soon finds he is powerless to resist the demands of the thief. (Read More)
Themes: | unfaithfulnessblackmailextramarital affairinvestigationdrinkingadulteryinfidelitydeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carhotelrestaurant |
Characters: | security guardpolicemanhusband wife relationshippolice |
Story: | kickingscamgiftnonlinear timelinecafedead bodyheld at gunpointshootingdrinkwatching tvshot in the headshot in the chestblood splattercorpsebeating …pistolcigarette smokingflashbackgunkissblood (See All) |
While helicopters overhead spray against a Medfly infestation a group of Los Angeles lives intersect, some casually, some to more lasting effect. Whilst they go out to concerts and jazz clubs and even have their pools cleaned, they also lie, drink, and cheat. Death itself seems never to be far away, … even on a fishing trip. (Read More)
Themes: | unfaithfulnessextramarital affairdrunkennessdrinkingadulteryjealousyinfidelitysuicidemurder |
Locations: | nightclublos angeles californiaswimming pool |
Characters: | policemansingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolice |
Story: | white pantiesadulterous wifeapartment buildingloss of loved onescantily clad femalecleavagedead bodydrinkcamerawatching tvurinationcar accidentunderwearcorpsepanties …partyphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditymale nudityblood (See All) |
Andrew Largeman is a semi-successful television actor who plays a intellectually disabled quarterback. His somewhat controlling and psychiatrist father has led Andrew ("Large") to believe that his mother's wheelchair bound life was his fault. Andrew decides to lay off the drugs that his father and h …is doctor made him believe that he needed, and began to see life for what it is. He began to feel the pain he had longed for, and began to have a genuine relationship with a girl who had some problems of her own. (Read More)
Themes: | depressionfuneraldrinkingsuicide |
Locations: | police carwheelchairlos angeles californiahotelswimming poolrestaurant |
Characters: | actorpolicemangirlsingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolice |
Story: | white pantiesmen's bathroomscamtowelhome moviewaiterrecord playerdirectorial debutgiftauditiontelephoneguitarcafedrinkwatching tv …underwearsongbased on true storypantiespartysingingcigarette smokingfemale nuditygunkiss (See All) |
Sent from the city to investigate the murder of a teenage girl in a small Alaska town, a police detective (Pacino) accidentally shoots his own partner while trying to apprehend a suspect. Instead of admitting his guilt, the detective is given an unexpected alibi, but this "solution" only multiplies …the emotional complexity and guilt over his partner's death. He's also still got a murder to solve, in addition to the blackmail and framing of an innocent bystander being orchestrated by the man they were chasing. There's also a local detective (Swank) who is conducting her own personal investigation... of his partner's death. Will it all come crashing down on him? (Read More)
Themes: | blackmailinvestigationlovedeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | hotelschoolrestaurant |
Characters: | policemandetectivegirlboypolice |
Story: | accidental shootinglos angeles police departmentlapdmorguebreaking and enteringtypewriterdinertelephonedead bodyheld at gunpointshootingshot in the chestcorpsebeatingpistol …photographcigarette smokingfemale nudityflashbackgunblood (See All) |
Patrick Bateman is handsome, well educated and intelligent. He is twenty-seven and living his own American dream. He works by day on Wall Street, earning a fortune to complement the one he was born with. At night he descends into madness, as he experiments with fear and violence.
Themes: | blackmaildivorceinvestigationdrunkennessdrinkingjealousyinfidelitymurderdeath |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carnightclubrestaurantnew york city |
Characters: | security guardpolicemandetectivehomosexualpolice |
Story: | private detectivemen's bathroomethnic slurbarefootwaiterracial slurcigar smokingscantily clad femalegay slurcleavagetelephonerevolverdead bodyheld at gunpointdrink …camerawatching tvshot in the headurinationshot in the chestcar accidentblood splatterunderwearcorpsebeatingpistolpantiespartyphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malemale rear nudityfemale nuditymale nuditybloodkissgun (See All) |
1950's Los Angeles is the seedy backdrop for this intricate noir-ish tale of police corruption and Hollywood sleaze. Three very different cops are all after the truth, each in their own style: Ed Exley, the golden boy of the police force, willing to do almost anything to get ahead, except sell out; …Bud White, ready to break the rules to seek justice, but barely able to keep his raging violence under control; and Jack Vincennes, always looking for celebrity and a quick buck until his conscience drives him to join Exley and White down the one-way path to find the truth behind the dark world of L.A. crime. (Read More)
Themes: | blackmailextramarital affairfilmmakingdrunkennessdeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | motellos angeles californiarestaurant |
Characters: | older woman younger man relationshipphotographeractordetectiveboypolice |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | large format camerafilm cameralapddistrict attorneymorguescandalracial slurdinergay slurshot in the chestblood splattercorpsefemale nudityflashback |
In South Boston, the state police force is waging war on Irish-American organized crime. Young undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate run by gangland chief Frank Costello. While Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence, Colin Sullivan, a hardened young criminal wh …o has infiltrated the state police as an informer for the syndicate is rising to a position of power in the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by their double lives, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations they have penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there is a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly in danger of being caught and exposed to the enemy - and each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save themselves. But is either willing to turn on their friends and comrades they've made during their long stints undercover? (Read More)
Themes: | humiliationextramarital affairinvestigationfuneraldrunkennessdrinkingjealousyinfidelitydeathlovemurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carswimming poolrestaurant |
Characters: | policemandetectivesingerpolice |
Story: | falling from heightflash cameraethnic hatredethnic conflictracial prejudiceethnic slurkickingapartment buildingracial slurscantily clad femaledinerambushgay slurcleavagerevolver …cafeheld at gunpointshootingwatching tvshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splatterunderwearbeatingpistolpantiessingingphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudityflashbackgunkissblood (See All) |
This is the story of three well-meaning but flawed people: Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English emigre; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife, happily married homemaker with two young daughters, with hiding a secret past; and Jack Jordan, an ex-con …vict who has found in his Christian faith the strength to live a law-abiding life and raise a family. They will be brought together by a terrible accident that will change their lives. By the final frame, none of them will be the same as they will have learnt harsh truths about love, faith, courage, desire and guilt, and how chance can change our worlds irretrievably, forever. (Read More)
Themes: | unfaithfulnessextramarital affairdrunkennessdrinkingadulteryinfidelitysuicidelovemurderdeath |
Locations: | motelpolice carswimming poolrestaurant |
Characters: | policemanboydoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolice |
Story: | private detectivescarflash forwardnonlinear timelinedinercleavagerevolvercafeshootingdrinkwatching tvcar accidentunderwearcorpsebeating …pistolpantiespartysingingphotographcigarette smokingmale rear nudityfemale nuditymale nuditykissgunflashbackblood (See All) |
Southland Tales is an ensemble piece set in the futuristic landscape of Los Angeles on July 4, 2008, as it stands on the brink of social, economic and environmental disaster. Boxer Santaros is an action star who's stricken with amnesia. His life intertwines with Krysta Now, an adult film star develo …ping her own reality television project, and Ronald Taverner, a Hermosa Beach police officer who holds the key to a vast conspiracy. (Read More)
Themes: | blackmailextramarital affairdrinkingsuicidemurderdeath |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carlos angeles california |
Characters: | film directorjapaneseactorpolicemangirlboysingerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolice |
Story: | falling from heightcigarette holderwoman punches a manethnic slurscreenwriteru.s. armytv showkicked in the stomachscarprotestflash forwardracial slurambushguitarrevolver …dead bodyheld at gunpointshootingdrinkwatching tvshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattercorpsebeatingsongpistolpartysingingcigarette smokingbare chested malebloodkissgunflashback (See All) |
Set against the backdrop of 1977 Los Angeles, The Nice Guys opens when single father and licensed PI Holland March (Gosling) is hired to investigate the apparent suicide of famous porn star Misty Mountains. As the trail leads him to track down a girl named Amelia (Qualley), he encounters less licens …ed and less hands-off private eye Jackson Healey (Russell Crowe) and his brass knuckles, both hired by the young hippie. However, the situation takes a turn for the worse when Amelia vanishes and it becomes apparent that March wasn't the only party interested. As both men are forced to team up, they'll have to take on a world filled with eccentric goons, strippers dressed as mermaids and even a possible government conspiracy. (Read More)
Themes: | investigationdrunkennesssuicidedeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carwheelchairlos angeles californiahotelswimming pool |
Characters: | detectivegirlpolice |
Story: | falling from heightprivate detectivechild with a gundistrict attorneyfilm projectorethnic slurbarefootkicked in the stomachsuspicionsuitcaseprotestflash forwardracial slurcigar smokingdiner …ambushgay slurtelephonerevolverheld at gunpointwatching tvshot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattercorpsebeatingpistolpartycigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditybloodflashback (See All) |
Smart-but-ineffectual journalist Dan "We use euphemisms!" cannot decide between his girlfriend, loving-but-clingy waitress Alice, or his lover cold-but-intellectual photographer Anna; herself indecisive between Dan and honest-but-thuggish "You're bloody gorgeous!" doctor Larry. The film puts the fou …r leading characters in a box and strips them apart. (Read More)
Themes: | unfaithfulnessdepressiondivorceextramarital affairadulteryjealousyinfidelity |
Locations: | hotelrestaurantnew york city |
Characters: | photographerpolicemanchildrendoctorhusband wife relationship |
Story: | film cameramen's bathroomadulterous wifeflash forwardscantily clad femalenonlinear timelinecleavagecafecameracar accidentpantiesphotographcigarette smokingfemale nudityone word title …kissbloodflashback (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.
Themes: | humiliationunfaithfulnessdrunkennessdrinkingadulteryinfidelitylove |
Locations: | los angeles californiahotelswimming poolnew york city |
Characters: | boysingermother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexual |
Story: | guitar playerwhite pantiesbarefootrecordingfamerecord playerscantily clad femalecleavagetelephoneguitardrinkcamerawatching tvurinationunderwear …songbased on true storypantiespartysingingphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditykiss (See All) |
A new film is currently in production, and a killer is on the loose. The murders draw a reporter, ex-cop, and young woman to the set of the movie inspired by their life. They soon find out that they are dealing with a trilogy, and in a trilogy...anything can happen.
Themes: | investigationfilmmakingdrunkennessjealousymurderdeath |
Locations: | police carlos angeles californiaswimming pool |
Characters: | film directorsecurity guardactressactordetectivepolice |
Story: | falling from heightwoman punches a manfilm setbarefootkicked in the stomachwristwatchsuspicioncostumeracial slurambushrevolverheld at gunpointwatching tvshot in the headshot in the chest …car accidentblood splattercorpsebeatingpistolpartyphotographcigarette smokingbare chested maleblood (See All) |
A Kansas City waitress with dreams of becoming a nurse becomes delusional after seeing her no-good car salesman husband murdered. Becoming delusional from shock, she becomes convinced that she is the former fiancee of her soap opera idol. What she also believes is that the soap opera is real and goe …s to LA to find the hospital where he works as a cardiologist. Meanwhile, her husband's murderers are searching for the drugs stolen by her husband and, as luck would have it, they are stored in the trunk of the car she drove off in. Freeman, an aging hit man planning his retirement after this job, also becomes delusional about the woman he is tracking. (Read More)
Themes: | investigationdrinkingjealousyinfidelitymurderdeath |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | motelpolice carlos angeles californiaswimming poolrestaurant |
Characters: | security guardactressactorpolicemandoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolice |
Story: | tv showrecordingrecord playersuitcaseracial slurdinergay slurcafeheld at gunpointshootingdrinkwatching tvshot in the headshot in the chestcar accident …blood splatterunderwearpistolkissbloodgun (See All) |
Based on Rosalie Ham's best selling novel, The Dressmaker is the story of femme fatale Tilly Dunnage who returns to her small home town in the country to right the wrongs of the past. A stylish drama with comic undertones about love, revenge and haute couture.
Themes: | unfaithfulnessextramarital affairfuneraldrinkingadulteryinfidelitysuicidelovemurder |
Locations: | wheelchairhotelnew york city |
Characters: | photographergirlboysingerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationship |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | flash camerareference to supermanloss of sonrecordingscandalrecord playercostumeflash forwardnewspapertelephonedrinkcamerasongsingingphotograph …cigarette smokingbare chested malekissbloodflashback (See All) |
A "story inside a story," in which the first part follows a woman named Susan who receives a book manuscript from her ex-husband, a man whom she left 20 years earlier, asking for her opinion. The second element follows the actual manuscript, called "Nocturnal Animals," which revolves around a man wh …ose family vacation turns violent and deadly. It also continues to follow the story of Susan, who finds herself recalling her first marriage and confronting some dark truths about herself. (Read More)
Themes: | humiliationdivorceextramarital affairdrunkennessinfidelitylovedeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | motelpolice carlos angeles californiahotelrestaurantnew york city |
Characters: | older woman younger man relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipdetectivehusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolice |
Story: | scarnonlinear timelinedinergay slurheld at gunpointpaintingshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattercorpsepistolpartyphotographcigarette smokingbare chested male …female nuditymale nudityflashbackgunblood (See All) |
The crown jewel of Her Majesty's Secret Intelligence Service, Agent Lorraine Broughton (Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized … city, she partners with embedded station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies. (Read More)
Themes: | investigationdrunkennessdeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carnightclubhotelrestaurant |
Characters: | coronerhusband wife relationshippolice |
Story: | falling from heightc wordwoman punches a manshot in the throatbruisekicked in the stomachwristwatchmorguesuspicionscarprotestflash forwardnonlinear timelineambushtelephone …revolverdead bodyheld at gunpointcamerashot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splattercorpsebeatingpistolpartyphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditymale nuditygunbloodflashback (See All) |
A psychic who can read minds picks up the thoughts of a murderer in the audience and soon becomes a victim. An English pianist gets involved in solving the murders, but finds many of his avenues of inquiry cut off by new murders, and he begins to wonder how the murderer can track his movements so cl …osely. (Read More)
Themes: | blackmailinvestigationfuneraldrunkennessdrinkingjealousyinfidelitymurderdeath |
Locations: | police carwheelchairschoolrestaurant |
Characters: | actresspolicemangirlboysingerdoctormother son relationshipfather son relationshiphomosexualpolice |
Story: | fallingmen's bathroombreaking and enteringrecord playersuspicionprotestdinernewspapergay slurtelephonerevolvercafedead bodypaintingshooting …drinkcamerawatching tvblood splattercorpsebeatingsongsingingphotographcigarette smokingkissflashbackgunblood (See All) |
During the psychedelic 60s and 70s Larry "Doc" Sportello is surprised by his former girlfriend and her plot for her billionaire boyfriend, his wife, and her boyfriend. A plan for kidnapping gets shaken up by the oddball characters entangled in this groovy kidnapping romp based upon the novel by Thom …as Pynchon. (Read More)
Themes: | unfaithfulnessextramarital affairinvestigationadulteryinfidelitydeathmurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carlos angeles californiahotelswimming pool |
Characters: | coronerolder woman younger man relationshipjapanesephotographeractorpolicemandetectivesingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationship |
Story: | flash camerafilm cameralos angeles police departmentlapddistrict attorneyinvestigatorspanishbarefootsuspicionprotestflash forwardnewspapertelephonecafedead body …shootingshot in the chestpartysingingphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditykissgunbloodflashback (See All) |
Abducted on a rainy night in 1988, the obnoxious drunk, Oh Dae-Su, much to his surprise, wakes up locked in a windowless and dilapidated hotel room, for an unknown reason. There, his invisible and pitiless captors will feed him, clothe him and sedate him to avoid committing suicide, and as his only …companion and a window to the world is the TV in his stark cell, the only thing that helps Oh Dae-Su keep going is his daily journal. But then, unexpectedly, after fifteen long years in captivity, the perplexed prisoner is deliberately released, encouraged to track down his tormentor to finally get his retribution. Nevertheless, who would hate Oh Dae-Su so much he would deny him of a quick and clean death? (Read More)
Themes: | humiliationdrinkingjealousysuicidedeathmurderlove |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | hotelrestaurantnew york city |
Characters: | singerdoctorhusband wife relationshippolice |
Story: | falling from heightflash camerahusband murders wifekickingrecordingsuitcaseflash forwardnewspapercafeheld at gunpointshootingdrinkcamerawatching tvshot in the head …urinationblood splattercorpsebeatingsongsingingphotographcigarette smokingfemale nudityone word titleflashbackbloodkiss (See All) |
When Eastern European criminals Oleg and Emil come to New York City to pick up their share of a heist score, Oleg steals a video camera and starts filming their activities, both legal and illegal. When they learn how the American media circus can make a remorseless killer look like the victim and ma …ke them rich, they target media-savvy NYPD Homicide Detective Eddie Flemming and media-naive FDNY Fire Marshal Jordy Warsaw, the cops investigating their murder and torching of their former criminal partner, filming everything to sell to the local tabloid TV show "Top Story." (Read More)
Themes: | investigationfuneraldrunkennessdrinkingjealousydeathmurderlove |
Locations: | hotelrestaurantnew york city |
Characters: | policemandetectiveboyhusband wife relationshippolice |
Story: | falling from heightmen's bathroomhome movietv showfamecigar smokingcafedead bodyheld at gunpointdrinkcamerawatching tvurinationshot in the chestblood splatter …underwearcorpsepistolpantiesphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nudityblood (See All) |
In Los Angeles, a city where streets are overrun by drug dealers, those who have sworn to uphold the law are breaking them to clean up the streets. Denzel Washington plays L.A.P.D. detective Alonzo Harris, a veteran narcotics officer whose methods of enforcing the law are questionable, if not corrup …t. 'Training Day' follows Harris as he trains rookie Jake Hoyt over a 24-hour period. Ethical dilemmas arise for Hoyt as well as the audience as questions present themselves as to whether or not Harris' methodology for ridding the streets of South Central Los Angeles of drugs is right or wrong. (Read More)
Themes: | humiliationblackmailinvestigationdeathlovemurder |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | police carwheelchairlos angeles californiarestaurant |
Characters: | policemandetectiveboyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolice |
Story: | los angeles police departmentlapdkickingspanishscandalracial slurcigar smokingnewspapergay slurheld at gunpointshootingwatching tvshot in the chestblood splatterbeating …pistolpartycigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditygunblood (See All) |
The true story of serial killer Aileen Wuernos who was convicted of luring men to their death and eventually executed in 2002. In 1989, she was working as a prostitute and finally makes a friend when she meets and begins a relationship with a young woman, Selby. Determined to straighten out her life …, she tries to find legitimate work but with little education and limited social skills, she fails at every turn. She starts working as a hooker hitching rides along the local interstate highway and after robbing a few clients has an encounter with a vicious client whom she kills in self-defense. After that however she just takes to killing clients taking their money and car. Once arrested she claims self-defense but is eventually convicted. (Read More)
Themes: | humiliationunfaithfulnessdepressionextramarital affairdrunkennessdrinkingadulteryinfidelitydeathmurderlove |
Locations: | motelwheelchairrestaurant |
Characters: | policemangirlhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphomosexualpolice |
Story: | flaskkickingracial slurdinertelephonerevolverdead bodyshootingdrinkwatching tvcar accidentunderwearcorpsebeatingbased on true story …pistolcigarette smokingone word titlefemale nuditykissgunblood (See All) |
When anti-death-penalty activist David Gale is convicted and condemned to death for the murder of a colleague, reporter Bitsey Bloom sets out to learn the story behind Gale's crime. What she finds challenges her belief in Gale's guilt and, finally, in the justice system.
Themes: | unfaithfulnessdivorceextramarital affairdrunkennessdrinkingadulteryinfidelitysuicidemurderdeath |
Locations: | motelswimming poolrestaurantnew york city |
Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshipphotographerpolicemanboyhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolice |
Story: | men's bathroombruisebarefootscantily clad femaledinercafedrinkcamerawatching tvpantiespartyphotographcigarette smokingfemale nudityflashback |
Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates. His best friend is pressured by his girlfriend Sylvia to find a job, but Jim is more interested in hanging out and making cash from small heists, while trying t …o get a law enforcement job so he can marry his Mexican girlfriend. (Read More)
Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmurderdeath |
Locations: | police carlos angeles california |
Characters: | policemanhusband wife relationshippolice |
Story: | los angeles police departmentlapdpunched in the stomachspanishgay slurdead bodyheld at gunpointshootingdrinkwatching tvshot in the headurinationshot in the chestblood splattercorpse …beatingpistolpartyphotographcigarette smokingkissbloodgun (See All) |
Biopic of billionaire 'Howard Hughes (I)' (qv), starting with his early filmmaking years as owner of RKO studios but mostly focusing on his role in designing and promoting new aircraft. Hughes was a risk-taker spending several fortunes on designing experimental aircraft and eventually founding TWA a …s a rival to Pan AM airlines owned by his great rival Juan Trippe. When Trippe's politico Senator Ralph 'Owen Brewster (I)' (qv) accuses Hughes of being a war profiteer, it's Hughes who gains the upper hand. Hughes also had many women in his life including a long relationship with actress 'Katharine Hepburn' (qv). From an early age however, Hughes was also germophobic and would have severe bouts of mental illness. (Read More)
Themes: | blackmailfilmmakingdrinkingjealousylove |
Locations: | nightclublos angeles californiahotelnew york city |
Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshipfilm directoractressphotographersingerdoctorfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationships |
Story: | flash camerafilm cameragrauman's chinese theatre los angelesvan nuys californiafamescandalauditionpaintingcameraurinationcar accidentsongbased on true storypartysinging …photographcigarette smokingmale nuditybloodkissflashback (See All) |
A down and out cynical detective teams up with a down and out ex-quarterback to try and solve a murder case involving a pro football team and a politician.
Themes: | blackmailextramarital affairinvestigationadulterysuicidemurderdeath |
Mood: | neo noir |
Locations: | los angeles californiahotelswimming pool |
Characters: | photographerdetectiveboyhusband wife relationshippolice |
Story: | falling from heightprivate detectivechild with a gunadulterous wifeloss of loved onescarambushgay slurrevolverheld at gunpointcamerashot in the headshot in the chestcar accidentblood splatter …corpsebeatingpistolphotographcigarette smokingbare chested malefemale nuditygunbloodflashback (See All) |
In San Francisco in the 1950s, Margaret was a woman trying to make it on her own after leaving her husband with only her daughter and her paintings. She meets gregarious ladies' man and fellow painter Walter Keane in a park while she was struggling to make an impact with her drawings of children wit …h big eyes. The two quickly become a pair with outgoing Walter selling their paintings and quiet Margaret holed up at home painting even more children with big eyes. But Walter's actually selling her paintings as his own. A clash of financial success and critical failure soon sends Margaret reeling in her life of lies. With Walter still living the high life, Margaret's going to have to try making it on her own again and re-claiming her name and her paintings. (Read More)
Themes: | divorcedrunkennessdrinking |
Locations: | swimming poolrestaurantnew york city |
Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshipphotographergirlboychildrenhusband wife relationshipfamily relationships |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | large format cameraflash camerafilm camerabased on real personmen's bathroombribescamfamescandaltypewritersuspicionsuitcaseflash forwardnewspapergay slur …telephonecafepaintingdrinkcamerawatching tvbased on true storyphotographcigarette smokingkiss (See All) |
After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school - until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.
Themes: | unfaithfulnessdivorceextramarital affairdrinkingadulteryinfidelity |
Locations: | swimming poolschoolrestaurant |
Characters: | older woman younger man relationshipgirlboysingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexual |
Story: | guitar playerreference to disneylandbigotrypunched in the stomachwaiterscandalprotestscantily clad femalegay slurcleavageguitarcafedrinkwatching tvsong …pantiespartysingingphotographbare chested malefemale nuditykiss (See All) |