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Seventeen-year-old Greg has managed to become part of every social group at his Pittsburgh high school without having any friends, but his life changes when his mother forces him to befriend Rachel, a girl he once knew in Hebrew school who has leukemia.
| Subgenre: | film parodyteen movieblack comedycoming of ageindependent film |
| Themes: | regretdyingillnesshumiliationdatinggriefcancerdrug usedeath of fatherangermemorytorturedrinkingdeathfriendship …surrealism (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | school buselevatorbushospital |
| Characters: | theatre studentself hateself referentialsingle motherteenage boyreference to godjewishteenage girlboytattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationship …husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationships (See All) |
| Story: | school cafeterialimousine drivercrying teenage boycollege applicationterminal illnessreference to cat stevensapple computerlooking at oneself in a mirrorteenage drinkingcrying teenage girltattoo on necktelephone callreference to princeton universitywalking down the middle of a streetreference to werner herzog …reference to hugh jackmanreference to afghanistanreference to julian assangechased by a dogreference to klaus kinskireference to lebron jamesreference to francois truffautdestroying a bookreference to luis bunuelreference to wolverinepassive resistancereference to akira kurosawacartoon chipmunkcremated ashessociology professorsenior promcrawling on the floorreference to indiareference to salvador dalireference to texasbreasts slurget well cardpig costumehigh school cliquemotherly lovecuttlefishreference to orson wellesfist bumpcorsageaspiring filmmakerhornethit in the stomachgroup hugstocking capunreliable narratorboys' bathroomhistory teacherschool expulsiontuliphumilityreference to andy warholgerman accentfilm faninner titlespenis slurreference to gandhilooking in a windowjoke tellingpityrappingpretending to be deadhigh school seniorharpthreat to killkindergartenpittsburgh pennsylvaniadoorbelloverhead shottarantulapanic attackbirthmarkreference to richard nixonbaldnesschemotherapydoomhebrewkiss on the cheekhip hop musicgogglespolar bearhoodiereference to googlepillowwakehonestyawkwardnessepilogueleukemiatestcookiesouphearing voices15 year oldclimbing through a windowunhappinessstonedlooking out a window17 year oldsquirrelname callingstonerpopcornsarcasmstairwaycafeterianarrated by charactercremationgeektuxedocellphonee mailhologramsurpriseco workerscissorsdespairanimated sequenceheadphonesinterracial friendshiprap musicnicknamepromiseclassical musicspidertoymouseice creamcomapot smokingnerdblack americantrustclasshigh school studentwigflowersstorytellingprologuelimousineflash forwardtalking to the cameraapologydrug dealereatingmontageambulancebedroomsurvivaltelephonereference to jesus christprayerclassroomhallucinationcollegemarijuanalievomitingletterbare buttsecretdrinkcatwatching tvcomputerslow motion scenemirrorfoodsongcryingvoice over narrationsingingphotographbased on novelinterviewmasturbationdogfightflashback (See All) |
Sutter Keely lives in the now. It's a good place for him. A high school senior, charming and self-possessed, he's the life of the party, loves his job at a men's clothing store, and has no plans for the future. A budding alcoholic, he's never far from his supersized, whiskey-fortified thirst-master …cup. But after being dumped by his girlfriend, Sutter gets drunk and wakes up on a lawn with Aimee Finecky hovering over him. She's different: the "nice girl" who reads science fiction and doesn't have a boyfriend. While Aimee has dreams of a future, Sutter lives in the impressive delusion of a spectacular now, yet somehow, they're drawn together. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | datingdeath of fathermemorydrinkingfriendshipmarriagemoneyjealousydrunkennessdancedivorcebreak upalcoholismfalling in lovesuicide of father |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | hospitalbarswimming poolbaseballbus driverwater gun |
| Characters: | single motherteenage boyreference to godteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerbrother sister relationshipteacher …dancerbest friendteacher student relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship (See All) |
| Story: | school cafeteriacollege applicationteenage drinkingtelephone callreference to texashigh school seniorunhappiness17 year oldpromiseblack americantrustclassstorytellingprologueflash forward …apologymontagetelephonereference to jesus christclassroomliesecretdrinkcomputerslow motion scenecryingvoice over narrationbased on novelflashbacksexfemale nuditybare chested malekisscigarette smokingdancingpartyshowercell phonecar accidentbeertearssunglassesalcoholf wordbrahit by a carbartenderfired from the jobreadingwaterfallsleepingteenage sexpickup truckhuggingloss of virginitycomic bookhappinesscheating husbandcrying manwhiskeyunderage drinkingbackpackconvenience storefirst kissabsent fatherpridebookstorephiladelphia pennsylvaniareckless drivingwoman in underweartext messaginghandshakeloss of jobdead fatherjukeboxhangoverflask18 year oldknocking on a doorwoman in bra and pantiesgiving a toastpromsecond chancecollege campusbouncerfather son reunionwhite brabeggingmiserystudyinghomeworkhigh school graduationtelephone numberpassing outstore clerkgeneration ykiss on the foreheadfootball fieldporchabandoned by fatherdumped by girlfriendhigh school prompart time jobpain killeri.d.big sisterfirst sexreference to nasajumping into a swimming poolbreakfast cerealgeometryyellow dresstutoringbaseball pitcherarm in a slingreference to californiafear of failuredrinking on the jobhip flaskmen's clothing storedelivering newspaperreference to mexicoprom datewaiting for someonerefusing a handshakedrunken drivinglooking into a window (See All) |
Based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this is about 15-year-old Charlie (Logan Lerman), an endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love (Emma Watson), the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The intr …overt freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who welcome him to the real world. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | teen moviecoming of ageperiod film |
| Themes: | dyingillnessdatingcancerdrug usememorydrinkingfriendshipsuicidedrugschristmasjealousyfeardanceincest …seductionlonelinessdepressionguiltmental illnesspoetryabusebullyingunrequited lovehomophobiabreak upwritingcheatingfirst lovedying from cancerdeath of best friendsuicide of friend (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | hospitalrestaurantchurchsnowtrucktunnelcatholic churchpennsylvaniaschool dancekitchen knife |
| Characters: | teenage boyreference to godteenage girlboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualteenagerdoctorsinger …brother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteachergirlpolicemandancerphotographerwriterpriestbest friendgay kissbullylittle boyteacher student relationshippsychiatristcatholicgay teenagergay relationshipaunt nephew relationshipcatholic priestboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendstepbrother stepsister relationshipnew friend (See All) |
| Period: | 1990syear 1991 |
| Story: | school cafeterialooking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callhigh school seniorpittsburgh pennsylvania15 year oldunhappinessstonedlooking out a windowcafeteriasurprisenicknamepromiseice creamtrust …classhigh school studentflash forwardapologyeatingbedroomtelephonereference to jesus christprayerclassroomhallucinationcollegemarijuanalettersecretdrinkwatching tvslow motion scenemirrorfoodcryingvoice over narrationsingingphotographbased on novelflashbackfightkissdancingpartyknifebeatingcar accidentface slappunched in the facecamerawritten by directorcondomshootingbooktearsrunningbirthdaycafebathroomf wordsubjective cameragay slurwinecandledeath of friendfootballsuicide attemptdinnerchild abusedrivingracial slurpainlibraryvirginreadingchristmas treecollege studentprankcheerleaderglassesrock 'n' rollsadnesssix word titlereference to william shakespearetypewriterteenage sexpickup truckbirthday cakeeyeglassescloseted homosexualhuggingfireplacelistening to musicsexual abusered dresshappinessamerican footballmovie theaterimpersonationnew year's evecrushvirginityclockbuddhistmovie theatreinnocencepillssufferingmobile phonebackstagepunched in the stomachsexismkaraoketaking a picturemental hospitalfootball playertheatre audiencefirst kisschristmas evevoice over letterlong titlelonermale male kissdressing roomnervous breakdownholding handschildhood memorymale virgingothgraduation12 year oldshynessvietnam veteranchristmas presentbirthday presenthomecomingteenage lovefirst dateadolescencechild molestationblackoutharmonicaponytailschool principallsd16 year oldkiss on the lipsgiving a toastveganhazingtutoreasterpromaudio cassettehouse partylip synchingcar radioteenage crushdance scene11 year oldwriting a letterabusive boyfriendwhite brasuicide notegoth girlmassstudyingsaying gracerecord storehigh school graduationletter writingfootball gamereference to santa clausaspiring writerenglish teachersing alongholy communionscreenplay adapted by authorcaught in the actreference to frank sinatracrossing selfchristmas seasonreference to charles dickenslord's prayertruth or darehigh school dancehigh school principalblowing out candlecherryheartbeatteen drinkingintrovertbased on young adult novelfootball stadiumshort haircold the temperatureschool lockershort haired femaleadaptation directed by original authorfirst day of schooltouching someone's breastsshoplifternew year's daymilkshakechildhood flashback9 year oldfriendship between teenshigh school promaunt nephew incestpunk girlsign of the crosshappy new year7 year olddouble datedeath of auntreference to new york citysocial lifeblowing out candles on a birthday cakedrugged foodlistening to music on headphonesschoolboy crushcaught kissing3d glasseslast day of schoolenglish classfacial injuryprincipal's officeacid triphigh on drugsteen partybrownie the foodinfinitytheatre marqueereference to billie holidaysanta claus hatsnow angelgoing away partytripping someonehigh school lifereference to the smithsshovelling snowsinging along with a recordcollege acceptance lettergraduation cap and gownmale ponytailmix tapewriting a poemwallflowerhomecoming dancereference to harvard university45 recordingash wednesdaycollege acceptanceexamination resultshigh school prankmale in dragpaperbackschoolfightsat testreference to harvey milkreference to seattle washingtonshooting oneselfshop classhigh school freshmanmale slaps a femalenew suitreference to columbia universityone year time spanphone hang uprocky horror picture showapology for kissreference to fay wrayreference to to kill a mockingbird the novels.a.t.secret santa (See All) |
In a world difficult to comprehend, Nathan struggles to connect with those around him - most of all his loving mother - but finds comfort in numbers. When Nathan is taken under the wing of unconventional and anarchic teacher, Mr. Humphreys, the pair forge an unusual friendship and Nathan's talents w …in him a place on the UK team at the International Mathematics Olympiad. From suburban England to bustling Taipei and back again, Nathan builds complex relationships as he is confronted by the irrational nature of love. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen romance |
| Themes: | illnessdeath of fatherfriendshiplovedrugsfearfuneralobsessiondisabilityautismchildhood traumaself harm |
| Mood: | high schoolrain |
| Locations: | school busbustraincarcemeteryairplaneairportchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | teenage boyteenage girlboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipteacherstudentdancerlittle boymotherteacher student relationshipchineseuncle niece relationshipyounger version of character …chinese foodself cuttingchinese abroadchinese girl (See All) |
| Period: | year 1996 |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callreference to indiapenis slurjoke tellingtestlooking out a windownarrated by charactergeekinterracial friendshiprap musicnicknameice creampot smokingnerd …high school studentprologueflash forwardapologymontagetelephonereference to jesus christmarijuanawatching tvcomputerslow motion scenemirrorcryingvoice over narrationphotographflashbacksexbloodkissdancingshowercell phoneunderwearcar accidentrunningcafecompetitionf wordwinebasketballwidowfour word titledrivingfishingvanparkumbrellasuitcasepianistdeath of husbandsadnessloss of fatherflowersleepingfireworkseyeglassesapplausescene during opening creditshatpsychologistdriving a carteenage protagoniststreet lifeinterracial romancetelescopebackpackchild protagonistmentoraquariumfirst kisspridedemocracyturtlebalconycanebenchswearingholding handschildhood memoryplaying cardsclose up of eyesmarijuana jointshynessrepeated scenescene before opening creditspiano playingmathematicsvacuum cleanerbroken windowfish tankgroup therapygoldfishinterracial kissblackboardreference to albert einsteindripping bloodplaying a video gametaiwanexamrainbowbriton abroadcircular staircasetai chisupport groupcolorclose up of eyeinspired by true eventschild prodigymentor protege relationshipdisabledbloody facefired from a jobtraffic lightwalking stickwatching someonebeing watchedintrovertmultiple sclerosisshared bedreference to isaac newtonsparklerbroken windshieldceiling fanold people's homefirst crushteenage romancecrying childchildhood flashback9 year oldautistic savanttoy trainseat beltreference to stephen hawkingshycambridge universityreference to australiaarm woundchild smokingsymbol in titleelectric trainhiding under a tablemathematics classmother son hugwatching a video on a computermath teachervoice over readingsecondary schoolsharing a bedconservatorytoy dinosaurautistic childcambridge englandfalling to the groundplus sign in titleautisticautistic sonreference to monty pythongiftedreference to pythagorastrain setcultural exchangegifted childprime numbersreference to englandmathematics teacherprawnreference to bertrand russellreference to the bee geesfibonacci sequencereference to chinareference to pandora's boxfalling on someoneletter in titleobject in nosemath examreference to jupiter the planetsharing bedroomautistic boyletter of acceptanceoverflowing sinkreference to canadatakeawaymath geniussitting under a table (See All) |
| Themes: | drug usememorydrinkinginfidelityadulteryfeardrunkennessextramarital affairdivorcedepressionunfaithfulnesswealthtechnologyhuntingcamping |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | elevatorrestaurantswimming poolhotelhelicoptersnowdesertbicycletaxivillagewoodstaxi driverusa |
| Characters: | reference to godfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorbrother sister relationshipdancerlittle girlwaitresslittle boymuslimemployer employee relationship …americanuncle nephew relationshipamerican abroadgrandfather grandson relationshipdriveryounger version of characterbaby girlasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callreference to texasjoke tellingoverhead shot15 year oldname callingstairwaycellphonee mailhologramanimated sequencepromisetrustprologue …flash forwardtalking to the cameraapologymontagetelephonereference to jesus christhallucinationvomitingdrinkwatching tvcomputermirrorbased on novelfightflashbacksexbloodbare breastsbare chested malegunkisscigarette smokingdancingpartyshowerunderwearundressingpaintingriflebeersunglassesbombneighboralcoholf wordswimmingbridgearmycocainedrivingunderwater scenekingcoffeeconfessionhotel roombusinessmansuitcasedolltentcollege studentbusinessinjectionhairy chestlaptopgardenbearsleepingfreeze frameprincehenchmanpickup trucksurgeryeyeglassesshavingteawolfhypodermic needlelistening to musicscene during opening creditsarchitectcrying womanswimsuitculture clashsheepguardwhiskeymiddle eastconstruction siteinfectionsalesmanvoice over letterbalconyfemale doctorcorporationduct tapesurgeonbrushing teethsports carchauffeurvodkacamelreference to elvis presleyprayinghandshakenew job12 year oldbandageconstruction workereconomymen's bathroomhangoverroller coaster14 year oldtraffic jamknocking on a doorparamedicjacketstethoscopereceptionistscalpelstrokebeach houseswimming underwaterreading a bookmosquetour guidegurneysexual frustrationmetal detectorpark bench11 year oldsleeplessnesscocaine snortingintercomsex on the floorstory tellingfictional cityselfiehijabsleeping bagarabictumorstrobe lightnational parkdivorced manbottled waterdanishtradesaudi arabiaworrying21 year oldcold the temperatureanxiety attackband aidslip the undergarmentauto repairmotorscootercar rentalreference to new york citybowingarchitectural modeloversleepinganesthesiaelectric razorlong underwearsnorkelinghot wiring a carolive oilblufflesionfalling to the groundreference to starbucksair conditioningcomputer techniciananalogyreggae musicstranger in a strange landunderwater kissflip phonereference to chicago illinoisreference to englandmeccareference to new jerseyjet lagreference to boston massachusettsreference to chinareference to the ciareference to kentucky fried chickensaudibiopsyreference to soren kierkegaardmedical operationreading a book to a childteleconferencingviking helmetbuilding a sheltercystneedle and threadcloakroomcollapsing chair (See All) |
T.J., a high school freshman, lost his mother two months before in a car accident: his father pops pills and sits on the couch; his grandmother holds things together, chatting and cooking. T.J. wants the car back from the salvage yard where the owner's son is a bully. By happenstance, Hesher, a foul …-mouthed squatter, moves in with T.J's family. T.J. also meets Nicole, a grocery clerk near poverty who helps him once. Hesher involves T.J. in crime, the bully is omnipresent, mom's car is slipping away, dad has checked out, T.J. watches Nicole at work, and his grandma invites him to join her morning walk: the odds are long that T.J. can assemble a family to help him thrive. (Read More)
| Themes: | griefdrug usememorydrinkingdeathfriendshipmurderrevengerapemoneyjealousyfuneraldeath of motherdepressionbullying …home invasiondeath of wifehomelessnessdeath of daughtermurder of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolraincar chase |
| Locations: | schoolswimming poolcarbathtubbicyclesinging in a carcar firebicycle accident |
| Characters: | teenage boytattoofriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicedoctorsingerteacherpolicemanbullyuncle nephew relationship …older woman younger man relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipfuneral director (See All) |
| Story: | telephone callboys' bathroomlooking in a windowjoke tellingthreat to killhoodieclimbing through a windowlooking out a windowscissorsmousepot smokingclassflowersstorytellingprologue …apologyeatingreference to jesus christclassroommarijuanalievomitingdrinkwatching tvslow motion scenefoodsongcryingsingingphotographmasturbationfightflashbackcharacter name in titlebloodviolenceone word titlebare chested malesex scenecigarette smokingfingeringexplosionchasefirebeatingunderweartesticlescar accidenturinationrescuepunched in the facearrestundressingfalling from heightbeertearsrunningjailguitarf wordswimminggangstrangulationsnakecoffinbathvanold womanpainsuburbliarpursuitstalkingdirectorial debutloss of mothersleepingobscene finger gesturetherapyarsonpizzatwenty somethingeyeglassesanswering machineshavingbreaking and enteringlistening to musicwoman with glassesvandalismguitaristhidingloss of wifefollowing someonemilkremote controlgrocery storebloody nosepillssufferingboxer shortsconstruction sitekicked in the crotchcigarette lighterfrustrationraised middle fingerbriefssports carreckless drivingparking lotbeing followedbongjunkyardmetaphorwalletabandoned housegroup therapymisfitbreaking a windowurinalwalkingsurrogate mothertow truckdeath of grandmothermugshotteenage crushwashing machinesquattermentor protege relationshipice cream conesing alongcaught in the actautomated teller machinebloody mouthbreaking a car windowstained glass windowransackingcounselingarsonistbrokewashing clothesmalnutritionspitting on someonediving boardarm castbelchingmale with long hairdestruction of propertyclimbing a fenceheadbangerwatching a porn videojumping into a swimming poolderelictfelonyface woundheavy metal musicpushed into a swimming poolanti social behaviorkilled in a car accidentreference to metallicafingerprintinglawn chairlistening to a car radioarm in a castgas canbad influencebrushing one's teethhit by a vanpeanuthouse for salechoking someonethrowing a stone at a windowsetting a car on firetraffic ticketrear ending a carthrowing a chairlead pipemagic markerpabst blue ribbon beerreading a porn magazineself medicationselling a carautomobile graveyardbicycle lockgrocery store clerktin snipsauto insurancedamaged carreference to r2d2reference to motorheadwatching a porn video on tvclimbing a polegrief therapyobscene drawingkicking a carsitting in the darkwitness to sex (See All) |
| Themes: | humiliationdatingdrug useangerdrinkingfriendshipmarriageinfidelitychristmasjealousyadulterypregnancyfeardancevoyeurism …extramarital affairobsessionunfaithfulnessbreak upcheating (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestaurantswimming poolhoteltaxipolice stationpolice carcityfrance |
| Characters: | reference to godboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipprostituteteacherpoliceman …dancerlawyerbest friendlittle girllittle boyemployer employee relationship (See All) |
| Period: | year 2002 |
| Story: | telephone callpenis slurjoke tellinghonestystonedname callingcellphonenicknameice creampot smokingblack americanflowersflash forwardapologytelephone …reference to jesus christcollegemarijuanalievomitingdrinkwatching tvslow motion scenedogflashbackmasturbationfightsexf ratedbare chested malekisscigarette smokinginterracial sexfingeringdancingtitle spoken by characterchaseerectionpantieswoman on toptesticlespunched in the faceundressinglingeriecafejailvoyeurmanhattan new york cityf wordcleavagesoccerwinebandwomanfour word titletoiletsubwayclitorischildscantily clad femalebirthday partymarriage proposalconfessionmini skirtumbrellacollege studentscene during end creditspursuithairy chestsplit screenthreatsubtitled scenefreeze framegirl in pantiesmachismoeyeglasseswaiteranswering machineballoonloss of virginityscene during opening creditsjoggingsex on floorassaulttherapistlossbrooklyn new york citycoituswomanizervirginityembarrassmentremote controlrear entry sexsex talkdrummerblack bratime lapse photographyracistbroken armdivorceebenchferrycopulationpsychoticpromiscuityfemale female kisstext messagingcontractdormitoryspittingcandynotebookreference to facebookcentral park manhattan new york cityblue pantiesreading aloudthong pantieshoneymoonreference to the beatlesreal estatelawsuitgiving a toastemergency roomhorninesstimes square manhattan new york citysex on a desktequilareference to supermancommitmentarm slingnew york city new yorkwoman wearing black lingeriewomen's bathroomsex addictionreference to john lennonpandacelibacydoctor's officesex addictstarting overaliasfear of commitmentmedical schoolg spotmousetrapreference to walt disneyblack lingeriewoman hits a mansidewalk cafesex on a tablemonogamysmoking after sexhanukkahwatching a movie on tvkissing breastswoman wearing a thong22 year old7 year oldchopsticks the eating utensil360 degree well shotreference to australiadumplingreverse cowgirl sex positionyogurtreference to ted bundyalmost hit by a carspeaker phonelingerie storeob gynkindergarten teacherreference to jackson pollockpregnant woman's water breakswoman wearing a micro mini skirtbrunchcode wordreference to helen kelleravocadobumping into someonechild's birthday partyguampicnic tablereference to mark zuckerbergteaching assistantmultiple sex positionsrunning in the rainsafe wordclothed sexmultiple orgasmrunning through trafficu haul trucksex in the workplacelove addictionreference to miami floridareference to the boy scoutssex addicts anonymousflip flopsimitating masturbationreference to columbia universityreference to michigantext messaging on screendim sumreference to a nazireference to bobby fischerreparteeyear 2018 (See All) |
Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his … mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmautobiographicalbased on autobiographyfamily tragedybasketball movie |
| Themes: | dyingillnesshumiliationdrug useangermemorydrinkingfriendshipdeathmurderdrugsreligionmoneyprisondrunkenness …robberycorruptiontheftbrutalitymental illnessabusedrug addiction (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolrainnightmarenight |
| Locations: | bushospitalnew york cityrestaurantchurchhotelsnowbathtubkitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice carcityrooftop …catholic churchcar theftcatholic schoolschool shootingfire escape (See All) |
| Characters: | teenage boyteenage girlfriendafrican americanmother son relationshippoliceteenagerbrother brother relationshipprostituteteacherstudentpolicemanwriterpriest …thiefbest friendbullylatinocatholicself destructiveness (See All) |
| Story: | telephone callschool expulsionbaldnessleukemiastonedice creamblack americanclasshigh school studentstorytellingprologuetalking to the cameradrug dealereatingtelephone …prayerclassroomhallucinationvomitingdrinkwatching tvslow motion scenefoodcryingvoice over narrationphotographbased on novelfightmasturbationsexfemale nuditybloodmale nuditymale rear nuditygunkisscigarette smokingknifechaseerectionbased on true storybased on bookbeatingunderweartesticlesshot in the chesturinationface slapshotguncondomarrestundressingfalling from heightshootingrifletearsrunningcafebathroomneighborprostitutionjailrevolvermanhattan new york citystrippershot in the backswimmingbragangbasketballdeath of friendcocainedinertoiletcoffinspankinglooking at the cameraracial slurconfessionparkpublic nuditydrug addicthotel roomkeylocker roomfantasy sequencelightningringdiaryprankscargyminjectionpursuitcrossthreatbasementstagepoetreference to william shakespeareheroincoachpoemapplausetv newspornographysyringeteen angstathletewhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledruggroup of friendsloss of friendcrucifixstealingdrug abuseassaultnosebleedwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightaudiencestreet lifeapartment buildingdrug overdosestealing a carbloody nosepillshypocrisykickingjunkieschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerclassmatebigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalcorporal punishmentskinheadbitternessconfessionalgun held to headdegradationhamburgermooningracial prejudicebummale prostitutiondecadencehypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencypool halldoormanfast food restaurantpeep holewhipped creamcasketdrug tripman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesaddictfalling off a roofdrugstorepaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchdrug withdrawalboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All) |
59 year old Ove is the block's grumpy man who several years earlier was deposed as president of the condominium association, but he could not give a damn about being deposed and therefore keeps looking over the neighborhood with an iron fist. When pregnant Parvaneh and her family moves into the terr …aced house opposite and accidentally backs into Ove's mailbox it turns out to be an unexpected friendship. A drama comedy about unexpected friendship, love and the importance of surrounding yourself with the proper tools. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | dark comedy |
| Themes: | griefcancerdeath of fatherangermemorydrinkingfriendshipdeathmoneybetrayalpregnancyweddingfuneralinvestigationtravel …theftdeath of motherpoetrydeath of wifedeath of unborn child (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bushospitalrestauranttrainchurchswimming poolhotelsnowcemeterybicyclekitchenwheelchairtrain stationspainsinging in a car …fire truckbus accidentsinging on a bus (See All) |
| Characters: | teenage boyreference to godteenage girlboyfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipdoctorteachergirlnurse …policemandancerphotographerbabysister sister relationshiplittle girlteacher student relationshipfrenchpregnant womanpregnantengineerneighbor neighbor relationshipsuicide by hangingsuicide by gunshotself pitysuicide by asphyxiation (See All) |
| Period: | year 2014 |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone calllooking out a windowname callingpromisetoyflowersprologueflash forwardapologyambulancetelephonereference to jesus christlieletter …drinkcatslow motion scenemirrorfoodcryingvoice over narrationphotographbased on novelflashbackdogcharacter name in titlebloodbare chested malekissdancingchasefirerescuecamerabookriflerunningcafeneighborcompetitionf wordnewspaperorphanjournalistwinecandleold mansuicide attempthousenonlinear timelinecoffinvoice overold womanmarriage proposalcoffeegunshotgraveclowncoming outwidowervacationhangingpresidentpursuitcrossthreatloss of fatherloss of mothersleepinggarageheart attackeyeglassesapplauseropeslow motionlistening to musicscene during opening creditsjoggingloss of loved onehammerloss of wifewristwatchladderblack humorfatebreakfastchokingmale underwearretirementredneckseriesattempted suicidebackpackhungershovellaughterfrustrationswedenvoice over letterbalconysnowingcanebroken armbriefspajamascoinholding handssaving a lifebarking dogloss of jobhit in the facehead woundwalletbitternessyoung version of characterhospital bedman in underwearsuicidaltrain tracksunsubtitled foreign languagereading a booknoosewheelchair boundwhite briefscar radiocar breakdownoverhead camera shotdead wifeeastern europenon linearhouse on firebride and groomnewspaper reporterhookburning buildingmotor scooterhit by a traintoy cardriver's licensebloody facewater hoserearview mirrorwashing dishestrain conductordriving lessonbouquet of flowersburning houseoxygen maskreference to mickey mousevolvowoman in a wheelchairhospital visitbuilding on fireparking ticketheavy breathinghonking a car hornsuicide thoughtsauto repairseat beltfeeding someonetrain compartmentred shoeselderly manmeet cutepast and presentleg in a castspoken inner thoughtselderly protagonistfalling off a ladderbus crashcar horncigarette buttdog urinationcradlegrumpy old mantrain yardreport cardbotched suicidedeath from cancersaabreference to christmasstepping on someone's footsuicidal thoughtvisiting wife's graveforced retirementreciting a poemreference to homerloss of homecat foodfalling to the floorrescue from firetwo daughtersfire rescuefalling onto train tracksrescued from a firebus falling off a cliffeating in a carburned out housedefecation slurgrumpy neighborparalyzed manreference to iranalmost hit by a trainlooking into a windowwomen's clothing (See All) |
Libby Day is a lifeless woman who survived the massacre of her family in their farmhouse in the countryside of Kansas when she was eight. She's been living on donations and lectures ever since. Thirty years ago, the police believed that a satanic cult was responsible for the murder of her mother and … two sisters, and her brother Ben was convicted with her testimony in court. Today, however, an acquaintance, Lyle Wirth, invites Libby to visit "The Kill Club", where amateurs investigate famous crimes, and she finds that they believe Ben is innocent. Libby needs money and, in return, accepts to revisit the slaughter of her family and comes up to the painful revelations and the ultimate truth. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracy theory |
| Themes: | drug useangermemorydrinkingdeathmurderdrugsreligionmoneyprisonpregnancyfeardrunkennessescapeinvestigation …seductiontheftobsessiondeath of motheralcoholismhomelessnesstraumawritingforgivenessmurder investigationmurder of familymurder of mothermurder of sister (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarenight |
| Locations: | barrestaurantnightclubbicycletaxirural settingfarmstrip club |
| Characters: | reference to godteenage girlboytattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsbrother sister relationshipgirlserial killerdancer …photographerpriestlawyersister sister relationshipnative americanaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationshipyounger version of charactercrying girlpregnant teenagerself deprecationsuicide disguised as murder (See All) |
| Period: | year 1968year 1999year 1985 |
| Story: | crying teenage boylooking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callreference to texasstocking cappenis slurdoorbellhearing voices17 year oldnarrated by charactercellphonenicknamepot smokingtrustprologue …flash forwardapologydrug dealereatingtelephonereference to jesus christmarijuanalielettersecretdrinkwatching tvcomputermirrorfoodvoice over narrationphotographbased on noveldogflashbacksexbloodviolencetwo word titlebare chested malegunkisscigarette smokingdancingknifechaseshot to deathface slapshotguncamerashootingbookriflerock musicguitarstripperf wordsubjective cameranewspaperorphanflashlightcookingstrangulationaxestabbingcocainestabbed to deathnonlinear timelinechild abusefalse accusationjudgeritualcoffeegunshotconfessiondolldebtmissing persontentdiarydisappearancepursuittragic eventcrossthreatwitnessbasementsadnessreference to william shakespearesacrificecownewspaper headlineteenage sextv newsanswering machinefalling down stairsfireplacekilling an animaldressbeer drinkinglistening to musicsurvivorstabbed in the stomachcrushcrying manbreakfastrole playinginnocencepastironyreference to satanhit on the headevidencedeath of sisterslaughtervoice over letternotecellarabusive husbandnewspaper clippingphoto albumprivate investigatorengagement ringt shirtteenage pregnancyhysteriainvestigator12 year oldlaundrycosplaytestimonyrunning awaydead animalrepeated scenemoney problemsfamily reunionsnorting cocainechild molestationamerican indianfarmhouselaundromatsatanismblood stainredheaded womanrumorfilm camerahospital bedknocking on a doorknocked unconscious16 year oldcostume partycoughingentrepreneurbaseball capscene of the crimeconventionbumguitar playerprison visitmurderesssorrowdeath of family11 year oldkansasdistrustwriting a letter10 year oldpole dancersaltstrangled to deathaltargambling debtclimbing out a windowdonutmiscarriage of justiceflash camerafleeingmanslaughtertitle spoken by narratorforeclosurestealing moneystrobe lightwelfarecigarette holderart classaccomplicesnoopingdonationdevil worshipsatanistarsonistbrokefake bloodbookieabandoned by fatherpen palfamily farmfalse accusation of rapemale with long hairlife insuranceswing settrust fundfoot injuryteenage runawaypoor familyc wordcrayon8 year oldfemale narratorcrime solvingsleepwalkerfalling off a ladderheavy metal musicinsurance scamwatching a video on a computeranimal slaughterembezzlerfan clubpetty theftchild witnesskansas city missouristealing from a dead bodyreference to californiaregaining consciousnessballpoint penmoral paniclegal appealhigh school yearbookfarm machineryhabeas corpusimaginary worlddoberman pinscherreference to germanyb wordreference to chicago illinoisadding machinefamily heirloomhiding moneykansas city kansaskilling a cowlove childupside down crossfalse accusation of child abusereference to missourithe color yellowdestruction of evidencereference to irelandyear 1867climbing down a ladderlistening to music on a radiovolunteer work (See All) |
Violet Weston ('Meryl Streep' (qv)) has cancer and a propensity for pills and alcohol. She's a difficult woman to deal with and her husband has finally had enough. Violet's family gathers including middle daughter Ivy, youngest daughter Karen (with her new fiance), eldest daughter Barbara (with her …separated husband and teenage daughter), and her sister Mattie Fae (with her husband and son in tow). A family tragedy causes tensions to run high and secrets to come out. The Weston women will be forced to examine themselves and their lives whether they want to or not. Welcome to Osage County, Oklahoma in the sweltering heat of August. (Read More)
| Themes: | humiliationcancerdrug usedeath of fatherangermemorydrinkingdeathsuicidemarriageinfidelitydrugsmoneyadulteryfear …funeralincestextramarital affairdivorcedysfunctional familyguiltunfaithfulnesspoetryalcoholismdrug addictionsuicide of father (See All) |
| Locations: | buschurchmotel |
| Characters: | reference to godteenage girlfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorsingersister sister relationshipnative americansheriffcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationship …grandmother granddaughter relationshipuncle niece relationshipaunt niece relationshipsuicide by drowningself righteousnessmother with cancer (See All) |
| Story: | terminal illnesslooking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callchemotherapycellphonepot smokingwigstorytellingprologueapologytelephonereference to jesus christprayerlievomiting …secretdrinkmirrorfoodsongcryingsingingphotographfightkisscigarette smokingthree word titleerectionbased on playcorpseface slapbookbeertearssunglassesplace name in titledead bodypianofightingf wordsubjective camerafoot chasewinechild abusefalse accusationdrowningpaindrug addictliardisappearancecrossdeath of husbandpoetrecord playerpickup truckeyeglassespoemaddictionlistening to musicsociopathrecordinghammerwristwatchbrother sister incestcheating husbandcrying manwatching televisionwhiskeypillssufferingbootsthundercynicismshovelensemble castsibling rivalrypedophiletitle at the endvegetarianmarital separationfamily secretmarital problemsports carswearinglocation in titleauctionpedophiliascene before opening creditslast will and testamentmeatbitternessundertaker14 year oldknocking on a doorcowboy bootsgramophoneteenage daughtersense of smellhit with a shovelbechdel test passedfamily homesuicide notegrudgehalf brotheroklahomaverbal abusesaying graceabusive mothermissing fatherreference to santa clausfamily gatheringbritish actor playing american characterhusband wife conflictmatriarchwearing sunglasses insidelove songsweatingorganistemotional abusebook burningreference to elizabeth taylorimplied incestprecociousnessthree sistersoverhearing a conversationsecret revealedprescription drugsabusive parentapple pielesbian slurc wordincestuous relationshipfamily argumentparent grown child relationshipreference to liberaceend credits roll callmissing husbandparakeetthree generationsephebophileclaw hammermother slaps daughteroversleepingsiblings living togetherchicken as foodliving in a carcharacter says go to hellsuicide of husbandcounty name in titlecousins in lovetony award sourcehysterectomyreference to eric claptonreference to sophia lorenbroken marriagefish as foodrebellious teenagerbreaking dishescasserolefamily matriarchhair falling outfamily mealfemale slaps femalehired helpwarmthorgan the musical instrumentdeath in the familymeannessreference to lena hornecervical cancercharacter says i hate youcheyenne tribereference to pippi longstocking (See All) |
Hank, stranded on a deserted island and about to kill himself, notices a corpse washed up on the beach. He befriends it, naming it Manny, only to discover that his new friend can talk and has a myriad of supernatural abilities...which may help him get home.
| Themes: | memoryfriendshipsurrealismjealousyfeardrunkennesslonelinessfalling in lovefear of death |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | busbeachforestwoodscavecampfiresinging on a bus |
| Characters: | reference to godboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipsingerpolicemanlittle girlcoronerconsidering suicide |
| Story: | looking in a windowhearing voicesname callingpopcornnicknametrustwigprologueflash forwardapologyeatingmontageambulancesurvivalreference to jesus christ …hallucinationbare buttslow motion scenefoodsongsingingphotographflashbackfightmasturbationsexexplosionpartychasethree word titleerectionshowerfirecell phonecorpseurinationface slapfalling from heightbooksunglassesbirthdaydead bodyhandcuffsislandf wordbridgesuicide attemptfishunderwater scenemicrophonefantasy sequencemistaken identityskeletonhangingpursuitbearsleepingkilling an animalfriendship between menlistening to musicscene during opening creditssurvivormagazineflatulencecrying manembarrassmentlostlaughterhomoeroticismmale male kissdead motherfast motion scenevodkatext messagingearphoneslevitationdefecationwebsitetrashtv reporterfalling into waterbearded manswimming underwaternoosebody baggurneybelt11 year oldsleeplessnessman on firefade to blackraccoonleg woundstory tellingthirstman in dragjet skicowardicecrutchhead bandagelullabyhumminggrappling hookgaggingtwo directorsbear attackcarrying a dead body40 year oldtalking about masturbationkilling a birdcall for helpshadow playbrought back to lifereference to the internettv cameramanberriespunched in the mouthbotched suicidereference to halloweendeserted islandcorkdead body on beachdecompositionreference to netflixtalking to a dead bodyflashback montagecrawling on the groundcrawling on hands and kneesreference to vaginatalking corpse (See All) |
It's 2003. Thirty-eight-year-old graphic artist Oliver Fields has just lost his father Hal Fields to cancer, after Oliver's mother Georgia Fields passed away five years earlier. Oliver is naturally a sullen man due to his growing up relationships with his parents (his mother who had a unique view on … life) and watching his parents' cordial but somewhat distant relationship with each other, but is more so now because of his personal family losses. Oliver embarks on a relationship with Anna, a French actress, hoping that his re-energized relationship with Hal following Georgia's death, and Hal's new outlook on life during that time, will show Oliver how to act in a loving relationship. After Georgia's death, Hal came out of the closet and began to live with a joie de vivre that did not exist before, which included an open relationship with a much younger man named Andy. Oliver's relationship with Anna has other obstacles, including Anna's own vagabond lifestyle and Oliver needing to take care of who was originally Hal's very needy Jack Russell terrier, Arthur. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | autobiographical |
| Themes: | dyingillnessgriefcancerdeath of fathermemorydrinkingfriendshipdeathmarriageweddinglonelinessdeath of motherdepressionbreak up …death of wife (See All) |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarhotellos angeles californiataxiwheelchairapartmentgay barart museumsex in hotel |
| Characters: | jewishboyfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctornursedanceractor …priestartistactressgay kisshomosexualityjewfrenchgay relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgay fatherboyfriend boyfriend relationshipolder man younger man relationshipself realizationgay priesthalf jewish (See All) |
| Period: | 1950syear 1971year 2003year 1978year 1965 |
| Story: | terminal illnesstelephone callgerman accentpretending to be deadreference to richard nixonpillowunhappinesslooking out a windowblack americantrustflowersflash forwardapologymontagebedroom …reference to jesus christliesecretdrinkcomputermirrorcryingvoice over narrationphotographflashbackdogone word titlekisscigarette smokingdancingpartycell phoneunderwearbooktearsrunningbathroomf wordhalloweenflashlightnew yorkold mancalifornianonlinear timelineno opening creditsdrawingmarriage proposalconfessionparklibraryhotel roomcoming outliarreadinghalloween costumesadnessloss of fatherloss of motherfireworksgraffitisubtitled scenetherapyrecord playercloseted homosexualhuggingshavingteareference to adolf hitlertalking animalrecordinghappinessvandalismwatching a movieloss of wifetherapistgay parentboxer shortsold agemourningmedicationmakeupbookstorefemale doctormale male kissnotelooking at self in mirrorbenchreckless drivinghalloween partyholding handschildhood memorypipe smokingfast motion scenestorehomecomingrepeated scenemen's bathroomreading aloudno title at beginningbillboardtape recordinggiving a toastroller skatingbereavementreference to ronald reagangame playingdistrustreference to bill clintontalking dogspray paintpackinggay pridecaterpillarreference to sigmund freudcard trickbitingvasefrench accentchildhood photoflower shopchild driving carsuicide threatobituaryoxygenfake beardlung cancerpersonal adtalking to a dogmonogamyoxygen tankterminal cancerhouse musicyear 1955hospicereference to dwight d. eisenhowerhotel suitefeeding someonereference to franklin d. rooseveltrainbow flagyear 1953last ritesdeath certificateterrierrollerskating rinkart historianwelcome home partyshaving someoneemotional healinggraphic artistmale male relationshipreggae musichair geljack russell terrierdog parkventilatorlistening to operaportrait drawingseparation anxiety38 year old75 year oldfrench toastlaryngitisreference to the ciareference to allen ginsbergreference to louise brooksreference to harvey milkreference to the fbisilverlake los angelestaco standempty apartmentcamisoleplacing hands over someone's eyesreference to calvin coolidge (See All) |
A 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: | angermemorydrinkingdeathfriendshipinfidelitychristmasmoneyjealousyadulterypregnancydrunkennessweddingfuneralextramarital affair …divorcelonelinessdeath of motherdepressionunfaithfulnessunrequited lovedeath of wifeenvironment (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | restauranttraincarparis francelondon englandbicycletaxiaustralian outback |
| Characters: | reference to godboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorbrother brother relationshipbabylawyersecretaryolder man younger woman relationship …cousin cousin relationshipemployer employee relationshipuncle nephew relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipold friend (See All) |
| Period: | wintersummer |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callbaldnessunhappinesscremationco workerpot smokingflowersprologuelimousineapologyeatingtelephonereference to jesus christprayer …marijuanasecretdrinkwatching tvcomputermirrorfoodcryingkisscigarette smokingurinationbeertearscafecookingwinedeath of friendfootballimmigrantdrivingcoffincoffeesuburbwidowerchampagnesuitcasereadingsadnessgardenirelandpubtherapyholidaygolfteacakehelmethappinessagingtherapistdesperationbald manretirementnostalgiapartnershovelmedical examinationensemble castvegetarianswingbarbecuefamily dinnerdivorceemelancholyt shirtchocolatereference to elvis presleyearphonesheartbreakgardeningevictionhangoverreference to the beatlesdigginghinduinsomniaknocking on a doorstethoscopestrokeautumnbakerygiving a toastdisappointmenthearserehabilitationgolf coursetomatobackyarddublin irelandnervousnesstreehousecar breakdownsleeplessness10 year oldfinger gunpackingrecyclingtoothbrushred winedriver'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) |
Vincent is an old Vietnam vet whose stubbornly hedonistic ways have left him without money or a future. Things change when his new next-door neighbor's son, Oliver, needs a babysitter and Vince is willing enough for a fee. From that self-serving act, an unexpected friendship forms as Vincent and Oli …ver find so much of each other's needs through each other. As Vincent mentors Oliver in street survival and other worldly ways, Oliver begins to see more in the old man than just his foibles. When life takes a turn for the worse for Vincent, both them find the best in each other than no one around them suspects. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | dyingdrug usedrinkingfriendshipreligionmoneypregnancydrunkennessvoyeurismdivorcetheftgamblingbullyingadoptiondeath of wife |
| Locations: | school busbushospitalnew york citybarschoolbicycletaxicourtroomstrip clubcatholic schoolnew school |
| Characters: | single motherreference to godjewishboyfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipprostituteteachernursedancerlawyercatholicrussian …russian americanex u.s. soldier (See All) |
| Period: | year 1965 |
| Story: | telephone callpenis slurjoke tellingdoorbelloverhead shotunhappinesslooking out a windowname callingcellphoneclassapologyeatingmontagesurvivaltelephone …prayerclassroomdrinkcatwatching tvfoodcryingphotographfightsexcharacter name in titlebloodtwo word titlecigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by characterpantiesbeatingurinationblondeface slapsex in bedbooktearssunglassesrunningneighborvoyeurstripperf wordcleavagenewspaperold manscantily clad femalebinocularslocker roommini skirtpay phonesuitcasebankconvertiblechildbirthsadnesssleepingnewspaper headlinegirl in pantieseyeglassesanswering machinereference to adolf hitlerlistening to musicbabysitterscene during opening creditsbrooklyn new york citycoitusskateboardstreet lifebreakfastretirementremote controlbloody nosepillscynicismcigarette lighterraised middle fingercanered pantiesabbreviation in titlecopulationparking lotnew job12 year oldgamblerlaundryhit in the facebreast feedingpink pantiesreading aloudmini dressfencehorse racingjukeboxdrunk drivingvacuum cleanerlaundromatschool principaldrug dealknocking on a doorloanfacebookstethoscopestrokemailboxchild custodyreading a booknursing homeemergency roomnewborn babybroken noseprivate schoolsushidivorced parentshorse racemailmansaintgambling debtrace trackwalkmanvietnam war veteranhomeworkbaptistlawn mowernecktiewater hoserearview mirrorman boy relationshipblue collarhand kissingnext door neighborhospital gownhead bandagegym classmisanthropebank tellernew york city skylinesit upshand woundabandoned by fatherreference to the vietnam warmementobourbonretireesex with a pregnant womangarbage baghealth insurancerussian immigrantyear 1946reference to lyndon johnsonbank clerkdodgeballagnosticbicycle helmetcrossing oneselfcat scanmarbleslawn chairreference to las vegas nevadatoy dinosaurgrumpy old manreference to jane fondairish immigrantphysical rehabilitationwatering a plantgymnasiumhard of hearingphysiotherapyspeech therapyhedonistreference to abbott and costelloreference to mother theresasainthoodbronze starcustody hearingcutting one's handold man young boy relationshipchin upsbaby cribschool report (See All) |
Forty-six year old Diane Despres - "Die" - has been widowed for three years. Considered white trash by many, Die does whatever she needs, including strutting her body in front of male employers who will look, to make an honest living. That bread-winning ability is affected when she makes the decisio …n to remove her only offspring, fifteen year old Steve Despres, from her previously imposed institutionalization, one step below juvenile detention. She institutionalized him shortly following her husband's death due to Steve's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and his violent outbursts. He was just kicked out of the latest in a long line of facilities for setting fire to the cafeteria, in turn injuring another boy. She made this decision to deinstitutionalize him as she didn't like the alternative, sending him into more restrictive juvenile detention from which he would probably never be rehabilitated. However, with this deinstitutionalization, she has to take care of him which means only being able to do home based work. Despite they always yelling expletives at each other and Steve sometimes demonstrating those violent tendencies toward her, Die and Steve truly do love each other, his emotions which are sometimes manifested as an Oedipus complex especially as he seems to need her complete attention most specifically when it is being directed at possible male suitors. Their lives, both individually and as a family, are affected with the entrance of two of their neig… (Read More)
| Themes: | humiliationgriefdeath of fatherangerdrinkingdeathfriendshipchristmasmoneyjealousyfeardrunkennessescaperacismdysfunctional family …bullyinghopefreedomwriting (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bushospitalbarbeachrestauranttrainswimming poolbathtubbicycletaxicanadataxi drivernew car |
| Characters: | single motherteenage boyboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerdoctorsingerteachergirldancer …photographerbabylawyerbullyfrencholder woman younger man relationshipuncle niece relationshipneighbor neighbor relationshipmother love (See All) |
| Period: | 2010snear futureyear 2010year 1982year 2015 |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callwalking down the middle of a streetstocking caplooking in a windowdoorbellkiss on the cheekawkwardness15 year oldstonedlooking out a windowname callingcafeteriacellphonesurprise …headphonespromisestorytellingprologueapologyeatingmontageambulancetelephonelieletterdrinkslow motion scenemirrorfoodsongcryingsingingphotographmasturbationfightbloodviolenceone word titlebare chested malekisscigarette smokingdancingejaculationchasecar accidentface slappunched in the facecamerabooktearssunglassesrunningbirthdaycafeneighborf wordsubjective cameragay slurcookingvideo camerawidowsuicide attemptdream sequencevannecklaceracial slurpainargumentmicrophonescreamingfired from the jobliardebtreadingbankbraceletdomestic violencepursuitautomobilesadnessloss of fathersleepingarsoneyeglassesshavingteasupermarketlawragevandalismwalkie talkiecrying womanskateboardfateembarrassmentapplechokingmale underwearsufferingsurveillance cameraboxer shortsattempted suicidecynicismmobile phoneblood on faceconfrontationinventorkickingpower outagekaraoketitle appears in writingcigarette lightercard playingskateboardingenglishlaughterprideracistrefrigeratorjuvenile delinquentparking lottranslatorhandshakeclosetlaundrytaserhiding in a closethigh school teacherhit in the facehead woundquebecdead fatherfemale friendshipvacuum cleanerlosershoutinglawsuitcoughinggiving a toastwhistlingbaseball capstrait jacketwrist slittinghamburgercdsense of smelln wordreading a bookrespectchewing gumcleaning ladylip synchingpsychiatric hospitaldisc jockeywashing machinemailmanstutteringradio newsmale in bathtubshopping cartbride and groompencildressingpsychosisleg woundwedding cakehomeworkselfieeggscrying malemicrowave ovenfoot pursuitmontreal quebecmissing fatherbegins with textaerial photographywelfareblond manrearview mirrorskepticismdead husbandapplying makeupwatching someonewine bottlemicrowaveoxygen maskbeing watchedbubble gumvoice maillooking for a jobdictionarymiddle aged womanoedipus complexconfinementgrocery shoppingclotheslinepsychiatric wardtouching someone's breastsduffel bagband aidlooking through a windowblack leather jacketapple piecopy machinegrocerieschain link fenceincest subtextwaving goodbyeadhdsticking out one's tonguelate for work360 degree well shotdetention centerwading in watergarage saletelephone bookhouse cleaningwinkingmaniapetty theftvagina slursalesclerktutoringmaking facestroubled teenagerbudding friendshipmessage in a bottletapestryhomeschoolingwrist bandagenecklace yanked offrunning mascarawedding bouquetholding one's hand over someone's mouthjuvenile crimeinvoluntary commitmentjuvenile hallfinancial problemsgraduation cap and gowninstitutionalizationmood swingnational health serviceprocess serversummonsaddress bookhyperventilatingimitating fellatioviolent childcanadian governmentlack of education46 year oldcleaning a swimming pooldrinking from the cartonspitting out a drinkaspect ratioblack slangfirst aid kitfalling to one's kneeslongboardmentally challenged slurmother son kissmoving awaysinging out of tunecomputer programminghyperactivityscotch tapethreat of violencedropping out of schoolgraduation photographlighting a cigarette from a cigarettelistening to music on a radioputting one's head underwater in a bathtubson hits mother (See All) |
Friendship, love, and coming of age in New York City, summer of 1994. Luke Shapiro has just graduated from high school, sells marijuana, and trades pot for therapy from a psychologist, Dr. Jeffrey Squires. Luke is attracted to a classmate, Stephanie, who's out of his league and Squires' step-daughte …r. By July, he's hanging out with Stephanie, taking her on his rounds selling pot out of an ice-cream pushcart. Then things take a turn. In the background, Squires and his wife as well as Luke's parents are having their troubles. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmerotic fantasy |
| Themes: | drug usedrinkingfriendshiploveinfidelitydrugsmoneydrunkennessdivorcelonelinessparanoiadepressiondysfunctional familyunrequited lovefalling in love …first love (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolhip hop |
| Locations: | elevatornew york citybarbeachtrainbicyclelakerooftopoceansex in shower |
| Characters: | teenage boyteenage girlfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceteenagerpolice officerpolicemandancermusician …best friendpsychiatristolder man younger woman relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipdoctor patient relationshipsuicide by hangingstepfather stepdaughter relationshipolder man younger man relationshipparty girlsuicide by drowningconsidering suicidesuicide by pills (See All) |
| Period: | 1990ssummeryear 1994 |
| Story: | telephone callstonedstonernarrated by charactertuxedoheadphonesice creampot smokingprologuedrug dealermontagereference to jesus christcollegemarijuanavomiting …bare buttdrinkwatching tvslow motion scenemirrorcryingvoice over narrationphotographmasturbationdogsexfemale nuditymale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malegunkisscigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by characterpartyerectionpistolshowerdreammachine gunurinationcondomarrestundressingbookbeertearssex standing upbathroomjailvoyeurguitarmanhattan new york citysubjective cameraswimmingnewspapercandlecocainesuicide attempttoiletsubwayunderwater scenecoffeebartenderparkfantasy sequencepay phonemassagereadingpremarital sexcharacter says i love youhandgunobscene finger gesturegraffititherapyfreeze framesexual fantasyloss of virginitylistening to musicjail cellexerciseguitaristdrug abusetherapisteccentricphone boothswimsuitvirginitystreet lifepillsnew jerseyattempted suicidehypocrisyunderage drinkingbackpackpet dogcigarette lightercard playingnintendoraised middle fingerbrushing teethmarital problemworld trade center manhattan new york cityferrymidlife crisisfast motion scenemale virginimpotencesandwichbongshortscentral park manhattan new york cityevictionmen's bathroomsnorting cocainejukeboxmasseusedrug dealmaking outtape recordingunconsciousnesspopularitybeach housecdplaying a video gamereindeeraudio cassettealtered version of studio logopsychoanalysisbroken heartaerobicshomeless personpsychotherapyheatpremature ejaculationhigh school graduationboom boxcrossword puzzlewife leaves husbandbailgeneration xcassette tapehidden moneyillegal drugspagerwriting on a wallempire state building manhattan new york cityreference to bob dylansweatingsocial outcastshared showerwatching pornographygame boycheating on wifemagic mushroompeepholesummer jobprescription drugsbeeperdancing in the streetwanting a divorceattempted drowningreference to kurt cobaingraduation partyrotterdam netherlandswater ballooneye dropsforeign exchange studentterrierbongo drumdog urinationoutdoor showerritalincrying during sexeuphoriahigh school yearbookscratching facereference to goldilocks and the three bearsgraduation cap and gownreference to pearl jamworkout video40 ozmagic markerwest highland white terrierflushing drugs down a toiletpush cartcigarette behind earpracticing a line of conversationreference to rudy giulianialcohol in brown paper bagapartment evictionice cream cartblowing smoke ringscharacter lies about agefalling out of lovereference to boyz ii men (See All) |
Uxbal, single father of two children, finds his life in chaos as he is forced to deal with his life in order to escape the heat of crime in underground Barcelona, to break with the love for the divorced, manic depressive, abusive mother of his children and to regain spiritual insight in his life as …he is diagnosed with terminal cancer. (Read More)
| Themes: | dyingillnessgriefcancerdrug usememorydrinkingdeathmurdermarriagedrugsreligionmoneybetrayalfear …drunkennessredemptionguiltphotographyexploitationpolice corruptionafterlifedying fatherdying from cancer (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalbarbeachrestaurantschoolchurchforestsnowcemeterynightclubwoodspolice carstrip clubmexicotrain station …slumsex in a closet (See All) |
| Characters: | boymother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicedoctorchildrenbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitute …girlnursepolicemandancerbabylittle girlgay kisslittle boychinesegay relationshipsingle fathergay fathercrying babychinese foodgay asianbaby boypolice violencereligious iconsex with brother in lawasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | terminal illnesslooking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callchemotherapyclimbing through a windowcremationspiderice creamtrustflowersprologueapologydrug dealereatingmontage …telephonehallucinationvomitingdrinkwatching tvmirrorfoodcryingsingingphotographfightfemale nuditybloodviolenceone word titlebare chested malekisscigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by characterchaseshowercell phonedreamcorpseunderwearurinationface slaparrestundressingthongtearsrunningbirthdaydead bodycafebathroomjailsubjective cameraorphancookingwinecandlestrangulationcocainetoiletimmigrantsubwayaccidentfishdinnerchild abusecoffinmarriage proposalpaingravemicrophonemassageringpursuithairy chesttragic eventcrossdeath of soncharacter says i love yougay couplesingle parentafricanbirthday cakecloseted homosexualtv newshuggingsyringemedicinebreaking and enteringwarehousehypodermic needlecakebabysittercrucifixmorguedesperationgay parentstreet lifemale underwearpillssufferingboxer shortsconstruction sitemourningbackpackmedical examinationmarital separationmale male kisspolice raiddead boybriefsinjusticedead motherillegal immigrantowldormitorysuffocationg stringconstruction workerbreast feedingrepeated sceneevictionsnorting cocainedead fathertv reporterblack marketconstructiondenialdying mansense of smellbreaking a windowmarriage problemsmediumsewing machinesitting on a toiletintentionally misspelled titledistrustbarcelona spainsleeplessness10 year oldpole dancerhappy birthday to youillegal immigrationspaghettimortuarywrapped in a towelstreet vendorasphyxiationbailbipolar disorderforkcrematoriumchild's drawingpneumoniadead parentsnoseblowing out candleheartbeatsparklerestranged couplemedical clinicwashing clothesatonementblood sampledead sonmass deathbed wettingdiamond ringout of body experiencetouching someone's breastsreference to mother teresaterminal cancerbelief in the afterlifeestranged wifesenegalsweatshopfastingwetting oneselffootbridgeodorreference to disneylandwraithbad newsdeath by suffocationviolence against a childembalmingcarbon monoxide poisoningface woundnude dancingprostate cancerseven year oldupside down viewwaiting in lineincontinencechinese immigrantmale wearing an earringsense of soundtalking with the deadhuman exploitationabandoned childadult diaperbeginning morphed with endingsenegalesemagnetic resonance imagingpounding on a doorreference to the united nationsbarred windowpyreneesreference to the dalai lamacommunicating with the deaddeath from cancerillegal workerkid artstrip club ownerboogerheaterdeath by asphyxiationmale ponytailreference to francisco francopierced eartalkativenessboy smoking a cigarettedead body on beachprostate exammisspelled worddead body floating in waterreference to jack danielsappliance storebody washed up on beachhitting a childsilent sceneblack marketeersurrealism sequenceurinating bloodmultiple tv screenssent to one's room (See All) |
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: | death of fathermemorydrinkingdeathfriendshiprevengemarriageinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancyfeardrunkennessweddingvoyeurism …extramarital affairdivorcelonelinessguiltunfaithfulnesstheatre (See All) |
| Locations: | bushospitalbarbeachhotelcemeterykitchenaustraliafranceofficeoceantownsuvrunning on a beach |
| Characters: | teenage boyreference to godteenage girlboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipssingerdanceractorbabyactress …best friendaustralianex husband ex wife relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipyounger version of charactertheatre director (See All) |
| Period: | summer |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone calloverhead shotflowersflash forwardapologyeatingtelephonereference to jesus christlievomitingbare buttsecretdrinkcomputer …mirrorfoodsongcryingsingingphotographfightflashbacksexfemale nudityf ratednuditymale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malekissfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingdancingleg spreadingpantiescell phonewoman on toptitle directed by femaledreamblondeface slapbikinisex in bedbookbeertearssunglassesrunningbirthdaysex standing upneighborvoyeurf wordswimmingcleavagewinewidowchildscantily clad femalebirthday partyunderwater scenegraveyardbartenderjeansgraveblack pantieschampagneauditioncrossdeath of husbandlaptopsadnessreunionsuspiciontearevelationlistening to musichappinessagingwatching a movieswimsuitsurfingaudiencecoitusforbidden loveart galleryburialbald manbroken legministercard playingseasidecliffcopulationwedding receptionsunbathingphoto albumfemale female kissnew jobbirthday presentsydney australiaremorsereading aloudcrutcheslost lovesurferraft18 year oldtheatre productiondolphingiving a toastmother in lawbeach houselollipopswimming underwaterreverendsurfboardreading a booksurrogate motherlesbian subtextleg injuryleg woundremarriagebedtime 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) |
Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) in a coastal town in Florida. Frank's plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old's mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank's formidable moth …er Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary. Octavia Spencer plays Roberta, Frank and Mary's landlady and best friend. Jenny Slate is Mary's teacher, Bonnie, a young woman whose concern for her student develops into a connection with her uncle as well. (Read More)
| Themes: | angerdeathfriendshipsuicideinfidelitymoneyadulteryfearextramarital affairobsessionunfaithfulnessbullyingforgivenesssuicide of mother |
| Locations: | school bushospitalbarbeachrestaurantschoolswimming poolboattaxicourtroombaseballschool teacher |
| Characters: | reference to godboyfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipssingerbrother sister relationshipteachergirldancerlawyer …bullygrandmother granddaughter relationshipuncle niece relationshipcrying girlphilosophy professor (See All) |
| Period: | year 1998 |
| Story: | apple computerlooking at oneself in a mirrorschool expulsionreference to google17 year oldlooking out a windowname callingcellphonepromiseblack americantrustclassapologymontageclassroom …lettercatwatching tvcomputerslow motion scenemirrorsongsingingphotographfightsexone word titlekissdancingtitle spoken by characterface slapbeersunglassesrunningneighborpianobritishjudgetrialdrawingmicrophonecourtchildbirthlaptopsadnesssleepingpickup truckeyeglassesapplausescene during opening creditshappinesscrying womanfloridacrying manbreakfastattempted suicidebackpackboston massachusettsdead motherholding handsgeniusphoto albumsunset12 year oldboredomtestimonydockhead wounddvdmathematicshangoverelementary schoolprizeschool principalseagulllandladymailboxreference to albert einsteindnachild custodymotorboatscholarshipbroken noseiphonedistrusttequilasilhouettetrespassingchild prodigyfoster homecheerleadingdrinking gamefoster familymathematiciangazebofirst day of schoolprimary schoolabandoned by fatherseashellwatching a movie on tvwater pump7 year oldhealth insuranceslamming a dooroutdoor cafeart projectgoogle searchhospital waiting roommathematics classcalculatorguesthousemassachusetts institute of technologytool shed29 year oldwoman wrapped in a towellocking a doormathematical equationelementary school teachervisitationmissing someoneping pong ballpet adoptiontripping someonesunscreenreference to germanysuicide of sister70 year oldgifted childreference to englandreference to rene descartesschool playgroundshow and tellcustody hearingbreaking someone's nosehit in the headmacbookchild servicesinternet searchfoster mother foster daughter relationshipfoster father foster daughter relationshipmathematics professorreference to cambridge universitysandpiper (See All) |
SPOILER: Seventeen year-old Rhoda Williams receives an acceptance letter from MIT and she celebrates with her friends. On the same night, a planet similar and close to Earth is discovered and called Earth 2. Rhoda drives her car looking at Earth 2 and crashes with composer John Burroughs, killing hi …s pregnant wife and his baby son. Rhoda goes to prison and four years later she is released and moves to her parents' house. She finds a job as high-school janitor, but tries to commit suicide. She survives, however, and submits an essay to a contest where the prize is a ticket to travel to Earth 2. Meanwhile the scientists discover that Earth 2 is a mirror of Earth and the synchronicity between the dwellers was interrupted when the planets were seen by each other. One day, Rhoda decides to visit John Burroughs, whose life was destroyed after the death of his family, to admit to him that she had killed his family. However she does not have the nerve to tell him the truth. So she lies and tells him he has won a free cleaning service of his home. Rhoda wins the writing contest, but meanwhile John and she have fallen in love with each other. Rhoda has to take a decision whether she goes or stays, but she wants to tell John the truth first. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmtragedy |
| Themes: | griefangermemorydrinkingdeathsurrealismmurderdeceptionlonelinessredemptionguiltdeath of wifemurder of familyself harm |
| Mood: | high schoolarchive footageambiguous ending |
| Locations: | bushospitaltrainchurchsnowouter spacetrain stationearthsuv |
| Characters: | reference to godteenage girlfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsbrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistnursestudentdancermusicianprofessor …older man younger woman relationshiprussianself destructionbiologist (See All) |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | apple computertelephone callstocking capoverhead shothip hop musicclimbing through a window17 year oldlooking out a windowcomastorytellingprologueflash forwardapologyeatingbedroom …lievomitingletterdrinkwatching tvcomputerslow motion scenemirrorfoodcryingvoice over narrationphotographflashbackfemale nuditynuditytwo word titlekissdancingpantiescell phonecorpsecar accidentblondecamerawritten by directorundressingtearsrunningcar crashdead bodypianojailcompetitionsubjective camerabracookingold manstrangulationbasketballsuicide attempttoiletwhite pantiesvanconfessionwidowerliarreadingpianistamerican flagcontestdeath of sonex convictpickup trucktv newsdestinylistening to musicscene during opening creditsloss of wifeplanetcelebrationjanitorgrocery storebloody nosetelescoperesearchloss of sonboston massachusettsmillionaireatticlooking at self in mirrorsirenholding handsnasadoppelgangercandywritten by cast memberlaundrypiano playingdrunk drivingvacuum cleanertv reporterbillboardknocking on a doorlistening to a radiospace shuttlegiving a toasttrain tracksplaying a video gameessaysawcar radiocleaningdeath of family11 year oldundressing someonewhite braegomars the planetkeyboardflash cameracheckhardware storesheet musictalking to oneselfparallel worldsolar systemrearview mirrorconnecticutrubik's cubeplanet earthwatching someonebeing watcheddeath of a childconcert hallparole officertoilet stallbroken windshieldcleanercosmonaut21 year oldintrospectionrubber glovesanti depressantcosmologywatching news on tvdrunk driveremployment agencyfootbridgeplanet in titletoy robotairplane ticketmopping a flooryale universityjob searchjupiter the planetkilled in a car accidentmojave desertbleachlistening to a car radiosex on a sofa5 year oldsynchronicityastrophysicsastrophysicistmassachusetts institute of technologyreference to galileoduplicatetrash bagreference to halloweenvenus the planetpluto the planetnew haven connecticutpill boxquiltgiving someone a ride homecleaning a toiletmercury the planetmusical sawnew havenvomiting into a toiletwinter solsticecomputer searchinterplanetary travelmitbridgeport connecticutdripping water taphandsawnorth startearing up a checkcape canaveral floridacleaning servicehand on throatknocking on a wall (See All) |
Inspired by a true story, Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can't give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager (Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40 year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to … rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act. (Read More)
| Themes: | cancerdrug useangermemorypregnancyfeardrunkennessredemption |
| Locations: | elevatorbusnew york citybarswimming poolhotelairplanelos angeles californiataxi |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipdoctorsingermusicianphotographerbest friendlittle girlex husband ex wife relationshippregnant mother |
| Period: | 1970syear 1971 |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callepilogueleukemiaunhappinesspromisestorytellingprologueapologytelephoneletterwatching tvmirrorsongcrying …singingphotographinterviewfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditytwo word titlebare chested malekissfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterpartybased on true storycell phoneunderwearrescuecamerabikinibirthdaypianof wordbandconcerthotel roommicrophonecollege studentscene during end creditspianisttypewriterrecord playereyeglasseswhat happened to epiloguetape recorderscene during opening creditsrecordinghappinesscaught having sexcrucifixone night standrock starreconciliationnew jerseybackstagesondressing roomnervous breakdowntourbriefsmidlife crisisfemale in showerinspirationbillboardcigarettewhistlingmale protagonistmiddle ageentertainernervousnesstequilatour bussurprise partyblogman wearing towelends with biographical notesmeaning of lifefemale in a showermercedessongwritingestranged sonhotel desk clerkscotch whiskey40 year oldreference to bruce springsteenreading a letter aloudballet classfan the persondying hairprenuptial agreementends with real life photosman wrapped in a towelman wearing briefs2015talent managerflushing drugs down a toilethyperactive childreference to sylvia plath (See All) |
Brian Wilson is the creative soul of the Beach Boys, but he paid a heavy price for his talent. That especially shows during his peak artistic years in the 1960s, as his inner demons and obsessions trying to please his abusive father drive him to a mental breakdown that would plague him for years. In … the 1980s, with Brian barely functional under the domination of the unscrupulous Dr. Landy, Brian meets and falls in love with Melinda Ledbetter. As their relationship grows, she observes Brian's crippling subservience to the abusive psychotherapist with growing alarm. Ultimately, she must take action with a love willing to stand up to oppression she cannot ignore. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug useangerdrinkingdeathfriendshipmarriagefearlonelinessparanoiamental illnessexploitationfalling in love |
| Mood: | behind the scenesarchive footagedarkness |
| Locations: | beachrestaurantswimming poolairplanelos angeles californiayacht |
| Characters: | reference to godjewishboyfriendfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipmusiciancousin cousin relationshipex husband ex wife relationship …uncle nephew relationshipdeafnessbikini girlself worth (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960syear 1995year 2004year 1963year 1939year 1992year 1971 |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone calldoorbellpanic attackkiss on the cheekawkwardnesshearing voicesunhappinesspromisepot smokingtrustprologuelimousineflash forwardapology …eatingmontagebedroomtelephonereference to jesus christmarijuanaliedrinkmirrorfoodsongcryingsingingflashbackdogbare chested malekisscigarette smokingpartythree word titleshowerbeatingface slapbikinitearssunglassesbedrock musiccafepianoguitarf wordswimmingwineconcertcaliforniawomancocainerock bandnonlinear timelinechild abuseunderwater scenespankingdrowningmicrophonepop musicliarscene during end creditsconvertibledeath of brotherpianistbodyguardrock 'n' rollsadnesssuspicioncharacter says i love yousleepinglove interesttherapystrong female characterampersand in titleeyeglassesapplausewhat happened to epiloguelistening to musicscene during opening creditstitle based on songjoggingguitaristdrug abusetherapistpsychologycomposersurfingpsychologiststrong female leadcompassionschizophreniapillssandboxer shortsbackstagehungeranxietydrummermedicationblack and white scenetitle at the endbalconymarital separationsongwriterpop songbarbecuemale male kisshousekeeperabusive fatherextortionnervous breakdownrecording studiopajamasplaying pianopipe smokinggeniuschauffeurdrumsman cryingpiano playerreference to elvis presleyearphonessneakersmental breakdownpublisherlast will and testamentflutereference to the beatles14 year oldfilm cameraknocking on a doorlsd16 year oldgiving a toasthamburgerbeach housecellobare feetsurfboardcadillacallergyjumping into waternervousnessdistrustegosuicidal thoughtsestranged fathersailing shipchantingsubculturereference to ludwig van beethovenreference to john lennonvoice over inner thoughtsreference to frank sinatratv cameraconfidencesongwritingpop bandrecord company60s musicmalibu californiapsychotherapistsymphonythree brotherscar dealershiprecording sessionfalling into a swimming poolhawaiianchildhood flashbackcontrol freaklyricistoverhearing a conversationhearing noisesmetronomereference to coca coladistorted voiceinner voicetitle mentioned in songreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartreference to paul mccartneydead endflutistjumping into a swimming poolreflection in a mirrorasking for helppushed into a swimming poolfast motion sequencemedical malpracticemultiple actors for one characteralmost hit by a carpropellerreference to dean martincar showroomcourt orderjumping into a pool with clothes onthe beach boyswrapped in a bedsheetinterrupted kissthe color bluebuying a carmanipulative personalityhit songlegal guardianreference to george gershwinreference to hank williamsabusive childhoodundocumented workerfrench hornreference to irving berlinends with real life footageuclareference to dan ratheraudio montagereference to phil spectorgaining weighthypersensitivitylying on the flooreccentric artistgriffith park observatory los angelesreference to japanself medicatingsession musicianreference to penicillinvoice over telephone callhand fanmusical groupover medicatingvoices inside the head (See All) |
A young man is released from prison after many years and given a new identity in a new town. Aided by a supervisor who becomes like a father to him he finds a job and friends and hesitantly starts a relationship with a compassionate girl. But the secret of the heinous crime he committed as a boy wei …ghs down on him, and he learns that it is not so easy to escape your past. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | regretdyingillnessdatingcancerdrug usedrinkingdeathfriendshipmurderlovesuicidedrugsrapejealousy …prisonfeardrunkennessescapedanceheroincestparanoiadepressiondysfunctional familyredemptionguiltabusebullyingchildhoodforgivenessdying mother (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | busbarbeachrestauranttrainschoolcemeterybathtubnightclubwatertaxicourtroomrooftopcar theftsex in a bathtub |
| Characters: | boyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicebrother brother relationshipteachergirlstudentpolicemandancerphotographerlawyerlittle girl …bullywaitresssecretaryuncle nephew relationship (See All) |
| Story: | telephone callhoodieco workernicknamepromiseclassprologueapologyambulanceclassroomhallucinationlieletterbare buttsecret …drinkwatching tvmirrorcryingphotographbased on novelfightflashbackfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolencebare chested malesex scenekissdancingpartyknifebased on true storycell phonebeatingunderwearcar accidentface slaprescuepunched in the facecameracondomundressingbeertearsbirthdaybedcar crashcafejailvoyeurrivercriminalreporternewspaperbrafishchild abusetrialdream sequencedrawingfishingbirthday partyvangraveyardold womanconfessionscreamingfired from the jobliarscreamhangingcourtgiftthreatdatewitnesslaptopmurdererex convictsleepingpubnewspaper headlinehateapplausetv newsidentityhuggingkilling an animalhead buttwarehouseloss of virginityfriendship between mensexual abusevandalismmale bondingclubfalse identitysocial commentaryembarrassmentremote controlhaunted by the pastshopliftinginnocenceshoessurveillance camerakickingtaking a picturefather figurefirst kissamusement parkschool uniformpridefriendship between boysmurder of a childbounty hunterpierpublic humiliationrelease from prisonmoral dilemmaadolescentsaving a lifenew jobporn magazinegatebirthday presentsneakersmen's bathroomfirst datefake identitytowerdvdestatewalletbully comeuppanceroller coasterdiggingmale rapelandladywormecstasytrain trackstrain ridebreast cancerrehabilitationsecond chancefather son estrangementparolegravestonecarouselestrangementtabloidreference to the virgin maryshared bathmerry go rounddelivery manexposechild rapedressingtrespassingfleeingleg injurymcdonald's restaurantsurrogate fatherhappy birthdayhooded figurerascaltrain conductorsaying goodbyemedia frenzynew identitychild's drawingchild murdererfollowingparole officerboardwalkchild murders a childeellimpingname changecuttingmanchestersocial realismbountycuddlingsneaking outwatching a movie on tvwatching news on tvdishonestynewsstandsecret revealedsurrogate sonfootbridgebox cutterused condomearthwormdangerous friendamusement park ridedancing alonebirmingham englandlagerfirst day at worknottingham englandalecrying during sexsaying i love younew shoesrape of girlthrowing a bottletrain ticketviolent youthbrother brother incestreference to steven seagalreference to jean claude van dammebeach chairreference to don juanthank you note (See All) |
Teenager Hubert haughtily regards his mother with contempt, and only sees her tacky sweaters and kitsch decorations. In addition to these irritating surface details, there is also his parent's cherished mechanisms of manipulation and guilt. Confused by this love/hate relationship that obsesses him m …ore and more each day, Hubert drifts through the mysteries of adolescence - artistic discoveries, illicit experiences, the opening-up to friendship, and ostracism. The turbulent relationship between mother and son unfolds with a compelling combination of savage fury and melting affection. The stunning, semi-autobiographical directing debut of 20-year-old actor Xavier Dolan. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agesemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | drug useangerfriendshipmurderloveweddingdivorceblackmaildysfunctional familyguiltpoetrychildhoodinheritancegay love |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | busrestaurantschoolbicycle |
| Characters: | single motherteenage boyreference to godfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipteacherstudentgay sexdancergay kisslittle boymotherhomosexuality …teacher student relationshipcatholicgay teenagergay relationshipparent child relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay student (See All) |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callboys' bathroom17 year oldpot smokingapologyeatingmontagetelephonereference to jesus christclassroommarijuanalieletterwatching tv …computerslow motion scenemirrorfoodflashbackmale nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingdancingknifechaseshowercell phonebeatingunderwearface slapundressingpaintingcaferiverf wordgay slurcookingvideo camerasubwaylibrarycoming outfantasy sequencepay phonewritten and directed by cast memberdollmanipulationpursuitobscene finger gesturehatesingle parentchessrunawayclaim in titlelgbtteen angstoverallsrebellionhome moviereconciliationboxer shortsbackpackkickingrejectiontime lapse photographyschool uniformgay sonboarding schoolmale male kissbriefsbrushing teethphoto albumvideo tapegay bashingvideo storeadolescencedvdvacuum cleanerdomineering motherschool principal16 year oldgay clubdivorced parentsoverbearing motherinner title cardbipolar disorderwashing dishesreference to bugs bunnyreference to james deanreference to buddhalove hate relationship7 year oldreference to leonardo dicapriopublic schoolmother son conflictlove hatebegins with a quotemale homosexualityreference to jackson pollockmother slaps sonreference to jean cocteaucontemptreport cardreference to christmasimaginary worldsaint lawrence riverspeed the drugwriting contestthrowing a telephone (See All) |
Betty Anne Waters (Swank) is a high school dropout who spent nearly two decades working as a single mother while putting herself through law school, tirelessly trying to beat the system and overturn her brother's (Rockwell) unjust murder conviction.
| Themes: | death of fatherdrinkingfriendshipdeathmurdermarriagerapechristmasmoneyjealousyprisonfearfuneralinvestigationdivorce …obsessionguiltforgivenessdancing with a baby (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | barchurchpolice carcourtroomlake |
| Characters: | single motherboytattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicechildrenbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationship …female protagonistgirlpolicemandancerphotographerbabylawyerwaitressgrandfather grandson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | year 1980year 1993year 1983 |
| Story: | telephone callclimbing through a windowdespairpromiseclasslimousineflash forwardapologyeatingprayerclassroomlieletterbare buttdrink …watching tvcomputermirrorfoodcryingphotographfightflashbackdogcharacter name in titlenuditybloodmale nudityviolenceone word titlemale rear nuditybare chested maleguncigarette smokingdancingknifecell phonebeatingcorpseface slappunched in the facecameraarrestundressingbeertearssunglassesrunningdead bodyhandcuffsstabbingbasketballwomandinertoiletfalse accusationjudgetrialbartenderliarchampagnechristmas treecourtamerican flaghairy chestisolationpolicewomancharacter says i love youcabinsacrificecorrupt copstrong female characterpickup trucksupermarketbreaking and enteringlawbarncookworking classnew year's evestrong female leadbar fightremote controlprison guardshopliftinginnocenceattorneyattempted suicidebribeframe upprideevidenceaerial shotconvictvoice over letternotedead mothermarital problemshamebarbed wirecandytestimonyrunning awayhomecomingarmed robberyjuryhot dogdistrict attorneywrist slittingscene of the crimednawrongful convictionmassachusettsreturning homeflashback within a flashbacksolitary confinementtrespassingclimbing out a windowdeath of grandfathermiscarriage of justicecourthousechristmas decorationsshacklesfoster homemedia frenzyperjurybeer bottlemerry christmasransackingforensicsconvicted felonpopsicleman carrying a womanaudio flashbacklaw schooldna testingfalse accusation of murderpiggy back ridelife sentenceestranged daughterhappy new yeari.d.trailer housenotaryprison visitationimmunitychief of policetroubled childhoodshaving legsexonerationmace the repellentgednew york times the newspaperlaw professormale stripteasefriskingnon profit organizationpacing the floorpulling down pantsfacial scratchimitating a blow jobbar examrod and reelmissing evidenceunfit motherblood grouphitting a policemanreference to barbara bushrepairing a roofwitness tamperingdaughter slaps motherretractiontravesty of justice (See All) |
Four members of a high school band called Mystery do everything they can to attend a KISS concert in Detroit. In order to make it to the show they must steal, cheat, strip, deal with an anti-rock mom and generally do whatever it takes to see the band that has inspired them to be musicians.
| Subgenre: | teen moviecoming of agecult filmperiod pieceteen comedy |
| Themes: | drug usedrinkingfriendshipdrugsmoneythefthomophobia |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | school buselevatorbarrestaurantchurchcarstrip clubcatholic churchsex in car |
| Characters: | teenage boyjewishteenage girlboyfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpoliceteenagersinger …brother brother relationshipteacherstudentpolicemanpriestthiefcatholicolder woman younger man relationshipalcoholic drinkreligious mother (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | telephone callreference to andy warholreference to richard nixonstonedcafeteriageeknerdclassapologyclassroomhallucinationmarijuanaliedrinkslow motion scene …songsingingdogfightsexfemale nuditybloodkisscigarette smokingejaculationtitle spoken by characterchaseerectionfirebeatingunderwearcar accidenturinationrifleplace name in titlerock musiccafebathroomhandcuffsguitarsubjective cameragay slurwinebandconcertrock bandnunvanmicrophonestrippingvirginstripteaseliarpay phonecity name in titlecrosssplit screenrock 'n' rollobscene finger gesturerecord playerpizzadiscoloss of virginitylistening to musiccomic bookrecordingtitle based on songred dressvandalismcrucifixflatulencevirginityheavy metalface paintrock concerthit in the crotchblack brafirst kisshot tubreckless drivingposterdrumsstolen carreference to elvis presleyporn magazinebongmenstruationvomitlong hairdetroit michiganconfessionalfilm projectordomineering motherradio stationtape recordinglsdwetting pantsreference to albert einsteinmushroomstation wagondisc jockeycar radiodetentiongynecologistfemale to male foot in crotchcleveland ohioloudspeakerpremature ejaculationattempted robberyboy bandguard dogpizza delivery boyswedishfemale sitting on a toiletfrisbeetamponmusic concertmusic groupcult music bandauto theftcrossing selfpainted facepinball machinebubble gumvolvogargoylepokiesgym classstage frightsparklerchop shopbelchroadieprodigal sonlava lampreference to jimmy carteri.d.porno moviechain smoking8 trackreference to john travoltapolkaclassic rock musicgirls' bathroomkneed in the crotchfour best friendshustler magazinepimpleface paintingacnesmiley facereference to burt reynoldsbell bottomsreligious parentsreference to lassiereference to the village peoplereference to farrah fawcettbackstage passconcert ticketradio contestreference to richard pryortest tube babyreference to patty hearstday glokiss the bandorff carmina buranareference to bobby kennedyreference to general motorsreference to sonny and cherreference to the hulkreference to john belushireference to blue oyster cultreference to carly simonreference to henry winklerreference to lee majorsreference to steve martinreference to the bay city rollersreference to the carpentersst. bernard (See All) |
Corporate billionaire Edward Cole and working class mechanic Carter Chambers have nothing in common except for their terminal illnesses. While sharing a hospital room together, they decide to leave it and do all the things they have ever wanted to do before they die according to their bucket list. I …n the process, both of them heal each other, become unlikely friends, and ultimately find joy in life. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | dyingillnesscancerdrinkingfriendshipdeathlovesuicidemarriagemoneyfuneralobsessionfaithphilosophy |
| Locations: | hospitalrestaurantairplanelos angeles californiabathtubtaxiroad tripcourtroomafricaroad movie |
| Characters: | reference to godtattoofriendfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorsingerprostitutenurseex husband ex wife relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationship |
| Story: | terminal illnesstelephone callchemotherapycremationinterracial friendshipclassflowersprologuelimousineprayervomitingletterwatching tvmirrorsong …cryingvoice over narrationsingingphotographguncigarette smokingthree word titlecell phonecorpsetearsdead bodycafeorgyold manmountainno opening creditsanimalroommatejourneyold womancoffeehotel roombusinessmanchampagnetentcourtsurgeryhypodermic needletold in flashbackhong kongelephantmale bondingmechanicbuddymobile phoneegyptmillionairecard playinglaughterlionparachutebelief in godvoice over letterfamily dinnermarital problemviolinistearphoneshomecomingstreet marketrace carbillionaireno title at beginningbubble bathpyramidbleedingbeliefauto mechanicashesgurneytibetfirst person narrationcar racingcoughing bloodprivate jetreturning homeceomountain climbingmortalityracetrackbrain tumorskydivingsurgical operationfather daughter reuniontriviabuddy moviewish fulfillmentcairo egyptbrain surgeryreference to oprah winfreyeulogyzebranarration from the gravereference to walt disneytanzaniahospital visitsafarihimalayasbumper cartaj mahallistshaving headmount everesttoilet bowlgreat wall of chinamile high clubbusiness meetingcaviarmedical treatmentjohannesburg south africamountain climbercollege dropoutelderly protagonistsavannahto do listblack white relationsreference to nikola teslafrench rivieraelectric razortin canabused wifecote d'azurwealthy manoncologistreference to chuck berryreference to michelle pfeiffercathetergin rummygreat pyramidreference to herbert hooverlife expectancythings to do before you dietv quiz showreference to spiro agnewveldtaperitiflegal hearingmalignant tumorreference to marconi (See All) |
| Themes: | humiliationdrinkingfriendshipdeathmarriagerapemoneyfearvoyeurismdivorceexploitationadoptiondrug addiction |
| Locations: | new york citybeachrestaurantswimming poolhotelbathtubtaxiairportpolice carmoteldeath in a car accident |
| Characters: | reference to godfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolicesingerprostitutepolice officerpolicemandancerphotographerwriteractress …catholicfilmmakerfilm directorpimpgo go dancerex policemanwriting a book (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 2002year 1970 |
| Story: | telephone callhit in the stomachdoorbellkiss on the cheekpot smokingtrustflowerslimousineflash forwardapologyeatingtelephonereference to jesus christprayermarijuana …bare buttdrinkwatching tvfoodsongcryingsingingphotographflashbackinterviewfightsexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybloodviolenceone word titlefemale frontal nuditybare chested malegunkissfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingdancingejaculationtitle spoken by characterpartychasepantiesbased on true storybased on bookbeatingunderweartesticlesface slapcameraundressingbikinisunglassesrunningcar crashcafeprostitutionjailf wordswimmingbandname in titlecocainedinerclitoriswhite pantiesman with glassesunderwater scenemarriage proposalcoffeepainskinny dippinghotel roommicrophonepay phonechampagneauditionpassiondomestic violencemanipulationconvertiblepursuithairy chestreference to william shakespearegirl in pantiessexual fantasysex toyeyeglassesapplausewhat happened to epiloguediscoinjurytape recorderwoman with glassesjail cellwatching a moviecrying womanmovie theaterfloridahome moviemale underwearphoto shootrear entry sexpillssufferingthunderpunched in the stomachporn starmiami floridatheatre audienceproducerblack eyemustachebriefsbruiseabusive husbandsunbathingwoman cryingrepeated scenefamily reunionpublishersnorting cocaineautographporn industryjukeboxvacuum cleanerfilm projector18 year oldfilm cameraloanporn actressfallinggiving a toastpool partyroller skatingdomestic abusestation wagonford mustangnervousnessprice of fameundressing someonecounter cultureslapsexual humiliationsurname as titleadult filmmakingsubject name in titleends with biographical notesred carpetcoercionearringsabusive relationshipmakeup artistrestaurant owneroysteradult film actressadult film starpornography actressblow up dollmalibu california21 year oldairport securitylie detectoraudio flashbackpill poppingblowing bubblesreference to grace kellysomersaultfrecklesfacial bruisefinancierirsmother slaps daughterpolygraphsexual revolutionvagina slurrollerskating rinkreference to johnny carsonadult bookstorechoking someoneadult film actorbell bottomsex u.s. marinegolden age of pornimitating fellatioreel to reel tape recorderwomen wearing a one piece swimsuitpulling down pantsroller rinkhusband wife fightkissing someone's stomachthrowing a telephonecollect call (See All) |
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: | angerdrinkingfriendshipdeathmoneydrunkennessfuneraltheftdeath of motherdepressiondeath of wifechildhood |
| Mood: | nightmareaffection |
| Locations: | busrestaurantschoolcemeterybicycle |
| Characters: | teenage boyreference to godteenage girlboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipsingerteachergirlstudentdancermusician …babysister sister relationshipthiefbest friendlittle boycousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1940s1950s |
| Story: | telephone callboys' bathroomwakelooking out a windowflash forwardeatingmontageambulancebedroomtelephonecollegelielettersecretdrink …mirrorfoodsongcryingsingingphotographflashbackmasturbationsexf ratedbloodtwo word titlekisscigarette smokingfingeringdancingpartybased on true storyfondlingbased on booktitle directed by femaledreamunderwearurinationpunched in the facebookbeertearsrunningbirthdayrock musiccafepianoguitarbandwidowhouserock banddrawinghit by a carbirthday partygraveyardargumentmicrophonereadinguniversitydeath of husbandrock 'n' rollsadnesscharacter says i love yousleepingpubrecord playerbirthday caketeateen angstwhat happened to epiloguehead buttdesirelistening to musictape recorderwoman with glassesrecordingtitle based on songgroup of friendsrageguitaristaudienceblack humorpassportmovie theatreswitchbladebloody noseshopliftingbackstagedrummertheatre audienceabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorsongwriterpierattractiondark pastdressing roomrecording studiolaughingdead motherpajamascrowdexhibitionismnew zealandmusic bandfast motion scenedrumsjoypiano playerreference to elvis presleyporn magazinedark secretadolescencejazz musicguitar playingharmonicaboy with glassesbus stopflasklistening to a radiowrathguitar playerurinalguardianhamburg germanypawnshopgravestoneoutdoor oral sexmailmanthe beatlesgrudgedoormanabsent motherwaveoverhearing sexmusical instrumentrecord storemusic storebanjomusic groupreference to winston churchillrock groupliverpooloverheard conversationdouble decker busbloody mouthboardwalkcollapsesketchingdeath of uncleabandoned by fatherillegitimacygarden shearshalf brother half sister relationshipabandoned by motherbirth certificatechildhood memoriesband 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) |
After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school - until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.
| Subgenre: | teen movieteen comedyteen sex comedy |
| Themes: | datingdrinkingfriendshipmarriageinfidelityreligionadulteryextramarital affairdivorceguiltunfaithfulnesshomophobiaadoptiondevilreligious intolerance |
| Mood: | high schoolsatire |
| Locations: | restaurantschoolchurchswimming poolkitchensinging in the shower |
| Characters: | teenage boyreference to godteenage girlboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualteenagersinger …brother sister relationshipprostitutefemale protagonistteachergirlstudentpriestchristianbest friendchristianityteacher student relationshipbiblecatholicolder man younger woman relationshipgay teenagerolder woman younger man relationshipgay friendreligious fanaticreligious teen (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | telephone callreference to googlename callingcafeteriarap musicpot smokingclasshigh school studenttalking to the camerabedroomreference to jesus christprayerclassroommarijuanalie …drinkwatching tvslow motion scenemirrorsongcryingsingingphotographdogfemale nuditytwo word titlebare chested malesex scenekisspartypantiesshowercell phoneface slapcondombeertearssunglassesvibratorbirthdaycafeguitarstrippercleavagegay slurcaliforniabasketballdinnerfalse accusationscantily clad femalespankingconfessionmicrophonevirginprotestlocker roomliarmini skirtmoaninggymamerican flagcheerleadercrossgardengraffitifreeze framemachismoscandalcloseted homosexualwaiterhuggingloss of virginityfaintinghappinessdemonstrationgossipfloridaone night standvirginitypreacherembarrassmentmovie theatrebloody nosecynicismhypocrisyministerpunched in the stomachaquariumtime lapse photographyhit on the headpanties pulled downbookstorebelief in godcliffred pantiesclassmatelooking at self in mirrorpastorbigotrypromiscuityfast motion scenesouthern accentoutcastreference to facebooksneakerswoman cryingconfessionallegsrumorpeer pressureschool principalfascistprincipalfriendship between girlsacceptanceadopted sonpopularitycdman in swimsuitguitar playertolerancevolkswagenchick flickweekendallergytextingsewingborn again christiandetentionunwanted kissinterracial adoptioncloseted gayinner title cardgay pridemotor scootercheerleader uniformvolkswagen beetleimplied nuditypreachingreputationhappy birthdayice cream coneenglish teachermascotcliquejumping on a beddevil costumegeneration yreference to marlon brandoteen drinkingpetitiongazebospin the bottleabstinencereference to tom cruiseinfamyguidance counselorwebcastbelief in the afterlifespellingwater slidewatching a movie on tvinnuendoreference to mark twaingay man straight woman relationshipbelief in hellpunched in the gut22 year oldsleazecommunity collegevespastdreference to disneylandadoptive father adopted son relationshippicture framemopping a floorpuritangreeting cardcomedic sex sceneenglish classnotorietyprincipal's officeschool suspensionanagramgirls' bathroompledgereference to huckleberry finnpietyschool bandcouponorange the fruitschool boardchocolate milkmascot costumepep rallybelief in the deviladoptive mother adopted son relationshipcontact lensessatan worshipbumping into someonestudent councilbad reputationprayer groupreference to alfred kinseycarpoolstate flagthrowing a cell phonebirth control pillreference to home depothand signaljesus freakporno theatrereference to ashton kutcherreference to costcoreference to demi mooreearth dayreference to disney worldhigh school gymnasiumreference to john hughesschool mascotchlamydiafake sexkissing gamepeasrumor mongerschool detentionsharpening a penciltowel snappingcleaning a bathroomcommunity gardenreference to google earthreference to sylvia plathreference to the scarlet letterspreading rumorbreaking a picture framegift cardreference to nathaniel hawthorne (See All) |
Julieta (Emma Suarez) is a middle-aged woman living in Madrid with her boyfriend Lorenzo. Both are going to move to Portugal when she casually runs into Bea, former best friend of her daughter Antia, who reveals that this one is living in Switzerland married and with three children. With the heart b …roken after 12 years of total absence of her daughter, Julieta cancels the journey to Portugal and she moves to her former building, in the hope that Antia someday communicates with her sending a letter. Alone with her thoughts, Julieta starts to write her memories to confront the pain of the events happened when she was a teenager (Adriana Ugarte) and met Xoan, a Galician fisherman. Falling in love with him, Julieta divides her time between the family, the job and the education of Antia until a fatal accident changes their lives. Slowly decaying in a depression, Julieta is helped by Antia and Bea, but one day Antia goes missing suddenly after a vacation with no clues about where to find her, leaving Julieta desperate to understand the reasons of her missing... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | autobiography |
| Themes: | illnessgriefdeath of fathermemorydeathfriendshiplovesuicidemarriageinfidelityadulterypregnancyfearextramarital affairloneliness …obsessiondeath of motherdepressionguiltunfaithfulnessfaithdeath of wifechildhoodmythology (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolrain |
| Locations: | elevatorbushospitaltrainsnowboatbathtubtaxiapartmentseashiptaxi driverstormtrain stationspain …townstorm at seasex on a traintrain engineersuicide by train (See All) |
| Characters: | single motherteenage girltattoofriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipbrother sister relationshipteachergirlstudentbabywriterartist …best friendlittle girllittle boygrandmother granddaughter relationshipfishermanaunt niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipcrying girl (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s2010s |
| Story: | telephone callcremated ashesdoorbellkiss on the cheekcookieunhappinessname callingdespairpromisecomaclassflowersflash forwardapologyeating …telephoneclassroomletterbare buttsecretwatching tvslow motion scenefoodphotographdogflashbacksexfemale nudityf ratedcharacter name in titlenudityone word titlebare breastsbare chested malekissfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactercell phoneundressingbooksunglassescookingwinemountainbasketballdeath of friendfishinghit by a carsearchdrowningcoffeepainauthorsuitcasefarmerdeath of sondeath of husbandloss of fatherbirthday cakeeyeglassestv newswaiterteahappinessloss of wifecrying womandesperationfollowing someonestreet lifebreakfastclockretirementthunderbreakupbackpackspanishloss of sontitle appears in writingsculpturehit on the headdeervoice over letterbalconyhousekeeperloss of husbanddead motherbenchneighborhoodbeing followedforename as titleheartbreakfarmingsculptorsummer campfemale friendshipknocking on a doorfriendship between girlsstretchergiving a toastmailbare feetlocked doorreading a bookrespectuniversity studentbroken heartmadrid spainportugalsilencesleeplessnesswriting a letterradio newschance meetinglocked in a roompackingintercomfanaticmissing daughter19 year oldtrain conductorhand kissingmultiple sclerosishospital visitkiss on the foreheadgaliciawoman in a bathtubhuman ashessubstitute teacher20 year oldfemale psychiatristmaturitymagazine editor9 year oldgarbage baglost at seatrain compartmentmother daughter estrangementreference to new york cityloverbirthday card25 year oldmoroccandark glassesbaby strollerill motherconfronting the paststatuetterakesleeping in a chairtorn photographvoice over writingfishnetwoman wrapped in a towelidentifying dead bodypyreneesbubble wrapreference to italywoman on top sexdeath of grandsonidentifying a dead bodyill wifesweatshirtunpackingandalusianreference to ulyssesreference to vogue magazinetv news reporterpainting a roomproofreadingtroubled familyred deerreference to the addams familystrawberriesfemale sculptorman's best friendmother and daughter share a bedtwo year oldbrushing someone's haircivil guardheart tattooreference to milan italyelectrolysisreference to cubaschool vacationsclerosis (See All) |
Finding himself in considerable debt, Chris, a Texan drug dealer, decides the only solution is to murder his mother to collect the insurance money. Getting together with his father, the ex-husband of Chris' mother, they decide to hire Joe Cooper (a contract killer) who also happens to be a police de …tective. The plan is that the money will go to Chris' sister Dottie. However due to the size of the contract fee, Chris agrees that Joe can take Dottie as a retainer until the insurance comes through. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedymartial arts |
| Themes: | drug usedrinkingdeathmurderinfidelitydrugsmoneyadulterypregnancydrunkennessfuneralgangsterextramarital affairpsychopathdeath of mother …dysfunctional familyunfaithfulnessgamblingexploitationcrueltyfalling in lovemurder of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirnightmareambiguous ending |
| Locations: | barrestauranttrainmotorcyclecemeterypolice stationmotelstrip clubtexascar explosionmotorcycle chasecar on firecar fire |
| Characters: | reference to godteenage girlboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipbrother sister relationshippolicemanbabyhitmanwaitressalcoholicpolice detective …ex husband ex wife relationshipaunt niece relationshipstepmother stepdaughter relationshipstepmother stepson relationship (See All) |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callthreat to killcellphonepromisepot smokingtruststorytellingapologydrug dealereatingtelephonereference to jesus christprayerhallucination …marijuanalievomitingbare buttsecretdrinkwatching tvmirrorfoodcryingphotographdogsexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybloodmale nudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlebare chested malegunfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterpartychasepistolbased on playbeatingshot to deathblood splattershot in the chesturinationblondeface slapshot in the headpunched in the faceundressingshootingbeertearssunglassesbirthdaylingeriecafejailhandcuffsvoyeurstripperf wordflashlightstabbingfemale pubic haircoffinfishingbirthday partygraveyardmarriage proposalgravecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguevirginkaratedebtkicked in the facerabbitlightningpursuitfemale removes her clotheshairy chestcrosscheating wifearsoncorrupt copgaragehatehenchmanpizzapickup truckloss of virginitylistening to musicshot in the stomachcowboy hatburialbikermechanicstupiditybra and pantiesrear entry sexbloody noseplaygroundpool tablepunched in the stomachcigarette lighterlens flaresports carholding handsmarijuana jointabandoned buildingbarking doghandshake12 year oldfirst datepink pantieshorse racingdisposing of a dead bodynaivetytrailer homeknocking on a doorcowboy bootsbody in a trunkbaseball captrailer parktrain trackswhite trashauto mechanicstabbed in the shoulderwoman in lingeriebroken nosedallas texasdistrustspitting bloodpole dancerwoman slaps a manblack dressman hits a womanbreaking a bottle over someone's headsleepwalkingoklahomasexual humiliationnude photographzippo lighterguard dognightgownbloody facehit with a chairsnowglobehand on crotchman punches a womantrailer trashlimpingsouthern gothicpizza parlorplaying against typereference to bruce leelittle black dressslip the undergarmentlife insuranceinsurance investigatorblack leather jacketfried chickendead body in a car trunkincest subtextfacial cutdancing in the streetwoman undressing for a manfacial bruisekicking someoneinsurance scambutt grabremoving a brawatching a cartoon on tvstanding in the rainpit bullthrift storekentucky fried chickeninsurance claimpounding on a doorwalking on train trackslighter fluidrunning mascarawoman changing clothesthrown to the floorbuying a gunsetting a car on firebeneficiarylife insurance policycasserolemerkin wigpotato saladreference to mexicosmashing a tv setcollateralreference to south americareference to christopher leebetting on a horsereference to budweiserengaged to be married (See All) |
Returning from Navy service in World War II, Freddie Quell drifts through a series of breakdowns. Finally he stumbles upon a cult which engages in exercises to clear emotions and he becomes deeply involved with them.
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | memorydrinkingmarriagereligionjealousypregnancyfeardrunkennessweddingparanoiawrestlinginsanitymental illnessgreedtrauma …writingphilosophyfirst lovereligious cultsex obsession (See All) |
| Locations: | elevatorhospitalnew york citybeachschoolmotorcycletaxiseacourtroomenglandshipyachtpennsylvania |
| Characters: | reference to godfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicedoctorsingerpolicemandancerphotographerwriterlittle girllust …alcoholicpsychiatristex husband ex wife relationshipaunt nephew relationshipu.s. soldier (See All) |
| Period: | world war twothe future |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callpenis slurkiss on the cheekleukemialooking out a windowstorytellingflash forwardapologyeatingmontagetelephonereference to jesus christcollegelie …letterdrinkmirrorfoodsongcryingsingingphotographflashbackmasturbationfightsexfemale nuditynudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nuditytwo word titlebare chested malekissfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingdancingpartyleg spreadingchasetopless female nuditywoman on topbeatingdreamtesticlesurinationface slapcameraarrestbookrifletearsrunningbathroompianojailhandcuffssciencescientistf wordspyflashlightfemale pubic hairfalse accusationcultchildcontroversypublic nudityauthormicrophonecourtmanipulationspeechpursuithairy chestsleepingtypewriterapplauseno pantiesjail cellcommunistflatulencemovie theatrewhiskeypillsbraverynostalgiamental hospitalshovelpost traumatic stress disorderhypnosisschool uniformcapturenervous breakdownwrestlerimprisonmentpiano playerpost world war twoearphonesdrifterdockspiral staircasedead fatherreading aloudselfishnessdiggingflasktape recordingdepartment store16 year oldenvypoisoninggiving a toastbathrobecellobunk bedmeat cleaverradio showalabamau.s. navyhorninesshammockdarkroomwaking upheadachesectbride and groomworld war two veteranmentor protege relationshipwoman wearing black lingeriecoconutcult leadertricyclestowawayscientologyhand on crotchfanaticismflyerprinting presskidneypast lifereference to paris francehummingelectric fanmale orgasmindoctrinationfarm worker23 year oldmachineryscotch whiskeytrippycabbagewarrantsandcastleend of warcharismareference to doris dayu.s. sailorriver boatyear 1950vagina slurlocked in jailfalling to the groundpsychiatric evaluationright hand manradio studiororschach test70mm filmreference to douglas macarthurpsychological testingrorschach inkblotalonenesscharismatic leadergreedy institutionpast life regressionposing for a portraitnuclear physicisterlenmeyer flasknorwegian americanslapping oneselfcoconut treecabbage patchkissing someone's stomachsand sculpturev j daykool cigarettes (See All) |
This is the story of three well-meaning but flawed people: Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English emigre; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife, happily married homemaker with two young daughters, with hiding a secret past; and Jack Jordan, an ex-con …vict who has found in his Christian faith the strength to live a law-abiding life and raise a family. They will be brought together by a terrible accident that will change their lives. By the final frame, none of them will be the same as they will have learnt harsh truths about love, faith, courage, desire and guilt, and how chance can change our worlds irretrievably, forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmsuspensetragedymelodrama |
| Themes: | dyingillnessgriefdrug useangerdrinkingdeathmurderloverevengesuicidemarriageinfidelitydrugsreligion …betrayaladulteryprisonpregnancydrunkennessextramarital affairlonelinessdeath of motherredemptionguiltunfaithfulnessfaithalcoholismhopeabortionvengeancedrug addictiondeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalbarrestaurantchurchswimming poolsnowdesertbicyclepolice carmotelsuvcar theftnew mexico |
| Characters: | teenage boyreference to godboytattoomother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicedoctorteachernursepoliceman …lawyersister sister relationshiplittle girllittle boybibleprofessorsheriff (See All) |
| Story: | telephone calljoke tellingpitywakestoneddespaircomaclassflash forwardambulancereference to jesus christprayervomitingsecretdrink …watching tvcomputerfoodcryingvoice over narrationsingingphotographflashbackmasturbationfemale nuditynumber in titlebloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlegunkisscigarette smokingnipplespartyknifepantiespistolfondlingcell phonebeatingcorpsedigit in titleunderwearcar accidentface slapsex in bedshootingtearsbirthdaycafebathroomjailvoyeurrevolverswimmingcleavagebreast sucklingbasketballwidowcocainesuicide attemptdinerprisonertoiletaccidentnonlinear timelinebirddrawinghit by a carbirthday partyunderwater scenelatex glovespaingunshotattempted murderdrug addictmicrophoneumbrellahangingscarcrossdeath of husbandex convicthandgunobscene finger gesturetherapyheart attackprivate detectivepickup trucksurgerybirthday cakepoemgolfmedicinehypodermic needleslow motionsexual attractionpatientdrug abusearchitectbuttockscaucasianlosstimeguardpillsministermourningmedical examinationevidenceheartthirty somethingmarital separationprison cellred pantiesbowlingloss of husbandrelease from prisonsirensymbolismhit and runsaving a lifehysteriamultiple storylinestoredinner partyplaying poolphysicianlighterloss of daughtermathematicsclinicnewspaper articleinfertilityreverendbleedingmonitorgolf courseallergywashing machineartificial inseminationswimmericonschizophrenicprivate eyemortalityfanaticasphyxiationliquor storenightgownmercyhamsterbedriddenfired from a jobwashingexaminationheart transplantrecovering alcoholicmathematicianorgan donationoxygen tankspeeding vehicleheart surgerychocolate barporn videoorgan donorrafflejail visitationbarbed wire fencehummingbirdorgan transplantationrefusing to eatheart failuresmall time crookketamineshot in sequenceborn againleaf blowerstepping on glasscutting selfracket ballheart donorsuicide attempt by hangingsports clubcutting armflatliningracquetskull fractureaccidentally shooting oneselfwork detailmouth sprayorgan rejection (See All) |
Cal (Steve Carell) and Emily (Julianne Moore) have the perfect life together living the American dream... until Emily asks for a divorce. Now Cal, Mr Husband, has to navigate the single scene with a little help from his professional bachelor friend Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling). Make that a lot of hel …p... (Read More)
| Themes: | angerdrinkingfriendshipmarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterydrunkennessextramarital affairdivorcedepressionunfaithfulnessfight for love |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | barlos angeles californiabicyclebaseball |
| Characters: | teenage boyreference to godboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsbrother sister relationshipteachergirlpolicemandancer …lawyersister sister relationshipemployer employee relationship (See All) |
| Story: | school cafeteriaapple computertelephone callhonesty17 year oldice creamclassflowersmontagereference to jesus christclassroomliedrinkwatching tvcomputer …slow motion scenecryingphotographfightmasturbationbare chested malesex scenekissdancingchasecell phonedreamface slappunched in the facecamerasunglassesbedf wordwomanmarriage proposalcoffeebartenderscreaminglocker roomumbrellagympursuitdatebasementsadnesscharacter says i love yougardenblindfoldballetsleepingobscene finger gesturekissing while having sexrecord playerapplauseanswering machinelistening to musicbabysitterrecordingone night standwomanizershoesbuddyensemble castmakeuplipstickwedding ringmarital separationraised middle fingermarital problemmidlife crisisreckless drivingtext messagingmale objectificationtitle ends with periodaccountantgardeningsneakersteenage lovewalletescalatortrue love13 year oldcredit cardballerinasushinervousnessteenage crushtextingbouquetmiddle schoolforty somethinghardware storeplaying footsieimplied nuditysoul matetalking to oneselfpassing outlaw studentrecovering alcoholiccologneschool lockerlaw schoolmoving vanbaseball gloveminiature golfvaliumsextingplaying catchnude photoenglish classstanford universityreference to the titanicstanding in the raindisapproving fatherpickup linereference to steve jobsparent teacher conferencereference to mcdonald'swatching through a windowrunning a red lightreference to hugh hefnerbachelor padcopying machineunhappily married womanjumping out of a moving carlotharioreference to ashton kutcherreference to demi mooregraduation speechschool auditorium44 year oldbar examreference to patrick swayzedomestic strifemen's clothingmale makeovermixing a drinkphotographing oneselfcaramel applemassage chairreference to the scarlet letterreference to wilt chamberlainslapping someone's handteen parentlifting a girl into the airreference to conan o'brienwater heater (See All) |
England's Prince Albert must ascend the throne as 'King George VI' (qv), but he has a speech impediment. Knowing that the country needs her husband to be able to communicate effectively, Elizabeth hires Lionel Logue, an Australian actor and speech therapist, to help him overcome his stammer. An extr …aordinary friendship develops between the two men, as Logue uses unconventional means to teach the monarch how to speak with confidence. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | political drama |
| Themes: | dyingdeath of fatherdrinkingfriendshipdeathmarriagechristmasmoneyfeardivorcefaithdisabilityunlikely friendship |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | elevatorsnowairplanelondon englandenglandgermanychurch of england |
| Characters: | reference to godfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipnursephotographerlittle girlaustralian …americandoctor patient relationshipself confidence (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1930syear 1939 |
| Story: | telephone calljoke tellingkiss on the cheeklooking out a windowheadphonesnicknamepromiseclassical musictruststorytellinglimousineapologyeatingmontagetelephone …reference to jesus christprayerliesecretdrinkfoodsongcryingsingingdoginterviewkisscigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by characterthree word titlebased on true storypunctuation in titlehorsecamerabookbeertearsapostrophe in titlef wordsubjective camerawineno opening creditsradiokingcigar smokingprincessmarriage proposalparkmicrophonefired from the jobumbrellaauditionreadingchristmas treespeechdeath of brothercrossprofanityreference to william shakespearetypewriterqueenprincestrong female characterrecord playereyeglassesapplauseteawhat happened to epiloguereference to adolf hitlerfriendship between menlistening to musicrecordingroyaltymale bondingfraudeccentricrehearsalservantcrying mancompassionchokingscotlandnewsreel footageanxietycigarette lighterfogchoirbalconyhorse and carriagedivorceenannychauffeurhorseback ridingprime ministerunderdogceremonyearphonesdementiabarking doghandshakedefecationtreasonmajorcomic reliefunited kingdom13 year oldteasinglistening to radiogreat depressiongiving a toastwhistlingchandelierbritaintitle in titlebritish soldiercowardnazismreference to shakespeare's hamletdistruststutteringmovie cameraepilepsybiplanethroneflash cameratop hatphonographbromanceradio broadcastends with textscottishreference to josef stalintalking to oneselfportrait paintingreference to charles dickensmonarchymovie projectorempowermenthand kissingdead brotherwaltzkiltmodel airplanepneumoniawine cellarbbccoronationstuttertiarabritish royal familybritish empirecold the temperaturespeech impedimentmarblesignaturerocking horserepeated dialoguevoice recordingreference to shakespeare's othelloking of englandair raid sirenpre world war twoyear 1936archbishopcigarette casefountain penused car salesmanhelplessnessreference to australiabritish prime ministerreference to queen victoriabritish governmentdeath of kingprince of waleschivalryyear 1925air raid shelterbritish parliamenttherapist client relationshipstammeringabdicationpug dogyear 1934mumblingscenario which perverts factsdiaphragmreference to berlin germanyspeech therapiststamp collectiongarglingreference to shakespeare's twelfth nightprotocolspeech therapytongue twisterhandednesscongratulationsduke of windsorcorgiking george vireference to duchess of windsordeclaration of warhouse of windsorreference to neville chamberlainreference to pandora's boxbrewerreference to scotland yardshakespearean quoteshillingdecorumradio speecharchbishop of canterburybuckingham palace londondeath of teenage boyfelling a treemantle clockreference to geoffrey chaucerreference to new zealandvocal exercisebuilding model airplaneelocutionking edward viiiwestminster abbey (See All) |
Adam is a 27 year old writer of radio programs and is diagnosed with a rare form of spinal cancer. With the help of his best friend, his mother, and a young therapist at the cancer center, Adam learns what and who the most important things in his life are.
| Themes: | illnesscancerdrug useangermemorydeathfriendshipbetrayaldrunkennessfunerallonelinessdepressionbreak upcheatingdying from cancer |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bushospitalbarcemeterytaxikitchencanada |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorbest frienddoctor patient relationshipcheating girlfriendolder man younger man relationship |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callstocking capjoke tellingoverhead shotchemotherapystonedpot smokingblack americantrustapologysurvivalreference to jesus christmarijuanavomiting …watching tvcomputermirrorcryingdogsexnumber in titlesex scenekisstitle spoken by characterpartyshowerbased on true storypunctuation in titlecell phonewoman on topdigit in titletesticlesurinationpaintingbooktearsrunningbirthdaydead bodyf wordsubjective cameracleavagedeath of friendman with glassespaintercoffinvangraveyardscarinjectionsplit screentherapytwenty somethingsurgeryanswering machinehypodermic needlejeepfriendship between menlistening to musicwoman with glassesrepetition in titlepatienttherapistwristwatchone night standpsychologistart galleryburialthunderresearchmedical examinationhawaiibookstorevolcanoalzheimer's diseasefemale doctorsocial workernervous breakdownalienationbrushing teethreckless drivingshaved headpipe smokingseattle washingtonearphonesbongreference to facebookbandagefirst dateweedmale friendshipselfishnesshot doghospital roomradio stationpartial female nuditycoughingbaseball capsense of smellhearsemedical studentoperationart exhibitioncar radiocamera phonemorphinesupport groupsleeping on a couchbromanceoptimismpancakemuralanimal in cast creditsdriver's licensetelephone numberhappy birthdayfuneral processiontumormeaning of lifecar keysbottled watertraffic lightslash in titleipodoperating roomexhaustiondiagnosiscancer patientmardi grasside boobunfaithful girlfriendwashing handsworryingcardboard boxcold the temperaturereference to star trekshampooduffel bagshaving headterminal cancertoilet bowlwatching a movie on tvsex jokehead shavingobscene gestureorgan donorgenetic mutationhighmigrainethrowing a knifei.v.24 year oldneurosurgeoncat scanprostate cancerhospital waiting roommedical marijuanasmoking weedanesthesiacellphone photomrinauseacancer treatmentdog foodpickup lineprom nightreference to mikhail gorbachevtherapist client relationshipvolcano eruptionnew age musicvicodinback painthrowing eggsfeeding a dogbest friend relationshippet adoptionpity sexshallownesslymphomaradio reporterdistorted sounddriving without a licensebald headmedicinal marijuana23rd psalmback scarreference to lance armstrongstruggling artistvomiting in toiletwing manbiting fingernailsrelaxation exercisedoctor's appointmentfemale surgeonhonking a hornreference to patrick swayzeradio journalistreference to little orphan anniesea otteryeast infectiondoting motherlistening to music on a car radioq tipreference to stephen colberttrash binbone cancerbookstore clerkdestroying a paintingdriving the wrong way on a one way roadlarynxmacaroonreference to doogie howseracceptance of deathgreen teamacaroni and cheesemalignant tumorphd candidatereference to michael stipethrowing an axeyoung doctor (See All) |
Steven Russell is happily married to Debbie, and a member of the local police force when a car accident provokes a dramatic reassessment of his life. Steven becomes open about his homosexuality and decides to live life to the fullest - even if it means breaking the law. Steven's new, extravagant lif …estyle involves cons and fraud and, eventually, a stay in the State Penitentiary where he meets sensitive, soft-spoken Phillip Morris. His devotion to freeing Phillip from jail and building the perfect life together prompts Steven to attempt and often succeed at one impossible con after another. (Read More)
| Themes: | dyingmemorydeathfriendshipchristmasreligionmoneyprisondeceptiontheftadoptionaidsprison escapegay loveescape from prison …homosexual love (See All) |
| Locations: | elevatorhospitalrestaurantchurchboattaxiwheelchaircourtroomtaxi drivertexasgay barsex on boatprison sexprison shower |
| Characters: | reference to godboyfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicegirlpolice officergay sexpoliceman …dancerlawyerthiefchristiangay kisshomosexualityex husband ex wife relationshipgay relationshipgay fatherboyfriend boyfriend relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshiphomosexual kisshomosexual sexex policemanhomosexual fatherhomosexual seduction (See All) |
| Period: | year 2006year 1998 |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callcookietuxedosurprisepromisetrustflowersflash forwardeatingambulancereference to jesus christprayerlievomiting …letterbare buttsecretcomputermirrorfoodcryingvoice over narrationsingingflashbackdogmasturbationsexcharacter name in titlenuditybloodmale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malekissdancingtitle spoken by charactershowerbased on true storybeatingunderwearcar accidenturinationface slappunched in the facearrestbooktearsrunningbirthdaycar crashcafejailhandcuffssubjective cameragay slursuicide attemptprisonerjudgechildbirthday partyracial sluron the runlibrarybusinessmancoming outliarsuitcasedebtreadingcharacter says i love youdirectorial debutgay coupleeyeglassescloseted homosexualidentityhuggingclaim in titledestinygolfshavingsupermarketwhat happened to epiloguestealingwatching a moviefraudwristwatchfloridagay parentjumping from heightfaked deathcrying manmilkscammale underweardrug overdoserole playingrear entry sexgrocery storeprison guardpillsjob interviewmiami floridabible quotecon artistdeceitcapturevoice over letterbarbecuebriefcasegay stereotypebriefssports carchildhood memorymale in showercon manchocolatechristmas presentmen's bathroomcloudgay romancebunk bedgay clubman in swimsuiturinaln wordchewing gumkarmagurneyprison breakembezzlementfirst person titlehymnneck bracehappy birthday to youdiabetesreference to george w. bushdeath of loverinsurance fraudshower roomgroup showerdevotiondiabeticstarting overaccomplicecell matereference to ernest hemingwaytelling a jokeadopted childgay husbandfake idinsulinman dancing with manprison sentenceincarcerationbirth mothergay jokeon the lamchurch choirrepressed homosexualbiological motherfoaming at the mouthlife sentencechange in lifestylejumping off a roofcar rentalepiphanyreference to coca colaslow dancingblowing bubblesmopping a floorcredit card fraudgay copfaking illnessgold watchracist jokeresumecloseted gay manjurorlockdownsearch for birth mothergay parenthoodpathological liarconfession of lovesocial engineeringcoming out of a comamanaclesbackyard barbecuereference to people magazinereference to ricky martinback injurykey west floridacloud gazingphallic imageinsulin overdoseprison libraryrolex watchrecidivismfalsified documenthomosexual self discoveryvirginia beachabandoned sonbreach of contractbuying a childracist humorchief financial officerlaw libraryminiature pinscherwelcome mat (See All) |
Raimunda, her daughter Paula and her sister Sole travel from Madrid to the windy and superstitious village of Alcanfor de las Infantas to visit the grave of their mother Irene, who died years ago in a fire with her husband. Then they visit Irene's sister Paula, an old senile aunt that raised Raimund …a after the death of her parents that insists to tell them that Irene is alive and living with her; later, they go to the house of her neighbor and friend Agustina, who gives a support to Paula. They return to Madrid, and after a hard day of work, Raimunda meets her daughter completely distraught at the bus stop waiting for her. When they arrive home, Paula tells her mother that she killed her unemployed father Paco, who was completely drunk and tried to rape her. While Raimunda hides his body, Sole calls her to tell that their beloved aunt Paula has died. The next morning, Sole travels alone to the funeral, and when she returns to Madrid, she finds her mother hidden in the trunk of her car. She brings Irene to her apartment, where secrets from the past are disclosed. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | illnesscancerdrug usedeath of fatherangermemorydrinkingdeathmurderloveinfidelityrapemoneyghostadultery …drunkennessincestextramarital affairlonelinessdeath of motherunfaithfulnessforgivenessfather daughter incest (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bushospitalbarrestaurantcarcemeterysmall townvillagerural settingurban settingkitchen knife |
| Characters: | teenage girlfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipssingerprostitutefemale protagonistsister sister relationshiplustrussiangrandmother granddaughter relationshipaunt niece relationshipasking for forgiveness …pregnant by incest (See All) |
| Story: | terminal illnesstelephone callwakeepiloguecookiepot smokingtrustflowersapologyeatingsurvivalmarijuanaliesecretdrink …watching tvmirrorfoodsongcryingsingingphotographmasturbationsexfemale nudityf ratedbloodone word titlekisscigarette smokingpartyknifeleg spreadingpantiesfirecell phonecorpseurinationtearsdead bodyneighborguitarrivercleavagecookingstabbingwomanchild abusescantily clad femalevanold womangravetreefired from the jobliarmini skirtsuitcasedollcover upattempted rapedisappearanceinjectionfemale removes her clothessuspiciongraffitiarsonstrong female charactereyeglassesapplauselistening to musicsurvivorcookguitaristflatulencecheating husbandfaked deathstrong female leadpeeping tomhookerremote controlgrocery storewindmourninghippieshovelsuperstitionpanties pulled downrefrigeratorabusive fatherlooking at self in mirrorbenchfamily secrethairdresserjewelrydark secrethomecomingfemale removes her dressfilm crewdisposing of a dead bodylaundromat14 year oldknocking on a doorenvypatricidesense of smellhearsemadrid spaintv studioreturnwindmillhouston texascleaninghair salonhiding under a bedoverhead camera shotbarcelona spaincubanfictional reality showreturning homevenezuelahardware storefemale sitting on a toiletfuneral processionfreezerpick axespaniardcaregivercrossing selfperson in a car trunkaccomplicefictional tv showexhaustiondragging a dead bodywatching a movie on tvcourtyardcar rentaldeath of auntodorbeauty parlorcaterercateringdying hairporkexercise bicyclewatching soccer on tvdisplay caseandalusianmarijuana plantreflection in glassspleencarving into tree barkbrothflanbad eyesightmariticidemojitomournerpaper towelshampooing hairantique dollmopping up bloodwafer (See All) |
The pediatrician Alexandre Beck misses his beloved wife Margot Beck, who was brutally murdered eight years ago when he was the prime suspect. When two bodies are found near where the corpse of Margot was dumped, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes suspect again. The mystery increases when Al …ex receives an e-mail showing Margot older and alive. (Read More)
| Themes: | griefdrug usedeath of fathermemorytorturedrinkingdeathfriendshipmurderlovesuicidekidnappinginfidelityrapepolitics …adulteryescapeweddinginvestigationvoyeurismextramarital affaircorruptionobsessionblackmailguiltunfaithfulnesssurveillancedeath of wifeforgivenesspolice brutalitymurder investigationpolice corruptionmysterious deathmurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | night |
| Locations: | elevatorbushospitalbarrestaurantforestparis franceairportwoodspolice stationpolice carfrancelakerooftop |
| Characters: | boyfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicedoctorbrother sister relationshipgirlpolice officerserial killernurse …detectivepolicemanphotographerbabylawyerwaitresskillerfrenchamericanpolice chasechildhood friendcoronerfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipboy girl kiss (See All) |
| Story: | apple computertelephone callstairwaycremationcellphonee mailprologueflash forwardapologyeatingtelephoneliebare buttsecretdrink …watching tvcomputerslow motion scenemirrorfoodcryingphotographbased on novelfightdogflashbackfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malegunfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingmale full frontal nuditylesbian kisschaseshowercell phonebeatingcorpseshot to deathunderwearhorsecar accidentface slapshotgunpunched in the facecameraarrestundressingshootingrifletearsrunningdead bodycafejailvoyeurmale pubic hairrevolvershot in the backsubjective cameraswimmingcleavagegay slurnewspapervideo cameramansionfemale pubic hairinternetnonlinear timelinefalse accusationman with glassesscantily clad femalecoffinassassinationforeign language adaptationsearchvanlatex glovesconfessionparkskinny dippingsmokingbinocularskeymissing personcover upbaseball batfemale full rear nuditylong takegymdisappearancepursuitcountrysidedeath of sonthreathorse ridingsadnessratsuspicionmurderertied upflowerhandguntypewritergraffitiheroinapplausetv newsbow and arrowrevelationinjuryred dresswalkie talkieloss of loved onedrug abusehidingloss of wifedesperationdriving a carfaked deathstreet lifeclockhomicidepresumed deadpassportretirementcamera shot of feetdivingphoto shoothaunted by the pasttensioninnocencesurveillance cameraplaygroundmourningburglarylesbian coupleautopsydeerhighwaysuspectpolice raidduckbruisenude woman murderedbenchsports cartan linechildhood memoryframed for murderdead dognude swimminganniversaryhandshakedark secretstreet gangrepeated sceneabuse of powerstreet marketbitternessgun held to headframedtraffic jamfemale lawyermale rapehired killernude girlcigarettefallingscene of the crimeplaying a video gamednastableemergency roominsurancebody bagnaked dead womandocumentmurder of wifemultiple murderhitchcockiancircular staircasedead catanguishwoman undressingchild rapecriminal investigationtreadmillclimbing out a windowfinding a dead bodysurveillance footageintercomtelephone numbertrophy wifecrotch shotfemale in a showerstun gunhand kissingpocket knifealibistreet kidwife abusesafe deposit boxman undressingpokiesperjurydoor bellwood carvingequestrianransackinghitting a womanphoto studiosidewalk cafeaudio recordingbroken windshieldblood sample911 callwalking a dogwall safeinternet cafewiretapdead body in a car trunki.d.pediatricianbox cutterchildhood lovearm injuryprime suspectinsurance policyhemophiliahorse jumpingplanted evidencewatching a video on a computergarbage dumpsterbreaking a glassbluffingslipping and fallingwife beatingbandstandhorse stableidentifying a dead bodybody in a car trunkhunting accidentparisian outskirtsballisticsstreet riotoff screen suicidecar pileupcomputer storehiding in a dumpsterstate senatorcomputer searchhunting trophymounted deer headautopsy reportflower deliverymidnight swimdna sampledragged by hairheroin userinternal bleedingparc monceau paris (See All) |
A young idealistic English filmmaker, Sue, arrives in India to make a film on Indian revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad and their contemporaries and their fight for freedom from the British Raj. Owing to a lack of funds, she recruits students from Delhi University to act in her docu-d …rama. She finds DJ, who graduated five years ago but still wants to be a part of the University because he doesn't think there's too much out there in the real world to look forward to. Karan, the son of Industrialist Rajnath Singhania, who shares an uncomfortable relationship with his father, but continues to live off him, albeit very grudgingly. Aslam, is a middle class Muslim boy, who lives in the by-lanes near Jama Masjid, poet, philosopher and guide to his friends. Sukhi, the group's baby, innocent, vulnerable and with a weakness for only one thing - girls. Laxman Pandey, the fundamentalist in the group, the only one who still believes that politics can make the world a better place and finally Sonia - the sole girl in the group, tomboy and vivacious spirit, engaged to Ajay - the dashing air pilot. Through her film, Sue wishes to showcase to the world the efforts of these young revolutionaries and the enormity of their contribution to the freedom movement in India. What unfolds is the inspiration behind Sue's passion for bringing their story to the world. The twist in the tale is of course the fact that more than just telling the world, Sue's film makes DJ and his friends stop… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agecult filmconspiracydocumentary filmmaking |
| Themes: | dyinggriefangertorturedrinkingdeathfriendshipmurderrevengesuicidekidnappingreligionmoneypoliticsprison …feardrunkennessfilmmakingheroinvestigationcorruptionterrorismpoetryexecutionvengeancefreedomprejudicecouragerevolutionpolice brutalitypolice corruptionreligious intolerance (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmarearchive footagetrain robbery |
| Locations: | hospitalbartrainchurchmotorcycleairplanelondon englandbicycletaxiairporttaxi driverindiamotorcycle chaseairplane explosion |
| Characters: | reference to godboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicedoctorsingerstudentpolicemandanceractorhostage …artistactressfilmmakerfilm directormuslimrussiangrandfather granddaughter relationshipsuicide by gunshotpolice violenceasking for forgivenessreligious procession (See All) |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callreference to gandhidoorbelloverhead shotlooking out a windowname callingcremationrap musicpromisecomaclasswigflowersprologue …flash forwardapologyeatingmontagetelephoneprayercollegedrinkwatching tvcomputerslow motion scenemirrorfoodsongcryingvoice over narrationsingingphotographflashbackfightbloodviolencebare chested maleguncigarette smokingdancingexplosionpartychasefirecell phoneshootoutbeatingcorpseblood splatterfistfighthorseshot in the chesturinationface slapbattleswordarrestbrawlfalling from heightshootingbookriflebeertearssunglassesbombrunningdead bodyinterrogationjailbritishalcoholshot in the backsubjective cameranewspapercandleterroristmassacredisguisedeath of friendprisonerpoliticianmaptrialchildassassinationdrawingshot in the legmarriage proposalgunshotconfessionpilotcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemicrophoneprotestauditioncollege studentbracelethangingdiaryshot in the shoulderpursuitfilm within a filmsleepingsacrificenewspaper headlinehatefreeze frametwenty somethingflirtingpickup truckpoemtv newsdestinyshavingteawoundmass murderinjurylistening to musicshot in the stomachfaintingfamelawgroup of friendsjail cellwalkie talkiecrucifixdemonstrationhidingwatching a moviekicked in the stomachrehearsalgiantcovered in bloodirishculture clashcrying manfatestreet lifescamsocial commentarybombingmourningbackpackkickingironysexismnewsreel footagebribetime lapse photographyrapperhit on the headdeath of protagonistsafelaughterfilm setairplane crashpridecapturemustachelanternethnic slurbonfiregunfirereckless drivingpajamaspatriotismhorseback ridingrevolutionarysaving a lifehandshakeapparitionbag over headhit in the facelocal blockbusterstrongmanhead wounddead fatherstreet marketintolerancehinduwhistlewellfalling into waterradio stationfilm cameraknocking on a doorlistening to a radioquitting a jobteasingpocket watchgeneration gapgiving a toastwhistlingpatricidehead injuryreading a bookatrocitypolitical prisonerbritish soldiertolerancelighting a cigarettemartyrwaking upanguishradio newssurrendertelevision setpakistanifreedom fighterspray paintdrama filmmakingpolice sirenflash camerapointing a gun at someoneends with textsikhimperialismreputationmuraldocumentary filmmakerdutch anglepolitical protestbloody faceeye witnessenglishwoman abroadtv camerapolitical scandaldead husbandhand kissingapplying makeupblack and white segues into coloroxygen maskawakeningdrinking gamefuneral pyregallowsbloody mouthhead bandagetear gasprotest marchwoman hits a manworshipbritish empiretradition versus modernityhunger strikeindifferencesledge hammerson murders fatheranti conformitypolitical unrestsalutebloody handburparms dealdelhirebelliousness23 year oldexecution by hangingpunched in the gutburpingrepeated dialoguecutting someone's hairfollowing a dreamrebellious youthwolf whistlebritish militaryfoot racewading in waterdeath of fiancehindibritish governmentfemale filmmakerfighting the systemnew delhi indiadragging someoneyear 1925british rajqur'anwater buffalosariwheelieintermissionjailermother slaps sonuniversity campusjet fighter pilothangman's noosereligious ceremonydepiction of corrupt societyhit with a stickradio disc jockeysnapping fingerslife changing decisionindian historyman on a ledgebritish indiareciting a poemtaking the law into one's own handsgun salutereference to vladimir lenincolor segues into black and whitepraying handspushing someonehands tied behind one's backamphitheatrepalmistryriot gearlifting a man into the airmale male embraceportable radiotraditionalismamritsar indiagolden templeindian flagmoment of truthwater boardingburnt alivecall in radio showjumping off a trainlearning linespouring water over one's headbritish imperialismdefence ministerhistory repeats itselfindian governmentreflection in picture frame glassson shoots father (See All) |
In Tokyo, Shigeharu Aoyama is a widower that grieves the loss of his wife and raises his son Shigehiko Aoyama alone. Seven years later, the teenage Shigehiko asks why his middle-aged father does not remarry and Shigeharu meets his friend Yasuhisa Yoshikawa, who is a film producer, and tells his inte …ntion. However, Shigeharu has difficulties to approach to available women to date and Yasuhisa decide to organize a sham audition for casting the lead actress for the fake movie. They receive several portfolios of candidates and Shigeharu becomes obsessed by the gorgeous Asami Yamazaki. Despite the advice of the experienced Yasuhisa, Shigeharu calls Asami to date and he falls for her. But who is the mysterious Asami? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmpsychological thrillersadistic horror |
| Themes: | humiliationdatinggriefdrug useangertorturedrinkingsurrealismdeathfriendshipmurdermarriagefeardivorceloneliness …psychopathobsessiondeath of motherparanoiasadismabusecrueltydeath of wifestarvationreligious cult (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | elevatorhospitalbarbeachrestauranthotelwheelchairjapansearooftop |
| Characters: | teenage boyteenage girlboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipdoctornursedanceractresslittle girllittle boy …japaneseolder man younger woman relationshipfathersingle fatheruncle niece relationshipaunt niece relationshipself destructivenessstepfather stepdaughter relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callunhappinessstairwayco workerscissorsflash forwardambulancebedroomtelephonehallucinationlievomitingdrinkwatching tv …computermirrorphotographbased on noveldoginterviewflashbacksexfemale nuditynuditybloodviolenceone word titlefemale frontal nuditybare chested malekisscigarette smokingdancingnipplestitle spoken by charactererectionpantiescell phonedreamunderwearundressingbeerbedcafepianosubjective cameradecapitationfoot chasebraconcertold manstrangulationvideo camerasuicide attemptfishdinnerchild abusesevered headfishingtonguecontroversysearchfemme fatalemarriage proposalcoffeebartenderpaintrainingbusinessmanwidowerliarumbrellaauditionmissing personscreamscarpianistdisappearanceinjectiondateballetdismembermentfalling down stairssyringekilling an animaldesirehypodermic needlehappinessmutilationoverallslosssadomasochisms&mtokyo japansufferingsevered fingerpet dogsonschool uniformlaughterpedophilefilm producerperversionstabbed in the eyehousekeeperroommisogynyplaying pianodead dogceremonypiano playerpervertvideo tapewifeneedleparalysiskilling a dogmen's bathroomsubtitlesstepfathersexual perversionfemale psychopathmasochismtraffic jamyoung womanhusbandpiercingballerinadruggedamputationlollipopmissingbleedingfilm productionbody bagextreme violencemurderesswoman in a bikiniritescriptwoman undressingscreenplayflashback within a flashbacksevered footbroken neckgrindhouse filmbody partremarriageballet dancerman in a wheelchairtelephone numbermiddle aged manpassing outbedriddenparallel worldsevered eargarroteburnweirdoacupuncturepneumoniafemalespiked drinkleg bracesevered tonguegolf ballclose up of mouthrecord companydance studioincensewashroomagonyrubber glovesbeaglemystery womanshorelineburn scarcasting callsackpushed down stairspaleontologistreference to julia robertsreference to katharine hepburnresumeyogurtvoice over readingballet dancingballet shoesdioramasit inupright pianocamera shot of a woman's legsjob applicantforebodingclinking glassesmace spraymissing fingerspasmpiano wireclothes cut offmissing limbbaton twirlerbody in bagrod and reeltongstuning forkbroken collarboneburning oneselfawakened by a phonefoot amputationnegativismturning self in to the policefake auditionpracticing golfpretty woman (See All) |
In Mexico City, late teen friends Tenoch Iturbide and Julio Zapata are feeling restless as their respective girlfriends are traveling together through Europe before they all begin the next phase of their lives at college. At a lavish family wedding, Tenoch and Julio meet Luisa Cortes, the twenty-som …ething wife of Tenoch's cousin Jano, the two who have just moved to Mexico from Spain. Tenoch and Julio try to impress the beautiful Luisa by telling her that they will be taking a trip to the most beautiful secluded beach in Mexico called la Boca del Cielo (translated to Heaven's Mouth), the trip and the beach which in reality don't exist. When Luisa learns of Jano's latest marital indiscretion straight from the horse's mouth, she takes Tenoch and Julio's offer to go along on this road trip, meaning that Tenoch and Julio have to pull together quickly a road trip to a non-existent beach. They decide to head toward one suggested by their friend Saba, who seems a little confused himself of this beach's location. On the road trip, which ends up not being totally harmonious, the three go on a trip of discovery. For Luisa, she has to figure out what to do with her immediate future based on the news from Jano and a secret she is keeping. And Tenoch and Julio have to figure out what their friendship really means as they grow up. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent film |
| Themes: | datingcancerdrug useangermemorydrinkingfriendshipdeathmarriageinfidelitydrugsmoneyjealousypolitics …adulteryfeardrunkennessweddingvoyeurismextramarital affairdivorceunfaithfulnesscamping (See All) |
| Locations: | beachrestaurantswimming poolhotelairplaneboatairportroad tripseamexicogas stationroad moviesex in a carmexico city |
| Characters: | teenage boyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphomosexualteenagerdoctorsingerbrother sister relationshipstudent …dancerwriterlittle girlgay kisslittle boylustcousin cousin relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipfishermanaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationshipchildhood friendboyfriend boyfriend relationshipasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | summer |
| Story: | terminal illnesstelephone callpenis slurlooking in a windowoverhead shot17 year oldpromisepot smokingtruststorytellingapologyeatingbedroomtelephonecollege …marijuanalievomitingbare buttsecretdrinkfoodsongcryingvoice over narrationsingingphotographdogmasturbationsexfemale nuditynuditymale nuditythreesomefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malekissfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingdancingejaculationnipplesleg spreadingerectionpantiesshowerfondlingwoman on topunderwearhorseurinationundressingbikinithongriflebeertearssunglassesbeddead bodycafevoyeurmale pubic hairmenage a troisf wordsubjective cameraswimmingcleavagegay slurflashlightbrapoliticianmapclitoriswhite pantiesunderwater sceneold womancoffeeconfessionskinny dippingmicrophonestrippingvirginvaginal sexproteston the roadpassionsuitcasetentuniversityfemale removes her clothescrosshorse ridingpigchickenclass differencesteenage sexcheating wifewaiteranswering machinesupermarketno pantiesdesirenipples visible through clothinglistening to musicsexual attractioncowboy hatloss of frienddemonstrationflatulenceswimsuitpsychologistteddy bearcoituspeeping tomembarrassmentpassportsexual desirejanitormale masturbationmobile phonesex talkimmortalitypanties pulled downbalconymale male kisspromiscuitysunbathingnannyage differencenude swimmingsexual awakeningpeasantbongfemale removes her dresstelephone boothbeggarjukeboxcattletraffic jam13 year old16 year oldyuppiegiving a toastroadblockimmaturitywhite trashswimming underwaterroad accidentdeath of boyfriendhorninesswhite briefspresidential electionmadrid spainsoccer ballroostercar breakdowndistrusttequilafilm starts with sexsexual initiationundressing someonesexual obsessionpremature ejaculationcircumcisionintercomuncircumcised peniskeysfuneral processionkneelingaspiring writernude sunbathingspaniardrich kidbeauty queenhand on crotchdead parentsgay subtexthit by a buscountry clubfoosballmariachi bandreference to buddhamanifestocantinareference to coca colacommunity collegepediatricianfirst sexrough housingcampsitetemper tantrum28 year oldvagina slurcovereading a magazinedecolletageauraeconomistbirthplacereference to italytowing a carswim racereference to san francisco californiareference to teenage mutant ninja turtlesreference to harvard universitytaking off someone's pantiescleaning a swimming pooldeath of granddaughterdrunken telephone callhookeyreference to barcelona spainmale wrapped in a towelmexican soldierreference to victoria's secretmexican presidentrum and cokefingering someone's anuskicking a carmexican politicsreference to acid the drugreference to salma hayek (See All) |
In the early 1940s, Allen Ginsberg is an English major at Columbia University, only to learn more than he bargained for. Dissatisfied by the orthodox attitudes of the school, Allen finds himself drawn to iconoclastic colleagues like Lucien Carr, William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac. Together, this …gang would explore bold new literary ideas that would challenge the sensibilities of their time as the future Beat Generation. However, for all their creativity, their very appetites and choices lead to more serious transgressions that would mark their lives forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | humiliationdrug usememorydrinkingfriendshipmurderdrugsmoneyjealousydrunkennessseductiontheftobsessionparanoiadysfunctional family …guiltmental illnesspoetrywriting (See All) |
| Locations: | new york citybarchicago illinois |
| Characters: | reference to godjewishfriendafrican americanfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphomosexualpolicesingerstudentgay sexpolicemandancerwriter …lawyerthiefbest friendgay kissteacher student relationshipprofessorjewfrenchgermangay relationshipgay student (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940syear 1944year 2005 |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrortelephone callpenis slurepiloguepromisepot smokingblack americanprologueflash forwardapologytelephonereference to jesus christcollegemarijuanabare butt …secretdrinkcatmirrorsongcryingvoice over narrationsingingphotographfightflashbackmasturbationsexnuditybloodmale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malekisscigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by characterpartyknifechaseshowerunderwearblood splatterface slaparrestundressingbooktearsbirthdayjailmale pubic hairmanhattan new york cityf wordreportergay slurflashlightwinebandstabbingdeath of friendsuicide attemptprisonersubwaymapman with glassesradioroommatesearchdrowningconfessionlibraryauthorstalkerkeymistaken identitycollege studentinjectionpursuithairy chestpoetreference to william shakespearetypewriterrecord playereyeglassespoemtraitorloyaltywhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needlerecordingjail cellrebelliongas maskwhiskeyreverse footageboxer shortsrejectionrowboatgay sonmale male kissclassmatenewspaper clippingmoral dilemmamale virgindormitorypost world war twosuffocationsaving a lifeimperative in titlenovelpostcardreading aloudjazz musiclibrariansexual tensionabandonmentself defensefascistlsdmisfitdistrict attorneygiving a toasttrumpetin medias resradio newsintellectualdragging a bodyharlem manhattan new york cityflash cameramanslaughterends with biographical notespassing outbailguardian angelcurfewmethamphetaminegreenwich village manhattan new york cityreference to paris francetrumpet playerbloody handabandoned by fatherkilling a catmanifestohand bandagelibertinereference to alice in wonderlandcollege freshmancolumbia universitydadajail visitationnitrous oxidereference to walt whitmanbeat generationu.s. sailorpariahreciting poetryreference to johannes brahmsblood brothersjewish slurreference to arthur rimbaudve dayestablishmentgas stovesharing a cigarettealarm belldistorted soundparanoid schizophrenicreference to herman melvillereference to ulyssesfake hangingreference to henry millerreference to mexicoreference to yeatsbanned bookbenzedrinecommitment to mental hospitalkicking in a windowpulling up pantsreference to lady chatterley's lover the novelstealing a bookchiantiinsane motherreference to geoffrey chaucerreference to percy bysshe shelleyshushing someoneuniversity libraryaspiring poetpaterson new jerseyreference to edward gibbon (See All) |
Based on Rosalie Ham's best selling novel, The Dressmaker is the story of femme fatale Tilly Dunnage who returns to her small home town in the country to right the wrongs of the past. A stylish drama with comic undertones about love, revenge and haute couture.
| Subgenre: | dark comedyabsurdism |
| Themes: | illnessdrug usememorydrinkingfriendshipmurderloverevengesuicideinfidelitybetrayaladulterydanceweddingfuneral …extramarital affairdeath of motherunfaithfulnessrivalrybullyingfashionmadness (See All) |
| Locations: | busnew york citytrainchurchhotelcemeterysmall townparis francebathtublondon englandrural settingwheelchairaustraliafrancetrain station …spainschool teachertown (See All) |
| Characters: | boyfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshipfemale protagonistgirldancerphotographerbullymother …witchmother in law daughter in law relationshipcrying girlpolice sergeantin love (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | telephone calllooking in a windowlooking out a windowname callingnicknamemousewigflash forwardapologytelephonereference to jesus christmarijuanalielettersecret …drinkmirrorsongvoice over narrationsingingphotographbased on novelflashbackdogf ratedbloodviolencebare chested malesex scenekisscigarette smokingdancingknifechasefiretitle directed by femaleface slapcameraarrestundressingbookriflesunglassesrunningf wordnewspaperflashlightstabbingdeath of friendwomanfootballcoffinspaceshipbathfemme fatalemarriage proposaldrowningtheatercursemicrophonecostumescreamingumbrelladebtbankfarmerpursuitcrossdeath of sonthreatchickenflowerloss of mothersleepingreference to william shakespearearsonhatestrong female characterrecord playertransvestitescandaleyeglassesgolfteacakelistening to musicscene during opening creditsrecordingloss of friendhidingcrying womanmovie theateraccidental deathgossipcheating husbandstrong female leadwhiskeytelescopeboxer shortsloss of sonexilerivalfallboarding schoolwedding dressgasolinecanelanterntrophybonfirebenchwedding receptionholding handsmannequinmale objectificationtriple f ratedgolf clubbroken mirrorfalling into waterbusiness cardhead injurybleeding to deathsewing machineundressing someonehorse and wagonreturning homereference to supermanhouse on firebride and groombroken neckclimbing out a windowflash cameramilan italyhometownred carpetpassing outmelbourne australiatrain conductorfemale objectificationburning housejumping ropegeneral storebloody mouthhead bandagehidden truthwoman in a wheelchairgolf ballapplying lipstickreference to shakespeare's macbethbest manwoman in a bathtubdead soncheating on wifeillegitimate daughterslip the undergarmenttelephone operatorslanderfeeding someonecostume designerwoman directortrailer houseaccused of murdermama's boydressmakerwolf whistlereflection in a mirrordefamationaccidental suicidehaute coutureyear 1951opera musicthrowing foodfalling to the groundhit with a brickschool belltape measurechocolate milkreference to billie holidaygas pumpmiceshunningreference to gloria swansontheater productionrevealing the truthteacher's petwrapped in a blanketkissing someone's neckreference to gilbert and sullivanreference to lizzie bordenclipping toenailsdrama clubhit with a golf ballreference to christian diorunwanted personwashing a dead bodyblowing a raspberrydefecation slurdress designerhit on the head with a brickwhispering into someone's earlegs crossedlooking into a windowmatador costumetown gossip (See All) |
Everything is connected: an 1849 diary of an ocean voyage across the Pacific; letters from a composer to his lover; a thriller about a conspiracy at a nuclear power plant; a farce about a publisher in a nursing home; a rebellious clone in futuristic Korea; and the tale of a tribe living on post-apoc …alyptic Hawaii far in the future. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmpost apocalypsedystopiaepic |
| Themes: | dyingcancerdrug usememorydrinkingdeathfriendshipmurderloverevengesuicidemoneyescapeguiltexecution …death of wifecannibalismcouragedevil (See All) |
| Locations: | elevatorbarbeachrestaurantswimming poolforestsnowairplanebathtubbicycletaxivillagewoodsshipouter space …campfirestormsan francisco californiabar brawlstorm at seaairplane explosion (See All) |
| Characters: | reference to godboyfriendfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualdoctorchildrensingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitute …girlnursepolicemanwriterlawyergay kisshitmanwaitresslustjewuncle nephew relationshipgay relationshipuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipolder man younger man relationship (See All) |
| Period: | futureyear 2012year 1973year 1975 |
| Story: | telephone callthreat to killoverhead shotbirthmarkdespairtrustprologueflash forwardapologyeatingsurvivaltelephoneprayerletterbare butt …secretdrinkcatcomputerfoodsongcryingsingingphotographbased on novelflashbackdoginterviewfightfemale nudityf ratedbloodmale nuditytwo word titlebare chested malegunsex scenekisscigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterexplosionchasepistolcell phoneshootoutwoman on topdreamcorpseblood splatterhorseface slappunched in the facearrestfalling from heightshootingbookrifletearsrunningcar crashdead bodyinterrogationcafepianohandcuffsshot in the backf wordreportersubjective cameranewspaperflashlightjournalistcandleold manstabbingthroat slittingbridgenonlinear timelineno opening creditsfictional warspaceshipunderwater sceneanthologyshot in the leggunshotauthorprotestpay phoneumbrellaactor playing multiple rolesdebtlightningskeletonringpianistpursuitreuniongeneralgrandmotherwhippingtypewriterpubchild murderrecord playereyeglassestape recorderlawrecordingslaveryagingcaught having sexdemonstrationwitchcraftcomposercovered in bloodrebellionvirginitygoatstreet lifebar fightslavewatching televisionmale prostitutereincarnationcrossbowgrandfatherspanishpower outagehungertitle appears in writingprophecyescape attemptensemble castoilexilemurder of a childvoice over lettertriberaidsnowingmale male kisseye patchclonehorseback ridingcontractrevolutionaryactress playing multiple rolesmultiple storylinegun in mouthkilling a dogspiral staircaselast will and testamentjournalcorporal punishmentshot with an arrownaivetyknocking on a doorloanhead bashed inhand over mouthpoisoningdnan wordreading a booknursing homekarmasouth koreatitle same as bookparasitefacial scarslaughterhousedistrusttequilawriting a letter10 year oldpole dancerwoman smokerlocked in a roomfloggingmountain climbingclimbing out a windowplantationtear on cheekradio broadcastsailing shipknife held to throatvolkswagen beetlelast standdeja vusheet musictalking to oneselfscotsmangarroterunning for your lifepassenger trainreference to charles dickenshot pantsone eyed manbarefoot womanstowawaycandelabramaorichateauheartbeatfalling out a windowlugershooting starnuclear powerdistant futurepast lifeelderly coupleold people's homenuclear reactoroil companypeepholeyelling for helphuman skeletonseoulfootbridgefree willwar paintfirefightsodomiteair battleescape planshooting a dogyear 1936faked suicidebackhand slapstuck in an elevatorfuturistic cityabolitionisttooth knocked outgoatherdheaddressvoice over writingswinging on a ropemale sitting on a toiletyear 1931aleout of ammunitionreference to jezebelviolareference to berlin germanytelephone hanguptransamerica pyramidwoman hitting a manelevator malfunctionthrowing a cell phonethrown from a buildingchild shot in the backmusical compositionpresent dayreference to germanycult heroreference to herman melvillecrashing through a gatecleaning a swimming poolhands held in the airsix storiesspaceship explosionreference to arthur conan doylesextetasian with coloured hairreference to the korean warrunning over a fire hydrantescaped slavefacial makeupgray tabby catwaistcoatyear 1849chest of gold coinsclimbing a cliffcomputerized voicegrandchildrenmicro minireference to alexander solzhenitsynsubmerged in car (See All) |
A mysterious and mythical motorcycle racer, Luke, (Ryan Gosling) drives out of a traveling carnival globe of death and whizzes through the backstreets of Schenectady, New York, desperately trying to connect with a former lover, Romina, (Eva Mendes) who recently and secretly gave birth to the stunt r …ider's son. In an attempt to provide for his new family, Luke quits the carnival life and commits a series of bank robberies aided by his superior riding ability. The stakes rise as Luke is put on a collision course with an ambitious police officer, Avery Cross, (Bradley Cooper) looking to quickly move up the ranks in a police department riddled with corruption. The sweeping drama unfolds over fifteen years as the sins of the past haunt the present days lives of two high school boys wrestling with the legacy they've inherited. The only refuge is found in the place beyond the pines. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | drug usedeath of fatherangerdrinkingdeathrevengekidnappingmoneyjealousyfearfuneralheroinvestigationcorruptionpolice corruption |
| Mood: | high schoolnight |
| Locations: | hospitalrestaurantchurchswimming poolforestmotorcyclecemeterywheelchairpolice stationpolice carcourtroomtruckmotelusacar motorcycle chase …motorcycle chasetwo on a motorcyclepolice car chase (See All) |
| Characters: | teenage boytattooafrican americanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceteenagerstudentpolicemandancerphotographerbabyhostage …lawyerwaitressinterracial relationshippolice detectivepolice chasepolice arreststepfather stepson relationshipshooting a police officerfacial tattoobaby cryingteenager with a gun (See All) |
| Story: | telephone calllooking in a window17 year oldsarcasmice creampot smokingblack americanhigh school studentflash forwarddrug dealereatingmontageambulancetelephonereference to jesus christ …prayermarijuanavomitingdrinkwatching tvfoodcryingphotographdogbloodviolencebare chested malegunkisscigarette smokingdancingpartyknifechasepistolshowerbeatingshot in the chestpunched in the facecamerawritten by directorarrestshootingtearssunglassescafejailcriminalf wordsubjective cameradinersearchnews reportshot in the legfive word titlegunshotcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguetentbankactor shares first name with charactercourtlong takeamerican flagpursuitelectionbank robberytherapycorrupt copgaragerunawaypickup truckapplausetv newsnipples visible through clothingbreaking and enteringinjurytape recorderscene during opening creditsassaulttherapisthonorcarnivalapplemechanichaunted by the pastswitchbladeministerbackpackspanishfalling to deathpolice officer shotracisttitle at the endflat tireparking lotheroismbag of moneygun in mouthbaptismmoney problemscrutchespolice chiefautographmotorbikebank robbertrailer hometv reporterno title at beginningself defensewhisperingdrug dealknocking on a doorquitting a jobpharmacydistrict attorneyactress shares first name with charactergiving a toastferris wheelbreaking a windowhouse partystation wagonold photographstuntmanspray paintpolice sirenaward ceremonychurch servicerookie copsearch for fatherrearview mirrorfall to deathdirt bikegetawayweldingmotorcycle stuntannouncerbalisonglord's prayerbreaking down a doorcareer criminalmotorcycle helmetgrave side ceremonybeaten upcharacter appears on tvcribfalling out a windowgoogleshot in the kneecounting moneytroubled youthecstasy the drugteenage sontrailer housecharacter appears on front page of a newspaperhit with a wrenchpartner in crimeauto shopshot by the policeappeared on tv newsreference to metallicateen partyvagina slurfamily photocountry roadlimping manfalling off a motorcyclekilled by policeheart monitortattoo on facepine treearraignmentbail out of jailcriminal duoschenectady new yorkbaby songetting highoxycodonepicture of sexy girl on wallvoice over conversationevidence roomhiding in the back of a truckreference to hall and oates (See All) |
Alan Johnson has everything he needs to get through life: a good job, a beautiful and loving wife, and their wonderful children. Yet he feels isolated because he finds having a hard-working job and managing a family too much to handle and has no one to talk to about it. Charlie Fineman, on the other … hand, doesn't have a job or a family. He used to have both until a terrible loss, and the grief caused him to quit his job and isolate himself from everyone around him. As it turns out, Alan and Charlie were roommates in college, and a chance encounter one night rekindles the friendship they shared. But when Charlie's problems become too much to deal with, Alan is determined to help Charlie come out of his emotional abyss. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | griefdeath of fatherangermemorydrinkingdeathfriendshiplovemarriagejealousyseductiondepressioninsanitymental illnessdeath of wife …death of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmaremoving |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarrestaurantnightclubtaxikitchenpolice stationcourtroomtrucktaxi driverchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | teenage girlfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipssingerpolicemanmusicianlawyerinterracial relationshipaunt nephew relationship …grandfather granddaughter relationshipchinese foodfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipex policeman (See All) |
| Story: | telephone callwakeinterracial friendshipblack americanclassapologyeatingmontagecollegeletterdrinkwatching tvcomputerfoodsong …cryingsingingphotographflashbacksexviolenceguntitle spoken by characterthree word titlecell phonedreamarrestpaintingbeertearscafeguitarrivermanhattan new york citygay slurold manfalse accusationjudgeman with glassesroommateold womancoffeelatex gloveswidowersadnesspizzatv newswoman with glassescomic booktitle based on songpatientloss of wifetherapistpsychologistblack humormovie theatredentistattorneyshoesrejectionmental hospitalpost traumatic stress disorderdrummertheatre audiencesexual harassmentairplane crashworld trade center manhattan new york citymidlife crisismelancholyreflectiondormitoryearphonesharassmentmental breakdownpaintmale friendshiploss of daughtertraffic jamreceptionistlandladycomedienneloss of childloss of familypost september 11 2001man childsleepwalkingwhite coathardware storeliquor storemusic storecard tricktriviagrievingjigsaw puzzledrink thrown into someone's facemotivationaloverprotective fatherhearingwar on terrorsuicide contemplationdentist chairmoving vanplaying against typeoverprotective motherdentalmotorscooterrecord albumdentist officereference to bruce springsteencollege roommatedental officedental chairfirearm pointed at the cameraroot beerinvoluntary commitmentviolent outburstgreat lakessanity hearingphotography class (See All) |
At the age of 38, Mark O'Brien, a man who uses an iron lung, decides he no longer wishes to be a virgin. With the help of his therapist and his priest, he contacts Cheryl Cohen-Greene, a professional sex surrogate and a typical soccer mom with a house, a mortgage and a husband. Inspired by a true st …ory, The Sessions, follows the fascinating relationship which evolves between Cheryl and Mark as she takes him on his journey to manhood. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingfriendshiprevengemoneyjealousyfearfuneralguiltsexualitypoetrydisabilityfalling in lovenear death experience |
| Locations: | elevatorhospitalbeachrestaurantchurchhotelbathtubbicyclewheelchairbaseballmotelsan francisco californiacatholic churchrunning on a beach |
| Characters: | teenage boyreference to godboytattooboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipssingerprostitutegirl …writerpriestbest friendjewcatholiccatholic priestself pitysex therapistself deprecation (See All) |
| Period: | year 1988 |
| Story: | telephone calldoorbellnarrated by characterdespairpromisepot smokingflash forwardapologyeatingambulancetelephonereference to jesus christprayercollegemarijuana …drinkcatfoodsongvoice over narrationsingingflashbackmasturbationfemale nuditytwo word titlebare chested malesex scenekissfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingejaculationnipplespartyleg spreadingerectionpantieswoman on topurinationblondewritten by directorundressingsex in bedbookbeertearssunglassesrunningcafevoyeurf wordsubjective cameracleavagenewspaperbrawomanfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesman with glassesscantily clad femalecoffinunderwater scenemarriage proposalcoffeepainconfessioncursevirginspiritualityfired from the jobfantasy sequencereadingcollege studentfemale removes her clothessadnesspoetsleepingtypewritereyeglassespoemhugginganswering machineloss of virginitytape recorderbuttockstherapisthome movieforbidden lovepicnicchokingjob interviewpower outagesex talkanxietypanties pulled downtan linemale virginwoman in bathtubsermonsexual awakeningprayingjudaismparalysistelevision newsfemale genitalianaivetymasochismnewspaper articleecstasyreading a bookkarmashirtgurneyloss of sisterstation wagonsexual repressionundressing someonegolden gate bridgeintimacyreference to the virgin maryshared bathwoman undressingfirst sexual experiencephilosopherpremature ejaculationsexual pleasureman in a wheelchairjealous husbandsynagogueimplied nudityweepingsexual explorationsexual arousal911power failuretrolleyvoice over inner thoughtssaying goodbyeoxygenreference to the bibleactress breaking typecaststrong sexual contentcolognelogicpoliosex therapyearmale with long hairwoman wearing glassesberkeley californiajewish manbed riddenoutdoor cafescratching6 year oldcollege graduationsense of touchspeaker phonevoice over writingmotorized wheelchairthrift storeweeping womangirl wearing pantiesshaving someonesponge bathfutonrespiratordifficulty breathingsex surrogatehandicap seximplied male nuditylove poempity sexreading a poemwriting a poemiron lunguniversity of california berkeleyitch38 year oldreference to boston massachusettsjewish convertpower blackoutmotel desk clerk49 year oldkissing someone's chestorange tabby catoxygen tentpolio victimmikvah (See All) |
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