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The film tells the story of the life of Mexican "Tejano" style singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez and the progress of her career resulting in her No. 1 US album.
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | first lovedysfunctional familyracismmarriagemurderlove |
| Locations: | texasmexicorestaurant |
| Characters: | hispanicsister sister relationshipfemale protagonistsingermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationships |
| Period: | 1960s1980s |
| Story: | family bandmexican restaurantfemale singerlatin musiccult followingrising startejanofemale drummerbustierfan clubracial segregationdying youngdomineering fatherelopementtour bus …embezzlementforename as titlemexican americansexismhaircutloss of loved onerock 'n' rollbandsongbased on true storysingingdancingcharacter name in titleflashback (See All) |
Texan rancher Bick Benedict visits a Maryland farm to buy a prize horse. Whilst there he meets and falls in love with the owner's daughter Leslie, they are married immediately and return to his ranch. The story of their family and its rivalry with cowboy and (later oil tycoon) Jett Rink unfolds acro …ss two generations. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramaepicfamily saga |
| Themes: | racismmarriagelovedeathfriendshipchristmasmoneyjealousypoliticspregnancydrinkingdrunkennessweddingfuneralredemption …illnessrivalryunrequited lovefalling in loveprejudicewealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | texasrestauranthospitalbartrainswimming poolhotelcarcemeteryairplanewaterairporttruckcatholic church |
| Characters: | hispanicsister sister relationshipsingerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorchildrenbrother sister relationshipteenage girl …teenage boysoldiernursepolicemanbabypriestlove triangleactresswaitresscatholicolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipaunt niece relationshipu.s. soldierfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s1930s1920s |
| Story: | elopementmexican americansexismbandsongsingingbased on novelbloodone word titledogkissfightcigarette smokingpartytelephone call …cryingbeatingfistfightfoodhorsemirrorpunched in the facecatdrinkbrawlletterbookrifletearsbirthdaycafeneighborprayersubjective cameraswimmingnewspapercandlemansiondeath of friendmontagedinerimmigrantjudgecoffinbirthday partygraveyardcigar smokingmarriage proposalcoffeejeansmicrophonebusinessmanknocked outreadingchristmas treeflowersbusinessconvertiblespeechamerican flagdeath of sontwinclass differencesredheadpowereyeglassesapplausewaitertearace relationsfaintingice creamagingcowboy hatcookcrucifixassaultblockbusterwristwatchservantsheeptennisrailway stationbirthparadeburialclockdivinginterracial romancewindthunderministermillionairelove at first sightoilthunderstormsenatordeath of sisteryoung loveracistmarital separationbarbecueranchethnic slurmarital problemsports carpipe smokingunclethanksgivingmudhorseback ridingwomen's rightshandshakewedding ceremonychristmas presentlast will and testamentjukeboxhoneymooncattlecoca colainterracial marriageanimal abusecowboy bootslistening to a radioracial prejudiceslot machinebullamericanalandloss of sisterfamous scorewakebabysittingbeauty salondallas texassick childrattlesnakebiracialnewlywedradio newsracial discriminationsegregationrise and fallorganbanquetbride and groombreaking a mirrorwedding cakedustpassing outlambponyturkey the birdbrandingcoyotemigrant workermarylandpearl harborbeauty queenrancherwine cellarhomesicknesstiaraequal rightsoil riglandownermerry christmasstar spangled bannerharvard universityoil industrystar died before releaseinnocence lostdiving boardoil companytaxbourbonmilitary draftsocial criticismhotel desk clerkrider horse relationshiphalf breedreference to joan of arcboys' choirlead actor's last filmbusboyoil wellarchitectural modelhorse ranchprivate planereading in bedmilitary funeralranch handreference to franklin d rooseveltthrown from a horsetumbleweedcalfoil fieldcattle ranchdeath of cast membersilent nightblack horseriding accidentchristmas stockingfox huntsquawwoman horse relationshipspanish languagestate flagoil tycoonrear ending a cargun salutejingle bellsman horse relationshipstatic electricitytoy pianodeath of a horsehorse riding accidentsquare dancinganimal husbandrydraft noticelunch counterreference to geronimosocial reformbronc ridingranchingroundupsudden wealthdrilling for oilnouveaux richesbequestface bandagelipstick on faceorgan playerbassinettecomanche tribedeath of horsedinner bellknocking over a tableoil derrickreference to paul reveretwin beds (See All) |
Six incarnations of Bob Dylan: an actor, a folk singer, an electrified troubadour, Rimbaud, Billy the Kid, and Woody Guthrie. Put Dylan's music behind their adventures, soliloquies, interviews, marriage, and infidelity. Recreate 1960s documentaries in black and white. Put each at a crossroads, the a …rtist becoming someone else. Jack, the son of Ramblin' Jack Elliott, finds Jesus; handsome Robbie falls in love then abandons Claire. Woody, a lad escaped from foster care, hobos the U.S. singing; Billy awakes in a valley threatened by a six-lane highway; Rimbaud talks. Jude, booed at Newport when he goes electric, fences with reporters, pundits, and fans. He won't be classified. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of agedocumentary footage |
| Themes: | marriageloverevengesurrealismdrugspoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessfilmmakingvoyeurismdivorcetheftdrug usecelebrityillness …poetryfaiththeatrebreak upcrueltydrug addictionreligious conversion (See All) |
| Mood: | satirerain |
| Locations: | restauranthospitalnew york citybartrainmotorcyclesmall townairplanebathtubbuslondon englandtaxiairportelevatorwheelchair …englandtrain stationmotorcycle accidentairplane trip (See All) |
| Characters: | singermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipafrican americanchildrenboygirlnursedancermusicianactorphotographerbabythief …artistchristianjewishchristianitybiblefrenchex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1950s19th century20th centuryyear 1968year 1963year 1973year 1974year 1964 |
| Story: | rising starrock 'n' rollbandsongbased on true storysingingdancingsexfemale nuditynuditymale nudityinterviewmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydog …bare chested malefightcigarette smokingphotographmale full frontal nuditypartyknifethree word titlepantiestelephone callfirevoice over narrationpunctuation in titlecorpseunderwearfoodhorseslow motion scenewatching tvcameradrinkbare buttpaintingriflesunglassesapostrophe in titledead bodycafepianojailvoyeurreference to jesus christprayermale pubic hairguitarmanhattan new york cityreportersubjective cameranewspaperjournalistwineconcertcaliforniaaxemontageeatingsubwaynonlinear timelineman with glassespaintercoffinbathunderwater scenelooking at the cameratalking to the cameraparklimousinelegenddrug addictmicrophoneprotestcowboyumbrellaon the roadflowerspianistamerican flaghairy chestfilm within a filmfeminismpoetfreeze framerecord playerriotperiod in titleeyeglassesapplauseclaim in titlelooking at oneself in a mirrorrecordingtitle based on songjail cellguitaristcrucifixdemonstrationwatching a moviemagazinespidervietnam warpress conferencetv showfaked deathcarnivalpreacherhitchhikingdrug overdosecivil rightspillsnew jerseyplaygroundministerhippiemillionairenewsreel footagetheatre audienceensemble casttime lapse photographyexilefilm setoutlawautopsysongwriterexistentialismalienationactivistfast motion scenehorseback ridingsermonmale objectificationtitle ends with periodwomen's rightsmultiple storylineanti warsuccessmen's bathroomreference to the beatlesharmonicatraffic jamfascistscalpelelectric guitarcoughingmetamorphosisrallyurinalcontraction in titlerags to richesfolk musicperformance artmusic festivallabor unionreference to john f. kennedyfirst person titlecircular staircaseprice of famejailbreakneck braceblues musicenigmahobominnesotaprophethermitreference to richard nixonneo westernradicaldressinglynchinggiraffeharlem manhattan new york cityliberalflash camerakennedy assassinationmultiple perspectivesprotestormultiple personalityevangelisttarantulagolf cartreference to martin luther king jr.music producerwashing dishesostrichconcert tourgreenwich village manhattan new york cityblackfacegospel musicmotorcycle crashclothed female naked malefreight traincfnm scenechurch choircoffeehousewoodstockactress playing male roleknife attackbible studyprecociousnessblack pantherslyricistbeatnikdead horsevagabondrecord albumyear 1959reference to lyndon johnsonfalling off a bridgeblack panther partyentouragefolk singergreeting cardhit over the head with a bottletumbleweedboxcarcontradictionjumping onto a trainreference to judasmultiple actors for one characterlawlessnesspeace treatyreference to lee harvey oswaldmultiple identitiesreference to judas iscariotreference to arthur rimbaudstiltwalkerawards banquetfalling from a trainpentecostalrole played by multiple actorstroubadourestate salewhitefacedust bowlpeace negotiationphotograph comes to lifetrestlenewport rhode islandriding the railsreference to billy the kidfemale voyeurholy visionlondon 1960sstockton california (See All) |
The story of Ray Charles, music legend. Told in his adult live with flashbacks to his youth we see his humble origins in Florida, his turbulent childhood which included losing his brother and then his sight, his rise as pianist in a touring band, his writing his own songs and running his own band an …d then stardom. Also includes his addiction to drugs and its affect on his working life and family life. (Read More)
| Themes: | racismmarriagelovedeathinfidelitydrugsbetrayaladulterypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingfuneralmemory …extramarital affairdeath of motherdrug useredemptionguiltunfaithfulnesseducationexploitationhopeblindnessprejudicedrug addictionwealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachchurchswimming poolhotellos angeles californiaparis francebusnightclubbaseballsan francisco californiabus driver |
| Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americandoctorbrother brother relationshipboydancermusicianbabyreference to godsingle motherbetrayal by friend |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1940s1950s1930syear 1963year 1979year 1962year 1965year 1960year 1964year 1961 |
| Story: | tour busforename as titlebandsongsingingdancingcharacter name in titleflashbacksexone word titledogkissfightcigarette smokingtitle spoken by character …cryingdreamhorsecameradrinkarrestlietearssunglassesbirthdaymarijuanabathroompianojailhallucinationguitarmanhattan new york cityreporterconcertmontagecocaineradiobirthday partydrowningtalking to the cameradrug addictmicrophonebusinessmanfired from the jobliarsuitcasedeath of brotherpianistpremarital sexloss of motherheroinchessberlin germanybirthday cakeapplausepot smokinghypodermic needlerace relationsrome italyguitaristcountry musicfloridaswimsuitorchestrascamdrug overdosecivil rightstokyo japanattorneybreakupanimated sequenceboston massachusettsnewsreel footagejunkiedrummerracistsongwritercaneblind manrecording studiotrophyhorse and carriageloss of brothergeniusseattle washingtondrumscontractdrug smugglingbottlejazz musicbus stopfallingcrippleatlanta georgiarags to richestrumpetmadrid spainhouston texaspsychotherapysorrowturkishbus ridedallas texashymnmontreal quebec canadaracial discriminationblues musicheroin addictsegregationmusic historyharlem manhattan new york citycivil rights movementflash cameratrionew york city new yorkunwed pregnancymusic businesspolitical protestcricketracial issuesbassnew houserecord producerreference to frank sinatraintegrationst. louis missouriafrican american protagonistgospel musicsoul musicdrug bustprobationconcert halldrug withdrawalrecord companyshooting uppityprotest signtrumpet playerwashing clothesheroin addictionbraillerhythm and bluesyear 1952year 1959bass playerreference to liberaceyear 1954i.v.calling for helpyear 1953year 1956hummingbirdindianapolis indianaloss of eyesightgreyhound busseeing eye dogsense of sightyear 1949blind boyphysical disabilityvisually impaired personyear 1950jukebox musicalrecord contractsinging triosense of hearingrecord executivedrug testtitle cardsgeorgia usaafrican american musicsharecropperpayolareference to nat king colelaundressnewport rhode islandone dollar billstate legislaturegrammy awardreference to lena horneatlantic recordsbottle treeorgan grinder (See All) |
The story of John Lennon's childhood and teenage years from 1944 to 1960, his relationship with his aunt Mimi and his mother Julia -the two dominant women in the first part of his life-, his first meeting with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, their friendship, their love for music and the birth o …f The Beatles. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedycoming of age |
| Themes: | lovedeathfriendshipmoneydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralangertheftdeath of motherdepressiondeath of wifechildhood |
| Mood: | nightmareaffection |
| Locations: | restaurantschoolcemeterybusbicycle |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipsingerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boyteachergirlstudentdancermusician …babythiefbest friendreference to godlittle boycousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1940s1950s |
| Story: | rock 'n' rollbandsongbased on true storysingingdancingflashbacksexf ratedbloodmasturbationtwo word titlekiss …cigarette smokingfingeringphotographpartytelephone callfondlingcryingbased on booktitle directed by femaledreamunderwearfoodmirrorurinationpunched in the facedrinksecretletterbookliebeertearsrunningbirthdayrock musiccafecollegepianoguitartelephonebedroomambulancemontageeatingwidowhouserock banddrawinghit by a carbirthday partygraveyardflash forwardargumentmicrophonereadinguniversitydeath of husbandsadnesscharacter says i love yousleepingpubrecord playerbirthday caketeateen angstwhat happened to epiloguehead buttdesirelistening to musictape recorderwoman with glassesrecordingtitle based on songgroup of friendsrageguitaristaudienceblack humorpassportmovie theatreswitchbladebloody noseshopliftingbackstagedrummertheatre audienceabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorsongwriterpierattractiondark pastdressing roomrecording studiolaughingdead motherpajamascrowdexhibitionismnew zealandmusic bandfast motion scenedrumsjoypiano playerreference to elvis presleyporn magazinedark secretadolescencejazz 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) |
In 1975, San Fernando Valley teen Joan Larkin reinvents herself as Joan Jett, a guitarist who wants to form an all-girl punk band. She pitches the idea to a sleazy manager, Kim Fowley, who pairs her with a drummer and then searches for a face: he finds Cherie Currie, at age 15, the perfect jailbait …image for his purpose; by luck, she can sing. Two others round out the band, The Runaways. Fowley books a tour, signs them to Mercury Records, and packs them off to crowds in Japan. Seeds of conflict sprout early: Fowley puts Cherie front and center in the publicity, she's soon strung out on drugs and vodka, and jealousies arise. Without adult supervision, where can Joan and Cherie end up? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageteen movierevisionist history |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydrugsmoneydrinkingdancetravelangerdrug useillnessbreak up |
| Locations: | hospitalcarnightclubjapan |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipsingerfather daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerfriendteenage girlmusicianalcoholic drink |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | sexismrock 'n' rollbandsongsingingdancingf ratedmasturbationsex scenephotographtitle spoken by characterpartylesbian kisstelephone call …title directed by femaleunderwearurinationblondedrinkbirthdayrock musicbathroomguitaralcoholf wordconcertrock bandlimousinemicrophoneon the roadpremarital sexstageobscene finger gesturegrandmotherstrong female characterrecord playersisterbirthday cakewhat happened to epiloguelistening to musicfamerecordingguitaristmagazineeccentricstrong female leadrock starphoto shootface paintrock concertpillsreconciliationbroken glasstitle appears in writingdrummertrailergrowing uprecording studiotourjobpromiscuityt shirtvodkadrumsreference to elvis presleystage performancemenstruationname callingreference to the beatlesguitar playingtomboyhospital bedmusic industryteenage sexualityguitar playerunderage sextalent showironingrock musicianteenage girl in underwearroadtrippublicityrock singerleaving homedutch anglemusic businessmusic concertmusic grouprock grouppainted facegirl bandmusic producerillegal drugsironbreakdownleather pantstalent contestreference to david bowiemenarchepill poppingdefenestrationlimosan fernando valley californiatitle appears in textclassic rock musicteen drug useband memberrecord contractface paintingrecording artistband practiceclothes ironfemale rockerrecording boothrecord dealreference to iggy popreference to sex pistolsall girl banddancing in one's underwearcat callmending friendshippass outpill abuseteen magazine (See All) |
Detroit, the early 1960s. Curtis Taylor, Jr., a car salesman, breaks into the music business with big dreams. He signs a trio of young women, the Dreamettes, gets them a job backing an R&B performer, James "Thunder" Early, establishes his own record label and starts wheeling and dealing. When Early …flames out, Curtis makes the Dreamettes into headliners as the Dreams, but not before demoting their hefty big-voiced lead singer, Effie White, and putting the softer-voiced looker, Deena Jones, in front. Soon after, he fires Effie, sends her into a life of proud poverty, and takes Deena and the Dreams to the top. How long can Curtis stay there, and will Effie ever get her due? (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagelovedeathfriendshipsuicideinfidelitydrugschristmasmoneyjealousyadulterypregnancydrinkingfilmmakingextramarital affair …divorcedrug usecelebrityunfaithfulnessgamblingtheatreunemploymentprejudice (See All) |
| Locations: | new york citybarswimming poolsnowcemeterylos angeles californiabusnightclubelevatortruckused car |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipfemale protagonistsingerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsafrican americanfrienddoctorbrother sister relationshipteenage girlgirldancermusician …love triangleactresssingle mothercomedianaunt nephew relationshipcheating on one's girlfriend (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1970s |
| Story: | bandsongsingingdancingsexone word titlegunkisscigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterpartytelephone callfirecryingmirror …watching tvcameradrinktearspianoguitarreporterconcertwomanmontagecocaineboxingno opening creditsradiocoffingraveyardlimousinemicrophoneprologuefired from the jobauditionchristmas treepianistwigfilm within a filmlas vegas nevadaheroingarageblack americanapplausetv newsdiscorace relationsfamerecordingguitaristfraudrehearsalvietnam warcomposerpress conferencenew year's evetv showburialdrug overdosebackstagerejectiontheatre audiencecard playingabsent fatherbetsongwriterdressing roomrecording studiotourbriberysandwichdetroit michiganstairwayfriendship between womenjazz musicnaivetyno title at beginningflasktape recordingquitting a jobshow businesssaxophonerags to richestv studiocadillacreference to john f. kennedycomebackprice of fameblues musicegoflash cameratriounwed pregnancycar salesmangirl groupreference to martin luther king jr.music producerannouncerjazz clubgospel musicsoul musicsaxophonistbased on stage musicaltalent contestmedical clinicplaying against typealleywayrhythm and bluesscreening roomphoto sessionreference to lyndon johnsontambourinechaperonerace riotreference to cleopatramusical trioracist jokemusical quartettape playermotownmiami beach floridatheatrical managerbackup singerroman a clefpayolareference to ed sullivan45 recordingprimadonnareference to dick clark (See All) |
An un-chronological look at the life of the Little Sparrow, Edith Piaf (1915-1963). Her mother is an alcoholic street singer, her father a circus performer, her paternal grandmother a madam. During childhood she lives with each of them. At 20, she's a street singer discovered by a club owner who's s …oon murdered, coached by a musician who brings her to concert halls, and then quickly famous. Constant companions are alcohol and heartache. The tragedies of her love affair with Marcel Cerdan and the death of her only child belie the words of one of her signature songs, "Non, je ne regrette rien." The back and forth nature of the narrative suggests the patterns of memory and association. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | period drama |
| Themes: | lovemurderdeathadulterydrunkennessfuneralmemoryextramarital affairpovertycancertheatrechildhoodblindnesspolice investigation |
| Mood: | tearjerker |
| Locations: | new york citybarbeachparis francenightclubdesertairportfrancebrothel |
| Characters: | female protagonistsingermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipprostitutesoldierpolice officernursemusicianlittle girlcatholicfrencholder woman younger man relationshippimpgrandmother granddaughter relationship |
| Period: | 1960sworld war two1940s1950s1930s1920s1910s20th centuryyear 1963year 1940year 1947year 1960 |
| Story: | female singerloss of loved onesongbased on true storysingingflashbackfemale nudityf ratedinterviewtwo word titlebare chested malekissbattleletter …vomitingcar crashcafepianoprayermanhattan new york cityreporterconcertcaliforniaambulancewomandinerboxingaccidentnonlinear timelineno opening creditsvoice overgravemicrophoneclownfantasy sequenceauditiondolllong takepianistinjectionmanagerstageworld war onepoetsingle parentrecord playercircusaddictiontitle based on songdrug abuseagentboxerrehearsalcomposeraudienceorchestravisionold ageroseairplane crashsongwriterdressing roomrecording studiohorse and carriagepolice inspectorfortune tellerseparationhysteriaapparitionfemale bondinglocal blockbustercentral park manhattan new york cityphysicianaccordionperformercabaretboxing matchpressacrobatboxing ringsick childsaintmorphinemovie cameradeathbedstarvingnormandyspotlightbrothel madamworld championguardian angelphonograph recordreference to charlie chaplinfire breathingconcert tourstreet performerreference to marlon brandonational anthemstage frightfansnightclub owneryear 1955music hallyear 1936contortionistestranged motherbuskingreference to ginger rogershospitalizationyear 1935montmartre parisreference to jean cocteauemotional healingchansonopening creditscat callolympiareference to john d. rockefellermean streetsrootlessness (See All) |
Elise and Didier fall in love at first sight. She has her own tattoo shop and he plays the banjo in a bluegrass band. They bond over their shared enthusiasm for American music and culture, and dive headfirst into a sweeping romance that plays out on and off stage - but when an unexpected tragedy hit …s their new family, everything they know and love is tested. An intensely moving portrait of a relationship from beginning to end, propelled by a soundtrack of foot-stomping bluegrass, The Broken Circle Breakdown is a romantic melodrama of the highest order. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | marriagelovedeathsuicidereligionpregnancyweddingfuneraldepressioncancergriefillnessdeath of daughterend of love |
| Locations: | hospitalsex in car |
| Characters: | singerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctortattoonursemusicianbabychristianlittle girldaughterbaby girlcrying girl …religious differencesgirl cryingsuicide by pills (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | bandsingingflashbacksexbloodmale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malekisscigarette smokingmale full frontal nudityshowerbased on playhorse …paintingbirthdaymale pubic hairconcertambulancenonlinear timelinebirdbirthday partyargumentmicrophonedeath of childhairy chestsadnessblindfoldchickencoupleterminal illnessheavy rainhatcowboy hatbeardcountry musicnew year's evecrying manmale underwearpassionate kissbriefsatheistmale in showerman cryingreference to elvis presleywedding ceremonynew yearlighterloss of daughtershoutinghospital roombelgiumatheismdead birdsledgehammerchemotherapybanjoinfanttattoo parlorreligion versus sciencefiddlecancer patientgeorge w. bush6 year oldchild cancermarriage as hellbluegrassoutdoor showerbluegrass musicreference to hank williamsspinal tapbanjo playerstem cell researchstem cell therapyghent belgium (See All) |
Tuesday, June 4, 1968: the California presidential primary. As day breaks 'Robert F. Kennedy' (qv) arrives at the Ambassador Hotel; he'll campaign, then speak to supporters at midnight. To capture the texture of the late 1960s, we see vignettes at the hotel: a couple marries so he can avoid Vietnam, … kitchen staff discuss race and baseball, a man cheats on his wife, another is fired for racism, a retired hotel doorman plays chess in the lobby with an old friend, a campaign strategist's wife needs a pair of black shoes, two campaign staff trip on LSD, a lounge singer is on the downhill slide. Through it all, we see and hear RFK calling for a better society and a better nation. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedydark comedydocudrama |
| Themes: | racismmarriagedeathpoliticsadulterycorruption |
| Locations: | hotellos angeles californiakitchenrestaurant kitchen |
| Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipinterracial relationshipalcoholicolder man younger woman relationship |
| Period: | 1960syear 1968 |
| Story: | forename as titlebased on true storycharacter name in titlemale nudityone word titleshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headbikinireporterassassinassassinationpantyhoseshot in the leg …racial slurfired from the jobwritten and directed by cast memberspeechamerican flagclass differenceschessfemale stockinged legsdrugrace relationsshot in the stomachvietnamvietnam warinterracial friendshipambitionmexicancamera shot of feetarchival footagesenatorethnic slurpolitical corruptionfemale stockinged feetsocial issuesreflectionhairdressermultiple storylineanti warlsdfoot closeupreceptionistcampaignfight the systemreference to john f. kennedybeauty salonracial tensionrise and fallassassination plotmarriage of convenienceends with biographical notesrosarypresidential campaignensemble filmbigotreference to alfred hitchcockdrug bustplaying chessuh 1 huey helicopterworld recordreference to andy warholpolitical unrestchadreference to dwight d. eisenhowerreference to lyndon johnsonfemale stockinged solesyoung wifeloungehigh on drugspunch in the facereference to rita hayworthbegins with historical notesreference to bing crosbyreference to harry s trumansugar cubereference to king arthurreference to nikita khrushchevwoman wearing a bikinireference to barbara stanwycktranslatingreference to cab callowayreference to anne bancroftalcoholic womanambassador hotellapel pinpunch cardreference to will rogerslightheartednessreference to huey newtonreference to jacqueline kennedyreference to merlintelephone switchboard (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: | marriagemurderfriendshipjealousypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessweddingmemorydivorcewrestlinghumiliationhuntingcampingregret |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | texasmexicorestauranthospitalnew york citybartrainchurchforestsnowsmall townwoodsrural settingcourtroomlake …motelcampfirestormsex in a tent (See All) |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipsingermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girlgirlgay sex …dancerbabylittle girlgay kissbullywaitresslittle boyhomosexualitygay relationshipgay fathercrying babytalking to oneself in a mirrorbaby boybaby girl (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1980s1970ssummeryear 1963 |
| Story: | songsingingdancingflashbackfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogtwo word titlegun …sex scenekissfightcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactertelephone callcryingbeatingfistfightfoodhorsemirrorface slapwatching tvdrinkshootinglierifletearssunglassesplace name in titlecafemarijuanarivertelephoneswimmingcleavagebisexualcookingcandleaxemountaineatingwidowdinerhousejudgechildfishingcoffeeskinny dippingbinocularsbeaten to deathbased on short storyliarcowboypay phoneproduct placementtentlightningfarmercourtcrosshorse 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 homecattlelaundromatharmonicahuntparamedicgay 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) |
John Clasky is a devoted dad whose skills as a chef have offered his family a very upscale life, including a summer home in Malibu and a breathtaking new Mexican housekeeper, named Flor. She and her daughter Cristina have recently emigrated to L.A. from Mexico and are trying to find a better life. W …hen they move in with the Claskys for the summer, Flor has to fight for her daughter's soul as she discovers that life in a new country is perilous! (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterydrinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairguiltunfaithfulness |
| Locations: | mexicorestaurantbeachcarlos angeles californiabuskitchenschool bus |
| Characters: | hispanicsingermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboygirlreference to godalcoholicmaidcatholicself esteem |
| Story: | songsingingsexdogkissshowertelephone callvoice over narrationcryingcell phoneunderwearfoodwatching tvdrinkletter …tearsrunningcafecollegeprayernewspaperwomaneatingimmigrantimmigrationscreamingstorytellingmanipulationconvertibleautomobileclass differencessingle parentflirtingjeepjoggingcooknosebleeddysfunctional marriagechefculture clashspanishobesityjob interviewshoppinghousekeeperillegal immigrantpromiscuityvodkainsecuritylanguage barrierprivate schoolcadillacrealtorneuroticemigranttranslationaudimalibu californiamexican immigrantplaying against typedry cleanersreference to george lucasmonopoly the board gamefood criticprinceton universityenglish lessonsummer homenight jobspanglishreference to herbert hooverchild translates for adultcadillac escaladeaudi a4college admissionjeep grand cherokeeunable to speak english (See All) |
The unforgettable true story chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rig …hts Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernay's "Selma" tells the story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyrevisionist history |
| Themes: | racismmurderdeathfriendshippoliticscourageu.s. politics |
| Locations: | church |
| Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshippoliceafrican americanfriendteenage girlteenage boygirlstudentpolicemandeath of girlmurder of girl |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | racial segregationsongbased on true storysingingf ratedviolenceone word titletitle spoken by characterexplosiontelephone calltitle directed by femalebeatingshot to deathhorseshooting …place name in titletelephonehuman rightsnonlinear timelineno opening creditsbeaten to deathprotestfbiu.s. presidentcity name in titlepresidentblack americanrace relationsdemonstrationcivil rightsbombingbraveryministerboston massachusettsamerican presidentdeceitracistactiviststairwaydead childrenjukeboxgovernorno title at beginningracial prejudicebechdel test passedracial tensionvotingracial discriminationcivil rights movementu.s. historyu.s. congressbirmingham alabamablockadewhite supremacistnobel prizeblack historyglass shardwhite house washington d.c.billy clubhistorical revisionismlbjvoter registrationnobel peace prizemontgomery alabamaedmund pettus bridgevoting rights actmalcolm xgeorge wallaceselma alabamacivil rights act (See All) |
'Louisa May Alcott' (qv)'s autobiographical account of her life with her three sisters in Concord, Massachusetts in the 1860s. With their father fighting in the American Civil War, sisters Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth are at home with their mother, a very outspoken women for her time. The story tells of ho …w the sisters grow up, find love and find their place in the world. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | first lovedysfunctional familymarriagelovedeathchristmaspregnancyillnesstheatrehopewriting |
| Mood: | affection |
| Locations: | new york citysnowparis francerural settingusa |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipfemale protagonistsingermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsdoctorteenage girlgirlsoldierbabywriterartistlittle girl …maidprofessorpregnant wife (See All) |
| Period: | winter19th century1860s |
| Story: | singingdancingf ratedbased on novelpartytitle directed by femalecatletterpaintingtearsneighborpianooperacandleold man …child abusepaintervoice overmarriage proposalbinocularscostumechristmas treepianistchildbirthreunionstageactingtwinreference to william shakespearecivil warfireplacedressbirthrealitypet dogfeministchristmas evemay december romanceice skatingyoung loveboarding schoolgrowing upplayhorse and carriageviolinistvictorian eragiving birthtriple f ratedepidemicpublisherreading aloudtween girltomboysicknessenvykittenmailboxtutoramerican civil warbroken heartloss of sistermassachusettsmanuscripttelegramhorse and wagonpet catexpectant motherchristmas carolhomeworkboarding housechristmas decorationsnightgownsheet musicreference to charles dickensgovernessoil lampstorytellerchalkboardfalling through icebuggyboarderu.s. civil warpost civil warfood shortagecurlingcanvasreference to walt whitmanreference to goethepantaloonemotional healingpregnant sisteremotional depressionreference to friedrich schillerscarlet feversnow sleddingbirth of twinsdance ball (See All) |
A Walk in the Clouds depicted a story about a young-married US military soldier, named Paul, who returned home after the World War II. In the middle of the way back home, he accidentally met a girl named Victoria who finished her master's degree. She has not married yet but got pregnant by accident. … During the journey they talked a lot. Due to her pregnancy, Victoria was afraid of her father who respected old Mexican tradition. Thus, Paul proposed to pose as her husband to help her face her dad. Paul was not intended to cheat on his wife by pretending to be Victoria's husband. However, when Paul decided to come back to his home and left Victoria, he found his wife cheating on him. Paul then headed back to Victoria's house "Las Nubes" and confessed his true love to Victoria. (Read More)
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymarriagelovemurderdeathinfidelityadulterypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingextramarital affairunfaithfulnessfalling in love |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | trainbuskitchenshipsan francisco california |
| Characters: | singermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipbrother sister relationshipteacherstudentdancerpriestteacher student relationshipprofessorcatholic …grandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipex soldieru.s. soldierself improvement (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s |
| Story: | domineering fathermexican americanbandsingingdancingflashbacksexkissfightexplosionfirecryingunderwearfoodhorse …remakedrinklettervomitingtearsdead bodyorphanwinecaliforniaeatingmapforeign language adaptationritualsuitcasecollege studentreference to william shakespearerecord playertraditionrecordingrailway stationorphanagefestivalhonorfatehitchhikinginterracial romanceveterannewsreel footagebutterflysalesmanmarital problemhorseback ridingpost world war twochocolatecandypopeassumed identityaccordioncloudmarching bandman on firevineyardharvestunwed pregnancyprotective maletrain conductorgraduate studentancestortraveling salesmangrapeserenademedal of honorsacramento californiastanford universitydishonorannulmentfrostremake of italian filmgolden gate bridge san franciscohelping othersnapa valleyconchpretending to be marriedaccidental firecollege tuitionvintnergrape picking (See All) |
Cheery Alex Fletcher lives comfortably in Manhattan off the residuals from his 80's pop success and reprising his hits at school reunions, theme parks, and state fairs. But those gigs are declining, so he jumps at the chance to write a song and record it with reigning teen idol Cora Corman. Trouble …is, he's good at melodies but needs a lyricist and has less than a week to finish. Enter Sophie Fisher, subbing for a friend who waters Alex's plants; she's a pretty good poet, quick witted, and could do it, if she'd agree. But there's some sort of shadow over her head that Alex may not be able to charm his way past. And what if they do get a song written, what then? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | music video |
| Themes: | lovebreak upfalling in love |
| Mood: | night |
| Locations: | restaurantnew york cityhelicopterapartment |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipsingermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipmusicianaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationship |
| Story: | female singerbandsongsingingbare chested malethree word titletelephone callcell phonewritten by directorpianocleavageconcerttoiletauthorscene during end credits …managerstagehuggingstreetred dressrehearsalpop starfanbackstagesongwriterfamily dinnerrecording studioposterenglishman abroaddinner partyex boyfriendpiano playingmusic industrycdwalkingchick flickacoustic guitaropposites attractprice of fameimplied sexpendoormankeyboardselfiemusic storewine drinkingtaxi ridedeadlinefictional tv showpop concertsongwritinggrand pianopop bandfictional bandwashed up starstory continued during end creditshas beenrecording sessiontaking a selfiewaterbedlyricistmiddle age romancebuddha statuemusic recordingmorning afterwhimsicalnotepadpotted plantrolling stone magazinereference to cole porterwatering a plantmashed potatoesmaking music videohelipadplaying a pianobumping headwater bed (See All) |
Malena is about the peril of a beauty through the eyes of a 12 year old kid named Renato. He experiences three things on the same day, beginning of war, getting a bike and sees the arrival of Malena in town. Through his eyes, we see the curse of beauty and loneliness of Malena, whose husband is pres …umed to be dead, and through his soul we see his love for her. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | first lovemarriagelovedeathinfidelityrapejealousyadulteryfuneralvoyeurismmemoryobsessionpovertygriefunfaithfulness …unrequited lovegreedaffair (See All) |
| Locations: | beachtrainschoolmotorcyclesmall townairplanebicyclevillageseacourtroomitalybrothelcatholic church |
| Characters: | singermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorboybrother sister relationshipprostituteteenage boyteachersoldierdancer …priestlawyerolder woman younger man relationshipamerican soldierdream girl (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s |
| Story: | forename as titlehaircutsongsingingdancingcharacter name in titlesexfemale nuditybloodmale nudityone word titlefemale frontal nuditymasturbationbare chested male …kissfemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingphotographerectionpantiesvoice over narrationcryingbeatingunderwearurinationface slapbare buttletterlielingerievoyeurclassroomprayercleavagewidowfemale pubic hairjudgescantily clad femaleblack pantieskeystripteasecourtamerican flagfemale removes her clothesdeath of husbandclassteenage sexgirl in pantiestraitorfaintingcommunistwatching a moviegossipaudiencerailway stationwoman in jeopardydentistbombingtelescopemourninginsectfascismloss of husbandtangoexorcismlingerie slipfianceedeafburied aliveswastikapromiscuous womanviolence against womenshortspost warfemale removes her dressadolescencelegswhistleclimbing through a windowteenage sexualitysicilytelegramsex with a minorliberationbarbershopletter writingrefugee camptrophy wifesex with foodseamstressmediterranean seamischieffalling from a treetrouserswaterfrontnude fightmarketplacefood shortageguerrilla warfareitalian soldierblind boyitalian fascismkaleidoscopehuman exploitationfetishistaerial bombingmussolinisouth italymeasuring penispsychiatric clinicfall of fascismhair cut offwoman on woman violencesado masochistic (See All) |
A documentary on the life of 'Amy Winehouse' (qv), the immensely talented yet doomed songstress. We see her from her teen years, where she already showed her singing abilities, to her finding success and then her downward spiral into alcoholism and drugs.
| Themes: | marriagefriendshipinfidelitydrugsmoneyadulterydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingmemoryextramarital affairdivorceobsessiondeath of mother …depressiondrug usecelebrityunfaithfulnessillnessmental illnesscheating (See All) |
| Mood: | behind the scenesarchive footage |
| Locations: | hospitalbarbeachhotelcemeteryboatlondon englandtaxiairport |
| Characters: | singerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattooteenage girlgirlmusicianphotographerjewishbest friend …security guardalcoholicjewgrandmother granddaughter relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipstepfather stepson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | female singerforename as titlerock 'n' rollbandsongsingingone word titleinterviewbare chested malekisscigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactertelephone callvoice over narration …cryingcell phonefoodhorseslow motion scenecomputercameradrinkarrestvomitingtearssunglassesbirthdaydead bodymarijuanaislandguitarmanhattan new york cityalcoholtelephonef wordreportersubjective cameraswimmingvideo cameraambulancewomanmontageeatingcocaineapologyroommatedrug addictmicrophoneprologueflowershorse ridingsadnesspoetsleepingsubtitled sceneheroinpoemapplausepot smokingaddictionfamebritish musicguitaristenglish musichome moviepop starpassportdrug overdosephoto shootrap musicbackstagemiami floridaabsent fatherbilliardspridemarital separationsongwriterphiladelphia pennsylvaniapolice raidnervous breakdownrecording studiodocumentary subject's name in titlecontractshynessheartbreakboredomsuccessjazz musiclegsconcert footagesexual promiscuitystretcherwhistlingwrist slittingpaparazzicdlollipopwriter's blockdietcowardeating disorderdeath of grandmothernervousnesscrack cocainehappy birthday to youbulimiatext messagerehabcocktailflash cameranew york city new yorkmultiple time framessoul musicjoke tellinginterventionlung cancermagazine covercamera crewridiculeabandoned by fatherrecording sessionanti depressantlyricistblack and white sequenceserbianrecord albumc wordjazz singertext on screencnncartwheelcharismadrug rehabarm woundsong lyricsfan the personrecklessnessbirmingham englandvagina slurisle of wighttalent scoutbooingprocrastinationfamous singermascarascene during closing creditsconcert promoteralcohol poisoningbelgrade serbiatalent managerfacial scratchjail escapestanding on one's handscutting one's armhampshire englandreference to carole kingbritish jewreference to james taylor (See All) |
The story of a charismatic young Irish guitarist and a sheltered young cellist who have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square, but are soon torn apart, leaving in their wake an infant, August Rush, orphaned by circumstance. Now performing on the streets of New York …and cared for by a mysterious stranger, August uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth. (Read More)
| Themes: | lovefriendshipjealousypregnancydrinkingtheatrehomelessness |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | restauranthospitalnew york cityschoolchurchsnowtaxiwheelchairfarmtruckrooftopsan francisco california |
| Characters: | singerfather daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshipboygirldancermusicianbabybully …truck driver (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | rock 'n' rollbandsongsingingdancingcharacter name in titleflashbackkissfightphotographtitle spoken by characterpartychasetelephone callvoice over narration …cryingtitle directed by femalefooddrinkliebeertearscafepianoguitarmanhattan new york cityorphanconcertbasketballeatingsubwayhit by a carsearchlimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemicrophoneprologueliarflowerspianistpursuitclassblack americanpizzaguitaristcomposerclassical musicstrangerorphanageviolinfateorchestrafull moonrock concertwindchild's point of viewministerchild protagonistlove at first sightabsent fatherchoirpolice raidwishseparationgeniusviolinistdormitorycentral park manhattan new york cityfamily reunionsubway stationharmonicapeer pressurecrystalelectric guitarwhistlingcellobunk bedlucksecond chancegurneymusic boxchance meetingabsent motherstreet musiciancellistmysterious strangerchild prodigyskateboardersearch for fatherreference to charles dickensloss of lovergreenwich village manhattan new york cityfoster familyclarinetmusic conductorserendipitywind chimebiological motherprodigyfollowing a dreamskylightroller skatersearch for mothersense of soundchild geniusmusic classlisteningsucker punchsymphony orchestrajuilliard school manhattan new york citybrief encounterwashington square manhattan new york citycomposingyearningabandoned theatrewashing one's facelincoln center for the performing arts manhattan new york citychild protective agencyrhapsodyhappenstance (See All) |
Marshall, Texas, described by James Farmer, Jr. as "the last city to surrender after the Civil War," is home to Wiley College, where, in 1935-36, inspired by the Harlem Renaissance and his clandestine work as a union organizer, Professor Melvin Tolson coaches the debate team to a nearly-undefeated s …eason that sees the first debate between U.S. students from white and Negro colleges and ends with an invitation to face Harvard University's national champions. The team of four, which includes a female student and a very young James Farmer, is tested in a crucible heated by Jim Crow, sexism, a lynch mob, an arrest and near riot, a love affair, jealousy, and a national radio audience. (Read More)
| Themes: | racismlovepoliticsdrinkingdancepoetryeducationprejudicerevolution |
| Locations: | texasnew york citybartrainchurchhotelboatbuslaketruck |
| Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacherstudentdancerlawyerlove triangle …teacher student relationshipprofessorsheriff (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | sexismbandsongbased on true storysingingdancingsexviolencedoggunkissfightknifechasethree word title …telephone callfirebeatingunderwearhorsedrinkarrestletterbookriflecollegejailreference to jesus christclassroomprayercompetitionmanhattan new york citynewspaperflashlightmontagemapradiojourneyprotestsuitcasecollege studentwitnessclasspoettypewriterblack americancoachtearace relationsbarndemonstrationcommunistmobhome movierailway stationfollowing someonepreacherdebateslavecivil rightsswitchbladeattorneyministerrowboatswampknife fightraidtuxedobigotrytrophypipe smokingsermonintoleranceflaskfilm cameramailmarching bandroad accidentn wordlabor unionequalityku klux klanhoboradicallynchingharlem manhattan new york cityoklahomaradio broadcastbarber shopcheckcandlelightbailshackafrican american protagonistreference to gandhibiblical referencecivil disobedienceforensicsharvard universitypublic speakinglogiclynch mobphdblacklisttexas rangershantytownlinguisticsstraight edge razorreference to franklin d roosevelthogcambridge massachusettsjim crowsecret meetingteam captainjuke jointsharecropperrhetoricbearing witnesskkkdebate teamunion organizerreference to thoreaufireside chatracial equalitylabor organizer (See All) |
Brian Wilson is the creative soul of the Beach Boys, but he paid a heavy price for his talent. That especially shows during his peak artistic years in the 1960s, as his inner demons and obsessions trying to please his abusive father drive him to a mental breakdown that would plague him for years. In … the 1980s, with Brian barely functional under the domination of the unscrupulous Dr. Landy, Brian meets and falls in love with Melinda Ledbetter. As their relationship grows, she observes Brian's crippling subservience to the abusive psychotherapist with growing alarm. Ultimately, she must take action with a love willing to stand up to oppression she cannot ignore. (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagelovedeathfriendshipdrinkingfearangerlonelinessparanoiadrug usemental illnessexploitationfalling in love |
| Mood: | behind the scenesarchive footagedarkness |
| Locations: | restaurantbeachswimming poolairplanelos angeles californiayacht |
| Characters: | singerfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfrienddoctorbrother brother relationshipboymusicianjewishreference to godcousin cousin relationshipex husband ex wife relationship …uncle nephew relationshipdeafnessbikini girlself worth (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1980s1970syear 1995year 2004year 1963year 1939year 1992year 1971 |
| Story: | rock 'n' rollsongsingingflashbackdogbare chested malekisscigarette smokingpartythree word titleshowertelephone callcryingbeatingfood …mirrorface slapdrinkbikinilietearssunglassesbedrock musiccafemarijuanapianoreference to jesus christguitartelephonef wordswimmingbedroomwineconcertcaliforniawomanmontageeatingcocainerock bandnonlinear timelinechild abuseapologyunderwater scenespankingdrowningflash forwardlimousinemicrophoneprologuepop musicliarscene during end creditsconvertibledeath of brotherpianistbodyguardsadnesssuspicioncharacter says i love yousleepinglove interesttrusttherapystrong female characterampersand in titleeyeglassesapplausepot smokingwhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicscene during opening creditstitle based on songjoggingguitaristdrug abusetherapistpsychologycomposersurfingpsychologiststrong female leadcompassionschizophreniapromisepillssandboxer shortsbackstagehungeranxietydrummermedicationblack and white scenetitle at the endbalconymarital separationsongwriterpop songbarbecuemale male kisshousekeeperabusive fatherextortionnervous breakdownrecording studiopajamasplaying pianopipe smokinggeniuschauffeurdrumsman cryingpiano playerreference to elvis presleyearphonessneakersmental breakdownpublisherlast will and testamentflutereference to the beatles14 year oldfilm cameraknocking on a doorlsd16 year oldhearing voicesunhappinessgiving a toasthamburgerbeach housecellobare feetsurfboardawkwardnesscadillacallergyjumping into waternervousnessdistrustkiss on the cheekegosuicidal thoughtsestranged fathersailing shippanic attackchantingsubculturereference to ludwig van beethovenreference to john lennonvoice over inner thoughtsreference to frank sinatradoorbelltv cameraconfidencesongwritingpop bandrecord company60s musicmalibu californiapsychotherapistsymphonythree brotherscar dealershiprecording sessionfalling into a swimming poolhawaiianchildhood flashbackcontrol freaklyricistoverhearing a conversationhearing noisesmetronomereference to coca coladistorted voiceinner voicetitle mentioned in songreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartreference to paul mccartneydead endflutistjumping into a swimming poolreflection in a mirrorasking for helppushed into a swimming poolfast motion sequencemedical malpracticemultiple actors for one characteralmost hit by a carpropellerreference to dean martincar showroomcourt orderjumping into a pool with clothes onthe beach boyswrapped in a bedsheetinterrupted kissthe color bluebuying a carmanipulative personalityhit songlegal guardianreference to george gershwinreference to hank williamsabusive childhoodundocumented workerfrench hornreference to irving berlinends with real life footageuclareference to dan ratheraudio montagereference to phil spectorgaining weighthypersensitivitylying on the flooreccentric artistgriffith park observatory los angelesreference to japanself medicatingsession musicianreference to penicillinvoice over telephone callhand fanmusical groupover medicatingvoices inside the head (See All) |
In the early 1970s, Sixto Rodriguez was a Detroit folksinger who had a short-lived recording career with only two well received but non-selling albums. Unknown to Rodriguez, his musical story continued in South Africa where he became a pop music icon and inspiration for generations. Long rumored the …re to be dead by suicide, a few fans in the 1990s decided to seek out the truth of their hero's fate. What follows is a bizarrely heartening story in which they found far more in their quest than they ever hoped, while a Detroit construction laborer discovered that his lost artistic dreams came true after all. (Read More)
| Themes: | racismdrugschristmasmoneypoliticsfearmemorypovertyparanoiadrug useprejudicerevolution |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | barsnowairplanelos angeles californialondon englandairporturban settinginner city |
| Characters: | singerfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshiptattoodetectivemusicianartistreference to godamericanmayorgrandfather grandson relationshipstepfather stepson relationship |
| Period: | 1980s1970s2010syear 1968year 1997year 1996year 1998year 1973year 1971year 1970 |
| Story: | mexican americanrock 'n' rollbandsongsinginginterviewbare chested malephotographtelephone callslow motion scenewatching tvsunglassesreference to jesus christguitartelephone …reportersubjective cameragay slurnewspaperconcertsearchpainlimousinemicrophoneprotestreadinglightningdisappearanceisolationsadnessreunionelectionpoetnewspaper headlinewhat happened to epiloguelistening to musicfamerecordinghappinessguitaristworking classhollywood californiarehearsalrebelaudiencehome moviesouth africapresumed deadcensorshipnicknamethunderspanishsong in titlefogsongwritersnowingcontractreference to elvis presleyoppressionoutcastdrifterconstruction workerurban legenddetroit michiganautographamsterdam netherlandsmusic industrypaparazzicdhollywood signepilogueafrikaansnickname in titleapartheidcomebacksinger songwritericonprophetmusic historyspotlightoverhead shotreference to madonnamusic storemusic businessmusic producerreference to the rolling stonesbig ben londoninterviewerblue collarprivacyreference to bob dylanreference to sherlock holmesreference to james deanreference to jimi hendrixcd playeryear 1955bass guitarlyricsanti establishmentboycottcity councilopening a windowpeace signcarpentrymusic tourdark glassesfolk singerfan the personbootleggingbuilding demolitionreference to stevie wonderrecording artistanthemmodestyreference to nazi germanyreference to californiastage namestreet demonstrationbricklayerlosing a jobfailed artistgold recordreference to marvin gayereference to woodstocklp recordingwebpagemusic productionsinging idolmusic censorshipdemo recording (See All) |
William Miller is a 15-year-old kid hired by Rolling Stone magazine to tour with and write about Stillwater, an up and coming rock band. This wonderfully witty coming-of-age film follows William as he falls face first to confront life, love, and lingo.
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen moviesemi autobiographicalcoming of age film |
| Themes: | lovefriendshipinfidelitydrugsmoneybetrayaladulterydrinkingdrunkennessdancetravelangerdeath of fatherdrug useguilt …unfaithfulnesshumiliationpoetrycheating (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | new york citybarswimming poolhotelcarairplanelos angeles californiabuselevatorroad tripsan francisco california |
| Characters: | singermother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualmother son relationshipteenagerfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteachermusicianlove triangle …older man younger woman relationshipolder man younger man relationshipalcoholic drinkboy in underwear (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | tour busrock 'n' rollbandsongbased on true storysingingdancingsexfemale nudityfemale frontal nudityinterviewbare chested malekisscigarette smokingphotograph …partylesbian kisspantiestelephone callcryingunderwearfistfightfoodurinationblondewatching tvcameradrinkundressingsecretbookvomitingbeerrunningbirthdayrock musicmarijuanabathroomvoyeurguitaralcoholtelephonef wordswimmingcleavagejournalistconcertcaliforniaeatingsuicide attemptrock bandwhite pantiesscantily clad femaleconfessionlegendhotel roommicrophonevirginprologuecoming outelectrocutionpay phoneon the roadreadinglightningfemale removes her clothesloss of fatherpremarital sexstagecharacter says i love youpoetobscene finger gesturecheating wifesingle parentrecord playerbirthday cakepot smokingloss of virginitylistening to musicfamesexual attractionrecordingguitaristoverallsmagazineeccentricjournalismcheating husbandvirginityrock starembarrassmentambitiondrug overdosebarefootrock concertpillsreconciliationboston massachusettstitle appears in writingdrummerthunderstormraised middle fingerred pantiesgrowing uptourbriefspromiscuityparking lotmale virgint shirtdrumsgraduationstage performancebongbandageadolescencepiano playingacidreference to the beatlesguitar playingstewardessdomineering mothertape recordinglsdkiss on the lipsmusic industrywhistlingteenage sexualityguitar playerunderage sexromantic rivalrysan diego californiateenage crushdrug humorironingrock musicianteenage girl in underwearroadtripgroupiewet clothessmoking marijuanaegocleveland ohiorock singersexual pleasureleaving homefalling off a rooffemale sitting on a toiletmusic businessaspiring writermusic concertmusic grouprock groupmusereference to led zeppelinreference to the rolling stonesphoenix arizonafalse nameillegal drugsreference to bob dylanfictional bandprogressive rockreference to david bowieinnocence lostbus tripegotismsurrogate familypill poppingvolkswagen bushallucinogenfollowing a dreamreference to elton johnteen sexualityjumping into a swimming pooltitle appears in textreference to pink floydclassic rock musicreference to jim morrisonteen drug useband memberreference to george orwellstudent mentor relationshipsunset stripcharacter appears on magazine coverreference to goetherecording artistclothes irondrumsticksjumping into a pool with clothes onreference to george orwell's 1984rolling stone magazinereference to the doorsbell bottomsdo not disturb signreference to iggy popreference to neil youngmanic pixie dream girlquaaludereference to lou reedpill bottlemusic journalismpill boxbackstage passdancing in one's underwearreference to alice cooperreference to the whoreference to black sabbathmending friendshipflying through a stormpill abusetopeka kansascharacter lies about agereference to deep purpletempe arizonareference to the allman brothers (See All) |
Inspired by a true story, Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can't give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager (Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40 year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to … rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act. (Read More)
| Themes: | lovepregnancyfeardrunkennessmemoryangerdrug usecancerredemption |
| Locations: | new york citybarswimming poolhotelairplanelos angeles californiabustaxielevator |
| Characters: | singerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctormusicianphotographerbest friendlittle girlex husband ex wife relationshippregnant mother |
| Period: | 1970syear 1971 |
| Story: | tour busbandsongbased on true storysingingcharacter name in titlefemale nuditynuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityinterviewtwo word titlebare chested malekissfemale rear nudity …cigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterpartytelephone callcryingcell phoneunderwearmirrorrescuewatching tvcamerabikiniletterbirthdaypianotelephonef wordconcertapologyhotel roommicrophoneprologuestorytellingcollege studentscene during end creditspianisttypewriterrecord playereyeglasseswhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrortape recorderscene during opening creditsrecordinghappinesscaught having sexcrucifixone night standrock starpromisereconciliationnew jerseybackstagesondressing roomnervous breakdowntourbriefsmidlife crisisfemale in showerinspirationbillboardcigaretteunhappinesswhistlingleukemiaepiloguemale protagonistmiddle ageentertainernervousnesstequilasurprise partyblogman wearing towelends with biographical notesmeaning of lifefemale in a showermercedessongwritingestranged sonhotel desk clerkscotch whiskey40 year oldreference to bruce springsteenreading a letter aloudballet classfan the persondying hairprenuptial agreementends with real life photosman wrapped in a towelman wearing briefs2015talent managerflushing drugs down a toilethyperactive childreference to sylvia plath (See All) |
Tracy Turnblad, a teenager with all the right moves, is obsessed with the Corny Collins Show. Every day after school, she and her best friend Penny run home to watch the show and drool over the hot Link Larkin, much to Tracy's mother Edna's dismay. After one of the stars of the show leaves, Corny Co …llins holds auditions to see who will be the next person on the Corny Collins show. With all of the help of her friend Seaweed, Tracy makes it on the show, angering the evil dance queen Amber Von Tussle and her mother Velma. Tracy then decides that it's not fair that the black kids can only dance on the Corny Collins Show once a month, and with the help of Seaweed, Link, Penny, Motormouth Maybelle, her father and Edna, she's going to integrate the show.....without denting her 'do! (Read More)
| Themes: | dysfunctional familyracismfriendshipdrinkingdancecheating |
| Mood: | behind the sceneshigh school |
| Locations: | barschoolbuspolice carschool bus |
| Characters: | female protagonistsingerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipafrican americanfriendbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacherpolice officernurse …studentpolicemandancerbest friendreligious fundamentalist (See All) |
| Period: | 1960syear 1962 |
| Story: | racial segregationsongsingingdancingf ratedone word titlekisscigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterpartytelephone callcryingfoodremake …watching tvdrinktearsrunningclassroomtelevisionnewspaperflashlighteatingfalse accusationno opening creditsnews reportmicrophoneprotestauditionscene during end creditsrattied upclassfireworksnewspaper headlineblack americanrecord playerapplauseropetv newsrace relationsfaintingdemonstrationcommunistagentflatulencetv showfemale tied upgas maskcivil rightsinterracial romanceswitchbladenostalgiaobesitybackstagelove at first sightdressing roomalarm clockmusic bandunderdoghaircrownbeauty pageantbillboardblackboardteenage daughtertv studiobeauty salonteenage crushgarbage truckracial tensionironingbaltimore marylanddetentionmarchfat womanrecord storeprotestortitle appears in songmusic storedance contestphonograph recordtv cameraclothes linefat suitsocial changemarchingtiarabomb shelterbased on stage musicaldoughnutfat girlinstructorpageanttheatrical agentcandy barprotest signwashing clothesblonde stereotypeflasherreference to j. edgar hooverboys' bathroommemorabiliaoverprotective parentwoman played by mandress shopreference to doris dayhiding in a car trunkplacardtv show hostgirls' bathroomhair sprayshoeshinenewspaper boyironing boardtv cameramancivil rights eratony award sourcechemistry classracial integrationreference to jackie kennedyfitting roomturkey bastergirl tied upfadlaundressblack white friendshipgorilla maskreference to gina lollobrigidawhoopee cushionphysical education classnovelty shopp.e. classshoeshine man (See All) |
Morbid biographical story of Sid Vicious, bassist with British punk group the Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. When the Sex Pistols break up after their fateful US tour, Vicious attempts a solo career while in the grip of heroin addiction. One morning, Nancy is found stabbed to death a …nd Sid is arrested for her murder. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
| Themes: | marriagemurderdeathdrugschristmasdrinkingdrunkennessfilmmakingseductiondepressiondrug useillnesshopedrug addictionstarvation |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarhotelhelicoptermotorcycleparis francebusnightclublondon englandtaxipolice carenglandrooftopstrip club …taxi driver (See All) |
| Characters: | singermother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshippolicemandancermusicianphotographerbabygrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipself destructivenessairplane stewardess |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | tour busrock 'n' rollsongsingingdancingcharacter name in titlesexfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nuditybondagekissfightcigarette smoking …firecryingbeatingmirrorface slapcameraarrestvomitingbeerrock musicinterrogationjailbritishguitarmanhattan new york citystrippergay slurconcertstabbingdrug dealertoiletrock bandsubwaynonlinear timelinelimousinedrug addictfantasy sequencechampagnedomestic violenceobscene finger gesturegraffitiheroinriotdestinyhypodermic needlevandalismvietnamassaultphone boothsadomasochismtv showrock stardrug dealingdwarfhippiehungershoppingjunkiedespairpunk rockrecording studiobruiseworld trade center manhattan new york cityleather jackethorseback ridingspittingboredomstreet marketvacuum cleanerunited kingdomfascistdrug dealtaverndance clubbreaking a windowguitar playerbritish renaissanceheroin addictgroupiespray paintgreat britaincamperrolls roycepunk musicdyed hairdevotionloss of girlfriendreference to bob dylanbreaking a car windowbreaking glassdrink thrown into someone's faceshooting uptoilet stallbarbie dollfake bloodfree lovebassistblack leathersemi truckdoomed lovereference to bruce springsteenreference to queen elizabeth iiriver thamesrock clubexercyclehanging from the ceilingmethadonewindow smashinghepatitislondon bridgesqualorbiting handreference to tennessee williamsfemicidehammer and sicklereference to arthur millerreference to dylan thomassex pistolsveinhanging out a windowtour boatchelsea hotel manhattan new york citybroken heelreference to rod stewartstudamerican expressreference to stevie nicksbashing someone's head into a wallreference to telly savalasfake shootingrude boywalking through a glass door (See All) |
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: | marriagelovemurderdeathfriendshipsurrealismdrugsjealousypoliticspregnancydrunkennessescapedancefuneralart …militarydepressiondrug useabuseunrequited lovetheatrepanicfreedomfalling in loverevolutionpolice brutalitynear death experiencecheating death (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarbeachchurchhelicoptersnowcemeterybusnightclubtaxiwheelchairshiptruckrooftop …taxi driverschool busbus stationfire escapecorpse in water (See All) |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipsingerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostituteteachersoldier …police officernursealienstudentpolicemandancerpriestlawyerartistsingle motherwaitressinterracial relationshipprofessoruncle nephew relationshippimppolice arrestdeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1960swinter |
| Story: | tour busrock 'n' rollbandsongsingingdancingfemale nudityf ratedbloodmale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malegun …kissfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionpartychasethree word titletelephone callfirecryingtitle directed by femalebeatingcorpsemachine gunurinationblondeslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvbattlearrestundressinglettershootingriflebombrunningmarijuanajailbritishclassroomguitarmanhattan new york cityalcoholtelevisionswimmingnewspaperconcertcaliforniabasketballmontagearmyimmigrantrock bandsubwayno opening creditsassassinationdrawingunderwater sceneroommatejourneypantyhosenews reportlooking at the cameraimmigrationmicrophoneprotestfantasy sequencetentcollege studentuniversitydomestic violencegymamerican flaginjectioncheerleadercrossdeath of sonsadnesspremarital sexclassgraffitipubnewspaper headlineheroinrunawayriotcircusfemale stockinged legssyringeflyinghypodermic needleperformancetitle based on songjail cellguitaristdemonstrationbeardamerican footballhammerbuttocksvietnam warphone boothcomposertorchburialhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingapplehookerjanitorimaginationbloody noseveteranbreakupu.s. armyfanmourninghippieanimated sequencepool tableshot in the facebroken glassnewsreel footagefootball playertheatre audiencemedical examinationabsent fatherdead childbilliardsdrunksketchblack eyechoirsongwritersnowingdressing roombowlingwar veteranbruisemeetingdeath of loved oneillegal immigrantpatriotismmusic bandposterthanksgivinglighthouseanti 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 beatlescounter 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) |
Glenn Holland is a musician and composer who takes a teaching job to pay the rent while, in his 'spare time', he can strive to achieve his true goal - compose one memorable piece of music to leave his mark on the world. As Holland discovers 'Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other … plans' and as the years unfold the joy of sharing his contagious passion for music with his students becomes his new definition of success. (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagelovefriendshipanger |
| Mood: | high schoolaffection |
| Locations: | school |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacherstudentmusicianteacher student relationshipdeafness |
| Period: | 1960s1980s1990s1970s |
| Story: | rock 'n' rollsongsingingcharacter name in titlethree word titlepianoclassroomman with glasseshigh school studentsadnessrecord playercomposerclassical musiccrushdrummer …frustrationmarital problemsign languagejoyhappy endingteachinghigh school teacherinspirationpiano playingreference to the beatlesmarried coupleprincipalblackboardmarching bandoregonhigh school girlportland oregonmusic teachermusical instrumentsmilingfootball coachcommunicationreference to john lennonfemale studentclarinethigh school boycompositiondedicated teachermusic classdeaf boymusical educationpopular teacherreference to stravinsky (See All) |
Aurora and Emma are mother and daughter who march to different drummers. Beginning with Emma's marriage, Aurora shows how difficult and loving she can be. The movie covers several years of their lives as each finds different reasons to go on living and find joy. Aurora's interludes with Garrett Bree …dlove, retired astronaut and next door neighbor are quite striking. In the end, different people show their love in very different ways. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramafamily tragedy |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymarriagelovedeathfriendshipinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancydrunkennessescapeweddingextramarital affairangerparanoia …cancerbreak up (See All) |
| Mood: | movingwedding nighttearjerker |
| Locations: | restauranthospitalnew york citybeachswimming poolhotelairport |
| Characters: | mother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfrienddoctorchildrenbrother brother relationshipteacherbabysingle motherprofessorgrandmother grandson relationshipmother in law son in law relationship |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1940s1950s |
| Story: | dying youngsexbased on novelpartyfondlingcar accidentface slapmarijuanacollegeneighbormanhattan new york cityswimmingwomanwidowbirthday party …prologueconvertibledateloss of fatherpremarital sexloss of motherterminal illnessflirtingpot smokingsupermarketloss of wifeblockbusterwomanizercompassionhousewifeastronauthousekeeperworld trade center manhattan new york cityreckless drivingseparationdinner partycafeteriaparenthoodloss of daughterbrooklyn bridgerestroomdomineering motherbachelordrunkardbankerfamous scorechick flickwakehouston texasopposites attractdeathbedsuitortumornecktienebraskarebellious daughtercribspit takegrocery shoppingsmotheringmedical treatmentpossessivenessvaccinationlincoln nebraskasuffocatingdes moines iowacystrenoir painting (See All) |
In a small village in Colombia, the pregnant seventeen years old Maria supports her family with her salary working in a floriculture. She is fired and with a total lack of perspective of finding a new job, she decides to accept the offer to work as a drug mule, flying to USA with sixty-two pellets o …f cocaine in her stomach. Once in New York, things do not happen as planned. (Read More)
| Themes: | murdermoneyprisonpregnancydrinkingescapedancedrug use |
| Locations: | restaurantnew york citybarmotorcycleairplanebustaxiairporttaxi drivertwo on a motorcycleairplane trip |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipfemale protagonistsingermother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorteenage girlpolicemandancerbabymaidsecretarycatholicgrandmother granddaughter relationship …driver (See All) |
| Story: | bandsongsingingdancingcharacter name in titlephotographshowertelephone callcryingurinationdrinkvomitingbeertearsbathroom …four word titletoiletimmigrantsearchpolicewomanflowerfireworksheroinstrong female charactersurgerymedicinelawstrong female leadpassportdrug overdosenew jerseysmugglingmedical examinationroseillegal immigrantdrug smugglingtelling someone to shut upx raysecuritylatin americadrug dealclimbingquitting a jobpharmacyadult actress playing teenage girldrug traffickingcolombiatravelingfeverdrug cartelillegal immigrationpool hallfetusgogglesdiarrheaplantationdrug tradequeens new york cityvisasodaultrasoundred rosecalling someone an idiotheartbeatgraperubber gloveslaxativesonogramcustoms officerfeature film directorial debutstomachcolombianairplane ticketbogota colombiaswallowingimmigration officerurine samplebmx bikeconstipationdrug muleair mattressairport personnelbaggage claimdigestioncar serviceu.s. customs (See All) |
Brooklyn, 1988. Crime is rife, especially drugs and drug violence. A Russian thug is building his heroin trade, while everyone laughs at the cops. Brothers have chosen different paths: Joe has followed his father Bert into New York's Finest; he's a rising star. Bobby, who uses his mother's maiden na …me, manages a club. Bobby too is on the rise: he has a new girlfriend and a green-light to develop a Manhattan club. Joe and Bert ask him to help with intelligence gathering; he declines. Then, Joe raids Bobby's club to arrest the Russian. From there, things spiral out of control: the Russian puts out a hit on Joe, personal losses mount, and Bobby's loyalties face the test. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymurderdeathrevengesuicidedrugsmoneybetrayalprisondrinkingfearescapefuneralinvestigationdeath of father …death of motherdrug usegamblingabusedeath of wifedyingvengeancemurder of a police officermurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | gorenightmarecar chase |
| Locations: | restauranthospitalnew york citybeachchurchmotorcyclecemeterynightclubwheelchairurban settingpolice stationpolice carmotelstrip clubcar bomb …car on fire (See All) |
| Characters: | singermother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrenbrother brother relationshippolice officerpolicemandancerphotographeruncle nephew relationshipmayor …police shootoutgrandfather grandson relationshiprussian mafia (See All) |
| Period: | 1980syear 1988 |
| Story: | rising starbustiersongsingingdancingflashbacksexfemale nuditybloodviolencemasturbationdogguncigarette smokingphotograph …partychasepistoltelephone callfirecryingshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splatterfoodshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameradrinkarrestfalling from heightshootingrifletearscar crashcafemarijuanajailmanhattan new york cityshot in the backf wordambushambulancedrug dealerthroat slittingeatingcocaineimmigrantboxingno opening creditscoffinassassinationsearchvangraveyardpantyhoseparklimousineorganized crimeblack pantiesprologuegymamerican flagpursuitobscene finger gesturesubtitled scenetrustheroinhenchmanfemale stockinged legsloyaltydiscojail cellwalkie talkiecrucifixhidingbrooklyn new york cityreconciliationstabbed in the throatitalian americanshot in the facecigarette lightercard playingjumping through a windowracistundercover copraidpolice raidpublic humiliationbenchworld trade center manhattan new york citythanksgivingabandoned buildinglatinamolotov cocktailbag over headsurgical maskshot in the neckdrug smugglinghomecomingsnorting cocainepromotionpolice chieftombstoneinformantsmugglerurban decaypolice captaindrug traffickingstakeoutexamfeatherfacial scarinformerpuerto ricanpolaroid camerasocial decayzippo lighterfurpost traumatic stressbloody faceoathreference to led zeppelinhundred dollar billlaw enforcementkiltgrave side ceremonyhidden identitystar of daviddyslexianightclub ownerfalling through a windownipple slipfingering someone's vaginamatchessurrogate familykorean war veteranpoker the card gamerussian immigrantpostmodernismwhite glovespolice uniformnew york police departmentcharcoalpile of moneypolice custodywelcome home partypolice trainingmumblingcode wordmale with earringhand in pantiessearch dogprotective custodysqualid apartmentpolice stakeoutabandoned airfieldcar bombingchest painsfamily of copsmasked gunmanrussian familyweedsbrooklynesepolish family (See All) |
Poland, 1962. Anna, an orphan brought up by nuns in the convent, is a novice. She has to see Wanda, the only living relative, before she takes her vows. Wanda tells Anna about her Jewish roots. Both women start a journey not only to find their family's tragic story, but to see who they really are an …d where they belong. They question what they used to believe in. (Read More)
| Themes: | murderdeathsuicidereligiondrinkingfeardrunkennessfuneralmemorydyingmurder of familyreligious faithmurder of parents |
| Locations: | hospitalbarchurchforesthotelsnowcemeterybathtubwoodsrural settingurban settingfarmgas stationcatholic churchjewish cemetery |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipfemale protagonistsingermother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipboydancermusicianbabypriestchristianjewishreference to god …waitressjewcatholicaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationshipasking for forgivenesssuicide by jumping out a window (See All) |
| Period: | 1960sworld war two |
| Story: | bandsongsingingdancingcharacter name in titlesexfemale nudityf ratednuditymale nudityone word titlebare chested malekisscigarette smokingphotograph …title spoken by charactershowerfoodcar accidentmirrordrinksecretletterreference to jesus christorphancandleold manwomaneatingjudgeapologynunchildbathsearchmarriage proposalpainconfessiongravemicrophonevirginon the roadsuitcasestatuetragic eventcrosstrustredheadrecord playerloss of virginitylooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicrecordingdenmarkskullorphanagehitchhikerstreet lifegypsyanti semitismsufferingshovelpolandsnowingfamily secretvodkapost world war twoprayinghandshakesocialismstairwayjazz musicdrunk drivingdiggingconventrabbiknocking on a doorsaxophonelatinsoupbare feetlighting a cigarettecircular staircasenazi occupationshrinedigging a gravekiss on the cheekdressingveilcircumcisionnightgownrosaryjumping out a windowmother superiorstalinismstreetcarcomradedoorbelllord's prayerfemale judgestained glass windowdead sononly childvowsaxophone playermagistrateabandoned by mothersign of the crossmurder confessiondeath of auntcrossing oneselfconfronting the pastreference to mary magdalenesoviet occupationhuman remainsnunnerypacing the floor45 recordingsplashing water on one's faceunmarked gravepaternostercommunist societymusical comboapplying mascarapersecution of jewsunearthed skeleton (See All) |
This is the beginning of the eighties and everybody is moving to the beat of Pop music, as the brand-new concept of the music video appears on television for the first time. However, in Dublin, Conor, a teenager with a sensitive heart, is trying to deal with a tense family relationship, reconnect wi …th his older brother while dealing with the hostile environment in his new public school. And then one day, he sees her. Tall, with long chestnut hair, a buttery complexion and big, dark eyes; an enigmatically beautiful girl standing in front of his school's gate, indolently observing people passing by. But who is she and how could a boy ever get noticed by such a distant girl? That's easy. He would form a band. Surprisingly, with every lyric Conor writes, the gap narrows and with every song he plays, her heart fills with affection. In the end, before a sea of opportunities lying ahead of them, what will the future hold for a brave love like this? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmusic videocoming of agesemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | lovefriendshipinfidelityjealousyadulterydrinkingextramarital affairunfaithfulnesshumiliationbullyingfalling in love |
| Locations: | trainschoolmotorcycleboatbicycleschool dancetwo on a bicyclebicycle thief |
| Characters: | singermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacher …dancerpriestartistreference to godbullyteacher student relationshipcatholicfrenchgrandfather grandson relationshipdream girl (See All) |
| Period: | 1980syear 1985 |
| Story: | rock 'n' rollbandsongsingingdancingflashbacksextwo word titlekisscigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactercryingmirrorface slapslow motion scene …punched in the facedrinkvomitingliesunglassespianoreference to jesus christgay slurorphanconcertvideo cameramontagesubwaychild abusedrawingracial slurflash forwardmicrophoneprologuerabbitsadnessirelandobscene finger gesturerecord playereyeglassesapplausediscolooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicscene during opening creditsrecordinghappinessguitaristorphanagepicnicwatching televisionswitchbladenicknamedrummermakeupblack eyemarital separationsongwriterpierbenchmarital problemalarm clockferrypajamasplaying pianodrumspiano playersaving a lifeearphonesface maskharborfire extinguisherrunning awayflutename callingreference to the beatlesstoner14 year oldflaskplaying guitar15 year oldmotorboatexamslingshotstation wagoncamcorderdublin irelandacoustic guitarjumping into waterbagpipesfamily crisiskiss on the cheekheadmasteracrobaticsboy bandhomeworkkeyscassette tapedyed haircollaborationdoorbellmanic depressionart classsongwritingsynthesizerpenis slurhearing aidreference to david bowiefantasy scenebassistcowboy costumeroadiehigh school promlyricistbass guitaroverhearing a conversationreference to oscar wildeboys' bathroompublic schoolreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartbass playersomersaultreference to mcdonald's restaurantschoolyard fightfather slaps sonreference to london englandreflection in a mirrorcollege dropoutdestroying propertypacking a suitcasejesuitbongo drumaspirationreference to the academy awardsschool belltape measurexylophoneschool dropouttesticles slurcomposingholding someone's head underwaterreference to franceselling a housefrench classreference to the village peoplereference to germanyreference to englandblack slurgroup dancereference to depeche modereference to joy divisionschool gymredheaded boyreference to spainreference to the sex pistolsfake fangsreference to phil collinsplaying keyboardlatin classreference to duran duranshooting a videoaspiring modelblack shoesblowing smoke into someone's facecassette tape recorderreference to the cure the band (See All) |
A tale told over four seasons, starting in autumn when Juno, a 16-year-old high-school junior in Minnesota, discovers she's pregnant after one event in a chair with her best friend, Bleeker. In the waiting room of an abortion clinic, the quirky and whip-sharp Juno decides to give birth and to place …the child with an adoptive couple. She finds one in the PennySaver personals, contacts them, tells her dad and step-mother, and carries on with school. The chosen parents, upscale yuppies (one of whom is cool and laid back, the other meticulous and uptight), meet Juno, sign papers, and the year unfolds. Will Juno's plan work, can she improvise, and what about Bleeker? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmdark comedyteen movieteen comedy |
| Themes: | marriagefriendshipjealousypregnancydivorcedrug usebullyingadoptionabortionmythology |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | hospitalschoolsnowbicyclewheelchair |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipfemale protagonistsingerfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorteenage girlteenage boyteacherstudentdancer …musicianbabylawyerbest friendbullysingle motherstepmother stepdaughter relationshippregnant teenager (See All) |
| Period: | wintersummer |
| Story: | forename as titlebandsongsingingdancingcharacter name in titleflashbacksexf ratedone word titledogkisstitle spoken by characterpantiestelephone call …voice over narrationcryingunderwearurinationslow motion scenecomputercondomvomitingtearsrunningbathroomclassroomguitartelephonenewspapermontagetoiletscantily clad femaleprologueprotestsuburbpay phonehigh school studentchildbirthbasementflowerclassobscene finger gestureteenage sexstrong female characterteen angstloss of virginitylistening to musiccomic bookguitaristdemonstrationcomposerstrong female leadvirginitycommercialattorneyconvenience storeshopping malltitle appears in writingbanananotebenchmarital problemwilhelm screampostervideo tapeteenage pregnancybicyclingpregnancy testponytailclinic16 year oldreceptionistautumncdmailboxpipeguitar playerpromcactusnewborn babysewing machineallergybechdel test passedfilm starts with sexunwanted pregnancywatching a videoanimated creditsminnesotaclerkfurnituredressingkeyboardrunnerpanties hit the floorcheerleader uniformduetunwed pregnancypaperdrugstoretrack and fieldultrasoundtruth or daremicrowaveorange juicehigh school athletewoman in laborunwed mothereffeminacyreference to woody allensuicide contemplationschool lockerteenage motherabortion clinicfolk songhigh school promconvenience store clerkreference to kurt cobainschool cafeteriafingernailsconsidering abortionpositive pregnancy testspring the seasonreference to diana rossdeodorantfour seasonswoman holding a babydiscovering one is pregnantreference to iggy poptrack meetmoving furniturelounge chairnail salonpregnant schoolgirlfolk singingneedlepointtic tacsinfant in cast creditsanti abortion demonstrationreference to the carpenters (See All) |
Bad Blake is a broken-down, hard-living country music singer who's had way too many marriages, far too many years on the road and one too many drinks way too many times. And yet, Bad can't help but reach for salvation with the help of Jean, a journalist who discovers the real man behind the musician …. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingdrunkennessmemorylonelinessredemptionguiltillnessalcoholismhopedyingmissing child |
| Locations: | texashospitalbartrainbustaxiwheelchairmotelnew mexico |
| Characters: | singermother son relationshipdoctornursedancermusicianphotographerwriterlittle boyalcoholicolder man younger woman relationshipcountry singerdysfunctional relationship |
| Story: | tour busbandsongsingingdancingsexfemale nuditybased on novelnudityinterviewbare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterpantiestelephone call …cryingunderwearfoodcar accidentmirrorwatching tvcameradrinkvomitingtearspianoguitarjournalistconcerteatingtoiletapologyfishingbartenderflash forwardargumentmicrophonepay phoneon the roadpianistreunionpickup truckeyeglassesapplausetape recorderagingguitaristcountry musicphone boothone night standwhiskeyreconciliationplaygroundmobile phonenostalgiabackstageshopping mallfather figureaquariumabsent fatherdark heroswingsongwriterdressing roombowlingfemale reporterbriefsdivorceereckless drivingflat tirehead woundmetaphortelephone boothcrutchesaccordiontexanautographmotel roomgroup therapyflaskman in underwearbowling alleycdsecond chancestation wagonhouston texashot air balloonfather son estrangementestrangementlimpsalvationnashville tennesseefinancial problemalcoholics anonymousrehabestranged fatherfemale writerduetreference to madonnamentor protege relationshipliquor storetitle appears in songtoy carmusic businesspassing outtalent agentphoenix arizonamale singergospel musiclost childrecovering alcoholichead bandagesongwritinggazebowashed up starbrokelong lost fatherbourbonfifty somethingalbumlyricsnew beginningbroken ankleman wearing a towelpurple bramusic managersong lyricscountry western musicmale wearing an earringbiscuitrehabilitation centersanta fe new mexicooutdoor concertmale cryinghand in pantiesreference to hank williamslost boyjungle gymamphitheatrevomiting into a toiletreference to gene autryfalling asleep while drivingcountry western singerself motivation (See All) |
West Side Story is the award-winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet". The feuding families become two warring New York City gangs- the white Jets led by Riff and the Puerto Rican Sharks, led by Bernardo. Their hatred escalates to a point where neither can coexist with …any form of understanding. But when Riff's best friend (and former Jet) Tony and Bernardo's younger sister Maria meet at a dance, no one can do anything to stop their love. Maria and Tony begin meeting in secret, planning to run away. Then the Sharks and Jets plan a rumble under the highway - whoever wins gains control of the streets. Maria sends Tony to stop it, hoping it can end the violence. It goes terribly wrong, and before the lovers know what's happened, tragedy strikes and doesn't stop until the climactic and heartbreaking ending. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyteen movie |
| Themes: | racismmurderlovedeathrevengejealousydanceprejudice |
| Mood: | tearjerker |
| Locations: | new york cityurban settingrooftopsluminner cityfire escape |
| Characters: | singerpoliceteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshippolicemandancerinterracial relationshipcatholic |
| Story: | sexismsongsingingdancingbased on playfistfightface slapbrawlshowdownmanhattan new york citygangstabbingbasketballimmigrantno opening credits …passionattempted rapereference to william shakespearegraffitihateloyaltylifting someone into the airblockbusterforbidden loveparking garageinterracial romanceswitchbladeplaygroundgunshot woundlove at first sightfeudrivalknife fightyoung lovehighwaysocial workersexual assaultjuvenile delinquentethnic slurcellarloss of brotheradolescentgang warstreet gangunited nationstomboyobsessive lovestar crossed loversfamous scoreoverhead camera shotreference to shakespeare's romeo and julietpuerto ricancardinal direction in titlejuvenile delinquencysecret lovelifting female in airempire state building manhattan new york cityseamstressbased on stage musicalmodern day adaptationgang warfaretenementdeath in familycandy storepolish americanshakespeare in modern dressnubile womanwedding veil70mm filmbridal shopbridal veilyoung couple in loveovertureconfectionermean streetsbased on stage musical based on stage play (See All) |
| Subgenre: | music video |
| Themes: | lovedanceguiltcelebrity |
| Locations: | beachsmall townfarmcountry |
| Characters: | female protagonistsingerfather daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlmusicianbest friendsecurity guardgrandmother granddaughter relationshipsingle fatherself realization |
| Story: | tour busbandsingingdancingcharacter name in titlef ratedfirecryingcell phonehorsecamerasecretlieconcertdinner …nunbirthday partylimousineargumentbased on tv seriespop musicwidoweractor shares first name with characterscene during end creditsprankbodyguardwigdatewaterfallsingle parentpickup truckteen angstfamecatfightoverallshollywood californiacountry musicpop starshoescharityshoppingskateboardingdressing roomsecret identitysouthern accenthorseback ridingstage performanceautographdouble lifeselfishnessvolleyballrhyme in titleactress shares first name with characterpaparazzimovie in titlesurfboardacoustic guitaralter egobased on tv showtabloidnashville tennesseeprivate jetfundraiserexposeamerican southeggsidentity swapgolf cartsong and dancebritish accentsecret lifegym classsongwritingstardommultiple cameosmalibu californiapublicistcaught in a lieaccentyoung romancemud bathfamous singerreal life father and daughter playing father and daughtersolo performancedance routineswitching clothesfranklin tennesseeticket boothhenhousehannah montana (See All) |
A love story and murder mystery based on the most notorious unsolved murder case in New York history. The original screenplay uses newly discovered facts, court records and speculation as the foundation for a story of family, obsession, love and loss.
| Themes: | marriagelovemurderdeathfriendshipsuicidemoneypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingdepressionblackmaildrug use …mental illnessdyingabortionwealthmurder investigationsuicide of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | restaurantnew york citytrainswimming poollos angeles californiaparis franceboatbicycletaxielevatorapartmentcourtroomlakemotelchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | singerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipgirlnursestudent …dancerphotographerwriterlawyerjewishpsychiatristmaidjewmayorpregnant wifechinese foodbaby shower (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s2000syear 2000year 1982year 1972year 1971year 1978 |
| Story: | domineering fathersongbased on true storysingingdancingflashbackfemale nuditybloodviolencedogbare chested malegunsex scenekisscigarette smoking …photographpartythree word titlepantiesshowertelephone callcryingcorpseunderwearfoodmirrorurinationcameradrinkundressingsecretshootingtearssunglassesrunningdead bodyinterrogationcafemarijuanacollegeneighbormanhattan new york cityswimmingnewspaperwineold manvideo cameradisguisebridgeeatingcocainepoliticiansubwaydinnerjudgetrialbirthday partysearchmarriage proposalpay phoneumbrellasuitcasemissing persondomestic violencedisappearancewigsuspicionloss of mothercross dressingclass differencesdismembermenttrusttherapywashington d.c.record playerbirthday cakeeyeglassestv newsanswering machinepot smokingwhat happened to epiloguescene during opening creditsrecordingjoggingtherapistdysfunctional marriagefloridaphone boothpress conferencehome movietennisladderapartment buildingyogatarget practiceshovelnovelisttime lapse photographyskiingtuxedopolice raidlooking at self in mirrorextortionbriefcasebriefsbruisedead motherlandlordabusive husbandphysical abusedead dogkilling a dogevictionmen's bathroomtrue crimesnorting cocainedouble lifemotel roomdrunk drivingreal estatetv reporterclimbing through a windowjuryself defensecredit carddistrict attorneyambassadorfamily businessmailboxunplanned pregnancyheirbased on true eventstimes square manhattan new york cityvolkswagencollectorreading a newspaperrealtorcircular staircasedistrustbronx new york citytoy gunspray paintwanted posterpeep holeu.s. senatorpackinghigh societyvolkswagen beetleends with biographical notesbandanaswimming in underweartelephone numberwomen's bathroomtalking to selfponyshort shortsanswering machine messagevermontwashing disheslong island new yorkwife abuseempire state building manhattan new york citysnoopingliving togetherfemale judgemedical schoolcrossdressermissing womanman dressed as a womanmissing person posterhummingnew york city skylinehome movie footageabortion clinicoffice buildingoxygen tankbludgeoned to deathtwo in a showerunsolved murderswing setunsolved crimetrust funddead body in a car trunkjumping off a rooffile cabinetparent grown child relationshipwrong side of the trackscollege graduationmissing wifefacial bruisegraduation partyrich man poor womandestroying property42nd street manhattan new york cityfacial injuryhack sawplumbingeye dropslatenessbuying a houseelevator operatorman wearing tidy whitiesfemale district attorneytestifying in courtledgerwife beatingalbany new yorkdismembering a dead bodygalveston texasprimal screamspitting out foodvenetian blindsthrowing a chairwestchester new yorkhusband suspected of murdering his wifesuspicion of murdertelephone off hookpretending to be muteporno movie theatreshiksau.s. capitol building washington d.c.health food storeheir to fortunerent collectortaking off a woman's panties (See All) |
Ian Curtis is a quiet and rather sad lad who works for an employment agency and sings in a band called Warsaw. He meets a girl named Debbie whom he promptly marries and his band, of which the name in the meantime has been changed to Joy Division, gets more and more successful. Even though Debbie and … he become parents, their relationship is going downhill rapidly and Ian starts an affair with Belgium Annik whom he met after one of the gigs and he's almost never at home. Ian also suffers from epilepsy and has no-good medication for it. He doesn't know how to handle the feelings he has for Debbie and Annik and the pressure the popularity of Joy Division and the energy performing costs him. (Read More)
| Themes: | suicideinfidelityadulteryextramarital affairlonelinessdepressionunfaithfulness |
| Characters: | singerhusband wife relationshipmusicianlove trianglebaby daughter |
| Period: | 1970syear 1980 |
| Story: | rock 'n' rollbandsongsingingone word titlebased on bookjournalistrock bandvanhangingchildbirthdirectorial debutoverallsworking classenglish music …phone boothbritish rock musicbirthrock starrock concertattempted suicidehypnosispunk rockmarital problemsinger songwritermusic gigrock singerends with biographical notesrock groupmanchester englandhusband wife conflict70s musichowlingreference to marlon brandostage frightadulterous husbandinternal monologuenorthern englandalternative rock musicrecord label23 year oldemployment agencytitle mentioned in songband managernew wave musicsobbingepilepticconsulateon off relationshipepileptic fitrecord dealfinancial difficultykitchen sink realism (See All) |
We meet Bernie Tiede (1958- ), a chubby undertaker, who takes pride in his work. He's a Gospel-singing tenor. In a series of interviews with townspeople, mixed with flashbacks, we follow Bernie: he arrives in Carthage, Texas (pop. 7,000), where old ladies adore him; he befriends a wealthy, mean-spir …ited widow named Marjorie Nugent; they become companions in both daily routines and expensive vacations. Among those interviewed, only her stockbroker and Danny Buck, the local district attorney, are unsympathetic toward the sunny, sometimes saccharine Bernie. Marjorie changes from sour and alone to happy with Bernie; then she gets possessive. What will sweet Bernie do? (Read More)
| Themes: | murderdeathfuneralforgiveness |
| Mood: | murder trial |
| Locations: | texassmall townairplanecourtroomsinging in a car |
| Characters: | sheriffolder woman younger man relationshipfuneral director |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | embezzlementforename as titlebased on true storysingingcharacter name in titleflashbackone word titleinterviewshot in the backoperawidowlatex glovespilotvacationcloseted homosexual …burialcharitytrue crimelast will and testamentgardenerdistrict attorneyepilogueprison visitmoustachefuneral homechapter headingschurch servicemorticianbased on articleinvestmentstockbrokerchurch choirarmadillostock brokerpossessivenessconfession of crimehidden corpsehickdead body in a freezerestranged family membermissing persons casesunday schooljury trialspa resortsnapshotdoor shut in facesuper glueamateur theatresalesmanshipclipping toenails (See All) |
When Henry DeTamble meets Clare Abshire in a Chicago library they both understand that he is a time traveler, but she knows much more about him as he has not yet been to the times and places where they have already met. He falls in love with her, as she has already with him, but his continuing unavo …idable absences while time traveling - and then returning with increasing knowledge of their future - makes things ever more difficult for Clare. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedymelodrama |
| Themes: | marriagelovefriendshipsurrealismchristmaspregnancyescapeweddingdeath of fathersupernatural powerdeath of mothertime traveldeath of wifehunting |
| Mood: | tearjerker |
| Locations: | restauranthospitalforestsnowbathtubwoodswheelchairapartmentpolice carchicago illinoissinging in a carsex in car |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerdoctorteenage girlpolice officernurseartistlittle girlalcoholic …geneticist (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s1970s2000syear 1995 |
| Story: | loss of loved onefemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malekissfemale rear nudityfightpartysurprise endingpunctuation in titlefistfightcar accident …face slappunched in the facearrestbrawlbare buttpaintingbirthdayapostrophe in titlemansionmontagedinersubwaynonlinear timelineexploding carno opening creditschild in perilbirthday partymarriage proposaltrainingpublic nuditylibrarycursewidowerrace against timechristmas treediarydisappearancetragic eventchildbirthdatedeath of husbandloss of fatherpremarital sexloss of motherfireworkskissing while having sexbirthday cakefireplacelooking at oneself in a mirrorshot in the stomachjogginghunterloss of wifeart galleryviolinfatebroken legzoogunshot woundaccidental killingdeerwedding ringloss of husbanddeath of loved onemiscarriageteleportationviolinistmale objectificationalleypickpocketlotteryspiral staircasefilm cliplibrarianyoung version of character18 year oldaccidental shootinghit by a truckchick flickrealtortragic endingblanketjoggerprotective malelottery ticketcar wreckjumping on a bedtime travelergirl man relationshipart studiohypothermiadeer huntingfrostbitealley fightmeadowtime paradoxskeet shootingsanta claus costumetime travel romancevasectomymeeting future selflock pickingfilm blancbootstrap paradoxgenetic disorderhouse huntingpregnant woman in bathtub (See All) |
Jersey Boys is a musical biography of the Four Seasons-the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert (though it does include numbers from the popular Four Seasons songbook), …Jersey Boys gets to the heart of the relationships at the center of the group-with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto. In addition to following the quartet's coming of age as performers, the core of the show is how an allegiance to a code of honor learned in the streets of their native New Jersey got them through a multitude of challenges: gambling debts, Mafia threats and family disasters. Jersey Boys is a glimpse at the people behind a sound that has managed to endure for over four decades in the hearts of the public. (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagechristmasmoneyprisonfuneraldeath of daughter |
| Mood: | neo noirbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | churchcemetery |
| Characters: | singerfather daughter relationshippolice officermusician |
| Period: | 1960s1950s |
| Story: | bandsongsingingflashbackcar accidentcar crashjailnunradiohotel roomdebtrecordingstealingtowelscam …new jerseyitalian americansafemusical numbersongwriterbowlingrecording studiolocation in titlemusic bandlighterbarberloss of daughtermusic groupgun shotbased on stage musicalfake bloodquartetmusical quartettearing up a note (See All) |
The classic story of Romeo and Juliet, set in a modern-day city of Verona Beach. The Montagues and Capulets are two feuding families, whose children meet and fall in love. They have to hide their love from the world because they know that their parents will not allow them to be together. There are o …bstacles on the way, like Juliet's cousin, Tybalt, and Romeo's friend Mercutio, and many fights. But although it is set in modern times, it is still the same timeless story of the "star crossed lovers". (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedymartial artssuspenseslapstick comedyteen movieteen romance |
| Themes: | first lovedysfunctional familymarriagemurderlovedeathsuicideweddinggangsterhero |
| Mood: | parody |
| Locations: | helicopter |
| Characters: | mother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshiptattootough guydeath of hero |
| Story: | character name in titlefemale nuditybloodbare chested malegunsex scenecigarette smokingpistolbased on playshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splatterfistfightmachine gun …car accidentmirrorshot in the chestshot in the headgunfightshowdowncaliforniamixed martial artsstabbed in the chestno opening creditsduelorganized crimepoisonpassionsemiautomatic pistolshot in the armfireworkshatestylized violenceteen angstheroineforbidden lovemexican standoffpump action shotgunreverse footageloss of songunshot woundaquariumfeudtragic heromain character diessexual awakeningstreet gangdouble barreled shotgungunslingerstar crossed loverstragic lovecarouselfamily feudsecret loveshoulder holsterlast standreference to led zeppelinshakespeare's romeo and julietmasqueradehawaiian shirtpastichemodern day adaptationbased on a novelshakespeare playsecret marriageexploding gasoline stationpistol duelshakespeare in modern dressred curtainshakespeare adaptationtragic heroineturf war (See All) |
This film follows the life of Celie, a young black girl growing up in the early 1900's. The first time we see Celie, she is 14 - and pregnant - by her father. We stay with her for the next 30 years of her tough life...
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | racismlovefriendshiprapechristmasdrunkennessescapeweddingfuneralincestextramarital affairpsychopathterrorismpovertyabuse …alcoholismadoptioninheritancefather daughter incest (See All) |
| Locations: | trainchurchbathtubrural settingkitchenfarmafrica |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipfemale protagonistsingerfather daughter relationshipfather son relationshipafrican americangirlstudentmayorself discoverysexistpregnant from rapeself worthpregnant by incest |
| Period: | 1930s1920s1910s1900s |
| Story: | female singersexismbased on novelsex scenephotographtitle spoken by characterlesbian kissthree word titlevoice over narrationbeatinghorsemirrorface slapletterpiano …prayercolor in titlebisexualcookingwomanchild abusebathsearchracial slurimmigrationcursewidowerevil manflowersfarmerdomestic violencechildbirthloss of fatherreunionfeminismloss of motherblack americanshavingrace relationscatfightperformancesexual abuseslaveryassaultblockbusterbirthreconciliationgrandfatherblack eyerainstormmarital separationfieldrelease from prisonmisogynyphysical abuseunhappy marriagewedding ceremonyhit in the facestereotypefamily reunionchild molestationstepfatherfriendship between womenrepressionperformerstepmothertennesseemailboxracial prejudiceilliteracyeastergeorgiadocumentsexual repressionhiding placeracial tensionmailmanadopted daughternewlywedsewinglearningracial discriminationchild rapestraight razorunwed pregnancywoman punching a mandriving lessonafrican american protagonistwife abusefather daughter estrangementgeneral storepulitzer prize sourceatonementseparation from familytranscendencemementoboutiqueincest raperacial injusticechild bridepantschild born of rapehand clapping gamepurplerepatriationmother child reunionspousal abusesexual discriminationbloody hand printroadhousewife beatingdragged along the groundyear 1909juke jointgrowtholiver twistfront porchriver raftsong dedicationintercepted letterlovelessracial mistrustsubjugationhusband abuseserfdomwood stoveactress shares last name with characterhoochchild pregnancy (See All) |
Several years after leaving the orphanage to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister. A liaison with Baron B …alsan gives her an entree into French society and a chance to develop her gift for designing increasingly popular hats. When she falls in love with English businessman Arthur Capel further opportunities open up, though life becomes ever more complicated. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | period drama |
| Themes: | loveinfidelityjealousytheatrefashionwealth |
| Locations: | barbeachparis francefrance |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipfemale protagonistsingerlittle girlfrenchfathertheatre actress |
| Period: | 19th century1920s1910s20th century1900s1890s |
| Story: | songbased on true storycharacter name in titleflashbacksexf ratedtitle directed by femalehorsecar accidentcar crashmenage a troisorphanmansionnuncigar smoking …theaterchampagneauditiongifthorse ridingsisterwhat happened to epiloguedresshatred dressservantorphanagenicknamecorsetfeministworkbilliardssocietyhorse and carriagedeath of loved onepajamasaristocrathorseback ridingdormitoryestatehorse racingperformertomboyfashion designercostume partycabaretshopfashion modelbeltbutt slapsewingblack dresshigh societybaronsexual favorautomobile accidentrunwayemancipationnickname as titlemusic hallwoman directorpolothinnessdressmakerother womanhaute couturecatholic orphanagefabricsocial statushair styleidle richyear 1893belle epoquefemale dressed as maledress makingchamps elysee pariselegancekept womandressagefin de siecletheater actressdeauvillestud farmgentryfashion iconhat shopside saddle (See All) |
The year is 1795 and young Jane Austen is a feisty 20-year-old and emerging writer who already sees a world beyond class and commerce, beyond pride and prejudice, and dreams of doing what was then nearly unthinkable - marrying for love. Naturally, her parents are searching for a wealthy, well-appoin …ted husband to assure their daughter's future social standing. They are eyeing Mr. Wisley, nephew to the very formidable, not to mention very rich, local aristocrat Lady Gresham, as a prospective match. But when Jane meets the roguish and decidedly non-aristocratic Tom Lefroy, sparks soon fly along with the sharp repartee. His intellect and arrogance raise her ire - then knock her head over heels. Now, the couple, whose flirtation flies in the face of the sense and sensibility of the age, is faced with a terrible dilemma. If they attempt to marry, they will risk everything that matters - family, friends and fortune. (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagelovedeathbetrayaldrinkingdanceweddingvoyeurismangerpovertygamblingunrequited lovewealthwritinghunting |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | beachchurchforestlondon englandwoodsrural settingfarmcourtroomenglandcastle |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipsingermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitutedancerwriterlawyerartistmaidcousin cousin relationship …uncle nephew relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipuncle niece relationshipaunt nephew relationshipfiance fiancee relationship (See All) |
| Story: | elopementsongsingingdancingcharacter name in titlenuditymale nuditymale rear nuditydoggunkissfightpartyvoice over narrationhorse …mirrordrinkbare buttletterbookriflepianoswimmingcandlewomanmontageboxingjudgemarriage proposalflash forwardskinny dippingpublic nuditylibraryauthorknocked outreadingcourtpianistpigclass differenceshunteririshembarrassmentcelebrationministermutenovelistbalconypastorpublic humiliationhorse and carriagesign languagehorseback ridingsermonwomen's rightsheartbreakestateindependenceunconsciousnesscricket the gameupper classboxing matchopera singerstar crossed loverspotatocountry lifejugglerfalling asleepvicarcountry estateladyseashoregeorgianwomen's liberationempire fashionjane austen1790sfire eaterlivestockdeath of fianceenglish country danceparishstiltwalkerdeaf and dumblove declarationcontessageorgian romancepublic readingrector (See All) |
In 1965, the coach of the high school girl basketball team Don Haskins is invited by the Texas Western Miners to be their coach. Despite the lack of budget, Haskins sees the chance to dispute the NCAA and moves with his wife and children to the college dormitory. He recruits seven talented and rejec …ted black players to play with five Caucasian players and formed a legendary team that won the 1966 national championship against the powerful Kentucky. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | basketball movie |
| Themes: | racismmarriage |
| Locations: | texasmexicobus |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipteenagerteenage boysingle mothermother |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | based on true storybloodtwo word titlebeatingcollegebasketballracial slurthreatcoachwhat happened to epiloguerace relationscivil rightsraciststadium …seattle washingtonunderdogdormitorysports teamdisciplinearenaracial prejudicen wordrespectteamworkracial tensionracial discriminationcivil rights movementindianaends with biographical notesmarylandbasketball courtwashington stateheart conditionbasketball gamebasketball teampep talkyear 1966finalends with historical notesbasketball coachbleachersncaareference to david and goliathcollege sportsends with real life photosel paso texasscoreboardsinging along with a recordcollege basketballnational championshiplubbock texaschampionship gamecoach player relationshipcollege recruitmentreference to elijah muhammadgary indianainterracial conflictreference to the harlem globetrotters (See All) |
Unable to cope with reality and the difficulty that comes with it, 18 year old Susanna, is admitted to a mental institution in order to overcome her disorder. However, she has trouble understanding her disorder and therefore finds it difficult to tame, especially when she meets the suggestive and un …predictable Lisa. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agemelodramaautobiographicalbased on autobiographycoming of age film |
| Themes: | racismfriendshipsuicideinfidelitydrugsadulteryescapeincestextramarital affairinsanityunfaithfulnesssexualitymental illnesswritingfather daughter incest …self harm (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | bathtubtaxiroad triptaxi driver |
| Characters: | female protagonistmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfrienddoctorteenage girlnursepsychiatristemployer employee relationshipself mutilationdoctor patient relationshipsuicide by hangingteacher student sex |
| Period: | 1960ssummer of love |
| Story: | sexismbased on true storysexf ratednuditymale nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingvoice over narrationcryingbased on bookcatbook …birthdayguitartelevisionf wordsuicide attemptchild abuseracial slurscreamingfired from the jobhangingdiarychickenbirthday cakeshavingteen angstsociopathpatientguitaristhidingeccentricpsychologyvietnam warschizophreniamental institutionwatching televisionreverse footagehippiemental hospitalpost traumatic stress disordersocial workerclassmatepromiscuityphysical abusepillfemale bondingadolescenceinsane asylumrazorlollipoprehabilitationrainingbourgeoisieeating disorderintimacymedical professionidentity crisisborderline personality disordermemoircamaraderiedouble standardreference to walt disneyauthorityrich snobpsychiatric wardfemale psychiatristaspirindeliberate crueltymilitary draftbarkingdangerous friendice cream parlorreading bookescape from mental institutionpsychiatric nursecat hissingreference to jan vermeerinstitutional life (See All) |
Shakespeare's classic tale of romance and tragedy. Two families of Verona, the Montagues and the Capulets, have been feuding with each other for years. Young Romeo Montague goes out with his friends to make trouble at a party the Capulets are hosting, but while there he spies the Capulet's daughter …Juliet, and falls hopelessly in love with her. She returns his affections, but they both know that their families will never allow them to follow their hearts. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedycult film |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familymarriagemurderlovedeathfriendshiprevengesuicide |
| Characters: | mother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenage girlteenage boycousin cousin relationship |
| Story: | character name in titlemale nuditymale rear nuditybased on playswordbrawlsword fightdeath of frienddisarming someoneduelpoisonpassionopening action sceneteen angstloss of virginity …buttocksfaked deathforbidden lovefeudexileyoung lovebalconysword dueldaggermain character diesswordsmanadolescencepoisoningteenage sexualitystreet fightobsessive lovepotionstar crossed loversfamous scoretragic loveteen suicidefamily feudsecret lovebanishmentnobilityshakespeare's romeo and julietstory continued during end creditslying in bedclergyshakespeare playbrief female frontal nuditydoomed loverapierends with funeralnursemaidsecret from familypressure from fatherverona italybreasts covered by hair (See All) |
High-flying, adored! The film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical depicting the infamous real-life story of Eva "Evita" Duarte de Peron, the wife of President Juan Peron, who rose from poverty to become the most famous Argentine woman in history. Her huge political influence and constant charity …works earned her scorn and fear from the military and upper classes but adoration and love from the workers and descamisados. Evita's legendary life is displayed before your eyes as the most hated and most beloved woman in Argentina. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmrock musical |
| Themes: | murderlovedeathmoneypoliticsdrinkingweddingfuneralfilmmakingmilitaryseductiondeath of fatherpovertycancergrief …unemploymentfashionwealthrevolution (See All) |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | restauranthospitalbartrainchurchairplanebusvillagewheelchairitalyspaincatholic churchtheatre performance |
| Characters: | female protagonistsingerhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsteenage girlprostitutedancerphotographeractresscatholicfilm directorolder man younger woman relationshipmilitary officer |
| Period: | 1940s1950s1930s1920s |
| Story: | dying youngsongsingingdancingcharacter name in titlesexone word titlephotographexplosionshowerfirevoice over narrationcryinghorsedrink …arresttearscafejailprayerguitarnewspaperoperacandlewomanmontagearmypoliticianmodelradiocoffinlimousineumbrellatankbusinesspresidentfilm within a filmgovernmentclass differencesriotfamecrucifixdemonstrationwatching a movierebelrebellionrailway stationparadeviolinearthquakemovie theatrehookershoesargentinamourningnewsreel footageimmortalitytheatre audiencechoirtourhorse and carriagedictatorviolinisthorseback ridingrevolutionaryelectricitypopefencingindustryhearserallysouth americaillegitimate childsoccer ballrainbowclothingin medias resbuenos aires argentinavotingmovie cameradeathbedvice presidentballroomradio broadcastsocial climberglamourfortunedance hallprocessionreference to benito mussolinioperating roommarchingtear gasbased on stage musicalpolitical unrestcinderella storymilitary couppolitical rallyrise to powerpoloreference to francofuneral cortegereference to lauren bacallargentine historysinging narratorperonismreference to christian diorlying in statedeification (See All) |
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