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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: | escape from prisonprison escapehomosexual lovegay loveaidsdyingadoptiontheftmemorydeceptionprisonmoneyreligionchristmasfriendship …death (See All) |
Locations: | prison showersex on boattaxi driverprison sexgay bartexascourtroomwheelchairelevatortaxiboatchurchrestauranthospital |
Characters: | ex policemanhomosexual sexhomosexual kisshomosexual seductionhomosexual fatherbrother in law sister in law relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay fathergay relationshipex husband ex wife relationshiphomosexualitygay kissreference to godchristianthief …lawyergay sexdancerpolicemanpolice officergirlboyfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehomosexual (See All) |
Period: | year 1998year 2006 |
Story: | prison libraryinsulin overdosecloud gazingbackyard barbecuekey west floridacredit card fraudinsurance fraudpathological liarmiami floridalaw librarybuying a childadopted childhappy birthday to youvoice over letterchildhood memory …birthday partylooking at oneself in a mirrorchurch choirmale underwearprison sentenceprison breakprison guardcrying manchristmas presentgroup showershower roommale in showerslow dancingman dancing with manhomosexual self discoverychief financial officerrepressed homosexualminiature pinscherbreach of contractfalsified documentreference to people magazinereference to ricky martinvirginia beachabandoned sonwelcome matracist humorphallic imagerolex watchsocial engineeringcoming out of a comaback injuryconfession of lovesearch for birth motherrecidivismcloseted gay mangay parenthoodfaking illnessracist jokegold watchmanaclesmopping a floorreference to coca colablowing bubblesgay copchange in lifestylefoaming at the mouthjumping off a rooflockdownjurorresumelife sentencebiological mothercar rentalepiphanyreference to ernest hemingwaybirth motheron the lamdeath of lovergay jokegay husbandfake idtelling a jokeincarcerationinsulinstarting overcell mateaccomplicediabeticdevotionreference to george w. bushdiabetesneck bracefirst person titlegay romancehymnembezzlementchewing gumman in swimsuitgurneyn wordgay clubkarmabunk bedurinalcookiecloudmen's bathroomchocolatecon mansports cargay stereotypebriefsbriefcasebarbecuetuxedocapturedeceitsurprisecon artistrear entry sexbible quotejob interviewfaked deathgrocery storepillsdrug overdoserole playingpromisescammilkjumping from heightgay parentfloridawatching a moviewristwatchfraudstealingcloseted homosexualwhat happened to epilogueclaim in titlesupermarketgolfshavingdestinyhuggingidentityeyeglassestrustgay coupledirectorial debutcharacter says i love youflowersreadingdebtsuitcaseliarcoming outbusinessmanlibraryflash forwardon the runracial slurchildjudgesuicide attemptprisonereatingambulancegay slursubjective camerareference to jesus christprayerhandcuffsjailcafecar crashbirthdayrunningtearslievomitingbookletterbare buttsecretarrestcomputerpunched in the faceface slapurinationmirrorcar accidentfoodunderwearbeatingcryingvoice over narrationtelephone callbased on true storyshowersingingtitle spoken by characterdancingmale rear nuditymale nuditycharacter name in titlebare chested malekissbloodmasturbationsexnuditydogflashback (See All) |
Themes: | adoptionmoneydeathfriendshipmarriagerapedrinkingfearvoyeurismdivorcehumiliationexploitationdrug addiction |
Locations: | taxirestaurantnew york citybeachswimming poolhotelbathtubairportpolice carmoteldeath in a car accident |
Characters: | ex policemanreference to goddancerpolicemanpolice officerfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipsingerprostitutephotographerwriter …actresscatholicfilmmakerfilm directorpimpgo go dancerwriting a book (See All) |
Period: | 1970syear 2002year 1970 |
Story: | miami floridamale underwearblowing bubblesbriefsrear entry sexpillsfloridawatching a moviewhat happened to epilogueeyeglassestrustflowersflash forwardeatingreference to jesus christ …prayerjailcafecar crashrunningbare buttface slapfoodunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callbased on true storysingingtitle spoken by characterdancingcharacter name in titlebare chested malenuditykissflashbackbloodsexfemale nudityviolenceone word titlefemale frontal nudityinterviewgunfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingejaculationphotographpartychasepantiesbased on booksongtesticleswatching tvcameradrinkundressingbikinisunglassesmarijuanaprostitutiontelephonef wordswimmingbandname in titlecocainedinerclitoriswhite pantiesapologyman with glassesunderwater scenemarriage proposalcoffeepainskinny dippinglimousinehotel roommicrophonepay phonechampagneauditionpassiondomestic violencemanipulationconvertiblepursuithairy chestreference to william shakespearegirl in pantiessexual fantasysex toyapplausepot smokingdiscoinjurytape recorderwoman with glassesjail cellcrying womanmovie theaterhome moviephoto shootsufferingthunderpunched in the stomachporn startheatre audienceproducerblack eyemustachebruiseabusive husbandsunbathingwoman cryingrepeated scenefamily reunionpublishersnorting cocaineautographporn industryjukeboxvacuum 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 poppingreference 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) |
Based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this is about 15-year-old Charlie (Logan Lerman), an endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love (Emma Watson), the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The intr …overt freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who welcome him to the real world. (Read More)
Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movieperiod film |
Themes: | dyingmemorychristmasfriendshipsuicidedrugsjealousydrinkingfeardanceincestseductionlonelinessdepressiondrug use …cancerguiltdatingmental illnesspoetryabusebullyingunrequited lovehomophobiabreak upwritingcheatingfirst lovedying from cancerdeath of best friendsuicide of friend (See All) |
Mood: | high school |
Locations: | churchrestauranthospitalsnowtrucktunnelcatholic churchpennsylvaniaschool dancekitchen knife |
Characters: | boyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay relationshipgay kissreference to goddancerpolicemangirlboyfriendhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationship …teenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacherphotographerwriterpriestbest friendbullylittle boyteacher student relationshippsychiatristcatholicgay teenageraunt nephew relationshipcatholic priestgay friendstepbrother stepsister relationshipnew friend (See All) |
Period: | 1990syear 1991 |
Story: | voice over letterchildhood memorylooking at oneself in a mirrorchristmas presentsurprisepillspromisecloseted homosexualhuggingeyeglassestrustreadinglibraryflash forwardracial slur …suicide attempteatinggay slursubjective camerareference to jesus christprayercafebirthdayrunningtearsbooklettersecretpunched in the faceface slapmirrorcar accidentfoodbeatingcryingvoice over narrationtelephone callsingingdancingflashbackkissbased on novelfightphotographpartyknifeslow motion scenewatching tvcamerawritten by directordrinkcondomshootingmarijuanabathroomcollegehallucinationclassroomtelephonef wordbedroomwinecandledeath of friendfootballdinnerchild abusedrivingapologypainvirginchristmas treecollege studentprankhigh school studentcheerleaderglassesrock 'n' rollsadnesssix word titleclassreference to william shakespearetypewriterteenage sexpickup truckbirthday cakefireplacelistening to musicsexual abuseice creamred dresshappinessamerican footballmovie theaterimpersonationnew year's evecrushvirginityclockbuddhistmovie theatrenicknameinnocencesufferingmobile phonebackstagepunched in the stomachsexismkaraoketaking a picturemental hospitalfootball playertheatre audiencefirst kisschristmas evelong titlelonermale male kissdressing roomnervous breakdownholding handsmale virgingothgraduation12 year oldshynessvietnam veteranbirthday presentcafeteriahomecomingteenage lovefirst dateadolescencechild molestationblackoutlooking out a windowharmonicaponytailschool principallsd16 year old15 year oldstonedkiss on the lipsunhappinessgiving a toastveganhazingtutoreasterpromaudio cassettehouse partylip synchingcar radioteenage crushdance scene11 year oldwriting a letterabusive boyfriendwhite brasuicide notegoth girlmassstudyingpittsburgh pennsylvaniasaying gracerecord storehigh school graduationletter writingfootball gamehigh school seniorreference to santa clausaspiring writerenglish teachersing alongholy communionscreenplay adapted by authorcaught in the actreference to frank sinatracrossing selfchristmas seasonreference to charles dickenslord's prayertruth or darehigh school dancehigh school principalblowing out candlecherryheartbeatteen drinkingintrovertbased on young adult novelfootball stadiumshort haircold the temperatureschool lockershort haired femaleadaptation directed by original authorfirst day of schooltouching someone's breastsshoplifternew year's daymilkshakechildhood flashback9 year oldfriendship between teenshigh school promaunt nephew incestpunk girlsign of the crosshappy new year7 year olddouble datedeath of auntreference to new york citysocial lifeblowing out candles on a birthday cakedrugged foodlistening to music on headphonesschoolboy crushschool cafeteriacaught kissing3d glasseslast day of schoolenglish classfacial injuryprincipal's officeacid triphigh on drugsteen partybrownie the foodinfinitytheatre marqueereference to billie holidaysanta claus hatsnow angelgoing away partytripping someonehigh school lifereference to the smithsshovelling snowsinging along with a recordcollege acceptance lettergraduation cap and gownmale ponytailmix tapewriting a poemwallflowerhomecoming dancereference to harvard university45 recordingash wednesdaycollege acceptanceexamination resultshigh school prankmale in dragpaperbackschoolfightsat testreference to harvey milkreference to seattle washingtonshooting oneselfshop classhigh school freshmanmale slaps a femalenew suitreference to columbia universityone year time spanphone hang uprocky horror picture showapology for kissreference to fay wrayreference to to kill a mockingbird the novels.a.t.secret santa (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: | prisonmoneychristmasfriendshipdeathmurdermarriagerapejealousydrinkingfearfuneralinvestigationdivorcedeath of father …obsessionguiltforgivenessdancing with a baby (See All) |
Locations: | courtroomchurchbarpolice carlake |
Characters: | lawyerdancerpolicemangirlboyfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildren …tattoobrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistphotographerbabywaitressgrandfather grandson relationship (See All) |
Period: | year 1980year 1993year 1983 |
Story: | voice over letterprison guardlife sentencepromisesupermarketcharacter says i love youliarflash forwardjudgeeatingprayerhandcuffsrunningtearslie …letterbare buttarrestcomputerpunched in the faceface slapmirrorfoodbeatingcryingtelephone calldancingmale rear nuditymale nuditycharacter name in titlebare chested maleflashbackbloodnuditydogviolenceone word titlegunfightcigarette smokingphotographknifecell phonecorpsewatching tvcameradrinkundressingbeersunglassesdead bodyclassroomstabbingbasketballwomandinertoiletfalse accusationapologytrialbartenderlimousinechampagnechristmas treecourtamerican flaghairy chestisolationpolicewomancabinclasssacrificecorrupt copstrong female characterpickup truckbreaking and enteringlawbarncookworking classnew year's evestrong female leadbar fightremote controlshopliftinginnocenceattorneyattempted suicidedespairbribeframe upprideevidenceaerial shotconvictnotedead mothermarital problemshamebarbed wirecandytestimonyrunning awayhomecomingarmed robberyclimbing through a windowjuryhot dogdistrict attorneywrist slittingscene of the crimednawrongful convictionmassachusettsreturning homeflashback within a flashbacksolitary confinementtrespassingclimbing out a windowdeath of grandfathermiscarriage of justicecourthousechristmas decorationsshacklesfoster homemedia frenzyperjurybeer bottlemerry christmasransackingforensicsconvicted felonpopsicleman carrying a womanaudio flashbacklaw schooldna testingfalse accusation of murderpiggy back rideestranged daughterhappy new yeari.d.trailer housenotaryprison visitationimmunitychief of policetroubled childhoodshaving legsexonerationmace the repellentgednew york times the newspaperlaw professormale stripteasefriskingnon profit organizationpacing the floorpulling down pantsfacial scratchimitating a blow jobbar examrod and reelmissing evidenceunfit motherblood grouphitting a policemanreference to barbara bushrepairing a roofwitness tamperingdaughter slaps motherretractiontravesty of justice (See All) |
Using flashbacks from a statement recorded late in life and archival footage for atmosphere, this film traces Harvey Milk's career from his 40th birthday to his death. He leaves the closet and New York, opens a camera shop that becomes the salon for San Francisco's growing gay community, and organiz …es gays' purchasing power to build political alliances. He runs for office with lover Scott Smith as his campaign manager. Victory finally comes on the same day Dan White wins in the city's conservative district. The rest of the film sketches Milk's relationship with White and the 1978 fight against a statewide initiative to bar gays and their supporters from public school jobs. (Read More)
Themes: | gay lovedeathfriendshipmurdersuicidejealousypoliticsdrinkingfeardrunkennessangerparanoiahomophobiahopeprejudice …revolutionpolice brutality (See All) |
Mood: | rainarchive footage |
Locations: | gay barwheelchairchurchrestaurantbarswimming poolmotorcyclekitchenurban settingapartmentsan francisco californiacatholic churchcable car |
Characters: | ex policemanboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay relationshiphomosexualitygay kissreference to godchristianlawyergay sexdancerpolicemanfriendafrican americanpolicehomosexual …singerteacherphotographerbabyjewishlittle boyjewmayorcatholic priestsuicide by hangingolder man younger man relationshipamerican dreamchinese foodart studentpolice abuse (See All) |
Period: | 1970syear 1972year 1973year 1976year 1975year 1970year 1977year 1978 |
Story: | happy birthday to youbirthday partymen's bathroombriefsmilkfloridacloseted homosexualwhat happened to epilogueeyeglassesgay couplecharacter says i love youcoming outbusinessmangay slurcafe …birthdayrunningtearsbare butturinationmirrorunderwearcryingvoice over narrationtelephone callsingingdancingmale nuditycharacter name in titlebare chested maleflashbackblooddogkissviolenceone word titleinterviewsongshot to deathshot in the headwatching tvcameradrinkundressingshootingbeermarijuanamale pubic hairswimmingnewspaperoperacookingcandlecaliforniahuman rightspoliticiansubwaynonlinear timelinedinnernunassassinationdrawinggunshotskinny dippinglimousineprotestfired from the jobpay phoneumbrellahanginglong takespeechsplit screengovernmentelectioncult directortypewriternewspaper headlineblack americanrecord playerriotcivil wartv newsballoonslow motionlistening to musictape recorderpropagandalawrecordingice creamdemonstrationtv showparadedebatemoralitymale prostitutecivil rightshypocrisymobile phonehippiedeath threattaking a pictureimmortalitytheatre audiencedeath of protagonistmay december romancediscriminationghettodemocracymale male kisspolice raidbigotrymidlife crisisneighborhoodactivistgay rightsfast motion scenerevolutionarynude swimminggay bashingirish americanbaptismhead woundlooking out a windowwhistleclimbing through a windowpolitical campaign18 year oldnewspaper articlehate crimemegaphonestatue of liberty new york citymarching bandpieinsurancepolitical candidatemetal detectorreference to ronald reaganpolitical activistdeath of title characterhypocritehomosexual historyminnesotahopelessnesscounter culturerepublican partywisconsinoklahomacity hallmentor protege relationshipnew york city new yorkliquor storesocial activismtrolleybigotphoenix arizonasuicide threatgay activismnarration from the graveprinting pressgay paradeinaugurationsit upsdemocratic partydog fecescoors beerchristian fundamentalismbullhornirish catholicpolice harassmentpie in the facepolitical debateboycott40 year oldsacramento californiachristeningdictaphonereferendumcampaign managerhate mailwichita kansasdeclaration of independencecandlelight vigiltheatre boxpaddy wagonreference to francogay activist40th birthdayvoter registrationoath of officegolden gate bridge san franciscolistening to operapie in facereference to francisco francomediationeugene oregongay pickupright to privacy39 year oldcamera storereference to barcelona spainst. paul minnesotacity governmentreference to pucciniurinating in a poollong distance telephone callmoral majoritypolitical resignationsan francisco chronicle the newspapersoap boxwatching an operamultiple tv screensreference to cesar chavez (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: | dyingmemorymoneyreligiondeathmurdermarriagedrugsbetrayaldrinkingfeardrunkennessdrug usecancerredemption …guiltgriefillnessphotographyexploitationpolice corruptionafterlifedying fatherdying from cancer (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | churchrestauranthospitalbarbeachschoolforestsnowcemeterynightclubwoodspolice carstrip clubmexicotrain station …slumsex in a closet (See All) |
Characters: | gay fathergay relationshipgay kissdancerpolicemangirlboyfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehomosexualfather son relationship …mother son relationshipdoctorchildrenbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitutenursebabylittle girllittle boychinesesingle fathercrying babychinese foodgay asianbaby boypolice violencereligious iconsex with brother in lawasking for forgiveness (See All) |
Period: | 2000s |
Story: | happy birthday to youlooking at oneself in a mirrormale underwearbriefspillsgay parentcloseted homosexualhuggingtrustgay couplecharacter says i love youflowerseatingsubjective camerajail …cafebirthdayrunningtearsvomitingarrestface slapurinationmirrorfoodunderwearcryingtelephone callshowersingingtitle spoken by characterdancingbare chested malekissbloodfemale nudityviolenceone word titlefightcigarette smokingphotographchasecell phonedreamcorpsewatching tvdrinkundressingthongdead bodybathroomhallucinationtelephoneorphancookingwinecandlestrangulationdrug dealermontagecocainetoiletimmigrantsubwayaccidentfishdinnerchild abuseapologycoffinmarriage proposalpaingravemicrophoneprologuemassageringpursuithairy chesttragic eventcrossdeath of sonsingle parentterminal illnessafricanbirthday caketv newssyringemedicinebreaking and enteringwarehousehypodermic needlecakebabysitterice creamcrucifixmorguespiderdesperationstreet lifesufferingboxer shortsconstruction sitemourningbackpackmedical examinationmarital separationmale male kisspolice raiddead boyinjusticedead motherillegal immigrantowldormitorysuffocationg stringcremationconstruction workerbreast feedingrepeated sceneevictionsnorting cocainedead fathertv reporterblack marketconstructionclimbing through a windowdenialdying mansense of smellbreaking a windowmarriage problemsmediumsewing machinesitting on a toiletintentionally misspelled titledistrustbarcelona spainsleeplessness10 year oldpole dancerillegal 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) |
The true story of London's most notorious gangsters, twins Reggie and Ronnie Kray. As the brothers rise through the criminal underworld, Ronnie advances the family business with violence and intimidation while Reggie struggles to go legitimate for local girl Frances Shea. In and out of prison, Ronni …e's unpredictable tendencies and the slow disintegration of Reggie's marriage threaten to bring the brothers' empire tumbling to the ground. (Read More)
Subgenre: | gay interest |
Themes: | theftprisonmoneychristmasdeathmurdersuicidemarriagerapejealousydrinkingfeartorturedrunkennesswedding …funeralgangsterinvestigationpsychopathbrutalitydrug usecancermafiaguiltinsanitygriefcelebritygamblingmental illnessrivalrycrueltydeath of wifedeath of daughterutopiasuicide of daughter (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | courtroomtaxichurchrestaurantbarcarcemeterynightclublondon englandpolice stationengland |
Characters: | brother in law sister in law relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipreference to goddancerpolicemangirlmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicehomosexualmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother brother relationship …brother sister relationshipdetectivephotographerpolice detectivepsychiatristdrivermother in law daughter in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipgay gangstergay party (See All) |
Period: | 1960s20th centuryyear 2000 |
Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorprison guardchristmas presentconfession of lovehymnsports carbriefsbriefcasedrug overdosepromisescamwristwatchfraudwhat happened to epilogueeyeglasses …trustflowersdebtsuitcasecoming outbusinessmanjudgeeatinggay slursubjective camerahandcuffsbirthdayrunningliepunched in the faceface slapmirrorfoodbeatingvoice over narrationbased on true storysingingdancingbare chested malebloodkissviolenceone word titlebondageguncigarette smokingphotographpartyknifepistolbased on booksongshootoutshot to deathfistfightshot in the headshotgunwatching tvcameradrinkundressingriflebeerdead bodyorgystripperf wordnewspapersoccerwinebandgangstabbingthroat slittingstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestweaponapologyman with glassesno opening creditshit by a carspankingshot in the legmarriage proposalshot in the foreheadpainconfessionlimousinegravelegendmicrophonestabbed in the backprologuechampagneumbrellacover upringdomestic violencecourtlong takebusinessconvertibleautomobilethreatwitnessbrotherelectiontwinpubcasinonewspaper headlinepowerheart attackfreeze framescandalapplausetealoyaltyhead buttwarehouseeggcakemobstermorgueworking classdrug abuseboxertwinsassaulttherapistnosebleedstreet lifebar fightcelebrationswitchbladenicknamebloody noseinnocencesufferingthundercynicismblood on faceintrigueitalian americanhit in the crotchkickingstabbed in the neckpunched in the stomachkicked in the crotchmental hospitalblack bracigarette lighterheavenhit on the headlaughterdeath of sisterblack eyefallprison cellsnowingpolice raidextortionabusive husbandaristocratpillprime ministercontractnarrated by charactercandygang warbirthday presentname callinglooking out a windowgun held to headselfishnesshoneymoonfilm projectorunited kingdomgang violencetwin brotherwhisperinghanging upside downknocking on a doorbankergiving a toastmale protagonistshot point blankidentical twinsbased on real personfeverhorninesstrumpetprison visitlighting a cigarettebouncercircular staircasedistrusthit with a hammerwoman slaps a mancockney accentkiss on the cheekrise and fallwitness protectionhandbagbreaking a bottle over someone's headflash camerasausageoverhead shotbarmaidbloody facesleeping pillreference to winston churchilldoorbelldriving lessonoverheard conversationbrass knucklesdouble decker bushand on crotchelectric torturehula hoophospital visitpenis slurreference to aristotlenightclub ownerbriefcase of moneyclotheslinescotland yardbritish politicsdiamond ringspitting on someonesolicitorlemonactor playing dual rolewitness to murdermafiosomarital rapepack of moneyrise to powerblood on moutheast end londonginyear 1957lip readingpolice lineupbigger dreamsincest subtextparanoid schizophreniaslamming a doorwarranttrailer housesoccer goalacquittalcandy storelookalikeprotection racketreference to alexander the greatwombanonymitycockneyburning clothinghit over the head with a bottlesuicide of wifetwin brothersasking for helpfacial injurytrucereference to joseph goebbelstea kettlelamp postsiblings living togetherthumb suckingreference to las vegas nevadasame actor playing twin rolevagina slurair raid shelterviciousnesslincoln continentalhair curlersspousal abuserolling pingambling casinoganglandgay orgyhired assassinlibellincoln automobiletesticles slurthrowing a stone at a windowcup of tealegal appealfixerreference to christmasroulette wheelsuicide of sistergreek restaurantnose bandageopening creditsreference to george armstrong custerteaching someone how to drivereference to the queen of englandwest end londonbiting someone's earreference to geronimoidentical twinromance subplotreference to agamemnonreference to joan collinsreference to the atlantic oceanwife husband relationshipanglican priestbreaking a drinking glassbrother fights brotherreference to brooklyn new york cityreference to greecereference to meyer lanskyreference to philadelphia pennsylvaniawalking down the middle of a streetgambling clublemon dropprint shopwatching gay porn (See All) |
Jordan Belfort is a Long Island penny stockbroker who served 22 months in prison for defrauding investors in a massive 1990s securities scam that involved widespread corruption on Wall Street and in the corporate banking world, including shoe designer Steve Madden.
Subgenre: | black comedyconspiracy |
Themes: | theftprisonmoneyfriendshiplovesuicidemarriageinfidelitydrugsrapeadulterypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkenness …weddinginvestigationincestextramarital affairdivorcecorruptiondrug useguiltunfaithfulnesshomophobiaalcoholismgreeddrug addictionwealth (See All) |
Mood: | satirebreaking the fourth wall |
Locations: | courtroomelevatorboatrestaurantnew york citybarswimming poolhelicopterairplanebathtublondon englandpolice caritalyshipstrip club …yachtsex in publicsex in officestorm at seajapanese restaurantsex in an elevatorsex in an airplane (See All) |
Characters: | ex policemanreference to godthieflawyergay sexdancerpolicemanpolice officerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipbrother brother relationshipprostituteteacher …little girlsingle motherlustmaidcousin cousin relationshipfrenchamerican abroadaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationshipsex with prostitute (See All) |
Period: | 1990syear 1983year 1987 |
Story: | miami floridalooking at oneself in a mirrorn wordmen's bathroomsports carbriefcasepillspromisescamwristwatchfraudgolfeyeglassesdebtbusinessman …judgeeatinggay slursubjective camerareference to jesus christhandcuffsjailcafecar crashrunninglievomitingbare buttarrestpunched in the faceurinationmirrorcar accidentfoodunderwearbeatingvoice over narrationtelephone callbased on true storytitle spoken by characterdancingmale rear nuditybare chested malenudityblooddogflashbackmasturbationkissfemale nuditybare breaststhreesomefemale frontal nudityinterviewmale frontal nuditygunsex scenefemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingphotographmale full frontal nuditypartyleg spreadingerectionpantiestopless female nuditybased on bookblood splattertesticleshorserescueslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkcondombikinisex in bedthongbeersunglassesanimal in titlelingerieinterrogationmarijuanasex standing upprostitutionbritishorgymanhattan new york citycriminalstrippertelephonef wordreporternewspapercandlemansiondrug dealerwomanmontagecocainefemale pubic hairsubwaynonlinear timelinewhite pantiesapologyno opening creditsmarriage proposaltalking to the cameralimousinedrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemicrophonestripteasefired from the jobfbipay phonechampagnedomestic violenceprankcourtbusinessamerican flagfemale removes her clotheshorse ridingmanagerratprofanitylas vegas nevadaobscene finger gesturenewspaper headlineheart attackfreeze framemachismosex toyapplauseanswering machinefalling down stairsteadiscono pantiestold in flashbacksecurity camerafbi agentmediadysfunctional marriagegossipvictimtennisbrooklyn new york cityskateboardchokingcelebrationpassportbuddhistwhiskeybloody noseattorneysurveillance cameraboxer shortsblood on facesmugglingkickingmillionairepunched in the stomachanxietytitle appears in writingbribementoraquariumbutlerdrunkevidencesalesmantitle at the endraised middle fingermustachemale male kissswitzerlandreckless drivingswearingsunbathingprivate investigatorengagement ringinterrupted sexbriberyvillain played by lead actornarrated by characterbag of moneyharassmentjewelrycartoon on tvteachingpromiscuous womanhit in the facerepeated sceneevictionspiral staircasesnorting cocainesuit and tiegolf clubtv commercialshipwreckname callingbrooklyn bridgehangoverselfishnessdrunk drivingweightliftingidealismfish tankno title at beginninggoldfishbankercredit cardquitting a jobnewspaper articlemegaphoneyuppiestrong languageman punching a womanmarching bandsense of smellpool partychild custodygolf coursemoney launderingrags to richeslucksecond chancewoman in lingerieforgerysushireading a newspaperbachelor partymugshotreference to james bondcrack cocainebutt slaphypocritefirst person narrationmorphinepole dancerwhite bramovie cameratailorpenhedonismexploding airplanebride and groomtreadmillvillain arrestedpremature ejaculationpublicityfinanceoverhead shotstock marketchantinggestapotennis courtcourthousehelicopter pilotinternjet skifake commercialcustomstroubled marriagepassing outmortgagebailinfantwall street manhattan new york cityamishgolf cartlas vegasmoral ambiguitysex addicthundred dollar billbritish accentlong island new yorkdebaucherymanic depressionmedia frenzyscrewdriverlaw studentorange juicefemale judgetoupeemediterranean seadrink thrown into someone's facereference to george washingtonbahamascrawlingsexually transmitted diseasesedativeboiler roomgeneva switzerlandmotivational speakerstockbrokeridealistpenis slurpublic urinationcheatincompetencesuperstarenforcerlifting weightsbriefcase of moneymanagementmouth to mouth resuscitationslovenianlamborghinipep talktalking during sexfalling into a swimming poolpythonshaving headconfettireference to tarzanduchessbrass bandmarital rapetestosteronereference to robin hoodmile high clubsex with multiple partnerssteam roomwoman wearing a thongvalium22 year oldolivesecond wifebusiness ethicscaviarreference to moby dickeurocopter as350 squirrelreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartstdstrip jointnemesisphone tapplaying tenniscommissionspoken inner thoughts24 year oldwedding videofeng shuimorning afterchauffeured limousinereference to london englanddiamond necklacepaying for sexwhite collar crimebeer pongcardiopulmonary resuscitationjustificationpile of moneycareer changehigh on drugsnear drowningexercyclemaniavagina slurconference roomround tablesubpoenafinancial ruinreference to the mona lisaspeaking spanish26 year oldfalling into a poolspeaking frenchspousal abuseboat captainlatvianreference to aidsreference to popeyedartboardgay orgyjaguar the carjewish slurwearing a wirewedding photographair conditioningexcessfictional tv commercialreference to the tooth fairywife slaps husbandxanax35 year oldfish bowljob applicantnapkinafrican liondriving under the influencehair piecemarriage between cousinsattempted briberyauckland new zealandcrawling on the floormanic behaviorpellet gunquaaludereference to disneykodakmoney counterankle monitorbitch slapeurocopter as355 twin squirrelgrenadaimitating fellationanny camswiss bankbullseyegold coasthome gymmaydaymug shotnewspaper photoreference to the wall street journalstrip mallswiss bank accountfast pacedhands held in the airmale african lionsweatpantsu.s. justice departmentankle bracelethot candle wax during sexitalian rivierajaguar e typejasminereference to coco chanelreference to don johnsonreference to goldman sachsreference to microsoftreference to pbsrestitutiondiamond braceletreference to gianni versacereference to moby dick the novelsashimistudent loandumb blondefellatio slurfixforbes magazinefurniture salesmanheart bypass surgerykissing someone's breastsreference to giorgio armanivideo monitorbacchanalbusiness associateconference tabledouchebagfirst wifereference to geneva switzerlandreference to ibmreference to jimmy buffettreference to the rothschildsrunning a businesssecurities exchange commissionsex in a limousinetestifybento boxdesktop computerlobster as foodreference to israelreference to kodakreference to warren buffettreference to yves saint laurentscene told from more than one perspectivesex with first cousinswallowing a goldfishworrying about a friend (See All) |
GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enor …mous family fortune -- all against the back-drop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedyconspiracyabsurdismmadcap comedy |
Themes: | escape from prisonprison escapetheftprisonmoneyfriendshipdeathmurdermarriagejealousyescapeweddingracismpsychopathhumiliation …poetrygreedwealthinheritancemurder of sister (See All) |
Locations: | courtroomelevatortaxichurchtrainswimming poolhotelsnowmotorcyclecemeterybathtubbusbicyclerooftopgas station …museumsewercable cartwo on a motorcyclehotel kitchen (See All) |
Characters: | thieflawyerpolicemanpolice officerboyfriendmother daughter relationshippolicemother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipsoldierwritersister sister relationship …artistlittle boymaidfrenchgermanolder woman younger man relationshippolice arrestbaker (See All) |
Period: | 1980s1960s1930swinteryear 1968year 1985 |
Story: | happy birthday to youprison breakon the lambunk bedcookiewatching a movieeyeglassesflash forwardjudgeprisonereatinggay slursubjective camerareference to jesus christbirthday …runningtearsbooklettersecretarrestpunched in the faceface slapfoodcryingtelephone callsingingtitle spoken by charactermale nuditybare chested maleflashbackdogbloodkisssexfemale nudityviolenceinterviewguncigarette smokingphotographknifechasepistolshootoutcorpsecatgunfightpaintingrifleplace name in titledead bodytelephonef worddecapitationbisexualfoot chasenewspaperorphanflashlightwinecandleold manstrangulationaxemountainstabbingmontagearmywidowstabbed to deathimmigrantnonlinear timelinesevered headnuntrialno opening creditspaintercoffindrawingfictional warbathvoice overold womanmarriage proposallooking at the cameratalking to the cameragunshotconfessiontheatergraveauthorhotel roombinocularsuniformpay phonechampagnefugitivepoisonstatuepursuitgiftwitnessratcinemahandgunrefugeetypewriternewspaper headlineeuropehatehenchmanflirtingpoemwaiterfarcelawtreasurehidingnosebleedphone boothservantaudiencebrideladderpart animationfollowing someonemonkguardbloody noseattorneytelescopesevered fingerguestanimated sequencetitle appears in writingblack and white scenebutlerrosedeath of sisterblack eyefascismconvictskiingcliffsnowinglanternsirenpajamaspipe smokingimprisonmentman cryingbeing followednarrated by charactersaving a lifepresentbarking doghandshakemonasterypost warspiral staircaselast will and testamentsubtitlesalarmpolice chiefmotorbikeconfessionalsecret societytombstoneborder crossinghideoutjuryflaskold ladyfall from heightcripplesense of smellcheesedocumentheirperfumevanitycowardcodetelegraminmatereading a newspaperfacial scarspaplancarouseldead catblack catfiring squadmonumenteastern europefirst person narrationmemorialalpstoy guntrapdoormerry go roundflashback within a flashbackstaffcaskettear on cheekwedding gownmentor protege relationshiptennis courtcentral europeluggagemultiple time framesbirthmarkfictional countrysledfingerreading a lettersuit of armortrolleyhooded figureoathstreetcarturbanhaypassenger trainvisawillalibiart theftskiersnitchobservatoryhotel lobbyborder guardmotorcycle ridingcologneluxury hotelpenis slurstabbedspeakerconciergeinternment campswitchhit with a rifle buttbullhornpoisonedpastrywall safebellhopabbeyexhibitbondthree sistersconfession boothhotel ownerdeath squadspeaking to audienceyear 1932depositionscentstolen paintingcatacombsrope ladderknocking on doorpantrytrap doordumbwaiterelevator operatorpastry chefdelivery truckpushed off a cliffsleddingpastry shopski jumpkissing a dead bodyshoeshine boywicker basketpersian catpompositybobsledlaundry chuteloaf of breadstrychninebunkclubfoothanging from a ledgepolice whistletalking to a corpsesommelier84 year oldcoat checklying in statevaluable paintingchapter titlespastry boxreference to egon schiele (See All) |
On October 6, 1970 while boarding an international flight out of Istanbul Airport, American 'Billy Hayes (I)' (qv) is caught attempting to smuggle 2 kilos of hashish out of the country, the drugs strapped to his body. He is told that he will be released if he cooperates with the authorities in ident …ifying the person who actually sold him the hash. Billy's troubles really begin when after that assistance, he makes a run for it and is recaptured. He is initially sentenced to just over four years for possession, with no time for the more harsh crime of smuggling. The prison environment is inhospitable in every sense, with a sadistic prison guard named Hamidou ruling the prison, he who relishes the mental and physical torture he inflicts on the prisoners for whatever reason. Told to trust no one, Billy does befriend a few of the other inmates, namely fellow American Jimmy Booth (in for stealing two candlesticks from a mosque), a Swede named Erich, and one of the senior prisoners having already served seven years, an Englishman named Max, the latter two also in for hash related charges. One prisoner not befriended is Rifki, who wields power in the prison as the unofficial eyes and ears for the guards. As Billy, his family and his girlfriend Susan attempt through legal and diplomatic channels for Billy's release, Max tells him that the only way out is to "catch the midnight express" aka escape, which is what Jimmy is continually trying to do. When Billy's situation changes, he beco… (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmgay interestcult film |
Themes: | prison escapedyingtheftprisonmoneydeathfriendshipmurderloverevengedrugsrapefeartortureescape …angerracismlonelinessbrutalityterrorismdrug usewrestlingsadismcrueltyvengeancefreedomjusticephilosophyforgiveness (See All) |
Locations: | taxi drivercourtroomrestauranttrainairplaneairporttruckcavetunnelprison fightescape tunnel |
Characters: | homosexualitygay kisschristianthieflawyerpolicemanfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother brother relationship …brother sister relationshipstudentphotographermuslimfrench (See All) |
Period: | 1970s |
Story: | voice over letterprison guardchewing gummen's bathroomstealingwhat happened to epilogueeyeglassestrustsuitcaseracial slurjudgeprisonerreference to jesus christprayerhandcuffs …jailcaferunningtearsletterface slapurinationfoodunderwearbeatingcryingbased on true storyshowersingingtitle spoken by charactermale rear nuditymale nuditykissmasturbationdogbloodfemale nudityviolencebare breastsgunfightcigarette smokingnipplesphotographchasebased on booksongtesticlescatcamerariflesunglassesinterrogationguitarflashlightmontagetoilettrialradiotonguecontroversysearchpainkeyuniformfactorycollege studentbankattempted rapecourtspeechhairy chestpigmurdererblindfoldchickenhatefreeze frameteagrenadejeeplawrageexercisecommunistbrooklyn new york cityrapistgoatstreet lifepassporthaircutrampagesmugglingkickinggreeceescape attemptscissorsbathingaccidental killinghomoeroticisminjusticeturkey the countryphoto albumistanbul turkeytranslatorbarbed wirepickpocketgreekmonasterydrug smugglingtime in titlestreet marketcorporal punishmentmachinedigginganimal crueltycoca colaharmonicadegradationdrug traffickingunsubtitled foreign languageactual animal killedprosecutorluckprison visitfamous scorecontrabandparolejumpingslaughterhousedead catfrenchmanbluesrapturereference to richard nixonpet catdiarrheau.s. senatorends with textcustomsmercyfrisbeebailhashishlong island new yorkscrewdriversweatingprison lifestrip searchheartbeatsevered tongueburning moneywashing hairshooting uppeacockscapegoatdefense attorneyairport securitycaningelectric fansanitariumturkkilling a catshaving headbazaarsecret tunnelu.s. senateescape plantarmaccatacombdestroying propertylife imprisonmentsteam bathtongue rippingcriminally insaneends with real life photosjfk international airport queens new york cityscenario which perverts factscorrupt lawyertinfoilu.s. state departmentvisual impairmentminaretcloistermilitary weaponnose pickingbastinadobaklavaherniasoap barturkish flagturkish soldierankara turkeybased on distorted realitykissing through a glass windowmaltesewalking in circlesmanipulating (See All) |
A young man is released from prison after many years and given a new identity in a new town. Aided by a supervisor who becomes like a father to him he finds a job and friends and hesitantly starts a relationship with a compassionate girl. But the secret of the heinous crime he committed as a boy wei …ghs down on him, and he learns that it is not so easy to escape your past. (Read More)
Subgenre: | coming of age |
Themes: | dyingprisondeathfriendshipmurderlovesuicidedrugsrapejealousydrinkingfeardrunkennessescapedance …heroincestparanoiadepressiondrug usedysfunctional familycancerredemptionguiltdatingillnessabusebullyingchildhoodforgivenessregretdying mother (See All) |
Mood: | nightmare |
Locations: | courtroomtaxirestaurantbarbeachtrainschoolcemeterybathtubbusnightclubwaterrooftopcar theftsex in a bathtub |
Characters: | lawyerdancerpolicemangirlboyfriendpolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipteacherstudentphotographerlittle girl …bullywaitresssecretaryuncle nephew relationship (See All) |
Story: | birthday partymen's bathroompromisehuggingidentityliarambulancejailcafecar crashbirthdaytearslieletterbare butt …secretpunched in the faceface slapmirrorcar accidentunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callbased on true storydancingmale nuditybare chested malebloodflashbackkissfemale nuditybased on novelviolencesex scenefightphotographpartyknifecell phonerescuewatching tvcameradrinkcondomundressingbeerbedhallucinationvoyeurclassroomrivercriminalreporternewspaperbrafishchild abuseapologytrialdream sequencedrawingfishingvangraveyardold womanconfessionprologuescreamingfired from the jobscreamhangingcourtgiftthreatdatewitnesslaptopmurdererex convictclasssleepingpubnewspaper headlinehateapplausetv newskilling an animalhead buttwarehouseloss of virginityfriendship between mensexual abusevandalismmale bondingclubfalse identitysocial commentaryembarrassmentremote controlhaunted by the pastnicknameshopliftinginnocenceshoessurveillance camerakickingtaking a pictureco workerfather figurefirst kissamusement parkschool uniformpridefriendship between boysmurder of a childbounty hunterpierpublic humiliationrelease from prisonmoral dilemmaadolescentsaving a lifenew jobporn magazinegatebirthday presentsneakersfirst datefake identitytowerdvdestatewalletbully comeuppanceroller coasterdiggingmale rapelandladywormecstasytrain trackstrain ridebreast cancerrehabilitationsecond chancefather son estrangementparolegravestonecarouselestrangementtabloidreference to the virgin maryshared bathhoodiemerry go rounddelivery manexposechild rapedressingtrespassingfleeingleg injurymcdonald's restaurantsurrogate fatherhappy birthdayhooded figurerascaltrain conductorsaying goodbyemedia frenzynew identitychild's drawingchild murdererfollowingparole officerboardwalkchild murders a childeellimpingname changecuttingmanchestersocial realismbountycuddlingsneaking outwatching a movie on tvwatching news on tvdishonestynewsstandsecret revealedsurrogate sonfootbridgebox cutterused condomearthwormdangerous friendamusement park ridedancing alonebirmingham englandlagerfirst day at worknottingham englandalecrying during sexsaying i love younew shoesrape of girlthrowing a bottletrain ticketviolent youthbrother brother incestreference to steven seagalreference to jean claude van dammebeach chairreference to don juanthank you note (See All) |
It's 2003. Thirty-eight-year-old graphic artist Oliver Fields has just lost his father Hal Fields to cancer, after Oliver's mother Georgia Fields passed away five years earlier. Oliver is naturally a sullen man due to his growing up relationships with his parents (his mother who had a unique view on … life) and watching his parents' cordial but somewhat distant relationship with each other, but is more so now because of his personal family losses. Oliver embarks on a relationship with Anna, a French actress, hoping that his re-energized relationship with Hal following Georgia's death, and Hal's new outlook on life during that time, will show Oliver how to act in a loving relationship. After Georgia's death, Hal came out of the closet and began to live with a joie de vivre that did not exist before, which included an open relationship with a much younger man named Andy. Oliver's relationship with Anna has other obstacles, including Anna's own vagabond lifestyle and Oliver needing to take care of who was originally Hal's very needy Jack Russell terrier, Arthur. (Read More)
Subgenre: | autobiographical |
Themes: | dyingmemorydeathfriendshipmarriagedrinkingweddinglonelinessdeath of fatherdeath of motherdepressioncancergriefillnessbreak up …death of wife (See All) |
Mood: | archive footage |
Locations: | gay barwheelchairtaxihospitalnew york citybarhotellos angeles californiaapartmentart museumsex in hotel |
Characters: | boyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay fathergay relationshiphomosexualitygay kissdancerboyfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationship …mother son relationshipdoctornurseactorpriestartistactressjewishjewfrenchex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipolder man younger man relationshipself realizationgay priesthalf jewish (See All) |
Period: | 1950syear 1971year 2003year 1978year 1965 |
Story: | childhood memorymen's bathroomgay parentwatching a moviecloseted homosexualshavinghuggingtrustflowersreadingliarcoming outlibraryflash forwardreference to jesus christ …runningtearsliebooksecretcomputermirrorunderwearcryingvoice over narrationtelephone calldancingdogflashbackkissone word titlecigarette smokingphotographpartycell phonedrinkbathroomf wordhalloweenbedroomflashlightnew yorkold mancaliforniamontagenonlinear timelineapologyno opening creditsdrawingmarriage proposalconfessionparkhotel roomhalloween costumesadnessloss of fatherloss of motherfireworksgraffitisubtitled scenetherapyblack americanrecord playerterminal illnessteareference to adolf hitlertalking animalrecordinghappinessvandalismloss of wifetherapistboxer shortsold agemourningmedicationmakeupbookstorefemale doctormale male kissnotelooking at self in mirrorbenchreckless drivinghalloween partyholding handspipe smokingfast motion scenestorehomecomingrepeated scenereading aloudlooking out a windowno title at beginningbillboardtape recordingunhappinessgiving a toastroller skatingbereavementreference to ronald reagangame playingdistrustpillowreference to bill clintonreference to richard nixontalking dogspray paintpackinggay pridecaterpillarreference to sigmund freudcard trickbitingvasepretending to be deadfrench accentchildhood photoflower shopchild driving carsuicide threatobituaryoxygenfake beardlung cancerpersonal adgerman accenttalking to a dogmonogamyoxygen tankterminal cancerhouse musicyear 1955hospicereference to dwight d. eisenhowerhotel suitefeeding someonereference to franklin d. rooseveltrainbow flagyear 1953last ritesdeath certificateterrierrollerskating rinkart historianwelcome home partyshaving someoneemotional healinggraphic artistmale male relationshipreggae musichair geljack russell terrierdog parkventilatorlistening to operaportrait drawingseparation anxiety38 year old75 year oldfrench toastlaryngitisreference to the ciareference to allen ginsbergreference to louise brooksreference to harvey milkreference to the fbisilverlake los angelestaco standempty apartmentcamisoleplacing hands over someone's eyesreference to calvin coolidge (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: | dyingmoneyfriendshipdeathmurdersuicidemarriagepregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingdepressionblackmaildrug use …mental illnessabortionwealthmurder investigationsuicide of mother (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | courtroomelevatortaxiboatrestaurantnew york citytrainswimming poollos angeles californiaparis francebicycleapartmentlakemotelchinese restaurant |
Characters: | lawyerdancergirlboyfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationship …nursestudentphotographerwriterjewishpsychiatristmaidjewmayorpregnant wifechinese foodbaby shower (See All) |
Period: | 1980s1970s2000syear 2000year 1982year 1972year 1971year 1978 |
Story: | birthday partyjumping off a roofmen's bathroombriefsbriefcasetuxedofloridawhat happened to epilogueeyeglassestrustsuitcasejudgeeatingcaferunning …tearssecreturinationmirrorfoodunderwearcryingtelephone callbased on true storyshowersingingdancingbare chested maledogflashbackkissbloodfemale nudityviolencegunsex scenecigarette smokingphotographpartythree word titlepantiessongcorpsecameradrinkundressingshootingsunglassesdead bodyinterrogationmarijuanacollegeneighbormanhattan new york cityswimmingnewspaperwineold manvideo cameradisguisebridgecocainepoliticiansubwaydinnertrialsearchmarriage proposalpay phoneumbrellamissing persondomestic violencedisappearancewigsuspicionloss of mothercross dressingclass differencesdismembermenttherapywashington d.c.record playerbirthday caketv newsanswering machinepot smokingscene during opening creditsrecordingjoggingtherapistdysfunctional marriagephone boothpress conferencehome movietennisladderapartment buildingyogatarget practiceshovelnovelisttime lapse photographyskiingpolice raidlooking at self in mirrorextortionbruisedead motherlandlordabusive husbandphysical abusedead dogkilling a dogevictiontrue 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 trunkfile 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) |
Everything is connected: an 1849 diary of an ocean voyage across the Pacific; letters from a composer to his lover; a thriller about a conspiracy at a nuclear power plant; a farce about a publisher in a nursing home; a rebellious clone in futuristic Korea; and the tale of a tribe living on post-apoc …alyptic Hawaii far in the future. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmpost apocalypsedystopiaepic |
Themes: | dyingmemorymoneyfriendshipdeathmurderloverevengesuicidedrinkingescapedrug usecancerguiltexecution …death of wifecannibalismcouragedevil (See All) |
Locations: | elevatortaxirestaurantbarbeachswimming poolforestsnowairplanebathtubbicyclevillagewoodsshipouter space …campfirestormsan francisco californiabar brawlstorm at seaairplane explosion (See All) |
Characters: | gay relationshipgay kissreference to godlawyerpolicemangirlboyfriendfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipdoctor …childrensingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitutenursewriterhitmanwaitresslustjewuncle nephew relationshipuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipolder man younger man relationship (See All) |
Period: | futureyear 2012year 1973year 1975 |
Story: | voice over lettern wordkarmacloudeyeglassestrustdebtflash forwardeatingsubjective cameraprayerhandcuffscafecar crashrunning …tearsbookletterbare buttsecretarrestcomputerpunched in the faceface slapfoodcryingtelephone callsingingtitle spoken by charactermale nuditybare chested maledogflashbackbloodkissfemale nudityf ratedbased on novelinterviewtwo word titlegunsex scenefightcigarette smokingphotographexplosionchasepistolcell phonesongshootoutwoman on topdreamcorpseblood splatterhorsecatdrinkfalling from heightshootingrifledead bodyinterrogationpianotelephoneshot in the backf wordreportersurvivalnewspaperflashlightjournalistcandleold manstabbingthroat slittingbridgenonlinear timelineapologyno opening creditsfictional warspaceshipunderwater sceneanthologyshot in the leggunshotauthorprologueprotestpay phoneumbrellaactor playing multiple roleslightningskeletonringpianistpursuitreuniongeneralgrandmotherwhippingtypewriterpubchild murderrecord playertape recorderlawrecordingslaveryagingcaught having sexdemonstrationwitchcraftcomposercovered in bloodrebellionvirginitygoatstreet lifebar fightslavewatching televisionmale prostitutereincarnationcrossbowgrandfatherspanishpower outagehungertitle appears in writingprophecydespairescape attemptensemble castoilexilemurder of a childtriberaidsnowingmale male kisseye patchclonehorseback ridingcontractrevolutionaryactress playing multiple rolesmultiple storylinegun in mouthkilling a dogspiral staircaselast will and testamentjournalcorporal punishmentshot with an arrownaivetyknocking on a doorloanhead bashed inhand over mouthpoisoningdnareading a booknursing homesouth koreatitle same as bookparasitefacial scarslaughterhousedistrusttequilawriting a letter10 year oldpole dancerwoman smokerlocked in a roomfloggingmountain climbingclimbing out a windowplantationtear on cheekradio broadcastsailing shipknife held to throatoverhead shotvolkswagen beetlelast standdeja vusheet musictalking to oneselfbirthmarkthreat to killscotsmangarroterunning for your lifepassenger trainreference to charles dickenshot pantsone eyed manbarefoot womanstowawaycandelabramaorichateauheartbeatfalling out a windowlugershooting starnuclear powerdistant futurepast lifeelderly coupleold people's homenuclear reactoroil companypeepholeyelling for helphuman skeletonseoulfootbridgefree willwar paintfirefightsodomiteair battleescape planshooting a dogyear 1936faked suicidebackhand slapstuck in an elevatorfuturistic cityabolitionisttooth knocked outgoatherdheaddressvoice over writingswinging on a ropemale sitting on a toiletyear 1931aleout of ammunitionreference to jezebelviolareference to berlin germanytelephone hanguptransamerica pyramidwoman hitting a manelevator malfunctionthrowing a cell phonethrown from a buildingchild shot in the backmusical compositionpresent dayreference to germanycult heroreference to herman melvillecrashing through a gatecleaning a swimming poolhands held in the airsix storiesspaceship explosionreference to arthur conan doylesextetasian with coloured hairreference to the korean warrunning over a fire hydrantescaped slavefacial makeupgray tabby catwaistcoatyear 1849chest of gold coinsclimbing a cliffcomputerized voicegrandchildrenmicro minireference to alexander solzhenitsynsubmerged in car (See All) |
This is the true story of Oscar, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident who wakes up on the morning of December 31, 2008 and feels something in the air. Not sure what it is, he takes it as a sign to get a head start on his resolutions: being a better son to his mother, whose birthday falls on New Year's Ev …e, being a better partner to his girlfriend, who he hasn't been completely honest with as of late, and being a better father to T, their beautiful 4 year old daughter. He starts out well, but as the day goes on, he realizes that change is not going to come easy. He crosses paths with friends, family, and strangers, each exchange showing us that there is much more to Oscar than meets the eye. But it would be his final encounter of the day, with police officers at the Fruitvale BART station that would shake the Bay Area to its very core, and cause the entire nation to be witnesses to the story of Oscar Grant. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmfamily tragedy |
Themes: | dyingtheftmoneyfriendshipdeathmurdermarriageinfidelityadulterypregnancydrinkingfearextramarital affairangerracism …brutalityunfaithfulnessunemploymentpolice brutalitymurder of an innocent person (See All) |
Mood: | archive footage |
Locations: | hospitaltrainurban settingpolice carsan francisco californiafight in train |
Characters: | reference to godthiefdancerpolicemanpolice officerfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoo …brother sister relationshipteachersister sister relationshiplittle girlasian americanuncle nephew relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipuncle niece relationshippolice shooting (See All) |
Period: | year 2008year 2007year 2009 |
Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorn wordgrocery storewristwatchhuggingliarflash forwardracial slurprisonereatingsubjective cameraprayerhandcuffsbirthdaytears …liearrestpunched in the faceurinationmirrorfoodunderwearcryingtelephone callbased on true storyshowertitle spoken by characterdancingmale nuditybare chested malesexdognuditybloodkissflashbackviolencetwo word titlegunfightphotographpantiespistolwritten by directordrinkundressingshootingplace name in titledead bodylow budget filmmarijuanatelephoneshot in the backf wordbracookingcandlegangvideo cameradeath of frienddrug dealersubwayprotesttragic eventdeath of sonwitnesssleepingfireworksblack americanriotflirtingsurgerybirthday cakelistening to musicrace relationsdemonstrationnew year's evestreet lifehomicidecelebrationwatching televisionrap musicplaygroundspanishkickingdeath of protagonistcellphoneblack bra and pantiesloss of jobtaserhit in the facekilling a dogsubway stationescalatordrug dealepilogueemergency roomdeath of boyfriendprison visitex confemale cinematographerracial tensionsleeplessnessdreadlocksmanslaughterbarber shopliquor storecard trickhappy birthdaysubway trainblood transfusionbloody mouthstrip searchpre schooloakland californianew year's daypolice harassment22 year oldhappy new yearrough housingtext on screenbirthday cardblowing out candles on a birthday cakecatfishfacial injurydog hit by a carbay areavagina slurday caredeath of a dogcorrectional officerparty goerremoving a bulletpublic transitfirst degree murdersilent sceneshrimp as foodfish fryinternal bleedingofficer involved shootingreference to toys r us (See All) |
In the early 1940s, Allen Ginsberg is an English major at Columbia University, only to learn more than he bargained for. Dissatisfied by the orthodox attitudes of the school, Allen finds himself drawn to iconoclastic colleagues like Lucien Carr, William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac. Together, this …gang would explore bold new literary ideas that would challenge the sensibilities of their time as the future Beat Generation. However, for all their creativity, their very appetites and choices lead to more serious transgressions that would mark their lives forever. (Read More)
Subgenre: | coming of age |
Themes: | theftmemorymoneyfriendshipmurderdrugsjealousydrinkingdrunkennessseductionobsessionparanoiadrug usedysfunctional familyguilt …humiliationmental illnesspoetrywriting (See All) |
Locations: | new york citybarchicago illinois |
Characters: | gay relationshipgay kissreference to godthieflawyergay sexdancerpolicemanfriendafrican americanpolicehomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationship …singerstudentwriterjewishbest friendteacher student relationshipprofessorjewfrenchgermangay student (See All) |
Period: | world war two1940syear 1944year 2005 |
Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorpromisewhat happened to epilogueeyeglasseslibraryflash forwardsuicide attemptprisonergay slurreference to jesus christjailbirthdaytearsbookbare butt …secretarrestface slapmirrorunderwearcryingvoice over narrationtelephone callshowersingingtitle spoken by characterdancingmale rear nuditymale nuditybare chested maleflashbackmasturbationsexbloodkissnudityfightcigarette smokingphotographpartyknifechasesongblood splattercatdrinkundressingmarijuanacollegemale pubic hairmanhattan new york citytelephonef wordreporterflashlightwinebandstabbingdeath of friendsubwaymapapologyman with glassesradioroommatesearchdrowningconfessionauthorstalkerprologuekeymistaken identitycollege studentinjectionpursuithairy chestpoetreference to william shakespearetypewriterblack americanrecord playerpoemtraitorpot smokingloyaltyaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needlerecordingjail cellrebelliongas maskwhiskeyreverse footageboxer shortsrejectionrowboatgay sonmale male kissclassmatenewspaper clippingmoral dilemmamale virgindormitorypost world war twosuffocationsaving a lifeimperative in titlenovelpostcardreading aloudjazz musiclibrariansexual tensionabandonmentself defensefascistlsdmisfitdistrict attorneygiving a toastepiloguetrumpetin medias resradio newsintellectualdragging a bodyharlem manhattan new york cityflash cameramanslaughterends with biographical notespassing outbailguardian angelcurfewmethamphetaminegreenwich village manhattan new york citypenis slurreference to paris francetrumpet playerbloody handabandoned by fatherkilling a catmanifestohand bandagelibertinereference to alice in wonderlandcollege freshmancolumbia universitydadajail visitationnitrous oxidereference to walt whitmanbeat generationu.s. sailorpariahreciting poetryreference to johannes brahmsblood brothersjewish slurreference to arthur rimbaudve dayestablishmentgas stovesharing a cigarettealarm belldistorted soundparanoid schizophrenicreference to herman melvillereference to ulyssesfake hangingreference to henry millerreference to mexicoreference to yeatsbanned bookbenzedrinecommitment to mental hospitalkicking in a windowpulling up pantsreference to lady chatterley's lover the novelstealing a bookchiantiinsane motherreference to geoffrey chaucerreference to percy bysshe shelleyshushing someoneuniversity libraryaspiring poetpaterson new jerseyreference to edward gibbon (See All) |
59 year old Ove is the block's grumpy man who several years earlier was deposed as president of the condominium association, but he could not give a damn about being deposed and therefore keeps looking over the neighborhood with an iron fist. When pregnant Parvaneh and her family moves into the terr …aced house opposite and accidentally backs into Ove's mailbox it turns out to be an unexpected friendship. A drama comedy about unexpected friendship, love and the importance of surrounding yourself with the proper tools. (Read More)
Subgenre: | dark comedy |
Themes: | theftmemorymoneydeathfriendshipbetrayalpregnancydrinkingweddingfuneralinvestigationtravelangerdeath of fatherdeath of mother …cancergriefpoetrydeath of wifedeath of unborn child (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | wheelchairchurchrestauranthospitaltrainswimming poolhotelsnowcemeterybusbicyclekitchentrain stationspainsinging in a car …fire truckbus accidentsinging on a bus (See All) |
Characters: | reference to goddancerpolicemangirlboyfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorteenage girlteenage boy …teachernursephotographerbabysister sister relationshiplittle girlteacher student relationshipfrenchpregnant womanpregnantengineerneighbor neighbor relationshipsuicide by hangingsuicide by gunshotself pitysuicide by asphyxiation (See All) |
Period: | year 2014 |
Story: | voice over letterlooking at oneself in a mirrormale underwearbriefspromisewristwatcheyeglassesflowerscoming outflash forwardsuicide attemptambulancereference to jesus christcaferunning …liebooklettermirrorfoodcryingvoice over narrationtelephone calldancingcharacter name in titlebare chested maledogflashbackbloodkissbased on novelphotographchasefirerescueslow motion scenecatcameradrinkrifleneighborcompetitiontelephonef wordnewspaperorphanjournalistwinecandleold manhousenonlinear timelineapologycoffinvoice overold womanmarriage proposalcoffeegunshotgraveprologueclownwidowervacationhangingpresidentpursuitcrossthreatloss of fatherloss of mothersleepinggarageheart attackapplauseropeslow motionlistening to musicscene during opening creditsjoggingtoyloss of loved onehammerloss of wifeladderblack humorfatebreakfastchokingretirementredneckseriesattempted suicidebackpackhungershovellaughterfrustrationswedenbalconysnowingcanebroken armpajamascoinholding handssaving a lifebarking dogloss of jobhit in the facehead woundwalletname callinglooking out a windowbitternessyoung version of characterhospital bedman in underwearsuicidaltrain tracksunsubtitled foreign languagereading a booknoosewheelchair boundwhite briefscar radiocar breakdownoverhead camera shotdead wifeeastern europenon linearhouse on firebride and groomnewspaper reporterhookburning buildingmotor scooterhit by a traintoy cardriver's licensebloody facewater hoserearview mirrorwashing dishestrain conductordriving lessonbouquet of flowersburning houseoxygen maskreference to mickey mousevolvowoman in a wheelchairhospital visitbuilding on fireparking ticketheavy breathinghonking a car hornsuicide thoughtsauto repairseat beltfeeding someonetrain compartmentred shoeselderly manmeet cutepast and presentleg in a castspoken inner thoughtselderly protagonistfalling off a ladderbus crashcar horncigarette buttdog urinationcradlegrumpy old mantrain yardreport cardbotched suicidedeath from cancersaabreference to christmasstepping on someone's footsuicidal thoughtvisiting wife's graveforced retirementreciting a poemreference to homerloss of homecat foodfalling to the floorrescue from firetwo daughtersfire rescuefalling onto train tracksrescued from a firebus falling off a cliffeating in a carburned out housedefecation slurgrumpy neighborparalyzed manreference to iranalmost hit by a trainlooking into a windowwomen's clothing (See All) |
Despondent over his breakup with Desiree, Zia slashes his wrists and goes to an afterlife peopled by suicides, a high-desert landscape dotted by old tires, burned-out cars, and abandoned sofas. He gets a job in a pizza joint. By chance, Zia learns that Desiree offed herself a few months after he did …, and she's looking for him. He sets off with Eugene (an electrocuted Russian rocker) to find her, and they pick up a hitchhiker, Mikal, who's looking for the People in Charge, believing she's there by mistake. They're soon at the camp of Kneller, where casual miracles proliferate. They hear rumors of a miraculous king. Can Zia find Desiree? Then what? Where there's death there's hope. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedy |
Themes: | prison escapegay lovedyingtheftmemoryprisondeathsurrealismsuicidedrinkingdrunkennessfuneraldepressiondrug useforgiveness …campingafterlife (See All) |
Mood: | nightmare |
Locations: | taxi driverwheelchairtaxihospitalbarbeachtrainsnowdesertpolice carroad triptruckoceangas stationcampfire …singing in a car (See All) |
Characters: | dancerpolicemanfamily relationshipspolicehomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshipsoldiermusicianwaitressrussian …ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipsuicide by gunshot (See All) |
Story: | jumping off a roofchewing gumgrocery storepillsdrug overdoseflowersreadingdebtflash forwardeatingtearsbookarrestcomputerface slap …urinationcar accidentfoodunderwearcryingvoice over narrationtelephone callsingingdancingbare chested maledogsexflashbackbloodkissguncigarette smokingphotographpartyknifecell phonesongdreamblondeshot in the headslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkfalling from heightriflebeersunglassesdead bodybathroomswimmingsoccerflashlightstabbingbasketballdinerstabbed in the chestfishapologyfishinghit by a carkingroommatesearchgravebinocularsmicrophoneprologueelectrocutionpay phoneon the roadangelstorytellingtenthangingscarrock 'n' rollreunionwaterfallheroinrecord playerpizzawarehousehypodermic needlelistening to musicquesttape recorderrecordingvandalismcrucifixhitchhikerback from the deadbroken legpassportshopliftingbreakupnew jerseypool tablemiracleaquariumlostfirst kisshot tubparachutemustachebroken armlevitationnotebookgun in mouthhead woundtape recordingelectric guitarmegaphonetoastwrist slittingtrain tracksrazor bladecactusnoosepungay brotherauto mechanicgassleeping in a carshot through the mouthfilling stationfacial scarroadtrippurgatorysuicide noteturkeybouquetrebirthslide showasphyxiationnorth polerosaryknife in the chestsigncapdeath by hangingaustrianblack holeheadbandjumping ropefire fightrailroad crossingslide projectorloud musicstabbed in the heartrussian accentpizza parlormale chauvinismpolice radiobermuda trianglegongi.v.campgroundrolling a cigarettearm in casttea kettlethumb suckingleg in castscarfacemissing petfacial hairtoilet flushmessy housestabbing oneselfgrab assinner tubethroat singingsperm countaustrian accentautocidehead in oven (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: | theftprisonmoneydeathmurderlovekidnappingdrinkingartrobberyangerbrutalityinsanitycelebritymental illness …sadismtheatre (See All) |
Locations: | restauranttrainschool |
Characters: | thiefdancerpolicemanboyhusband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingerteacherstudentbabyhostage …artistlove triangleuncle nephew relationshipart teacher (See All) |
Period: | year 1974 |
Story: | prison guardmanaclescell matebriefspillswristwatcheyeglassesjudgeprisonersubjective camerahandcuffsjailcafetearsbare butt …punched in the faceunderwearbeatingcryingvoice over narrationtelephone callbased on true storysingingdancingmale nuditycharacter name in titlebare chested malenuditykissdogbloodflashbackfemale nudityviolenceone word titlemale frontal nuditysex scenefightcigarette smokingphotographmale full frontal nuditypantiessongfistfightshotgunslow motion scenedrinkundressingsunglassesbedmale pubic hairstrangulationmontagetoiletnonlinear timelinetrialdrawingtalking to the camerapainattempted murderprologuesuburbkicked in the faceringlong takeinjectionfilm within a filmrecord playerteacagelistening to musicrecordingcaptivevandalismclassical musics&msufferinganimated sequencetheatre audiencemustacherelease from prisonasylumshaved headman cryingspittinghandshakejewelryswastikadefecationlecturemasochismpush upssawed off shotgundruggedstrait jacketsewing machinecross dresseralter egoparolepost officepole dancerprison wardensolitary confinementcocktailsurname as titleoverhead shotjewelry store19 year oldbody paintingshacklesmirror ballart classnightstickcriburinating on someonesinkclown makeupdestruction of propertytrain compartmentprison visitationplaying catchwhite glovespetty thiefjewel robberybilly clubcriminally insanereading a magazineviciousnessdroolreference to charlton hestonshadow boxingreference to charles bronsonflexing musclespacingclenched fistsawingderby hatpainting someone's body (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: | prisonmoneychristmasfriendshipdeathmurderdrinkingfearpsychopathforgiveness |
Mood: | car chasemurder of a boy |
Locations: | taxirestauranthospitalnew york citybarsnowcemeterybusnightclubpolice carrooftopcatholic school |
Characters: | reference to godlawyerdancergirlfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipbabyjewishbest friend …hitmancatholicaunt niece relationshippregnanthomeless manyounger version of characterserial murderermurder of a girl (See All) |
Period: | year 2006year 1986year 1983year 1979year 1976year 1975year 1965year 1964 |
Story: | birthday partycrying manchristmas presentmale in showerchewing gumbriefcasewhat happened to epilogueshavingeyeglassestrustflash forwardreference to jesus christprayerhandcuffsjail …cafebirthdaytearsarrestface slapcar accidentbeatingcryingtelephone callbased on true storytitle spoken by characterdancingcharacter name in titlebare chested malekissflashbackdogbloodviolencetwo word titleguncigarette smokingphotographexplosionchasepistolbased on bookcorpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headwatching tvcatwritten by directordrinkshootingsunglassesdead bodybathroompianomanhattan new york citytelephoneshot in the backf wordnewspaperwinestrangulationstabbingthroat slittingcocainestabbed to deathdinernonlinear timelineapologyvanshot in the foreheadparkorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backpay phonepoisonchristmas treecourtpursuitthreatwitnessneck breakingsilencerwhippingnewspaper headlinedismembermentheart attackbirthday cakepoemtv newsdiscoshot in the stomachmobsterhidingphone boothtrappedbombingplaygroundpartnerpool tableshot in the facedeath threattitle appears in writingprideundercover agentabusive fatherlens flaresevered legbenchreckless drivingshot multiple timesinterrupted sexpiano playerhit and runpraying12 year oldsandwichhiding in a closetplaying poolkilling a doghead woundtrue crimedisposing of a dead body17 year old18 year olddrug dealknocking on a door16 year oldpoisoninggiving a toastmailboxroller skatingfeverprison 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) |
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: | theftprisonmoneydeathmurderloveinfidelityrapeadulterylesbianismdrinkingdrunkennessrobberyextramarital affairdeath of father …depressionunfaithfulnesshumiliationexecutionsuicide of father (See All) |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | gay barcourtroomwheelchairchurchrestaurantbarbeachbusbicyclepolice stationmotelcar theftcar on fire |
Characters: | reference to godchristianthieflawyerpolicemangirlfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshiphomosexualpolicefather son relationshipmother son relationship …tattoobrother sister relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boyfemale protagonistserial killersister sister relationshipkillerself hatred (See All) |
Period: | 1990s2000s |
Story: | miami floridajob interviewfloridaliarracial slurjudgeeatinghandcuffscar crashtearslievomitingarrestface slapcar accident …foodunderwearbeatingcryingvoice over narrationbased on true storyshowertitle spoken by characterbloodkissfemale nudityf ratedviolenceone word titlegunsex scenecigarette smokingnippleslesbian kisspistoltitle directed by femaledreamcorpsewatching tvdrinkshootingbeerbeddead bodyprostitutionrevolvertelephonewinewomandinerchild abusedrivingtrialpolice officer killedbartenderon the roadu.s. presidentattempted rapecourtcrossthreattied uphandguntv newssexual abuserape victimburials&mfemale killerhitchhikingredneckwhiskeyhookerattorneymobile phonekickinghungerdeath threatmakeupamusement parklesbian couplepedophilehighwayundercover copraised middle fingerbroken armsexual assaultkilling spreepajamastriple f ratedveterinarianohiopistol whiphead woundtrue crimejukeboxsexual violencenaivetycoca colajuryflasknewspaper articledeath rowfactory workerbaseball capferris wheelmailboxdeath penaltyhandcuffedroller skatingcop killerdeath sentencecapital punishmentfemale criminalstutteringwetnessstarvingfreewayvietnam war veteranflashingcourthousemoney falling through the airtruck stopborderline personality disorderhair dryerfemale serial killerevangelicalvillainess played by lead actressegoismmisanthropesex crimehandcuffed womanautomobile accidentdefense attorneymisandryprosecutionlesbian loverabused womanlesbian slurmurder confessioncarnival ridebailiffroller skaterfelonyunderpassarm in a castflorida keysbiker barrollerskating rinkfinger up anuswomen's restroomtorture threatburning a carressentimenttruck stop prostituteself storagedaytona beach floridatape recorded confession (See All) |
Israel 1956. Rachel, a Jew, rather unexpectedly meets an old friend at the kibbutz where she is working as a teacher. It brings back memories of her experiences in The Netherlands during the war, memories of betrayal. September 1944. Rachel is in trouble when her hiding place is bombed by allied tro …ops. She gets in contact with a man from the resistance and joins a group of Jews who are to be smuggled across the Biesbosch by boat to the freed South Netherlands. Germans from a patrol boat murder them all however. Only Rachel is able to escape. She is rescued by a resistance group under the leadership of Gerben Kuipers. When Kuipers' son is captured after trying to smuggle weapons, he asks Rachel to seduce SS-hauptsturmfuhrer Ludwig Muntze. Soon she will find out the attack in the Biesbosch wasn't a coincidence. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspense |
Themes: | theftdeceptionprisonmoneyreligionfriendshipdeathmurderloverevengebetrayaltortureescapeseductiondeath of father …death of motherhumiliationsadismsurveillanceexecutiondeath of wifeholocauststarvation (See All) |
Mood: | raincar chase |
Locations: | elevatortaxiboattrainairplanebusbicyclefarmlaketruckisraeltrain stationschool teacherfire truckwater torture …truck accidenttwo on a bicycle (See All) |
Characters: | christianthieflawyerdancerfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorsingerbrother sister relationshipprostitute …hostagejewishbiblejewrussiancanadiangermanfiance fiancee relationshipgerman soldiernazi officercanadian soldier (See All) |
Period: | world war two1960s1940s1950syear 1944 |
Story: | insulin overdoseinsulindiabeteschocolatecapturefaked deathidentitytrustsuitcaseflash forwardchildprisonereatingreference to jesus christprayer …handcuffsjailbirthdaytearsvomitingbookbare buttsecretarresturinationmirrorfoodbeatingcryingbased on true storyshowersingingdancingmale rear nuditymale nuditybare chested malekissbloodflashbackfemale nudityviolenceone word titlebare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditysex scenefemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingphotographexplosionpartyleg spreadingchasepantiesfondlingsongshootoutcorpsemachine gunshot in the headrescuecameraundressinggunfightshootingriflebombbeddead bodyinterrogationbathroompianobritishclassroomcolor in titlerivercleavagespyflashlightcookingambushterroriststrangulationmassacredisguisewomantoiletfemale pubic hairfishwhite pantiesscantily clad femalecoffindouble crossbreast fondlingunderwater scenevannecklaceattempted murdermicrophoneprologuefugitiverabbitscardeath of brotherpianistinjectionfemale removes her clothescountrysidecrosstrapsuspicionclasswhippingrefugeeespionagerecord playerhenchmansurgeryeavesdroppingtraitorundergroundsyringebulletwoundreference to adolf hitlermass murderhypodermic needlejeeplistening to musictouristsurvivorrecordingcookcaptivecrucifixcommunisthidingbuttocksfemale singermobparadetowelcelebrationbombingministerresistancesmugglingkicked in the crotchnipplecigarette lighterframe upsafepanties pulled downevidenceparachuteprison cellraidsuspectpublic humiliationferrychloroformlingerie slipfiremancamelsuffocationjewelryswastikaset uplocal blockbusterphysicianaccordiontreasonjazz musicstolen moneyborder crossingsailboatfarmhouseundertakersailingfemale spyfascistbelgiumtoastwhistlingroadblockupper classhearseatrocityshot in the handschoolteacherbullet woundsewing machinenetherlandsbritish soldiernazismcontrabandbomberdeath sentenceplandeath of familyhiding placessfiring squadnazi occupationmagnifying glasscarrotloss of familyinfiltrationdutchmass gravecheckpointtour busliberationresistance fighternegotiationcasketlockettop hatsecret roomcanalballroom dancinglootinggestaposurgical operationcaged animalexcrementfemale sitting on a toiletgold coinjail breakdyed hairgerman armybombardmentcourierrescue attemptexhumationdance halllootaliasfire fightduplicitydeath of a childfire engineblueprintfemale star appears nudehollandsexual favorschool classresistance movementstarving childdiamond ringgrave robbingprosecutionwaterboardingjewelskibbutznazi flagbargehair dyelistening devicemarshwiretapchoke holdginstampchocolate barheil hitlerhead held underwaternotarymp 40 machine gunreference to heinrich himmlersoup kitchenyear 1956funeral parlornazi collaboratoranti semitic slurhidden microphonehiding jewsreprisalappendicitistyphusaerial bombardmentjumping off a balconymilitary paradeoccupied nationtelephone repairmanattempted poisoningcutting torchfifty dollar billstamp collectionbus tourlying in a coffinstolen jewelryremoving a bulletboeing b 17 flying fortresshiding underwaterstamp collectorair dropreference to jesse owensrescuerriding a trainb 17 bomberbuilding a firecrashing through a doornazi occupied netherlandspatrol boatpush cartworld warriver bargebreaking a lockfield surgerymilitary check pointplaying deadthousand dollar billunderground networkbugginggold bullionmimeograph machinethe hague netherlandsacetylene torchblack bookfalling into a canalflesh woundhiding in a coffinjumping overboardoffice safetrapped in a coffin (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: | memoryreligionmarriagejealousypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingparanoiawrestlinginsanitymental illnessgreedtrauma …writingphilosophyfirst lovereligious cultsex obsession (See All) |
Locations: | courtroomelevatortaxihospitalnew york citybeachschoolmotorcycleseaenglandshipyachtpennsylvania |
Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshipreference to goddancerpolicemanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorsingerphotographerwriterlittle girl …lustalcoholicpsychiatristaunt nephew relationshipu.s. soldier (See All) |
Period: | world war twothe future |
Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorbunk bedcapturepillsflash forwardchildeatingreference to jesus christhandcuffsjailrunningtearsliebookletter …arrestface slapurinationmirrorfoodbeatingcryingtelephone callsingingdancingbare chested malekissmasturbationsexflashbacknudityfemale nudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nuditytwo word titlefemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingphotographpartyleg spreadingchasetopless female nuditysongwoman on topdreamtesticlescameradrinkriflebathroomcollegepianosciencetelephonescientistf wordspyflashlightmontagefemale pubic hairfalse accusationapologycultcontroversypublic nudityauthormicrophonestorytellingcourtmanipulationspeechpursuithairy chestsleepingtypewriterapplauseno pantiesjail cellcommunistflatulencemovie theatrewhiskeybraverynostalgiamental hospitalshovelpost traumatic stress disorderhypnosisschool uniformnervous breakdownwrestlerimprisonmentpiano playerpost world war twoearphonesdrifterdockspiral staircasedead fatherreading aloudlooking out a windowselfishnessdiggingflasktape recordingdepartment store16 year oldenvypoisoninggiving a toastbathrobecelloleukemiameat cleaverradio showalabamau.s. navyhorninesshammockdarkroomwaking upkiss on the cheekheadachesectbride and groomworld war two veteranmentor protege relationshipwoman wearing black lingeriecoconutcult leadertricyclestowawayscientologyhand 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) |
The story of John Lennon's childhood and teenage years from 1944 to 1960, his relationship with his aunt Mimi and his mother Julia -the two dominant women in the first part of his life-, his first meeting with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, their friendship, their love for music and the birth o …f The Beatles. (Read More)
Subgenre: | coming of agetragedy |
Themes: | theftmoneydeathfriendshipdrinkingdrunkennessfuneralangerdeath of motherdepressiondeath of wifechildhood |
Mood: | nightmareaffection |
Locations: | restaurantschoolcemeterybusbicycle |
Characters: | reference to godthiefdancergirlboyfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerteenage girlteenage boyteacherstudent …musicianbabysister sister relationshipbest friendlittle boycousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
Period: | 1960s1940s1950s |
Story: | birthday partyurinalwhat happened to epiloguecharacter says i love youreadingflash forwardeatingambulancecafebirthdayrunningtearsliebookletter …secretpunched in the faceurinationmirrorfoodunderwearcryingtelephone callbased on true storysingingdancingkisssexbloodflashbackmasturbationf ratedtwo word titlecigarette smokingfingeringphotographpartyfondlingbased on booksongtitle directed by femaledreamdrinkbeerrock musiccollegepianoguitartelephonebedroombandmontagewidowhouserock banddrawinghit by a cargraveyardargumentmicrophoneuniversitydeath of husbandrock 'n' rollsadnesssleepingpubrecord playerbirthday caketeateen angsthead buttdesirelistening to musictape recorderwoman with glassesrecordingtitle based on songgroup of friendsrageguitaristaudienceblack humorpassportmovie theatreswitchbladebloody noseshopliftingbackstagedrummertheatre audienceabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorsongwriterpierattractiondark pastdressing roomrecording studiolaughingdead motherpajamascrowdexhibitionismnew zealandmusic bandfast motion scenedrumsjoypiano playerreference to elvis presleyporn magazinedark secretadolescencejazz musiclooking out a windowguitar playingharmonicaboy with glassesbus stopflasklistening to a radiowrathguitar playerguardianhamburg germanypawnshopwakegravestoneoutdoor 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) |
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: | moneydeathmurderinfidelitydrugsadulterypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralgangsterextramarital affairpsychopathdeath of motherdrug use …dysfunctional familyunfaithfulnessgamblingexploitationcrueltyfalling in lovemurder of mother (See All) |
Mood: | rainneo noirnightmareambiguous ending |
Locations: | texasrestaurantbartrainmotorcyclecemeterypolice stationmotelstrip clubcar explosionmotorcycle chasecar on firecar fire |
Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshipreference to godpolicemanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlbabyhitmanwaitress …alcoholicpolice detectiveaunt niece relationshipstepmother stepdaughter relationshipstepmother stepson relationship (See All) |
Story: | birthday partylooking at oneself in a mirrorsports carrear entry sexpromisetrustdebteatingreference to jesus christprayerhandcuffsjailcafebirthdaytears …lievomitingbare buttsecretpunched in the faceface slapurinationmirrorfoodbeatingcryingtelephone calltitle spoken by charactermale rear nuditymale nuditycharacter name in titlebare chested maledogbloodsexnudityfemale nudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nuditytwo word titlegunfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingphotographpartychasepistolbased on playshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestblondeshot in the headwatching tvdrinkundressingshootingbeersunglasseslingeriemarijuanahallucinationvoyeurstrippertelephonef wordflashlightstabbingdrug dealerfemale pubic hairapologycoffinfishinggraveyardmarriage proposalgravecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguevirginkaratestorytellingkicked in the facerabbitlightningpursuitfemale removes her clotheshairy chestcrosscheating wifearsoncorrupt copgaragehatehenchmanpizzapickup truckpot smokingloss of virginitylistening to musicshot in the stomachcowboy hatburialbikermechanicstupiditybra and pantiesbloody noseplaygroundpool tablepunched in the stomachcigarette lightercellphonelens flareholding handsmarijuana jointabandoned 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 bloodpole dancerwoman 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) |
Nineteen year-old Franco-Arab Malik El Djebena is just starting his six year prison sentence in Brecourt. Although he has spent the better part of his life in juvenile detention, this stint is his first in an adult prison. Beyond the division of Corsicans and Muslims in the prison (the Corsicans who … with their guard connections rule what happens in the prison), he has no known friends or enemies inside. He is just hoping to serve his time in peace and without incident, despite having no prospects once he's out of jail since he's illiterate and has no support outside of the prison. Due to logistics, the head of Corsican inmates, a sadistic mafioso named Cesar Luciani, co-opts Malik as part of the Corsicans' activities, not only regarding what happens inside the prison, but also continued criminal activities outside. The innocent Malik has no idea what to do but cooperate. This move does not sit well with the other Corsicans, who only see Malik as a dirty Arab, and the Muslims who now mistrust him. But as time goes on, Malik works to save himself while in prison, while setting up his life post prison on his own terms. Both his demon and his salvation in prison is the specter of one of the first people he really got to know during his incarceration. (Read More)
Subgenre: | coming of age |
Themes: | prisonmoneychristmasdeathfriendshipmurderrevengekidnappingdrugsbetrayalghostgangsterracismbrutalityparanoia …drug usemafiaguiltcrueltydying from cancer (See All) |
Mood: | gorerainnightmare |
Locations: | prison showerprison sexbeachsnowairplaneparis franceairportseafranceprison fightprison yard |
Characters: | reference to godlawyerhusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipprostituteteenage boybabyhostagemuslim |
Period: | christmas party |
Story: | prison libraryvoice over letterprison sentenceprison guardchristmas presentincarcerationbriefsrear entry sextrustreadingracial slurprisonergay slursubjective cameraprayer …handcuffsjailbirthdaybookletterarrestpunched in the faceface slapbeatingshowertitle spoken by charactermale rear nuditybare chested malebloodflashbacksexmasturbationfemale nudityviolencemale frontal nudityfightcigarette smokingnipplesphotographchasepistolcell phoneshootoutdreamshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headslow motion sceneundressingheld at gunpointhallucinationmale pubic hairfightingshot in the backdrug dealerthroat slittingstabbed in the chestassassinationdouble crossorganized crimeperson on firecharacter's point of view camera shotmanipulationscarmurdererthreatened with a knifeheroinitalianspiritkilling an animalbreaking and enteringhypodermic needlefriendship between mendiseaseislamstabbed in the stomachkicked in the stomachfollowing someoneransompassportduct tape over mouthhaunted by the pastvisionbloody nosesandsmugglingpunched in the stomachstabbed in the headarabblood on shirttitle at the endconvictdeerbulletproof vestprison cellrelease from prisonislamicleather jacketintimidationbeing followedmarijuana jointmale objectificationbriberysuffocationporn magazinebag over headdvdbody in a trunkdrug traffickingtesttattooed womanilliteracyrazor bladerespectmosquerehabilitationcowgirl sex positionkicked in the headsewing machineinmateparolefacial scarcultural differenceprophetprison wardensolitary confinementmarseilleinner title cardprotectionchemotherapycoercioncustomstalking to oneselfprison riotarabichidden moneycouriergodfatherhashishegyptiandrug buststrip searchlanguage learninginfirmarymoral corruptiondead deerrise to powerlearning to readprison gangimamreference to mike tysonstabbed with a forkcontract killingporterbanging head against wallfrench arabafrican frencharabiancrooked lawyertattooed mantesticular cancerreference to mohammedreference to muhammadsanta claus hateye woundreference to nicolas sarkozywoman on top sexconjugal visitmace spraytelemarketingbaguettemuslim prayerbrief male full frontal nudityhandcuffed manreference to archangel gabrielsubserviencecorsican (See All) |
Eva Khatchadourian is trying to piece together her life following the "incident". Once a successful travel writer, she is forced to take whatever job comes her way, which of late is as a clerk in a travel agency. She lives a solitary life as people who know about her situation openly shun her, even …to the point of violent actions toward her. She, in turn, fosters that solitary life because of the incident, the aftermath of which has turned her into a meek and scared woman. That incident involved her son Kevin Khatchadourian, who is now approaching his eighteenth birthday. Eva and Kevin have always had a troubled relationship, even when he was an infant. Whatever troubles he saw, Franklin, Eva's complacent husband, just attributed it to Kevin being a typical boy. The incident may be seen by both Kevin and Eva as his ultimate act in defiance against his mother. (Read More)
Themes: | prisonchristmasdeathmurderjealousypregnancydrinkingangerpsychopathparanoiadysfunctional familyguiltinsanitymental illnesscruelty …death of daughtermurder of husbandmurder of daughter (See All) |
Mood: | rainhigh school |
Locations: | wheelchairrestauranthospitalnew york citytrainschoolpolice carschool shootingoffice party |
Characters: | dancerpolicemangirlboymother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorsingerbrother sister relationshipteenage boybaby …little girllittle boycrying babyself referentialbaby boytravel writer (See All) |
Period: | christmas party |
Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorprison guardchristmas presentincarcerationfirst person titlejob interviewgrocery storepillspromiseclaim in titlesupermarkethuggingreadingliarflash forward …eatingsubjective camerahandcuffsbirthdayrunningtearslievomitingbookcomputerface slapurinationmirrorfoodcryingtelephone callsingingdancingcharacter name in titlebare chested malemasturbationkissflashbackbloodfemale nudityf ratedbased on novelviolencephotographpartysongtitle directed by femalewatching tvdrinkpaintingsunglassestelephonef wordhalloweenbrawinenew yorkname in titlemassacrebasketballmapnonlinear timelinedinnerapologysearchauthorsuburbumbrellachristmas treehalloween costumescargymamerican flagtragic eventchildbirthdeath of husbandmurdereranswering machinebow and arrowkilling an animalballoonmass murdereggcakelistening to musicsociopathmonologuecaught having sexvandalismhidingflatulencemobcovered in bloodjanitortarget practicethundercrossbowsex talkballmedicationeye patchbroken armalienationkilling spreearrowpajamasholding handsmotherhoodvideo tapeearphonesnew jobsandwichtriple f ratedstuffed animaldefecationpaintreading aloudname callinglooking out a windowshot with an arrowvacuum cleaner17 year oldarcheryanimal crueltyknocking on a door15 year oldstretcherreference to donald trumppatricideantcdplaying a video gamerazor bladeprison visittomatostation wagoninmatetitle same as booksick childin medias resironingtargetvideo gameextreme close upnude photographarm slingevil childchristmas decorationstoddlerhamstercomputer viruscerealnew househandicapped personlawn mowerdoctor's officereference to led zeppelindiapermedia frenzyoxygen maskbaby carriageostracismtrick or treatheartbeatlawn sprinklerstubbornnessglass eyelittle sisterman carrying a womannew homeloosely based on real eventsphotocopierbelief in the afterlifecomputer discprecociousnessmementocountingminiature golfreference to robin hoodbelief in hellguinea pigjackhammerbarkingcopy machinecrayondefiancetravel agencyhead held underwatername tagsororicideparceltravel agentprozacreflection in eyeeye bandagethe color redgarbage disposalkissing in the rainreading to a childwindshield wiperarm in a castmother son estrangementkitchen sinkbody searchscrubbing a floorson kills fatherkilled with an arrowmissing petplaying with foodmiscommunicationheredityjellyxylophoneintellectual disability slurroot beergarlandreference to buddy hollyseeing parents have sexincommunicabilitykilling a pethand slapredecoratingscrambled eggvenetian blindsbroken eggdeer antlersjingle bellsloss of eyepainting a roompaint guntetherballbicycle lockbrother kills sisterdestructivenesspeanut butter and jelly sandwichbreaking a lockcalling 911potty trainingred painteternal damnationnail bitingq tiptoilet trainingdirty diaperstuffed toy dogegg shellmarital estrangementstubborn child (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: | black comedyepicdocumentary filmmaking |
Themes: | gay loveaidsdyingtheftchristmasdeathfriendshipdrugsdrinkingfeardrunkennessfuneralartrobberypoverty …paranoiadrug useyouthexploitationbreak uphomelessnessdrug addictionphilosophyregretstarvationgay marriage (See All) |
Mood: | rainnightmare |
Locations: | restauranthospitalnew york citybarsnowmotorcyclecemeterybicyclerooftopnew mexicofire escape |
Characters: | homosexual kissboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay relationshiphomosexualitythieflawyerdancerpolicemanfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshiphomosexualpolice …mother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerteachermusicianinterracial relationshipjewfilmmakerlesbian relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipbar mitzvah (See All) |
Period: | 1980s1990syear 1989year 1990 |
Story: | gay romancecapturejob interviewpromisemilkeyeglassesgay coupleflowerseatingreference to jesus christhandcuffscafetearsbare buttfood …beatingcryingtelephone callsingingtitle spoken by characterdancingbloodkissmasturbationnuditydogfemale nudityf ratedone word titlefemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingphotographlesbian kissfiresongdrinkmarijuananeighborguitarmanhattan new york cityhalloweenbisexualwinecandlevideo cameradrug dealermontagecocainesubwayman with glassescoffinroommategraveyarddrug addictmicrophoneprotestkeypay phonechampagnemissing personinjectiondatecross dressinggraffiticowheroinpowermoonriottransvestitetv newswaiteranswering machineteadrag queenbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledemonstrationloss of loved onedrug abusenew year's everebellionhome moviecelebrationinterracial romancemourningspanishpool tablehungerjunkiechristmas evebalconysongwritersnowingmale male kisspassionate kisssodomytangoworld trade center manhattan new york citylandlordneighborhoodpromiscuityvodkafemale female kissalleyevictionstairwaybeggarwallethuman immunodeficiency virusgroup therapyrabbifilm cameradrug dealdenialinterracial kissanarchycoughingmooningtransvestismmuggingfevermarriage engagementpawnshopfirst gay sexual experienceinterracial couplecross dresserreference to james bondpole dancersupport groupbegginggarbage canhuman immunodeficiency virus positivecommitmentrentspotlightsquattercamera 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) |
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: | memorydeceptionprisonmoneyfriendshipdeathmurderrevengesuicidekidnappingmarriageblackmaildysfunctional familyguiltgambling |
Mood: | murder suicide |
Locations: | courtroomrestaurantsnowcemeterybathtubbusmotelstrip clubgas station |
Characters: | dancerfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsinger |
Story: | prison guardcookiemen's bathroomsupermarketflowersdebtjudgegay slurjailcaferunninglieurinationfoodunderwear …telephone callshowersingingdancingdogbloodkissflashbackfemale nuditynumber in titleviolenceguncigarette smokingphotographsongshot in the headwatching tvundressingstrippermontagefootballapologybathgraveyardconfessiongravefantasy sequencepay phonewritten and directed by cast memberstorytellingcourtdirected by starsplit screenex convictamerican footballdeath threatdaydreamsnowingbowlingrelease from prisonalienationgunfirephoto albumbullet timehomecominglockerbowling alleywagerlip synchingfilling stationbettingallergygravestonedialogue drivenshared bathtap dancingstockholm syndromedance classphoto boothfanaticismprogressive rockbookiefootball fanbuffalo new yorkprison visitationborrowing moneyhot chocolatedesk clerkshooting selfdoughnut shopformer classmatebus depotlock combination (See All) |
This story is a narration from an Australian man who falls in love with two kinds of Candy: a woman of the same name and heroin. The narrator changes from a smart-aleck to someone trying to find a vein to inject, while Candy changes from an actress, call girl, streetwalker, and then a madwoman. Star …ting in Sydney, the two eventually end up in Melbourne to go clean, but they fail. This leads them to turn to finding money and heroin, while other posessions and attachments become unimportant. (Read More)
Themes: | theftmoneydeathmarriagedrugsadulterypregnancydrinkingweddingrobberydrug usemental illnessabortiondrug addictionmadness |
Mood: | rain |
Locations: | wheelchairrestauranthospitalswimming poolbathtubkitchenaustraliabrothelsex in carsex in a toilet |
Characters: | thiefgay sexgirlfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattooprostitutebabyartistlust …professorpregnant wifeself destructivenessart student (See All) |
Story: | credit card fraudmale underwearurinaldrug overdosestealingsupermarketshavingeyeglassesflowersreadingcafetearslievomitingbook …bare buttface slapmirrorfoodunderwearcryingvoice over narrationtelephone callshowertitle spoken by charactermale nuditycharacter name in titlekisssexbloodfemale nuditybased on novelone word titlebare breastsfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingnipplesphotographleg spreadingsurprise endingpantieswatching tvcameradrinkcondomundressingpaintingbeersunglassesmarijuanabathroomprostitutionswimmingcleavagebracookingwinevideo cameradrug dealerapologypainterscantily clad femaleunderwater scenemarriage proposalpainparkdrug addictmini skirtumbrellabankringfemale removes her clotheschildbirthchickenheroinpickup truckpot smokingsyringeaddictionhypodermic needledrugmental institutionmale prostitutehookershopliftingjunkiemental hospitaldespairamusement parkred pantiesnervous breakdownbenchalarm clockwedding receptionhustlermiscarriagemarijuana jointreal estate agentgirl in bra and pantiesneedlemoney problemsmental breakdownevictionsydney australiapink pantiesoverdosewalletcall girlcar washpharmacystonedecstasybaseball caphead injuryjointrazor blademale prostitutionpawnshopescortaspiring actresswashing machinemorphineheroin addictwaitingfetuswhipped creamsmoking potmcdonald's restaurantsurrogate fatherchopping wooddrugstorecrossword puzzlestealing moneymelbourne australiahoneyice cubeautomated teller machinebohemianwriting on a wallpublic toiletdishwasherdrug rehabilitationdrug withdrawalshooting upbank tellerdrug pushergay hustlerconfettireference to tarzanstreet walkermen's toiletpillow talkstitchescompulsionpawnbrokerskylightamusement park ridejamwatching a cartoon on tvcold turkeysugar daddydetoxblurry visionmethadonecrackerhemorrhagemaking a bedstillborn childco dependencydishwashingwriting in lipstickmale wearing a thongripping a telephone from the wallheroin withdrawalreference to e.e. cummingsfrozen chickenhay balingheroin detoxsex for moneyinside a car in a car washintravenous injection (See All) |
Class struggle becomes all too real as a young doctor moves into a modern apartment block in suburban 1975 London. Drugs, drink & debauchery dissolve into murder, mayhem and misogyny in this pseudo-post-apocalyptic breakdown of societal norms.
Subgenre: | dystopia |
Themes: | moneymurdersurrealismsuicidekidnappinginfidelityrapeadulterypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairparanoiainsanityunfaithfulness …wealthrevolution (See All) |
Mood: | satire |
Locations: | wheelchairelevatorlondon englandpolice car |
Characters: | reference to goddancerpolicemangirlboyfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorbrother sister relationshipbabyactresspsychiatrist …maidfrenchgermanneighbor neighbor relationshipcrying babysuicide by jumping (See All) |
Story: | birthday partylooking at oneself in a mirrorbriefcaserear entry sexwatching a moviesupermarketshavingeyeglassesdebtflash forwardchildeatingsubjective camerareference to jesus christlie …bare buttpunched in the faceface slapmirrorfoodunderwearbeatingvoice over narrationshowertitle spoken by characterdancingmale rear nuditymale nuditybare chested malenuditydogflashbacksexbloodkissfemale nuditybased on novelviolencebare breastsmale frontal nudityguncigarette smokingphotographpartytopless female nuditywoman on topcorpseshot to deathhorseshot in the chestslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkundressingfalling from heightshootingpaintingrock musicdead bodysex standing uporgyf wordreporterswimmingflashlightbound and gaggedwinecandlestrangulationstabbingmontagecocainestabbed to deathstabbed in the chestnonlinear timelineapologysevered headno opening creditsdream sequenceunderwater scenedrowningcoffeecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backscreamingchampagnecharacter's point of view camera shotmassagegyminjectionfilm within a filmchildbirthgardensleepingsingle parentrecord playerbirthday cakewaiterkilling an animalballoonlistening to musictape recorderbabysitterrecordingcaught having sexarchitectcrying womanclassical musiccovered in bloodskullapartment buildingrampagenicknamekickingpower outagefalling to deathcigarette lighterbalconybody landing on a carcaneinjusticesevered legpipe smokingsunbathingparking lotpillclose up of eyesearphoneshit in the facedefecationkilling a dogrepeated scenepaintsnorting cocainetowerstairwaygolf clubautographname callingblackoutmasseusedegradationfilm cameraseagullknocking on a doorpush upsbankercostume partyanarchynarcissismswimming underwaterwhite briefsgarbagecrotch grabspacaretakerdistrustin medias resgynecologistwoman slaps a manenvironmentalistshopping cartelevator shaftsocial decayman slaps a womanoverhead shottitle spoken by narratorwrenchillegitimate sondocumentary filmmakerpower failurebloody facesevered earsleeping pillface ripped offdebaucheryapplying makeuppenthousehomophobemedical schoolwhite horselobotomysex on a tablegrocery shoppingdissectiontalking during sexpeepholereference to che guevaradestruction of propertyindoor swimming poolsex with a pregnant womanfainting manbarristergarbage bagrepeated dialoguesticking out one's tonguedead sisterkilling a horsegrowlingterracecat scanpainting a wallstuck in an elevatorclimbing a ladderkaleidoscopemaniamusical quartetreference to lord byronscrubbing a floorcleaning upgarbage chutehusband slaps wifepounding on a doorreference to the united nationsclass warfarewife slaps husbanddoor keytower blockhigh rise apartment buildingtv news reporterchildren's partycovered in paintphysiologyrowing machinedilletantefake angel wingsnote slid under doorlearning to speak frenchsquash the game (See All) |
The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father ('Brad Pitt' (qv)). Jack (played as an adult by … 'Sean Penn (I)' (qv)) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageepic |
Themes: | theftmemoryreligiondeathmarriagejealousypregnancyfeardysfunctional familyguiltgriefbullyingeducationphotographyhope …crueltychildhoodinheritanceafterliferegret (See All) |
Mood: | rainavant gardemoving |
Locations: | texascourtroomelevatorchurchrestaurantbeachschoolswimming poolforestcemeterysmall townairplanebathtubdesertbicycle …woodsurban settingpolice carseabaseballouter spaceoceanchinastormrunning into water (See All) |
Characters: | reference to godchristianthiefpolicemanboyafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipchildrenbrother brother relationshipmusicianbaby …priestbullywaitresschristianitylittle boycatholicchinesegrandmother grandson relationshipengineeryounger version of characterpregnant wifecrying babydeath of boydeath wish (See All) |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | childhood memorylooking at oneself in a mirrorblowing bubblesbarbecuebible quotepromisestealingdestinyeyeglassestrustflowersreadingliarflash forwardeating …prayercaferunningtearsliebookarrestface slapmirrorfoodcryingvoice over narrationtelephone calldancingbare chested maleflashbackdogkissfightexplosionfirecell phoneslow motion scenecatpaintinglingeriedead bodypianoclassroomguitarriverswimminghalloweensurvivalnewspaperflashlightcandlebridgehousesnakefishnonlinear timelinechild abuseapologyman with glassescoffinbathunderwater scenesearchjourneygraveyarddrowningpaingunshottreeclownsuburbfired from the jobstorytellingbaseball batcourtdeath of brotherchildbirthdeath of songardenwaterfallflowerclasssleepingkillingredheadhateblack americanrecord playermachismobreaking and enteringlistening to musicfaintingrecordingvandalismguitaristplanetswimsuitsharkladderbirthfollowing someoneend of the worldambitiondinosaurwindsufferingthundermourningloss of sonchild protagonistkickinginsectcigarette lightercard playingsibling rivalrysunbutterflyvolcanoatticshadowchoirswingexistentialismgrowing upmarital problemloss of brotherfast motion sceneshamebeing followedpiano playersermonspittinggiving birthhandshake12 year oldgardeningnotebookbaptismhomecomingreading aloudstairwayescalatorlooking out a windowabandoned houselizardvery little dialogueskyscrapernaivetyseagullwhisperingenvylavabubble bathstrokebare chested boyelectric shocktrain tracksuniverseswimming underwaterbreaking a windowguitar playernewborn babyclimbing a treefailuremeteorprehistoric timestelegramreading a newspaperstarscar radiotreehousegrassdistrustdeath by drowningtoy gunsilhouettefetuswaveplant in titleexpectant motherdomineering fatheroverhead shotsaying gracecourthousedare19 year oldkneelingexpectant fatherwater hosewashing dishesice cubehand kissingplanet earthsnoopinghoselooking in a windowjigsaw puzzlejumping on a bedorganiststeamheartbeatstained glass windowtrashcanloss of innocencelaundry drying on clothes linecar repairpower plantschoolyardsparklerlawn sprinklercosmosplayingelectric fanthree brotherswind chimeembryochild as main charactersunflowerancestrylearning to readblessinglighting a candlebig bangsomersaultdeath in familybad newsplainplaying catchtarkovskyesquebb guncrossing oneselfwading in waterwalking on a beachstrict fatherdaily lifedestroying propertyholding head underwaterpatentpipe organwatering cantime capsulewanting to dieartificial respirationhand clapping gamebegins with a quoteresentment toward fatherlimping manreference to johannes brahmsschool bellstreetlightrolling down a hilltree swingplanting a treebegins with a quotationreference to jobhanging out washingtolling bellorigins of lifeveinair rifleelectrical shockfloating in the airglass elevatorhairbrushglass coffinpraying handswaco texaseye maskfertilizationkicking a canpineconeddtdirgejumping from a treepantheismreference to arturo toscaninisurvival of the fittestdeath notificationbirth of sonhit with a boardice traylearning to walkparents arguing (See All) |
Hunger follows life in the Maze Prison, Northern Ireland with an interpretation of the highly emotive events surrounding the 1981 IRA Hunger Strike, led by Bobby Sands. With an epic eye for detail, the film provides a timely exploration of what happens when body and mind are pushed to the uttermost …limit. (Read More)
Themes: | dyingmemoryprisonreligiondeathmurdersuicidepoliticstorturebrutalityterrorismhumiliationillnesssadismexecution …crueltyfreedompolice brutalitystarvation (See All) |
Locations: | snowbathtubbuswaterprison hospital |
Characters: | boyfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipbabypriestbiblecatholiccatholic priestprison officer |
Period: | 1980syear 1981 |
Story: | childhood memoryprison guardcell mategurneyurinalbriefswhat happened to epiloguedirectorial debutflowerssuitcaseprisonereatingreference to jesus christjailrunning …tearsvomitingbare buttpunched in the facemirrorfoodunderwearbeatingcryingtitle spoken by charactermale rear nuditymale nuditybare chested maleflashbackkissmasturbationbloodnudityviolenceone word titlemale frontal nudityguncigarette smokingphotographtesticlesshot in the headundressingmaskshootingbathroomhallucinationmale pubic hairriverf wordterroristmontagedrivingbirdcontroversyold womanlatex glovespaingunshotprologueprotestlocker roomuniformstorytellinglong taketragic eventcrossratirelandriothead butthypodermic needlevandalismcrucifixdemonstrationbeardswat teamcovered in bloodirishbreakfasthaircutbarefootshieldbloody nosesufferingboxer shortssmugglinghungerscissorscigarette lighterblack eyeprison cellsnowinglooking at self in mirrormain character diesspittingoppressionyellingbodyspit in the facehead woundlockervery little dialogueshoutinglistening to a radiourinehead injurynursing homeprison visitpolitical prisonercontrabandclothingmartyrradio newssurrenderfreedom fightermassdeathbednegotiationnorthern irelanddressingdeterminationstarvingrunnerblanketchantingends with textexcrementpassing outpolitical protestbegins with textburnhand injuryirish republican armyemaciationconvulsionreference to the bibleirahospital visithunger strikesinkeye injuryworryingpolice vanhand woundpolitical criminalends with deathhandspeepholemale with long hairfly the insectbody mutilationfilthcrossing oneselfrolling a cigarettefacial injuryurine samplebedsheetbritish government28 year oldbody searchcavity searchbritish parliamentdisinfectanthuman excrement27 year oldmaggotstinfoilmargaret thatchernorthern irishmandistorted soundrectal examstarving to deaththe troublescross country runningback scarbelfast irelandfood traypolice batonriot gearriot squadsweeping a floortrashing a roombody sore (See All) |
When a single mother and her six-year-old daughter move to rural France and open a chocolate shop - with Sunday hours - across the street from the local church, they are met with some skepticism. But as soon as they coax the townspeople into enjoying their delicious products, they are warmly welcome …d. (Read More)
Themes: | theftreligionfriendshipdeathmarriagepoliticscorruptionprejudice |
Locations: | boatchurchbarschoolsnowcemeterysmall townbicyclevillagerural settingfrancecatholic churchboat on fire |
Characters: | christianthiefdancergirlboyfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfemale protagonistmusicianwriterpriestsingle mother …catholicmayorgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipself righteousness (See All) |
Period: | 1950s |
Story: | birthday partyinsulindiabeticchocolatestealingdestinyflowerssuitcaseeatingprayercafetearslieletterfood …cryingvoice over narrationdancingkissdogsexflashbacknudityf ratedbased on novelviolenceone word titlefightphotographpartyknifefireclassroomguitarcookingold manwomanmontagewidowapologybirddrawingritualgraveyardold womanconfessiondrug addictpassionstorytellingstatuedomestic violenceinjectioncountrysidemagical realismclassarsonsingle parenttraditionpiratebreaking and enteringslow motioncrucifixgossipirishfestivalburialfood in titlemoralitygypsybloody nosewindreference to satancard playingabsent fatherabusive husbandatheistshowsermonreference to elvis presleydriftercremationtemptationconfessionaloutsidertween girlimaginary friendrumorwormeasterguitar playernursing homeashesfablehistorianhair salonpleasurekangarooaphrodisiacbouquetrebirthchurch bellwife leaves husbandcentral americafeastportrait paintingrepentancepagancountesshair dryerjugglersmall businesswife abusehouseboatcountgluttonyfertilityabstinenceold people's homeillegitimate daughtervowfastingcremated remainsriverboatfire eatergourmetbattered womancandy storered capehot chocolatenightshirtseventy somethingchiligypsy campprovincial settingpublic moralityletter openercocoapastry shopyearningrighteousnesscafe ownerapothecaryriverbanklentpenitenceremedybook of poetrycontritiondowagerfictional villagehit with a skilletthrowing cremated ashes to the windhit on the head with a skillet (See All) |
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: | prisonmoneyreligionchristmasdeathfriendshipmurderlovepregnancydrinkingdrunkennessdrug usesamurai |
Mood: | rainhigh schoolhip hop |
Locations: | churchrestaurantbarnightclubpolice carstrip clubschool bus |
Characters: | reference to goddancerpolicemanfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipsingerprostitutemusician …babyinterracial relationshippimpgo go dancer (See All) |
Story: | church choirprison guardmen's bathroomreference to jesus christprayerjailcafetearsarrestpunched in the faceface slapunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone call …singingdancingdogsexbloodkissfemale nudityviolencegunfightcigarette smokingthree word titlepistolpunctuation in titlesongshootoutdreamdrinkshootingmarijuananeighborpianostripperbridgetoiletbartenderlimousinemicrophonelocker roompianisthandgunblack americanampersand in titledrug dealinghookerrap musicegyptpool tableconvenience storemakeuprapperchoirsongwriterclassmatemidlife crisishustlerchauffeurdjmarijuana jointearphonesplaying pooleiffel tower parisevictionexotic dancerjukeboxradio stationdrug dealflarelistening to a radiourinetennesseepyramidstatue of liberty new york citybumpawnshopcar radiopole dancervending machinekeyboardmemphis tennesseerentradio djtruck stopcassette tapetricyclesongwritingomenpopsiclemount everestlava lampprison visitationcutlasssound engineercrotch rubreference to the easter bunnysound proofingmeat loaf (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: | memoryprisonmoneyfriendshipdeathmurderrevengebetrayalpregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessfuneralinvestigationblackmail …guiltbullyingexploitationdisabilitywritingpolice investigation (See All) |
Mood: | satirerain |
Locations: | restaurantbarforestcemeterysmall townbuswoodspolice stationrooftopbar hostessrunning after a car |
Characters: | lawyerdancerpolicemanpolice officergirlboyfriendmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipteenage girlfemale protagonistdetectivemother …professorgrandmother granddaughter relationshipmother love (See All) |
Period: | year 2002 |
Story: | prison guardgolfdebtflash forwardeatingsubjective camerahandcuffscafecar crashrunningtearsvomitingbookarrestcomputer …face slapurinationmirrorcar accidentfoodunderwearbeatingcryingdancingbare chested malebloodsexdogflashbackfemale nudityviolenceone word titlefightcigarette smokingphotographsurprise endingpantiesfirecell phonewoman on topcorpseblood splatterwatching tvdrinkundressingdead bodyinterrogationflashlightbracandleold mantoiletfalse accusationhit by a carsearchgraveyardpantyhosecoffeepainconfessionmicrophoneprologueumbrellamissioncountrysideschoolgirlsuspicionsleepingarsonrockteamedicinekilling 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 manprison visitationteeth 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) |
New Rochelle, the 1960s. High schooler Frank Abagnale Jr. idolizes his father, who's in trouble with the IRS. When his parents separate, Frank runs away to Manhattan with $25 in his checking account, vowing to regain dad's losses and get his parents back together. Just a few years later, the FBI tra …cks him down in France; he's extradited, tried, and jailed for passing more than $4,000,000 in bad checks. Along the way, he's posed as a Pan Am pilot, a pediatrician, and an attorney. And, from nearly the beginning of this life of crime, he's been pursued by a dour FBI agent, Carl Hanratty. What starts as cat and mouse becomes something akin to father and son. (Read More)
Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedytragedycaperspy spoofbased on autobiography |
Themes: | deceptionprisonmoneychristmasrevengeinfidelitybetrayaladulteryescapeinvestigationextramarital affairtraveldivorcedeath of fatherredemption …surveillanceabortionblindness (See All) |
Mood: | high schooljames bond spoof scene |
Locations: | courtroomtaxichurchrestauranthospitalnew york citybarswimming poolhotelcarsnowairplanelos angeles californiaparis franceairport …villageapartmentpolice carfrancemotelusatrain stationspainschool teacher (See All) |
Characters: | thieflawyerpolice officerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingerprostituteteenage boy …nursesecurity guardbiblemaidamerican abroadmayorpolice arrestamerican dreamchinese food (See All) |
Period: | 1970s1960syear 1967 |
Story: | miami floridatelling a jokeembezzlementcon mancon artistjob interviewscamfloridawatching a moviefraudwhat happened to epilogueeyeglassessuitcasebusinessmanflash forward …on the runjudgeprisonerprayerhandcuffslievomitingletterarrestvoice over narrationbased on true storysingingdancingbare chested maledogflashbacksex scenecigarette smokingphotographpartychasepistolheld at gunpointsunglassesprostitutionclassroomrevolvermanhattan new york citycriminalf wordfoot chasebraambushcaliforniadisguisemansionmontagedinertoiletmapnonlinear timelinedinnerdouble crossmarriage proposalnecklaceconfessionpilotbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguefbiuniformpay phonechampagnefugitiveumbrellaauditionproduct placementrace against timechristmas treelightningbankspeechhigh school studentloss of fatherpremarital sexcinemaex convicthandguntypewritereuropewashington d.c.record playerrunawaynerdwaiterteen angstloss of virginityheavy raintape recordercomic bookjail cellfbi agenthollywood californiamovie theaterblockbusterimpersonationphone boothpoolwomanizerbroken legwatching televisionmovie theatreattorneyunfaithful wifeitalian americanimpostoregyptnew orleans louisianatheatre audienceescape attemptchristmas eveengagementchoirrainstormblind manfamily dinnercasual sexdivorceewedding receptionflightsouthern accentnew jobsecret serviceset upimperative in titlelouisianaassumed identitywar herofake identityphysicianwalletjukeboxbully comeuppancestewardesslaundromatcall girldepartment storenewspaper articleflight attendantunsubtitled foreign languagehandcuffedemergency roomjockatlanta georgiaprosecutorunderage sexprison visitmadrid spainforgeryinmateorchestral music scorecadillacparoledivorced parentsoverhead camera shotreference to james bondman wearing glassesanimated creditsfrenchmanimplied sexbanquetbilingualismflash cameraworld war two veterancat and mousevinyldental bracesmoney falling through the airimpersonatorphonograph recordpendanthalf sistersuitcase of moneycondominiumanimated title sequencehigh school principalslide projectorprinting presscockpitmotivationalbracesexpertcounterfeitfrenchwomanname changeyearbookbank tellertelephone boxengagement partysubstitute teacherrunning away from homesource musicfake passportmile high clubco pilotforgerjazz scorechequescam artisttarmacattorney generalwolf whistleslideshowpaying for sexlutherandiplomaloan officerget rich quick schememedium format cameracheck bookreference to the new york yankeesbank foreclosurebank fraudmislaid trustex modeltax fraudcandy striperconfidence trickused car dealerleitmotifreference to mickey mantletax evaderlabelmusic score features saxophonereference to ian flemingair hostessbar exammarseilles francerotary clubpan amsolicitation of prostitutioncheck fraudluncheonetteshreveport louisianaeclairfraudsternew rochelle new york (See All) |
Teenager Hubert haughtily regards his mother with contempt, and only sees her tacky sweaters and kitsch decorations. In addition to these irritating surface details, there is also his parent's cherished mechanisms of manipulation and guilt. Confused by this love/hate relationship that obsesses him m …ore and more each day, Hubert drifts through the mysteries of adolescence - artistic discoveries, illicit experiences, the opening-up to friendship, and ostracism. The turbulent relationship between mother and son unfolds with a compelling combination of savage fury and melting affection. The stunning, semi-autobiographical directing debut of 20-year-old actor Xavier Dolan. (Read More)
Subgenre: | coming of agesemi autobiographical |
Themes: | gay lovefriendshipmurderloveweddingangerdivorceblackmaildrug usedysfunctional familyguiltpoetrychildhoodinheritance |
Mood: | high school |
Locations: | restaurantschoolbusbicycle |
Characters: | boyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay relationshiphomosexualitygay kissreference to godgay sexdancerfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenage boyteacherstudentsingle mother …little boymotherteacher student relationshipcatholicgay teenagerparent child relationshipgay student (See All) |
Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorgay clubbriefsclaim in titlecoming outlibraryeatinggay slurreference to jesus christcafelielettercomputerface slapmirror …foodunderwearbeatingtelephone callshowerdancingmale nuditybare chested maleflashbackcigarette smokingknifechasecell phoneslow motion scenewatching tvundressingpaintingmarijuanaclassroomrivertelephonef wordcookingvideo cameramontagesubwayapologyfantasy sequencepay phonewritten and directed by cast memberdollmanipulationpursuitobscene finger gesturehatesingle parentchessrunawaypot smokinglgbtteen angstoverallsrebellionhome moviereconciliationboxer shortsbackpackkickingrejectiontime lapse photographyschool uniformgay sonboarding schoolmale male kissbrushing teethphoto albumvideo tapegay bashingvideo storeadolescencedvdvacuum cleaner17 year olddomineering motherschool principal16 year olddivorced parentsoverbearing motherinner title cardbipolar disorderwashing dishesreference to bugs bunnyreference to james deanreference to buddhalove hate relationship7 year oldreference to leonardo dicaprioboys' bathroompublic schoolmother son conflictlove hatebegins with a quotemale homosexualityreference to jackson pollockmother slaps sonreference to jean cocteaucontemptreport cardreference to christmasimaginary worldsaint lawrence riverspeed the drugwriting contestthrowing a telephone (See All) |
Lil ('Naomi Watts' (qv)) and Roz ('Robin Wright (V)' (qv)) are two lifelong friends, having grown up together as neighbors in an idyllic beach town. As adults, their sons have developed a friendship as strong as that which binds their mothers. One summer, all four are confronted by simmering emotion …s that have been mounting between them, and each find unexpected happiness in relationships that cross the bounds of convention. (Read More)
Themes: | memorydeathfriendshiprevengemarriageinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingvoyeurismextramarital affair …divorcelonelinessdeath of fatherguiltunfaithfulnesstheatre (See All) |
Locations: | hospitalbarbeachhotelcemeterybuskitchenaustraliafranceofficeoceantownsuvrunning on a beach |
Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshipreference to goddancerboyfriendhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerteenage girlteenage boyactorbaby …actressbest friendaustralianolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipyounger version of charactertheatre director (See All) |
Period: | summer |
Story: | birthday partylooking at oneself in a mirrorwatching a movieflowersflash forwardchildeatingreference to jesus christbirthdayrunningtearslievomitingbookbare butt …secretcomputerface slapmirrorfoodcryingtelephone callsingingdancingmale rear nuditymale nuditybare chested maleflashbackkisssexnudityfemale nudityf ratedfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingphotographleg spreadingpantiescell phonesongwoman on toptitle directed by femaledreamblondedrinkbikinisex in bedbeersunglassessex standing upneighborvoyeurtelephonef wordswimmingcleavagewinewidowapologyscantily clad femaleunderwater scenegraveyardbartenderjeansgraveblack pantieschampagneauditioncrossdeath of husbandlaptopsadnessreunionsuspiciontearevelationlistening to musichappinessagingswimsuitsurfingaudiencecoitusforbidden loveart galleryburialbald manbroken legministercard playingseasidecliffcopulationwedding receptionsunbathingphoto albumfemale female kissnew jobbirthday presentsydney australiaremorsereading aloudcrutcheslost lovesurferraft18 year oldtheatre productiondolphingiving a toastmother in lawbeach houselollipopswimming underwaterreverendsurfboardreading a booksurrogate motherlesbian subtextleg injuryleg woundremarriageoverhead shotbedtime storyhappy birthdayrearview mirrorsaying goodbyeplay rehearsalbreaking upsidewalk cafebased on novellatryst20 year oldunderwater fightsurrogate sonwoman directorleg in a casttravel agentcurtain callwetsuitphysical rehabilitationbank checkloversreference to george gershwin21st birthdaymusical productionreflection in a rearview mirrorantisepticreading a book to a childsurfing accidentwater wings (See All) |
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: | theftmemorydeceptiondeathfriendshipmurderdrugspregnancydrinkingdrunkennessrobberyangercorruptionpsychopathdrug use …datingunemployment (See All) |
Mood: | rainnightmare |
Locations: | barlos angeles californiaurban settingpolice carmexico |
Characters: | thieflawyerdancerpolicemanpolice officerfriendafrican americanhusband wife relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooprostitutelatinoex soldier |
Story: | deceitjob interviewgrocery storemilkwatching a moviereadingliareatinggay slurrunninglielettercomputerpunched in the faceurination …foodbeatingdancingbloodkissviolencegunfightcigarette smokingphotographexplosionpartychasepistolshootoutdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunwatching tvdrinkshootingrifleheld at gunpointbeersunglassesdead bodymarijuanashot in the backfoot chasedrug dealerthroat slittingprologuefbicorrupt copblack americantwenty somethinganswering machinepot smokinggrenademexicanhookermiddle eastbreakupmobile phonespanishsmugglingpool tablepunched in the stomachconvenience storekicked in the crotchpost traumatic stress disorderspecial forcesbrushing teethgovernment agentreckless drivingillegal immigrantlyingstreet gangplaying pooldrug smugglingnight visiondrunk drivingdrug dealdrug 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) |
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: | deceptionprisonmoneydeathmurderrevengedrugsbetrayalpregnancydrinkinginvestigationangerpsychopathdeath of fatherbrutality …drug useredemptionillnesshomophobiajusticehuntingmurder of brother (See All) |
Mood: | neo noirambiguous ending |
Locations: | bartrainforestcemeterysmall townwoodspolice stationpolice carpennsylvaniaprison fight |
Characters: | reference to godpolicemanafrican americanfamily relationshipspolicefather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipteachersoldiertough guylove trianglesniperuncle nephew relationship …ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipsniper rifleyounger version of character (See All) |
Period: | 2000s2010syear 2008 |
Story: | voice over letterlooking at oneself in a mirrorprison guardcrying manmopping a floorpromisewatching a movieeyeglassesdebtchildprisonereatinggay slurcar crashrunning …tearslievomitingletterpunched in the faceface slapmirrorcar accidentfoodunderwearbeatingcryingvoice over narrationtelephone callbare chested maleflashbackbloodviolencegunsex scenefightcigarette smokingphotographchasepistolcell phoneshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headwatching tvwritten by directordrinkgunfightbrawlsex in bedshootingpaintingshowdownrifleheld at gunpointhand to hand combatsunglassesdead bodyrevolvertelephoneshot in the backf wordfoot chaseflashlightambushdrug dealerbridgefour word titlemixed martial artsapologyno opening creditsanti herodouble crossshot in the legshot in the foreheadbartendergravedrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathprologuelocker roomevil manknocked outkicked in the facedeath of childopening action scenedeath of brotheramerican flagdisappearanceinjectionpursuitcrossmanagerex convictflowerobscene finger gesturekissing while having sexvigilanteheroinblack americanterminal illnesspickup trucksabotagekilling an animalhead butthypodermic needleworking classswat teamculture clashfateredneckwhiskeyinterracial romancebloody nosenew jerseyplaygroundkickingpool tablepunched in the stomachjunkiepost traumatic stress disordercard playingsafedeerraised middle fingerbetprison cellpolice raidlens flarewar veterandead boyrelease from prisondead mothershot multiple timesreference to barack obamasouthern accentgardeningpolice chiefhorse racingdrunk drivingtrailer homehot dogknocking on a doorloanurban decaylistening to a radioroadblocktrailer 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 riflerailyardrevenge 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) |
In San Francisco in the 1950s, Margaret was a woman trying to make it on her own after leaving her husband with only her daughter and her paintings. She meets gregarious ladies' man and fellow painter Walter Keane in a park while she was struggling to make an impact with her drawings of children wit …h big eyes. The two quickly become a pair with outgoing Walter selling their paintings and quiet Margaret holed up at home painting even more children with big eyes. But Walter's actually selling her paintings as his own. A clash of financial success and critical failure soon sends Margaret reeling in her life of lies. With Walter still living the high life, Margaret's going to have to try making it on her own again and re-claiming her name and her paintings. (Read More)
Themes: | deceptionmoneyfriendshipmarriagebetrayaldrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingartdivorceinsanitycelebritymental illnessgreed |
Mood: | archive footage |
Locations: | courtroomchurchrestaurantnew york citybarbeachswimming poolsan francisco californiaart school |
Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshipreference to godlawyergirlboyfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsphotographerpriestartistsingle motherchinese …mayordeafnessstepfather stepdaughter relationshipreligious zealotart thief (See All) |
Period: | 1960s1950s20th centuryyear 2000year 1963year 1960year 1964 |
Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrormen's bathroomcon mandeceitjob interviewgrocery storescamfraudwhat happened to epiloguesupermarketeyeglassessuitcaseliarflash forwardchild …judgeeatinggay slurreference to jesus christcaferunningtearsliebooksecretmirrorfoodcryingvoice over narrationtelephone callbased on true storytitle spoken by characterdogkissfightcigarette smokingphotographfirewatching tvcameradrinkpaintingsunglassesrock musicmarijuanahallucinationtelephonef wordreporternewspaperorphanjournalistwinecaliforniawomanmontageapologytrialpaintermarriage proposalconfessionargumentmicrophonekeysuburbpay phonechampagnecover upcourtpursuitwitnesssuspicionobscene finger gesturetypewriternewspaper headlinearsonflirtingsurgeryscandalitalianlistening to musicfamescene during opening creditsmagazinecrying womanimpersonationswimsuitwomanizerart gallerynicknameinnocencedelusionbribehawaiiprideatticsalesmanmarital separationraised middle fingerdivorceeabusive husbandholding handsmoral dilemmaposterpost world war twoethicsstudiohit in the facesuccessschemepostcardsarcasmbased on real eventsjazz musicbitternessconfessionalhoneymoonreal estatenaivetytv reportershoutingjurylawsuitradio stationfilm cameraknocking on a doorlistening to a radioquitting a jobambassadormaillocked doorradio showchild custodybased on real personreading a newspapersome scenes in black and whiteart exhibitionreference to marilyn monroebechdel test passedrealtorcriticposingegoexposehouse on firetelevision reporterclose up of eyeeyesflash camerapublicitysleeping on a couchtear on cheekplagiarismexpressionismends with biographical notesmodern artindustrialistwomen's bathroomice cream coneworld's fairportrait paintingpoodlevasestreetcararchival photographgallerymuseforkdoorbellreference to pablo picassojazz clubprinting presskitschreference to the biblelooking for a jobapplying lipstickcourt casejehovah's witnesssketchinglooking through a keyholereference to andy warholtalking to a dogsignatureart studiofortune cookiereference to leonardo da vincilarge format camera9 year oldchauvinismreference to michelangelopolaroid photographsigning an autographslanderstaringyear 1958imposternew york timesman wearing a tuxedoespressostabbed with a forkart criticreference to bob hopenorthern californiastreet artistdefamationreference to jerry lewischauvinistfootstepsyear 1949newspaper columnistlife magazinestreet fairtwenty dollar billmurder threatoil paintingunicefwar orphangossip columnistreference to joan crawfordwall clockchinatown san franciscoreference to the mona lisahonolulu hawaiireference to claude monetreference to the beach boysgrand openingprocrastinationsketching a portraitwoman wearing a one piece swimsuitlibelnumerologywedding photographabandoned by husbandjellybeanreference to joseph mccarthyreference to the tooth fairybanging on a doorbank checkeaselmethodistreading the biblebegins with quotationstaple gunwaifwooden crateart gallery ownercopying machinesurf musicgolden gate bridge san franciscostolen artabandoned by wifefrench poodlenew york world's fair 1964 1965hidden keyreference to chiang kai shekreference to kim novakdefending oneself in courtlack of confidencepennilessreference to jekyll and hydereference to pierre auguste renoirreference to camille pissarroturpentinebiblical quotationinitialsreference to amedeo modiglianireference to merv griffinreference to natalie woodreference to wassily kandinskybaby bedleaving husbandnorth beach san franciscoreference to jehovahreference to paul gauguinreference to tab hunterreflection in a store windowart reviewlistening to music on a radio (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: | escape from prisonprison escapedyingdeceptionprisonmoneydeathfriendshipmurdersuicidekidnappingbetrayaldrinkingtorturedrunkenness …escapedancegangstersurveillancepolice brutalitymurder of a police officermurder of an innocent person (See All) |
Mood: | neo noircar chase |
Locations: | elevatorrestauranthospitalbartrainhotelcarmotorcycleairplanebathtubnightclubwoodskitchenapartmentpolice station …farmpolice carchicago illinoisbrothelsinging in a carhotel fight (See All) |
Characters: | lawyerdancerpolicemanpolice officerboyfriendafrican americanpoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingersoldierphotographerhostagetough guy …sherifffrenchpolice shootout (See All) |
Period: | 1930s |
Story: | prison breakprison guardmanacleswatching a moviewhat happened to epilogueshavingon the runjudgeeatinghandcuffsjailcafetearsletterarrest …punched in the faceface slapcar accidentfoodbeatingcryingtelephone callbased on true storysingingdancingkissbloodsexviolencetwo word titlegunsex scenecigarette smokingphotographchasesurprise endingpistolbased on booksongshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splattermachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameradrinkundressinggunfightshootingrifleheld at gunpointsunglassesinterrogationcriminalshot in the backbandgangambushdisguisedeath of friendwomantied to a chairno opening creditsradiobathcigar smokingshot in the legorganized crimebinocularsbeaten to deathfbipay phoneevil manopening action scenebankstreet shootoutshot in the shouldercourtscarpursuitbank robberyshot in the armhandgunkissing while having sexblack americansurgeryfalling down stairswoundshot in the stomachhatred dressfbi agentmovie 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 beginningflarepocket watchstakeoutgreat depressionsubmachine gunmichiganmoney launderingsewing machinecarjackingbettingmugshothorse 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 hearingcorrupt lawyergun smugglingpublic enemy number onecelebrity criminalguard towerplanning robberysemiautomatic rifleapple orchardhandcuffed to a chairj. edgar hooverpublic enemyshoulder wounddangerous criminalcoat check girl (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: | theftloverevengesurrealismmarriagedrugspoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessfilmmakingvoyeurismdivorcedrug usecelebrityillness …poetryfaiththeatrebreak upcrueltydrug addictionreligious conversion (See All) |
Mood: | satirerain |
Locations: | wheelchairelevatortaxirestauranthospitalnew york citybartrainmotorcyclesmall townairplanebathtubbuslondon englandairport …englandtrain stationmotorcycle accidentairplane trip (See All) |
Characters: | christianthiefdancergirlboyafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipchildrensingernursemusicianactorphotographer …babyartistjewishchristianitybiblefrenchex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipairplane stewardess (See All) |
Period: | 1970s1960s1950s19th century20th centuryyear 1968year 1963year 1973year 1974year 1964 |
Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorchurch choirneck bracefirst person titleurinalmen's bathroomfaked deathpillsdrug overdosewatching a movieclaim in titleeyeglassesflowerseatingsubjective camera …reference to jesus christprayerjailcafebare buttfoodunderwearvoice over narrationtelephone callbased on true storysingingdancingmale rear nuditymale nuditybare chested maledognuditysexfemale nudityinterviewmale frontal nudityfightcigarette smokingphotographmale full frontal nuditypartyknifethree word titlepantiesfirepunctuation in titlesongcorpsehorseslow motion scenewatching tvcameradrinkpaintingriflesunglassesapostrophe in titledead bodypianovoyeurmale pubic hairguitarmanhattan new york cityreporternewspaperjournalistwinebandconcertcaliforniaaxemontagesubwaynonlinear timelineman with glassespaintercoffinbathunderwater scenelooking at the cameratalking to the cameraparklimousinelegenddrug addictmicrophoneprotestcowboyumbrellaon the roadpianistamerican flaghairy chestfilm within a filmrock 'n' rollfeminismpoetfreeze framerecord playerriotperiod in titleapplauserecordingtitle based on songjail cellguitaristcrucifixdemonstrationmagazinespidervietnam warpress conferencetv showcarnivalpreacherhitchhikingcivil rightsnew jerseyplaygroundministerhippiemillionairenewsreel footagetheatre audienceensemble casttime lapse photographyexilefilm setoutlawautopsysongwriterexistentialismalienationactivistfast motion scenehorseback ridingsermonmale objectificationtitle ends with periodwomen's rightsmultiple storylineanti warsuccessreference to the beatlesharmonicatraffic jamfascistscalpelelectric guitarcoughingmetamorphosisrallycontraction in titlerags to richesfolk musicperformance artmusic festivallabor unionreference to john f. kennedycircular staircaseprice of famejailbreakblues 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) |
Seventeen-year-old Greg has managed to become part of every social group at his Pittsburgh high school without having any friends, but his life changes when his mother forces him to befriend Rachel, a girl he once knew in Hebrew school who has leukemia.
Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageblack comedyteen moviefilm parody |
Themes: | dyingmemoryfriendshipdeathsurrealismdrinkingtortureangerdeath of fatherdrug usecancergriefdatinghumiliationillness …regret (See All) |
Mood: | high school |
Locations: | elevatorhospitalbusschool bus |
Characters: | reference to godgirlboyfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooteenage girlteenage boy …jewishsingle motherself referentialself hatetheatre student (See All) |
Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorcookietuxedosurprisepromisetrustflowersflash forwardeatingambulancereference to jesus christprayerlievomitingletter …bare buttsecretcomputermirrorfoodcryingvoice over narrationtelephone callsingingdogmasturbationflashbackbased on novelinterviewfightphotographsongslow motion scenewatching tvcatdrinkmarijuanacollegehallucinationclassroomtelephonesurvivalbedroomdrug dealermontageapologytalking to the cameralimousineprologuestorytellingwighigh school studentclassblack americanterminal illnessnerdpot smokingcomaice creammousetoyspiderclassical musicinterracial friendshipnicknamerap musicanimated sequenceheadphonesdespairco workerscissorse mailhologramcellphonegeeknarrated by charactercremationcafeteriastairwaysarcasmname callinglooking out a window17 year oldpopcornstonerclimbing through a windowsquirrelhearing voices15 year oldstonedunhappinesssoupleukemiatestepilogueawkwardnessreference to googlehonestywakepillowpolar bearhoodiekiss on the cheekreference to richard nixonhip hop musicgogglespittsburgh pennsylvaniapanic attackhebrewoverhead shotchemotherapydoombaldnessbirthmarkhigh school seniortarantulathreat to killapple computerpretending to be deaddoorbellkindergartenharpjoke tellinglooking in a windowreference to gandhirappinglimousine driverpenis slurinner titlespityreference to andy warholgerman accentfilm fanchased by a dogschool expulsionunreliable narratorhistory teacherboys' bathroomhit in the stomachteenage drinkingreference to orson wellesstocking caphumilityschool cafeteriaaspiring filmmakertulipgroup hugreference to salvador dalicollege applicationfist bumpmotherly lovereference to francois truffautreference to akira kurosawatattoo on neckhigh school cliquecrawling on the floorreference to texashornetreference to indiareference to luis bunuelsociology professorcorsagecrying teenage girlreference to lebron jamesreference to wolverinebreasts slurcrying teenage boycuttlefishget well cardpig costumereference to julian assangereference to klaus kinskicartoon chipmunkpassive resistancereference to cat stevenscremated ashesreference to princeton universityreference to werner herzogwalking down the middle of a streetdestroying a bookreference to afghanistanreference to hugh jackmansenior prom (See All) |
Hank Palmer is a successful defense attorney in Chicago, who is getting a divorce. When His brother calls with the news that their mother has died, Hank returns to his childhood home to attend the funeral. Despite the brittle bond between Hank and the Judge, Hank must come to his father's aid and de …fend him in court. Here, Hank discovers the truth behind the case, which binds together the dysfunctional family and reveals the struggles and secrecy of the family. (Read More)
Themes: | dyingmemoryprisondeathmurdermarriageinfidelityadulterypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralextramarital affairangerdivorce …lonelinessdeath of fatherdeath of motherdysfunctional familycancerredemptionguiltunfaithfulnessillnessbullyingdeath of wifeamnesiamurder of son (See All) |
Mood: | rainmurder trial |
Locations: | courtroomboatchurchrestauranthospitalbarcemeterysmall townairplanebicycleairportpolice carlaketruckchicago illinois |
Characters: | reference to godlawyergirlfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshiplittle girlbullywaitresssheriff …uncle nephew relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipold frienddivorce lawyerconsidering divorceformer alcoholic (See All) |
Story: | insurance fraudchildhood memorylooking at oneself in a mirrorcrying manfraudtrustsuitcaseliarflash forwardjudgeeatingambulancesubjective cameracafelie …arrestface slapurinationmirrorcar accidentfoodunderwearshowerbare chested maleflashbackkissphotographcorpsedrinkbeersunglassesdead bodybathroomf wordnewspaperdinertoiletsnaketrialcoffinfishinghit by a carvancoffeepainconfessiongravewidowerumbrellacourtamerican flagtragic eventdeath of sonbasementsuspicionwaterfallnewspaper headlinecheating wifeheart attackterminal illnesschesslawhome movieburialstreet lifebreakfastcamera shot of feetremote controlinnocencesurveillance camerathundercynicismconvenience storeplot twistpridewedding ringalzheimer's diseasecellphoneraised middle fingertrophyriding a bicycleframed for murdermemory losscontractman cryingimpotencehit and runvideo surveillancedementiatestimonytractorhomecomingmetaphorreading aloudblackoutlooking out a windowbicyclingselfishnesstombstone17 year oldjurytornadohospital bedknocking on a doornarcissismpolice interrogationgiving a toastscene of the crimetattooed womanbreaking a windowprison visitfuneral homecadillacfather son estrangementparolegravestonereference to ronald reaganlegacymorphinevending machinefemale bartenderpurgatorymovie cameraincestuous desirediarrheamale vomitingsurveillance footagepackingmanslaughterindianapaternityoverhead shotchemotherapycourthouseice cream conecrossword puzzlebailreference to pablo picassomovie projectorverdictlaw studentjoke tellingtrailer trashplaying chessreference to the bibleurinating on someonediagnosispenis slurchildhood homerental carstubbornnessceiling fanporchwalking in the raincivil servantgenerosityincestuous kissmale in a showerillegitimate daughterbirth certificateguilty verdictpaternity revealedpostmodernismmurder by drowningaccused of murder8mm filmfalling off a bicyclereference to pink floydreference to metallicachild supportforgetfulnessbumper stickercross examinationbarefoot mankilling a deermissing someonepro bonoreference to ulysses s. granthigh school yearbookblood clotcrawling on the floorknock knock jokemagic 8 ballbicycle crashreference to willie nelsonclenched fistmug shotmens roomnew york cityscapevisiting mother's gravejury selectionmistrialreference to the boy scoutsvomiting into a toilet bowlsnapping turtle72 year oldcadillac devilledeep freezerimpounding a carbroken car headlightcolon cancerflag at half mastfood freezerhydrangeapercocet (See All) |
THE READER opens in post-war Germany when teenager Michael Berg becomes ill and is helped home by Hanna, a stranger twice his age. Michael recovers from scarlet fever and seeks out Hanna to thank her. The two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair. Michael discovers that Hanna love …s being read to and their physical relationship deepens. Hanna is enthralled as Michael reads to her from "The Odyssey," "Huck Finn" and "The Lady with the Little Dog." Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael is left confused and heartbroken. Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, he is stunned to find Hanna back in his life - this time as a defendant in the courtroom. As Hanna's past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives. THE READER is a story about truth and reconciliation, about how one generation comes to terms with the crimes of another. (Read More)
Subgenre: | coming of age |
Themes: | dyingprisonmoneydeathfriendshipmurdersuicidefeardivorceguiltillnesswritingjusticefirst love |
Mood: | rainhigh school |
Locations: | courtroomtaxichurchrestaurantnew york citybartrainschoolsnowcemeterybathtubbicyclegermanyisrael |
Characters: | lawyerpolicemanfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather son relationshipmother son relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacherstudent …lustteacher student relationshipjewgermanolder woman younger man relationshipasking for forgiveness (See All) |
Period: | world war two1980s1990s1970s1960s1940syear 1980year 1995year 1988 |
Story: | prison librarysurpriseflowersreadingsuitcaselibraryflash forwardjudgeeatingjailcafebirthdaytearslievomiting …booklettersecretface slapmirrorfoodunderwearcryingvoice over narrationtelephone callmale nuditybare chested maleflashbackkissfemale nuditybased on novelfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditytwo word titlegunsex scenefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingphotographfireblondeundressingbikinisex in bedbedvoyeurclassroommale pubic hairswimmingcleavagebrawinewomanfemale pubic hairnonlinear timelinefalse accusationapologytrialscantily clad femaleforeign language adaptationgraveyardconfessionskinny dippingmicrophoneprotestuniformuniversitycourtclassberlin germanypoemloss of virginityegglistening to musictape recorderlawsurvivorsexual attractiondemonstrationswimsuitvirginitystreet lifeembarrassmentmoralityhaunted by the pastwomen's prisonbathingconcentration camppridesnowingclassmatelooking at self in mirrorfamily dinneralienationwar crimeadolescentshameage differencewoman in bathtubpost world war twosexual awakeningbarbed wirelast will and testamentreading aloudlegsyoung version of characterfemale lawyertape recording16 year old15 year oldmailmailboxilliteracyobsessive lovelocked doorconscienceauschwitzvanityhamburg germanymurderessgravestonefemale prisonersssex with a minorironingsewingsexually aggressive womanintimacyshared bathtramflashback within a flashbackstudyingpackingovenplaying footsiecourthousejob promotionintegritycrematoriumlaw studentman undressinggym classdining hallnylon stockingsfalse confessionwalking in the rainwashing handspolice vanseminarmenucrime against humanityliteracywest berlin west germanyslip the undergarmentyear 1966looking through a windowlearning to readyear 1958reference to anton chekhovprison visitationoutdoor cafejail visitationwar atrocitylegalityabsolutionreference to huckleberry finnreference to goethepostage stampfemale armpit haircamera shot of a woman's legsstamp collectionpolishing shoeslaw professorreference to homerwriting a poemlearning to writestamp collectorreading a comic bookbicycle tripreading to someonereference to the odysseyburning to deathpen and paperreference to moby dick the novelrunning down stairsreference to lady chatterley's lover the novelreference to war and peace the novelphilatelystamp albumteaching oneself to read (See All) |
Charles is worn down by his home life where he and his wife struggle to cope with the demands of their daughter's illness and his job. When he meets Lucinda on the train to work in Chicago, there is an immediate spark between them. Soon they are doing lunch; dinner and drinks follow. This leads to a …n adulterous rendezvous in a hotel. However, no sooner have they torn each other's clothes off than their room is invaded by a thief who beats Charles and rapes Lucinda. Because of the illicit nature of their relationship, Charles agrees with Lucinda who is reluctant to go to the police and soon finds he is powerless to resist the demands of the thief. (Read More)
Subgenre: | suspenseheist |
Themes: | theftdeceptionprisonmoneydeathmurderrevengemarriageinfidelityrapeadulterydrinkinginvestigationrobberyextramarital affair …blackmailunfaithfulnessillnessabortion (See All) |
Mood: | rainneo noir |
Locations: | elevatortaxirestaurantbartrainhotelbathtubpolice carbaseballchicago illinoistrain stationschool buscar in water |
Characters: | thieflawyerpolicemanafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippoliceprostituteteachersecurity guardpolice detectivefrench |
Story: | insulindiabetesembezzlementbriefcasescamliarbusinessmanprisonereatingcafeliesecretcomputerpunched in the facefood …beatingtelephone callshowerbloodkissdogflashbackbased on novelviolenceguncigarette smokingsurprise endingpistolcell phoneshootouthigh heelscorpseshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headwatching tvdrinkundressingshootingheld at gunpointdead bodystabbingstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestinternetnonlinear timelinefalse accusationfemme fatalepantyhosebartenderhotel roomshot in the shoulderinjectiongiftthreatex convictshot in the armhypodermic needledysfunctional marriageone night standstrangerfollowing someonedead womanhookertensionkickingconvictextortiondead woman with eyes openlyingbeing followeddesert eagleshot through a windowset upassumed identitystairwaywalletdisposing of a dead bodyhired killerpursecrotch grabbroken nosewoman shothitchcockianracial stereotypehomeworkadvertising agencytrain conductoradvertising executivedead woman on bedstockbrokerbriefcase of moneyoffice buildingdialysiscommuter trainreference to johnny cashbody searchcommutershivtemp workerripping pantyhosefinancial advisormissing a traininsulin shot (See All) |
Wendell Rohr is a torts lawyer taking on the gun lobby. Rankin Fitch is the jury consultant for the Defendants and between them the battle is for the hearts and minds of the jury. But there is someone on the inside. Nicholas Easter is a juror with a girlfriend, Marlee, on the outside. they have a pa …st ..... and their own agenda. (Read More)
Subgenre: | black comedysuspenseconspiracycourtroom drama |
Themes: | theftdeceptionmoneydeathmurderrevengesuicidebetrayaldrinkingrobberycorruptionpsychopathdeath of fatherparanoiablackmail …surveillancehome invasionabortionblindnessjustice (See All) |
Mood: | rainmurder suicide |
Locations: | taxi drivercourtroomtaxichurchrestaurantbarsmall townbusapartmentmotelfire truckschool shooting |
Characters: | thieflawyerpolicemanafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipchildrensingerphotographersister sister relationshipwaitresssecurity guardalcoholicprofessor …secretary (See All) |
Story: | happy birthday to youjurordrug overdosesupermarketflash forwardjudgesuicide attempteatingambulanceprayercafecar crashbirthdaysecretarrest …computerfoodbeatingtelephone callsingingbloodsexbased on novelgunfightcigarette smokingphotographknifechasesurprise endingfirecell phonesongfistfightslow motion scenecameradrinkbrawlshootingriflebathroomtelephonefoot chasecandleambushdisguisebasketballwomanmontagewidowdinertoiletweapontrialdouble crossfemme fatalenews reportgunshotattempted murderprologueattackpay phoneumbrellaundercoverrace against timestatuebaseball batcourtmanipulationpursuitdeath of husbandmanagerarsonblack americanfreeze framebirthday cakesabotagerevelationbreaking and enteringheavy rainlawcrucifixamerican footballvideotapevictimhome moviefollowing someonefalse identitystreet lifemechanicwatching televisionguardtarget practiceattorneycynicismnew orleans louisianashopping mallco workerblack and white scenestabbed in the legassault riflelipstickbody landing on a cargasolineblind mannewspaper clippingmoral dilemmapatriotismmedia coveragefirefightersouthern accenthit with a baseball batintimidationbeing followedgothbriberyvideo tapeset upohioabuse of powercockroachfake identityarms dealercameramanjurylawsuitdemocratasthmaassistantmailoffscreen killinggun violencesense of smellwoman kills a manhome videonewscastrealtorgoth girlceoman hits a womanmiscarriage of justicewiretappingindianawater fountainex marinecourthouseprotestorbaptisthappy birthday911job promotioncourt trialbilingualnecktiestreetcarman fights a womansleeping pillssuitcase of moneytv crewjudicial systementrapmentcajuncourt casestockbrokerjudicialjudiciarycrisis of consciencewearing a sound wirelegal systemcincinnati ohiogun controlsaxophone playercourt hearingskeet shootingmoney transferpledge of allegiancefighting the systempunk rock girlmachine pistolhit with a bottlesmashing a car windowcourt of lawlitigationmp3 playerex u.s. marinecayman islandsjury dutyarms tradeschool playgroundfemale security guardjury roomtrolley carbrokerage firmjury tamperingplaintiff (See All) |
Soon after moving in, Beth, a brainy, beautiful writer damaged from a past relationship encounters Adam, the handsome, but odd, fellow in the downstairs apartment whose awkwardness is perplexing. Beth and Adam's ultimate connection leads to a tricky relationship that exemplifies something universal: … truly reaching another person means bravely stretching into uncomfortable territory and the resulting shake-up can be liberating. (Read More)
Subgenre: | independent film |
Themes: | adoptioninfidelityjealousyadulterydrinkingfearfuneralextramarital affairdeath of fatherguiltunfaithfulnessautismradiationgay adoption |
Mood: | moving |
Locations: | courtroomrestaurantnew york citytrainschoolsnowcemeteryapartmentpolice carofficeouter spaceschool director |
Characters: | lawyerpolicemanpolice officerafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrenteacherstudentbabywritersister sister relationship …little girllittle boyemployer employee relationshipchineseengineerlesbian mother (See All) |
Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelling a jokejob interviewpromisegay parenthuggingcharacter says i love youflowersreadingflash forwardjudgeeatingsubjective cameracafetears …liebookcomputermirrorfoodunderwearcryingvoice over narrationtelephone calltitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titlekisssexone word titlefightphotographpartycell phonewatching tvdrinkbedneighborclassroommanhattan new york citybedroomnew yorkcaliforniafalse accusationapologytrialvangraveyardparktheatergraveauthorargumentfired from the jobchampagnemassagedollcourtamerican flaglaptopflowerloss of motherclassblack americantwenty somethingwaiteranswering machineteastrangerclockapartment buildingwatching televisiontelescopestarnew jerseyplaygroundboxer shortsanxietyco workertheatre audiencefirst kisslesbian couplerefrigeratorsnowingnotelooking at self in mirrorplaybenchflagaccountantpresentshynessface maskloss of jobclosetlaundrytestimonycentral park manhattan new york citylast will and testamentreading aloudfencebroken mirrortheatre productionmessageastronomyforeplayquarreluniversereference to albert einsteintour guidepark benchreference to john f. kennedywashing machinegalaxylunchcalendarraccoonbreaking a mirrorinterracial adoptionspacesuitbroomcourthousequeens new york citysexual arousalreference to harry potterfired from a jobsolar systemfreezerasperger's syndromepadlockjoke tellingcartobservatoryastronomerlooking for a jobroutineschoolyardpre schoolchildren's bookcuddlinggrand central station manhattan new york cityreference to thomas jeffersonreference to mozartlaundry roomgrocerieslooking for workreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartbig bangjob applicationplanetariumtoy makerbreakfast cerealbig bang theorycentral parkreference to f. scott fitzgeraldreference to julia robertsreading to a childsaturn the planettv dinnerpicture booklonely man29 year oldcracked mirroroff broadwaychildren's authorsitting on stepsjail sentencesuspected paedophiledestroying a roommen's clothing storesurrogate unclewestchester new yorkreference to samuel beckettwatching a playkicking a canmacaronireference to clarence darrowwashing a windowfrozen foodsweeping a floorvoice recognitionpeople watchingreference to the little princetoy designer (See All) |