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Aspiring emcee DJay works the angles to get his first record made with help from assorted people in his Memphis 'hood. And when he hears that hip-hop superstar Skinny Black is heading to his area, he throws together a supreme hustle to grab Skinny's attention.
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | samuraidrug usedrunkennessdrinkingpregnancyprisonmoneyreligionchristmasmurderlovedeathfriendship |
| Mood: | hip hophigh schoolrain |
| Locations: | school busstrip clubpolice carnightclubchurchrestaurantbar |
| Characters: | go go dancerpimpinterracial relationshipreference to godbabymusiciandancerpolicemanprostitutesingerfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationship …mother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolice (See All) |
| Story: | church choirmemphis tennesseeradio djmarijuana jointpole dancerexotic dancerprison visitationprison guardreference to the easter bunnysound proofingmeat loafcrotch rubsound engineercutlasslava lamp …mount everestpopsicleomensongwritingcassette tapetricycletruck stoprentkeyboardvending machinecar radiostatue of liberty new york citypawnshopbumlistening to a radiopyramidradio stationdrug dealtennesseeurineflareeiffel tower parismen's bathroomjukeboxplaying poolevictionearphonesdjchauffeurmidlife crisishustlerclassmatesongwriterchoirrap musicconvenience storerappermakeuppool tableegypthookerdrug dealingampersand in titleblack americanhandgunpianistlocker roommicrophonelimousinebartendertoiletbridgestripperreference to jesus christprayerjailpianoneighbormarijuanacafetearsshootingarrestdrinkpunched in the faceface slapunderweardreambeatingshootoutsongcryingpunctuation in titletelephone callpistolthree word titlesingingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nudityviolencedogfightsexgunkissblood (See All) |
Friendship, love, and coming of age in New York City, summer of 1994. Luke Shapiro has just graduated from high school, sells marijuana, and trades pot for therapy from a psychologist, Dr. Jeffrey Squires. Luke is attracted to a classmate, Stephanie, who's out of his league and Squires' step-daughte …r. By July, he's hanging out with Stephanie, taking her on his rounds selling pot out of an ice-cream pushcart. Then things take a turn. In the background, Squires and his wife as well as Luke's parents are having their troubles. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageerotic fantasy |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingmoneylovefriendshipinfidelitydrugsdivorcelonelinessparanoiadepressiondysfunctional familyunrequited lovefalling in love …first love (See All) |
| Mood: | hip hophigh school |
| Locations: | barnew york citybeachtrainbicycleelevatorlakerooftopoceansex in shower |
| Characters: | musiciandancerpolicemanfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceteenagerteenage girlteenage boypolice officer …best friendpsychiatristolder man younger woman relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipdoctor patient relationshipsuicide by hangingstepfather stepdaughter relationshipolder man younger man relationshipparty girlsuicide by drowningconsidering suicidesuicide by pills (See All) |
| Period: | 1990ssummeryear 1994 |
| Story: | cassette tapedrug dealjukeboxmen's bathroomevictionmidlife crisisclassmatehandgunbartendertoiletreference to jesus christjailmarijuanatearsarrest …drinkdreamcryingtelephone callpistoldancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditygunsexkissdogmale nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditybare chested malephotographtitle spoken by characterpartyerectionshowervoice over narrationmachine gunmirrorurinationslow motion scenewatching tvcondomundressingbare buttbookvomitingbeersex standing upbathroomcollegevoyeurguitarmanhattan new york citysubjective cameraswimmingnewspapercandledrug dealermontagecocainesuicide attemptsubwayunderwater scenecoffeeparkprologuefantasy sequencepay phonemassagereadingpremarital sexcharacter says i love youobscene finger gesturegraffititherapyfreeze framesexual fantasypot smokingloss of virginitylistening to musicice creamjail cellexerciseguitaristdrug abusetherapisteccentricphone boothswimsuitvirginitystreet lifepillsnew jerseyattempted suicidehypocrisyunderage drinkingbackpackpet dogheadphonescigarette lightercard playingnintendoraised middle fingertuxedobrushing teethmarital problemworld trade center manhattan new york cityferryfast motion scenemale virginimpotencenarrated by charactersandwichbongshortscentral park manhattan new york citysnorting cocainestonermasseusemaking outtape recordingunconsciousnessstonedpopularitybeach housecdplaying a video gamereindeeraudio cassettealtered version of studio logopsychoanalysisbroken heartaerobicshomeless personpsychotherapyheatpremature ejaculationhigh school graduationboom boxcrossword puzzlewife leaves husbandbailgeneration xhidden moneyillegal drugspagerwriting on a wallempire state building manhattan new york cityreference to bob dylansweatingsocial outcastshared showerwatching pornographygame boycheating on wifemagic mushroompeepholesummer jobprescription drugsbeeperdancing in the streetwanting a divorceattempted drowningreference to kurt cobaingraduation partyrotterdam netherlandswater ballooneye dropsforeign exchange studentterrierbongo drumdog urinationoutdoor showerritalincrying during sexeuphoriahigh school yearbookscratching facereference to goldilocks and the three bearsgraduation cap and gownreference to pearl jamworkout video40 ozmagic markerwest highland white terrierflushing drugs down a toiletpush cartcigarette behind earpracticing a line of conversationreference to rudy giulianialcohol in brown paper bagapartment evictionice cream cartblowing smoke ringscharacter lies about agefalling out of lovereference to boyz ii men (See All) |
This rock opera tells the story of one year in the life of a group of bohemians struggling in modern day East Village New York. The story centers around Mark and Roger, two roommates. While a former tragedy has made Roger numb to life, Mark tries to capture it through his attempts to make a film. In … the year that follows, the group deals with love, loss, AIDS, and modern day life in one truly powerful story. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyblack comedyepicdocumentary filmmaking |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingchristmasdeathfriendshiplovedrugsfearfuneralartrobberytheftpovertyparanoia …youthexploitationbreak updyinghomelessnessaidsdrug addictionphilosophyregretstarvationgay lovegay marriage (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | restaurantbarhospitalnew york citysnowmotorcyclecemeterybicyclerooftopnew mexicofire escape |
| Characters: | interracial relationshipmusiciandancerpolicemansingerfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolicehomosexualboyfriend girlfriend relationship …teacherlawyerthiefhomosexualityjewfilmmakergay relationshiplesbian relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipbar mitzvahhomosexual kiss (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990syear 1989year 1990 |
| Story: | pole dancerrentpawnshopdrug dealevictionsongwriterpool tablemicrophonereference to jesus christneighbormarijuanacafetearsdrinkbeating …songcryingtelephone callsingingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditykissdogbloodfightf ratednudityone word titlemasturbationfemale rear nudityphotographtitle spoken by characterlesbian kissfirefoodbare butthandcuffsguitarmanhattan new york cityhalloweenbisexualwinecandlevideo cameradrug dealermontageeatingcocainesubwayman with glassescoffinroommategraveyarddrug addictprotestkeypay phonechampagnemissing personflowersinjectiondategay couplecross dressinggraffiticowheroinpowermoonriottransvestiteeyeglassestv newswaiteranswering machineteadrag queenbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledemonstrationloss of loved onedrug abusenew year's everebellionhome moviemilkcelebrationpromiseinterracial romancemourningspanishjob interviewhungerjunkiechristmas evebalconysnowingmale male kisspassionate kisssodomytangoworld trade center manhattan new york citylandlordneighborhoodpromiscuityvodkafemale female kissalleystairwaybeggarwallethuman immunodeficiency virusgroup therapyrabbifilm cameradenialinterracial kissanarchygay romancecoughingmooningtransvestismmuggingfevermarriage engagementfirst gay sexual experienceinterracial couplecross dresserreference to james bondsupport groupbegginggarbage canhuman immunodeficiency virus positivecommitmentspotlightsquattercamera focus on female buttdignitybulldoggirlfriend girlfriend relationshipchristmas decorationsdocumentary filmmakerbroken engagementhiv positiveperformance artistautomated teller machinesaying goodbyefreezingcondominiumpulitzer prize sourcecat costumepierced nippledrug withdrawalbased on stage musicalcountry clubshooting upsparklerbrokememorial servicenursery rhymeschool expulsionbenefactornew york universityskylighttenementlower east side manhattan new york citydrug rehabartist's studioglorytitle sung by charactereviction noticebongo drumcommunity centermusic clubsanta fe new mexicodrumsticksradio city music hall manhattan new york cityemotional healingrange roverreference to akira kurosawareference to spike leeman wearing woman's clothingnew year's resolutionstreet riotliving on the streetreference to lenny brucetent citysmack the drugaztdiet cokeerotic dancerreference to martin heideggersound equipmentla bohememissing person flyerapartment evictionwhite lightplastic bucketlife partnerm.i.t.scarsdale new yorksteel barrel (See All) |
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)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingpregnancydeathfriendshipmurderdrugsdeceptionmemoryrobberyangercorruptiontheftpsychopath …datingunemployment (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | police carbarlos angeles californiaurban settingmexico |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemanprostitutefriendafrican americanhusband wife relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoopolice officerlawyerthieflatinoex soldier |
| Story: | drug dealplaying poolconvenience storepool tablehookerblack americanmarijuanashootingdrinkpunched in the facedreambeatingshootoutpistoldancing …cigarette smokingviolencebloodkissfightgunphotographexplosionpartychasecorpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodmachine gunshot in the chesturinationshot in the headshotgunwatching tvcomputerletterlierifleheld at gunpointbeersunglassesrunningdead bodyshot in the backfoot chasegay slurdrug dealerthroat slittingeatingprologuefbiliarreadingcorrupt coptwenty somethinganswering machinepot smokinggrenadewatching a moviemilkmexicanmiddle eastgrocery storebreakupmobile phonespanishjob interviewsmugglingpunched in the stomachkicked in the crotchpost traumatic stress disorderspecial forcesdeceitbrushing teethgovernment agentreckless drivingillegal immigrantlyingstreet gangdrug smugglingnight visiondrunk drivingdrug traffickingmercy killingcolombiainterracial coupleironingbreaking a bottle over someone's headlapdunwed pregnancystealing moneybilingualvisamexican immigrantlatin americanhomeland securityrecruitmilitary veteranlos angeles police departmentsurrogate brotherpolygraphurine samplejob huntingvinegarturkey basterpersian gulf war (See All) |
| Themes: | drinkingmoneydeathfriendshipmarriagerapefearvoyeurismdivorcehumiliationexploitationadoptiondrug addiction |
| Locations: | police carrestaurantnew york citybeachswimming poolhotelbathtubtaxiairportmoteldeath in a car accident |
| Characters: | go go dancerpimpreference to goddancerpolicemanprostitutesingerfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolicepolice officerphotographer …writeractresscatholicfilmmakerfilm directorex policemanwriting a book (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 2002year 1970 |
| Story: | jukeboxmicrophonelimousinereference to jesus christprayerjailmarijuanacafedrinkface slapunderwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone call …singingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditykissgunbloodfightviolencesexcharacter name in titlenudityone word titlefemale frontal nudityinterviewflashbackbare chested malefemale rear nudityejaculationphotographtitle spoken by characterpartychasepantiesbased on true storybased on booktesticlesfoodwatching tvcameraundressingbikinibare buttsunglassesrunningcar crashprostitutiontelephonef wordswimmingbandname in titleeatingcocainedinerclitoriswhite pantiesapologyman with glassesunderwater scenemarriage proposalcoffeepainflash forwardskinny dippinghotel roompay phonechampagneauditionpassionflowersdomestic violencemanipulationconvertiblepursuithairy chestreference to william shakespearetrustgirl in pantiessexual fantasysex toyeyeglassesapplausepot smokingwhat happened to epiloguediscoinjurytape recorderwoman with glassesjail cellwatching a moviecrying womanmovie theaterfloridahome moviemale underwearphoto shootrear entry sexpillssufferingthunderpunched in the stomachporn starmiami floridatheatre audienceproducerblack eyemustachebriefsbruiseabusive husbandsunbathingwoman cryingrepeated scenefamily reunionpublishersnorting cocaineautographporn industryvacuum cleanerfilm projector18 year oldfilm cameraloanporn actressfallinggiving a toastpool partyroller skatingdomestic abusestation wagonford mustangnervousnessprice of fameundressing someonecounter culturekiss on the cheekslapsexual humiliationsurname as titleadult filmmakingsubject name in titleends with biographical notesred carpetcoercionearringsabusive relationshipdoorbellmakeup artistrestaurant owneroysteradult film actressadult film starpornography actressblow up dollmalibu california21 year oldairport securitylie detectoraudio flashbackpill poppingblowing bubblesreference to grace kellysomersaultfreckleshit in the stomachfacial bruisefinancierirsmother slaps daughterpolygraphsexual revolutionvagina slurrollerskating rinkreference to johnny carsonadult bookstorechoking someoneadult film actorbell bottomsex u.s. marinegolden age of pornimitating fellatioreel to reel tape recorderwomen wearing a one piece swimsuitpulling down pantsroller rinkhusband wife fightkissing someone's stomachthrowing a telephonecollect call (See All) |
Although cheerful, friendly, intelligent, well-dressed, authentic and wealthy, Charlie Bartlett has problems. With his father gone and his mother loopy and clueless, he's been expelled from every private school for his victimless crimes. Now he's in a public school getting punched out daily by the s …chool thug. He ever longs to be popular - the go-to guy - and the true crux of his troubles is that he invariably finds the means to this end, whatever that might be. At Western Summit High, he makes peace with his tormentor by going into business with him - listening to kids' problems and selling them prescription drugs. Charlie's a hit, but attraction to Susan (daughter of the school's laissez-faire principal), new security cameras on campus, a student's overdose, and Charlie's open world view all converge to get him in serious trouble. Can this self-made physician possibly heal himself and just be a kid? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movie |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingprisonmoneyfriendshipinfidelitydrugsadulteryextramarital affairdivorcedepressiondysfunctional familyunfaithfulnessdating …humiliationbullyingabductionalcoholismwealth (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | school buspolice carrestaurantbarswimming poolsmall townsex in a carschool bus driver |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemansingerfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacherstudentwriter …bullysingle motheralcoholicpsychiatristtalking to oneself in a mirrorstudent protest (See All) |
| Story: | chauffeurclassmatepool tablehandgunmicrophonelimousinetoiletjailpianomarijuanacafetearsarrestdrinkpunched in the face …underwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone callpistolsingingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditygunbloodsexkisscharacter name in titlebare chested maletitle spoken by characterpartycell phonemirrorcomputerundressingbooksunglassesclassroomrevolverguitartelephonewinebandconcertmansionbasketballdrug dealermontagesuicide attemptrock bandinternetman with glassesanti herounderwater scenevirgincoming outprotestfired from the jobfantasy sequenceauditionbodyguardcheerleadersplit screendateloss of fatherclassclass differencesteenage sexgarageriotteen angstloss of virginityice creamjail cellvandalismdemonstrationamerican footballassaulttherapistfraudtennisskateboardcompassiondrug overdoserampageremote controlpillssurveillance cameraresearchbackstagefootball playermedicationfirst kissschool uniformdaydreamblack eyelonerbriefcasebrushing teethpajamaspiano playervideo tapeteenage loveoverdoseconfessionalplaywrightpeer pressurebare chested boymegaphonepopularitylollipoppsychiatryprivate schoolfootball teamsexual repressionwatching a videorescue from drowningteen suicideloudspeakersuicidal thoughtsvillain turns gooddriver's licensefrench accentbritish accenthigh school principalsocial outcastpetitionfake idsedativepenitentiarytoilet stallfalling into a swimming poolanti depressantdestruction of propertystreakingtoilet bowlgiving the fingerschool expulsionmentally challenged personprescription drugsfake doctortax evasionboys' bathroomsexual confusionprozacchauffeured limousineattention deficit disorderhead in toiletkid outsmarts adultrailroad tracksritalintoy boatgarage doorxanaxdrive in movie theatrepsychiatric institutionbackseatmodel boatzoloftschool blazerdestructivenessfight in men's roomnicotine gumpassing notehigh school playrave the partysocial acceptanceschool superintendentchuck taylor gym shoesfake psychiatristmisdiagnosis (See All) |
Betty Anne Waters (Swank) is a high school dropout who spent nearly two decades working as a single mother while putting herself through law school, tirelessly trying to beat the system and overturn her brother's (Rockwell) unjust murder conviction.
| Themes: | drinkingprisonmoneychristmasmurderfriendshipdeathmarriagerapejealousyfearfuneralinvestigationdivorcedeath of father …obsessionguiltforgivenessdancing with a baby (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | police carchurchbarcourtroomlake |
| Characters: | babydancerpolicemanfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrentattoobrother brother relationship …boybrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistgirlphotographerlawyerwaitressgrandfather grandson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | year 1980year 1993year 1983 |
| Story: | prison visitationprison guardpopsiclelimousinebartendertoiletprayertearsarrestdrinkpunched in the faceface slapbeatingcryingtelephone call …dancingcigarette smokinggundogbloodfightviolencecharacter name in titlenuditymale nudityone word titleflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malephotographknifecell phonecorpsefoodmirrorwatching tvcomputercameraundressingbare buttletterliebeersunglassesrunningdead bodyhandcuffsclassroomstabbingbasketballwomaneatingdinerfalse accusationjudgeapologytrialflash forwardliarchampagnechristmas treecourtamerican flaghairy chestisolationpolicewomancharacter says i love youcabinclasssacrificecorrupt copstrong female characterpickup trucksupermarketbreaking and enteringlawbarncookworking classnew year's evestrong female leadbar fightpromiseremote controlshopliftinginnocenceattorneyattempted suicidedespairbribeframe upprideevidenceaerial shotconvictvoice over letternotedead mothermarital problemshamebarbed wirecandytestimonyrunning awayhomecomingarmed robberyclimbing through a windowjuryhot dogdistrict attorneywrist slittingscene of the crimednawrongful convictionmassachusettsreturning homeflashback within a flashbacksolitary confinementtrespassingclimbing out a windowdeath of grandfathermiscarriage of justicecourthousechristmas decorationsshacklesfoster homemedia frenzyperjurybeer bottlemerry christmasransackingforensicsconvicted felonman carrying a womanaudio flashbacklaw schooldna testingfalse accusation of murderpiggy back ridelife sentenceestranged daughterhappy new yeari.d.trailer housenotaryimmunitychief of policetroubled childhoodshaving legsexonerationmace the repellentgednew york times the newspaperlaw professormale stripteasefriskingnon profit organizationpacing the floorpulling down pantsfacial scratchimitating a blow jobbar examrod and reelmissing evidenceunfit motherblood grouphitting a policemanreference to barbara bushrepairing a roofwitness tamperingdaughter slaps motherretractiontravesty of justice (See All) |
Tokyo's nasty underside, seen primarily through the eyes of Oscar, a heavy drug user, whose sister Linda is a stripper. Oscar also has flashbacks to his childhood when trauma upends the siblings. Oscar's drug-fed hallucinations alter Tokyo's already-disconcerting nights, and after the police shoot h …im, he can float above and look down: on his sister's sorrow, on the rooms of a love hotel, and on life at even a molecular level. The spectrum's colors can be beautiful; it's people's colorless lives that can be ugly. And what of afterlife, is there more than a void? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmexperimental film |
| Themes: | drug usepregnancymoneylovefriendshipdeathsurrealismdrugsbetrayalghostjealousyadulteryfearincestdeath of father …death of motherparanoiadyingabortionpolice investigationafterlifefear of death (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarenight |
| Locations: | strip clubpolice carbarhospitalbeachhotelairplanebathtubtaxiairportelevatorapartmentjapanmoteltunnel …love hotel (See All) |
| Characters: | go go dancerbabydancerpolicemanprostitutesingerfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehomosexual …doctorboybrother sister relationshipbest friendlittle girljapanesejewcatholicolder man younger woman relationshipamerican abroadolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipcrying baby (See All) |
| Period: | future |
| Story: | pole dancerexotic dancerdrug dealflaretoiletstrippermarijuanatearsshootingpunched in the faceface slapunderweardreambeatingsong …cryingtelephone callthree word titlesingingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditygunsexviolencebloodkissmale nudityfemale frontal nudityflashbackbare chested malefemale rear nudityfingeringnipplesphotographknifeleg spreadingchasepantiesfirecorpsepenetrationfoodcar accidentmirrorshot in the chestthongbare buttpaintingbookrunningcar crashdead bodysex standing upbathroomhallucinationf wordsubjective cameraswimmingorphanflashlightdrug dealereatingcocainefemale pubic hairnonlinear timelineapologypainterbathritualroommatepoint of viewflash forwardspermdrug addicthotel roomscreamingfired from the jobpay phonecharacter's point of view camera shotmoaninglong takedeath of brotherpursuitchildbirthflowersleepinghatepot smokingspiritflyingmorguebrother sister incestteddy bearpeeping tomstreet lifeback from the deadpromisebuddhistbra and pantiestokyo japanreincarnationpillspastbackstagejunkiestairscigarette lightercellphonebalconyswingdressing roombuddhismlooking at self in mirrorlightexplicit sexg stringset upimperative in titlecremationbreast feedingrepeated scenepregnancy testroller coasterforeignerspreadeagleknocking on a doorlsdpsychedelicdance clubsitting on a toiletoverhead camera shotshared bathurnflashback within a flashbackfetuspole dancingloss of parentswrapped in a toweldrug tripexpatriatetalking to oneselfstrobe lightvoice over inner thoughtsfoster carehashishlife after deathdrug bustoperating roomheartbeatfirst personlullabyaudio flashbackout of body experienceabortion clinicneon lightecstasy the drugimpregnationmodel traincremated remainsdoor lockcarrying a dead bodytrippybowingspoken inner thoughtsblack lightnude dancingshot by the policeflashing lightabortionistacid the druginternmentinner monologuemissing someoneidentifying a dead bodysniffing pantiesdistorted soundchest woundcutting one's fingersex with friend's motherpolice stingtaking off someone's pantiesdoor buzzerfertilizationflushing drugs down a toiletsense of timedead fetusdog toyvaginal examchildhood promisedmtslap on the buttwetting one's pantsfinger in someone's anusflashback within a flashback within a flashbackkissing someone's breastspulling up pantsreference to amsterdam netherlandsspinning camera shotaborted fetusgruntingpulling up panties (See All) |
The true story of serial killer Aileen Wuernos who was convicted of luring men to their death and eventually executed in 2002. In 1989, she was working as a prostitute and finally makes a friend when she meets and begins a relationship with a young woman, Selby. Determined to straighten out her life …, she tries to find legitimate work but with little education and limited social skills, she fails at every turn. She starts working as a hooker hitching rides along the local interstate highway and after robbing a few clients has an encounter with a vicious client whom she kills in self-defense. After that however she just takes to killing clients taking their money and car. Once arrested she claims self-defense but is eventually convicted. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingprisonmoneylovemurderdeathinfidelityrapeadulterylesbianismrobberyextramarital affairtheftdeath of father …depressionunfaithfulnesshumiliationexecutionsuicide of father (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | churchrestaurantbarbeachbusbicyclewheelchairpolice stationcourtroommotelgay barcar theftcar on fire |
| Characters: | reference to godpolicemanprostitutefriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicehomosexualtattoobrother sister relationshipteenage girl …teenage boyfemale protagonistgirlserial killerlawyersister sister relationshipthiefchristiankillerself hatred (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s2000s |
| Story: | truck stopjukeboxmakeuphookerhandgunbartendertearsshootingarrestdrinkface slapunderweardreambeatingcrying …pistolcigarette smokingfemale nuditykissviolencebloodgunf ratedone word titlesex scenenipplestitle spoken by characterlesbian kissshowerbased on true storyvoice over narrationtitle directed by femalecorpsefoodcar accidentwatching tvvomitingliebeerbedcar crashdead bodyprostitutionhandcuffsrevolvertelephonewinewomaneatingdinerchild abusedrivingjudgetrialpolice officer killedracial slurliaron the roadu.s. presidentattempted rapecourtcrossthreattied uptv newssexual abusefloridarape victimburials&mfemale killerhitchhikingredneckwhiskeyattorneymobile phonejob interviewkickinghungerdeath threatmiami floridaamusement parklesbian couplepedophilehighwayundercover copraised middle fingerbroken armsexual assaultkilling spreepajamastriple f ratedveterinarianohiopistol whiphead woundtrue crimesexual violencenaivetycoca colajuryflasknewspaper articledeath rowfactory workerbaseball capferris wheelmailboxdeath penaltyhandcuffedroller skatingcop killerdeath sentencecapital punishmentfemale criminalstutteringwetnessstarvingfreewayvietnam war veteranflashingcourthousemoney falling through the airborderline personality disorderhair dryerfemale serial killerevangelicalvillainess played by lead actressegoismmisanthropesex crimehandcuffed womanautomobile accidentdefense attorneymisandryprosecutionlesbian loverabused womanlesbian slurmurder confessioncarnival ridebailiffroller skaterfelonyunderpassarm in a castflorida keysbiker barrollerskating rinkfinger up anuswomen's restroomtorture threatburning a carressentimenttruck stop prostituteself storagedaytona beach floridatape recorded confession (See All) |
Finding himself in considerable debt, Chris, a Texan drug dealer, decides the only solution is to murder his mother to collect the insurance money. Getting together with his father, the ex-husband of Chris' mother, they decide to hire Joe Cooper (a contract killer) who also happens to be a police de …tective. The plan is that the money will go to Chris' sister Dottie. However due to the size of the contract fee, Chris agrees that Joe can take Dottie as a retainer until the insurance comes through. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsblack comedy |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingpregnancymoneydeathmurderinfidelitydrugsadulteryfuneralgangsterextramarital affairpsychopathdeath of mother …dysfunctional familyunfaithfulnessgamblingexploitationcrueltyfalling in lovemurder of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirnightmareambiguous ending |
| Locations: | strip clubrestaurantbartrainmotorcyclecemeterypolice stationmoteltexascar explosionmotorcycle chasecar on firecar fire |
| Characters: | reference to godbabypolicemanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlhitmanwaitressalcoholic …police detectiveex husband ex wife relationshipaunt niece relationshipstepmother stepdaughter relationshipstepmother stepson relationship (See All) |
| Story: | marijuana jointpole dancerpool tablestripperreference to jesus christprayerjailmarijuanacafetearsshootingdrinkpunched in the faceface slapbeating …cryingtelephone callpistolcigarette smokingfemale nudityviolencedoggunsexbloodcharacter name in titlenuditymale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlebare chested malefemale rear nudityphotographtitle spoken by characterpartychasebased on playshot to deathblood splatterfoodmirrorshot in the chesturinationblondeshot in the headwatching tvundressingbare buttsecretvomitingliebeersunglassesbirthdaylingeriehallucinationhandcuffsvoyeurtelephonef wordflashlightstabbingdrug dealereatingfemale pubic hairapologycoffinfishingbirthday partygraveyardmarriage proposalgravecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguevirginkaratestorytellingdebtkicked in the facerabbitlightningpursuitfemale removes her clotheshairy chestcrosstrustcheating wifearsoncorrupt copgaragehatehenchmanpizzapickup truckpot smokingloss of virginitylooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicshot in the stomachcowboy hatburialbikermechanicstupiditypromisebra and pantiesrear entry sexbloody noseplaygroundpunched in the stomachcigarette lightercellphonelens flaresports carholding handsabandoned buildingbarking doghandshake12 year oldfirst datepink pantieshorse racingdisposing of a dead bodynaivetytrailer homeknocking on a doorcowboy bootsbody in a trunkbaseball captrailer parktrain trackswhite trashauto mechanicstabbed in the shoulderwoman in lingeriebroken nosedallas texasdistrustspitting bloodwoman slaps a manblack dressman hits a womanbreaking a bottle over someone's headsleepwalkingoklahomasexual humiliationnude photographzippo lighterguard dognightgownbloody facehit with a chairthreat to killsnowglobehand on crotchman punches a womantrailer trashlimpingsouthern gothicpizza parlorplaying against typereference to bruce leelittle black dressslip the undergarmentlife insuranceinsurance investigatorblack leather jacketfried chickendead body in a car trunkincest subtextfacial cutdancing in the streetwoman undressing for a manfacial bruisekicking someoneinsurance scambutt grabremoving a brawatching a cartoon on tvstanding in the rainpit bullthrift storekentucky fried chickeninsurance claimpounding on a doorwalking on train trackslighter fluidrunning mascarawoman changing clothesthrown to the floorbuying a gunsetting a car on firebeneficiarylife insurance policycasserolemerkin wigpotato saladreference to mexicosmashing a tv setcollateralreference to south americareference to christopher leebetting on a horsereference to budweiserengaged to be married (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: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingchristmasdeathmurdermarriagedrugsfilmmakingseductiondepressionillnesshopedrug addictionstarvation |
| Locations: | strip clubpolice carnightclubbarhospitalnew york cityhotelhelicoptermotorcycleparis francebuslondon englandtaxienglandrooftop …taxi driver (See All) |
| Characters: | babymusiciandancerpolicemansingermother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicephotographergrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipself destructivenessairplane stewardess |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | drug dealdrug dealinglimousinetoiletstripperjailarrestface slapbeatingsongcryingsingingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nudity …kissbloodsexfightcharacter name in titlenuditymale nuditybondagefiremirrorcameravomitingbeerrock musicinterrogationbritishguitarmanhattan new york citygay slurconcertstabbingdrug dealerrock bandsubwaynonlinear timelinedrug addictfantasy sequencechampagnedomestic violencerock 'n' rollobscene finger gesturegraffitiheroinriotdestinyhypodermic needlevandalismvietnamassaultphone boothsadomasochismtv showrock stardwarfhippiehungershoppingjunkiedespairpunk rockrecording studiobruiseworld trade center manhattan new york cityleather jackethorseback ridingspittingboredomstreet marketvacuum cleanerunited kingdomfascisttaverndance clubbreaking a windowguitar playerbritish renaissanceheroin addictgroupietour busspray paintgreat britaincamperrolls 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) |
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)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingprisonmoneydeathmurderfriendshiprevengebetrayalinvestigationrobberytheftbrutalitymafia …insanityhome invasionexecutionhomophobiapanicjustice (See All) |
| Mood: | raingoreneo noir |
| Locations: | strip clubchurchrestaurantbarhospitalhotelelevatorpolice stationcourtroomrooftopcatholic churchbar brawl |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemanfriendafrican americanhusband wife relationshippolicehomosexualtattoobrother brother relationshipgay sexphotographerpriestthiefchristian …gay kisshitmancatholicrussiansniper riflerussian mafiarussian american (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | playing poolearphonespool tableblack americanhandgunbartenderbridgestripperprayerjailcafeshootingdrinkpunched in the faceunderwear …dreamshootouttelephone callpistolthree word titledancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditykissfightgunbloodviolencenuditymale nudityinterviewflashbackmasturbationknifesurprise endingfirevoice over narrationcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightfoodshot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenewatching tvcomputercatcamerawritten by directorgunfightbare buttfalling from heightrifleheld at gunpointdead bodyhandcuffsshot in the backf wordreportergay slurnewspaperflashlightambushthroat slittingeatingnonlinear timelinenuntrialcigar smokingshot in the legcoffeelatex glovesracial slurflash forwardconfessionorganized crimebeaten to deathprologuesuburbfbiperson on firepay phoneproduct placementlightningscene during end creditscourtcrossdirectorial debutshot in the armsilencertwinvigilantecross dressingsubtitled scenegaragefreeze framestylized violencepizzacrime bossmachismoitalianropetv newskilling an animalmass murdercagelistening to musictape recorderrecordingfbi agentcrucifixtwinsphone boothpress conferenceirishgun fubar fightgun battlecrime scenesufferingsevered fingerdual wielditalian americanboston massachusettsbroken glasskicked in the crotchbutcherbilliardsaerial shotmale male kissblind manethnic slurpolice inspectorkilling spreebullet timesermonmexican americaninvestigatorface maskalleyirish americanbandagepistol whipvigilantismconfessionalgun held to headtv reporterbullet ballethanging upside downhearing voicesaccidental shootingcatholicismvigilante justicebathrobegun duelski maskn wordmassachusettsmafia bosssitting on a toiletgropingparoletv interviewreference to james bonddead cathomosexual subtextreference to supermanshot through a doorcriminal investigationfingerprintreference to batmanbreaking a bottle over someone's headbilingualismfalling through the floorcityscapejumping from a rooftopnewscasterbilingualshacklesstun gunset on firearsenalpagerfire fightlord's prayertelling a joketv crewpeep showstuttergolf balldoughnutforensicsman dressed as a womanbar ownerover the toptourette's syndromekilling a catcelticirish catholictoilet bowlair ventpack of moneyactor shares last name with characterair ductdumb policereference to coca colabeepernose ringbellboyhunting knifeitalian mafiastreet interviewbad taste humourcrime syndicatefraternal twinsreference to rambocrossing oneselffbi investigationprofessional assassinasexualsiblings living togetherreference to the lone rangeropera musicst. patrick's dayclothes ironrosary beadscauterizationdeductionpennyfingers shot offparole boardirish gangsterreference to charles bronsonballisticsirish mafiaammoniacrawl spacecauterizing a woundreference to pepsi colafalling through the ceilingmeat processing factorycoins on eyeschained to a toiletnumbers runnerpants on firerespect for enemy (See All) |
This is the story of three well-meaning but flawed people: Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English emigre; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife, happily married homemaker with two young daughters, with hiding a secret past; and Jack Jordan, an ex-con …vict who has found in his Christian faith the strength to live a law-abiding life and raise a family. They will be brought together by a terrible accident that will change their lives. By the final frame, none of them will be the same as they will have learnt harsh truths about love, faith, courage, desire and guilt, and how chance can change our worlds irretrievably, forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyindependent filmsuspensemelodrama |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingpregnancyprisonreligiondeathlovemurderrevengesuicidemarriageinfidelitydrugsbetrayal …adulteryextramarital affairangerlonelinessdeath of motherredemptionguiltgriefunfaithfulnessillnessfaithalcoholismhopedyingabortionvengeancedrug addictiondeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | police carchurchrestaurantbarhospitalswimming poolsnowdesertbicyclemotelsuvcar theftnew mexico |
| Characters: | reference to godpolicemanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicedoctortattooboyteenage boyteachernurse …lawyersister sister relationshiplittle girllittle boybibleprofessorsheriff (See All) |
| Story: | playing poolhandgunmicrophonetoiletreference to jesus christprayerjailcafetearsshootingdrinkface slapunderwearbeatingcrying …telephone callpistolsingingcigarette smokingfemale nuditygunbloodkissnumber in titlemale nudityfemale frontal nudityflashbackmasturbationmale rear nuditytwo word titlenipplesphotographpartyknifepantiesvoice over narrationfondlingcell phonecorpsedigit in titlefoodcar accidentwatching tvcomputersex in bedvomitingbirthdaybathroomvoyeurrevolverswimmingcleavagebreast sucklingambulancebasketballwidowcocainesuicide attemptdinerprisoneraccidentnonlinear timelinebirddrawinghit by a carbirthday partyunderwater scenelatex glovespaingunshotflash forwardattempted murderdrug addictumbrellahangingscarcrossdeath of husbandex convictobscene finger gesturetherapyheart attackprivate detectivepickup trucksurgerybirthday cakepoemgolfmedicinehypodermic needleslow motionsexual attractioncomapatientdrug abusearchitectbuttockscaucasianlosstimeguardpillsministermourningdespairmedical examinationevidenceheartthirty somethingmarital separationprison cellred pantiesbowlingloss of husbandrelease from prisonsirensymbolismhit and runsaving a lifehysteriamultiple storylinestoredinner partyphysicianlighterloss of daughtermathematicsclinicnewspaper articlestonedinfertilityreverendbleedingmonitorgolf coursewakeallergywashing machineartificial inseminationswimmericonschizophrenicprivate eyemortalityfanaticasphyxiationliquor storenightgownmercyhamsterbedriddenfired from a jobwashingexaminationheart transplantrecovering alcoholicjoke tellingmathematicianpityorgan donationoxygen tankspeeding vehicleheart surgerychocolate barporn videoorgan donorrafflejail visitationbarbed wire fencehummingbirdorgan transplantationrefusing to eatheart failuresmall time crookketamineshot in sequenceborn againleaf blowerstepping on glasscutting selfracket ballheart donorsuicide attempt by hangingsports clubcutting armflatliningracquetskull fractureaccidentally shooting oneselfwork detailmouth sprayorgan rejection (See All) |
Uxbal, single father of two children, finds his life in chaos as he is forced to deal with his life in order to escape the heat of crime in underground Barcelona, to break with the love for the divorced, manic depressive, abusive mother of his children and to regain spiritual insight in his life as …he is diagnosed with terminal cancer. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingmoneyreligionlovemurderdeathmarriagedrugsbetrayalfearmemorycancerredemption …guiltgriefillnessphotographyexploitationdyingpolice corruptionafterlifedying fatherdying from cancer (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | strip clubpolice carnightclubchurchrestaurantbarhospitalbeachschoolforestsnowcemeterywoodsmexicotrain station …slumsex in a closet (See All) |
| Characters: | babydancerpolicemanprostitutefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehomosexualdoctorchildren …brother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipgirlnurselittle girlgay kisslittle boychinesegay relationshipsingle fathergay fathercrying babychinese foodgay asianbaby boypolice violencereligious iconsex with brother in lawasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | pole dancerevictionmicrophonetoiletjailcafetearsarrestdrinkface slapunderweardreamcryingtelephone callsinging …dancingcigarette smokingfemale nudityfightkissviolencebloodone word titlebare chested malephotographtitle spoken by characterchaseshowercell phonecorpsefoodmirrorurinationwatching tvundressingthongvomitingrunningbirthdaydead bodybathroomhallucinationtelephonesubjective cameraorphancookingwinecandlestrangulationdrug dealermontageeatingcocaineimmigrantsubwayaccidentfishdinnerchild abuseapologycoffinmarriage proposalpaingraveprologuemassageringflowerspursuithairy chesttragic eventcrossdeath of soncharacter says i love yougay coupletrustsingle parentterminal illnessafricanbirthday cakecloseted homosexualtv newshuggingsyringemedicinebreaking and enteringwarehousehypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorcakebabysitterice creamcrucifixmorguespiderdesperationgay parentstreet lifemale underwearpillssufferingboxer shortsconstruction sitemourningbackpackmedical examinationmarital separationmale male kisspolice raiddead boybriefsinjusticedead motherillegal immigrantowldormitorysuffocationg stringcremationconstruction workerbreast feedingrepeated scenesnorting cocainedead fathertv reporterblack marketconstructionclimbing through a windowdenialdying mansense of smellbreaking a windowmarriage problemsmediumsewing machinesitting on a toiletintentionally misspelled titledistrustbarcelona spainsleeplessness10 year oldhappy birthday to youillegal immigrationspaghettimortuarywrapped in a towelstreet vendorchemotherapyasphyxiationbailbipolar disorderforkcrematoriumchild's drawingpneumoniadead parentsnoseblowing out candleheartbeatsparklerestranged couplemedical clinicwashing clothesatonementblood sampledead sonmass deathbed wettingdiamond ringout of body experiencetouching someone's breastsreference to mother teresaterminal cancerbelief in the afterlifeestranged wifesenegalsweatshopfastingwetting oneselffootbridgeodorreference to disneylandwraithbad newsdeath by suffocationviolence against a childembalmingcarbon monoxide poisoningface woundnude dancingprostate cancerseven year oldupside down viewwaiting in lineincontinencechinese immigrantmale wearing an earringsense of soundtalking with the deadhuman exploitationabandoned childadult diaperbeginning morphed with endingsenegalesemagnetic resonance imagingpounding on a doorreference to the united nationsbarred windowpyreneesreference to the dalai lamacommunicating with the deaddeath from cancerillegal workerkid artstrip club ownerboogerheaterdeath by asphyxiationmale ponytailreference to francisco francopierced eartalkativenessboy smoking a cigarettedead body on beachprostate exammisspelled worddead body floating in waterreference to jack danielsappliance storebody washed up on beachhitting a childsilent sceneblack marketeersurrealism sequenceurinating bloodmultiple tv screenssent to one's room (See All) |
Across The Universe is a fictional love story set in the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, the struggle for free speech and civil rights, mind exploration and rock and roll. At once gritty, whimsical and highly theatrical, the story moves from high schools and universities in Massa …chusetts, Princeton and Ohio to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Detroit riots, Vietnam and the dockyards of Liverpool. A combination of live action and animation, the film is paired with many songs by 'The Beatles' (qv) that defined the time. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | documentary footagerock musical |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennesspregnancydeathlovemurderfriendshipsurrealismmarriagedrugsjealousypoliticsescapedancefuneral …artmilitarydepressionabuseunrequited lovetheatrepanicfreedomfalling in loverevolutionpolice brutalitynear death experiencecheating death (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolrainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | school busnightclubchurchbarhospitalnew york citybeachhelicoptersnowcemeterybustaxiwheelchairshiptruck …rooftoptaxi driverbus stationfire escapecorpse in water (See All) |
| Characters: | pimpinterracial relationshipdancerpolicemanprostitutesingerfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationship …brother sister relationshipteachersoldierpolice officernursealienstudentpriestlawyersister sister relationshipartistsingle motherwaitressprofessoruncle nephew relationshippolice arrestdeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1960swinter |
| Story: | bumplaying poolsongwriterchoirpool tablehookermicrophonejailmarijuanashootingarrestpunched in the facebeatingsongcrying …telephone callthree word titlesingingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nudityfightgunkissbloodf ratedmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malefemale rear nudityphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionpartychasefiretitle directed by femalecorpsemachine gunurinationblondeslow motion scenewatching tvbattleundressingletterriflebombrunningbritishclassroomguitarmanhattan new york cityalcoholtelevisionswimmingnewspaperbandconcertcaliforniabasketballmontagearmyimmigrantrock bandsubwayno opening creditsassassinationdrawingunderwater sceneroommatejourneypantyhosenews reportlooking at the cameraimmigrationprotestfantasy sequencetentcollege studentuniversitydomestic violencegymamerican flaginjectioncheerleadercrossdeath of sonrock 'n' rollsadnesspremarital sexclassgraffitipubnewspaper headlineheroinrunawayriotcircusfemale stockinged legssyringeflyinghypodermic needleperformancetitle based on songjail cellguitaristdemonstrationbeardamerican footballhammerbuttocksvietnam warphone boothcomposertorchburialhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingapplejanitorimaginationbloody noseveteranbreakupu.s. armyfanmourninghippieanimated sequenceshot in the facebroken glassnewsreel footagefootball playertheatre audiencemedical examinationabsent fatherdead childbilliardsdrunksketchblack eyesnowingdressing roombowlingwar veteranbruisemeetingdeath of loved oneillegal immigrantpatriotismmusic bandposterthanksgivinglighthouseanti warclosetdockdetroit michiganlockergolf clubblack pantyhoseescalatortelevision newsdeportationstrikehangoverbroken windowclimbing through a windowlaundromatmaking outlsdcornfieldelectric guitarlandladymegaphonetoastdance clubbowling alleybreaking a windowamericanahearsepromvolunteerjockdomestic abusedeath of boyfriendmoustacheinterracial coupleacoustic guitarcollege campuswashing machinecultural differencepatriotironingtelevision setinfantrythe beatlestour buscounter culturestatue of libertygururadicalloudspeakersmoking potmarchrock singerestranged fatherguard dogdrug triplootingstrawberryletter writingimperialismprotestormuralpassing outcerealrecord producersearch for fatherdog tagreference to martin luther king jr.barricadefloatingliverpoolgiggreenwich village manhattan new york citybiological fatherhigh school danceprotest marchwelderfootball fieldkeyholesexy nurseshipyardsketchingpolitical unrestpsychedeliarepairmanplatoonriot policeafrobus triplocked in a closetmilitary draftwar woundhare krishnathanksgiving dinnerpatrolslow dancingtrippybasic trainingdropoutnude drawingfootball practicepeace signreference to lyndon johnsonchest hairflying machinethanksgiving daydrafttitle sung by characterblack white relationsgreyhound busbleachersbomb makingdelicatessenphysical examreference to brigitte bardoturine samplegraffiti artgospel choirjukebox musicalrecord contractwall paintingprinceton universitysinging to the cameraoutdoor concertphysical examinationprotest songsocial unrestrecord dealwashington square manhattan new york citycollege boundcollege kidmarch on washingtonpicket signrecord executivetranscendental meditationprotest riotdockworkerhomemade bombstreet theaterfloating bodypsychedelic drugreference to jack kerouacanti war movementbus depotdraft noticeex lovers back togetherlesbian attractionlooking at the audiencestudent movementburning paperdayton ohiopacketriotingsliding down a banisterocean wavesolarisationuncle samarmy inductioncranberry saucedouble negative (See All) |
Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his … mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageautobiographicalbased on autobiographyfamily tragedybasketball movie |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingprisonmoneyreligionmurderfriendshipdeathdrugsmemoryrobberyangercorruptiontheft …brutalityhumiliationillnessmental illnessabusedyingdrug addiction (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolrainnightmarenight |
| Locations: | police carchurchrestauranthospitalnew york cityhotelsnowbathtubbuskitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentcityrooftop …catholic churchcar theftcatholic schoolschool shootingfire escape (See All) |
| Characters: | policemanprostitutefriendafrican americanmother son relationshippoliceteenagerbrother brother relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacherstudentwriterpriest …thiefbest friendbullylatinocatholicself destructiveness (See All) |
| Story: | bumclassmateblack americanlocker roomtoiletstripperprayerjailneighborcafetearsshootingarrestdrinkface slap …underweardreambeatingcryingtelephone callcigarette smokingfemale nuditykisssexfightbloodgunbased on novelmale nuditymasturbationmale rear nudityphotographknifechaseerectionbased on true storyvoice over narrationbased on booktesticlesfoodshot in the chesturinationshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvcondomundressingfalling from heightvomitingriflerunningbathroomprostitutionhallucinationclassroomrevolvermanhattan new york citytelephoneshot in the backswimmingbragangbasketballdeath of frienddrug dealereatingcocainedinercoffinspankinglooking at the cameratalking to the cameraracial slurconfessionparkpublic nuditydrug addicthotel roomprologuekeyfantasy sequencestorytellinglightningringdiaryprankscargyminjectionpursuithigh school studentcrossthreatbasementstageclasspoetreference to william shakespeareheroincoachpoemapplausetv newspornographysyringeteen angstathletewhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledruggroup of friendsice creamloss of friendcrucifixstealingdrug abuseassaultnosebleedwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightaudiencestreet lifeapartment buildingdrug overdosestealing a carbloody nosepillshypocrisykickingjunkieschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerbigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalcorporal punishmentskinheadbitternessconfessionalgun held to headdegradationstonedhamburgermooningleukemiaracial prejudicemale prostitutiondecadencehypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencypool halldoormanfast food restaurantpeep holewhipped creamcasketdrug tripman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesbaldnessaddictfalling off a roofdrugstorepaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchdrug withdrawalboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingschool expulsionfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All) |
In 1974, a hot-headed 19 year old named Michael Peterson decided he wanted to make a name for himself and so, with a homemade sawn-off shotgun and a head full of dreams he attempted to rob a post office. Swiftly apprehended and originally sentenced to 7 years in jail, Peterson has subsequently been …behind bars for 34 years, 30 of which have been spent in solitary confinement. During that time, Michael Petersen, the boy, faded away and 'Charles Bronson,' his superstar alter ego, took center stage. Inside the mind of Bronson - a scathing indictment of celebrity culture. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drinkingprisonmoneydeathmurderlovekidnappingartrobberyangertheftbrutalityinsanitycelebritymental illness …sadismtheatre (See All) |
| Locations: | restauranttrainschool |
| Characters: | babydancerpolicemansingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooboyteacherstudenthostagethief …artistlove triangleuncle nephew relationshipart teacher (See All) |
| Period: | year 1974 |
| Story: | pole dancerprison visitationprison guardtoiletjailcafetearsdrinkpunched in the faceunderwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone callsinging …dancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditydogkissviolencebloodfightcharacter name in titlenuditymale nudityone word titleflashbackmale frontal nuditybare chested malesex scenephotographmale full frontal nuditypantiesbased on true storyvoice over narrationfistfightshotgunslow motion sceneundressingbare buttsunglassesbedhandcuffsmale pubic hairsubjective camerastrangulationmontageprisonernonlinear timelinejudgetrialdrawingtalking to the camerapainattempted murderprologuesuburbkicked in the faceringlong takeinjectionfilm within a filmrecord playereyeglassesteacagelistening to musicrecordingcaptivevandalismwristwatchclassical musics&mpillssufferinganimated sequencetheatre audiencemustacherelease from prisonbriefsasylumshaved headman cryingspittinghandshakejewelryswastikadefecationlecturemasochismpush upssawed off shotgundruggedstrait jacketsewing machinecross dresseralter egoparolepost officeprison wardensolitary confinementcocktailsurname as titleoverhead shotjewelry store19 year oldbody paintingshacklesmirror ballart classcell matenightstickcriburinating on someonesinkclown makeupdestruction of propertytrain compartmentplaying catchwhite glovespetty thiefjewel robberybilly clubcriminally insanereading a magazineviciousnessdroolmanaclesreference to charlton hestonshadow boxingreference to charles bronsonflexing musclespacingclenched fistsawingderby hatpainting someone's body (See All) |
In rural Tennessee, Lazarus, a former blues musician who survives by truck farming, finds a young girl nearly beaten to death near his home. She's the white-trash town tramp, molded by a life of sexual abuse at the hands of her father and verbal abuse from her mother, who seems to delight in remindi …ng Rae of her mistake in not aborting her. Lazarus, who is also facing personal crisis at the dissolution of his marriage, nurses Rae back to health, providing her with gentle, fatherly advice as well as an education in blues music. Rae's boyfriend, Ronnie, goaded by the man who nearly beat Rae to death, misunderstands the relationship between Lazarus and Rae, and vows to kill him. Lazarus, exhibiting a street-smart understanding of violence and its motives, calls Ronnie's bluff, senses that he is as troubled as Rae, and becomes a guiding force in the young couple's resurrection. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingpregnancylovefriendshipdeathmarriagedrugsweddingdeceptionseductionangerredemptioninsanity …illnessfaithabuseexploitationabortiontraumafreedom (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarearchive footage |
| Locations: | churchrestaurantbarsmall townbathtubbusrural settingkitchenmotelstormsex outsidesex outdoors |
| Characters: | pimpmusiciandancerprostitutesingerfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooboylustbiblecousin cousin relationship …ex husband ex wife relationshipu.s. soldier (See All) |
| Story: | church choirtennesseebartenderprayermarijuanacafetearsdrinkunderwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone callthree word titlesinging …dancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditydoggunviolencekissfightbloodnuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityflashbacksex sceneinterracial sexnipplestitle spoken by characterpartyleg spreadingpantiestopless female nudityfondlingfoodslow motion sceneundressingkissingvomitingriflebeeranimal in titlehallucinationcolor in titleguitarcleavagebrabandconcertdrug dealermontageeatingprisonerwhite pantieschild abusescantily clad femalecoffeeracial slurpublic nuditycursevirginprologuemini skirtattempted rapefarmergardenobscene finger gesturekissing while having sexgaragegirl in pantiespickup trucktopless womansupermarketnipples visible through clothingwoundloss of virginitydressrace relationssexual abusecaptiveguitaristcaucasianwristwatchnaked womanpreacherrear entry sexgrocery storebloody noseu.s. armyministerkickingsex talknippleanxietyfather figurecigarette lighterthunderstormroseblack eyehealingcapturewedding dressnervous breakdownchainholding handssouthern accentpromiscuous womanfarmingshortstractorchild molestationtemptationfarmhousetrailer homesexual promiscuitycowboy bootspharmacycoughingreverendtopless girlfeverauto mechanicwoman wearing only a man's shirtnymphomaniacbreastfilm starts with sexsalvationhymnblues musicunwanted kissfirst sexual experiencepool hallbride and groombroken bottleclothing storesex from behindzippo lighterguard dogpanic attackamerican southbarber shopsaying gracepharmacistdrugstoresex act reflected in mirrorsex addictmoonshinenymphomaniahot pantsleft for deadrecovering alcoholicgirl toplessunfaithful girlfriendwoman in a bathtubsouthern gothicanxiety attackmultiple loversstomachnaked outdoorsblack man white woman relationshippoor white trashreformradiatorbare breastice bathcorn on the cobrose gardenblues singersexual innuendo in titlewickednessanxiety disorderflower gardenwatchdogvegetable farmheavy machinerysex act reflected in a mirrorchained to a radiatorsex reflected in mirrorsexual hysteria (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: | drinkingpregnancylovefriendshipjealousytheatrehomelessness |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | churchrestauranthospitalnew york cityschoolsnowtaxiwheelchairfarmtruckrooftopsan francisco california |
| Characters: | babymusiciandancersingerfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicebrother brother relationshipboygirlbully …truck driver (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | choirblack americanpianistmicrophonelimousinepianocafetearsdrinksongcryingtelephone callsingingdancingfight …kisscharacter name in titleflashbackphotographtitle spoken by characterpartychasevoice over narrationtitle directed by femalefoodliebeerguitarmanhattan new york cityorphanbandconcertbasketballeatingsubwayhit by a carsearchcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprologueliarflowerspursuitrock 'n' rollclasspizzaguitaristcomposerclassical musicstrangerorphanageviolinfateorchestrafull moonrock concertwindchild's point of viewministerchild protagonistlove at first sightabsent fatherpolice raidwishseparationgeniusviolinistdormitorycentral park manhattan new york cityfamily reunionsubway stationharmonicapeer pressurecrystalelectric guitarwhistlingcellobunk 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) |
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: | tragedycoming of age |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmoneydeathlovefriendshipfuneralangertheftdeath of motherdepressiondeath of wifechildhood |
| Mood: | nightmareaffection |
| Locations: | restaurantschoolcemeterybusbicycle |
| Characters: | reference to godbabymusiciandancersingerfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boyteachergirl …studentsister sister relationshipthiefbest friendlittle boycousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1940s1950s |
| Story: | pawnshoplistening to a radiosongwritermicrophonepianocafetearsdrinkpunched in the faceunderweardreamsongcryingtelephone callsinging …dancingcigarette smokingbloodkisssexf ratedflashbackmasturbationtwo word titlefingeringphotographpartybased on true storyfondlingbased on booktitle directed by femalefoodmirrorurinationsecretletterbookliebeerrunningbirthdayrock musiccollegeguitartelephonebedroombandambulancemontageeatingwidowhouserock banddrawinghit by a carbirthday partygraveyardflash forwardargumentreadinguniversitydeath of husbandrock 'n' rollsadnesscharacter says i love yousleepingpubrecord playerbirthday caketeateen angstwhat happened to epiloguehead buttdesirelistening to musictape recorderwoman with glassesrecordingtitle based on songgroup of friendsrageguitaristaudienceblack humorpassportmovie theatreswitchbladebloody noseshopliftingbackstagedrummertheatre audienceabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorpierattractiondark pastdressing roomrecording studiolaughingdead motherpajamascrowdexhibitionismnew zealandmusic bandfast motion scenedrumsjoypiano playerreference to elvis presleyporn magazinedark secretadolescencejazz musiclooking out a windowguitar playingharmonicaboy with glassesbus stopflaskwrathguitar playerurinalguardianhamburg germanywakegravestoneoutdoor oral sexmailmanthe beatlesgrudgedoormanabsent motherwaveoverhearing sexmusical instrumentrecord storemusic storebanjomusic groupreference to winston churchillrock groupliverpooloverheard conversationdouble decker busbloody mouthboardwalkcollapsesketchingdeath of uncleabandoned by fatherillegitimacygarden shearshalf brother half sister relationshipabandoned by motherbirth certificatechildhood memoriesboys' bathroomband managerlodgerschool suspensionlawn chairfish and chipsknocking on doortroubled teenage boyblackpool englandabandoned by husbandreference to buddy hollyreference to little richardsleeping on a benchreference to tchaikovskysinging along with a recordbiochemistryseaside resortbanjo playerschool blazerbrain hemorrhagewashboardlistening to classical musicclipping a hedgemerchant navy (See All) |
Russell and his younger brother Rodney live in the economically-depressed Rust Belt, and have always dreamed of escaping and finding better lives. But when a cruel twist of fate lands Russell in prison, his brother becomes involved with one of the most violent and ruthless crime rings in the Northea …st - a mistake that will cost him everything. Once released, Russell must choose between his own freedom, or risk it all to seek justice for his brother. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsmelodrama |
| Themes: | drug usedrinkingpregnancyprisonmoneydeathmurderrevengedrugsbetrayalinvestigationdeceptionangerpsychopathdeath of father …brutalityredemptionillnesshomophobiajusticehuntingmurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirambiguous ending |
| Locations: | police carbartrainforestcemeterysmall townwoodspolice stationpennsylvaniaprison fight |
| Characters: | reference to godpolicemanafrican americanfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipteachersoldiertough guylove trianglesniperuncle nephew relationship …ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipsniper rifleyounger version of character (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s2010syear 2008 |
| Story: | prison guardlistening to a radiopool tableblack americanlocker roombartenderbridgetearsshootingdrinkpunched in the faceface slapunderwearbeatingshootout …cryingtelephone callpistolcigarette smokingfightgunbloodviolenceflashbackbare chested malesex scenephotographchasevoice over narrationcell phonecorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightfoodmachine guncar accidentmirrorshot in the chestshot in the headwatching tvwritten by directorgunfightbrawlsex in bedletterpaintingvomitingshowdownlierifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesrunningcar crashdead bodyrevolvertelephoneshot in the backf wordfoot chasegay slurflashlightambushdrug dealereatingfour word titlemixed martial artsprisonerapologyno opening creditschildanti herodouble crossshot in the legshot in the foreheadgravedrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathprologuedebtevil manknocked outkicked in the facedeath of childopening action scenedeath of brotheramerican flagdisappearanceinjectionpursuitcrossmanagerex convictflowerobscene finger gesturekissing while having sexvigilanteherointerminal illnesspickup truckeyeglassessabotagekilling an animalhead butthypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorworking classwatching a movieswat teamculture clashcrying manfatepromiseredneckwhiskeyinterracial romancebloody nosenew jerseyplaygroundkickingpunched in the stomachjunkiepost traumatic stress disordercard playingsafedeervoice over letterraised middle fingerbetprison cellpolice raidlens flarewar veterandead boyrelease from prisondead mothershot multiple timesreference to barack obamasouthern accentgardeningpolice chiefhorse racingdrunk drivingtrailer homehot dogknocking on a doorloanurban decayroadblocktrailer parklollipopbloody body of childloan sharkshot point blankprison visitsleeping in a carbettingrighteous ragemurder by gunshotcamera phonespitting bloodtwo brothershoodiereturning homeshot in the crotchbouquetknocked out with a gun buttsocial decaymanslaughter911bloody facedrive inweldingbeaten uptrailer trashvisiting a gravebare knuckle fightinglooking for a jobkiss on the foreheadwelderaudio recordingappalachiaends with deathhit with a rifle buttchildhood flashbackdeer huntingfight clubwar wounddrive in theateriraq veteranslamming a doortrailer housetelescopic riflemopping a floorrailyardrevenge killingsteel mill2008 presidential electiondrive in moviemale wearing an earringdaisyself injectionfinancial debtfoot bridgemurdered in a carreference to ted kennedydeer antlersblue collar workerprison releaseshot in a carbarb wireabandoned millreference to the iraq warskinning a deer (See All) |
Steven Russell is happily married to Debbie, and a member of the local police force when a car accident provokes a dramatic reassessment of his life. Steven becomes open about his homosexuality and decides to live life to the fullest - even if it means breaking the law. Steven's new, extravagant lif …estyle involves cons and fraud and, eventually, a stay in the State Penitentiary where he meets sensitive, soft-spoken Phillip Morris. His devotion to freeing Phillip from jail and building the perfect life together prompts Steven to attempt and often succeed at one impossible con after another. (Read More)
| Themes: | prisonmoneyreligionchristmasdeathfriendshiplovedeceptionmemorytheftadoptiondyingaidsprison escapegay love …escape from prisonhomosexual love (See All) |
| Locations: | churchrestauranthospitalboattaxielevatorwheelchaircourtroomtaxi drivertexasgay barsex on boatprison sexprison shower |
| Characters: | reference to goddancerpolicemanfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehomosexualboygirlpolice officer …gay sexlawyerthiefchristiangay kisshomosexualityex husband ex wife relationshipgay relationshipgay fatherboyfriend boyfriend relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshiphomosexual kisshomosexual sexex policemanhomosexual fatherhomosexual seduction (See All) |
| Period: | year 2006year 1998 |
| Story: | church choirprison guardmen's bathroomreference to jesus christprayerjailcafetearsarrestpunched in the faceface slapunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone call …singingdancingdogsexkissbloodcharacter name in titlenuditymale nudityflashbackmasturbationmale rear nuditybare chested maletitle spoken by charactershowerbased on true storyvoice over narrationfoodcar accidentmirrorurinationcomputerbare buttsecretletterbookvomitinglierunningbirthdaycar crashhandcuffssubjective cameragay slurambulanceeatingsuicide attemptprisonerjudgechildbirthday partyracial sluron the runflash forwardlibrarybusinessmancoming outliarsuitcasedebtreadingflowerscharacter says i love youdirectorial debutgay coupletrusteyeglassescloseted homosexualidentityhuggingclaim in titledestinygolfshavingsupermarketwhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrorstealingwatching a moviefraudwristwatchfloridagay parentjumping from heightfaked deathcrying manmilkscammale underweardrug overdoserole playingpromiserear entry sexgrocery storepillsjob interviewmiami floridabible quotecon artistsurprisedeceitcapturevoice over lettertuxedobarbecuebriefcasegay stereotypebriefssports carchildhood memorymale in showercon manchocolatechristmas presentcloudgay romancecookiebunk bedgay clubman in swimsuiturinaln wordchewing gumkarmagurneyprison breakembezzlementfirst person titlehymnneck bracehappy birthday to youdiabetesreference to george w. bushdeath of loverinsurance fraudshower roomgroup showerdevotiondiabeticstarting overaccomplicecell matereference to ernest hemingwaytelling a jokeadopted childgay husbandfake idinsulinman dancing with manprison sentenceincarcerationbirth mothergay jokeon the lamrepressed homosexualbiological motherfoaming at the mouthlife sentencechange in lifestylejumping off a roofcar rentalepiphanyreference to coca colaslow dancingblowing bubblesmopping a floorcredit card fraudgay copfaking illnessgold watchracist jokeresumecloseted gay manjurorlockdownsearch for birth mothergay parenthoodpathological liarconfession of lovesocial engineeringcoming out of a comamanaclesbackyard barbecuereference to people magazinereference to ricky martinback injurykey west floridacloud gazingphallic imageinsulin overdoseprison libraryrolex watchrecidivismfalsified documenthomosexual self discoveryvirginia beachabandoned sonbreach of contractbuying a childracist humorchief financial officerlaw libraryminiature pinscherwelcome mat (See All) |
A mysterious and mythical motorcycle racer, Luke, (Ryan Gosling) drives out of a traveling carnival globe of death and whizzes through the backstreets of Schenectady, New York, desperately trying to connect with a former lover, Romina, (Eva Mendes) who recently and secretly gave birth to the stunt r …ider's son. In an attempt to provide for his new family, Luke quits the carnival life and commits a series of bank robberies aided by his superior riding ability. The stakes rise as Luke is put on a collision course with an ambitious police officer, Avery Cross, (Bradley Cooper) looking to quickly move up the ranks in a police department riddled with corruption. The sweeping drama unfolds over fifteen years as the sins of the past haunt the present days lives of two high school boys wrestling with the legacy they've inherited. The only refuge is found in the place beyond the pines. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | drug usedrinkingmoneydeathrevengekidnappingjealousyfearfuneralheroinvestigationangercorruptiondeath of fatherpolice corruption |
| Mood: | high schoolnight |
| Locations: | police carchurchrestauranthospitalswimming poolforestmotorcyclecemeterywheelchairpolice stationcourtroomtruckmotelusacar motorcycle chase …motorcycle chasetwo on a motorcyclepolice car chase (See All) |
| Characters: | interracial relationshipbabydancerpolicemanafrican americanhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceteenagertattooteenage boystudentphotographer …hostagelawyerwaitresspolice detectivepolice chasepolice arreststepfather stepson relationshipshooting a police officerfacial tattoobaby cryingteenager with a gun (See All) |
| Story: | drug dealblack americanreference to jesus christprayerjailmarijuanacafetearsshootingarrestdrinkpunched in the facebeatingcryingtelephone call …pistoldancingcigarette smokingdogbloodviolencekissgunbare chested malephotographpartyknifechaseshowerfoodshot in the chestwatching tvcamerawritten by directorvomitingsunglassescriminaltelephonef wordsubjective cameraambulancedrug dealermontageeatingdinersearchnews reportshot in the legfive word titlegunshotflash forwardcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguetentbankactor shares first name with charactercourtlong takeamerican flagpursuithigh school studentelectionbank robberytherapycorrupt copgaragerunawaypickup truckapplausetv newspot smokingnipples visible through clothingbreaking and enteringinjurytape recorderscene during opening creditsice creamassaulttherapisthonorcarnivalapplemechanichaunted by the pastswitchbladeministerbackpackspanishfalling to deathpolice officer shotracisttitle at the endflat tireparking lotheroismbag of moneygun in mouthbaptismmoney problemscrutchessarcasmpolice chiefautographmotorbike17 year oldbank robbertrailer hometv reporterno title at beginningself defensewhisperingknocking on a doorquitting a jobpharmacydistrict attorneyactress shares first name with charactergiving a toastferris wheelbreaking a windowhouse partystation wagonold photographstuntmanspray paintpolice sirenaward ceremonychurch servicerookie copsearch for fatherrearview mirrorfall to deathdirt bikegetawayweldingmotorcycle stuntannouncerbalisonglord's prayerbreaking down a doorcareer criminalmotorcycle helmetgrave side ceremonybeaten uplooking in a windowcharacter appears on tvcribfalling out a windowgoogleshot in the kneecounting moneytroubled youthecstasy the drugteenage sontrailer housecharacter appears on front page of a newspaperhit with a wrenchpartner in crimeauto shopshot by the policeappeared on tv newsreference to metallicateen partyvagina slurfamily photocountry roadlimping manfalling off a motorcyclekilled by policeheart monitortattoo on facepine treearraignmentbail out of jailcriminal duoschenectady new yorkbaby songetting highoxycodonepicture of sexy girl on wallvoice over conversationevidence roomhiding in the back of a truckreference to hall and oates (See All) |
Brooklyn, 1988. Crime is rife, especially drugs and drug violence. A Russian thug is building his heroin trade, while everyone laughs at the cops. Brothers have chosen different paths: Joe has followed his father Bert into New York's Finest; he's a rising star. Bobby, who uses his mother's maiden na …me, manages a club. Bobby too is on the rise: he has a new girlfriend and a green-light to develop a Manhattan club. Joe and Bert ask him to help with intelligence gathering; he declines. Then, Joe raids Bobby's club to arrest the Russian. From there, things spiral out of control: the Russian puts out a hit on Joe, personal losses mount, and Bobby's loyalties face the test. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | drug usedrinkingprisonmoneydeathmurderrevengesuicidedrugsbetrayalfearescapefuneralinvestigationdeath of father …death of motherdysfunctional familygamblingabusedeath of wifedyingvengeancemurder of a police officermurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | gorenightmarecar chase |
| Locations: | strip clubpolice carnightclubchurchrestauranthospitalnew york citybeachmotorcyclecemeterywheelchairurban settingpolice stationmotelcar bomb …car on fire (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemansingermother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrenbrother brother relationshippolice officerphotographeruncle nephew relationshipmayor …police shootoutgrandfather grandson relationshiprussian mafia (See All) |
| Period: | 1980syear 1988 |
| Story: | limousinejailmarijuanacafetearsshootingarrestdrinkbeatingshootoutsongcryingtelephone callpistolsinging …dancingcigarette smokingfemale nudityviolencegunblooddogsexflashbackmasturbationphotographpartychasefireshot to deathblood splatterfoodshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecamerafalling from heightriflecar crashmanhattan new york cityshot in the backf wordambushambulancedrug dealerthroat slittingeatingcocaineimmigrantboxingno opening creditscoffinassassinationsearchvangraveyardpantyhoseparkorganized crimeblack pantiesprologuegymamerican flagpursuitobscene finger gesturesubtitled scenetrustheroinhenchmanfemale stockinged legsloyaltydiscojail cellwalkie talkiecrucifixhidingbrooklyn new york cityreconciliationstabbed in the throatitalian americanshot in the facecigarette lightercard playingjumping through a windowracistundercover copraidpolice raidpublic humiliationbenchworld trade center manhattan new york citythanksgivingabandoned buildinglatinamolotov cocktailbag over headsurgical maskshot in the neckdrug smugglinghomecomingsnorting cocainepromotionpolice chieftombstoneinformantsmugglerurban decaypolice captaindrug traffickingstakeoutexamfeatherfacial scarinformerpuerto ricanpolaroid camerasocial decayzippo lighterfurpost traumatic stressbloody faceoathreference to led zeppelinhundred dollar billlaw enforcementkiltgrave side ceremonyhidden identitystar of daviddyslexianightclub ownerfalling through a windownipple slipfingering someone's vaginamatchessurrogate familykorean war veteranpoker the card gamerussian immigrantpostmodernismwhite glovespolice uniformnew york police departmentcharcoalpile of moneypolice custodywelcome home partypolice trainingmumblingcode wordmale with earringhand in pantiessearch dogbustierprotective custodysqualid apartmentpolice stakeoutabandoned airfieldcar bombingchest painsfamily of copsmasked gunmanrussian familyweedsbrooklynesepolish family (See All) |
In the 1960s, Richard Kuklinski is working as a porn film lab tech until his mob bosses persuade him to change his career into that of a contract killer. For years, Kuklinski gains a reputation for cold blooded professionalism even as he raises a family who are kept in the dark about his true career …. Unfortunately, mob politics ultimately forces him to secretly work independently with the psychopathic Robert 'Mr. Freezy' Pronge. As much as Kuklinski tries to keep his lives separate, circumstances and his own weaknesses threaten a terrible collision as the consequences of his choices finally catch up to him. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingprisonmoneychristmasdeathfriendshipmurderfearpsychopathforgiveness |
| Mood: | car chasemurder of a boy |
| Locations: | police carnightclubrestaurantbarhospitalnew york citysnowcemeterybustaxirooftopcatholic school |
| Characters: | reference to godbabydancerfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipstattoobrother brother relationshipgirllawyerjewishbest friend …hitmancatholicaunt niece relationshippregnanthomeless manyounger version of characterserial murderermurder of a girl (See All) |
| Period: | year 1986year 2006year 1983year 1979year 1976year 1975year 1965year 1964 |
| Story: | drug dealplaying poolpool tablereference to jesus christprayerjailpianocafetearsshootingarrestdrinkface slapbeatingcrying …telephone callpistoldancingcigarette smokingdogkissbloodviolenceguncharacter name in titleflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malephotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionchasebased on true storybased on bookcorpseshot to deathblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headwatching tvcatwritten by directorsunglassesbirthdaydead bodybathroomhandcuffsmanhattan new york citytelephoneshot in the backf wordnewspaperwinestrangulationstabbingthroat slittingcocainestabbed to deathdinernonlinear timelineapologybirthday partyvanshot in the foreheadflash forwardparkorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backpay phonepoisonchristmas treecourtpursuitthreatwitnessneck breakingsilencerwhippingnewspaper headlinedismembermenttrustheart attackbirthday cakeeyeglassespoemtv newsshavingwhat happened to epiloguediscoshot in the stomachmobsterhidingphone boothcrying mantrappedbombingplaygroundpartnershot in the facedeath threattitle appears in writingprideundercover agentabusive fatherlens flarebriefcasesevered legbenchreckless drivingshot multiple timesmale in showerinterrupted sexpiano playerhit and runpraying12 year oldsandwichchristmas presenthiding in a closetkilling a doghead woundtrue crimedisposing of a dead body17 year old18 year oldknocking on a door16 year oldpoisoninggiving a toastmailboxroller skatingchewing gumfeverprison visitmoustachecontract killernewscastfamily manpuerto ricancubanmovie camerapolishreference to richard nixonpool hallpolice sirenmob hitoverhead shotinitiationdiscovering a dead bodyhung upside downice cream truckfreezermirror ballfrozen bodypagersecret liferoad ragebreaking a car windowdebt collectordoor bellreference to walt disneycolognepenis slurnew york city skylinepolice vanhit with a car doorkilling a catreference to the vietnam wartrust funddismembered bodynickname as titlecyanidesurrogate songarbage bagbeepercrime familybaby bottlelower east side manhattan new york citycrime syndicatederringerice cream manmob enforcernotorietyporno theaterdead body in a freezerfender benderreference to henry kissingerrollerskating rinkvoice over writinglincoln continentalscufflecoitus interruptustoasting with a drinkelectrocardiogramstealing from a dead bodytattoo on handholding someone's head underwatersitting on stepsatf agentpersian catbegging for one's lifeclenched fistcurrency exchangelast chancereference to the disney corporationreference to neville chamberlainlosing one's temperfather beating sonreference to natalie wooddead body in a trunkjersey city new jerseypointing a gun at someone's headreference to brooklyn new york cityshooting out a car windowman holding a babypolish slur (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: | drinkingpregnancymoneyfriendshipsuicidehomelessnessabortion |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | police carrestaurantbarnew york citysnowbuselevatorchicago illinoisgas stationfire escape |
| Characters: | reference to godmusicianpolicemansingerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipdoctorbrother sister relationshipjewishwaitresslittle boyprofessorsecretaryuncle nephew relationship …u.s. soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1960swinteryear 1961 |
| Story: | men's bathroommicrophonereference to jesus christcafearrestdrinkpunched in the faceunderwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone callthree word titlesingingcigarette smoking …character name in titleflashbackphotographtitle spoken by characterchasefoodcatcondomliesunglasseshandcuffsguitarmanhattan new york citytelephoneflashlightcookingwineconcerteatingdinersubwayapologyno opening creditssearchkeyliarpay phoneauditionstorytellingreadingpursuitsleepingrecord playerapplauselistening to musicrecordingguitaristclassical musicdriving a carmilkhitchhikingcouchboxer shortsbackpackkickingtitle appears in writingfogsnowingcanerecording studiocontractreference to elvis presleyalleyhit in the facereading aloudstairwaylooking out a windowguitar playinglosershow businessmailguitar playerfolk 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) |
Billy is released after five years in prison. In the next moment, he kidnaps teenage student Layla and visits his parents with her, pretending she is his girlfriend and they will soon marry (and forcing her to say the same).
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | prisonmoneymurderfriendshipdeathrevengesuicidekidnappingmarriagedeceptionmemoryblackmaildysfunctional familyguiltgambling |
| Mood: | murder suicide |
| Locations: | strip clubrestaurantsnowcemeterybathtubbuscourtroommotelgas station |
| Characters: | dancersingerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationship |
| Story: | prison visitationprison guardmen's bathroomstripperjailcafeunderwearsongtelephone callsingingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditygunkiss …violenceblooddognumber in titleflashbackphotographshowerfoodurinationshot in the headwatching tvundressinglierunninggay slurmontagefootballjudgeapologybathgraveyardconfessiongravefantasy sequencepay phonewritten and directed by cast memberstorytellingdebtflowerscourtdirected by starsplit screenex convictsupermarketamerican footballdeath threatdaydreamsnowingbowlingrelease from prisonalienationgunfirephoto albumbullet timehomecominglockerbowling alleycookiewagerlip synchingfilling stationbettingallergygravestonedialogue drivenshared bathtap dancingstockholm syndromedance classphoto boothfanaticismprogressive rockbookiefootball fanbuffalo new yorkborrowing moneyhot chocolatedesk clerkshooting selfdoughnut shopformer classmatebus depotlock combination (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: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingloverevengesurrealismmarriagedrugspoliticsfilmmakingvoyeurismdivorcetheftcelebrityillness …poetryfaiththeatrebreak upcrueltydrug addictionreligious conversion (See All) |
| Mood: | rainsatire |
| Locations: | restaurantbarhospitalnew york citytrainmotorcyclesmall townairplanebathtubbuslondon englandtaxiairportelevatorwheelchair …englandtrain stationmotorcycle accidentairplane trip (See All) |
| Characters: | babymusiciandancersingerafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipchildrenboygirlnurseactorphotographerthief …artistchristianjewishchristianitybiblefrenchex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1960s1950s19th century20th centuryyear 1968year 1963year 1973year 1974year 1964 |
| Story: | church choirmen's bathroomsongwriterpianistmicrophonelimousinereference to jesus christprayerjailpianocafedrinkunderwearsongpunctuation in title …telephone callthree word titlesingingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditydogfightsexnuditymale nudityinterviewmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malephotographmale full frontal nuditypartyknifepantiesbased on true storyfirevoice over narrationcorpsefoodhorseslow motion scenewatching tvcamerabare buttpaintingriflesunglassesapostrophe in titledead bodyvoyeurmale pubic hairguitarmanhattan new york cityreportersubjective cameranewspaperjournalistwinebandconcertcaliforniaaxemontageeatingsubwaynonlinear timelineman with glassespaintercoffinbathunderwater scenelooking at the cameratalking to the cameraparklegenddrug addictprotestcowboyumbrellaon the roadflowersamerican flaghairy chestfilm within a filmrock 'n' rollfeminismpoetfreeze framerecord playerriotperiod in titleeyeglassesapplauseclaim in titlelooking at oneself in a mirrorrecordingtitle based on songjail cellguitaristcrucifixdemonstrationwatching a moviemagazinespidervietnam warpress conferencetv showfaked deathcarnivalpreacherhitchhikingdrug overdosecivil rightspillsnew jerseyplaygroundministerhippiemillionairenewsreel footagetheatre audienceensemble casttime lapse photographyexilefilm setoutlawautopsyexistentialismalienationactivistfast motion scenehorseback ridingsermonmale objectificationtitle ends with periodwomen's rightsmultiple storylineanti warsuccessreference to the beatlesharmonicatraffic jamfascistscalpelelectric guitarcoughingmetamorphosisrallyurinalcontraction 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 scenecoffeehousewoodstockactress 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) |
The story of Ray Charles, music legend. Told in his adult live with flashbacks to his youth we see his humble origins in Florida, his turbulent childhood which included losing his brother and then his sight, his rise as pianist in a touring band, his writing his own songs and running his own band an …d then stardom. Also includes his addiction to drugs and its affect on his working life and family life. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingpregnancydeathlovemarriageinfidelitydrugsbetrayaladulteryfearweddingfuneralmemory …extramarital affairracismdeath of motherredemptionguiltunfaithfulnesseducationexploitationhopeblindnessprejudicedrug addictionwealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | nightclubchurchhospitalbeachswimming poolhotellos angeles californiaparis francebusbaseballsan francisco californiabus driver |
| Characters: | reference to godbabymusiciandancersingerafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipboysingle motherbetrayal by friend |
| Period: | 1970s1960s1940s1950s1930syear 1963year 1979year 1962year 1965year 1960year 1964year 1961 |
| Story: | songwriterpianistmicrophonejailpianomarijuanatearsarrestdrinkdreamsongcryingsingingdancingcigarette smoking …fightdogsexkisscharacter name in titleone word titleflashbacktitle spoken by characterhorsecameraliesunglassesbirthdaybathroomhallucinationguitarmanhattan new york cityreporterbandconcertmontagecocaineradiobirthday partydrowningtalking to the cameradrug addictbusinessmanfired from the jobliarsuitcasedeath of brotherpremarital sexloss of motherheroinchessberlin germanybirthday cakeapplausepot smokinghypodermic needlerace relationsrome italyguitaristcountry 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) |
After Black September's assassination of Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972, Prime Minister Golda Meir okays a black-box operation to hunt down and kill all involved. A team of five gathers in Switzerland led by Avner, a low-level Mossad techie whose father was a war hero and whose wife … is pregnant. It's an expendable team, but relying on paid informants, they track and kill several in Europe and Lebanon. They must constantly look over their shoulders for the CIA, KGB, PLO, and their own sources. As the body count mounts -- with retribution following retribution -- so do questions, doubts, and sleepless nights. Loyalties blur. What does it mean to be a Jew? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedysuspenseepic |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingpregnancyprisonmoneyreligiondeathlovemurderrevengesuicidekidnappingmarriagebetrayal …politicsescapefuneralmemorydeath of fatherterrorismparanoiacancerhumiliationdyinghomelessnessvengeancejusticephilosophy (See All) |
| Mood: | raingorenightmarenight school |
| Locations: | restaurantbarhospitalnew york citybeachtrainswimming poolhotelhelicoptermotorcycleairplaneparis franceboatbuslondon england …bicycletaxiairportelevatorkitchenitalytruckisraelyacht (See All) |
| Characters: | reference to goddancersingermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorchildrenboygirlwriterhostage …sister sister relationshipjewishhitmanjewcatholicfrenchgermanamericanself doubtself righteousness (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1970syear 1972 |
| Story: | listening to a radioeiffel tower parisegyptpianistmicrophoneprayerpianocafetearsshootingarrestdrinkunderwearbeatingshootout …songcryingtelephone callsingingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditydogfightsexbloodviolencegunnudityone word titlefemale frontal nudityflashbackmale frontal nuditybare chested malefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nudityphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifechasepantiesbased on true storybased on bookcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightfoodmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenewatching tvcatsex in bedsecretriflesunglassesbombplace name in titlerunningbeddead bodyrivermanhattan new york citytelephoneshot in the backcleavageflashlightjournalistassassincookingwinecandlebandterroristmassacrestabbingdeath of friendeatingprisonerfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesno opening creditsscantily clad femaleassassinationfishingchild in perildouble crosscontroversysearchfemme fataleshot in the foreheadpublic nuditybinocularsbusinessmanpuppetpay phoneumbrellascreambankhangingstreet shootoutcity name in titledeath of brotherbodyguardfemale removes her clothesgovernmentchildbirthreuniontied upgardenblindfoldsevered armgeneralsecret agentsilencerrefugeecross dressingespionageciahategirl in pantiestransvestiteeyeglassestv newshand grenadeloyaltybulletathletewhat happened to epilogueno pantiesassassination attemptbreaking and enteringreference to adolf hitlermass murderjeeplistening to musictape recorderlawrome italytoyaccidental deathimpersonationphone boothswimsuitbrooklyn new york cityrailway stationhomefollowing someonecrying mancelebrationremote controlmiddle eastgrocery storebombingtelescopeexplosivethunderplaygroundmourningshot in the facem 16butchertitle appears in writingstabbed in the headarabswedenbooby trapdeath of sistercommandoolympicswedding ringbalconyraidswitzerlandcapitalismnude woman murderedbenchworld trade center manhattan new york citygunfireexploding helicopterwrestlerpatriotismpipe smokingmoscow russiafemale assassinprime ministerrevolutionaryblood on camera lenspalestinehandshakeface maskgardeningclosetethicseditorjerusalemtv reporterconsensual sextape recordinganarchystakeoutembassychandelierkgbhijackingnetherlandspolitical prisonershot in the throatbomberdisillusionmentdeath of familypalestiniansyriamattressdutchguerrillanegotiationathens greecedivertel aviv israellebanonrefugee campmunich germanyreference to josef stalinbangladeshcourt martialdetonatorantique shoprearview mirrortranslationcrossing selfcmnftv cameracovert operationtv setegyptianhouseboatreference to karl marxsafe deposit boxsafe housebreaking a car windowreference to napoleonuh 1 huey helicoptergeneva switzerlandmossadarab israeli conflictbrussels belgiumsidewalk cafebeirut lebanonboundnew york city skylineseparation from familybank accountsearchlightantique dealerjordanfalling into a swimming poolbook readingkibbutznude with a gunclimbing a fencecyprusfake passportsex with a pregnant womanalgeriansurrogate sonfree willfirefightgetaway carknife in the headchest hairfrankfurt germanyplastic explosivetoy makerfiatchanging clothescompromisehand puppetbomb makingmixed marriageconsulatefood marketreceiptvichystocking masktv newscasterbroken jawsleepmaskhit squadred seabombmakerreference to charles bronsonrighteousnessbaader meinhofhoney trapboeing 727ploswiss bankolive treereference to adolf eichmannreference to david ben gurionbaklavawar storymunich olympicsphone bombreference to the arabian nightswrestling teamgym baghostage negotiationletter bombreference to scherazadetv control roombeer gardenred army factionreference to golda meirreflection in a store windowtripolibreaking a lightbulbde briefinggourmet cookmechanical toyolympic villagepublic reading (See All) |
"Gomorra" is a contemporary Neapolitan mob drama that exposes Italy's criminal underbelly by telling five stories of individuals who think they can make their own compact with Camorra, the area's Mafia.
| Themes: | drug usedrinkingmoneyfriendshipdeathmurderdrugsbetrayalfearweddinggangsterdeceptionrobberytraveltheft …brutalityparanoiadysfunctional familycancermafiagamblingcrueltyunemploymentfashion (See All) |
| Locations: | strip clubhospitalnew york citybeachmotorcycleairplaneboatairportwoodskitchenurban settingapartmentseaitalytruck …rooftop (See All) |
| Characters: | babydancerpolicemanprostitutesingerfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicechildrenboyteenage boyphotographerthief …hitmankillerchinesetruck driverreligious statuedirector on camera (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | pole dancerdrug dealevictiondrug dealingstrippershootingarrestdrinkunderwearbeatingsongpistolsingingdancingcigarette smoking …female nudityviolencegunbloodsexone word titlefemale frontal nuditybare chested malefemale rear nudityexplosionchasebased on true storybased on bookcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunmirrorshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunwatching tvcomputercamerabare buttbookrifleheld at gunpointcar crashdead bodymanhattan new york citycriminalshot in the backsubjective cameracookinggangambushold mandrug dealercocaineweaponfishchild in perilshot in the foreheadorganized crimestrippingstripteasefactorychampagnedebtopening action sceneactor shares first name with characterfarmerlong takepursuitwitnesssleepingmonkeypowerchild murderhenchmantwenty somethingak 47machismoapplausetraitoruzilistening to musiccrucifixbuttocksstreet lifehomicidegrocery storeevacuationm 16miami floridacard playingghettotitle at the endthirty somethingextortionbruiseenvironmentalismworld trade center manhattan new york citygunfiregrenade launchercontractdesert eagletranslatorabandoned buildingaccountantbonggang warset upgun in mouthstreet ganglocal blockbusterfirearmepisodic structuresnorting cocainearmed robberydisposing of a dead bodyvillaclimbingquitting a jobvenice italyfactory workerimmaturityslot machineshot point blanksubmachine gunhorninessgurneysewing machinedrive by shootingmafia bossshot in the throathold uptoxic wastetai chitailorpool halldelivery boymortuarychild with guntechno musicbullet proof vestmotor scooterinitiationfloodingchild labornaples italyracial issuesquarrychopsticksgun held to one's headperson in a car trunkdialectdebt collectorgondolaworld trade centerhouse musiceuronon professional castmandarinmanicuretanning bedgroceriesrival gangcolombiandressmakersouthern italytitle appears in textshot in the torsocharacter has same name as actorcamorrachild exploitationclub musicweapons cachefive storieswater leakmodern daydress makingdriveby shootingwading poolfood processorgomorrahchemical contaminationglock 17plucking eyebrowstoxic waste dumpingwaste disposalwaste dumpclan warreference to scarlett johanssonshot through a car window (See All) |
Michael, Steven and Nick are young factory workers from Pennsylvania who enlist into the Army to fight in Vietnam. Before they go, Steven marries the pregnant Angela, and their wedding party also serves as the men's farewell party. After some time and many horrors, the three friends fall in the hand …s of the Vietcong and are brought to a prison camp in which they are forced to play Russian roulette against each other. Michael makes it possible for them to escape, but they soon get separated again. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmepic |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingpregnancyprisondeathfriendshipmurdersuicidemarriagefeartortureescapedancewedding …funeralbrutalitygamblinghunting (See All) |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | barhospitalcarhelicoptermotorcyclecemeterysmall townbicycletaxiwheelchairrooftopmotelcatholic churchpennsylvaniahelicopter rescue |
| Characters: | go go dancerdancerprostitutesingerfriendfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctornursepriestnative americancatholicfrench …suicide by gunshotu.s. soldiermilitary policerussian americanrussian orthodox (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | playing poolchoirpool tablelocker roombridgepianotearsdrinkpunched in the faceface slapunderwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone call …three word titlesingingdancinggunkissfightviolencebloodmale nuditymale frontal nuditysex scenephotographmale full frontal nudityexplosionpartychaseshowerfiremachine gunurinationshot in the headrescuewatching tvcamerabattlefalling from heightriflebeeranimal in titledead bodyprostitutionmale pubic hairrevolverrivertelephonegay slurwinecandlebandmountainbasketballwomanfootballweaponcoffincontroversygraveyardmarriage proposalpublic nuditydrug addictpay phonedomestic violenceconvertibleamerican flagautomobilepigratcabinwaterfallrefugeetv newshand grenadesupermarketloyaltybullethypodermic needlecagegroup of friendshuntersergeantvietnamblockbustervietnam warphone boothpoolbrideburialbreakfastbroken legpromisebombingbootsu.s. armypost traumatic stress disorderspecial forcesprisoner of warcapturedeertuxedobowlingbruiseflamethrowerreckless drivingwedding receptionwar crimepatriotismpiano playervietnam veteranstock footagespit in the facehomecominggun held to headamputeecrownunited states of americastretcherembassytoastbowling alleyhearseluckrussian rouletteparaplegicroosterbettingcadillacaircraft carrierpsychological tortureman on firetoy gunfrenchmanreference to john waynebride and groomcasketsurprise partywedding cakebingoeggsvietnamesesing alongsweaterbridesmaidblue collarcorporalwhorehousesockssoutheast asiapool cuemischiefshooting upvietcongauditoriumdead deercockfightdeer huntinggreen beretfootbridgemustardreference to grace kellyforest rangerfacial bruisepolish americanpolkasteel millfrenchman abroadmotorized wheelchairwelcome home partydouble amputeehunting tripbridal gownjaguar the carfur hatabacusreflection in windowarmy hospitalfalling rockreturn from warstaff sergeantveterans hospitalhand on buttpittsburgh steelerssteel workerveterans administrationsaigon vietnamforced marchmultiple amputeefilmed in mirrordeer hunterfall of saigongod bless americaorthodox christianvfw (See All) |
Texas greenhorn Joe Buck arrives in New York for the first time. Preening himself as a real 'hustler', he finds that he is the one getting 'hustled' until he teams up with a down-and-out but resilient outcast named Ratso Rizzo. The initial 'country cousin meets city cousin' relationship deepens. In …their efforts to bilk a hostile world rebuffing them at every turn, this unlikely pair progress from partners in shady business to comrades. Each has found his first real friend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingmoneyfriendshipdeathrapeadulteryrobberylonelinesstheftdeath of fatherpovertysexualitygambling …illnessdyinghomelessness (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | barnew york citybeachswimming poolhotelcemeterysmall townbuselevatorrural settingwheelchairurban settingmoteltexasslum …sex in publicrunning on the beach (See All) |
| Characters: | go go dancerdancerpolicemanprostitutesingerfriendafrican americanfather son relationshiphomosexualboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsoldierphotographerthiefactress …transsexualwaitresshomosexualityolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipu.s. soldiertalking to oneself in a mirrorreligious icon (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | pawnshopevictionhustlerbartenderreference to jesus christprayermarijuanadrinkdreambeatingsongcryingtelephone callsingingdancing …cigarette smokingfemale nuditydogbloodkisssexbased on novelmale nudityinterviewflashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlebare chested malepartyshowerhorsemirrorbare buttprostitutionmanhattan new york citygay slurcookingdeath of friendsubwaynunradiocontroversyspankinggraveyardpainconfessiongravefantasy sequencecowboysuitcasestatuefilm within a filmherointwenty somethingfalling down stairsfriendship between mencomic bookcowboy hatcookcaught having sexmale bondingwatching a movieassaultwristwatchfloridatv showstreet lifebarefootmale prostituteremote controlreincarnationshopliftingpillsmisunderstandinghungerdespaircon artistgang rapedaydreamhorse and carriagemale in showercon manimpotencepickpocketrunning awaybaptismcentral park manhattan new york citypostcardtelephone boothtime in titlemakeoverarcadenaivetylaundromatbroken mirrorfilm cameramale rapepsychedelicquitting a jobwetting pantsstonedcoughinglistening to radiogigolocripplebishoprodeochewing gumfevermale prostitutiontimes square manhattan new york cityfamous scoredarkroomdeath of grandmotherbeauty salonbus ridedallas texaslimpdemolitionshrineinvitationreference to john waynetuberculosisfinancial problemlack of moneyfamous linehunchbackrocking chairbingoevangelistpoodletv setpenthousefreezingshooting gallerygay subtexterectile dysfunctionsidewalk cafeplan gone wrongbeauticiancold the temperaturebus tripescort servicegrand central station manhattan new york cityshoplifterfalling into a swimming pooltelevision commercialdrive in theaterfaith healertenementwrecking ballblood donation42nd street manhattan new york citygreyhound busdelicatessenulcerrest stoptransistor radiocallboybig city lifecowboy bootshiveringdemonstratorchannel surfingchat upradio commercialreading a comic bookslipping on a banana peelcold the illnesscondemned buildingherniacatsuphanging up without saying goodbyeice boxnail fileurban decadencepark avenue manhattan new york citypeek a boo (See All) |
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: | drug usedrinkingmoneyfriendshipdrugsthefthomophobia |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | school busstrip clubchurchrestaurantbarcarelevatorcatholic churchsex in car |
| Characters: | policemansingerfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehomosexualteenagerbrother brother relationshipboyteenage girl …teenage boyteacherstudentpriestthiefjewishcatholicolder woman younger man relationshipalcoholic drinkreligious mother (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | lava lampcar radioradio stationmicrophonemarijuanacafedrinkunderwearbeatingsongtelephone callsingingcigarette smokingfemale nuditykiss …dogsexfightbloodejaculationtitle spoken by characterchaseerectionfirecar accidenturinationslow motion scenelierifleplace name in titlerock musicbathroomhallucinationhandcuffsclassroomguitarsubjective cameragay slurwinebandconcertrock bandapologynunvanstrippingvirginstripteaseliarpay phonecity name in titlecrosssplit screenrock 'n' rollclassobscene finger gesturerecord playerpizzanerddiscoloss of virginitylistening to musiccomic bookrecordingtitle based on songred dressvandalismcrucifixflatulencevirginityheavy metalface paintrock concerthit in the crotchblack brafirst kisshot tubgeekreckless drivingposterdrumsstolen carreference to elvis presleyporn magazinebongmenstruationvomitcafeterialong hairdetroit michiganconfessionalfilm projectordomineering mothertape recordinglsdwetting pantsstonedreference to albert einsteinmushroomstation wagondisc jockeydetentiongynecologistfemale to male foot in crotchreference to richard nixoncleveland ohioloudspeakerpremature ejaculationattempted robberyboy bandguard dogpizza delivery boyswedishfemale sitting on a toiletfrisbeetamponmusic concertmusic groupcult music bandauto theftcrossing selfpainted facepinball machinebubble gumvolvogargoylepokiesgym classstage frightsparklerreference to andy warholchop shopbelchroadieprodigal sonreference to jimmy carteri.d.porno moviechain smoking8 trackreference to john travoltapolkaclassic rock musicgirls' bathroomkneed in the crotchfour best friendshustler magazinepimpleface paintingacnesmiley facereference to burt reynoldsbell bottomsreligious parentsreference to lassiereference to the village peoplereference to farrah fawcettbackstage passconcert ticketradio contestreference to richard pryortest tube babyreference to patty hearstday glokiss the bandorff carmina buranareference to bobby kennedyreference to general motorsreference to sonny and cherreference to the hulkreference to john belushireference to blue oyster cultreference to carly simonreference to henry winklerreference to lee majorsreference to steve martinreference to the bay city rollersreference to the carpentersst. bernard (See All) |
This is the story of the last few years of the notorious bank robber John Dillinger. He loved what he did and could imagine little else that would make him happier. Living openly in 1930s Chicago, he had the run of the city with little fear of reprisals from the authorities. It's there that he meets … Billie Frechette with whom he falls deeply in love. In parallel we meet Melvin Purvis, the FBI agent who would eventually track Dillinger down. The FBI was is in its early days and Director J. Edgar Hoover was keen to promote the clean cut image that so dominated the organization through his lifetime. Purvis realizes that if he is going to get Dillinger, he will have to use street tactics and imports appropriate men with police training. Dillinger is eventually betrayed by an acquaintance who tells the authorities just where to find him on a given night. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | crime epic |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingprisonmoneydeathlovemurderfriendshipsuicidekidnappingbetrayaltortureescapedancegangster …deceptionsurveillancedyingpolice brutalitymurder of a police officerprison escapeescape from prisonmurder of an innocent person (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | police carnightclubrestaurantbarhospitaltrainhotelcarmotorcycleairplanebathtubelevatorwoodskitchenapartment …police stationfarmchicago illinoisbrothelsinging in a carhotel fight (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemansingerfriendafrican americanpoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorboysoldierpolice officerphotographerhostagelawyertough guy …sherifffrenchpolice shootout (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | prison guardflareblack americanhandgunjailcafetearsshootingarrestdrinkpunched in the faceface slapbeatingshootoutsong …cryingtelephone callpistolsingingdancingcigarette smokingviolencegunbloodsexkisstwo word titlesex scenephotographchasesurprise endingbased on true storybased on bookcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameraundressinggunfightletterrifleheld at gunpointsunglassesinterrogationhandcuffscriminalshot in the backbandgangambushdisguisedeath of friendwomaneatingtied to a chairjudgeno opening creditsradiobathcigar smokingshot in the legon the runorganized crimebinocularsbeaten to deathfbipay phoneevil manopening action scenebankstreet shootoutshot in the shouldercourtscarpursuitbank robberyshot in the armkissing while having sexsurgeryshavingfalling down stairswhat happened to epiloguewoundshot in the stomachhatred dressfbi agentwatching a moviemovie theaterpress conferencerailway stationgun battlemoralitymovie theatrestealing a caritalian americanmanhuntshot in the facelove at first sighttheatre audiencecard playingsafejumping through a windowoutlawblood on shirtconvictkilling spreemain character diesmedia coverageimpersonating a police officershot through a windowvillain played by lead actorbag of moneyfinal showdownethicsohioromaniapistol whiphead woundfirst datedeportationfarmhousebank robberhideoutinformantgang violenceno title at beginningpocket watchstakeoutgreat depressionsubmachine gunmichiganmoney launderingsewing machineprison breakcarjackingbettingmugshothorse raceradio newssewingmain character shottommy gunshot through a doorwisconsinneo westernkicking in a doorvillain arrestedrace trackprohibitiondying wordsthrown from a carindianarepeating riflecamera focus on female butttied to a treefoot pursuitjob promotionbank vaultbank heistshacklesromaniansafe houseshot in the sidenewsreelhandcuffed womanbookielodgehit with a rifle butttucson arizonaalleywaypunched in the gutcongressional hearingsouth dakotagetaway carreference to clark gablecigarette casearm woundescape from jailwoman beaterfbi chieffolk heroreference to james cagneyfake gung mansenate hearingmanaclescorrupt lawyergun smugglingpublic enemy number onecelebrity criminalguard towerplanning robberysemiautomatic rifleapple orchardhandcuffed to a chairj. edgar hooverpublic enemyshoulder wounddangerous criminalcoat check girl (See All) |
An anthology film retelling the story of the famous Studio 54, a hot disco hangout for the social elite of New York. The movie follows several characters at once, some of whom are in desperate straits and on the verge of crashing.
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drug usedrinkingprisonmoneychristmasfriendshipdeathdrugsdancememoryrobberytheftparanoiafreedom |
| Locations: | nightclubrestaurantbarnew york citygas stationsex in car |
| Characters: | musiciandancersingerfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshiphomosexualbrother sister relationshipphotographerthiefcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationship |
| Period: | 1980s1970s |
| Story: | men's bathroommakeupmicrophonebartendermarijuanacafedrinksongsingingdancingkisssexnumber in titlemale nudityone word title …threesomeinterviewphotographpartyvoice over narrationmirrorurinationcameravomitingmanhattan new york citydrug dealercocainedinermodelradioold womancostumefired from the jobfbibodyguardclass differencesdiscodrug abusehollywood californianew year's evedrug overdosewatching televisionnew jerseynewsreel footagehot tubhomoeroticismbowlingworld trade center manhattan new york citynewspaper clippingaccountantbowling alleymoney launderingfilling stationdoormansmoking potdance classdental bracesstrobe lightmirror ballparole officerbahamasreference to andy warholvenereal diseaselunchboxinternal revenue servicetax evasionnew york universityreference to grace kellybusboyglitterreference to bob hopedeath by overdosereference to john travoltairsreference to errol flynngonorrheaindictmentdance floorbartendingreference to truman capotequaaludereference to the village peoplereference to farrah fawcettstudio 54 manhattan new york cityreference to merv griffinreference to dick cavettreference to olivia newton johnreference to lee majorsreference to princess grace of monaco (See All) |
In 'Gegen die Wand' Cahit, a 40-something male from Mersin in Turkey has removed everything Turkish from his life. He has become an alcoholic drug addict and at the start of the movie wants to end it all. Sibel a 20-something female from Hamburg wishes to please her Turkish parents yet yearns for fr …eedom. She has had her nose broken by her brother for being seen holding hands with a boy and yet she can not break her mother's heart and run away. She too attempts suicide and she first approaches Cahit there at the Hospital. Sibel asks Cahit to marry her, as she believes this to be the way out of her parent's house. She promises Cahit that their relationship will be like roommates, not like a married couple. The film follows Sibel and Cahit as they get married, become closer and eventually fall in love. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingprisonmoneyfriendshiplovemurderdeathmarriageinfidelitydrugsrapejealousyadultery …weddingextramarital affairdivorcedeath of fatherdeath of motherunfaithfulnessdeath of wifecheatingfight for freedom (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolnightmareambiguous endingreligious education |
| Locations: | nightclubrestaurantbarhospitalhotelairplanebustaxiairportgermanytaxi driverbrothelslumbus driverbus station |
| Characters: | pimpdancersingerfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattoobrother sister relationshipgirlalcoholic …psychiatristmaidmuslimcousin cousin relationshipgermanuncle nephew relationshipaunt niece relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipalcoholic drinkself inflicted injury (See All) |
| Story: | bumearphonesbartendertoiletjailpianocafetearsdrinkface slapunderwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone call …singingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nudityviolencesexfightkissbloodgunmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nudityphotographmale full frontal nudityknifechaseshowervoice over narrationblood splatterfoodcar accidentwatching tvbrawlletterlieriflebeerrunningmale pubic hairalcoholgay slurnewspapercookingwinebandconcertvideo camerastabbingdrug dealerwomanmontagecocainesuicide attemptimmigrantaccidentapologytrialroommatemarriage proposalimmigrationwidowerliaractor shares first name with characterflowersuniversitypursuitobscene finger gesturefireworksgraffitifreeze framemachismotraditionshavingbulletdiscosexual abusebearddrug abusepsychologisthonors&mhomicidedrug overdosehaircutsexual desirereverse footagejanitorswitchbladegrocery storebloody nosekickingbroken glassmental hospitaltime lapse photographyamusement parkdrunkaccidental killingwedding ringbalconytuxedopunk rockrelease from prisonalarm clockreckless drivingwedding receptionturkey the countryage differenceistanbul turkeyhairdresserpiano playerimpotencehit in the facebandagesnorting cocainedrunken manhangoverdrunk drivingvacuum cleanernaivetyweightliftingdrunkardstonedsaxophonedance clubwrist slittingrazorcdsunriserazor bladegarbagehamburg germanybouncerbeauty salonturkishgame playinglimpopiumneck bracereference to michael jacksonmiserypackingmanslaughtermarriage of convenienceopen marriagebarber shopsuitorpunk musicbrother in law brother in law relationshiphotel managerbottled watertelling a jokechambermaidjoke tellingbinge drinkingwashing hairethnicitysidewalk cafewomen's liberationrefugemulticulturalismcd playerd.j.saxophone playerburning a photographpsychiatric patientfrankfurt germanyjail visitationbb gunexercise machineamusement park ridecar damageyoung wifefamily honorpenanceoxaimlessnesskebabbreaking a bottlenaive girlchocolatesdrinking bingest. paulipierced navelslapping oneselffailed suicide attemptturkish germanmusical interludebreaking a drinking glassnightclub managerfamily's shamehit with an ashtraysex with someone unconsciousturk abroad (See All) |
Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970s: Li'l Ze has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bene is the only one to keep him on t …he good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. Yet he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageblack comedycrime epic |
| Themes: | drug usemoneyreligionfriendshiplovemurderdeathrevengekidnappinginfidelityrapeadulterytortureescapedance …gangsterrobberyextramarital affairtheftpsychopathdeath of fatherdeath of motherpovertyredemptionunfaithfulnesssexualityphotographyhomelessnessdrug addictionwealthenvironmentpolice corruptionmurder of fathermurder of mothermurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | police carnightclubchurchbarbeachforestmotorcyclebusbicyclewoodsurban settingcitymoteljunglebrothel …brazilslum (See All) |
| Characters: | interracial relationshipdancerpolicemanprostitutefriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boynurse …photographerthiefartistuncle nephew relationshippolice chasedeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960s |
| Story: | marijuana jointdrug dealinghandgunprayermarijuanatearsshootingarrestface slapunderwearshootoutcryingtelephone callpistolthree word title …dancingfemale nuditygunkissviolencebloodfightmale nudityflashbackmale frontal nudityinterracial sexphotographtitle spoken by characterpartyknifechasebased on true storyvoice over narrationbased on bookshot to deathblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headwatching tvcamerashowdownriflerunningbirthdaycar crashprostitutioncriminalshot in the backreporterswimminggood versus evilgay slurnewspapersoccerjournalistgangdrug dealercocainefishnonlinear timelineassassinationcontroversyshot in the foreheadracial slurpainflash forwarddrug addictorganized crimevirginattackfugitivedeath of childscene during end creditsdomestic violencedeath of brotherpursuitsplit screenpremarital sexbank robberychickenobscene finger gestureclass differencespowerchild murderfreeze framerecord playercrime bossafricanmachismotv newsuzipot smokingsupermarketdiscodesireloss of virginitymass murdersociopathstealinghidingbuttocksswimsuitjournalismvirginityburialthugpromiseshopliftingmercilessnessshot in the faceghettobananahandheld cameramurder of a childpolice raidgrowing upjuvenile delinquentjobmale virgincon manmultiple storylinemolotov cocktailgang warstreet gangsnorting cocainedead childrenarms dealerarmed robberyinformantgang violencebus stoplatin americanarcissismwetting pantsstonedbakerykitebloody body of childrio de janeiro brazilactual animal killedsouth americagaskiller childsoccer ballshot in the foothold upchapter headingsin medias reslifeguardhoodierise and fallmob violencechild with guncity in titlestreet vendorchild with a gunstrobe lightauto theftillegal drugstalismancareer criminaltv broadcastchild murders a childchild uses gungang warfarename changefavelagun storedeath of uncledrug pushersambabrazilian musicpaperboynon professional castboy killedchild uses a gunmotorscooterchild shotchild shot in the headwoman directoruxoricidechild knocked unconsciousrio de janeirocon gameurban violencehooded sweatshirtyouth gangphotojournalismrunttropical settingankle injuryteenage gangsalesclerkchild shot in the chestlusophonegun dealerbroken rulepushing a carcounter attacktrigger happybus conductorarmed childchild shot through the chestmaconhabrazilian culturestool pigeongang shootingkid gangsmooth talkerstreet war (See All) |
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)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingpregnancymoneylovemurderfriendshipdeathsuicidetorturegangstertheftdeath of fatherbrutalitygambling …sadismunrequited lovehome invasionabortionobsessive compulsive disorder (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirnightmaredancing in the rain |
| Locations: | strip clubpolice carrestaurantbarhospitalhelicopterbusairporturban settingofficerooftoplaboratory |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemanprostitutesingerfriendfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicedoctorboygirlnursephotographerthieflove triangle …sniperolder man younger woman relationshipuncle nephew relationshipdeath of boysuicide by jumping off a building (See All) |
| Period: | seeing the future |
| Story: | men's bathroomtoiletstrippercafeshootingdrinkpunched in the faceunderwearbeatingsongpistolsingingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nudity …sexgunbloodfightviolencekissinterviewflashbackphotographchasepantiesvoice over narrationcell phoneshot to deathhorsecar accidentmirrorshot in the chestslow motion scenewatching tvcamerafalling from heightrifleheld at gunpointrunninglingeriebathroomclassroomshot in the backfoot chasebrabound and gaggedgangconcertmontagesuicide attempttied to a chairsnakenonlinear timelineman with glasseshit by a caron the runflash forwardorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebusinessmanpoisonumbrellamassagedebtkicked in the facedeath of childbankshot in the shoulderscardeath of brotherpursuitsadnessmanagercharacter says i love youbank robberyclasspsychicfreeze framehenchmancrime bossdestinyhead buttlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musichappinessloss of loved onekicked in the stomachswat teamdesperationhome moviepop starstreet liferemote controlswitchbladenicknamebloody nosesevered fingerattempted suicidemobile phonebackstagekickingpunched in the stomachco workermentorensemble castbutterflybettuxedodressing roombriefcasereckless drivingfast motion scenejoysaving a lifebag of moneyalleyfire extinguisherhead woundstairwayautographgun held to headyoung version of characterbank robberstretcherpremonitionstreet fightcdman punching a womanslot machinefinger cut offtv studiodesksorrowhorse racefictional reality showpleasuregambling debtbreaking through a doorsnake biteclothing storeclairvoyantflash cameramentor protege relationshipwoman wearing black lingeriefalling off a roofpredictioncut armplastic surgeonblood transfusionwhorehousebrass knucklesbitten on the armfictional tv showhead bandageinterlinked storiesclairvoyancemedical researchprotegehit with a frying pancollege friendvenomfilm starts with quotereference to moby dickeurocopter as350 squirrelclimbing over a fence360 degree well shotcanned foodhiding in a bathroomhit with a metal pipebegins with a quotefull circle4 storiesbegins with a quotationdriving in the wrong directionlovelorncarrying a womanhush moneyblood typewatching a music video (See All) |
Returning from Navy service in World War II, Freddie Quell drifts through a series of breakdowns. Finally he stumbles upon a cult which engages in exercises to clear emotions and he becomes deeply involved with them.
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingpregnancyreligionmarriagejealousyfearweddingmemoryparanoiawrestlinginsanitymental illnessgreedtrauma …writingphilosophyfirst lovereligious cultsex obsession (See All) |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybeachschoolmotorcycletaxielevatorseacourtroomenglandshipyachtpennsylvania |
| Characters: | reference to goddancerpolicemansingermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicedoctorphotographerwriterlittle girllust …alcoholicpsychiatristex husband ex wife relationshipaunt nephew relationshipu.s. soldier (See All) |
| Period: | world war twothe future |
| Story: | tricycleearphonesmicrophonereference to jesus christjailpianotearsarrestdrinkface slapdreambeatingsongcryingtelephone call …singingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nudityfightviolencekisssexnuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityflashbackmasturbationtwo word titlebare chested malefemale rear nudityphotographpartyleg spreadingchasetopless female nuditywoman on toptesticlesfoodmirrorurinationcameraletterbooklieriflerunningbathroomcollegehandcuffssciencetelephonescientistf wordspyflashlightmontageeatingfemale pubic hairfalse accusationapologycultchildcontroversyflash forwardpublic nudityauthorstorytellingcourtmanipulationspeechpursuithairy chestsleepingtypewriterapplauseno pantieslooking at oneself in a mirrorjail cellcommunistflatulencemovie theatrewhiskeypillsbraverynostalgiamental hospitalshovelpost traumatic stress disorderhypnosisschool uniformcapturenervous breakdownwrestlerimprisonmentpiano playerpost world war twodrifterdockspiral staircasedead fatherreading aloudlooking out a windowselfishnessdiggingflasktape recordingdepartment store16 year oldenvypoisoninggiving a toastbathrobecellobunk bedleukemiameat cleaverradio showalabamau.s. navyhorninesshammockdarkroomwaking upkiss on the cheekheadachesectbride and groomworld war two veteranmentor protege relationshipwoman wearing black lingeriecoconutcult leaderstowawayscientologyhand on crotchfanaticismflyerprinting presskidneypast lifepenis slurreference to paris francehummingelectric fanmale orgasmindoctrinationfarm worker23 year oldmachineryscotch whiskeytrippycabbagewarrantsandcastleend of warcharismareference to doris dayu.s. sailorriver boatyear 1950vagina slurlocked in jailfalling to the groundpsychiatric evaluationright hand manradio studiororschach test70mm filmreference to douglas macarthurpsychological testingrorschach inkblotalonenesscharismatic leadergreedy institutionpast life regressionposing for a portraitnuclear physicisterlenmeyer flasknorwegian americanslapping oneselfcoconut treecabbage patchkissing someone's stomachsand sculpturev j daykool cigarettes (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: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingpregnancymoneyfriendshiplovedeathmurdersuicidemarriagefearweddingdepressionblackmail …mental illnessdyingabortionwealthmurder investigationsuicide of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | restaurantnew york citytrainswimming poollos angeles californiaparis franceboatbicycletaxielevatorapartmentcourtroomlakemotelchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | dancersingerfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicebrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipgirlnurse …studentphotographerwriterlawyerjewishpsychiatristmaidjewmayorpregnant wifechinese foodbaby shower (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s2000syear 2000year 1982year 1972year 1971year 1978 |
| Story: | men's bathroomevictionbridgeneighbormarijuanacafetearsshootingdrinkunderwearsongcryingtelephone callthree word titlesinging …dancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditygunkissdogbloodviolenceflashbackbare chested malesex scenephotographpartypantiesshowerbased on true storycorpsefoodmirrorurinationcameraundressingsecretsunglassesrunningdead bodyinterrogationcollegemanhattan new york cityswimmingnewspaperwineold manvideo cameradisguiseeatingcocainepoliticiansubwaydinnerjudgetrialbirthday partysearchmarriage proposalpay phoneumbrellasuitcasemissing persondomestic violencedisappearancewigsuspicionloss of mothercross dressingclass differencesdismembermenttrusttherapywashington d.c.record playerbirthday cakeeyeglassestv newsanswering machinepot smokingwhat happened to epiloguescene during opening creditsrecordingjoggingtherapistdysfunctional marriagefloridaphone boothpress conferencehome movietennisladderapartment buildingyogatarget practiceshovelnovelisttime lapse photographyskiingtuxedopolice raidlooking at self in mirrorextortionbriefcasebriefsbruisedead motherlandlordabusive husbandphysical abusedead dogkilling a dogtrue crimesnorting cocainedouble lifemotel roomdrunk drivingreal estatetv reporterclimbing through a windowjuryself defensecredit carddistrict attorneyambassadorfamily businessmailboxunplanned pregnancyheirbased on true eventstimes square manhattan new york cityvolkswagencollectorreading a newspaperrealtorcircular staircasedistrustbronx new york citytoy gunspray paintwanted posterpeep holeu.s. senatorpackinghigh societydomineering fathervolkswagen beetleends with biographical notesbandanaswimming in underweartelephone numberwomen's bathroomtalking to selfponyshort shortsanswering machine messagevermontwashing disheslong island new yorkwife abuseempire state building manhattan new york citysnoopingliving togetherfemale judgemedical schoolcrossdressermissing womanman dressed as a womanmissing person posterhummingnew york city skylinehome movie footageabortion clinicoffice buildingoxygen tankbludgeoned to deathtwo in a showerunsolved murderswing setunsolved crimetrust funddead body in a car trunkjumping off a rooffile cabinetparent grown child relationshipwrong side of the trackscollege graduationmissing wifefacial bruisegraduation partyrich man poor womandestroying property42nd street manhattan new york cityfacial injuryhack sawplumbingeye dropslatenessbuying a houseelevator operatorman wearing tidy whitiesfemale district attorneytestifying in courtledgerwife beatingalbany new yorkdismembering a dead bodygalveston texasprimal screamspitting out foodvenetian blindsthrowing a chairwestchester new yorkhusband suspected of murdering his wifesuspicion of murdertelephone off hookpretending to be muteporno movie theatreshiksau.s. capitol building washington d.c.health food storeheir to fortunerent collectortaking off a woman's panties (See All) |
In Manhattan, the British limousine driver Alfie is surrounded by beautiful women, most of them clients, and he lives as a Don Juan, having one night stands with all of them and without any sort of commitment. His girl-friend and single-mother Julie is quite upset with the situation and his best fri …ends are his colleague Marlon and his girl-friend Lonette. Alfie has a brief affair with Lonette, and the consequences of his act forces Alfie to reflect and wonder about his life style. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingpregnancychristmasfriendshipdeathmarriageinfidelityadulteryfuneralseductionextramarital affairunfaithfulnessdeath of wifeabortion …regret (See All) |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | nightclubrestaurantbarnew york citybeachsnowmotorcyclecemeterybathtubtaxikitchencityusasex in car |
| Characters: | interracial relationshipbabyprostitutefriendafrican americanhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattoobest friendsingle motheremployer employee relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipchinese american …cheating on girlfriendself centeredness (See All) |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | men's bathroomjukeboxchauffeurlimousinemarijuanacafetearsdrinkunderwearcryingsingingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditydog …kisscharacter name in titleone word titlethreesomefemale frontal nudityflashbacksex scenefemale rear nudityinterracial sexpartyknifelesbian kisserectionpantiesbased on playfirevoice over narrationcell phonewoman on topfoodurinationremakecondomthongvomitingbeerbritishrivermanhattan new york cityalcoholmenage a troiscleavagewomanmontagewidowmodelapologyscantily clad femalecoffinbirthday partygraveyardtalking to the cameraargumentsplit screenpremarital sexcharacter says i love youflowerobscene finger gesturefreeze frameflirtingmachismopot smokingbeer drinkingheavy rainred dressmale bondingdrug abusepoolone night standteddy bearwomanizerinterracial friendshipinterracial romancebootsbreakupunfaithful wiferejectionsex talkmedical examinationchristmas evebilliardsred pantiescasual sexpromiscuityarroganceenglishman abroadimpotencenarrated by characterforename as titlecentral park manhattan new york citybrooklyn bridgeselfishnessscooterbubble bathlollipopunplanned pregnancywalkingmusic boxreference to john f. kennedyreference to james bondred brafemale bartendernew york skylinecommitmentclothing storesocialitemortalitymotor scooterunwed pregnancynew year's eve partydoctor's officewhite male black female relationshipflower shopmirror ballrainy nightcrutchsex on pool tablefear of commitmentcucumberred roseegoismerectile dysfunctionbullfighterlimousine driverunfaithful boyfrienddrunken sexabsinthenipple slipashtrayrainy dayegotistvespaerotic dancingroguedancing in the streetsexual dysfunctiondesigner clothesegg nogrockefeller center manhattan new york citysex on a billiard tabledrinking shotson screen narrationman refusing sexcalla lilycandle lit bathtattoo on breaststreet prostitutereference to aphroditebiopsydriving capwaldorf astoria hotel manhattan new york city (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: | drug usedrinkingpregnancymoneychristmasdeathlovefriendshipsuicidemarriageinfidelitydrugsjealousyadulteryfilmmaking …extramarital affairdivorcecelebrityunfaithfulnessgamblingtheatreunemploymentprejudice (See All) |
| Locations: | nightclubbarnew york cityswimming poolsnowcemeterylos angeles californiabuselevatortruckused car |
| Characters: | musiciandancersingerfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorbrother sister relationshipteenage girlfemale protagonistgirlsister sister relationship …love triangleactresssingle mothercomedianaunt nephew relationshipcheating on one's girlfriend (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1960s |
| Story: | songwriterblack americanpianistmicrophonelimousinepianotearsdrinksongcryingtelephone callsingingdancingcigarette smokinggun …kisssexone word titletitle spoken by characterpartyfiremirrorwatching tvcameraguitarreporterbandconcertwomanmontagecocaineboxingno opening creditsradiocoffingraveyardprologuefired from the jobauditionchristmas treewigfilm within a filmlas vegas nevadaheroingarageapplausetv newsdiscorace relationsfamerecordingguitaristfraudrehearsalvietnam warcomposerpress conferencenew 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) |
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: | drug usedrinkingpregnancyprisonmoneychristmasmurderlovefriendshipdeathmarriagedrugsbetrayaladulteryescape …weddingdivorcelonelinesstheftpovertycancerhumiliationillnessdrug addictionwealth (See All) |
| Locations: | barbeachswimming poolsnowcemeteryairplanelos angeles californiabuscourtroomchicago illinoismexico |
| Characters: | musiciandancerpolicemanfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehomosexualboyfriend girlfriend relationshipstudent …actorthiefamericandeath of girlfriendairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s1970s1960s1950schristmas party |
| Story: | drug dealdrug dealingjailmarijuanashootingarrestdrinkdreambeatingpistoldancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditybloodgun …one word titleflashbackphotographtitle spoken by characterpartybased on true storyvoice over narrationbased on bookblood splatterbeerbirthdaycollegecriminaltelephonegay slurgangcaliforniamansiondrug dealermontagecocainejudgedouble crossvangraveyardshot in the foreheadflash forwardpilotorganized crimefbifugitivevacationsuitcasebankringfarmeruniversityshot in the shouldercourttragic eventchildbirthobscene finger gesturebirthday cakewaiterdiscoslow motiontape recorderhollywood californianew year's evehome movieburials&mdrug overdosepromisebloody nosehypocrisyspanishboston massachusettssmugglingmiami floridaoutlawprison cellraiddrug lordfianceebongcannabisgun in mouthdrug smugglingpistol whipepisodic structuresnorting cocaineoverdosedrug 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 carteltranscendental meditationken dollmedellin colombiamiami beach floridasingle engine airplanedrug possessionprotective custodycessnapuerto vallarta mexicosmashing telephonecartagena colombiapadronepanamanian (See All) |
A mother lives quietly with her twenty-eight-year-old son, Do-joon, providing herbs and acupuncture to neighbors. One day, a girl is brutally murdered, and Do-joon is charged with the killing. Now, it's his mother's call whether to prove him innocent or to leave him imprisoned.
| Subgenre: | black comedysuspense |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingpregnancyprisonmoneydeathfriendshipmurderrevengebetrayalfearfuneralinvestigationmemoryblackmail …guiltbullyingexploitationdisabilitywritingpolice investigation (See All) |
| Mood: | rainsatire |
| Locations: | restaurantbarforestcemeterysmall townbuswoodspolice stationrooftopbar hostessrunning after a car |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemanfriendmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippoliceboyteenage girlfemale protagonistgirlpolice officerdetectivelawyermother …professorgrandmother granddaughter relationshipmother love (See All) |
| Period: | year 2002 |
| Story: | prison visitationprison guardmicrophonetoiletcafetearsarrestdrinkface slapunderwearbeatingcryingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nudity …dogfightviolencesexbloodone word titleflashbackbare chested malephotographsurprise endingpantiesfirecell phonewoman on topcorpseblood splatterfoodcar accidentmirrorurinationwatching tvcomputerundressingbookvomitingrunningcar crashdead bodyinterrogationhandcuffssubjective cameraflashlightbracandleold maneatingfalse accusationhit by a carsearchgraveyardpantyhosecoffeepainflash forwardconfessionprologueumbrellamissiondebtcountrysideschoolgirlsuspicionsleepingarsonrockgolfteamedicinekilling an animalbreaking and enteringhidingassaultnosebleeddesperationfollowing someoneapplemental institutionwatching televisioncrime scenebloody noseinnocencewindsufferingattempted suicidebackpackmisunderstandingsonkickingcigarette lighterhit on the headschool uniformdrunkevidenceatticlipstickone daysuspectfieldframed for murdermannequinmudbeing followedbriberyhit and runface maskmenstruationneedlekilling a doggolf clubname callingmental retardationabandoned houseteasingsoupgolf coursesouth koreaponddocumentpsychiatric hospitalfacial scarroofhitchcockianspitting bloodpool of bloodcalendaroverhead shotretreatwrenchriceshackrearview mirrorgolf cartmirror ballwatching sexacupunctureostracismcalling someone an idiotgolf ballforensicspublic urinationscapegoatsanitariumtaking off pantsdragging a dead bodyband aidbludgeoned to deathoverprotective mothermementocyanideherbelderly manteeth knocked outfacial bruisewading in waterchief of policeelderly protagonistdog hit by a cartofuman undressing a womanscrubbing a floorping pong ballbus tourcleaning up bloodherbalistvomiting in a toiletmob ruletv antennachestnutmentally handicapped personacupuncturistbuilding a firefinger injuryvirilityseoul south koreavomiting into a toilettampaxattempted filicideclimbing up a hillhit on the back of one's headrice cakeeating from a cankicking a car (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: | drug usedrinkingfriendshipdeathlovemarriagefearangerlonelinessparanoiamental illnessexploitationfalling in love |
| Mood: | behind the scenesarchive footagedarkness |
| Locations: | restaurantbeachswimming poolairplanelos angeles californiayacht |
| Characters: | reference to godmusiciansingerfriendfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorbrother brother relationshipboyjewishcousin cousin relationshipex husband ex wife relationship …uncle nephew relationshipdeafnessbikini girlself worth (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960syear 1995year 2004year 1963year 1939year 1992year 1971 |
| Story: | songwritingearphoneschauffeursongwriterampersand in titlepianistmicrophonelimousinereference to jesus christpianomarijuanacafetearsdrinkface slap …beatingsongcryingtelephone callthree word titlesingingcigarette smokingdogkissflashbackbare chested malepartyshowerfoodmirrorbikiniliesunglassesbedrock musicguitartelephonef wordswimmingbedroomwineconcertcaliforniawomanmontageeatingcocainerock bandnonlinear timelinechild abuseapologyunderwater scenespankingdrowningflash forwardprologuepop musicliarscene during end creditsconvertibledeath of brotherbodyguardrock 'n' rollsadnesssuspicioncharacter says i love yousleepinglove interesttrusttherapystrong female charactereyeglassesapplausepot smokingwhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicscene during opening creditstitle based on songjoggingguitaristdrug abusetherapistpsychologycomposersurfingpsychologiststrong female leadcompassionschizophreniapromisepillssandboxer shortsbackstagehungeranxietydrummermedicationblack and white scenetitle at the endbalconymarital separationpop songbarbecuemale male kisshousekeeperabusive fatherextortionnervous breakdownrecording studiopajamasplaying pianopipe smokinggeniusdrumsman cryingpiano playerreference to elvis presleysneakersmental 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) |
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)
| Subgenre: | cult filmdocumentary footagecrime epic |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingpregnancyprisonmoneymurderlovefriendshipdeathinfidelitydrugsbetrayaljealousytorturefuneral …gangsterinvestigationdeceptionrobberyextramarital affairangerracismcorruptionbrutalitydeath of mothermafiaguilthumiliationsurveillanceexecutionphotographydyingpolice corruptionchinese mafia (See All) |
| Mood: | raingoreneo noir |
| Locations: | school buspolice carchurchrestaurantbarhospitalbeachtrainswimming poolcarcemeteryboatwaterairportelevator …kitchenapartmentpolice stationcityrooftopchinagas stationtunnel (See All) |
| Characters: | policemanprostitutesingerfriendafrican americanpoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoopolice officerdetectivelawyertough guychristianhitmankiller …psychiatristuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutpregnantchinese americanpolice sergeantself inflicted gunshot woundpolice surveillancepolice funeralself deceptionasian gangster (See All) |
| Story: | drug dealearphonesconvenience storepool tableblack americanmicrophonelimousinebridgereference to jesus christjailcafeshootingarrestpunched in the faceunderwear …beatingshootoutcryingtelephone callpistolsingingcigarette smokingfemale nudityfightviolencebloodgunkissinterviewflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malephotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionknifelesbian kisschasesurprise endingpantiesshowerfirefondlingcell phonehigh heelsshot to deathblood splatterfistfightfoodmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestblonderemakeshot in the headshotgunwatching tvcomputergunfightbrawlthongfalling from heightlieheld at gunpointrunninglingeriecar crashinterrogationhandcuffsrevolverrivercriminalcleavagespygay slurorphanbedroomoperabrabound and gaggedambushold manstrangulationambulancestabbingdeath of frienddrug dealermontageeatingcocainedinerstabbed in the chestsubwayexploding carbrunetteman with glassesnunno opening creditsscantily clad femalecoffindrawingdouble crosspolice officer killedspankingvangraveyardnews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadracial slurpainconfessiondrug addictorganized crimeblack pantiesbeaten to deathdangerprologuescreamingfbiliarundercoverproduct placementscreamflowersdomestic violencestreet shootoutlong takepursuitdatewitnesssilencerobscene finger gesturereference to william shakespearekissing while having sexespionagegraffitikillingheroinarsoncorrupt copheart attackcrime bossuzigolfcaptaindestructionhead buttwarehousewoundcomic bookragefbi agentmobsterwatching a moviesevered handblack humorhomeburialdead womanmexican standoffapartment buildingthugrampagecrime scenepump action shotgunswitchbladetarget practicebloody nosepillssurveillance cameramobile phoneitalian americanboston massachusettskickingmercilessnessdark humorgunshot woundshot in the facebroken glassmentorensemble castfather figurecigarette lighterswamparchival footagedeath of protagonistprideaccidental killingblood on shirtdead manwedding ringundercover copcellphonedisfigurementpolice raidbroken armpassionate kissethnic slurmain character diesfirefighternasamob bossleather jacketimpotencetranslatorabandoned buildingnarrated by characterbag of moneymenstruationmolotov cocktailirish americanstreet gangdockglovesdoubtgolf clubdouble lifebitternessstandoffgovernorhideoutinformantno title at beginningtriadmind gameinfertilitywhistlingbaseball caphead injuryunsubtitled foreign languagecdcriminal gangracial prejudicetaiwanpsychoanalysisbleeding to deathmurder witnesscar set on firecop killertwo way mirrorbadgebouncermultiple murderrealtorreference to abraham lincolnbaginformermagnifying glassbloody violencemolemain character shottext messageflashback within a flashbackmob violenceslapabandoned warehousewiretappingflash cameramob hitbudweiserscottish accentslide showreference to sigmund freudknife in the chestdrug tradejob promotionreference to john lennongarrotebandaged handindian americanmicrochipdinner datefall to deathbroken handcriminal syndicatebreaking down a doorgrave side ceremonysnitchhousing projectopera houseirapenitentiaryharvard universitykilled in an elevatorpolice badgereference to shakespeare's macbethstabbed in the bellyshot in the kneeethnic conflicthands tied behind backstate trooperwalking in the rainbattering rampolice academyprescriptionangel costumecd playerduffel baghomeland securitymale in a showerreference to bruce leesuicide thoughtswaterfrontethnic hatredbegins with narrationsex jokeice pickalleywayvaliumhand bandagesonogramvoice recordingromantic trianglewarrantbeeperpuerto rican americanprotection racketbloodstainhit over the head with a bottleice cream parlorirish mobfake penisporno theaterirish accentmilitary secretkneed in the crotchremake of asian filmfinal examgarrottingpoliceman uniformtailing a suspectmob executiontheatre boxtv monitorlost identitypolice trainingwindchimedriving rangegun dealerreference to james joycetorn shirtflag draped coffiniris shotpatriot actassault and batteryelite teamstate policegraduation ceremonyirish gangsterthrown from a buildingcounter espionageinsurance moneyirish mafiapolice cadetpolice internal affairsparallel montageplaying bagpipeswoman wearing mismatched lingeriebaggage handlerliving with grandmotherone million dollarsstabbed with an ice pickoxycontinshot on locationfetal ultrasoundbegging to be killedpakistani americanrugby gamesocial security numberblowing smoke ringscranberry juicejohn lennon quotationremake of chinese filmwatching an operacaller iddead woman on a beachpolish slurreference to nathaniel hawthorne (See All) |
In Monroe, Tennessee, Hank Deerfield, an aging warrior, gets a call that his son, just back from 18 months' fighting in Iraq, is missing from his base. Hank drives to Fort Rudd, New Mexico, to search. Within a day, the charred and dismembered body of his son is found on the outskirts of town. Deerfi …eld pushes himself into the investigation, marked by jurisdictional antagonism between the Army and local police. Working mostly with a new detective, Emily Sanders, Hank seems to close in on what happened. Major smuggling? A drug deal gone awry? Credit card slips, some photographs, and video clips from Iraq may hold the key. If Hank gets to the truth, what will it tell him? (Read More)
| Themes: | drug usedrinkingdeathmurdersuicidemarriagefeartortureinvestigationmilitaryguiltgriefsadismdeath of wifemurder investigation …murder of son (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | strip clubpolice carrestaurantbarbathtubdesertairportpolice stationtruckmoteltexasnew mexicohumvee |
| Characters: | policemanmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicechildrenboydetectivesingle motherpolice detectivebibledrivermilitary officeru.s. soldier …military policedeath of a boy (See All) |
| Period: | year 2004 |
| Story: | pole dancerlistening to a radiodrug dealbartenderstripperprayercafetearsarrestdrinkpunched in the faceunderweardreambeatingcrying …telephone callfemale nuditygundogfightmale nudityflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malefemale rear nudityphotographtitle spoken by characterknifechaseshowerbased on true storycell phonecorpsefistfightcomputercamerabare buttbookliebeerplace name in titlerunningdead bodybathroomtelephonedecapitationflashlightgangambulancestabbingdrug dealerwomanstabbed to deathimmigrantapologysevered headcoffinsearchpantyhosedrowningfive word titleracial slurliarstorytellingmissing personcover upreadingdeath of childbankhangingamerican flagdisappearancepursuitdeath of sonlaptoppolicewomandismembermentfreeze framestrong female characterpickup trucktv newsanswering machineshavingwoundtoymorguesergeantwristwatchsevered handstrong female leadiraqmexicanretirementwatching televisionwhiskeynicknamesurveillance camerau.s. armysexismhungeriraq wardespairpost traumatic stress disorderframe upe mailmurder of a childethnic slurwar crimepatriotismdead dogcoffee shophit and runflagkilling a dogremorsepolice chieflaundromatcredit cardstretchermilitary basescene of the crimeauto mechanicslingshotgurneysoccer ballknife murderpatriotdrug cartelmagnifying glassdeath by drowningsex shoparmy basesevered foothusband murders wifepackageveilvietnam war veterancamperbedtime storyvideo clipwar on terrorismtortured to deathset on firedesolationconvoygrievinghigh school athletebosniadecapitated bodyburned bodyel salvadormissing sonfoosballknife woundkorangun storepacifismsalutehit with a car doorsignatureduffel bagband aidmale chauvinismradio talk showawolbody partssuicide bombinghanged bodycry for helpreference to king davidabsent without leavedistress signalvideo telephonerest stopmpforged signaturereference to goliathsearching for the truthfather searches for missing sonattempted coverupjurisdictioncoverup plothandwriting analysisreference to david vs. goliath (See All) |
Chopper tells the intense story of Mark "Chopper" Read, a legendary criminal who wrote his autobiography while serving a murder sentence in prison. His book, From the Inside, upon which the film is based, was a best-seller.
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | drug usedrinkingpregnancyprisonreligionmurderdeathjealousyinvestigationbrutalityparanoiaabusecruelty |
| Locations: | nightclubbaraustraliacourtroom |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemanprostitutefather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicetattoogirlaustralianself mutilationex soldierself destructiveness |
| Period: | year 1986year 1978 |
| Story: | prison guarddrug dealingjailshootingdrinkface slapbeatingdancinggunviolencebloodfightmale nudityone word titlebare chested male …knifebased on true storybased on bookfistfighturinationshotgunwatching tvundressingvomitingbeerbedcriminalstabbingdrug dealerprisonerjudgetrialcover upcourtinjectionsyringeslow motioncages&mconvictarroganceinformantreference to ludwig van beethovensevered earstrobe lightreference to mother teresamaximum security prisondefiancecutting off an ear (See All) |
In Johannesburg, a small time criminal, Tsotsi, is a teenager without feelings, hardened by his tough life. After a series of violent gang hits, Tsotsi hijacks a car. However, whilst driving, Tsotsi finds that there is a baby on the back seat. He brings the baby to his house in the slum. The next si …x days bring about a change in him that couldn't be foreseen. (Read More)
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmoneyfriendshipmurderdeathkidnappinggangsterrobberytheftdeath of motherredemptionguiltyouthgambling …illnessdyingfalling in love (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | police carnightclubbarhospitaltrainwheelchairsewerslumcar theftshed |
| Characters: | babydancerpolicemanfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshippoliceteenage boyteacherthiefartistbullywaitress |
| Story: | bartenderreference to jesus christtearsshootingdrinkpunched in the faceunderwearbeatingcryingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nudityfightgundog …bloodcharacter name in titlebased on novelmale nudityone word titleflashbackmale frontal nudityphotographknifeblood splatterfoodvomitingbeerrunningcar crashcriminalsubjective cameranewspaperwineold manstabbingsubwayapologyradiopainlightningdeath of husbandsadnesschickenobscene finger gesturegraffititeabreaking and enteringhappinessrailway stationsouth africafollowing someonecompassionstreet lifethugthunderbroken glassinsectsafeinfectionfriendship between boysreckless drivingcoinspittingminingparalysisgatebreast feedingdefecationbeggarwalletgun held to headbugwetting pantslistening to radioanttrain trackscripplepipeexammercedes benzsewing machinesorrowbmwinformerdicegang leaderfleeingintercomdriver's licensebucketkeysmirror balldiapertownshipchange of heartcaught in the rainfingerprintscar alarmeye injuryburglar alarmchop shophandsfootpaperboygrand theft autosurrogate familyice pickmobileshantytownbaby bottlechicken coopjohannesburg south africapaper bagurban violencebead curtainfaucetunderpasschange of mindshiveringmining accidentbaby nurseryfeeding a babykicking a dogpost apartheidsafety beltchained doorcondensed milkcutting armgarbage can lidrolling dicebaby snatcherhands held over head (See All) |
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