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Recounts a fable of a pop rock band formed a year after the Beatles took America by storm in early 1964. Jazz aficionado Guy Patterson, unhappily toiling in the family appliance store, is recruited into the band the Oneders (later renamed the Wonders) after regular drummer Chad breaks his arm. After … Guy injects a four/four rock beat into lead singer Jimmy's ballad, the song's undeniable pop power flings the Wonders into a brief whirlwind of success, telling the tale of many American bands who attempted to grab the brass ring of rock and roll in the wake of the British Invasion. (Read More)
| Themes: | hollywoodillnessmilitarywedding |
| Locations: | pennsylvaniausachurch |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationship |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | jazz musicianrecording studioimaginary bandfictional bandfolk songappliance storehelp wanted signone hit wondermusic businessnameless charactertelevision studioconciergedisneylandsnorricamcamper …music industryshowbizdisc jockeypush upsohiocontractbroken armdrummerdentistrecordingwhat happened to epilogueteen angstcard gamejazzlas vegas nevadamanagerdirected by starexclamation point in titlewritten and directed by cast memberfour word titleconcertbandreporterrock musicsongpunctuation in title (See All) |
In 1975, San Fernando Valley teen Joan Larkin reinvents herself as Joan Jett, a guitarist who wants to form an all-girl punk band. She pitches the idea to a sleazy manager, Kim Fowley, who pairs her with a drummer and then searches for a face: he finds Cherie Currie, at age 15, the perfect jailbait …image for his purpose; by luck, she can sing. Two others round out the band, The Runaways. Fowley books a tour, signs them to Mercury Records, and packs them off to crowds in Japan. Seeds of conflict sprout early: Fowley puts Cherie front and center in the publicity, she's soon strung out on drugs and vodka, and jealousies arise. Without adult supervision, where can Joan and Cherie end up? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of ageteen movierevisionist history |
| Themes: | illnessdrugsmoneydrinkingdancetravelangerdrug usedysfunctional familybreak up |
| Locations: | hospitalcarnightclubjapan |
| Characters: | family relationshipsfather daughter relationshipteenagerfriendsingerteenage girlmusiciansister sister relationshipalcoholic drink |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | recording studiomusic businessmusic industrydrummerrecordingwhat happened to epiloguemanagerconcertbandrock musicsongf ratedmasturbationsex scene …dancingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingpartylesbian kisstelephone calltitle directed by femaleunderwearurinationblondedrinkbirthdaybathroomguitaralcoholf wordrock bandlimousinemicrophoneon the roadrock 'n' rollpremarital sexstageobscene finger gesturegrandmotherstrong female characterrecord playersisterbirthday cakelistening to musicfameguitaristmagazineeccentricstrong female leadrock starphoto shootface paintrock concertpillsreconciliationsexismbroken glasstitle appears in writingtrailergrowing uptourjobpromiscuityt shirtvodkadrumsreference to elvis presleystage performancemenstruationname callingreference to the beatlesguitar playingtomboyhospital bedteenage sexualityguitar playerunderage sextalent showironingrock musicianteenage girl in underwearroadtrippublicityrock singerleaving homedutch anglemusic concertmusic grouprock grouppainted facegirl bandmusic producerillegal drugsironbreakdownleather pantstalent contestreference to david bowiemenarchepill poppingdefenestrationlimosan fernando valley californiatitle appears in textclassic rock musicteen drug useband memberrecord contractface paintingrecording artistband practiceclothes ironfemale rockerrecording boothrecord dealreference to iggy popreference to sex pistolsall girl banddancing in one's underwearcat callmending friendshippass outpill abuseteen magazine (See All) |
The Beatles--the world's most famous rock and roll band--travel from their home town of Liverpool to London to perform in a television broadcast. Along the way they must rescue Paul's unconventional grandfather from various misadventures and drummer Ringo goes missing just before the crucial concert …. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmdocumentary stylepseudo documentaryrock musical |
| Themes: | surrealismgamblingphotography |
| Mood: | behind the scenes |
| Locations: | trainhotelhelicopterbathtubnightclublondon englandpolice stationenglandtrain stationcar thieffire escape |
| Characters: | policeboypolicemanmusiciandirectorsecretaryolder man younger woman relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshippolice chase |
| Story: | television studiodrummercard gamemanagerfour word titleconcertbandrock musicpunctuation in titledancingchasemirrorcameraarrestbook …apostrophe in titlepianohandcuffsbritishtelevisionfoot chaseold mandisguiserock bandhotel roomscreamingpursuitrock 'n' rollschoolgirlcult directorclass differencespubcasinotwenty somethingactor playing himselfshavingfametitle based on songbritish musicmagicianguitaristenglish musicrehearsalphone boothpress conferencebritish rock musicclubculture clashrock starrock concertconstruction sitebackstagemakeupcard playingenglishaerial shotmusical numbersongwritertuxedodressing roomlens flarefieldirreverencefast motion scenehiding in a closetcafeteriaadolescenceautographperformerelectric guitargeneration gaptelevision showtrain ridemonitoracoustic guitaryoung manman wearing glassesprice of fameintergenerational friendshiprock musicianthe beatlesmarketingmusical performancebroken engagementshowgirlensemble filmsweatertalent agentauto theftphoto boothtirefake beardthe beatles songdrive in classictheatrical agentbirdcageliverpudlianbassistbass guitarmanholeshaving creamtitle mentioned in songfalling into a holedart boarddrum kittrain carriagetransistor radioman in bathtubfan mailbig nosebeatlemaniatelevision directortripping overscreaming fansrubber tireswinging sixties (See All) |
Aspiring actress serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and jazz musician Sebastian scrapes by playing cocktail-party gigs in dingy bars. But as success mounts, they are faced with decisions that fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain …in each other threaten to rip them apart. (Read More)
| Themes: | hollywoodlovesurrealismchristmasdancefilmmakingmemorytheatre |
| Locations: | barswimming poollos angeles californiaparis francenightclubbicycleelevatorouter spacesinging in a car |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americansingerbrother sister relationshipdancermusicianphotographerbabywriteractressreference to godlittle girlwaitressex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship …aunt niece relationshipdream girlhispanic american (See All) |
| Period: | wintersummer |
| Story: | jazz musicianrecording studiocontractdrummerrecordingjazzconcertbandsongflashbackkissdancingphotographsingingparty …three word titleshowertelephone callcell phonemirrorslow motion scenecomputercamerasunglassespianotelephonecookingwinevideo cameranonlinear timelineapologyno opening creditsroommatecoffeeflash forwardtheaterlibraryprologuefired from the jobfantasy sequencemini skirtchampagneauditionpassionchristmas treeflowersconvertiblepianistsplit screenobscene finger gesturefireworksrecord playerapplauselooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicbabysitterrepetition in titlevandalismwatching a moviehollywood californiacrying womanmovie theaterrehearsalaudiencehome movieambitionmovie theatrephoto shootbackstagemovie setsurpriseraised middle fingerpierdressing roomlens flareplaybenchwedding receptiondrumscoffee shoppiano playeryellingsunsetlevitationcastingmini dressjazz musicname callinglegsplaywrighttraffic jamtheatre productionquitting a jobwhistlingpool partyshort skirtlip synchingaspiring actressreference to marilyn monroecar radiowoman in a bikinioverhead camera shottextingposinghermitkeyboardfreewayspotlightoverhead shotaspiring actorfedoraglobechristmas decorationsskateboarderwomen's bathroomreference to charlie chaplingolf cartsong and dancemakeup artistcar keysconcert tourjazz clubwaltzalliterative titlereference to marlon brandohula hoopreference to james deanblowing a kissjazz bandpenis slurtrumpet playerreference to elizabeth taylorreference to humphrey bogartcasting directorsambahonking a car hornkissing in publicsaxophone playeroverhearing a conversationwoman wearing a red dresswoman wearing a towelbigger dreamsreference to new york cityrepeated scene from a different perspectivedancing in the streetmemorabiliabass playermeet cuteplanetarium360 degree well shotchristmas musicjumping into a swimming poolone woman showpendulumtoy airplaneknocking on a windowlistening to a car radiosad endingchicken as foodreference to ingrid bergmanspilled coffeeplaying trumpetreference to george michaelreference to louis armstrongshushingspring the seasonwoman wrapped in a towelband toursmoke alarmbaristabright colorfour seasonsreference to shirley templejumping into a riverbumping into someoneiris shotreference to miles davissnapping fingersreference to goldilocks and the three bearsbackup singerhaberdasheropening creditsreference to burt lancasterpriusreference to charlie parkerreference to joseph campbellstage doorunpaid billcar keyreference to boston massachusettsreference to chinareference to the eiffel towertrombone playergriffith park los angelesstudio backlotchasing a dreampipe dreamreference to richard burtonwhite saviorintertitle shows passage of timelos angeles skylineupstartfall the seasonknocking on a car windowreference to count basiesurrealism sequencebiting lipcatchy songdancing on the roof of a cargriffith observatoryhonking car hornmovie lotreference to kenny greference to new orleans louisianascat singingtoyota prius (See All) |
Wayne is back, this time trying to organize a rock festival with help from friend Garth and the spirit of Jim Morrison (Doors). Meanwhile, his girlfriend's manager is busy trying to woo her away from Wayne and move her to LA. Life gets interesting when Wayne must rush from the concert to try and sto …p the wedding. Aerosmith are featured at the concert. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmbased on sketch comedy |
| Themes: | weddingfriendshipsurrealismjealousyseduction |
| Mood: | rainspoofbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | churchbusdesertlondon englandelevatorgas stationgay barabandoned factory |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipnative americanself referential |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | recording studiodentistmanagerconcertrock musicpunctuation in titlecharacter name in titlenumber in titlesequelmale rear nuditybare chested malegunfightcigarette smokingdancing …photographtitle spoken by characterpartycell phonedreamblondepunched in the faceswordsunglassessecond partguitarkung fufoot chasesword fightambulancerock bandmapbased on tv seriessubtitled scenefriendship between menbuttockswatching televisionbreakupbackstagebroken glasscigarette lightersequel to cult favoritemale virgindirector cameolong hairlaundromatradio stationcameo appearanceelectric guitarpuntyrannosaurus rexillinoismultiple endingspizza deliveryman wearing glassesscandinavian girlkicked in the groinradio djcaprecord producerreference to led zeppelinmusic producerreference to the rolling stonesreference to bob dylaninterrupted weddingconfettiroadiecar falling off a clifflacrossepublic accesspiccadilly circus londoncrowd surfingreference to keith richardswhite underwearreference to eric claptonreference to van halenreference to pearl jamreference to woodstockhair on firereference to john hughesreference to aerosmithchallenged to a fightreference to kenny g (See All) |
In 1982 legendary British heavy metal band Spinal Tap attempt an American comeback tour accompanied by a fan who is also a film-maker. The resulting documentary, interspersed with powerful performances of Tap's pivotal music and profound lyrics, candidly follows a rock group heading towards crisis, …culminating in the infamous affair of the eighteen-inch-high Stonehenge stage prop. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmmockumentarydocudramafake documentaryspoof documentary |
| Themes: | friendship |
| Mood: | satirespoofnight |
| Locations: | hotelbusairport |
| Characters: | waitress |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | recording studiofictional banddrummerfour word titlebandreporterrock musicinterviewbare chested malesingingpartytelephone callblondecamerapiano …guitartelephonef wordgay slurbrunetteapologyman with glassescultno opening creditsradiotalking to the camerabartenderlimousinegravescene during end creditsrock 'n' rolldirectorial debutwaitervisitimprovisationband name in titleheavy metalrock concerttaking a pictureopening a doorchauffeururban legendpiano playingtelling someone to shut upcomedy trouperockumentarytaking a bathelectric guitarmilitary basefriends who live togethermetal detectormimecaretakereuphemismmale in bathtubgroupieaustin texasgroup name in titledouble entendreblond mancult music bandreference to frank sinatrareference to led zeppelinconcert tourcucumbercharacter appears on tvtalking on phonereference to jack the ripperstonehengealbumcricket batspontaneous combustionamplifierspontaneous human combustiongracelandwashed outelevenreference to k martshower capspinal tap (band) (See All) |
Cheery Alex Fletcher lives comfortably in Manhattan off the residuals from his 80's pop success and reprising his hits at school reunions, theme parks, and state fairs. But those gigs are declining, so he jumps at the chance to write a song and record it with reigning teen idol Cora Corman. Trouble …is, he's good at melodies but needs a lyricist and has less than a week to finish. Enter Sophie Fisher, subbing for a friend who waters Alex's plants; she's a pretty good poet, quick witted, and could do it, if she'd agree. But there's some sort of shadow over her head that Alex may not be able to charm his way past. And what if they do get a song written, what then? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | music video |
| Themes: | lovebreak upfalling in love |
| Mood: | night |
| Locations: | new york cityrestauranthelicopterapartment |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingermusiciansister sister relationshipaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationship |
| Story: | recording studiofictional bandmusic industrymanagerconcertbandsongbare chested malesingingthree word titletelephone callcell phonewritten by directorpianocleavage …toiletauthorscene during end creditsstagehuggingstreetred dressrehearsalfemale singerpop starfanbackstagesongwriterfamily dinnerposterenglishman abroaddinner partyex boyfriendpiano playingcdwalkingchick flickacoustic guitaropposites attractprice of fameimplied sexpendoormankeyboardselfiemusic storewine drinkingtaxi ridedeadlinefictional tv showpop concertsongwritinggrand pianopop bandwashed up starstory continued during end creditshas beenrecording sessiontaking a selfiewaterbedlyricistmiddle age romancebuddha statuemusic recordingmorning afterwhimsicalnotepadpotted plantrolling stone magazinereference to cole porterwatering a plantmashed potatoesmaking music videohelipadplaying a pianobumping headwater bed (See All) |
The story of Ray Charles, music legend. Told in his adult live with flashbacks to his youth we see his humble origins in Florida, his turbulent childhood which included losing his brother and then his sight, his rise as pianist in a touring band, his writing his own songs and running his own band an …d then stardom. Also includes his addiction to drugs and its affect on his working life and family life. (Read More)
| Themes: | weddingdeathlovemarriageinfidelitydrugsbetrayaladulterypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessfuneralmemoryextramarital affair …racismdeath of motherdrug useredemptionguiltunfaithfulnesseducationexploitationhopeblindnessprejudicedrug addictionwealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | churchhospitalbeachswimming poolhotellos angeles californiaparis francebusnightclubbaseballsan francisco californiabus driver |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americandoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipboydancermusicianbabyreference to godsingle motherbetrayal by friend |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1940s1950s1930syear 1963year 1979year 1962year 1965year 1960year 1964year 1961 |
| Story: | recording studiomusic businesscontractdrummerconcertbandreportersongsexcharacter name in titleone word titleflashbackdogkissfight …cigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by charactersingingcryingdreamhorsecameradrinkarrestlietearssunglassesbirthdaymarijuanabathroompianojailhallucinationguitarmanhattan new york citymontagecocaineradiobirthday partydrowningtalking to the cameradrug addictmicrophonebusinessmanfired from the jobliarsuitcasedeath of brotherpianistpremarital sexloss of motherheroinchessberlin germanybirthday cakeapplausepot smokinghypodermic needlerace relationsrome italyguitaristcountry musicfloridaswimsuitorchestrascamdrug overdosecivil rightstokyo japanattorneybreakupanimated sequenceboston massachusettsnewsreel footagejunkieracistsongwritercaneblind mantrophyhorse and carriageloss of brothergeniusseattle washingtondrumsforename as titledrug smugglingbottlejazz musicbus stopfallingcrippleatlanta georgiarags to richestrumpetmadrid spainhouston texaspsychotherapysorrowturkishbus ridedallas texashymnmontreal quebec canadaracial discriminationblues musicheroin addictsegregationtour busmusic historyharlem manhattan new york citycivil rights movementflash cameratrionew york city new yorkunwed pregnancypolitical protestcricketracial issuesbassnew houserecord producerreference to frank sinatraintegrationst. louis missouriafrican american protagonistgospel musicsoul musicdrug bustprobationconcert halldrug withdrawalrecord companyshooting uppityprotest signtrumpet playerwashing clothesheroin addictionbraillerhythm and bluesyear 1952year 1959bass playerreference to liberaceyear 1954i.v.calling for helpyear 1953year 1956hummingbirdindianapolis indianaloss of eyesightgreyhound busseeing eye dogsense of sightyear 1949blind boyphysical disabilityvisually impaired personyear 1950jukebox musicalrecord contractsinging triosense of hearingrecord executivedrug testtitle cardsgeorgia usaafrican american musicsharecropperpayolareference to nat king colelaundressnewport rhode islandone dollar billstate legislaturegrammy awardreference to lena horneatlantic recordsbottle treeorgan grinder (See All) |
William Miller is a 15-year-old kid hired by Rolling Stone magazine to tour with and write about Stillwater, an up and coming rock band. This wonderfully witty coming-of-age film follows William as he falls face first to confront life, love, and lingo.
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen moviesemi autobiographicalcoming of age film |
| Themes: | friendshipinfidelitydrugsmoneybetrayaladulterydrinkingdrunkennessdancetravelangerdeath of fatherdrug useguiltunfaithfulness …humiliationpoetrycheating (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | new york citybarswimming poolhotelcarairplanelos angeles californiabuselevatorroad tripsan francisco california |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualmother son relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipfriendsingerboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteachermusicianlove triangle …older man younger woman relationshipolder man younger man relationshipalcoholic drinkboy in underwear (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | fictional bandmusic businessmusic industrydrummerrecordingconcertbandrock musicsongsexfemale nudityfemale frontal nudityinterviewbare chested malekiss …cigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingpartylesbian kisspantiesbased on true storytelephone callcryingunderwearfistfightfoodurinationblondewatching tvcameradrinkundressingsecretbookvomitingbeerrunningbirthdaymarijuanabathroomvoyeurguitaralcoholtelephonef wordswimmingcleavagejournalistcaliforniaeatingsuicide attemptrock bandwhite pantiesscantily clad femaleconfessionlegendhotel roommicrophonevirginprologuecoming outelectrocutionpay phoneon the roadreadinglightningfemale removes her clothesrock 'n' rollloss of fatherpremarital sexstagecharacter says i love youpoetobscene finger gesturecheating wifesingle parentrecord playerbirthday cakepot smokingloss of virginitylistening to musicfamesexual attractionguitaristoverallsmagazineeccentricjournalismcheating husbandvirginityrock starembarrassmentambitiondrug overdosebarefootrock concertpillsreconciliationboston massachusettstitle appears in writingthunderstormraised middle fingerred pantiesgrowing uptourbriefspromiscuityparking lotmale virgint shirtdrumsgraduationstage performancebongbandageadolescencepiano playingacidreference to the beatlesguitar playingstewardessdomineering mothertape recordinglsdkiss on the lipswhistlingteenage sexualityguitar playerunderage sexromantic rivalrysan diego californiateenage crushdrug humorironingrock musicianteenage girl in underwearroadtripgroupietour buswet clothessmoking marijuanaegocleveland ohiorock singersexual pleasureleaving homefalling off a rooffemale sitting on a toiletaspiring writermusic concertmusic grouprock groupmusereference to led zeppelinreference to the rolling stonesphoenix arizonafalse nameillegal drugsreference to bob dylanprogressive rockreference to david bowieinnocence lostbus tripegotismsurrogate familypill poppingvolkswagen bushallucinogenfollowing a dreamreference to elton johnteen sexualityjumping into a swimming pooltitle appears in textreference to pink floydclassic rock musicreference to jim morrisonteen drug useband memberreference to george orwellstudent mentor relationshipsunset stripcharacter appears on magazine coverreference to goetherecording artistclothes irondrumsticksjumping into a pool with clothes onreference to george orwell's 1984rolling stone magazinereference to the doorsbell bottomsdo not disturb signreference to iggy popreference to neil youngmanic pixie dream girlquaaludereference to lou reedpill bottlemusic journalismpill boxbackstage passdancing in one's underwearreference to alice cooperreference to the whoreference to black sabbathmending friendshipflying through a stormpill abusetopeka kansascharacter lies about agereference to deep purpletempe arizonareference to the allman brothers (See All) |
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: | deathlovefriendshipsuicidemarriageinfidelitydrugschristmasmoneyjealousyadulterypregnancydrinkingfilmmakingextramarital affair …divorcedrug usecelebrityunfaithfulnessgamblingtheatreunemploymentprejudice (See All) |
| Locations: | new york citybarswimming poolsnowcemeterylos angeles californiabusnightclubelevatortruckused car |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorsingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlfemale protagonistgirldancermusiciansister sister relationship …love triangleactresssingle mothercomedianaunt nephew relationshipcheating on one's girlfriend (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1970s |
| Story: | recording studiomusic businessrecordinglas vegas nevadaconcertbandreportersongsexone word titlegunkisscigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by character …singingpartytelephone callfirecryingmirrorwatching tvcameradrinktearspianoguitarwomanmontagecocaineboxingno opening creditsradiocoffingraveyardlimousinemicrophoneprologuefired from the jobauditionchristmas treepianistwigfilm within a filmheroingarageblack americanapplausetv newsdiscorace relationsfameguitaristfraudrehearsalvietnam warcomposerpress conferencenew year's evetv showburialdrug overdosebackstagerejectiontheatre audiencecard playingabsent fatherbetsongwriterdressing roomtourbriberysandwichdetroit 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) |
Streetwise mobster-turned-movie producer Chili Palmer is back, but this time Chili has abandoned the fickle movie industry and veered into the music business, tangling with Russian mobsters and gangsta rappers and taking a talented, feisty young singer named Linda Moon under his wing. From the recor …ding studio to an Aerosmith concert to the MTV Music Awards, he manipulates events to watch them play out the Chili way, using his signature blend of wiseguy skills and negotiation tactics. It's a dangerous business, and everyone's looking for their next big hit. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | gay interest |
| Themes: | murdergangsterrivalry |
| Locations: | los angeles californianightclubkitchenstrip club |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshipafrican americantattoohitmanpolice detectiverussianrussian mafia |
| Story: | recording studiomusic businessmusic industryrecordingconcertbandbased on novelsequelflashbackdancingtitle spoken by charactersingingpistolcorpseshot to death …shot in the chestpunched in the facebikinishot in the backgay slurwidowcigar smokingracial slurcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathperson on firescene during end creditsbodyguarddeath of husbandgay charactermonologuemobsterhollywood californiamovie starfemale singerrock starrapperblack eyehit with a baseball batintimidationshot through a windowimperative in titlepiano playingbillboardpawnshopaspiring actorcamera focus on female buttinternhung upside downmusic producerreference to bob dylantoupeebasketball gamesamoanreference to jimi hendrixrecord companyacting musiciandumb criminalwhite male pretending to be blackburning a photographmovie businessgay black manreference to jennifer lopezreference to johnny cashreference to stevie wonderhit in the throatrecord contractreference to stingreference to bonoreference to vanilla icereference to carrot top (See All) |
The story of John Lennon's childhood and teenage years from 1944 to 1960, his relationship with his aunt Mimi and his mother Julia -the two dominant women in the first part of his life-, his first meeting with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, their friendship, their love for music and the birth o …f The Beatles. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agetragedy |
| Themes: | deathfriendshipmoneydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralangertheftdeath of motherdepressiondeath of wifechildhood |
| Mood: | nightmareaffection |
| Locations: | restaurantschoolcemeterybusbicycle |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendsingerboyteenage girlteenage boyteachergirlstudentdancermusicianbaby …sister sister relationshipthiefbest friendreference to godlittle boycousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1940s1950s |
| Story: | recording studiodrummerrecordingwhat happened to epilogueteen angstbandrock musicsongsexf ratedbloodflashbackmasturbation …two word titlekisscigarette smokingfingeringdancingphotographsingingpartybased on true storytelephone callfondlingcryingbased on booktitle directed by femaledreamunderwearfoodmirrorurinationpunched in the facedrinksecretletterbookliebeertearsrunningbirthdaycafecollegepianoguitartelephonebedroomambulancemontageeatingwidowhouserock banddrawinghit by a carbirthday partygraveyardflash forwardargumentmicrophonereadinguniversitydeath of husbandrock 'n' rollsadnesscharacter says i love yousleepingpubrecord playerbirthday caketeahead buttdesirelistening to musictape recorderwoman with glassestitle based on songgroup of friendsrageguitaristaudienceblack humorpassportmovie theatreswitchbladebloody noseshopliftingbackstagetheatre audienceabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorsongwriterpierattractiondark pastdressing roomlaughingdead motherpajamascrowdexhibitionismnew zealandmusic bandfast motion scenedrumsjoypiano playerreference to elvis presleyporn magazinedark secretadolescencejazz musiclooking out a windowguitar playingharmonicaboy with glassesbus stopflasklistening to a radiowrathguitar playerurinalguardianhamburg germanypawnshopwakegravestoneoutdoor oral sexmailmanthe beatlesgrudgedoormanabsent motherwaveoverhearing sexmusical instrumentrecord storemusic storebanjomusic groupreference to winston churchillrock groupliverpooloverheard conversationdouble decker busbloody mouthboardwalkcollapsesketchingdeath of uncleabandoned by fatherillegitimacygarden shearshalf brother half sister relationshipabandoned by motherbirth certificatechildhood memoriesboys' bathroomband managerlodgerschool suspensionlawn chairfish and chipsknocking on doortroubled teenage boyblackpool englandabandoned by husbandreference to buddy hollyreference to little richardsleeping on a benchreference to tchaikovskysinging along with a recordbiochemistryseaside resortbanjo playerschool blazerbrain hemorrhagewashboardlistening to classical musicclipping a hedgemerchant navy (See All) |
In the early 1970s, Sixto Rodriguez was a Detroit folksinger who had a short-lived recording career with only two well received but non-selling albums. Unknown to Rodriguez, his musical story continued in South Africa where he became a pop music icon and inspiration for generations. Long rumored the …re to be dead by suicide, a few fans in the 1990s decided to seek out the truth of their hero's fate. What follows is a bizarrely heartening story in which they found far more in their quest than they ever hoped, while a Detroit construction laborer discovered that his lost artistic dreams came true after all. (Read More)
| Themes: | drugschristmasmoneypoliticsfearmemoryracismpovertyparanoiadrug useprejudicerevolution |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | barsnowairplanelos angeles californialondon englandairporturban settinginner city |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshiptattoosingerdetectivemusicianartistreference to godamericanmayorgrandfather grandson relationshipstepfather stepson relationship |
| Period: | 1980s1970s2010syear 1968year 1997year 1996year 1998year 1973year 1971year 1970 |
| Story: | music businessmusic industrycontractrecordingwhat happened to epilogueconcertbandreportersonginterviewbare chested malephotographsingingtelephone callslow motion scene …watching tvsunglassesreference to jesus christguitartelephonesubjective cameragay slurnewspapersearchpainlimousinemicrophoneprotestreadinglightningdisappearancerock 'n' rollisolationsadnessreunionelectionpoetnewspaper headlinelistening to musicfamehappinessguitaristworking classhollywood californiarehearsalrebelaudiencehome moviesouth africapresumed deadcensorshipnicknamethunderspanishsong in titlefogsongwritersnowingmexican americanreference to elvis presleyoppressionoutcastdrifterconstruction workerurban legenddetroit michiganautographamsterdam netherlandspaparazzicdhollywood signepilogueafrikaansnickname in titleapartheidcomebacksinger songwritericonprophetmusic historyspotlightoverhead shotreference to madonnamusic storemusic producerreference to the rolling stonesbig ben londoninterviewerblue collarprivacyreference to bob dylanreference to sherlock holmesreference to james deanreference to jimi hendrixcd playeryear 1955bass guitarlyricsanti establishmentboycottcity councilopening a windowpeace signcarpentrymusic tourdark glassesfolk singerfan the personbootleggingbuilding demolitionreference to stevie wonderrecording artistanthemmodestyreference to nazi germanyreference to californiastage namestreet demonstrationbricklayerlosing a jobfailed artistgold recordreference to marvin gayereference to woodstocklp recordingwebpagemusic productionsinging idolmusic censorshipdemo recording (See All) |
Manchester 1976: Cambridge educated Tony Wilson, Granada TV presenter, is at a Sex Pistols gig. Totally inspired by this pivotal moment in music history, he and his friends set up a record label, Factory Records, signing first Joy Division (who go on to become New Order) then James and the Happy Mon …days, who all become seminal artists of their time. What ensues is a tale of music, sex, drugs, larger-than-life characters, and the birth of one of the most famous dance clubs in the world, The Hacienda - a mecca for clubbers as famous as the likes of Studio 54. Graphically depicting the music and dance heritage of Manchester from the late 70's to the early 90's, this comedy documents the vibrancy that made Mad-chester the place in the world that you would most like to be. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | music videopunkpost modern |
| Themes: | deathsuicidekidnappingmarriagedrugsmoneydrinkingdrunkennessfuneraldeath of fatherdrug usedrug addiction |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | traincarsnowairplanenightclubairporturban settingofficerooftopspace ship |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipchildrensingerprostitutedancermusicianreference to godbiblegrandmother grandson relationshipsuicide by hanging |
| Period: | 1980s1970syear 1976 |
| Story: | recording studiomusic businessdisc jockeycontractdrummerrecordingbandrock musicsongsexfemale nuditynuditynumber in titlebloodmale nudity …violencefemale frontal nudityinterviewmale frontal nuditygunkissfightcigarette smokingdancingsingingpartyknifebased on true storycell phonetesticlesmirrorwatching tvcomputerdrinkshootingmarijuanahallucinationbritishguitartelevisiontelephonejournalistdrug dealermontagecocainerock bandbirdcoffinvantalking to the cameragunshotjeansskinny dippinggravemicrophonespiritualitypoisonhangingbusinesssplit screendeath of husbandrock 'n' rollratheroinheart attackhenchmantitle based on songelephantguitaristdrug abusetv showrock starransomdrug dealingdwarfhookerrock concertmobile phonezoonewsreel footagebilliardspunk rockpigeonquiz showsnorting cocainebeggartime in titlestrikecameramanbroken mirrordrumfascisttape recordinganarchycrash landingecstasykitebumtrollraveseizureanarchistreference to shakespeare's hamletanimated creditshobomovie camerahedonismtelevision reporterdoormancanalopen marriagelootingrailroad trackrecord producerstrobe lightwriting in bloodreference to the rolling stoneshashishdance musicindie musicsnookerjaguarrecord companyindie rocklaborerwatching pornographymanchesternightclub ownerdrummingreference to andy warholreference to david bowiebritish flagd.j.reference to che guevararat poisonrecord labelfried chickenanti establishmentbuffetgliderporno moviebattle of the bandscambridge universitynew wave musicreference to julius caesarreference to f. scott fitzgeraldhang gliderrave cultureneo fascismmethadonelagersound mantv personalityband tourreference to william blakeepitaphsex pistolsreference to queentelevision presentericarusreference to alice coopersound systemreference to joy divisionbarbadosreference to john fordreference to the last supperreference to yeatsreference to archimedesdead pigeonhallelujahreference to plutarchreference to the happy mondays (See All) |
Jersey Boys is a musical biography of the Four Seasons-the rise, the tough times and personal clashes, and the ultimate triumph of a group of friends whose music became symbolic of a generation. Far from a mere tribute concert (though it does include numbers from the popular Four Seasons songbook), …Jersey Boys gets to the heart of the relationships at the center of the group-with a special focus on frontman Frankie Valli, the small kid with the big falsetto. In addition to following the quartet's coming of age as performers, the core of the show is how an allegiance to a code of honor learned in the streets of their native New Jersey got them through a multitude of challenges: gambling debts, Mafia threats and family disasters. Jersey Boys is a glimpse at the people behind a sound that has managed to endure for over four decades in the hearts of the public. (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagechristmasmoneyprisonfuneraldeath of daughter |
| Mood: | neo noirbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | churchcemetery |
| Characters: | father daughter relationshipsingerpolice officermusician |
| Period: | 1960s1950s |
| Story: | recording studiorecordingconcertbandsongflashbacksingingcar accidentcar crashjailnunradiohotel roomdebtstealing …towelscamnew jerseyitalian americansafemusical numbersongwriterbowlinglocation in titlemusic bandlighterbarberloss of daughtermusic groupgun shotbased on stage musicalfake bloodquartetmusical quartettearing up a note (See All) |
Funny, musical and occasionally dramatic, this is the story of tumultuous rise and fall of a Dublin Soul band, The Commitments. Managed by Jimmy Rabbitte, an unemployed wheeler and dealer with a vision to create "The Worlds Hardest Working Band".
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | friendship |
| Mood: | behind the scenes |
| Locations: | urban settingcityinner city |
| Characters: | singerself discovery |
| Story: | imaginary bandfictional bandconcertbandsongbased on noveltwo word titletitle spoken by charactersingingblondef wordbrunetteauditionirelandprofanity …visitirishstarsongwriteropening a doorirreverencereference to elvis presleyidentical twinstitle same as bookbritish renaissanceprice of fameblues musicbluesreference to madonnareference to led zeppelinconquestmusic clubjam sessionreference to buddy holly (See All) |
Oliver Stone's homage to 1960s rock group The Doors also doubles as a biography of the group's late singer, the "Electric Poet" Jim Morrison. The movie follows Morrison from his days as a film student in Los Angeles to his death in Paris, France at age 27 in 1971. The movie features a tour-de-force …performance by Val Kilmer, who not only looks like Jim Morrison's long-lost twin brother, but also sounds so much like him that he did much of his own singing. It has been written that even the surviving Doors had trouble distinguishing Kilmer's vocals from Morrison's originals. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
| Themes: | weddingdeathsurrealismdrugsjealousydrunkennessartmemoryangerdrug useinsanitycelebritypoetryalcoholismdrug addiction |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | new york citybarbeachhotelcemeteryairplanelos angeles californiaparis francebathtubnightclubdeserttaxiairportpolice carcave …san francisco californianew mexicosex in elevatorcave art (See All) |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipsingerpolice officermusicianactorphotographerlawyerartistlittle girlnative americanlittle boyalcoholic …professorwitchfilmmakeramericanengineerpolice arrestjapanese americango go dancercheating on girlfriend (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1940syear 1969year 1971year 1970year 1967year 1965summer of love |
| Story: | recording studiomusic industrydrummermanagerconcertreporterrock musicsexfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityfemale frontal nudityinterview …flashbacktwo word titledancingsingingpartyknifepantiesfirecryingcar accidenturinationwatching tvcameraswordarrestbrawlmasktearssunglassesmarijuanahallucinationalcoholcandlecaliforniacocainerock bandnonlinear timelinejudgeman with glassestrialbirdbirthday partybartendertheatergraveargumentdrug addictmicrophonefantasy sequencetentdomestic violencerock 'n' rollpremarital sexstagecinemapoetheroinheart attackriotoccultcaptainentertainmentreference to adolf hitlertape recorderwoman with glassesfameperformanceguitaristbearddrug abusewatching a moviewitchcraftbuttocksmovie theaterrehearsalsurfingtimeaudiencetv showrock starhitchhikerhitchhikingrealityindianfull moondrug overdosephoto shootlandscaperock concerthippiebackstagepet dognewsreel footageheadphonesmiami floridatime lapse photographysongwriterducklanternnervous breakdowncasual sexhorse and carriagebonfiresirensymbolismcrowdthanksgivinghorseback ridingceremonyshowbreast feedingmetaphorsnorting cocaineautographfilm cliplizardperformerreference to the beatlessailboatstewardessstonermaking outbearded manlsdstonedhostpremonitionshamanpalm treeroad accidentuniversity studenthouse partytv studionude with glassesentertainermugshotadmiralheroin addictmovie cameracounter culturecaverngreat britainmortalitysmoking potrock singerspotlightgroup name in titledrug tripcourthouseairlinerfilm schoolmacesexual intercourselambcult figurerecord producercloudspaganreference to the rolling stonesmovementillegal drugsalcohol abusedying youngreference to bob dylanorganistreference to friedrich nietzschereference to jimi hendrixrecord companydopeobscenitycougarheroin addictionpsychedeliayouth cultureshamanismrecording sessionyear 1966underage girlrecord labeltechnicianvenice beach californiaasian american womanlyricsnavajohallucinogenphoto sessionreference to oscar wildetrippyuniversity of california los angelesdeath valleyindecent exposurepeyotereference to frederic chopinhallucinogenic drugyear 1949reference to jim morrisonacid the drugacid tripdrug culturereference to jean luc godardrock clubsunset striptrippingtelevision broadcastingpretension27 year oldreference to marcel proustreference to the beach boyswest coastreference to arthur rimbaudreference to william blakereference to janis joplinreference to the doorsreference to miles davisdrug problemlight showmace the repellentthe doorsnew haven connecticutreference to bertolt brechtreference to sarah bernhardtpsychedelic drugreference to ed sullivanreference to norman mailerbongosblood ritualdrunk and disorderlyheroin overdosereference to aldous huxleysmackboundariesdrug habitmind altering drugsreference to honore de balzacroast duckvenice beachreference to dennis hopperreference to sonny and chertelevision smashingdrug abuserreference to erich von stroheimreference to john coltraneed sullivan showheroin userreference to antonin artaudreference to rossini (See All) |
1971: Glamrock explodes all over the world and challenges the seriousness within the flower power generation by means of glitter and brutal music. Brian Slade, a young rock star, inspires numerous teenage boys and girls to paint their nails and explore their own sexuality. In the end Slade destroys …himself. Unable to escape the character role of "Maxwell Demon" that he created, he plots his own murder. When fans discover the murder is not real, his star falls abruptly and he is quickly forgotten about. 1984: Arthur, a journalist working for a New York newspaper, gets assigned the tenth anniversary story about the fake murder of Brian Slade. When Arthur was young and growing up in Manchester, he was more than a fan of Slade. Reluctantly he accepts the assignment and starts to investigate what happened to his old glamrock hero. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmusic videocult film |
| Themes: | surrealisminfidelitydrugs |
| Locations: | new york citywheelchair |
| Characters: | homosexualhomosexuality |
| Period: | 1980s1970syear 1984 |
| Story: | recording studioimaginary bandfictional bandconcertreportersexfemale nudityfemale frontal nudityinterviewmale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditymale full frontal nuditymale pubic hair …bisexualrock bandgunshotflash forwardpublic nuditysmokingstripteasecross dressingtold in flashbackone night standnew year's evejournalismfaked deathphoto shootretrospectiveschool uniformjukeboxmale stripperchandelierdublin irelandbegins with texttearbegins with narrationpolitical cover upreference to judy garlandvinyl recordreference to oscar wildeglitterreference to katharine hepburnglam rockrecovering drug addictfoundlingmale wearing makeupreference to spencer tracymusic journalismplatform shoesyear 1854baby left on doorstep (See All) |
1987. Naive Sherrie Christian has just arrived in Hollywood from Tulsa looking to become a rock star. She is just like Drew Boley was when he first arrived in Hollywood, he, now the Hollywood veteran, who works as a bar back at the Bourbon Club, known as the center of the rock scene in town and the …place where many of the biggest acts in rock got their big break. The two meet as Drew helps Sherrie with a situation when she first arrives in town. Despite Dennis Dupree, the Bourbon's owner/manager, not liking to hire people like Drew or Sherrie - someone who has musical aspirations - as service staff, Drew is able to convince Dennis and his assistant Lonny to hire Sherrie as a server, Drew and Sherrie who have a blossoming mutual attraction. Dennis and Lonny, who are having financial difficulties, are able to convince rock star Stacee Jaxx, the perpetually stoned front man for the band Arsenal who got his first break performing at the Bourbon, to perform for free at a benefit concert at the club. Rumors are that Stacee is leaving Arsenal after their next gig to go solo, Rolling Stones reporter Constance Sack who wants to get the true story as to the reason. Another problem for the Bourbon is that Mayor Mike Whitmore is taking a tough stance on what he sees as bad societal influences like rock music. His Christian fundamentalist wife Patricia Whitmore is leading the on the ground campaign in this area, she who is determined to shut down the Bourbon. But Patricia is hiding a secr… (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingdrunkennessdance |
| Locations: | bartaxisinging in a carsinging on bus |
| Characters: | homosexualteenagerprostitutethiefsecretary |
| Story: | music industrymanagerconcertbandreporterrock musicinterviewsex scenekissthree word titlepantiesbased on playbikinibeerpolitician …stripteaseumbrellasuitcasedebtrock 'n' rollstagekissing while having sexmonkeyrockwaitermagazineclubrock starambitionmisunderstandinglove at first sightyoung lovewilhelm screamcrowdsuccesslong hairquitting a jobhollywood signfailurepole dancergroupierecordsecret pastcity hallsidewalkrockerexecutivesex on pool tablepopneon lightgreyhound busspouseman kissing manrolling stone magazine (See All) |
Inspired by a true story, Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can't give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager (Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40 year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to … rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act. (Read More)
| Themes: | pregnancyfeardrunkennessmemoryangerdrug usecancerredemption |
| Locations: | new york citybarswimming poolhotelairplanelos angeles californiabustaxielevator |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorsingermusicianphotographerbest friendlittle girlex husband ex wife relationshippregnant mother |
| Period: | 1970syear 1971 |
| Story: | recordingwhat happened to epiloguemanagerconcertbandsongfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityinterviewtwo word titlebare chested malekiss …female rear nuditycigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingpartybased on true storytelephone callcryingcell phoneunderwearmirrorrescuewatching tvcamerabikiniletterbirthdaypianotelephonef wordapologyhotel roommicrophoneprologuestorytellingcollege studentscene during end creditspianisttypewriterrecord playereyeglasseslooking at oneself in a mirrortape recorderscene during opening creditshappinesscaught having sexcrucifixone night standrock starpromisereconciliationnew jerseybackstagesondressing roomnervous breakdowntourbriefsmidlife crisisfemale in showerinspirationbillboardcigaretteunhappinesswhistlingleukemiaepiloguemale protagonistmiddle ageentertainernervousnesstequilatour bussurprise partyblogman wearing towelends with biographical notesmeaning of lifefemale in a showermercedessongwritingestranged sonhotel desk clerkscotch whiskey40 year oldreference to bruce springsteenreading a letter aloudballet classfan the persondying hairprenuptial agreementends with real life photosman wrapped in a towelman wearing briefs2015talent managerflushing drugs down a toilethyperactive childreference to sylvia plath (See All) |
Four members of a high school band called Mystery do everything they can to attend a KISS concert in Detroit. In order to make it to the show they must steal, cheat, strip, deal with an anti-rock mom and generally do whatever it takes to see the band that has inspired them to be musicians.
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageteen movieperiod pieceteen comedy |
| Themes: | friendshipdrugsmoneydrinkingtheftdrug usehomophobia |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | churchbarrestaurantcarelevatorstrip clubcatholic churchsex in carschool bus |
| Characters: | family relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boy …teacherstudentpolicemanpriestthiefjewishcatholicolder woman younger man relationshipalcoholic drinkreligious mother (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | disc jockeyrecordingconcertbandrock musicsongsexfemale nudityblooddogkissfightcigarette smokingejaculation …title spoken by charactersingingchaseerectiontelephone callfirebeatingunderwearcar accidenturinationslow motion scenedrinklierifleplace name in titlecafemarijuanabathroomhallucinationhandcuffsclassroomguitarsubjective cameragay slurwinerock bandapologynunvanmicrophonestrippingvirginstripteaseliarpay phonecity name in titlecrosssplit screenrock 'n' rollclassobscene finger gesturerecord playerpizzanerddiscoloss of virginitylistening to musiccomic booktitle based on songred dressvandalismcrucifixflatulencevirginityheavy metalface paintrock concerthit in the crotchblack brafirst kisshot tubgeekreckless drivingposterdrumsstolen carreference to elvis presleyporn magazinebongmenstruationvomitcafeterialong hairdetroit michiganconfessionalfilm projectordomineering motherradio stationtape recordinglsdwetting pantsstonedreference to albert einsteinmushroomstation wagoncar radiodetentiongynecologistfemale to male foot in crotchreference to richard nixoncleveland ohioloudspeakerpremature ejaculationattempted robberyboy bandguard dogpizza delivery boyswedishfemale sitting on a toiletfrisbeetamponmusic concertmusic groupcult music bandauto theftcrossing selfpainted facepinball machinebubble gumvolvogargoylepokiesgym classstage frightsparklerreference to andy warholchop shopbelchroadieprodigal sonlava lampreference to jimmy carteri.d.porno moviechain smoking8 trackreference to john travoltapolkaclassic rock musicgirls' bathroomkneed in the crotchfour best friendshustler magazinepimpleface paintingacnesmiley facereference to burt reynoldsbell bottomsreligious parentsreference to lassiereference to the village peoplereference to farrah fawcettbackstage passconcert ticketradio contestreference to richard pryortest tube babyreference to patty hearstday glokiss the bandorff carmina buranareference to bobby kennedyreference to general motorsreference to sonny and cherreference to the hulkreference to john belushireference to blue oyster cultreference to carly simonreference to henry winklerreference to lee majorsreference to steve martinreference to the bay city rollersreference to the carpentersst. bernard (See All) |
In Manhattan, Ashley Albright is a lucky woman and very successful in the agency where she works. The clumsy Jake Hardin is an unlucky aspirant manager of the rock band McFly, who is unsuccessfully trying to contact the entrepreneur Damon Phillips to promote his band. When Ashley meets Jake in a mas …querade party, they kiss each other, swapping her fortune with his bad luck. (Read More)
| Themes: | wedding |
| Locations: | new york cityrestauranthelicoptertaxielevator |
| Story: | recording studiomanagerconcertbandkissdancingtitle spoken by charactercatarrestvomitingneighborjailmanhattan new york cityrock bandhit by a car …fired from the jobumbrelladatetoyart gallerygas maskfloodsuperstitionrainstormsaunasongwriterbowlingfortune tellermudnew jobelectric shockgigololuckwashing machineblack catexcrementbad luckpower failurelottery tickettarotrecord producerhair dryermasqueradegrand central station manhattan new york citypublicistpromotersoapsudscharity ballsplashed by a car (See All) |
The Rocker tells the story of a failed drummer who is given a second chance at fame. Robert "Fish" Fishman is the extremely dedicated and astoundingly passionate drummer for the eighties hair band Vesuvius, who is living the rock n' roll dream until he is unceremoniously kicked out of the band. Twen …ty years after his rock star fantasies are destroyed, just when Fish has finally given up all hope, he hears that his nephew's high school rock band A.D.D. is looking for a new drummer. They reluctantly make him the newest member of the band, giving him a chance to reclaim the rock God throne he's always thought he deserved, and taking the young band along for the ride of their lives. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | music video |
| Themes: | betrayal |
| Locations: | singing in a car |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipbrother sister relationshipmusiciansingle motheruncle nephew relationship |
| Period: | 1980s2000s |
| Story: | recording studiomusic businessdrummerbandmale rear nudityurinationcleavagebrarock bandpantyhosebuxomproduct placementactor shares first name with characterrat …female stockinged legsyoutuberock starhaircutheavy metalrock concerthit in the crotchfirst kissslackert shirtvomitdomineering motherxbox 360lip synchingbus ridecamera phoneoverbearing mothergroupiegrudgecleveland ohiohummerbritish accentcall centerspandexenglish accentwashed up starhdtvfemale musiciantightspepsi colablue brastretch limousineheadbangerstop motion scenefemale rockermyspacereference to ringo starrhair metalmusic executivefake english accent20 years laterfake british accentcitizens band radiourinary tract infectionhand sanitizerliving in an attic (See All) |
Florence Foster Jenkins, an heiress from NYC, always wanted to be a concert pianist and play Carnegie Hall. An injury in her youth deterred that dream, so she sets out to sing her way to Carnegie Hall, knowing the only way to get there would be, "Practice, practice, practice". Her husband supports h …er venture, and Florence Foster Jenkins' performance at Carnegie Hall becomes a truly historic event. (Read More)
| Themes: | deathmarriageinfidelityextramarital affair |
| Locations: | new york cityrestaurant |
| Characters: | doctorsingeru.s. soldier |
| Period: | 1940syear 1944 |
| Story: | recording studiowhat happened to epilogueconcertsongcharacter name in titlebare chested malekisssingingpartydreamcafepianomanhattan new york citynewspaperwoman …auditionpianistnewspaper headlinegolfloyaltyhappinesscheating husbandwar veteranbriefcaseunited states of americareviewheiressbased on real personopera singercriticsocialitenewspaper reporterreference to ludwig van beethovendevotionrecitalsyphilisvenereal diseasebad singingbody buildingsleeping on a sofawild partyu.s. sailorweight liftingbad actorindulgencesubserviencevocal coachsinging out of tunedelusionalcarnegie hall (See All) |
A documentary on the life of 'Amy Winehouse' (qv), the immensely talented yet doomed songstress. We see her from her teen years, where she already showed her singing abilities, to her finding success and then her downward spiral into alcoholism and drugs.
| Themes: | illnessweddingfriendshipmarriageinfidelitydrugsmoneyadulterydrinkingfeardrunkennessmemoryextramarital affairdivorceobsession …death of motherdepressiondrug usecelebrityunfaithfulnessmental illnesscheating (See All) |
| Mood: | behind the scenesarchive footage |
| Locations: | hospitalbarbeachhotelcemeteryboatlondon englandtaxiairport |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctortattoosingerteenage girlgirlmusicianphotographerjewishbest friend …security guardalcoholicjewgrandmother granddaughter relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipstepfather stepson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | recording studiocontractbandreportersongone word titleinterviewbare chested malekisscigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingtelephone callvoice over narration …cryingcell phonefoodhorseslow motion scenecomputercameradrinkarrestvomitingtearssunglassesbirthdaydead bodymarijuanaislandguitarmanhattan new york cityalcoholtelephonef wordsubjective cameraswimmingvideo cameraambulancewomanmontageeatingcocaineapologyroommatedrug addictmicrophoneprologueflowersrock 'n' rollhorse ridingsadnesspoetsleepingsubtitled sceneheroinpoemapplausepot smokingaddictionfamebritish musicguitaristenglish musicfemale singerhome moviepop starpassportdrug overdosephoto shootrap musicbackstagemiami floridaabsent fatherbilliardspridemarital separationsongwriterphiladelphia pennsylvaniapolice raidnervous breakdowndocumentary subject's name in titleforename as titleshynessheartbreakboredomsuccessjazz musiclegsconcert footagesexual promiscuitystretcherwhistlingwrist slittingpaparazzicdlollipopwriter's blockdietcowardeating disorderdeath of grandmothernervousnesscrack cocainehappy birthday to youbulimiatext messagerehabcocktailflash cameranew york city new yorkmultiple time framessoul musicjoke tellinginterventionlung cancermagazine covercamera crewridiculeabandoned by fatherrecording sessionanti depressantlyricistblack and white sequenceserbianrecord albumc wordjazz singertext on screencnncartwheelcharismadrug rehabarm woundsong lyricsfan the personrecklessnessbirmingham englandvagina slurisle of wighttalent scoutbooingprocrastinationfamous singermascarascene during closing creditsconcert promoteralcohol poisoningbelgrade serbiatalent managerfacial scratchjail escapestanding on one's handscutting one's armhampshire englandreference to carole kingbritish jewreference to james taylor (See All) |
Stephen Meyers is a young idealist who's brilliant at communications, is second in command of Governor Mike Morris's presidential campaign, and is a true believer. In the middle of the Ohio primary, the campaign manager of Morris's opponent asks Meyers to meet; he offers him a job. At the same time, … Morris's negotiations for the endorsement of the man in third place, a North Carolina Senator, hit a snag. A young campaign intern, Molly Stearns, gets Stephen's romantic attention. Republicans have a trick up their sleeve; Stephen may be too trusting, and Molly has a secret. What's most important, career, victory, or virtue? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | political thriller |
| Themes: | politicsfuneralextramarital affairblackmailabortion |
| Mood: | ambiguous ending |
| Locations: | bus |
| Characters: | death of girlfriend |
| Story: | ohiomanagerdirected by starwritten and directed by cast memberfour word titlesex scenebased on playblondesex in bedf wordwomanman with glassesfired from the jobdateelection …love interestkissing while having sexnewspaper headlinetv newsloyaltywoman with glassescynicismintriguenews reporterblonde womangovernorelection campaignpolitical campaignpolitical candidatepresidential electionpresidential candidateinternmonth in titlepresidential campaigncampaigningcincinnati ohioreference to the new york timestitle based on shakespearepresidential debateco written by actorendorsementpicket signcampaign speechdeath of love interestprescription drug overdose (See All) |
Wayne is still living at home. He has a world class collection of name tags from jobs he's tried, but he does have his own public access TV show. A local station decides to hire him and his sidekick, Garth, to do their show professionally and Wayne & Garth find that it is no longer the same. Wayne f …alls for a bass guitarist and uses his and Garth's Video contacts to help her career along, knowing that Ben Oliver, the sleazy advertising guy who is ruining their show will probably take her away from him if they fail. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | music videocult filmteen moviebased on sketch comedystoner comedy |
| Themes: | obsessioncelebrity |
| Mood: | parodybreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | airplanechicago illinoissinging in a car |
| Characters: | police officerlove triangleinterracial relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshippregnant girlfriend |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | nameless charactertelevision studiodrummerconcertrock musicpunctuation in titlef ratedcharacter name in titledogbare chested malekisstitle spoken by charactertitle directed by femaleblondebikini …bedguitarflashlightrock bandsnakelatex glovesjeanslimousinebased on tv seriesbusinessmanchampagneproduct placementscene during end creditsbasementcharacter says i love youfirst partlistening to musicgroup of friendscrushrock starbar fightwatching televisionstupidityheavy metalimaginationrock concertdaydreaminsultkarate kickface masklong hairsarcasmpolaroidelectric shockreference to james bondman wearing glassesneck braceburning buildingmusic storecapmultiple outcomesreference to led zeppelinvideo arcadereference to bugs bunnydoughnutpink brafalling through a windowmilwaukee wisconsinspeeding vehicletelevision commerciallacrossecantonesetelevision industrypublic accessheadbangeralternate endingchroma keyreference to pepsilead actor's first filmcavity searchhair netdoughnut shoprecord executivechannel surfingreference to alice coopercaptionheadbangingfemale bassistreference to claudia schifferreference to heather locklearscratching a car (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: | 1960sworld war two1940s1950s1930s1920s1910s20th centuryyear 1963year 1940year 1947year 1960 |
| Story: | recording studiomanagerconcertreportersongfemale nudityf ratedinterviewflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malekisssingingbased on true story …battlelettervomitingcar crashcafepianoprayermanhattan new york citycaliforniaambulancewomandinerboxingaccidentnonlinear timelineno opening creditsvoice overgravemicrophoneclownfantasy sequenceauditiondolllong takepianistinjectionstageworld war onepoetsingle parentrecord playercircusaddictiontitle based on songloss of loved onedrug abuseagentboxerrehearsalcomposerfemale singeraudienceorchestravisionold ageroseairplane crashsongwriterdressing roomhorse 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) |
Follow a week in the life of a young folk singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Guitar in tow, huddled against the unforgiving New York winter, he is struggling to make it as a musician against seemingly insurmountable obstacles -- some of them of his own making.
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | friendshipsuicidemoneypregnancydrinkinghomelessnessabortion |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantsnowbuselevatorpolice carchicago illinoisgas stationfire escape |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfrienddoctorsingerbrother sister relationshippolicemanmusicianjewishreference to godwaitresslittle boyprofessorsecretaryuncle nephew relationship …u.s. soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1960swinteryear 1961 |
| Story: | recording studiocontractrecordingconcertsongcharacter name in titleflashbackcigarette smokingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingchasethree word titletelephone call …cryingbeatingunderwearfoodpunched in the facecatdrinkcondomarrestliesunglassescafehandcuffsreference to jesus christguitarmanhattan new york citytelephoneflashlightcookingwineeatingdinersubwayapologyno opening creditssearchmicrophonekeyliarpay phoneauditionstorytellingreadingpursuitsleepingrecord playerapplauselistening to musicguitaristclassical musicdriving a carmilkhitchhikingcouchboxer shortsbackpackkickingtitle appears in writingfogsnowingcanereference to elvis presleyalleyhit in the facemen's bathroomreading aloudstairwaylooking out a windowguitar playinglosershow businessmailguitar playerfolk musicfilling stationcircular staircasein medias resunwanted pregnancydriving at nightintercomsleeping on a couchsnoringcoatgreenwich village manhattan new york cityreference to bob dylantoilet stallpenis slurtheatrical agentcold the temperaturewelshreference to the new york timessociologistsleeping on the floorborrowing moneybreakfast cerealfolk singerhecklerlistening to a car radioginger cathighway patrolmantrain depotwashington square manhattan new york cityselling a houseakron ohioupper west side manhattan new york citycar collisionreference to flash gordonreference to ulyssessociology professorcouchsurfingreference to new jerseylost catreference to boston massachusettslp recordingdriving in snowreference to seattle washingtonfalling asleep while drivingcolumbia recordselectrical tapeknocking on a car windowentering through a windowreference to new orleans louisiana (See All) |
Morbid biographical story of Sid Vicious, bassist with British punk group the Sex Pistols, and his girlfriend Nancy Spungen. When the Sex Pistols break up after their fateful US tour, Vicious attempts a solo career while in the grip of heroin addiction. One morning, Nancy is found stabbed to death a …nd Sid is arrested for her murder. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
| Themes: | illnessmurderdeathmarriagedrugschristmasdrinkingdrunkennessfilmmakingseductiondepressiondrug usehopedrug addictionstarvation |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarhotelhelicoptermotorcycleparis francebusnightclublondon englandtaxipolice carenglandrooftopstrip club …taxi driver (See All) |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerpolicemandancermusicianphotographerbabygrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipself destructivenessairplane stewardess |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | recording studiocamperconcertrock musicsongsexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybloodmale nuditybondagekissfightcigarette smoking …dancingsingingfirecryingbeatingmirrorface slapcameraarrestvomitingbeerinterrogationjailbritishguitarmanhattan new york citystrippergay slurstabbingdrug dealertoiletrock bandsubwaynonlinear timelinelimousinedrug addictfantasy sequencechampagnedomestic violencerock 'n' rollobscene finger gesturegraffitiheroinriotdestinyhypodermic needlevandalismvietnamassaultphone boothsadomasochismtv showrock stardrug dealingdwarfhippiehungershoppingjunkiedespairpunk rockbruiseworld trade center manhattan new york cityleather jackethorseback ridingspittingboredomstreet marketvacuum cleanerunited kingdomfascistdrug dealtaverndance clubbreaking a windowguitar playerbritish renaissanceheroin addictgroupietour busspray paintgreat britainrolls 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) |
The life story of Elvis Presley as seen through the complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
| Subgenre: | biopic |
| Themes: | marriageinfidelitychristmasartracismdivorcegamblingfalling in lovedrug addiction |
| Locations: | germany |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americansingerin love |
| Period: | 1960s1990s1970s1950syear 1968year 1997year 1973year 1974year 1970year 1977year 1967 |
| Story: | recording studiomusic businessrecordingwhat happened to epiloguelas vegas nevadamanagerconcertrock musicsongcharacter name in titleone word titleflashbackdogtitle spoken by charactersinging …based on true storyvoice over narrationcryingwatching tvbookguitarnewspaperjourneycigar smokingpoint of viewflash forwardlegendmicrophonemanipulationsplit screenrock 'n' rollstagechickenfamecomic booktold in flashbackcountry musiccarnivalrock concerttitle appears in writingblack and whitetitle at the endcareerplayage differenceunfaithful husbandreference to elvis presleynarrated by characterforename as titlecomicreference to the beatlesfallingferris wheelmale protagonistbased on real personsome scenes in black and whitein medias resnevadaroadiconrise and fallmemphis tennesseereference to frank sinatraset on firereference to martin luther king jr.reference to the rolling stonesgambling addictionreference to marlon brandopetitionreference to james deanconfederate flagfamous songpanelwhitecasevinyl recordyear 1958year 1959reference to barbra streisandformulafamous singerbased on real peoplegracelandafrican american musicopening creditsends with real life footagesinger as protagonistsong recordingback to lifereference to sharon tatewriter director producerreference to natalie woodreference to priscilla presleyyellow carmade fun of (See All) |
Chris Cole was born to rock. His longtime girlfriend Emily believes his talent could take him all the way - but Chris worships at the altar of Bobby Beers, the fiery frontman for heavy metal legends Steel Dragon. By day, Chris still lives at home with his parents and spends his days repairing copy m …achines. But when Chris takes the stage, fronting Pennsylvania's premiere Steel Dragon tribute band, all of that disappears. Chris Cole is Bobby Beers - mesmerizing audiences with his perfect imitation of Beers' electrifying vocals. The night his bandmates boot him out of the group, Chris is devastated - until an unexpected phone call changes his life forever: He, Chris Cole, has been tapped to replace Bobby Beers as the lead singer of Steel Dragon. In an instant, Chris rockets to the dizzying heights of sudden stardom, rising from devotee to icon, from rock fan to rock god - the wanna-be who got to be. So what happens when an average guy gets everything he wants - and discovers it's not enough? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | transgenderregret |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | usahotelbusairportelevatorsex in public |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipbrother brother relationship |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | recording studiofictional bandbandrock musicfemale nuditynuditybare chested malecigarette smokinglesbian kisstelephone calltopless female nuditydream …slow motion scenewatching tvbikiniorgyalcoholstrippercleavagevideo cameramansionrock bandcoffeelimousineumbrellaauditionsleepingflirtingfalling down stairsnipples visible through clothingbeer drinkingfamepress conferencerock starbreakfastpump action shotgunphoto shootheavy metalrock concertnippledressing roomstadiumcasual sexseattle washingtonparking lotbisexual womangay mansexual promiscuityfilm cameramaking outdisappointmentacoustic guitarenglishmanfisticuffswoman in a bikiniferrarireference to john waynegroupieimplied sextour buscocktailbloody facefired from a jobreference to led zeppelinrainy nightwoman smoking cigarettetv broadcastpierced nipplephoto studioimplied cunnilingusbody piercingbimbotopless sunbathingtripping and fallingnipple piercingbatmobilefemale urinatingnikon camerawrapped in a bedsheetfalling objecttribute bandscreaming fansbackstage passcover bandcanon camerathe morning aftercreative differencesupside down room (See All) |
An unnamed guy is a Dublin guitarist/singer/songwriter who makes a living by fixing vacuum cleaners in his Dad's Hoover repair shop by day, and singing and playing for money on the Dublin streets by night. An unnamed girl is a Czech who plays piano when she gets a chance, and does odd jobs by day an …d takes care of her Mom and her daughter by night. Guy meets girl and they get to know each other as the girl helps the guy put together a demo disc that he can take to London in hope of landing a music contract. During the same several day period, the guy and the girl work through their past loves, and reveal their budding love for one another, through their songs. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | friendshipmoneydrinkingtheftdeath of fatherunrequited lovesuicide of father |
| Locations: | beachrestaurantmotorcyclebuslondon englandairportflat |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingermusicianthieflove triangleex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationship |
| Story: | recording studiocontractdrummerbandsongone word titledogcigarette smokingsingingchasetelephone callcryingfoodurinationwatching tv …cafeneighborpianoguitartelevisionf wordbedroomcandleimmigrantdinnerprologuepay phonepianistgiftirelandeuropeanswering machinestreetlistening to musicguitaristcomposerhome moviestreet lifeseasidesongwritervioliniststudiolost lovevacuum cleanerarcadecdcleaning ladydublin irelandclothingheroin addictclothing storestreet musicianmusic storepublic phonefrisbeemusic producerbatterybohemianczech abroadczech republicbuskerczechcd playerrecording sessionhare krishnaestranged husbandhouse cleaningexpensive giftshoelacehouse cleanersound engineerrepair shopkeyboardistflower sellersound studio (See All) |
Six incarnations of Bob Dylan: an actor, a folk singer, an electrified troubadour, Rimbaud, Billy the Kid, and Woody Guthrie. Put Dylan's music behind their adventures, soliloquies, interviews, marriage, and infidelity. Recreate 1960s documentaries in black and white. Put each at a crossroads, the a …rtist becoming someone else. Jack, the son of Ramblin' Jack Elliott, finds Jesus; handsome Robbie falls in love then abandons Claire. Woody, a lad escaped from foster care, hobos the U.S. singing; Billy awakes in a valley threatened by a six-lane highway; Rimbaud talks. Jude, booed at Newport when he goes electric, fences with reporters, pundits, and fans. He won't be classified. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of agedocumentary footage |
| Themes: | illnessloverevengesurrealismmarriagedrugspoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessfilmmakingvoyeurismdivorcetheftdrug usecelebrity …poetryfaiththeatrebreak upcrueltydrug addictionreligious conversion (See All) |
| Mood: | satirerain |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarrestauranttrainmotorcyclesmall townairplanebathtubbuslondon englandtaxiairportelevatorwheelchair …englandtrain stationmotorcycle accidentairplane trip (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanchildrensingerboygirlnursedancermusicianactorphotographerbabythief …artistchristianjewishchristianitybiblefrenchex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1970s1950s19th century20th centuryyear 1968year 1963year 1973year 1974year 1964 |
| Story: | recordingconcertbandreportersongpunctuation in titlesexfemale nuditynuditymale nudityinterviewmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested male …fightcigarette smokingdancingphotographmale full frontal nuditysingingpartyknifethree word titlepantiesbased on true storytelephone callfirevoice over narrationcorpseunderwearfoodhorseslow motion scenewatching tvcameradrinkbare buttpaintingriflesunglassesapostrophe in titledead bodycafepianojailvoyeurreference to jesus christprayermale pubic hairguitarmanhattan new york citysubjective cameranewspaperjournalistwinecaliforniaaxemontageeatingsubwaynonlinear timelineman with glassespaintercoffinbathunderwater scenelooking at the cameratalking to the cameraparklimousinelegenddrug addictmicrophoneprotestcowboyumbrellaon the roadflowerspianistamerican flaghairy chestfilm within a filmrock 'n' rollfeminismpoetfreeze framerecord playerriotperiod in titleeyeglassesapplauseclaim in titlelooking at oneself in a mirrortitle based on songjail cellguitaristcrucifixdemonstrationwatching a moviemagazinespidervietnam warpress conferencetv showfaked deathcarnivalpreacherhitchhikingdrug overdosecivil rightspillsnew jerseyplaygroundministerhippiemillionairenewsreel footagetheatre audienceensemble casttime lapse photographyexilefilm setoutlawautopsysongwriterexistentialismalienationactivistfast motion scenehorseback ridingsermonmale objectificationtitle ends with periodwomen's rightsmultiple storylineanti warsuccessmen's bathroomreference to the beatlesharmonicatraffic jamfascistscalpelelectric guitarcoughingmetamorphosisrallyurinalcontraction in titlerags to richesfolk musicperformance artmusic festivallabor unionreference to john f. kennedyfirst person titlecircular staircaseprice of famejailbreakneck braceblues musicenigmahobominnesotaprophethermitreference to richard nixonneo westernradicaldressinglynchinggiraffeharlem manhattan new york cityliberalflash camerakennedy assassinationmultiple perspectivesprotestormultiple personalityevangelisttarantulagolf cartreference to martin luther king jr.music producerwashing dishesostrichconcert tourgreenwich village manhattan new york cityblackfacegospel musicmotorcycle crashclothed female naked malefreight traincfnm scenechurch choircoffeehousewoodstockactress playing male roleknife attackbible studyprecociousnessblack pantherslyricistbeatnikdead horsevagabondrecord albumyear 1959reference to lyndon johnsonfalling off a bridgeblack panther partyentouragefolk singergreeting cardhit over the head with a bottletumbleweedboxcarcontradictionjumping onto a trainreference to judasmultiple actors for one characterlawlessnesspeace treatyreference to lee harvey oswaldmultiple identitiesreference to judas iscariotreference to arthur rimbaudrising starstiltwalkerawards banquetfalling from a trainpentecostalrole played by multiple actorstroubadourestate salewhitefacedust bowlpeace negotiationphotograph comes to lifetrestlenewport rhode islandriding the railsreference to billy the kidfemale voyeurholy visionlondon 1960sstockton california (See All) |
| Themes: | drugsmoneygangsterdrug usegreedfreedomprejudicecamping |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | churchnew york citybarswimming poolhelicoptermotorcyclesmall townwoodsrural settingfarmlakemotelsex in van |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshippolicemandancermusicianactorartistactressjewish …gay kissjewish motherrussian jew (See All) |
| Period: | 1960syear 1969 |
| Story: | recordingconcertbandrock musicsexfemale nuditymale nuditythreesomefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditydogtwo word titlebare chested malegun …kissfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingdancingphotographmale full frontal nuditybased on true storytelephone callbased on bookunderwearfoodhorsewatching tvundressingpaintingplace name in titlemarijuanamale pubic hairguitartelephonemenage a troisnewspaperflashlightwineeatingrock bandnunpainterfishingvannews reportskinny dippinglimousinemicrophonetentbaseball batbankfarmercity name in titlelong takecountrysidesplit screenrock 'n' rollhorse ridingfeminismcross dressinggraffiticasinocownewspaper headlinerecord playerhenchmantransvestiteeyeglassescloseted homosexualtv newshuggingheavy rainbarnvietnam warpress conferencebrooklyn new york cityfestivalmilkbreakfastyogaanti semitismhippiekicked in the crotchpeacecigarette lighterswampgay sonpollutionextortionpipe smokingmudhit with a baseball batdrumsvietnam veterananti warswastikastock footageconstruction workerflutetv reporterwhistlefalling into watertraffic jamlsdresortstretcherstonedfamily businessgay brothermusic festivalmotorcycle copsleeplessnessnude bathingdrug trippancakemortgagebangkok thailandjewish familyhidden moneyu.s. marinetv cameraabstract artbohemianreference to bob dylangeneral storemoon landingboy scoutmilking a cownew york statefree lovewoodstocktown name in titletheater troupevolkswagen busreference to judy garlandkorean war veteranreference to anton chekhovpeace signbased on memoirdrugged foodbleachacid the drugacid tripanti semitic slurcamper vanmonorailanimal maskloan officerfailing businessabstract paintingchocolate milkvietnam flashbackinterior designerrunning of the bullsnbcreference to janis joplinlemonade standportable toiletstonewall riotcatskillsreference to joan baezmotel ownernude protestexperimental theaterlifting skirttown councillunch counterpamplona spainreference to timothy learydirecting trafficfree enterprisebensonhurst brooklyn new york citychamber of commercemud splashmotel management (See All) |
"The Boat That Rocked" is an ensemble comedy in which the romance takes place between the young people of the '60s and pop music. It's about a band of rogue DJs that captivated Britain, playing the music that defined a generation and standing up to a government that wanted classical music, and nothi …ng else, on the airwaves. The Count, a big, brash, American god of the airwaves; Quentin, the boss of Radio Rock -- a pirate radio station in the middle of the North Sea that's populated by an eclectic crew of rock and roll DJs; Gavin, the greatest DJ in Britain who has just returned from his drug tour of America to reclaim his rightful position; Dave, an ironic, intelligent and cruelly funny co-broadcaster; and a fearsome British government official out for blood against the drug takers and lawbreakers of a once-great nation. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | british comedy |
| Themes: | weddingfriendshipchristmaslesbianismdrunkennessnear death experience |
| Locations: | boatlondon englandsinging in a carfishing boatrescue at sea |
| Characters: | father son relationshipmother son relationshipteenage boyamericanlesbian affair |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | disc jockeybandrock musicfemale nuditymale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested maledancingbased on true storymarijuanaorgyunderwater scenepop music …scene during end creditsrock 'n' rollunderwaterloss of virginitylistening to musicmale bondingdrug abuseeccentricjumping from heightrebellionsex talkscene after end creditsfamily dinnerpromiscuitysurprise after end creditsmale virginwedding ceremonylistening to a radiolip synchingsitting on a toiletmarriage of convenienceradio djdebaucherycamaraderiedrinking gameconservatismbroadcastingsinking shipradio broadcastingpaternity revealedunknown fatherair guitarnorth seapirate broadcastingpirate radiodistress signalpromiscuous motherstag partygodfather godson relationshipscreaming fansrecord collectordrunken santahouse of commonspirate broadcastgame of chickenswinging sixtiessound booth (See All) |
Brian Wilson is the creative soul of the Beach Boys, but he paid a heavy price for his talent. That especially shows during his peak artistic years in the 1960s, as his inner demons and obsessions trying to please his abusive father drive him to a mental breakdown that would plague him for years. In … the 1980s, with Brian barely functional under the domination of the unscrupulous Dr. Landy, Brian meets and falls in love with Melinda Ledbetter. As their relationship grows, she observes Brian's crippling subservience to the abusive psychotherapist with growing alarm. Ultimately, she must take action with a love willing to stand up to oppression she cannot ignore. (Read More)
| Themes: | deathfriendshipmarriagedrinkingfearangerlonelinessparanoiadrug usemental illnessexploitationfalling in love |
| Mood: | behind the scenesarchive footagedarkness |
| Locations: | beachrestaurantswimming poolairplanelos angeles californiayacht |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfrienddoctorsingerbrother brother relationshipboymusicianjewishreference to godcousin cousin relationshipex husband ex wife relationship …uncle nephew relationshipdeafnessbikini girlself worth (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1980s1970syear 1995year 2004year 1963year 1939year 1992year 1971 |
| Story: | recording studiodrummerwhat happened to epilogueconcertrock musicsongflashbackdogbare chested malekisscigarette smokingsingingpartythree word titleshower …telephone callcryingbeatingfoodmirrorface slapdrinkbikinilietearssunglassesbedcafemarijuanapianoreference to jesus christguitartelephonef wordswimmingbedroomwinecaliforniawomanmontageeatingcocainerock bandnonlinear timelinechild abuseapologyunderwater scenespankingdrowningflash forwardlimousinemicrophoneprologuepop musicliarscene during end creditsconvertibledeath of brotherpianistbodyguardrock 'n' rollsadnesssuspicioncharacter says i love yousleepinglove interesttrusttherapystrong female characterampersand in titleeyeglassesapplausepot smokinglooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicscene during opening creditstitle based on songjoggingguitaristdrug abusetherapistpsychologycomposersurfingpsychologiststrong female leadcompassionschizophreniapromisepillssandboxer shortsbackstagehungeranxietymedicationblack and white scenetitle at the endbalconymarital separationsongwriterpop songbarbecuemale male kisshousekeeperabusive fatherextortionnervous breakdownpajamasplaying pianopipe smokinggeniuschauffeurdrumsman cryingpiano playerreference to elvis presleyearphonessneakersmental breakdownpublisherlast will and testamentflutereference to the beatles14 year oldfilm cameraknocking on a doorlsd16 year oldhearing voicesunhappinessgiving a toasthamburgerbeach housecellobare feetsurfboardawkwardnesscadillacallergyjumping into waternervousnessdistrustkiss on the cheekegosuicidal thoughtsestranged fathersailing shippanic attackchantingsubculturereference to ludwig van beethovenreference to john lennonvoice over inner thoughtsreference to frank sinatradoorbelltv cameraconfidencesongwritingpop bandrecord company60s musicmalibu californiapsychotherapistsymphonythree brotherscar dealershiprecording sessionfalling into a swimming poolhawaiianchildhood flashbackcontrol freaklyricistoverhearing a conversationhearing noisesmetronomereference to coca coladistorted voiceinner voicetitle mentioned in songreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartreference to paul mccartneydead endflutistjumping into a swimming poolreflection in a mirrorasking for helppushed into a swimming poolfast motion sequencemedical malpracticemultiple actors for one characteralmost hit by a carpropellerreference to dean martincar showroomcourt orderjumping into a pool with clothes onthe beach boyswrapped in a bedsheetinterrupted kissthe color bluebuying a carmanipulative personalityhit songlegal guardianreference to george gershwinreference to hank williamsabusive childhoodundocumented workerfrench hornreference to irving berlinends with real life footageuclareference to dan ratheraudio montagereference to phil spectorgaining weighthypersensitivitylying on the flooreccentric artistgriffith park observatory los angelesreference to japanself medicatingsession musicianreference to penicillinvoice over telephone callhand fanmusical groupover medicatingvoices inside the head (See All) |
Down and out rock star Dewey Finn gets fired from his band, and he faces a mountain of debts and depression. He takes a job as a 4th grade substitute teacher at an uptight private school where his attitude and hijinx have a powerful effect on his students. He also meets Zack, a 10-year-old guitar pr …odigy, who could help Dewey win a "battle of the bands" competition, which would solve his financial problems and put him back in the spotlight. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | illnessfriendshipdrinkingdrunkennessdeceptionangereducationdyingfashion |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | barschoolsnowsmall townlos angeles californianightclubschool busschool teacher |
| Characters: | family relationshipspolicefriendsingerboyteachergirlstudentmusicianbest friendalcoholicteacher student relationship |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | drummerbandrock musicsongtitle spoken by charactersingingtelephone callfoodurinationcomputerdrinksecretliepianoclassroom …guitarnew yorkmontagedinertoiletrock bandapologychildroommatevanfired from the jobliarscene during end creditspianistcheerleadercontestrock 'n' rolldarkschoolgirlclassterminal illnesseyeglassesrockfarcewoman with glassesscene during opening creditsguitaristrehearsalimpersonationrebellionembarrassmentrock concertbootsimpostorschool uniformdeceitslackerraised middle fingermusic bandsurprise after end creditsposterdrumsjoyvideo surveillancehangovertween girlidealismboy with glassesdrumschool principalschoolboysororitymtvelectric guitarblackboardcellomale protagonistprivate schooldeskrock musiciangroupiecommitmentmusic historydiarrheakeyboardrock singermusical instrumentrock groupreference to led zeppelinlazinesspreparatory schoolclarinetweightfield tripsubstitute teacherroadiebass guitarknee socksband managerbattle of the bandsanti authoritysong lyricsrock clubmusic competitioncrowd surfingmusic clubbreaking the rulesbroken rulecymbalmosh pitreference to liza minnellirock guitarfaculty loungereference to stevie nicksreference to aretha franklinreference to puff daddyschool recesscode of conductfreeloading (See All) |
Harvey Pekar is file clerk at the local VA hospital. His interactions with his co-workers offer some relief from the monotony, and their discussions encompass everything from music to the decline of American culture to new flavors of jellybeans and life itself. At home, Harvey fills his days with re …ading, writing and listening to jazz. His apartment is filled with thousands of books and LPs, and he regularly scours Cleveland's thrift stores and garage sales for more, savoring the rare joy of a 25-cent find. It is at one of these junk sales that Harvey meets Robert Crumb, a greeting card artist and music enthusiast. When, years later, Crumb finds international success for his underground comics, the idea that comic books can be a valid art form for adults inspires Harvey to write his own brand of comic book. An admirer of naturalist writers like Theodore Dreiser, Harvey makes his American Splendor a truthful, unsentimental record of his working-class life, a warts-and-all self portrait. First published in 1976, the comic earns Harvey cult fame throughout the 1980s and eventually leads him to the sardonic Joyce Barber, a partner in a Delaware comic book store who end ups being Harvey's true soul mate as they experience the bizarre byproducts of Harvey's cult celebrity stature. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | superherobased on autobiography |
| Themes: | illnesslovefriendshipmarriagemoneyprisonangerdivorcelonelinessobsessionparanoiadepressiondysfunctional familycancercelebrity …adoptionwritingautismobsessive compulsive disorder (See All) |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york cityrestaurantairplaneairportschool busv.a. hospital |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfrienddoctorboyteacherstudentartistgrandmother grandson relationshipamerican dreamself referentiallow self esteem |
| Period: | 1960s1980s1970s1950s |
| Story: | television studioohiorecordingjazzrock musicf ratedinterviewkissfightshowertelephone callvoice over narrationunderwearwatching tvcomputer …catlettervomitingcafebathroomcollegetelephonehalloweenbased on comic bookdinertoiletnunold womanhotel roomchampagnereadingcollege studenthalloween costumeclassgraffitirecord playernerdundergroundsupermarketcakelistening to musictape recorderfamecomic bookguitaristrailway stationpart animationretirementcynicismanimated sequenceco workertheatre audienceice skatingvegetarianholding handsyellingtrick or treatingjazz musicbitternesslosertheatre productionmtvbased on graphic novelbakeryhamburgerpsychoanalysiseating disordercollectoradopted daughterreference to supermancleveland ohioneuroticreference to batmanclerkdonutcartoonistchemotherapyluggagecult figurebook signingblue collarbohemianasperger's syndromerecitalreference to marlon brandoillustratorplay within a filminternal monologueloud shirthair lossphdreference to mark twaincomic book artcomic book shopcynicdark horse comicsmegalomaniascratchinggreeting cardmovie reality crossovergarage salereference to david lettermanstoicismtalking to mirrorvasectomythrift storecouponstick figurecurmudgeonvow of silencejellybeanretirement partylymphomaanemiaveterans hospitallaryngitislentdelusion of grandeurfood allergyrecord collectortoledo ohiowhite castlevocal cordsstoicgreen roomlentilreference to the little mermaidtalk show in plot (See All) |
This is the beginning of the eighties and everybody is moving to the beat of Pop music, as the brand-new concept of the music video appears on television for the first time. However, in Dublin, Conor, a teenager with a sensitive heart, is trying to deal with a tense family relationship, reconnect wi …th his older brother while dealing with the hostile environment in his new public school. And then one day, he sees her. Tall, with long chestnut hair, a buttery complexion and big, dark eyes; an enigmatically beautiful girl standing in front of his school's gate, indolently observing people passing by. But who is she and how could a boy ever get noticed by such a distant girl? That's easy. He would form a band. Surprisingly, with every lyric Conor writes, the gap narrows and with every song he plays, her heart fills with affection. In the end, before a sea of opportunities lying ahead of them, what will the future hold for a brave love like this? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmusic videocoming of agesemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | friendshipinfidelityjealousyadulterydrinkingextramarital affairunfaithfulnesshumiliationbullyingfalling in love |
| Locations: | trainschoolmotorcycleboatbicycleschool dancetwo on a bicyclebicycle thief |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacher …dancerpriestartistreference to godbullyteacher student relationshipcatholicfrenchgrandfather grandson relationshipdream girl (See All) |
| Period: | 1980syear 1985 |
| Story: | drummerrecordingconcertbandsongsexflashbacktwo word titlekisscigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by charactersingingcryingmirror …face slapslow motion scenepunched in the facedrinkvomitingliesunglassespianoreference to jesus christgay slurorphanvideo cameramontagesubwaychild abusedrawingracial slurflash forwardmicrophoneprologuerabbitrock 'n' rollsadnessirelandobscene finger gesturerecord playereyeglassesapplausediscolooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicscene during opening creditshappinessguitaristorphanagepicnicwatching televisionswitchbladenicknamemakeupblack eyemarital separationsongwriterpierbenchmarital problemalarm clockferrypajamasplaying pianodrumspiano playersaving a lifeearphonesface maskharborfire extinguisherrunning awayflutename callingreference to the beatlesstoner14 year oldflaskplaying guitar15 year oldmotorboatexamslingshotstation wagoncamcorderdublin irelandacoustic guitarjumping into waterbagpipesfamily crisiskiss on the cheekheadmasteracrobaticsboy bandhomeworkkeyscassette tapedyed haircollaborationdoorbellmanic depressionart classsongwritingsynthesizerpenis slurhearing aidreference to david bowiefantasy scenebassistcowboy costumeroadiehigh school promlyricistbass guitaroverhearing a conversationreference to oscar wildeboys' bathroompublic schoolreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartbass playersomersaultreference to mcdonald's restaurantschoolyard fightfather slaps sonreference to london englandreflection in a mirrorcollege dropoutdestroying propertypacking a suitcasejesuitbongo drumaspirationreference to the academy awardsschool belltape measurexylophoneschool dropouttesticles slurcomposingholding someone's head underwaterreference to franceselling a housefrench classreference to the village peoplereference to germanyreference to englandblack slurgroup dancereference to depeche modereference to joy divisionschool gymredheaded boyreference to spainreference to the sex pistolsfake fangsreference to phil collinsplaying keyboardlatin classreference to duran duranshooting a videoaspiring modelblack shoesblowing smoke into someone's facecassette tape recorderreference to the cure the band (See All) |
A day in the life of the employees of Empire Records. Except this is a day where everything comes to a head for a number of them facing personal crises - can they pull through together? And more importantly, can they keep their record store independent and not swallowed up by corporate greed?
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageteen movie |
| Themes: | friendshipdrugsfuneralmonsterseductionangercelebritysexualitygamblingdrug addiction |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | motorcyclerooftop |
| Characters: | policeteenagerfriendteenage boyartistlustemployer employee relationshipstepfather stepson relationshipself doubt |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | contractteen angstbandrock musicsongsexbare chested maledancingtitle spoken by charactersingingleg spreadingchasesurprise endingpantiespistol …cryingbeatingurinationblondepunched in the facepaintingheld at gunpointhallucinationcleavagefoot chasewhite pantiesbrunettescantily clad femaledrawingcigar smokingtalking to the cameradrug addictblack pantiesvirginpop musicmini skirtscene during end creditssadnesspremarital sexcharacter says i love youcasinogirl in pantiestwenty somethingdesirestreetsexual attractionpop starsexual desireshopliftingreconciliationcouchattempted suicidediscussiontitle appears in writingsafepanties pulled downone daythirty somethingraised middle fingergrowing upjuvenile delinquentgirl in bra and pantiesshynessstorepromiscuous womanbandagemoney problemsdoubtautographspeedstonerdrumquitting a jobpocket watchassistantcddisappointmentimmaturityaudio cassettesofapolaroid camerared brachild with gunmopedrecord storevinylsidewalkskateboardermusic storesigntantrumfemale sitting on a toiletgeneration xcassette tapereference to led zeppelincupcakesmall businessadolescent boyhand on crotchatlantic city new jerseyhit with a car doormismatched bra and pantiespart time jobamphetaminebeer keghead shavingcrapsmoney bagbuttonclassic rock musicbrownie the foodstore managerrecord collectiondrumsticksoutdoor concertgameboymosh pitcardboard cut outsuperglueattempted theftbusiness propositioncorporate conglomerationfake funeralbald girl (See All) |
English rock star Aldous Snow relapses into drugs and booze after a break up and a disastrous record. In L.A., Aaron Green works for a record company stuck in recession. Aaron's boss gives him a career making task - to bring Aldous from London to L.A. for a concert in 72 hours. That day, Aaron's gir …lfriend Daphne tells him she wants to finish her medical residency in Seattle. Aaron's sure this ends their relationship. In London, things aren't much better: Aldous delays their departure several times, plies Aaron with vices, and alternates between bad behavior and trenchant observations. Can Aaron moderate Aldous's substance abuse and get him to the Greek? What about Daphne? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | music video |
| Themes: | friendshipinfidelitydrugsjealousydrunkennesstravel |
| Locations: | new york citybarswimming poollos angeles californialondon englandairportroad tripafricastrip clubairplane tripsex in toiletsex in a toilet stall |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americandoctormusiciangay kissex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship |
| Story: | music industrylas vegas nevadaconcertrock musicfemale nuditynuditybare breaststhreesomefemale frontal nuditymasturbationsex scenekisscigarette smoking …partytelephone calltopless female nuditycell phonewoman on topslow motion scenethongfalling from heightalcoholcombatstripperf wordsuicide attempttoiletscantily clad femalemini skirtsplit screencasinoheroinblack americanpot smokinginjuryspin offeccentricjumping from heightcoitusrock starcameorock concertdespaircasual sexflightpromiscuityseattle washingtonsurprise after end creditsimperative in titlevomitdrug smugglinglate nightloud sexmale rapequitting a jobmedical studentcomebackfully clothed sexgroupiecocktaildepravityshotinternillegitimate sonwoman initiating seximpersonatormeaning of liferecessionreference to frank sinatrastripper poleillegal drugsintoxicationbusiness executiverecord companyabsinthesuperficialityfalling into a swimming pooladrenalinepixilated nuditystring quartetdrug referencecomedic sex scenereference to sammy davis jr.lap dancerdrug mulemedical internrecord executiverat packrecord industry10th anniversaryracism referencefalling off the wagonrunning latewatching a music video (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: | martial artscult filmblack comedyboxing movieboxing film |
| Themes: | deathlovefriendshiprevengemarriagechristmasjealousyfeardrunkennessfuneralheroangerbrutalitywrestlingredemption …guiltcelebrityrivalrycourage (See All) |
| Mood: | ambiguous ending |
| Locations: | pennsylvaniabarbeachswimming poolmotorcycleairplanelos angeles californiarunning on the beach |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americandoctorbrother sister relationshippriesttough guywarrioraction herosecurity guardmayorwriter directorself doubtjewish american |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | push upsmanagerdirected by starwritten and directed by cast memberreportersongcharacter name in titlenumber in titleviolencesequelinterviewflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malekiss …fightcigarette smokingphotographsurprise endingbeatingfistfightslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvwritten by directorarrestbrawlpaintingshowdownsunglassesrunningbedpianofightingcaliforniamansionmontagebridgeboxingfalse accusationradiocoffinthird partcigar smokingbartenderracial slurtraininglimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguelocker roomproduct placementstatuechristmas treegymamerican flagsplit screenchampionfireworksnewspaper headlineheart attackfreeze framemachismorevelationlooking at oneself in a mirrorfriendship between menfamescene during opening creditshelmetjoggingragejail cellroman numeral in titlemale bondingboxerblockbusterwristwatchpress 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 crowdhugsweatarenapopularitymarching 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 eventfamous songnightieboxing 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 racemontage with pop songrematchsleeper 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) |
Elise and Didier fall in love at first sight. She has her own tattoo shop and he plays the banjo in a bluegrass band. They bond over their shared enthusiasm for American music and culture, and dive headfirst into a sweeping romance that plays out on and off stage - but when an unexpected tragedy hit …s their new family, everything they know and love is tested. An intensely moving portrait of a relationship from beginning to end, propelled by a soundtrack of foot-stomping bluegrass, The Broken Circle Breakdown is a romantic melodrama of the highest order. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | illnessweddingdeathsuicidemarriagereligionpregnancyfuneraldepressioncancergriefdeath of daughterend of love |
| Locations: | hospitalsex in car |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattoosingernursemusicianbabychristianlittle girldaughterbaby girlcrying girl …religious differencesgirl cryingsuicide by pills (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | concertbandsexbloodmale nudityflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malekisscigarette smokingmale full frontal nuditysingingshowerbased on play …horsepaintingbirthdaymale pubic hairambulancenonlinear timelinebirdbirthday partyargumentmicrophonedeath of childhairy chestsadnessblindfoldchickencoupleterminal illnessheavy rainhatcowboy hatbeardcountry musicnew year's evecrying manmale underwearpassionate kissbriefsatheistmale in showerman cryingreference to elvis presleywedding ceremonynew yearlighterloss of daughtershoutinghospital roombelgiumatheismdead birdsledgehammerchemotherapybanjoinfanttattoo parlorreligion versus sciencefiddlecancer patientgeorge w. bush6 year oldchild cancermarriage as hellbluegrassoutdoor showerbluegrass musicreference to hank williamsspinal tapbanjo playerstem cell researchstem cell therapyghent belgium (See All) |
This suspense thriller unfolds as the audience is introduced to David Dunn. Not only is he the sole survivor of a horrific train-crash that killed 131 people he doesn't have a scratch on him. Elijah Price is an obscure character who approaches Dunn with a seemingly far fetched theory behind it all.
| Subgenre: | cult filmsuperhero |
| Themes: | murderheropsychopathsupernatural powerterrorismhome invasiondisability |
| Locations: | pennsylvaniahospitaltrainswimming poolwaterwheelchair |
| Characters: | father son relationshipmother son relationshipserial killerhostagesecurity guardvillaincrying baby |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | broken armwhat happened to epiloguewritten and directed by cast memberone word titleflashbackgunsurprise endingcar accidentrescuecar crashhallucinationgood versus evilsubwayproduct placementsingle parent …destinyfalling down stairsmass murderinjurycomic booksurvivorblockbusterart gallerybroken legvisionplot twistghettophiladelphia pennsylvaniamarital problemnewspaper clippingdirector cameocartoon on tvsuper strengthweightliftingnewspaper articlefilm starts with textart exhibitioncrime fighteroverhead camera shotsole survivorclose up of eyechild with gunclairvoyantprotectionarm slingman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesmultiple time framestroubled marriagebegins with textinvulnerabilityorigin of heromarital crisisart dealerbroken handmuggerphysical therapytrain crashshoplifterreference to bruce leememorial serviceimplied rapecomic book artcomic book shopbirth defectsleeper holdformer football playerarch villainsixth sensearchenemyreference to princebroken ribremoving wedding ringsoothsayerbench presswriter cameoriding a traindriving at night in the rainfall down stairsbrittle bonescomic book storegenetic abnormalityosteogenesis imperfectashattered bone (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: | weddingfriendshipmoneypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessdancememory |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | churchnew york citybarbeachhotelmotorcycleairplanenightclubtaxirooftopoceanyacht |
| Characters: | homosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerfemale protagonistdancermusicianwriterpriestsingle motherolder woman younger man relationship |
| Story: | exclamation point in titlebandsongpunctuation in titlef ratednuditymale nudityflashbackmale rear nuditydogsex scenekissdancingejaculationphotograph …singingpartycryingtitle directed by femalemirrorslow motion scenedrinkthongbare buttfalling from heightletterbooktearspianoislandguitarswimmingwomanbridgetoiletinternetfishno opening creditsdrawingbartenderlimousinebinocularsfantasy sequencesuitcaseflowersscene during end creditsdiarypianistsplit screencloseted homosexualtouristfaintinglifting someone into the airtitle based on songbarnoverallsarchitectbuttocksblockbusterbrideladdergoatearthquakepassportbarefootdivinginterracial romancehippiegreecewedding ringferryreckless drivingwedding receptiondonkeypeasantharbortriple f ratedlaundrydocksailboatold flameraftmailmailboxillegitimate childmusic boxjumping into waterbagpipesbride and groomcanceled weddingpaternitylifting female in airbridesmaidcrossing selfgirl bandbiological fathermediterraneanlifting an adult into the airbased on stage musicaltoilet stallplaying against typebachelorette partygreek islandmiddle age romancescubapushed into waterair guitarpromiscuous pasttitle sung by characterengaged couplenubile womanjukebox musicalfeather boapaddle boatresort hotelswinging on a ropesummer romancewindchimeabbafalling through the ceilingflower powerreference to aphroditeswim flippers (See All) |
Bad Blake is a broken-down, hard-living country music singer who's had way too many marriages, far too many years on the road and one too many drinks way too many times. And yet, Bad can't help but reach for salvation with the help of Jean, a journalist who discovers the real man behind the musician …. (Read More)
| Themes: | illnessdrinkingdrunkennessmemorylonelinessredemptionguiltalcoholismhopedyingmissing child |
| Locations: | hospitalbartrainbustaxiwheelchairmoteltexasnew mexico |
| Characters: | mother son relationshipdoctorsingernursedancermusicianphotographerwriterlittle boyalcoholicolder man younger woman relationshipcountry singerdysfunctional relationship |
| Story: | music businessconcertbandsongsexfemale nuditybased on novelnudityinterviewbare chested malecigarette smokingdancingtitle spoken by charactersingingpanties …telephone callcryingunderwearfoodcar accidentmirrorwatching tvcameradrinkvomitingtearspianoguitarjournalisteatingtoiletapologyfishingbartenderflash forwardargumentmicrophonepay phoneon the roadpianistreunionpickup truckeyeglassesapplausetape recorderagingguitaristcountry musicphone boothone night standwhiskeyreconciliationplaygroundmobile phonenostalgiabackstageshopping mallfather figureaquariumabsent fatherdark heroswingsongwriterdressing roombowlingfemale reporterbriefsdivorceereckless drivingflat tirehead woundmetaphortelephone boothcrutchesaccordiontexanautographmotel roomgroup therapyflaskman in underwearbowling alleycdsecond chancestation wagonhouston texashot air balloonfather son estrangementestrangementlimpsalvationnashville tennesseefinancial problemtour busalcoholics anonymousrehabestranged fatherfemale writerduetreference to madonnamentor protege relationshipliquor storetitle appears in songtoy carpassing outtalent agentphoenix arizonamale singergospel musiclost childrecovering alcoholichead bandagesongwritinggazebowashed up starbrokelong lost fatherbourbonfifty somethingalbumlyricsnew beginningbroken ankleman wearing a towelpurple bramusic managersong lyricscountry western musicmale wearing an earringbiscuitrehabilitation centersanta fe new mexicooutdoor concertmale cryinghand in pantiesreference to hank williamslost boyjungle gymamphitheatrevomiting into a toiletreference to gene autryfalling asleep while drivingcountry western singerself motivation (See All) |
Based on the true story of Juliet Hulme and Pauline Parker, two close friends who share a love of fantasy and literature, who conspire to kill Pauline's mother when she tries to end the girls' intense and obsessive relationship.
| Subgenre: | independent filmgay interestcult filmcoming of agemelodramastop motion animationteen moviedocumentary footage |
| Themes: | hollywoodillnessmurderdeathlovefriendshipsurrealismmarriageinfidelitychristmasreligionadulterylesbianismextramarital affairdivorce …theftobsessionredemptioninsanityunfaithfulnesswealthwritingmadness (See All) |
| Mood: | goremoving |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachbathtubwoodsbicycle accidentfire escape |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlfemale protagonistteacherstudentdancerphotographerwriter …priestthieflove trianglehomosexualitybibleprofessoraunt niece relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | recordingwhat happened to epilogueteen angstsongbloodflashbacktwo word titlekissdancingtitle spoken by charactersingingpartylesbian kiss …pantiesbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingdreamblood splatterface slapswordarrestsecretletterhallucinationreference to jesus christclassroomorgysubjective camerabraambulancestabbingmontagenonlinear timelineapologydrawinggarter beltritualvirginbeaten to deathscreamingfired from the jobfantasy sequencepassionchristmas treediaryfilm within a filmchildbirthcinemaclasstherapyrecord playerloss of virginityslow motionstealingmovie startherapistpsychologypsychologisttennisvirginitypassportrole playingrampageunderage drinkingnewsreel footagetheatre audienceheavenhit on the headschool uniformchoirkingdompuppywishnew zealandpost world war twobisexualitysexual awakeninghysteriaapparitionhead woundschemetrue crimefriendship between girlsfantasy worldcollege professorcathedraleating disorderparoleteenage crushopposites attractbus ridematricidesick childsex with a minorshrinelesbian subtexthymnteenage girl in underwearcoughing bloodshared bathtuberculosisaltarbludgeoningunicornstory tellingbrickboarding housegirls' schoolchristmas gifttrolleyphonograph recordpretending to be deadart classcounselorgym classheadmistresscorrespondencenylonstenoralternate worldpretendingbludgeoned to deathradio programrecord albummarriage counselorfantasy lifebikingprivilegeyear 1954reference to orson wellesyear 1953reference to doris daymimingvoice over writingcourt jestersurrogate daughternew year's resolutionplaying dress upfoster daughtersecludedsuspected lesbianchild psychologyspoiledreference to james masoncontemplating deathmovie magazineclay modelshared hallucinationmodeling clayplasticenethrowing a stone into water (See All) |
This is a story about Mike, a guy who left his girl in New York when he came to LA to be a star. It's been six months since his girlfriend left him and he's not doing so good. So, his pal and some other friends try and get him back in the social scene and forget about his 6 year relationship.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | hollywoodlovefriendshipmoneydrinkingdrunkennessseductiondepressiondatinggamblinghomophobiabreak upunemploymentcourage |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantcarlos angeles californianightclubdesertkitchenurban settingapartment |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshiphomosexualafrican americanfriendsingerdanceractorbabyactresswaitresscomedianex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipself esteem |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | disneylandlas vegas nevadabandsongsexone word titlebare chested malegunkisscigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingpartysurprise ending …pantiespistoltelephone callcryingunderwearurinationslow motion scenewritten by directordrinkcondomheld at gunpointbeertearscafecollegetelephonef wordcleavagegay slurgangmontagedinerscantily clad femalecigar smokingcoffeebartenderblack pantiesauditionon the roadproduct placementstorytellinglong takepremarital sexcasinopizzatwenty somethingmachismoanswering machinegolfslow motionstealinghollywood californiadesperationone night standwomanizerfollowing someonetowelcameosex talkproducerice hockeysports carpajamasparking lotplaying cardsbeing followedgamblerinsecuritystuffed animalcentral park manhattan new york citymisogynistswingername callingsuittrailer homedance clubslot machinegolf coursedirector also cinematographeraspiring actresshedonismwisconsincalendarfade to blackfamous lineblackjackdelivery boysausage555 phone numberaspiring actormartinipizza delivery boyreference to frank sinatranight lifekindergartenfalling asleepmale camaraderiejazz clubfear of commitmentneon signdumped by girlfriendreference to judy garlandoliveespressotrailer housereference to quentin tarantinosteadicamreference to voltairereference to johnny cashswing dancingreference to martin scorsesesingle manreference to starbuckscalling cardjob huntingreference to snoop dogganaheim californiawritten by co starinstant replayphone numberreference to wayne gretzkywing manborrowingreference to the disney corporationlack of confidenceopen mike nightcard dealercompton californiareference to new kids on the blockreference to pluto the dogreference to the age of enlightenmentreference to the renaissance (See All) |
Because of his eccentric habits and bafflingly strange films, director 'Edward D. Wood Jr. (I)' (qv) is a Hollywood outcast. Nevertheless, with the help of the formerly famous 'Bela Lugosi' (qv) and a devoted cast and crew of show-business misfits who believe in Ed's off-kilter vision, the filmmaker … is able to bring his oversize dreams to cinematic life. Despite a lack of critical or commercial success, Ed and his friends manage to create an oddly endearing series of extremely low-budget films. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | gay interestcult filmb movie |
| Themes: | hollywoodlovefriendshipfuneralfilmmakingwrestlingcelebritydrug addiction |
| Mood: | behind the scenesbreaking the fourth wallaffectionbiographical |
| Locations: | churchbarrestaurantcemeterylos angeles californiabustaxiapartmentghost train |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendactoractressdirectorfilm director |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | showbizwhat happened to epiloguecharacter name in titlecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterhalloweengay slurdeath of friendsuicide attemptcoffincigar smokingtalking to the camerabartenderconfessiondrug addict …lightningfilm within a filmhandguncult directornewspaper headlinetransvestitegothicheavy rainfriendship between menhollywood californiamovie theaterphone boothblack humoramusement parkblack and whitefilm setfilm producerdressing roomwar veteranwrestlergothstock footagebaptismhomagebus stopstage playmisfitsex changehollywood signmovie studioreverendtransvestismfuneral homeslaughterhousemorphineloudspeakerguillotinemovie posterfunfairman wearing a wigcigarette holdergender benderreference to frankensteintrick or treatfilm reelfilm premierereference to draculadumped by girlfriendmariachi banddentureschiropractordrug rehabreference to orson wellestheremindirector actor relationshipreference to charlton hestonreference to boris karloffwashed outjacobs ladder (See All) |
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