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In 1951, Laura Brown, a pregnant housewife, is planning a party for her husband, but she can't stop reading the novel 'Mrs. Dalloway'. Clarissa Vaughn, a modern woman living in present times is throwing a party for her friend Richard, a famous author dying of AIDS. These two stories are simultaneous …ly linked to the work and life of Virginia Woolf, who's writing the novel mentioned before. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | regretmental illnesscancerdepressionlesbianismpregnancysuicidefriendship |
| Locations: | englandrural settingelevatorwaterlos angeles californiahotelnew york city |
| Characters: | lesbian motherex husband ex wife relationshipmaidhomosexualitysingle motherwriterfemale protagonistdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationship |
| Period: | year 19411920s1950s1940s |
| Story: | flower shopdepressed womanredheaded womanmanic depressionwoman with glassesparty planningbirthday partymiddle age romancelesbian wifeanimal burialmulti protagonistself determinationfake nosedissociative identity disorderthree women …book editorwomen in societyflourfalling out a windowpulitzer prize sourceserendipityborderline personality disorderfamily abandonmentbipolar disordermultiple time framesworld war two veteranlambdying wordshomosexual subtextstreamartificial inseminationbechdel test passedhopelessnessangstbased on noveltrue loveepisodic structuremental breakdownstonepublishermultiple storylinenovelreflectionmelancholyrosemedicationdespairfeministhousewifeloss of sonrailway stationmilkgay parentcowboy hatbabysittereggbirthday cakepoetflowerflowersringreadingdrowningbirddrivingnonlinear timelinewomancookingbisexualtelephoneriverbedletterbased on booklesbian kisspartytitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingtwo word titlef ratedkiss (See All) |
An emotionally broken woman, Kathy, suddenly finds herself homeless after her house is wrongly repossessed and auctioned. Seeking respite from his marriage, Lester, a sympathetic sheriff's deputy comes to the aid of Kathy and becomes intimately involved in her situation. Soon, Behrani, a proud emigr …ant Iranian and his family move into the house only to find their new lives burdened by harassment from Lester and Kathy as they attempt to reclaim her former home. The once prosperous colonel denies Kathy's pleas for he knows his recent purchase promises a profitable return and a better future for his adolescent son and his wife. But latent consequences lie beneath Behrani's well intentioned plan as Kathy's emotions spiral out of control and her actions spark a tragic chain of events that will leave no resident unscathed in the House of Sand and Fog. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedymelodrama |
| Themes: | depressionsuicidemarriageinfidelityadulteryweddingextramarital affairangerracismpovertyhomelessnesstraumaprejudiceritual suicide |
| Mood: | moving |
| Locations: | elevatorhospitalbeachrestaurantsmall townbathtubmotelgas stationsan francisco california |
| Characters: | maidhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshippolice officerhostagemuslimpolice arrestmilitary officeramerican dreamfather daughter dance |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | depressed womanfamily abandonmentbased on novelmelancholymedicationloss of sonringbirdnonlinear timelinewomanlettercigarette smokingfemale nuditybloodmale nudity …flashbacksex scenedancingshot to deathsecretshootingvomitingbathroomjailprayeralcoholflashlightbracaliforniaambulancesuicide attemptdinerhouseimmigrantdinnertreeuniformdebtdomestic violencetragic eventcabindirectorial debuthandgunshavingslow motioninjurybuttocksdesperationskateboardladderhomecompassiondrug overdosewatching televisionpillstime lapse photographydead childpridefogmarital separationpierwedding receptionmusic bandauctionintimidationreal estate agentsunsetconstruction workerdefecationevictiondead fatherrestroomreal estateseagullfemale lawyerquitting a joblanguage barrieriraniansleeping in a carbadgegolden gate bridgeasphyxiationsignrenovationcouriernailrogue copinternal affairsinter culturaldeputy sheriffauthor cameotelephone boxheavy drinkingwaterbedfootpolice harassmentfoot injurychildlessnessdouble suicideclassified adalcoholic relapserepossessioncreditbungalowtree cuttingfor sale signsleeping in a bathtubstorage facilitywedding banquethouse saleiranian americanlegal aidpersian americanseizure of propertybirdbathhouse improvementunpaid taxes (See All) |
When a single mother and her six-year-old daughter move to rural France and open a chocolate shop - with Sunday hours - across the street from the local church, they are met with some skepticism. But as soon as they coax the townspeople into enjoying their delicious products, they are warmly welcome …d. (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshipdeathmarriagereligionpoliticscorruptiontheftprejudice |
| Locations: | rural settingbarschoolchurchsnowcemeterysmall townboatbicyclevillagefrancecatholic churchboat on fire |
| Characters: | single motherwriterfemale protagonisthusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboygirldancermusicianpriestthiefchristian …catholicmayorgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipself righteousness (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | birthday partybased on novelflowersbirdwomancookingletterpartyf ratedkisssexnudityviolenceone word titleflashback …dogfightdancingphotographknifefirevoice over narrationcryingfoodlietearscafeclassroomprayerguitarold manmontageeatingwidowapologydrawingritualgraveyardold womanconfessiondrug addictpassionstorytellingsuitcasestatuedomestic violenceinjectioncountrysidemagical realismclassarsonsingle parenttraditionpiratedestinybreaking and enteringslow motioncrucifixstealinggossipirishfestivalburialfood in titlemoralitygypsybloody nosewindreference to satancard playingabsent fatherabusive husbandatheistshowsermonchocolatereference to elvis presleydriftercremationtemptationconfessionaloutsidertween girlimaginary friendrumorwormeasterguitar playernursing homeashesfablehistorianhair salonpleasurekangarooaphrodisiacbouquetrebirthchurch bellwife leaves husbandcentral americafeastportrait paintingrepentancepagancountesshair dryerdiabeticjugglersmall businesswife abusehouseboatcountinsulingluttonyfertilityabstinenceold people's homeillegitimate daughtervowfastingcremated remainsriverboatfire eatergourmetbattered womancandy storered capehot chocolatenightshirtseventy somethingchiligypsy campprovincial settingpublic moralityletter openercocoapastry shopyearningrighteousnesscafe ownerapothecaryriverbanklentpenitenceremedybook of poetrycontritiondowagerfictional villagehit with a skilletthrowing cremated ashes to the windhit on the head with a skillet (See All) |
Cathy is the perfect 50s housewife, living the perfect 50s life: healthy kids, successful husband, social prominence. Then one night she stumbles in on her husband Frank, kissing another man, and her tidy world starts spinning out of control. In her confusion and grief, she finds consolation in the …friendship of their African-American gardener, Raymond - a socially taboo relationship that leads to the further disintegration of life as she knew it. Despite Cathy and Frank's struggle to keep their marriage afloat, the reality of his homosexuality and her feelings for Raymond open a painful, if more honest, chapter in their lives. (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshipmarriageinfidelitychristmasadulterydrunkennessseductionextramarital affairracismdivorceunfaithfulnessprejudicegay love |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | hotelbartrainswimming poolbusnightclubpolice stationgay bar |
| Characters: | maidhomosexualityhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualafrican americanbest friendgay kissinterracial relationshippsychiatristsecretarygay relationshipsingle fathergay father …homosexual father (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | redheaded womanhousewiferailway stationgay parentbisexualtelephonecigarette smokingsexdancingcryingsunglassesdinerconfessionsuburbwidower …umbrellavacationchristmas treedomestic violencefilm within a filmgay coupletherapypickup truckcloseted homosexualrace relationsloss of friendassaultmovie theatergossipswimsuitnew year's eveforbidden loveart gallerybarefoothypocrisymiami floridamakeupdiscriminationlipstickspyinghousekeeperfamily dinnerbigotrybriefcaseimpotenceunhappy marriageglovesphysicianintolerancedrunk drivinggardenerrumorhate crimeautumnretropondfirst gay sexual experiencescarforchestral music scoreart exhibitioncruisingbaltimore marylandsegregationbow tieflash cameraoverhead shotfedoramodern artcatastropheconnecticutadvertising executiveharpleafcocktail partygay husbandpaper airplaneart showfemales talking about sexmusic score features pianostoningconversion therapypostmoderndecolletageballet shoessymphonic music scoremislaid trustblack maidsexual problemsholiday resorthomemakerunhappily married womansame sex situationfarewell scenefemale sex talkmale slaps a femaleconneticutcrane shothartford connecticutkerchief (See All) |
Evelyn Couch is having trouble in her marriage, and no one seems to take her seriously. While in a nursing home visiting relatives, she meets Ninny Threadgoode, an outgoing old woman, who tells her the story of Idgie Threadgoode, a young woman in 1920's Alabama. Through Idgie's inspiring life, Evely …n learns to be more assertive and builds a lasting friendship of her own with Ninny. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | gay interestcult film |
| Themes: | suicidefriendshipmurderloverevengedrunkennessweddingfuneralinvestigationcannibalism |
| Locations: | trainchurchsmall townlakebaseballcampfiretrain accident |
| Characters: | lesbian motherfemale protagonistmother son relationshipafrican americanbrother sister relationshipgirllittle girlself discoverygay friend |
| Period: | 1920s |
| Story: | based on novelmultiple storylinefeministgay parentwomanriverpartytitle spoken by characterflashbackthree word titlemirrorcafecolor in titleswimming …accidenttriallesbian interesttreescreamingumbrellastorytellingscreamdomestic violencedeath of brothersingle parentstrong female characterrecord playerdresshataccidental deathstrong female leadfood in titlebarefootnostalgiadiscriminationracistbarbecuemidlife crisiswedding receptionparking lotsermonwedding ceremonyfemale bondingbeesouthern u.s.suittomboypocket watchgeneration gapdamtrain trackskindnessalabamanursing homechick flicktreehousecultural differencelesbian subtextku klux klanhandymanweight losssurprise partymanslaughtersouthernamerican southhit by a trainrailroad trackscreenplay adapted by authorhoneyman hits womanliving togetherwife beaterseamstressnight swimmingnostalgicauthor cameobeehiveunhappy wifewomens issuessurprise birthday partyextended familypiggy back ridestoriescross cultural relationsreference to moby dickcultural conflictromantic friendshipfree thinkerkilled by a trainhoneycomb23rd psalmwoman's hatgirl dressed as a boyvegetable in title (See All) |
Shaken by the death of his father and discouraged by his stalled career, writer Sal Paradise goes on a road trip hoping for inspiration. While traveling, he is befriended by charismatic and fearless Dean Moriarty and Moriarty's free-spirited and seductive young wife, Marylou. Traveling across the Am …erican southwest together, they strive to break from conformity and and search the unknown, and their decisions change the very course of their lives. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | gay interest |
| Themes: | pregnancyfriendshipdrugschristmasfuneraldeath of fatherillnesspoetry |
| Locations: | new york citybartraincarsnowcemeterybusnightclubroad tripmotelmexicogas stationroad moviebrothelsan francisco california …singing in a carmexico cityoral sex in a carsex in a tentsex in a motel (See All) |
| Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshiphomosexualitywriterhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippolicefriendprostitutepolice officergay sexpolicemanbabylittle girlgay kisslittle boy …frenchcrying babyfrench canadianbaby girl (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s1940syear 1947 |
| Story: | based on novelpoetdrivingbisexualriverlettertitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingkissfemale nuditynuditymale nuditybare breaststhreesome …flashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malegunsex scenedancingnipplesphotographsingingthree word titlepantiestopless female nudityvoice over narrationcryingsongwoman on topurinationcatmaskbookbeermarijuanapianoprostitutionalcoholmenage a troisgay slurnew yorkcaliforniatoplessdinerwhite pantiesman with glassesradiosearchjourneyvoice overon the roadmoaningtentrabbitchristmas treehairy chestglassestypewriterrecord playergirl in pantiespoemhuggingfriendship between menlistening to musicstealingnew year's evehitchhikerhitchhikingmale prostitutestealing a carshopliftingnew jerseynipplearizonalipstickvoice over letterhomoeroticismsnowingmale male kissnotehustlerman cryingpost world war twolouisianapost wartelephone boothlizardloud sexsexual promiscuitycolorado16 year oldlistening to a radiopocket watchtopless girlalabamacactusnorth carolinavirginiafevermale prostitutioncross countryhoboroadtripreference to supermanharlem manhattan new york citypackingoverhearing sexundershirtqueens new york citywoman moaning from pleasurewoman moaningmoaning womancrossing selfnebraskabisexual manmigrantwatching sexwhorehousephoto boothreference to friedrich nietzscheman dancing with mandenver colorado21 year oldspying on couple having sexsuicide thoughtsspeeding vehiclelistening to sex23 year oldsign of the crossnativitycottonyear 1948sexual experimentationspeeding ticketbeat generationyear 1949year 1951year 1950hot wiring a carscrubbing a floortabby catmamboreference to harry s trumanreference to douglas macarthurpig's headreference to rimbaudcotton fielddysenteryreference to duke ellingtonfever dreamreference to helen of troydriving in the nudetrenton new jerseybenzedrinestealing gascotton pickingmigrant camp (See All) |
The continuing saga of the Corleone crime family tells the story of a young Vito Corleone growing up in Sicily and in 1910s New York; and follows Michael Corleone in the 1950s as he attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.
| Subgenre: | tragedysuspensemelodramaepiccrime epic |
| Themes: | suicidefriendshipmurderdeathloverevengechristmasbetrayaljealousydrinkingfeardrunkennessescapegangstermemory …angercorruptionbrutalitypovertyblackmaildysfunctional familymafiasadismabusecrueltyabortionrevolution (See All) |
| Mood: | nightaffection |
| Locations: | hotelnew york cityhospitalbarboatbathtubairportvillagekitchenwheelchairapartmentitalyrooftopbrothelcatholic church |
| Characters: | family relationshipsfriendbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshiptough guybest friendhitmancatholicself doubtjewish americanjewish mafia |
| Period: | 1920s1950s1940s1960s1910s1900s |
| Story: | birthday partymultiple time framesworld war two veteranbased on novelmelancholyrailway stationnonlinear timelinewomanpartyfemale nuditynumber in titlebloodviolencesequelflashback …bondagedancingtelephone callfondlingcryingshootoutshot in the chestshotgunsecond partdead bodyinterrogationcafenumbered sequelprostitutionorphanbedroomassassinnew yorkold manstrangulationstabbingthroat slittingstabbed in the chestimmigrantweaponbrunetteman with glassesno opening creditsassassinationfishingpainimmigrationtheaterorganized crimefbievil manscreamdomestic violencelong takebusinessdeath of brothersadnessgardenloss of motherlas vegas nevadacasinopowerchild murderwashington d.c.crime bosstraitordesireassassination attemptreference to adolf hitlerhappinessroman numeral in titledrug abusedysfunctional marriageblockbusterpoolpart of trilogynew year's evefestivalhomehonordead womanswitchbladegrocery storenostalgiaburglaryitalian americanbackstagemercilessnessmiami floridabribesenatorsibling rivalryfrustrationsurprisecubaspyingdead manmarital separationattractionextortiondead boyliving roomroomalienationethnic slurdivorceelandlordsymbolismpolitical corruptionprequelbriberyvillain played by lead actorreturning character killed offgang warevictiondoubtbitternessyoung version of characterwrist slittingstatue of liberty new york citysuicide bomberdisappointmentwrathbloody body of childmotorboatcorrupt politicianshot through the mouthfamous scorequarantineshot in the throatwakemurder attemptsick childknife murderinformerwitness protectionmob violencemob hitfratricidechild killedscreenplay adapted by authorgarrotehavana cubagodfatherreference to mickey mouseperjurysex showdead prostitutefidel castroname changepastascapegoatmoral corruptionboy killedrise to powermilitary enlistmentchild shotfirst communionmafia donsicily italychild shot in the headcosa nostraboys' choirfollowing a dreamelderly manrugprotection racketcuban revolutionsteamshipbroken promisesepiaheart failureellis island new york cityman punches womansouth italyhurt feelingsbegging for lifegambling syndicateitalian american copcastro regimegovernment hearingprotective custodysequel to best picture winnershot on locationrepeating historyvintage film cinematographycorleone italylake tahoe nevadamano neraracial epithetsepia tinted scene (See All) |
Aurora and Emma are mother and daughter who march to different drummers. Beginning with Emma's marriage, Aurora shows how difficult and loving she can be. The movie covers several years of their lives as each finds different reasons to go on living and find joy. Aurora's interludes with Garrett Bree …dlove, retired astronaut and next door neighbor are quite striking. In the end, different people show their love in very different ways. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramafamily tragedy |
| Themes: | cancerpregnancyfriendshipdeathlovemarriageinfidelityjealousyadulterydrunkennessescapeweddingextramarital affairangerparanoia …dysfunctional familybreak up (See All) |
| Mood: | movingwedding nighttearjerker |
| Locations: | hotelnew york cityhospitalbeachrestaurantswimming poolairport |
| Characters: | single motherdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother daughter relationshipfriendchildrenbrother brother relationshipteacherbabyprofessorgrandmother grandson relationshipmother in law son in law relationship |
| Period: | 1950s1940s1970s1960s |
| Story: | birthday partybased on novelhousewifewomanpartysexfondlingcar accidentface slapmarijuanacollegeneighbormanhattan new york cityswimmingwidow …prologueconvertibledateloss of fatherpremarital sexloss of motherterminal illnessflirtingpot smokingsupermarketloss of wifeblockbusterwomanizercompassionastronauthousekeeperworld trade center manhattan new york cityreckless drivingseparationdinner partycafeteriaparenthoodloss of daughterbrooklyn bridgerestroomdomineering motherbachelordrunkardbankerfamous scorechick flickwakehouston texasopposites attractdeathbedsuitortumornecktienebraskadying youngrebellious daughtercribspit takegrocery shoppingsmotheringmedical treatmentpossessivenessvaccinationlincoln nebraskasuffocatingdes moines iowacystrenoir painting (See All) |
The acerbic, hilarious Claire Bennett becomes fascinated by the suicide of a woman in her chronic pain support group. As she uncovers the details of Nina's suicide and develops a poignant relationship with Nina's husband, she also grapples with her own, very raw personal tragedy.
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | depressionsuicidefriendshipdeathmoneyghostdrinkinglonelinessdrug usegriefdeath of wifetraumadrug addiction |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | los angeles californiahotelbarrestaurantswimming poolcemeterymexicosuvself help groupdeath in a car accident |
| Characters: | maidfemale protagonisthusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendnurselawyeremployer employee relationshipsuicide by jumping |
| Story: | bechdel test passedloss of sonbirthday cakewomantitle spoken by characterf ratedsexone word titlebare chested malesex scenefoodcar accidentdrinksex in bedbirthday …low budget filmwinesuicide attemptdinerlatex glovespaindrug addicthotel roomsuburbwidowerscartragic eventgiftdeath of sontherapycakelistening to musicloss of wifecrying womantherapistpillscynicismmourningconfrontationfemale leaddead childhousekeeperdivorceevodkastolen carmexican americanwoman cryingmotel roomborder crossinggardenershoutinggroup therapyhospital bedpharmacytrain tracksfacial scarfemale cinematographersorrowsleeplessnesssupport groupu.s. mexico borderfemale editorpersonal assistantdrive ingrievingman undressingvisiting a gravetijuana mexicoborder guardphysical therapymedical clinicagonywind chimeindoor swimming poolhitch hikerdrive in theaterpain killerdrive in moviephysical therapistswimming with clothes onawkward sexbad moodpainkillerchronic painriverside california (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: | cancerpregnancyfeardrunkennessmemoryangerdrug useredemption |
| Locations: | elevatorlos angeles californiahotelnew york citybarswimming poolairplanebustaxi |
| Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshipdoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingermusicianphotographerbest friendlittle girlpregnant mother |
| Period: | 1970syear 1971 |
| Story: | true lovetelephoneletterpartytitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingtwo word titlekissfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityinterviewbare chested male …female rear nudityphotographsingingbased on true storytelephone callcryingcell phonesongunderwearmirrorrescuewatching tvcamerabikinibirthdaypianof wordbandconcertapologyhotel roommicrophoneprologuestorytellingcollege studentscene during end creditspianisttypewriterrecord playereyeglasseswhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrortape recorderscene during opening creditsrecordinghappinesscaught having sexcrucifixone night standrock starpromisereconciliationnew jerseybackstagesondressing roomnervous breakdowntourbriefsmidlife crisisfemale in showerinspirationbillboardcigaretteunhappinesswhistlingleukemiaepiloguemale protagonistmiddle 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) |
An erotic story about a woman, the assistant of an art gallery, who gets involved in an impersonal affair with a man. She barely knows about his life, only about the sex games they play, so the relationship begins to get complicated.
| Subgenre: | cult filmerotic thriller |
| Themes: | friendshipmoneydrinkingvoyeurismseductionobsessionsexualitydatingillness |
| Mood: | rainnight |
| Locations: | waternew york citybarrestaurantforestboattaxiurban settingofficesex in publicfire escape |
| Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrenboydancerartistlustself destructiveness |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | based on novelrosemilkflowerbirdwomancookingtelephonebedbased on bookpartyf ratedkissfemale nudity …number in titleviolencethreesomefemale frontal nuditymasturbationsex scenefemale rear nudityfightdancingphotographknifeleg spreadingchasepantiestelephone callpunctuation in titlewoman on topunderwearfoodmirrorblondecomputercatdrinksex in bedrunninglingeriecafesex standing uphandcuffsvoyeurmanhattan new york citycleavagegay slurwinemontageeatingfootballfishwhite pantiesdinnerpainterscantily clad femalecontroversyroommatepantyhosecigar smokingpaintreestripteasepay phonepossessionmassageamerican flagfemale removes her clothesgiftfirst partchickenheart attackgirl in pantieseyeglasseshuggingfemale stockinged legsno pantiesnipples visible through clothingballoonsexual attractionhatred dressbeardwristwatchflatulencesadomasochismbrooklyn new york citycoitusart gallerys&mmexicanwatching televisionsexual desirecamera shot of feetswitchbladeshopliftingtelescopewhiphypnosispanties pulled downpierdivorceecopulationuncleplantfemale stockinged feetsexual awakeningyellingclosetgay bashingblindfoldedspiral staircasefemale removes her dressswingerblonde womanwoodwhisperinginfatuationcoughingferris wheelunsubtitled foreign languageobsessive lovetrampolinebeltscarfclothingfatal attractionriding cropknittingblack catpleasureex loverfake moustachepet catstreet musiciancontrolrevolving doorsex on the floorstrawberrycupwall street manhattan new york citymissionary positionhoneyice cubesex gameart dealerjugglerhouseboatsnoopingslide projectorsexploitation filmwoman dressed as manleafcherrywoman hits a mancrawlingpersonal adbusiness executiveconey island brooklyn new york cityfamous songwatching pornographydog collarslip the undergarmentfastingchastity beltolivefeeding someonechinatown manhattan new york citystraw hatpepperdrawbridgerubber duckpossessivenessbrushing hairdominancewhite glovescult favoritegold watchporno theaterwind up toydaisysoho manhattan new york citywhite catblindfolded womanfraction in titleshawlgelatinreference to billie holidayclockworkwatering a plantwhite dogwoman hitting mancan openerfemale dressed as malepicket fencefake mustachepersian catlilynumber 9 in titlesex in the rainwatering plantchelsea hotel manhattan new york cityholiday inncough syrupred hatsalesladycauliflowerarbitragefood playmale dominancewatch as a gift (See All) |
The story of John Lennon's childhood and teenage years from 1944 to 1960, his relationship with his aunt Mimi and his mother Julia -the two dominant women in the first part of his life-, his first meeting with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, their friendship, their love for music and the birth o …f The Beatles. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedycoming of age |
| Themes: | depressionfriendshipdeathmoneydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralangertheftdeath of motherdeath of wifechildhood |
| Mood: | nightmareaffection |
| Locations: | restaurantschoolcemeterybusbicycle |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerboyteenage girlteenage boyteachergirlstudentdancermusicianbaby …sister sister relationshipthiefbest friendreference to godlittle boycousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s1940s1960s |
| Story: | woman with glassesbirthday partybirthday cakereadingtelephoneletterbased on bookpartycigarette smokingtwo word titlef ratedkisssexblood …flashbackmasturbationfingeringdancingphotographsingingbased on true storytelephone callfondlingcryingsongtitle directed by femaledreamunderwearfoodmirrorurinationpunched in the facedrinksecretbookliebeertearsrunningbirthdayrock musiccafecollegepianoguitarbedroombandambulancemontageeatingwidowhouserock banddrawinghit by a cargraveyardflash forwardargumentmicrophoneuniversitydeath of husbandrock 'n' rollsadnesscharacter says i love yousleepingpubrecord playerteateen angstwhat happened to epiloguehead buttdesirelistening to musictape recorderrecordingtitle based on songgroup of friendsrageguitaristaudienceblack humorpassportmovie theatreswitchbladebloody noseshopliftingbackstagedrummertheatre audienceabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorsongwriterpierattractiondark pastdressing roomrecording studiolaughingdead motherpajamascrowdexhibitionismnew zealandmusic bandfast motion scenedrumsjoypiano playerreference to elvis presleyporn magazinedark secretadolescencejazz musiclooking out a windowguitar playingharmonicaboy with glassesbus stopflasklistening to a radiowrathguitar playerurinalguardianhamburg germanypawnshopwakegravestoneoutdoor oral sexmailmanthe beatlesgrudgedoormanabsent motherwaveoverhearing sexmusical instrumentrecord storemusic storebanjomusic groupreference to winston churchillrock groupliverpooloverheard conversationdouble decker busbloody mouthboardwalkcollapsesketchingdeath of uncleabandoned by fatherillegitimacygarden shearshalf brother half sister relationshipabandoned by motherbirth certificatechildhood memoriesboys' bathroomband managerlodgerschool suspensionlawn chairfish and chipsknocking on doortroubled teenage boyblackpool englandabandoned by husbandreference to buddy hollyreference to little richardsleeping on a benchreference to tchaikovskysinging along with a recordbiochemistryseaside resortbanjo playerschool blazerbrain hemorrhagewashboardlistening to classical musicclipping a hedgemerchant navy (See All) |
A bright-eyed young actress travels to Hollywood, only to be ensnared in a dark conspiracy involving a woman who was nearly murdered, and now has amnesia because of a car crash. Eventually, both women are pulled into a psychotic illusion involving a dangerous blue box, a director named Adam Kesher, …and the mysterious night club Silencio. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmexperimental filmconspiracy |
| Themes: | regretmental illnesslesbianismsuicidemurderdeathsurrealisminfidelityghostjealousyfilmmakingdeceptionextramarital affairdivorcemafia …guiltamnesiahomosexual lovehollywood party (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirbehind the scenesnightmareavant garde |
| Locations: | los angeles californianightclubtaxiairport |
| Characters: | female protagonisthomosexualdetectivedanceractresshitmanwaitressmotherdirectorcanadianhomeless mansuicide by gunshotself identity |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | borderline personality disorderbechdel test passedcowboy hatnonlinear timelinewomanbisexualtelephonelesbian kisstitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingtwo word titlef ratedfemale nudityviolence …gunphotographsurprise endingpantiespistoltelephone callpunctuation in titlecryingdreamcorpseshot to deathcar accidentshot in the chestblondeshot in the headplace name in titlecar crashdead bodyhallucinationcaliforniadinerman with glassesattempted murderlimousinemicrophonekeycowboyauditiontragic eventperiod in titleno pantiesnipples visible through clothingred dressmagicianhollywood californiamovie starmobmovie directorwoman in jeopardydwarfinnocencetv series pilotunfaithful wifesongunshot woundtitle appears in writingengagementfilm setfrustrationboxactress playing multiple rolesdoppelgangerauntbag of moneycastingwoman cryingpaintmovie actressgolf clubvacuum cleanergardenershow businesslandladylip synchingdisfigured facelighting a cigarettemysterious womanenigmashowbizkangarooschizophrenichostile takeoveridentity crisisloss of memoryidentity swapdoublemental instabilityaerial photographylight bulbniecephone bookstrong sexual contentstreet in titlebroken windshielddualitystolen identityacting auditionit was all a dreamcowboy costumebullet holeoneiricdeliberate crueltymurder disguised as suicidegrandparentshot in the buttstarletchoke holdfemale tearsdisorderheadshotemptinessmafia donshot with a gunactor's lifepool cleanerespressovisual hallucinationname tagactress playing dual roleoptimistbroken dishcorralfilm extragarbage dumpsterlighting someone's cigarettespurned womanhollywood starfull circlered curtainscared to deathpearl earringsecret clubcontradictory accountsjitterbugvintage clothingcasting agentdoo wopcheap hoteldead body in bedmise en abymebased on dreamcheerfulnessmixed identitytwo women in bedflophousemysterious objectmaking of a movieyounger woman older manbroken cuplittle black bookcryptic messagespilled paintcolor symbolismblack book (See All) |
On the occasion of his fifth wedding anniversary, Nick Dunne reports that his wife, Amy, has gone missing. Under pressure from the police and a growing media frenzy, Nick's portrait of a blissful union begins to crumble. Soon his lies, deceits and strange behavior have everyone asking the same dark …question: Did Nick Dunne kill his wife? (Read More)
| Themes: | cancerpregnancymurderdeathrevengemarriageinfidelitymoneyjealousyadulterydrinkinginvestigationdeceptionrobberyextramarital affair …angerpsychopathobsessionparanoiaunfaithfulnessillnesssadismsurveillanceevilphotographycrueltywritingpolice investigation (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | elevatorwaterhotelnew york cityhospitalbarswimming poolcarsnowsmall townairportkitchenwheelchairpolice stationpolice car …motelsinging in a carshed (See All) |
| Characters: | writerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicebrother sister relationshippolice officerdetectivelawyerthiefpolice detectiveself mutilationpolice arrestfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship …self injury (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s2010s |
| Story: | woman with glassesbased on novelnonlinear timelinewomantelephonebedletterbased on bookpartycigarette smokingtwo word titlef ratedkissfemale nudity …bloodmale nudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nudityinterviewflashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditysex scenefemale rear nudityfightphotographknifesurprise endingshowertelephone callvoice over narrationcryingcell phonecorpseblood splatterfoodurinationwatching tvcatcameradrinkarrestsecretbookliebeersunglasseslingerieinterrogationbathroomneighbormanhattan new york citytelevisionreporterbedroomflashlightvideo cameradisguisethroat slittingbridgeeatinghousefalse accusationman with glassesdrawingsearchfemme fatalenews reportmarriage proposalbartenderconfessionauthorargumentfbimissing persondiarymanipulationdisappearancegiftbasementsadnesspolicewomansuspiciontwincasinorecord playertv newsfireplacerevelationdesiresociopathscene during opening creditstold in flashbacksecurity camerapress conferencecovered in bloodaudiencehomicidemale underwearsurveillance cameramercilessnessironyshopping malllove at first sightframe uppridebookstoreevidenceblack eyesurprisewedding ringalzheimer's diseasesuspectinsultliving roommarital problemneighborhoodframed for murdercrowdfemale detectivephysical abusemedia coveragesouthern accentanniversarymysterious manloss of jobdark secretcar drivingmoney problemsalarmsarcasmex boyfriendabandoned housebitternesspregnancy testfemale psychopathretirement homenarcissismpolice interrogationtreasure huntquarrelscene of the crimetrailer parkmissinguniversity studentmurder suspectsleeping in a carwoman in lingeriecluefemale police officermysterious womanboard gamehit with a hammerpool of bloodtalking about sexfemale bartenderschizophrenicvideo gametelevision reporterwrongful arrestwedding anniversaryfake accentfemale writerselfieenvelopemissourimedia manipulationstealing moneyvoice over inner thoughtsdyed hairscreenplay adapted by authorbook signingfemale studentmass mediacriminal mastermindpsychological manipulationblue jeansmob of reportersst. louis missourivillainess played by lead actressmissing womanemotional manipulationmissing person posterfemale thiefbar ownersearch partyfurnaceviolent sexarm castcontrol freaklake housemedia hypeminiature golftrust fundhair dyepolice departmentunreliable narratorbored housewifescavenger huntwatchingboxer briefsmysterious disappearancepublic bathroomstaringbox cuttermedia circusstrange behaviormissing wifemarriage as helltv show hosturine sampledying haireconomic recessionnaked dead mansexual manipulationfemale police detectivereturn to hometowntelevision interviewvigilpathological liarslurmagazine writermanipulative personalityscheming wifetwin brother and sistervoice over diaryfemale neighborhusband suspected of murdering his wifefake evidencesex in a libraryhusband suspected of killing his wifepunch and judyabandoned shopping mall (See All) |
Julieta (Emma Suarez) is a middle-aged woman living in Madrid with her boyfriend Lorenzo. Both are going to move to Portugal when she casually runs into Bea, former best friend of her daughter Antia, who reveals that this one is living in Switzerland married and with three children. With the heart b …roken after 12 years of total absence of her daughter, Julieta cancels the journey to Portugal and she moves to her former building, in the hope that Antia someday communicates with her sending a letter. Alone with her thoughts, Julieta starts to write her memories to confront the pain of the events happened when she was a teenager (Adriana Ugarte) and met Xoan, a Galician fisherman. Falling in love with him, Julieta divides her time between the family, the job and the education of Antia until a fatal accident changes their lives. Slowly decaying in a depression, Julieta is helped by Antia and Bea, but one day Antia goes missing suddenly after a vacation with no clues about where to find her, leaving Julieta desperate to understand the reasons of her missing... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | autobiography |
| Themes: | depressionpregnancysuicidefriendshipdeathlovemarriageinfidelityadulteryfearmemoryextramarital affairlonelinessdeath of fatherobsession …death of motherguiltgriefunfaithfulnessillnessfaithdeath of wifechildhoodmythology (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh school |
| Locations: | elevatorhospitaltrainsnowboatbathtubbustaxiapartmentseashiptaxi driverstormtrain stationspain …townstorm at seasex on a traintrain engineersuicide by train (See All) |
| Characters: | single motherwriterhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendtattoobrother sister relationshipteenage girlteachergirlstudentbabyartist …best friendlittle girllittle boygrandmother granddaughter relationshipfishermanaunt niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipcrying girl (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s2010s |
| Story: | despairloss of sonbirthday cakeflowersdrowningwomancookingtelephonelettertitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingf ratedkisssexfemale nudity …character name in titlenudityone word titlebare breastsflashbackdogbare chested malefemale rear nudityphotographtelephone callcell phonefoodslow motion scenewatching tvundressingbare buttsecretbooksunglassesclassroomwinemountainbasketballdeath of friendeatingapologyfishinghit by a carsearchcoffeepainflash forwardauthorsuitcasefarmerdeath of sondeath of husbandloss of fatherclasseyeglassestv newswaiterteacomahappinessloss of wifecrying womandesperationfollowing someonestreet lifebreakfastclockretirementpromisethunderbreakupbackpackspanishtitle appears in writingsculpturehit on the headdeervoice over letterbalconyhousekeeperloss of husbanddead motherbenchneighborhoodbeing followedforename as titleheartbreakfarmingsculptorsummer campname callingfemale friendshipknocking on a doorfriendship between girlsstretcherunhappinessgiving a toastcookiemailbare feetlocked doorreading a bookrespectuniversity studentbroken heartmadrid spainportugalsilencesleeplessnesswriting a letterradio newschance meetingkiss on the cheeklocked in a roompackingintercomfanaticmissing daughter19 year olddoorbelltrain conductorhand kissingmultiple sclerosishospital visitkiss on the foreheadgaliciawoman in a bathtubhuman ashessubstitute teacher20 year oldfemale psychiatristmaturitymagazine editor9 year oldgarbage baglost at seatrain compartmentmother daughter estrangementreference to new york cityloverbirthday card25 year oldmoroccandark glassesbaby strollerill motherconfronting the paststatuetterakesleeping in a chairtorn photographvoice over writingfishnetwoman wrapped in a towelidentifying dead bodypyreneesbubble wrapreference to italywoman on top sexdeath of grandsonidentifying a dead bodyill wifesweatshirtunpackingandalusianreference to ulyssesreference to vogue magazinetv news reporterpainting a roomproofreadingtroubled familyred deerreference to the addams familystrawberriescremated ashesfemale sculptorman's best friendmother and daughter share a bedtwo year oldbrushing someone's haircivil guardheart tattooreference to milan italyelectrolysisreference to cubaschool vacationsclerosis (See All) |
Three students and a school teacher disappear on an excursion to Hanging Rock, in Victoria, on Valentine's Day, 1900. Widely (and incorrectly) regarded as being based on a true story, the movie follows those that disappeared, and those that stayed behind, but it delights in the asking of questions, …not the answering of them. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | suicidefriendshipdeathdrinkinginvestigationnatureobsessionsexualityillnesspoetry |
| Mood: | nightmarenightmythaustralian supernatural |
| Locations: | rural settingschoolchurchaustralialaketownaustralian outbackschool party |
| Characters: | maiddoctorhusband wife relationshippolicefriendtattoosingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteachergirlstudentpolicemanphotographer …teacher student relationshipfrenchuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationshipdriversuicide by jumpingfrench teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1900s |
| Story: | redheaded womanstreambased on novelstoneflowerflowersreadingbirdwomanpartycigarette smokingf ratedkisssexblood …interviewflashbackdogbare chested malephotographsingingvoice over narrationcryingsongdreamfoodhorsemirrorblondeface slapslow motion scenecameradrinkbookriflebeertearsdead bodypianohallucinationclassroomprayeralcoholorphanwinemansionfour word titlesnakedinnerbrunettechildsearchjourneyracial slurlegendvirginscreaminguniformumbrellastatuemissing personscreamfarmerhangingscarpianistdisappearancedeath of husbandschoolgirltied upsleepingclass differenceseyeglassespoemrockwhat happened to epiloguedresscaketouristhatsouth australiaservantorphanagevirginitycolonelpicnicclockgirl with glassesinnocencecorsettaking a picturefalling to deathinsectlostschool uniformboarding schoolhomoeroticismlanternopening a doorhorse and carriagetripsymbolismholding handshorseback ridinghysteriaillusionexpeditionapparitiongatebandageglovesmetaphorreading aloudestatepicturelizardvillaknocking on a doorlavafriendship between girlsgreenhousepocket watchstretcherantbare feetpipeguardianshockfamous scorevalentine's dayprivate schoolsexual repressionstressheatwaking uplesbian subtextmagnifying glassmasculinitywhite dressguidealtarrock climbingfinding a dead bodytop hatswancarriagescrapbookno endingaboriginepapernightgownresignationspinstergirls' schoolmetaphysicsturkey the birdblack stockingsfrench accentgovernessturn of the centurycreekbased on supposedly true storygeologygrandfather clockneurosisambiguitydining hallreference to jack the ripperfat girlgarden partyheadmistresssightseeingfield tripbritish flagsearch partytennis racketkoalause of bloody as epithetexpulsiononeiricconstableunsolved mysteryvalentineboarderstarfishopening a windowstraw hatparasolgeometrygreeting cardhair brushstopped timevictoriabloodhoundqueen victoriagirls' boarding schoollacephysical examinationsonnetmemorizationforebodinglying on a bedbloomersexercise classsearch dogyear 1900lawn partyadorationhair ribbonmathematics teacherpan fluteviewfindervalentine's cardreference to botticellishakespearean sonnethistorical societyaustralian flagbroken watchsexual hysteria (See All) |
It's 2003. Thirty-eight-year-old graphic artist Oliver Fields has just lost his father Hal Fields to cancer, after Oliver's mother Georgia Fields passed away five years earlier. Oliver is naturally a sullen man due to his growing up relationships with his parents (his mother who had a unique view on … life) and watching his parents' cordial but somewhat distant relationship with each other, but is more so now because of his personal family losses. Oliver embarks on a relationship with Anna, a French actress, hoping that his re-energized relationship with Hal following Georgia's death, and Hal's new outlook on life during that time, will show Oliver how to act in a loving relationship. After Georgia's death, Hal came out of the closet and began to live with a joie de vivre that did not exist before, which included an open relationship with a much younger man named Andy. Oliver's relationship with Anna has other obstacles, including Anna's own vagabond lifestyle and Oliver needing to take care of who was originally Hal's very needy Jack Russell terrier, Arthur. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | autobiographical |
| Themes: | cancerdepressionfriendshipdeathmarriagedrinkingweddingmemorylonelinessdeath of fatherdeath of mothergriefillnessbreak updeath of wife …dying (See All) |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | los angeles californiahotelnew york cityhospitalbartaxiwheelchairapartmentgay barart museumsex in hotel |
| Characters: | homosexualitydoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendboynursedanceractor …priestartistactressjewishgay kissjewfrenchgay relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgay fatherboyfriend boyfriend relationshipolder man younger man relationshipself realizationgay priesthalf jewish (See All) |
| Period: | 1950syear 1971year 2003year 1978year 1965 |
| Story: | flower shopmedicationgay parentflowersreadingnonlinear timelinepartycigarette smokingkissone word titleflashbackdogdancingphotographtelephone call …voice over narrationcryingcell phoneunderwearmirrorcomputerdrinksecretbooklietearsrunningbathroomreference to jesus christf wordhalloweenbedroomflashlightnew yorkold mancaliforniamontageapologyno opening creditsdrawingmarriage proposalflash forwardconfessionparklibraryhotel roomcoming outliarhalloween costumesadnessloss of fatherloss of motherfireworksgraffitisubtitled scenetrusttherapyblack americanrecord playerterminal illnesscloseted homosexualhuggingshavingteareference to adolf hitlertalking animalrecordinghappinessvandalismwatching a movieloss of wifetherapistboxer shortsold agemourningmakeupbookstorefemale doctormale male kissnotelooking at self in mirrorbenchreckless drivinghalloween partyholding handschildhood memorypipe smokingfast motion scenestorehomecomingrepeated scenemen's bathroomreading aloudlooking out a windowno title at beginningbillboardtape recordingunhappinessgiving a toastroller skatingbereavementreference to ronald reagangame playingdistrustpillowreference to bill clintonreference to richard nixontalking dogspray paintpackinggay pridecaterpillarreference to sigmund freudcard trickbitingvasepretending to be deadfrench accentchildhood photochild driving carsuicide threatobituaryoxygenfake beardlung cancerpersonal adgerman accenttalking to a dogmonogamyoxygen tankterminal cancerhouse musicyear 1955hospicereference to dwight d. eisenhowerhotel suitefeeding someonereference to franklin d. rooseveltrainbow flagyear 1953last ritesdeath certificateterrierrollerskating rinkart historianwelcome home partyshaving someoneemotional healinggraphic artistmale male relationshipreggae musichair geljack russell terrierdog parkventilatorlistening to operaportrait drawingseparation anxiety38 year old75 year oldfrench toastlaryngitisreference to the ciareference to allen ginsbergreference to louise brooksreference to harvey milkreference to the fbisilverlake los angelestaco standempty apartmentcamisoleplacing hands over someone's eyesreference to calvin coolidge (See All) |
In New York, the simple and naive just-graduated in journalism Andrea Sachs is hired to work as the second assistant of the powerful and sophisticated Miranda Priestly, the ruthless and merciless executive of the Runway fashion magazine. Andrea dreams to become a journalist and faces the opportunity … as a temporary professional challenge. The first assistant Emily advises Andrea about the behavior and preferences of their cruel boss, and the stylist Nigel helps Andrea to dress more adequately for the environment. Andrea changes her attitude and behavior, affecting her private life and the relationship with her boyfriend Nate, her family and friends. In the end, Andrea learns that life is made of choices. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agefish out of water |
| Themes: | friendshipbetrayaladulteryangerdivorceillnessrivalrybreak upfashion |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | elevatorhotelnew york cityhospitalbarrestauranttrainparis francetaxiapartmentmuseum |
| Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshipsingle motherwriterfemale protagonisthusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipphotographeremployer employee relationshipdrivershe devil |
| Period: | 2000syear 2006 |
| Story: | woman with glassesbechdel test passedbased on novelpublisherwomancookingf ratedkissinterviewflashbackdogsex scenephotographsurprise endingpanties …telephone callcryingcell phoneunderwearfoodcar accidentcomputercamerabooktearsbirthdaycafemanhattan new york citynewspaperjournalistbrawinecandlemontageeatingsubwaydinnermodelapologyman with glassestransformationcoffeelimousineauthormicrophonefired from the jobchampagneactor shares first name with charactermanagertwinstrong female charactereyeglassesclaim in titledresstold in flashbackmagazineblockbusterchefjournalismart gallerybroken legmoralitywatching televisionphoto shootshoesbootsconfrontationboston massachusettsjob interviewworkmiami floridamakeupcareerbrushing teethjobnew jobface maskfountaincafeteriacentral park manhattan new york cityspiral staircasecrutchesskirteditorhurricanereceptionistpursefashion showfashion modeldiettimes square manhattan new york cityvanitydesignerclothingpotatohandbagdressingfemale writerprecocious childglamourhappy birthdaypersonal assistantreference to harry pottercoatcupcakepublishingcareer womansteakindifferenceincompetencemagazine editorfashion industrythinnesscollege graduateleg in a castambitious womanponchohaute couturehuman resourcesfirst jobgowncheating on one's boyfriendradio city music hall manhattan new york cityphysical appearanceeyelinerroman a cleftownhousenorthwestern universitystarbucks coffeephoto gallerywomen in businesscouturieru.s. national guardcold the illnessnew yorker magazinehit by a taxithrowing a phone into waterweight obsessionreception deskreference to j. k. rowling (See All) |
In Manhattan, the British limousine driver Alfie is surrounded by beautiful women, most of them clients, and he lives as a Don Juan, having one night stands with all of them and without any sort of commitment. His girl-friend and single-mother Julie is quite upset with the situation and his best fri …ends are his colleague Marlon and his girl-friend Lonette. Alfie has a brief affair with Lonette, and the consequences of his act forces Alfie to reflect and wonder about his life style. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | regretpregnancyfriendshipdeathmarriageinfidelitychristmasadulterydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralseductionextramarital affairunfaithfulnessdeath of wife …abortion (See All) |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | new york citybarbeachrestaurantsnowmotorcyclecemeterybathtubnightclubtaxikitchencityusasex in car |
| Characters: | single motherdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooprostitutebabybest friendinterracial relationshipemployer employee relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipchinese american …cheating on girlfriendself centeredness (See All) |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | flower shopbirthday partyflowerwomanriverlesbian kisspartycigarette smokingkissfemale nuditycharacter name in titleone word titlethreesomefemale frontal nudityflashback …dogsex scenefemale rear nudityinterracial sexdancingsingingknifeerectionpantiesbased on playfirevoice over narrationcryingcell phonewoman on topunderwearfoodurinationremakedrinkcondomthongvomitingbeertearscafemarijuanabritishmanhattan new york cityalcoholmenage a troiscleavagemontagewidowmodelapologyscantily clad femalecoffingraveyardtalking to the cameralimousineargumentsplit screenpremarital sexcharacter says i love youobscene finger gesturefreeze frameflirtingmachismopot smokingbeer drinkingheavy rainred dressmale bondingdrug abusepoolone night standteddy bearwomanizerinterracial friendshipinterracial romancebootsbreakupunfaithful wiferejectionsex talkmedical examinationchristmas evebilliardsred pantiescasual sexpromiscuityarrogancechauffeurenglishman abroadimpotencenarrated by characterforename as titlecentral park manhattan new york citymen's bathroomjukeboxbrooklyn bridgeselfishnessscooterbubble bathlollipopunplanned pregnancywalkingmusic boxreference to john f. kennedyreference to james bondred brafemale bartendernew york skylinecommitmentclothing storesocialitemortalitymotor scooterunwed pregnancynew year's eve partydoctor's officewhite male black female relationshipmirror ballrainy nightcrutchsex on pool tablefear of commitmentcucumberred roseegoismerectile dysfunctionbullfighterlimousine driverunfaithful boyfrienddrunken sexabsinthenipple slipashtrayrainy dayegotistvespaerotic dancingroguedancing in the streetsexual dysfunctiondesigner clothesegg nogrockefeller center manhattan new york citysex on a billiard tabledrinking shotson screen narrationman refusing sexcalla lilycandle lit bathtattoo on breaststreet prostitutereference to aphroditebiopsydriving capwaldorf astoria hotel manhattan new york city (See All) |
A "story inside a story," in which the first part follows a woman named Susan who receives a book manuscript from her ex-husband, a man whom she left 20 years earlier, asking for her opinion. The second element follows the actual manuscript, called "Nocturnal Animals," which revolves around a man wh …ose family vacation turns violent and deadly. It also continues to follow the story of Susan, who finds herself recalling her first marriage and confronting some dark truths about herself. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmsuspensemelodramapsychological thriller |
| Themes: | cancermurderdeathloverevengekidnappingmarriageinfidelityrapefeardrunkennessescapedeceptionrobberyextramarital affair …angerdivorcepsychopathbrutalityparanoiaredemptiongriefhumiliationsadismdeath of wifepanicabortionjusticepolice brutalitydeath of daughtermurder of family (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | elevatorlos angeles californiahotelnew york cityrestaurantsnowbathtubdesertpolice stationpolice carroad tripmoteltexascar theftcar thief |
| Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshipwriterhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualpolicefather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooteenage girlpolice officerdetectivehostage …artistpolice detectiveolder woman younger man relationshippolice lieutenantself inflicted gunshot wound (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | based on novelnovelcowboy hatnonlinear timelinewomanpartytitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nudityflashback …bare chested malegunfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nudityphotographknifesurprise endingpistolshowercell phonecorpseshot to deathblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorarrestbrawlpaintingshowdownheld at gunpointinterrogationhandcuffscriminalshot in the backf wordgay slurgangmansionmontagedinertoiletchild in perildouble crossauthordangerbusinessmandeath of childmanipulationscarhairy chestlaptopmurderershot in the armchild murderterminal illnessfireplaceheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrorsociopathscene during opening creditsloss of wiferape victimart gallerycrying manrapisthitchhikerhitchhikingretirementredneckwoman in jeopardystealing a carcynicismunfaithful wifehatredmercilessnesstitle appears in writingnovelistescape attempthit on the headaerial shotlipstickmustachetrailernude woman murderedmoral dilemmaflat tiresouthern accentmale in showertext messagingman cryingmale objectificationfinal showdownspit in the facedefecationloss of daughterfarmhousetrailer homedomineering motherinsomniaman kills a womanreading a bookplumbermanuscriptenglishmandeath of familycamera phoneloss of familygang memberoverbearing mothergang leaderdreadlocksex wifefreewaybritish actor playing american charactertrailer trashpolice vigilantismlung cancerelectriciantire ironpolice lineupex husbandart shownaked manboardroomart installationinsomniacstory within a storystanding in the rainstood uprunning a car off the roadno cell phone signalpaper cutoutdoor toiletsitting on the toiletstood up for dinnerstuck in the middle of nowheregallery owner (See All) |
Two sisters, plus a dead mother, a remarried father, and a hostile step-mother. The sisters, each in her way, have perfected the art of losing. The elder, Rose, is an attorney, responsible, lonely, with a closet full of shoes. The younger is Maggie, beautiful, selfish, and irresponsible. Her drunken … behavior gets her tossed by her step-mother from her dad's house; worse behavior gets her tossed from Rose's apartment. Then, while searching in her father's desk for money to filch, Maggie finds an address; the past and the future open up to her and, with any luck, may open to her sister as well. (Read More)
| Themes: | mental illnesscancersuicidefriendshipdeathmarriagemoneydrinkingdrunkennessweddinglonelinesstheftdeath of motherdysfunctional familyguilt …griefpoetrydeath of wifeunemploymentforgivenessdeath of daughtersuicide of mothersuicide of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hotelbarbeachrestauranttrainswimming poolsnownightclubofficechicago illinoistrain stationsex in a bathroomjapanese restaurant |
| Characters: | doctorhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendteachernursedancermusicianlawyersister sister relationshipthiefjewishwaitress …japaneseprofessorjewamericangrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipstepmother stepdaughter relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | manic depressionbased on novelmedicationmilkringreadingwomanletterpartycigarette smokingf ratedkisssexflashbackdog …dancingphotographknifepantiestelephone callvoice over narrationcryingcell phonehigh heelsunderwearfoodcar accidenturinationblondewatching tvcomputerdrinkbikinisecretbookvomitingliebeertearscafenewspaperbrawineold manvideo camerabasketballeatingwidowdinertoiletsearchold womanbartenderlimousineliarpay phoneumbrellaauditionstatuescreamdeath of husbandreunionpickup truckpoemsupermarketballoonice creamfloridaphone boothswimsuitbridecelebrationyogaremote controlrear entry sexgrocery storereconciliationshoespet dogshoppingco workerengagementdeceitphiladelphia pennsylvaniablind manpuppyfamily secretpromiscuitycrowdmusic bandphoto albumengagement ringplaying cardslaptop computerjewelrylaundryinsecuritysenior citizenmetaphormakeoverstepmotherponytailrumorretirement homemaking outcredit cardunconsciousnessmtvcabaretarenailliteracynursing homegroommonitorclothingpun in titlesushimonumenttai chipigtailssuicide notereggaemortalitysleeping on a couchwedding gownslide showreference to josef stalincity parkjob seekingspectatorlaw firmtv camerahigh school reunionsnoopingphone bookbusiness tripplaying chesstiaracuisineclass reunionpet shopdyslexiablamejudgmentscreen testwalking canelunchboxmultiple narratorsretireepet storereference to fred astairebimbodog walkerchopsticks the eating utensillearning disabilitygreeting cardresumedelicatessenkeychainvisually impaired persondisgruntled customerprinceton universityslobbridal showerreference to jackie kennedyteleprompterjob applicanttowing a carwant admiami beach floridadisplay caseauto impound lotbrooklyn dodgerscorsagebongosleave of absencemazel tovshuffleboardstilettobasketball matchreference to e.e. cummingswant adsassisted living facilityreference to sonny and cherautocidehaagen dazs ice creamfudge (See All) |
Forty-year-old Christine Lucas wakes up in bed with a man she does not know, in an unfamiliar house. The man explains that he is her husband, Ben, and that she suffered brain damage from a car accident ten years earlier. Christine wakes up every morning with no memory of her life from her early twen …ties onwards. Christine receives treatment from Dr. Nasch, a neurologist at a local hospital who provides her a camera to record her thoughts and progress each day, and calls her every morning to remind her to watch the video in the camera. Soon, she starts to discover the truth around her. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyindependent filmsuspensepsychological thrillerfamily tragedy |
| Themes: | mental illnesspregnancyfriendshiplovemarriageinfidelitybetrayaladulteryfearescapeinvestigationdeceptionmemoryextramarital affairanger …divorcebrutalityparanoiaguiltgriefunfaithfulnessillnesspanictraumaamnesiaforgiveness (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noirnightmare |
| Locations: | englandelevatorhotelhospitalschoolairplanelondon englandairportkitchenpolice carfire truck |
| Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshipfemale protagonistdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfriendboyteenage boyteacherbabybest friendlittle boypsychiatristpregnant woman …self discoverydoctor patient relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s2000s2010syear 1999year 2013year 2007 |
| Story: | based on novelhousewifeloss of sontelephonebedletterpartycigarette smokingkisssexfemale nuditynuditybloodviolenceflashback …sex scenefemale rear nudityfightphotographchasesurprise endingshowertelephone callcryingcell phonebeatingdreamblood splatterfoodmirrorface slapslow motion scenepunched in the facecamerawritten by directorarrestbare buttsecretlierunningsex standing upbathroomhallucinationbritishf wordsubjective camerafoot chasebedroomstrangulationambulancemontageeatingaccidentfalse accusationapologyno opening creditsdream sequencedrawingdouble crosssearchon the runflash forwardparkattempted murderargumenthotel roomdangerscreamingkeyattackliarcharacter's point of view camera shotknocked outdiarydomestic violencescarinjectiondeath of sonreunionsleepingtrusttherapygaragefreeze framesyringerevelationwarehousehypodermic needleheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicsociopathcrying womantherapistnosebleedbarefoot malepsychologistparking garagefalse identitypresumed deadreverse footagetensionbloody nosemobile phoneblood on faceintrigueimpostorbroken glassescape attempthit on the headevidencesurprisewedding ringvoice over letternotepierbruisebenchnewspaper clippingholding handsmannequinphoto albumfast motion sceneclose up of eyesfiremanmemory lossanniversarymental patient12 year oldclosetnotebookmedical maskviolence against womenrepeated sceneschemeassumed identitydoubtfake identitytwist endingfriendship between womenhospital roomhospital bedwhisperinghearing voicesnewspaper articlehead injuryscene of the crimelocked doordomestic abuseseizurecamcorderrepeated linefacial scarmanipulative behaviorfirst person titlehiding placehitchcockiandistrustfully clothed sexwaking upwet clothesflashback within a flashbackbrain damageclose up of eyefade to blackman hits a womanwedding anniversaryman slaps a womanwrapped in a towelred herringman slaps womanloss of memorycityscapevideo diaryconcussionfire alarmlearning the truthdigital camerapretending to be someone elseman hits womanpsychological manipulationrepeated eventman fights a womanrepressed memorywine bottlehysterical outburstleft for deadbloody mouthhidden truthman punches a womanvideo recordingobservatoryreconstructionsedativefemale star appears nudepenis slurkiss on the foreheadhummingmanipulative mandead sonoutburstpeepholeprivate investigationbirth certificatedisbeliefrepeated dialoguemysterious event40 year old8 year oldmentally unstablename tagfacial bruisechloroformedmale female fightwindshield wiperamnesiacmristanding in the rainviolent manmentally unstable womanbrushing one's teethclose up of handmentally unstable protagonistwoman wrapped in a towelhusband hits wifehusband slaps wifelocking a doorwrapped in a bedsheetbreaking a glassshort term memory losswedding photographlost memorymeningitiswaking up nakedgaslightingmistaken belief that someone is deadshoeboxill wifeshort term memorycamera shot of eyessick wifeanterograde amnesiareunited with familysearching for the truthskiing accidentage regressionhit with a lampchemistry teachermedical reportsick womanlooking through a peepholetalking to a camerasinging along to music (See All) |
When a 'Single White Female' places an ad in the press for a similar woman to rent a room (to replace the boyfriend she's just left), all the applicants seem weird. Then along comes a level headed woman who seems to be just right. The new lodger has a secret past which haunts her.
| Subgenre: | psycho thriller |
| Themes: | mental illnessfriendshipmurderdeathbetrayaljealousyescapeinvestigationobsessioninsanitybreak up |
| Locations: | elevatornew york cityrestaurantbathtubnightclubkitchenapartmentsex in a chair |
| Characters: | female protagonisthomosexualboyfriend girlfriend relationshiplust |
| Story: | birthday partyborderline personality disorderbipolar disorderbased on novelmedicationwomanletterlesbian kissf ratedfemale nuditymale nudityviolencefemale frontal nudity …doggunsex sceneejaculationphotographknifethree word titlepantiesshowervoice over narrationhigh heelsunderwearmirrorface slapbare buttvomitinglingerierock musicbathroomneighborvoyeurmale pubic haircolor in titlecleavagestrangulationstabbed to deathtied to a chairwhite pantiesscantily clad femaleroommatefemme fatalestalkerhotel roomstabbed in the backbusinessmanmini skirtchampagnemistaken identitysuitcaseattempted rapeshot in the shoulderbasementlaptoprattwinmaniaceavesdroppinganswering machinesociopathsexual attractionice creamvandalismfull moonremote controlshot in the faceshoppingheadphonesadvertisingsexual harassmentbookstorestabbed in the eyeduct tapenervous breakdownpuppyphysical abuseengagement ringwoman in bathtubdead dogfianceelaundryinsecurityfemale bondingschemeassumed identityspiral staircasefemale removes her dressstairwaywalletlegsfemale psychopathpolaroidearringanimal abusebusiness cardloss of sisterperfumelook alikecheating boyfriendhair salonlesbian subtextnon statutory female on male rapesuicide noteunwanted kissnew york skylineclerkpet catkicked in the groinsurprise party555 phone numbercrime of passionweepingdyed hairscrewdrivershoe storecomputer programmerdeath of petconciergewind chimesoftwaremeat hookpillow talkdangerous friendclassified adpersonality disorderlabrador retrieverstiletto heelscat loverfemale on male somnophiliaman raped by womanshoeboxshot through a pillowantisocial personality disorderpersonals columnscrambled eggrape by deceptionpsychopathycracking knuckle joint (See All) |
Texan rancher Bick Benedict visits a Maryland farm to buy a prize horse. Whilst there he meets and falls in love with the owner's daughter Leslie, they are married immediately and return to his ranch. The story of their family and its rivalry with cowboy and (later oil tycoon) Jett Rink unfolds acro …ss two generations. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramaepicfamily saga |
| Themes: | pregnancyfriendshipdeathlovemarriagechristmasmoneyjealousypoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessweddingfuneralracismredemption …illnessrivalryunrequited lovefalling in loveprejudicewealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | waterhotelhospitalbarrestauranttrainswimming poolcarcemeteryairplaneairporttrucktexascatholic church |
| Characters: | doctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendchildrensingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boysoldier …nursepolicemanbabypriestsister sister relationshiplove triangleactresswaitresscatholichispanicolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipaunt niece relationshipu.s. soldierfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1920s1940sworld war two1930s |
| Story: | birthday partylambbased on novelrailway stationcowboy hatflowersreadingletterpartycigarette smokingkissbloodone word titledogfight …singingtelephone callcryingsongbeatingfistfightfoodhorsemirrorpunched in the facecatdrinkbrawlbookrifletearsbirthdaycafeneighborprayersubjective cameraswimmingnewspapercandlebandmansiondeath of friendmontagedinerimmigrantjudgecoffingraveyardcigar smokingmarriage proposalcoffeejeansmicrophonebusinessmanknocked outchristmas treebusinessconvertiblespeechamerican flagdeath of sontwinclass differencesredheadpowereyeglassesapplausewaitertearace relationsfaintingice creamagingcookcrucifixassaultblockbusterwristwatchservantsheeptennisbirthparadeburialclockdivinginterracial romancewindthunderministermillionairesexismlove at first sightoilthunderstormsenatordeath of sisteryoung loveracistmarital separationbarbecueranchethnic slurmarital problemsports carpipe smokingunclethanksgivingmudhorseback ridingmexican americanwomen's rightshandshakewedding ceremonychristmas presentlast will and testamentjukeboxhoneymooncattlecoca colainterracial marriageanimal abusecowboy bootslistening to a radioracial prejudiceslot machinebullamericanalandloss of sisterfamous scorewakebabysittingbeauty salondallas texassick childrattlesnakebiracialnewlywedradio newsracial discriminationsegregationrise and fallorganbanquetbride and groombreaking a mirrorwedding cakeelopementdustpassing outponyturkey the birdbrandingcoyotemigrant workermarylandpearl harborbeauty queenrancherwine cellarhomesicknesstiaraequal rightsoil riglandownermerry christmasstar spangled bannerharvard universityoil industrystar died before releaseinnocence lostdiving boardoil companytaxbourbonmilitary draftsocial criticismhotel desk clerkrider horse relationshiphalf breedreference to joan of arcboys' choirlead actor's last filmbusboyoil wellarchitectural modelhorse ranchprivate planereading in bedmilitary funeralranch handreference to franklin d rooseveltthrown from a horsetumbleweedcalfoil fieldcattle ranchdeath of cast membersilent nightblack horseriding accidentchristmas stockingfox huntsquawwoman horse relationshipspanish languagestate flagoil tycoonrear ending a cargun salutejingle bellsman horse relationshipstatic electricitytoy pianodeath of a horsehorse riding accidentsquare dancinganimal husbandrydraft noticelunch counterreference to geronimosocial reformbronc ridingranchingroundupsudden wealthdrilling for oilnouveaux richesbequestface bandagelipstick on faceorgan playerbassinettecomanche tribedeath of horsedinner bellknocking over a tableoil derrickreference to paul reveretwin beds (See All) |
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: | cancerdepressionpregnancysuicidedeathmarriagereligionweddingfuneralgriefillnessdeath of daughterend of love |
| Locations: | hospitalsex in car |
| Characters: | doctorhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoosingernursemusicianbabychristianlittle girldaughterbaby girlcrying girl …religious differencesgirl cryingsuicide by pills (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | birthday partycowboy hatbirdnonlinear timelinecigarette smokingkisssexbloodmale nudityflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malemale full frontal nuditysinging …showerbased on playhorsepaintingbirthdaymale pubic hairbandconcertambulanceargumentmicrophonedeath of childhairy chestsadnessblindfoldchickencoupleterminal illnessheavy rainhatbeardcountry 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) |
Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take this anymore, so she decides to leave him. Ted is now faced with the tasks of housekeeping and taking care of himself and their young son Billy. When he has learned to adjust his life to these new respo …nsibilities, Joanna resurfaces and wants Billy back. Ted, however, refuses to give him up, so they go to court to fight for the custody of their son. (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshipmarriagechristmasvoyeurismangerdivorceguiltunemploymentjustice |
| Locations: | elevatornew york cityhospitalrestaurantbicyclecourtroomofficeoffice party |
| Characters: | ex husband ex wife relationshipsingle motherdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipboylawyerlittle boysingle fatherparent child relationshipcrying boy |
| Period: | 1970schristmas party |
| Story: | woman with glassesbirthday partyfamily abandonmentbased on novelwomancookingfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybloodbare breastsfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nuditythree word title …surprise endingtopless female nudityurinationwatching tvfalling from heightneighborvoyeurmanhattan new york citycleavagehalloweenjudgetrialscantily clad femalefired from the jobsuitcasechristmas treepremarital sexsuspiciontrusthatesingle parentcouplesupermarketno pantiesinjuryrepetition in titleice creamragebuttockstherapistblockbusterdesperationplaygroundblood on facejob interviewadvertisingfrustrationcartoonabbreviation in titledivorceemarital problemtan lineseparationjoycartoon on tvtestimonycentral park manhattan new york citynudeselfishnessabandonmentnude girlchild custodybattle of the sexesfacial scarimplied sexschool playversus in titledeterminationpre teenchrysler building manhattan new york cityworkaholictantrumwife leaves husbandbloody facecustodyadvertising executivecustody battlejudicial systemdesertionsupreme courtjudicialjudiciaryhigh riselawyer client relationshipsex with coworkercovered female frontal nudityfemale tearsletter read aloud7 year oldemployment agencychild's bedroomhands covering breastsstitchtoy airplanejob searchlegalityinjured childdismissaljoblessnessafitestifying in courtcourt rulingsitting on a park benchfeet on deskwomen's libjungle gymfrench toastreference to the brady bunchstruggling parentman carrying a boy (See All) |
An elderly Jewish widow living in Atlanta can no longer drive. Her son insists she allow him to hire a driver, which in the 1950s meant a black man. She resists any change in her life but, Hoke, the driver is hired by her son. She refuses to allow him to drive her anywhere at first, but Hoke slowly …wins her over with his native good graces. The movie is directly taken from a stage play and does show it. It covers over twenty years of the pair's life together as they slowly build a relationship that transcends their differences. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | family tragedy |
| Themes: | friendshipmarriagechristmasfuneralracismunlikely friendship |
| Mood: | affection |
| Locations: | elevatorchurchcemeteryroad tripgas station |
| Characters: | female protagonistmother son relationshippoliceafrican americanjewishself discovery |
| Period: | 1950s1940s1970s1960s |
| Story: | woman with glassesbirthday partypulitzer prize sourcedrivingcookingcharacter name in titlethree word titlebased on playcar accidenturinationwidowold womanracial slurbusinessmangift …suspicionstrong female characterrace relationsblockbusterstrong female leadinterracial friendshipcivil rightsanti semitismold agefemale leadawardhousekeepermahjongthanksgivingchauffeurgardeningilliteracynursing homeatlanta georgiasegregationtalking while drivingbanquetsynagoguebaptistracial issuesbossy womansenilitystrong femalemaster servant relationshipfemale lead charactercar dealertelephone boxretireesouthern bellestrong female protagonistcross cultural relationshailstormmatronhousekeepingmobile alabamareference to antonin dvorakpay raise (See All) |
Jenna is unhappily married, squirreling away money, and hoping to win a pie-baking contest so, with the prize money, she'll have enough cash to leave her husband Earl. She finds herself pregnant, which throws her plans awry. She bakes phenomenal pies at Joe's diner, listens to old Joe's wisdom, tole …rates her sour boss Cal, is friends with Dawn and Becky (her fellow waitresses), and finds a mutual attraction with the new doctor in town. As the pregnancy advances, life with Earl seems less tolerable, a way out less clear, and the affair with the doctor complicated by his marriage. What options does a waitress have? (Read More)
| Themes: | pregnancyfriendshipmarriageinfidelitymoneybetrayaladulteryweddingextramarital affairunfaithfulnesscheating |
| Locations: | hospitalrestaurantsmall townbuskitchenwheelchair |
| Characters: | single motherfemale protagonistdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingernursedancerbabywaitressdoctor patient relationshipbaby girlnew baby |
| Story: | woman with glassesflowerscookingtelephonelettercigarette smokingf ratedkisssexone word titledancingsingingtelephone callcrying …songtitle directed by femalefoodmirrorface slappunched in the facesecretlietearscafenewspaperold manvideo cameramontageeatingdinerdinnerdrawingpantyhosepay phonedomestic violencechildbirthcontesthuggingfemale stockinged legsdysfunctional marriageministerlipstickwedding ringvoice over lettermarital problemlandlordabusive husbandwedding receptionsouthern accentunhappy marriagesouthernerpregnancy testbus stoppieunplanned pregnancyunwanted pregnancywriting a letterbegginggynecologistbakinghidden moneywaiting roomdoctor's officeman hits womanultrasoundwife abuseorange juicecribwoman in labordessertstar died before releasehoroscopecontrol freakdirected by co starsonogrambigger dreamscheesecakemorning sicknessgreeting cardobstetriciancar horndeath of cast memberpregnant woman's water breaksunhappily married womanbad poetrysaving moneymeat piewaitress uniformtarthonking a hornfood pornsearching for happinesspumpkin piequicheleaving husbandchocolate pie (See All) |
The daughter of a brilliant but mentally disturbed mathematician (recently deceased) tries to come to grips with her possible inheritance: his insanity. Complicating matters are one of her father's ex-students who wants to search through his papers and her estranged sister who shows up to help settl …e his affairs. (Read More)
| Themes: | mental illnessfriendshipdeathlovedrinkingdrunkennessfuneraldeath of fatherparanoiadrug usegriefillnesseducationwritingcheating |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | new york citysnowbicycleairportkitchenlakechicago illinois |
| Characters: | writerfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteacherstudentpolicemansister sister relationshipteacher student relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipbabe scientistself delusion |
| Story: | pulitzer prize sourcereflectionmelancholyeggreadingnonlinear timelinepartytitle spoken by characterf ratedkisssexone word titleflashbackbased on playtelephone call …cryingwatching tvdrinkundressingbooktearsbirthdaycollegehallucinationclassroomsciencewinerock bandpainflash forwardchampagneumbrellacollege studentuniversitysadnessloss of fatherclassstrong female charactertwenty somethingnerddressstrong female leadparking garageschizophreniaremote controlsufferingmobile phonemourningbackpackshoppingdrummercigarette lighterrefrigeratorsnowingnervous breakdowngeekbenchgeniusdrumsdementianotebookdead fatherjournaltv commercialescalatormathematicscheesecollege professoruniversity studentcampuswakedeskestrangementmemorialwisconsinpackingsleeping on a couchhappy birthdayphysicisttalking to selfuniversity professorgraduate studentcollisionmathematicianporchphdsixty somethingamphetaminestring quartetnumbersestranged family membertalking with the deadaneurysmacademiaproofdrumstickstony award sourceprime numbersnorthwestern universityuniversity of chicagoo'hare airport chicagooverbearing sisterreference to cosmopolitan magazineevanston illinoisacademic advisorhair conditionertalking to one's dead father (See All) |
This love story has Kitty meeting young, intelligent, shy and somewhat dull Dr. Walter Fane, whose forte is the study of infectious diseases, and the convenient marriage that she finds herself committed to. It is in this web of intrigue that they head for China, only after Walter discovers Kitty's i …nfidelity with one dashing and witty diplomat Charlie Townsend. So much as to hide her from herself and to help thwart a cholera outbreak, this is a marriage more than on the rocks. This is a cold, indifferent and loveless partnership in a vast unknown and deadly environment that will test both these flightless lovebirds and with the hardships and tolerances more than any had ever anticipated. A visual delight amid the pain and suffering of a dying people and failing marriage. Will a cure be found for both, before it's too late? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | pregnancydeathmarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterydrinkingdrunkennessextramarital affairblackmailredemptionhumiliationunrequited lovetheatredying |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | waterhospitalrestaurantboatbathtublondon englandvillageroad tripshipchinacampfirelaboratorycatholic schoolchurch of england |
| Characters: | maiddoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrensingerboyteachernursepoliceman …dancerbabylove trianglecatholicfrenchchinesegrandfather grandson relationshipreligious statuechinese soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1920s |
| Story: | flower shopbased on novelflowersringreadingbirdriverlettercigarette smokingkissmale nudityflashbackgunsex scenedancing …singingchasethree word titletelephone callfirecryingsongcorpsefoodhorsemirrordrinksex in bedbare buttbookvomitingtearsrunningdead bodycafeneighborpianovoyeurclassroomswimmingcleavageorphanbandstrangulationmountaineatingnunscantily clad femalecoffinmarriage proposalflash forwardumbrellasuitcasedollpianistbodyguardfemale removes her clothescrossdeath of husbandhorse ridingtypewritercheating wiferecord playerterminal illnessscandalcard gameheavy rainfaintingsexual attractionrecordingdiseasecookdemonstrationdysfunctional marriagegossipservantorphanagetorchburialcolonelorchestraunfaithful wifelove at first sightrowboattime lapse photographycard playingnotelanterndrumsenglishman abroadadulterous wifeunhappy marriagecandyboredomsurgical maskbaptismepidemicforeignerwellraftconventpartial female nuditymicroscopenationalismwriting a letterwarlordsewingdiplomatsocialitegrave diggingmartiniloveless marriageexpatriateimperialismtrophy wifemother superiorenglishwoman abroadlabor strikehusband wife reunionwalking sticksecrecyrickshawbritish empireinfirmarybirdcageprotest signtrystcivil servantshanghai chinaultimatumnun's habitcovered female frontal nuditycholeraremote villagevictrolainfectious diseasevirtuesteam bathcatholic orphanageconsulatemurder threatwater buffaloconvent schoolsedan chairpinwheelwater wheelconsulstatesmansanitationinoculationreference to chiang kai shekheart shaped box of candykerosene lanternwife pregnant by another manchinese theater (See All) |
'Louisa May Alcott' (qv)'s autobiographical account of her life with her three sisters in Concord, Massachusetts in the 1860s. With their father fighting in the American Civil War, sisters Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth are at home with their mother, a very outspoken women for her time. The story tells of ho …w the sisters grow up, find love and find their place in the world. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | pregnancydeathmarriagechristmasdysfunctional familyillnesstheatrehopewritingfirst love |
| Mood: | affection |
| Locations: | rural settingnew york citysnowparis franceusa |
| Characters: | maidwriterfemale protagonistdoctorhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerteenage girlgirlsoldierbabysister sister relationshipartist …little girlprofessorpregnant wife (See All) |
| Period: | winter19th century1860s |
| Story: | based on novelpublisherfeministletterpartyf rateddancingsingingtitle directed by femalecatpaintingtearsneighborpianoopera …candleold manchild abusepaintervoice overmarriage proposalbinocularscostumechristmas treepianistchildbirthreunionstageactingtwinreference to william shakespearecivil warfireplacedressbirthrealitypet dogchristmas evemay december romanceice skatingyoung loveboarding schoolgrowing upplayhorse and carriageviolinistvictorian eragiving birthtriple f ratedepidemicreading aloudtween girltomboysicknessenvykittenmailboxtutoramerican civil warbroken heartloss of sistermassachusettsmanuscripttelegramhorse and wagonpet catexpectant motherchristmas carolhomeworkboarding housechristmas decorationsnightgownsheet musicreference to charles dickensgovernessoil lampstorytellerchalkboardfalling through icebuggyboarderu.s. civil warpost civil warfood shortagecurlingcanvasreference to walt whitmanreference to goethepantaloonemotional healingpregnant sisteremotional depressionreference to friedrich schillerscarlet feversnow sleddingbirth of twinsdance ball (See All) |
Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II.
| Subgenre: | tragedygay interest |
| Themes: | suicidedeathrobberyblackmailbullyinghomophobiaprejudicefirst loveautism |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | englandbarlondon englandu boat |
| Characters: | homosexualityhomosexualpolice officerdetectivebullypolice detectivebibleprofessorgay teenagercrying boyboy crying |
| Period: | 1920s1950s1940sworld war two1930syear 1939 |
| Story: | multiple time framesdespairrailway stationnonlinear timelinewomantitle spoken by characterflashbackthree word titlebased on true storyfirevoice over narrationcomputerspygay slurdeath of friend …jokemarriage proposalargumentcoming outfired from the jobsecret agentnerdgamewhat happened to epiloguereference to adolf hitlerjoggingloss of friendgay lead characterpuzzlecrying manappleconfrontationinventorjob interviewsexismnewsreel footageevacuationengagementbonfirearrogancegeniusengagement ringman cryingpost world war twoaccordiondiscoveryinventionmathematicsmachinegay crushunited kingdomschoolboypolice interrogationreference to albert einsteincollege professorawkwardnesstop secretcodepersecutionprivate schoolteenage crushin medias rescarrotenigmaheadmastergreat britaintorpedopanic attackpioneerburningends with biographical notesenvelopereference to josef stalincrossword puzzlereference to winston churchillsecrecyvisionaryanalysisintelligence agentmathematicianbomb shelterreference to isaac newtonstatisticsmale tearscyanideemotional breakdownsubterfugeteen loveair raid sireninformation leakreference to queen elizabeth iirussian spysecretsthinkingmi6code breakingclassified informationcryptographycloseted gay manthoughtsuspected homosexualyear 1951commanding officerbased on biographyyear 1928crackersocial engineeringencryptionmale hustlermass damagesoviet spyconfidentialitycipherdecodingenigma machinedecoderking george vihormone treatmentcrackingdifferencepeassecurity clearancesodomy crimecryptographerreference to alan turingturing testunsung herocode breakergross indecency (See All) |
A family. Rose and Norah, in Albuquerque, lost their mother when they were young. Rose is responsible - a housecleaner, raising her seven-year-old son Oscar. She's also having an affair with Mac, a married cop, her high-school sweetheart. Norah can't hold a job. Their dad, Joe, is quirky. When Oscar … is expelled for odd behavior, Rose wants to earn enough to send him to private school. Mac suggests she clean up after crime scenes, suicides, and deaths that go undiscovered for awhile. Rose enlists Norah, and Sunshine Cleaners is born. Norah bonds with the dead, Rose finds out that it's a regulated business, and complications arise. Can a family marked by tragedy sort things out? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyindependent filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | pregnancysuicidemurderdeathinfidelitymoneyadulterymemoryextramarital affairdeath of motherdrug usedysfunctional familyunfaithfulnessbreak uppolice investigation …suicide of mother (See All) |
| Locations: | elevatorrestauranttrainschoolswimming poolcarbathtubtruckmotelfire trucknew mexicosea foodsex in a motel |
| Characters: | maidsingle motherhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattooboyteacherpolice officerpolicemansister sister relationshipreference to god …waitresspolice detectivegrandfather grandson relationshipaunt nephew relationshiptruck driversuicide by gunshottalking to oneself in a mirrorbaby shower (See All) |
| Story: | birthday partymedicationbabysitterbirthday cakedrivingwomanbedpartytitle spoken by characterf ratedkisssexbloodmale nudityflashback …photographpantiespistolshowertelephone callfirelickingcryingcell phonetitle directed by femalecorpseblood splattercar accidentmirrorshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvundressingbare buttshootingvomitinglietearssunglassesbirthdaydead bodymarijuanabedroomflashlightbracandleold manmontagedinerapologyvanold womanbartenderlatex glovesgunshotbinocularskeyfired from the jobliaruniformstorytellingbusinessamerican flagautomobiledeath of husbandtv newspot smokingsupermarketcakeworking classfollowing someonescamembarrassmentcrime sceneremote controlgrocery storeshoessevered fingermobile phonegunshot woundheavenschool uniformsalesmanslackerswingdead motherchildhood memoryfiremanbeing followedreal estate agentcandytriple f ratedfire extinguisherbirthday presentmathematicsmotel roomvacuum cleaneramputeepopcornelementary schoolblood stainschool principalkittenbusiness cardtrailer parktrain trackssense of smellcleaning ladymaggotprivate schoolcadillaccleaninglesbian subtextmattresshouse on firefast food restaurantdressinghousemaidprecocious childfordillegitimate sonwomen's bathroomcontaminationhigh school frienddecomposing bodychildhood photogun held to one's headsmall businessburning househazmat suitmodel airplaneshelllawn sprinklertoyotaseminarproblem childbiohazardbelief in heavenone armed manshrimpeight year oldmementoalbuquerque new mexicoreference to coca colatrailer housenewspaper adpost mortemreference to disneylandcandy storeloss of parentused car salesmanblood donationcb radiomexican restaurantstuck in an elevatorgun shopcigarette buttsiamese cathigh school sweethearthouse cleanersporting goods storecleaning crewmodel buildersmall business ownerfanny packfinancial problemsrailroad trestleshooting oneself in the headwealthy womantoy helicopterex cheerleaderhorse ridebed framecrime scene cleanupdonating bloodford econolinehazardous materialtemporary tattoo (See All) |
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
| Themes: | pregnancysuicidefriendshipmurderdeathmarriagerapefearinvestigationrobberydeath of fatherparanoiaillnessdeath of wifedying …amnesiadeath of daughterevolutionmurder of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmareambiguous ending |
| Locations: | waternew york cityhospitaltrainwheelchairouter spacenew mexico |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendchildrenboyalienpolicemanlawyerchristianpsychiatrist |
| Period: | 1980s1990sfuture |
| Story: | based on novelmedicationrailway stationdrowningbirdriverpartytitle spoken by characterblooddogsurprise endingdreamremakewatching tvcomputer …sunglassespianoreference to jesus christsciencemanhattan new york citystrangulationvideo cameraattempted murdertreecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedisappearancepolicewomansleepingcowmoonchessballoonlawpatientplanetstrangerschizophreniapicnicapplemoralitymental institutionbuddhistimaginationtelescopesurveillance cameraattempted suicidedelusionhypnosistime lapse photographylaughtersunbananavegetarianswingbarbecuedark pastpsychoticsurprise after end creditspiano playermental patientextraterrestrialdrifterbeggarfruitastronomyicelandreference to albert einsteinhypnotismsense of smellcrazinesssecond chancemurder of wifeopen endedtragic pastgalaxyslaughterhousefourth of julyenigmalunaticpencilcasketpsychosissecret paststrawberryluggagedutch anglegreenlandsolar systemsubconscioushomesicknessskunkambiguitystar gazinglawn sprinklerdreamerpsychiatric wardgrand central station manhattan new york cityreference to buddhacatatoniaalbuquerque new mexiconew beginningreference to joan of arcapple piesalvation armyscotch whiskeyart forgerysavantconstellationmedical treatmentplanetariumphilosophical conversationnewfoundlandnauseareference to rembrandtreproductionultraviolet lightalien languageastrophysicistspeed of lightfreudianbluebirdhoboken new jerseyhypnotic regressionbeam of lightvenetian blindswork accidentjet laglawn tennisblue jayfaster than lighttachyonessay contestthorazine (See All) |
Based on Rosalie Ham's best selling novel, The Dressmaker is the story of femme fatale Tilly Dunnage who returns to her small home town in the country to right the wrongs of the past. A stylish drama with comic undertones about love, revenge and haute couture.
| Subgenre: | dark comedyabsurdism |
| Themes: | suicidefriendshipmurderloverevengeinfidelitybetrayaladulterydrinkingdanceweddingfuneralmemoryextramarital affairdeath of mother …drug useunfaithfulnessillnessrivalrybullyingfashionmadness (See All) |
| Locations: | rural settinghotelnew york citytrainchurchcemeterysmall townparis francebathtubbuslondon englandwheelchairaustraliafrancetrain station …spainschool teachertown (See All) |
| Characters: | female protagonisthusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipboygirldancerphotographerbullymother …witchmother in law daughter in law relationshipcrying girlpolice sergeantin love (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | based on novelloss of sonflowerdrowningwomantelephonelettercigarette smokingf ratedkissbloodviolenceflashbackdog …bare chested malesex scenedancingphotographsingingknifechasetelephone callfirevoice over narrationsongtitle directed by femalemirrorface slapcameradrinkarrestundressingsecretbooklieriflesunglassesrunningmarijuanareference to jesus christf wordnewspaperflashlightstabbingdeath of friendfootballapologycoffinspaceshipbathfemme fatalemarriage proposalflash forwardtheatercursemicrophonecostumescreamingumbrelladebtbankfarmerpursuitwigcrossdeath of sonthreatchickenloss of mothersleepingreference to william shakespearearsonhatestrong female characterrecord playertransvestitescandaleyeglassesgolfteacakelistening to musicscene during opening creditsrecordingloss of friendmousehidingcrying womanmovie theateraccidental deathgossipcheating husbandstrong female leadwhiskeynicknametelescopeboxer shortsexilerivalfallboarding schoolwedding dressgasolinecanelanterntrophybonfirebenchwedding receptionholding handsmannequinmale objectificationtriple f ratedgolf clubname callinglooking out a windowbroken mirrorfalling into waterbusiness cardhead injurybleeding to deathsewing machineundressing someonehorse and wagonreturning homereference to supermanhouse on firebride and groombroken neckclimbing out a windowflash cameramilan italyhometownred carpetpassing outmelbourne australiatrain conductorfemale objectificationburning housejumping ropegeneral storelooking in a windowbloody mouthhead bandagehidden truthwoman in a wheelchairgolf ballapplying lipstickreference to shakespeare's macbethbest manwoman in a bathtubdead soncheating on wifeillegitimate daughterslip the undergarmenttelephone operatorslanderfeeding someonecostume designerwoman directortrailer houseaccused of murdermama's boydressmakerwolf whistlereflection in a mirrordefamationaccidental suicidehaute coutureyear 1951opera musicthrowing foodfalling to the groundhit with a brickschool belltape measurechocolate milkreference to billie holidaygas pumpmiceshunningreference to gloria swansontheater productionrevealing the truthteacher's petwrapped in a blanketkissing someone's neckreference to gilbert and sullivanreference to lizzie bordenclipping toenailsdrama clubhit with a golf ballreference to christian diorunwanted personwashing a dead bodyblowing a raspberrydefecation slurdress designerhit on the head with a brickwhispering into someone's earlegs crossedlooking into a windowmatador costumetown gossip (See All) |
In Paris, before WWI, two friends, Jules (Austrian) and Jim (French) fall in love with the same woman, Catherine. But Catherine loves and marries Jules. After the war, when they meet again in Germany, Catherine starts to love Jim... This is the story of three people in love, a love which does not af …fect their friendship, and about how their relationship evolves with the years. (Read More)
| Themes: | pregnancysuicidefriendshiplovemarriageinfidelityjealousyadulteryunrequited lovetheatreend of love |
| Mood: | archive footagemurder suicide |
| Locations: | rural settingbeachtrainforestcarcemeteryparis francefrancelakeoceangermany |
| Characters: | writerhusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerprostitutesoldiermusicianartistlove trianglelittle girlgerman |
| Period: | 1920s1930s1910s |
| Story: | based on novelwomanriverlettertitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingkisscharacter name in titlebare chested maleexplosionsingingthree word titlevoice over narrationsongface slap …battlepaintingrunningcar crashcaferevolvermenage a troisswimmingbridgearmyboxingcoffincigar smokingmarriage proposaltrainingvacationstatuepianistcountrysidetragic eventautomobileworld war onecinemahandgunreference to william shakespearecross dressinggraffitifreeze framewaiterfriendship between menguitaristwatching a movierowboattheatre audiencefogvoice over letterhorse and carriagepromiscuityadulterous wifeunhappy marriagecremationstock footageeiffel tower parisfemale psychopathbachelorstage playfencinggramophonefootsie under the tableashesanarchistcountry househammocktitle same as bookfatal attractionjumping into waterurnbromancetitle spoken by narratorletter writingrocking chairaustrianbombardmentreference to pablo picassomausoleumpolyamorycrematoriummanipulative womanopening narrationslide projectorwoman dressed as manhourglassreference to napoleonmillbook burningseine riverpost world war onedominoesla marseillaisereference to oscar wildereference to wolfgang amadeus mozartbikingreference to the nazispre world war twofrench new wavewhite winereference to johann wolfgang von goethesloganbachelorettebisexual interestnouvelle vaguereference to don quixotejumping into a riverbohemian lifeclothes on firereference to charles baudelairesulphuric acidfrench literatureliterary narrationliterary quotedriving off a bridge (See All) |
Christy Brown is a spastic quadriplegic born to a large, poor Irish family. His mother, Mrs Brown, recognizes the intelligence and humanity in the lad everyone else regards as a vegetable. Eventually, Christy matures into a cantankerous writer who uses his only functional limb, his left foot, to wri …te with. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | based on autobiography |
| Themes: | depressionpregnancydeathlovemarriagemoneyjealousydrinkingfeardrunkennessangerdeath of fatherpovertyunrequited loveunemployment …disabilitywritingcourage (See All) |
| Locations: | hospitalrestaurantwheelchaircatholic churchbar brawl |
| Characters: | writerdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipchildrensingerbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boy …girlnursebabypriestartistcatholic (See All) |
| Story: | birthday partybased on novelbirthday cakepoetflowersreadingbedcigarette smokingsexcharacter name in titleflashbackfightphotographsingingbased on true story …telephone callfiresongfoodmirrordrinkpaintingbookbirthdaylow budget filmreference to jesus christsubjective camerasoccerwinecandleambulancemansioneatingsuicide attemptapologypainterdrawingvanmarriage proposalflash forwardauthormicrophonecostumechampagnedeath of husbandisolationirelandreference to william shakespearetypewriterpubtherapyrecord playerflirtingapplausefalling down stairsteafireplacelistening to musicrecordingstealingworking classtherapistirishart gallerystreet lifebar fightwhiskeyshovelfrustrationbonfireneighborhoodgeniusporn magazineface maskstairwaydiggingflasktoastcripplehandicapbroken heartdublin irelandart exhibitionreference to shakespeare's hamletbritish renaissanceironinghappy birthday to youbrain damagecoallocketstudyingscrapbooklarge familypick axebody part in titlewheelbarrowpuppet showshakespearean quotationcerebral palsyshared bedchimneycrawlingspin the bottlephysical therapyburnt handchalkchariotfootwatercolorlooking through a windowcementblowing bubblesfeedingstraight edge razordrinking strawhiding under the coversporridgeblowing out a candlementally challenged mantoetableclothtrowelbricklayingpulling tablecloth from under dishesbiting legfire in fireplace (See All) |
Tarkovsky mixes flash-backs, historical footage and original poetry to illustrate the reminiscences of a dying man about his childhood during World War II, adolescence, and a painful divorce in his family. The story interweaves reflections about Russian history and society.
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | pregnancydeathsurrealismmoneyghostmemorynaturedivorcegriefillnesspoetrychildhooddying |
| Mood: | rainarchive footageavant garde |
| Locations: | rural settingforestsnowairplanewoodsfarmrussiaspainmilitary school |
| Characters: | single motherwriterdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipsoldierstudentdancerbabychristianmother …chinesegrandmother grandson relationshipstepfather stepdaughter relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1940sworld war two1930swinter |
| Story: | readingbirdnonlinear timelinetelephoneriverbedcigarette smokingfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityone word titleinterviewflashbackdog …dancingphotographsingingshowertelephone callfirecryingdreamfoodmirrorslow motion scenecatbare buttbookrifletearsrunningdead bodyswimmingnewspaperorphandream sequencecontroversyold womanactor playing multiple roleslong takesoviet unionchickensleepingpoemhand grenadereference to adolf hitlerbarndemonstrationbuttockshomereverse footagetarget practicewindbombingspanishevacuationtvhypnosismedical examinationabsent fatherlanternfieldbonfiresymbolismcoinmoscow russiamudactress playing multiple roleslevitationstock footagefenceatomic bombwellindependencefallingdying manbleedingspanish civil warhammocklook alikelighting a cigarettehot air balloonstutteringtelevision setussrdeath of parentspotatofloodingflamencomissing fathersledmemoriesgrievingburning houseprinting presswashing hairbullfighterinstructorrussian historyminimal dialoguematadorreference to leonardo da vincimarshreference to mao tse tungbullfightreference to anton chekhovmosesstream of consciousnessdaily life20th century historysepiadostoevskyyear 1935memoirskilling a chickenart bookshellingtarkovskywind stormatomic explosionsoviet historyflashback to images of memoriesfloating in the airpower of suggestionclock tickingproofreaderburning barnlevitatingprinting shopsoviet union historytattletaleburning bushcorridavoice over poetry (See All) |
"All eyes will be on you," says the Austrian Empress, Maria Theresa to her youngest daughter Marie Antoinette. The film, marketed for a teen audience, is an impressionistic retelling of Marie Antoinette's life as a young queen in the opulent and eccentric court at Versailles. The film focuses on Mar …ie Antoinette, as she matures from a teenage bride to a young woman and eventual queen of France. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | alternate historyrevisionist history |
| Themes: | deathmarriageinfidelityadulterydrinkingdrunkennessweddingseductionextramarital affairdeath of fatherdeath of motherdrug useunfaithfulnesshumiliationgambling …illnesstheatrerevolutionhuntingfrench revolutiondeath of babyamerican revolution (See All) |
| Mood: | up all night |
| Locations: | paris francebathtubfrancebrothel |
| Characters: | maidfemale protagonistdoctorhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerbrother sister relationshipprostitutedancermusicianbabypriestsister sister relationship …catholicgrandfather grandson relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipfrench soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 18th century |
| Story: | birthday partybased on novelbirthday cakeflowersreadingwomanbedletterpartyf ratedkisssexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenudity …dogfemale rear nuditydancingsingingvoice over narrationcryingsongtitle directed by femalefoodhorsemirrorslow motion scenedrinkswordundressingbare buttpaintingtearsbirthdayspyoperacandlemontageeatingdinnerchildcoffinbathritualkingfemme fataleprincesspublic nudityvirginfactorychampagnestorytellingtentdeath of childwigchildbirthgardenfireworksqueeneuropescandalapplausetraditionloss of virginitycakelifting someone into the airroyaltyelephantbuttocksgossipbirthorchestrashoesfanmourningintrigueunfaithful wifepet dogshoppingrowboattheatre audiencecard playingbilliardsalternate realityvoice over letterhorse and carriageparrotpipe smokingpalacemale virginwoman in bathtubhorseback ridingmotherhoodgiving birthjewelrycandysailboatnaivetyaustriavienna austriaambassadorchandeliersunrisebishopopera singerfeatherclothingdecadencedivagame playingrevoltritediceanachronismbride and groomlocketcustomdiamondswoman initiating sexhappy birthdaysexual innuendostagecoachportrait paintingroyal familysnuffaustriancrossing selfdukecountessjugglerharpcoronationcounttobaccomasqueradeempressversaillestaxesbelchsister in law sister in law relationshipreference to thomas jeffersonduchesssexless marriagebeagleharpsichordreference to mozarthair dresserdressmakerreference to alexander the greatsalonsmallpox1780spugdance party1770slady in waitingmasked balldeath of kingmasquerade partyannulmentwearing clothes in a bathtubpug dogself indulgencereference to jean jacques rousseauextravagance1760sman refusing sexmasquerade ballbastillehorse drawn hearsedauphineye maskunconsummated marriageransacked roompolitical adviserlawn croquetpowdered wigrococotricorne (See All) |
More than a dozen Angelenos navigate Valentine's Day from early morning until midnight. Three couples awake together, but each relationship will sputter; are any worth saving? A grade-school boy wants flowers for his first true love; two high school seniors plan first-time sex at noon; a TV sports r …eporter gets the assignment to find romance in LA; a star quarterback contemplates his future; two strangers meet on a plane; grandparents, together for years, face a crisis; and, an "I Hate Valentine's Day" dinner beckons the lonely and the lied to. Can Cupid finish his work by midnight? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | romantic comedy |
| Themes: | loveinfidelitytravelloneliness |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | elevatorlos angeles californiarestaurantschoolcarcemeteryairplaneairportofficeusaschool boy |
| Characters: | doctormother son relationshiphomosexualafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boybest friendinterracial relationshipemployer employee relationshipgay relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationship |
| Period: | future |
| Story: | flower shoptrue lovebabysitterflowerflowersbedf ratedkisssexmale nuditydogbare chested maledancingtelephone callpunctuation in title …cell phoneunderwearcar accidentundressingbikiniapostrophe in titleclassroomreportersoccerdinnernunvannews reportmarriage proposalpublic nudityblack pantiesvirginproduct placementhigh school studentgiftcharacter says i love yousleepinggay couplehateitaliancloseted homosexualmale bondingbarefoot malepress conferenceteddy bearcheating husbandplanefootball playerensemble castyoung loveflightadolescentengagement ringtext messagingnews reportermexican americangay manbloopers during creditsreference to facebookpolaroidstewardesselementary schoolphone sexmarried couplepush upsinterracial kissholiday in titleflight attendanthollywood signschoolteachermetal detectorchick flickvalentine's dayawkward situationsinglepolaroid cameramarital infidelitymotor scooterman wearing towelvolkswagen beetletv stationbeverly hills californiabroken engagementensemble filmtalent agenttrack and fieldbouquet of flowersfloristfear of commitmentdate in titlesouthern californiareference to muhammad alipinatastudent athleteairport securitygay athleteblonde stereotypepublicistvalentineteen lovevespaportmanteaugrade schoolreference to orson wellesreference to chersportscasterteacher crusharmy captaincardiologistfender benderwind up toyphone sex operatorcamera mangrandparent grandchild relationshipman wrapped in a towelchildhood crushromantic rejectioncaught nakedlow riderindian weddingindian restauranttraveling shotfootball starreference to lucille ballbest friends in lovesports reportertwo timingearly morningreference to frank zappaboyfriend girlfriend reconciliationcoming out of the closetgrammar schoolmultiple storylinessexy legsreference to jackie robinsonboston terrierdelivery vangroup singingtv news showflower deliveryromantic break uprunning track (See All) |
Los Angeles, 1928. A single mother returns from work to find her nine-year-old son gone. She calls the LAPD to initiate a search. Five months later, a boy is found in Illinois who fits the description; he says he's her son. To fanfare and photos, the LAPD reunite mother and son, but she insists he's … not her boy. The cops dismiss her as either a liar or hysterical. When she joins a minister in his public criticism of the police, they in turn use government power to silence and intimidate her. Meanwhile, a cop goes to a dilapidated ranch to find a Canadian lad who's without legal status; the youth tells a grisly tale. There's redress for murder; is there redress for abuse of power? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracymelodrama |
| Themes: | mental illnessmurderdeathkidnappingprisonfeartortureescapeinvestigationdeceptioncorruptionpsychopathparanoiablackmailinsanity …griefexecutionhopedyingpolice corruptionmissing childmurder of son (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | los angeles californiarestauranttrainschoolchurchmotorcyclebathtubbuspolice carcourtroomcanadasinging in a car |
| Characters: | single motherfemale protagonisthusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicesingerboybrother sister relationshipprostituteteachergirlserial killernursedetective …policemanphotographerlawyerbiblecousin cousin relationshipmayoruncle niece relationshipcoronermother love (See All) |
| Period: | 1920s1930s |
| Story: | mental breakdownmedicationdespairloss of sonrailway stationreadingwomantelephonecigarette smokingf ratedfemale nuditybloodviolenceone word titleflashback …bare chested malegunfightphotographsingingchaseshowerbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingsongblood splatterfoodmachine gunface slapshotgunpunched in the facecamerashootinglierifletearsrunningcafebathroomhandcuffsreference to jesus christclassroomprayerreporternewspapercandlecaliforniaaxestabbingeatingstabbed to deathdinerprisonerfalse accusationjudgetrialno opening creditsradiobathsearchpainconfessiongravemicrophonescreamingprotestliarumbrellamissing personskeletonhangingcourtamerican flagdisappearancepursuitwitnessreunionchickenclassnewspaper headlinechild murdersingle parentwhat happened to epiloguecagesociopathjail cellcaptivecrucifixdemonstrationdesperationteddy bearburialbreakfastpreacherdentistsufferingministerimpostorsexismdeath threatmental hospitalheadphonespedophilelipstickdeceitaxe murderranchinjusticeillegal immigrantseattle washingtonpillsermonpsychopathic killerdriftertestimonypedophiliaabuse of powerreading aloudpolice chieffarmhousediggingscooterjurylistening to a radioshoepolice captainstethoscopedeath rowloss of childreverendchild kidnappingwrongful convictionpalm treeroller skatinghanged mantwo way mirrorreading a newspaperroller skatesdeath sentencehoaxsadistic psychopathwrongful arrestlapdmiscarriage of justiceflash cameracircumcisionintercomcaptivityends with biographical notesends with textstreetcarwater hosereference to charlie chaplinelectroshock therapymob of reportersverdictmedia frenzybreaking down a doorcell matebonesdining hallmissing sonsyphilismoral corruptionserial child killertelephone operatorchauvinismdisbeliefexecution by hanginglos angeles police departmentcourt hearingrulerwaving goodbyegrieving mothermedia circuschicken cooplost sonchief of policewooden swordreference to babe ruthbootleggingcircumcised penisyear 1928search for truthsilent nightyear 1935paddy wagonpederastychangelingroyal canadian mounted policepresbyterianoverheated carford model taudio montagesan quentintelephone companyvaginal examreference to tom mixswitchboard operatorpsycho wardriverside californiatelephone switchboardtorture of a childviolation of law (See All) |
Everything is connected: an 1849 diary of an ocean voyage across the Pacific; letters from a composer to his lover; a thriller about a conspiracy at a nuclear power plant; a farce about a publisher in a nursing home; a rebellious clone in futuristic Korea; and the tale of a tribe living on post-apoc …alyptic Hawaii far in the future. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmpost apocalypsedystopiaepic |
| Themes: | cancersuicidefriendshipmurderdeathloverevengemoneydrinkingescapememorydrug useguiltexecutiondeath of wife …dyingcannibalismcouragedevil (See All) |
| Locations: | elevatorbarbeachrestaurantswimming poolforestsnowairplanebathtubbicycletaxivillagewoodsshipouter space …campfirestormsan francisco californiabar brawlstorm at seaairplane explosion (See All) |
| Characters: | writerdoctorhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendchildrensingerbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipprostitute …girlnursepolicemanlawyerreference to godgay kisshitmanwaitresslustjewuncle nephew relationshipgay relationshipuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipolder man younger man relationship (See All) |
| Period: | futureyear 2012year 1973year 1975 |
| Story: | falling out a windowbased on novelpublishermultiple storylinedespairringnonlinear timelinetelephonelettertitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingtwo word titlef ratedkissfemale nudity …bloodmale nudityinterviewflashbackdogbare chested malegunsex scenefightphotographexplosionsingingchasepistoltelephone callcryingcell phonesongshootoutwoman on topdreamcorpseblood splatterfoodhorseface slappunched in the facecomputercatdrinkarrestbare buttsecretfalling from heightshootingbookrifletearsrunningcar crashdead bodyinterrogationcafepianohandcuffsprayershot in the backf wordreportersubjective camerasurvivalnewspaperflashlightjournalistcandleold manstabbingthroat slittingbridgeeatingapologyno opening creditsfictional warspaceshipunderwater sceneanthologyshot in the leggunshotflash forwardauthorprologueprotestpay phoneumbrellaactor playing multiple rolesdebtlightningskeletonpianistpursuitreuniongeneralgrandmotherwhippingtypewriterpubtrustchild murderrecord playereyeglassestape recorderlawrecordingslaveryagingcaught having sexdemonstrationwitchcraftcomposercovered in bloodrebellionvirginitygoatstreet lifebar fightslavewatching televisionmale prostitutereincarnationcrossbowgrandfatherspanishpower outagehungertitle appears in writingprophecyescape attemptensemble castoilexilemurder of a childvoice over lettertriberaidsnowingmale male kisseye patchclonehorseback ridingcontractrevolutionaryactress playing multiple rolesgun in mouthkilling a dogspiral staircaselast will and testamentjournalcorporal punishmentshot with an arrownaivetyknocking on a doorloanhead bashed inhand over mouthpoisoningdnan wordreading a booknursing homekarmasouth koreatitle same as bookparasitefacial scarslaughterhousedistrusttequilawriting a letter10 year oldpole dancerwoman smokerlocked in a roomfloggingmountain climbingclimbing out a windowplantationtear on cheekradio broadcastsailing shipknife held to throatoverhead shotvolkswagen beetlelast standdeja vusheet musictalking to oneselfbirthmarkthreat to killscotsmangarroterunning for your lifepassenger trainreference to charles dickenshot pantsone eyed manbarefoot womanstowawaycandelabramaorichateauheartbeatlugershooting starnuclear powerdistant futurepast lifeelderly coupleold people's homenuclear reactoroil companypeepholeyelling for helphuman skeletonseoulfootbridgefree willwar paintfirefightsodomiteair battleescape planshooting a dogyear 1936faked suicidebackhand slapstuck in an elevatorfuturistic cityabolitionisttooth knocked outgoatherdheaddressvoice over writingswinging on a ropemale sitting on a toiletyear 1931aleout of ammunitionreference to jezebelviolareference to berlin germanytelephone hanguptransamerica pyramidwoman hitting a manelevator malfunctionthrowing a cell phonethrown from a buildingchild shot in the backmusical compositionpresent dayreference to germanycult heroreference to herman melvillecrashing through a gatecleaning a swimming poolhands held in the airsix storiesspaceship explosionreference to arthur conan doylesextetasian with coloured hairreference to the korean warrunning over a fire hydrantescaped slavefacial makeupgray tabby catwaistcoatyear 1849chest of gold coinsclimbing a cliffcomputerized voicegrandchildrenmicro minireference to alexander solzhenitsynsubmerged in car (See All) |
A shy ladies' companion, staying in Monte Carlo with her stuffy employer, meets the wealthy Maxim de Winter. She and Max fall in love, marry and return to Manderley, his large country estate in Cornwall. Max is still troubled by the death of his first wife, Rebecca, in a boating accident the year be …fore. The second Mrs. de Winter clashes with the housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers, and discovers that Rebecca still has a strange hold on everyone at Manderley. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | cancerpregnancysuicidemurderdeathmarriageinfidelitybetrayaljealousyinvestigationdeceptionextramarital affairobsessionblackmailunrequited love …crueltywealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | rural settingelevatorhotelboatlondon englandvillage |
| Characters: | doctorhusband wife relationshipolder man younger woman relationshipcousin cousin relationshipdeath obsession |
| Story: | homosexual subtextbased on noveldrowningwomantitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingcharacter name in titleone word titleflashbackdogfirevoice over narrationdreamunderwearfistfight …mirrorpaintingdead bodybritishmansionmarriage proposaltransformationconfessionlimousinecostumewidowercabinclass differencespubarsonburned alivegothicaccidental deathservanthome movietennisbridefull moonwoman in jeopardyhaunted by the pastnicknamebutlerfogcliffnotedark pasthousekeeperfamily secretbarking dogshynessdirector cameoinsecurityschemephysicianstairwayestateshipwreckfilm projectorcostume partynarcissismupper classorchestral music scoreshrinelesbian subtextnewlywedenigmaclumsinesshouse firesocialiterevolving doorportrait paintingdevotionmaster servant relationshipopening narrationduplicityluxury hotelsouth of francetelephone boxmarriage ceremonynameless characterfigurinecornwallsource musicconstablementally disabledmonte carloboathousefamily honorgowninferiority complexknickerscostume ballinquestholiday resortiron gateleitmotifenigmaticcollapsing househidden characterspanielgothic romancecocker spanielfancy dress ballpaid companionsecret from wifesunken boatintrusiveness (See All) |
Michael Clayton, a high-priced law firm's fixer, leaves a late night poker game, gets a call to drive to Westchester, and watches his car blow up as he's taking an impromptu dawn walk through a field. Flash back four days. He owes a loan shark to cover his brother's debts (Michael's own gambling hab …its have left him virtually broke). His law firm is negotiating a high-stakes merger, and his firm's six year defense of a conglomerate's pesticide use is at risk when one of the firm's top litigators goes off his meds and puts the case in jeopardy. While Michael is trying to fix things someone decides to kill him. Who? Meanwhile his son summarizes the plot of a dark fantasy novel. (Read More)
| Themes: | mental illnesscancersuicidemurderdeathmoneydrinkinginvestigationdivorcecorruptiondysfunctional familyguiltinsanitygamblingsurveillance …death of wifecheating death (See All) |
| Mood: | nightambiguous ending |
| Locations: | elevatorhotelnew york citybarrestaurantsnowurban settingapartmentpolice stationfarmcityusacar explosioncar bombcar on fire …car fire (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshippolicebrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipdetectivepolicemanbabylawyersister sister relationshiphitmansecretary …talking to oneself in a mirror (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | manic depressionbirthday partybipolar disordermental breakdownmedicationbirthday cakereadingpartytitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleinterviewflashbackphotographexplosionsurprise ending …telephone callcryingcell phonedreamhorsemirrorwatching tvcomputercameradrinkarrestundressingbooktearsbombrunningbirthdaycafejailmanhattan new york cityf wordnew yorkvideo cameraexploding carno opening creditshit by a carsearchsuburbpoisonstorytellingdebtcover upfarmerbusinessgymdisappearanceinjectionpolicewomandirectorial debutpowermachismoscandalanswering machinegolfcard gamesyringepokerbreaking and enteringelectronic music scorehypodermic needlelawtold in flashbackjail celltoydrug abuseloss of wifecommercialambitioncrime sceneremote controlattorneyintriguetitle appears in writingcard playingpollutionsnowingcorporationlens flarebriefcasenervous breakdowndivorceemarital problemlingerie slipauctionhit and runvideo tapemadmangamblerethicstestimonyrunning awaymoney problemsescalatorbreadtemptationskyscraperlawsuitstakeoutautumnloan sharkwalkingmercedes benzdocumenttimes square manhattan new york citybroadway manhattan new york cityin medias resprivate jetwhistleblowerkicking in a doordeal with the devilfleeingpoker gamepanic attackbrother in lawfake commercialwomen's bathroomtroubled marriageprotective malelaw firmmercedestaxi rideclientcondominiumdawnchemicalvoice mailsedativelethal injectionindustrial espionagefake suicidepesticidesignaturepoisonedmilwaukee wisconsinanti depressantanxiety attackburnoutpoker the card gamesubterfugeepiphanybusiness ethicscompulsive gamblerrepeated scene from a different perspectivenight drivingphone tapcontract killingauctioneerplaying pokercompromisedepositionaudio surveillancemergercrooked lawyermaniareceiptloft apartmentaudio begins before videolitigationmonsantopasturephotocopyfixerretired policemaninvoluntary commitmentleasereference to larry kingbaguettecorporate malfeasanceflip phonewestchester new yorkclass action lawsuitfake suicide notefaking a deathgambling problempsychiatric commitmentramblingattempted coverupeavesdropperelectronic eavesdroppingfleeing the scene of an accidenthit and run drivertaking pulsecorporate mergeragribusinesslegal trialplaintifftoxic poisoningchemical imbalancecopy shopsweaty armpittortwall street journalcarcinogencorporate scandalsuppressed truth (See All) |
Rosie and Alex have been best friends since they were 5, so they couldn't possibly be right for one another... or could they? When it comes to love, life and making the right choices, these two are their own worst enemies. One awkward turn at 18, one missed opportunity... and life sends them hurling … in different directions. But somehow, across time, space and different continents, the tie that binds them cannot be undone. Will they find their way back to one another, or will it be too late? Based on Cecelia Ahern's bestselling novel "Where Rainbows End", LOVE, ROSIE is a modern comedy-of-errors tale posing the ultimate question: Do we really only get one shot at true love? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen romance |
| Themes: | pregnancyfriendshipmarriagefuneraldeath of father |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | englandelevatorhotelhospitalbeachschoolswimming poolnightclubairportflathotel maid |
| Characters: | maidsingle motherfemale protagonisthusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlteenage boypolicemanbabybest friendlittle girlchildhood friendyounger version of character …best friends (See All) |
| Story: | based on noveltrue loveletterpartytwo word titlekisscharacter name in titletelephone callpunctuation in titlecell phonepunched in the facecondomvomitingneighborhandcuffs …britishclassroombedroommodelmarriage proposalcollege studentchildbirthlaptopschoolgirltwenty somethingloss of virginitytold in flashbackone night standcheating husbandfatebreakupboston massachusettsfirst kissvoice over letterbonfireenglishman abroadteenage pregnancyfemale friendshipwebcampregnancy testschoolboycoastpharmacypool partyscholarshipromantic rivalryart exhibitioninternet chattext messagehandbagmarriage of convenienceoverhearing sexchildhood sweetheartdrunken womansoul matedyed hairhotel managermale female friendshipstore clerkworking momteenage motherhandcuffed to a bedinstant messaginghandcuffed to a bedpostyoung motherjumping into a pool with clothes onhiccupsbest friends in lovecomputer classvolkswagen vanintercepted lettermissed opportunityhotel receptionwedding speechdrug store (See All) |
This film follows the life of Celie, a young black girl growing up in the early 1900's. The first time we see Celie, she is 14 - and pregnant - by her father. We stay with her for the next 30 years of her tough life...
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | friendshiploverapechristmasdrunkennessescapeweddingfuneralincestextramarital affairracismpsychopathterrorismpovertyabuse …alcoholismadoptioninheritancefather daughter incest (See All) |
| Locations: | rural settingtrainchurchbathtubkitchenfarmafrica |
| Characters: | female protagonistfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americansingergirlstudentsister sister relationshipmayorself discoverysexistpregnant from rapeself worthpregnant by incest |
| Period: | 1920s1930s1910s1900s |
| Story: | pulitzer prize sourcebased on novelflowerswomancookingbisexualletterlesbian kisstitle spoken by charactersex scenephotographthree word titlevoice over narrationbeatinghorse …mirrorface slappianoprayercolor in titlechild abusebathsearchracial slurimmigrationcursewidowerevil manfarmerdomestic violencechildbirthloss of fatherreunionfeminismloss of motherblack americanshavingrace relationscatfightperformancesexual abuseslaveryassaultblockbusterfemale singerbirthreconciliationgrandfathersexismblack eyerainstormmarital separationfieldrelease from prisonmisogynyphysical abuseunhappy marriagewedding ceremonyhit in the facestereotypefamily reunionchild molestationstepfatherfriendship between womenrepressionperformerstepmothertennesseemailboxracial prejudiceilliteracyeastergeorgiadocumentsexual repressionhiding placeracial tensionmailmanadopted daughternewlywedsewinglearningracial discriminationchild rapestraight razorunwed pregnancywoman punching a mandriving lessonafrican american protagonistwife abusefather daughter estrangementgeneral storeatonementseparation from familytranscendencemementoboutiqueincest raperacial injusticechild bridepantschild born of rapehand clapping gamepurplerepatriationmother child reunionspousal abusesexual discriminationbloody hand printroadhousewife beatingdragged along the groundyear 1909juke jointgrowtholiver twistfront porchriver raftsong dedicationintercepted letterlovelessracial mistrustsubjugationhusband abuseserfdomwood stoveactress shares last name with characterhoochchild pregnancy (See All) |
Two young men, Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, meet when they get a job as sheep herders on Brokeback Mountain. They are at first strangers, then they become friends. Throughout the weeks, they grow closer as they learn more about each other. One night, after some heavy drinking, they find a deeper co …nnection. They then indulge in a blissful romance for the rest of the summer. Unable to deal with their feelings for each other, they part ways at the end of the summer. Four years go by, and they each settle down, Ennis in Wyoming with his wife and two girls, and Jack in Texas with his wife and son. Still longing for each other, they meet back up, and are faced with the fact that they need each other. They undeniably need each other, and unsure of what to do, they start a series of "fishing trips", in order to spend time together. The relationship struggles on for years until tragedy strikes. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | regretpregnancyfriendshipmurdermarriagejealousydrinkingdrunkennessweddingmemorydivorcewrestlinghumiliationhuntingcamping |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | rural settingnew york cityhospitalbarrestauranttrainchurchforestsnowsmall townwoodscourtroomlakemotelmexico …campfiretexasstormsex in a tent (See All) |
| Characters: | homosexualityhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerboyteenage girlgirlgay sex …dancerbabysister sister relationshiplittle girlgay kissbullywaitresslittle boygay relationshipgay fathercrying babytalking to oneself in a mirrorbaby boybaby girl (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960ssummeryear 1963 |
| Story: | lambgay parentcowboy hatcookingbisexualtelephonerivertitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingtwo word titlekissfemale nuditybloodmale nudity …violencefemale frontal nudityflashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydoggunsex scenefightdancingphotographsingingtelephone callcryingsongbeatingfistfightfoodhorsemirrorface slapwatching tvdrinkshootinglierifletearssunglassesplace name in titlecafemarijuanaswimmingcleavagecandleaxemountaineatingwidowdinerhousejudgechildfishingcoffeeskinny dippingbinocularsbeaten to deathbased on short storyliarcowboypay phoneproduct placementtentlightningfarmercourtcrosshorse ridingsadnesssuspicionbearfireworksarsonpickup truckcloseted homosexualnerdeavesdroppingropeshavingpot smokingwolfwarehouseloss of virginityfriendship between menred dressassaultnosebleedgossipsheephitchhikingcelebrationcamera shot of feetpromisemovie theatrewhiskeymale prostitutegrocery storethunderpastkickingchaospool tablecigarette lighterfrustrationblood on shirtwedding dressbulletproof vestranchpajamaschildhood memorythanksgivingjoyspittingbisexualityhandshakeunhappy marriagesidekickfarmingcremationplaying poolcafeteriapostcardmeatjukeboxmotel roombully comeuppancetrailer homecattlelaundromatharmonicahuntparamedicgay romancebowling alleyhead injurymailmailboxpiebullrodeosawshirtfirst gay sexual experiencebeltjumping into waterrighteous ragepost officefourth of julyshepherdneo westernclothescowgirlu.s. mexico borderblanketfirecrackerremarriageburning buildingrich mannightgownchopping woodchild swearingsledlassoturkey the birdwyomingrearview mirrorcoyotebisexual manclothes linejumping off a cliffmoosepocket knifebatonsaddlewood carvingequestriangay husbandlooking for a jobfiddlefalling through a windowwashing clothesbare midriffmulecuddlingsplit lipfalling off horsefiddlerbelief in hellsemi truckindependence daysleeping outsidebull ridingfootbridgefishing rodcampsitecattle prodroughneckhailstormbad newsblood spurtingrodeo cowboywestern u.s.horseplaypaper bagfishing tripranch handthrown from a horsecorralchild supportgay cowboykeroseneoil fieldhailbeansroad constructionanticipationcowboy bootdead sheepmethodistshiveringwater canteendrive in movie theatrepentecostalharmonica playerelectric knifehangerhorse trailerhorse riding accidentgrocery store clerkrodeo clownsharpening knifetrick ridingbronc ridingfarm equipmentsnow sleddingparkarolling downhillwashboardgmc truckovernight sensationsecret romancespit as lubricantwashing clothes in rivereating piefoot rubpeeling a potatoswings (See All) |
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: | cancermurderdeathloveadulterydrunkennessfuneralmemoryextramarital affairpovertytheatrechildhoodblindnesspolice investigation |
| Mood: | tearjerker |
| Locations: | new york citybarbeachparis francenightclubdesertairportfrancebrothel |
| Characters: | female protagonistfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipsingerprostitutesoldierpolice officernursemusicianlittle girlcatholicfrencholder woman younger man relationshippimpgrandmother granddaughter relationship |
| Period: | 1920s1950s1940sworld war two1960s1930s1910s20th centuryyear 1963year 1940year 1947year 1960 |
| Story: | rosepoetnonlinear timelinewomanlettertwo word titlef ratedkissfemale nudityinterviewflashbackbare chested malesingingbased on true story …songbattlevomitingcar crashcafepianoprayermanhattan new york cityreporterconcertcaliforniaambulancedinerboxingaccidentno opening creditsvoice overgravemicrophoneclownfantasy sequenceauditiondolllong takepianistinjectionmanagerstageworld war onesingle parentrecord playercircusaddictiontitle based on songloss of loved onedrug abuseagentboxerrehearsalcomposerfemale singeraudienceorchestravisionold ageairplane crashsongwriterdressing roomrecording studiohorse and carriagepolice inspectorfortune tellerseparationhysteriaapparitionfemale bondinglocal blockbustercentral park manhattan new york cityphysicianaccordionperformercabaretboxing matchpressacrobatboxing ringsick childsaintmorphinemovie cameradeathbedstarvingnormandyspotlightbrothel madamworld championguardian angelphonograph recordreference to charlie chaplinfire breathingconcert tourstreet performerreference to marlon brandonational anthemstage frightfansnightclub owneryear 1955music hallyear 1936contortionistestranged motherbuskingreference to ginger rogershospitalizationyear 1935montmartre parisreference to jean cocteauemotional healingchansonopening creditscat callolympiareference to john d. rockefellermean streetsrootlessness (See All) |
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: | pregnancyfriendshipmoneydrinkingdrunkennessdanceweddingmemory |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | hotelnew york citybarbeachchurchmotorcycleairplanenightclubtaxirooftopoceanyacht |
| Characters: | single motherwriterfemale protagonisthomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerdancermusicianpriestolder woman younger man relationship |
| Story: | middle age romanceflowerswomanletterpartyf ratedkissnuditymale nudityflashbackmale rear nuditydogsex scenedancingejaculation …photographsingingpunctuation in titlecryingsongtitle directed by femalemirrorslow motion scenedrinkthongbare buttfalling from heightbooktearspianoislandguitarswimmingbandbridgetoiletinternetfishno opening creditsdrawingbartenderlimousinebinocularsfantasy sequencesuitcasescene during end creditsdiaryexclamation point in titlepianistsplit 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 islandscubapushed 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) |
Scarlett is a woman who can deal with a nation at war, Atlanta burning, the Union Army carrying off everything from her beloved Tara, the carpetbaggers who arrive after the war. Scarlett is beautiful. She has vitality. But Ashley, the man she has wanted for so long, is going to marry his placid cous …in, Melanie. Mammy warns Scarlett to behave herself at the party at Twelve Oaks. There is a new man there that day, the day the Civil War begins. Rhett Butler. Scarlett does not know he is in the room when she pleads with Ashley to choose her instead of Melanie. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramaepic |
| Themes: | mental illnesspregnancyfriendshipmurderdeathmarriageinfidelitychristmasmoneyjealousypoliticsfeardrunkennessweddinganger …divorcetheftdeath of fatherdeath of motherpovertygriefunrequited lovealcoholismdeath of wifewealthcourageself sacrificedeath of unborn child (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | hospitaltrainparis francelondon englandbrothelcity on fire |
| Characters: | maidfemale protagonistdoctorhusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americansingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlprostitutesoldiernurse …dancerbabysister sister relationshipthieflove trianglechristianreference to godalcoholicolder man younger woman relationshipcousin cousin relationshipaunt niece relationshipbaby cryingold maid (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1800s1860s1870s |
| Story: | pulitzer prize sourcebased on novelmental breakdownloss of sonrailway stationbirthday cakereadingwomanletterpartyf ratedkissblooddoggun …sex scenefightdancingphotographexplosionsingingpistolfirecryingsongfoodhorsemirrorface slapshot in the headrescueswordarrestundressingsecretbooklierifletearsbirthdaydead bodyprostitutionjailprayeraxewidowfour word titleprisonerapologyfemme fatalemarriage proposalpaingravelibraryattackliarchampagnepassiondeath of childchristmas treelightningscreamattempted rapeshot in the shoulderbusinesschildbirthdeath of sonwitnesstraploss of fatherreunionloss of mothertwinblack americanstrong female charactertwenty somethingflirtingcivil warscandaleavesdroppingfalling down stairscaptainpokerwoundfaintingred dressslaverybarnaccidental deathblockbustergossipservantrebelstrong female leadbirthhonorslavecannonwindexplosivecorsetbraverymourningwhipnew orleans louisianabusinesswomanhungerevacuationcard playingdark herorivalfogconvictcapturewedding ringbalconyraidsiegebarbecueextortionloss of husbandhorse and carriagetripchloroformmiscarriageshamehorseback ridinggiving birthhysteriajewelrystoresouthernerirish americanbandagepost warwoman cryinghomecomingreading aloudcrutchesphysicianstairwayestatefencemajorsouthern u.s.disposing of a dead bodyhoneymoonearringbroken mirrorself defenseunconsciousnessnarcissismsaloonpocket watchstretcherwhistlingamputationmilitary uniformamerican civil warkindnessafrican american womangeorgiaatlanta georgianewborn babybleeding to deathcowardmarriage engagementstar crossed loversfamous scorerainbowhonestyorchestral music scoretitle same as bookbattle of the sexesopposites attractknittinghypocritewriting a letterku klux klansurrenderbegginghorse and wagondeathbedsilhouettefamous linedeterminationplantationfleeingattempted robberyexpectant motherinner title cardpackingvulturehigh societycurtainworking outballroom dancingbrothel madamdefeatgold coinkneelingportrait paintingponythreat to killexpectant fatherfaminehandkerchiefoverheard conversationbrandydevastationmidwifesister in lawwaltzmaster servant relationshippneumoniababy carriagegoodbyemerchantdeath of a childembroideryblockadeheadstonewoman in laborstained glass windowreconstructionwounded soldierlandownermerry christmasnurserycolognespoiled childflirtfiddletalking to the deadconfederate flagpeacockindifferencescavengerstubbornnessnursingrich snobwashing clothesbreakfast in bedaudio flashbacksurprise birthday partytaxesblue eyesdragging a dead bodysister in law sister in law relationshipbondfiddlerfund raisingriverboatrocking horseu.s. civil warpramsouthern belleshantytowncottonpost civil warbaby bornarms smugglinglicemorning afterfalling off a horsesavannah georgialeg amputationdance partythrown from a horsebonnetdeclaration of lovethumb suckingsoilkissing someone's handretailconfederate soldierhiccupslave girlspurned womanintermissionnarcissistic personality disorderspoiled girltape measureconfederate armypantalooncombat casualtyhome birthlying in waitatlantafemale slavepetticoatyankeeinvading armymaster slave relationshipcharleston south carolinacotton fieldsherrythrown from a bridgedrunken singinggeorgia usalumberyardbrushing one's hairfemale cryingmeaslesbaby talkbattle of gettysburgcausalityflute playerfuneral wreathmarriage proposal on one's kneesdeath of a horsefake drunkennesshorse riding accidentlost causespurned malekicking a dooroverturetyphoidcharity balldestroyed buildingpolitical meetingshoulder woundsmelling saltsspurned manconfederate states of americadixiejoining the armylumber milllying in stateman carrying a woman in his armsoverseerpicking cottonradishstolen horseball gownfurloughgallantrydespondencyfanning oneselfside saddlethrowing a vase (See All) |
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