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In this sequel to Saturday Night Fever, former disco king Tony Manero has left Brooklyn and lives in Manhattan. He stays in a cheap hotel and works as a dance instructor and as a waiter at a dance club, trying to succeed as a professional dancer on Broadway. The breakaway from his Brooklyn life, fam …ily and friends seems to have matured Tony and refined his personality, represented by his diminished accent and his avoidance of alcohol and profanity. However, certain attitudes have not changed, as with his most recent girlfriend, who's also the singer of a local rock band. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydancejealousychristmas |
| Locations: | sex in carnew york city |
| Characters: | writer directordancermother son relationship |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | dance rehearsalbroadway showbroadway manhattan new york citymontage with pop songaspiring dancerdance routinedance teamdance contestlittle italy manhattan new york citycar crashes through a windowfalling from a bridgesuspension bridgeopening nightfamous songspandex …broadwaytitle appears in songdirector cameoaccidental deathrehearsalblockbusterworking classtitle based on songdiscostageauditionlimousineracial slurpantyhosemontagemanhattan new york citydancingkisssequel (See All) |
Nineteen-year-old Brooklyn native Tony Manero lives for Saturday nights at the local disco, where he's king of the club, thanks to his stylish moves on the dance floor. But outside of the club, things don't look so rosy. At home, Tony fights constantly with his father and has to compete with his fam …ily's starry-eyed view of his older brother, a priest. Nor can he find satisfaction at his dead-end job at a small paint store. However, things begin to change when he spies Stephanie Mangano in the disco and starts training with her for the club's dance competition. Stephanie dreams of the world beyond Brooklyn, and her plans to move to Manhattan just over the bridge soon change Tony's life forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmelodramateen movie |
| Themes: | dancejealousylovefriendshiprevengemarriagedrugsrapepregnancydrunkennessracismhomophobiaunemployment |
| Mood: | moving |
| Locations: | sex in carnew york cityhospitalnightclub |
| Characters: | dancermother son relationshipfather son relationshipteenagerfriendbrother brother relationshippriestcatholicgrandmother grandson relationship |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | dance contestblockbusterworking classdiscoracial slurmanhattan new york citydancingsexfemale nuditybare chested malethree word titlecar accidentcondombrawlfalling from height …cafemarijuanagay slurdeath of friendbridgesubwayfired from the jobattempted rapehairy chestpremarital sexfirst partreference to william shakespeareclass differencesgroup of friendsassaultbrooklyn new york cityitalian americansexismracistethnic slurmisogynyworld trade center manhattan new york citycannabisconstruction workermisogynistexotic dancerintoleranceunhappinessday in titlevanityreference to shakespeare's romeo and julietpuerto ricancamera focus on female buttunwed pregnancyhardware store19 year oldbased on articlebased on magazine articledance studiosoundtrackreference to david bowiereference to bruce leechauvinismdisco dancingdisco musicreference to al pacino8 trackaccidental suicidereference to laurence oliviergreasersalesclerksaturdayname droppingfalse informationreference to eric claptonreference to farrah fawcettwhite castlereference to cat stevensthe bee geesreference to paul anka (See All) |
Alex Owens is a female dynamo: steel worker by day, exotic dancer by night. Her dream is to get into a real dance company, though, and with encouragement from her boss/boyfriend, she may get her chance. The city of Pittsburgh co-stars. What a feeling!
| Themes: | dance |
| Locations: | bicyclestrip club |
| Characters: | dancerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfemale protagonistex husband ex wife relationshipstand up comedian |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | montage with pop songfamous songblockbusterauditiondancingfemale nudityone word titledogstripperdinerstrippingelectronic music scorecookoverallsboss …barefootice skatingunderdogfriendship between womenlaundromatfootsie under the tablebreaking a windowbra removingbroken noseprice of fameintergenerational friendshipfemale to male foot in crotchtalking while drivingpanties hit the floorpittsburgh pennsylvanialeg warmersfemale to male footsie playingfemale stockinged footblue collarweldingcinderella storybreast massagebigger dreamscheesecakeice skaterballet schooldream comes trueballet dancingovereatingballet shoesapplication formlaundry baskethigh conceptsteel workerdirty dancingthrowing a stone through a windowflash dance (See All) |
An anthology film retelling the story of the famous Studio 54, a hot disco hangout for the social elite of New York. The movie follows several characters at once, some of whom are in desperate straits and on the verge of crashing.
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | dancechristmasdeathfriendshipdrugsmoneyprisondrinkingmemoryrobberytheftparanoiadrug usefreedom |
| Locations: | sex in carnew york citybarrestaurantnightclubgas station |
| Characters: | dancermother son relationshiphusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshipfriendsingerbrother sister relationshipmusicianphotographerthiefcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationship |
| Period: | 1980s1970s |
| Story: | discomanhattan new york citydancingkisssexnumber in titlemale nudityone word titlethreesomeinterviewphotographsingingpartyvoice over narration …songmirrorurinationcameradrinkvomitingcafemarijuanadrug dealercocainedinermodelradioold womanbartendermicrophonecostumefired from the jobfbibodyguardclass differencesdrug abusehollywood californianew year's evedrug overdosewatching televisionnew jerseynewsreel footagemakeuphot tubhomoeroticismbowlingworld trade center manhattan new york citynewspaper clippingaccountantmen's bathroombowling alleymoney launderingfilling stationdoormansmoking potdance classdental bracesstrobe lightmirror ballparole officerbahamasreference to andy warholvenereal diseaselunchboxinternal revenue servicetax evasionnew york universityreference to grace kellybusboyglitterreference to bob hopedeath by overdosereference to john travoltairsreference to errol flynngonorrheaindictmentdance floorbartendingreference to truman capotequaaludereference to the village peoplereference to farrah fawcettstudio 54 manhattan new york cityreference to merv griffinreference to dick cavettreference to olivia newton johnreference to lee majorsreference to princess grace of monaco (See All) |
Three years and 10 successful title defenses after beating Apollo Creed, with whom he has become great friends, a now wealthy Rocky Balboa is considering retirement. Fame and complacency soon cause Balboa to lose his title to Clubber Lang, who inadvertently causes the death of Rocky's trainer Mickey …. Rocky sinks into a depression, and Apollo decides to train Rocky for a rematch against Lang so Rocky can try to win the title back. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmmartial artsblack comedyboxing movieboxing film |
| Themes: | jealousychristmasdeathlovefriendshiprevengemarriagefeardrunkennessfuneralheroangerbrutalitywrestlingredemption …guiltcelebrityrivalrycourage (See All) |
| Mood: | ambiguous ending |
| Locations: | barbeachswimming poolmotorcycleairplanelos angeles californiapennsylvaniarunning on the beach |
| Characters: | writer directormother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipafrican americandoctorbrother sister relationshippriesttough guywarrioraction herosecurity guardmayorself doubtjewish american |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | montage with pop songfamous songblockbusterlimousineracial slurmontagesequelkisscharacter name in titlenumber in titleviolenceinterviewflashbacktwo word titlebare chested male …fightcigarette smokingphotographsurprise endingsongbeatingfistfightslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvwritten by directorarrestbrawlpaintingshowdownsunglassesrunningbedpianofightingreportercaliforniamansionbridgeboxingfalse accusationradiocoffinthird partcigar smokingbartendertrainingcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguelocker roomwritten and directed by cast memberproduct placementstatuechristmas treegymdirected by staramerican flagsplit screenmanagerchampionfireworksnewspaper headlineheart attackfreeze framemachismorevelationlooking at oneself in a mirrorfriendship between menfamescene during opening creditshelmetjoggingragejail cellroman numeral in titlemale bondingboxerwristwatchpress conferenceparking garagecrying mancommercialinterracial friendshipretirementreverse footagestarbraveryitalian americanbackstagehatredmercilessnesscharitypunched in the chestrivalghettotitle at the endhomoeroticismmustachephiladelphia pennsylvaniadressing roomrelease from prisonethnic slurpunchwritten by starwrestlerchallengemedia coverageposterrefereeunderdogyellingalleyfighterreturning character killed offmusclemanstrongmanscene before opening creditschampionshipfilm projectorweightliftingcheering crowdhugpush upssweatarenapopularitymarching bandboxing matchpunching bagsecond chancefamous scorerepeated lineboxing ringcomebackhomeless personroman numbered sequelfamous linelifting person in airtrenchcoatbrother in lawchantingboxing glovesdutch angletrainerhit with a chaircult figureposing for a photographpinball machinebrother in law brother in law relationshipmob of reporterslifted by the throatvideo arcadecprcharacter appears on tvfilm reelgalamohawk haircutends with freeze frametraining montagefistlimousine drivercharity eventnightieboxing gymmadison square garden manhattan new york cityserenademariachi bandwrestler herosports heroboxing trainerquitting jobheavyweight boxerrockyheavyweight championcharacter appears on front page of a newspaperreference to bob hopefighting moviefoot racerematchsleeper holdcommentatorreference to pinocchiocharacter appears on magazine covermerchandiseargument between coupleloudmouthtitle fightchallengerboxer herofist fightermentor student relationshipphotograph in newspaperweak heart34 year oldblacks versus italiansdeath of mentorheavyweightreference to goldilocks and the three bearsswimming lapssequel to best picture winnertv advertcontenderhusband wife hugrecap segmentsouthpawformer championworld wrestling championloss of father figurepulled into a swimming poolstrangle holdthoughts of retirement (See All) |
Classic tale of teenage rebellion and repression features a delightful combination of dance choreography and realistic and touching performances. When teenager Ren McCormack and his family move from big-city Chicago to a small Midwestern town, he's in for a real case of culture shock. Though he trie …s hard to fit in, the streetwise Ren can't quite believe he's living in a place where rock music and dancing are illegal. However, there is one small pleasure: Ariel Moore, a troubled but lovely blonde with a jealous boyfriend. And a Bible-thumping minister, who is responsible for keeping the town dance-free. Ren and his classmates want to do away with this ordinance, especially since the senior prom is around the corner, but only Ren has the courage to initiate a battle to abolish the outmoded ban and revitalize the spirit of the repressed townspeople. Fast-paced drama is filled with such now-famous hit songs as the title track and "Let's Hear It for the Boy". (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmteen movie |
| Themes: | dancenear death experiencereligious intolerancereligious fundamentalism |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | churchmotorcyclesmall townrural settingcity |
| Characters: | dancerfather daughter relationshipteenagerteenage girlteenage boypriestbiblecousin cousin relationshipreligious fanaticreligious zealotreligious fundamentalistreligious leader |
| Story: | famous songblockbustertitle based on songdancingkissmale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested maleshowerbeatingfistfightface slapundressingbare buttbook …gay slurlocker roompassionhairy chestobscene finger gesturetrustteen angstculture clashcompassioncensorshipministerblood on faceconfrontationpastormale in showercartoon on tvtractorrepressioncowboy bootssweatpromutahslappingsexual repressionabusive boyfriendman hits a womandance lessondomineering fathershower roompunchingundershirtgroup showercousinman hits womanhigh school dancewoman hits a manhitting a womanoverprotective fatherbook burningman dancing with manteenage rebellionfather daughter conflictevangelical christianityorthodoxdancing in the streetoverprotective parentdance partymuscle shirtfather slaps daughterpublic moralityreal life sisters playing sisterschange of mindburning a bookman dancing with a manmen dancing togetherbrick thrown through a windowslapping a womanspontaneous choreographythrowing a stonechurch state enmeshment (See All) |
Michael Dorsey is an unemployed actor with an impossible reputation. In order to find work and fund his friend's play he dresses as a woman, Dorothy Michaels, and lands the part in a daytime drama. Dorsey loses himself in this woman role and essentially becomes Dorothy Michaels, captivating women al …l around the city and inspiring them to break free from the control of men and become more like Dorsey's initial identity. This newfound role, however, lands Dorsey in a hot spot between a female friend/'lover,' a female co-star he falls in love with, that co-star's father who falls in love with him, and a male co-star who yearns for his affection. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | lovefriendshipdrinkingseductioncelebritybreak upunemployment |
| Mood: | slow burn |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantnightclubfarm |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipnurseactorbabylove triangleactresssingle mothercrying babylow self esteemcheating on one's girlfriend |
| Period: | 1980syear 1982 |
| Story: | rehearsalblockbustertitle based on songauditionmanhattan new york citydancingcharacter name in titleone word titletitle spoken by charactersingingpantiesshowertelephone calldrink …pianoalcoholtelevisiondisguiseapologybirthday partyroommatemarriage proposalwidowerscreampremarital sexfeminismcross dressinggirl in pantiesflirtingwaiteranswering machineelectronic music scorefarceimpersonationwomanizerfalse identityphoto shoothit in the crotchimpostorsexismfrustrationnannynew jobdragautographdouble lifenurse uniformplaywrightshopwoman in lingeriebabysittingcross dresserunwanted kissgender disguisesurprise partybudweiserreputationnurse hatimpersonatorwine drinkingtv show in filmfemale empowermentdrink thrown into someone's facecocktail partycrossdresserhouseguestman dressed as a womanlive televisiontheatrical agenttelevision producerscreen testserenadeboutiquenurse costumeactor's lifeactor playing female rolemilkingtrue identity revealedacting teacheracting lessonunexpected kissinferiority complexunanswered telephone callsharing a bedmale actor playing a female characterman kissing manshaving legstelevision directorman wearing woman's clothingunemployed actorfictional soap operanurse capsuspected of being gaycorncob (See All) |
| Subgenre: | cult filmpunk |
| Themes: | jealousymurderdeathfriendshipinfidelitydrugsadulterydrinkingfeardrunkennessextramarital affairparanoiaunfaithfulnesshomophobiacheating |
| Mood: | gore |
| Locations: | new york cityrestauranturban settingsex in a car |
| Characters: | dancerhusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippoliceserial killerpolicemanlatino |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | working classdiscoracial slurmanhattan new york citydancingfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nudityinterviewdog …gunfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingnipplesbased on true storybeatingshot to deathblood splatterdrinkshootingmarijuananeighborf wordreporterbisexualgay slurnewspaperdrug dealercocainewigthreatclassvigilantejazzriotcrime bosshypodermic needletalking animalrace relationsmediarebelmobbrooklyn new york cityfollowing someonedead womanschizophreniamale underwearrampagetensionbreakupitalian americanshot in the facebigotryethnic slurdead woman with eyes openmarital problemneighborhoodhustlerbeing followedbarking dogkilling a dogvigilantismbarberjazz musicblackoutintolerancesatanismanimal abusemale stripperelectric guitarquarrelstreet fightmale prostitutionperformance artbeauty salonheatdistrustbronx new york cityschizophrenictalking dogtelevision reporterblack copbarbershopharlem manhattan new york citylootingconformitymedia frenzyblockademohawk haircutsatanistitalian restaurantdead woman on groundethnic conflictpunk rockerafrojudgmentnew york yankeesheat wavechauvinismpunk rock musicshooting a womandead body in carfree thinkertv newscastercoitus interruptusabbaon screen narrationreference to mickey mantlereference to willie maysstudio 54reference to the boston red soxbedford stuyvesant brooklyn new york citybowery manhattan new york citycbgbplato's retreatreference to the son of samdying one's hair (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: | jealousychristmasdeathlovefriendshipsuicidemarriageinfidelitydrugsmoneyadulterypregnancydrinkingfilmmakingextramarital affair …divorcedrug usecelebrityunfaithfulnessgamblingtheatreunemploymentprejudice (See All) |
| Locations: | new york citybarswimming poolsnowcemeterylos angeles californiabusnightclubelevatortruckused car |
| Characters: | dancerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorsingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlfemale protagonistgirlmusiciansister sister relationship …love triangleactresssingle mothercomedianaunt nephew relationshipcheating on one's girlfriend (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1960s |
| Story: | rehearsaldiscoauditionlimousinemontagedancingkisssexone word titleguncigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactersingingpartytelephone call …firecryingsongmirrorwatching tvcameradrinktearspianoguitarreporterbandconcertwomancocaineboxingno opening creditsradiocoffingraveyardmicrophoneprologuefired from the jobchristmas treepianistwigfilm within a filmlas vegas nevadaheroingarageblack americanapplausetv newsrace relationsfamerecordingguitaristfraudvietnam 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) |
Nina (Portman) is a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her obsessive former ballerina mother Erica (Hershey) who exerts a suffocating control over her. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Cassel …) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But Nina has competition: a new dancer, Lily (Kunis), who impresses Leroy as well. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side - a recklessness that threatens to destroy her. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmdystopialgbt horror |
| Themes: | dancejealousymurdersurrealismdrugsdrinkingfeardrunkennessobsessionparanoiadrug useguiltinsanitymental illnesstheatre …madness (See All) |
| Mood: | behind the scenesambiguous ending |
| Locations: | new york cityhospitalbarnightclubtaxi |
| Characters: | dancermother daughter relationshiptattoofemale protagonistartistself mutilationself destructivenessself destruction |
| Story: | rehearsalstageauditionmanhattan new york citydancingkissf ratedbloodmasturbationtwo word titlesex scenecigarette smoking …fingeringtitle spoken by characterlesbian kisssurprise endingpantieslabiacorpsemirrorslow motion scenefalling from heightpaintingvomitinganimal in titlelingeriehallucinationvoyeurcolor in titlecompetitionf wordcleavagewomanstabbed to deathtoiletsubwaywhite pantieslesbian cunnilingusno opening creditsdream sequencescantily clad femalehit by a carpainblack pantiescharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemoaningknocked outfemale removes her clothesballetstrong female characterapplausenipples visible through clothingslow motioncakeragestabbed in the stomachcamera shot of feetbackstagefemale leadtheatre audiencepanties pulled downlipstickdressing roomlooking at self in mirrorexplicit sexwoman in bathtubdoppelgangermental healthsexual awakeningfingering vaginapink pantiesdomineering motherpartial female nudityballerinaecstasymetamorphosisbleedingeating disordergropingmusic boxsexual repressionbird in titlestabbed in the facebechdel test passedanorexiawoman smokeroverbearing motherbulimiachoreographerbouquetweight lossdisturbed individualbreaking a mirrorballet dancerbitecamera focus on female buttmentor protege relationshipwoman moaning from pleasurewoman moaningmoaning womangirl stripped down to pantiesapplying makeuppremiereplaying violinpokiesactress breaking typecastgiallo esquelynchianred eyesstretchingobscene gesturemirror does not reflect realitythinnessskin rippingcigarette caselicking vaginagrand guignolperfectionistcheeseburgerrashstabbed with glassheavy pettingwoman wearing towelforced kissdoorknobballet shoesdance showgarbage chutelipstick on mirrorincineratorreflection in windowchampagne glasslesbian fantasytoenailbloody scratchdance auditionswan laketranformationanimal metamorphosislincoln center for the performing arts manhattan new york citytiptoelooking at reflectiondancing shoenail filebiting lipdeath on stage (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 familydancefriendshipdrinkingracismcheating |
| Mood: | behind the sceneshigh school |
| Locations: | barschoolbuspolice carschool bus |
| Characters: | dancermother son relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendsingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyfemale protagonistteacherpolice officer …nursestudentpolicemanbest friendreligious fundamentalist (See All) |
| Period: | 1960syear 1962 |
| Story: | dance contesttitle appears in songauditiondancingkissf ratedone word titlecigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingpartytelephone callcryingsong …foodremakewatching tvdrinktearsrunningclassroomtelevisionnewspaperflashlighteatingfalse accusationno opening creditsnews reportmicrophoneprotestscene 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 storeprotestormusic storephonograph recordracial segregationtv 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) |
In 1963, Frances "Baby" Houseman, a sweet daddy's girl, goes with her family to a resort in upstate New York's Catskill Mountains. Baby has grown up in privileged surroundings and all expect her to go on to college, join the Peace Corps and save the world before marrying a doctor, just like her fath …er. Unexpectedly, Baby becomes infatuated with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle, a man whose background is vastly different from her own. Baby lies to her father to get money to pay for an illegal abortion for Johnny's dance partner. She then fills in as Johnny's dance partner and it is as he is teaching her the dance routine that they fall in love. It all comes apart when Johnny's friend falls seriously ill after her abortion and Baby gets her father, who saves the girl's life. He then learns what Baby has been up to, who with and worse - that he funded the illegal abortion. He bans his daughter from any further association with "those people". In the first deliberately willful action of her life, Baby later sneaks out to see Johnny - ostensibly to apologize for her father's rudeness - and ends up consummating her relationship with Johnny. A jealous fellow vacationer sees Baby sneaking out of Johnny's bungalow the next morning, and in an act of retribution, tells management that he is responsible for a theft the evening before, knowing he would not furnish his real whereabouts. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmcoming of ageteen movieteen romance |
| Themes: | dancelovetheftabortionfirst love |
| Mood: | rainnight |
| Locations: | rural settingstorm |
| Characters: | dancerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipdoctorteenage girlfemale protagonistsister sister relationship |
| Period: | 1960ssummeryear 1963 |
| Story: | dance routinefamous songblockbusterpantyhosedancingtwo word titlebare chested malesingingpantiesvoice over narrationblondesunglassescleavagenew yorkwhite panties …brunettefalse accusationapologyman with glassesscantily clad femalemicrophonevacationsensualitypremarital sexdirectorial debutclass differencesapplausewaiterscene during opening creditsred dressgossipvisitdriving a carforbidden lovecamera shot of feetbarefootnicknametitle at the endopening a doorhappy endingsexual awakeningpink pantieslegsmarried coupleknocking on a doorresortmegaphoneteenage daughterlying on bedchick flickwatermelonopposites attractwaking upunwanted pregnancyeuphemismsong during end creditsfade to blackdriving at nightfamous lineliberalolder man younger womandance lessonprotective maleshort shortsfamily vacationalliterative titlebreaking a car windowsexual euphemismparking a cardance instructortightstwo sistersspeaking to audienceclass systemwrong side of the tracksreference to cleopatrafather daughter hugsummer romancecatskills1957 chevroletlabor day (See All) |
Teenager Andie is one of the not-so-popular girls in high school. She usually hangs out with her friends Iona or Duckie. Duckie has always had a crush on her, but now she has met a new guy at school, Blane. He's one of the rich and popular guys but can the two worlds meet?
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmcoming of ageteen movieteen romanceteen comedy |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydancefriendshipdrinkingdrunkennessangerpovertydatingunrequited lovefashionwealthfirst love |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | trainschoolnightclubschool teacherschool dance |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerteenage girlteenage boystudentmusicianlustteacher student relationshipchinesesingle father |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | dance contesttitle based on songdancingkissphotographsingingthree word titlepantiescryingunderwearfistfightblondewatching tvcomputertears …marijuanacolor in titlecleavagebrarock bandwhite pantieslibraryargumentmicrophoneconvertiblegymhigh school studentclass differencesredheadrecord playergirl in pantieseyeglassesnerdtraditionanswering machineteen angstdresscrushforbidden lovepet dogshoppingposterplaying cardscartoon on tvteenage lovelockeralarmbicyclingmaking outvolleyballlistening to radiogeneration gapteenage daughterpromaudio cassettehouse partysewing machinedesignerhigh school girlopposites attracthomeworkreference to madonnasuitorrecord storemusic storesnobphonograph recorddevotionreference to karl marxhigh school danceslumber partyyearbookhigh school boynylonsrich snobwashroomteenage romancehalljuvenilehigh school promteen lovereference to franklin d. rooseveltunderageparty dressbrat packwrong side of the tracksrich man poor womanshy girlschool yearbookrailroad tracksreference to david lettermanmusic albumhigh school sweetheartsprom dressbreasts growingsocial consciousnessreference to tina turnertwo suitorspreppiesingle dadreference to lionel richieshermer illinois (See All) |
On the Wall Street of the 1980s, Bud Fox is a stockbroker full of ambition, doing whatever he can to make his way to the top. Admiring the power of the unsparing corporate raider Gordon Gekko, Fox entices Gekko into mentoring him by providing insider trading. As Fox becomes embroiled in greed and un …derhanded schemes, his decisions eventually threaten the livelihood of his scrupulous father. Faced with this dilemma, Fox questions his loyalties. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | jealousyrevengemoneybetrayalpsychopathrivalrygreed |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | new york cityhospitalbarbeachrestauranttrainswimming poolsnowairplaneelevatorapartmentofficeyacht |
| Characters: | father son relationshiplawyerlove trianglesecretaryengineerex soldier |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | director cameolimousinemontagemanhattan new york citysexfemale nuditybloodviolencefemale frontal nuditytwo word titlebare chested malefemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingtitle spoken by character …surprise endingcell phonebeatingpunched in the facecomputerarrestpaintingliebirthdayhandcuffsf wordsubwaydouble crossnews reportcigar smokingargumentbusinessmanlocker roomfired from the jobpay phonelong takebusinessmanipulationsplit screenmanagerpremarital sexfirst partclass differencesheart attackpizzamachismoelectronic music scoretape recorderfraudhookerattorneymobile phonemillionairedeath threatmentorcon artiste mailsaunacaneethnic slurcapitalismworld trade center manhattan new york citypipe smokingauctionsouthern accentenglishman abroadvillain played by lead actorreal estate agentbad guyloss of jobethicscentral park manhattan new york cityeconomicsbrooklyn bridgeyuppiestatue of liberty new york cityunioncollectorairfieldhappy birthday to youprivate jetcocaine snortingfamous linetycoonvillain arrestedsuspendersmaterialismreference to madonnastock marketwall street manhattan new york citycall centercondominiumart collectorchange of heartlung cancerstreet in titleboiler roombracesstockbrokercapitalistbondinterior decoratorstock exchangereal life father and son playing father and sonevil businessmanlandmarkstock brokernew wave musicracquetballplea bargaininsider tradingcellular phonecritique of capitalismbusiness tycoonstocknarcissistic personality disorderfaustianinvestment bankwearing sound wirecuban cigarcorporate raidercorporate take overdarwinian struggle for survivalstockholder meetingoptionsaviation industrygun collectorsecurities exchange commissionstocktrader (See All) |
County Durham, during the endless, violent 1984 strike against the Thatcher closure of British coal mines. Widower Jackie Elliot and his firstborn, fellow miner Tony, take a dim view of 11 year-old second son Billy's poor record in boxing class, which worsens when they discover he sneakily transferr …ed to the neighboring, otherwise girls-only-attended ballet class. Only one schoolmate, closet-gay Michael Caffrey, encourages Billy's desire, aroused by the teacher, who judged him talented enough for private lesson, to train and try out for the world-renowned Royal Ballet audition. Only the prospect of a fancy career unimagined in the pauper quarter may twist pa and big brother's opposition to indispensable support. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artscoming of age |
| Themes: | dancechristmasdeathfriendshipinfidelitymoneyadulteryfeardrunkennessextramarital affairdeath of motherpovertyunfaithfulnesssexualityhomophobia …death of wifechildhood (See All) |
| Mood: | affection |
| Locations: | schoolcemeterybathtubbuslondon englandelevatordance school |
| Characters: | dancermother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteacher …policemanbest friendbullyteacher student relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipself discoverygay frienddance teacherself expression (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990syear 1984 |
| Story: | working classauditionmontagedancingkisssexcharacter name in titlenuditybloodmale nudityviolencecigarette smokingphotographchasetelephone call …cryingbeatingunderwearurinationface slappunched in the facebare buttletterbooklietearsrunningbathroompianoclassroomgay slurtoiletboxingjudgebathgraveyardgravelibrarycoming outwidowergympianisttragic eventsadnessloss of motherballetclasscross dressingsacrificetrustrecord playerriottransvestitehuggingshavingdresseggslow motionlistening to musicrecordingdemonstrationcommunisthammerboxerloss of wifecrushcompassionmilkembarrassmentchild's point of viewsexismtheatre audiencemakeupschool uniformlipstickfriendship between boyssnowingdead motherferryjoypiano playerearphonesjewelryelectricitystage performanceteachingapparitiongay bashinginspirationfenceescalatorstrikelibrariantombstonegay crushmooningmailtransvestismpunching bagsurrogate motherminersoccer ballpostmanmusic boxlabor uniontalentcircular staircasesnowmanpillowkiss on the cheekchristmas lightscoalswantap dancingballet dancerpillow fightdance classboxing gloveschanging roomwashingcoal minenightstickjumping on a bedmerry christmastriumphmale dancerlaborercoal minersledge hammerpolice vanmotivationriot policestickmine shaftdance instructormining townnorthern englandreference to fred astaireboxing traineragainst the oddsgay kidapronfollowing a dreampawnbrokerdancing in the streetpicket linespinningtutuballet schoolballet teacherphysical examreference to ginger rogersbilly clubboy dressed as a girldressing upballet dancingsliding doorimpatiencejewelry boxstuffed toy animalgarglingbreakthroughstanding on a tableminers strikenewcastle upon tynescabswan lakeboxing lessonmobile libraryriot shieldboy wearing lipstickriot gearsoccer shirtboogieboy boy kissboy wearing a dressbreakfast trayletter of acceptancedestroying a pianofalling into a bathtubroyal ballet school (See All) |
The Burlesque Lounge has its best days behind it. Tess, a retired dancer and owner of the venue, struggles to keep the aging theater alive, facing all kinds of financial and artistic challenges. With the Lounge's troupe members becoming increasingly distracted by personal problems and a threat comin …g from a wealthy businessman's quest to buy the spot from Tess, the good fortune seems to have abandoned the club altogether. Meanwhile, the life of Ali, a small-town girl from Iowa, is about to change dramatically. Hired by Tess as a waitress at the Lounge, Ali escapes a hollow past and quickly falls in love with the art of burlesque. Backed by newfound friends amongst the theater's crew, she manages to fulfill her dreams of being on stage herself. Things take a dramatic turn though when Ali's big voice makes her become the main attraction of the revue. (Read More)
| Themes: | lovearttheatre |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | small townlos angeles californianightclubtowntwo on a motorcycle |
| Characters: | dancerfemale protagonistgirlmusicianlove trianglewaitressin love |
| Story: | stageauditionpantyhosedancingf ratedmale nudityone word titlebare chested maletitle spoken by charactersingingpartysongbare buttcleavage …womanroommatebartendertheaterthreatpremarital sexjazzquestaginghollywood californiaclubbarefootbackstagerivalsexy womansoulattractiontank topmale objectificationreal estate agentblonde womanlegsperformercabarettransvestismburlesqueentertainerhomosexual subtextiowabluesapplying makeupvaudevilleblowing out candlelooking for a jobperseverancerainy dayrhythm and bluesmorning sicknesssunset stripsmall town girlburlesque dancerwant adregular customerfan dancerriding buscarrying a womanfinancial troublesexy legshiding moneycomposing musicbuyoutjagermeisterinfinity pool (See All) |
In Manhattan, the British limousine driver Alfie is surrounded by beautiful women, most of them clients, and he lives as a Don Juan, having one night stands with all of them and without any sort of commitment. His girl-friend and single-mother Julie is quite upset with the situation and his best fri …ends are his colleague Marlon and his girl-friend Lonette. Alfie has a brief affair with Lonette, and the consequences of his act forces Alfie to reflect and wonder about his life style. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | christmasdeathfriendshipmarriageinfidelityadulterypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralseductionextramarital affairunfaithfulnessdeath of wifeabortion …regret (See All) |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | sex in carnew york citybarbeachrestaurantsnowmotorcyclecemeterybathtubnightclubtaxikitchencityusa |
| Characters: | mother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattooprostitutebabybest friendsingle motherinterracial relationshipemployer employee relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipchinese american …cheating on girlfriendself centeredness (See All) |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | limousinemontagemanhattan new york citydancingkissfemale nuditycharacter name in titleone word titlethreesomefemale frontal nudityflashbackdogsex scenefemale rear nuditycigarette smoking …interracial sexsingingpartyknifelesbian kisserectionpantiesbased on playfirevoice over narrationcryingcell phonewoman on topunderwearfoodurinationremakedrinkcondomthongvomitingbeertearscafemarijuanabritishriveralcoholmenage a troiscleavagewomanwidowmodelapologyscantily clad femalecoffinbirthday partygraveyardtalking to the cameraargumentsplit screenpremarital sexcharacter says i love youflowerobscene finger gesturefreeze frameflirtingmachismopot smokingbeer drinkingheavy rainred dressmale bondingdrug abusepoolone night standteddy bearwomanizerinterracial friendshipinterracial romancebootsbreakupunfaithful wiferejectionsex talkmedical examinationchristmas evebilliardsred pantiescasual sexpromiscuityarrogancechauffeurenglishman abroadimpotencenarrated by characterforename as titlecentral park manhattan new york citymen's bathroomjukeboxbrooklyn bridgeselfishnessscooterbubble bathlollipopunplanned pregnancywalkingmusic boxreference to john f. kennedyreference to james bondred brafemale bartendernew york skylinecommitmentclothing storesocialitemortalitymotor scooterunwed pregnancynew year's eve partydoctor's officewhite male black female relationshipflower shopmirror ballrainy nightcrutchsex on pool tablefear of commitmentcucumberred roseegoismerectile dysfunctionbullfighterlimousine driverunfaithful boyfrienddrunken sexabsinthenipple slipashtrayrainy dayegotistvespaerotic dancingroguedancing in the streetsexual dysfunctiondesigner clothesegg nogrockefeller center manhattan new york citysex on a billiard tabledrinking shotson screen narrationman refusing sexcalla lilycandle lit bathtattoo on breaststreet prostitutereference to aphroditebiopsydriving capwaldorf astoria hotel manhattan new york city (See All) |
An erotic story about a woman, the assistant of an art gallery, who gets involved in an impersonal affair with a man. She barely knows about his life, only about the sex games they play, so the relationship begins to get complicated.
| Subgenre: | cult filmerotic thriller |
| Themes: | friendshipmoneydrinkingvoyeurismseductionobsessionsexualitydatingillness |
| Mood: | rainnight |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantforestboatwatertaxiurban settingofficesex in publicfire escape |
| Characters: | dancerhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrenboyartistlustex husband ex wife relationshipself destructiveness |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | famous songpantyhosemontagemanhattan new york citydancingkissfemale nudityf ratedbased on novelnumber in titleviolencethreesomefemale frontal nuditymasturbation …sex scenefemale rear nudityfightphotographpartyknifeleg spreadingchasepantiestelephone callpunctuation in titlebased on bookwoman on topunderwearfoodmirrorblondecomputercatdrinksex in bedrunninglingeriebedcafesex standing uphandcuffsvoyeurtelephonecleavagegay slurcookingwinewomaneatingfootballfishwhite pantiesdinnerbirdpainterscantily clad femalecontroversyroommatecigar smokingpaintreestripteasepay phonepossessionmassageamerican flagfemale removes her clothesgiftfirst partchickenflowerheart attackgirl in pantieseyeglasseshuggingfemale stockinged legsno pantiesnipples visible through clothingballoonsexual attractionhatred dressbeardwristwatchflatulencesadomasochismbrooklyn new york citycoitusart gallerys&mmilkmexicanwatching televisionsexual desirecamera shot of feetswitchbladeshopliftingtelescopewhiphypnosisrosepanties pulled downpierdivorceecopulationuncleplantfemale stockinged feetsexual awakeningyellingclosetgay bashingblindfoldedspiral staircasefemale removes her dressswingerblonde womanwoodwhisperinginfatuationcoughingferris wheelunsubtitled foreign languageobsessive lovetrampolinebeltscarfclothingfatal attractionriding cropknittingblack catpleasureex loverfake moustachepet catstreet musiciancontrolrevolving doorsex on the floorstrawberrycupwall street manhattan new york citymissionary positionhoneyice cubesex gameart dealerjugglerhouseboatsnoopingslide projectorsexploitation filmwoman dressed as manleafcherrywoman hits a mancrawlingpersonal adbusiness executiveconey island brooklyn new york citywatching pornographydog collarslip the undergarmentfastingchastity beltolivefeeding someonechinatown manhattan new york citystraw hatpepperdrawbridgerubber duckpossessivenessbrushing hairdominancewhite glovescult favoritegold watchporno theaterwind up toydaisysoho manhattan new york citywhite catblindfolded womanfraction in titleshawlgelatinreference to billie holidayclockworkwatering a plantwhite dogwoman hitting mancan openerfemale dressed as malepicket fencefake mustachepersian catlilynumber 9 in titlesex in the rainwatering plantchelsea hotel manhattan new york cityholiday inncough syrupred hatsalesladycauliflowerarbitragefood playmale dominancewatch as a gift (See All) |
Harry Sanborn is an aged music industry exec with a fondness for younger women like Marin, his latest trophy girlfriend. Things get a little awkward when Harry suffers a heart attack at the home of Marin's mother Erica. Left in the care of Erica and his doctor, a love triangle starts to take shape.
| Themes: | jealousydeathfriendshipmarriagepregnancydrinkingdrunkennessdivorcedatingrivalrywealth |
| Mood: | rainhip hop |
| Locations: | new york cityhospitalbeachrestaurantsnowlos angeles californiaparis franceboattaxiwheelchaircitycaribbean |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorteachernursebabywriterlawyersister sister relationshiplove triangleactressprofessorolder man younger woman relationship …frencholder woman younger man relationshipaunt niece relationshipdoctor patient relationshiptheatre directorold maid (See All) |
| Story: | broadway manhattan new york citylimousinemontagemanhattan new york citykisssexfemale nuditymale nudityfemale frontal nudityflashbackcigarette smokingnipplesphotographparty …knifethree word titleerectiontelephone callvoice over narrationcryingcell phonetitle directed by femalecomputerwritten by directordrinkundressingbare butttearsbirthdaybedcafebedroombrawinecandleambulancebridgeinternetdinnercigar smokingold womanfired from the jobchampagneproduct placementlightningflowersdatefeminismsleepingheart attackflirtingmachismobirthday cakeeyeglassesteaballoontold in flashbackagingcookmagazineproduced by directorpicnicgrocery storerap musicafghanistanscissorsstairsmay december romancee mailthirty somethingpajamasphoto albumauctionlaptop computerage differencesenior citizenwebsitestaircasetrue loveplaywrightbachelortheatre productionbeach housesense of smellemergency roombroken heartgurneyweekendintentionally misspelled titleopposites attractbutt slapspaghettineuroticcommitmentviagrapancakereference to sigmund freudspinstersoul matehappy birthdayice cream cone911personal assistanthospital gownplay rehearsalrecord companyseine riversparklerchat roomfiendmouth to mouth resuscitationmonogamyanxiety attackbelchingaspirinchauvinismrecord labelfifty somethingmenopausereference to martha stewartsixty somethinginstant messagingcolumbia universityblood pressurei.v.auctioneerart auctionchauvinistfalling out of bedwomen's studieshyperventilationlibidoelectrocardiogrampajama partymature romancehamptons long island new yorknitroglycerinreference to marvin gayearteryreference to joan riversreference to joan collinscherrieschest painstylenoluniversity of pennsylvaniabryn mawr collegereference to carly simonreference to diane sawyerreference to new york magazine (See All) |
Six unemployed steel workers, inspired by the Chippendale's dancers, form a male striptease act. The women cheer them on to go for "the full monty" - total nudity.
| Themes: | dancefriendshipfuneraldivorcetheftunemploymentgay love |
| Locations: | barschoolnightclubpolice stationengland |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippolicefriendmusicianbest friendsecurity guardex husband ex wife relationshipgay relationship |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | rehearsalblockbusterworking classauditionnuditymale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested maletitle spoken by characterthree word titleunderweararrestundressingbare butt …britishstrippernewspapersoccerbandsuicide attemptnews reportsmokingstrippingstripteasefired from the jobstatuehairy chestsuspiciongardennewspaper headlinetrustwarehousehatdesperationclubmale underwearnicknamesurveillance cameraattempted suicidejob interviewfat manpridesocial workerdead motherhappy endinglarge penissuit and tieunited kingdomschoolboyloanquitting a jobmale stripperbritish renaissanceabandoned warehousefatcustodygnomepenis sizejugglermistrustnorthern englandheadlinebrass banddietinggarden gnomeindecent exposuresavingsrepossessionchild supportnewspaper storydressing upsuspected affairtape playerblack familymale strippingdancing lessonsuntanlawn gnomebritish musiciancolleaguesmatesteel workersteelworksthatcherismlawn ornamentticket sellerfat personstriptease maledole (See All) |
Set on a colorful Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA songs. A young woman about to be married discovers that any one of three men could be her father. She invites all three to the wedding without telling her mother, Donna, who was once the lead singer of Donna and the … Dynamos. In the meantime, Donna has invited her backup singers, Rosie and Tanya. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | dancefriendshipmoneypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessweddingmemory |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | new york citybarbeachchurchhotelmotorcycleairplanenightclubtaxirooftopoceanyacht |
| Characters: | dancerhomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerfemale protagonistmusicianwriterpriestsingle motherolder woman younger man relationship |
| Story: | blockbustertitle based on songlimousinedancingkissf ratednuditymale nudityflashbackmale rear nuditydogsex sceneejaculationphotographsinging …partypunctuation in titlecryingsongtitle directed by femalemirrorslow motion scenedrinkthongbare buttfalling from heightletterbooktearspianoislandguitarswimmingbandwomanbridgetoiletinternetfishno opening creditsdrawingbartenderbinocularsfantasy sequencesuitcaseflowersscene during end creditsdiaryexclamation point in titlepianistsplit screencloseted homosexualtouristfaintinglifting someone into the airbarnoverallsarchitectbuttocksbrideladdergoatearthquakepassportbarefootdivinginterracial romancehippiegreecewedding ringferryreckless drivingwedding receptiondonkeypeasantharbortriple f ratedlaundrydocksailboatold flameraftmailmailboxillegitimate childmusic boxjumping into waterbagpipesbride and groomcanceled weddingpaternitylifting female in airbridesmaidcrossing selfgirl bandbiological fathermediterraneanlifting an adult into the airbased on stage musicaltoilet stallplaying against typebachelorette partygreek islandmiddle age romancescubapushed into waterair guitarpromiscuous pasttitle sung by characterengaged couplenubile womanjukebox musicalfeather boapaddle boatresort hotelswinging on a ropesummer romancewindchimeabbafalling through the ceilingflower powerreference to aphroditeswim flippers (See All) |
In Baltimore, the troublemaker and street dancer Tyler Gage lives with his foster parents in a lower class neighborhood. His best friends are Mac Carter and his little brother Skinny Carter and they used to hang around together, going to parties and stealing cars. After being expelled from a party, …the trio breaks in the Maryland School of Arts and commits vandalism, destroying the stage. Tyler is arrested and sentenced to 200 hours of community service in the school and Director Gordon assigns him to help the janitor cleaning the place. One afternoon, the ballet dancer Nora Clark sees Tyler dancing in the parking area and when her partner Andrew has a strain and Tyler offers to help her in the choreography, she accepts the offer; they rehearsal and become close to each other while Tyler becomes friend of the students Miles Darby and Lucy Avila. When Andrew returns, Tyler that is known for quitting everything he starts gives up dancing and leaves Nora alone. After an incident, Tyler has to decide to follow his dream or return to his life of rebel loser. (Read More)
| Locations: | car theftcar thiefschool director |
| Characters: | dancermother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipsecurity guard |
| Story: | dance rehearsalrehearsalstagedancingf ratedbreaking and enteringclubstealing a carmurder of a childjuvenile delinquentdrive by shootingbaltimore marylanddeath by gunshotballet dancerfoster child …foster familydance studiofoster parentcommunity servicefoster motherchild shotfoster fatherballet classplaying basketballgunned downbreaking up with boyfriendreference to jerry springersmashing a windowreference to tupac shakurcourt rulingreference to miles davisargument between friendsdance practicefoster sonreference to cap'n crunchreference to ellen degeneresdance auditionperforming arts schoolfoster sisterfoster brotherapprehended by securityattempted car theftcriminal damagereference to antonio vivaldireference to the marriage of figaro the operaschool vandalism (See All) |
The Mob sets the dancing against the vibrant backdrop of Miami. Emily arrives in Miami with aspirations of becoming a professional dancer and soon falls in love with Sean, a young man who leads a dance crew in elaborate, cutting-edge flash mobs, called "The Mob". When a wealthy business man threaten …s to develop The Mob's historic neighborhood and displace thousands-of people, Emily must work together with Sean and The Mob to turn their performance art into protest art, and risk losing their dreams to fight for a greater cause. (Read More)
| Themes: | dance |
| Characters: | dancerfather daughter relationship |
| Story: | auditiondancingsequelbare chested malethree word titlearrestwaiterfourth partpress conferenceart gallery3 dimensionalmiami floridareal estateresortdance club …dance instructorcity councilflash mobreal estate developmentnikeyou tubedance company (See All) |
Adult film director Jack Horner is always on the lookout for new talent and it's only by chance that he meets Eddie Adams who is working as a busboy in a restaurant. Eddie is young, good looking and plenty of libido to spare. Using the screen name Dirk Diggler, he quickly rises to the top of his ind …ustry winning awards year after year. Drugs and ego however come between Dirk and those around him and he soon finds that fame is fleeting. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmindependent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | christmasmurderlovemarriagedrugsmoneyadulteryprisonpregnancydrinkingfearfilmmakingvoyeurismrobberydrug use |
| Mood: | behind the sceneshigh schoolmurder suicide |
| Locations: | sex in carhospitalswimming poollos angeles californianightclubtruckmotelusasex in public |
| Characters: | mother son relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshipsingeractorbabylawyeractressfilm directorchinesetalking to oneself in a mirrormother lovesex with a stranger |
| Period: | 1980s1970ssummeryear 1982 |
| Story: | title based on songdiscolimousinemontagedancingkissfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nudityinterview …masturbationmale rear nuditytwo word titlebare chested malegunfemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditymale full frontal nuditysingingpartypantiespistoltelephone calltopless female nuditycryingsongshootoutbeatingshot to deathunderwearblood splattermirrorshot in the chestblondeface slapshot in the headshotgundrinkbikinisex in bedshootingpaintingtearslingeriebedjailvoyeurclassroomguitaralcoholcleavagegay slurcaliforniamansioncocainedinerfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesjudgeapologyno opening creditsscantily clad femaleunderwater scenevancigar smokingpublic nudityfired from the jobcowboychampagnepassionmoaningchristmas treeshot in the shoulderlong takegymfemale removes her clotheswigsplit screenfilm within a filmchildbirththreatkissing while having sexcheating wifegirl in pantiesrunawaypickup truckmachismopornographywaiterno pantieswarehousemagicianbuttocksassaultpoolnew year's evecoitusbirthcommercialmale underweardrug dealingdrug overdoseinterracial romancebloody noseshoesunderage drinkingporn starlove at first sightbig penisensemble castawardhot tubfilm producersalesmandressing roomrecording studiocasual sexdivorceebenchtan linecopulationwedding receptionvideo tapelarge penispromiscuous womangay bashinggun in mouthsnorting cocainenudemale friendshipporn industrytelling someone to shut upfilm cameranude girlporn actresspornographertestbased on short filmpool partychild custodyexamroller skatingmale prostitutionshot through the mouthsurrogate mothercrotch grabvideo footagehold upnervousnessroller skatesreference to ronald reaganreference to star warschapter headingssex with a minorpleasuremovie cameraunwanted kissrise and fallbanquetabsent mothercocktailverbal abusefirecrackeradult filmmakingwoman in bikinicard trickwoman initiating sexnew houserunning out of gascuckolded husbandnew year's eve partymissionary positionreference to led zeppelinporn actorwork outsmall businesswatching sexporn producerneon signshoe storeporn directorreference to napoleoninnocence lostdrug pusherdiving boardreference to bruce leebad singingsurrogate familyboutiquebad temper360 degree panreference to al pacinoobscene gesturemother figuresex industrybusboyporn setjail visitationsan fernando valley california8 trackreverse cowboy sex positionpornography filmmakingsex in limousinedesigner clothesloan officercamera mansound manstage namecrankdoughnut shopsurrogate daughterawards ceremonydemo tapeadult entertainment industrymovie in moviegolden age of pornreference to farrah fawcettwife has sex in front of husbandcustody hearingelectronic storeblow job gestureboom operatorrecording songsmackspandex disco jeanshi fimen's clothingnew automobilereference to john holmesmirror above bedmixing a drinksnorting cokepater familiasstereo systemwoman on rollerskates (See All) |
When Waring Hudsucker, head of hugely successful Hudsucker Industries, commits suicide, his board of directors, led by Sidney Mussberger, comes up with a brilliant plan to make a lot of money: appoint a moron to run the company. When the stock falls low enough, Sidney and friends can buy it up for p …ennies on the dollar, take over the company, and restore its fortunes. They choose idealistic Norville Barnes, who just started in the mail room. Norville is whacky enough to drive any company to ruin, but soon, tough reporter Amy Archer smells a rat and begins an undercover investigation of Hudsucker Industries. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmfairy talescrewball comedy |
| Themes: | dancechristmassurrealismsuicidedrinkingdrunkennessweddingmemorycorruptionexploitationgreed |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantsnowbuselevatortaxi driver |
| Characters: | dancerhusband wife relationshipsingerboygirlwaitresssecurity guardpsychiatristsecretarysuicide by jumping |
| Period: | 1950schristmas party |
| Story: | broadway manhattan new york citymontagemanhattan new york citydancingkisscharacter name in titleflashbackcigarette smokingsingingchasethree word titlefirevoice over narrationcryingsong …dreamunderwearface slapslow motion scenepunched in the facedrinkfalling from heightlettervomitingtearscafereportergood versus evilnewspaperambulancesuicide attemptmodelcigar smokingtalking to the camerafired from the jobangelmassageu.s. presidentbusinessmagical realismreference to william shakespearetypewriterpowereavesdroppinggolfshavingflyingfaintingtoymobtimenew year's evejournalismcrying manclockmechanicreincarnationinnocencemental hospitalsculptureblack eyesnowingcorporationpassionate kisslaughingshamecoffee shopmysticismsuccessexotic dancersculptorspiral staircaseinventioneditorskyscrapernaivetypocket watchstrait jacketmailindustrykarmarags to richessecond chancereading a newspapersome scenes in black and whiteenlightenmentwoman smokertailordreamingrebirthmaterialismbarber shopmartinistarts with narrationbroombaldnessidiotjumping out a windowfrisbeenetcrossword puzzlefalse teethmale singermob of reportersshakespearean quotationempire state building manhattan new york cityopening narrationextreme closeupgalaprinting presshula hoopboard meetingcareer womanbusiness executiveunitykeyholesketchinglooking through a keyholenight cityscapepoetry readingdeus ex machinatranscendencetime freezereference to dwight d. eisenhowerbeatnikdenturesdisgraceukulelebig businessemployment agencyhalofile cabinetreference to j. edgar hooverstring quartetlooking for workyear 1959circlejumping from a windowart decoboardroomcorporate powerinfiltratorcharacter appears in newspaperstrawpulitzer prizestopped timewater cooler42nd street manhattan new york cityboard of directorscritique of capitalismhyperrealismselflessnesskicked in the shintime clockpatsystockelevator operatorfrozen timenewton's cradlemailroomeconomic exploitationintellectual propertymandalaukeleleice packman on a ledgemagical negro stereotypepneumatic tubechiselcountry bumpkinhanging out a windowcorsagefrench poodlemass productionstopping timesorting mailstockholderrubber stampcoonskin capcyclicalhermetic worldthrowing drink in facecucumber on eyesgardeniamimeograph machinemuncie indianareference to war and peacestock manipulatorwage slavewindow ledge (See All) |
Sara wants to be a ballerina, but her dreams are cut short by the sudden death of her mother. She moves in with her father, who she has not seen for a long time. He lives on the other side of town, in a predominantly Black neighborhood. She gets transferred to a new school where she is one of the fe …w White students there. She becomes friends with Chenille, and later, falls in love with Chenille's brother, Derek. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | teen movie |
| Themes: | dancejealousyracismdeath of motherrivalryprejudice |
| Mood: | high schoolhip hop |
| Locations: | new york citynightclubkitchenpolice carchicago illinoisfire escapefight in bar |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshipteenagerafrican americanbrother sister relationshipsingle motherinterracial relationshipsecurity guardex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshiplow self esteemformer best friend |
| Story: | auditionracial slurdancingviolenceflashbackphotographarrestcar crashclassroomprayergay slurbasketballdinerballetmachismo …interracialteen angstcatfightoverallsclubinterracial romancemourningmentorghettoyoung lovepassionate kissbruisedead motherintimidationprayingimperative in titlehead woundold dark houselockeroutsidertrain rideroad accidentdrive by shootingchick flickracial tensionschool lifedance lessonfedoradeath of parentel trainmodern dancegym classjazz musiciantriumphslangdance instructorteenage mothercross cultural relationscultural diversityghetto blasterballet dancingballet shoesforced relocation (See All) |
Frank Cross runs a US TV station which is planning a live adaptation of Dickens' Christmas Carol. Frank's childhood wasn't a particularly pleasant one, and so he doesn't really appreciate the Christmas spirit. With the help of the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, Frank realises he must …change. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedyslapstick |
| Themes: | christmaslovefriendshipghostlonelinessredemptiongreedunemploymenthomelessnessfalling in lovemadness |
| Mood: | satirebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | bathtub |
| Characters: | dancerfriend |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960s1950schristmas partyyear 1968year 1988year 1969year 1971 |
| Story: | dance rehearsaldancingcharacter name in titlebased on novelone word titledogtitle spoken by charactersingingface slapshotgunriflehallucinationtelevisionwidowanti hero …cigar smokingfired from the jobperson on firegiftholidayslow motionlifting someone into the airmousesanta clausdesperationcompassionback from the deadcameonicknamecynicismkicked in the crotchchristmas evesexy womangatling gunarroganceshot multiple timesphysical abuseirreverencevodkaclose up of eyescartoon on tvcremationremorseselfishnessdouble barreled shotgunnarcissismfall from heighteyeballgrim reapercrazy humorimmolationtear on cheekchristmas carolworkaholiccigarsexual innuendoexecutivemushroom cloudtoasterreference to charles dickensstudio logo segues into filmmale singershrinkingbayouempathymisanthropeanti villainclose up of mouthhomeless shelterbreaking the fourth wall by talking to the audiencetrailer narrated by percy rodriguezwoman in a bathtubnipple slipcrisis of faithkissing in publicegotismyear 1955sympathywoman wearing a thongcynicmistletoeman wearing a tuxedosplashed with waterscroogefreezing to deathbaking cookiesratingtv show within a filmstaff meetingdog costumeeveryone mattersfictional tv commercialreal tv show shown in fictional situationreference to richard pryorsanta's workshopreloading a gungray tabby catreference to kojakcue cardfictional television showhandheld minigun (See All) |
Honey Daniels is a 22-year-old, sexy, tough-minded, part-black, part-Latina hip-hop dancer in New York's East Harlem who dreams of making it big as a music video choreographer. She teaches hip-hop dancing at a local youth center and encourages the local kids to attend to keep them off the streets an …d out of trouble. When luck shines on Honey in the form of a famous music video director, named Michael, who casts her in one music video, she's encouraged to make the transition from dancer to choreographer. But Honey's sudden success comes with a price when Michael refuses to take "no" for an answer to his sexual advances and then tries to sabotage her career by blackballing her out of the business. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | music video |
| Themes: | danceprisonblackmail |
| Mood: | hip hop |
| Characters: | dancerfemale protagonistinterracial relationshipdance teacher |
| Story: | dance routinedancingcharacter name in titleone word titletitle spoken by characterscene during end creditsfirst partclubsexual harassmentharassmentforename as titlechoreographerslapdance instructormixed race …hip hop culturebreak dancerhairdo (See All) |
Eve (Anne Baxter) is waiting backstage to meet her idol, aging Broadway star Margo Channing (Bette Davis). It seems innocent enough as Eve explains that she has seen Margo in EVERY performance of her current play. Only playwright/critic DeWitt (George Sanders) sees through Eve's evil plan, which is …to take her parts and her fiance, Bill Simpson (Gary Merrill). When the fiance shows no interest, she tries for playwright Lloyd Richards (Hugh Marlowe), but DeWitt stops her. After she accepts her award, she decides to skip the after-party and goes to her room, where a young woman named Phoebe has sneaked into her room and fallen asleep. This is where the "Circle of Life" now comes to fruition as Eve will get played like she played Margo. (Read More)
| Themes: | jealousyfriendshipinfidelitymoneybetrayaldrinkingdrunkennessdeceptionblackmailguiltunfaithfulness |
| Mood: | satirebehind the scenes |
| Locations: | new york cityrestauranthotelsnowairplanetaxiairporturban setting |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfriendfemale protagonistactoractressdirectormaidfrencholder woman younger man relationship |
| Story: | broadway manhattan new york cityrehearsalblockbusterauditionmanhattan new york citykisscharacter name in titleinterviewflashbackcigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterpartybased on true storytelephone callvoice over narration …cryingmirrorface slapdrinkliebirthdaypianocompetitiontelephoneapologypainterbirthday partyfemme fataletheatercharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebased on short storypay phonechampagnewigthreatactingreference to william shakespearefreeze frameapplausewaitersabotagebreaking and enteringlooking at oneself in a mirroragingcrying womanambitionnicknamestarcynicismfanbackstagecigarette lighterbutlerrivalengagementdressing roomage differencepiano playercar troublestaircasename callingplaywrightvanityfur coatorchestral music scoredivareference to shakespeare's hamletreference to abraham lincolncriticin medias resprice of fameshowbizbanquetfamous linetrenchcoatmartinireference to sigmund freudbased on articlepersonal assistantcigarette holderconnecticutsmoking in bedmeta filmreference to isaac newtonreference to shakespeare's macbethmiddle aged womanbreakfast in bedreference to cinderellabrewerymultiple narratorsstarlet40 year oldreference to clark gablebowinggirdleambitious womanfan the personlistening to a car radioreference to the lone rangerreference to lord byrongossip columnistpantrywoman wrapped in a towelcurtain callout of gasreference to betty grablewomen's restroomreference to henrik ibsenreference to cecil b. demillereference to donald duckreference to gregory peckladies roomreference to barbara stanwycktheater critictheatrical directornew haven connecticutreference to arthur millerreference to san francisco californiareference to sarah bernhardtreference to abbott and costello32 year olddresserstage doorunderstudyreference to hollywood californiatheatrical producerreference to tyrone powerreference to brooklyn new york citytwin beds (See All) |
In the weeks before his death, Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009) was rehearsing a show, "This Is It," that was to open in July. This film begins with a few of the auditioning dancers speaking to the camera about why they're trying out and what Jackson means to them. Then we plunge in …to rehearsals at Staples Center in Los Angeles. The film is arranged by musical number with pre-recorded material and footage from Jackson's various rehearsals edited together to take us through what would have been the concert's set list. (Read More)
| Themes: | dance |
| Mood: | behind the scenes |
| Locations: | los angeles california |
| Period: | 2000syear 2009 |
| Story: | dance routinerehearsalstageauditiondancingsingingthree word titlesongpop musicsplit screenlive musicpop starpop singersurprise after end creditschoreography …lip synchingcomebackreference to michael jacksonmale singerwearing sunglasses insideends with freeze framestar died before releasedefenestrationzombie costumemusic rehearsalsinging duetfemale guitaristtryoutsgreatest hitscherry pickershow rehearsal (See All) |
A pop singer has been receiving threatening notes, and her manager hires a bodyguard known for his good work. The bodyguard ruffles the singer's feathers and most of her entourage by tightening security more than they feel is necessary. The bodyguard is haunted by the fact that he was on Reagan's se …cret service staff but wasn't there to prevent the attack by Hinckley. Eventually the bodyguard and the singer start an affair, and she begins to believe his precautions are necessary when the stalker strikes close to home. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | music videomartial artssuspenseconspiracymelodramafish out of water |
| Themes: | jealousymurderdeathfriendshipbetrayaldrinkingfearfuneralinvestigationseductionextramarital affairangerobsessionparanoiaredemption …guiltsexualityhumiliationmental illnessunrequited lovehome invasionpanicfalling in loveself sacrifice (See All) |
| Mood: | darkness |
| Locations: | barrestaurantswimming poolhotelcarhelicoptersnowairplanelos angeles californiaboatnightclubwaterwoodskitchenpolice station …lake (See All) |
| Characters: | dancermother son relationshipfather son relationshipafrican americansingermusiciansister sister relationshiptough guyactressinterracial relationshiplustsamurai sword |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | famous songblockbusterlimousineracial slurdancingkissbloodviolencedoggunfightphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionsinging …partyknifechasepistolsongshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splatterfistfightshot in the chestshotgunrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facecameraswordbrawlfalling from heightmasklettersunglassesbombrunninglingeriebedhallucinationf wordbedroombraassassinconcertambulancemansionhousebrunetteassassinationlatex glovesgunshotattempted murderstalkerstrippingkaratescreamingpay phonepassiondolllightningactor shares first name with characterdomestic violencesensualitymanipulationgymbodyguardstalkingwitnesssadnessmanagerpremarital sexthreatened with a knifesilencerfireworkssacrificefreeze framechessriotstreetdressheavy raininjurysociopathfamesecurity cameracrucifixkicked in the stomachmovie theatervictimaudienceembarrassmentmasked manwoman in jeopardyinterracial romancetarget practicestarattempted suicidekatana swordbroken glassdeath threatshoppinglove at first sightmiami floridastairsjumping through a windowdeath of sisterblood on shirtdead manrainstormknife throwingkarate choptuxedoattractiondressing roomeye patchroompop singerlasersightmasked killercrowdmedia coveragechauffeurtracking devicemysterious mancar drivinglong hairlockersarcasmlost lovemental retardationjukeboxrepressionhangoverperformersuitjacketcabin in the woodsoffscreen killingafrican american womanmurder witnesstwo way mirrorbattle of the sexesdivaairfieldprice of famepillowcockney accentfundraiserwinnerarm slingfanaticcurtainexploding boatweepinghidden gunbeverly hills californiamusic concertsecret service agentwhite male black female relationshipblack gloveslove songpremiereorange juicehead scarfblouseshort hairchop shopacademy awardtechnicianacademy awards ceremonyromantic obsessionentourageblack white relationsmusic showtoy boatseatfan mailteleprompterpoked in the eyeafrican american musicrepressed loverotary clubreference to alexander graham bellfootprint in the snow (See All) |
An homage to the early 1960s sex comedies that starred Rock Hudson and Doris Day. The story follows a best-selling female advice author who has all the answers until a sly journalist playboy starts asking the questions.
| Themes: | friendshipinfidelitydrinkingdeceptionseductiondrug use |
| Mood: | rainparody |
| Locations: | new york cityhelicopterbathtubelevatorapartmentofficejapanese restaurant |
| Characters: | homosexualfriendwriterairplane stewardess |
| Period: | 1960syear 1962 |
| Story: | broadway manhattan new york citytitle based on songmontagemanhattan new york citykisssexbare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactersingingpartywatching tvdrinkundressingbook …liemarijuanatelephonedinnermarriage proposalauthorchampagnescene during end creditspianistsplit screenfeminismstrong female characterprivate detectivefarcemale bondingdemonstrationimpersonationstrong female leadwomanizerfalse identitytowelbarefootboxer shortsfeministdiscriminationbookstoredeceittuxedonasachocolatehomagepublishereditorlibrarianpush upsflight attendanttop secretbattle of the sexesreference to john f. kennedynervousnessequalitybronx new york cityanimated creditsmainebarber shopmartinispinsterdouble entendregreenwich village manhattan new york cityhosesocksneurosispublishingboard meetingstory continued during end creditsmonogamymadison square garden manhattan new york cityreference to judy garlandladies manbeatnikchastitydry cleaningtelevision broadcastingsplit screen telephone callyankee stadium bronx new york citycbsbossa novanational geographic magazinebachelor padfarmer's daughterwipereference to ed sullivanreference to kim novakmad magazinesexual equalitytang (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: | jealousylovefriendshippregnancydrinkingtheatrehomelessness |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | new york cityhospitalrestaurantschoolchurchsnowtaxiwheelchairfarmtruckrooftopsan francisco california |
| Characters: | dancermother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipboygirlmusicianbabybully …truck driver (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | limousinemanhattan new york citydancingkisscharacter name in titleflashbackfightphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingpartychasetelephone callvoice over narrationcrying …songtitle directed by femalefooddrinkliebeertearscafepianoguitarorphanbandconcertbasketballeatingsubwayhit by a carsearchcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemicrophoneprologueliarflowerspianistpursuitrock 'n' rollclassblack 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) |
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: | dancejealousymurderdeathrevengeracismprejudice |
| Mood: | tearjerker |
| Locations: | new york cityurban settingrooftopsluminner cityfire escape |
| Characters: | dancerpoliceteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshippolicemaninterracial relationshipcatholic |
| Story: | blockbustermanhattan new york citydancingsingingbased on playsongfistfightface slapbrawlshowdowngangstabbingbasketballimmigrantno opening credits …passionattempted rapereference to william shakespearegraffitihateloyaltylifting someone into the airforbidden loveparking garageinterracial romanceswitchbladeplaygroundgunshot woundsexismlove 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) |
Lieutenant Pete "Maverick" Mitchell is an expert United States Naval Aviator. When he encounters a pair of MiGs over the Persian Gulf, his wingman is clearly outflown and freaks. On almost no fuel, Maverick is able to talk him back down to the carrier. When his wingman turns in his wings, Maverick i …s moved up in the standings and sent to the Top Gun Naval Flying School. There he fights the attitudes of the other pilots and an old story of his father's death in combat that killed others due to his father's error. Maverick struggles to be the best pilot, stepping on the toes of his other students and in another way to Charlie Blackwood, a civilian instructor to whom he is strongly attracted. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | deathfriendshipmilitaryrivalryu.s. military |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | barmotorcyclenightclubwaterseaocean |
| Characters: | friendbest friendrussian |
| Story: | montage with pop songfamous songaccidental deathblockbusterkisstwo word titlebare chested malesex scenetitle spoken by characterexplosionsingingcryingunderwearsunglassespiano …death of friendwomanwidowtrainingpilotmicrophonelocker roomuniformopening action sceneconvertibledeath of husbandprofanityflirtingcold warmachismoflyingfriendship between menpropagandamale bondingvietnam wartowelconfrontationplaneaviationparachuteraised middle fingerlieutenantbriefsflightarrogancepiano playermale objectificationpiano playingjukeboxrestroomfalling into waternavyman in underwearsweatfilm starts with textvolleyballfighter jetforeplayfighter pilotu.s. navywhite briefsjettop secretaircraft carrieraerial combatfamous linebudweiserbased on articledog tagjet fighterhigh fivemale camaraderiebeach volleyballexploding planemuscularnaval officerspit takesource musicsteam roomaviatorcatch phrasenaval uniformman wearing a towelend credits roll callwarplanemen's locker roomejection seatejector seataerial battlef 14 tomcatflight schoolmilitary disciplinemissile attackwing manmale pilotloss of confidencenaval aviationshow offaerial dogfightsupersonic airplaneunexpected encounterf 14 fighter jetmayday the call for help (See All) |
A musical about teens in love in the 50's! It's California 1959 and greaser Danny Zuko and Australian Sandy Olsson are in love. They spend time at the beach, and when they go back to school, what neither of them knows is that they both now attend Rydell High. Danny's the leader of the T-Birds, a gro …up of black leather jacket-wearing greasers while Sandy hangs with the Pink Ladies, a group of pink-wearing girls led by Rizzo. When they clash at Rydell's first pep rally, Danny isn't the same Danny from the beach. They try to be like each other so they can be together. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageteen movieteen romance |
| Themes: | dancejealousyfriendshipwrestlingfirst love |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | beachschoollos angeles californiabaseballschool dance |
| Characters: | teenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlteenage boyfemale protagonistaustralian |
| Period: | 1950ssummer |
| Story: | dance contestfamous songblockbusterone word titlecigarette smokingcar accidentblondecondomrunningrock musicbasketballdinerfantasy sequenceringconvertible …wigcheerleaderpremarital sexcoachteen angstloss of virginitylifting someone into the airamerican footballgossipcarnivalunderage drinkingnostalgiarivalyoung lovereference to elvis presleygraduationstreet ganglockermakeoverschool principalcigaretteferris wheelmooningunderage smokingopposites attractanimated creditscigarette holderflying cartv show in filmautomobile racingslumber partyexchange studentdrag racingbased on stage musicalnostalgicstudent athletelive televisionyearbookauto repairblack leather jacketpie in the facedrive in theatersmoking a cigaretteyear 1959wrong side of the trackshickeywolf whistlelast day of schoolbleacherspregnancy scareear piercinggreaserfunhouselos angeles storm drainsummer romancepep rallyhair colorspandex disco jeansscanimatereference to rosemary clooney (See All) |
Will Shakespeare is a known but struggling poet, playwright and actor who not only has sold his next play to both Philip Henslow and Richard Burbidge but now faces a far more difficult problem: he is bereft of ideas and has yet to begin writing. He is in search of his muse, the woman who will inspir …e him but all attempts fail him until he meets the beautiful Viola de Lesseps. She loves the theatre and would like nothing more than to take to the stage but is forbidden from doing so as only men can be actors. She is also a great admirer of Shakespeare's works. Dressing as a man and going by the name of Thomas Kent, she auditions and is ideal for a part in his next play. Shakespeare soon sees through her disguise and they begin a love affair, one they know cannot end happily for them as he is already married and she has been promised to the dour Lord Wessex. As the company rehearses his new play, Will and Viola's love is transferred to the written page leading to the masterpiece that is Romeo and Juliet. (Read More)
| Themes: | dancejealousydeceptionextramarital affairguiltsexualityrivalryfalling in lovewriting |
| Mood: | satireparody |
| Locations: | beachlondon englandchurch of england |
| Characters: | actorlove triangleactresspsychiatrist |
| Period: | 16th century |
| Story: | rehearsalblockbusterstageauditiondancingkisscharacter name in titlebare breastsfemale frontal nuditydogsex scenechasethree word titlefistfightblonde …face slapbrawlfalling from heightprostitutionprayersword fightname in titledisguiseno opening creditstheatermistaken identityscreambraceletgiftpremarital sexunderwateractingreference to william shakespearekissing while having sexcross dressingqueentherapyloss of virginityfarcemousearranged marriagebackstagelove at first sightrowboatbalconyarroganceassumed identityinspirationblonde womandragautographplaywrighttheatre productionshow businesstavernwagerwriter's blockstar crossed loversfamous scorereference to shakespeare's romeo and julietstutteringunwanted kisssexual identitygender disguisemarriage of convenienceandrogynylong blonde hairmusenobilityplay rehearsalwoman dressed as mandebt collectorcastawayplay within a filmqueen of englandshakespeare playriver thamestheatrical troupebinding breastselizabethan eramise en abymetheatrical producermale drag1590s (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: | new york cityhospitalbeachrestaurantchurchmotorcyclecemeterynightclubwheelchairurban settingpolice stationpolice carmotelstrip clubcar bomb …car on fire (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrensingerbrother brother relationshippolice officerpolicemanphotographeruncle nephew relationshipmayor …police shootoutgrandfather grandson relationshiprussian mafia (See All) |
| Period: | 1980syear 1988 |
| Story: | discolimousinepantyhosemanhattan new york citydancingsexfemale nuditybloodviolenceflashbackmasturbationdogguncigarette smokingphotograph …singingpartychasepistoltelephone callfirecryingsongshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splatterfoodshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenecameradrinkarrestfalling from heightshootingrifletearscar crashcafemarijuanajailshot in the backf wordambushambulancedrug dealerthroat slittingeatingcocaineimmigrantboxingno opening creditscoffinassassinationsearchvangraveyardparkorganized crimeblack pantiesprologuegymamerican flagpursuitobscene finger gesturesubtitled scenetrustheroinhenchmanfemale stockinged legsloyaltyjail 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 dogbustierprotective custodysqualid apartmentpolice stakeoutabandoned airfieldcar bombingchest painsfamily of copsmasked gunmanrussian familyweedsbrooklynesepolish family (See All) |
Sam Wheat is a banker, Molly Jensen is an artist, and the two are madly in love. However, when Sam is murdered by friend and corrupt business partner Carl Bruner over a shady business deal, he is left to roam the earth as a powerless spirit. When he learns of Carl's betrayal, Sam must seek the help …of psychic Oda Mae Brown to set things right and protect Molly from Carl and his goons. (Read More)
| Themes: | dancejealousymurderdeathrevengeinfidelitybetrayalghostfearescapefuneralinvestigationdeceptioncorruptionsupernatural power …paranoiagriefunrequited loveafterlife (See All) |
| Locations: | new york city |
| Characters: | policeboyfriend girlfriend relationshipartist |
| Story: | famous songblockbustermanhattan new york citybloodone word titlebare chested maleguncatkissingtearsfoot chasenew yorkimpalementsubwaynun …hit by a carstalkerpossessionpassionbanksensualitystalkingthreatpsychiccaptivewoman in jeopardydamsel in distressgunshot woundheavengunfireinvisibilitylevitationseancecomputer crackerbankerobsessive lovemuggingstar crossed loversfamous scorepsychic powerembezzlementwoman undressingtear on cheekcontrolproposalrenovationgun shotcorrupt businessmandonationable to see the deadman and woman in a bedman carrying a womanbank accounttearpotteryman and woman in bedbattered womanspousepotterable to hear the deadpremeditated murdermanhattanpennyteardropshoeboxfilm blancfake psychicmagical negro stereotypemale ghostmuggedman shoutingkicking a cancouple talking in bedpassing through a wallfranticreference to jimmy hoffaman carrying woman in armsscratched by a cat (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: | murderdeathloveadulterydrunkennessfuneralmemoryextramarital affairpovertycancertheatrechildhoodblindnesspolice investigation |
| Mood: | tearjerker |
| Locations: | new york citybarbeachparis francenightclubdesertairportfrancebrothel |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerprostitutefemale protagonistsoldierpolice officernursemusicianlittle girlcatholicfrencholder woman younger man relationshippimpgrandmother granddaughter relationship |
| Period: | world war two1960s1940s1950s1930s1920s1910s20th centuryyear 1963year 1940year 1947year 1960 |
| Story: | rehearsaltitle based on songstageauditionmanhattan new york citykissfemale nudityf ratedinterviewflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malesingingbased on true story …songbattlelettervomitingcar crashcafepianoprayerreporterconcertcaliforniaambulancewomandinerboxingaccidentnonlinear timelineno opening creditsvoice overgravemicrophoneclownfantasy sequencedolllong takepianistinjectionmanagerworld war onepoetsingle parentrecord playercircusaddictionloss of loved onedrug abuseagentboxercomposerfemale singeraudienceorchestravisionold 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) |
A comedy about bending the rules to reach your goal, Bend It Like Beckham explores the world of women's football, from kick-abouts in the park to freekicks in the Final. Set in Hounslow, West London and Hamburg, the film follows two 18 year olds with their hearts set on a future in professional socc …er. Heart-stopping talent doesn't seem to be enough when your parents want you to hang up your football boots, find a nice boyfriend and learn to cook the perfect chapatti. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movietv sports programsoccer movie |
| Themes: | dancejealousyfriendshipmarriagereligionpregnancydrinkingweddingdeceptiontravelracismparanoia |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | trainhotelcarairplanenightclublondon englandairportenglandgermany |
| Characters: | dancermother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendteenage girlteenage boystudentsister sister relationshiplove trianglegay friend …mother in law daughter in law relationship (See All) |
| Story: | discoracial slurmontagedancingkissf ratedcharacter name in titlefighttitle spoken by characterpartypantiestelephone callfirecrying …cell phonetitle directed by femaleunderwearfoodwatching tvcameradrinklietearsrunninglingeriebedprayersubjective cameracleavagebedroomsoccerbracookingvideo camerahouseimmigrantsubwayritualstrippinglocker roomfantasy sequencescene during end creditsuniversityscarsadnessstrong female charactertwenty somethingcoachcloseted homosexualtraditiondressinjurytempleculture clashstrong female leadinterracial friendshipcelebrationshoesteamhit in the crotchkickingnewsreel footageshoppingdiscriminationliving roomlaughingethnic slurbenchwedding receptionposterrefereet shirtjoyunderdogceremonywomen's rightsbloopers during creditsimperative in titleshortssports teamescalatorhindutomboydance clubgeneration gapteenage daughtercricket the gamescholarshipshirtfashion modeltv studiomarriage engagementhamburg germanymatchsoccer ballsoccer playersoccer matchpark benchbechdel test passedcultural differencejumpingmulticulturalracial discriminationvictorybride and groomveilcanceled weddinghinduismsikhdefeatsoccer footballsoccer fanmusclesoccer teamasian indianteenage angstfoosballsit upssoccer coachinterracial lovepunjabibritish asiangoalkeeperlondon undergroundfake illnessburn scarindian pakistanisoccer goalburn injuryracist insultwedding invitation360 degree well shotsoccer starlebanesenubile womanfashion magazinesports bragirls' soccersports announcerlingerie storepenalty kicksarireference to george michaelwomen's soccerbridal showerbandstandfamily traditionsbritish indiansoccer trainingkneehit with a ballrubbing nosessoccer practicesuspected lesbianwater sprinklerbroken marriage engagementanglo indianbritish soccergoal keeperletter of acceptancewest london (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: | cult filmindependent film |
| Themes: | christmasmurderdeathmarriagedrugsdrinkingdrunkennessfilmmakingseductiondepressiondrug useillnesshopedrug addictionstarvation |
| Locations: | new york cityhospitalbarhotelhelicoptermotorcycleparis francebusnightclublondon englandtaxipolice carenglandrooftopstrip club …taxi driver (See All) |
| Characters: | dancermother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipsingerpolicemanmusicianphotographerbabygrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipself destructivenessairplane stewardess |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | limousinemanhattan new york citydancingkisssexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybloodmale nuditybondagefightcigarette smokingsingingfire …cryingsongbeatingmirrorface slapcameraarrestvomitingbeerrock musicinterrogationjailbritishguitarstrippergay slurconcertstabbingdrug dealertoiletrock bandsubwaynonlinear timelinedrug addictfantasy sequencechampagnedomestic violencerock 'n' rollobscene 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 addictgroupietour busspray 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) |
A Puerto Rican ex-con pledges to stay away from his former drug dealing ways but finds himself being dragged back by his past connections and the naive machinations of his lawyer and best friend. Hoping to raise enough money to get away from New York, Carlito Brigante takes on the job of running a n …ightclub, renews an affair with a dancer but old associates and old instincts suck him back into a world of violence and mistrust. (Read More)
| Themes: | murderdeathrevengedrugsbetrayalprisongangstervoyeurismpsychopathblackmailmafiaprison escape |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | new york cityhospitaltrainboatnightclubtaxielevatorwheelchaircourtroomstrip clubyachtsex in publicshootout in a hospital |
| Characters: | dancerpoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptough guyjewishlustdeath of herogo go dancer |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | discoracial slurmanhattan new york citydancingkissfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebased on novelbloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nudityflashbackfemale full frontal nudityinterracial sex …partyleg spreadingchasesurprise endingpantiespistolvoice over narrationfondlingshootoutbeatingshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestblondeshot in the headgunfightbikinisex in bedvoyeurstrippersubjective cameracleavagestabbingthroat slittingcocainestabbed in the chestsubwayman with glassesanti heroscantily clad femaleorganized crimechampagnecharacter's point of view camera shotbaseball batopening action scenelong takefemale removes her clothestragic eventpremarital sexex convictprofanitysilencerlove interestkissing while having sexgirl in pantiescrime bossfalling down stairsno pantiesnipples visible through clothingtape recordermobsterrailway stationinterracial romanceanti semitismshot in the faceblack and white scenedeath of protagonistsafeextortionethnic slurmain character diesexotic dancerescalatorinformantbillboardstretcherdistrict attorneyentrepreneurpool partyunplanned pregnancyparaplegicdeath of title characterinformerunwanted pregnancyjailbreakpuerto ricanmain character shotcocaine snortingsecret passagemob violencepool hallbludgeoningpole dancingmob hitvillain turns goodunwed pregnancylast standknife in the chestone last jobdutch anglenarration from the gravedance studiowearing a sound wiretopless dancinggrand central station manhattan new york citywiretapbuoycocaine addictsteadicamcrooked lawyerfriend turned foefirst person narrativerikers island new york cityeast riverspanish harlem manhattan new york cityhit on headpoolhall shootoutsex in restroom stall (See All) |
Melanie Carmichael, an up and rising fashion designer in New York, has gotten almost everything she wished for since she was little. She has a great career and the JFK-like fiancee of New York City. But when he proposes to her, she doesn't forget about her family back down South. More importantly, h …er husband back there, who refuses to divorce her ever since she sent divorce papers seven years ago. To set matters straight, she decides to go to the south quick and make him sign the papers. When things don't turn out the way she planned them, she realizes that what she had before in the south was far more perfect than the life she had in New York City. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | fish out of water |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familydancemarriagepoliticsdrunkennessweddingdeceptiondivorcehumiliation |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | new york citybarbeachcarmotorcyclecemeterysmall towntaxiairportkitchenpolice stationlakemotelfire truckwedding party …dog cemetery (See All) |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanchildrenfemale protagonistgirlpolicemanlawyerlove triangle …best friendlittle girllittle boysecurity guardsheriffcousin cousin relationshipmayorself discoveryfiance fiancee relationshipyounger version of charactergay friendold friendmother in law daughter in law relationshipself portrait (See All) |
| Story: | working classtitle based on songlimousinemontagedancingkissflashbackdogphotographexplosionthree word titlecell phonehigh heelshorsepunched in the face …catarrestvomitingjailhandcuffsreportergay slurnewspaperjournalistmansiondinermodeldream sequencegraveyardmarriage proposalpilotargumentpay phonechampagneproduct placementlightningbankflowersscene during end creditsconvertiblebodyguardhorse ridingreunionclass differencesnewspaper headlinebattlefieldfreeze framepickup truckcloseted homosexualanswering machinebeer drinkingheavy raincountry musicdysfunctional marriageimpersonationservantculture clashbridefaked deathfestivalinterracial friendshipembarrassmentcannonhaunted by the pastexplosiveconstruction sitepet dogpool tablementorsculpturefirst kissengagementbilliardsyoung loverainstormwedding dressmarital separationrefrigeratorpassionate kisswedding receptionmiscarriagechildhood memorymedia coverageengagement ringsouthern accentdead dogbarking dogwedding ceremonyhiding in a closetsouthernerplaying poolhomecomingfake identityname callingjukeboxhangoversouthern u.s.tombstonetrue loveold flametrailer homewhisperingcowboy bootsfashion designeracceptanceglassmother in lawwhite trashmarriage problemsalabamafashion showgroomrags to richesfashion modeltimes square manhattan new york citychick flickmugshotpost officefamily homefemale bartenderreturning homenew york skylinebonebride and groomweight lossplantationhousemaidchrysler building manhattan new york cityhometownsecret pastcanceled weddingwedding cakechildhood sweetheartjewelry storedrunken womanstate name in titlepick upfather daughter reunionseaplanecity country contrastenglishwomanhusband wife reunionfather daughter estrangementstruck by lightningculture shockwater towerstate in titlevisiting a gravecatwalkcareer womanname changetalking to the deadmother daughter reunionhusband wife estrangementbank accountwedding daylovers reunitedanvilfemale politicianline dancingsouthern bellemother daughter estrangementpeachmullet haircutwanting a divorcemedia circussideburnsloss of petcounty fairmarital reconciliationremodelingdivorce papersjamkissing in the rainarmchairhandcuffed togetherornamentoutingglass blowingpool gamesaabfemale mayorfuture presidenthound dogoutdoor weddingpet cemeterybanistercivil war reenactmentdog bonehouse keyhome townlightning rodwoman hits a womanconfederate uniformdisposable cameraplaying deadjilted at the altarlightning bugjilted groommetal rodphoto creditswar reenactmentmarital desertionouting someonespare keytalking to one's dead fathertiffany's (See All) |
Josh Baskin would do anything to be big to hang out with his crush at the carnival. He finds a Zoltar machine, and he wishes to be big. After Zoltar tells him, "his wish is granted", Josh notices the machine is unplugged. He wakes up the next morning in an adult's body but he still has the same pers …onality. With the help of his best friend, Billy, Josh learns how to act like a grown up. But as he gets a girlfriend and a fun job, he doesn't want to be a kid again. Will Josh stay big or become a 13 year old boy again? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agefish out of water |
| Themes: | friendshipseductionhope |
| Mood: | affection |
| Locations: | new york cityhotelbicycleofficeoffice party |
| Characters: | mother son relationshippolicefriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage boybest friendbullyemployer employee relationshipchildhood friend |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | blockbusterlimousinemanhattan new york citykisssexf ratedone word titlebare chested maletitle spoken by charactertitle directed by femaleunderwearmirrorneighborpianobasketball …childbirthday partygunshotringhairy chestgameloss of virginitylifting someone into the airwalkie talkietoyhomecarnivalbossmale underwearchild's point of viewco workerthirty somethingclassmatecareerfemale directorwishjobage differencepiano playeradolescencebaseball gamebunk bedrole reversaltrampolinebronx new york citymarketingbody swapduettap dancingjob promotionfunfairwish fulfillmentpinball machinetoy storeloftbody switchingshaving creamtap dancewhat ifracquetballbody transformationtoy makerswitching bodieschild as adulthomesickpiano duetyankee stadium bronx new york citybirthday songunplugged electronic workscheap hotelquarterdo oversilly stringchild as an adultface on a milk carton (See All) |
1927 Hollywood. Monumental Pictures' biggest stars, glamorous on-screen couple Lina Lamont and Don Lockwood, are also an off-screen couple if the trade papers and gossip columns are to be believed. Both perpetuate the public perception if only to please their adoring fans and bring people into the m …ovie theaters. In reality, Don barely tolerates her, while Lina, despite thinking Don beneath her, simplemindedly believes what she sees on screen in order to bolster her own stardom and sense of self-importance. R.F. Simpson, Monumental's head, dismisses what he thinks is a flash in the pan: talking pictures. It isn't until _The Jazz Singer (1927)_ (qv) becomes a bona fide hit which results in all the movie theaters installing sound equipment that R.F. knows Monumental, most specifically in the form of Don and Lina, have to jump on the talking picture bandwagon, despite no one at the studio knowing anything about the technology. Musician Cosmo Brown, Don's best friend, gets hired as Monumental's ideas man and musical director. And by this time, Don has secretly started dating Kathy Selden, a chorus girl who is trying to make it big in pictures herself. Don and Kathy's relationship is despite their less than friendly initial meeting. Cosmo and Kathy help Don, who had worked his way up through the movie ranks to stardom, try make the leap to talking picture stardom, with Kathy following along the way. However, they have to overcome the technological issues. But the bigger problem is… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | slapstick comedysilent filmmaking |
| Themes: | jealousyfriendshipbetrayalgangsterseductionblackmailfalling in love |
| Mood: | satirerainbehind the scenesfilm history |
| Locations: | new york citymotorcyclelos angeles californianightclubkitchenamericaairplane accident |
| Characters: | dancerfriendsingerboymusicianactorlove triangleactressfilm directoramerican |
| Period: | 1920s20th century |
| Story: | broadway manhattan new york cityfamous songtitle based on songmontagemanhattan new york citydancingflashbacktitle spoken by characterexplosionsingingpartypunctuation in titlecryingsongslow motion scene …swordsecretbooklieapostrophe in titlepianonewspapercandlesword fightcaliforniavideo camerafemme fatalenecklacemicrophonecostumefired from the jobumbrellasuitcasestatuepianistwigfilm within a filmglassesballetreference to william shakespearecasinohenchmanapplausestreetcakeperformancelifting someone into the airhatwatching a moviehollywood californiamovie staraudienceladderviolinorchestrastupiditymovie theatrefanpartnerironydebuttheatre audienceblack and whitefilm producerrainstormtuxedocaneinsultdressing roomextortionrecording studiolaughingflat tireviolinistposterbushcontractpiano playerjewelrytablecomedy teamtrue loveharmonicabillboardknocked unconsciousunconsciousnessmegaphoneobsessive lovemovie studiopearl necklacefashion showpunburlesquelip synchingoverhead camera shotreference to shakespeare's romeo and julietstuntmanbiplanetreadmillwhipped creamacrobaticspublicitycurtaintap dancingfedoramusical instrumentdignitymovie fansittingsignmorningreference to mosestarantulatrolleytalent agentstreetcarman wearing a wigcigarette holderblack and white segues into colorcandelabraclown costumeraincoatvaudevilleheartbeatfilm premierelifting a female into the airlifting an adult into the airfiddlemovie premieredubbingmusical filmmakingtheatrical agentwar filmmakingfiddlerorchestra conductormarqueescreening roomcheesecakesound stagestraw hatinside jokeflapperspeakeasysound recordingtitle sung by characterfunny accentgrauman's chinese theaterkissing in the rainreference to george bernard shawhidden microphonelamp poststreetlightreference to al jolsondriving off a cliffpratfallspinning newspaperchorus girljalopycomplimentgutterpacingnoisesstage doorhollywood mogulspontaneous choreographystudio backlottalkiemovie magazinereference to a tale of two citiestoreadorcomic villainessreference to calvin coolidgereference to king leartheater curtaintype castingnew concepttossing coinwind machineziegfeld follies (See All) |
Ever since his match with Clubber Lang, Rocky Balboa has a peaceful life. And now he and former champion, Apollo Creed, enjoy good times and are now the best of friends. But Rocky's peaceful life as a boxer gets paused after a match Apollo went into. Unfortunately, Creed fought Ivan drago, a 6'5" Ru …ssian who has never lost a match, and sadly, brutally murders Apollo in the ring. A funeral is held and times start going downhill fast. Now, in order to restore honor, Rocky challenges Drago to a match and must beat him for sweet, bitter vengeance. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedytragedyfish out of waterboxing movieboxing film |
| Themes: | christmasdeathrevengefuneralheroangerbrutalityredemptioncommunismwilderness |
| Locations: | swimming poolhotelsnowairplanerussiatunnel |
| Characters: | writer directormother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipafrican americanbrother sister relationshipsoldiertough guywarrioraction herolittle boymaidrussianuncle nephew relationship …american abroadmilitary officeractor director writerrussian villain (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | blockbusterlimousinemontagesequelkisscharacter name in titlebloodviolenceflashbackdogbare chested malefightcigarette smokingphotographparty …surprise endingbeatingblood splatterfistfighthorsecar accidentblondeslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvwritten by directorbrawlshowdownsunglassesrunningbirthdaybedrobotfightingcombatscientistsubjective cameraaxemountainmansiondeath of friendpoliticianboxingradiocoffinpart of seriesdrawingbirthday partynews reportcigar smokingtrainingbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathscreaminglocker roomwritten and directed by cast membercharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementchristmas treegymdirected by staramerican flagbodyguardinjectionsoviet unionsplit screendeath of husbandmanagercharacter says i love youchampioncabinlas vegas nevadanewspaper headlinesubtitled scenefreeze framechessak 47cold warmachismobirthday cakecaptainfireplaceelectronic music scorehypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorfamepropagandascene during opening creditsjoggingbarnloss of friendexerciseroman numeral in titlebeardcommunistboxerfourth partwristwatchpress conferenceculture clashhonorsocial commentarycelebrationreverse footagecameobraveryitalian americanhatredpsychotronicpunched in the chestprideblack eyemustachephiladelphia pennsylvaniadressing roomlens flareloss of husbandbruisepunchwritten by starpatriotismmedia coveragerefereechauffeurmoscow russiaclose up of eyesunderdogworkoutyellingfighterfinal showdownreturning character killed offcar drivingmusclemanstrongmanhuman monsterweightliftingsweatarenakgbboxing matchpunching bagsawsole black character dies clichefamous scorecamcorderrepeated lineboxing ringcomebackroman numbered sequelpatriotswimmerussrvictoryfade to blackfamous linelifting person in airtreadmillwalkmanworking outchantinghorse drawn carriagetrainerblond maninvulnerabilitybrother in law brother in law relationshipcoming out of retirementmob of reportersenduranceloggingends with freeze frametraining montagechristmas daymuscularstar spangled bannerfistlimousine driverstopwatchunitylifting weightssteroidssoviet armywood choppingcheeringboxing championrussian womansports herorussian armyrockyskipping ropeheavyweight championpull upsfighting movieboxing trainingcommentatortree cuttingexperimental technologykgb agentboxing glovereference to popeyeboxer herocutting down a treefist fighterrussian manrussophobiaheavyweightsledgeboxing knockoutsequel to best picture winnerolympic medalistrecap segmentsouthpawboxing arenaboxing kocutting down treecutting tree (See All) |
Buddy was a baby in an orphanage who stowed away in Santa's sack and ended up at the North Pole. Later, as an adult human who happened to be raised by elves, Santa allows him to go to New York City to find his birth father, Walter Hobbs. Hobbs, on Santa's naughty list for being a heartless jerk, had … no idea that Buddy was even born. Buddy, meanwhile, experiences the delights of New York City (and human culture) as only an elf can. When Walter's relationship with Buddy interferes with his job, he is forced to reevaluate his priorities. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | fish out of waterstop motion animation |
| Themes: | christmaslovemoneydrinkingdrunkennessdeath of mother |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | new york cityschoolsnowtaxielevatoroffice |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicedoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipboygirlpolicemanbabyemployer employee relationship |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | director cameoblockbustermontagemanhattan new york citydancingkissfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenudityfightphotographsingingchaseshowertelephone call …voice over narrationsongunderwearfoodwatching tvdrinkbookvomitingliebedjailhallucinationclassroomreporterorphaneatingtoiletnuncoffeeparkliarstorytellingchristmas treepursuitclasstv newsfireplacefaintingtoysanta clausbeardteddy bearmilkbreakfastbossdwarfshoesticklinganimated sequenceanthropomorphic animalshopping mallchristmas eveice skatingcorporationfemale in showerholding handselfpresentcandycentral park manhattan new york cityescalatorselfishnesstween girlnaivetywhisperingdepartment storecookiepaparazzimushroomreindeertrollaltered version of studio logotomatofather son reunionsnowmanpolar bearanimated creditsman childspaghettifingerprintraccoonscreaming womanchristmas carolrevolving doornorth polehappy birthdaysnowballgnomeempire state building manhattan new york citysnowball fightbreakdancingpeep showcrawlingsleighblood testchildren's bookbelchjack in the boxtightsfrat packcorporate worldwalrusrocking horseburpingasparagusgumtoy makersouth poleradiatorchristmas cardchristmas spiritbaking cookiesbook publishercandy canereference to the mona lisawavingbook publishingchopping down a treeice floemailroomrockefeller center manhattan new york cityskippingauld lang synereference to dr. seusspuffinsyrupwindow displaybaby nurserycaught shopliftingbaritonepneumatic tubered underwearstorybook in opening shotdrinking on the jobetch a sketchcandy cornelf costumenarwhalsarcasm taken literallywomen's locker roomsanta's workshopproduct testingcobbler the shoemakercotton ballnaughty listpolice hunttoilet trainingchristmas elfshoe shiningstore windowcartoon puffinhanding out flyers (See All) |
Mia, an aggressive fifteen-year-old girl, lives on an Essex estate with her tarty mother, Joanne, and precocious little sister Tyler. She has been thrown out of school and is awaiting admission to a referrals unit and spends her days aimlessly. She begins an uneasy friendship with Joanne's slick boy …friend, Connor, who encourages her one interest, dancing. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | music videocoming of agefish out of waterteen movie |
| Themes: | dysfunctional familyinfidelitymoneyadulterydrinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairtheftunfaithfulnessabduction |
| Mood: | rainhip hopambiguous ending |
| Locations: | traincarkitchenurban settingapartmentlaketrain stationsinging in a car |
| Characters: | dancerfamily relationshipsteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrentattooteenage girlteenage boygirlsister sister relationshipthieflittle girlsingle motherolder man younger woman relationship …alcoholic motherdaughter seeing mother have sex (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | dance contestworking classauditiondancingkisssexfemale nudityf ratednuditymale nuditydogbare chested malefemale rear nudityfightcigarette smoking …photographsingingpartypantiestelephone callcryingcell phonetitle directed by femalebeatingunderwearsex on couchhorsemirrorurinationface slapslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkarrestundressingbare buttbeertearssunglassesanimal in titlerunningvoyeurrivertelevisionsubjective camerabedroomflashlightcookingvideo camerainternetfishwhite pantieschild abusedrivingspankingvirginscreamingsuburbsleepingsingle parentgirl in pantieshuggingteen angsthead buttbreaking and enteringwarehouseballoonloss of virginitylistening to musicsexual attractionrecordingstealingyoutubestreet lifeapartment buildingbarefoottensionbloody noserap musicthundercouchunderage drinkingconvenience storebalconyswingsocial workerlooking at self in mirrorsunbathingposterparking lotvodkatriple f ratedgatejunkyardbandagegerman shepherdwalletfencelooking out a windowdouble lifetrailer homeclimbing through a windowponytail15 year oldunconsciousnessteenage daughtercdmailboxactual animal killedwindmillteenage crushgame playingsex with a minorwatching a videorescue from drowningundressing someoneteenage girl in underwearhoodieswingingtrespassingchild abductionpackingsleeping on a couchdiyguard dogoverhearing sexabusive motherbrickhardware storeleaving homeliquor store19 year oldhamsterclothes linealcohol abuseapplying makeupwatching sexplastic bagpadlockhand on crotchrottweilerdead fishhousing projectteen drinkingstatutory rapevoice maillaundry drying on clothes linelimpinglittle sisterprincess costumehigh risespying on couple having sexteenage rebellionlower classpiggy back rideband aidswing setmother's boyfriendclimbing a fencefish in titleinternet cafelistening to sexmother and daughter have sex with the same manpitbullschool expulsionfoot injurymother daughter estrangementafrican anglopushed into watertoolscouncil estateabandoned apartmenturban violenceshooting a horsehousing estatechild smoking a cigaretteessexsound of sexrunning mascaraunwanted childwant adautomobile junkyardhand cutnagging motherwrecking yardid badgehigh rise apartment buildingtossing rocks at a windowdance auditiondeath of a horsesony video camerahandfishingtaking off someone's shoesfoot woundfoot cutnegligent mothercarrying a girldrinking water from a faucethead slap (See All) |
In 1987, five young men, using brutally honest rhymes and hardcore beats, put their frustration and anger about life in the most dangerous place in America into the most powerful weapon they had: their music. Taking us back to where it all began, Straight Outta Compton tells the true story of how th …ese cultural rebels-armed only with their lyrics, swagger, bravado and raw talent-stood up to the authorities that meant to keep them down and formed the world's most dangerous group, N.W.A. And as they spoke the truth that no one had before and exposed life in the hood, their voice ignited a social revolution that is still reverberating today. (Read More)
| Themes: | angerracismaidspolice brutality |
| Mood: | car chasehip hop |
| Locations: | new york cityhospitalbarhotellos angeles californianightclubroad tripschool buspolice helicopter |
| Characters: | mother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipbrother brother relationshippolice chase |
| Period: | 1980s1990syear 1989year 1995year 1991year 1988year 1986year 1993year 1990year 1992year 1987 |
| Story: | title appears in songtitle based on songracial slurviolencefemale frontal nuditybare chested malefemale rear nuditytitle spoken by charactersingingpartypistolbased on true storytopless female nudity …beatingfistfightface slapslow motion scenepunched in the facearrestheld at gunpointmarijuanaf wordgay slurgangconcertmansiondeath of frienddrug dealercocaineno opening creditscharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprotestbaseball batscene during end creditscity name in titledeath of brotherthreatlaptopprofanityobscene finger gesturefreeze frameterminal illnessrapvandalismassaultnosebleedpress conferencemale underwearrap musicboxer shortstitle appears in writingfeudrapperraised middle fingerpolice raidbriefscontractinterrupted sexintimidationmarijuana jointpistol whipdetroit michiganurban decayn wordrags to richeswhite briefswoman slaps a mantour busfreedom of speechhip hop musicwrongful arrestcamera focus on female buttgangstarecord companymilwaukee wisconsinethnic hatredlowriderpolice harassmentmusic managermusic tourgangsta rapreference to rodney kinglow riderlos angeles riotsbluntjheri curl hairstylenwacompton california (See All) |
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