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Taking place in pre-war England, aging sisters Ursula and Janet live peacefully in their cottage on the shore of Cornwall. One morning following a violent storm, the sisters spot from their garden a nearly-drowned man lying on the beach. They nurse him back to health, and discover that he is Polish. … Communicating in broken German while they teach him English, they learn his name is Andrea and that he is a particularly gifted violinist. His boat was on its way to America, where he is headed to look for a better life. It doesn't take long for them to become attached to Andrea, and they dote on him. Other townspeople, however, have their suspicions, especially when he befriends a Russian woman, Olga. (Read More)
| Themes: | unrequited loverivalrylonelinessdancedrunkennessfeardrinkingjealousy |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | sea stormstormvillagebicycleboatmotorcyclebeach |
| Characters: | old maidfishermanolder woman younger man relationshiprussianartistsister sister relationshipmusiciandancerpolicemanbrother sister relationshipsingerdoctor |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | radio broadcastlistening to a radiowar widowsibling rivalrypiano playerburning a letterbicycle bellnursing someone back to healthwatercolor paintingrefusing a kissbuying clothesbeating a ruggerman languagesiblings living togetherwashed ashore …chamber potpolekelpeaselmagpiewading in watercocoaschnappsporridgewatching someone sleepsixty somethingshipwreckedbroken ankleseaweedpolish jewlock of hairdominoesfiddlerconstablecornwallseashellfiddleeelbrandyflirtationspinsterplant in titlehorse and wagonpotatotailormailmanknittingtelegramlanguage barrierinfatuationstretchergramophoneseagullcottagecattleforeignerhangovercrutchespost wartitle ends with periodfarminggardeningviolinistpajamasbowlinghousekeepertuxedocliffguestlandscapehaircutpicnicbreakfastorchestraviolinswimsuitcookslow motionteashavingeavesdroppingflirtingcowpubespionageworld war oneflowergardensuspicionfarmerumbrellabased on short storyvirginold womanunderwater sceneradiopainterapologyfishtoiletwidowold manconcertbandswimmingcompetitioncolor in titlepianotearsbeerletterurinationfooddreamcryingtelephone callsingingphotographdancingcigarette smokingflashback (See All) |
Ricci, an unemployed man in the depressed post-WWII economy of Italy, gets at last a good job - for which he needs a bike - hanging up posters. But soon his bicycle is stolen. He and his son walk the streets of Rome, looking for the bicycle. Ricci finally manages to locate the thief but with no proo …f, he has to abandon his cause. But he and his son know perfectly well that without a bike, Ricci won't be able to keep his job. (Read More)
| Themes: | feardrinkinglovemoneyinvestigationrobberytheftpovertyhumiliationunemploymentwealthjusticestarvation |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bicycleboatrestaurantchurchbuspolice stationitalytruckgas stationbrotheltunnelcatholic churchwater wellunemployment office |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemansingerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrenboyprostitutepolice officerbabypriest …lawyerthiefreference to godlittle boycatholicgermanbrother in law sister in law relationship (See All) |
| Story: | radio broadcastbicycle bellpotatopost warhaircutviolinswimsuitshavingumbrellaradioold manbandswimmingtearsurination …foodcryingsingingdancingcigarette smokingbased on noveldogchasesongunderwearface slapdrinkarrestlierunningcafeprayerguitarrivercriminalwinebridgeeatingfalse accusationsearchdrowningbinocularskeylocker roomliarmissionpursuitcrosswitnesselectionpsychicpizzaitalianrome italycrucifixstealingbeardrehearsalladderfollowing someonestreet lifefanhungerdespairsuperstitionfrustrationsocietystadiumfortune tellerjobriding a bicycleposterbeing followedworkeraccordionbeggarbarberbreadtemptationwhistlesoupmacguffincheesemale protagonistseizurefilling stationlaborcyclingrescue from drowninghymnbeggingwaitingdelivery manmasspenciloptimismbrothel madampapercapbuckettrolleypredictionwelfarestreetcarintegritycrossing selfhardshiprealismpastagluenon professional castcatholic masslicense platebicycle racedowryslanderfalling downneorealismstore roomepileptic seizuregarbage collectorfather slaps sonsoup kitchenstolen bicyclemandolinsundaybrushcombing hairproofreference to rita hayworthbicyclistlibelmisfortunestreet demonstrationbed sheetmadamesalarybricklayerthrowing water on someonewater faucetplowingpush cartact of conscienceserial numberbicycle shopneck scarfneo realismemployment officebicycle wheelitalian neorealism (See All) |
The story of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene ('Carey Mulligan' (qv)), who attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak ('Matthias Schoenaerts' (qv)), a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy ('Tom Sturridge' (qv)), a handsome and reckless Serg …eant; and William Boldwood ('Michael Sheen (I)' (qv)), a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba's choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love - as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance. (Read More)
| Themes: | unrequited lovedrinkingjealousymurderdeathfriendshipsuicidemarriagechristmasmoneypregnancyweddingobsessionguiltgrief …gamblingillnessinheritancehunting (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | stormbeachchurchsnowwoodsrural settingfarm |
| Characters: | dancersingerhusband wife relationshipfriendolder man younger woman relationshipuncle niece relationshipaunt niece relationshipsuicide by drowningasking for forgiveness |
| Period: | 19th centurychristmas party |
| Story: | piano playerfiddlerbrandyhorse and wagonhousekeepercliffcowfarmerumbrellaapologywidowswimmingpianotearsletter …foodcryingsingingdancingsexf ratedbased on novelviolencedogbare chested malekisspartyfirevoice over narrationsonghorsemirrorshot in the chestdrinkswordsecretfalling from heightrifledead bodyneighborsubjective cameraorphancandlebridgeeatingboxingcoffingraveyardmarriage proposalgunshotgraveprologuedebtchristmas treelightningpursuitdeath of husbandfeminismchickensleepingpoemapplauseloyaltydesirescene during opening creditsjail cellsergeantservantsheepladdercrying manpromisewindthunderministerdrummerbutlerthunderstormchristmas evepridevoice over letterlanternhorse and carriagepipe smokingengagement ringhorseback ridingvictorian eranarrated by characterwomen's rightsjewelrykilling a doglast will and testamentfencestaircasepocket watchfall from heightgiving a toastwagerdisappointmentmilitary uniformobsessive lovekindnessrespectbritish soldierscarfnervousnesspitchforkhymnbeggingshepherdbow tiescythetrespassingsecret lovecrime of passionharvestunwed pregnancymiddle aged manlambfalling off a clifffired from a jobhaydead babylooking in a windowblowing a kissmilking a cowfirefightingpitypineapplegeesecheeringgrainwaving goodbyeshooting a dogsabrebailiffhaystacksuicide of husbandleft at the altartwo on a horserejecting a marriage proposalsheepdogreflection in mirrorfernreversal of fortuneblack bearhorse drawn hearseplaying with a dogthought deadvalentine's cardworkhousecloversplashing water on someonefarmhandasking for moneyfelling a treesharpening a knifebarn on firesheep farmerthree men in love with the same woman (See All) |
An elderly couple journey to Tokyo to visit their children and are confronted by indifference, ingratitude and selfishness. When the parents are packed off to a resort by their busy, impatient children, the film deepens into an unbearably moving meditation on mortality.
| Themes: | lonelinessdrunkennessfeardrinkingdeathfriendshipmarriagemoneyfuneralmemorydeath of motherillnessdeath of wifedyinghomelessness |
| Locations: | villagebicycleboatbeachtrainschoolhotelcemeterybuswaterrural settingurban settingjapanbaseballoffice |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipmusicianpolicemanbrother sister relationshipsingerdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendteacher …police officerstudentbabywaitressjapanesemaidgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipmother in law daughter in law relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | telegramteagardenumbrellaold womanapologyfishwidowold manletterfooddreamcryingtelephone callsinging …photographcigarette smokingsongunderweardrinklieplace name in titleclassroomprayerbathgraveyardsuburbfired from the jobwidowerliarmassagesuitcasereadingcity name in titlegiftdeath of sondeath of husbandsadnessreunionloss of motherclasssleepingfireworkscult directorterminal illnessholidaycard gamehypodermic needlecakecomaice creamhappinessagingtempleloss of wiferailway stationfestivalhonortowelambitionretirementtokyo japanold agefanmourninginsectpeacelostschool uniformprideswinglanternbriefcasemahjongtripplaying cardsshamehairdresserpost world war twoharborelderlyfamily reunionaccordionselfishnesswatchpocket watchgeneration gapwhistlingdisappointmenttrain ridekindnesskimonorespectexamfeveroverweightdeskspahair salonsorrowbeauty salonestrangementsleeplessnessnewlywedsewingmedical doctortour buswaitingheadachedressingremarriagechantingfather in law daughter in law relationshipricetantrumcapchopsticksdoctor's officepinball machinehair dryertricyclegeishadawndoor bellheadstonehomesicknessspoiled childincensetradition versus modernitysightseeingelderly womanstubbornnessbeauticianhot springold coupleseasicknessmilitary draftfarewellelderly manbowingsakeblood pressureexpectationosaka japanill motherpublic bathhouse cleaningforgetfulnesskabukisweepingscrubbing floorsashswivel chairbroken chairdaybreaksashimideath bedkeepsakesibling estrangementspringtimeunable to sleep (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: | drunkennessdrinkingdeathfriendshipmoneyfuneralangertheftdeath of motherdepressiondeath of wifechildhood |
| Mood: | nightmareaffection |
| Locations: | bicyclerestaurantschoolcemeterybus |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipmusiciandancersingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boyteachergirlstudent …babythiefbest friendreference to godlittle boycousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1940s1950s |
| Story: | listening to a radiopiano playermailmanpajamasteapubwidowbandpianotearsbeerletterurinationfooddream …cryingtelephone callsingingphotographdancingcigarette smokingflashbacksexf ratedbloodmasturbationtwo word titlekissfingeringpartybased on true storyfondlingbased on booksongtitle directed by femaleunderwearmirrorpunched in the facedrinksecretbooklierunningbirthdayrock musiccafecollegeguitartelephonebedroomambulancemontageeatinghouserock banddrawinghit by a carbirthday partygraveyardflash forwardargumentmicrophonereadinguniversitydeath of husbandrock 'n' rollsadnesscharacter says i love yousleepingrecord playerbirthday caketeen angstwhat happened to epiloguehead buttdesirelistening to musictape recorderwoman with glassesrecordingtitle based on songgroup of friendsrageguitaristaudienceblack humorpassportmovie theatreswitchbladebloody noseshopliftingbackstagedrummertheatre audienceabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorsongwriterpierattractiondark pastdressing roomrecording studiolaughingdead mothercrowdexhibitionismnew zealandmusic bandfast motion scenedrumsjoyreference to elvis presleyporn magazinedark secretadolescencejazz musiclooking out a windowguitar playingharmonicaboy with glassesbus stopflaskwrathguitar playerurinalguardianhamburg germanypawnshopwakegravestoneoutdoor oral sexthe 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) |
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: | lonelinessdrunkennessfeardrinkingjealousydeathfriendshiprevengemarriageinfidelityadulterypregnancyweddingvoyeurismmemory …extramarital affairdivorcedeath of fatherguiltunfaithfulnesstheatre (See All) |
| Locations: | beachhospitalbarhotelcemeterybuskitchenaustraliafranceofficeoceantownsuvrunning on a beach |
| Characters: | older woman younger man relationshipdancersingerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boyactorbabyactress …best friendreference to godaustralianex husband ex wife relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipyounger version of charactertheatre director (See All) |
| Period: | summer |
| Story: | crutchescliffswimsuitteasuspicionunderwater sceneapologywidowswimmingtearsbeerfooddreamcryingtelephone call …singingphotographdancingcigarette smokingflashbacksexfemale nudityf ratednuditymale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malekissfemale rear nudityfightleg spreadingpantiescell phonesongwoman on toptitle directed by femalemirrorblondeface slapcomputerdrinkbikinisex in bedbare buttsecretbookvomitingliesunglassesrunningbirthdaysex standing upneighborvoyeurreference to jesus christtelephonef wordcleavagewineeatingchildscantily clad femalebirthday partygraveyardbartenderflash forwardjeansgraveblack pantieschampagneauditionflowerscrossdeath of husbandlaptopsadnessreunionrevelationlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musichappinessagingwatching a moviesurfingaudiencecoitusforbidden loveart galleryburialbald manbroken legministercard playingseasidecopulationwedding receptionsunbathingphoto albumfemale female kissnew jobbirthday presentsydney australiaremorsereading aloudlost 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) |
Harry Sanborn is an aged music industry exec with a fondness for younger women like Marin, his latest trophy girlfriend. Things get a little awkward when Harry suffers a heart attack at the home of Marin's mother Erica. Left in the care of Erica and his doctor, a love triangle starts to take shape.
| Themes: | rivalrydrunkennessdrinkingjealousydeathfriendshipmarriagepregnancydivorcedatingwealth |
| Mood: | rainhip hop |
| Locations: | boatbeachhospitalnew york cityrestaurantsnowlos angeles californiaparis francetaxiwheelchaircitycaribbean |
| Characters: | old maidolder woman younger man relationshipsister sister relationshipdoctorhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteachernursebabywriterlawyerlove triangleactress …professorolder man younger woman relationshipfrenchaunt niece relationshipdoctor patient relationshiptheatre director (See All) |
| Story: | sixty somethingspinsterpajamaspicniccookteaflirtingold womantearscryingtelephone callphotographcigarette smokingflashbacksex …female nuditymale nudityfemale frontal nuditykissnipplespartyknifethree word titleerectionvoice over narrationcell phonetitle directed by femalecomputerwritten by directordrinkundressingbare buttbirthdaybedcafemanhattan new york citybedroombrawinecandleambulancemontagebridgeinternetdinnercigar smokinglimousinefired from the jobchampagneproduct placementlightningflowersdatefeminismsleepingheart attackmachismobirthday cakeeyeglassesballoontold in flashbackagingmagazineproduced by directorgrocery storerap musicafghanistanscissorsstairsmay december romancee mailthirty somethingphoto albumauctionlaptop computerage differencesenior citizenwebsitestaircasetrue loveplaywrightbachelortheatre productionbeach housesense of smellemergency roombroken heartgurneybroadway manhattan new york cityweekendintentionally misspelled titleopposites attractbutt slapspaghettineuroticcommitmentviagrapancakereference to sigmund freudsoul matehappy birthdayice cream cone911personal assistanthospital gownplay rehearsalrecord companyseine riversparklerchat roomfiendmouth to mouth resuscitationmonogamyanxiety attackbelchingaspirinchauvinismrecord labelfifty somethingmenopausereference to martha stewartinstant messagingcolumbia universityblood pressurei.v.auctioneerart auctionchauvinistfalling out of bedwomen's studieshyperventilationlibidoelectrocardiogrampajama partymature romancehamptons long island new yorknitroglycerinreference to marvin gayearteryreference to joan riversreference to joan collinscherrieschest painstylenoluniversity of pennsylvaniabryn mawr collegereference to carly simonreference to diane sawyerreference to new york magazine (See All) |
Bad Blake is a broken-down, hard-living country music singer who's had way too many marriages, far too many years on the road and one too many drinks way too many times. And yet, Bad can't help but reach for salvation with the help of Jean, a journalist who discovers the real man behind the musician …. (Read More)
| Themes: | lonelinessdrunkennessdrinkingmemoryredemptionguiltillnessalcoholismhopedyingmissing child |
| Locations: | hospitalbartrainbustaxiwheelchairmoteltexasnew mexico |
| Characters: | musiciandancersingerdoctormother son relationshipnursephotographerwriterlittle boyalcoholicolder man younger woman relationshipcountry singerdysfunctional relationship |
| Story: | broken anklecrutchesbowlingapologytoiletconcertbandpianotearsfoodcryingtelephone callsingingdancingcigarette smoking …sexfemale nuditybased on novelnudityinterviewbare chested maletitle spoken by characterpantiessongunderwearcar accidentmirrorwatching tvcameradrinkvomitingguitarjournalisteatingfishingbartenderflash forwardargumentmicrophonepay phoneon the roadpianistreunionpickup truckeyeglassesapplausetape recorderagingguitaristcountry musicphone boothone night standwhiskeyreconciliationplaygroundmobile phonenostalgiabackstageshopping mallfather figureaquariumabsent fatherdark heroswingsongwriterdressing roomfemale reporterbriefsdivorceereckless drivingflat tirehead woundmetaphortelephone boothaccordiontexanautographmotel roomgroup therapyflaskman in underwearbowling alleycdsecond chancestation wagonhouston texashot air balloonfather son estrangementestrangementlimpsalvationnashville tennesseefinancial problemtour busalcoholics anonymousrehabestranged fatherfemale writerduetreference to madonnamentor protege relationshipliquor storetitle appears in songtoy carmusic businesspassing outtalent agentphoenix arizonamale singergospel musiclost childrecovering alcoholichead bandagesongwritinggazebowashed up starbrokelong lost fatherbourbonfifty somethingalbumlyricsnew beginningman wearing a towelpurple bramusic managersong lyricscountry western musicmale wearing an earringbiscuitrehabilitation centersanta fe new mexicooutdoor concertmale cryinghand in pantiesreference to hank williamslost boyjungle gymamphitheatrevomiting into a toiletreference to gene autryfalling asleep while drivingcountry western singerself motivation (See All) |
During 1st WW, two French officers are captured. Captain De Boeldieu is an aristocrat while Lieutenant Marechal was a mechanic in civilian life. They meet other prisoners from various backgrounds, as Rosenthal, son of wealthy Jewish bankers. They are separated from Rosenthal before managing to escap …e. A few months later, they meet again in a fortress commanded by the aristocrat Van Rauffenstein. De Boeldieu strikes up a friendship with him but Marechal and Rosenthal still want to escape... (Read More)
| Themes: | lonelinessdrinkingmurderdeathlovechristmasreligionprisonescapemilitarydyingcouragehuntingstarvation |
| Locations: | villagebartrainsnowairplanewoodsfarmcastlegermanytunnelsewercave in |
| Characters: | russianpolicemansingermother daughter relationshipteachergirlsoldiernurseactorpriestsingle motherjewgermanengineermilitary officer …german soldierrussian soldierfrench soldiergerman officerfrench military (See All) |
| Period: | 1910s |
| Story: | piano playerhorse and wagonlanguage barrierstretchergramophonecrutcheshaircutshavingcowworld war oneapologywidowconcertpianotears …letterfoodtelephone callsingingphotographcigarette smokingdoggunkissthree word titlepistolfiresongshot to deathhorsedrinkswordshootingbookriflereference to jesus christprayerguitartelephonenewspaperwinecandleaxemountaindisguiseimmigrantcontroversysearchcoffeepainpilotcostumefugitivechristmas treeflowersdeath of brotherwigcrossdeath of husbandgeneralcross dressingsacrificeclass differencestrustrecord playerafricantransvestiteropecaptainloyaltywoundrecordingcrucifixsanta clausworking classcommunistrehearsalwristwatchhonormechanicanti semitismprison guardcorsetticklinghungershoveldespairtheatre audiencecigarette lighterprideprisoner of warvegetariancaptureprison cellsnowinglanternbroken armlieutenantswitzerlandgunfirearistocratpatriotismpipe smokingdrumsceremonysuffocationbarbed wirestage showpeasantanti warglovesflutebicyclingborder crossingfarmhousevilladiggingjerusalemsquirrelharmonicaflasktheatre productionfortresstavernlatinfighter pilotmailbayonetmilitary uniformupper classcheesecoincidencebourgeoisieclothingalpsironingsewingpolishberetarm slingleg woundborder patrolweepingbarrackssing alonggerman armywheelbarrownobilitydanishfrench armywaltzdutysnowball fightorderlymarchingcountvaudevillechateaucrawlinginvalidinfirmarysalutesocial classorchardtennis racketpineapplesearchlightgenerosityone armed manprisoner of war campcognacfoot injurypatrolbureaucratla marseillaisetour de franceanti fascistattempted escapesabresentrywreathwhite glovesproletarianwashing feetiron crossmonoclelatrinenativity scenesquadroncommandantoxenjailerchanging timesjewish slurcancan danceburning bookfloorboardreference to josephroll callball and chainhole in the floorfriskingscrubbing floorsilk stockingsncoreference to the count of monte cristoreference to the french revolutionmilitary drilldisruptiontalking to a cowdowned airplanereference to jehovahfarm womanstinginess (See All) |
After the Battle of Gallipoli, in 1915, an Australian farmer, Connor (Russell Crowe), travels to Turkey to find his 3 missing sons. While staying at a hotel in Istanbul, he meets Ayshe (Olga Kurylenko), the hotel manager. And tries to find a way to Gallipoli.
| Themes: | drinkingmurderdeathfriendshipsuicidemarriagemagicangerredemptiongriefhumiliationexecutionhopedeath of wifetrauma …forgivenessmurder of son (See All) |
| Locations: | boatbeachtrainchurchhotelwateraustraliarooftopcampfireprison camptrain engineer |
| Characters: | musiciandancersingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboyprostitutegirlnursepriest …thiefaustraliangermanuncle nephew relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshipactor directorcrying boysuicide by drowningaustralian soldier (See All) |
| Period: | year 1915 |
| Story: | piano playerbeating a rugtelegramteaworld war onefarmerumbrellapainterapologywidowold manbandpianotearsurination …foodcryingsingingphotographdancingcigarette smokingflashbacknuditybloodmale nudityviolencemale rear nuditydogbare chested malegunfightexplosionchasethree word titleshowerbased on true storysongbeatingshot to deathunderwearmachine gunhorsemirrorshot in the chestface slapshot in the headslow motion scenedrinkbattleswordbare buttsecretshootingbooklieriflehand to hand combatrunningdead bodybritishprayerfoot chasecandleprisonermapcoffingraveyardcoffeegunshotflash forwardskinny dippinggravecurseprotestwidowerliarsuitcasetentskeletondiarydeath of brotherpursuithairy chestcrossdeath of sonchickendirectorial debutrefugeesubtitled scenechesseyeglassestraditiongrenadenipples visible through clothingegglooking at oneself in a mirrorscene during opening creditsdemonstrationbeardhammersergeantarchitectloss of wifecrying womansheepskullfollowing someonehonorcrying manfateburialtowelstreet lifecelebrationpassportpromisebootsthunderinvasionarranged marriagemourningloss of sonkickingevacuationshovelpost traumatic stress disordercigarette lighterheavenenglishprideprisoner of warbalconymustachecanelieutenanthorse and carriageloss of brotherturkey the countryhorseback ridingbeing followedistanbul turkeynude swimminghandshakesunsetpeasantgreekreading aloudstairwaybarberstreet marketmajordiggingwhistlewellknocking on a doordying manunhappinessgiving a toastcricket the gamebayonetbritish armymosquebritish soldierwindmillturkishfather son reunionsleeplessnessadmiraliconmass gravevictorykiss on the cheekottoman empirebathhousecircumcisionman slaps a womantrenchoverhead shotends with textretreatarabicpick axepersianman boy relationshipdead husbanddead brotherfalling asleepcarpetmissing sonkiss on the foreheadexcavationdead sonthree brothershit with a rifle buttblue eyescanonencampmentfather son huglieutenant colonelgallipoliworddirected by an actorcricket batdust stormyear 1919australian armyfezreflection in a mirrorsuicide of wifeanzacboxcarsteam bathdog tagsturkish bathmullahno man's landoutdoor showercommandantcivil engineershaving someoneman wrapped in a towelottomananatoliasearch for sonhit with a stickman in a towelturkish armyends with dedicationclimbing on a roofburning papersconstantinople turkeygroaningpeninsulasitting on the floorwhirling dervishfather searches for missing soncall to prayercisternhemorrhoidssplashing water on someonedivining rodface shot offmale kisses maleouzothroat slashingturkish flagturkish soldierbomb cratergreco turkish warraki (See All) |
The story of Seita and Satsuko, two young Japanese siblings, living in the declining days of World War II. When an American firebombing separates the two children from their parents, the two siblings must rely completely on one another while they struggle to fight for their survival.
| Subgenre: | tragedysemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | lonelinessfeardeathfriendshipsurrealismmoneyghostmemoryrobberytheftdeath of fatherdeath of motherillnessdyinghomelessness …starvationradiation (See All) |
| Mood: | rainanimenightmare |
| Locations: | stormbicycleboatbeachhospitaltrainschoolcemeteryairplanebathtubwaterjapanshiptrucktrain station …fire station (See All) |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshipsingerdoctorfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipfriendchildrenboyteenage boygirlphotographer …thiefjapanesemothercousin cousin relationshipaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationshipjapanese soldier (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940syear 1945 |
| Story: | potatostretcherseagullflowerfarmerumbrellaapologybandswimmingtearsletterurinationfoodcryingsinging …photographflashbackbased on novelbloodexplosionthree word titlebased on true storyfirevoice over narrationsongbeatingcorpsehorsecatcameraundressingbombrunningdead bodyneighborsurvivalorphaneatingsubwaybirdbathgraveyardgravetreeattackdollreadingdeath of childringcountrysidesleepingfireworksrecord playersisterdisastericedestructionmedicineinjuryrecordingtold in flashbackstealingfrogtorchburialjanitortokyo japaninnocencebombingshoesfanhungerinsectscissorsdead childdaydreamdeath of sisterswingraidmineduckhorse and carriagepumpkinpost world war twocandyanti warruinscremationbandagebugelementary school14 year oldemperorclimbingflypurseantmailboxkimonoashestomatowatermelonair raidin medias ressurrendergymnasticsburn victimorgandiarrheashelterfleeingphonographtoothbrushstrawberrybroomfloodingricewagontantrumbucketwashingmosquitowashing dishesdeath of parentemaciationcartabandoned minebomb shelterjapanese armyleechstovefireflyimitationcuttingolder actors younger roleshummingmelonplayingmalnutritionmarblesibling relationshipgrapepiggy back ridefirst aidjapanese flagdebriskamikazemale tearswartimerailroad stationfirebombcombcartwheelimperial japannoodlesrationingstrawbutterrashacid raincharcoaltin canradiation poisoningburning a dead bodybeanstalkheart troubleself sufficiencyfallout shelterstrafinghorrors of warsandboxwater canteenwadingmintfirehouseherringplumjapanese navykobe japanhair clipworld warribcageolder brother younger sisteremperor of japanbroken water pipeimitating the firing of a gunmosquito nettingshovelling (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: | fearjealousydeathmarriagereligionpregnancymemorytheftdysfunctional familyguiltgriefbullyingeducationphotographyhope …crueltychildhoodinheritanceafterliferegret (See All) |
| Mood: | rainavant gardemoving |
| Locations: | stormbicyclebeachrestaurantschoolchurchswimming poolforestcemeterysmall townairplanebathtubdesertelevatorwoods …urban settingpolice carseacourtroombaseballouter spaceoceanchinatexasrunning into water (See All) |
| Characters: | musicianpolicemanfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipafrican americanchildrenbrother brother relationshipboybabypriestthiefchristian …reference to godbullywaitresschristianitylittle boycatholicchinesegrandmother grandson relationshipengineeryounger version of characterpregnant wifecrying babydeath of boydeath wish (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | sibling rivalrypiano playerwading in waterplant in titletelegramseagullgardeningswimsuitflowergardenunderwater sceneapologyfishswimmingpiano …tearsfoodcryingtelephone calldancingflashbackdogbare chested malekissfightexplosionfirevoice over narrationcell phonemirrorface slapslow motion scenecatarrestpaintingbooklierunninglingeriedead bodycafeclassroomprayerguitarriverhalloweensurvivalnewspaperflashlightcandlebridgeeatinghousesnakenonlinear timelinechild abuseman with glassescoffinbathsearchjourneygraveyarddrowningpaingunshotflash forwardtreeclownsuburbfired from the jobliarstorytellingreadingbaseball batflowerscourtdeath of brotherchildbirthdeath of sonwaterfallclasssleepingtrustkillingredheadhateblack americanrecord playermachismoeyeglassesdestinybreaking and enteringlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicfaintingrecordingvandalismguitariststealingplanetsharkladderbirthfollowing someoneend of the worldambitiondinosaurpromisewindsufferingthundermourningloss of sonchild protagonistkickinginsectcigarette lighterbible quotecard playingsunbutterflyvolcanoatticshadowchoirswingbarbecueexistentialismgrowing upmarital problemloss of brotherchildhood memoryfast motion sceneshamebeing followedsermonspittinggiving birthhandshake12 year oldnotebookbaptismhomecomingreading aloudstairwayescalatorlooking out a windowabandoned houselizardvery little dialogueskyscrapernaivetywhisperingenvylavabubble bathstrokebare chested boyelectric shocktrain tracksuniverseswimming underwaterbreaking a windowguitar playernewborn babyclimbing a treefailuremeteorprehistoric timesreading a newspaperstarscar radiotreehousegrassdistrustdeath by drowningtoy gunsilhouettefetuswaveexpectant 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 bangblowing bubblessomersaultdeath in familybad newsplainplaying catchtarkovskyesquebb guncrossing oneselfwalking 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) |
In the South American jungle supplies of nitroglycerin are needed at a remote oil field. The oil company pays four men to deliver the supplies in two trucks. A tense rivalry develops between the two sets of drivers and on the rough remote roads the slightest jolt can result in death.
| Themes: | rivalryfeardrinkingdeathfriendshipsuicidemoneymemorytheftillnessdyingunemploymentstarvation |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | villagemotorcyclebarrestaurantcemeteryairplanewatertaxiairportrural settingtruckjungleroad moviecanyontruck accident |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemansingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicefriendchildrenbrother brother relationshipboypolice officerphotographerthieftough guy …native americanwaitresscatholicfrenchgermanamericanamerican abroaddrivertruck driversuicide by hangingself destructivenessgerman abroadreligious statue (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | listening to a radiobrandyforeignercrutcheshaircutshavingtearsbeerletterurinationcryingtelephone callsingingdancingcigarette smoking …female nuditybased on novelblooddoggunfightexplosionknifesurprise endingshowerfiresongcorpseunderwearface slapcameradrinkvomitingriflerunningdead bodycafeprayerguitarriversubjective cameranewspapercookingcandlemountainbridgedrivingcigar smokingdangerchampagneon the roadhangingcrosssleepingmachismoitalianjeeptouristguitariststealingspiderdesperationstreet lifebroken legclockpassportwhiskeytensionexplosivebraveryconstruction sitespanishjob interviewhungerinsectdrummermedical examinationbribeoilcigarette lightercard playingdynamiteexistentialismsirenreckless drivingpipe smokingfirefighterpost world war twospittingdrifterbandageconstruction workerbeggarstreet marketbugcoca colaharmonicadrumlatin americatraffic jamsaloonwhistlingsense of smellcactusfeverauto mechanicsouth americahammockcorrupt officialdemolitionriskindigenous peopletalking while drivingbroken bottleloudspeakervultureleg injuryvenezuelaexpatriaterocking chairbeetlecowardicefuneral processionfired from a jobmosquitocigarette holdervisadying younglemonadebreaking glassexhaustionlife and deathoil industrysuicide missionlegagonybar ownerends with deathcoin tossoil companycraterleprosytestosteronemalariaair baseflourcementpin upreference to al caponeoil wellsplashed with watercar damageeye bandagerolling a cigaretterecklessnessitalian abroadtankeroil fieldcrude oilfrenchman abroadsaved from hangingpetrolchampagne bottleoutdoor showerthermosvibrationcaracas venezuelaheadlightsoil pipelinestuck in mudshiveringexplosive devicemountain roadair stripfalling rockrisk takingstarving to deathnitroglycerinework accidentfinancial troublelast chancenitroglycerinoil leakrun over by a truckburropith helmetcorsairfoot woundtruck radiocalabria italycorsicanoil derrick (See All) |
While helicopters overhead spray against a Medfly infestation a group of Los Angeles lives intersect, some casually, some to more lasting effect. Whilst they go out to concerts and jazz clubs and even have their pools cleaned, they also lie, drink, and cheat. Death itself seems never to be far away, … even on a fishing trip. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingjealousymurderfriendshipsuicidemarriageinfidelityrapeadulteryincestextramarital affairdrug usecancerredemption …unfaithfulnessalcoholismrape and murder (See All) |
| Locations: | bicyclemotorcyclehospitalbarswimming poolhelicopterlos angeles californianightcluburban settingcity |
| Characters: | fishermanartistsister sister relationshipmusicianpolicemansingerdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationship …friendbabywaitresslustsnipergrandfather grandson relationshipbakerdeath of boy (See All) |
| Story: | picnicbased on short storypainterfishconcertbandtearsbeerurinationcryingtelephone callphotographcigarette smokingsexfemale nudity …bloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditydogbare chested malefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nudityejaculationpartypantieslabiacorpseunderwearcar accidentwatching tvcameradrinksex in bedbare buttsecretvomitingliebirthdaylingeriedead bodymarijuanarivercleavagecaliforniabasketballfemale pubic hairwhite pantieschildscantily clad femalefishinghit by a carcontroversycoffeeskinny dippinglimousinepilotblack pantiesclownpuppetproduct placementbaseball batfemale removes her clothesdeath of sonreunionobscene finger gesturecheating wifejazzsurgerychainsawbirthday cakeno pantiesvandalismloss of loved onedysfunctional marriageapartment buildingearthquakedrug overdoseunfaithful wifetheatre audienceensemble castaquariumpanties pulled downsalesmansongwriterenvironmentalismalarm clocklingerie slipmelancholychauffeurcoffee shophit and runadulterous wifeharassmentmultiple storylinemagic tricklaundrybreast feedingmake upepisodic structuretrailer homephone sexredheaded womangoldfishstethoscopebakerycellotrailer parkcoincidenceburlesquenaked dead womanquarantinemotorcycle copironingtoy gunfreewaypanties hit the floorcellistbudweiserfather in law daughter in law relationshipconcussionbottomlessbig citycmnfmakeup artistsnoopinggrandfather clocksouthern californiafly fishingwoman in a towelbludgeoned to deathdestruction of propertycovered female frontal nudityfemales talking about sexjazz scorepool cleanerred pubic hairprank telephone callstepsister stepsister relationshipjazz combocarbon monoxide poisoningdiaper changepatrolmansmothered to deathhouse sitterobscene telephone callwatching a cartoon on tvmusical quartettraffic copdouchehousesittingdeath of grandsonintersectionblood clottraffic ticketchildren's partysmelling fingercutting handstripscratching one's butt (See All) |
The story of 'James Whale (I)' (qv), the Director of _Frankenstein (1931)_ (qv) and _Bride of Frankenstein (1935)_ (qv), in the time period following the Korean War. Whale was homosexual, and develops a friendship with his gardener, an ex-Marine.
| Subgenre: | independent filmgay interest |
| Themes: | unrequited lovedrinkingdeathlovefriendshipsuicidemonsterartfilmmakingmemorydying |
| Mood: | rainnightmarefilm history |
| Locations: | beachhospitalbarswimming poollos angeles california |
| Characters: | singerdoctorfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendtattooboyteenage boygirlstudentactorphotographer …actressgay kisshomosexualitymaidsecretaryfilm directorgermanolder man younger man relationshipgay soldiersuicide by drowning (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | violinisthousekeeperviolinswimsuitteashavingworld war onepainterswimmingurinationdreamtelephone callsingingcigarette smokingflashback …sexfemale nuditybased on novelnuditymale nuditymale frontal nuditybare chested maletitle spoken by charactershowersongunderwearmirrorwatching tvcameradrinkundressingpaintingrifledead bodybathroomhallucinationnewspaperwinestrangulationdrawingcigar smokingdrowningbartenderportraitpay phonecollege studentlightningpickup trucksurgeryscandalwatching a moviehollywood californiaservantgas maskretirementdivingmedical examinationfilm setcaneblind mandivorceebrainpillelectricityeuthanasiagardenertrailer homehorror filmmakingwhisperingstrokemercy killingbayonetbishopfrankensteinbritish soldierbroken nosecircular staircaseposingdeath by drowningmale modelreclusesuicide noteheadachekorean warflash camerax rayed skeletontrenchpacific oceanswanlawn moweru.s. marinefilm studentreference to elizabeth taylorcroquetdirty old manreference to rembrandtbrain transplantcreator creation relationshipmale strippingreflection in windowreference to boris karloffreference to george cukorreference to rin tin tinsuturing a woundreference to leslie howard (See All) |
In northern Australia at the beginning of World War II, an English aristocrat inherits a cattle station the size of Maryland. When English cattle barons plot to take her land, she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn stock-man to drive 2,000 head of cattle across hundreds of miles of the count …ry's most unforgiving land, only to still face the bombing of Darwin, Australia, by the Japanese forces that had attacked Pearl Harbor only months earlier. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageepicfish out of water |
| Themes: | dancedrunkennessdrinkingmurderdeathfriendshipkidnappingmarriagemoneyescapemagicmilitarynatureracismtheft …death of motherblackmailgriefexploitationdyingprejudicehunting (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | stormboatbarschoolcemeteryairplanebathtubdesertjapanaustraliaenglandshiptruckcampfireaustralian outback |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemansingerdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendchildrenboypriestthief …interracial relationshipjapaneseasianalcoholicaustralianchinesegrandfather grandson relationshipu.s. soldierbrother in law sister in law relationshipaustralian aboriginalwitch doctorjapanese soldieraustralian soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1930sworld war two1940syear 1942year 1939 |
| Story: | cattlecliffcookpubumbrellaunderwater scenefishwidowold manswimmingtelephone callsingingphotographdancingcigarette smoking …flashbacksexbloodviolenceone word titledogbare chested malekissfighttitle spoken by characterexplosionchasepistolfirevoice over narrationsongcorpsehorserescueslow motion scenepunched in the facedrinkarrestundressingriflebombrunninglingeriebeddead bodyislandguitarrivershot in the backnewspapercandlechild abusefalse accusationno opening creditsbirdfishingbathgraveyarddrowningprologuewidowerattackpoisonmissionstorytellingrace against timesuitcasetentcover uplightningpursuithairy chestcrossdeath of husbandreunionwaterfallkissing while having sexnewspaper headlinesubtitled scenearsonrecord playercaptainspearlistening to musichelmetrecordingstealinghidingwatching a moviecampburialpreacherbar fightcelebrationinterracial romancebra and pantiesbombingtelescopethunderministermourninganimated sequencewhipnewsreel footagedeath threatevacuationracistrainstormgasolinelanternrancharistocratauctionhorseback ridingcameldormitoryspittinginvisibilityaccountantmysticismdockaboriginalstairwayoutbackcrocodilesexual tensiontombstonesailboatraftharmonicawhisperingpoisoningshamanwhistlingheiressstableguardianclimbing a treesurrogate motherwindmillbomberrainbowriding cropbutt slapdeath by drowningracial discriminationtuberculosisindigenous peoplekangaroogoggleschantingluggagefalling off a clifffired from a joblordcountry in titleenglishwomanboomerangpearl harbortrackerladyrite of passagebiracial childstampederumwater bottlebritish flagmuleshanghai chinawizard of ozassimilationfalling off horsereference to judy garlandwater pumpfly the insecthalf breedwater tankbeauty parlorcontinent in titleair battleshooting a dogvictroladust stormaustralian armywharfhorse jumpingranch handcorralkissing in the raincalfcattle ranchair attackhidedidgeridoocattle driveledgerspear fishingtrampled to deathradio operatordarwin australiacattle stationcattlemandust devilgathering woodbillabongbronc bustercattle stampedepith helmetbegging on bended kneeshoteliersteamer trunkbed nettinghand on someone's buttwalkaboutranch foremanstockman (See All) |
Following the death of his father in Mexico, Stephane Miroux, a shy insecure young man, agrees to come to Paris to draw closer to his widowed mother Christine. He lands a boring job at a calendar-making firm and falls in love with his charming neighbor Stephanie. But conquering her is no bed of rose …s for the young man and the only solution he finds to put up with the difficulties he is going through is escape into a dream world... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmabsurdismvideostop motion animation |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingjealousylovefriendshipsurrealismsuicideescapeartmagicmemorytraveldeath of fathertime traveldating |
| Mood: | nightmaremoving |
| Locations: | boatbarparis francebathtubtaxiapartmentpolice carfrancerooftopmexicomexico city |
| Characters: | artistmusiciandancerpolicemansingerfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboywriter …interracial relationshipfrenchemployer employee relationshipsingle fatherneighbor neighbor relationship (See All) |
| Story: | knittinglanguage barrierslow motionshavingold womanapologywidowold manconcertbandswimmingpianoletterdreamtelephone call …singingphotographdancingcigarette smokingflashbacksexfemale nuditybloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditykissmale full frontal nuditypartypantiesfirevoice over narrationsongunderwearhorsemirrorwatching tvdrinkpaintingbooklierunningbedcar crashlow budget filmneighborhallucinationmale pubic hairguitarrivertelevisiontelephonegay slurbedroomcookingdrug dealerbridgejokedinnerdream sequencedrawingbathmarriage proposalparkspermcharacter's point of view camera shothalloween costumelong takepianistdatesleepingtypewritersubtitled scenemoonbirthday cakeeyeglassesdisasterpornographyanswering machineflyingbreaking and enteringtape recorderhelmethatmagicianbuttockseccentriccomposerflatulencevirtual realityhome moviepart animationschizophreniarealityearthquakecelebrationremote controlreverse footageimaginationtrappedshoesconstruction siteinventorbackstagerejectiondrummerairplane crashvolcanoalternate realityskiingturtlevoice over letterbalconybriefcasefieldbenchlandlordbraintelepathydrumshorseback ridingcoffee shopreflectionearphonesconfusionnew jobmagic trickbandagerepeated scenetime machinestairwayfenceinventiontrashbroken windowskyscraperclimbingteasingcloudlandladyhead injurysense of smellmoving incowarddarkroomacoustic guitarsushipark benchfeetgrasscircular staircasedrillfart jokepillowcollectionman on firetelevision setschizophrenicunwanted kissdreamingorganspaghettishopping cartcalendarpeep holeclimbing out a windowsleepwalkingfootprintmodern artcutmuraljumping out a windowtalking to selftv hostbasssweatervoice over inner thoughtsfreezerdinner tablebody imagehand injurymirror balldaydreamingsubconscioustv setfloatinghead bandagecat costumedoor bellfalling out a windowgirl next doorpaper airplanereference to aristotlepitylive televisionsinkcross culturalfree loveillustratorfigurinemulticulturalismchalkdream worldphotocopierstuffed animal toymother's boyfriendopening nightreference to mozartlesbian slurart collectionbear costumeanimal costumereference to wolfgang amadeus mozartmake believesideburnsthermometerframeski liftstocking capbicycle helmetfeng shuihole in the wallparallel worldssleepwalker3d glasseslandlord tenant relationshipthe color redpraying mantiswoman as objectcardboardelectric razormonorailparallel timebackwardstelevision broadcastingarmpitreference to martin scorsesedreamscapeelectric drillvolcano eruptionmultiple languagesgraphic artistportfolioupright pianographic designerarmsclothes hangercopying machinereference to duke ellingtonsoaking feetfrench womanhandednessinner childbig bosschairliftgiant handsmall carbackground singerdrum rollnude imagepointy earscellophanedream machineno smoking signloft bedmechanical horsesubconsciousness (See All) |
Anna is a young widow who is finally getting on with her life after the death of her husband, Sean. Now engaged to be married, Anna meets a ten-year-old boy who tells her he is Sean reincarnated. Though his story is both unsettling and absurd, Anna can't get the boy out of her mind. And much to the …concern of her fiance, her increased contact with him leads her to question the choices she has made in her life. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingjealousydeathmarriageinfidelitybetrayaladulterypregnancyweddingfuneralmemoryextramarital affairobsessionsupernatural powergrief …unfaithfulness (See All) |
| Locations: | beachhospitalnew york citybarrestaurantsnowcemeterybathtubtaxi |
| Characters: | older woman younger man relationshipsister sister relationshippolicemansingerdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfemale protagonistteacherstudent …photographerbabylove trianglegrandmother granddaughter relationshipaunt niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipfiance fiancee relationshiplove letterbrother in law sister in law relationship (See All) |
| Story: | violinistorchestraviolinapologywidowconcertpianotearscryingtelephone callsingingcigarette smokingflashbacksexfemale nudity …male nudityone word titlekissfightpartycell phonesongunderwearpunched in the facecameradrinkundressingbare buttlierunningbirthdaycafeclassroommanhattan new york citychild abusecoffinbathgraveyardflash forwardgravepay phonepossessionpianistchildbirthdeath of husbandclasstrustheart attackbirthday cakeice creamjoggingsanta clausbirthreincarnationplaygroundmourningice skatingsnowingdeath of loved onepedophiliacentral park manhattan new york cityabuse of powerchild molestationtombstonecelloobsessive loveclimbing a treemarriage engagement10 year oldenigmashared bathdoormandeath of lovermusic teacherremarriagecellistice rinkdeja vuhappy birthdaydead husbandlife after deathlocationparaphiliastring quartetnon sequituradult as childbetrayedtwo in a bathfreudianbetrayal of trustobsessive loverhansom cab10 years laterbetrayerparaphilebouncing a ballmonkey barsboy woman relationship (See All) |
In the Salinas Valley, in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother Aron for the love of their father Adam. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, to how to get ahead in business and in life, to how to relate to estrang …ed mother. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | lonelinessdrunkennessfeardrinkingjealousyreligionmoneymemoryangertheftblackmailguiltdyingforgiveness |
| Mood: |
| Locations: | bicyclebarsmall townfarmrooftopbrothel |
| Characters: | singerdoctorfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americanbrother brother relationshipprostituteteenage boynursethieflove trianglesheriff …single fatheru.s. soldierstepmother stepdaughter relationshipgerman americanself righteousness (See All) |
| Period: | 1910s |
| Story: | sibling rivalrypiano playertelegramworld war oneflowersuspicionapologybandpianotearsbeercryingsingingphotographcigarette smoking …based on novelviolencedogkissfighttitle spoken by characterthree word titleshowerhorsemirrorpunched in the facedrinkbrawlshootingliebirthdayprayerwinecaliforniabirthday partycigar smokingcoffeebusinessmanlocker roomliarreadingbankshot in the shoulderamerican flaghorse ridingnewspaper headlinetrusthateblack americanbirthday cakeballoonlooking at oneself in a mirroroverallsblockbusterrebelrebellionrailway stationparadefollowing someonecarnivalpresumed deadunderage drinkingbusinesswomanswingranchfieldhorse and carriagealienationdead motherholding handssinshamebeing followedanti warbirthday presentreading aloudlooking out a windowstrokepocket watchferris wheelmarching bandauto mechanicmarriage engagementvegetabledistrustbeggingcardinal direction in titlecoalabsent motherfirecrackersurprise partybrothel madambarmaidred crossturkey the birdfire alarmdriving lessonrancherwatching someonetitle based on the biblebeing watchedshooting gallerypacifistfreight trainreference to the biblehummingmexican immigrantbank tellerporchgerman accentblamediamond ringsurprise birthday partyhandslearning to driveyear 1917ice picklooking through a windowabandoned by motheroverhearing a conversationmilitary enlistmentporch swingborrowing moneydestroying propertyarthritisknocking on a windowshoemakerscrubbing a floorbreaking a glass windowswinging on a ropereference to statue of libertypre world war onebeansbrother against brothercarnival gamerose gardenthrowing a stone at a windowmob ruleexercise classthrowing a rock through a windowabandoned by wifeteaching someone how to drivereference to woodrow wilsontalking through a windowlettucehigh school gymnasiumthrown outice housewhite picket fencewriting a checkblock of icechutefield workermastodonmigrant farmworkerreading from biblewar profiteerbrother fights brotherice boxwhispering into someone's earmonterey californiareference to uncle sam (See All) |
Malena is about the peril of a beauty through the eyes of a 12 year old kid named Renato. He experiences three things on the same day, beginning of war, getting a bike and sees the arrival of Malena in town. Through his eyes, we see the curse of beauty and loneliness of Malena, whose husband is pres …umed to be dead, and through his soul we see his love for her. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | unrequited lovelonelinessjealousydeathmarriageinfidelityrapeadulteryfuneralvoyeurismmemoryobsessionpovertygriefunfaithfulness …greedaffairfirst love (See All) |
| Locations: | villagebicyclemotorcyclebeachtrainschoolsmall townairplaneseacourtroomitalybrothelcatholic church |
| Characters: | older woman younger man relationshipdancerbrother sister relationshipsingerdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyprostituteteenage boyteacher …soldierpriestlawyeramerican soldierdream girl (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s |
| Story: | telegrampost warhaircutwidowletterurinationcryingsingingphotographdancingcigarette smokingsexfemale nuditycharacter name in titleblood …male nudityone word titlefemale frontal nuditymasturbationbare chested malekissfemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nudityerectionpantiesvoice over narrationsongbeatingunderwearface slapbare buttlielingerievoyeurclassroomprayercleavagefemale pubic hairjudgescantily clad femaleblack pantieskeystripteasecourtamerican flagfemale removes her clothesdeath of husbandclassteenage sexgirl in pantiestraitorfaintingcommunistwatching a moviegossipaudiencerailway stationwoman in jeopardydentistbombingtelescopemourninginsectfascismloss of husbandtangoexorcismlingerie slipfianceeforename as titledeafburied aliveswastikapromiscuous womanviolence against womenshortsfemale removes her dressadolescencelegswhistleclimbing through a windowteenage sexualitysicilysex with a minorliberationbarbershopletter writingrefugee camptrophy wifesex with foodseamstressmediterranean seamischieffalling from a treetrouserswaterfrontnude fightmarketplacefood shortageguerrilla warfareitalian soldierblind boyitalian fascismkaleidoscopehuman exploitationfetishistaerial bombingmussolinisouth italymeasuring penispsychiatric clinicfall of fascismhair cut offwoman on woman violencesado masochistic (See All) |
From July, 1913 to the outbreak of World War I, a series of incidents take place in a German village. A horse trips on a wire and throws the rider; a woman falls to her death through rotted planks; the local baron's son is hung upside down in a mill; parents slap and bully their children; a man is c …ruel to his long-suffering lover; another sexually abuses his daughter. People disappear. A callow teacher, who courts a nanny in the baron's household, narrates the story and tries to investigate the connections among these accidents and crimes. What is foreshadowed? Are the children holy innocents? God may be in His heaven, but all is not right with the world; the center cannot hold. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracyepic |
| Themes: | dancefeardrinkingjealousydeathrevengesuicidechristmasreligiontortureinvestigationincestdeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of mother …sexualityhumiliationsadismabusecrueltydeath of wifewealthfather daughter incestmissing childdeath in childbirthsuicide of father (See All) |
| Mood: | darknessambiguous endingreligious education |
| Locations: | villagebicycleschoolchurchsnowsmall townrural settingfarmitalygermanyschool teachertown |
| Characters: | musiciandancerpolicemanbrother sister relationshipsingerdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagerchildrenbrother brother relationship …boyteenage girlteenage boyteachergirlpolice officernursebabypriestchristiansingle motherlittle boyteacher student relationshipmaidolder man younger woman relationshipemployer employee relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipsuicide by hangingcrying babyasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | wintersummer1910s |
| Story: | tailorknittingfarminghousekeepereavesdroppingworld war onesuspicionfarmervirginfishcolor in titlepianotearsfooddream …cryingsingingdancingcigarette smokingsexfemale nuditynuditybloodviolencemasturbationkisspartyfirevoice over narrationbeatingcorpseunderwearhorseface slapdrinkfalling from heightbedclassroomprayerbedroombridgeeatingaccidentchild abuseman with glassesbirdcoffinfishingchild in perilritualsearchspankingmarriage proposalcoffeepainconfessionfired from the jobwidowerchristmas treelong takepianistdisappearancecrossglassessadnessschoolgirltwinlove interestcult directorclass differencestrustarsonitaliantraditiondressfaintingpropagandasexual abusehattied to a bedgossipservantfestivalhonortorchdead womanpromiserear entry sextensioninnocencesufferingwhipkickingfalling to deathscissorsfirst kisspedophileheartbelief in goddead manthirty somethingsnowingcanefamily dinnerpastorhorse and carriagenannythanksgivinghorseback ridingintimidationoppressionpeasantagriculturebreast feedingdead animalhead woundnew yearpubertyfluteestatesarcasmcorporal punishmentmental retardationrepression17 year oldwhistleanimal cruelty14 year oldschoolboyenvysweatdisciplinetutorpiperespectatrocitynewborn babyponddown syndromeillegitimate childvegetabledead birddistrustdead wifescarescytheverbal abusearm slingman slaps a womanchurch servicesuitorharvestcustomforty somethingman slaps womanevil childnightgowncoercionfalling through the floorpatriarchbird cageprotestantinfantfired from a jobmanorprovincial lifeholy communionmatchmakingresentmentbaronhand kissingmidwifelord's prayermanor housebaby carriagefatal accidentorganistschool childlandownerpressureteen violenceauthoritymissing sonchurch choireye injuryschool classcaningpatriarchyblameperversitywirebad breathpsychological abusemarriage crisisnorthern germanyunsolved crimefalling off horsefarm workerribbon360 degree panclergymandead horseservicewater pumphappy new yearmysterious eventyear 1914cabbageauthoritarianismtrip wirewheat fieldgerman culturepuritanvillage peopleviolence against a childbaronessfarm handkicking someonepurityeye bandagefalling off a horsehorse and cartnightshirtcropmalicepipe organsawmillcatechismitalian abroaddream comes truereference to franz schubertulcerkilling a birdconfirmationsmall villagemutilated childthrown into watergroup of childrensexist slurriding accidentstewardtroutnaked corpsepre world war oneretarded childclass societycontempteye woundimperial germanymissing boyone room schoolhousereprimandtossing rocks at a window31 year oldhair ribbonpurificationhorse riding accidentworld warburning barndeclaration of warlackeyorgan the musical instrumentpaternosterseasons of the yearstrictnesschild torturehorse whippulled by the earsubjugationtailor shopyear 1913broken collarbonefirst world warpaternalismruling classunknown villainwashing a dead bodycabbage patchparsonagebarn on firebeating with a canebirch treegod fearingman hits a boytenant farmertorture of a childwounded bird (See All) |
A woman who has an elaborate scheme to propose to her boyfriend on Leap Day, an Irish tradition which occurs every time the date February 29 rolls around, faces a major setback when bad weather threatens to derail her planned trip to Dublin. With the help of an innkeeper, however, her cross-country …odyssey just might result in her getting engaged. (Read More)
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingweddingtraveltheftfalling in love |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | stormvillageboatbeachbarrestaurantchurchhotelcarsnowairplanebustaxiairportapartment …road triplakecastletrain stationcatholic churchsinging in the showerrunning after a car (See All) |
| Characters: | dancersingerhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipphotographerpriestthieflove triangleamerican abroadex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipfiance fiancee relationship |
| Story: | cliffbreakfastcowpubbandtearsbeerfoodcryingtelephone callsingingdancingdogkissfight …pantiesshowercell phonesongpunched in the facecomputercatcameradrinkrunningbedcafevoyeurcleavageflashlightbracookingeatingwhite pantiesscantily clad femalejourneyvanmarriage proposalmicrophonepay phoneon the roadstorytellingsuitcasecrossirelandchickensleepinggirl in pantiestraditionlistening to musicscene during opening creditsirishapplecynicismboston massachusettssuperstitionwedding ringwedding dressbrushing teethwedding receptionsandwichhit in the facetape recordingwalesdublin irelandcar radiogame playingblack catspoonbride and groomearringsipodengagement partyaudio flashbackslip the undergarmentlistening to a car radiocardiologistchicken as foodtape playersharing a bedhaillagerkilling a chickenmissed traincardiff walesserving traypretending to be marriedrunaway carmissing a trainstilettoair turbulanceman carrying a woman in his armsspilling winecastle ruinsleap yearmedical conferencewalking into a doorairline ticket agentlouis vuitton luggagesliding down a hill (See All) |
Texan rancher Bick Benedict visits a Maryland farm to buy a prize horse. Whilst there he meets and falls in love with the owner's daughter Leslie, they are married immediately and return to his ranch. The story of their family and its rivalry with cowboy and (later oil tycoon) Jett Rink unfolds acro …ss two generations. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramaepicfamily saga |
| Themes: | unrequited loverivalrydrunkennessdrinkingjealousydeathlovefriendshipmarriagechristmasmoneypoliticspregnancyweddingfuneral …racismredemptionillnessfalling in loveprejudicewealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestauranttrainswimming poolhotelcarcemeteryairplanewaterairporttrucktexascatholic church |
| Characters: | older woman younger man relationshipsister sister relationshippolicemanbrother sister relationshipsingerdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendchildren …teenage girlteenage boysoldiernursebabypriestlove triangleactresswaitresscatholichispanicolder man younger woman relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipaunt niece relationshipu.s. soldierfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1930sworld war two1940s1920s |
| Story: | listening to a radiocattlecookteabandswimmingtearsletterfoodcryingtelephone callsingingcigarette smokingbased on novelblood …one word titledogkissfightpartysongbeatingfistfighthorsemirrorpunched in the facecatdrinkbrawlbookriflebirthdaycafeneighborprayersubjective cameranewspapercandlemansiondeath of friendmontagedinerimmigrantjudgecoffinbirthday partygraveyardcigar smokingmarriage proposalcoffeejeansmicrophonebusinessmanknocked outreadingchristmas treeflowersbusinessconvertiblespeechamerican flagdeath of sontwinclass differencesredheadpowereyeglassesapplausewaiterrace relationsfaintingice creamagingcowboy hatcrucifixassaultblockbusterwristwatchservantsheeptennisrailway stationbirthparadeburialclockdivinginterracial romancewindthunderministermillionairesexismlove at first sightoilthunderstormsenatordeath of sisteryoung loveracistmarital separationbarbecueranchethnic slurmarital problemsports carpipe smokingunclethanksgivingmudhorseback ridingmexican americanwomen's rightshandshakewedding ceremonychristmas presentlast will and testamentjukeboxhoneymooncoca colainterracial marriageanimal abusecowboy bootsracial prejudiceslot machinebullamericanalandloss of sisterfamous scorewakebabysittingbeauty salondallas texassick childrattlesnakebiracialnewlywedradio newsracial discriminationsegregationrise and fallorganbanquetbride and groombreaking a mirrorwedding cakeelopementdustpassing outlambponyturkey the birdbrandingcoyotemigrant workermarylandpearl harborbeauty queenrancherwine cellarhomesicknesstiaraequal rightsoil riglandownermerry christmasstar spangled bannerharvard universityoil industrystar died before releaseinnocence lostdiving boardoil companytaxbourbonmilitary draftsocial criticismhotel desk clerkrider horse relationshiphalf breedreference to joan of arcboys' choirlead actor's last filmbusboyoil wellarchitectural modelhorse ranchprivate planereading in bedmilitary funeralranch handreference to franklin d rooseveltthrown from a horsetumbleweedcalfoil fieldcattle ranchdeath of cast membersilent nightblack horseriding accidentchristmas stockingfox huntsquawwoman horse relationshipspanish languagestate flagoil tycoonrear ending a cargun salutejingle bellsman horse relationshipstatic electricitytoy pianodeath of a horsehorse riding accidentsquare dancinganimal husbandrydraft noticelunch counterreference to geronimosocial reformbronc ridingranchingroundupsudden wealthdrilling for oilnouveaux richesbequestface bandagelipstick on faceorgan playerbassinettecomanche tribedeath of horsedinner bellknocking over a tableoil derrickreference to paul reveretwin beds (See All) |
Based on a true story. After graduating from Emory University, Christopher McCandless abandoned his possessions, gave his entire savings account to charity, and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters who shape his life.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingdeathmarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterymemorynaturedrug useguiltgriefunfaithfulnessillnesspoetry …adoptiondeath of wifedyingfreedomaffairforgivenesshuntingwildernessstarvationback to nature (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmarecar chasearchive footagebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | stormboatbeachbarrestauranttrainchurchforestcarsnowsmall townlos angeles californiabusdesertwoods …rural settingfarmroad tripsealaketruckcavemexicocampfiretunnelslumalaskacanyoncable car (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemanbrother sister relationshipsingerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlteenage boy …waitresslittle boyamericangrandfather grandson relationshipself discoverypolice arrestolder man younger man relationshipgirl in underwearalcoholic drink (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinteryear 1991year 1990year 1992 |
| Story: | piano playerhorse and wagoncattlefarmingshavingflowerfarmerfishold manswimmingpianotearsurinationdreamcrying …telephone callsingingphotographdancingcigarette smokingflashbacksexfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditydogbare chested malefightnipplestitle spoken by characterknifechasethree word titlepantiesshowerbased on true storyfiretopless female nudityvoice over narrationbased on bookbeatingunderwearhorseblondeface slapslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkarrestundressingbare buttbookriflerunningcafeprayermale pubic hairguitarriverf wordflashlightcookingcaliforniatoplessmountainbridgedinermapsnakenonlinear timelinebirdfishingsearchjourneyvanbartenderpaingunshotskinny dippingargumentmicrophoneprologuefbiwidowerpay phonepoisonmissionon the roadtentreadingchristmas treelightninguniversitydiarydomestic violencedisappearancesplit screendeath of sonisolationstageunderwaterwaterfallbearfireworkssubtitled scenefreeze framegirl in pantiestwenty somethingeyeglassespoemapplausegamewolfnipples visible through clothingballoonmachetelistening to musicexercisebeardspiderlosstimeaudiencehome moviecheating husbandsouth africanaked womanhitchhikerhitchhikingapplemexicanbarefootdivingthunderbackpackhippiecharitynippleco workerdeath of protagonistlaughterarizonadeerhighwayborderbarbecuenotetrailerlens flaregrowing uppuppydivorceebonfirebrushing teethsirenowlprivate investigatorfast motion sceneplantnasaplaying cardsrocketsatellitenude swimminggraduationstage performancedrifterwhalecanoejournalfilm clipjukeboxbeeborder crossingfast foodlaundromatsolitudesicknesscredit cardteasingcrystallistening to radiodamtaking off shirtmarching bandbumpalm treetopless girlguitar playereaglevirginiageorgiaatlanta georgiaapartheidcrabwindmillwet t shirtbeltacoustic guitarspeedboatentertainerplannatural breastsoverhead camera shotchapter headingsdumpsterin medias resbreasthypocriteteenage girl in underwearhobobagpipesschizophrenicscandinavian girlflashback within a flashbackshopping cartrock climbingreference to george w. bushfamily historynudistmortalityborder patrolidentity crisismaterialismcanalguard dogcheckharvestleaving homecamperfaunafloraillegitimate sonsleeping bagpaddlegrand canyonmetropolisremotewisdomfalse namemoosewashington stateemaciationnudismoil lamptrampwater skiingduplicityfood poisoninghowlingfreight trainprairieburning moneymotivationalanti conformitysit upskayakspeakerbackpackinggrizzly bearintrospectionriver rapidsillegitimate daughtermultiple narratorshot springlicense plateencampmentpatroliciclenew beginningsouth dakotawashing a carriver crossingfollowing a dreamgrainchapterschequelosing weightcarvingcollege graduateaerialchest hairkayakingnaked outdoorscollege graduationpull upsravinestocking capborder checkpointirrigationnorthern californiawheatfishing polenorth americascoped riflebigamistbadlandsjumping onto a traintractor trailerreference to lord byronsoft focustrue life adventuresearch for truthtime clockman against natureman vs naturepick up truckreference to joni mitchelltrain depotflash floodrootsalton seapartinghoover damgeorgia usanew year's resolutionstarving to deathabandoned buscolorado rivergraduate schoolreference to jack londonlife savingswriting in sandriding the railschapterwise storytellingfairbanks alaskahandicraftsneo luddismpermitreference to thoreaucharacter lies about agegraduation presentgullindividuationlake meadreference to tolstoyshiversjet stream (See All) |
Two young men, Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, meet when they get a job as sheep herders on Brokeback Mountain. They are at first strangers, then they become friends. Throughout the weeks, they grow closer as they learn more about each other. One night, after some heavy drinking, they find a deeper co …nnection. They then indulge in a blissful romance for the rest of the summer. Unable to deal with their feelings for each other, they part ways at the end of the summer. Four years go by, and they each settle down, Ennis in Wyoming with his wife and two girls, and Jack in Texas with his wife and son. Still longing for each other, they meet back up, and are faced with the fact that they need each other. They undeniably need each other, and unsure of what to do, they start a series of "fishing trips", in order to spend time together. The relationship struggles on for years until tragedy strikes. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingjealousymurderfriendshipmarriagepregnancyweddingmemorydivorcewrestlinghumiliationhuntingcampingregret |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | stormhospitalnew york citybarrestauranttrainchurchforestsnowsmall townwoodsrural settingcourtroomlakemotel …mexicocampfiretexassex in a tent (See All) |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipdancersingerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girlgirl …gay sexbabylittle girlgay kissbullywaitresslittle boyhomosexualitygay relationshipgay fathercrying babytalking to oneself in a mirrorbaby boybaby girl (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960ssummeryear 1963 |
| Story: | fiddlerfiddlecattlefarmingpajamasshavingeavesdroppingsuspicionfarmerbased on short storywidowswimmingtearsfoodcrying …telephone callsingingphotographdancingcigarette smokingflashbackfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogtwo word titlegunsex scenekissfighttitle spoken by charactersongbeatingfistfighthorsemirrorface slapwatching tvdrinkshootinglieriflesunglassesplace name in titlecafemarijuanarivertelephonecleavagebisexualcookingcandleaxemountaineatingdinerhousejudgechildfishingcoffeeskinny dippingbinocularsbeaten to deathliarcowboypay phoneproduct placementtentlightningcourtcrosshorse ridingsadnessbearfireworksarsonpickup truckcloseted homosexualnerdropepot smokingwolfwarehouseloss of virginityfriendship between menred dresscowboy hatassaultnosebleedgossipgay parentsheephitchhikingcelebrationcamera shot of feetpromisemovie theatrewhiskeymale prostitutegrocery storethunderpastkickingchaospool tablecigarette lighterfrustrationblood on shirtwedding dressbulletproof vestranchchildhood memorythanksgivingjoyspittingbisexualityhandshakeunhappy marriagesidekickcremationplaying poolcafeteriapostcardmeatjukeboxmotel roombully comeuppancetrailer homelaundromatharmonicahuntparamedicgay romancebowling alleyhead injurymailmailboxpiebullrodeosawshirtfirst gay sexual experiencebeltjumping into waterrighteous ragepost officefourth of julyshepherdneo westernclothescowgirlu.s. mexico borderblanketfirecrackerremarriageburning buildingrich mannightgownchopping woodchild swearingsledlamblassoturkey the birdwyomingrearview mirrorcoyotebisexual manclothes linejumping off a cliffmoosepocket knifebatonsaddlewood carvingequestriangay husbandlooking for a jobfalling through a windowwashing clothesbare midriffmulecuddlingsplit lipfalling off horsebelief in hellsemi truckindependence daysleeping outsidebull ridingfootbridgefishing rodcampsitecattle prodroughneckhailstormbad newsblood spurtingrodeo cowboywestern u.s.horseplaypaper bagfishing tripranch handthrown from a horsecorralchild supportgay cowboykeroseneoil fieldhailbeansroad constructionanticipationcowboy bootdead sheepmethodistshiveringwater canteendrive in movie theatrepentecostalharmonica playerelectric knifehangerhorse trailerhorse riding accidentgrocery store clerkrodeo clownsharpening knifetrick ridingbronc ridingfarm equipmentsnow sleddingparkarolling downhillwashboardgmc truckovernight sensationsecret romancespit as lubricantwashing clothes in rivereating piefoot rubpeeling a potatoswings (See All) |
In 1944, upper class boy Julien Quentin and his brother Francois travel to Catholic boarding school in the countryside after vacations. Julien is a leader and good student and when the new student Jean Bonnet arrives in the school, they have friction in their relationship. However, Julien learns to …respect Jean and discovers that he is Jewish and the priests are hiding him from the Nazis. They become best friends and Julien keeps the secret. When the priest Jean discovers that the servant Joseph is stealing supplies from the school to sell in the black market, he fires the youth. Sooner the Gestapo arrives at school to investigate the students and the priests that run and work in the boarding school. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | semi autobiographical |
| Themes: | feardrinkingjealousydeathlovefriendshipchristmasreligionbetrayalescapetheftbrutalitycommunismwealthcourage …starvation (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | bicyclemotorcyclerestauranttrainschoolchurchsnowparis francebathtub |
| Characters: | russianbrother sister relationshipsingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboyteachernursepriestthiefchristian …jewishreference to godbullybiblejewcatholicgermanamericangerman soldier (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s |
| Story: | piano playerpotatoviolinistpajamasviolincookwidowcompetitionpianotearsletterurinationfoodcryingtelephone call …singingphotographcigarette smokingbloodmasturbationfightchaseerectionsongunderwearmirrordrinkarrestundressingsecretbookliebombrunningbathroombritishreference to jesus christclassroomprayerorphanflashlightwinecandleprisonermapdinnernunchilddrawingbathsearchconfessionfired from the jobliarreadingrabbitpianisttragic eventpigclasssleepinghatetraitorwolflistening to musicfaintingmouseexercisestealingcommunisthidingwatching a moviemagazinemonktowelanti semitismbombingresistancehatredironycharitynewsreel footagelostbathingatticboarding schoolcapturevoice over lettersnowingclassmatelanternbrushing teethheroismsermondormitoryaccountantcrucifixiongreekbandagepostcardlockerblackoutbreadmathematicsmilitiafilm projectorjerusalemblack marketconventrumorschoolboypush upsteasinglatintreasure huntmaileasterauschwitzcowardnazismbourgeoisiepersecutionprivate schoolroofair raidinformernazi occupationprophetheadmastermassdressingblanketmusic teachergestapoboarcowardicetied to a treebarracksprotestantred crossgerman occupationholy communionreference to charlie chaplincurfewromanfreezinglord's prayerwet dreamboy scoutdining hallpiano teacherstovegraceinfirmarylimpingwehrmachtkiss on the foreheadcollaboratorpiano lessonschoolmatefrench resistanceknife woundwashroomplayingbed wettingreference to allahmalnutritionfastingfrostbiteiciclestampodorhereticfood shortagesabbathdraft dodgerpublic bathhard onjamconfirmationhail maryvichyair raid sheltercombing hairpiano duetmoor the landscapeprovincial settingstiltssugar cubearabian nightschoir practicewild pigthree musketeersalsatianbavariananemiajuvenile bedwettingfrench literaturemauthausenalgebraass kissingboogie woogiepiano accompanistsaracencarmelitehorse meatsalamiblack knightcod liver oilarithmeticreference to richard the lionheartschool vacationwhooping cough (See All) |
The story of a group of young Australian men who leave their various backgrounds behind and sign up to join the ANZACs in World War I. They are sent to Gallipoli, where they encounter the resolute Turkish army.
| Subgenre: | independent filmepic |
| Themes: | feardrinkingmurderdeathfriendshipmilitarytheft |
| Locations: | bicycletraindesertaustralialakeshipcave |
| Characters: | dancersingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendprostituteteenage boythiefreference to godwaitresscatholicuncle nephew relationshipaustralian abroadaustralian soldier |
| Period: | 1910syear 1915 |
| Story: | cattleviolinistorchestrapubworld war oneunderwater scenebandcompetitiontearsfoodcryingtelephone callsingingphotographdancing …cigarette smokingfemale nuditybased on novelnuditymale nudityone word titlemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested maleguntitle spoken by characterexplosionpistolbased on true storyshot to deathmachine gunhorseundressingbare buttlierifleplace name in titlerunningdead bodycafetelephonedeath of friendarmymapcigar smokingskinny dippinguniformreadingtragic eventracingfreeze frametwenty somethingathleteinjuryrace relationscannonbarefootsandegypttitle appears in writingrowboatenglishseasideslaughterbetranchgunfireturkey the countrymain character diescamelnude swimminganniversarybarbed wiredonkeyanti warpostcardtelling someone to shut upoutbackrailwaymegaphonepyramidbayonetbritish armymilitary uniformlying on bedvolunteerbritish soldierturkishfeetwriting a letterhomosexual subtextinfantryimplied sexrunnernude photographtrenchautomatic weaponaboriginered crossblond mangerman armycairo egyptlooking at picturearmy lifeleoparddying youngdead soldiercalling someone an idiotbritish empireidealistvenereal diseasesphinxturkscreaming manuse of bloody as epithetsouvenirwar woundtrench warfarewar gamemilitary enlistmentsports mangallipoliaustralian armyfezfoot raceanzacpaying for sexcockatoobugleperth australiatrojan horseblowing a whistlewestern australiadiggerhorrors of warhot weathercannon foddertrack meetpeninsulasports culturepichi richi passpichi richi railwayaustralian and new zealand army corpsturkish soldierbloody feetkangaroo court martial (See All) |
London, 1969 - two 'resting' (unemployed and unemployable) actors, Withnail and Marwood, fed up with damp, cold, piles of washing-up, mad drug dealers and psychotic Irishmen, decide to leave their squalid Camden flat for an idyllic holiday in the countryside, courtesy of Withnail's uncle Monty's cou …ntry cottage. But when they get there, it rains non-stop, there's no food, and their basic survival skills turn out to be somewhat limited. Matters are not helped by the arrival of Uncle Monty, who shows an uncomfortably keen interest in Marwood... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedydark comedyautobiographical |
| Themes: | drunkennessfeardrinkinglovefriendshipmoneypoliticspovertyparanoiadrug useillnessunemploymentforgivenesshuntingwilderness |
| Mood: | raindarkness |
| Locations: | restaurantbathtublondon englandrural settingkitchenfarm |
| Characters: | policemanhomosexualfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfriendactorwriteralcoholichomosexualityjewuncle nephew relationship |
| Period: | 1960syear 1969 |
| Story: | eeltelegramcottagehaircutteashavingcowpubfarmerfishurinationfoodphotographcigarette smokingcharacter name in title …dogfightthree word titlevoice over narrationpunctuation in titleunderwearshotguncatdrinkshootingvomitingriflebedlow budget filmcafemarijuananeighbortelephonenewspapercookingwinecandlestrangulationdrug dealerbathroommatecigar smokingcoffeekeyauditiondollrabbitcountrysideratchickenreference to william shakespearerefugeetwenty somethingampersand in titleeyeglassespot smokingwolfathletemedicinecakeeccentricflatulencetv showgoatclockwhiskeybootsconstruction sitebuddyhippieironymillionaireanxietycard playingthirty somethinglanternbriefsgunfirereckless drivingpillhairdressermen's bathroomtv commercialdrunk drivingfarmhousedegradationtheatre productionurineconservativesoupsense of smellbullbumperfumepark benchreference to shakespeare's hamletbritish renaissancesleeplessnessstarvingovenglobebaldnesspoachergrungecreekplastic bagheart conditiontheatrical agentburnt handrubber glovesplierssleeping on a sofaaspiringinvaliumapronthinnessenglish countrysidewrecking ballsteroidfaithfulnesstearoomwindshield wiperpheasantsharing a bedcidermulti millionairejaguar the carsqualorlighter fluidsherrydrama schoolcamden town londonout of work actorthermostat (See All) |
This love story has Kitty meeting young, intelligent, shy and somewhat dull Dr. Walter Fane, whose forte is the study of infectious diseases, and the convenient marriage that she finds herself committed to. It is in this web of intrigue that they head for China, only after Walter discovers Kitty's i …nfidelity with one dashing and witty diplomat Charlie Townsend. So much as to hide her from herself and to help thwart a cholera outbreak, this is a marriage more than on the rocks. This is a cold, indifferent and loveless partnership in a vast unknown and deadly environment that will test both these flightless lovebirds and with the hardships and tolerances more than any had ever anticipated. A visual delight amid the pain and suffering of a dying people and failing marriage. Will a cure be found for both, before it's too late? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | unrequited lovedrunkennessdrinkingdeathmarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterypregnancyextramarital affairblackmailredemptionhumiliationtheatredying |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | villageboathospitalrestaurantbathtublondon englandwaterroad tripshipchinacampfirelaboratorycatholic schoolchurch of england |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemansingerdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrenboyteachernurse …babylove trianglemaidcatholicfrenchchinesegrandfather grandson relationshipreligious statuechinese soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1920s |
| Story: | foreignerorchestracookumbrellabandswimmingpianotearsletterfoodcryingtelephone callsingingdancingcigarette smoking …flashbackbased on novelmale nuditygunsex scenekisschasethree word titlefiresongcorpsehorsemirrordrinksex in bedbare buttbookvomitingrunningdead bodycafeneighborvoyeurclassroomrivercleavageorphanstrangulationmountaineatingnunbirdscantily clad femalecoffinmarriage proposalflash forwardsuitcasedollreadingringflowerspianistbodyguardfemale removes her clothescrossdeath of husbandhorse ridingtypewritercheating wiferecord playerterminal illnessscandalcard gameheavy rainfaintingsexual attractionrecordingdiseasedemonstrationdysfunctional marriagegossipservantorphanagetorchburialcolonelunfaithful wifelove at first sightrowboattime lapse photographycard playingnotelanterndrumsenglishman abroadadulterous wifeunhappy marriagecandyboredomsurgical maskbaptismepidemicwellraftconventpartial female nuditymicroscopenationalismwriting a letterwarlordsewingdiplomatsocialitegrave diggingmartiniloveless marriageexpatriateimperialismtrophy wifemother superiorenglishwoman abroadlabor strikeflower shophusband wife reunionwalking sticksecrecyrickshawbritish empireinfirmarybirdcageprotest signtrystcivil servantshanghai chinaultimatumnun's habitcovered female frontal nuditycholeraremote villagevictrolainfectious diseasevirtuesteam bathcatholic orphanageconsulatemurder threatwater buffaloconvent schoolsedan chairpinwheelwater wheelconsulstatesmansanitationinoculationreference to chiang kai shekheart shaped box of candykerosene lanternwife pregnant by another manchinese theater (See All) |
A married couple who have managed to remain blissfully happy into their autumn years, are surrounded over the course of the four seasons of one average year by friends, colleagues, and family who all seem to suffer some degree of unhappiness.
| Themes: | unrequited lovelonelinessdrunkennessdrinkingjealousydeathfriendshipinfidelitychristmasmoneyadulterypregnancyweddingfuneralmemory …extramarital affairangerdivorcedeath of motherdepressionunfaithfulnessdeath of wifeenvironment (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bicyclerestauranttraincarparis francelondon englandtaxiaustralian outback |
| Characters: | older woman younger man relationshipdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipbabylawyerreference to godsecretary …older man younger woman relationshipcousin cousin relationshipemployer employee relationshipuncle nephew relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipold friend (See All) |
| Period: | wintersummer |
| Story: | hangovergardeningteapubgardenapologytearsbeerurinationfoodcryingtelephone callcigarette smokingkissmirror …watching tvcomputerdrinksecretcafemarijuanareference to jesus christprayertelephonecookingwinedeath of friendeatingfootballimmigrantdrivingcoffincoffeelimousineprologuesuburbwidowerchampagnesuitcasereadingflowerssadnessirelandtherapyholidaygolfpot smokinglooking at oneself in a mirrorcakehelmethappinessagingtherapistdesperationbald manretirementnostalgiapartnershovelco workermedical examinationensemble castvegetarianswingbarbecuefamily dinnerdivorceemelancholyt shirtchocolatereference to elvis presleyearphonesheartbreakcremationevictionreference to the beatlesdigginghinduinsomniaknocking on a doorstethoscopestrokeunhappinessautumnbakerygiving a toastdisappointmenthearserehabilitationgolf coursetomatobackyarddublin irelandnervousnesstreehousecar breakdownsleeplessness10 year oldfinger gunpackingrecyclingtoothbrushred winebaldnessdriver's licensesoccer fansleeping pilldinner tablewheelbarrowhard hatcounselorgeologistred carblood testseine riverparking ticketcold the temperatureelderly coupleprescriptioncuddlingpiggy back ridesleeping on a sofaestranged songreek islanddeath of auntafrican anglo30 year oldriver thamesmeet cuteblood pressureoverweight manreading in bedbrushing hairfuneral parlorrolling a cigarettecurrymale wearing an earringvegetable gardenisle of wightlighting someone's cigaretterehabilitation centerspurned womanwhite winesmashing a car windowspring the seasonjiltedfour seasonsbackyard barbecuebuying a car35 year olddifficulty breathingmissing someonedrillingout of breath70 year old41 year oldcompostreference to tom and jerry64 year oldallotment gardenauto insurancecorfudonegal irelandslap on the buttthymedeath of sister in lawneck scarfsilent sceneblack angloemployment officelincolnshire englandone year time spancroydon londonoccupational therapistreference to jerry lee lewissurrogate nephew (See All) |
In a nursing home, resident Duke reads a romance story for an old woman who has senile dementia with memory loss. In the late 1930s, wealthy seventeen year-old Allie Hamilton is spending summer vacation in Seabrook. Local worker Noah Calhoun meets Allie at a carnival and they soon fall in love with …each other. One day, Noah brings Allie to an ancient house that he dreams of buying and restoring and they attempt to make love but get interrupted by their friend. Allie's parents do not approve of their romance since Noah belongs to another social class, and they move to New York with her. Noah writes 365 letters (A Year) to Allie, but her mother Anne Hamilton does not deliver them to her daughter. Three years later, the United States joins the World War II and Noah and his best friend Fin enlist in the army, and Allie works as an army nurse. She meets injured soldier Lon Hammond in the hospital. After the war, they meet each other again going on dates and then, Lon, who is wealthy and handsome, proposes. Meanwhile Noah buys and restores the old house and many people want to buy it. When Allie accidentally sees the photo of Noah and his house in a newspaper, she feels divided between her first love and her commitment with Lon. Meanwhile Duke stops reading to the old lady since his children are visiting him in the nursing home. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingdeathfriendshipweddingmemorydeath of fatherhumiliationpoetrywealth |
| Mood: | raintearjerker |
| Locations: | bicyclebeachhospitalhotelcemeterybathtubbusnightclubrural settingwheelchairlaketrucksex in a carbus driver |
| Characters: | dancersingerdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendteenage girlteenage boy …nursestudentlove trianglemaidself discoverylove letter (See All) |
| Period: | 1930sworld war two1990s1940ssummer love |
| Story: | war widowfiddlemailmanold womanpainterwidowold manbandswimmingpianotearsbeerletterfoodcrying …singingphotographdancingflashbackfemale nuditybased on novelmale nuditytwo word titlesex scenekissfightvoice over narrationsongunderwearface slapbattleundressingpaintingbookriflecollegeclassroomrivernewspapercandlemansiondeath of friendjokebirdbathmarriage proposalargumentscreamingpianistdatehorse ridingsadnessreunionclasskissing while having sexclass differenceseuropetrustheart attackpoemfriendship between menfaintingice creamtold in flashbackagingloss of loved onewatching a moviepsychologyaudienceforbidden lovecarnivalburialpromisemovie theatrebarefootdivingreincarnationu.s. armyrejectionlove at first sightrowboatmedical examinationengagementrainstormvoice over letterwedding dressalzheimer's diseasefamily dinnerphoto albumpost world war twofianceedementiaunhappy marriagenotebookdockteenage loveabandoned housepopcornharmonicaferris wheelmailboxvolunteernursing homebroken heartsecond chancestar crossed loversromantic rivalrychick flicktragic lovecarpenterstutteringtalking while drivingsecret lovepancakeloss of memorysouth carolinaprotective malebroken engagementtraffic lightcreekwounded soldiermotivationalporchbumper cardiamond ringgeesesouthern belleporch swingclass distinctiondancing in the streetcarpentrydistressartist's studiokissing in the rainrandom sexstory within the storyrebuildingwaterholesummer romancecharleston south carolinarich woman poor manlumberyardpulling down pantsreading to someonewalt whitmanasking outeverlasting lovenurse's aidejoining the armywashboardhouse restorationarmy inductionlost trousers (See All) |
1900. Danny Boodmann, a stoker on an American passenger liner, Virginian, finds a baby abandoned on the ship. He names the child Danny Boodmann T.D. Lemon Nineteen Hundred '1900' and raises the child as his own until his death in an accident on the ship. The child never leaves the ship and turns out … to be a musical genius, especially when it comes to playing the piano. As an adult he befriends a trumpet player in the ship's band, Max Tooney. After several years on the ship Max leaves, and tells the story of 1900 to the owner of a music store. (Read More)
| Themes: | lonelinessdeathlovetravelwealth |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | stormnew york citysnowseashipocean |
| Characters: | musicianfather son relationshipbabyship captain |
| Period: | 1930s19th century1920s1910s1900s |
| Story: | piano playerorchestrabandpianotearscryingtelephone calldancingcigarette smokingflashbackbased on novelkissexplosionchasevoice over narration …fondlingsecretvomitingrifleorphanimmigrantaccidentflash forwardchristmas treepianisttragic eventcontestrecord playerjazztwenty somethingitaliancaptainrecordingaccidental deathnew orleans louisianadespairdynamitegeniusaccordionabandonmentwagerchandelierpassengertrumpetdemolitionportstatue of libertycoalballroomchild prodigymusical instrumentsurrogate fathermusic storeabandoned babyturn of the centurygoodbyemotivationalocean linertrumpet playerfurnacerecording sessionseasicknessitalian immigrantband memberburial at seaengine roomtransatlanticyear 1900luxury linermusical duelstokerseastorm (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: | jealousymurderdeathfriendshipmarriagemoneyprisonescapeweddingracismtheftpsychopathhumiliationpoetrygreed …wealthinheritanceprison escapeescape from prisonmurder of sister (See All) |
| Locations: | bicyclemotorcycletrainchurchswimming poolhotelsnowcemeterybathtubbustaxielevatorcourtroomrooftopgas station …museumsewercable cartwo on a motorcyclehotel kitchen (See All) |
| Characters: | older woman younger man relationshipartistsister sister relationshippolicemanbrother sister relationshippolicemother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooboysoldierpolice officerwriter …lawyerthieflittle boymaidfrenchgermanpolice arrestbaker (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s1980s1960swinteryear 1968year 1985 |
| Story: | telegrampost warpajamascliffguestflirtingold womanpainterwidowold mantearsletterfoodcryingtelephone call …singingphotographcigarette smokingflashbacksexfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolenceinterviewdogbare chested malegunkisstitle spoken by characterknifechasepistolshootoutcorpseface slappunched in the facecatarrestgunfightsecretpaintingbookrifleplace name in titlerunningbirthdaydead bodyreference to jesus christtelephonef wordsubjective cameradecapitationbisexualfoot chasegay slurnewspaperorphanflashlightwinecandlestrangulationaxemountainstabbingmontageeatingarmystabbed to deathprisonerimmigrantnonlinear timelinejudgesevered headnuntrialno opening creditscoffindrawingfictional warbathvoice overmarriage proposallooking at the cameratalking to the cameragunshotflash forwardconfessiontheatergraveauthorhotel roombinocularsuniformpay phonechampagnefugitivepoisonstatuepursuitgiftwitnessratcinemahandgunrefugeetypewriternewspaper headlineeuropehatehenchmaneyeglassespoemwaiterfarcelawtreasurehidingwatching a movienosebleedphone boothservantaudiencebrideladderpart animationfollowing someonemonkguardbloody noseattorneytelescopesevered fingeranimated sequencetitle appears in writingblack and white scenebutlerrosedeath of sisterblack eyefascismconvictskiingsnowinglanternsirenpipe smokingimprisonmentman cryingbeing followednarrated by charactersaving a lifepresentbarking doghandshakemonasteryspiral staircaselast will and testamentsubtitlesalarmpolice chiefmotorbikeconfessionalsecret societytombstoneborder crossinghideoutjuryflaskold ladyfall from heightcookiebunk bedcripplesense of smellcheesedocumentheirperfumevanitycowardprison breakcodeinmatereading a newspaperfacial scarspaplancarouseldead catblack catfiring squadmonumenteastern europefirst person narrationmemorialalpstoy gunhappy birthday to youtrapdoormerry 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 slurstabbedon the lamspeakerconciergeinternment 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) |
Fred and Mick, two old friends, are on vacation in an elegant hotel at the foot of the Alps. Fred, a composer and conductor, is now retired. Mick, a film director, is still working. They look with curiosity and tenderness on their children's confused lives, Mick's enthusiastic young writers, and the … other hotel guests. While Mick scrambles to finish the screenplay for what he imagines will be his last important film, Fred has no intention of resuming his musical career. But someone wants at all costs to hear him conduct again. (Read More)
| Themes: | feardeathfriendshipsurrealismsuicideinfidelityadulterydeceptionmemoryextramarital affairdivorceyouthunfaithfulnessfreedomfalling in love …philosophy (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | bicycleboathospitaltrainswimming poolhotelcemeteryairplanewaterelevatorwoodswheelchairtunnelcar explosion |
| Characters: | musiciandancersingerdoctorhusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendtattooboyprostitutegirlactor …photographeractressreference to goddirectorfilmmakerfilm directorcousin cousin relationshipfrenchgermandaughterfather in law son in law relationshipairplane stewardesstattoo on back (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | cattleviolinisthaircutorchestraswimsuitunderwater sceneapologyconcertswimmingletterurinationfooddreamtelephone callsinging …photographdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditymale nudityone word titlefemale frontal nuditybare chested malesex scenekisstitle spoken by characterexplosionfiresongcar accidentface slapwatching tvcamerawritten by directorliesunglassesbirthdaysex standing uphallucinationvoyeurtelephonef wordsubjective camerabisexualnewspapermountaindeath of friendmontageeatingfemale pubic hairbirdskinny dippinggravemicrophoneprologuelocker roomchampagnemassagevacationflowerswigsleepingatmeyeglassesapplauseaddictionreference to adolf hitleragingguitaristwristwatchcomposerretirementwatching televisionbuddhisttelescopethunderold agefanspanishironydrummerfootball playerblack and white sceneblack brascreenwritersaunacanecareerswitzerlandpop singerdead motherreckless drivingenglishman abroadnude swimmingearphoneshysteriajewelrylevitationmetaphorhitlername callinglooking out a windowmasseusevenice italybathrobewagersense of smellopera singerreading a newspaperreference to marilyn monroespadead wifehoodieconductordeathbedsex in naturemountain climbingrock climbingtennis courtfather in law daughter in law relationshipweepingloss of memorymemoiroxygen maskreference to karl marxbeing watchedjoke tellinggondolabracesscriptwritertalking to the deadsymphonymountaineerobese manold friendssopranoband aidtennis ballsteam roomorchestra conductorswiss alpsfire eaterclass distinction30 year oldreference to queen elizabeth iireference to grace kellyreference to wikipediaviolin playerdining roomscriptwritingski lifttwo friendselderly protagonisthooded sweatshirtprostateknighthoodwoman as objectadolf hitlerfilm extramud bathtestamentmovie scriptopera musicreference to rita hayworthweeping womanman wrapped in a toweleighty somethinghealth spaski lodgemaestroiris shotcow bellreference to diego maradonaspa resortsuicide jumpanti intellectualreference to eva braunpicking one's nosemiss universeemissaryinner beautycandy wrapperfeeling oldfictional tv seriesgrave of famous personphysical exercisepretending to be asleeppeople watchingreference to buckingham palacereference to igor stravinsky (See All) |
The story of a charismatic young Irish guitarist and a sheltered young cellist who have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square, but are soon torn apart, leaving in their wake an infant, August Rush, orphaned by circumstance. Now performing on the streets of New York …and cared for by a mysterious stranger, August uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingjealousylovefriendshippregnancytheatrehomelessness |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityrestaurantschoolchurchsnowtaxiwheelchairfarmtruckrooftopsan francisco california |
| Characters: | musiciandancersingerfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshipboygirlbabybully …truck driver (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | violinistorchestraviolinconcertbandpianotearsbeerfoodcryingtelephone callsingingphotographdancingflashback …character name in titlekissfighttitle spoken by characterpartychasevoice over narrationsongtitle directed by femaledrinkliecafeguitarmanhattan new york cityorphanbasketballeatingsubwayhit by a carsearchlimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemicrophoneprologueliarflowerspianistpursuitrock 'n' rollclassblack americanpizzaguitaristcomposerclassical musicstrangerorphanagefatefull moonrock concertwindchild's point of viewministerchild protagonistlove at first sightabsent fatherchoirpolice raidwishseparationgeniusdormitorycentral park manhattan new york cityfamily reunionsubway stationharmonicapeer pressurecrystalelectric guitarwhistlingcellobunk bedlucksecond chancegurneymusic boxchance meetingabsent motherstreet musiciancellistmysterious strangerchild prodigyskateboardersearch for fatherreference to charles dickensloss of lovergreenwich village manhattan new york cityfoster familyclarinetmusic conductorserendipitywind chimebiological motherprodigyfollowing a dreamskylightroller skatersearch for mothersense of soundchild geniusmusic classlisteningsucker punchsymphony orchestrajuilliard school manhattan new york citybrief encounterwashington square manhattan new york citycomposingyearningabandoned theatrewashing one's facelincoln center for the performing arts manhattan new york citychild protective agencyrhapsodyhappenstance (See All) |
Scarlett is a woman who can deal with a nation at war, Atlanta burning, the Union Army carrying off everything from her beloved Tara, the carpetbaggers who arrive after the war. Scarlett is beautiful. She has vitality. But Ashley, the man she has wanted for so long, is going to marry his placid cous …in, Melanie. Mammy warns Scarlett to behave herself at the party at Twelve Oaks. There is a new man there that day, the day the Civil War begins. Rhett Butler. Scarlett does not know he is in the room when she pleads with Ashley to choose her instead of Melanie. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramaepic |
| Themes: | unrequited lovedrunkennessfearjealousymurderdeathfriendshipmarriageinfidelitychristmasmoneypoliticspregnancyweddinganger …divorcetheftdeath of fatherdeath of motherpovertygriefmental illnessalcoholismdeath of wifewealthcourageself sacrificedeath of unborn child (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | hospitaltrainparis francelondon englandbrothelcity on fire |
| Characters: | old maidsister sister relationshipdancerbrother sister relationshipsingerdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanbrother brother relationshipteenage girlprostitutefemale protagonist …soldiernursebabythieflove trianglechristianreference to godalcoholicmaidolder man younger woman relationshipcousin cousin relationshipaunt niece relationshipbaby crying (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1800s1860s1870s |
| Story: | fiddlerfiddlebrandyhorse and wagonknittingstretchercrutchespost wareavesdroppingflirtingapologywidowtearsletterfood …cryingsingingphotographdancingf ratedbased on novelblooddoggunsex scenekissfightexplosionpartypistolfiresonghorsemirrorface slapshot in the headrescueswordarrestundressingsecretbooklieriflebirthdaydead bodyprostitutionjailprayeraxewomanfour word titleprisonerfemme fatalemarriage proposalpaingravelibraryattackliarchampagnepassionreadingdeath of childchristmas treelightningscreamattempted rapeshot in the shoulderbusinesschildbirthdeath of sonwitnesstraploss of fatherreunionloss of mothertwinblack americanstrong female charactertwenty somethingcivil warscandalbirthday cakefalling down stairscaptainpokerwoundfaintingred dressslaverybarnaccidental deathblockbustergossipservantrebelrailway stationstrong female leadbirthhonorslavecannonwindexplosivecorsetbraverymourningloss of sonwhipnew orleans louisianabusinesswomanhungerevacuationcard playingdark herorivalfogconvictcapturewedding ringbalconyraidsiegebarbecueextortionloss of husbandhorse and carriagetripchloroformmiscarriageshamehorseback ridinggiving birthhysteriajewelrystoresouthernerirish americanbandagewoman cryinghomecomingmental breakdownreading aloudphysicianstairwayestatefencemajorsouthern u.s.disposing of a dead bodyhoneymoonearringbroken mirrorself defenseunconsciousnessnarcissismsaloonpocket watchwhistlingamputationmilitary uniformamerican civil warkindnessafrican american womangeorgiaatlanta georgianewborn babybleeding to deathcowardmarriage engagementstar crossed loversfamous scorerainbowhonestyorchestral music scoretitle same as bookbattle of the sexesopposites attracthypocritewriting a letterku klux klansurrenderbeggingdeathbedsilhouettefamous linedeterminationplantationfleeingattempted robberyexpectant motherinner title cardpackingvulturehigh societycurtainworking outballroom dancingbrothel madamdefeatgold coinkneelingportrait paintingponythreat to killexpectant fatherfaminehandkerchiefoverheard conversationdevastationmidwifesister in lawwaltzmaster servant relationshippneumoniababy carriagegoodbyepulitzer prize sourcemerchantdeath of a childembroideryblockadeheadstonewoman in laborstained glass windowreconstructionwounded soldierlandownermerry christmasnurserycolognespoiled childflirttalking to the deadconfederate flagpeacockindifferencescavengerstubbornnessnursingrich snobwashing clothesbreakfast in bedaudio flashbacksurprise birthday partytaxesblue eyesdragging a dead bodysister in law sister in law relationshipbondfund raisingriverboatrocking horseu.s. civil warpramsouthern belleshantytowncottonpost civil warbaby bornarms smugglinglicemorning afterfalling off a horsesavannah georgialeg amputationdance partythrown from a horsebonnetdeclaration of lovethumb suckingsoilkissing someone's handretailconfederate soldierhiccupslave girlspurned womanintermissionnarcissistic personality disorderspoiled girltape measureconfederate armypantalooncombat casualtyhome birthlying in waitatlantafemale slavepetticoatyankeeinvading armymaster slave relationshipcharleston south carolinacotton fieldsherrythrown from a bridgedrunken singinggeorgia usalumberyardbrushing one's hairfemale cryingmeaslesbaby talkbattle of gettysburgcausalityflute playerfuneral wreathmarriage proposal on one's kneesdeath of a horsefake drunkennesshorse riding accidentlost causespurned malekicking a dooroverturetyphoidcharity balldestroyed buildingpolitical meetingshoulder woundsmelling saltsspurned manconfederate states of americadixiejoining the armylumber milllying in stateman carrying a woman in his armsoverseerpicking cottonradishstolen horseball gownfurloughgallantrydespondencyfanning oneselfside saddlethrowing a vase (See All) |
Set on a colorful Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA songs. A young woman about to be married discovers that any one of three men could be her father. She invites all three to the wedding without telling her mother, Donna, who was once the lead singer of Donna and the … Dynamos. In the meantime, Donna has invited her backup singers, Rosie and Tanya. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | dancedrunkennessdrinkingfriendshipmoneypregnancyweddingmemory |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | motorcyclebeachnew york citybarchurchhotelairplanenightclubtaxirooftopoceanyacht |
| Characters: | older woman younger man relationshipmusiciandancersingerhomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendfemale protagonistwriterpriestsingle mother |
| Story: | fishtoiletbandswimmingpianotearslettercryingsingingphotographdancingflashbackf ratednuditymale nudity …male rear nuditydogsex scenekissejaculationpartypunctuation in titlesongtitle directed by femalemirrorslow motion scenedrinkthongbare buttfalling from heightbookislandguitarwomanbridgeinternetno opening creditsdrawingbartenderlimousinebinocularsfantasy sequencesuitcaseflowersscene during end creditsdiaryexclamation point in titlepianistsplit screencloseted homosexualtouristfaintinglifting someone into the airtitle based on songbarnoverallsarchitectbuttocksblockbusterbrideladdergoatearthquakepassportbarefootdivinginterracial romancehippiegreecewedding ringferryreckless drivingwedding receptiondonkeypeasantharbortriple f ratedlaundrydocksailboatold flameraftmailmailboxillegitimate childmusic boxjumping into waterbagpipesbride and groomcanceled weddingpaternitylifting female in airbridesmaidcrossing selfgirl bandbiological fathermediterraneanlifting an adult into the airbased on stage musicaltoilet stallplaying against typebachelorette partygreek islandmiddle age romancescubapushed into waterair guitarpromiscuous pasttitle sung by characterengaged couplenubile womanjukebox musicalfeather boapaddle boatresort hotelswinging on a ropesummer romancewindchimeabbafalling through the ceilingflower powerreference to aphroditeswim flippers (See All) |
In a small village in Colombia, the pregnant seventeen years old Maria supports her family with her salary working in a floriculture. She is fired and with a total lack of perspective of finding a new job, she decides to accept the offer to work as a drug mule, flying to USA with sixty-two pellets o …f cocaine in her stomach. Once in New York, things do not happen as planned. (Read More)
| Themes: | dancedrinkingmurdermoneyprisonpregnancyescapedrug use |
| Locations: | villagemotorcyclenew york citybarrestaurantairplanebustaxiairporttaxi drivertwo on a motorcycleairplane trip |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipdancerpolicemansingerdoctormother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlfemale protagonistbabymaidsecretarycatholicgrandmother granddaughter relationship …driver (See All) |
| Story: | flowertoiletbandtearsbeerurinationcryingtelephone callsingingphotographdancingcharacter name in titleshowersongdrink …vomitingbathroomfour word titleimmigrantsearchpolicewomanfireworksheroinstrong female charactersurgerymedicinelawstrong female leadpassportdrug overdosenew jerseysmugglingmedical examinationroseillegal immigrantdrug smugglingtelling someone to shut upx raysecuritylatin americadrug dealclimbingquitting a jobpharmacyadult actress playing teenage girldrug traffickingcolombiatravelingfeverdrug cartelillegal immigrationpool hallfetusgogglesdiarrheaplantationdrug tradequeens new york cityvisasodaultrasoundred rosecalling someone an idiotheartbeatgraperubber gloveslaxativesonogramcustoms officerfeature film directorial debutstomachcolombianairplane ticketbogota colombiaswallowingimmigration officerurine samplebmx bikeconstipationdrug muleair mattressairport personnelbaggage claimdigestioncar serviceu.s. customs (See All) |
Ellie Andrews has just tied the knot with society aviator King Westley when she is whisked away to her father's yacht and out of King's clutches. Ellie jumps ship and eventually winds up on a bus headed back to her husband. Reluctantly she must accept the help of out-of- work reporter Peter Warne. A …ctually, Warne doesn't give her any choice: either she sticks with him until he gets her back to her husband, or he'll blow the whistle on Ellie to her father. Either way, Peter gets what (he thinks!) he wants .... a really juicy newspaper story. (Read More)
| Themes: | drunkennessfeardrinkingmarriagemoneyweddingtraveltheft |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | motorcyclenew york citytrainairplanebusroad tripmotelgas stationroad movieyachtcar theftbus driverbus stationbus accident |
| Characters: | policemansingerhusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipboygirldetectivephotographerwriterthiefmaid |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | fiddletelegrampajamastuxedobreakfastapologyswimmingtearsletterfoodcryingtelephone callsingingcigarette smokingnumber in title …bare chested malekissshowersongface slapcameradrinkundressingbedcafeguitarriverreporternewspaperflashlightmontageeatingsearchcigar smokingcoffeebusinessmanpay phoneon the roadsuitcasemissing personcabinsleepingtypewriterclass differencesnewspaper headlinerunawayropeclaim in titleeggfaintingblockbusterphone boothjournalismhitchhikingdivingstealing a carhungermiami floridarainstormwedding dressgasolinepipe smokingflat tirerunning awayfenceeditorhoneymoonfilm cameranewspaper articlewhistlingbathrobeheiresstrumpetfilling stationbus ridemotorcycle copcarrothobotrenchcoatveilblankettoothbrushintercomremarriagecanceled weddingsnoringcurtainrewardspoiled bratreference to santa clausgas station attendantsing alongrailroad crossingreference to gandhiblowing a kissdoughnutlimpinglegrich snobbus triphonking a car hornpiggy back rideslip the undergarmentfake kidnappingaviatorsleeping outsidenewspaper officepolice escortsticking out one's tonguebudgetwrong side of the trackscharacter appears in newspaperhaystackcampgroundrunaway brideu.s. sailorwaiting in linebox of chocolatesthumbcrossing guardwedding veilpacific islandbank checkeye woundoverheated carpenknifebridal veilmale slaps femalejacksonville floridamotel managerlifting skirtmarriage annulmentwading across a riverpretending to cryhamburger standcar brakestelegraph operator (See All) |
Three students and a school teacher disappear on an excursion to Hanging Rock, in Victoria, on Valentine's Day, 1900. Widely (and incorrectly) regarded as being based on a true story, the movie follows those that disappeared, and those that stayed behind, but it delights in the asking of questions, …not the answering of them. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | drinkingdeathfriendshipsuicideinvestigationnatureobsessionsexualityillnesspoetry |
| Mood: | nightmarenightmythaustralian supernatural |
| Locations: | schoolchurchrural settingaustralialaketownaustralian outbackschool party |
| Characters: | policemanbrother sister relationshipsingerdoctorhusband wife relationshippolicefriendtattooteenage girlteenage boyteachergirlstudentphotographerteacher student relationship …maidfrenchuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationshipdriversuicide by jumpingfrench teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1900s |
| Story: | constablespinsterstretcherpicnicflowerfarmerumbrellavirginpianotearsbeerfooddreamcryingsinging …photographcigarette smokingflashbacksexf ratedbased on novelbloodinterviewdogbare chested malekisspartyvoice over narrationsonghorsemirrorblondeface slapslow motion scenecameradrinkbookrifledead bodyhallucinationclassroomprayeralcoholorphanwinemansionwomanfour word titlesnakedinnerbrunettechildbirdsearchjourneyracial slurlegendscreaminguniformstatuemissing personreadingscreamflowershangingscarpianistdisappearancedeath of husbandschoolgirltied upsleepingclass differenceseyeglassespoemrockwhat happened to epiloguedresscaketouristhatsouth australiaservantorphanagevirginitycolonelclockgirl with glassesinnocencecorsettaking a picturefalling to deathinsectlostschool uniformboarding schoolhomoeroticismlanternopening a doorhorse and carriagetripsymbolismholding handshorseback ridinghysteriaillusionexpeditionapparitiongatebandageglovesmetaphorreading aloudestatepicturestonelizardvillaredheaded womanknocking on a doorlavafriendship between girlsgreenhousepocket watchantbare feetpipeguardianshockfamous scorevalentine's dayprivate schoolsexual repressionstressheatwaking uplesbian subtextmagnifying glassmasculinitywhite dressguidealtarrock climbingfinding a dead bodystreamtop hatswancarriagescrapbookno endingaboriginepapernightgownresignationgirls' schoolmetaphysicsturkey the birdblack stockingsfrench accentgovernessturn of the centurycreekbased on supposedly true storygeologygrandfather clockneurosisambiguitydining hallreference to jack the ripperfat girlgarden partyheadmistresssightseeingfield tripbritish flagsearch partytennis racketkoalause of bloody as epithetexpulsiononeiricunsolved mysteryvalentineboarderstarfishopening a windowstraw hatparasolgeometrygreeting cardhair brushstopped timevictoriabloodhoundqueen victoriagirls' boarding schoollacephysical examinationsonnetmemorizationforebodinglying on a bedbloomersexercise classsearch dogyear 1900lawn partyadorationhair ribbonmathematics teacherpan fluteviewfindervalentine's cardreference to botticellishakespearean sonnethistorical societyaustralian flagbroken watchsexual hysteria (See All) |
In 'Gegen die Wand' Cahit, a 40-something male from Mersin in Turkey has removed everything Turkish from his life. He has become an alcoholic drug addict and at the start of the movie wants to end it all. Sibel a 20-something female from Hamburg wishes to please her Turkish parents yet yearns for fr …eedom. She has had her nose broken by her brother for being seen holding hands with a boy and yet she can not break her mother's heart and run away. She too attempts suicide and she first approaches Cahit there at the Hospital. Sibel asks Cahit to marry her, as she believes this to be the way out of her parent's house. She promises Cahit that their relationship will be like roommates, not like a married couple. The film follows Sibel and Cahit as they get married, become closer and eventually fall in love. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingjealousymurderdeathlovefriendshipmarriageinfidelitydrugsrapemoneyadulteryprisonwedding …extramarital affairdivorcedeath of fatherdeath of motherdrug useunfaithfulnessdeath of wifecheatingfight for freedom (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolnightmareambiguous endingreligious education |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestauranthotelairplanebusnightclubtaxiairportgermanytaxi driverbrothelslumbus driverbus station |
| Characters: | dancerbrother sister relationshipsingerdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoogirlalcoholicpsychiatrist …maidmuslimcousin cousin relationshipgermanuncle nephew relationshippimpaunt niece relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipalcoholic drinkself inflicted injury (See All) |
| Story: | piano playerhangovertuxedohaircutshavingapologytoiletconcertbandpianotearsbeerletterfoodcrying …telephone callsingingphotographdancingcigarette smokingsexfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditygunkissfightmale full frontal nudityknifechaseshowervoice over narrationsongbeatingunderwearblood splattercar accidentface slapwatching tvdrinkbrawllieriflerunningcafejailmale pubic hairalcoholgay slurnewspapercookingwinevideo camerastabbingdrug dealerwomanmontagecocainesuicide attemptimmigrantaccidenttrialroommatemarriage proposalbartenderimmigrationwidowerliaractor shares first name with characterflowersuniversitypursuitobscene finger gesturefireworksgraffitifreeze framemachismotraditionbulletdiscosexual abusebearddrug abusepsychologisthonors&mhomicidedrug overdosesexual desirereverse footagejanitorswitchbladegrocery storebloody nosekickingbroken glassmental hospitaltime lapse photographyamusement parkdrunkaccidental killingwedding ringbalconypunk rockrelease from prisonalarm clockreckless drivingwedding receptionturkey the countryage differenceistanbul turkeyhairdresserimpotenceearphoneshit in the facebandagesnorting cocainedrunken mandrunk drivingvacuum cleanernaivetyweightliftingdrunkardstonedsaxophonedance clubwrist slittingrazorcdsunriserazor bladebumgarbagehamburg germanybouncerbeauty salonturkishgame playinglimpopiumneck bracereference to michael jacksonmiserypackingmanslaughtermarriage of convenienceopen marriagebarber shopsuitorpunk musicbrother in law brother in law relationshiphotel managerbottled watertelling a jokechambermaidjoke tellingbinge drinkingwashing hairethnicitysidewalk cafewomen's liberationrefugemulticulturalismcd playerd.j.saxophone playerburning a photographpsychiatric patientfrankfurt germanyjail visitationbb gunexercise machineamusement park ridecar damageyoung wifefamily honorpenanceoxaimlessnesskebabbreaking a bottlenaive girlchocolatesdrinking bingest. paulipierced navelslapping oneselffailed suicide attemptturkish germanmusical interludebreaking a drinking glassnightclub managerfamily's shamehit with an ashtraysex with someone unconsciousturk abroad (See All) |
Humbert Humbert, a British professor coming to the US to teach, rents a room in Charlotte Haze's house, but only after he sees her 14-year-old daughter, Dolores (Lolita), to whom he is immediately attracted. Though he hates the mother, he marries her as this is the only way to be close to the girl, …who will prove to be too mature for her age. They start a journey together, trying to hide they're not just (step)father and daughter, throughout the country, being followed by someone whom Humbert first suspects to be from the police. The profound jealousy, and maybe some guilt from the forbidden love, seem slowly to drive the man emotionally labile. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmtragic romance |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingjealousymurdermarriagerapemoneypregnancyvoyeurismincestseductiontravelobsessiondeath of motherblackmail …redemptionsexualitydatingillnessdeath of wifewriting (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | bicyclehospitalschoolswimming poolhotelpolice carroad triplakemotelgas stationnew england |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemansingerdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippoliceteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacherdetective …writerpriestlustmaidprofessorolder man younger woman relationshipself destructivenessfrench kissstepfather stepdaughter relationshipdeath of girlfriendpregnant teenagersex with teenager (See All) |
| Period: | 1940s1950s1920s |
| Story: | flirtationpajamassuspicionvirginold womantoiletwidowswimmingpianotearscryingtelephone calldancingcigarette smokingsex …character name in titlebased on novelbloodmale nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydoggunkissfightleg spreadingpantiespistolshowerfirevoice over narrationunderwearcar accidentface slapslow motion scenedrinksex in bedsecretshootingliesunglassesbedcollegevoyeursubjective cameracleavageambulanceaccidentwhite pantieschild abusescantily clad femalehit by a carcontroversyblack pantiesscreamingmini skirtpianistpursuitfemale removes her clothesdaterecord playergirl in pantieseyeglassesdesirenipples visible through clothingloss of virginitysexual attractionvirusdysfunctional marriagetenniscoitusforbidden lovevirginityfollowing someonesexual desiretarget practiceconfrontationbackstagemay december romancepedophilelipstickbananabrushing teethreckless drivingcopulationadolescentflat tireage differencepervertpedophiliaspiral staircasesummer campjazz musicplaywright14 year oldwhisperingsex educationlandladyballerinamailcollege professorchewing gumunderage sexwoman wearing only a man's shirtstation wagoncadillactragic lovesex with a minorfrenchmanhouse fireschool playlolitaprecocious childrocking chairdental bracesolder man young girl relationshipsleeping pillcannesclothes linenail polishbubble gumpreparatory schoolstatutory rapebraided hairlawn sprinklergirl man relationshiplovesickvintage carunderage girlcomic stripdirty old manteepeelasciviousnessporch swingcrossing oneselfhandwritingpromiscuous daughterdental retainerplayer pianobug zapperjitterbugnymphettecollege teachervibrating bedfake rabbit earswet dressschool theateradult actress playing minor girllifting up a dressjawbreakerlying to a childmilk moustachesoda fountainwind machine (See All) |
Christy Brown is a spastic quadriplegic born to a large, poor Irish family. His mother, Mrs Brown, recognizes the intelligence and humanity in the lad everyone else regards as a vegetable. Eventually, Christy matures into a cantankerous writer who uses his only functional limb, his left foot, to wri …te with. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | based on autobiography |
| Themes: | unrequited lovedrunkennessfeardrinkingjealousydeathlovemarriagemoneypregnancyangerdeath of fatherpovertydepressionunemployment …disabilitywritingcourage (See All) |
| Locations: | hospitalrestaurantwheelchaircatholic churchbar brawl |
| Characters: | artistbrother sister relationshipsingerdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrenbrother brother relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boy …girlnursebabypriestcatholic (See All) |
| Story: | porridgeteaflirtingpubpainterapologyfoodtelephone callsingingphotographcigarette smokingflashbacksexcharacter name in titlebased on novel …fightbased on true storyfiresongmirrordrinkpaintingbookbirthdaybedlow budget filmreference to jesus christsubjective camerasoccerwinecandleambulancemansioneatingsuicide attemptdrawingbirthday partyvanmarriage proposalflash forwardauthormicrophonecostumechampagnereadingflowersdeath of husbandisolationirelandpoetreference to william shakespearetypewritertherapyrecord playerbirthday cakeapplausefalling down stairsfireplacelistening to musicrecordingstealingworking classtherapistirishart gallerystreet lifebar fightwhiskeyshovelfrustrationbonfireneighborhoodgeniusporn magazineface maskstairwaydiggingflasktoastcripplehandicapbroken heartdublin irelandart exhibitionreference to shakespeare's hamletbritish renaissanceironinghappy birthday to youbrain damagecoallocketstudyingscrapbooklarge familypick axebody part in titlewheelbarrowpuppet showshakespearean quotationcerebral palsyshared bedchimneycrawlingspin the bottlephysical therapyburnt handchalkchariotfootwatercolorlooking through a windowcementblowing bubblesfeedingstraight edge razordrinking strawhiding under the coversblowing out a candlementally challenged mantoetableclothtrowelbricklayingpulling tablecloth from under dishesbiting legfire in fireplace (See All) |
Two sisters, plus a dead mother, a remarried father, and a hostile step-mother. The sisters, each in her way, have perfected the art of losing. The elder, Rose, is an attorney, responsible, lonely, with a closet full of shoes. The younger is Maggie, beautiful, selfish, and irresponsible. Her drunken … behavior gets her tossed by her step-mother from her dad's house; worse behavior gets her tossed from Rose's apartment. Then, while searching in her father's desk for money to filch, Maggie finds an address; the past and the future open up to her and, with any luck, may open to her sister as well. (Read More)
| Themes: | lonelinessdrunkennessdrinkingdeathfriendshipsuicidemarriagemoneyweddingtheftdeath of motherdysfunctional familycancerguiltgrief …mental illnesspoetrydeath of wifeunemploymentforgivenessdeath of daughtersuicide of mothersuicide of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | beachbarrestauranttrainswimming poolhotelsnownightclubofficechicago illinoistrain stationsex in a bathroomjapanese restaurant |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipmusiciandancerdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendteachernurselawyerthiefjewishwaitress …japaneseprofessorjewamericangrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipstepmother stepdaughter relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | swimsuitumbrellaold womantoiletwidowold mantearsbeerletterurinationfoodcryingtelephone callphotographdancing …cigarette smokingflashbacksexf ratedbased on noveldogkisspartyknifepantiesvoice over narrationcell phonehigh heelsunderwearcar accidentblondewatching tvcomputerdrinkbikinisecretbookvomitingliecafenewspaperbrawinevideo camerabasketballwomaneatingdinersearchbartenderlimousineliarpay phoneauditionstatuereadingscreamringdeath of husbandreunionpickup truckpoemsupermarketballoonice creamfloridaphone boothbridemilkcelebrationyogaremote controlrear entry sexgrocery storereconciliationshoespet dogshoppingco workermedicationengagementdeceitphiladelphia pennsylvaniablind manpuppyfamily secretpromiscuitycrowdmusic bandphoto albumengagement ringplaying cardslaptop computerjewelrylaundryinsecuritysenior citizenmetaphormakeoverstepmotherponytailrumorretirement homemaking outcredit cardunconsciousnessmtvcabaretarenailliteracynursing homegroommonitorclothingpun in titlesushimonumenttai chipigtailssuicide notereggaemortalitysleeping on a couchwedding gownslide showreference to josef stalincity parkjob seekingspectatorlaw firmtv cameramanic depressionhigh school reunionsnoopingphone bookbusiness tripplaying chesstiaracuisineclass reunionpet shopdyslexiablamejudgmentscreen testwalking canelunchboxmultiple narratorsretireepet storereference to fred astairebimbodog walkerchopsticks the eating utensillearning disabilitygreeting cardresumedelicatessenkeychainvisually impaired persondisgruntled customerprinceton universityslobbridal showerreference to jackie kennedyteleprompterjob applicanttowing a carwant admiami beach floridadisplay caseauto impound lotbrooklyn dodgerscorsagebongosleave of absencemazel tovshuffleboardstilettobasketball matchreference to e.e. cummingswant adsassisted living facilityreference to sonny and cherautocidehaagen dazs ice creamfudge (See All) |
A visionary sheik believes his passion for the peaceful pastime of salmon fishing can enrich the lives of his people, and he dreams of bringing the sport to the not so fish-friendly desert. Willing to spare no expense, he instructs his representative to turn the dream into reality, an extraordinary …feat that will require the involvement of Britain's leading fisheries expert who happens to think the project both absurd and unachievable. That is, until the Prime Minister's overzealous press secretary latches on to it as a 'good will' story. Now, this unlikely team will put it all on the line and embark on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible, possible. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingdeathfriendshipmarriagereligionmoneyobsessionterrorismgrieffaithhopefalling in lovewealthjustice |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | boatrestaurantchurchhelicopterairplanedesertlondon englandwatertaxicastleofficecampfirecanyon |
| Characters: | fishermanhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrenboyphotographerreference to godmuslimchineseengineer |
| Story: | listening to a radiowading in watertuxedoorchestrateaumbrellaunderwater sceneapologyfishswimmingtearsletterfooddreamcrying …telephone callcigarette smokingsexbased on novelbare chested malegunkisstitle spoken by charactercell phoneunderwearslow motion scenecomputercameradrinkundressingrifleanimal in titlerunningcafebritishreference to jesus christprayerriversciencetelephonescientistf wordsubjective cameranewspaperjournalistassassinwineterroristvideo cameramontageeatingmapfishingnews reportmissiontentsplit screenthreatreunionnewspaper headlinepickup trucktv newstraitoranswering machinecaptainsabotagedestructioncountry name in titleassassination attemptreference to adolf hitlerpropagandaislammagazinepress conferenceculture clashgoatwatching televisionmiddle eastfloodbreakupboxer shortsministermobile phonescotlandpartnernewsreel footagemiracleafghanistanoilschool uniformarabvoice over lettermidlife crisisholding handsislamicprime ministertext messagingprayingsaving a lifehandshakeshynesswar heroterritory name in titlenaivetyquitting a jobunhappinessdamgiving a toastcelloplaying a video gamepressdeath of boyfriendluckinternet chatsleeplessnessradio newsdeath by drowningprivate jetintercomcellistoverhead shotscientific researchfloodingbad luckpublic relationsarabickneelingsaying goodbyesalmonwatching someonecandelabrabeing watchedhead scarfjoke tellingvisionarydead fishgeologistdining halltalking to an animaldessertheadsetdreamerworryingfly fishinghusband wife estrangementcivil servantmissing in actionmandarinphdfish in titlelooking through a windowbureaucrattrombonefishing netreference to queen elizabeth iisheikhreflection in waterhubrisirrigationbritish prime ministerbritish governmentshreddersharing a bedburkayemenreference to californiafisheryreference to mars the planet10 downing streetpress secretaryreference to ark of the covenanttrombone playerkoi pondrod and reelgravelfish farmmoment of truthlistening to classical musicreference to geneva switzerlandsport fishingdangling feet in waterreference to a nazisluicespawning (See All) |
Valentine is a young model living in Geneva. Because of a dog she ran over, she meets a retired judge who spies his neighbours' phone calls, not for money but to feed his cynicism. The film is the story of relationships between some human beings, Valentine and the judge, but also other people who ma …y not be aware of the relationship they have with Valentine or/and the old judge. Redemption, forgiveness and compassion... (Read More)
| Themes: | fearjealousyfriendshipsurrealismmoneybetrayaladulterypregnancyvoyeurismextramarital affairtravelredemptionguilthumiliationsurveillance …hopewritingjusticeforgiveness (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | stormbicycleboatmotorcyclebarchurchairplanecourtroomenglandcatholic churchyacht |
| Characters: | brother sister relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage boyphotographerolder man younger woman relationship |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | mailmanbowlingeavesdroppingold womanunderwater sceneold mancolor in titletearsletterdreamcryingtelephone callphotographcigarette smokingsex …female nuditynuditynumber in titlebloodmale nuditysequeldogsex scenesurprise endingmirrorrescuecomputercamerasecretbookbirthdaycafeneighbortelephonesubjective cameranewspaperbradrug dealerhousemapaccidentmodeljudgetrialthird partcoffeeconfessioncharacter's point of view camera shotdisappearanceisolationunderwaterballetsleepinggaragefreeze frametv newsanswering machinedestinyjeeplistening to musiclawsurvivorhidingbuttockspart of trilogystrangerdriving a carfatepassportretirementphoto shootinnocencewindbackstagepet dogbroken glassthunderstormbilliardsspyingboyfriendsailorcaneswitzerlandpuppyphoneferryneighborhoodweathercoinmannequinposterstolen carearphonesgateveterinariangerman shepherdbottleintolerancebroken windowbillboardtape recordingbowling alleycdslot machinebleedingcoincidenceexamfashion showuniversity studentfashion modelvanityphone callcar radioequalityrescue from drowningtelephone conversationinvitationportmassbakingwiretappingrecord storebroomsurrogate fathercourthousedance classillegitimate sonswisslight bulbferry boatcar keysbottled waterprivacybubble gumlaw studentthird in trilogygeneva switzerlandomencar alarmindifferencerunwaydog collarwatching news on tvlistening deviceclimbing up a wallgarbage binspying on someoneballet classbare assacquittalfountain penthe color redappeared on tv newsenglish channellistening to a car radioyogurtweather forecastlistening inheadlightswatching through a windowdog ownersurrogate daughtercar batterycaught spyinginjured doglake genevapassing an examclass action lawsuitanimal hospitalbusy signalpossessive boyfriendrecycling binturning oneself in to the policeretired judgebare bottomtossing coin (See All) |
1962. A glamorous American couple, the charismatic Chester MacFarland (Mortensen) and his alluring younger wife Colette (Dunst), arrive in Athens by boat via the Corinth Canal. While sightseeing at the Acropolis they encounter Rydal (Isaac), a young, Greek-speaking American who is working as a tour …guide, scamming tourists on the side. Drawn to Colette's beauty and impressed by Chester's wealth and sophistication, Rydal gladly accepts their invitation to dinner. However, all is not as it seems with the MacFarlands and Chester's affable exterior hides darker secrets. When Rydal visits the couple at their exclusive hotel, Chester presses him to help move the body of a seemingly unconscious man who he claims attacked him. In the moment, Rydal agrees but as events take a more sinister turn he finds himself compromised and unable to pull himself free. His increasing infatuation with the vulnerable and responsive Colette gives rise to Chester's jealousy and paranoia, leading to a tense and dangerous battle of wits between the two men. (Read More)
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingjealousymurderdeathmoneyfuneraldeceptiontheftdeath of fatherobsessiondeath of wifearchaeology professor |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | boatrestauranthotelcemeteryairplanebustaxiairportelevatorship |
| Characters: | russianmusiciandancerpolicemansingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicegirlstudentwriterthieflove triangleamericanamerican abroad …ex u.s. soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1960syear 1962 |
| Story: | listening to a radioinfatuationhangoverradioapologybeerlettercryingtelephone callsingingphotographdancingcigarette smokingbased on novelnumber in title …gunfightchasesongpunched in the facedrinkundressingfalling from heightsunglassesrunningtelephoneshot in the backf wordnewspaperdinnerdouble crosssearchcoffeeon the runconfessionattempted murdergravepay phonemistaken identitysuitcasebraceletdiarypursuitpoeteuropesubtitled sceneprivate detectiveeyeglassespoemfalling down stairstape recordertouristtemplehidingfrauddesperationfalse identitystreet lifepassportthunderu.s. armypunched in the stomachgreececigarette lightercon artistdeceittripholding handscon manistanbul turkeyruinsgreekdead fatherstairwayborder crossingknocking on a doorenvytour guidereading a newspaperturkishdistrustblacksmithradio newsguideathens greeceswindledonutfleeingthreatened with a gunswindlersleeping pillaccomplicesuitcase of moneywhite bra and pantieson the lamceiling fandragging a dead bodyflea marketslip the undergarmentfake passporthotel desk clerkscotch whiskeystock brokeroutdoor cafebolt upright after nightmarecretepublic address systemacropolisrepatriationparthenonfalling to one's deathwearing a wiresleeping on a benchbosphorusdo not disturb signex u.s. marinesleeping on the groundgambling syndicateolder husband younger wife relationshipcharm braceletguide bookgreek musicbell tollingbrokerage firmouzoairline ticket agentdrachmahotel room keystreet bazaar (See All) |
A 14-year-old girl in suburban 1970's Pennsylvania is murdered by her neighbor. She tells the story from the place between Heaven and Earth, showing the lives of the people around her and how they have changed all while attempting to get someone to find her lost body.
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | drinkingmurderdeathsurrealismrapefuneralinvestigationvoyeurismmemoryobsessionredemptionpoetryhome invasionhopemurder investigation …death of daughterafterlifemissing child (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bicyclehospitalschoolsnowcemeterybathtubtaxifarmpolice carlaketaxi driverschool buskitchen firerunning in water |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipdancerpolicemanbrother sister relationshipdoctorfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipteenage girlteenage boyserial killer …detectivephotographerlittle girllittle boygrandmother granddaughter relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 1973 |
| Story: | bicycle belllock of hairbreakfastsuspicionunderwater scenepaintertearsfooddreamcryingtelephone callphotographdancingcigarette smokingflashback …f ratedbased on novelblooddogkisstitle spoken by characterknifechasethree word titlefirevoice over narrationbeatingcorpseblood splatterwatching tvcameradrinkfalling from heightpaintingbookrunningbirthdaydead bodyneighborvoyeursubjective camerasoccerflashlightcandleaxemontageeatingno opening creditssearchflash forwardtreestalkersuburbfantasy sequencesuitcaseevil manreadingbaseball batlightningflowerspursuithatestrong female characterrecord playereyeglassespoembreaking and enteringhatjogginghammerhidingassaultaccidental deathteddy bearladderfollowing someonecrying manrapistback from the deadshoesshopping mallfirst kissheavendead childpedophileevidencedeath of sisteralternate realitynotefieldcellarreckless drivingnewspaper clippingphoto albummudhit with a baseball batdead girlbeing followedlighthousepervertserial murdersaving a lifebad guypedophiliateenage lovechild molestationshipwrecklost lovevacuum cleanerbroken windowdigging14 year oldfalling into watercornfieldteenage crushwashing machinechild molestertrapdoorpurgatoryreturning homemolestationchild rapediverclimbing out a windowmurder victimcreepscrapbookserial rapistmultiple murderssexual predatorcuriositysnowglobechild killerwatching someonebreaking down a doorbeing watcheddollhousetoy storechild murdererdead teenagergrandfather clocknarration from the gravebased on young adult novelgazebosinkschool lockerserial child killerfigurinestuffed animal toywall safeiciclereference to coca colaclubhousesinkholewheat fieldleg in a caststocking capstraight edge razorpainting toenailsrape of a minorelectric trainserial teen killerreference to laurence oliviermodel shipfloating in spacebreaking a glass windowsoda popdelawareroll of filmmodel builderunderground hideoutfruit pickership in a bottlefilm developingcharm braceletbeauty treatmentbreaking glass bottlegirl driving a carhiding under floorboardsinstamatic camerastocking feetbottle openerhammer and nailsdeath of teenage girlvoice over note (See All) |
In 2005, the only thing hurting Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez more than his face from a recent bike accident was his pressing need for story ideas. That is when he discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a mentally ill, homeless street musician who possesses extraordinary talent, even through his half- …broken instruments. Inspired by his story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about Ayers and attempts to do more to help both him and the rest of the underclass of LA have a better life. However, Lopez's good intentions run headlong in the hard realities of the strength of Ayers' personal demons and the larger social injustices facing the homeless. Regardless, Lopez and Ayers must find a way to conquer their deepest anxieties and frustrations to hope for a brighter future for both of them. (Read More)
| Themes: | drunkennessfeardrinkinglovefriendshipdivorceparanoiadrug usemental illnessfaithhomelessnessunlikely friendship |
| Locations: | bicyclehospitalbarchurchhotelsnowairplanelos angeles californiataxielevatorapartmentbicycle accident |
| Characters: | musiciandancerpolicemanbrother sister relationshipsingerfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipafrican americanfriendteachernursechristianreference to god …bibleex husband ex wife relationshipmayoraunt niece relationshiphomeless man (See All) |
| Story: | violinistpajamasorchestraviolinshavingconcerttearsurinationcryingtelephone callsingingdancingcigarette smokingflashbackblood …violencebare chested malefirevoice over narrationcell phonesongbeatingunderwearmirrorslow motion scenecatdrinkundressingliereference to jesus christreportersubjective cameranewspaperjournalistvideo cameraambulancecocainehit by a carflash forwardparkdrug addictprologueliarpay phonepassionstorytellingstatueflowersamerican flagcrossbasementratsleepingtherapyblack americaneyeglasseswhat happened to epiloguelistening to musictape recorderhidingrehearsalphone boothaudienceschizophreniastreet lifetheatre audiencemedicationblack eyesnowinggeniusatheistface maskmental breakdownmen's bathroomeditorcomic reliefoutsidergroup therapyhearing voicesmegaphonecellohead injurysouppsychiatryepiloguerehabilitationemergency roombeauty saloncrack cocainetormentchance meetingshopping cartraccoonstreet musicianfreewaynewspaper reportermusic teachercellistballet dancerbroomcoercionreference to ludwig van beethoventalking to oneselfsing alongreference to frank sinatraconcert hallhomeless shelterdiagnosisuscmultiple narratorsspellingprodigymusic lessonsavanthair dressercolumnistcat scanskid rowunderpassurine samplereference to johann sebastian bachspeaker phonedrumstickslithiumjuilliard school manhattan new york citysweepingreference to donald duckawards banquetwhitefaceface injuryorchestra rehearsalmusical prodigyohio state universitydelivering newspaperlos angeles riverreference to paula abdullos angeles timesreference to simon cowelltraffic conemusical geniuscello lesson (See All) |
It's November 30, 1962. Native Brit George Falconer, an English professor at a Los Angeles area college, is finding it difficult to cope with life. Jim, his personal partner of sixteen years, died in a car accident eight months earlier when he was visiting with family. Jim's family were not going to … tell George of the death or accident, let alone allow him to attend the funeral. This day, George has decided to get his affairs in order before he will commit suicide that evening. As he routinely and fastidiously prepares for the suicide and post suicide, George reminisces about his life with Jim. But George spends this day with various people, who see a man sadder than usual and who affect his own thoughts about what he is going to do. Those people include Carlos, a Spanish immigrant/aspiring actor/gigolo recently arrived in Los Angeles; Charley, his best friend who he knew from England, she who is a drama queen of a woman who romantically desires her best friend despite his sexual orientation; and Kenny Potter, one of his students, who seems to be curious about his professor beyond English class. (Read More)
| Themes: | unrequited lovelonelinessdrunkennessfeardrinkingdeathfriendshipsuicidemoneypoliticsmemoryobsessiondepressiondrug useredemption …griefhomophobiafalling in lovegay love (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | motorcyclebeachbarsnowlos angeles californiabuslondon englandofficeocean |
| Characters: | dancerbrother sister relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyteachergirlstudent …jewishgay kisshomosexualityteacher student relationshipmaidprofessorjewsecretarycousin cousin relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipgay relationshipneighbor neighbor relationshipold friendolder man younger man relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1940syear 1962 |
| Story: | burning a letterhousekeeperslow motionshavingflowerunderwater sceneswimmingtearsbeerurinationfooddreamcryingtelephone callphotograph …dancingcigarette smokingflashbackbased on novelnuditybloodmale nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested malegunkisspartypistolshowervoice over narrationunderwearcar accidentmirrorwatching tvdrinkundressingbare buttbookrifledead bodybathroomcollegeneighborclassroomcaliforniaeatingaccidentdinnerman with glassesdrowningtransformationbartenderskinny dippingpublic nudityfantasy sequencepay phoneangelreadingbankgiftisolationclasssubtitled sceneheart attackrecord playertwenty somethingeyeglassescloseted homosexualfireplacebulletheavy rainlistening to musicscene during opening creditsrecordingagingarchitectphone boothtennistowelcamera shot of feetmale prostitutedivinganti semitismpillsmourningblack and white sceneblack bracigarette lighterrosedaydreamrefrigeratorsnowingmale male kisslooking at self in mirrorbriefcasebriefsdeath of loved onemidlife crisisowlparking lotdead dognude swimmingreference to elvis presleynarrated by characterinvisibilitygun in mouthhead woundlecturescorpionlistening to radiohead injurygigoloswimming underwatercollege professorbroken heartmercedes benzbereavementmadrid spainmetal detectorpersecutionlighting a cigarettesitting on a toiletcollege campusdeskcar radioradio newssuicide noteclose up of eyedressingbroken bottlefinger gunnude photographsleeping on a couchoverhead shotenvelopeliquor storedrinking from a bottlepassing outsleeping bagkneelingbank vaultspaniardmale full back nuditytennis playernext door neighborsafe deposit boxman undressinginkcollisiondeath of partnerdeath of dogreference to james deanclose up of mouthdenver coloradobank tellersuicide contemplation21 year oldcuban missile crisisband aidaspiringinsaviorepiphanyrecurring dreamscotch whiskeyoverturned carshower curtainwaving goodbyecardiac arrestsanta monica californiabad newsbritish in americainsurance policylecture hallthe color redtwist the danceu.s. sailorgun shopterrierlong term relationshipdog urinationpants around anklesmale sitting on a toiletspanish accentthe color blueburning a documentmescalinepencil sharpenerreference to charlton hestonkiss of deathmale hustlerforebodingeye linergin and tonicglass houseeye makeupfaculty loungelighting cigarette for womanloaf of breadeyebrowreference to aldous huxleylying on the floorreference to stanford universitykissing a dogreference to janet leighchest painsfox terrierknocking on a car windowwoman laughingbroken watchplanning a suicidered moon (See All) |
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