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Corporate salesman Steve Butler (Matt Damon) arrives in a rural town with his sales partner, Sue Thomason (McDormand). With the town having been hit hard by the economic decline of recent years, the two outsiders see the local citizens as likely to accept their company's offer, for drilling rights t …o their properties, as much-needed relief. What seems like an easy job for the duo becomes complicated by the objection of a respected schoolteacher (Holbrook) with support from a grassroots campaign led by another man (Krasinski) who counters Steve both personally and professionally. (Read More)
| Themes: | dying towngreedanger |
| Mood: | high schoolrain |
| Locations: | school teacherpennsylvaniagas stationmotelfarmrural settingbussmall townrestaurantbar |
| Characters: | motherlittle boywaitresslittle girlstudentteacher |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | corporate greedreference to dolly partonwater contaminationreference to diana rossenvironmental groupget rich quick schemepick up truckreference to bruce springsteencoloring booknatural gasreference to cherfarmlandconsultantfrackingbaseball glove …environmental activistbusiness dealpsychological manipulationbinge drinkingfiredspeakerhaybaseball fielddocumentpondbaseball gameblackboardtavernponytaillawsuitcattlepolaroidtwist endingtractorcontractmusic bandcorporationturtlesalesmanevidencebribesonbloody nosebarnslow motionpropagandaapplausestagecheerleadercountrysidespeechgymbaseball batfarmertentmicrophonebartendermapdinerbridgeold manclassroomliecomputerpunched in the facehorsesingingphotographblood (See All) |
Based on a true story. After graduating from Emory University, Christopher McCandless abandoned his possessions, gave his entire savings account to charity, and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters who shape his life.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | deathmarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterydrinkingdrunkennessmemorynaturedrug useguiltgriefunfaithfulnessillnesspoetry …adoptiondeath of wifedyingfreedomaffairforgivenesshuntingwildernessstarvationback to nature (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmarecar chasearchive footagebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | farmrural settingbussmall townrestaurantbarbeachtrainchurchforestcarsnowlos angeles californiaboatdesert …woodsroad tripsealaketruckcavemexicocampfirestormtunnelslumalaskacanyoncable car (See All) |
| Characters: | little boywaitressfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boy …policemandanceramericangrandfather grandson relationshipself discoverypolice arrestolder man younger man relationshipgirl in underwearalcoholic drink (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinteryear 1991year 1990year 1992 |
| Story: | pick up truckspeakercattleapplausestagefarmertentmicrophonebartendermapdinerbridgeold manhorsesinging …photographbloodsexfemale nuditynuditymale nudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nudityflashbackmale frontal nuditydogbare chested malefightcigarette smokingdancingnipplestitle spoken by characterknifechasethree word titlepantiesshowerbased on true storytelephone callfiretopless female nudityvoice over narrationcryingbased on bookbeatingdreamunderwearurinationblondeface slapslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkarrestundressingbare buttbookrifletearsrunningcafepianoprayermale pubic hairguitarriverf wordswimmingflashlightcookingcaliforniatoplessmountainsnakefishnonlinear timelinebirdfishingsearchjourneyvanpaingunshotskinny dippingargumentprologuefbiwidowerpay phonepoisonmissionon the roadreadingchristmas treelightninguniversitydiarydomestic violencedisappearancesplit screendeath of sonisolationunderwaterwaterfallflowerbearfireworkssubtitled scenefreeze framegirl in pantiestwenty somethingeyeglassespoemshavinggamewolfnipples visible through clothingballoonmachetelistening to musicexercisebeardspiderlosstimeaudiencehome moviecheating husbandsouth africanaked womanhitchhikerhitchhikingapplemexicanbarefootdivingthunderbackpackhippiecharitynippleco workerdeath of protagonistlaughterarizonadeerhighwayborderbarbecuenotetrailerlens flaregrowing uppuppydivorceebonfirebrushing teethsirenowlprivate investigatorfast motion sceneplantnasaplaying cardsrocketsatellitepiano playernude swimminggraduationstage performancedrifterfarmingwhalecanoejournalfilm clipjukeboxbeeborder crossingfast foodlaundromatsolitudesicknesscredit cardteasingcrystallistening to radiodamtaking off shirtmarching bandbumpalm treetopless girlguitar playereaglevirginiageorgiaatlanta georgiaapartheidcrabwindmillwet t shirtbeltacoustic guitarspeedboatentertainerplannatural breastsoverhead camera shotchapter headingsdumpsterin medias resbreasthypocriteteenage girl in underwearhobohorse and wagonbagpipesschizophrenicscandinavian girlflashback within a flashbackshopping cartrock climbingreference to george w. bushfamily historynudistmortalityborder patrolidentity crisismaterialismcanalguard dogcheckharvestleaving homecamperfaunafloraillegitimate sonsleeping bagpaddlegrand canyonmetropolisremotewisdomfalse namemoosewashington stateemaciationnudismoil lamptrampwater skiingduplicityfood poisoninghowlingfreight trainprairieburning moneymotivationalanti conformitysit upskayakbackpackinggrizzly bearintrospectionriver rapidsillegitimate daughtermultiple narratorshot springlicense plateencampmentpatroliciclenew beginningsouth dakotawashing a carriver crossingfollowing a dreamgrainchapterschequelosing weightcarvingcollege graduateaerialchest hairkayakingnaked outdoorscollege graduationpull upsravinestocking capborder checkpointirrigationnorthern californiawheatfishing polenorth americascoped riflebigamistbadlandsjumping onto a traintractor trailerreference to lord byronsoft focustrue life adventuresearch for truthtime clockman against natureman vs naturereference to joni mitchelltrain depotflash floodrootsalton seapartinghoover damgeorgia usanew year's resolutionstarving to deathabandoned buscolorado rivergraduate schoolreference to jack londonlife savingswriting in sandriding the railschapterwise storytellingfairbanks alaskahandicraftsneo luddismpermitreference to thoreaucharacter lies about agegraduation presentgullindividuationlake meadreference to tolstoyshiversjet stream (See All) |
With the dissolution of her marriage and the death of her mother, Cheryl Strayed has lost all hope. After years of reckless, destructive behavior, she makes a rash decision. With absolutely no experience, driven only by sheer determination, Cheryl hikes more than a thousand miles of the Pacific Cres …t Trail, alone. Wild powerfully captures the terrors and pleasures of one young woman forging ahead against all odds on a journey that maddens, strengthen, and ultimately heals her. (Read More)
| Themes: | angerdeathinfidelitydrugsadulterypregnancyfearmemorynaturedivorcedeath of mothercancerredemptiongriefpanic …abortiondrug addictioncampingwildernessback to nature (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnight |
| Locations: | motelbusbarhospitalforestsnowdesertwoodscitylakecampfire |
| Characters: | motherlittle boywaitresslittle girlstudentteachermother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattoosingerbrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistnursemusician …single motherex husband ex wife relationshipself discoverytattoo artistself hatredsex with a stranger (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinteryear 1995 |
| Story: | pick up trucktractorstagetentmicrophonedinerbridgeclassroomhorsesingingbloodfemale nudityf ratedmale nudity …one word titlefemale frontal nudityinterviewflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenefemale rear nuditytitle spoken by charactermale full frontal nudityknifepantiesshowerbased on true storytelephone callcryingbased on bookcameracondombare buttletterbookvomitingrifletearssex standing uphallucinationprayermale pubic hairrevolverriveralcoholreporterflashlightbracaliforniamountainwomansnakedinnerchildanimalbreast fondlingjourneypaingunshotskinny dippinggravedrug addictblack pantiespay phoneon the roadscreamdiaryhairy chestisolationcabinloss of mothercowtherapycheating wifeherointerminal illnessflirtingbow and arrowstreetheroinehypodermic needletold in flashbackcaught having sexguitaristhunterloss of loved onecrying womantherapistphone boothstrangeraudiencehitchhikerhitchhikingmale underwearrear entry sexbootsbackpackhippiepet dogjunkietaking a pictureshovelfogskiinghighwaysnowingbarefoot femalelanterncasual sexbruisedivorceebonfirefemale in showerpipe smokingtaking a showersunsetpromiscuous womanfoxdefecationhikingmotel roompregnancy testwhistlesexual promiscuityfilm camerahospital bedmaking outlistening to radiocdmailboxtattooed womanmuggingdown syndrometragic pastbechdel test passedin medias resrattlesnakeportland oregonpackagecompassstreamidentity crisisthirstcaterpillartalking to oneselftalking to selfbedriddenmistsex addictiontumorfemale in a showerhundred dollar billinterviewercreekhaving sex with skirt hiked upoil lamptattoo parlorskierhospital visitnew lifewashroomwater bottleheroin addictioncheating on husbandhorsebacknew beginningboxer briefsreno nevadahikekilling a horsellamaparcelforest rangerreference to walt whitmanhospitalitymotel clerkmale in towelsex with clothes onmojave desertrapidshikerreference to bob marleyst. patrick's daythermosex drug addictcaught nakednew shoesreference to joni mitchelllong walkstranger in townwhiskey bottlestill images during end creditsreference to marie curiereference to robert frosttalking with a strangerwading across a rivercameo appearance by real life subjecthot dayfreelance journalistnational forestphysical challengesex in an alleyhiking trailhot stovethe great outdoorsfriendly strangerhiking bootsreference to jerry garcia (See All) |
A mother lives quietly with her twenty-eight-year-old son, Do-joon, providing herbs and acupuncture to neighbors. One day, a girl is brutally murdered, and Do-joon is charged with the killing. Now, it's his mother's call whether to prove him innocent or to leave him imprisoned.
| Subgenre: | black comedysuspense |
| Themes: | murderdeathfriendshiprevengemoneybetrayalprisonpregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessfuneralinvestigationmemoryblackmail …guiltbullyingexploitationdisabilitywritingpolice investigation (See All) |
| Mood: | rainsatire |
| Locations: | bussmall townrestaurantbarforestcemeterywoodspolice stationrooftopbar hostessrunning after a car |
| Characters: | motherhusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyteenage girlfemale protagonistgirlpolice officerdetectivepolicemandancerlawyer …professorgrandmother granddaughter relationshipmother love (See All) |
| Period: | year 2002 |
| Story: | documentpondevidencesonbloody nosecountrysidemicrophoneold mancomputerphotographbloodsexfemale nudityviolenceone word title …flashbackdogbare chested malefightcigarette smokingdancingsurprise endingpantiesfirecryingcell phonewoman on topbeatingcorpseunderwearblood splatterfoodcar accidentmirrorurinationface slapwatching tvdrinkarrestundressingbookvomitingtearsrunningcar crashdead bodyinterrogationcafehandcuffssubjective cameraflashlightbracandleeatingtoiletfalse accusationhit by a carsearchgraveyardpantyhosecoffeepainflash forwardconfessionprologueumbrellamissiondebtschoolgirlsuspicionsleepingarsonrockgolfteamedicinekilling an animalbreaking and enteringhidingassaultnosebleeddesperationfollowing someoneapplemental institutionwatching televisioncrime sceneprison guardinnocencewindsufferingattempted suicidebackpackmisunderstandingkickingcigarette lighterhit on the headschool uniformdrunkatticlipstickone daysuspectfieldframed for murdermannequinmudbeing followedbriberyhit and runface maskmenstruationneedlekilling a doggolf clubname callingmental retardationabandoned houseteasingsoupgolf coursesouth koreapsychiatric hospitalfacial scarroofhitchcockianspitting bloodpool of bloodcalendaroverhead shotretreatwrenchriceshackrearview mirrorgolf cartmirror ballwatching sexacupunctureostracismcalling someone an idiotgolf ballforensicspublic urinationscapegoatsanitariumtaking off pantsdragging a dead bodyband aidbludgeoned to deathoverprotective mothermementocyanideherbelderly manprison visitationteeth knocked outfacial bruisewading in waterchief of policeelderly protagonistdog hit by a cartofuman undressing a womanscrubbing a floorping pong ballbus tourcleaning up bloodherbalistvomiting in a toiletmob ruletv antennachestnutmentally handicapped personacupuncturistbuilding a firefinger injuryvirilityseoul south koreavomiting into a toilettampaxattempted filicideclimbing up a hillhit on the back of one's headrice cakeeating from a cankicking a car (See All) |
A small community is torn apart by a tragic accident which kills most of the town's children. A lawyer visits the victims' parents in order to profit from the tragedy by stirring up the their anger and launching a class action suit against anyone they can blame. The community is paralyzed by its ang …er and cannot let go. All but one young girl, left in a wheelchair after the accident, who finds the courage to lead the way toward healing. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmfairy tale |
| Themes: | greedangerdeathfriendshipinfidelitydrugsbetrayaladulterypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessinvestigationdeceptionincestrobbery …extramarital affairtraveldivorcetheftdeath of motherdrug useredemptionguiltgriefunfaithfulnessdeath of wifedeath of daughterfather daughter incest (See All) |
| Locations: | motelrural settingbussmall townbartrainschoolsnowairplaneairportwheelchairlakeschool busbus driverbus accident |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerlawyersister sister relationshipthiefartistnative americancanadiansingle father …stepfather stepson relationshipstepmother stepson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | lawsuitpolaroidmusic bandbarnbridgeliecomputersingingphotographbloodsexfemale nuditybased on novelinterviewflashback …female full frontal nuditynipplestitle spoken by characterknifethree word titlepantiestelephone callsongbeatingfoodcar accidentdrinkdead bodyguitarsurvivalbracandlebandfemale pubic hairnonlinear timelinewhite pantieschilddrowningpainflash forwarddrug addictumbrelladebtreadingrabbitdeath of sonsadnesscowgaragesingle parentpickup truckicetv newstealawsexual abusesurvivorguitaristspiderbuttockslossphone boothcommunitycarnivalwatching televisionmourninghippiecharitydead childcellphonesirenflightearphonesbreast feedingmetaphorchild molestationstewardesstrailer homehospital bedcar washdrunkardstrokeadopted sonflight attendantloss of childinsurancewheelchair boundvideo footageneck braceimplied sexretributionhuman immunodeficiency virus positivecalendarfairbedtime storywelfarefairgroundfrozen lakedeath of a childham radiohospital visittaking off pantieslone survivorlearning disabilitydepositionarts and craftsreverse chronologyexpensive giftschool bandchild drowningspider bitetracheotomyidentifying dead bodystroke victimslut shamingclass action lawsuitnegligencereckoningthroatcanada goosetransmogrificationcollect telephone call (See All) |
In an era when the country's first line of defense, intelligence, is more important than ever, this story opens the CIA's infamous closed doors and gives an insider's view into the Agency: how trainees are recruited, how they are prepared for the spy game, and what they learn to survive. James Clayt …on might not have the attitude of a typical recruit, but he is one of the smartest graduating seniors in the country - and he's just the person that Walter Burke wants in the Agency. James regards the CIA's mission as an intriguing alternative to an ordinary life, but before he becomes an Ops Officer, James has to survive the Agency's secret training ground, where green recruits are molded into seasoned veterans. As Burke teaches him the ropes and the rules of the game, James quickly rises through the ranks and falls for Layla, one of his fellow recruits. But just when James starts to question his role and his cat-and-mouse relationship with his mentor, Burke taps him for a special assignment to root out a mole. As the suspense builds toward a gripping climax, it soon becomes clear that the CIA's old maxims are true: "trust no one" and "nothing is what it seems." (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artssuspense |
| Themes: | angermurderdeathrevengekidnappingbetrayaldrinkingtorturedrunkennessdeceptiongamblingsurveillanceexploitationtechnology |
| Mood: | raincar chasenight school |
| Locations: | motelbusrestaurantbartrainhelicoptersnowbathtubnightclubbicycletaxielevatortrain station |
| Characters: | waitressfather son relationshippolicetattoosoldierpolicemanwriterfrench |
| Story: | documentmusic bandapplausestagespeechgymmicrophonebartenderbridgeclassroomliecomputerpunched in the facephotographblood …sexinterviewdoggunkissdancingexplosionchasesurprise endingpistolshowercell phoneshootoutbeatingshot to deathunderwearcar accidentshot in the chesturinationdrinkgunfightsecretmaskshootingrifleheld at gunpointbombcar crashinterrogationcafespyfoot chaseorphanflashlightbradisguisetoiletweaponapologysearchcigar smokingpaingunshottrainingliarmissionundercoverproduct placementstorytellingscreampursuitloss of fatherespionageciatrustwashington d.c.pickup trucktraitorfireplacebreaking and enteringcaptiveexerciseagentassaultphone boothfollowing someonebreakfastwatching televisionguardbarefoottarget practiceboston massachusettspool tableheadphonesmiami floridamentorcard playingbriefcasegadgetlasersightnewspaper clippingcrowdplaying cardsimprisonmentlaptop computerbeing followedvillain played by lead actorvideo surveillancemagic trickhackerwebsitebicyclingreference to the beatlesharmonicasecuritymaking outembassytestpunching bagexampassengermonitorcrabcodeperureference to james bondreference to abraham lincolnmonumentmemorialtai chiinfiltrationmoledouble agentcat and mousemartinimentor protege relationshipsurrogate fatherboxing glovescomputer virusexaminationpersiancompact discsecrecyinstructorprotegewashroomlie detectorpolice academysearchlightelectronicsbullhornrecruitfiring rangealgerianpoker the card gamecovertrecruitmenttransmittercollege graduatesupervisorfitness gympublic address systemlangley virginiascoped riflecheating on a testoversleepingfacilitydiplomatic immunitymassachusetts institute of technologycambridge massachusettspsychological testingburritofarsimemory sticktied handsreference to kurt vonnegutcover storyfalklandsreference to john dillingerbugging devicespy trainingcovert operativeisolation tankreference to spartacusu.s. capitol building washington d.c.bethesda marylanddiplomatic corpsdisk drivejob fairshell oil company (See All) |
1972. Vada Sultenfuss (played by Anna Chlumsky) is an intelligent, bubbly, hypochondriacal 11-year old girl. Her father, Harry (Dan Aykroyd), is a mortician and a widower. Her best friend is Thomas J Sennett (Macaulay Culkin). Then her father hires a new receptionist, Shelly (Jamie Lee Curtis), and …life will never be the same again. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | angerdeathfriendshipmarriagefeardancefuneralmemorytheftgriefpoetryphotographypanicchildhoodwriting …death in childbirthfear of death (See All) |
| Locations: | school teacherpennsylvaniasmall townforestbicyclewoodswheelchairlake |
| Characters: | little boylittle girlstudentteacherfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipdoctorchildrenbrother brother relationshipboygirlpolice officernursemusicianwriter …best friendteacher student relationshipamericangrandmother granddaughter relationshipsingle fatheruncle niece relationshipchildhood friendboy girl kiss (See All) |
| Period: | 1970ssummeryear 1972 |
| Story: | documentblackboardponytailapplausemicrophoneclassroomsingingphotographbloodtwo word titlekissdancingpantiescryingcorpse …watching tvtearsbeddead bodyneighborrivertelevisionswimmingbasketballdeath of friendfishcoffinfishingtreeargumentwidowermini skirtdeath of childscreamringdatebasementfirst partloss of motherfireworkstypewritergaragesingle parentrecord playergirl in pantiespoemgamesupermarketlifting someone into the airhattitle based on songloss of friendoverallsloss of wifelosstimecrushcarnivalpicnicyogaministerold agemourninghippieinsectsong in titlemedical examinationmakeupfirst kissrosedead childengagementmeditationlipstickbarbecuedivorceeuncleplaying cardspetmenstruationbeebicyclingundertakertween girltomboyboy with glassesgoldfishteasingreceptionistbikecrying femalefuneral homeallergy11 year oldfourth of julyreference to richard nixonshopping cartmortuarycasketex wifemortalityprecocious childrocking chairbingocampermorticianblond boyfunfairphonograph recordoathfairgroundfireworksenilitymakeup artistlongingjumping ropecadaverwaspdead fishlifting a female into the airbeehivebumper carfirst crushmotor homecrying childmenarchecuckoo clockpuppy lovebee stingpunched in the gutex husbandchocolate barsitting in a treecrypony tailskipping ropejoblessembalmingpledge of allegiancetubaprostate cancerstylistteacher crushmajor child rolehypochondriastashbee attackcarnival gamegender in titlethe star spangled bannerfish bowlreference to the marx brotherstree climbingwant adbell bottomslaneswarm of beescarnyinsect attackleaseproducewriting classreference to walter cronkitedeath noticemixed bloodchild killed by an animalmood ringphrenologyschwinn bicyclecrush on teacherrope skippingcosmetologist (See All) |
Three-times MVP baseball player Bobby Rayburn joins the San Francisco Giants, and obsessive fan, whose profession is selling hunting knives, Gil Renard is excited over that. But Rayburn plays the worst season of his career and Renard tries to do everything to help him, but goes too far.
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | angermurderdeathkidnappingdivorceobsessioncelebrity |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | barhospitalbeachtrainswimming poolhelicopterairportpolice carbaseballsan francisco california |
| Characters: | father son relationshippolicedoctorphotographerhostagelatinoemployer employee relationshipsuicide by cop |
| Story: | baseball glovebaseball fieldbaseball gamepolaroidsalesmanbaseball batmicrophonebartenderpunched in the facephotographbloodbased on noveldogknifebased on book …shot to deathfistfightrescuewatching tvcameratearsreporterradiofishingvoice overdrowningstalkerbinocularsbeaten to deathfired from the jobuniformamerican flagtragic eventstalkingnewspaper headlinepizzafireplaceathletehypodermic needletape recordervandalismpsychofanpet dogdeath threatheadphonesstabbed in the legrivalbilliardsaerial shotmarital separationstadiumpuppysirennewspaper clippingmain character dieshit with a baseball batvillain played by lead actorplaying poolautographcheering crowdradio stationbaseball playerradio showchild custodypressgolf coursebleeding to deathdeath of title charactermemorialrescue from drowningpolaroid cameramain character shothummerdying wordsfanaticchemotherapyairlinermascotobsessed fanreference to the rolling stonespassenger trainbubble gumchihuahuastar spangled bannerpracticebaseball movierestraining orderumpirebell 206 jet ranger helicopterreference to mick jaggerlittle leaguesteam roombaseball fanmemorabiliagolfingsports agentreference to babe ruthstrip barturkish bathbaseball pitcherhasidic jewbobble head dollsports bardriving rangehome runderanged mansan francisco giantsamerican national anthemswearing in front of childrenhassidic jewpsychotic fanfungoscalperrain delay (See All) |
| Themes: | greeddrugsmoneygangsterdrug usefreedomprejudicecamping |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | motelfarmrural settingsmall townbarnew york citychurchswimming poolhelicoptermotorcyclewoodslakesex in van |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshippolicemandancermusicianactorartistactressjewish …gay kissjewish motherrussian jew (See All) |
| Period: | 1960syear 1969 |
| Story: | barncountrysidebaseball batfarmertentmicrophonehorsephotographsexfemale nuditymale nuditythreesomefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditydog …two word titlebare chested malegunkissfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingdancingmale full frontal nuditybased on true storytelephone callbased on bookunderwearfoodwatching tvundressingpaintingplace name in titlerock musicmarijuanamale pubic hairguitartelephonemenage a troisnewspaperflashlightwinebandconcerteatingrock bandnunpainterfishingvannews reportskinny dippinglimousinebankcity name in titlelong takesplit screenrock 'n' rollhorse ridingfeminismcross dressinggraffiticasinocownewspaper headlinerecord playerhenchmantransvestiteeyeglassescloseted homosexualtv newshuggingheavy rainrecordingvietnam warpress conferencebrooklyn new york cityfestivalmilkbreakfastyogaanti semitismhippiekicked in the crotchpeacecigarette lighterswampgay sonpollutionextortionpipe smokingmudhit with a baseball batdrumsvietnam veterananti warswastikastock footageconstruction workerflutetv reporterwhistlefalling into watertraffic jamlsdresortstretcherstonedfamily businessgay brothermusic festivalmotorcycle copsleeplessnessnude bathingdrug trippancakemortgagebangkok thailandjewish familyhidden moneyu.s. marinetv cameraabstract artbohemianreference to bob dylangeneral storemoon landingboy scoutmilking a cownew york statefree lovewoodstocktown name in titletheater troupevolkswagen busreference to judy garlandkorean war veteranreference to anton chekhovpeace signbased on memoirdrugged foodbleachacid the drugacid tripanti semitic slurcamper vanmonorailanimal maskloan officerfailing businessabstract paintingchocolate milkvietnam flashbackinterior designerrunning of the bullsnbcreference to janis joplinlemonade standportable toiletstonewall riotcatskillsreference to joan baezmotel ownernude protestexperimental theaterlifting skirttown councillunch counterpamplona spainreference to timothy learydirecting trafficfree enterprisebensonhurst brooklyn new york citychamber of commercemud splashmotel management (See All) |
The real story behind the world of sales. This is a realistic portrayal of what it is to try making a life in high pressure sales with all its highs and lows; promises of fortunes and deliveries of dross. Red-leads and dead-leads are to blame for life's outcomes. Living with "Objection, Rebuttal, Cl …ose". (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmconspiracy |
| Themes: | greedangermoneydrinkinginvestigationdeceptionrobberycheatingpolice investigation |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | restaurantbarhospitalnew york citypolice carofficechicago illinoischinese restaurant |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshippolice officerdetectivethiefemployer employee relationship |
| Story: | psychological manipulationdocumentblackboardcontractsalesmanspeechdinerliesexinterviewcigarette smokingbased on playtelephone calldrinkcafe …competitiongay slursubwayman with glassesfired from the jobliarpay phoneumbrellabusinesscontestmanagerpowercloseted homosexualbreaking and enteringrepetition in titlewristwatchfloridaphone boothdesperationbossscammoralitydespairco workerarizonaone daysuspectmeetingcapitalismhustlercon manall male castreal estate agentethicsschemestrategymen's bathroomtelephone boothreal estateillinoisnegotiationdignityscreenplay adapted by authorruthlessnessconferenceinvestmentemploymentpulitzer prize sourcepressurepropertywashroomsignaturecompetitorpessimismsalesambiguous titlecommissiontelephone bookpitchdoor to doorcorrupting influence of capitalismgraftmislaid trusttelephone saleshustlebrochureoffice managerrefundwage slave (See All) |
Jesse Aarons trained all summer to become the fastest runner in school, so he's very upset when newcomer Leslie Burke outruns him and everyone else. Despite this and other differences, including that she's rich, he's poor, and she's a city girl, he's a country boy, the two become fast friends. Toget …her, they create Terabithia, a land of monsters, trolls, ogres, and giants and rule as king and queen. This friendship helps Jess deal with the tragedy that makes him realize what Leslie taught him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agesupernatural |
| Themes: | angerdeathfriendshipartmagicdysfunctional familygriefchildhoodboy girl friendshipdeath of best friend |
| Locations: | school teacherfarmrural settingchurchforestwoodspolice carmuseumschool busart museumschool bullynew girl in townschool friend |
| Characters: | little boylittle girlstudentteacherfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipfriendbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boy …police officerartistbest friendbullyteacher student relationshipchildhood friendlove letterbest friendsblonde girlnew friend (See All) |
| Story: | blackboardbridgeclassroompunched in the facesingingphotographbased on noveldogdancingthree word titlebased on bookwatching tvpaintingtearsplace name in title …runningbirthdaydeath of frienddrawingkingkeyfantasy sequenceproduct placementstorytellingdollpianisttragic eventqueenbirthday cakeroperacelifting someone into the airloss of friendguitaristcrushcgirealityimaginationchild's point of viewpet dogbelief in goddeerswingkingdomatheistdead girlbirthday presentfemale teacheroutsidertween girlcrownsquirrelgreenhousefantasy worldtrollanguishrunnerchurch servicegrievingcreeknext door neighbororganistsocial outcastlifting a female into the airgirl next doornonconformityschoolyardfalling from a treelittle sisteranimal trapreference to leonardo da vincineglected childsketchbookbelief in hellpoor familyfemale bullyclubhousereality vs fantasysinging happy birthdaymake believeschoolboy crushtwo friendsfoot racetree houseanimate treeteacher crushreference to theodore rooseveltoff screen deathswinging on a ropemusic classtree swingsobbing femaleimaginary worldfear of hellrope swingrunning racedog as a giftcatching someone who fallsreference to teddy rooseveltknocked to the groundlost keysmuseum tripreference to pieter bruegelwooden bridgelog bridge (See All) |
Toula Portokalos is 30, Greek, and works in her family's restaurant, Dancing Zorba's, in Chicago. All her father Gus wants is for her to get married to a nice Greek boy. But Toula is looking for more in life. Her mother convinces Gus to let her take some computer classes at college (making him think … it's his idea). With those classes under her belt, she then takes over her aunt's travel agency (again making her father think it's his idea). She meets Ian Miller, a high school English teacher, WASP, and dreamboat she had made a fool of herself over at the restaurant; they date secretly for a while before her family finds out. Her father is livid over her dating a non-Greek. He has to learn to accept Ian; Ian has to learn to accept Toula's huge family, and Toula has to learn to accept herself. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | weddingracismprejudice |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | school teacherrestaurantschoolchurchchicago illinois |
| Characters: | motherwaitresslittle girlstudentteacherfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshippriestcousin cousin relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipaunt niece relationship |
| Story: | music bandclassroomcomputerphotographf ratedflashbackdancingvoice over narrationcameratearscollegemarriage proposallimousinesuburbcollege student …subtitled scenetraditionblockbusterculture clashmakeupvegetarianmisogynywedding receptiongreekbaptismmakeoverschoolteachercultural differenceritebride and groomwedding gowncustomprotective malelambcross cultural relationshipethnicintoxicationcountry clubinter culturalcontact lensextended familytravel agencycultural conflictgreek americanparthenongreek orthodoxgreek restaurantethnic pridezitbaklavagreek dancingintentional mistranslationouzoetymologywindexgreek family (See All) |
Follow a week in the life of a young folk singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Guitar in tow, huddled against the unforgiving New York winter, he is struggling to make it as a musician against seemingly insurmountable obstacles -- some of them of his own making.
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | friendshipsuicidemoneypregnancydrinkinghomelessnessabortion |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | gas stationbusrestaurantbarnew york citysnowelevatorpolice carchicago illinoisfire escape |
| Characters: | little boywaitresshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfrienddoctorsingerbrother sister relationshippolicemanmusicianjewishreference to godprofessorsecretaryuncle nephew relationship …u.s. soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1960swinteryear 1961 |
| Story: | contractapplausemicrophonedinerliepunched in the facesingingphotographcharacter name in titleflashbackcigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterchasethree word title …telephone callcryingsongbeatingunderwearfoodcatdrinkcondomarrestsunglassescafehandcuffsreference to jesus christguitarmanhattan new york citytelephoneflashlightcookingwineconcerteatingsubwayapologyno opening creditssearchkeyliarpay phoneauditionstorytellingreadingpursuitsleepingrecord playerlistening to musicrecordingguitaristclassical musicdriving a carmilkhitchhikingcouchboxer shortsbackpackkickingtitle appears in writingfogsnowingcanerecording studioreference to elvis presleyalleyhit in the facemen's bathroomreading aloudstairwaylooking out a windowguitar playinglosershow businessmailguitar playerfolk musicfilling stationcircular staircasein medias resunwanted pregnancydriving at nightintercomsleeping on a couchsnoringcoatgreenwich village manhattan new york cityreference to bob dylantoilet stallpenis slurtheatrical agentcold the temperaturewelshreference to the new york timessociologistsleeping on the floorborrowing moneybreakfast cerealfolk singerhecklerlistening to a car radioginger cathighway patrolmantrain depotwashington square manhattan new york cityselling a houseakron ohioupper west side manhattan new york citycar collisionreference to flash gordonreference to ulyssessociology professorcouchsurfingreference to new jerseylost catreference to boston massachusettslp recordingdriving in snowreference to seattle washingtonfalling asleep while drivingcolumbia recordselectrical tapeknocking on a car windowentering through a windowreference to new orleans louisiana (See All) |
To escape an abusive boyfriend, without announcing her plans in advance, Jean Gilkyson takes her young daughter Griff to the Wyoming ranch of her father-in-law, Einar. Jean and Einar are disaffected, as he blames her for the death of his son in a car accident. Einar is taking care of his friend Mitc …h, who was attacked by a bear, and Einar does not know that he has a granddaughter. While Mitch heals and forgives the bear, Einar also changes his feelings regarding Jean, finally understanding that accidents happen and accepting her and loving Griff. (Read More)
| Themes: | lovefriendshipjealousydrinkingdrunkennessmemoryrobberytheftdeath of fatherredemptiongriefvengeanceforgivenesscamping |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | motelfarmrural settingbussmall townrestaurantbarhospitalbicyclelog cabinshooting a car |
| Characters: | waitressfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualpoliceteenagermother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorboyteenage girlfemale protagonistgirl …police officerpolicemanthiefbullysheriffgrandfather granddaughter relationshipdysfunctional relationship (See All) |
| Story: | sonbarnliecomputerhorsephotographsexf ratedviolencegunfightcigarette smokingbeatingdream …underwearcar accidentmirrorcatdrinksecretriflecafewomanbinocularsliarcowboyscarinjectiondeath of sondeath of husbandhorse ridingbasementflowerbearcowrunawaypickup truckropeshavingpokerhypodermic needleloss of wifepool tablezoocaneranchtrophychainplaying cardstombdonkeysandwichplaying poolmeatcrutchesloss of daughterabandoned houseloss of childrodeodomestic abusegravestonetreehousecar breakdownmorphineabusive boyfriendiowasnailraccoonfootprintfather in law daughter in law relationshiplassowyominghoneypadlockbreaking a car windowmilking a cowanimal cagetalking to the deadprinterlearning to drivedry cleanersmaulingreference to mcdonald's restaurantlong underwearwichita kansascalgary alberta canadacigarette buttbroken ribemotional healingbroken platereference to winnie the poohcamera focus on a female butttin snipsescargotinterstate highwaycheyenne wyomingbutte montana (See All) |
When his partner is killed by the mysterious and possibly nonexistent Jaguar Shark, Steve Zissou and his Team Zissou crew set off for an expedition to hunt down the creature. Along with his estranged wife, a beautiful journalist and a co-pilot who could possibly be Zissou's son, the crew set off for … one wild expedition. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedytragedy |
| Themes: | murderdeathrevengesuicideinfidelitydrugsjealousypregnancyfilmmakingdivorcecancerredemptionrivalry |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | beachswimming poolhotelhelicopterboatelevatorseaitalyoceanlaboratorysubmarineu boathelicopter accident |
| Characters: | little boyfather son relationshiptattoosingerbabywriterhostage |
| Story: | ponytailturtlesonapplausestagemicrophonemapold mancomputerpunched in the facesingingphotographbloodcharacter name in titlenudity …interviewflashbackfightnipplesexplosionpistolcryingshootoutbeatingcorpsemachine gunshot in the chestblondeface slaprescueslow motion scenewatching tvcameragunfightletterpaintingrifleheld at gunpointmarijuanaislandrevolverguitarriverscientistreportergay slurflashlightbound and gaggedtoplessvideo camerastabbingdeath of friendsnakefishman with glassescoffingravepilotuniformmissionproduct placementmassageringscene during end creditsfilm within a filmgifttied upunderwaterblindfoldloss of mothermonkeyitalianpiratecaptainfarcemachetetape recorderhelmetjoggingloss of friendwatching a movieeccentricsharkaudienceanimal attackeaten aliveguardteamburglaryloss of sonpet dogheadphonessafedynamiteairplane crashbalconysaunatied feettragic herobonfiregunfirepipe smokinghogtiedplaying cardsabandoned buildingblood on camera lensaccountantunhappy marriagenew jobexpeditionshot in the neckbandagesubtitlesalarmshipwrecklizardbicyclingvillamedaldolphinpalm treescuba divingstabbed in the shoulderillegitimate childcrabacoustic guitarhot air balloonoctopustied up while barefootcrowbarexploding shipmovie camerabiplanediverpet catradarspeedobraziliansmoking potfilipinounwed pregnancyglobesikhdocumentary crewinternjellyfishphysicistturbanthick accentexercisinggalaruinleecheelname changesignaturebullhornpart stop motionbraidsmachinerymarine lifereefstitchesscubaorcasteamshipchartsnorkelingseahorseburial at seanorth atlanticresort hotelthree legged dogfrogmanbuccaneeremblemoceanographerboom operatorreference to jacques cousteaufictional island (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: | angermurderlovefriendshipweddingdivorceblackmaildrug usedysfunctional familyguiltpoetrychildhoodinheritancegay love |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | busrestaurantschoolbicycle |
| Characters: | motherlittle boystudentteacherfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendteenage boygay sexdancerreference to godgay kisssingle motherhomosexuality …teacher student relationshipcatholicgay teenagergay relationshipparent child relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay student (See All) |
| Story: | sonclassroomliecomputermale nudityflashbackbare chested malecigarette smokingdancingknifechaseshowertelephone callcell phone …beatingunderwearfoodmirrorface slapslow motion scenewatching tvundressingletterpaintingcafemarijuanareference to jesus christrivertelephonef wordgay slurcookingvideo cameramontageeatingsubwayapologylibrarycoming outfantasy sequencepay phonewritten and directed by cast memberdollmanipulationpursuitobscene finger gesturehatesingle parentchessrunawayclaim in titlepot smokinglgbtteen angstlooking at oneself in a mirroroverallsrebellionhome moviereconciliationboxer shortsbackpackkickingrejectiontime lapse photographyschool uniformgay sonboarding schoolmale male kissbriefsbrushing teethphoto albumvideo tapegay bashingvideo storeadolescencedvdvacuum cleaner17 year olddomineering 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 dicaprioboys' bathroompublic schoolmother son conflictlove hatebegins with a quotemale homosexualityreference to jackson pollockmother slaps sonreference to jean cocteaucontemptreport cardreference to christmasimaginary worldsaint lawrence riverspeed the drugwriting contestthrowing a telephone (See All) |
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: | murderdeathfriendshipmarriagerapechristmasmoneyjealousyprisondrinkingfearfuneralinvestigationdivorcedeath of father …obsessionguiltforgivenessdancing with a baby (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | barchurchpolice carcourtroomlake |
| Characters: | motherwaitressfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrentattoobrother brother relationshipboy …brother sister relationshipfemale protagonistgirlpolicemandancerphotographerbabylawyergrandfather grandson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | year 1980year 1993year 1983 |
| Story: | evidencebribebarnbartenderdinerclassroomliecomputerpunched in the facephotographbloodcharacter name in titlenuditymale nudityviolence …one word titleflashbackmale rear nuditydogbare chested malegunfightcigarette smokingdancingknifetelephone callcryingcell phonebeatingcorpsefoodmirrorface slapwatching tvcameradrinkarrestundressingbare buttletterbeertearssunglassesrunningdead bodyhandcuffsprayerstabbingbasketballwomaneatingtoiletfalse accusationjudgeapologytrialflash forwardlimousineliarchampagnechristmas treecourtamerican flaghairy chestisolationpolicewomancharacter says i love youcabinclasssacrificecorrupt copstrong female characterpickup trucksupermarketbreaking and enteringlawcookworking classnew year's evestrong female leadbar fightpromiseremote controlprison guardshopliftinginnocenceattorneyattempted suicidedespairframe upprideaerial shotconvictvoice over letternotedead mothermarital problemshamebarbed wirecandytestimonyrunning awayhomecomingarmed robberyclimbing through a windowjuryhot dogdistrict attorneywrist slittingscene of the crimednawrongful convictionmassachusettsreturning homeflashback within a flashbacksolitary confinementtrespassingclimbing out a windowdeath of grandfathermiscarriage of justicecourthousechristmas decorationsshacklesfoster homemedia frenzyperjurybeer bottlemerry christmasransackingforensicsconvicted 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) |
When his only friend and co-worker dies, a young man born with dwarfism moves to an abandoned train depot in rural New Jersey. Though he tried to maintain a life of solitude, he is soon entangled with an artist who is struggling with a personal tragedy and an overly friendly Cuban hot-dog vendor.
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | angerdeathfriendshippregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessdivorcelonelinessdeath of fatherdepressiondrug useguiltgriefhumiliation …prejudiceinheritancenear death experienceunlikely friendshipdancing on a bar (See All) |
| Mood: | rainmoving |
| Locations: | rural settingsmall townrestaurantbarhospitaltrainschoollakecanadarooftoptunneltrain stationsuvfood trucknew in town …train car (See All) |
| Characters: | teacherfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanchildrenartistreference to godex husband ex wife relationshippregnant womannew friend |
| Story: | pondtaverndinerbridgeclassroomhorsephotographkissfightcigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterthree word titlepantiestelephone callcell phone …underwearcamerawritten by directordrinkpaintingbookbeercafemarijuanaprayermanhattan new york citysoccerbravideo cameradeath of friendpaintercoffeelibrarysuitcasereadinggiftdeath of sonclasspickup trucksupermarketsurvivoraginghome moviehitchhikingdrug overdoseretirementdwarfgrocery storenew jerseyattempted suicideconfrontationloss of sonconvenience storelonerdivorceereckless drivingharassmentoutcastdrunken manlibrarianpocket watchstonedkiss on the lipsmailkindnesswalkingheirvideo footagehair salonwaitingsaying gracestreet vendorunwed pregnancycuriosityrailroad trackmovie projectorrailroad crossingfrench frieshobbydrug rehabilitationfreight trainabandonedketchupmillgracepublic speakingpassed out drunkblimpreference to snow whitemodel trainbourboncuban americanshorelinehot dog vendortoy makersleep overfitting inalmost hit by a carcharacter says go to hellsleeping in a bathtubovercoming fearwalking on train tracksdeath of a co workerhoboken new jerseyrailroad yardshot glassbeneficiarypill bottlerailroad trestletrestleamtrakmonkey barsbeef jerkydepotreference to sancho panzaalmost hit by a trainreference to tom thumb (See All) |
The chief spokesperson and lobbyist Nick Naylor is the Vice-President of the Academy of Tobacco Studies. He is talented in speaking and spins argument to defend the cigarette industry in the most difficult situations. His best friends are Polly Bailey that works in the Moderation Council in alcohol …business, and Bobby Jay Bliss of the gun business own advisory group SAFETY. They frequently meet each other in a bar and they self-entitle the Mod Squad a.k.a. Merchants of Death, disputing which industry has killed more people. Nick's greatest enemy is Vermont's Senator Ortolan Finistirre, who defends in the Senate the use a skull and crossed bones in the cigarette packs. Nick's son Joey Naylor lives with his mother, and has the chance to know his father in a business trip. When the ambitious reporter Heather Holloway betrays Nick disclosing confidences he had in bed with her, his life turns upside-down. But Nick is good in what he does for the mortgage. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedypolitical satiredocumentary footage |
| Themes: | murderdeathlovefriendshipkidnappingmarriagemoneybetrayalpoliticspregnancydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralseductiondivorce …psychopathpovertydrug usecancerguilthumiliationhomelessnessfreedomdrug addiction (See All) |
| Mood: | rainsatire |
| Locations: | restaurantbarhospitalschoolhotelcemeteryairplanelos angeles californiaelevatorjapanbaseballstormsex in kitchen |
| Characters: | motherstudentteacherhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfrienddoctorchildrenboyteenage boygirlnurseactorlawyer …actressreference to godasianrussianchinesegrandfather granddaughter relationshipself pityairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | world war two |
| Story: | tractorcorporationbribesonapplausebaseball batfarmermicrophoneclassroomliecomputerphotographsexbased on novelinterview …guncigarette smokingtelephone callvoice over narrationcell phoneunderwearfoodcar accidentslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkundressingriflecafehandcuffsreference to jesus christsciencealcoholf wordreporternewspaperwineeatingpoliticiancoffinvangraveyardcigar smokingcoffeepainattempted murderlimousinepilotbusinessmanfired from the jobfbiliarcowboypoisonumbrellaproduct placementreadingcollege studentbusinessamerican flagbodyguardsplit screenmanagerclasshealthheart attackwashington d.c.freeze framepizzatv newstape recorderlawice creamhollywood californiaaudienceburialbossmoralityremote controlspanishanimated sequencenewsreel footagedeath threattime lapse photographyamusement parkadvertisingarabpollutionbriefcaseranchtrophycapitalismwilhelm screamsmokefilm industryfiremanspittingchocolatepopeparalysistestimonywhaleplane crashcoca colabillboardnewspaper articleferris wheelpaparazzipieilliteracycheesekimononorth carolinamagnifying glassvending machinehoboprivate jetreference to john wayneenvironmentalistmarketingpeep holeu.s. senatorkorean warvietnam war veteranscientific researchbaldnesslibertymortgagered crossreference to winston churchillvermontreference to oprah winfreyorange juiceanimated title sequenceu.s. congressu.s. governmentfictional tv showoxygenreference to brad pitttobaccobusiness tripstained glass windowchimneylung cancernational guardtheatrical agentreference to charles mansonreference to humphrey bogartlibertariantaxesoxygen tankparkinson's diseasegun controldietinglobbyistreference to fidel castroreference to michael jordancongressional hearingbusiness meetingsandalsreference to bette davisreference to cary grantcnnprivate clubracquetballfree marketloggerreference to julia robertscharcoalu.s. capitol buildingmarlboro cigarettesheart failurebooinglincoln memorialreference to genghis khandioramareference to jimmy stewarttobacco industryemphysemahollywood agentskull and crossbonessmoke ringmen's clubreference to lauren bacallbreathalyzerhollywood historyinternational tradejetlagnon profit organizationmaple syruprhetoricgovernment hearingreference to carole lombardcholesterolfilm financingkent statelos angeles timesreference to colonel sandersnicotinereference to captain hooktic tacsboss stealing ideamsnbcnicotine patchreference to attila the hunreference to general motorsc spanreference to matthew mcconaugheyreference to oliver northsecond hand smoketobacco farmconglomerategoldfish pondkool cigarettesmarlboro manpanamanianreference to nurembergtitle written in movie (See All) |
After a chance encounter at a theater, two men, Benigno and Marco, meet at a private clinic where Benigno works. Lydia, Marco's girlfriend and a bullfighter by profession, has been gored and is in a coma. It so happens that Benigno is looking after another woman in a coma, Alicia, a young ballet stu …dent. The lives of the four characters will flow in all directions, past, present and future, dragging all of them towards an unsuspected destiny. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramasilent movie |
| Themes: | friendshipsuiciderapeprisonpregnancyfearweddingmemorylonelinesstheftobsessiontheatrepanicunlikely friendship |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | rural settingbarhospitalchurchswimming poolhotelcemeterytaxiapartmentspaincatholic church |
| Characters: | little girlstudentteacherfather daughter relationshipdoctorsingernursedancermusicianphotographerwriterpriestlawyeractresslust …psychiatristpregnant from rape (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | stagebaseball batmicrophonebartendercomputersingingphotographbloodsexfemale nuditynuditymale nudityfemale frontal nudityflashback …nipplestitle spoken by characterpantiesshowercryingcell phoneslow motion scenewatching tvcameraswordarrestundressingbare buttlettertearscar crashjailvoyeurreporterswimminggay slurjournalistbraconcertambulancewomanfemale pubic hairsnakewhite pantiesdream sequencescantily clad femalehit by a carritualcostumeuniformmassagescreamtragic eventfilm within a filmcinemaballettraditionentertainmentnipples visible through clothingsexual abusecomaexerciseguitaristbuttocksmovie theatervisittimeaudiencebridetv showhaircutwatching televisionspanishrainstormsymbolismman cryingmale objectificationmenstruationnotebookimperative in titlemetaphorsubtitlesautographstage playnewspaper articleinfatuationballerinaactual animal killedbullgroomprison visitcapemadrid spaininmatetragic loveentertainerriteshrineiconsuicide notephobiacurtainwedding gowncustombullfightingbedriddenspectatorcrutchshrinkingloss of girlfriendcompact discmale nurseembroiderybullfighterphysical therapyconciergejordanwalking canematadorbullfightballet classcharacter appears in newspaperappointmentballet schoolballet teacherbullringdance showlobbycoming out of a comatorerocoma rapegoringnewspaper obituary (See All) |
A mid-western farm boy reluctantly becomes a member of the undead when a girl he meets turns out to be part of a band of southern vampires who roam the highways in stolen cars. Part of his initiation includes a bloody assault on a hick bar.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageblack comedysuspense |
| Themes: | murderdeathfriendshiprevengekidnappingbetrayalfeardrunkennessescapeinvestigationdeceptionpsychopathsupernatural powerredemptioninsanity …sadismunrequited lovehomelessnessmurder of a police officernear death experienceregret (See All) |
| Mood: | goreneo noircar chasenightambiguous ending |
| Locations: | gas stationmotelfarmbussmall townbarpolice stationpolice cartrucktexasroad moviebus stationshedcar fire |
| Characters: | waitressfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipteenagertattoobrother sister relationshippolice officerhostagethiefvampiresheriffpolice shootoutsingle father …truck drivershooting a police officer (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | barnfarmerbartenderdinerpunched in the facehorsebloodf ratedviolencedogbare chested malegunkissfightcigarette smoking …explosionknifechasesurprise endingpistolfireshootouttitle directed by femalebeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotgunrescueslow motion scenewatching tvgunfightbrawlvomitingshowdownrifleheld at gunpointbeersunglassesrunningrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordgood versus evilfoot chaseflashlightgangstrangulationmassacrethroat slittingstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestexploding cardisarming someonechild in perilhit by a cardouble crosspolice officer killedvanfemme fatalecigar smokingshot in the legtransformationshot in the foreheadon the runattempted murderscreaminglocker roomperson on firecowboypay phonefugitiveon the roadproduct placementrace against timemissing persondeath of childmanipulationscaramerican flagexploding bodyhorse ridingneck breakingthreatened with a knifedirectorial debutcowarsonfreeze framesingle parentpickup truckmachismoropecard gamebulletburned alivepokerelectronic music scoremass murdergothicshot in the stomachsociopathscene during opening creditscowboy hatcountry musicphone boothstrangerhitchhikerhitchhikingbar fightfull moonthugredneckgypsyreverse footagestealing a carstarstabbed in the throathit in the crotchmercilessnesspool tablepunched in the stomachlove at first sightimmortalitypunched in the chestsunjumping through a windowoutlawblood on shirthealingdisfigurementknife throwingsiegepolice raidduct tapefemale directorburned to deathmoral dilemmaflat tiresouthern accentshot through a windowdriftermolotov cocktailveterinarianspit in the faceteenage lovehuman monsterpolice officer shot in the chestsuper strengthjukeboxquick drawstandofftrailer homedouble barreled shotgunburnt facehit by a truckdeputyexploding trucksawed off shotgunone linerwrist slittingbitten in the neckunderage smokingburnt bodykiller childstar crossed loversbadgecuremysterious womankansasrecreational vehiclevending machineshot through a doorgang leaderspray paintmass murdereroklahomainnocent person killednomadcamperchild swearingchild with a gunstabbed in the mouthlassoblood drinkingcowboy shirtmosquitobandaged handinvulnerabilityblood transfusionbalisongjumping from a carmobile homesunlightwhite horsefreight trainchild uses gunscarred facestar spangled bannerspit takestate troopercrisis of conscienceskull crushinginitiation riteamerican midwestdoomed lovebloodlustsee you in helloil wellcivil war veterantumbleweedwinnebagoblood suckingchild vampireface burntooth knocked outreflection in car mirrorconfederate soldierbutterfly knifecar showroomsleeping in a bathtubdriving through a wallsearch for sontinfoilbullet catchingslashed tiretrain trackrooster crowingspurhit with a flashlightslit wristjumping from a truckchild burningjesse jamesroaming (See All) |
An inksetter in New York, Quoyle returns to his family's longtime home, a small fishing town in Newfoundland, with his young daughter, after a traumatizing experience with her mother, Petal, who sold her to an illegal adoption agency. Though Quoyle has had little success thus far in life, his shippi …ng news column in the newspaper "The Gammy Bird" finds an audience, and his experiences in the town change his life. Then he meets the widow Wavey... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | angerdeathkidnappingmarriageinfidelityrapeadulterypregnancydrunkennessinvestigationmagicincestmemorypovertyredemption |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | rural settingsmall townbarhospitalsnowboatnightclubvillagewoodslakeshipcanadaoceancampfirestorm …boat accident (See All) |
| Characters: | motherlittle boylittle girlhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrendetectivemusicianphotographerbabywritersingle mother …employer employee relationshipsingle fatherfishermanaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | bartendermapdinerbridgecomputerphotographbased on novelflashbacksex scenekisspartythree word titlepantiescryingwoman on top …dreamcorpsecar accidentrescuecamerathongvomitingtearscar crashislandrivertelevisiontelephonereporterdecapitationsurvivalnewspaperbracandleambulancewidowhouseaccidentfishdinnerdrivingsevered headritualsearchvoice overgraveyardcursewidowerfactorydolllightningscreamisolationunderwaterreference to william shakespearetypewriternewspaper headlinesingle parentchainsawiceropetraditionpirateteawoundreference to adolf hitlerbabysitterbuttockstimeirishjournalismcompassionback from the deadwatching televisionremote controlhaunted by the pastlandscapethunderplaygroundjob interviewsuperstitionice skatingice hockeyseasidecasual sexmarital problemferryweathersymbolismadulterous wifeauntbandageparenthoodmetaphoraccordionmental retardationoutsidersweatnewspaper articlekiteleukemiahearsebody bagfeverashesrainingsewing machinewakestorygravestonecarpenterriteurnmortalitycustomnewspaper editorcar wreckatlantic oceanmoosestarting overvisionscadaverpulitzer prize sourceancestordesertioncableouthousepaper airplaneprinterwirepatternpiracyincest rapenewfoundland canadanewspaper officehockey gamedeath in familyice skatescovenursery schoolnotesabusive wifecapsizeibmcairnreference to robert burns (See All) |
In the end of the Nineteenth Century, in London, Robert Angier, his beloved wife Julia McCullough and Alfred Borden are friends and assistants of a magician. When Julia accidentally dies during a performance, Robert blames Alfred for her death and they become enemies. Both become famous and rival ma …gicians, sabotaging the performance of the other on the stage. When Alfred performs a successful trick, Robert becomes obsessed trying to disclose the secret of his competitor with tragic consequences. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedysteampunk |
| Themes: | angermurderdeathlovefriendshiprevengesuicidekidnappinginfidelitybetrayaladulteryprisonpregnancydrinkingfear …drunkennessfuneraldeceptionmagicextramarital affairobsessiongriefunfaithfulnessrivalryexecutiontheatredeath of wifepanicwilderness (See All) |
| Mood: | rainambiguous ending |
| Locations: | small townrestaurantbartrainforesthotelsnowcemeterylondon englandwaterwoodscourtroomstorm |
| Characters: | little boylittle girlhusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboygirlpolice officerpolicemanactorbabylawyerdaughter …chinesefatheramericanaunt nephew relationshipself inflicted injury (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1900s1890s |
| Story: | taverntwist endingevidenceapplausestageold manhorsephotographbloodbased on novelflashbacktwo word titlebare chested maleguntitle spoken by character …surprise endingpistolfirevoice over narrationcorpseshot to deathshot in the chestshotguncatdrinksecretfalling from heightlettershootingheld at gunpointbeerlingeriedead bodycafejailhandcuffsrevolvercandleaxemountaindisguisemontageprisonernonlinear timelinejudgetrialno opening creditsbirdcoffinvoice overgraveyarddrowninggunshotflash forwardtheaterargumentcostumechampagnelightninghangingdiarycourtdeath of brotherhairy chesttrapcharacter says i love youshot in the armtwinsacrificetrustropeentertainmentsabotagefireplacebulletkilling an animalrevelationcagefameperformancejail cellmagicianloss of loved onemorgueagentlossservantaudiencefaked deathtorchbroken legguardattorneysevered fingerthundermourninginventorbackstageimpostorpartnershovelwizardtheatre audiencemakeupfogcanetied feetblind manlanternbroken armhorse and carriagecoinframed for murderteleportationmain character diesposterplaying cardsdoppelgangervictorian eraillusionstage showelectricitywifemagic trickburied alivenotebookgatebandagejournalseancetelling someone to shut upinventiontombstoneperformerwatchdouble barreled shotguncoloradotwin brotherdrunkardshow businesshusbandnewspaper articleassistantbusiness cardfinger cut offshot in the handhanged manchainedenglishmanentertaineranimal experimentationcarouseldead birdlimpin medias resblack catdeath by drowningtrapdoorhorse and wagoncockney accentsledgehammerdeath by gunshotfake moustacheflashback within a flashbackcasketfake accentlockdovetop hatarm slingcryptfalling through the floorflintlock pistoldoubleprotective malestagecoachmistlight bulbshacklestransportationdevotionhand injuryillusionistman wearing a wigoil lampbaby carriagebroken fingergallowsgeneratorheadstonehanged womanransackinghidden identitylimpingstopwatchtheatrical agentdualitystage magicianhand woundsame actor playing two characterslocksmithsolicitoractor playing dual roleelectric fencecanarymagician's assistantlightbulbcompetitorexecution by hangingmachinerydying repeatedlywater tankreference to thomas edisonlookalikesame actor playing two characters simultaneously on screenhuman duplicationpledgeartificial humancondemned to deathyear 1899duplicatepantaloonarm in a slingsleight of handencryptionhangman's noosecoin trickduplicationprotective fathershowmanfingers shot offholding someone's head underwateridentity swappingdoor keyfalling through a staircasestage actvoice over diaryelectrical generatorhansom cabparallel montageunderwater escapefake hangingshowmanshipfinger injuryroyal albert hall londonworkhousebookingbouncing a balluncertainty principlecolorado springs coloradoprestigerubber ballgymnastic ringscatching a bulletroyal albert hall (See All) |
A man is shot and quickly buried in the high desert of west Texas. The body is found and reburied in Van Horn's town cemetery. Pete Perkins, a local ranch foreman, kidnaps a Border Patrolman and forces him to disinter the body. With his captive in tow and the body tied to a mule, Pete undertakes a d …angerous and quixotic journey into Mexico. (Read More)
| Themes: | murderdeathfriendshiprevengesuicidekidnappinginfidelityadulterydrinkingtorturedrunkennessdanceinvestigationextramarital affaircancer …redemptiondyingjusticeforgivenessghost town (See All) |
| Locations: | motelbussmall townrestaurantbarhospitaltrainhelicoptercemeterydesertbicyclewatervillagekitchenpolice station …truckcavemexicocampfiretexassex in a kitchen (See All) |
| Characters: | waitressfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfriendpolicemanreference to godsheriffself justice |
| Story: | cattlebloody nosebarnmapold manpunched in the facehorsephotographbloodsexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenumber in titleviolencemasturbation …dogcigarette smokingdancingknifechasepistoltelephone callcell phoneshootoutcorpseunderwearcar accidentshot in the chestblondewatching tvdrinkfalling from heightshootingvomitingriflerunningdead bodycafesex standing upneighborpianohandcuffsprayerriverbound and gaggedcookingmountainimmigranttied to a chairnonlinear timelinejourneygraveyardmarriage proposalcoffeeracial slurgunshotgravebinocularsscreaminguniformcowboypay phoneon the roaddirected by staramerican flagpursuithorse ridingtied upsix word titlesubtitled scenepickup truckeavesdroppingropebulletjeepcowboy hatloss of friendcookmale bondingmorguemagazinecountry musicfollowing someonehonorburialgoatmexicanpromisewindtelescopebootssandspanishsmugglingshopping mallshovelautopsyaccidental killingdead mancapturecliffblind manethnic slurillegal immigrantsouthern accentpiano playercar troubledonkeyporn magazinecartoon on tvjunkyardrunning awaydrug smugglingdrunken mantexanmotel roomfarmhousebillboardlistening to a radiocactusbroken nosehouston texasrattlesnakeshepherdretributionsnake biteneo westernhawku.s. mexico bordervultureborder patrolgrave diggingviagradustlassorearview mirrorcoyoteranchermobile homefreight trainborder guardhitting a womanmexican immigrantceiling fancincinnati ohiomexican american bordercantinafalling off horserotting corpseriver crossingfalling over a clifftelescopic riflepedicurereference to jfk assassinationranch handmouth taped shutcattle ranchtalking with the deadhustler magazinedragged by a horseel paso texaswatching a porno movieburning bodycowboy bootreflection in windowclipping toenailssheriff's officedigging up a dead bodymap makingreference to sea worldsnakebite poison (See All) |
Across The Universe is a fictional love story set in the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, the struggle for free speech and civil rights, mind exploration and rock and roll. At once gritty, whimsical and highly theatrical, the story moves from high schools and universities in Massa …chusetts, Princeton and Ohio to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Detroit riots, Vietnam and the dockyards of Liverpool. A combination of live action and animation, the film is paired with many songs by 'The Beatles' (qv) that defined the time. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | documentary footagerock musical |
| Themes: | murderdeathfriendshipsurrealismmarriagedrugsjealousypoliticspregnancydrunkennessescapedancefuneralartmilitary …depressiondrug useabuseunrequited lovetheatrepanicfreedomfalling in loverevolutionpolice brutalitynear death experiencecheating death (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolrainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | busbarhospitalnew york citybeachchurchhelicoptersnowcemeterynightclubtaxiwheelchairshiptruckrooftop …taxi driverschool busbus stationfire escapecorpse in water (See All) |
| Characters: | waitressstudentteacherhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipprostitute …soldierpolice officernursealienpolicemandancerpriestlawyersister sister relationshipartistsingle motherinterracial relationshipprofessoruncle nephew relationshippimppolice arrestdeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1960swinter |
| Story: | music bandbloody nosecheerleaderspeechgymtentmicrophoneclassroompunched in the facesingingphotographbloodfemale nudityf ratedmale nudity …female frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malegunkissfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by characterexplosionpartychasethree word titletelephone callfirecryingsongtitle directed by femalebeatingcorpsemachine gunurinationblondeslow motion scenewatching tvbattlearrestundressinglettershootingriflebombrunningmarijuanajailbritishguitarmanhattan new york cityalcoholtelevisionswimmingnewspaperbandconcertcaliforniabasketballmontagearmyimmigrantrock bandsubwayno opening creditsassassinationdrawingunderwater sceneroommatejourneypantyhosenews reportlooking at the cameraimmigrationprotestfantasy sequencecollege studentuniversitydomestic violenceamerican flaginjectioncrossdeath of sonrock 'n' rollsadnesspremarital sexclassgraffitipubnewspaper headlineheroinrunawayriotcircusfemale stockinged legssyringeflyinghypodermic needleperformancetitle based on songjail cellguitaristdemonstrationbeardamerican footballhammerbuttocksvietnam warphone boothcomposertorchburialhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingapplehookerjanitorimaginationveteranbreakupu.s. armyfanmourninghippieanimated sequencepool tableshot in the facebroken glassnewsreel footagefootball playertheatre audiencemedical examinationabsent fatherdead childbilliardsdrunksketchblack eyechoirsongwritersnowingdressing roombowlingwar veteranbruisemeetingdeath of loved oneillegal immigrantpatriotismposterthanksgivinglighthouseanti warclosetdockplaying pooldetroit michiganlockergolf clubblack pantyhoseescalatortelevision newsdeportationstrikehangoverbroken windowclimbing through a windowlaundromatmaking outlsdcornfieldelectric guitarlandladymegaphonetoastdance clubbowling alleybreaking a windowamericanabumhearsepromvolunteerjockdomestic abusedeath of boyfriendmoustacheinterracial coupleacoustic guitarcollege campuswashing machinecultural differencepatriotironingtelevision setinfantrythe beatlestour buscounter culturestatue of libertygururadicalloudspeakersmoking potmarchrock singerestranged fatherguard dogdrug triplootingstrawberryletter writingimperialismprotestormuralpassing outcerealrecord producersearch for fatherdog tagreference to martin luther king jr.barricadefloatingliverpoolgiggreenwich village manhattan new york citybiological fatherhigh school danceprotest marchwelderfootball fieldkeyholesexy nurseshipyardsketchingpolitical unrestpsychedeliarepairmanplatoonriot policeafrobus triplocked in a closetmilitary draftwar woundhare krishnathanksgiving dinnerpatrolslow dancingtrippybasic trainingdropoutnude drawingfootball practicepeace signreference to lyndon johnsonchest hairflying machinethanksgiving daydrafttitle sung by characterblack white relationsgreyhound busbleachersbomb makingdelicatessenphysical examreference to brigitte bardoturine samplegraffiti artgospel choirjukebox musicalrecord contractwall paintingprinceton universitysinging to the cameraoutdoor concertphysical examinationprotest songsocial unrestrecord dealwashington square manhattan new york citycollege boundcollege kidmarch on washingtonpicket signrecord executivetranscendental meditationprotest riotdockworkerhomemade bombstreet theaterfloating bodypsychedelic drugreference to jack kerouacanti war movementbus depotdraft noticeex lovers back togetherlesbian attractionlooking at the audiencestudent movementburning paperdayton ohiopacketriotingsliding down a banisterocean wavesolarisationuncle samarmy inductioncranberry saucedouble negative (See All) |
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: | angerdeathfriendshipmoneydrinkingdrunkennessfuneraltheftdeath of motherdepressiondeath of wifechildhood |
| Mood: | nightmareaffection |
| Locations: | busrestaurantschoolcemeterybicycle |
| Characters: | motherlittle boystudentteacherhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerboyteenage girlteenage boygirldancer …musicianbabysister sister relationshipthiefbest friendreference to godcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1940s1950s |
| Story: | music bandbloody nosemicrophoneliepunched in the facesingingphotographbloodsexf ratedflashbackmasturbationtwo word title …kisscigarette smokingfingeringdancingpartybased on true storytelephone callfondlingcryingbased on booksongtitle directed by femaledreamunderwearfoodmirrorurinationdrinksecretletterbookbeertearsrunningbirthdayrock musiccafecollegepianoguitartelephonebedroombandambulancemontageeatingwidowhouserock banddrawinghit by a carbirthday partygraveyardflash forwardargumentreadinguniversitydeath of husbandrock 'n' rollsadnesscharacter says i love yousleepingpubrecord playerbirthday caketeateen angstwhat happened to epiloguehead buttdesirelistening to musictape recorderwoman with glassesrecordingtitle based on songgroup of friendsrageguitaristaudienceblack humorpassportmovie theatreswitchbladeshopliftingbackstagedrummertheatre audienceabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorsongwriterpierattractiondark pastdressing roomrecording studiolaughingdead motherpajamascrowdexhibitionismnew zealandfast motion scenedrumsjoypiano playerreference to elvis presleyporn magazinedark secretadolescencejazz musiclooking out a windowguitar playingharmonicaboy with glassesbus stopflasklistening to a radiowrathguitar playerurinalguardianhamburg germanypawnshopwakegravestoneoutdoor oral sexmailmanthe beatlesgrudgedoormanabsent motherwaveoverhearing sexmusical instrumentrecord storemusic storebanjomusic groupreference to winston churchillrock groupliverpooloverheard conversationdouble decker busbloody mouthboardwalkcollapsesketchingdeath of uncleabandoned by fatherillegitimacygarden shearshalf brother half sister relationshipabandoned by motherbirth certificatechildhood memoriesboys' bathroomband managerlodgerschool suspensionlawn chairfish and chipsknocking on doortroubled teenage boyblackpool englandabandoned by husbandreference to buddy hollyreference to little richardsleeping on a benchreference to tchaikovskysinging along with a recordbiochemistryseaside resortbanjo playerschool blazerbrain hemorrhagewashboardlistening to classical musicclipping a hedgemerchant navy (See All) |
Courtroom thriller about a slick, hotshot lawyer who takes the seemingly unwinnable case of a young altar boy accused of murdering an eminent catholic priest.
| Themes: | angermurderrevengeinvestigationdeceptioncorruptionpsychopathmental illnessjusticeamnesiapolice investigation |
| Mood: | goremurder trial |
| Locations: | bartrainchurchhelicopternightclubapartmentpolice stationpolice carcourtroomchicago illinoischinese restaurant |
| Characters: | police officerdetectivephotographerpriestlawyerpsychiatristcatholicpolice arrest |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | evidenceapplausespeechmicrophonebartendercomputerpunched in the facesingingphotographbloodfemale nuditybased on novelnuditymale nudityinterview …two word titlecigarette smokingknifechasesurprise endingbeatingcorpsewatching tvcamerajailrevolverf wordreporterfoot chasevideo camerachild abusejudgetrialnews reportcoffeelatex glovesconfessioncover upmanipulationdirectorial debutnewspaper headlinepowerscandalsociopathmutilationjail cellbuttocksaudiencewhiskeycrime sceneremote controlsevered fingerchoirdeceitprison cellcastrationpublic humiliationpolice inspectorsirensouthern accentmob bosssermontestimonyplaying pooljurydistrict attorneyfinger cut offpressbishopprosecutorcorrupt officialmailmanstutteringnews footagevideo cassetteprotestormultiple personalitycompact dischousing projectjudicial systemjudicialjudiciarychild pornographyaltar boydefense attorneymusic conductorreference to thomas jeffersonsoccer gamechoke holdpornographic videosexual exploitationcriminal justicedissociative identity disorderboys' choirjustice systemplacardfaking illnessopportunismbad guy winsformer loverevidence tamperinglaw officeshackledfinefuguepiercing ripped outpro bonocontempt of courteyes gougedcover storyfederal prosecutorreference to nathaniel hawthorne (See All) |
New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, …making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | sketch comedy |
| Themes: | angerfriendshipjealousytheftdepressionredemptionmental illnesshomophobiaprejudicewritingpolice investigationobsessive compulsive disorderunlikely friendship |
| Locations: | restauranthospitalnew york citywheelchairapartmentroad trip |
| Characters: | little boywaitresshomosexualmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorpolice officernursewriterartistsingle motherpsychiatrist …older man younger woman relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgay friend (See All) |
| Story: | music bandsonbartendercomputerpunched in the facesingingfemale nuditynuditymale nuditybare breastsdogkissdancingtitle spoken by characterbeating …urinationwatching tvbare buttpaintingvomitingtearsneighborpianogay slurnew yorkwomanpainterdrawingbathritualscarpianistautomobilesingle parentnipples visible through clothingblockbustereccentriccompassionpet dogsuperstitionage differencepublisherasthmasicknessbusiness cardkindnessopposites attractriteposingmale modelolder man younger womanposing nudeanimal in cast creditsbedriddenbigotmisanthropewalking canearm castdog trainingyounger woman older man relationshiplove hatecallboymoral transformationsurgical stitchesreference to george gershwindress codeoddballlap dogreference to henri matisse (See All) |
An unknown middle-aged batter named Roy Hobbs with a mysterious past appears out of nowhere to take a losing 1930s baseball team to the top of the league in this magical sports fantasy. With the aid of a bat cut from a lightning struck tree, Hobbs lives the fame he should have had earlier when, as a … rising pitcher, he is inexplicably shot by a young woman. (Read More)
| Themes: | deathlovesurrealismherocorruptionblackmailchildhood |
| Locations: | farmrural settingrestauranthospitalnew york citytrainhotelelevatorbaseballchicago illinois |
| Characters: | little boyfather son relationshipdoctornursephotographerself discovery |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | baseball gamemusic bandapplausebaseball batdinersingingphotographbased on novelflashbackdancingslow motion scenecamerasecretshootingrevolver …competitionreporteraxefishingfemme fatalegunshottreeprologuemassagelightningscarpianistmanagerreuniontypewriternewspaper headlinecoachshavingathleteinjuryagingwatching a movierailway stationforbidden lovemovie theatrehaunted by the pastthunderteamtheatre audienceplaying cardsunderdogmagic trickmysticismsports teamrumorbaseball playernewspaper articleamericanapressfamous scoremiddle ageorchestral music scorecomebackrise and fallbaseball teambaseball stadiumchildhood sweetheartdrugstorebedriddenspectatorfairgroundniecetalismanstar spangled bannertriumphworld seriesmotivationalunwed motherglass eyebaseball moviebookieumpiremystery womanhomerunwoodworkingshoeshinebaseball pitcherpawninstrument casesparksreference to homerteam ownerunknown soninsigniabatting practice (See All) |
Two young men, Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, meet when they get a job as sheep herders on Brokeback Mountain. They are at first strangers, then they become friends. Throughout the weeks, they grow closer as they learn more about each other. One night, after some heavy drinking, they find a deeper co …nnection. They then indulge in a blissful romance for the rest of the summer. Unable to deal with their feelings for each other, they part ways at the end of the summer. Four years go by, and they each settle down, Ennis in Wyoming with his wife and two girls, and Jack in Texas with his wife and son. Still longing for each other, they meet back up, and are faced with the fact that they need each other. They undeniably need each other, and unsure of what to do, they start a series of "fishing trips", in order to spend time together. The relationship struggles on for years until tragedy strikes. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | murderfriendshipmarriagejealousypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessweddingmemorydivorcewrestlinghumiliationhuntingcampingregret |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | motelrural settingsmall townrestaurantbarhospitalnew york citytrainchurchforestsnowwoodscourtroomlakemexico …campfiretexasstormsex in a tent (See All) |
| Characters: | little boywaitresslittle girlfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerboyteenage girl …girlgay sexdancerbabysister sister relationshipgay kissbullyhomosexualitygay relationshipgay fathercrying babytalking to oneself in a mirrorbaby boybaby girl (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960ssummeryear 1963 |
| Story: | cattlesonfarmertentdinerliehorsesingingphotographbloodfemale nuditymale nudityviolencefemale frontal nudity …flashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogtwo word titlegunsex scenekissfightcigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by charactertelephone callcryingsongbeatingfistfightfoodmirrorface slapwatching tvdrinkshootingrifletearssunglassesplace name in titlecafemarijuanarivertelephoneswimmingcleavagebisexualcookingcandleaxemountaineatingwidowhousejudgechildfishingcoffeeskinny dippingbinocularsbeaten to deathbased on short storyliarcowboypay phoneproduct placementlightningcourtcrosshorse ridingsadnesssuspicionbearfireworksarsonpickup truckcloseted homosexualnerdeavesdroppingropeshavingpot smokingwolfwarehouseloss of virginityfriendship between menred dresscowboy hatassaultnosebleedgossipgay parentsheephitchhikingcelebrationcamera shot of feetpromisemovie theatrewhiskeymale prostitutegrocery storethunderpastkickingchaospool tablecigarette lighterfrustrationblood on shirtwedding dressbulletproof vestranchpajamaschildhood memorythanksgivingjoyspittingbisexualityhandshakeunhappy marriagesidekickfarmingcremationplaying poolcafeteriapostcardmeatjukeboxmotel roombully comeuppancetrailer homelaundromatharmonicahuntparamedicgay romancebowling alleyhead injurymailmailboxpiebullrodeosawshirtfirst gay sexual experiencebeltjumping into waterrighteous ragepost officefourth of julyshepherdneo westernclothescowgirlu.s. mexico borderblanketfirecrackerremarriageburning buildingrich mannightgownchopping woodchild swearingsledlamblassoturkey the birdwyomingrearview mirrorcoyotebisexual manclothes linejumping off a cliffmoosepocket knifebatonsaddlewood carvingequestriangay husbandlooking for a jobfiddlefalling through a windowwashing clothesbare midriffmulecuddlingsplit lipfalling off horsefiddlerbelief in hellsemi truckindependence daysleeping outsidebull ridingfootbridgefishing rodcampsitecattle prodroughneckhailstormbad newsblood spurtingrodeo cowboywestern u.s.horseplaypaper bagfishing tripranch handthrown from a horsecorralchild supportgay cowboykeroseneoil fieldhailbeansroad constructionanticipationcowboy bootdead sheepmethodistshiveringwater canteendrive in movie theatrepentecostalharmonica playerelectric knifehangerhorse trailerhorse riding accidentgrocery store clerkrodeo clownsharpening knifetrick ridingbronc ridingfarm equipmentsnow sleddingparkarolling downhillwashboardgmc truckovernight sensationsecret romancespit as lubricantwashing clothes in rivereating piefoot rubpeeling a potatoswings (See All) |
The story is set in 1947, following a long-retired Holmes living in a Sussex village with his housekeeper and her young son. But then he finds himself haunted by 30-year old case. Holmes memory isn't what it used to be, so he only remembers fragments of the case: a confrontation with an angry husban …d, a secret bond with his beautiful but unstable wife. (Read More)
| Themes: | angerdeathsuicidememorygriefsurveillancedeath of wife |
| Locations: | rural settingrestauranthospitalbeachtrainlondon englandjapanseaenglandtunneltrain station |
| Characters: | motherlittle boyhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorsoldierdetectivewriterjapaneseasian |
| Period: | 1940s1910syear 1947 |
| Story: | soncountrysidebridgeold manphotographcharacter name in titlebased on novelflashbacktwo word titletitle spoken by charactermirrorletterbookswimmingambulance …widowvoice overtheatergraveuniformpoisonstorytellingfilm within a filmcinemaprivate detectiveperiod in titlefireplacefamewatching a movielossaudiencesheepfollowing someoneretirementold agehousekeeperpolice inspectormiscarriagemelancholymemory lossasiabeing followedconfusionnotebookbeeharmonicabusiness cardperfumeshocksome scenes in black and whiteallergygravestoneritemailmanmagnifying glassinspectorhorse and wagonsherlock holmestop hatmusic teachercheckhit by a trainpassenger trainnestchestoil lampwaspbeehivescreenpalm readingbuggybee stingbeekeepermusic lessonreality vs fantasywanting a babymother son conflictelderly protagonisthiroshimataxidermistlibrary booksearch for truthwar widowsussex englandforged signaturerevealing the truthwasp stinggrowing oldhoneybeereference to the prodigal sonunsolved casewasp nestwhite cliffs of doveraccomplishmentstone circlewasp attacknonagenarian (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: | angerfriendshipmarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterydrinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairdivorcedepressionunfaithfulnessfight for love |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | barlos angeles californiabicyclebaseball |
| Characters: | teacherfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage boygirlpolicemandancerlawyer …sister sister relationshipreference to godemployer employee relationship (See All) |
| Story: | baseball gloveapplausegymbartenderclassroomliecomputerpunched in the facephotographmasturbationbare chested malesex scenekissfightdancing …chasetelephone callcryingcell phonedreamface slapslow motion scenewatching tvcameradrinksunglassesbedreference to jesus christf wordwomanmontagemarriage proposalcoffeescreaminglocker roomumbrellaflowerspursuitdatebasementsadnesscharacter says i love yougardenblindfoldballetclasssleepingobscene finger gesturekissing while having sexrecord playeranswering machinelistening to musicbabysitterrecordingice creamone night standwomanizershoesbuddyensemble castmakeuplipstickwedding ringmarital separationraised middle fingermarital problemmidlife crisisreckless drivingtext messagingmale objectificationtitle ends with periodaccountantgardeningsneakersteenage lovewalletescalatortrue love17 year old13 year oldcredit cardballerinahonestysushinervousnessteenage crushtextingbouquetmiddle schoolforty somethinghardware storeplaying footsieimplied nuditysoul matetalking to oneselfpassing outapple computerlaw studentrecovering alcoholiccologneschool lockerlaw schoolmoving vanminiature golfvaliumsextingplaying catchnude photoschool cafeteriaenglish 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) |
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: | lovedrugsfearfuneraldeath of fatherobsessionillnessdisabilityautismchildhood traumaself harm |
| Mood: | high schoolrain |
| Locations: | bustraincarcemeteryairplaneairportschool buschinese restaurant |
| Characters: | motherlittle boystudentteacherfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boydancerteacher student relationshipchineseuncle niece relationshipyounger version of character …chinese foodself cuttingchinese abroadchinese girl (See All) |
| Period: | year 1996 |
| Story: | blackboardturtleapplausecomputerphotographbloodsexflashbackkissdancingshowertelephone callvoice over narrationcryingcell phone …underwearcar accidentmirrorslow motion scenewatching tvrunningcafemarijuanareference to jesus christcompetitiontelephonef wordwinebasketballmontagewidowfour word titledrivingapologyfishingvanflash forwardparkprologueumbrellasuitcasepianisthigh school studentdeath of husbandsadnessloss of fatherflowersleepingfireworkseyeglassesnerdpot smokinglooking at oneself in a mirrorscene during opening creditshatice creampsychologistdriving a carteenage protagoniststreet lifeinterracial friendshipinterracial romancenicknamerap musictelescopebackpackchild protagonistmentoraquariumfirst kisspridedemocracybalconycanegeekbenchswearingholding handschildhood memoryplaying cardsclose up of eyesmarijuana jointnarrated by charactershynessrepeated scenescene before opening creditspiano playinglooking out a windowmathematicsvacuum cleanerbroken windowfish tankgroup therapygoldfishinterracial kissreference to albert einsteintestdripping bloodplaying a video gametaiwanexamrainbowbriton abroadcircular staircasetai chisupport groupcolorclose up of eyeinspired by true eventschild prodigymentor protege relationshipdisabledbloody facefired from a jobtraffic lightwalking stickwatching someonebeing watchedjoke tellingintrovertmultiple sclerosisshared bedpenis slurreference 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 exchangereference to indiagifted 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) |
When art student Ben Willis is dumped by his girlfriend Suzy, he develops chronic insomnia after finding out how quickly she moved on. To pass the long hours of the night, he starts working the late night shift at the local supermarket. There he meets a colorful cast of characters, all of whom have …their own 'art' in dealing with the boredom of an eight-hour-shift. Ben's art is that he imagines himself stopping time. This way, he can appreciate the artistic beauty of the frozen world and the people inside it - especially Sharon, the pretty and quiet checkout girl, who perhaps holds the answer to solving the problem of Ben's insomnia. (Read More)
| Themes: | angerjealousyartmemorybreak upregret |
| Locations: | barsnowlondon englandbicyclestrip clubart school |
| Characters: | motherlittle boylittle girlstudentteacherfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlteenage boyartistbest friendlustemployer employee relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipwriter director |
| Story: | slow motionbartenderdinerclassroomcomputerphotographbloodfemale nuditynuditymale nudityone word titlefemale frontal nudityflashbackmasturbation …male rear nudityfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditydancingnipplestitle spoken by characterpartyleg spreadingerectionpantieslabiatelephone callvoice over narrationcryingdreamblondeslow motion scenewatching tvcamerawritten by directorundressingthongletterpaintingtearssex standing upcollegevoyeurstripperkung fucleavagesoccerbrafootballfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesmodelapologyscantily clad femaledrawingbirthday partylocker roomuniformfantasy sequencemini skirtcollege studentprankfilm within a filmsadnessmanagereuropefreeze framesexual fantasygamesupermarketracenude modelsexual attractionenemybuttocksflatulencetimeart gallerymilkbossclockfull moonmovie theatregrocery storesurveillance camerabreakupmisunderstandingspanishco workertime lapse photographyfirst kissdeerhustlerrefereebullet timedormitorynarrated by charactervideo surveillanceboredomsandwichcafeteriaexotic dancerfirst dateblue pantiessubtitlesdiscoverysexual tensionthong pantiesscooterinsomniadepartment storeblizzardplaying a video gamebased on short filmmonitorhouse partycustomerholesleeplessnesstoy gunneck bracepigtailsshopping cartslapswedishdefeatsoccer footballfootball gamephonograph recordgalleryfemale explicit nuditycashierdorm roomlongingart classfemalepokiesexchange studentfemale underwearplaying chessgay jokenight shiftsketchingphallic symbolshampoointrospectionarm castbraidsexhibittime freezewoman wearing a thongart shownude drawingprank calljob applicationtravel agentstopped timehustler magazinelift skirtman undressing a womanfrozen timemateexposed underwearfast motionbolerofawnexposed thong underwearlife drawingreference to russell croweaccommodationgallery showinghead slap (See All) |
Bloomington, Minnesota, 1967: Jewish physics lecturer Larry Gopnik is a serious and a very put-upon man. His daughter is stealing from him to save up for a nose job, his pot-head son, who gets stoned at his own bar-mitzvah, only wants him round to fix the TV aerial and his useless brother Arthur is …an unwelcome house guest. But both Arthur and Larry get turfed out into a motel when Larry's wife Judy, who wants a divorce, moves her lover, Sy, into the house and even after Sy's death in a car crash they are still there. With lawyers' bills mounting for his divorce, Arthur's criminal court appearances and a land feud with a neighbour Larry is tempted to take the bribe offered by a student to give him an illegal exam pass mark. And the rabbis he visits for advice only dole out platitudes. Still God moves in mysterious - and not always pleasant - ways, as Larry and his family will find out. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedydark comedy |
| Themes: | deathfriendshipsurrealismmarriagedrugsreligionfearfuneralvoyeurismseductiondivorceparanoiadysfunctional familygamblingunemployment |
| Mood: | nightmareambiguous ending |
| Locations: | motelbussmall townrestaurantbarbeachswimming poolcarsnowlakecanadaofficerooftopcaveusa …school bus (See All) |
| Characters: | studentteacherfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage boynurse …detectivepolicemanlawyerlove trianglejewishbest friendreference to godbullyteacher student relationshipprofessorjewuncle nephew relationshipuncle niece relationshipneighbor neighbor relationshipbar mitzvahdivorce lawyer (See All) |
| Period: | 1960ssummeryear 1967 |
| Story: | blackboardbribesonold manclassroomhorsesingingbloodsexfemale nuditynuditybare breastssex scenefemale full frontal nuditycigarette smoking …title spoken by characterchasetelephone calltopless female nuditycryingsongwoman on topdreamunderwearcar accidentwatching tvcatarrestlettershootingrunningcar crashcafemarijuanabathroomneighborhandcuffsswimmingbrawinetoiletstabbed in the chesthousefemale pubic hairman with glassesdrawingritualjourneycoffeecurseprologuesuburbwidowerpossessionstorytellinguniversitypursuitfilm within a filmclassobscene finger gesturesubtitled sceneheart attackrecord playereyeglassesgolfshavingpot smokingcard gamelistening to musicwoman with glassesrecordinghunteraccidental deathwristwatchculture clashdriving a carladdermoralitygirl with glassesredneckdentistattorneyconvenience storerowboatmedical examinationblack brawedding ringpolandmarital separationsnowingclassmatetragic herosodomymidlife crisispipe smokingsunbathingparking lotbriberyearphonesconfusionunhappy marriagenotebookinsecuritymysticismplastic surgerydoubtgolf clubmathematicsmotel roomx rayboy with glassesrabbitornadostonedsoupunsubtitled foreign languageimmaturityphysicsbleedinguniversity studentstation wagonminnesotaangstdreamingneuroticmortalityinner title cardhebrewsynagogueorthodox jewdutch anglemortgagephonograph recordnude sunbathinguniversity professormarital crisistv setyiddishquantum physicsleg braceparadoxreference to jimi hendrixspoiled childtoilet stallomentalking to the deadloss of faithchalkpicking a lockyarmulkedead deersleeping on a sofasudden deathuncertaintyanonymous letterdeer huntingabrupt endingtoothachetorahenvelope full of moneyamerican midwestlawn mowingboys' bathroomwanting a divorcespying on someonetopless sunbathinggrade schoolkabbalahoverweight manplaying catchhorse and cartdefamationethnic stereotypekilled in a car accidentlawnkrakow polandmathematics classreference to the old testamentshabbatshivajewish humormenorahfalse friendjewish stereotypeneeding moneynose jobtransistor radiogentiletyphusfleeing the countryphysical examinationfirearm pointed at the cameramathematical equationmarital breakuppsychedelic rockrepressed angertv antennabook of jobcotdrug debtschrodinger's catwalking on a rooffemale neighborrear end car accidenttenureice teamazel tovmerkin wigjew gentile relationshipnasty neighborphysics teachershot at the cameraspying on neighbordybbukdental receptionistjacobs ladderman hugging a manreference to jefferson airplanecysthebrew schoolmidrashpushoverself repressionsouth koreangoyheisenberg uncertainty principlephysics studentshtetl (See All) |
Bright, well-educated, handsome Conor O'Neill's promising future was wrecked by his gambling addiction, which dragged him into heavy drinking and petty crime, but worst of all, the stifling grip of loan-shark bookies. Desperate for a loan, he accepts to stand in for lawyer friend Jimmy Fleming as co …ach of a Chicago black 'projects' ghetto Little League baseball team. His sense of pride, becoming the boys' sole idol, and competition, plus their attractive teacher, motivate Conor. But the crushing loan problem rather requires leaving town. (Read More)
| Themes: | angerjealousydrinkingfuneralredemptiongambling |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | school teacherbarhospitalchurchtaxibaseballchicago illinoiscatholic churchcar on firedrinking at bar |
| Characters: | teacherfriendbrother brother relationshipboypriestcrying boydeath of a boy |
| Story: | baseball fieldbaseball gamebaseball batbartenderclassroompunched in the facetwo word titlebare chested malebased on bookshootoutbeatingshot in the chestslow motion scenewatching tvtears …sunglassescompetitionfoot chasegangapologychildcoffingunshotdeath of brothertragic eventthreatsadnesspizzacoachheavy rainscene during opening creditshappinessjail cellwatching televisionnicknameteampunched in the stomachmurder of a childraised middle fingerbetbriefcaset shirtleather jacketunderdoghandshakegamblerirish americansports teammoney problemsscene before opening creditsfemale teacherreading aloudchampionshiptelling someone to shut upboy with glassesasthmacheering crowdhospital roomquitting a jobmuggingaudio cassettebettingyoung manintergenerational friendshipvictorygambling debtbaseball teambarbershopbaseball stadiumfinancial crisischeckwearing sunglasses insidehead bandagehousing projectbaseball moviepep talkpizza parlorbad breathauditoriumcaught in a liecrying childlittle leagueyounger brotherblack leather jacketreference to michael jordanhand bandagebaseball coachclimbing over a fencewishing someone good lucklistening to music on headphonesadult child friendshipasthma inhalerhit with a doorcar hornyellow cabneeding moneyrunning to escapeasking for a datedown on his luckbaseball pitcherclimbing in a windowscufflefuneral serviceman wrapped in a towelsports barnikehit on the head with a ballman in a towelscoreboardawakened by phonesports bettingaffectionate hugbookmakerkicked in the backlittle league baseballpizza boxhit with a baseballlost betarmbandcarried on shouldersticket scalpingbaseball practicebleeding headsony walkmanadidas clothingbaseball uniformknock on doorbrokerage firmchampionship gameirish barreference to biggie smallsadult child bondingasking for moneyfeeling insultedwatching basketball on tvdugoutpepperoni pizzapunching through a car windowreference to chicago bullsstill images in end credits (See All) |
Wendell Rohr is a torts lawyer taking on the gun lobby. Rankin Fitch is the jury consultant for the Defendants and between them the battle is for the hearts and minds of the jury. But there is someone on the inside. Nicholas Easter is a juror with a girlfriend, Marlee, on the outside. they have a pa …st ..... and their own agenda. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedysuspenseconspiracycourtroom drama |
| Themes: | murderdeathrevengesuicidemoneybetrayaldrinkingdeceptionrobberycorruptiontheftpsychopathdeath of fatherparanoiablackmail …surveillancehome invasionabortionblindnessjustice (See All) |
| Mood: | rainmurder suicide |
| Locations: | motelbussmall townrestaurantbarchurchtaxiapartmentcourtroomtaxi driverfire truckschool shooting |
| Characters: | waitresshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanchildrensingerpolicemanphotographerlawyersister sister relationshipthiefsecurity guardalcoholicprofessor …secretary (See All) |
| Story: | consultantlawsuitbaseball batdinercomputersingingphotographbloodsexbased on novelgunfightcigarette smokingknifechase …surprise endingtelephone callfirecell phonesongbeatingfistfightfoodslow motion scenecameradrinkarrestbrawlsecretshootingriflebirthdaycar crashcafebathroomprayertelephonefoot chasecandleambushdisguiseambulancebasketballwomanmontageeatingwidowsuicide attempttoiletweaponjudgetrialdouble crossfemme fatalenews reportgunshotflash forwardattempted murderprologueattackpay phoneumbrellaundercoverrace against timestatuecourtmanipulationpursuitdeath of husbandmanagerarsonblack americanfreeze framebirthday cakesabotagesupermarketrevelationbreaking and enteringheavy rainlawcrucifixamerican footballvideotapevictimhome moviefollowing someonefalse identitystreet lifedrug overdosemechanicwatching televisionguardtarget practiceattorneycynicismnew orleans louisianashopping mallco workerblack and white scenestabbed in the legassault riflelipstickbody landing on a cargasolineblind mannewspaper clippingmoral dilemmapatriotismmedia coveragefirefightersouthern accenthit with a baseball batintimidationbeing followedgothbriberyvideo tapeset upohioabuse of powercockroachfake identityarms dealercameramanjurydemocratasthmaassistantmailoffscreen killinggun violencesense of smellwoman kills a manhome videonewscastrealtorhappy birthday to yougoth girlceoman hits a womanmiscarriage of justicewiretappingindianawater fountainex marinecourthouseprotestorbaptisthappy birthday911job promotioncourt trialbilingualnecktiestreetcarman fights a womansleeping pillssuitcase of moneytv crewjudicial systementrapmentcajuncourt casestockbrokerjudicialjudiciarycrisis of consciencewearing a sound wirelegal systemcincinnati ohiogun controlsaxophone playercourt hearingskeet shootingmoney transferpledge of allegiancejurorfighting the systempunk rock girlmachine pistolhit with a bottlesmashing a car windowcourt of lawlitigationmp3 playerex u.s. marinecayman islandsjury dutyarms tradeschool playgroundfemale security guardjury roomtrolley carbrokerage firmjury tamperingplaintiff (See All) |
Rudy Baylor is a jobless young attorney. However, he is also the only hope of an elderly couple whose insurance company will not pay for an operation that could save their son's life. In this judicial drama, Rudy learns to hate corporate America as he falls in love with a battered young married woma …n. Will he be up to the task? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageblack comedycourtroom drama |
| Themes: | angermurderfriendshiprevengechristmasmoneyescapefuneralinvestigationdeceptioncorruptioncancerjustice |
| Locations: | motelrestaurantbarhospitalbeachwheelchairapartmentpolice stationpolice carcourtroombaseballstrip club |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattoobrother sister relationshipnurselawyeralcoholicinsurance agent |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | lawsuitevidencebaseball batbartenderpunched in the facephotographbloodbased on noveldogbare chested malefightcigarette smokingvoice over narrationbeatingcorpse …blood splatterfistfightarrestbrawlletterheld at gunpointhandcuffsrevolvercriminalambulancemontagejudgeno opening creditsnews reportcigar smokingtrainingattempted murderbeaten to deathsuburbpay phonechristmas treecollege studentlightningdomestic violencecourtamerican flagdeath of sondeath of husbandtypewriternewspaper headlinepizzaeavesdroppingsabotageheavy raintape recorderlawjail cellmovie theaterredneckattorneyimpostorpost traumatic stress disorderrainstormabusive husbandsouthern accenthit with a baseball batunderdogbriberygardeninglast will and testamentjuryself defensebusiness cardleukemiainsurancedomestic abusefight the systemrighteous rageceovice presidentmemphis tennesseecity hallcorporate crimeoathmarital abusefax machinejudicial systemleg bracejudicialjudiciarytransplantinsurance companyquitting jobemployee dismissalman with a ponytailcorporate corruptionabused wifesleeping on a benchbar exam (See All) |
Smart-but-ineffectual journalist Dan "We use euphemisms!" cannot decide between his girlfriend, loving-but-clingy waitress Alice, or his lover cold-but-intellectual photographer Anna; herself indecisive between Dan and honest-but-thuggish "You're bloody gorgeous!" doctor Larry. The film puts the fou …r leading characters in a box and strips them apart. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmelodrama |
| Themes: | angerrevengemarriageinfidelitymoneybetrayaljealousyadulteryextramarital affairdivorcedeath of fatherobsessiondeath of motherdepression …guiltunfaithfulnessdatingrivalryphotographytheatrebreak upwealthforgiveness (See All) |
| Mood: | rainambiguous ending |
| Locations: | busrestaurantbarhospitalnew york cityhotellondon englandtaxiairportelevatorstrip clubtaxi driver |
| Characters: | waitresshusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorchildrenprostitutepolicemandancerphotographerwriterlove trianglelustamericancheating on girlfriend |
| Story: | slow motionbartenderliecomputerphotographbloodfemale nudityone word titlefemale frontal nudityflashbacksex scenekisscigarette smokingdancingpanties …based on playcryingcar accidentmirrorface slapslow motion scenecamerathongbooktearsbirthdaycafebathroommanhattan new york citystrippercleavageoperajournalistbrainternetnonlinear timelineapologyscantily clad femalehit by a carflash forwardparkportraitmistaken identityvacationwigstalkingcheating wifegirl in pantieseyeglassesshavingteadesirenipples visible through clothingballoonsexual attractionhappinesssecurity cameradysfunctional marriageimpersonationart galleryfollowing someonepassportphoto shootsufferingsurveillance camerabreakupunfaithful wifesex talklove at first sighttheatre audienceaquariumrosedivorceesurgeonpatriotismpractical jokeadulterous wifespit in the facepostcardexotic dancermen's bathroompublisherphysicianeditorselfishnessfilm cameraemergency roomtimes square manhattan new york citymanuscriptdialogue drivenmemorialchance meetingschizophrenicleg injuryexpatriatecustomsscreenplay adapted by authordouble decker busobituarycompanionfemale photographerpersonal adcybersexchat roomnipple slipexhibitpole dancefilm with ambiguous titleinstant messagingsextingriver thamesdialogue driven storylinedressing gowncompromiseintimatelinguistmedium format cameralove quadranglephoto exhibitinternet sexlondon bustheatre lobbymale slaps femaleinternet chatroompedestrian crossingdermatologistdeviousnessleica cameramuseum of modern art manhattan new york citybpd (See All) |
In Texas, after the death of his mother, the unemployed oil and gas worker Toby Howard is losing his ranch to the Texas Midlands Bank. Toby is divorced from his wife who lives with their two sons. When his brother Tanner Howard is released from the prison, they team up to rob agencies of the Texas M …idlands Bank to raise money to pay the loan so that Toby may leave the real estate to his sons. Meanwhile the Texas Ranger Marcus Hamilton who is near retirement and his Indian descendant partner Alberto Parker try to anticipate the next move of the thieves. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedyheist |
| Themes: | dying townmurderdeathrevengemoneybetrayaldrinkingfeardrunkennessescapeinvestigationdeceptionseductionrobberyracism …brutalitydeath of motherpovertyparanoiaredemptiongamblingsurveillancepanicinheritanceself sacrificemurder of a police officerghost town (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | gas stationmotelfarmsmall townrestaurantbarhoteldesertpolice stationpolice cartexassinging in a carcar explosion |
| Characters: | motherwaitressfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipprostitutepolice officerdetectivehostagelawyertough guywarriorreference to god …native americansecurity guardpolice detectivesniperex husband ex wife relationshippolice shootoutsniper riflepolice chaseself mutilation (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | cattlemapdinerpunched in the facehorsebloodviolencebare breastsdogbare chested malegunsex scenecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterexplosion …surprise endingpistolfirecell phoneshootoutwoman on topshot to deathmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvgunfightshootingshowdownrifleheld at gunpointbeersunglassescar crashreference to jesus christrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordflashlightambushfour word titlefootballexploding cardrivinganti herodouble crosspolice officer killednews reportshot in the foreheadracial sluron the rungunshotbinocularsdangercowboyfugitiveproduct placementrace against timedebtopening action scenebankstreet shootoutlong takedeath of brotherbrothercharacter says i love youbank robberyex convictloss of motherprofanitygraffiticasinocowflirtingpickup truckpokerbeer drinkingfriendship between mensociopathcowboy hatmale bondingcountry musicdesperationculture clashburialsocial commentarygun battlemale underwearretirementwatching televisioncrime scenepartnergunshot wounddeath threatoilcigarette lighterassault rifleblood on shirtracistmustachegasolineduct taperanchethnic slurdead mothergunfireloss of brothershot multiple timessouthern accentshot through a windowbag of moneyfinal showdownrobberpistol whipscene before opening creditstexanmotel roomquick drawstolen moneyarmed robberymale in underwearfarmhousebank robberbillboardman in underwearteasingcornfieldcigarettegun actionstakeoutlistening to radionihilismroadblockwhite trashgun violenceloan sharkski maskmoney launderingbullet woundfight the systemex concar set on fireheroic bloodshedhoodietext messagebulldozerneo westernblackjacksocial decayoklahomainnocent person killedblanketsleeping on a couchcheckdriver's licensethreatened with a gunmodern westernmortgagebank heistgun shotdivorced mangun held to one's headsaying goodbyemale camaraderieposseeconomic crisisbank managergunmandeath of partnerblockadebeer bottleflirtbank tellerstate trooperpartnershipgun fightbullet holelistening to sextexas rangertrust fundgun shootinghalf breedwarrantgetaway cargunplaytelescopic rifleoil wellautomatic riflemasked robberbank loandriving in reversegunned downshot repeatedlysmall town lifenihilistoil drillingbare chesteddeserted towncar showroomman wearing underwearretired coptexas hold 'embank foreclosurepoker chipwoman on top sexbackhoereference to penisgun pointed at headnitrile glovesreference to home depotrudecalling someone an assholeflirtatious womancomanchegun shot victimpunched in the face multiple timesview through rifle scopebanking systemcooking breakfastdriving licensecomanche indianguns and bulletscalling someone a son of a bitchnative american manreference to the iraq wargun held to one's backland ownershipreference to walmartveiled threatcalling someone a bastardcalling someone stupidduct tape bandagefather and son talkpaying off a debtrude waitresssitting on a porchstake out (See All) |
Jenna is unhappily married, squirreling away money, and hoping to win a pie-baking contest so, with the prize money, she'll have enough cash to leave her husband Earl. She finds herself pregnant, which throws her plans awry. She bakes phenomenal pies at Joe's diner, listens to old Joe's wisdom, tole …rates her sour boss Cal, is friends with Dawn and Becky (her fellow waitresses), and finds a mutual attraction with the new doctor in town. As the pregnancy advances, life with Earl seems less tolerable, a way out less clear, and the affair with the doctor complicated by his marriage. What options does a waitress have? (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshipmarriageinfidelitymoneybetrayaladulterypregnancyweddingextramarital affairunfaithfulnesscheating |
| Locations: | bussmall townrestauranthospitalkitchenwheelchair |
| Characters: | waitresshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorsingerfemale protagonistnursedancerbabysingle motherdoctor patient relationshipbaby girlnew baby |
| Story: | dinerold manliepunched in the facesingingsexf ratedone word titlekisscigarette smokingdancingtelephone callcryingsong …title directed by femalefoodmirrorface slapsecretlettertearscafetelephonenewspapercookingvideo cameramontageeatingdinnerdrawingpantyhosepay phoneflowersdomestic violencechildbirthcontesthuggingfemale stockinged legswoman with glassesdysfunctional marriageministerlipstickwedding ringvoice over lettermarital problemlandlordabusive husbandwedding receptionsouthern accentunhappy marriagesouthernerpregnancy testbus stoppieunplanned pregnancyunwanted pregnancywriting a letterbegginggynecologistbakinghidden moneywaiting roomdoctor's officeman hits womanultrasoundwife abuseorange juicecribwoman in labordessertstar died before releasehoroscopecontrol freakdirected by co starsonogrambigger dreamscheesecakemorning sicknessgreeting cardobstetriciancar horndeath of cast memberpregnant woman's water breaksunhappily married womanbad poetrysaving moneymeat piewaitress uniformtarthonking a hornfood pornsearching for happinesspumpkin piequicheleaving husbandchocolate pie (See All) |
Neighborhood boy Todd Bowden (Renfro) discovers that an old man living on his block named Arthur Denker (Mackellan) is Nazi war criminal. Bowden confronts Denker and offers him a deal: Bowden will not go to the authorities if Denker tells him stories of the concentration camps in WWII. Denker agrees … and Bowden starts visiting him regularly. The more stories Bowden hears, the more it affects his personality. (Read More)
| Themes: | angermurderdeathsuicideinvestigationobsessionblackmailcrueltyholocaust |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | bushospitalbicyclepolice cartunnel |
| Characters: | studentteacherhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerteenage girlteenage boynursejew |
| Period: | 1980syear 1984 |
| Story: | baseball gameblackboardspeechold manclassroomphotographbloodnuditymale nudityknifeshowerwatching tvcatcamera …secrettearsmarijuanaambulancestabbingbasketballdinnerman with glassesnews reportlibrarybeaten to deathcostumesuburblocker roomfantasy sequencebasementteenage sexheart attackrecord playerfalling down stairskilling an animalreference to adolf hitlerfbi agentwatching a moviebuttocksimpersonationpassportmovie theatreanti semitismresearchshoveltheatre audiencebonfirepigeoncartoon on tvswastikabicyclingbaseball playernewspaper articlenazismsociologyanguishhomosexual subtextinnocent person killedsmoking potwar criminalhomeworkhigh school graduationprotestornazi uniformphonograph recordexaminationmarchingbased on novellabased on the works of stephen kingguidance counselorcandlelight dinnerforgersociologistsavageryvictrolareference to heinrich himmlerwinoeliteknife in backsociologicalplacardkilling a birdginger catreference to john donne (See All) |
Pool hustler Fast Eddie Felson finds the young, promising pool player Vincent in a local bar and he sees in him a younger version of himself. To try and make it as in the old days, Eddie offers to teach Vincent how to be a hustler. After some hesitations Vincent accepts and Eddie takes him and Vince …nt's girlfriend Carmen on a tour through the country to work the pool halls. However, Vincent's tendency to show off his talent and by doing so warning off the players and losing money, soon leads to a confrontation with Eddie. (Read More)
| Themes: | angermoneyjealousydrinkinggamblingwealth |
| Locations: | restaurantbartrainswimming poolsnowpolice station |
| Characters: | waitressboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerdancer |
| Story: | music bandsalesmanbartendercomputerpunched in the facesingingbloodsexfemale nuditybased on novelsequelfightcigarette smokingdancingpanties …showertelephone callvoice over narrationsongbeatingunderwearwatching tvdrinkcafecompetitionswimmingmontagecocainewhite pantiesunderwater scenehotel roomon the roadtwincasinoeyeglassesbreaking and enteringwristwatchpooltournamentscampartnercon artistbilliardssirenhustlerarrogancesnorting cocaineblue pantieschampionshipplaying a video gameluckbettingcadillaccomebackboard gamereference to john waynepool hallmentor protege relationshiprouletteconformitybad lucktoy storepool cuejumping on a bedwinningatlantic city new jerseyfree spiritreference to babe ruthomeletsponsorshiplosingeye examhustlingpool hustlercockinessthrowing a chairgoose bumpspool playerold timerscratching a car (See All) |
From July, 1913 to the outbreak of World War I, a series of incidents take place in a German village. A horse trips on a wire and throws the rider; a woman falls to her death through rotted planks; the local baron's son is hung upside down in a mill; parents slap and bully their children; a man is c …ruel to his long-suffering lover; another sexually abuses his daughter. People disappear. A callow teacher, who courts a nanny in the baron's household, narrates the story and tries to investigate the connections among these accidents and crimes. What is foreshadowed? Are the children holy innocents? God may be in His heaven, but all is not right with the world; the center cannot hold. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracyepic |
| Themes: | deathrevengesuicidechristmasreligionjealousydrinkingfeartorturedanceinvestigationincestdeath of fatherbrutalitydeath of mother …sexualityhumiliationsadismabusecrueltydeath of wifewealthfather daughter incestmissing childdeath in childbirthsuicide of father (See All) |
| Mood: | darknessambiguous endingreligious education |
| Locations: | school teacherfarmrural settingsmall townschoolchurchsnowbicyclevillageitalygermanytown |
| Characters: | little boyteacherfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagerdoctorchildrensingerbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationship …teenage girlteenage boygirlpolice officernursepolicemandancermusicianbabypriestchristiansingle motherteacher student relationshipmaidolder man younger woman relationshipemployer employee relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipsuicide by hangingcrying babyasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | wintersummer1910s |
| Story: | pondsonpropagandafarmerbridgeclassroomhorsesingingbloodsexfemale nuditynudityviolencemasturbation …kisscigarette smokingdancingpartyfirevoice over narrationcryingbeatingdreamcorpseunderwearfoodface slapdrinkfalling from heighttearsbedpianoprayercolor in titlebedroomeatingaccidentfishchild abuseman with glassesbirdcoffinfishingchild in perilritualsearchspankingmarriage proposalcoffeepainconfessionvirginfired from the jobwidowerchristmas treelong takepianistdisappearancecrossglassessadnessschoolgirlsuspicionworld war onetwinlove interestcult directorclass differencestrustarsonitalianeavesdroppingtraditiondressfaintingsexual abusehattied to a bedgossipservantfestivalhonortorchdead womanpromiserear entry sextensioninnocencesufferingwhipkickingfalling to deathscissorsfirst kisspedophileheartbelief in goddead manthirty somethingsnowingcanehousekeeperfamily dinnerpastorhorse and carriagenannythanksgivinghorseback ridingintimidationoppressionpeasantfarmingagriculturebreast feedingdead animalhead woundnew yearpubertyfluteestatesarcasmcorporal punishmentmental retardationrepression17 year oldwhistleanimal cruelty14 year oldschoolboyenvysweatdisciplinetutorpiperespectatrocitynewborn babydown syndromeillegitimate childvegetabledead birdknittingdistrustdead wifetailorscarescytheverbal abusearm slingman slaps a womanchurch servicesuitorharvestcustomforty somethingman slaps womanevil childnightgowncoercionfalling through the floorpatriarchbird cageprotestantinfantfired from a jobmanorprovincial lifeholy communionmatchmakingresentmentbaronhand kissingmidwifelord's prayermanor housebaby carriagefatal accidentorganistschool childlandownerpressureteen violenceauthoritymissing sonchurch choireye injuryschool classcaningpatriarchyblameperversitywirebad breathpsychological abusemarriage crisisnorthern germanyunsolved crimefalling off horsefarm workerribbon360 degree panclergymandead horseservicewater pumphappy new yearmysterious eventyear 1914cabbageauthoritarianismtrip wirewheat fieldgerman culturepuritanvillage peopleviolence against a childbaronessfarm handkicking someonepurityeye bandagefalling off a horsehorse and cartnightshirtcropmalicepipe organsawmillcatechismitalian abroaddream comes truereference to franz schubertulcerkilling a birdconfirmationsmall villagemutilated childthrown into watergroup of childrensexist slurriding accidentstewardtroutnaked corpsepre world war oneretarded childclass societycontempteye woundimperial germanymissing boyone room schoolhousereprimandtossing rocks at a window31 year oldhair ribbonpurificationhorse riding accidentworld warburning barndeclaration of warlackeyorgan the musical instrumentpaternosterseasons of the yearstrictnesschild torturehorse whippulled by the earsubjugationtailor shopyear 1913broken collarbonefirst world warpaternalismruling classunknown villainwashing a dead bodycabbage patchparsonagebarn on firebeating with a canebirch treegod fearingman hits a boytenant farmertorture of a childwounded bird (See All) |
Poppy Cross is happy-go-lucky. At 30, she lives in Camden: cheeky, playful, frank while funny, and talkative to strangers. She's a conscientious and exuberant primary-school teacher, flatmates with Zoe, her long-time friend; she's close to one sister, and not so close to another. In this slice of li …fe story, we watch her take driving lessons from Scott, a dour and tightly-wound instructor, take classes in flamenco dance from a fiery Spaniard, encounter a tramp in the night, and sort out a student's aggressive behavior with a social worker's help. Along the way, we wonder if her open attitude puts her at risk of misunderstanding or worse. What is the root of happiness? (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshipjealousypregnancydrinkingdanceparanoiamental illnessbullyinghomelessness |
| Locations: | school teachergas stationbusbarbeachschoolcarlondon englandbicyclekitchenurban settinglake |
| Characters: | little boylittle girlteacherfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrensingerboyfemale protagonistdancersister sister relationshipbully …teacher student relationshiphomeless man (See All) |
| Story: | classroomliesingingbare chested malekissfightcigarette smokingdancingnippleschasepantiestelephone callcell phonesongunderwear …foodslow motion scenedrinkundressingmaskbookrunningmarijuanabracookingwomaneatinginternetchild abusedrivingbirddrawingpantyhoseparkargumentsuburbuniformflowerslong takesplit screendatechickenclasspubhappinesseccentricclubimprovisationstreet lifebootsplaygroundspanishironymiami floridarowboatscissorsschool uniformbookstorenintendothirty somethingbarbecuepiersocial workerowlabandoned buildingyellingteachingbag over headdockfirst dateplaystationfriendship between womenstreet marketshoutingclinicdenialbumravebackyardtrampolinelearningoptimismdance lessonsex on first dateglobedance classflamencofake breastsspaniarddriving lessoncar keyslessonpink braprimary schoolchildren's bookflatmatelearning to drivetouching breastsclappingpiggy back ridepalm readingthree sistersseat beltafrican anglo30 year oldchiropractordriving instructorpaper bagart projectoptimiststolen bicyclereference to pinocchioarts and craftspicture booktoucanback painshadow boxingcheerfulnessrowing boatcamden town londonosteopathreference to kate winsletnorth londontraffic signanglo african (See All) |
Boss Spearman, Charley Waite, Mose Harrison and Button freegraze their cattle across the vast prairies of the West, sharing a friendship forged by a steadfast code of honor and living a life unencumbered by civilization. When their wayward herd forces them near the small town of Harmonville, the cow …boys encounter a corrupt sheriff and kingpin rancher who govern the territory through fear, tyranny and violence. Boss and Charley find themselves inextricably drawn towards an inevitable showdown, as they are forced to defend the freedom and values of a lifestyle that is all too quickly vanishing. Amidst the turmoil, life suddenly takes an unexpected turn for the loner Charley when he meets the beautiful and warm spirited Sue Barlow, a woman who embraces both his heart and his soul. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | revisionist western |
| Themes: | murderdeathfriendshiprevengeheromemoryrobberyvengeancejusticepolice corruption |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | rural settingsmall townrestaurantbarchurchcemeterycampfirestormtownbar shootout |
| Characters: | frienddoctorboybrother sister relationshipteenage boyhostagereference to godvillainemployer employee relationshipself justice |
| Period: | 19th century1880s |
| Story: | cattlebarnspeechtentold manhorsebloodbased on novelviolencedogtwo word titlegunkisspistolshootout …beatingdreamshot to deathshot in the chestface slapshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenearrestgunfightmaskshootingshowdownriflecafejailprayerrevolvershot in the backgood versus evilcoffinchild in perilgraveyardcigar smokingshot in the legmarriage proposalshot in the foreheadgunshotgravewidowercowboyevil manlightningstreet shootoutdirected by stargiftgardenhandgunvigilantecowtrustheavy rainscene during opening creditscomacowboy hatcampirishburialmexican standoffgun fubossgun battlethunderdual wieldpet doggunshot woundshot in the facethunderstormrainstorminjusticechloroformplaying cardsdead dogchocolatemexican americanface maskgardeningkilling a dogpistol whipquick drawdouble barreled shotgungunslingerknocked unconsciouscowboy bootssaloonglassstreet fightstablebullet woundold westcowardshot in the footlimpsix shooterdirty copmain character shotlocketmontanawinchester riflefloodingconcussioncolt .45frontierranchershopkeeperu.s. marshalgeneral storecowboys and outlawsgunmanreference to noahreference to noah's floodrangerfiddlestampedecandy barbad copmarshalirishmanfiddlerpoker the card gamechocolate barsmall western townhired gunlawmanfrontier towncivil war veterancovered wagonchloroformedcorralbeefcattle ranchcheating at cardsstore ownercrooked sheriffcattle drivedeath of a petfrontier justicedeath of a co workerevil landownerkilling a petlong range rifletaking the law into one's own handswood plankcattlemanland baronyear 1882cattle rustling (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: | angermurderdeathloverevengesuicidemarriageinfidelitydrugsreligionbetrayaladulteryprisonpregnancydrinking …drunkennessextramarital affairlonelinessdeath of motherdrug useredemptionguiltgriefunfaithfulnessillnessfaithalcoholismhopedyingabortionvengeancedrug addictiondeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | motelrestaurantbarhospitalchurchswimming poolsnowdesertbicyclepolice carsuvcar theftnew mexico |
| Characters: | little boylittle girlteacherfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattooboyteenage boynurse …policemanlawyersister sister relationshipreference to godbibleprofessorsheriff (See All) |
| Story: | evidenceslow motionmicrophonedinercomputersingingphotographbloodfemale nuditynumber in titlemale nudityfemale frontal nudityflashbackmasturbationmale rear nudity …two word titlegunkisscigarette smokingnipplespartyknifepantiespistoltelephone callvoice over narrationfondlingcryingcell phonebeatingcorpsedigit in titleunderwearfoodcar accidentface slapwatching tvdrinksex in bedshootingvomitingtearsbirthdaycafebathroomjailvoyeurreference to jesus christprayerrevolverswimmingcleavagebreast sucklingambulancebasketballwidowcocainesuicide attemptprisonertoiletaccidentnonlinear timelinebirddrawinghit by a carbirthday partyunderwater scenelatex glovespaingunshotflash forwardattempted murderdrug addictumbrellahangingscarcrossdeath of husbandex convicthandgunobscene finger gesturetherapyheart attackprivate detectivepickup trucksurgerybirthday cakepoemgolfmedicinehypodermic needlesexual attractioncomapatientdrug abusearchitectbuttockscaucasianlosstimeguardpillsministermourningdespairmedical examinationheartthirty somethingmarital separationprison cellred pantiesbowlingloss of husbandrelease from prisonsirensymbolismhit and runsaving a lifehysteriamultiple storylinestoredinner partyplaying poolphysicianlighterloss of daughtermathematicsclinicnewspaper articlestonedinfertilityreverendbleedingmonitorgolf coursewakeallergywashing machineartificial inseminationswimmericonschizophrenicprivate eyemortalityfanaticasphyxiationliquor storenightgownmercyhamsterbedriddenfired from a jobwashingexaminationheart transplantrecovering alcoholicjoke tellingmathematicianpityorgan donationoxygen tankspeeding vehicleheart surgerychocolate barporn videoorgan donorrafflejail visitationbarbed wire fencehummingbirdorgan transplantationrefusing to eatheart failuresmall time crookketamineshot in sequenceborn againleaf blowerstepping on glasscutting selfracket ballheart donorsuicide attempt by hangingsports clubcutting armflatliningracquetskull fractureaccidentally shooting oneselfwork detailmouth sprayorgan rejection (See All) |
Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his … mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageautobiographicalbased on autobiographyfamily tragedybasketball movie |
| Themes: | angermurderdeathfriendshipdrugsreligionmoneyprisondrinkingdrunkennessmemoryrobberycorruptiontheftbrutality …drug usehumiliationillnessmental illnessabusedyingdrug addiction (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolrainnightmarenight |
| Locations: | busrestauranthospitalnew york citychurchhotelsnowbathtubkitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice carcityrooftop …catholic churchcar theftcatholic schoolschool shootingfire escape (See All) |
| Characters: | studentteacherpolicemother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boypolicemanwriterpriest …thiefbest friendbullylatinocatholicself destructiveness (See All) |
| Story: | sonbloody noseapplausestagegymdinerclassroomphotographbloodsexfemale nuditybased on novelmale nuditymasturbation …male rear nuditygunkissfightcigarette smokingknifechaseerectionbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingbased on bookbeatingunderweartesticlesfoodshot in the chesturinationface slapshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkcondomarrestundressingfalling from heightshootingvomitingrifletearsrunningcafebathroomneighborprostitutionjailhallucinationprayerrevolvermanhattan new york citystrippertelephoneshot in the backswimmingbragangbasketballdeath of frienddrug dealereatingcocainetoiletcoffinspankinglooking at the cameratalking to the cameraracial slurconfessionparkpublic nuditydrug addicthotel roomprologuekeylocker roomfantasy sequencestorytellinglightningringdiaryprankscarinjectionpursuithigh school studentcrossthreatbasementclasspoetreference to william shakespeareheroinblack americancoachpoemtv newspornographysyringeteen angstathletewhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledruggroup of friendsice creamloss of friendcrucifixstealingdrug abuseassaultnosebleedwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightaudiencestreet lifeapartment buildingdrug overdosestealing a carpillshypocrisykickingjunkieschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerclassmatebigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalcorporal punishmentskinheadbitternessconfessionalgun held to headdegradationstonedhamburgermooningleukemiaracial prejudicebummale prostitutiondecadencehypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencypool halldoormanfast food restaurantpeep holewhipped creamcasketdrug tripman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesbaldnessaddictfalling off a roofdrugstorepaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchdrug withdrawalboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingschool expulsionfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All) |
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: | friendshipmarriageinfidelityreligionadulterydrinkingextramarital affairdivorceguiltunfaithfulnessdatinghomophobiaadoptiondevilreligious intolerance |
| Mood: | high schoolsatire |
| Locations: | restaurantschoolchurchswimming poolkitchensinging in the shower |
| Characters: | studentteacherfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerboybrother sister relationship …teenage girlprostituteteenage boyfemale protagonistgirlpriestchristianbest friendreference to godchristianityteacher student relationshipbiblecatholicolder man younger woman relationshipgay teenagerolder woman younger man relationshipgay friendreligious fanaticreligious teen (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | bloody nosecheerleadergymmicrophoneclassroomliesingingphotographfemale nuditydogtwo word titlebare chested malesex scenekiss …partypantiesshowertelephone callcryingcell phonesongmirrorface slapslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkcondombeertearssunglassesvibratorbirthdaycafemarijuanareference to jesus christprayerguitarstrippercleavagegay slurbedroomcaliforniabasketballdinnerfalse accusationscantily clad femalespankingtalking to the cameraconfessionvirginprotestlocker roomliarmini skirtmoaningamerican flaghigh school studentcrossgardenclassgraffitifreeze framemachismoscandalcloseted homosexualwaiterhuggingpot smokingloss of virginityfaintinghappinessdemonstrationgossipfloridaone night standvirginitypreacherembarrassmentmovie theatrerap musiccynicismhypocrisyministerpunched in the stomachaquariumtime lapse photographyhit on the headpanties pulled downbookstorebelief in godcliffred pantiesclassmatelooking at self in mirrorpastorbigotrypromiscuityfast motion scenesouthern accentoutcastreference to facebooksneakerswoman cryingcafeterianame callingconfessionallegsrumorpeer pressureschool principalfascistprincipalfriendship between girlsacceptanceadopted sonpopularitycdman in swimsuitguitar playertolerancevolkswagenchick flickreference to googleweekendallergytextingsewingborn 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) |
The teenager and skateboarder Alex is interviewed by Detective Richard Lu that is investigating the death of a security guard in the rail yards severed by a train who was apparently hit by a skate board. While dealing with the separation process of his parents and the sexual heat of his virgin girlf …riend Jennifer, Alex writes his last experiences in Paranoid Park with his new acquaintances and how the guard was killed, trying to relieve his feeling of guilty from his conscience. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | angermurderdeathlovefearinvestigationmemoryguiltbreak upwritingpolice investigation |
| Mood: | high schoolrain |
| Locations: | trainschoolswimming poolboatwatertunnel |
| Characters: | studentteacherfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boygirlpolice officerdetectivesecurity guard …police detectivepolice arrest (See All) |
| Story: | salesmanevidencecheerleaderbridgeclassroomphotographbloodsexbased on novelinterviewflashbacktitle spoken by characterpantiesshowerfire …based on bookcell phonecorpseblondeslow motion scenewatching tvundressinglettervomitingrunninginterrogationcaferiverflashlightbraaccidentnonlinear timelinedrivingvoice overnews reportflash forwardlibraryumbrellalightninglong takehigh school studentprofanityobscene finger gesturegraffitinewspaper headlineteenage sexcopaccidental deathtimeskateboardthunderboxer shortspet dogshopping malltitle appears in writingtime lapse photographyskateboardingice skatingfallmarital separationfielduncleintestinescafeteriajournallockerescalatorbicyclingmaking outnewspaper articlepolice interrogationautumnbusiness cardhallwayunderage sexmicroscopenewscastacoustic guitarfrightreading a newspaperdumpsternon linearpigtailsportland oregonskatingintercomcheerleader uniformice rinkcorridorskateboarderdecisionmusic storecity parkrailroad trackskaterfatal accidentteenage angstfreight trainquestioningcrime scene photographwashroomlittle brotherdriving in the rainbraidscensordrive thrucut in halfrailyardburning a letterskate parktrying on clothesteenage gangsleeping in classrailroad yardcorndogskateboard parkrun over by a trainjumping a trainevasionskateboard gangteenage writer (See All) |
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