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"Fast" Eddie Felson is a small-time pool hustler with a lot of talent but a self-destructive attitude. His bravado causes him to challenge the legendary "Minnesota Fats" to a high-stakes match, but he loses in a heartbreaking marathon. Now broke and without his long-time manager, Felson faces an uph …ill battle to regain his confidence and his game. It isn't until he hits rock bottom that he agrees to join up with ruthless and cutthroat manager Bert Gordon. Gordon agrees to take him on the road to learn the ropes. But Felson soon realizes that making it to the top could cost him his soul, and perhaps his girlfriend. Will he decide that this is too steep a price to pay in time to save himself? (Read More)
| Themes: | illnessgamblingdrunkennessdrinkingmoneysuicide |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bus stationbushoteltrainrestaurantbar |
| Characters: | maidphotographerpoliceman |
| Story: | pool hustlercigarette lighterbus terminalhotel desk clerkhotel suitedrinking whiskyheavy drinkingdrinking from the bottletrain compartmentwhispering into someone's earpool sharkwriting in lipstickkentucky derbyhigh rollerwriting on a mirror …trick shotlouisville kentuckywall clockestablishmentplaying pokerglorypassed out drunkarm castcoin tosscigarette smokingpolioboozejazz bandauthorityintoxicationstakeflash cameradefeatracetrackpool hallhorse racevictorytalentbettinggiving a toastglasscigaretteidealismstairwaylockerhandshakeillusionhustlercareersalesmanbilliardspartneraudiencepsychologyfreeze framecoupletypewritermanagertragic eventscene during end creditslong takecollege studentsuitcasealcoholcafesunglassesdrinkface slappartytwo word titlebased on novelkiss (See All) |
Pool hustler Fast Eddie Felson finds the young, promising pool player Vincent in a local bar and he sees in him a younger version of himself. To try and make it as in the old days, Eddie offers to teach Vincent how to be a hustler. After some hesitations Vincent accepts and Eddie takes him and Vince …nt's girlfriend Carmen on a tour through the country to work the pool halls. However, Vincent's tendency to show off his talent and by doing so warning off the players and losing money, soon leads to a confrontation with Eddie. (Read More)
| Themes: | gamblingdrinkingmoneyjealousyangerwealth |
| Locations: | trainrestaurantbarswimming poolsnowpolice station |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerdancerwaitress |
| Story: | pool hustlercigarette smokingpool halltalentbettinghustlersalesmanbilliardspartnercafedrinkbased on novelsexfemale nudityblood …sequelfightdancingsingingpantiesshowertelephone callvoice over narrationsongbeatingunderwearpunched in the facewatching tvcomputercompetitionswimmingmontagecocainewhite pantiesunderwater scenebartenderhotel roomon the roadtwincasinoeyeglassesbreaking and enteringwristwatchpooltournamentscamcon artistsirenarrogancemusic bandsnorting cocaineblue pantieschampionshipplaying a video gameluckcadillaccomebackboard gamereference to john waynementor protege relationshiprouletteconformitybad lucktoy storepool cuejumping on a bedwinningatlantic city new jerseyfree spiritreference to babe ruthomeletsponsorshiplosingeye examhustlingcockinessthrowing a chairgoose bumpspool playerold timerscratching a car (See All) |
A frustrated and clumsy bank clerk overhears the conversation of three coworkers in the toilet about a fix in a horse race, and bets a large amount. He loses the bet and owes the money to the dangerous and powerful mobster Fingers. A gangster who works for Fingers has the ability of foreseeing piece …s of the future; he is assigned to collect money for the boss, with his troublemaker nephew Tony, and is beaten up by a gang. The manager of pop-star Trista loses her contract to Fingers without her agreement and she is threatened by the gangster. A dedicated doctor seeks a blood donor that might have a rare blood type to save the life of his secret and unrequited passion, a beautiful epidemiologist who's married to a friend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | gamblingdrunkennessdrinkingmoneysuicidemurderdeathlovefriendshippregnancytorturegangstertheftdeath of fatherbrutality …sadismunrequited lovehome invasionabortionobsessive compulsive disorder (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirnightmaredancing in the rain |
| Locations: | busrestaurantbarhospitalhelicopterairporturban settingpolice carofficerooftopstrip clublaboratory |
| Characters: | photographerpolicemanhusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipfrienddoctorsingerboyprostitutegirlnursedancerthieflove triangle …sniperolder man younger woman relationshipuncle nephew relationshipdeath of boysuicide by jumping off a building (See All) |
| Period: | seeing the future |
| Story: | cigarette smokingflash camerahorse racestairwayfreeze framemanagercafedrinkkisssexfemale nuditybloodviolenceinterviewflashback …gunfightdancingphotographsingingchasepantiespistolvoice over narrationcell phonesongbeatingshot to deathunderwearhorsecar accidentmirrorshot in the chestslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvcamerafalling from heightshootingrifleheld at gunpointrunninglingeriebathroomclassroomstrippershot in the backfoot chasebrabound and gaggedgangconcertmontagesuicide attempttied to a chairsnakenonlinear timelineman with glasseshit by a caron the runflash forwardorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebusinessmanpoisonumbrellamassagedebtkicked in the facedeath of childbankshot in the shoulderscardeath of brotherpursuitsadnesscharacter says i love youbank robberyclasspsychichenchmancrime bossdestinyhead buttlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musichappinessloss of loved onekicked in the stomachswat teamdesperationhome moviepop starstreet liferemote controlswitchbladenicknamebloody nosesevered fingerattempted suicidemobile phonebackstagekickingpunched in the stomachco workermentorensemble castbutterflybettuxedodressing roombriefcasereckless drivingfast motion scenejoysaving a lifebag of moneyalleyfire extinguisherhead woundmen's bathroomautographgun held to headyoung version of characterbank robberstretcherpremonitionstreet fightcdman punching a womanslot machinefinger cut offtv studiodesksorrowfictional reality showpleasuregambling debtbreaking through a doorsnake biteclothing storeclairvoyantmentor protege relationshipwoman wearing black lingeriefalling off a roofpredictioncut armplastic surgeonblood transfusionwhorehousebrass knucklesbitten on the armfictional tv showhead bandageinterlinked storiesclairvoyancemedical researchprotegehit with a frying pancollege friendvenomfilm starts with quotereference to moby dickeurocopter as350 squirrelclimbing over a fence360 degree well shotcanned foodhiding in a bathroomhit with a metal pipebegins with a quotefull circle4 storiesbegins with a quotationdriving in the wrong directionlovelorncarrying a womanhush moneyblood typewatching a music video (See All) |
A chance encounter between a travelling salesman and a lonely hitman triggers a strangely profound relationship which provokes each to act in ways neither would have imagined possible. Fate steps in to form a friendship between two men from irreconcilable worlds that will alter the lives of both for …ever. (Read More)
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmoneymurderdeathfriendshipchristmastravelparanoiadeath of wife |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolparody |
| Locations: | hotelrestaurantbarchurchswimming poolcarsnowcemeteryairplanenightclubtaxiairportkitchenrooftopmexico …stormschool buscar bombsex in kitchenmexico citybus accidenthotel bar (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboyteenage girlprostitutedancermusicianhitmansecurity guardsniper rifleself doubtmurder for hire |
| Story: | cigarette lightercigarette smokingracetrackhorse racegiving a toastsalesmansuitcasecafesunglassesdrinkkisssexbloodflashbackdog …gundancingphotographexplosionknifeshowertelephone callfirecryingcell phoneunderwearcar accidentmirrorurinationslow motion scenewatching tvcomputercondomswordlieriflebeerbombbirthdaybathroomhallucinationspybisexualnewspaperassassincandlebandold manexploding carapologyman with glassesradioassassinationunderwater scenegraveyardcigar smokingcoffeebartenderflash forwardparktreehotel roombusinessmanliarstorytellingchristmas treeringbusinessbodyguardcheerleaderdeath of songlassesschoolgirllas vegas nevadaobscene finger gesturekillingrecord playereyeglasseshuggingfireplacebulletballoonfriendship between menamerican footballswimsuitstrangervictimsharkladderviolinhonorbosscamera shot of feetwhiskeyrear entry sextelescopethundersex talkgreecethunderstormschool uniformdead childarizonatitle at the endmustachesnowingcanebriefcasenervous breakdownstadiumjobbenchalarm clockpigeonweatherviolinistmoscow russiaphilippinesinterrupted sexdonkeyfire extinguisherfountainmen's bathroomsydney australiamarketstreet marketfruitrestroomcheering crowdflaskretirement homecoloradoaustriavienna austriaballerinabusiness cardcellohungarybullsex clubporscheluckmadrid spaincathedralfailureportugalsitting on a toiletwashing machineoverhead camera shotfeetchance meetingchristmas lightsspeedococktaillockticketcellistballet dancerstairwellbullfightingchristmas decorationsmanila philippinesone last jobhappy birthdaymortgagepenis jokebisexual manbudapest hungarynail polishwhorehousetelling a jokerendezvousfatal accidentbusiness tripplaying chessvisiting a gravehelium balloonhotel lobbyerectile dysfunctionminneapolis minnesotaroom servicedance studiodenver coloradochristmas decorationmelontraveling salesmansex on a tablewalking canematadorfootsombreroeaster bunnytucson arizonamen's toiletlaundry roombullfightfalling treesuntan lotionmargaritareading newspaperbellboyballet classblood pressureoutdoor cafepainting toenailsplaying celloopen air marketeyesighttown squarebullringworld travelred balloonsleepmaskburning a documentreflection in windowgun for hiregun sightman wearing briefsbomb victimearplugpainted toenailsreference to the easter bunnystubbleescape routeamarillo texasbreaking a lockguacamolepecan piesex on washing machinebrink of nervous breakdown (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: | drunkennesspregnancyfearmemoryangerdrug usecancerredemption |
| Locations: | bushotelbarnew york cityswimming poolairplanelos angeles californiataxielevator |
| Characters: | photographerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingermusicianbest friendlittle girlex husband ex wife relationshippregnant mother |
| Period: | 1970syear 1971 |
| Story: | hotel desk clerkcigarette smokingcigarettetypewritermanagerscene during end creditscollege studentpartytwo word titlekissfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudity …interviewbare chested malefemale rear nudityphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingbased on true storytelephone callcryingcell phonesongunderwearmirrorrescuewatching tvcamerabikiniletterbirthdaypianotelephonef wordbandconcertapologyhotel roommicrophoneprologuestorytellingpianistrecord playereyeglasseswhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrortape recorderscene during opening creditsrecordinghappinesscaught having sexcrucifixone night standrock starpromisereconciliationnew jerseybackstagesondressing roomnervous breakdowntourbriefsmidlife crisisfemale in showerinspirationbillboardunhappinesswhistlingleukemiaepiloguemale protagonistmiddle ageentertainernervousnesstequilatour bussurprise partyblogman wearing towelends with biographical notesmeaning of lifefemale in a showermercedessongwritingestranged sonscotch 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) |
Charles is worn down by his home life where he and his wife struggle to cope with the demands of their daughter's illness and his job. When he meets Lucinda on the train to work in Chicago, there is an immediate spark between them. Soon they are doing lunch; dinner and drinks follow. This leads to a …n adulterous rendezvous in a hotel. However, no sooner have they torn each other's clothes off than their room is invaded by a thief who beats Charles and rapes Lucinda. Because of the illicit nature of their relationship, Charles agrees with Lucinda who is reluctant to go to the police and soon finds he is powerless to resist the demands of the thief. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspenseheist |
| Themes: | illnessdrinkingmoneymurderdeathrevengemarriageinfidelityrapeadulteryprisoninvestigationdeceptionrobberyextramarital affair …theftblackmailunfaithfulnessabortion (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noir |
| Locations: | hoteltrainrestaurantbarbathtubtaxielevatorpolice carbaseballchicago illinoistrain stationschool buscar in water |
| Characters: | policemanhusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanprostituteteacherlawyerthiefsecurity guardpolice detectivefrench |
| Story: | cigarette smokingstairwaycafedrinkbased on novelkissbloodviolenceflashbackdoggunsurprise endingpistolshowertelephone call …cell phoneshootouthigh heelsbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodshot in the chestshot in the headpunched in the facewatching tvcomputerundressingsecretshootinglieheld at gunpointdead bodystabbingeatingstabbed to deathprisonerstabbed in the chestinternetnonlinear timelinefalse accusationfemme fatalepantyhosebartenderhotel roombusinessmanliarshot in the shoulderinjectiongiftthreatex convictshot in the armhypodermic needledysfunctional marriageone night standstrangerfollowing someonedead womanscamhookertensionkickingconvictextortionbriefcasedead woman with eyes openlyingbeing followeddesert eagleshot through a windowset upassumed identitywalletdisposing of a dead bodyhired killerpursecrotch grabbroken noseembezzlementwoman shothitchcockianracial stereotypediabeteshomeworkadvertising agencytrain conductoradvertising executivedead woman on bedinsulinstockbrokerbriefcase of moneyoffice buildingdialysiscommuter trainreference to johnny cashbody searchcommutershivtemp workerripping pantyhosefinancial advisormissing a traininsulin shot (See All) |
After a fateful mistake costing his career, an ex-soccer player bum meets a shaolin kung fu student trying to spread the word of kung fu. The ex-soccer player helps reconcile with his five brothers, and teaches them soccer, adding shaolin kung fu as a twist.
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmabsurdismslapstick comedycult comedykung fu comedy |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmoneysuicidemurderlovefriendshiprevengedanceartdeceptionbrutalitydrug useredemptionhumiliation …greedcrueltyself sacrifice (See All) |
| Mood: | spoof |
| Locations: | busbarswimming poolnightclubbicyclerooftop |
| Characters: | photographerfriendchildrentattoosingerbrother brother relationshipdancertough guybest friendhomeless manself respect |
| Story: | cigarette lightercoin tosscigarette smokingdefeatcareerfreeze framesunglassesdrinkface slapnuditybloodmale nudityviolenceflashbackbare chested male …fightdancingphotographsingingtelephone callfirecryingcell phonesongbeatingdreamunderwearfoodmachine gunurinationslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvcameraswordbare buttfalling from heightvomitingbeertearsguitarkung fureporterswimminggood versus evilsoccerbanddeath of friendeatingfootballtoiletapologyunderwater scenecigar smokingflash forwardspiritualityfired from the jobwritten and directed by cast memberumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementknocked outinjectiontrapchampioncross dressingnewspaper headlinecoacheyeglassesgolffalling down stairsgamesupermarketathletehead buttlifting someone into the airwalkie talkiekicked in the stomachcgihonortournamentcompassionmonkstreet lifebossbroken legjanitorgrocery storetarget practiceshoesteamanimated sequenceobesitym 16drummerballbribemedicationblack and white scenetime lapse photographystadiumtrophyrefereehit with a baseball batdrumsunderdogneedlesneakerssports teamlong hairinspirationremorsebreadmakeovermallwhistlecheering crowdtornadohanging upside downdepartment storeflycripplemasterkindnessteamworktolerancefootball teambeauty salonmartial artlimptai chisurrenderfemale athletegymnasticsfake moustacheheadachespray painttoilet paperrecyclingleg injurytear on cheekbaldnessangry mobchanging roomfootball coachsteel helmetwashing dishesanimated opening creditssong and dancemob of reportersshaolindouble decker bussoccer teamwoman dressed as mandrink thrown into someone's facebeer bottlemagazine coverbamboohand woundsteroidsripping clotheswuxia fictionmalletcleaversecret weapongoalkeepermentally challenged personscuba diversoccer stadiumbruce leebeer canline dancingbald womanyin and yangslamming a doorsportsbowingbrick wallgolfinghit in the stomachathletic trainingbanana peeltime magazinewhite flagbroken bonechipswatching soccer on tvhit by a doorsoccer fieldstepladderstop actionbalding mansoccer practiceupward camera shotknee woundpolice whistleslipping on a banana peelwater thrown into someone's faceclothes blown offeating raw eggkick the cansplitsgarment on one's headwearing underwear on headbottle smashed on headinjection gun (See All) |
Early one morning, Marcos observes Juan successfully pulling off a bill-changing scam on a cashier, and then getting caught as he attempts to pull the same trick on the next shift. Marcos steps in, claiming to be a policeman, and drags Juan out of the store. Once they are back on the street, Marcos …reveals himself to be a fellow swindler with a game of much higher stakes in mind, and he invites Juan to be his partner in crime. A once-in-a-lifetime scheme seemingly falls into their laps - an old-time con man enlists them to sell a forged set of extremely valuable rare stamps, The Nine Queens. The tricky negotiations that ensue bring into the picture a cast of suspicious characters, including Marcos' sister Valeria, their younger brother Federico and a slew of thieves, conmen and pickpockets. As the deceptions mount, it becomes more and more difficult to figure out who is conning whom. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | heistrevenge plot |
| Themes: | illnessdrinkingmoneyrevengebetrayaljealousyrobberytheftdeath of motherinheritance |
| Locations: | hotelrestaurantbarhospitalmotorcycleelevatoritalygas stationcar thief |
| Characters: | policemanfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshiplawyerthiefjewishjew …older woman younger man relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Story: | cigarette lightercigarette smokingpartnercafedrinkface slaptwo word titlekisssexnumber in titledoggunphotographtitle spoken by charactersinging …chasesurprise endingtelephone callcell phonesongurinationvomitingheld at gunpointjailriversurvivalold manambulancetoiletsubwaycigar smokingold womanlocker roompay phonedebtbankdisappearancewitnesssuspiciontrustscandaleyeglasseswaiterimpersonationparking garagescamdentistshopliftingargentinaintrigueconvenience storekicked in the crotchplot twisttitle appears in writingcard playingcon artistone daybriefcaseplaying cardscon manmen's bathroomtwist endingdeportationno title at beginningrabbihot dogurinepursebankruptcymale protagonistconscienceseizuregurneyfilling stationforgerybuenos aires argentinatoy gunswindleintercomvenezuelachecktoy cargas station attendantbank heistspaniardbrother in law brother in law relationshipaccomplicecareer criminalpurse snatchersting operationhotel lobbycash registerstampforgerheirloomargentinedog walkergrifterjail visitationcon gameidentificationcounterfeiterfinancierseventy somethingpaper shreddercon trickmontevideo uruguaystamp collectorthree card montelong conbig constamp collectingthrown into a riverparaguayan (See All) |
Outside a movie premiere, enthusiastic fan Peppy Miller literally bumps into the swashbuckling hero of the silent film, George Valentin. The star reacts graciously and Peppy plants a kiss on his cheek as they are surrounded by photographers. The headlines demand: "Who's That Girl?" and Peppy is insp …ired to audition for a dancing bit-part at the studio. However as Peppy slowly rises through the industry, the introduction of talking-pictures turns Valentin's world upside-down. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | silent filmslapstick comedyswashbucklersilent moviesilent filmmaking |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingfriendshipjealousyfilmmakingangerphotographyhollywoodfalling in lovewritingnear death experienceold hollywood |
| Mood: | rainbehind the scenesfilm history |
| Locations: | busrestaurantbarhospitalairplanelos angeles californiaapartment |
| Characters: | photographerpolicemanhusband wife relationshipfrienddoctornursedanceractorartistactressfilm directorhuman animal relationship |
| Period: | 1930s1920s20th century |
| Story: | writing on a mirrorcigarette smokingflash camerastairwaytypewritercafedrinktwo word titlekissinterviewdoggundancingphotographpistol …firecryingfoodcar accidentmirrorslow motion scenecamerapaintingrifletearsrunningtelephonereporternewspapersword fightmontageeatingsuicide attemptapologydream sequencesearchcigar smokingbartenderlimousinemicrophonefired from the jobfantasy sequencestatueflowerssplit screenfilm within a filmsadnessobscene finger gesturenewspaper headlinearsonrecord playerapplauselooking at oneself in a mirrorfamerecordingwatching a moviehollywood californiamovie starmovie theaterladdercrying manorchestramovie theatreshoesbackstagemovie setdespairtheatre audiencebutlerlaughterblack and whiteprideshadowfilm producerscreenwriterraised middle fingermustachetuxedodressing roompajamassmokefilm industryposterauctionchauffeursaving a lifeearphonesbarking doggun in mouthmovie producerjazz musicfilm projectorfilm cameramegaphoneunhappinesswhistlinghollywood signmovie studiofilm studiocoincidencesecond chancefeathersilencekiss on the cheekrise and fallsuicidal thoughtstop hatspotlighttap dancingnightgownanimal in cast creditstelephone numberdutch anglewife leaves husbandportrait paintingfictional biographymakeup artisthand kissingwaltzfilm reelfilm premierereference to napoleonblowing a kissquicksandwashed up starbuilding on fireunhappy wifecannes film festivalmatchesmovie businessriches to ragsorchestra conductorhand bandagemarqueepawn shopscreening roomactor's lifeflappermovie extrayear 1930year 1932auctioneerfan the personchance encountertap dancerstock market crashterrieralmost hit by a caryear 1928year 1929theatre marqueecar crashing into a treeyear 1931bumping into someonecharleston the danceclapperboardiris shotsilent film starjack russell terrierbig breakyear 1927abandoned by wifemen's clothing storemurphy bedvariety the newspaperburned handclapperrefusing to talksilent screamstaircase conversationtalkiedelirium tremenswinking at the cameradog trickcar crashes into a treereflection in a store windowsilent movie starbeauty spothollywoodland (See All) |
Wong Kar-Wai's movie about two love-struck cops is filmed in impressionistic splashes of motion and color. The first half deals with Cop 223, who has broken up with his girlfriend of five years. He purchases a tin of pineapples with an expiration date of May 1 each day for a month. By the end of tha …t time, he feels that he will either be rejoined with his love or that it too will have expired forever. The second half shows Cop 663 dealing with his breakup with his flight attendant girlfriend. He talks to his apartment furnishings until he meets a new girl at a local lunch counter. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | illnessdrunkennessdrinkingmoneymurderdeathlovesurrealismkidnappingmemorytravellonelinessobsessiongriefdating …break upfalling in loveobsessive compulsive disorder (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirnightambiguous endingambivalence |
| Locations: | hoteltrainrestaurantbarmotorcycleairplanewaterairporturban setting |
| Characters: | policemanhusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipgirldancernative americanjapanesecousin cousin relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipgirlfriendairplane stewardessin love |
| Story: | cigarette smokinglockerfreeze framelong takecafesunglassesdrinktwo word titlekisssexdoggunsex scenefightdancing …chasetelephone callvoice over narrationcryinghigh heelsunderwearfoodmirrorshot in the chestwatching tvcatcameracondomarrestlettershootingvomitingbeertearsbirthdaybedbathroomrevolverbracandlecaliforniavideo cameradisguisedrug dealermontagecocainesubwaynonlinear timelinedouble crosssearchhotel roompay phonewigdatepigcult directorherointwenty somethinganswering machinedestinycoplistening to musicrecordingice creamjogginghong kongrailway stationfatetowelwatching televisionpromisewhiskeygrocery storeshoessmugglingshoppingdelusiontime lapse photographyenglishdaydreamfallhandheld camerarefrigeratorclassmatebrushing teethsymbolismmultiple storylineheartbreakstuffed animaldrug smugglinglate nightescalatorjukeboxforeignergoldfishforeplayshopflight attendantcdtaiwanchild kidnappingcoincidenceurinalrole reversalsecond chanceestrangementmagnifying glassironingpolaroid cameradreamingsecret loveoptimismmcdonald's restaurantmultiple perspectivesfloodingfoot pursuithappy birthdaytalking to selfrenovationsleeping pillvoice over inner thoughtspagershopkeepermodel airplaneinterlinked storiesgarlicraincoatchanceambiguitypaper airplaneloud musicnameless characterpineappleserendipitycd playerlovesickmultiple narratorsinternal monologuewatching someone sleepmandarincantonesenew beginningbeagle dog25 year oldparallel storyspoken inner thoughtscanned foodimpulsivenessmopping a flooryawningindian musicunspoken lovetoy airplaneshoemakerapril fool's daydelifish and chipssardinetwo storiesreference to catcher in the ryestomachachecollision coursesecond thoughtsindian foodkidnapping a childwatering a plantsimultaneitysnack barwatering plantyawnmeeting againrotisseriehousehold cleaning glovesparallel livescobbler the shoemakerblack coffeelycheetwo narrators (See All) |
Finding himself in considerable debt, Chris, a Texan drug dealer, decides the only solution is to murder his mother to collect the insurance money. Getting together with his father, the ex-husband of Chris' mother, they decide to hire Joe Cooper (a contract killer) who also happens to be a police de …tective. The plan is that the money will go to Chris' sister Dottie. However due to the size of the contract fee, Chris agrees that Joe can take Dottie as a retainer until the insurance comes through. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artsblack comedy |
| Themes: | gamblingdrunkennessdrinkingmoneymurderdeathinfidelitydrugsadulterypregnancyfuneralgangsterextramarital affairpsychopathdeath of mother …drug usedysfunctional familyunfaithfulnessexploitationcrueltyfalling in lovemurder of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirnightmareambiguous ending |
| Locations: | trainrestaurantbarmotorcyclecemeterypolice stationmotelstrip clubtexascar explosionmotorcycle chasecar on firecar fire |
| Characters: | policemanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlbabyreference to godhitmanwaitressalcoholicpolice detective …ex husband ex wife relationshipaunt niece relationshipstepmother stepdaughter relationshipstepmother stepson relationship (See All) |
| Story: | cigarette lightercigarette smokinghandshakecafesunglassesdrinkface slappartytwo word titlesexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybloodmale nudity …violencebare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested malegunfemale rear nudityphotographtitle spoken by characterchasepistolbased on playtelephone callcryingbeatingshot to deathblood splatterfoodmirrorshot in the chesturinationblondeshot in the headpunched in the facewatching tvundressingbare buttsecretshootingvomitingliebeertearsbirthdaylingeriemarijuanajailhallucinationhandcuffsvoyeurreference to jesus christprayerstrippertelephonef wordflashlightstabbingdrug dealereatingfemale pubic hairapologycoffinfishingbirthday partygraveyardmarriage proposalgravecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguevirginkaratestorytellingdebtkicked in the facerabbitlightningpursuitfemale removes her clotheshairy chestcrosstrustcheating wifearsoncorrupt copgaragehatehenchmanpizzapickup truckpot smokingloss of virginitylooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicshot in the stomachcowboy hatburialbikermechanicstupiditypromisebra and pantiesrear entry sexbloody noseplaygroundpool tablepunched in the stomachcellphonelens flaresports carholding handsmarijuana jointabandoned buildingbarking dog12 year oldfirst datepink pantieshorse racingdisposing of a dead bodynaivetytrailer homeknocking on a doorcowboy bootsbody in a trunkbaseball captrailer parktrain trackswhite trashauto mechanicstabbed in the shoulderwoman in lingeriebroken nosedallas texasdistrustspitting bloodpole dancerwoman slaps a manblack dressman hits a womanbreaking a bottle over someone's headsleepwalkingoklahomasexual humiliationnude photographzippo lighterguard dognightgownbloody facehit with a chairthreat to killsnowglobehand on crotchman punches a womantrailer trashlimpingsouthern gothicpizza parlorplaying against typereference to bruce leelittle black dressslip the undergarmentlife insuranceinsurance investigatorblack leather jacketfried chickendead body in a car trunkincest subtextfacial cutdancing in the streetwoman undressing for a manfacial bruisekicking someoneinsurance scambutt grabremoving a brawatching a cartoon on tvstanding in the rainpit bullthrift storekentucky fried chickeninsurance claimpounding on a doorwalking on train trackslighter fluidrunning mascarawoman changing clothesthrown to the floorbuying a gunsetting a car on firebeneficiarylife insurance policycasserolemerkin wigpotato saladreference to mexicosmashing a tv setcollateralreference to south americareference to christopher leebetting on a horsereference to budweiserengaged to be married (See All) |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkinginfidelityadulteryfearmemoryextramarital affairdivorcedepressiondrug useunfaithfulnesswealthtechnologyhuntingcamping |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | hotelrestaurantswimming poolhelicoptersnowdesertbicycletaxielevatorvillagewoodstaxi driverusa |
| Characters: | family relationshipsfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorbrother sister relationshipdancerreference to godlittle girlwaitresslittle boymuslimemployer employee relationship …americanuncle nephew relationshipamerican abroadgrandfather grandson relationshipdriveryounger version of characterbaby girlasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Story: | cigarette smokingstairwayhandshakesalesmanfreeze framecollege studentsuitcasealcoholsunglassesdrinkpartybased on novelkisssexblood …bare breastsflashbackbare chested malegunfightdancingshowertelephone callunderwearmirrorwatching tvcomputerundressingpaintingvomitingriflebeerbombneighborhallucinationreference to jesus christtelephonef wordswimmingmontagebridgearmycocainedrivingapologyunderwater scenekingtalking to the cameracoffeeflash forwardconfessionhotel roomprologuebusinessmandolltentbusinessinjectionhairy chestlaptopgardenbearsleepingtrustprincehenchmanpickup trucksurgeryeyeglassesshavingteawolfhypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicscene during opening creditsarchitectcrying womanswimsuitculture clashsheepguardpromisewhiskeymiddle eastconstruction siteanimated sequenceinfectione mailhologramvoice over lettercellphonebalconyfemale doctorcorporationduct tapesurgeonbrushing teethsports carchauffeurvodkacamelreference to elvis presleyprayingnew job12 year oldbandageconstruction workereconomymen's bathroomname callinghangoverroller coaster14 year oldtraffic jamknocking on a doorparamedicjacket15 year oldstethoscopereceptionistscalpelstrokebeach houseswimming underwaterreading a bookmosquetour guidegurneysexual frustrationmetal detectorpark bench11 year oldsleeplessnesscocaine snortingintercomsex on the floorstory tellingfictional cityoverhead shotselfiehijabsleeping bagarabictumorstrobe lightnational parkdivorced manbottled waterdanishtradejoke tellingsaudi arabiaworrying21 year oldcold the temperatureanxiety attackband aidslip the undergarmentauto repairmotorscootercar rentalreference to new york citybowingarchitectural modeloversleepinganesthesiaelectric razorlong underwearsnorkelinghot wiring a carolive oilblufflesionfalling to the groundreference to starbucksair conditioningcomputer techniciananalogyreggae musicstranger in a strange landreference to texasunderwater kissflip phonereference to chicago illinoisreference to englandmeccareference to new jerseyjet lagreference to boston massachusettsreference to chinareference to the ciareference to kentucky fried chickensaudibiopsyreference to soren kierkegaardmedical operationreading a book to a childteleconferencingviking helmetbuilding a sheltercystneedle and threadcloakroomcollapsing chair (See All) |
After five years in prison, Tony le Stephanois meets his dearest friends Jo and the Italian Mario Ferrati and they invite Tony to steal a couple of jewels from the show-window of the famous jewelry Mappin & Webb Ltd, but he declines. Tony finds his former girlfriend Mado, who became the lover of the … gangster owner of the night-club L' Age d' Or Louis Grutter, and he humiliates her, beating on her back for being unfaithful. Then he calls Jo and Mario and proposes a burglary of the safe of the jewelry. They invite the Italian specialist in safes and elegant wolf Cesar to join their team and they plot a perfect heist. They are successful in their plan, but the Don Juan Cesar makes things go wrong when he gives a valuable ring to his mistress. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmsuspenseheistcaperheist gone wrong |
| Themes: | gamblingdrinkingmoneymurderdeathloverevengekidnappinginfidelitydrugsbetrayaltorturefuneralgangsterrobbery …theftdeath of fatherbrutalityvengeancemurder of fathermurder of husband (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | trainrestaurantbarnew york cityparis francebathtubnightclublondon englandbicycletaxielevatortrucknightclub singer |
| Characters: | policemanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipdancerhostagethiefgrandfather grandson relationship |
| Story: | cigarette lightercigarette smokingjazz bandstairwaycouplesuitcasecafedrinkface slapbased on novelbloodbare chested malegundancingsinging …pistoltelephone callsongbeatingcar accidentpunched in the faceundressingshootingrunningcar crashinterrogationpianohandcuffsrivercriminalshot in the backsubjective cameranewspaperflashlightbrabound and gaggedcandlebanddrug dealerbridgesubwaychild in perildouble crossbathcigar smokingtreedrug addictkeypay phonechampagneumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotbraceletringflowersdeath of husbandwitnesstied upblindfoldex convictcasinoitalianropeloyaltybreaking and enteringballoonhypodermic needlecowboy hatdrug abusewristwatchphone boothfemale singerwomanizerclockpassportshoesconstruction siteburglarybackstagejunkiecard playingsafedressing roomrelease from prisonkilling spreereckless drivingchloroformfast motion scenecoffee shopjewelryfire extinguishergang warforced to stripfencejazz musicvacuum cleanervillaearringstakeoutcoughingmoroccorazorbathrobecriminal ganggigolohearsepearl necklaceex conteamworktelegramfur coatdeskmailmantoy guninspectortuberculosisjewelbreaking through a doormetrodoormancasketstraight razorpoker gamejewelry storeone last jobfuneral processionnight clubauto theftjewel thiefleotardsecurity systemsong and danceel trainpower drilljazz clubcareer criminalsafecrackergemsweatingrivierabreaking glasshelium balloongrand pianoplanningman dancing with mandopekeyholecleanerconciergejewel theftburglar alarmdiamond ringlocksmithjewelry heiststretchinggetaway caraftermathrugjewel heistmale in a bathtubsedationafrican frenchwind up toyclimbing a ropebeach ballarc de triomphe parismontmartre parisman slaps manvibrationsweaty facexylophonesafecrackingsee through dressclothes hangerstreet cleanerhole in the floorpigallehandcuffed to a chairhead dunked in waterprecious stonedrinking coffeefolding bedhot waxnewspaper standstocking feetbreaking through a glass doorcleanerscrime caperheavy equipmentbass fiddlenewspaper headlinesshooting a dead bodybeating with a gunhole in ceiling (See All) |
Hard-drinking journalist Paul Kemp takes a job at a besieged newspaper in San Juan, Puerto Rico. His volatile editor, Lotterman, assigns him to tourist pieces and horoscopes, but promises more. Paul rooms with Sala, an aging and equally alcoholic reporter, in a rundown flat. Sanderson, a wealthy ent …repreneur, hires Paul to flack for a group of investors who plan to buy an island near the capital and build a resort. Sanderson's girl-friend, the beguiling Chenault, bats her eyes at Paul. His loyalties face challenges when he and Sala get in trouble with locals, when a Carnival dance enrages Sanderson, and when the paper hits the skids. Is the solution always alcohol? (Read More)
| Themes: | gamblingdrunkennessdrinkingalcoholism |
| Mood: | raincar chase |
| Locations: | hotelbarbeachairplaneairportcourtroomoceansinging in a carcaribbeanflat |
| Characters: | photographeralcoholicamerican abroadwitch doctor |
| Period: | year 1960 |
| Story: | heavy drinkingcigarette smokingtypewriteralcoholbased on novelkissfemale frontal nuditybare chested maledancingthree word titlefirevoice over narrationslow motion scenewritten by directorarrest …vomitingbeerjailhallucinationislandf wordnewspaperjournalisttrialroommatecigar smokingskinny dippingbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebusinessmanprotestperson on firescreamconvertiblewigprofanitywhat happened to epiloguereference to adolf hitlertouristparadecarnivalturtlebetmale in showernew jobloss of jobswastikatemptationhangoversailboatreal estatelsdbowling alleyunsubtitled foreign languageman in swimsuitroosterreference to john f. kennedyfacial scarrealtorreference to richard nixonnewspaper reportermotorcycle with a sidecarpuerto riconewspaper editorlabor strikefire breathinghermaphroditealcohol abusedrink in titleinvestorrumflatmatecorvettecockfightreference to dwight d. eisenhowerlong tonguereference to fidel castrofast carnewsroomnewspaper officepicket linefishbowllive chickendriving a car without a doorrefracting telescopesmall cartv debatebrochurebusinessmendouglas dc 3san juan puerto ricohunter s. thompson (See All) |
Bright, well-educated, handsome Conor O'Neill's promising future was wrecked by his gambling addiction, which dragged him into heavy drinking and petty crime, but worst of all, the stifling grip of loan-shark bookies. Desperate for a loan, he accepts to stand in for lawyer friend Jimmy Fleming as co …ach of a Chicago black 'projects' ghetto Little League baseball team. His sense of pride, becoming the boys' sole idol, and competition, plus their attractive teacher, motivate Conor. But the crushing loan problem rather requires leaving town. (Read More)
| Themes: | gamblingdrinkingjealousyfuneralangerredemption |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | barhospitalchurchtaxibaseballchicago illinoiscatholic churchschool teachercar on firedrinking at bar |
| Characters: | friendbrother brother relationshipboyteacherpriestcrying boydeath of a boy |
| Story: | heavy drinkingvictorybettinghandshaketragic eventsunglassestwo word titlebare chested malebased on bookshootoutbeatingshot in the chestslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tv …tearsclassroomcompetitionfoot chasegangapologychildcoffinbartendergunshotbaseball batdeath of brotherthreatsadnesspizzacoachheavy rainscene during opening creditshappinessjail cellwatching televisionnicknameteampunched in the stomachmurder of a childraised middle fingerbetbriefcaset shirtleather jacketunderdoggamblerirish americansports teammoney problemsscene before opening creditsfemale teacherreading aloudchampionshiptelling someone to shut upboy with glassesasthmacheering crowdhospital roomquitting a jobbaseball gamemuggingaudio cassetteyoung manintergenerational friendshipgambling debtbaseball teambarbershopbaseball fieldbaseball stadiumfinancial crisischeckwearing sunglasses insidehead bandagehousing projectbaseball moviepep talkpizza parlorbad breathauditoriumcaught in a liecrying childlittle leagueyounger brotherblack leather jacketreference to michael jordanhand bandagebaseball coachclimbing over a fencewishing someone good lucklistening to music on headphonesadult child friendshipasthma inhalerhit with a doorcar hornyellow cabneeding moneyrunning to escapeasking for a datedown on his luckbaseball pitcherclimbing in a windowscufflefuneral serviceman wrapped in a towelsports barnikehit on the head with a ballman in a towelscoreboardawakened by phonesports bettingaffectionate hugbookmakerkicked in the backlittle league baseballpizza boxhit with a baseballlost betarmbandcarried on shouldersticket scalpingbaseball practicebleeding headsony walkmanadidas clothingbaseball uniformknock on doorbrokerage firmchampionship gameirish barreference to biggie smallsadult child bondingasking for moneyfeeling insultedwatching basketball on tvdugoutpepperoni pizzapunching through a car windowreference to chicago bullsstill images in end credits (See All) |
Texas greenhorn Joe Buck arrives in New York for the first time. Preening himself as a real 'hustler', he finds that he is the one getting 'hustled' until he teams up with a down-and-out but resilient outcast named Ratso Rizzo. The initial 'country cousin meets city cousin' relationship deepens. In …their efforts to bilk a hostile world rebuffing them at every turn, this unlikely pair progress from partners in shady business to comrades. Each has found his first real friend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | gamblingillnessdrunkennessdrinkingmoneydeathfriendshiprapeadulteryrobberylonelinesstheftdeath of fatherpovertydrug use …sexualitydyinghomelessness (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | bushotelbarnew york citybeachswimming poolcemeterysmall townelevatorrural settingwheelchairurban settingmoteltexasslum …sex in publicrunning on the beach (See All) |
| Characters: | photographerpolicemanhomosexualfather son relationshipafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerprostitutesoldierdancerthiefactresstranssexual …waitresshomosexualityolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipu.s. soldiertalking to oneself in a mirrorgo go dancerreligious icon (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | cigarette smokinghustlersuitcasedrinkpartytwo word titlebased on novelkisssexfemale nuditybloodmale nudityinterviewflashback …male frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested maledancingsingingshowertelephone callcryingsongbeatingdreamhorsemirrorbare buttmarijuanaprostitutionreference to jesus christprayermanhattan new york citygay slurcookingdeath of friendsubwaynunradiocontroversyspankinggraveyardbartenderpainconfessiongravefantasy sequencecowboystatuefilm within a filmherointwenty somethingfalling down stairsfriendship between mencomic bookcowboy hatcookcaught having sexmale bondingwatching a movieassaultwristwatchfloridatv showstreet lifebarefootmale prostituteremote controlreincarnationshopliftingpillsmisunderstandinghungerdespaircon artistgang rapedaydreamhorse and carriagemale in showercon manimpotencepickpocketrunning awaybaptismcentral park manhattan new york citypostcardevictiontelephone boothtime in titlemakeoverarcadenaivetylaundromatbroken mirrorfilm cameramale rapepsychedelicquitting a jobwetting pantsstonedcoughinglistening to radiogigolocripplebishoprodeochewing gumfevermale prostitutiontimes square manhattan new york cityfamous scorepawnshopdarkroomdeath of grandmotherbeauty salonbus ridedallas texaslimpdemolitionshrineinvitationreference to john waynetuberculosisfinancial problemlack of moneyfamous linehunchbackrocking chairbingoevangelistpoodletv setpenthousefreezingshooting gallerygay subtexterectile dysfunctionsidewalk cafeplan gone wrongbeauticiancold the temperaturebus tripescort servicegrand central station manhattan new york cityshoplifterfalling into a swimming pooltelevision commercialdrive in theaterfaith healertenementwrecking ballblood donation42nd street manhattan new york citygreyhound busdelicatessenulcerrest stoptransistor radiocallboybig city lifecowboy bootshiveringdemonstratorchannel surfingchat upradio commercialreading a comic bookslipping on a banana peelcold the illnesscondemned buildingherniacatsuphanging up without saying goodbyeice boxnail fileurban decadencepark avenue manhattan new york citypeek a boo (See All) |
The true story of London's most notorious gangsters, twins Reggie and Ronnie Kray. As the brothers rise through the criminal underworld, Ronnie advances the family business with violence and intimidation while Reggie struggles to go legitimate for local girl Frances Shea. In and out of prison, Ronni …e's unpredictable tendencies and the slow disintegration of Reggie's marriage threaten to bring the brothers' empire tumbling to the ground. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | gay interest |
| Themes: | gamblingdrunkennessdrinkingmoneysuicidemurderdeathmarriagerapechristmasjealousyprisonfeartorturewedding …funeralgangsterinvestigationtheftpsychopathbrutalitydrug usecancermafiaguiltinsanitygriefcelebritymental illnessrivalrycrueltydeath of wifedeath of daughterutopiasuicide of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | restaurantbarchurchcarcemeterynightclublondon englandtaxipolice stationcourtroomengland |
| Characters: | photographerpolicemanhusband wife relationshiphomosexualpolicemother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipdetectivedancerreference to god …police detectivepsychiatristdriverboyfriend boyfriend relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshipmother in law daughter in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipgay gangstergay party (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s20th centuryyear 2000 |
| Story: | cigarette lightercigarette smokingflash cameragiving a toastfreeze framelong takesuitcasedrinkface slappartykissbloodviolenceone word titlebondage …bare chested malegundancingphotographsingingknifepistolbased on true storyvoice over narrationbased on booksongshootoutbeatingshot to deathfistfightfoodmirrorshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facewatching tvcameraundressinglieriflebeerrunningbirthdaydead bodyhandcuffsorgystripperf wordsubjective cameragay slurnewspapersoccerwinebandgangstabbingthroat slittingeatingstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestweaponjudgeapologyman with glassesno opening creditshit by a carspankingshot in the legmarriage proposalshot in the foreheadpainconfessionlimousinegravelegendmicrophonestabbed in the backprologuebusinessmancoming outchampagneumbrelladebtcover upringflowersdomestic violencecourtbusinessconvertibleautomobilethreatwitnessbrotherelectiontwinpubcasinonewspaper headlinetrustpowerheart attackscandaleyeglassesapplausetealoyaltywhat happened to epiloguehead buttwarehouseegglooking at oneself in a mirrorcakemobstermorgueworking classdrug abuseboxertwinsassaulttherapistnosebleedfraudwristwatchstreet lifescambar fightcelebrationdrug overdosepromiseswitchbladeprison guardnicknamebloody noseinnocencesufferingthundercynicismblood on faceintrigueitalian americanhit in the crotchkickingstabbed in the neckpunched in the stomachkicked in the crotchmental hospitalblack braheavenhit on the headlaughterdeath of sisterblack eyefallprison cellsnowingpolice raidextortionbriefcasebriefssports carabusive husbandaristocratpillprime ministercontractnarrated by charactercandychristmas presentgang warbirthday presentname callinglooking out a windowgun held to headselfishnesshoneymoonfilm projectorunited kingdomgang violencetwin brotherwhisperinghanging upside downknocking on a doorbankermale protagonistshot point blankidentical twinsbased on real personfeverhorninesstrumpetprison visitlighting a cigarettebouncercircular staircasedistrusthit with a hammerhymnwoman slaps a mancockney accentkiss on the cheekrise and fallwitness protectionhandbagbreaking a bottle over someone's headsausageoverhead shotbarmaidbloody facesleeping pillreference to winston churchilldoorbelldriving lessonoverheard conversationbrass knucklesdouble decker bushand on crotchelectric torturehula hoophospital visitpenis slurreference to aristotlenightclub ownerbriefcase of moneyclotheslinescotland yardbritish politicsdiamond ringspitting on someonesolicitorlemonactor playing dual rolewitness to murdermafiosomarital rapepack of moneyrise to powerblood on moutheast end londonginyear 1957lip readingpolice lineupbigger dreamsincest subtextparanoid schizophreniaslamming a doorwarranttrailer housesoccer goalacquittalcandy storelookalikeprotection racketreference to alexander the greatwombanonymitycockneyburning clothinghit over the head with a bottlesuicide of wifetwin brothersasking for helpfacial injurytrucereference to joseph goebbelstea kettlelamp postsiblings living togetherthumb suckingreference to las vegas nevadasame actor playing twin rolevagina slurair raid shelterviciousnesslincoln continentalconfession of lovehair curlersspousal abuserolling pingambling casinoganglandgay orgyhired assassinlibellincoln automobiletesticles slurthrowing a stone at a windowcup of tealegal appealfixerreference to christmasroulette wheelsuicide of sistergreek restaurantnose bandageopening creditsreference to george armstrong custerteaching someone how to drivereference to the queen of englandwest end londonbiting someone's earreference to geronimoidentical twinromance subplotreference to agamemnonreference to joan collinsreference to the atlantic oceanwife husband relationshipanglican priestbreaking a drinking glassbrother fights brotherreference to brooklyn new york cityreference to greecereference to meyer lanskyreference to philadelphia pennsylvaniawalking down the middle of a streetgambling clublemon dropprint shopwatching gay porn (See All) |
Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother. …As his chaotic profession steadily destroys his personal life, Guido must find a balance between creating art and succumbing to its obsessive demands. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkinginfidelityjealousyadulteryfilmmakingmemoryseductionextramarital affairunfaithfulnesssexualityfashionwriting |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hoteltrainbarbeachcarnightclubitalytrain station |
| Characters: | photographerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorsingerboyprostituteteachernursedanceractorwriterpriestlove triangleactress …waitresslittle boylustteacher student relationshipcatholicfilm director (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1920syear 1965 |
| Story: | cigarette lighterwriting in lipstickcigarette smokingflash camerastairwaysunglassesdrinkkisssexf ratednumber in titleone word titleinterviewflashbackbare chested male …dancingphotographsingingleg spreadingchasepantiestelephone callvoice over narrationcryingsongbeatingunderwearmirrorcameraundressinglietearsrunningbirthdaylingeriepianostripperreporterbracandlebandwomansuicide attemptnonlinear timelinechild abuseunderwater scenesearchpantyhosemicrophonecostumestripteasefantasy sequencechampagnepassionconvertiblepianistpursuitcrossfilm within a filmautomobilecinemaloss of motherbased on filmcheating wifesexual fantasyeyeglassesitalianropefemale stockinged legsrome italygroup of friendscrucifixmovie starphone boothpress conferencecheating husbanddriving a carwomanizerfollowing someonetowelhaunted by the pastimaginationpillscorsetsandmovie setmedical examinationmakeuplipstickfilm producerscreenwriterdead mothersports carpromiscuitybeing followedcastingfountainphysicianautographcorporal punishmentlegsfilm cameracatholicismpaparazziwriter's blockfilm studiofur coatspacircular staircasevaticanspotlightimplied nudityglamourshowgirltalent agentvoice over inner thoughtscardinal the priestsex gamemedia frenzyexhaustionbased on stage musicalcatwalkluxury hotelsidewalk cafepseudonymscaffoldcoastlinescreen testpretendingconfettimotorscooterscreening roomcostume designervespasound stagetambourinecigarette casecatacombfilm scriptteddychorus linefeather boareference to federico felliniswinging on a ropeself indulgencecinecittayear 1926alfa romeofeathersvogue magazineitalian filmmakingeyelinerroom keysearch for meaningsequinsbased on stage musical based on filmfilm class (See All) |
In the South American jungle supplies of nitroglycerin are needed at a remote oil field. The oil company pays four men to deliver the supplies in two trucks. A tense rivalry develops between the two sets of drivers and on the rough remote roads the slightest jolt can result in death.
| Themes: | illnessdrinkingmoneysuicidedeathfriendshipfearmemorytheftdyingunemploymentstarvation |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | restaurantbarmotorcyclecemeteryairplanewatertaxiairportvillagerural settingtruckjungleroad moviecanyontruck accident |
| Characters: | photographerpolicemanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicefrienddoctorchildrensingerbrother brother relationshipboypolice officerdancerthieftough guy …native americanwaitresscatholicfrenchgermanamericanamerican abroaddrivertruck driversuicide by hangingself destructivenessgerman abroadreligious statue (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | cigarette lightercoin tosscigarette smokingcafedrinkface slapbased on novelfemale nudityblooddoggunfightdancingexplosionsinging …knifesurprise endingshowertelephone callfirecryingsongcorpseunderwearurinationcameralettervomitingriflebeertearsrunningdead bodyprayerguitarriversubjective cameranewspapercookingcandlemountainbridgedrivingcigar smokingdangerchampagneon the roadhangingcrosssleepingmachismoitalianshavingjeeptouristguitariststealingspiderdesperationstreet lifebroken legclockpassporthaircutwhiskeytensionexplosivebraveryconstruction sitespanishjob interviewhungerinsectdrummermedical examinationbribeoilcard playingdynamiteexistentialismsirenreckless drivingpipe smokingfirefighterpost world war twospittingdrifterbandageconstruction workercrutchesbeggarstreet marketbugforeignercoca colaharmonicadrumlatin americatraffic jamlistening to a radiosaloonwhistlingsense of smellcactusfeverauto mechanicsouth americahammockcorrupt officialdemolitionriskindigenous peopletalking while drivingbroken bottleloudspeakervultureleg injuryvenezuelaexpatriaterocking chairbeetlecowardicefuneral processionfired from a jobmosquitocigarette holdervisabrandydying younglemonadebreaking glassexhaustionlife and deathoil industrysuicide missionlegagonybar ownerends with deathoil companycraterleprosytestosteronemalariaair baseflourcementpin upreference to al caponeoil wellsplashed with watercar damageeye bandagerolling a cigaretterecklessnessitalian abroadtankeroil fieldcrude oilfrenchman abroadsaved from hangingpetrolchampagne bottleoutdoor showerthermosvibrationcaracas venezuelaheadlightsoil pipelinestuck in mudshiveringexplosive devicemountain roadair stripfalling rockrisk takingstarving to deathnitroglycerinework accidentfinancial troublelast chancenitroglycerinoil leakrun over by a truckburropith helmetcorsairfoot woundtruck radiocalabria italycorsicanoil derrick (See All) |
A romantic comedy set against the backdrop of America's nascent pro-football league in 1925. Dodge Connolly, a charming, brash football hero, is determined to guide his team from bar brawls to packed stadiums. But after the players lose their sponsor and the entire league faces certain collapse, Dod …ge convinces a college football star to join his ragtag ranks. The captain hopes his latest move will help the struggling sport finally capture the country's attention. Welcome to the team Carter Rutherford, America's favorite son. A golden-boy war hero who single-handedly forced multiple German soldiers to surrender in WWI, Carter has dashing good looks and unparalleled speed on the field. This new champ is almost too good to be true, and Lexie Littleton aims to prove that's the case. A cub journalist playing in the big leagues, Lexie is a spitfire newswoman who suspects there are holes in Carter's war story. But while she digs, the two teammates start to become serious off-field rivals for her fickle affections. As the new game of pro-football becomes less like the freewheeling sport he knew and loved, Dodge must both fight to keep his guys together and to get the girl of his dreams. Finding that love and football have a surprisingly similar playbook, however, he has one maneuver he will save just for the fourth quarter... (Read More)
| Subgenre: | football movie |
| Themes: | gamblingdrunkennessdrinkingherodeceptiontheftunemploymentcheating |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hoteltrainrestaurantbarswimming poolmotorcyclesmall townnightclubelevatorfrancetruckchicago illinois |
| Characters: | photographerpolicemother son relationshipafrican americansingerboydancerthieflove trianglepolice chaseu.s. soldier |
| Period: | 1920s1910s |
| Story: | hotel desk clerkcoin tosscigarette smokingfreeze frametypewritercafedrinkkissone word titleinterviewflashbackfightdancingphotographsinging …chasetelephone callsongfistfightmirrorpunched in the facecamerabattleundressingbrawlriflebeerpianotelephonereporternewspapermontagefootballmarriage proposalflash forwardconfessionmicrophoneprologuelocker roomfactorypay phoneumbrellapianistpursuitcheerleadercownewspaper headlineblack americantwenty somethingflirtingeavesdroppingshavingathleteamerican footballmagazinephone boothfemale singerpress conferencejumping from heightrailway stationbar fightu.s. armyfootball playerballlipstickrainstormthirty somethingraidpolice raidwar veteranlieutenantfemale reporterpajamasmannequinrefereemudsports teamwar heroautographbarberflaskfilm cameralistening to a radiopocket watchfactory workertrain tracksmarching bandpawnshopfisticuffsfootball teamcircular staircaseman on firesurrenderminnesotamovie camerascrewballcornbreaking a bottle over someone's headprohibitiontrenchmotorcycle with a sidecaroverhead shotstairwellfootball coachnewspaper editormascotgerman armycurfewsuicide threatfootball stadiumluxury hotelstudent athletecoal minerbrokecollege footballsportsmanslangmilwaukee wisconsinradio broadcastingslip the undergarmentlarge format camerabrass bandpost world war oneworld war one veterannewsroomemployment agencyrulesfootball practicejumping from a windowflapperpromoterspeakeasyjazz combochild smokingfan the personpolice uniformgold watchsports agentyear 1925dining carman on a ledgeclothes on firehaberdasherroaring 20sprofessional footballsilver dollararmy lieutenantenglish bulldogpublic hearingsleeping carwar storyfoxholefield workeremployment officereference to princeton universityreference to the chicago tribune the newspaperstore windowfootball herofootball uniform (See All) |
British couple Fiona and Nigel Dobson are sailing to Istanbul en route to India. They encounter a beautiful French woman, and that night Nigel meets her while dancing alone in the ship's bar. Later he meets her crippled American husband Oscar, who tells him their story. While living in Paris for sev …eral years trying to be a writer, he becomes obsessed with a woman he met by chance on a bus. He tracks her down and they start a steamy love affair. Soon Oscar finds himself enslaved body and soul by her love, and continues to tell Nigel the details of this relationship in various stages over a number of visits to Oscar's cabin. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedypsycho thriller |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingsuicidemurderdeathrevengemarriageinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancylesbianismweddingextramarital affairobsession …unfaithfulnesshumiliationsadismabusebreak upcrueltyabortionwriting (See All) |
| Mood: | rainmurder suicide |
| Locations: | busrestaurantbarhospitalairplaneparis francebathtubnightclubelevatorwheelchairseashipsex in showerstorm at sea |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipprostitutegirlnursedancerwriterwaitressolder man younger woman relationshipfrenchpimp |
| Story: | drinking from the bottlecigarette smokingcouplecafedrinkface slappartybased on novelkisssexfemale nuditybloodmale nudity …female frontal nudityflashbackmale rear nuditydoggunfightdancingnipplesphotographlesbian kissleg spreadingerectionshowertelephone callcryingbeatingunderwearfoodurinationshot in the headwatching tvcomputerundressingbare buttshootingvomitingtearsbisexualcandlebandstrangulationeatingaccidentgarter beltspankingfemme fataleshot in the legauthorbinocularswidowerchampagneumbrellaproduct placementpassionstorytellingvacationinjectionpigwhippingsex toyshavingsyringediscored dresssadomasochismcarnivals&mmilkpicnicbroken leghaircuttarget practicecynicismamusement parkcard playingbathingblack eyetuxedoinsulthousekeeperbrushing teethmiscarriagepromiscuityadulterous wifeparalysisgun in moutheiffel tower parismasochismcostume partyferris wheelrazorcripplefootsie under the tablepearl necklacekarmacruise shiprainbowfatal attractionbeggingmerry go roundsex shopbow tiedragging a bodyzippo lighterfemale to male footsie playingplaying footsiedance classwomen's bathroomconcussionpoodletoasterfemale stockinged footnew year's eve partysex addictfoot massagesex gamehand kissingbottled waterbouquet of flowersskeleton costumeconfettiseasicknessparty hattrust funderotic dancingcarnival ridehopscotchplaying catchfeznotre dame cathedralstraight edge razorhot chocolateerotic dancenirvanareference to the titaniccroissanthit by a vanwedding photographsee through gownvacuum cleaningfire placelatex dressbridge the card gamereference to henry millersashchinese characterslapping a womandriving capslurping a drink with a strawdrink umbrellafoghornocean voyagewool hatno smoking signport holeocean cruisetraction (See All) |
Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his … mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageautobiographicalbased on autobiographyfamily tragedybasketball movie |
| Themes: | illnessdrunkennessdrinkingmoneymurderdeathfriendshipdrugsreligionprisonmemoryrobberyangercorruptiontheft …brutalitydrug usehumiliationmental illnessabusedyingdrug addiction (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolnightmarenight |
| Locations: | bushotelrestauranthospitalnew york citychurchsnowbathtubkitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice carcityrooftop …catholic churchcar theftcatholic schoolschool shootingfire escape (See All) |
| Characters: | policemanpolicemother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boyteacherstudentwriterpriest …thiefbest friendbullylatinocatholicself destructiveness (See All) |
| Story: | arm castcigarette smokingpool hallbilliardsaudiencecafedrinkface slapbased on novelkisssexfemale nuditybloodmale nudity …masturbationmale rear nuditygunfightphotographknifechaseerectionbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingbased on bookbeatingunderweartesticlesfoodshot in the chesturinationshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvcondomarrestundressingfalling from heightshootingvomitingrifletearsrunningbathroomneighborprostitutionjailhallucinationclassroomprayerrevolvermanhattan new york citystrippertelephoneshot in the backswimmingbragangbasketballdeath of frienddrug dealereatingcocainedinertoiletcoffinspankinglooking at the cameratalking to the cameraracial slurconfessionparkpublic nuditydrug addicthotel roomprologuekeylocker roomfantasy sequencestorytellinglightningringdiaryprankscargyminjectionpursuithigh school studentcrossthreatbasementstageclasspoetreference to william shakespeareheroinblack americancoachpoemapplausetv newspornographysyringeteen angstathletewhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledruggroup of friendsice creamloss of friendcrucifixstealingdrug abuseassaultnosebleedwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightstreet lifeapartment buildingdrug overdosestealing a carbloody nosepillshypocrisykickingjunkieschool uniformraised middle fingerclassmatebigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalcorporal punishmentskinheadbitternessconfessionalgun held to headdegradationstonedhamburgermooningleukemiaracial prejudicebummale prostitutiondecadencehypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencydoormanfast food restaurantpeep holewhipped creamcasketdrug tripman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesbaldnessaddictfalling off a roofdrugstorepaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchdrug withdrawalboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingschool expulsionfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All) |
After the Battle of Gallipoli, in 1915, an Australian farmer, Connor (Russell Crowe), travels to Turkey to find his 3 missing sons. While staying at a hotel in Istanbul, he meets Ayshe (Olga Kurylenko), the hotel manager. And tries to find a way to Gallipoli.
| Themes: | drinkingsuicidemurderdeathfriendshipmarriagemagicangerredemptiongriefhumiliationexecutionhopedeath of wifetrauma …forgivenessmurder of son (See All) |
| Locations: | hoteltrainbeachchurchboatwateraustraliarooftopcampfireprison camptrain engineer |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipboyprostitutegirlnursedancermusicianpriest …thiefaustraliangermanuncle nephew relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshipactor directorcrying boysuicide by drowningaustralian soldier (See All) |
| Period: | year 1915 |
| Story: | cigarette lightercigarette smokingvictorygiving a toaststairwayhandshakemanagersuitcasedrinkface slapnuditybloodmale nudityviolenceflashback …male rear nuditydogbare chested malegunfightdancingphotographexplosionsingingchasethree word titleshowerbased on true storycryingsongbeatingshot to deathunderwearfoodmachine gunhorsemirrorshot in the chesturinationshot in the headslow motion scenebattleswordbare buttsecretshootingbooklierifletearshand to hand combatrunningdead bodypianobritishprayerfoot chasecandlebandold manwidowprisonermapapologypaintercoffingraveyardcoffeegunshotflash forwardskinny dippinggravecurseprotestwidowerliarumbrellatentskeletonfarmerdiarydeath of brotherpursuithairy chestcrossdeath of sonworld war onechickendirectorial debutrefugeesubtitled scenechesseyeglassestraditionteagrenadenipples visible through clothingegglooking at oneself in a mirrorscene during opening creditsdemonstrationbeardhammersergeantarchitectloss of wifecrying womansheepskullfollowing someonehonorcrying manfateburialtowelstreet lifecelebrationpassportpromisebootsthunderinvasionarranged marriagemourningloss of sonkickingevacuationshovelpost traumatic stress disorderheavenenglishprideprisoner of warbalconymustachecanelieutenanthorse and carriageloss of brotherturkey the countryhorseback ridingbeing followedistanbul turkeypiano playernude swimmingsunsetpeasantgreekreading aloudbarberstreet marketmajordiggingwhistlewellknocking on a doordying manunhappinesscricket the gamebayonetbritish armymosquebritish soldierwindmilltelegramturkishfather son reunionsleeplessnessadmiraliconmass gravekiss on the cheekottoman empirebathhousecircumcisionman slaps a womantrenchoverhead shotends with textretreatarabicpick axepersianman boy relationshipdead husbanddead brotherfalling asleepcarpetmissing sonkiss on the foreheadexcavationdead sonthree brothershit with a rifle buttblue eyescanonencampmentfather son huglieutenant colonelgallipoliworddirected by an actorcricket batdust stormyear 1919australian armyfezreflection in a mirrorsuicide of wifeanzacboxcarsteam bathdog tagsturkish bathmullahno man's landoutdoor showercommandantcivil engineershaving someoneman wrapped in a towelottomananatoliasearch for sonhit with a stickman in a towelturkish armyends with dedicationclimbing on a roofburning papersconstantinople turkeygroaningpeninsulasitting on the floorwhirling dervishfather searches for missing soncall to prayercisternhemorrhoidssplashing water on someonedivining rodface shot offmale kisses maleouzothroat slashingturkish flagturkish soldierbeating a rugbomb cratergreco turkish warraki (See All) |
John has lost all his money. He sits outside a diner in the desert when Sydney happens along, buys him coffee, then takes him to Reno and shows him how to get a free room without losing much money. Under Sydney's fatherly tutelage, John becomes a successful small-time professional gambler, and all i …s well, until he falls for Clementine, a cocktail waitress and sometimes hooker. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | gamblingdrinkingmoneymurderdeathkidnappingmarriagechristmasweddingfuneraldeath of fatherdeath of motherblackmailredemptioncheating …murder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | hotelrestaurantbarmotel |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipprostitutehostagewaitresshostage taking |
| Story: | cigarette smokinglong takecafedrinkface slaptwo word titlecharacter name in titlenumber in titleviolenceone word titleflashbackguntitle spoken by characterfirebeating …remakewatching tvsecretshootingprostitutionhandcuffsgay slurflash forwardprologuedebtactor shares first name with characterdirectorial debutlas vegas nevadacasinobreaking and enteringstrangerransomwatching televisionmovie theatrewhiskeyhookerburglaryshot in the facefather figurecard playingbetextortionphysical abusecoffee shopgamblermale friendshipjazz musichoneymoonwagerslot machinebased on short filmluckcinema veritesole black character dies clichenevadagambling debtbride and groombad lucknewlywedslas vegasniagara fallssafe deposit boxbreaking glassatlantic city new jerseypoker the card gamereno nevadawedding videojazz combococktail waitressconfidence trickcraps gamekenogood luckmovie piracydown on one's luckprofessional gamblershot through a car window (See All) |
Kym Buchman has been in drug rehab for nine months, during which time she has been clean. She is released temporarily from the facility to attend her sister Rachel Buchman's wedding. During her release, Kym is staying at the family home, where the wedding is taking place. As such, it is like Grand C …entral Station for the duration of Kym's stay, which may not be the most conducive situation for her in constantly being exposed to the watching eyes of those who know and don't yet know her, but know of her situation. The reunion with her family members starts off well enough, but issues around Kym's release from rehab quickly surface. Kym and Rachel's father, Paul Buchman, wants to make sure that Kym is all right at all times, which to Kym feels instead like he doesn't trust her. Rachel slowly begins to resent Kym's situation taking over what is supposed to be the happiest day of her life, some of which is directed by Kym, some of which isn't. One person present but largely not included in the last minute wedding planning work is Kym and Rachel's mother, Abby, from who Paul is divorced. The two have since married other people. Outwardly, Abby has been nurturing of Kym throughout her life. However, what is one of the key moments in Kym's drug induced life, and in their collective family's lives, may profoundly affect the wedding. Beyond how Kym's presence affects the wedding, the goings-on of the family during Kym's short stay may either bring them closer together or tear them apa… (Read More)
| Themes: | illnessdrinkingdeathfriendshipmarriagepregnancyweddingmemorydivorcetheftparanoiadysfunctional familyguiltgriefmental illness …drug addictionforgiveness (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | trainbathtubbicyclekitchenlake |
| Characters: | policemanfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendtattoosingerboybrother sister relationshipfemale protagonist …girlnursedancermusiciansister sister relationshipthiefbest friendreference to godinterracial relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipfrench kissstepfather stepdaughter relationshipu.s. soldiercrying babystepmother stepdaughter relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipgirl fightself hatredex lawyer (See All) |
| Story: | cigarette lightercigarette smokingjazz bandintoxicationgiving a toastcigarettepsychologyscene during end creditssunglassesdrinkface slapkisssexf ratedcharacter name in title …violencedogfightdancingphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingpantiestelephone callfirecryingcell phonesongfoodcar accidenturinationpunched in the facecameravomitinglietearsrunningsex standing upbathroomneighborguitarbracandlebandvideo cameraambulancewomanbridgeeatingmodelapologybathunderwater scenesearchdrowningparkargumentdrug addictmicrophonestorytellingtentringspeechdeath of brothercontestdeath of sonhateblack americaneyeglassesdresssociopathjoggingdrug abuseaccidental deathbrideviolinreconciliationcynicismloss of sonconvenience storebroken glassjunkiedrummersibling rivalryice skatinghawaiiblack eyebarbecueloss of brotherwedding receptionviolinistdrumshysteriafamily reuniongroup therapyinterracial marriageparamedicelectric guitarstonedsaxophonepsychiatrygroomtrumpethammocktow trucksitting on a toiletdivorced parentshair salonbeauty salonanorexiawedding cakechantingpassing outbridesmaidwashing dishesconnecticutdishwasherdrug rehabilitationwashing hairbest manatonementbeauticianwinter olympicsblamelearning to drivephdsaxophone playersmoking a cigarettesobrietynauseamandolinwedding presentpassive aggressionsarimaid of honor12 step programvicodinwatching through a windowgiving someone a bathindian weddingmilitary leaveaccidental drowningice packreference to neil youngleireference to barry manilowstockadepurposeful car accidentteaching someone how to drivewedding vowaccidental firereference to hannibalmoney lendinghorse tranquilizercaboosecar seathelium tankseating chartdriving off a bridgeshaving one's armpitwedding at homewoman punching a woman (See All) |
The chief spokesperson and lobbyist Nick Naylor is the Vice-President of the Academy of Tobacco Studies. He is talented in speaking and spins argument to defend the cigarette industry in the most difficult situations. His best friends are Polly Bailey that works in the Moderation Council in alcohol …business, and Bobby Jay Bliss of the gun business own advisory group SAFETY. They frequently meet each other in a bar and they self-entitle the Mod Squad a.k.a. Merchants of Death, disputing which industry has killed more people. Nick's greatest enemy is Vermont's Senator Ortolan Finistirre, who defends in the Senate the use a skull and crossed bones in the cigarette packs. Nick's son Joey Naylor lives with his mother, and has the chance to know his father in a business trip. When the ambitious reporter Heather Holloway betrays Nick disclosing confidences he had in bed with her, his life turns upside-down. But Nick is good in what he does for the mortgage. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedypolitical satiredocumentary footage |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmoneymurderdeathlovefriendshipkidnappingmarriagebetrayalpoliticspregnancyfuneralseductiondivorce …psychopathpovertydrug usecancerguilthumiliationhomelessnessfreedomdrug addiction (See All) |
| Mood: | rainsatire |
| Locations: | hotelrestaurantbarhospitalschoolcemeteryairplanelos angeles californiaelevatorjapanbaseballstormsex in kitchen |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfrienddoctorchildrenboyteenage boyteachergirlnursestudentactorlawyeractress …reference to godasianrussianchinesegrandfather granddaughter relationshipself pityairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | world war two |
| Story: | cigarette smokingcigaretteaudiencefreeze framemanagercollege studentalcoholcafedrinkbased on novelsexinterviewgunphotographtelephone call …voice over narrationcell phoneunderwearfoodcar accidentslow motion scenewatching tvcomputerundressinglieriflehandcuffsreference to jesus christclassroomsciencef wordreporternewspaperwineeatingpoliticiancoffinvangraveyardcigar smokingcoffeepainattempted murderlimousinepilotmicrophonebusinessmanfired from the jobfbiliarcowboypoisonumbrellaproduct placementreadingbaseball batfarmerbusinessamerican flagbodyguardsplit screenclasshealthheart attackwashington d.c.pizzaapplausetv newstape recorderlawice creamhollywood californiaburialbossmoralityremote controlspanishanimated sequencenewsreel footagedeath threatbribetime lapse photographyamusement parkadvertisingarabpollutioncorporationbriefcaseranchtrophycapitalismwilhelm screamsmokefilm industryfiremanspittingchocolatepopeparalysistestimonytractorwhaleplane crashcoca colabillboardnewspaper articleferris wheelpaparazzipieilliteracycheesekimononorth carolinamagnifying glassvending machinehoboprivate jetreference to john wayneenvironmentalistmarketingpeep holeu.s. senatorkorean warvietnam war veteranscientific researchbaldnesslibertymortgagered crossreference to winston churchillvermontreference to oprah winfreyorange juiceanimated title sequenceu.s. congressu.s. governmentfictional tv showoxygenreference to brad pitttobaccobusiness tripstained glass windowchimneylung cancernational guardtheatrical agentreference to charles mansonreference to humphrey bogartlibertariantaxesoxygen tankparkinson's diseasegun controldietinglobbyistreference to fidel castroreference to michael jordancongressional hearingbusiness meetingsandalsreference to bette davisreference to cary grantcnnprivate clubracquetballfree marketloggerreference to julia robertscharcoalu.s. capitol buildingmarlboro cigarettesheart failurebooinglincoln memorialreference to genghis khandioramareference to jimmy stewarttobacco industryemphysemahollywood agentskull and crossbonessmoke ringmen's clubreference to lauren bacallbreathalyzerhollywood historyinternational tradejetlagnon profit organizationmaple syruprhetoricgovernment hearingreference to carole lombardcholesterolfilm financingkent statelos angeles timesreference to colonel sandersnicotinereference to captain hooktic tacsboss stealing ideamsnbcnicotine patchreference to attila the hunreference to general motorsc spanreference to matthew mcconaugheyreference to oliver northsecond hand smoketobacco farmconglomerategoldfish pondkool cigarettesmarlboro manpanamanianreference to nurembergtitle written in movie (See All) |
Aspiring emcee DJay works the angles to get his first record made with help from assorted people in his Memphis 'hood. And when he hears that hip-hop superstar Skinny Black is heading to his area, he throws together a supreme hustle to grab Skinny's attention.
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmoneymurderdeathlovefriendshipchristmasreligionprisonpregnancydrug usesamurai |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolhip hop |
| Locations: | restaurantbarchurchnightclubpolice carstrip clubschool bus |
| Characters: | policemanfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendsingerprostitutedancermusicianbaby …reference to godinterracial relationshippimpgo go dancer (See All) |
| Story: | cigarette smokinghustlercafedrinkface slapkisssexfemale nuditybloodviolencedoggunfightdancing …singingthree word titlepistoltelephone callpunctuation in titlecryingsongshootoutbeatingdreamunderwearpunched in the facearrestshootingtearsmarijuananeighborpianojailreference to jesus christprayerstripperbridgetoiletbartenderlimousinemicrophonelocker roompianisthandgunblack americanampersand in titledrug dealinghookerprison guardrap musicegyptpool tableconvenience storemakeuprapperchoirsongwriterclassmatemidlife crisischauffeurdjmarijuana jointearphonesplaying pooleiffel tower parisevictionexotic dancermen's bathroomjukeboxradio stationdrug dealflarelistening to a radiourinetennesseepyramidstatue of liberty new york citybumpawnshopcar radiopole dancervending machinekeyboardmemphis tennesseerentradio djtruck stopcassette tapetricyclesongwritingomenpopsiclechurch choirmount everestlava lampprison visitationcutlasssound engineercrotch rubreference to the easter bunnysound proofingmeat loaf (See All) |
In 'Gegen die Wand' Cahit, a 40-something male from Mersin in Turkey has removed everything Turkish from his life. He has become an alcoholic drug addict and at the start of the movie wants to end it all. Sibel a 20-something female from Hamburg wishes to please her Turkish parents yet yearns for fr …eedom. She has had her nose broken by her brother for being seen holding hands with a boy and yet she can not break her mother's heart and run away. She too attempts suicide and she first approaches Cahit there at the Hospital. Sibel asks Cahit to marry her, as she believes this to be the way out of her parent's house. She promises Cahit that their relationship will be like roommates, not like a married couple. The film follows Sibel and Cahit as they get married, become closer and eventually fall in love. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmoneysuicidemurderdeathlovefriendshipmarriageinfidelitydrugsrapejealousyadulteryprison …weddingextramarital affairdivorcedeath of fatherdeath of motherdrug useunfaithfulnessdeath of wifecheatingfight for freedom (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolnightmareambiguous endingreligious education |
| Locations: | bus stationbushotelrestaurantbarhospitalairplanenightclubtaxiairportgermanytaxi driverbrothelslumbus driver |
| Characters: | maidfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattoosingerbrother sister relationshipgirldanceralcoholic …psychiatristmuslimcousin cousin relationshipgermanuncle nephew relationshippimpaunt niece relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipalcoholic drinkself inflicted injury (See All) |
| Story: | cigarette smokingfreeze framecouplealcoholcafedrinkface slapkisssexfemale nuditybloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nudity …male frontal nuditygunfightdancingphotographmale full frontal nuditysingingknifechaseshowertelephone callvoice over narrationcryingsongbeatingunderwearblood splatterfoodcar accidentwatching tvbrawlletterlieriflebeertearsrunningpianojailmale pubic hairgay slurnewspapercookingwinebandconcertvideo camerastabbingdrug dealerwomanmontagecocainesuicide attempttoiletimmigrantaccidentapologytrialroommatemarriage proposalbartenderimmigrationwidowerliaractor shares first name with characterflowersuniversitypursuitobscene finger gesturefireworksgraffitimachismotraditionshavingbulletdiscosexual abusebearddrug abusepsychologisthonors&mhomicidedrug overdosehaircutsexual desirereverse footagejanitorswitchbladegrocery storebloody nosekickingbroken glassmental hospitaltime lapse photographyamusement parkdrunkaccidental killingwedding ringbalconytuxedopunk rockrelease from prisonalarm clockreckless drivingwedding receptionturkey the countryage differenceistanbul turkeyhairdresserpiano playerimpotenceearphoneshit in the facebandagesnorting cocainedrunken manhangoverdrunk drivingvacuum cleanernaivetyweightliftingdrunkardstonedsaxophonedance clubwrist slittingrazorcdsunriserazor bladebumgarbagehamburg germanybouncerbeauty salonturkishgame playinglimpopiumneck bracereference to michael jacksonmiserypackingmanslaughtermarriage of convenienceopen marriagebarber shopsuitorpunk musicbrother in law brother in law relationshiphotel managerbottled watertelling a jokechambermaidjoke tellingbinge drinkingwashing hairethnicitysidewalk cafewomen's liberationrefugemulticulturalismcd playerd.j.saxophone playerburning a photographpsychiatric patientfrankfurt germanyjail visitationbb gunexercise machineamusement park ridecar damageyoung wifefamily honorpenanceoxaimlessnesskebabbreaking a bottlenaive girlchocolatesdrinking bingest. paulipierced navelslapping oneselffailed suicide attemptturkish germanmusical interludebreaking a drinking glassnightclub managerfamily's shamehit with an ashtraysex with someone unconsciousturk abroad (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: | illnessdrunkennessdrinkingmoneydeathlovefriendshipmarriagechristmasjealousypoliticspregnancyweddingfuneralracism …redemptionrivalryunrequited lovefalling in loveprejudicewealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hoteltrainrestaurantbarhospitalswimming poolcarcemeteryairplanewaterairporttrucktexascatholic church |
| Characters: | policemanfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfrienddoctorchildrensingerbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boy …soldiernursebabypriestsister 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: | world war two1940s1930s1920s |
| Story: | hotel desk clerkcigarette smokinghandshakecafedrinkpartybased on novelkissbloodone word titledogfightsingingtelephone callcrying …songbeatingfistfightfoodhorsemirrorpunched in the facecatbrawlletterbookrifletearsbirthdayneighborprayersubjective cameraswimmingnewspapercandlebandmansiondeath of friendmontagedinerimmigrantjudgecoffinbirthday partygraveyardcigar smokingmarriage proposalcoffeejeansmicrophonebusinessmanknocked outreadingchristmas treeflowersbusinessconvertiblespeechamerican flagdeath of sontwinclass differencesredheadpowereyeglassesapplausewaitertearace relationsfaintingice creamagingcowboy hatcookcrucifixassaultblockbusterwristwatchservantsheeptennisrailway stationbirthparadeburialclockdivinginterracial romancewindthunderministermillionairesexismlove at first sightoilthunderstormsenatordeath of sisteryoung loveracistmarital separationbarbecueranchethnic slurmarital problemsports carpipe smokingunclethanksgivingmudhorseback ridingmexican americanwomen's rightswedding 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 outlambponyturkey the birdbrandingcoyotemigrant workermarylandpearl harborbeauty queenrancherwine cellarhomesicknesstiaraequal rightsoil riglandownermerry christmasstar spangled bannerharvard universityoil industrystar died before releaseinnocence lostdiving boardoil companytaxbourbonmilitary draftsocial criticismrider 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) |
Neil Jordan's depiction of the controversial life and death of 'Michael Collins (XIV)' (qv), the "Lion of Ireland", who led the IRA against the UK and helped found the Irish Free State in 1922.
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmurderdeathloverevengereligionpoliticsprisontortureescapeweddingterrorismwrestling |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | trainrestaurantbeachchurchmotorcycleboatlondon englandbicycleenglandcastlerooftopcatholic churchcar explosion |
| Characters: | maidpolicemanhusband wife relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipchildrensingerprostitutedetectivedancerpriestlove trianglecatholicreligious statue |
| Period: | 1920s1910s |
| Story: | cigarette smokingtypewritercafedrinkface slapcharacter name in titleviolencegunfightdancingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionsingingfire …songbeatingmachine gunhorseshot in the headbattlearrestrifledead bodyjailrivermenage a troisspyflashlightassassincandlebandstrangulationmassacrepoliticianweaponno opening creditsassassinationcontroversyparklibrarykeytankhangingspeechgovernmentneck breakingmurdererirelandarsoncivil wartraitorteabulletdemonstrationrebelirishsheeprebellioncannonsmugglingpeaceevidenceslaughterwedding dressraidstadiumsirensecret servicetreasonindependencebritish armymilitary uniformashesrugbybritish soldierdublin irelandguerillamartyrbritish renaissancefiring squadinspectordiplomatuprisingmotorcycle with a sidecarlibertyprotestantammunitioncricketstreetcararsenalirish republican armyiraransackingbritish empiregazebocollaboratorscapegoatbritish flagsuppressionstreet walkerliverpool englandrailroad stationreference to peter pantreatytrucearmy vs civiliansburning evidencecease firestatesmangun runningparallel montagereference to woodrow wilsonirish civil warpavillionsinn feinirish flag (See All) |
Three amateurs stickup a Mob protected card game, causing the local criminal economy to collapse. Brad Pitt plays the hitman hired to track them down and restore order.
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedyheist |
| Themes: | gamblingdrunkennessmoneymurderdeathdrugsbetrayalpoliticsfeartortureescapegangsterdeceptionrobberybrutality …drug usemafiasadismalcoholism (See All) |
| Mood: | raingore |
| Locations: | hotelrestaurantbarcarairporturban settingtrain station |
| Characters: | prostitutethieftough guyhitmanalcoholicaustralian |
| Period: | 2000syear 2008 |
| Story: | cigarette lightercigarette smokingalcoholsunglassesbased on novelcharacter name in titlebloodviolenceflashbackdogthree word titlesurprise endingpistolbeatingcorpse …shot to deathblood splattershot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvwritten by directorarrestvomitingheld at gunpointbeercar crashinterrogationhandcuffsrevolvercriminalf wordsubjective cameraassassinambushdrug dealermontagedinerexploding carfalse accusationanti herohit by a cardouble crossnews reportshot in the foreheadbartenderdrug addictorganized crimehotel roomcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathcharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementkicked in the facelightningbodyguardautomobileex convictprofanityheroinhenchmanmachismowaitercard gamegamepokerheavy rainslow motionsociopathmobsterbeardmorguekicked in the stomachfloridamobparking garagesocial commentarymasked manthugwhiskeycynicismitalian americanmercilessnessnew orleans louisianapunched in the stomachshot in the facesex talkjunkiepunched in the chestthrown through a windowrainstormlens flarereference to barack obamamedia coveragebullet timeshot through a windowmysterious maneconomyelection campaignhired killerurban decaysawed off shotgunshot point blankshot in the handpresidential electiondrive by shootingcontract killercar set on fireradio newsspitting bloodimplied sexmob violencereference to george w. bushsocial decaymale vomitingmob hitpoker gamemartinirecessioneconomic crisisbeaten uphitsouthern gothicblood vomitingprofessional hitreference to tarzanreference to thomas jeffersonaustralian manorlando floridamasked robbermob enforcerdry cleaning2008 presidential electionsoft focussmall time crookpost punklincoln town carglobal economic crisis of 2008opening creditswearing pantyhose over headheavy drinkerstealing a dogkilled in a cardrug userhousehold cleaning glovesstealing from criminal (See All) |
A married couple who have managed to remain blissfully happy into their autumn years, are surrounded over the course of the four seasons of one average year by friends, colleagues, and family who all seem to suffer some degree of unhappiness.
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmoneydeathfriendshipinfidelitychristmasjealousyadulterypregnancyweddingfuneralmemoryextramarital affairanger …divorcelonelinessdeath of motherdepressionunfaithfulnessunrequited lovedeath of wifeenvironment (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | trainrestaurantcarparis francelondon englandbicycletaxiaustralian outback |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipbabylawyerreference to godsecretaryolder man younger woman relationship …cousin cousin relationshipemployer employee relationshipuncle nephew relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipold friend (See All) |
| Period: | wintersummer |
| Story: | cigarette smokinggiving a toastpartnercouplesuitcasecafedrinkkisstelephone callcryingfoodmirrorurinationwatching tvcomputer …secretbeertearsmarijuanareference to jesus christprayertelephonecookingwinedeath of friendeatingfootballimmigrantdrivingapologycoffincoffeelimousineprologuesuburbwidowerchampagnereadingflowerssadnessgardenirelandpubtherapyholidaygolfpot smokingtealooking at oneself in a mirrorcakehelmethappinessagingtherapistdesperationbald manretirementnostalgiashovelco workermedical examinationensemble castvegetarianswingbarbecuefamily dinnerdivorceemelancholyt shirtchocolatereference to elvis presleyearphonesheartbreakgardeningcremationevictionhangoverreference to the beatlesdigginghinduinsomniaknocking on a doorstethoscopestrokeunhappinessautumnbakerydisappointmenthearserehabilitationgolf coursetomatobackyarddublin irelandnervousnesstreehousecar breakdownsleeplessness10 year oldfinger gunpackingrecyclingtoothbrushred winebaldnessdriver's licensesoccer fansleeping pilldinner tablewheelbarrowhard hatcounselorgeologistred carblood testseine riverparking ticketcold the temperatureelderly coupleprescriptioncuddlingpiggy back ridesleeping on a sofaestranged songreek islanddeath of auntafrican anglo30 year oldriver thamesmeet cuteblood pressureoverweight manreading in bedbrushing hairfuneral parlorrolling a cigarettecurrymale wearing an earringvegetable gardenisle of wightlighting someone's cigaretterehabilitation centerspurned womanwhite winesmashing a car windowspring the seasonjiltedfour seasonsbackyard barbecuebuying a car35 year olddifficulty breathingmissing someonedrillingout of breath70 year old41 year oldcompostreference to tom and jerry64 year oldallotment gardenauto insurancecorfudonegal irelandslap on the buttthymedeath of sister in lawneck scarfsilent sceneblack angloemployment officelincolnshire englandone year time spancroydon londonoccupational therapistreference to jerry lee lewissurrogate nephew (See All) |
Vincent is an old Vietnam vet whose stubbornly hedonistic ways have left him without money or a future. Things change when his new next-door neighbor's son, Oliver, needs a babysitter and Vince is willing enough for a fee. From that self-serving act, an unexpected friendship forms as Vincent and Oli …ver find so much of each other's needs through each other. As Vincent mentors Oliver in street survival and other worldly ways, Oliver begins to see more in the old man than just his foibles. When life takes a turn for the worse for Vincent, both them find the best in each other than no one around them suspects. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | gamblingdrunkennessdrinkingmoneyfriendshipreligionpregnancyvoyeurismdivorcetheftdrug usebullyingadoptiondeath of wifedying |
| Locations: | busbarhospitalnew york cityschoolbicycletaxicourtroomstrip clubschool buscatholic schoolnew school |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfriendboyprostituteteachernursedancerlawyerjewishreference to godsingle mothercatholicrussian …russian americanex u.s. soldier (See All) |
| Period: | year 1965 |
| Story: | cigarette lightercigarette smokinghorse racesuitcasesunglassesdrinkface slaptwo word titlesexcharacter name in titlebloodfightdancingphotographtitle spoken by character …pantiestelephone callcryingbeatingfoodurinationblondewatching tvcatsex in bedbooktearsrunningneighborvoyeurclassroomprayerstrippertelephonef wordcleavagenewspaperold manmontageeatingapologyscantily clad femalebinocularslocker roommini skirtpay phonebankconvertiblechildbirthsadnessclasssleepingnewspaper headlinegirl in pantieseyeglassesanswering machinereference to adolf hitlerlistening to musicbabysitterscene during opening creditsbrooklyn new york citycoitusskateboardstreet lifebreakfastretirementremote controlbloody nosepillscynicismcellphoneraised middle fingercanered pantiesabbreviation in titlecopulationparking lotnew job12 year oldgamblerlaundryhit in the facebreast feedingpink pantiesreading aloudmini dressfencename callinghorse racinglooking out a windowjukeboxdrunk drivingvacuum cleanerlaundromatschool principaldrug dealknocking on a doorloanfacebookstethoscopestrokeunhappinessmailboxchild custodyreading a booknursing homeemergency roomnewborn babybroken noseprivate schoolsushidivorced parentsmailmansaintgambling debtrace trackwalkmanvietnam war veteranhomeworkoverhead shotbaptistlawn mowernecktiewater hoserearview mirrordoorbellman boy relationshipblue collarhand kissingnext door neighborhospital gownjoke tellinghead bandagegym classmisanthropepenis slurbank tellernew york city skylinesit upshand woundabandoned by fatherreference to the vietnam warmementobourbonretireesex with a pregnant womangarbage baghealth insurancerussian immigrantyear 1946reference to lyndon johnsonbank clerkdodgeballagnosticbicycle helmetcrossing oneselfcat scanmarbleslawn chairreference to las vegas nevadatoy dinosaurgrumpy old manreference to jane fondairish immigrantphysical rehabilitationwatering a plantgymnasiumhard of hearingphysiotherapyspeech therapyhedonistreference to abbott and costelloreference to mother theresasainthoodbronze starcustody hearingcutting one's handold man young boy relationshipchin upsbaby cribschool report (See All) |
The pediatrician Alexandre Beck misses his beloved wife Margot Beck, who was brutally murdered eight years ago when he was the prime suspect. When two bodies are found near where the corpse of Margot was dumped, the police reopen the case and Alex becomes suspect again. The mystery increases when Al …ex receives an e-mail showing Margot older and alive. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingsuicidemurderdeathlovefriendshipkidnappinginfidelityrapepoliticsadulterytortureescapeweddinginvestigation …voyeurismmemoryextramarital affaircorruptiondeath of fatherobsessionblackmaildrug useguiltgriefunfaithfulnesssurveillancedeath of wifeforgivenesspolice brutalitymurder investigationpolice corruptionmysterious deathmurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | night |
| Locations: | busrestaurantbarhospitalforestparis franceairportelevatorwoodspolice stationpolice carfrancelakerooftop |
| Characters: | photographerpolicemanfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorboybrother sister relationshipgirlpolice officer …serial killernursedetectivebabylawyerwaitresskillerfrenchamericanpolice chasechildhood friendcoronerfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipboy girl kiss (See All) |
| Story: | cigarette smokingcigarettestairwayhandshaketypewriterlong takecafedrinkface slapbased on novelfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityviolence …female frontal nudityflashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested malegunfemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nudityphotographmale full frontal nuditylesbian kisschaseshowertelephone callcryingcell phonebeatingcorpseshot to deathunderwearfoodhorsecar accidentmirrorshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvcomputercameraarrestundressingbare buttsecretshootinglierifletearsrunningdead bodyjailvoyeurmale pubic hairrevolvertelephoneshot in the backsubjective cameraswimmingcleavagegay slurnewspapervideo cameramansioneatingfemale pubic hairinternetnonlinear timelinefalse accusationapologyman with glassesscantily clad femalecoffinassassinationforeign language adaptationsearchvanlatex glovesflash forwardconfessionparkskinny dippingsmokingbinocularsprologuekeymissing personcover upbaseball batfemale full rear nuditygymdisappearancepursuitcountrysidedeath of sonthreathorse ridingsadnessratsuspicionmurderertied upflowerhandgungraffitiheroinapplausetv newsbow and arrowrevelationinjuryred dresswalkie talkieloss of loved onedrug abusehidingloss of wifedesperationdriving a carfaked deathstreet lifeclockhomicidepresumed deadpassportretirementcamera shot of feetdivingphoto shoothaunted by the pasttensioninnocencesurveillance cameraplaygroundmourningburglarylesbian coupleautopsye maildeerhighwaycellphonesuspectpolice raidduckbruisenude woman murderedbenchsports cartan linechildhood memoryframed for murderdead dognude swimminganniversarydark secretcremationstreet gangrepeated sceneabuse of powerstreet marketbitternessgun held to headframedtraffic jamfemale lawyermale rapehired killernude girlfallingscene of the crimeplaying a video gamednastableemergency roominsurancebody bagnaked dead womandocumentmurder of wifemultiple murderhitchcockiancircular staircasedead catanguishwoman undressingchild rapecriminal investigationtreadmillclimbing out a windowfinding a dead bodysurveillance footageintercomtelephone numbertrophy wifecrotch shotapple computerfemale in a showerstun gunhand kissingpocket knifealibistreet kidwife abusesafe deposit boxman undressingpokiesperjurydoor bellwood carvingequestrianransackinghitting a womanphoto studiosidewalk cafeaudio recordingbroken windshieldblood sample911 callwalking a dogwall safeinternet cafewiretapdead body in a car trunki.d.pediatricianbox cutterchildhood lovearm injuryprime suspectinsurance policyhemophiliahorse jumpingplanted evidencewatching a video on a computergarbage dumpsterbreaking a glassbluffingslipping and fallingwife beatingbandstandhorse stableidentifying a dead bodybody in a car trunkhunting accidentparisian outskirtsballisticsstreet riotoff screen suicidecar pileupcomputer storehiding in a dumpsterstate senatorcomputer searchhunting trophymounted deer headautopsy reportflower deliverymidnight swimdna sampledragged by hairheroin userinternal bleedingparc monceau paris (See All) |
Eleven vignettes, all homages to New York City life, are presented. I. Ben, a pickpocket, is attracted to Molly on first sight, and gets into an interesting "pissing match" with Molly's married lover, NYU professor Garry. II. Mansuhkhbai, an orthodox Jain diamond wholesaler, and Rifka, an orthodox J …ewish diamond retailer who is getting married tomorrow, learn that they have more in common than just diamonds. III. David, a musician and music editor for a video being directed by Abarra, is having problems meeting Abarra's demands while he slowly falls for Abarra's assistant, Camille, who he's never met but has only talked to on the telephone solely about work. IV. A young man believes he's made a powerful connection to a stranger, a young woman, in the simple act of lighting her cigarette, and proceeds to convince her of the same and as such that there is a future for them from that point on, and not at some unspecified time down the road. V. A high school senior, who has been dumped by his girlfriend just before senior prom, is given a gift by his local pharmacist, Mr. Riccoli, the senior not understanding the full implication of the gift until the full process of prom night is over. VI. Each on their way to their first official date together after what started out solely as a one night stand, Gus and Lydia each contemplate not keeping the date. VII. Isabelle, a retired opera diva, has returned to a hotel where she's stayed many times and where she has strong memories of encou… (Read More)
| Themes: | illnessdrinkingmoneydeathmarriageweddingmemoryseductiondatingdying |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hotelrestaurantbarnew york citybeachsnowparis francebicycletaxielevatorwheelchairurban settingapartmenttaxi driverindia …sex in public (See All) |
| Characters: | photographerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsingerprostituteteacherdancermusicianwriterthief …artistchristianactressjewishlittle girlinterracial relationshipjewolder man younger woman relationshipfrenchchineseex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipchinese americanjewish wedding (See All) |
| Story: | cigarette lightercigarette smokinggiving a toastcigarettehandshakesuitcasecafedrinkkisssexfemale nudityf ratedbloodmale nudityflashback …male rear nuditydogbare chested malesex scenedancingphotographsingingpantiestelephone callvoice over narrationcell phonesongtitle directed by femaleunderwearmirrorwatching tvcomputercameraundressingkissingbare buttpaintingbookplace name in titlesex standing uphallucinationmanhattan new york citysubjective camerawineold manvideo camerabasketballsubwaypainterdrawinganthologyold womanbartenderfive word titleparklimousinevirginchampagneumbrellareadingbraceletflowerscity name in titledirected by starwigsplit screenblack americanmoonflirtingapplauseno pantieslistening to musicrome italynosebleedcomposerbrooklyn new york cityvirginityfollowing someonestreet lifehookerdiamondanimated sequenceensemble casttime lapse photographysunvegetarianwedding ringtuxedocanecomma in titlewishbenchsirennewspaper clippingshaved headnannyfast motion scenemale virginbeing followedanniversaryearphonesmultiple storylinelaundryhairapparitionpickpocketfountaincentral park manhattan new york citywallet17 year oldcall girlrabbimaking outknocking on a doorpharmacyinfatuationcoughingbusiness cardstatue of liberty new york cityopera singertimes square manhattan new york citymetal detectorlighting a cigarettepark benchnervousnesslimphoboomnibusbride and groomchrysler building manhattan new york cityoverhead shotjewelry storeskateboarderjumping out a windowpharmacistdrugstorepassing outqueens new york cityaspiring writerreference to john lennonvoice over inner thoughtsmirror ballhotel managerempire state building manhattan new york citydirected by several directorsphoto boothyiddishg spotgrand pianoconey island brooklyn new york citynew york city skylinereference to tom cruisetaking off pantieselderly couplegrand central station manhattan new york citybellhophigh school promreference to dostoyevskybald womanchain link fencechinatown manhattan new york citynew york universitydancing in the streetdry cleaners25 year oldartist's studiodry cleaning42nd street manhattan new york citymaliphysical disabilityreciting poetryfalling from a windowmethod actingmaking out in a carreference to helen kellerreference to gustav mahlerherbalistshaving one's headgin and tonicphysically handicapped personreference to tchaikovskybirth control pillbroken hipmale nannyvideo artistcutting one's fingercorsagefifth avenue manhattan new york citylunawilliamsburg bridgelincoln center for the performing arts manhattan new york citychinese laundryhanging from a tree limbhassidic jewjainismreference to bernardo bertoluccito be or not to beviolet the flowerreference to american airlinesreference to crime and punishment the novelwest african music (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: | illnessdrinkingsuicidemurderlovefriendshiprevengeinfidelitybetrayaladulterydanceweddingfuneralmemoryextramarital affair …death of motherdrug useunfaithfulnessrivalrybullyingfashionmadness (See All) |
| Locations: | bushoteltrainnew york citychurchcemeterysmall townparis francebathtublondon englandrural settingwheelchairaustraliafrancetrain station …spainschool teachertown (See All) |
| Characters: | photographerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipboyfemale protagonistgirldancerbullymother …witchmother in law daughter in law relationshipcrying girlpolice sergeantin love (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | whispering into someone's earcigarette smokingflash camerasunglassesdrinkface slapbased on novelkissf ratedbloodviolenceflashbackdogbare chested male …sex scenedancingphotographsingingknifechasetelephone callfirevoice over narrationsongtitle directed by femalemirrorcameraarrestundressingsecretletterbooklieriflerunningmarijuanareference to jesus christtelephonef wordnewspaperflashlightstabbingdeath of friendwomanfootballapologycoffinspaceshipbathfemme fatalemarriage proposaldrowningflash forwardtheatercursemicrophonecostumescreamingumbrelladebtbankfarmerpursuitwigcrossdeath of sonthreatchickenflowerloss of mothersleepingreference to william shakespearearsonhatestrong female characterrecord playertransvestitescandaleyeglassesgolfteacakelistening to musicscene during opening creditsrecordingloss of friendmousehidingcrying womanmovie theateraccidental deathgossipcheating husbandstrong female leadwhiskeynicknametelescopeboxer shortsloss of sonexilerivalfallboarding 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 windowmilan 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 bricklegs crossedlooking into a windowmatador costumetown gossip (See All) |
| Themes: | drinkingmoneydeathfriendshipmarriagerapefearvoyeurismdivorcehumiliationexploitationadoptiondrug addiction |
| Locations: | hotelrestaurantnew york citybeachswimming poolbathtubtaxiairportpolice carmoteldeath in a car accident |
| Characters: | photographerpolicemanhusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerprostitutepolice officerdancerwriteractressreference to god …catholicfilmmakerfilm directorpimpgo go dancerex policemanwriting a book (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 2002year 1970 |
| Story: | cigarette smokinggiving a toastcafesunglassesdrinkface slappartykisssexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybloodviolenceone word title …female frontal nudityinterviewflashbackbare chested malegunfemale rear nudityfightdancingejaculationphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingchasepantiesbased on true storytelephone callcryingbased on booksongbeatingunderweartesticlesfoodwatching tvcameraundressingbikinibare buttrunningcar crashmarijuanaprostitutionjailreference to jesus christprayertelephonef wordswimmingbandname in titleeatingcocainedinerclitoriswhite pantiesapologyman with glassesunderwater scenemarriage proposalcoffeepainflash forwardskinny dippinglimousinehotel roommicrophonepay phonechampagneauditionpassionflowersdomestic violencemanipulationconvertiblepursuithairy chestreference to william shakespearetrustgirl in pantiessexual fantasysex toyeyeglassesapplausepot smokingwhat happened to epiloguediscoinjurytape recorderwoman with glassesjail cellwatching a moviecrying womanmovie theaterfloridahome moviemale underwearphoto shootrear entry sexpillssufferingthunderpunched in the stomachporn starmiami floridatheatre audienceproducerblack eyemustachebriefsbruiseabusive husbandsunbathingwoman cryingrepeated scenefamily reunionpublishersnorting cocaineautographporn industryjukeboxvacuum cleanerfilm projector18 year oldfilm cameraloanporn actressfallingpool partyroller skatingdomestic abusestation wagonford mustangnervousnessprice of fameundressing someonecounter culturekiss on the cheekslapsexual humiliationsurname as titleadult filmmakingsubject name in titleends with biographical notesred carpetcoercionearringsabusive relationshipdoorbellmakeup artistrestaurant owneroysteradult film actressadult film starpornography actressblow up dollmalibu california21 year oldairport securitylie detectoraudio flashbackpill poppingblowing bubblesreference to grace kellysomersaultfreckleshit in the stomachfacial bruisefinancierirsmother slaps daughterpolygraphsexual revolutionvagina slurrollerskating rinkreference to johnny carsonadult bookstorechoking someoneadult film actorbell bottomsex u.s. marinegolden age of pornimitating fellatioreel to reel tape recorderwomen wearing a one piece swimsuitpulling down pantsroller rinkhusband wife fightkissing someone's stomachthrowing a telephonecollect call (See All) |
This is the story of the last few years of the notorious bank robber John Dillinger. He loved what he did and could imagine little else that would make him happier. Living openly in 1930s Chicago, he had the run of the city with little fear of reprisals from the authorities. It's there that he meets … Billie Frechette with whom he falls deeply in love. In parallel we meet Melvin Purvis, the FBI agent who would eventually track Dillinger down. The FBI was is in its early days and Director J. Edgar Hoover was keen to promote the clean cut image that so dominated the organization through his lifetime. Purvis realizes that if he is going to get Dillinger, he will have to use street tactics and imports appropriate men with police training. Dillinger is eventually betrayed by an acquaintance who tells the authorities just where to find him on a given night. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | crime epic |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmoneysuicidemurderdeathfriendshipkidnappingbetrayalprisontortureescapedancegangsterdeception …surveillancedyingpolice brutalitymurder of a police officerprison escapeescape from prisonmurder of an innocent person (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | hoteltrainrestaurantbarhospitalcarmotorcycleairplanebathtubnightclubelevatorwoodskitchenapartmentpolice station …farmpolice carchicago illinoisbrothelsinging in a carhotel fight (See All) |
| Characters: | photographerpolicemanpoliceafrican americanfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingerboysoldierpolice officerdancerhostagelawyertough guy …sherifffrenchpolice shootout (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | cigarette smokinghorse racebettingcafesunglassesdrinkface slaptwo word titlekisssexbloodviolencegunsex scenedancing …photographsingingchasesurprise endingpistolbased on true storytelephone callcryingbased on booksongshootoutbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facecameraarrestundressinggunfightlettershootingrifleheld at gunpointtearsinterrogationjailhandcuffscriminalshot in the backbandgangambushdisguisedeath of friendwomaneatingtied to a chairjudgeno opening creditsradiobathcigar smokingshot in the legon the runorganized crimebinocularsbeaten to deathfbipay phoneevil manopening action scenebankstreet shootoutshot in the shouldercourtscarpursuitbank robberyshot in the armhandgunkissing while having sexblack americansurgeryshavingfalling down stairswhat happened to epiloguewoundshot in the stomachhatred dressfbi agentwatching a moviemovie theaterpress conferencerailway stationgun battlemoralitymovie theatreprison guardstealing a caritalian americanmanhuntshot in the facelove at first sighttheatre audiencecard playingsafejumping through a windowoutlawblood on shirtconvictkilling spreemain character diesmedia coverageimpersonating a police officershot through a windowvillain played by lead actorbag of moneyfinal showdownethicsohioromaniapistol whiphead woundfirst datedeportationfarmhousebank robberhideoutinformantgang violenceno title at beginningflarepocket watchstakeoutgreat depressionsubmachine gunmichiganmoney launderingsewing machineprison breakcarjackingmugshotradio newssewingmain character shottommy gunshot through a doorwisconsinneo westernkicking in a doorvillain arrestedrace trackprohibitiondying wordsthrown from a carindianarepeating riflecamera focus on female butttied to a treefoot pursuitjob promotionbank vaultbank heistshacklesromaniansafe houseshot in the sidenewsreelhandcuffed womanbookielodgehit with a rifle butttucson arizonaalleywaypunched in the gutcongressional hearingsouth dakotagetaway carreference to clark gablecigarette casearm woundescape from jailwoman beaterfbi chieffolk heroreference to james cagneyfake gung mansenate hearingmanaclescorrupt lawyergun smugglingpublic enemy number onecelebrity criminalguard towerplanning robberysemiautomatic rifleapple orchardhandcuffed to a chairj. edgar hooverpublic enemyshoulder wounddangerous criminalcoat check girl (See All) |
The real story behind the world of sales. This is a realistic portrayal of what it is to try making a life in high pressure sales with all its highs and lows; promises of fortunes and deliveries of dross. Red-leads and dead-leads are to blame for life's outcomes. Living with "Objection, Rebuttal, Cl …ose". (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmconspiracy |
| Themes: | drinkingmoneyinvestigationdeceptionrobberyangergreedcheatingpolice investigation |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | restaurantbarhospitalnew york citypolice carofficechicago illinoischinese restaurant |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshippolice officerdetectivethiefemployer employee relationship |
| Story: | cigarette smokinghustlersalesmanmanagercafedrinksexinterviewbased on playtelephone callliecompetitiongay slurdinersubway …man with glassesfired from the jobliarpay phoneumbrellabusinessspeechcontestpowercloseted homosexualbreaking and enteringrepetition in titlewristwatchfloridaphone boothdesperationbossscammoralitydespairco workerarizonaone daysuspectmeetingcapitalismcon mancontractall male castreal estate agentethicsschemestrategymen's bathroomtelephone boothreal estateblackboarddocumentillinoisnegotiationdignityscreenplay adapted by authorruthlessnesspsychological manipulationconferenceinvestmentemploymentpulitzer prize sourcepressurepropertywashroomsignaturecompetitorpessimismsalesambiguous titlecommissiontelephone bookpitchdoor to doorcorrupting influence of capitalismgraftmislaid trusttelephone saleshustlebrochureoffice managerrefundwage slave (See All) |
Peter Colt, an English tennis player in his thirties whose ranking slipped from 11th to 119th in the world, considers he never really had to fight for anything as his wealthy but all but close family easily put him through studies and allowed him to pursue his tennis ambitions, bravely exchanges jok …es with his German sparring partner Dieter Prohl, in a similar position, but feels it's about time to admit he's getting too old to compete with fitter coming men (or boys) and intends, after a last Wimbledon, to take a job with the prestigious tennis club instead. Just then, by accident, he bumps into Lizzie Bradbury, the American rising star of female tennis, falls in love with her and finds her interest in him changes his entire perception, even gives him the strength to win again. But where will it lead them, especially when her overprotective father-manager Dennis Bradbury proves determined to nip their relationship in the bud, believing it detrimental to her career? (Read More)
| Themes: | gamblinglovefriendshipmarriageangergriefcelebrityrivalrywealth |
| Locations: | hotelnew york citylondon englandbicycleairport |
| Characters: | photographerhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipgermanamerican |
| Story: | hotel suitecigarette smokingbettingcareerpartnermanageralcoholnuditymale nudityone word titleinterviewmale rear nuditydogtitle spoken by charactershower …voice over narrationcell phoneunderwearpunched in the facewatching tvcameraundressingbare buttplace name in titlerunningbritishcompetitionreporterbravideo cameramansionvoice overnews reporttraininghotel roommicrophonelocker roommini skirtrabbitpremarital sexchampioneuropeapplauseathletewhat happened to epiloguestreetbeer drinkingfamejoggingmale bondingagentbuttockspress conferencetennistowelambitionretirementremote controlfanrivalbalconysaunabetbarbecuestadiumtrophysports carunderdogbarking dogtaking a photographgardeningfountainsuccessdoubtautographbicyclingclimbing through a windowtoastpaparazziwagershort skirtpresswalkingfailurematchtreehouseimplied sexrise and falldelivery mancometworking outtennis courtcity parkwoman in showernewscasterspectatorcaught in the actdigital cameratennis playeracupunctureminiskirtcocktail partyboardwalkoverprotective fathercountry clubplayermotivationconveyor beltumpireinternal monologuerainy dayestranged parentwealthy familybrightonobscene gesturereference to richard wagnersecret relationshipwatching a porn videoprofessional athletesports injurysports agenttennis matchtennis prowimbledondisapproving fatherclimbing in a windowfemale tennis playeradversityclimbing up a buildingwalking in on sexrising starsneaking inbig bencosmic zoomrankingsushi restaurantmob of photographerstennis clubrain delay (See All) |
Class struggle becomes all too real as a young doctor moves into a modern apartment block in suburban 1975 London. Drugs, drink & debauchery dissolve into murder, mayhem and misogyny in this pseudo-post-apocalyptic breakdown of societal norms.
| Subgenre: | dystopia |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmoneysuicidemurdersurrealismkidnappinginfidelityrapeadulterypregnancyextramarital affairparanoiainsanityunfaithfulness …wealthrevolution (See All) |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | london englandelevatorwheelchairpolice car |
| Characters: | maidpolicemanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorboybrother sister relationshipgirldancerbabyactressreference to god …psychiatristfrenchgermanneighbor neighbor relationshipcrying babysuicide by jumping (See All) |
| Story: | cigarette lightercigarette smokingstairwaydrinkface slappartybased on novelkisssexfemale nuditynuditybloodmale nudityviolence …bare breastsflashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested malegundancingphotographtitle spoken by charactershowertopless female nudityvoice over narrationwoman on topbeatingcorpseshot to deathunderwearfoodhorsemirrorshot in the chestslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvundressingbare buttfalling from heightshootingpaintinglierock musicdead bodysex standing upreference to jesus christorgyf wordreportersubjective cameraswimmingflashlightbound and gaggedwinecandlestrangulationstabbingmontageeatingcocainestabbed to deathstabbed in the chestnonlinear timelineapologysevered headno opening creditschilddream sequencebirthday partyunderwater scenedrowningcoffeeflash forwardcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backscreamingchampagnecharacter's point of view camera shotmassagedebtgyminjectionfilm within a filmchildbirthgardensleepingsingle parentrecord playerbirthday cakeeyeglasseswaitershavingsupermarketkilling an animalballoonlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musictape recorderbabysitterrecordingcaught having sexwatching a moviearchitectcrying womanclassical musiccovered in bloodskullapartment buildingrampagerear entry sexnicknamekickingpower outagefalling to deathbalconybody landing on a carcanebriefcaseinjusticesevered legpipe smokingsunbathingparking lotpillclose up of eyesearphoneshit in the facedefecationkilling a dogrepeated scenepaintsnorting cocainetowergolf clubautographname callingblackoutmasseusedegradationfilm cameraseagullknocking on a doorpush upsbankercostume partyanarchynarcissismswimming underwaterwhite briefsgarbagecrotch grabspacaretakerdistrustin medias resgynecologistwoman slaps a manenvironmentalistshopping cartelevator shaftsocial decayman slaps a womanoverhead shottitle spoken by narratorwrenchillegitimate sondocumentary filmmakerpower failurebloody facesevered earsleeping pillface ripped offdebaucheryapplying makeuppenthousehomophobemedical schoolwhite horselobotomysex on a tablegrocery shoppingdissectiontalking during sexpeepholereference to che guevaradestruction of propertyindoor swimming poolsex with a pregnant womanfainting manbarristergarbage bagrepeated dialoguesticking out one's tonguedead sisterkilling a horsegrowlingterracecat scanpainting a wallstuck in an elevatorclimbing a ladderkaleidoscopemaniamusical quartetreference to lord byronscrubbing a floorcleaning upgarbage chutehusband slaps wifepounding on a doorreference to the united nationsclass warfarewife slaps husbanddoor keytower blockhigh rise apartment buildingtv news reporterchildren's partycovered in paintphysiologyrowing machinedilletantefake angel wingsnote slid under doorlearning to speak frenchsquash the game (See All) |
An elderly couple journey to Tokyo to visit their children and are confronted by indifference, ingratitude and selfishness. When the parents are packed off to a resort by their busy, impatient children, the film deepens into an unbearably moving meditation on mortality.
| Themes: | illnessdrunkennessdrinkingmoneydeathfriendshipmarriagefearfuneralmemorylonelinessdeath of motherdeath of wifedyinghomelessness |
| Locations: | bushoteltrainbeachschoolcemeteryboatbicyclewatervillagerural settingurban settingjapanbaseballoffice |
| Characters: | maidpolicemanfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfrienddoctorsingerbrother sister relationshipteacherpolice officer …studentmusicianbabysister sister relationshipwaitressjapanesegrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipmother in law daughter in law relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | cigarette smokingcouplesuitcasedrinkphotographsingingtelephone callcryingsongdreamunderwearfoodletterlieplace name in title …classroomprayerold manwidowfishapologybathgraveyardold womansuburbfired from the jobwidowerliarumbrellamassagereadingcity name in titlegiftdeath of sondeath of husbandsadnessreuniongardenloss of motherclasssleepingfireworkscult directorterminal illnessholidayteacard gamehypodermic needlecakecomaice creamhappinessagingtempleloss of wiferailway stationfestivalhonortowelambitionretirementtokyo japanold agefanmourninginsectpeacelostschool uniformprideswinglanternbriefcasemahjongtripplaying cardsshamehairdresserpost world war twoharborelderlyfamily reunionaccordionselfishnesswatchpocket watchgeneration gapwhistlingdisappointmenttrain ridekindnesskimonorespectexamfeveroverweighttelegramdeskspahair salonsorrowbeauty salonestrangementsleeplessnessnewlywedsewingmedical doctortour buswaitingheadachedressingremarriagechantingfather in law daughter in law relationshipricetantrumcapchopsticksdoctor's officepinball machinehair dryertricyclegeishadawndoor bellheadstonehomesicknessspoiled childincensetradition versus modernitysightseeingelderly womanstubbornnessbeauticianhot springold coupleseasicknessmilitary draftfarewellelderly manbowingsakeblood pressureexpectationosaka japanill motherpublic bathhouse cleaningforgetfulnesskabukisweepingscrubbing floorsashswivel chairbroken chairdaybreaksashimideath bedkeepsakesibling estrangementspringtimeunable to sleep (See All) |
During the psychedelic 60s and 70s Larry "Doc" Sportello is surprised by his former girlfriend and her plot for her billionaire boyfriend, his wife, and her boyfriend. A plan for kidnapping gets shaken up by the oddball characters entangled in this groovy kidnapping romp based upon the novel by Thom …as Pynchon. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyconspiracyabsurdism |
| Themes: | moneymurderdeathrevengekidnappinginfidelitydrugsbetrayalpoliticsadulteryfeartortureescapeinvestigationmemory …seductionextramarital affairtheftobsessionparanoiadrug useguiltunfaithfulnessdatinggreedcommunismenvironmentpolice corruptionregret (See All) |
| Mood: | rainsatireneo noir |
| Locations: | hotelbeachswimming poolmotorcyclelos angeles californiaboatelevatorpolice carbrothelusasex in showerjapanese restaurant |
| Characters: | photographerpolicemanhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americandoctortattoosingerbrother sister relationshipprostitutedetectivemusicianactorlawyer …thiefjewishreference to godlittle girlwaitresslittle boyjapanesejewsheriffasian americanchineseolder woman younger man relationshipex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipaunt nephew relationshipdoctor patient relationshipcoroneramerican nazi (See All) |
| Period: | 1960syear 1970year 1967 |
| Story: | cigarette lightercigarette smokingflash cameragiving a toaststairwaypartnercollege studentcafesunglassesface slappartybased on noveltwo word titlekissfemale nudity …bloodviolencethreesomeflashbackmasturbationbare chested malegunsex scenefemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nudityphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingerectiontelephone callvoice over narrationsex on couchfoodshot in the chestarrestbikinishootingvomitingliebeerrunningdead bodyinterrogationmarijuanahallucinationhandcuffsreference to jesus christtelephonef wordspynewspaperflashlightbandcaliforniadrug dealerwomaneatingfemale pubic hairmaplesbian cunnilingusfalse accusationcultroommatespankinglooking at the cameranecklaceflash forwardbinocularsprologuescreamingprotestfbiliarmini skirtmissing personcover upbaseball batconvertiblebodyguarddisappearancewigfilm within a filmwitnesssuspiciongardenex convictcasinonewspaper headlineheroinblack americanpizzarunawayitaliantv newsgoldpot smokingloyaltycowboy hatcaptivefbi agentcommunistdrug abusehollywood californiamagazinemovie stareccentricdesperationswimsuitparking garagefatebald manhitchhikingransombikerdrug overdosemental institutionwatching televisionpromisemovie theatrebarefootrear entry sexdentistnicknamemourninghippiespanishsmugglingironyjunkiemental hospitalhit on the headlaughterpedophileevidencefogundercover agentraised middle fingersuspectnotehousekeepercorporationbriefcasebenchgunfirereckless drivingpsychoticmelancholypatriotismprivate investigatormarijuana jointsaving a lifeharassmentinvestigatoranti warclosetswastikanotebookgreekdrug smugglingrepeated sceneschemepostcardsnorting cocainefake identitypolice chieftv commercialbitternesssailboatreal estatehinduinformantstonerbillionaireneo nazirumorfilm cameraknocking on a doorcredit cardunconsciousnessreceptionistdistrict attorneysaxophonescene of the crimesense of smellloan sharkrespectkarmateethhorninesscluecontract killertrampolineouija boardreading a newspaperreference to ronald reagansorrowdrug carteldrug humorfirst person narrationmagnifying glasswoman smokerreference to john waynereturning hometieprivate eyeastrologypolice sirenlapdrentmissing daughterchantingbaldnesslong haired maleskateboardercard trickloss of memorymuralwoman initiating sexdrug tradebeverly hills californiabloody facenecktiedoctor's officereference to the book of revelationzendead husbandapplying makeupnew identitywatching someonemilitantwearing sunglasses insidewriting on a wallbreaking down a doorliving togetherjoke tellingsnitchdeath of partnersouthern californiareference to the bibledoughnuthummingreference to charles mansonphallic symbolaudio flashbackhoroscopefalse accusation of murderreference to the vietnam warsaxophone playerblacklisthandcuffed to a pipepublic healthzodiacrepeated dialoguedisrespecttax evasionlos angeles police departmentsyndicatetrippyurban developmentbass playerfangmeet cutesideburnsfemale narratormovie extraprivate clubpeyotenitrous oxidewalking on a beachbarefoot on streetreal estate developerreference to godzillaacid the drugreference to las vegas nevadadental officelaughing gasseafoodchakrareal estate developmenttraffic copmedium format camerareference to howard hughesself defencehousing developmentidfemale district attorneyu.s. secret servicewoman wearing a one piece swimsuitdeodorantaryan brotherhoodbackyard barbecuebarefoot manjustifiable homicidepancakesreference to bigfootschoonerserenitytelephone hangupbell bottomsdemonstratoron screen narrationswastika tattooland developmenttraffic stopbeach bumknocked unconciousrunning in the rainimitating fellatiopicking one's nosekeyboard playerkissing someone's necku.s. department of justicepotheadreference to the bermuda trianglereference to the black panthersreference to uclasan pedro californiavacant lotcode of silenceconstruction businessgiving away moneyrecord company executivereference to alexander graham bellreference to the last supper the paintingrolling a jointsexual submissivenesssteering wheelaccused of being a communistdeputy district attorneyknocking down a doorrehab clinicsnorting heroinwoman wearing a veilchicanahippie chickimpounding a carmurder of partnerthroat woundbeaded curtaindecornumber 4reference to cubareference to the renaissancetop secret file (See All) |
When his only friend and co-worker dies, a young man born with dwarfism moves to an abandoned train depot in rural New Jersey. Though he tried to maintain a life of solitude, he is soon entangled with an artist who is struggling with a personal tragedy and an overly friendly Cuban hot-dog vendor.
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingdeathfriendshippregnancyfearangerdivorcelonelinessdeath of fatherdepressiondrug useguiltgriefhumiliation …prejudiceinheritancenear death experienceunlikely friendshipdancing on a bar (See All) |
| Mood: | rainmoving |
| Locations: | trainrestaurantbarhospitalschoolsmall townrural settinglakecanadarooftoptunneltrain stationsuvfood trucknew in town …train car (See All) |
| Characters: | father son relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanchildrenteacherartistreference to godex husband ex wife relationshippregnant womannew friend |
| Story: | passed out drunkcigarette smokingsuitcasecafedrinkkissfightphotographtitle spoken by characterthree word titlepantiestelephone callcell phoneunderwearhorse …camerawritten by directorpaintingbookbeermarijuanaclassroomprayermanhattan new york citysoccerbravideo cameradeath of friendbridgedinerpaintercoffeelibraryreadinggiftdeath of sonclasspickup trucksupermarketsurvivoraginghome moviehitchhikingdrug overdoseretirementdwarfgrocery storenew jerseyattempted suicideconfrontationloss of sonconvenience storelonerdivorceereckless drivingharassmentoutcastdrunken manlibrariantavernpocket watchstonedkiss on the lipsmailkindnesswalkingpondheirvideo footagehair salonwaitingsaying gracestreet vendorunwed pregnancycuriosityrailroad trackmovie projectorrailroad crossingfrench frieshobbydrug rehabilitationfreight trainabandonedketchupmillgracepublic speakingblimpreference to snow whitemodel trainbourboncuban americanshorelinehot dog vendortoy makersleep overfitting inalmost hit by a carcharacter says go to hellsleeping in a bathtubovercoming fearwalking on train tracksdeath of a co workerhoboken new jerseyrailroad yardshot glassbeneficiarypill bottlerailroad trestletrestleamtrakmonkey barsbeef jerkydepotreference to sancho panzaalmost hit by a trainreference to tom thumb (See All) |
Kanji Watanabe is a civil servant. He has worked in the same department for 30 years. His life is pretty boring and monotonous, though he once used to have passion and drive. Then one day he discovers that he has stomach cancer and has less than a year to live. After the initial depression he sets a …bout living for the first time in over 20 years. Then he realises that his limited time left is not just for living life to the full but to leave something meaningful behind... (Read More)
| Themes: | illnessdrunkennessdrinkingmoneysuicidedeathlovemarriagepoliticslonelinessdeath of motherdepressioncancerdeath of wifedying …self sacrifice (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bustrainrestaurantbarsnownightclubbicycleelevatortruckbaseballofficestrip club |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorchildrensingerboyprostitutenursedancerbabywriterjapanese …older man younger woman relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationshipjapanese soldier (See All) |
| Story: | cigarette smokinghandshakecafedrinkpartyone word titleflashbackdogdancingsingingtelephone callvoice over narrationcryingsongdream …foodmirrorcameravomitingbeertearsbirthdaypianoreportersubjective cameranewspapercandlebandold maneatingbirthday partysearchcigar smokingtransformationbartenderpainparkproteststripteasewidowerumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotpassionbaseball batpianistisolationsadnesssleepingterminal illnessmedicinelistening to musichappinessdemonstrationwatching a movieflatulencecarnivalretirementbuddhisttokyo japannicknameplaygroundconstruction siteold agemourningnovelisttheatre audienceice skatingautopsydemocracyswingsnowingexistentialismpost world war twosunsetboredombureaucracyarcadex rayinfatuationtrain trackskitekindnesshearsekimonodietwakereading a newspaperknittingaltardiarrheasnoringcity hallfather in law daughter in law relationshiphappy birthdaydrugstorekneelingred light districtpinball machinemirror ballfalling asleepdance hallskingeishasleeping pillsnylon stockingsincenseuraniumumpirecivil servantneonheat wavejapanese flagpensionbureaucratcity councillosing weightstomachbowingsakechopsticks the eating utensilyawningoffice workbowel movementsavingsstreet fairulcernear drowningwind up toyskating rinkfreedom of expressionself indulgenceconstipationfeeding a dogmeaninglessnesscongatoy rabbitjungle gymstomach cancersick leavebarbituratedigestionbeer hallcesspooldeputy mayorlandfill siteskin rashwandering the streetscivil service (See All) |
Nicky Spurgeon is an extremely accomplished con man who takes an amateur con artist, Jess, under his wing. Nicky and Jess become romantically involved, and with Nicky's profession of being a liar and a cheater for a living, he realizes that deception and love are things that don't go together. They …split, only to see each other three years later... And things get messy. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyheistcaper |
| Themes: | gamblingdrunkennessmoneyfriendshiprevengekidnappingbetrayaldeceptionseductionrivalrynear death experience |
| Locations: | hotelrestaurantbarhospitalnew york citysnownightclubairport |
| Characters: | father son relationshipthiefartistinterracial relationshipaustralianolder man younger woman relationshipamerican abroadtattoo on back |
| Story: | horse raceillusionpsychologylong takesunglassespartybloodone word titleflashbackbare chested malesex sceneinterracial sextitle spoken by charactersurprise ending …pistoltopless female nuditycell phonewoman on topbeatingshot in the chestslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorbikiniheld at gunpointcar crashinterrogationf wordbound and gaggedstrangulationambulancemontagetied to a chairanti herodouble crossfemme fatalenecklacebartenderracial slurtrainingflash forwardbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialogueproduct placementbodyguardlaptopsuspicioncasinoatmcard gamerevelationscene during opening creditshelmetmouseamerican footballcrying womanwristwatchfemale tied upparking garageduct tape over mouthinterracial romancestealing a carargentinanew orleans louisianacon artistblack eyeblood on shirtbalconybetethnic slurblack bra and pantiescon mansuffocationbag of moneyjewelrypickpocketwoman cryingmarketcomputer crackerbillionairelatin americadepartment storeinterracial kisspharmacywoman in bra and pantieswoman wearing only a man's shirtsouth americareference to twitterbuenos aires argentinaneck bracereference to bill clintonabandoned warehousefinger gunrace trackattempted robberychrysler building manhattan new york citytear on cheekfootball gamespaniardillusionistflash drivemale tied upasian manfootball stadiumdistractionfemale thiefcontact lensinterracial loveobese manpack of moneytape over mouthairbagduct tape gaggrifterblack man white woman relationshipreference to bill gatesstranglingstolen walletreference to kevin costnersleight of handbuenos aireshorse trackreference to whitney houstonconfidence trickgambling addictracing carstolen watchwoman wearing a black bikiniblack man white woman kissblack man white woman sexpretending to be drunk (See All) |
In 1974, a hot-headed 19 year old named Michael Peterson decided he wanted to make a name for himself and so, with a homemade sawn-off shotgun and a head full of dreams he attempted to rob a post office. Swiftly apprehended and originally sentenced to 7 years in jail, Peterson has subsequently been …behind bars for 34 years, 30 of which have been spent in solitary confinement. During that time, Michael Petersen, the boy, faded away and 'Charles Bronson,' his superstar alter ego, took center stage. Inside the mind of Bronson - a scathing indictment of celebrity culture. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drinkingmoneymurderdeathlovekidnappingprisonartrobberyangertheftbrutalityinsanitycelebritymental illness …sadismtheatre (See All) |
| Locations: | trainrestaurantschool |
| Characters: | policemanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshippolicemother son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoosingerboyteacherstudentdancerbabyhostagethief …artistlove triangleuncle nephew relationshipart teacher (See All) |
| Period: | year 1974 |
| Story: | train compartmentcigarette smokinghandshakelong takecafesunglassesdrinkkissfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybloodmale nudityviolenceone word title …flashbackmale frontal nuditydogbare chested malesex scenefightdancingphotographmale full frontal nuditysingingpantiesbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationcryingsongbeatingunderwearfistfightshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the faceundressingbare butttearsbedjailhandcuffsmale pubic hairsubjective camerastrangulationmontageprisonertoiletnonlinear timelinejudgetrialdrawingtalking to the camerapainattempted murderprologuesuburbkicked in the faceringinjectionfilm within a filmrecord playereyeglassesteacagelistening to musicrecordingcaptivevandalismwristwatchclassical musics&mprison guardpillssufferinganimated sequencetheatre audiencemustacherelease from prisonbriefsasylumshaved headman cryingspittingjewelryswastikadefecationlecturemasochismpush upssawed off shotgundruggedstrait jacketsewing machinecross dresseralter egoparolepost officepole dancerprison wardensolitary confinementcocktailsurname as titleoverhead shotjewelry store19 year oldbody paintingshacklesmirror ballart classcell matenightstickcriburinating on someonesinkclown makeupdestruction of propertyprison visitationplaying catchwhite glovespetty thiefjewel robberybilly clubcriminally insanereading a magazineviciousnessdroolmanaclesreference to charlton hestonshadow boxingreference to charles bronsonflexing musclespacingclenched fistsawingderby hatpainting someone's body (See All) |
In the 1960s, Richard Kuklinski is working as a porn film lab tech until his mob bosses persuade him to change his career into that of a contract killer. For years, Kuklinski gains a reputation for cold blooded professionalism even as he raises a family who are kept in the dark about his true career …. Unfortunately, mob politics ultimately forces him to secretly work independently with the psychopathic Robert 'Mr. Freezy' Pronge. As much as Kuklinski tries to keep his lives separate, circumstances and his own weaknesses threaten a terrible collision as the consequences of his choices finally catch up to him. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingmoneymurderdeathfriendshipchristmasprisonfearpsychopathforgiveness |
| Mood: | car chasemurder of a boy |
| Locations: | busrestaurantbarhospitalnew york citysnowcemeterynightclubtaxipolice carrooftopcatholic school |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendtattoobrother brother relationshipgirldancerbabylawyerjewishbest friendreference to god …hitmancatholicaunt niece relationshippregnanthomeless manyounger version of characterserial murderermurder of a girl (See All) |
| Period: | year 1986year 2006year 1983year 1979year 1976year 1975year 1965year 1964 |
| Story: | cigarette smokingpool hallgiving a toastcareerpartnercafesunglassesdrinkface slaptwo word titlekisscharacter name in titlebloodviolenceflashback …dogbare chested malegundancingphotographtitle spoken by characterexplosionchasepistolbased on true storytelephone callcryingbased on bookbeatingcorpseshot to deathblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headwatching tvcatwritten by directorarrestshootingtearsbirthdaydead bodybathroompianojailhandcuffsreference to jesus christprayermanhattan new york citytelephoneshot in the backf wordnewspaperwinestrangulationstabbingthroat slittingcocainestabbed to deathdinernonlinear timelineapologybirthday partyvanshot in the foreheadflash forwardparkorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backpay phonepoisonchristmas treecourtpursuitthreatwitnessneck breakingsilencerwhippingnewspaper headlinedismembermenttrustheart attackbirthday cakeeyeglassespoemtv newsshavingwhat happened to epiloguediscoshot in the stomachmobsterhidingphone boothcrying mantrappedbombingplaygroundpool tableshot in the facedeath threattitle appears in writingprideundercover agentabusive fatherlens flarebriefcasesevered legbenchreckless drivingshot multiple timesmale in showerinterrupted sexpiano playerhit and runpraying12 year oldsandwichchristmas presenthiding in a closetplaying poolkilling a doghead woundtrue crimedisposing of a dead body17 year old18 year olddrug dealknocking on a door16 year oldpoisoningmailboxroller skatingchewing gumfeverprison visitmoustachecontract killernewscastfamily manpuerto ricancubanmovie camerapolishreference to richard nixonpolice sirenmob hitoverhead shotinitiationdiscovering a dead bodyhung upside downice cream truckfreezermirror ballfrozen bodypagersecret liferoad ragebreaking a car windowdebt collectordoor bellreference to walt disneycolognepenis slurnew york city skylinepolice vanhit with a car doorkilling a catreference to the vietnam wartrust funddismembered bodynickname as titlecyanidesurrogate songarbage bagbeepercrime familybaby bottlelower east side manhattan new york citycrime syndicatederringerice cream manmob enforcernotorietyporno theaterdead body in a freezerfender benderreference to henry kissingerrollerskating rinkvoice over writinglincoln continentalscufflecoitus interruptustoasting with a drinkelectrocardiogramstealing from a dead bodytattoo on handholding someone's head underwatersitting on stepsatf agentpersian catbegging for one's lifeclenched fistcurrency exchangelast chancereference to the disney corporationreference to neville chamberlainlosing one's temperfather beating sonreference to natalie wooddead body in a trunkjersey city new jerseypointing a gun at someone's headreference to brooklyn new york cityshooting out a car windowman holding a babypolish slur (See All) |
Follow a week in the life of a young folk singer as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961. Guitar in tow, huddled against the unforgiving New York winter, he is struggling to make it as a musician against seemingly insurmountable obstacles -- some of them of his own making.
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | drinkingmoneysuicidefriendshippregnancyhomelessnessabortion |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | busrestaurantbarnew york citysnowelevatorpolice carchicago illinoisgas stationfire escape |
| Characters: | policemanhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfrienddoctorsingerbrother sister relationshipmusicianjewishreference to godwaitresslittle boyprofessorsecretaryuncle nephew relationship …u.s. soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1960swinteryear 1961 |
| Story: | cigarette smokingstairwaycafesunglassesdrinkcharacter name in titleflashbackphotographtitle spoken by charactersingingchasethree word titletelephone callcrying …songbeatingunderwearfoodpunched in the facecatcondomarrestliehandcuffsreference to jesus christguitarmanhattan new york citytelephoneflashlightcookingwineconcerteatingdinersubwayapologyno opening creditssearchmicrophonekeyliarpay phoneauditionstorytellingreadingpursuitsleepingrecord playerapplauselistening to musicrecordingguitaristclassical musicdriving a carmilkhitchhikingcouchboxer shortsbackpackkickingtitle appears in writingfogsnowingcanerecording studiocontractreference to elvis presleyalleyhit in the facemen's bathroomreading aloudlooking out a windowguitar playinglosershow businessmailguitar playerfolk musicfilling stationcircular staircasein medias resunwanted pregnancydriving at nightintercomsleeping on a couchsnoringcoatgreenwich village manhattan new york cityreference to bob dylantoilet stallpenis slurtheatrical agentcold the temperaturewelshreference to the new york timessociologistsleeping on the floorborrowing moneybreakfast cerealfolk singerhecklerlistening to a car radioginger cathighway patrolmantrain depotwashington square manhattan new york cityselling a houseakron ohioupper west side manhattan new york citycar collisionreference to flash gordonreference to ulyssessociology professorcouchsurfingreference to new jerseylost catreference to boston massachusettslp recordingdriving in snowreference to seattle washingtonfalling asleep while drivingcolumbia recordselectrical tapeknocking on a car windowentering through a windowreference to new orleans louisiana (See All) |
In Texas, after the death of his mother, the unemployed oil and gas worker Toby Howard is losing his ranch to the Texas Midlands Bank. Toby is divorced from his wife who lives with their two sons. When his brother Tanner Howard is released from the prison, they team up to rob agencies of the Texas M …idlands Bank to raise money to pay the loan so that Toby may leave the real estate to his sons. Meanwhile the Texas Ranger Marcus Hamilton who is near retirement and his Indian descendant partner Alberto Parker try to anticipate the next move of the thieves. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedyheist |
| Themes: | gamblingdrunkennessdrinkingmoneymurderdeathrevengebetrayalfearescapeinvestigationdeceptionseductionrobberyracism …brutalitydeath of motherpovertyparanoiaredemptionsurveillancepanicinheritanceself sacrificemurder of a police officerghost towndying town (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | hotelrestaurantbarsmall towndesertpolice stationfarmpolice carmotelgas stationtexassinging in a carcar explosion |
| Characters: | father son relationshippolicemother son relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipprostitutepolice officerdetectivehostagelawyertough guywarriorreference to godnative americanwaitress …security guardpolice detectivesniperex husband ex wife relationshippolice shootoutsniper riflepolice chaseself mutilation (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | cigarette lightercigarette smokingcigarettepartnerlong takesunglassesbloodviolencebare breastsdogbare chested malegunsex scenetitle spoken by characterexplosion …surprise endingpistolfirecell phoneshootoutwoman on topshot to deathmachine gunhorsecar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvgunfightshootingshowdownrifleheld at gunpointbeercar crashreference to jesus christrevolvercriminalshot in the backf wordflashlightambushfour word titlefootballdinermapexploding cardrivinganti herodouble crosspolice officer killednews reportshot in the foreheadracial sluron the rungunshotbinocularsdangercowboyfugitiveproduct placementrace against timedebtopening action scenebankstreet shootoutdeath of brotherbrothercharacter says i love youbank robberyex convictloss of motherprofanitygraffiticasinocowflirtingpickup truckpokerbeer drinkingfriendship between mensociopathcowboy hatmale bondingcountry musicdesperationculture clashburialsocial commentarygun battlemale underwearretirementwatching televisioncrime scenegunshot wounddeath threatoilassault rifleblood on shirtracistmustachegasolineduct taperanchethnic slurdead mothergunfireloss of brothershot multiple timessouthern accentshot through a windowbag of moneyfinal showdownrobberpistol whipscene before opening creditstexanmotel roomquick drawstolen moneyarmed robberymale in underwearfarmhousebank robbercattlebillboardman in underwearteasingcornfieldgun actionstakeoutlistening to radionihilismroadblockwhite trashgun violenceloan sharkski maskmoney launderingbullet woundfight the systemex concar set on fireheroic bloodshedhoodietext messagebulldozerneo westernblackjacksocial decayoklahomainnocent person killedblanketsleeping on a couchcheckdriver's licensethreatened with a gunmodern westernmortgagebank heistgun shotdivorced mangun held to one's headsaying goodbyemale camaraderieposseeconomic crisisbank managergunmandeath of partnerblockadebeer bottleflirtbank tellerstate trooperpartnershipgun fightbullet holelistening to sextexas rangertrust fundgun shootinghalf breedwarrantgetaway cargunplaytelescopic rifleoil wellautomatic riflemasked robberbank loandriving in reversegunned downshot repeatedlysmall town lifenihilistoil drillingbare chesteddeserted towncar showroomman wearing underwearretired coptexas hold 'embank foreclosurepoker chipwoman on top sexbackhoereference to penisgun pointed at headnitrile glovesreference to home depotrudecalling someone an assholeflirtatious womancomanchegun shot victimpunched in the face multiple timesview through rifle scopebanking systemcooking breakfastdriving licensecomanche indianguns and bulletscalling someone a son of a bitchnative american manreference to the iraq wargun held to one's backland ownershipreference to walmartveiled threatcalling someone a bastardcalling someone stupidduct tape bandagefather and son talkpaying off a debtrude waitresssitting on a porchstake out (See All) |
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