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1921. In search of a new start and the American dream, Ewa Cybulska and her sister Magda sail to New York from their native Poland. When they reach Ellis Island, doctors discover that Magda is ill, and the two women are separated. Ewa is released onto the mean streets of Manhattan while her sister i …s quarantined. Alone, with nowhere to turn and desperate to reunite with Magda, she quickly falls prey to Bruno, a charming but wicked man who takes her in and forces her into prostitution. And then one day, Ewa encounters Bruno's cousin, the debonair magician Orlando. He sweeps Ewa off her feet and quickly becomes her only chance to escape the nightmare in which she finds herself. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | police corruptionforgivenessfaithhumiliationtheftcorruptionescapedrunkennessfeardrinkingmoneyreligionrapemurderdeath |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | catholic churchfire escapetheatre performancetunnelbrothelbathtubboatchurchrestaurantbarnew york city |
| Characters: | catholic priestjewish americanaunt niece relationshipuncle niece relationshippimpcousin cousin relationshipcatholicjewlittle girlreference to godactressthiefsister sister relationshipactordancer …nurseprostitutesingerdoctormother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolice (See All) |
| Period: | 1920s |
| Story: | polish immigrantspeaking latinreligious confessionimmigration officerforced into prostitutionpiano playerforced to drinkbolt upright after nightmarestealing foodlooking at oneself in a mirrorfalling in love with a prostitutestealing moneypointing a gun at someone's headmurder of cousinfalse accusation of murder …kiss on the foreheaddumping a dead bodygood luck charmbegging for helpjail releasefacial expressionellis island new york cityfacial woundeye makeupblowing a whistleyear 1921reference to harry houdinihiding a dead bodylung diseasesatchelknocking on a windowreference to cleopatrabroken jawfamily portraitcrossing oneselfdetaineedenunciationcarrying a dead bodyemceemagician's assistantfalling downdragging a dead bodycontagionflappervictrolablue eyesreference to napoleondisgraceillegal alientenorhidden truthdead parentshummingpageantinfirmaryyiddishseamstressjugglervintagereference to the virgin maryprohibitionmind readingbathhousebechdel test passedpolishtuberculosissewingopiumdistruststatue of liberty new york cityscarftelegramquarantineburlesquegiving a toastbeliefknocking on a doorquitting a job15 year oldclimbing through a windowlatincoughingstethoscopecentral park manhattan new york cityconfessionaldeportationhit in the facelevitationpolice raidbeheadingprayingshamesinrelease from prisonferrydressing roombananacard playingscissorsrowboatsexismbackstagethunderinnocencepromisestreet lifeorchestradesperationrehearsalcrucifixmagicianlistening to musichappinessrecordingteaapplausesubtitled scenetrustsleepingflowerwitnessamerican flagpursuitfired from the jobliartheaterconfessiongunshotimmigrationpainsearchdream sequencefalse accusationapologystabbed to deathimmigrantstabbingcandleflashlightsurvivalf wordmanhattan new york cityprayerprostitutionpianoneighbordead bodyrunningtearslieshootingdrinkmirrorfoodbeatingsongcryingchaseknifesingingphotographdancingfemale nuditygunfightkissflashback (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: | forgivenesshumiliationdrinkingmurderdeathfriendshipsuicidemarriagemagicangerredemptiongriefexecutionhopedeath of wife …traumamurder of son (See All) |
| Locations: | boatchurchbeachtrainhotelwateraustraliarooftopcampfireprison camptrain engineer |
| Characters: | thiefdancernurseprostitutesingermother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboygirlmusician …priestaustraliangermanuncle nephew relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationshipactor directorcrying boysuicide by drowningaustralian soldier (See All) |
| Period: | year 1915 |
| Story: | piano playerlooking at oneself in a mirrorkiss on the foreheadblue eyesbathhousetelegramgiving a toastknocking on a doorthunderpromisestreet lifeteasubtitled scenepursuitliar …gunshotapologycandleprayerpianodead bodyrunningtearslieshootingdrinkmirrorfoodbeatingsongcryingchasesingingphotographdancingfightflashbackgunnuditybloodmale nudityviolencemale rear nuditydogbare chested malecigarette smokingexplosionthree word titleshowerbased on true storyshot to deathunderwearmachine gunhorseshot in the chesturinationface slapshot in the headslow motion scenebattleswordbare buttsecretbookriflehand to hand combatbritishfoot chasebandold manwidowprisonermappaintercoffingraveyardcoffeeflash forwardskinny dippinggravecurseprotestwidowerumbrellasuitcasetentskeletonfarmerdiarydeath of brotherhairy chestcrossdeath of sonworld war onechickendirectorial debutrefugeechesseyeglassestraditiongrenadenipples visible through clothingeggscene during opening creditsdemonstrationbeardhammersergeantarchitectloss of wifecrying womansheepskullfollowing someonehonorcrying manfateburialtowelcelebrationpassportbootsinvasionarranged marriagemourningloss of sonkickingevacuationshovelpost traumatic stress disordercigarette lighterheavenenglishprideprisoner of warbalconymustachecanelieutenanthorse and carriageloss of brotherturkey the countryhorseback ridingbeing followedistanbul turkeynude swimminghandshakesunsetpeasantgreekreading aloudstairwaybarberstreet marketmajordiggingwhistlewelldying manunhappinesscricket the gamebayonetbritish armymosquebritish soldierwindmillturkishfather son reunionsleeplessnessadmiraliconmass gravevictorykiss on the cheekottoman empirecircumcisionman slaps a womantrenchoverhead shotends with textretreatarabicpick axepersianman boy relationshipdead husbanddead brotherfalling asleepcarpetmissing sonexcavationdead sonthree brothershit with a rifle buttcanonencampmentfather 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) |
Poland, 1962. Anna, an orphan brought up by nuns in the convent, is a novice. She has to see Wanda, the only living relative, before she takes her vows. Wanda tells Anna about her Jewish roots. Both women start a journey not only to find their family's tragic story, but to see who they really are an …d where they belong. They question what they used to believe in. (Read More)
| Themes: | drunkennessfeardrinkingreligionmurderdeathsuicidefuneralmemorydyingmurder of familyreligious faithmurder of parents |
| Locations: | catholic churchbathtubchurchbarhospitalforesthotelsnowcemeterywoodsrural settingurban settingfarmgas stationjewish cemetery |
| Characters: | aunt niece relationshipcatholicjewreference to godsister sister relationshipdancersingermother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipboyfemale protagonistmusicianbaby …priestchristianjewishwaitressaunt nephew relationshipasking for forgivenesssuicide by jumping out a window (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1960s |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorcrossing oneselfknocking on a doorlatinprayingstreet lifelistening to musicrecordingtrustconfessionpainsearchapologycandledrink …mirrorfoodsongsingingphotographdancingfemale nuditykisssexf ratedcharacter name in titlenuditymale nudityone word titlebare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactershowercar accidentsecretletterreference to jesus christorphanbandold manwomaneatingjudgenunchildbathmarriage proposalgravemicrophonevirginon the roadsuitcasestatuetragic eventcrossredheadrecord playerloss of virginitydenmarkskullorphanagehitchhikergypsyanti semitismsufferingshovelpolandsnowingfamily secretvodkapost world war twohandshakesocialismstairwayjazz musicdrunk drivingdiggingconventrabbisaxophonesoupbare feetlighting a cigarettecircular staircasenazi occupationshrinedigging a gravekiss on the cheekdressingveilcircumcisionnightgownrosaryjumping out a windowmother superiorstalinismstreetcarcomradedoorbelllord's prayerfemale judgestained glass windowdead sononly childvowsaxophone playermagistrateabandoned by mothersign of the crossmurder confessiondeath of auntconfronting the pastreference to mary magdalenesoviet occupationhuman remainsnunnerypacing the floor45 recordingsplashing water on one's faceunmarked gravepaternostercommunist societymusical comboapplying mascarapersecution of jewsunearthed skeleton (See All) |
Maria Altman sought to regain a world famous painting of her aunt plundered by the Nazis during World War II. She did so not just to regain what was rightfully hers, but also to obtain some measure of justice for the death, destruction, and massive art theft perpetrated by the Nazis.
| Themes: | humiliationtheftescapedrinkingmoneydeathmurderpregnancyfuneralartmemorydeath of fatherguilttheatreholocaust …justice (See All) |
| Mood: | wedding night |
| Locations: | hotelcemeteryairplanelos angeles californiabicycletaxiairportelevatorcourtroommuseumart museum |
| Characters: | aunt niece relationshipuncle niece relationshipjewsister sister relationshipdancersingerdoctormother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendbrother brother relationship …girlbabylawyerjewishgermangrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgerman soldierbaby boyex nazi (See All) |
| Period: | world war two |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorfamily portraittelegramgiving a toastknocking on a doorquitting a joblistening to musicrecordingapplausetrustsleepingpursuitliarfalse accusationapology …f wordrunningtearslieshootingdrinkmirrorsongcryingchasesingingphotographdancingflashbackfightcigarette smokingbased on true storytelephone callcomputerarrestletterpaintingbookriflesunglasseshallucinationtelephonereporternewspaperconcertold mancaliforniawomanmontagenonlinear timelinejudgetrialpainterold womannecklaceflash forwardparkprotestdebtcover upspeechrefugeewashington d.c.record playereyeglassestv newstraitorgoldwhat happened to epiloguescene during opening creditsdemonstrationcrying womanwristwatchcomposerclassical musicart galleryparadegenocidecrying manburialpassportwatching televisionremote controlanti semitismattorneyreconciliationresearchcynicismjob interviewsmugglingtheatre audiencepridebookstoredeath of sisteraerial shotcellphoneinjusticepatriotismparking lothandshakegardeningswastikabureaucracyrepeated scenepostcardlast will and testamentreading aloudstairwaylawsuitrabbiunited states of americaaustrialistening to a radiopharmacynewspaper articlevienna austriaheritageferris wheelcellolocked doornewborn babyopera singerheirloss of sisterperfumepersecutioncircular staircaseposingradio newsiconjewelarchivekiss on the cheekbride and groomdonutflash camerafleeingcellistlootingends with textinvestigative reporterpharmacistthird reichkeyspublic relationsportrait paintingtranslationaustrianlaw firmverdictart theftinternational relationsfemale judgehobbydishwashershoahdehumanizationstar of davidsidewalk cafehouse arrestspeakerclotheslinedeath of unclesignatureultimatummementonazi flagcognacdishonestytown halldeath of auntheil hitlerillegalitypasadena californiareading a letter aloudpublic address systemtreatydiamond necklaceu.s. supreme courtsigmund freudthe pastadolf hitlerbungalowbox officespitting in someone's facepounding on a doormeningitisinternational lawtimiditybrushing one's hairphotograph comes to liferestitutionsextetarbitrationstrudelstudent loansupreme court rulingaustrian historygustav klimtholding someone's handsilver cup (See All) |
The impressionistic story of a Texas family in the 1950s. The film follows the life journey of the eldest son, Jack, through the innocence of childhood to his disillusioned adult years as he tries to reconcile a complicated relationship with his father ('Brad Pitt' (qv)). Jack (played as an adult by … 'Sean Penn (I)' (qv)) finds himself a lost soul in the modern world, seeking answers to the origins and meaning of life while questioning the existence of faith. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of ageepic |
| Themes: | faiththeftfearreligiondeathmarriagejealousypregnancymemorydysfunctional familyguiltgriefbullyingeducationphotography …hopecrueltychildhoodinheritanceafterliferegret (See All) |
| Mood: | rainavant gardemoving |
| Locations: | bathtubchurchrestaurantbeachschoolswimming poolforestcemeterysmall townairplanedesertbicycleelevatorwoodsurban setting …police carseacourtroombaseballouter spaceoceanchinatexasstormrunning into water (See All) |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godthieffather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipafrican americanchildrenbrother brother relationshipboypolicemanmusicianbaby …priestchristianbullywaitresschristianitylittle boychinesegrandmother grandson relationshipengineeryounger version of characterpregnant wifecrying babydeath of boydeath wish (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | piano playerlooking at oneself in a mirrorcrossing oneselfdistrusttelegramshamecard playingthunderinnocencepromiselistening to musicrecordingtrustsleepingflower …fired from the jobliargunshotpainsearchapologycandleflashlightsurvivalprayerpianodead bodyrunningtearsliemirrorfoodcryingdancingfightkissflashbackdogbare chested maleexplosiontelephone callfirevoice over narrationcell phoneface slapslow motion scenecatarrestpaintingbooklingeriecafeclassroomguitarriverswimminghalloweennewspaperbridgeeatinghousesnakefishnonlinear timelinechild abuseman with glassescoffinbathunderwater scenejourneygraveyarddrowningflash forwardtreeclownsuburbstorytellingreadingbaseball batflowerscourtdeath of brotherchildbirthdeath of songardenwaterfallclasskillingredheadhateblack americanrecord playermachismoeyeglassesdestinybreaking and enteringfaintingvandalismguitariststealingplanetswimsuitsharkladderbirthfollowing someoneend of the worldambitiondinosaurwindsufferingmourningloss of sonchild protagonistkickinginsectcigarette lighterbible quotesibling rivalrysunbutterflyvolcanoatticshadowchoirswingbarbecueexistentialismgrowing upmarital problemloss of brotherchildhood memoryfast motion scenebeing followedsermonspittinggiving birthhandshake12 year oldgardeningnotebookbaptismhomecomingreading aloudstairwayescalatorlooking out a windowabandoned houselizardvery little dialogueskyscrapernaivetyseagullwhisperingenvylavabubble bathstrokebare chested boyelectric shocktrain tracksuniverseswimming underwaterbreaking a windowguitar playernewborn babyclimbing a treefailuremeteorprehistoric timesreading a newspaperstarscar radiotreehousegrassdeath by drowningtoy gunsilhouettefetuswaveplant in titleexpectant motherdomineering fatheroverhead shotsaying gracecourthousedare19 year oldkneelingexpectant fatherwater hosewashing dishesice cubehand kissingplanet earthsnoopinghoselooking in a windowjigsaw puzzlejumping on a bedorganiststeamheartbeatstained glass windowtrashcanloss of innocencelaundry drying on clothes linecar repairpower plantschoolyardsparklerlawn sprinklercosmosplayingelectric fanthree brotherswind chimeembryochild as main charactersunflowerancestrylearning to readblessinglighting a candlebig bangblowing bubblessomersaultdeath in familybad newsplainplaying catchtarkovskyesquebb gunwading in waterwalking on a beachstrict fatherdaily lifedestroying propertyholding head underwaterpatentpipe organwatering cantime capsulewanting to dieartificial respirationhand clapping gamebegins with a quoteresentment toward fatherlimping manreference to johannes brahmsschool bellstreetlightrolling down a hilltree swingplanting a treebegins with a quotationreference to jobhanging out washingtolling bellorigins of lifeveinair rifleelectrical shockfloating in the airglass elevatorhairbrushglass coffinpraying handswaco texaseye maskfertilizationkicking a canpineconeddtdirgejumping from a treepantheismreference to arturo toscaninisurvival of the fittestdeath notificationbirth of sonhit with a boardice traylearning to walkparents arguing (See All) |
In the Salinas Valley, in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother Aron for the love of their father Adam. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, to how to get ahead in business and in life, to how to relate to estrang …ed mother. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | forgivenesstheftdrunkennessfeardrinkingmoneyreligionjealousymemoryangerlonelinessblackmailguiltdying |
| Mood: |
| Locations: | brothelbarsmall townbicyclefarmrooftop |
| Characters: | thiefnurseprostitutesingerdoctormother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerafrican americanbrother brother relationshipteenage boylove trianglesheriff …single fatheru.s. soldierstepmother stepdaughter relationshipgerman americanself righteousness (See All) |
| Period: | 1910s |
| Story: | piano playerlooking at oneself in a mirrorknocking on a windowhummingdistrusttelegramshamesintrustfloweramerican flagliarapologyprayerpiano …tearslieshootingdrinkmirrorcryingsingingphotographfightkissbased on novelviolencedogcigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterthree word titleshowerhorsepunched in the facebrawlbeerbirthdaywinebandcaliforniabirthday partycigar smokingcoffeebusinessmanlocker roomreadingbankshot in the shoulderhorse ridingsuspicionworld war onenewspaper headlinehateblack americanbirthday cakeballoonoverallsblockbusterrebelrebellionrailway stationparadefollowing someonecarnivalpresumed deadunderage drinkingbusinesswomansibling rivalryswingranchfieldhorse and carriagealienationdead motherholding handsbeing followedanti warbirthday presentreading aloudlooking out a windowstrokepocket watchferris wheelmarching bandauto mechanicmarriage engagementvegetablebeggingcardinal direction in titlecoalabsent motherfirecrackersurprise partybrothel madambarmaidred crossturkey the birdfire alarmdriving lessonrancherwatching someonetitle based on the biblebeing watchedshooting gallerypacifistfreight trainreference to the biblemexican immigrantbank tellerporchgerman accentblamediamond ringsurprise birthday partyhandslearning to driveyear 1917ice picklooking through a windowabandoned by motheroverhearing a conversationmilitary enlistmentporch swingborrowing moneydestroying propertyarthritisshoemakerscrubbing a floorbreaking a glass windowswinging on a ropereference to statue of libertypre world war onebeansbrother against brothercarnival gamerose gardenthrowing a stone at a windowmob ruleexercise classthrowing a rock through a windowabandoned by wifeteaching someone how to drivereference to woodrow wilsontalking through a windowlettucehigh school gymnasiumthrown outice housewhite picket fencewriting a checkblock of icechutefield workermastodonmigrant farmworkerreading from biblewar profiteerbrother fights brotherice boxwhispering into someone's earmonterey californiareference to uncle sam (See All) |
When a man selects a mail order bride, he is surprised to see the beauty who appears before him. She alleges that she sent false photos to him to assure that he would love her for what she is and not for her beauty. However, what she is is a con artist, prostitute, and actress, who teams with a fell …ow actor to steal money from men. What she does not expect is that she falls in love with her new husband and ultimately must decide between him and her sadistic former lover. Contains explicit sex including sadistic acts as Thomas Jane cuts Jolie's back with a knife as part of their lovemaking. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspenseerotic thriller |
| Themes: | theftdrunkennessdrinkingmoneyrapedeathmurdermarriagebetrayalprisondanceweddinginvestigationdeception …seductionrobberyobsessiongamblingmental illnessexecutiontheatrewealthcheating (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerain |
| Locations: | brothelbathtubboatrestaurantbartrainship |
| Characters: | actressthiefsister sister relationshipactordancerprostitutehusband wife relationshippriestbest friendgay kisslustbibleex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipself mutilationself cutting |
| Period: | 1900s |
| Story: | sincard playingbackstageorchestrateatrustpursuitconfessioncandleprayerpianotearslieshootingdrink …mirrorcryingknifephotographdancingfemale nuditykissgunfightflashbackbased on novelbloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenepartysurprise endingvoice over narrationunderwearhorseremakeslow motion scenebare buttmasklettercafemale pubic haircriminalorphanbedroomoperaprisonerboxingbirdfemme fatalecigar smokingtalking to the cameracoffeeflash forwardcostumechampagnefugitivepoisonpossessionpassionsuitcasebankscarhorse ridingratsuspicionkissing while having sexdesirefaintingservantbridefaked deathorphanageparadefestivalcarnivalfalse identitybreakfastcannonimpostorbroken glasstheatre audiencebathingcubadeceitwedding ringprison cellpierpassionate kisshorse and carriageprivate investigatorinvestigatorschemegun held to headtheatre productionforeplaymoroccoecstasysunrisepalm treerespectgroomdisillusionmentdead birdcubanportunwanted kissplantationpoker gamesailing shipbird cageimpersonatorborderline personality disorderhavana cubaremake of french filmbank managerblowing a kisscuttingbank accountcloakspongekissing breastssaladorchestra conductorcaged birdescape planmail order bridehandwritingtheatrical playblank bulletsteamshipmissionary sex positiontwo in a bathdelawaresuicidal thoughtcoffee plantationcanopy bededwardian ageedwardian fashionoxymorondeath of bird (See All) |
When former journalist Martin Sixsmith is dismissed from the Labour Party in disgrace, he is at a loss as to what do. That changes when a young Irish woman approaches him about a story of her mother, Philomena, who had her son taken away when she was a teenage inmate of a Catholic convent. Martin ar …ranges a magazine assignment about her search for him that eventually leads to America. Along the way, Martin and Philomena discover as much about each other as about her son's fate. Furthermore, both find their basic beliefs challenged. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | romantic novel |
| Themes: | forgivenessfaithhumiliationfeardrinkingmoneyreligiondeathfriendshipmemorydepressionguiltabuseadoptionunemployment …aidsgay lovereligious intolerancereligious bigotrycatholic guiltreligious guilt (See All) |
| Mood: | rainreligious education |
| Locations: | catholic churchchurchswimming poolhotelsnowcemeteryairplaneairportelevator |
| Characters: | catholiclittle girlreference to godnursedoctormother daughter relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshiphomosexualfriendphotographerbabywriterpriest …christiangay kisswaitresslittle boygay relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipmother lovereligious hypocrisywriting a bookdying wish (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s1950syear 2003 |
| Story: | piano playercrossing oneselfdisgracebeliefconfessionalprayingsinamerican flagfired from the jobliarconfessionsearchapologycandlef word …prayerpianorunningtearsliedrinkfoodcryingphotographkissflashbacksexcharacter name in titleone word titletitle spoken by characterbased on true storytelephone callbased on bookwatching tvcomputercameracondomsecretbirthdayreference to jesus christtelephonereportersubjective cameraswimmingjournalistclitorisnunfishingbirthday partygraveyardflash forwardgraveprologuecover upcrosschildbirthdeath of sonpremarital sexirelandclass differenceswashington d.c.birthday cakewhat happened to epilogueirishjournalismhome moviedivingremote controlcynicismhypocrisyloss of songay sonchoire mailswingmale male kissphoto albumatheistcontractdormitoryteenage pregnancygraduationforename as titlelaundrystairwaylooking out a windoweditorconventloanbathrobeluckhome videoreference to ronald reagancarouselbmwmerry go roundaltarreference to george w. bushflash cameraholy waterchopping woodillegitimate sonkneelingbrandywater skiingrudenessreference to the biblescreaming in painluxury hotelreference to paris francedead sonteenage mothervirgin mary statuereference to the vietnam waryear 1955abbeyoxford universityreference to the popecynicfree willboys' choiryear 1952lighting a candleadoptive father adopted son relationshipreference to london englandguinnesstoy airplanereference to tony blairwhite house washington d.c.omeletchild sellingspin doctorbi curiousmedical examchoir practicemazdababy nurserynatural childbirthreference to jayne mansfieldlabor painsbreech birthgay republicanjesus statuejet laglincoln memorial washington d.c.reference to floridareference to princess margaretreference to the eiffel towerreference to mexicoself denialunknown sondeath from aidsreference to jane russellreference to saint christophermagdalene laundryreference to the republican partymortificationmother son separationreference to cambridge university (See All) |
Ricci, an unemployed man in the depressed post-WWII economy of Italy, gets at last a good job - for which he needs a bike - hanging up posters. But soon his bicycle is stolen. He and his son walk the streets of Rome, looking for the bicycle. Ricci finally manages to locate the thief but with no proo …f, he has to abandon his cause. But he and his son know perfectly well that without a bike, Ricci won't be able to keep his job. (Read More)
| Themes: | humiliationtheftfeardrinkingmoneyloveinvestigationrobberypovertyunemploymentwealthjusticestarvation |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | catholic churchtunnelbrothelboatchurchrestaurantbusbicyclepolice stationitalytruckgas stationwater wellunemployment office |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godthiefdancerprostitutesingermother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipchildrenboypolice officer …policemanbabypriestlawyerlittle boygermanbrother in law sister in law relationship (See All) |
| Story: | falling downstreet liferehearsalcrucifixwitnesspursuitliarsearchfalse accusationprayerrunningtearsliedrinkfood …songcryingchasesingingdancingbased on noveldogcigarette smokingunderwearurinationface slaparrestcafeguitarrivercriminalswimmingwinebandold manbridgeeatingradiodrowningbinocularskeylocker roomumbrellamissioncrosselectionpsychicpizzaitalianshavingrome italystealingbeardswimsuitladderviolinfollowing someonehaircutfanhungerdespairsuperstitionfrustrationsocietystadiumfortune tellerjobriding a bicycleposterbeing followedworkerpost waraccordionbeggarbarberbreadtemptationwhistlesoupmacguffincheesemale protagonistseizurefilling stationlaborcyclingrescue from drowninghymnbeggingwaitingpotatodelivery manmasspenciloptimismradio broadcastbrothel madampapercapbuckettrolleypredictionwelfarestreetcarintegritycrossing selfhardshiprealismpastagluenon professional castcatholic masslicense platebicycle racedowryslanderneorealismstore roomepileptic seizuregarbage collectorfather slaps sonsoup kitchenstolen bicyclemandolinsundaybrushcombing hairproofreference to rita hayworthbicyclistlibelmisfortunestreet demonstrationbed sheetmadamesalarybricklayerthrowing water on someonewater faucetplowingpush cartbicycle bellact of conscienceserial numberbicycle shopneck scarfneo realismemployment officebicycle wheelitalian neorealism (See All) |
Los Angeles, 1928. A single mother returns from work to find her nine-year-old son gone. She calls the LAPD to initiate a search. Five months later, a boy is found in Illinois who fits the description; he says he's her son. To fanfare and photos, the LAPD reunite mother and son, but she insists he's … not her boy. The cops dismiss her as either a liar or hysterical. When she joins a minister in his public criticism of the police, they in turn use government power to silence and intimidate her. Meanwhile, a cop goes to a dilapidated ranch to find a Canadian lad who's without legal status; the youth tells a grisly tale. There's redress for murder; is there redress for abuse of power? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracymelodrama |
| Themes: | police corruptioncorruptionescapefeardeathmurderkidnappingprisontortureinvestigationdeceptionpsychopathparanoiablackmailinsanity …griefmental illnessexecutionhopedyingmissing childmurder of son (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bathtubchurchrestauranttrainschoolmotorcyclelos angeles californiabuspolice carcourtroomcanadasinging in a car |
| Characters: | uncle niece relationshipcousin cousin relationshipnurseprostitutesingerfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshipboybrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistteachergirlserial killer …detectivepolicemanphotographerlawyersingle motherbiblemayorcoronermother love (See All) |
| Period: | 1920s1930s |
| Story: | stethoscopesexismdesperationcrucifixwitnessamerican flagpursuitliarconfessionpainsearchfalse accusationstabbed to deathstabbingcandle …prayerrunningtearslieshootingfoodsongcryingchasesingingphotographfemale nuditygunflashbackfightf ratedbloodviolenceone word titlebare chested malecigarette smokingshowerbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationblood splattermachine gunface slapshotgunpunched in the facecamerariflecafebathroomhandcuffsreference to jesus christclassroomtelephonereporternewspapercaliforniaaxewomaneatingdinerprisonerjudgetrialno opening creditsradiobathgravemicrophonescreamingprotestumbrellamissing personreadingskeletonhangingcourtdisappearancereunionchickenclassnewspaper headlinechild murdersingle parentwhat happened to epiloguecagesociopathjail cellcaptivedemonstrationteddy bearrailway stationburialbreakfastpreacherdentistsufferingministerloss of sonimpostordeath threatmental hospitalheadphonesdespairmedicationpedophilelipstickdeceitaxe murderranchinjusticeillegal immigrantseattle washingtonpillsermonpsychopathic killerdriftertestimonypedophiliamental breakdownabuse of powerreading aloudpolice chieffarmhousediggingscooterjurylistening to a radioshoepolice captaindeath rowloss of childreverendchild kidnappingwrongful convictionpalm treeroller skatinghanged mantwo way mirrorreading a newspaperroller skatesdeath sentencehoaxsadistic psychopathwrongful arrestlapdmiscarriage of justiceflash cameracircumcisionintercomcaptivityends with biographical notesends with textstreetcarwater hosereference to charlie chaplinelectroshock therapymob of reportersverdictmedia frenzybreaking down a doorcell matebonesdining hallmissing sonsyphilismoral corruptionserial child killertelephone operatorchauvinismdisbeliefexecution by hanginglos angeles police departmentcourt hearingrulerwaving goodbyegrieving mothermedia circuschicken cooplost sonchief of policewooden swordreference to babe ruthbootleggingcircumcised penisyear 1928search for truthsilent nightyear 1935paddy wagonpederastychangelingroyal canadian mounted policepresbyterianoverheated carford model taudio montagesan quentintelephone companyvaginal examreference to tom mixswitchboard operatorpsycho wardriverside californiatelephone switchboardtorture of a childviolation of law (See All) |
| Themes: | humiliationfeardrinkingmoneyrapedeathfriendshipmarriagevoyeurismdivorceexploitationadoptiondrug addiction |
| Locations: | bathtubrestaurantnew york citybeachswimming poolhoteltaxiairportpolice carmoteldeath in a car accident |
| Characters: | pimpcatholicreference to godactressdancerprostitutesingermother daughter relationshipmother son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendpolice officerpoliceman …photographerwriterfilmmakerfilm directorgo go dancerex policemanwriting a book (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 2002year 1970 |
| Story: | giving a toastthunderapplausetrustpursuitpainapologyf wordprayerprostitutionrunningdrinkfoodbeatingsong …cryingchasesingingphotographdancingfemale nuditykissfightflashbackgunsexcharacter name in titlenuditybloodviolenceone word titlefemale frontal nudityinterviewbare chested malefemale rear nuditycigarette smokingejaculationtitle spoken by characterpartypantiesbased on true storytelephone callbased on bookunderweartesticlesface slapwatching tvcameraundressingbikinibare buttsunglassescar crashcafemarijuanajailreference to jesus christtelephoneswimmingbandname in titleeatingcocainedinerclitoriswhite pantiesman with glassesunderwater scenemarriage proposalcoffeeflash forwardskinny dippinglimousinehotel roommicrophonepay phonechampagneauditionpassionflowersdomestic violencemanipulationconvertiblehairy chestreference to william shakespearegirl in pantiessexual fantasysex toyeyeglassespot smokingwhat happened to epiloguediscoinjurytape recorderwoman with glassesjail cellwatching a moviecrying womanmovie theaterfloridahome moviemale underwearphoto shootrear entry sexpillssufferingpunched 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) |
Uxbal, single father of two children, finds his life in chaos as he is forced to deal with his life in order to escape the heat of crime in underground Barcelona, to break with the love for the divorced, manic depressive, abusive mother of his children and to regain spiritual insight in his life as …he is diagnosed with terminal cancer. (Read More)
| Themes: | police corruptionescapedrunkennessfeardrinkingmoneyreligiondeathmurdermarriagedrugsbetrayalmemorydrug usecancer …redemptionguiltgriefillnessphotographyexploitationdyingafterlifedying fatherdying from cancer (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | churchrestaurantbarhospitalbeachschoolforestsnowcemeterynightclubwoodspolice carstrip clubmexicotrain station …slumsex in a closet (See All) |
| Characters: | little girldancernurseprostitutedoctormother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationshipchildren …brother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipgirlpolicemanbabygay kisslittle boychinesegay relationshipsingle fathergay fathercrying babychinese foodgay asianbaby boypolice violencereligious iconsex with brother in lawasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrordead parentsdistrustclimbing through a windowpolice raidstreet lifedesperationcrucifixtrustpursuitpainapologyimmigrantcandledead body …runningtearsdrinkmirrorfoodcryingchasesingingphotographdancingfemale nudityfightkissbloodviolenceone word titlebare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactershowertelephone callcell phonedreamcorpseunderwearurinationface slapwatching tvarrestundressingthongvomitingbirthdaycafebathroomjailhallucinationtelephonesubjective cameraorphancookingwinestrangulationdrug dealermontageeatingcocainetoiletsubwayaccidentfishdinnerchild abusecoffinmarriage proposalgravemicrophoneprologuemassageringflowershairy chesttragic eventcrossdeath of soncharacter says i love yougay couplesingle parentterminal illnessafricanbirthday cakecloseted homosexualtv newshuggingsyringemedicinebreaking and enteringwarehousehypodermic needlecakebabysitterice creammorguespidergay parentmale underwearpillssufferingboxer shortsconstruction sitemourningbackpackmedical examinationmarital separationmale male kissdead boybriefsinjusticedead motherillegal immigrantowldormitorysuffocationg stringcremationconstruction workerbreast feedingrepeated sceneevictionsnorting cocainedead fathertv reporterblack marketconstructiondenialdying mansense of smellbreaking a windowmarriage problemsmediumsewing machinesitting on a toiletintentionally misspelled titlebarcelona spainsleeplessness10 year oldpole dancerhappy birthday to youillegal immigrationspaghettimortuarywrapped in a towelstreet vendorchemotherapyasphyxiationbailbipolar disorderforkcrematoriumchild's drawingpneumonianoseblowing out candleheartbeatsparklerestranged couplemedical clinicwashing clothesatonementblood sampledead sonmass deathbed wettingdiamond ringout of body experiencetouching someone's breastsreference to mother teresaterminal cancerbelief in the afterlifeestranged wifesenegalsweatshopfastingwetting oneselffootbridgeodorreference to disneylandwraithbad newsdeath by suffocationviolence against a childembalmingcarbon monoxide poisoningface woundnude dancingprostate cancerseven year oldupside down viewwaiting in lineincontinencechinese immigrantmale wearing an earringsense of soundtalking with the deadhuman exploitationabandoned childadult diaperbeginning morphed with endingsenegalesemagnetic resonance imagingpounding on a doorreference to the united nationsbarred windowpyreneesreference to the dalai lamacommunicating with the deaddeath from cancerillegal workerkid artstrip club ownerboogerheaterdeath by asphyxiationmale ponytailreference to francisco francopierced eartalkativenessboy smoking a cigarettedead body on beachprostate exammisspelled worddead body floating in waterreference to jack danielsappliance storebody washed up on beachhitting a childsilent sceneblack marketeersurrealism sequenceurinating bloodmultiple tv screenssent to one's room (See All) |
Returning from Navy service in World War II, Freddie Quell drifts through a series of breakdowns. Finally he stumbles upon a cult which engages in exercises to clear emotions and he becomes deeply involved with them.
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | drunkennessfeardrinkingreligionmarriagejealousypregnancyweddingmemoryparanoiawrestlinginsanitymental illnessgreedtrauma …writingphilosophyfirst lovereligious cultsex obsession (See All) |
| Locations: | new york cityhospitalbeachschoolmotorcycletaxielevatorseacourtroomenglandshipyachtpennsylvania |
| Characters: | little girlreference to goddancersingerdoctormother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshippolicemanphotographerwriterlust …alcoholicpsychiatristex husband ex wife relationshipaunt nephew relationshipu.s. soldier (See All) |
| Period: | world war twothe future |
| Story: | piano playerlooking at oneself in a mirrorhumminggiving a toastapplausesleepingpursuitfalse accusationapologyflashlightf wordpianorunningtearslie …drinkmirrorfoodbeatingsongcryingchasesingingphotographdancingfemale nudityflashbackfightkisssexnudityviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nuditymasturbationtwo word titlebare chested malefemale rear nuditycigarette smokingpartyleg spreadingtelephone calltopless female nuditywoman on topdreamtesticlesurinationface slapcameraarrestletterbookriflebathroomcollegejailhandcuffsreference to jesus christsciencetelephonescientistspymontageeatingfemale pubic haircultchildcontroversyflash forwardpublic nudityauthormicrophonestorytellingcourtmanipulationspeechhairy chesttypewriterno pantiesjail cellcommunistflatulencemovie theatrewhiskeypillsbraverynostalgiamental hospitalshovelpost traumatic stress disorderhypnosisschool uniformcapturenervous breakdownwrestlerimprisonmentpost world war twoearphonesdrifterdockspiral staircasedead fatherreading aloudlooking out a windowselfishnessdiggingflasktape recordingdepartment store16 year oldenvypoisoningbathrobecellobunk bedleukemiameat cleaverradio showalabamau.s. navyhorninesshammockdarkroomwaking upkiss on the cheekheadachesectbride and groomworld war two veteranmentor protege relationshipwoman wearing black lingeriecoconutcult leadertricyclestowawayscientologyhand on crotchfanaticismflyerprinting presskidneypast lifepenis slurreference to paris franceelectric fanmale orgasmindoctrinationfarm worker23 year oldmachineryscotch whiskeytrippycabbagewarrantsandcastleend of warcharismareference to doris dayu.s. sailorriver boatyear 1950vagina slurlocked in jailfalling to the groundpsychiatric evaluationright hand manradio studiororschach test70mm filmreference to douglas macarthurpsychological testingrorschach inkblotalonenesscharismatic leadergreedy institutionpast life regressionposing for a portraitnuclear physicisterlenmeyer flasknorwegian americanslapping oneselfcoconut treecabbage patchkissing someone's stomachsand sculpturev j daykool cigarettes (See All) |
Libby Day is a lifeless woman who survived the massacre of her family in their farmhouse in the countryside of Kansas when she was eight. She's been living on donations and lectures ever since. Thirty years ago, the police believed that a satanic cult was responsible for the murder of her mother and … two sisters, and her brother Ben was convicted with her testimony in court. Today, however, an acquaintance, Lyle Wirth, invites Libby to visit "The Kill Club", where amateurs investigate famous crimes, and she finds that they believe Ben is innocent. Libby needs money and, in return, accepts to revisit the slaughter of her family and comes up to the painful revelations and the ultimate truth. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracy theory |
| Themes: | forgivenesstheftescapedrunkennessfeardrinkingmoneyreligiondeathmurderdrugsprisonpregnancyinvestigationmemory …seductionangerobsessiondeath of motherdrug usealcoholismhomelessnesstraumawritingmurder investigationmurder of familymurder of mothermurder of sister (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarenight |
| Locations: | restaurantbarnightclubbicycletaxirural settingfarmstrip club |
| Characters: | aunt niece relationshipreference to godsister sister relationshipdancermother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooboybrother sister relationship …teenage girlgirlserial killerphotographerpriestlawyernative americanaunt nephew relationshipyounger version of charactercrying girlpregnant teenagerself deprecationsuicide disguised as murder (See All) |
| Period: | year 1968year 1999year 1985 |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorstealing moneydistrustknocking on a doorcoughinginnocencelistening to musictrustwitnesspursuitconfessiongunshotfalse accusationapologystabbed to death …stabbingflashlightf wordlieshootingdrinkmirrorfoodchaseknifephotographdancinggunflashbackkisssexbased on novelbloodviolencedogtwo word titlebare chested malecigarette smokingtelephone callvoice over narrationshot to deathface slapshotgunwatching tvcomputercamerasecretletterbookriflerock musicmarijuanareference to jesus christguitarstrippertelephonesubjective cameranewspaperorphancookingstrangulationaxedrug dealereatingcocainenonlinear timelinechild abusejudgeritualcoffeeflash forwardprologuedolldebtmissing persontentdiarydisappearancetragic eventcrossthreatbasementsadnessreference to william shakespearesacrificecownewspaper headlineteenage sextv newsanswering machinefalling down stairspot smokingfireplacekilling an animaldressbeer drinkingsurvivorstabbed in the stomachcrushcrying manbreakfastrole playingnicknamepastironyreference to satanhit on the headevidencedeath of sisterslaughtervoice over lettercellphonenotecellarabusive husbandnewspaper clippingphoto albumprivate investigatorengagement ringt shirtteenage pregnancynarrated by characterhysteriainvestigator12 year oldlaundrycosplaytestimonyrunning awaydead animalrepeated scenemoney problemsfamily reunionsnorting cocainechild molestationamerican indianfarmhouse17 year oldlaundromatsatanismblood stainredheaded womanrumorfilm camerahospital bedknocked unconscious16 year oldhearing voicescostume partyentrepreneurbaseball capscene of the crimeconventionbumguitar playerprison visitmurderesssorrowdeath of family11 year oldkansaswriting a letter10 year oldpole dancersaltstrangled to deathaltargambling debtclimbing out a windowdonutmiscarriage of justiceflash camerafleeingmanslaughtertitle spoken by narratorforeclosurestrobe lightwelfaredoorbellcigarette holderart classaccomplicesnoopingdonationdevil worshipsatanistarsonistpenis slurbrokefake bloodbookieabandoned by fatherpen palfamily farmfalse accusation of rapemale with long hairlife insuranceswing settrust fundfoot injuryteenage runawaypoor familyc wordcrayon8 year oldfemale narratorstocking capcrime solvingsleepwalkerfalling off a ladderheavy metal musicinsurance scamwatching a video on a computeranimal slaughterembezzlerfan clubpetty theftchild witnesskansas city missouristealing from a dead bodyreference to californiaregaining consciousnessballpoint penmoral paniclegal appealhigh school yearbookfarm machineryhabeas corpusimaginary worldreference to texasdoberman pinscherreference to germanyb wordreference to chicago illinoisadding machinecrying teenage boyfamily heirloomhiding moneykansas city kansaskilling a cowlove childupside down crossfalse accusation of child abusereference to missourithe color yellowdestruction of evidencereference to irelandyear 1867climbing down a ladderlistening to music on a radiovolunteer work (See All) |
Tokyo's nasty underside, seen primarily through the eyes of Oscar, a heavy drug user, whose sister Linda is a stripper. Oscar also has flashbacks to his childhood when trauma upends the siblings. Oscar's drug-fed hallucinations alter Tokyo's already-disconcerting nights, and after the police shoot h …im, he can float above and look down: on his sister's sorrow, on the rooms of a love hotel, and on life at even a molecular level. The spectrum's colors can be beautiful; it's people's colorless lives that can be ugly. And what of afterlife, is there more than a void? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmexperimental film |
| Themes: | fearmoneydeathlovefriendshipsurrealismdrugsbetrayalghostjealousyadulterypregnancyincestdeath of fatherdeath of mother …paranoiadrug usedyingabortionpolice investigationafterlifefear of death (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarenight |
| Locations: | tunnelbathtubbarhospitalbeachhotelairplanetaxiairportelevatorapartmentjapanpolice carmotelstrip club …love hotel (See All) |
| Characters: | catholicjewlittle girldancerprostitutesingerdoctormother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehomosexualfather daughter relationship …friendboybrother sister relationshippolicemanbabybest friendjapaneseolder man younger woman relationshipamerican abroadolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipcrying babygo go dancer (See All) |
| Period: | future |
| Story: | carrying a dead bodyknocking on a doordressing roombackstagepromisestreet lifesleepingflowerpursuitfired from the jobapologyflashlightf worddead bodyrunning …tearsshootingmirrorfoodbeatingsongcryingchaseknifesingingphotographdancingfemale nuditygunkissflashbacksexbloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditybare chested malefemale rear nuditycigarette smokingfingeringnipplesleg spreadingthree word titlepantiestelephone callfiredreamcorpseunderwearpenetrationcar accidentshot in the chestface slappunched in the facethongbare buttpaintingbookcar crashmarijuanasex standing upbathroomhallucinationstrippersubjective cameraswimmingorphandrug dealereatingcocainetoiletfemale pubic hairnonlinear timelinepainterbathritualroommatepoint of viewflash forwardspermdrug addicthotel roomscreamingpay phonecharacter's point of view camera shotmoaninglong takedeath of brotherchildbirthhatepot smokingspiritflyingmorguebrother sister incestteddy bearpeeping tomback from the deadbuddhistbra and pantiestokyo japanreincarnationpillspastjunkiestairscigarette lightercellphonebalconyswingbuddhismlooking at self in mirrorlightexplicit sexg stringset upimperative in titlecremationbreast feedingrepeated sceneexotic dancerpregnancy testroller coasterforeignerdrug dealspreadeagleflarelsdpsychedelicdance clubsitting on a toiletoverhead camera shotpole dancershared bathurnflashback within a flashbackfetuspole dancingloss of parentswrapped in a toweldrug tripexpatriatetalking to oneselfstrobe lightvoice over inner thoughtsfoster carehashishlife after deathdrug bustoperating roomheartbeatfirst personlullabyaudio flashbackout of body experienceabortion clinicneon lightecstasy the drugimpregnationmodel traincremated remainsdoor locktrippybowingspoken inner thoughtsblack lightnude dancingshot by the policeflashing lightabortionistacid the druginternmentinner monologuemissing someoneidentifying a dead bodysniffing pantiesdistorted soundchest woundcutting one's fingersex with friend's motherpolice stingtaking off someone's pantiesdoor buzzerfertilizationflushing drugs down a toiletsense of timedead fetusdog toyvaginal examchildhood promisedmtslap on the buttwetting one's pantsfinger in someone's anusflashback within a flashback within a flashbackkissing someone's breastspulling up pantsreference to amsterdam netherlandsspinning camera shotaborted fetusgruntingpulling up panties (See All) |
In 1937 China, during the second Sino-Japanese war, a mortician, John ('Christian Bale' (qv)) arrives at a Catholic church in Nanjing to prepare a priest for burial. Upon arrival he finds himself the lone adult among a group of convent girl students and prostitutes from a nearby brothel. When he fin …ds himself in the unwanted position of protector of both groups from the horrors of the invading Japanese army, he discovers the meaning of sacrifice and honor. (Read More)
| Themes: | humiliationescapedrunkennessfeardrinkingmoneyrapemurderdeathchristmasheromilitarymemoryseductiondeath of father …brutalitydyingself sacrificemurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | brothelboatchurchbicyclevillagetruckchinacampfire |
| Characters: | prostitutesingerfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenage girlstudentpriestjapanesesniperchineseamericanstepfather stepdaughter relationshipgirl fightjapanese soldierchinese soldier |
| Period: | world war two |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorscissorspromiseteatrustpursuitpainstabbingcandlesurvivalprayerprostitutiondead bodyrunningtears …lieshootingdrinkmirrorfoodsongcryingchasesingingphotographkissflashbackbased on novelbloodcigarette smokingexplosionpartypistolbased on true storyvoice over narrationcorpseblood splattermachine gunhorseurinationface slapshot in the headslow motion scenecatbattleswordundressingfalling from heightriflelingeriebathroomsubjective cameraorphanwineambushmassacredisguisechildone man armyunderwater scenegravesuitcasedeath of childtankattempted rapewigtragic eventcrosshauntingcross dressingsacrificeflirtingeyeglassestraitorshavinggrenadewoundsexual abusehidingjumping from heightburialcolonelcelebrationhaircutwhiskeysufferingbackpackbribecigarette lighterhit on the headgang rapefogchoirclassmatelanternlieutenantcellarmahjongwar crimeheroismdormitorybarbed wiresaving a lifekatanahiding in a closetgateshot in the neckhead woundtowerdead childrenlooking out a windowbreadmajorconvent13 year oldkittenunconsciousnesswhistlingrazorbayonetatrocitybased on true eventscathedralpotatochild rapebreaking a mirrormotorcycle with a sidecaroverhead shotmorticianearringsmercybegins with textred crossrunning for your lifeforced prostitutioncigarette holderhand kissingsuicide threatwatching someonebeing watchedcourtesanorganisthomesicknessstained glass windowransackingsuicide pactabusive stepfatheroutnumberedstarving childgluerefugefolk songjapanese flagflouryear 1937food shortage6 year olddead daughterfeng shuihorse and cartwheatpipe organcatechismhiding under a tablebedsheetwar orphanlighting a cigarette for a womantrap doorkindergarten teacherbegins with historical notesmilitary convoyfalling to one's deathpounding on a doorhair stylingsitting on stepswooden cratenanking massacre china 1937girl in perilimpersonating a priestbaking breadhands held in the airsurrogate sisterorgan the musical instrumentjapanese occupation of chinabarricading a doornumber 13shaving off beardbomb cratershaving one's bearddragged by hairhiding in the back of a truckpipa (See All) |
In 1944, upper class boy Julien Quentin and his brother Francois travel to Catholic boarding school in the countryside after vacations. Julien is a leader and good student and when the new student Jean Bonnet arrives in the school, they have friction in their relationship. However, Julien learns to …respect Jean and discovers that he is Jewish and the priests are hiding him from the Nazis. They become best friends and Julien keeps the secret. When the priest Jean discovers that the servant Joseph is stealing supplies from the school to sell in the black market, he fires the youth. Sooner the Gestapo arrives at school to investigate the students and the priests that run and work in the boarding school. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | semi autobiographical |
| Themes: | theftescapefeardrinkingreligiondeathlovefriendshipchristmasbetrayaljealousybrutalitycommunismwealthcourage …starvation (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | bathtubchurchrestauranttrainschoolsnowmotorcycleparis francebicycle |
| Characters: | catholicjewreference to godthiefnursesingerdoctormother son relationshipfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipteacher …priestchristianjewishbullybiblerussiangermanamericangerman soldier (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s |
| Story: | piano playerkiss on the foreheadinfirmarylatinlistening to musicsleepingfired from the jobliarconfessionsearchcandleflashlightprayerpianorunning …tearsliedrinkmirrorfoodsongcryingchasesingingphotographfightbloodmasturbationcigarette smokingerectiontelephone callunderwearurinationarrestundressingsecretletterbookbombbathroombritishreference to jesus christclassroomcompetitionorphanwinewidowprisonermapdinnernunchilddrawingbathreadingrabbitpianisttragic eventpigclasshatetraitorwolffaintingcookmouseexercisestealingcommunisthidingwatching a moviemagazineviolinmonktowelanti semitismbombingresistancehatredironycharitynewsreel footagelostbathingatticboarding schoolcapturevoice over lettersnowingclassmatelanternbrushing teethpajamasviolinistheroismsermondormitoryaccountantcrucifixiongreekbandagepostcardlockerblackoutbreadmathematicsmilitiafilm projectorjerusalemblack marketconventrumorschoolboypush upsteasingtreasure huntmaileasterauschwitzcowardnazismbourgeoisiepersecutionprivate schoolroofair raidinformernazi occupationprophetpotatoheadmastermassdressingblanketmusic teachergestapoboarcowardicetied to a treebarracksprotestantred crossgerman occupationholy communionreference to charlie chaplincurfewromanfreezinglord's prayerwet dreamboy scoutdining hallpiano teacherstovegracelimpingwehrmachtcollaboratorpiano lessonschoolmatefrench resistanceknife woundwashroomplayingbed wettingreference to allahmalnutritionfastingfrostbiteiciclestampodorhereticfood shortagesabbathdraft dodgerpublic bathhard onjamconfirmationhail maryvichyair raid sheltercombing hairpiano duetmoor the landscapeprovincial settingstiltssugar cubearabian nightschoir practicewild pigthree musketeersalsatianbavariananemiajuvenile bedwettingfrench literaturemauthausenalgebraass kissingboogie woogiepiano accompanistsaracencarmelitehorse meatsalamiblack knightcod liver oilarithmeticreference to richard the lionheartschool vacationwhooping cough (See All) |
Violet Weston ('Meryl Streep' (qv)) has cancer and a propensity for pills and alcohol. She's a difficult woman to deal with and her husband has finally had enough. Violet's family gathers including middle daughter Ivy, youngest daughter Karen (with her new fiance), eldest daughter Barbara (with her …separated husband and teenage daughter), and her sister Mattie Fae (with her husband and son in tow). A family tragedy causes tensions to run high and secrets to come out. The Weston women will be forced to examine themselves and their lives whether they want to or not. Welcome to Osage County, Oklahoma in the sweltering heat of August. (Read More)
| Themes: | humiliationfeardrinkingmoneydeathsuicidemarriageinfidelitydrugsadulteryfuneralincestmemoryextramarital affairanger …divorcedeath of fatherdrug usedysfunctional familycancerguiltunfaithfulnesspoetryalcoholismdrug addictionsuicide of father (See All) |
| Locations: | churchbusmotel |
| Characters: | aunt niece relationshipuncle niece relationshipcousin cousin relationshipreference to godsister sister relationshipsingerdoctormother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenage girlnative american …sheriffuncle nephew relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipsuicide by drowningself righteousnessmother with cancer (See All) |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorbechdel test passedknocking on a doorthunderlistening to musicrecordingliarpainfalse accusationapologyf wordprayerpianodead bodytears …liedrinkmirrorfoodsongcryingsingingphotographfightkisscigarette smokingthree word titleerectionbased on playtelephone callcorpseface slapsecretbookvomitingbeersunglassesplace name in titlereference to jesus christfightingtelephonesubjective camerafoot chasewinechild abusedrowningdrug addictprologuestorytellingdisappearancewigcrossdeath of husbandpoetrecord playerterminal illnesspickup truckeyeglassespoempot smokingaddictionsociopathhammerwristwatchbrother sister incestcheating husbandcrying manwatching televisionwhiskeypillssufferingbootscynicismshovelensemble castsibling rivalrypedophiletitle at the endvegetariancellphonemarital separationfamily secretmarital problemsports carswearinglocation in titleauctionpedophiliascene before opening creditslast will and testamentmeatbitternessundertaker14 year oldcowboy bootsgramophoneteenage daughtersense of smellhit with a shovelfamily homesuicide notegrudgehalf brotheroklahomaverbal abusesaying graceabusive motherchemotherapymissing fatherreference to santa clausfamily gatheringbritish actor playing american characterhusband wife conflictmatriarchwearing sunglasses insidelove songsweatingorganistemotional abusebook burningreference to elizabeth taylorimplied incestprecociousnessthree sistersoverhearing a conversationsecret revealedprescription drugsabusive parentapple pielesbian slurc wordincestuous relationshipfamily argumentparent grown child relationshipreference to liberaceend credits roll callmissing husbandparakeetthree generationsephebophileclaw hammermother slaps daughteroversleepingsiblings living togetherchicken as foodliving in a carcharacter says go to hellsuicide of husbandcounty name in titlecousins in lovetony award sourcehysterectomyreference to eric claptonreference to sophia lorenbroken marriagefish as foodrebellious teenagerbreaking dishescasserolefamily matriarchhair falling outfamily mealfemale slaps femalehired helpwarmthorgan the musical instrumentdeath in the familymeannessreference to lena hornecervical cancercharacter says i hate youcheyenne tribereference to pippi longstocking (See All) |
Based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this is about 15-year-old Charlie (Logan Lerman), an endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love (Emma Watson), the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The intr …overt freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who welcome him to the real world. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movieperiod film |
| Themes: | feardrinkingfriendshipsuicidedrugschristmasjealousydanceincestmemoryseductionlonelinessdepressiondrug usecancer …guiltdatingmental illnesspoetryabusebullyingunrequited lovehomophobiabreak updyingwritingcheatingfirst lovedying from cancerdeath of best friendsuicide of friend (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | catholic churchtunnelchurchrestauranthospitalsnowtruckpennsylvaniaschool dancekitchen knife |
| Characters: | catholic priestcatholicreference to goddancersingerdoctorfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualteenagerfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationship …brother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteachergirlpolicemanphotographerwriterpriestbest friendgay kissbullylittle boyteacher student relationshippsychiatristgay teenagergay relationshipaunt nephew relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendstepbrother stepsister relationshipnew friend (See All) |
| Period: | 1990syear 1991 |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorgiving a toast15 year olddressing roomsexismbackstageinnocencepromisehappinesslistening to musictrustpainapologycandlef word …prayerrunningtearsshootingdrinkmirrorfoodbeatingcryingknifesingingphotographdancingkissfightflashbackbased on novelpartytelephone callvoice over narrationcar accidentface slapslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvcamerawritten by directorcondomsecretletterbookbirthdaycafemarijuanabathroomcollegehallucinationreference to jesus christclassroomtelephonesubjective cameragay slurbedroomwinedeath of friendeatingfootballsuicide attemptdinnerchild abusedrivingracial slurflash forwardlibraryvirginreadingchristmas treecollege studentprankhigh school studentcheerleaderglassesrock 'n' rollsadnesssix word titleclassreference to william shakespearetypewriterteenage sexpickup truckbirthday cakeeyeglassescloseted homosexualhuggingfireplacesexual abuseice creamred dressamerican footballmovie theaterimpersonationnew year's evecrushvirginityclockbuddhistmovie theatrenicknamepillssufferingmobile phonepunched in the stomachkaraoketaking a picturemental hospitalfootball playertheatre audiencefirst kisschristmas evesurprisevoice over letterlong titlelonermale male kissnervous breakdownholding handschildhood memorymale virgingothgraduation12 year oldshynessvietnam veteranchristmas presentbirthday presentcafeteriahomecomingteenage lovefirst dateadolescencechild molestationblackoutlooking out a windowharmonicaponytailschool principallsd16 year oldstonedkiss on the lipsunhappinessveganhazingtutoreasterpromaudio cassettehouse partylip synchingcar radioteenage crushdance scene11 year oldwriting a letterabusive boyfriendwhite brasuicide notegoth girlmassstudyingpittsburgh pennsylvaniasaying gracerecord storehigh school graduationletter writingfootball gamehigh school seniorreference to santa clausaspiring writerenglish teachersing alongholy communionscreenplay adapted by authorcaught in the actreference to frank sinatracrossing selfchristmas seasonreference to charles dickenslord's prayertruth or darehigh school dancehigh school principalblowing out candlecherryheartbeatteen drinkingintrovertbased on young adult novelfootball stadiumshort haircold the temperatureschool lockershort haired femaleadaptation directed by original authorfirst day of schooltouching someone's breastsshoplifternew year's daymilkshakechildhood flashback9 year oldfriendship between teenshigh school promaunt nephew incestpunk girlsign of the crosshappy new year7 year olddouble datedeath of auntreference to new york citysocial lifeblowing out candles on a birthday cakedrugged foodlistening to music on headphonesschoolboy crushschool cafeteriacaught kissing3d glasseslast day of schoolenglish classfacial injuryprincipal's officeacid triphigh on drugsteen partybrownie the foodinfinitytheatre marqueereference to billie holidaysanta claus hatsnow angelgoing away partytripping someonehigh school lifereference to the smithsshovelling snowsinging along with a recordcollege acceptance lettergraduation cap and gownmale ponytailmix tapewriting a poemwallflowerhomecoming dancereference to harvard university45 recordingash wednesdaycollege acceptanceexamination resultshigh school prankmale in dragpaperbackschoolfightsat testreference to harvey milkreference to seattle washingtonshooting oneselfshop classhigh school freshmanmale slaps a femalenew suitreference to columbia universityone year time spanphone hang uprocky horror picture showapology for kissreference to fay wrayreference to to kill a mockingbird the novels.a.t.secret santa (See All) |
Early summer. In a village in northern Turkey, Lale and her four sisters are walking home from school, playing innocently with some boys. The immorality of their play sets off a scandal that has unexpected consequences. The family home is progressively transformed into a prison; instruction in homem …aking replaces school and marriages start being arranged. The five sisters who share a common passion for freedom, find ways of getting around the constraints imposed on them. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agecoming of age film |
| Themes: | escapedrunkennessfeardrinkingmoneyrapesuicideweddingfreedom |
| Mood: | wedding night |
| Locations: | tunnelhospitalbeachbustruckrooftopsex in a cartrying to escape |
| Characters: | aunt niece relationshipuncle niece relationshipreference to godsister sister relationshipdancersingerdoctormother son relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteachergirlstudent …hostageteacher student relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshiptruck driversuicide by gunshot (See All) |
| Period: | summer |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorgiving a toastclimbing through a windowscissorssexismteasleepingpursuitgunshotapologycandlerunningdrinkmirrorfood …songcryingchasesingingphotographdancinggunkissf ratedbloodviolenceone word titlepantiestelephone callvoice over narrationunderwearcar accidentface slapslow motion scenewatching tvwritten by directorbookrifleanimal in titletelephonesubjective cameraorphanbracookingambulanceeatingfootballmarriage proposalscreamingreadingdomestic violencetragic eventgardenobscene finger gesturescandaltraditiondressfaintinghidinggossipvirginityburialhitchhikingappleticklingarranged marriagemedical examinationschool uniformdeath of sisteratticnoteturkey the countryceremonyistanbul turkeyspittingoppressionwomen's rightsmenstruationpedophiliarunning awayname callinglooking out a windowvacuum cleanershoutinganal rapesoupbare feetchewing gumsoccer matchsexual repressionturkishgame playingteen suicideforced marriageclimbing out a windowcaptivitymarriage of convenienceloveless marriagethreat to killflirtationbarricadelocked inrunaway childlemonadeblowing a kissnosy neighborwelderlearning to driverunning away from homebegins with narrationsneaking outdowryabusive parentfootball fantravel agencychild bridewading in waterhouse cleaningpretending to sleepbiscuithouseholdbreaking a glass windowlocking a doorpounding on a doorbarred windowescaping out a windowcombing someone's hairsuicide of sisterteaching someone how to drivecutting one's own hairdeath of granddaughtersplashing water on someonevaginal examwashing a windowforced weddingknocked to the groundvirginity testbarricading a doorwatching football on tvabusive unclehymenruined reputationcarried piggy backclimbing down a drain pipe (See All) |
Betty Anne Waters (Swank) is a high school dropout who spent nearly two decades working as a single mother while putting herself through law school, tirelessly trying to beat the system and overturn her brother's (Rockwell) unjust murder conviction.
| Themes: | forgivenessfeardrinkingmoneyrapemurderdeathfriendshipmarriagechristmasjealousyprisonfuneralinvestigationdivorce …death of fatherobsessionguiltdancing with a baby (See All) |
| Locations: | churchbarpolice carcourtroomlake |
| Characters: | dancermother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrentattoobrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationship …female protagonistgirlpolicemanphotographerbabylawyerwaitressgrandfather grandson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | year 1980year 1993year 1983 |
| Story: | false accusation of murderclimbing through a windowshameinnocencepromiseamerican flagliarfalse accusationapologystabbingprayerdead bodyrunningtearslie …drinkmirrorfoodbeatingcryingknifephotographdancingfightflashbackguncharacter name in titlenuditybloodmale nudityviolenceone word titlemale rear nuditydogbare chested malecigarette smokingtelephone callcell phonecorpseface slappunched in the facewatching tvcomputercameraarrestundressingbare buttletterbeersunglasseshandcuffsclassroombasketballwomaneatingdinertoiletjudgetrialbartenderflash forwardlimousinechampagnechristmas treecourthairy chestisolationpolicewomancharacter says i love youcabinclasssacrificecorrupt copstrong female characterpickup trucksupermarketbreaking and enteringlawbarncookworking classnew year's evestrong female leadbar fightremote controlprison guardshopliftingattorneyattempted suicidedespairbribeframe upprideevidenceaerial shotconvictvoice over letternotedead mothermarital problembarbed wirecandytestimonyrunning awayhomecomingarmed robberyjuryhot dogdistrict attorneywrist slittingscene of the crimednawrongful convictionmassachusettsreturning homeflashback within a flashbacksolitary confinementtrespassingclimbing out a windowdeath of grandfathermiscarriage of justicecourthousechristmas decorationsshacklesfoster homemedia frenzyperjurybeer bottlemerry christmasransackingforensicsconvicted felonpopsicleman carrying a womanaudio flashbacklaw schooldna testingpiggy back ridelife sentenceestranged daughterhappy new yeari.d.trailer housenotaryprison visitationimmunitychief of policetroubled childhoodshaving legsexonerationmace the repellentgednew york times the newspaperlaw professormale stripteasefriskingnon profit organizationpacing the floorpulling down pantsfacial scratchimitating a blow jobbar examrod and reelmissing evidenceunfit motherblood grouphitting a policemanreference to barbara bushrepairing a roofwitness tamperingdaughter slaps motherretractiontravesty of justice (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: | humiliationtheftcorruptionescapedrunkennessdrinkingmoneyreligionmurderdeathfriendshipdrugsprisonmemoryrobbery …angerbrutalitydrug useillnessmental illnessabusedyingdrug addiction (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerainhigh schoolnight |
| Locations: | catholic churchfire escapebathtubchurchrestaurantnew york cityhospitalhotelsnowbuskitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice car …cityrooftopcar theftcatholic schoolschool shooting (See All) |
| Characters: | catholicthiefprostitutemother son relationshippoliceteenagerafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshipteenage girlteenage boyteacherstudentpoliceman …writerpriestbest friendbullylatinoself destructiveness (See All) |
| Story: | falling downconfessionalferrystreet lifedesperationcrucifixapplausepursuitconfessionmanhattan new york cityprayerprostitutionneighborrunningtears …shootingdrinkfoodbeatingcryingchaseknifephotographfemale nuditykissgunfightsexbased on novelbloodmale nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditycigarette smokingerectionbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationbased on bookunderweartesticlesshot in the chesturinationface slapshotgunslow motion scenewatching tvcondomarrestundressingfalling from heightvomitingriflecafebathroomjailhallucinationclassroomrevolverstrippertelephoneshot in the backswimmingbragangbasketballdeath of frienddrug dealereatingcocainedinertoiletcoffinspankinglooking at the cameratalking to the cameraracial slurparkpublic nuditydrug addicthotel roomprologuekeylocker roomfantasy sequencestorytellinglightningringdiaryprankscargyminjectionhigh school studentcrossthreatbasementstageclasspoetreference to william shakespeareheroinblack americancoachpoemtv newspornographysyringeteen angstathletewhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledruggroup of friendsice creamloss of friendstealingdrug abuseassaultnosebleedwristwatchjumping from heightaudienceapartment buildingdrug overdosestealing a carbloody nosepillshypocrisykickingjunkieschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerclassmatebigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalcorporal punishmentskinheadbitternessgun held to headdegradationstonedhamburgermooningleukemiaracial prejudicebummale prostitutiondecadencehypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencypool halldoormanfast 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 lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingschool expulsionboyhood 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) |
Edward De Vere, Earl of Oxford, is presented as the real author of Shakespeare's works. Edward's life is followed through flashbacks from a young child, through to the end of his life. He is portrayed as a child prodigy who writes and performs A Midsummer Night's Dream for a young Elizabeth I. A ser …ies of events sees his plays being performed by a frontman, Shakespeare. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracy theory |
| Themes: | drunkennessdrinkingmoneydeathmurderlovemarriagebetrayalghostpoliticsprisonpregnancytortureweddingincest …death of fatherblackmailpoetryexecutiontheatrefreedomwritinginheritance (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | boatnew york citysnowlondon englanditalyenglandcastlespain |
| Characters: | catholicreference to godactressactordancerprostitutesingerfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipboygirlmusicianwriter …frenchyounger version of character (See All) |
| Period: | 16th century |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorgiving a toastbeheadingrowboatbackstagethunderapplauseflowerpursuitpainstabbingcandlemanhattan new york cityprayerdead body …shootingdrinkmirrorsongcryingchasesingingdancingflashbackkissnuditymale nudityone word titledogbare chested malesex scenefirevoice over narrationhorseface slapswordarrestbare buttbookjailshot in the backambushstrangulationmassacrebridgecontroversykingflash forwardauthorprologueumbrellatentcover upcrossirelandpoetfireworksreference to william shakespearekissing while having sexqueenarsonchessitaliantraitorlifting someone into the airroyaltyjail cellhidingfraudservantaudiencerebelliontorchpicniccannondwarfmourningintrigueliteraturestabbed in the legrosewedding ringcaneplayhorse and carriagemother son incestdaggerhorseback ridingbriberybag of moneygreekmetaphortreasonplagueabandonmentcrownplaywrightwhisperingfencingchandelierepilogueilliteracywalesbritish soldierbroadway manhattan new york citymusketbettingreference to shakespeare's hamletreference to shakespeare's romeo and julietexposeflashback within a flashbackleg woundspotlighthunchbackillegitimate sonbanishmentprotestantscotsmannoblemanmessengerbreaking down a doorcoronationinkfilicidereference to platoincestuous sexprinting pressexecutionerpublishingreference to shakespeare's macbethpolitical unrestpolitical intrigueimplied incestbritish royaltyshakespeare playheresycaricatureaccidental incestbadmintonrhymeanonymitypuritanqueen elizabeth iamnestybooingtheatre boxsonnettower of londonelizabethan eraalegoblettudorreference to shakespeare's a midsummer night's dreamreference to shakespeare's julius caesarreference to shakespeare's twelfth nightline of successionreference to shakespeare's richard iiitolling bellbookend scenescoat of armshandheld mirrorreference to homerdeath of queenquill penmother murders sonseditionreference to shakespeare's henry vflashback within a flashback within a flashbackhissinglondon skylineking philip ii of spainreference to christopher marlowereference to mary queen of scotsreference to venus the roman goddessstratford upon avonsuccession to the throneassassination threatprivy council (See All) |
'Slow West' follows a 16-year-old boy on a journey across 19th Century frontier America in search of the woman he loves, while accompanied by mysterious traveler Silas.
| Subgenre: | suspense |
| Themes: | theftescapedrunkennessdrinkingmoneymurderdeathrobberylonelinessdeath of fatherunrequited lovedyingmurder of father |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | beachforestwoodscampfirestorm |
| Characters: | reference to godthiefsingerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage boygirlsoldierbabywriternative american …little boyfrenchgermanuncle nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorhit in the faceteasubtitled scenesleepingpursuitgunshotsearchdream sequencef worddead bodyrunningtearsshootingdrink …mirrorfoodsongcryingchaseknifesingingflashbackgunkissbloodviolencedogtwo word titlecigarette smokingpistolfirevoice over narrationshootoutdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splatterhorseshot in the chesturinationshot in the headshotguncatgunfightbare buttrifleheld at gunpointbedshot in the backorphanmountainbridgeeatingimpalementchildcigar smokingshot in the legcoffeeshot in the foreheadflash forwardprologuestorytellingrabbitshot in the shoulderhorse ridingirelandcabinmercenarydirectorial debutblack americanmooneyeglassesbow and arrowbulletegghatcowboy hathammeraccidental deathirishwhiskeyfloodbootsministerblood on facemercilessnessdrummeroutlawaccidental killingbounty hunterfieldbonfirehorseback ridingmysterious manpeasantdrifterdead animalwalletamerican indianvery little dialogueshot with an arrow17 year oldnaivetydrumfalling into waterwhispering16 year oldgun violencemushroomreverendscarecrowbleeding to deathold westhold uphiding under a bedreference to shakespeare's romeo and julietoutlaw gangchild abandonmentcardinal direction in titlekiss on the cheekreference to charles darwinwanted posterman hits a womancompassblanketattempted robberystory tellingoverhead shotrewardcaterpillarscottishfloodingtied to a treebanjobloody facescotsmanlordfrontierflaming arrownailshot through a wallladystar gazingabsintheirishmanbegins with narrationteepeeaccidental murderdead rabbithorseshoeashchaperoneempty gunlong underwearbiscuitamerican westfalling to the groundshaving someoneshushingrolling down a hillstealing from a dead bodyblood on floorhit with a gungun sightblack bearwrapped in a blanketfalling to one's kneesonce upon a timewanted dead or alivecalling someone a son of a bitchrolling downhillreference to canadareference to irelandburned villagegreenhornthreat to murdertwo narrators (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: | drunkennessdrinkingmoneyrapemurdersurrealismsuicidekidnappinginfidelityadulterypregnancyextramarital affairparanoiainsanityunfaithfulness …wealthrevolution (See All) |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | london englandelevatorwheelchairpolice car |
| Characters: | reference to godactressdancerdoctormother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipboybrother sister relationshipgirlpolicemanbabypsychiatrist …maidfrenchgermanneighbor neighbor relationshipcrying babysuicide by jumping (See All) |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrordistrustknocking on a doorhit in the facelistening to musicrecordingsleepingdream sequenceapologystabbed to deathstabbingcandleflashlightf worddead body …lieshootingdrinkmirrorfoodbeatingphotographdancingfemale nuditygunflashbackkisssexbased on novelnuditybloodmale nudityviolencebare breastsmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterpartyshowertopless female nudityvoice over narrationwoman on topcorpseshot to deathunderwearhorseshot in the chestface slapslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvundressingbare buttfalling from heightpaintingrock musicsex standing upreference to jesus christorgyreportersubjective cameraswimmingbound and gaggedwinestrangulationmontageeatingcocainestabbed in the chestnonlinear timelinesevered headno opening creditschildbirthday partyunderwater scenedrowningcoffeeflash forwardcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backscreamingchampagnecharacter's point of view camera shotmassagedebtgyminjectionfilm within a filmchildbirthgardensingle parentrecord playerbirthday cakeeyeglasseswaitershavingsupermarketkilling an animalballoontape recorderbabysittercaught having sexwatching a moviearchitectcrying womanclassical musiccovered in bloodskullapartment buildingrampagerear entry sexnicknamekickingpower outagefalling to deathcigarette lighterbalconybody landing on a carcanebriefcaseinjusticesevered legpipe smokingsunbathingparking lotpillclose up of eyesearphonesdefecationkilling a dogrepeated scenepaintsnorting cocainetowerstairwaygolf clubautographname callingblackoutmasseusedegradationfilm cameraseagullpush upsbankercostume partyanarchynarcissismswimming underwaterwhite briefsgarbagecrotch grabspacaretakerin 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) |
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: | forgivenessfeardrinkingmoneymurderdeathfriendshipchristmasprisonpsychopath |
| Mood: | car chasemurder of a boy |
| Locations: | restaurantbarnew york cityhospitalsnowcemeterybusnightclubtaxipolice carrooftopcatholic school |
| Characters: | aunt niece relationshipcatholicreference to goddancermother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendtattoobrother brother relationshipgirlbabylawyer …jewishbest friendhitmanpregnanthomeless manyounger version of characterserial murderermurder of a girl (See All) |
| Period: | year 1986year 2006year 1983year 1979year 1976year 1975year 1965year 1964 |
| Story: | piano playerpointing a gun at someone's headpolishgiving a toastknocking on a doorprayingtrustwitnesspursuitapologystabbed to deathstabbingf wordmanhattan new york cityprayer …pianodead bodytearsshootingdrinkbeatingcryingchasephotographdancingkissgunflashbackcharacter name in titlebloodviolencedogtwo word titlebare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterexplosionpistolbased on true storytelephone callbased on bookcorpseshot to deathblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestface slapshot in the headwatching tvcatwritten by directorarrestsunglassesbirthdaycafebathroomjailhandcuffsreference to jesus christtelephoneshot in the backnewspaperwinestrangulationthroat slittingcocainedinernonlinear timelinebirthday partyvanshot in the foreheadflash forwardparkorganized crimecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguestabbed in the backpay phonepoisonchristmas treecourtthreatneck breakingsilencerwhippingnewspaper headlinedismembermentheart attackbirthday cakeeyeglassespoemtv newsshavingwhat happened to epiloguediscoshot in the stomachmobsterhidingphone boothcrying mantrappedbombingplaygroundpartnerpool tableshot in the facedeath threattitle appears in writingprideundercover agentabusive fatherlens flarebriefcasesevered legbenchreckless drivingshot multiple timesmale in showerinterrupted sexhit and run12 year oldsandwichchristmas presenthiding in a closetplaying poolkilling a doghead woundtrue crimedisposing of a dead body17 year old18 year olddrug deal16 year oldpoisoningmailboxroller skatingchewing gumfeverprison visitmoustachecontract killernewscastfamily manpuerto ricancubanmovie camerareference to richard nixonpool hallpolice 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 jerseyreference to brooklyn new york cityshooting out a car windowman holding a babypolish slur (See All) |
A young idealistic English filmmaker, Sue, arrives in India to make a film on Indian revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad and their contemporaries and their fight for freedom from the British Raj. Owing to a lack of funds, she recruits students from Delhi University to act in her docu-d …rama. She finds DJ, who graduated five years ago but still wants to be a part of the University because he doesn't think there's too much out there in the real world to look forward to. Karan, the son of Industrialist Rajnath Singhania, who shares an uncomfortable relationship with his father, but continues to live off him, albeit very grudgingly. Aslam, is a middle class Muslim boy, who lives in the by-lanes near Jama Masjid, poet, philosopher and guide to his friends. Sukhi, the group's baby, innocent, vulnerable and with a weakness for only one thing - girls. Laxman Pandey, the fundamentalist in the group, the only one who still believes that politics can make the world a better place and finally Sonia - the sole girl in the group, tomboy and vivacious spirit, engaged to Ajay - the dashing air pilot. Through her film, Sue wishes to showcase to the world the efforts of these young revolutionaries and the enormity of their contribution to the freedom movement in India. What unfolds is the inspiration behind Sue's passion for bringing their story to the world. The twist in the tale is of course the fact that more than just telling the world, Sue's film makes DJ and his friends stop… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageconspiracydocumentary filmmaking |
| Themes: | police corruptioncorruptiondrunkennessfeardrinkingmoneyreligionmurderdeathfriendshiprevengesuicidekidnappingpoliticsprison …torturefilmmakingheroinvestigationangerterrorismgriefpoetryexecutiondyingvengeancefreedomprejudicecouragerevolutionpolice brutalityreligious intolerance (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarerainarchive footagetrain robbery |
| Locations: | churchbarhospitaltrainmotorcycleairplanelondon englandbicycletaxiairporttaxi driverindiamotorcycle chaseairplane explosion |
| Characters: | reference to godactressactordancersingerdoctorfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboystudentpoliceman …hostageartistfilmmakerfilm directormuslimrussiangrandfather granddaughter relationshipsuicide by gunshotpolice violenceasking for forgivenessreligious procession (See All) |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorgiving a toastknocking on a doorquitting a jobhit in the facesexismpromisestreet liferehearsalcrucifixlistening to musicteasleepingpursuitconfession …gunshotapologycandleprayerdead bodyrunningtearsshootingdrinkmirrorfoodbeatingsongcryingchasesingingphotographdancingfightflashbackgunbloodviolencebare chested malecigarette smokingexplosionpartytelephone callfirevoice over narrationcell phoneshootoutcorpseblood splatterfistfighthorseshot in the chesturinationface slapslow motion scenewatching tvcomputerbattleswordarrestbrawlfalling from heightbookriflebeersunglassesbombinterrogationcollegejailbritishalcoholtelephoneshot in the backsubjective cameranewspaperterroristmassacredisguisedeath of friendmontageeatingprisonerpoliticianmaptrialchildassassinationdrawingshot in the legmarriage proposalflash forwardpilotcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemicrophoneprologueprotestauditioncollege studentbraceletflowershangingdiaryshot in the shoulderwigfilm within a filmsacrificenewspaper headlinehatefreeze frametwenty somethingflirtingpickup truckpoemtv newsdestinyshavingwoundmass murderinjuryshot in the stomachfaintingfamelawcomagroup of friendsjail cellwalkie talkiedemonstrationhidingwatching a moviekicked in the stomachgiantcovered in bloodirishculture clashcrying manfatescamsocial commentarybombingrap musicmourningbackpackkickingironynewsreel footagebribetime lapse photographyrapperhit on the headdeath of protagonistsafelaughterfilm setairplane crashpridecapturemustachelanternethnic slurbonfiregunfirereckless drivingpajamaspatriotismhorseback ridingrevolutionarysaving a lifehandshakeapparitionbag over headcremationlocal blockbusterstrongmanhead wounddead fathername callingstreet marketlooking out a windowintolerancehinduwhistlewellfalling into waterradio stationfilm cameralistening to a radioteasingpocket watchgeneration gapwhistlingpatricidehead injuryreading a bookatrocitypolitical prisonerbritish soldiertolerancelighting a cigarettemartyrwaking upanguishradio newssurrendertelevision setpakistanifreedom fighterspray paintdrama filmmakingpolice sirenflash camerapointing a gun at someoneoverhead shotends with textsikhimperialismreputationmuraldocumentary filmmakerdutch anglepolitical protestbloody faceeye witnessenglishwoman abroaddoorbelltv camerapolitical scandaldead husbandhand kissingapplying makeupblack and white segues into coloroxygen maskawakeningdrinking gamefuneral pyregallowsbloody mouthhead bandagereference to gandhitear gasprotest marchwoman hits a manworshipbritish empiretradition versus modernityhunger strikeindifferencesledge hammerson murders fatheranti conformitypolitical unrestsalutebloody handburparms dealdelhirebelliousness23 year oldexecution by hangingpunched in the gutburpingrepeated dialoguecutting someone's hairfollowing a dreamrebellious youthwolf whistlebritish militaryfoot racewading in waterdeath of fiancehindibritish governmentfemale filmmakerfighting the systemnew delhi indiadragging someoneyear 1925british rajqur'anwater buffalosariwheelieintermissionjailermother slaps sonuniversity campusjet fighter pilothangman's noosereligious ceremonydepiction of corrupt societyhit with a stickradio disc jockeysnapping fingerslife changing decisionindian historyman on a ledgebritish indiareciting a poemtaking the law into one's own handsgun salutereference to vladimir lenincolor segues into black and whitepraying handspushing someonehands tied behind one's backamphitheatrepalmistryriot gearlifting a man into the airmale male embraceportable radiotraditionalismamritsar indiagolden templeindian flagmoment of truthwater boardingburnt alivecall in radio showjumping off a trainlearning linespouring water over one's headbritish imperialismdefence ministerhistory repeats itselfindian governmentreflection in picture frame glassson shoots father (See All) |
Everything is connected: an 1849 diary of an ocean voyage across the Pacific; letters from a composer to his lover; a thriller about a conspiracy at a nuclear power plant; a farce about a publisher in a nursing home; a rebellious clone in futuristic Korea; and the tale of a tribe living on post-apoc …alyptic Hawaii far in the future. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmpost apocalypsedystopiaepic |
| Themes: | escapedrinkingmoneymurderdeathlovefriendshiprevengesuicidememorydrug usecancerguiltexecutiondeath of wife …dyingcannibalismcouragedevil (See All) |
| Locations: | bathtubrestaurantbarbeachswimming poolforestsnowairplanebicycletaxielevatorvillagewoodsshipouter space …campfirestormsan francisco californiabar brawlstorm at seaairplane explosion (See All) |
| Characters: | uncle niece relationshipjewreference to godnurseprostitutesingerdoctorfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationshipfriendchildren …brother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipgirlpolicemanwriterlawyergay kisshitmanwaitresslustuncle nephew relationshipgay relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipolder man younger man relationship (See All) |
| Period: | futureyear 2012year 1973year 1975 |
| Story: | distrustknocking on a doorstreet liferecordingtrustpursuitgunshotapologystabbingcandleflashlightsurvivalf wordprayerpiano …dead bodyrunningtearsshootingdrinkfoodsongcryingchasesingingphotographfemale nuditygunfightkissflashbackf ratedbased on novelbloodmale nudityinterviewdogtwo word titlebare chested malesex scenecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterexplosionpistoltelephone callcell phoneshootoutwoman on topdreamcorpseblood splatterhorseface slappunched in the facecomputercatarrestbare buttsecretfalling from heightletterbookriflecar crashinterrogationcafehandcuffstelephoneshot in the backreportersubjective cameranewspaperjournalistold manthroat slittingbridgeeatingnonlinear timelineno opening creditsfictional warspaceshipunderwater sceneanthologyshot in the legflash forwardauthorprologueprotestpay phoneumbrellaactor playing multiple rolesdebtlightningskeletonringpianistreuniongeneralgrandmotherwhippingtypewriterpubchild murderrecord playereyeglassestape recorderlawslaveryagingcaught having sexdemonstrationwitchcraftcomposercovered in bloodrebellionvirginitygoatbar fightslavewatching televisionmale prostitutereincarnationcrossbowgrandfatherspanishpower outagehungertitle appears in writingprophecydespairescape attemptensemble castoilexilemurder of a childvoice over lettertriberaidsnowingmale male kisseye patchclonehorseback ridingcontractrevolutionaryactress playing multiple rolesmultiple storylinegun in mouthkilling a dogspiral staircaselast will and testamentjournalcorporal punishmentshot with an arrownaivetyloanhead bashed inhand over mouthpoisoningdnan wordreading a booknursing homekarmasouth koreatitle same as bookparasitefacial scarslaughterhousetequilawriting a letter10 year oldpole dancerwoman smokerlocked in a roomfloggingmountain climbingclimbing out a windowplantationtear on cheekradio broadcastsailing shipknife held to throatoverhead shotvolkswagen beetlelast standdeja vusheet musictalking to oneselfbirthmarkthreat to killscotsmangarroterunning for your lifepassenger trainreference to charles dickenshot pantsone eyed manbarefoot womanstowawaycandelabramaorichateauheartbeatfalling out a windowlugershooting starnuclear powerdistant futurepast lifeelderly coupleold people's homenuclear reactoroil companypeepholeyelling for helphuman skeletonseoulfootbridgefree willwar paintfirefightsodomiteair battleescape planshooting a dogyear 1936faked suicidebackhand slapstuck in an elevatorfuturistic cityabolitionisttooth knocked outgoatherdheaddressvoice over writingswinging on a ropemale sitting on a toiletyear 1931aleout of ammunitionreference to jezebelviolareference to berlin germanytelephone hanguptransamerica pyramidwoman hitting a manelevator malfunctionthrowing a cell phonethrown from a buildingchild shot in the backmusical compositionpresent dayreference to germanycult heroreference to herman melvillecrashing through a gatecleaning a swimming poolhands held in the airsix storiesspaceship explosionreference to arthur conan doylesextetasian with coloured hairreference to the korean warrunning over a fire hydrantescaped slavefacial makeupgray tabby catwaistcoatyear 1849chest of gold coinsclimbing a cliffcomputerized voicegrandchildrenmicro minireference to alexander solzhenitsynsubmerged in car (See All) |
This love story has Kitty meeting young, intelligent, shy and somewhat dull Dr. Walter Fane, whose forte is the study of infectious diseases, and the convenient marriage that she finds herself committed to. It is in this web of intrigue that they head for China, only after Walter discovers Kitty's i …nfidelity with one dashing and witty diplomat Charlie Townsend. So much as to hide her from herself and to help thwart a cholera outbreak, this is a marriage more than on the rocks. This is a cold, indifferent and loveless partnership in a vast unknown and deadly environment that will test both these flightless lovebirds and with the hardships and tolerances more than any had ever anticipated. A visual delight amid the pain and suffering of a dying people and failing marriage. Will a cure be found for both, before it's too late? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | humiliationdrunkennessdrinkingmoneydeathmarriageinfidelityadulterypregnancyextramarital affairblackmailredemptionunrequited lovetheatredying |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bathtubboatrestauranthospitallondon englandwatervillageroad tripshipchinacampfirelaboratorycatholic schoolchurch of england |
| Characters: | catholicdancernursesingerdoctormother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipchildrenboyteacher …policemanbabylove trianglemaidfrenchchinesegrandfather grandson relationshipreligious statuechinese soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1920s |
| Story: | victrolainfirmarysewingcard playingrowboatorchestrarecordingpainpianoneighbordead bodyrunningtearsdrinkmirror …foodsongcryingchasesingingdancingflashbackgunkissbased on novelmale nuditysex scenecigarette smokingthree word titletelephone callfirecorpsehorsesex in bedbare buttletterbookvomitingcafevoyeurclassroomriverswimmingcleavageorphanbandstrangulationmountaineatingnunbirdscantily clad femalecoffinmarriage proposalflash forwardumbrellasuitcasedollreadingringflowerspianistbodyguardfemale removes her clothescrossdeath of husbandhorse ridingtypewritercheating wiferecord playerterminal illnessscandalcard gameheavy rainfaintingsexual attractiondiseasecookdemonstrationdysfunctional marriagegossipservantorphanagetorchburialcolonelunfaithful wifelove at first sighttime lapse photographynotelanterndrumsenglishman abroadadulterous wifeunhappy marriagecandyboredomsurgical maskbaptismepidemicforeignerwellraftconventpartial female nuditymicroscopenationalismwriting a letterwarlorddiplomatsocialitegrave diggingmartiniloveless marriageexpatriateimperialismtrophy wifemother superiorenglishwoman abroadlabor strikeflower shophusband wife reunionwalking sticksecrecyrickshawbritish empirebirdcageprotest signtrystcivil servantshanghai chinaultimatumnun's habitcovered female frontal nuditycholeraremote villageinfectious diseasevirtuesteam bathcatholic orphanageconsulatemurder threatwater buffaloconvent schoolsedan chairpinwheelwater wheelconsulstatesmansanitationinoculationreference to chiang kai shekheart shaped box of candykerosene lanternwife pregnant by another manchinese theater (See All) |
Lil ('Naomi Watts' (qv)) and Roz ('Robin Wright (V)' (qv)) are two lifelong friends, having grown up together as neighbors in an idyllic beach town. As adults, their sons have developed a friendship as strong as that which binds their mothers. One summer, all four are confronted by simmering emotion …s that have been mounting between them, and each find unexpected happiness in relationships that cross the bounds of convention. (Read More)
| Themes: | drunkennessfeardrinkingdeathfriendshiprevengemarriageinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancyweddingvoyeurismmemoryextramarital affair …divorcelonelinessdeath of fatherguiltunfaithfulnesstheatre (See All) |
| Locations: | barhospitalbeachhotelcemeterybuskitchenaustraliafranceofficeoceantownsuvrunning on a beach |
| Characters: | reference to godactressactordancersingerfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boybaby …best friendaustralianex husband ex wife relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipyounger version of charactertheatre director (See All) |
| Period: | summer |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorgiving a toastcard playinglistening to musichappinessteaapologyf wordneighborrunningtearsliedrinkmirrorfood …songcryingsingingphotographdancingfemale nudityflashbackfightkisssexf ratednuditymale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malefemale rear nuditycigarette smokingleg spreadingpantiestelephone callcell phonewoman on toptitle directed by femaledreamblondeface slapcomputerbikinisex in bedbare buttsecretbookvomitingbeersunglassesbirthdaysex standing upvoyeurreference to jesus christtelephoneswimmingcleavagewineeatingwidowchildscantily clad femalebirthday partyunderwater scenegraveyardbartenderflash forwardjeansgraveblack pantieschampagneauditionflowerscrossdeath of husbandlaptopsadnessreunionsuspicionrevelationagingwatching a movieswimsuitsurfingaudiencecoitusforbidden loveart galleryburialbald manbroken legministerseasidecliffcopulationwedding receptionsunbathingphoto albumfemale female kissnew jobbirthday presentsydney australiaremorsereading aloudcrutcheslost lovesurferraft18 year oldtheatre productiondolphinmother in lawbeach houselollipopswimming underwaterreverendsurfboardreading a booksurrogate motherlesbian subtextleg injuryleg woundremarriageoverhead shotbedtime storyhappy birthdayrearview mirrorsaying goodbyeplay rehearsalbreaking upsidewalk cafebased on novellatryst20 year oldunderwater fightsurrogate sonwoman directorleg in a casttravel agentcurtain callwetsuitphysical rehabilitationbank checkloversreference to george gershwin21st birthdaymusical productionreflection in a rearview mirrorantisepticreading a book to a childsurfing accidentwater wings (See All) |
A young man is released from prison after many years and given a new identity in a new town. Aided by a supervisor who becomes like a father to him he finds a job and friends and hesitantly starts a relationship with a compassionate girl. But the secret of the heinous crime he committed as a boy wei …ghs down on him, and he learns that it is not so easy to escape your past. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | forgivenessescapedrunkennessfeardrinkingrapedeathmurderlovefriendshipsuicidedrugsjealousyprisondance …heroincestparanoiadepressiondrug usedysfunctional familycancerredemptionguiltdatingillnessabusebullyingchildhooddyingregretdying mother (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | bathtubrestaurantbarbeachtrainschoolcemeterybusnightclubwatertaxicourtroomrooftopcar theftsex in a bathtub |
| Characters: | little girldancerfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyteachergirlstudentpolicemanphotographerlawyer …bullywaitresssecretaryuncle nephew relationship (See All) |
| Story: | reference to the virgin maryrelease from prisoninnocencepromiseapplausesleepingwitnessfired from the jobliarconfessiondream sequenceapologytearsliedrink …mirrorbeatingcryingknifephotographdancingfemale nuditykissflashbackfightbased on novelbloodmale nudityviolencebare chested malesex scenepartybased on true storytelephone callcell phoneunderwearcar accidentface slaprescuepunched in the facewatching tvcameracondomundressingbare buttsecretletterbeerbirthdaybedcar crashcafejailhallucinationvoyeurclassroomrivercriminalreporternewspaperbraambulancefishchild abusetrialdrawingfishingbirthday partyvangraveyardold womanprologuescreamingscreamhangingcourtgiftthreatdatelaptopmurdererex convictclasspubnewspaper headlinehatetv newsidentityhuggingkilling an animalhead buttwarehouseloss of virginityfriendship between mensexual abusevandalismmale bondingclubfalse identitysocial commentaryembarrassmentremote controlhaunted by the pastnicknameshopliftingshoessurveillance camerakickingtaking a pictureco workerfather figurefirst kissamusement parkschool uniformpridefriendship between boysmurder of a childbounty hunterpierpublic humiliationmoral dilemmaadolescentsaving a lifenew jobporn magazinegatebirthday presentsneakersmen's bathroomfirst datefake identitytowerdvdestatewalletbully comeuppanceroller coasterdiggingmale rapelandladywormecstasytrain trackstrain ridebreast cancerrehabilitationsecond chancefather son estrangementparolegravestonecarouselestrangementtabloidshared bathhoodiemerry go rounddelivery manexposechild rapedressingtrespassingfleeingleg injurymcdonald's restaurantsurrogate fatherhappy birthdayhooded figurerascaltrain conductorsaying goodbyemedia frenzynew identitychild's drawingchild murdererfollowingparole officerboardwalkchild murders a childeellimpingname changecuttingmanchestersocial realismbountycuddlingsneaking outwatching a movie on tvwatching news on tvdishonestynewsstandsecret revealedsurrogate sonfootbridgebox cutterused condomearthwormdangerous friendamusement park ridedancing alonebirmingham englandlagerfirst day at worknottingham englandalecrying during sexsaying i love younew shoesrape of girlthrowing a bottletrain ticketviolent youthbrother brother incestreference to steven seagalreference to jean claude van dammebeach chairreference to don juanthank you note (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: | drunkennessdrinkingmoneyrapemurderdeathlovefriendshipmarriageinfidelitydrugsjealousyadulteryprisonwedding …extramarital affairdivorcedeath of fatherdeath of motherdrug useunfaithfulnessdeath of wifecheatingfight for freedom (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarehigh schoolambiguous endingreligious education |
| Locations: | brothelrestaurantbarhospitalhotelairplanebusnightclubtaxiairportgermanytaxi driverslumbus driverbus station |
| Characters: | aunt niece relationshippimpcousin cousin relationshipdancersingerdoctormother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoobrother sister relationship …girlalcoholicpsychiatristmaidmuslimgermanuncle nephew relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipalcoholic drinkself inflicted injury (See All) |
| Story: | piano playeropiumhit in the facerelease from prisonpursuitliarimmigrationapologyimmigrantstabbingpianorunningtearsliedrink …foodbeatingsongcryingchaseknifesingingphotographdancingfemale nuditykissfightgunsexbloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditycigarette smokingmale full frontal nudityshowertelephone callvoice over narrationunderwearblood splattercar accidentface slapwatching tvbrawlletterriflebeercafejailmale pubic hairalcoholgay slurnewspapercookingwinebandconcertvideo cameradrug dealerwomanmontagecocainesuicide attempttoiletaccidenttrialroommatemarriage proposalbartenderwidoweractor shares first name with characterflowersuniversityobscene finger gesturefireworksgraffitifreeze framemachismotraditionshavingbulletdiscosexual abusebearddrug abusepsychologisthonors&mhomicidedrug overdosehaircutsexual desirereverse footagejanitorswitchbladegrocery storebloody nosekickingbroken glassmental hospitaltime lapse photographyamusement parkdrunkaccidental killingwedding ringbalconytuxedopunk rockalarm clockreckless drivingwedding receptionturkey the countryage differenceistanbul turkeyhairdresserimpotenceearphonesbandagesnorting cocainedrunken manhangoverdrunk drivingvacuum cleanernaivetyweightliftingdrunkardstonedsaxophonedance clubwrist slittingrazorcdsunriserazor bladebumgarbagehamburg germanybouncerbeauty salonturkishgame playinglimpneck 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) |
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: | theftdrunkennessfeardrinkingmoneyrapemurderdeathsuicidemarriagechristmasjealousyprisontorturewedding …funeralgangsterinvestigationpsychopathbrutalitydrug usecancermafiaguiltinsanitygriefcelebritygamblingmental illnessrivalrycrueltydeath of wifedeath of daughterutopiasuicide of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | churchrestaurantbarcarcemeterynightclublondon englandtaxipolice stationcourtroomengland |
| Characters: | reference to goddancersingermother daughter relationshipmother son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshiphomosexualboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipdetectivepolicemanphotographer …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: | looking at oneself in a mirrordistrustgiving a toastknocking on a doorpolice raidthunderinnocencepromisestreet lifeteaapplausetrustwitnessconfessionpain …apologystabbed to deathstabbingf worddead bodyrunningliedrinkmirrorfoodbeatingsongknifesingingphotographdancingkissgunbloodviolenceone word titlebondagebare chested malecigarette smokingpartypistolbased on true storyvoice over narrationbased on bookshootoutshot to deathfistfightface slapshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facewatching tvcameraundressingriflebeerbirthdayhandcuffsorgystrippersubjective cameragay slurnewspapersoccerwinebandgangthroat slittingeatingstabbed in the chestweaponjudgeman with glassesno opening creditshit by a carspankingshot in the legmarriage proposalshot in the foreheadlimousinegravelegendmicrophonestabbed in the backprologuebusinessmancoming outchampagneumbrellasuitcasedebtcover upringflowersdomestic violencecourtlong takebusinessconvertibleautomobilethreatbrotherelectiontwinpubcasinonewspaper headlinepowerheart attackfreeze framescandaleyeglassesloyaltywhat happened to epiloguehead buttwarehouseeggcakemobstermorgueworking classdrug abuseboxertwinsassaulttherapistnosebleedfraudwristwatchscambar fightcelebrationdrug overdoseswitchbladeprison guardnicknamebloody nosesufferingcynicismblood on faceintrigueitalian americanhit in the crotchkickingstabbed in the neckpunched in the stomachkicked in the crotchmental hospitalblack bracigarette lighterheavenhit on the headlaughterdeath of sisterblack eyefallprison cellsnowingextortionbriefcasebriefssports carabusive husbandaristocratpillprime ministercontractnarrated by charactercandychristmas presentgang warbirthday presentname callinglooking out a windowgun held to headselfishnesshoneymoonfilm projectorunited kingdomgang violencetwin brotherwhisperinghanging upside downbankermale protagonistshot point blankidentical twinsbased on real personfeverhorninesstrumpetprison visitlighting a cigarettebouncercircular staircasehit with a hammerhymnwoman slaps a mancockney accentkiss on the cheekrise and fallwitness protectionhandbagbreaking a bottle over someone's headflash camerasausageoverhead 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) |
In the early 1940s, Allen Ginsberg is an English major at Columbia University, only to learn more than he bargained for. Dissatisfied by the orthodox attitudes of the school, Allen finds himself drawn to iconoclastic colleagues like Lucien Carr, William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac. Together, this …gang would explore bold new literary ideas that would challenge the sensibilities of their time as the future Beat Generation. However, for all their creativity, their very appetites and choices lead to more serious transgressions that would mark their lives forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | humiliationtheftdrunkennessdrinkingmoneymurderfriendshipdrugsjealousymemoryseductionobsessionparanoiadrug usedysfunctional family …guiltmental illnesspoetrywriting (See All) |
| Locations: | barnew york citychicago illinois |
| Characters: | jewreference to godthiefdancersingerfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicehomosexualafrican americanfriendstudentgay sexpoliceman …writerlawyerjewishbest friendgay kissteacher student relationshipprofessorfrenchgermangay relationshipgay student (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940syear 1944year 2005 |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorgiving a toastrowboatpromiserecordingpursuitconfessionsearchapologystabbingflashlightf wordmanhattan new york citytearsdrink …mirrorsongcryingchaseknifesingingphotographdancingflashbackfightkisssexnuditybloodmale nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterpartyshowertelephone callvoice over narrationunderwearblood splatterface slapcatarrestundressingbare buttsecretbookbirthdaymarijuanacollegejailreference to jesus christmale pubic hairtelephonereportergay slurwinebanddeath of friendsuicide attemptprisonersubwaymapman with glassesradioroommatedrowningflash forwardlibraryauthorstalkerprologuekeymistaken identitycollege studentinjectionhairy chestpoetreference to william shakespearetypewriterblack americanrecord playereyeglassespoemtraitorpot smokingloyaltywhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needlejail cellrebelliongas maskwhiskeyreverse footageboxer shortsrejectiongay sonmale male kissclassmatenewspaper clippingmoral dilemmamale virgindormitorypost world war twosuffocationsaving a lifeimperative in titlenovelpostcardreading aloudjazz musiclibrariansexual tensionabandonmentself defensefascistlsdmisfitdistrict attorneyepiloguetrumpetin medias resradio newsintellectualdragging a bodyharlem manhattan new york cityflash cameramanslaughterends with biographical notespassing outbailguardian angelcurfewmethamphetaminegreenwich village manhattan new york citypenis slurreference to paris francetrumpet playerbloody handabandoned by fatherkilling a catmanifestohand bandagelibertinereference to alice in wonderlandcollege freshmancolumbia universitydadajail visitationnitrous oxidereference to walt whitmanbeat generationu.s. sailorpariahreciting poetryreference to johannes brahmsblood brothersjewish slurreference to arthur rimbaudve dayestablishmentgas stovesharing a cigarettealarm belldistorted soundparanoid schizophrenicreference to herman melvillereference to ulyssesfake hangingreference to henry millerreference to mexicoreference to yeatsbanned bookbenzedrinecommitment to mental hospitalkicking in a windowpulling up pantsreference to lady chatterley's lover the novelstealing a bookchiantiinsane motherreference to geoffrey chaucerreference to percy bysshe shelleyshushing someoneuniversity libraryaspiring poetpaterson new jerseyreference to edward gibbon (See All) |
During 1st WW, two French officers are captured. Captain De Boeldieu is an aristocrat while Lieutenant Marechal was a mechanic in civilian life. They meet other prisoners from various backgrounds, as Rosenthal, son of wealthy Jewish bankers. They are separated from Rosenthal before managing to escap …e. A few months later, they meet again in a fortress commanded by the aristocrat Van Rauffenstein. De Boeldieu strikes up a friendship with him but Marechal and Rosenthal still want to escape... (Read More)
| Themes: | escapedrinkingreligionmurderdeathlovechristmasprisonmilitarylonelinessdyingcouragehuntingstarvation |
| Locations: | tunnelbartrainsnowairplanevillagewoodsfarmcastlegermanysewercave in |
| Characters: | jewactornursesingermother daughter relationshipteachergirlsoldierpolicemanpriestsingle motherrussiangermanengineermilitary officer …german soldierrussian soldierfrench soldiergerman officerfrench military (See All) |
| Period: | 1910s |
| Story: | piano playerinfirmarypolishsewinglatinrehearsalcrucifixrecordingtrustpainsearchapologyimmigrantcandleprayer …pianotearsshootingdrinkfoodsongsingingphotographgunkissdogcigarette smokingthree word titlepistoltelephone callfireshot to deathhorseswordletterbookriflereference to jesus christguitartelephonenewspaperwineconcertaxemountaindisguisewidowcontroversycoffeepilotcostumefugitivechristmas treeflowersdeath of brotherwigcrossdeath of husbandworld war onegeneralcross dressingsacrificeclass differencescowrecord playerafricantransvestiteropeshavingcaptainloyaltywoundsanta clausworking classcommunistwristwatchhonorhaircutmechanicanti semitismprison guardcorsetticklinghungershoveldespairtheatre audiencecigarette lighterprideprisoner of warvegetariancaptureprison cellsnowinglanternbroken armlieutenantswitzerlandgunfirearistocratpatriotismpipe smokingdrumsceremonysuffocationbarbed wirestage showpeasantanti warglovesflutecrutchesbicyclingborder crossingfarmhousevilladiggingjerusalemsquirrelharmonicaflasktheatre productionfortressgramophonelanguage barriertavernstretcherfighter pilotmailbayonetmilitary uniformupper classcheesecoincidencebourgeoisieclothingalpsironinghorse and wagonberetarm slingleg woundborder patrolweepingbarrackssing alonggerman armywheelbarrownobilitydanishfrench armywaltzdutysnowball fightorderlymarchingcountvaudevillechateaucrawlinginvalidsalutesocial classorchardtennis racketpineapplesearchlightgenerosityone armed manprisoner of war campcognacfoot injurypatrolbureaucratla marseillaisetour de franceanti fascistattempted escapesabresentrywreathwhite glovesproletarianwashing feetiron crossmonoclelatrinenativity scenesquadroncommandantoxenjailerchanging timesjewish slurcancan danceburning bookfloorboardreference to josephroll callball and chainhole in the floorfriskingscrubbing floorsilk stockingsncoreference to the count of monte cristoreference to the french revolutionmilitary drilldisruptiontalking to a cowdowned airplanereference to jehovahfarm womanstinginess (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: | drunkennessdrinkingmoneyreligiondeathmurderlovefriendshipchristmasprisonpregnancydrug usesamurai |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolhip hop |
| Locations: | churchrestaurantbarnightclubpolice carstrip clubschool bus |
| Characters: | pimpreference to goddancerprostitutesingermother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendpoliceman …musicianbabyinterracial relationshipgo go dancer (See All) |
| Story: | emceestatue of liberty new york cityprayerpianoneighbortearsshootingdrinkbeatingsongcryingsingingdancingfemale nudityfight …gunkisssexbloodviolencedogcigarette smokingthree word titlepistoltelephone callpunctuation in titleshootoutdreamunderwearface slappunched in the facearrestcafemarijuanajailreference to jesus christstripperbridgetoiletbartenderlimousinemicrophonelocker roompianisthandgunblack americanampersand in titledrug dealinghookerprison guardrap musicegyptpool tableconvenience storemakeuprapperchoirsongwriterclassmatemidlife crisishustlerchauffeurdjmarijuana jointearphonesplaying pooleiffel tower parisevictionexotic dancermen's bathroomjukeboxradio stationdrug dealflarelistening to a radiourinetennesseepyramidbumpawnshopcar radiopole dancervending machinekeyboardmemphis tennesseerentradio djtruck stopcassette tapetricyclesongwritingomenpopsiclechurch choirmount everestlava lampprison visitationcutlasssound engineercrotch rubreference to the easter bunnysound proofingmeat loaf (See All) |
The story of John Lennon's childhood and teenage years from 1944 to 1960, his relationship with his aunt Mimi and his mother Julia -the two dominant women in the first part of his life-, his first meeting with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, their friendship, their love for music and the birth o …f The Beatles. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agetragedy |
| Themes: | theftdrunkennessdrinkingmoneydeathfriendshipfuneralangerdeath of motherdepressiondeath of wifechildhood |
| Mood: | nightmareaffection |
| Locations: | restaurantschoolcemeterybusbicycle |
| Characters: | cousin cousin relationshipreference to godthiefsister sister relationshipdancersingermother son relationshipfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage girlteenage boyteacher …girlstudentmusicianbabybest friendlittle boyuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1940s1950s |
| Story: | piano playerdressing roombackstagelistening to musicrecordingteasleepingpianorunningtearsliedrinkmirrorfoodsong …cryingsingingphotographdancingflashbackkisssexf ratedbloodmasturbationtwo word titlecigarette smokingfingeringpartybased on true storytelephone callfondlingbased on booktitle directed by femaledreamunderwearurinationpunched in the facesecretletterbookbeerbirthdayrock musiccafecollegeguitartelephonebedroombandambulancemontageeatingwidowhouserock banddrawinghit by a carbirthday partygraveyardflash forwardargumentmicrophonereadinguniversitydeath of husbandrock 'n' rollsadnesscharacter says i love youpubrecord playerbirthday caketeen angstwhat happened to epiloguehead buttdesiretape recorderwoman with glassestitle based on songgroup of friendsrageguitaristaudienceblack humorpassportmovie theatreswitchbladebloody noseshopliftingdrummertheatre audienceabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorsongwriterpierattractiondark pastrecording studiolaughingdead motherpajamascrowdexhibitionismnew zealandmusic bandfast motion scenedrumsjoyreference to elvis presleyporn magazinedark secretadolescencejazz musiclooking out a windowguitar playingharmonicaboy with glassesbus stopflasklistening to a radiowrathguitar playerurinalguardianhamburg germanypawnshopwakegravestoneoutdoor oral sexmailmanthe beatlesgrudgedoormanabsent motherwaveoverhearing sexmusical instrumentrecord storemusic storebanjomusic groupreference to winston churchillrock groupliverpooloverheard conversationdouble decker busbloody mouthboardwalkcollapsesketchingdeath of uncleabandoned by fatherillegitimacygarden shearshalf brother half sister relationshipabandoned by motherbirth certificatechildhood memoriesboys' bathroomband managerlodgerschool suspensionlawn chairfish and chipsknocking on doortroubled teenage boyblackpool englandabandoned by husbandreference to buddy hollyreference to little richardsleeping on a benchreference to tchaikovskysinging along with a recordbiochemistryseaside resortbanjo playerschool blazerbrain hemorrhagewashboardlistening to classical musicclipping a hedgemerchant navy (See All) |
The painter Goya becomes involved with the Spanish Inquisition when his muse, Ines, is arrested by the church for heresy. Her father, Thomas, comes to him hoping that his connection with Brother Lorenzo, whom he is painting, can secure the release of his daughter.
| Subgenre: | historical event |
| Themes: | corruptiondrinkingmoneyreligionrapedeathbetrayalprisontorturedeceptioninsanityexecutionhuntingfrench revolution |
| Locations: | catholic churchchurchspain |
| Characters: | catholicjewdancerprostitutemother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipbabyjewishchristianity …deafnessfrench soldierbaby crying (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1800s |
| Story: | reference to napoleonrelease from prisoncrucifixconfessionpainfalse accusationcandleprayerdead bodydrinkfooddancingfemale nuditycharacter name in titleviolence …explosioncorpsehorsebattlearrestpaintingrifleinterrogationorphanwinewomaneatingmodelnunpainterkingflash forwardportraitactor playing multiple roleshangingcrosshorse ridingchickentypewriterqueeneyeglassesshavingwoundorphanageviolinmonkmental institutioncensorshipdwarfinvasiondungeonhorse and carriagesign languagepipe smokingviolinistimprisonmentdonkeyconventmedalcheering crowdtavernbritish armyactual animal killedatrocitymadrid spainbritish soldiermartyrfiring squadposingbagpipestop hatvulturecircumcisionmissing daughterglobestagecoachportrait paintingshacklesgarrotemusefrench armycandelabraprinting pressnapoleonic warsburned at the stakesketchingempire fashionpublic executionheresylip readinghereticforced confessionwhite glovesopportunistspanish inquisitioncantordriven madreference to john lockekissing feetstrappadovoltairepillagefrancisco de goyadunce capgrand inquisitorruffled shirtdinner bellflintlock muskettricome (See All) |
After Black September's assassination of Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics in 1972, Prime Minister Golda Meir okays a black-box operation to hunt down and kill all involved. A team of five gathers in Switzerland led by Avner, a low-level Mossad techie whose father was a war hero and whose wife … is pregnant. It's an expendable team, but relying on paid informants, they track and kill several in Europe and Lebanon. They must constantly look over their shoulders for the CIA, KGB, PLO, and their own sources. As the body count mounts -- with retribution following retribution -- so do questions, doubts, and sleepless nights. Loyalties blur. What does it mean to be a Jew? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspensetragedyepic |
| Themes: | humiliationescapedrunkennessdrinkingmoneyreligiondeathmurderloverevengesuicidekidnappingmarriagebetrayalpolitics …prisonpregnancyfuneralmemorydeath of fatherterrorismparanoiadrug usecancerdyinghomelessnessvengeancejusticephilosophy (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmaregorerainnight school |
| Locations: | boatrestaurantbarnew york cityhospitalbeachtrainswimming poolhotelhelicoptermotorcycleairplaneparis francebuslondon england …bicycletaxiairportelevatorkitchenitalytruckisraelyacht (See All) |
| Characters: | catholicjewreference to godsister sister relationshipdancersingerdoctormother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipchildrenboy …girlwriterhostagejewishhitmanfrenchgermanamericanself doubtself righteousness (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1970syear 1972 |
| Story: | broken jawreference to napoleonthunderlistening to musicsearchstabbingcandleflashlightmanhattan new york cityprayerpianodead bodyrunningtearsshooting …drinkfoodbeatingsongcryingchaseknifesingingphotographdancingfemale nuditygunfightflashbacksexnuditybloodviolenceone word titlefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditydogbare chested malefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterexplosionpantiesbased on true storytelephone callbased on bookshootoutcorpseshot to deathunderwearblood splatterfistfightmachine gunshot in the chestshot in the headslow motion scenewatching tvcatarrestsex in bedsecretriflesunglassesbombplace name in titlebedcaferivertelephoneshot in the backcleavagejournalistassassincookingwinebandterroristmassacredeath of friendeatingprisonerfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesno opening creditsscantily clad femaleassassinationfishingchild in perildouble crosscontroversyfemme fataleshot in the foreheadpublic nuditybinocularsmicrophonebusinessmanpuppetpay phoneumbrellascreambankhangingstreet shootoutcity name in titledeath of brotherpianistbodyguardfemale removes her clothesgovernmentchildbirthreuniontied upgardenblindfoldsevered armgeneralsecret agentsilencerrefugeecross dressingespionageciahategirl in pantiestransvestiteeyeglassestv newshand grenadeloyaltybulletathletewhat happened to epilogueno pantiesassassination attemptbreaking and enteringreference to adolf hitlermass murderjeeptape recorderlawrome italytoyaccidental deathimpersonationphone boothswimsuitbrooklyn new york cityrailway stationhomefollowing someonecrying mancelebrationremote controlmiddle eastgrocery storebombingtelescopeexplosiveplaygroundmourningegyptshot in the facem 16butchertitle appears in writingstabbed in the headarabswedenbooby trapdeath of sistercommandoolympicswedding ringbalconyraidswitzerlandcapitalismnude woman murderedbenchworld trade center manhattan new york citygunfireexploding helicopterwrestlerpatriotismpipe smokingmoscow russiafemale assassinprime ministerrevolutionaryblood on camera lenspalestinehandshakeface maskgardeningclosetethicseiffel tower pariseditorjerusalemtv reporterconsensual sextape recordinglistening to a radioanarchystakeoutembassychandelierkgbhijackingnetherlandspolitical prisonershot in the throatbomberdisillusionmentdeath of familypalestiniansyriamattressdutchguerrillanegotiationathens greecedivertel aviv israellebanonrefugee campmunich germanyreference to josef stalinbangladeshcourt martialdetonatorantique shoprearview mirrortranslationcrossing selfcmnftv cameracovert operationtv setegyptianhouseboatreference to karl marxsafe deposit boxsafe housebreaking a car windowuh 1 huey helicoptergeneva switzerlandmossadarab israeli conflictbrussels belgiumsidewalk cafebeirut lebanonboundnew york city skylineseparation from familybank accountsearchlightantique dealerjordanfalling into a swimming poolbook readingkibbutznude with a gunclimbing a fencecyprusfake passportsex with a pregnant womanalgeriansurrogate sonfree willfirefightgetaway carknife in the headchest hairfrankfurt germanyplastic explosivetoy makerfiatchanging clothescompromisehand puppetbomb makingmixed marriageconsulatefood marketreceiptvichystocking masktv newscastersleepmaskhit squadred seabombmakerreference to charles bronsonrighteousnessbaader meinhofhoney trapboeing 727ploswiss bankolive treereference to adolf eichmannreference to david ben gurionbaklavawar storymunich olympicsphone bombreference to the arabian nightswrestling teamgym baghostage negotiationletter bombreference to scherazadetv control roombeer gardenred army factionreference to golda meirreflection in a store windowtripolibreaking a lightbulbde briefinggourmet cookmechanical toyolympic villagepublic reading (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: | police corruptionforgivenesscorruptionescapedrinkingrapedeathmurderlovefriendshipsuicidekidnappinginfidelitypoliticsadultery …tortureweddinginvestigationvoyeurismmemoryextramarital affairdeath of fatherobsessionblackmaildrug useguiltgriefunfaithfulnesssurveillancedeath of wifepolice brutalitymurder investigationmysterious deathmurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | night |
| Locations: | restaurantbarhospitalforestparis francebusairportelevatorwoodspolice stationpolice carfrancelakerooftop |
| Characters: | nursedoctormother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendboybrother sister relationshipgirlpolice officerserial killer …detectivepolicemanphotographerbabylawyerwaitresskillerfrenchamericanpolice chasechildhood friendcoronerfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipboy girl kiss (See All) |
| Story: | police raidinnocencestreet lifedesperationapplauseflowerpursuitconfessionsearchfalse accusationapologydead bodyrunningtearslie …shootingdrinkmirrorfoodbeatingcryingchasephotographfemale nudityflashbackfightgunbased on novelnuditybloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested malefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingmale full frontal nuditylesbian kissshowertelephone callcell phonecorpseshot to deathunderwearhorsecar accidentface slapshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvcomputercameraarrestundressingbare buttsecretriflecafejailvoyeurmale pubic hairrevolvertelephoneshot in the backsubjective cameraswimmingcleavagegay slurnewspapervideo cameramansioneatingfemale pubic hairinternetnonlinear timelineman with glassesscantily clad femalecoffinassassinationforeign language adaptationvanlatex glovesflash forwardparkskinny dippingsmokingbinocularsprologuekeymissing personcover upbaseball batfemale full rear nuditylong takegymdisappearancecountrysidedeath of sonthreathorse ridingsadnessratsuspicionmurderertied uphandguntypewritergraffitiherointv newsbow and arrowrevelationinjuryred dresswalkie talkieloss of loved onedrug abusehidingloss of wifedriving a carfaked deathclockhomicidepresumed deadpassportretirementcamera shot of feetdivingphoto shoothaunted by the pasttensionsurveillance cameraplaygroundmourningburglarylesbian coupleautopsye maildeerhighwaycellphonesuspectduckbruisenude woman murderedbenchsports cartan linechildhood memoryframed for murderdead dognude swimminganniversaryhandshakedark secretcremationstreet gangrepeated sceneabuse of powerstairwaystreet marketbitternessgun held to headframedtraffic jamfemale lawyermale rapehired killernude girlcigarettefallingscene 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) |
A love story and murder mystery based on the most notorious unsolved murder case in New York history. The original screenplay uses newly discovered facts, court records and speculation as the foundation for a story of family, obsession, love and loss.
| Themes: | drunkennessfeardrinkingmoneymurderdeathfriendshipsuicidemarriagepregnancyweddingdepressionblackmaildrug usemental illness …dyingabortionwealthmurder investigationsuicide of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | boatrestaurantnew york citytrainswimming poollos angeles californiaparis francebicycletaxielevatorapartmentcourtroomlakemotelchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | jewdancernursesingermother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationship …girlstudentphotographerwriterlawyerjewishpsychiatristmaidmayorpregnant wifechinese foodbaby shower (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s2000syear 2000year 1982year 1972year 1971year 1978 |
| Story: | hummingdistrustclimbing through a windowpolice raidrecordingtrustsearchmanhattan new york cityneighbordead bodyrunningtearsshootingdrinkmirror …foodsongcryingsingingphotographdancingfemale nuditykissflashbackgunbloodviolencedogbare chested malesex scenecigarette smokingpartythree word titlepantiesshowerbased on true storytelephone callcorpseunderwearurinationcameraundressingsecretsunglassesinterrogationcafemarijuanacollegeswimmingnewspaperwineold manvideo cameradisguisebridgeeatingcocainepoliticiansubwaydinnerjudgetrialbirthday partymarriage proposalpay phoneumbrellasuitcasemissing persondomestic violencedisappearancewigsuspicionloss of mothercross dressingclass differencesdismembermenttherapywashington d.c.record playerbirthday cakeeyeglassestv newsanswering machinepot smokingwhat happened to epiloguescene during opening creditsjoggingtherapistdysfunctional marriagefloridaphone boothpress conferencehome movietennisladderapartment buildingyogatarget practiceshovelnovelisttime lapse photographyskiingtuxedolooking at self in mirrorextortionbriefcasebriefsbruisedead motherlandlordabusive husbandphysical abusedead dogkilling a dogevictionmen's bathroomtrue crimesnorting cocainedouble lifemotel roomdrunk drivingreal estatetv reporterjuryself defensecredit carddistrict attorneyambassadorfamily businessmailboxunplanned pregnancyheirbased on true eventstimes square manhattan new york cityvolkswagencollectorreading a newspaperrealtorcircular staircasebronx new york citytoy gunspray paintwanted posterpeep holeu.s. senatorpackinghigh societydomineering fathervolkswagen beetleends with biographical notesbandanaswimming in underweartelephone numberwomen's bathroomtalking to selfponyshort shortsanswering machine messagevermontwashing disheslong island new yorkwife abuseempire state building manhattan new york citysnoopingliving togetherfemale judgemedical schoolcrossdressermissing womanman dressed as a womanmissing person posternew york city skylinehome movie footageabortion clinicoffice buildingoxygen tankbludgeoned to deathtwo in a showerunsolved murderswing setunsolved crimetrust funddead body in a car trunkjumping off a rooffile cabinetparent grown child relationshipwrong side of the trackscollege graduationmissing wifefacial bruisegraduation partyrich man poor womandestroying property42nd street manhattan new york cityfacial injuryhack sawplumbingeye dropslatenessbuying a houseelevator operatorman wearing tidy whitiesfemale district attorneytestifying in courtledgerwife beatingalbany new yorkdismembering a dead bodygalveston texasprimal screamspitting out foodvenetian blindsthrowing a chairwestchester new yorkhusband suspected of murdering his wifesuspicion of murdertelephone off hookpretending to be muteporno movie theatreshiksau.s. capitol building washington d.c.health food storeheir to fortunerent collectortaking off a woman's panties (See All) |
Andreiv Rublev charts the life of the great icon painter through a turbulent period of 15th Century Russian history, a period marked by endless fighting between rival Princes and by Tatar invasions.
| Subgenre: | epicperiod dramaallegory |
| Themes: | forgivenessfaithhumiliationtheftescapedrunkennessdrinkingmoneyreligionrapedeathmurderlovebetrayalghost …jealousypoliticstortureartdeceptionbrutalitypovertyguiltsexualityillnessexecutionhopecrueltydyingblindnessjusticecourage (See All) |
| Mood: | rainreligiousmyth |
| Locations: | churchbeachforestsnowwaterwoodscityrooftoprussiacampfirewalled city |
| Characters: | reference to godthiefsingerfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipchildrenbrother brother relationshipboyteachersoldierpriestartistchristianitybible …russianreligious iconreligious processionreligious artrussian orthodox (See All) |
| Period: | winter15th century |
| Story: | reference to the virgin marybeheadingrowboatinnocencecrucifixliarconfessionfalse accusationcandleprayerdead bodyrunningtearsliedrink …foodbeatingcryingchaseknifesingingfemale nudityflashbackkisssexcharacter name in titlenuditybloodmale nudityviolencefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditydogtwo word titlefemale rear nudityfirevoice over narrationdreamhorseslow motion scenecatbattleswordarrestbare buttsecretpaintingbookbeerhallucinationvoyeurreference to jesus christriverswimmingdecapitationold manaxemassacremansionarmyaccidentsnakejudgepainterritualcontroversyprincesspublic nuditylegendspiritualityperson on fireattackangelreadingdisappearancecrosshorse ridingsadnesstied upwhippingcowkillingpowerprincetraditiontraitorgoldwolfbow and arrowflyingspearballoondiseasewitchcraftmobladdertorchmonkgoatappledwarffloodsufferinginvasionhungerpeaceshoveldespairmedieval timesfogsoulrainstormarmorraidsiegesnowingstabbed in the eyeblind maninjusticesmokecrowdgeniusmoscow russiamudhorseback ridingjoymale objectificationpeasantcrucifixionstabbed in the handfolkloregreekmonasterybandagedockdead animalhead woundepisodic structureinspirationcanoetreasontemptationbeeplaguedigginganimal crueltydrumwhisperinganimal abuseenvybellambassadorreluctant herocreativityantepiloguemastereasteractual animal killedbishopbased on real personacrobatcathedralfeatherpersecutionhot air balloonsorrowdeath of familysilencemiddle agesdead birdblack catsaintblacksmithman on firesalvationdogfighticonhermitfloggingapprenticethronefleeingswanburningtantrumholy communionrepentancefaminepagancouriermessengerlaundry drying on clothes lineauthoritytalking to the deadpitysilverbeehivescaffoldatonementbattering rambuilderdisciplespitting on someoneclergyfooltranscendenceprodigal sonbee stingonionnativitycabbageelderly manpardonhorseshoejestermugdesecrationhumilitytongue cut outapostlefalling into a river1400sskillmongolmasonjumping off a balconydragged by a horsefrescopants falling downabbotmute girlvow of silenceiconographydocumentary segmentjudasrussian culturebyzantinepassion playarrow in backblindingclothes on firerussian orthodox churchanimal on firehorse cartpillagework of artcalvarydragged by one's hairheathenarrow in the backasceticbeating a dogeternal damnationhorse meatnightingaleorthodoxytatarbirchartistic creationgrowling stomachmonasticismsliding down a hill (See All) |
At the age of 38, Mark O'Brien, a man who uses an iron lung, decides he no longer wishes to be a virgin. With the help of his therapist and his priest, he contacts Cheryl Cohen-Greene, a professional sex surrogate and a typical soccer mom with a house, a mortgage and a husband. Inspired by a true st …ory, The Sessions, follows the fascinating relationship which evolves between Cheryl and Mark as she takes him on his journey to manhood. (Read More)
| Themes: | feardrinkingmoneyfriendshiprevengejealousyfuneralguiltsexualitypoetrydisabilityfalling in lovenear death experience |
| Locations: | catholic churchbathtubchurchrestauranthospitalbeachhotelbicycleelevatorwheelchairbaseballmotelsan francisco californiarunning on a beach |
| Characters: | catholic priestcatholicjewreference to godprostitutesingermother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattoo …boyteenage boygirlwriterpriestbest friendself pitysex therapistself deprecation (See All) |
| Period: | year 1988 |
| Story: | reference to the virgin maryprayingpromisesleepingfired from the jobconfessionpainapologyf wordprayerrunningtearsdrinkfoodsong …singingfemale nudityflashbackkissmasturbationtwo word titlebare chested malesex scenefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingejaculationnipplespartyleg spreadingerectionpantiestelephone callvoice over narrationwoman on topurinationblondecatwritten by directorundressingsex in bedbookbeersunglassescafemarijuanacollegevoyeurreference to jesus christtelephonesubjective cameracleavagenewspaperbraambulancewomaneatingfemale pubic hairwhite pantiesman with glassesscantily clad femalecoffinunderwater scenemarriage proposalcoffeeflash forwardcursevirginspiritualityfantasy sequencereadingcollege studentfemale removes her clothessadnesspoettypewritereyeglassespoemhugginganswering machinepot smokingloss of virginitytape recorderbuttockstherapisthome movieforbidden lovepicnicchokingjob interviewpower outagesex talkanxietydespairpanties pulled downtan linemale virginwoman in bathtubsermonsexual awakeningnarrated by characterjudaismparalysistelevision newsfemale genitalianaivetymasochismnewspaper articleecstasyreading a bookkarmashirtgurneyloss of sisterstation wagonsexual repressionundressing someonegolden gate bridgeintimacyshared bathwoman undressingfirst sexual experiencephilosopherpremature ejaculationsexual pleasureman in a wheelchairjealous husbandsynagogueimplied nudityweepingsexual explorationsexual arousal911power failuretrolleyvoice over inner thoughtsdoorbellsaying goodbyeoxygenreference to the bibleactress breaking typecaststrong sexual contentcolognelogicpoliosex therapyearmale with long hairwoman wearing glassesberkeley californiajewish manbed riddenoutdoor cafescratching6 year oldcollege graduationsense of touchspeaker phonevoice over writingmotorized wheelchairthrift storeweeping womangirl wearing pantiesshaving someonesponge bathfutonrespiratordifficulty breathingsex surrogatehandicap seximplied male nuditylove poempity sexreading a poemwriting a poemiron lunguniversity of california berkeleyitch38 year oldreference to boston massachusettsjewish convertpower blackoutmotel desk clerk49 year oldkissing someone's chestorange tabby catoxygen tentpolio victimmikvah (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: | drinkingmoneyfriendshipsuicidepregnancyhomelessnessabortion |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | fire escaperestaurantbarnew york citysnowbuselevatorpolice carchicago illinoisgas station |
| Characters: | reference to godsingerdoctorfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfriendbrother sister relationshippolicemanmusicianjewishwaitresslittle boyprofessorsecretaryuncle nephew relationship …u.s. soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1960swinteryear 1961 |
| Story: | hit in the facelistening to musicrecordingapplausesleepingpursuitliarsearchapologyflashlightmanhattan new york cityliedrinkfoodbeating …songcryingchasesingingphotographflashbackcharacter name in titlecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterthree word titletelephone callunderwearpunched in the facecatcondomarrestsunglassescafehandcuffsreference to jesus christguitartelephonecookingwineconcerteatingdinersubwayno opening creditsmicrophonekeypay phoneauditionstorytellingreadingrecord playerguitaristclassical musicdriving a carmilkhitchhikingcouchboxer shortsbackpackkickingtitle appears in writingfogsnowingcanerecording studiocontractreference to elvis presleyalleymen's bathroomreading aloudstairwaylooking out a windowguitar playinglosershow businessmailguitar playerfolk musicfilling stationcircular staircasein medias resunwanted pregnancydriving at nightintercomsleeping on a couchsnoringcoatgreenwich village manhattan new york cityreference to bob dylantoilet stallpenis slurtheatrical agentcold the temperaturewelshreference to the new york timessociologistsleeping on the floorborrowing moneybreakfast cerealfolk singerhecklerlistening to a car radioginger cathighway patrolmantrain depotwashington square manhattan new york cityselling a houseakron ohioupper west side manhattan new york citycar collisionreference to flash gordonreference to ulyssessociology professorcouchsurfingreference to new jerseylost catreference to boston massachusettslp recordingdriving in snowreference to seattle washingtonfalling asleep while drivingcolumbia recordselectrical tapeknocking on a car windowentering through a windowreference to new orleans louisiana (See All) |
The story of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene ('Carey Mulligan' (qv)), who attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak ('Matthias Schoenaerts' (qv)), a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy ('Tom Sturridge' (qv)), a handsome and reckless Serg …eant; and William Boldwood ('Michael Sheen (I)' (qv)), a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba's choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love - as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingmoneydeathmurderfriendshipsuicidemarriagechristmasjealousypregnancyweddingobsessionguiltgriefgambling …illnessunrequited loveinheritancehunting (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | churchbeachsnowwoodsrural settingfarmstorm |
| Characters: | aunt niece relationshipuncle niece relationshipdancersingerhusband wife relationshipfriendolder man younger woman relationshipsuicide by drowningasking for forgiveness |
| Period: | 19th centurychristmas party |
| Story: | piano playerscarfgiving a toastthunderpromiseapplausesleepingpursuitgunshotapologycandlepianoneighbordead bodytears …drinkmirrorfoodsongcryingsingingdancingkisssexf ratedbased on novelviolencedogbare chested malepartyfirevoice over narrationhorseshot in the chestswordsecretfalling from heightletterriflesubjective cameraswimmingorphanbridgeeatingwidowboxingcoffingraveyardmarriage proposalgraveprologueumbrelladebtchristmas treelightningfarmerdeath of husbandfeminismchickencowpoemloyaltydesirescene during opening creditsjail cellsergeantservantsheepladdercrying manwindministerdrummerbutlerthunderstormchristmas evepridevoice over lettercliffhousekeeperlanternhorse and carriagepipe smokingengagement ringhorseback ridingvictorian eranarrated by characterwomen's rightsjewelrykilling a doglast will and testamentfencestaircasepocket watchfall from heightwagerdisappointmentmilitary uniformobsessive lovekindnessrespectbritish soldiernervousnesspitchforkhymnbegginghorse and wagonshepherdbow tiescythetrespassingsecret lovecrime of passionharvestunwed pregnancymiddle aged manlambfalling off a clifffired from a jobhaybrandydead babylooking in a windowblowing a kissmilking a cowfirefightingpitypineapplegeesecheeringfiddlergrainwaving goodbyeshooting a dogsabrebailiffhaystacksuicide of husbandleft at the altartwo on a horserejecting a marriage proposalsheepdogreflection in mirrorfernreversal of fortuneblack bearhorse drawn hearseplaying with a dogthought deadvalentine's cardworkhousecloversplashing water on someonefarmhandasking for moneyfelling a treesharpening a knifebarn on firesheep farmerthree men in love with the same woman (See All) |
In the 70's in Afghanistan, the Pushtun boy Amir and the Hazara boy Hassan, who is his loyal friend and son of their Hazara servant Ali, are raised together in Amir's father house, playing and kiting on the streets of a peaceful Kabul. Amir feels that his wise and good father Baba blames him for the … death of his mother in the delivery, and also that his father loves and prefers Hassan to him. In return, Amir feels a great respect for his father's best friend Rahim Khan, who supports his intention to become a writer. After Amir winning a competition of kiting, Hassan runs to bring a kite to Amir, but he is beaten and raped by the brutal Assef in an empty street to protect Amir's kite; the coward Amir witness the assault but does not help the loyal Hassam. On the day after his birthday party, Amir hides his new watch in Hassam's bed to frame the boy as a thief and force his father to fire Ali, releasing his conscience from recalling his cowardice and betrayal. In 1979, the Russians invade Afghanistan and Baba and Amir escape to Pakistan. In 1988, they have a simple life in Fremont, California, when Amir graduates in a public college for the pride and joy of Baba. Later Amir meets his countrywoman Soraya and they get married. In 2000, after the death of Baba, Amir is a famous novelist and receives a phone call from the terminal Rahim Khan, who discloses secrets about his family, forcing Amir to return to Peshawar, in Pakistan, in a journey of redemption. (Read More)
| Themes: | forgivenesstheftescapedrinkingmoneyreligionrapedeathmurderlovefriendshipmarriagebetrayalpoliticswedding …funeralmemorytraveldeath of fatherdeath of motherredemptionguiltillnesspoetryabuseexecutionhopechildhooddyingjusticecouragerevolutiondeath in childbirth (See All) |
| Locations: | barhospitalsnowcemeterytaxiairporttaxi driversan francisco california |
| Characters: | reference to godthiefdancersingermother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipfriendchildrenbrother brother relationshipboybaby …writerbullylittle boymuslimrussianuncle nephew relationshipsingle fatheraunt nephew relationshiprussian soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s2000s |
| Story: | quitting a jobshamesinstreet lifeteawitnesspursuitliarpainsearchfalse accusationimmigrantprayerrunningtears …liemirrorfoodbeatingsongcryingchasesingingphotographdancingflashbackgunkisssexbased on novelbloodviolencedogcigarette smokingpartythree word titletelephone callshot to deathmachine gunsecretletterbookriflebeerbombbirthdaybathroomorphansoccerbandold mancaliforniamountaindinnerchild abusecoffinbirthday partycontroversygraveyardold womanflash forwardtreeauthorstorytellingsuitcasereadingtankflowersspeechchildbirthcontestloss of mothergeneralfireworksrefugeetypewritersingle parentpickup truckpoemrevelationlawsexual abuseislamcommunistwatching a movieservantbrideorphanagehonorgoatmovie theatreshoesinvasionmobile phonesmugglingkickingbutcherdespairafghanistantheatre audiencebribefriendship between boysvoice over lettersnowingstadiumsodomypigeonwedding receptionphoto albumgraduationwedding ceremonystreet marketborder crossingpakistanwatchmale rapesmugglerlistening to a radiokitekindnessmosquegroomslingshotford mustangreading a newspaperradio newsmorphinechild rapecourtshipfleeingtalibansurrogate fatherillegitimate sonhappy birthdayturbanmirror ballcrutchstorytellerfake beardauthor cameotypingaudio flashbackreference to allahflea marketafghan warbazaarkite flyinglearning to readsurrogate soniciclefootbridgeboyhood friendcommunity collegestepbrotherstoningoutdoor cafeafghancollege graduationburqachaperonetanker truckhuman smugglingsurrogate brotherdishonorpomegranatemullahsellingkabul afghanistanrumisoviet invasionpashtuncarving into tree barkreckoningstoned to deathbuzkashione leggedhazarapeshawar pakistanfuel truckwuthering heights (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: | restaurantbarhospitalairplanelos angeles californiabusapartment |
| Characters: | actressactordancernursedoctorhusband wife relationshipfriendpolicemanphotographerartistfilm directorhuman animal relationship |
| Period: | 1920s1930s20th century |
| Story: | looking at oneself in a mirrorflapperreference to napoleondressing roombackstageorchestrarecordingapplausefired from the jobsearchdream sequenceapologyrunningtearsdrink …mirrorfoodcryingphotographdancinggunkissinterviewdogtwo word titlecigarette smokingpistolfirecar accidentslow motion scenecamerapaintingriflecafetelephonereporternewspapersword fightmontageeatingsuicide attemptcigar smokingbartenderlimousinemicrophonefantasy sequencestatueflowerssplit screenfilm within a filmsadnessobscene finger gesturetypewriternewspaper headlinearsonrecord playerfamewatching a moviehollywood californiamovie starmovie theaterladdercrying manmovie theatreshoesmovie setdespairtheatre audiencebutlerlaughterblack and whiteprideshadowfilm producerscreenwriterraised middle fingermustachetuxedopajamassmokefilm industryposterauctionchauffeursaving a lifeearphonesbarking doggun in mouthmovie producerstairwayjazz musicfilm projectorfilm cameramegaphoneunhappinesswhistlinghollywood signmovie studiofilm studiocoincidencesecond chancefeathersilencekiss on the cheekrise and fallsuicidal thoughtsflash cameratop hatspotlighttap dancingnightgownanimal in cast creditstelephone numberdutch anglewife leaves husbandportrait paintingfictional biographymakeup artisthand kissingwaltzfilm reelfilm premiereblowing a kissquicksandwashed up starbuilding on fireunhappy wifecannes film festivalmatchesmovie businessriches to ragsorchestra conductorhand bandagemarqueepawn shopscreening roomactor's lifemovie extrayear 1930year 1932auctioneerfan the personchance encountertap dancerstock market crashterrieralmost hit by a caryear 1928year 1929theatre marqueecar crashing into a treewriting on a mirroryear 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) |
Nader ('Payman Maadi' (qv)) and Simin ('Leila Hatami' (qv)) argue about living abroad. Simin prefers to live abroad to provide better opportunities for their only daughter, Termeh. However, Nader refuses to go because he thinks he must stay in Iran and take care of his father (Ali-Asghar Shahbazi), …who suffers from Alzheimers. However, Simin is determined to get a divorce and leave the country with her daughter. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | theftfearmoneyreligionmurderdeathmarriagepregnancyinvestigationmemorydivorcepovertydepressioninheritancereligious intolerance |
| Locations: | hospitalschoolbuselevatorkitchenwheelchairgas stationschool teacher |
| Characters: | little girlreference to godthiefdoctormother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistteachergirlmaidmuslim …daughterfathergrandfather granddaughter relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Story: | knocking on a doorshamesinpromiseteasleepingwitnessfired from the jobliarconfessionimmigrationpainfalse accusationapologypiano …runningtearsliecryingphotographfightf ratedcharacter name in titlebare chested maletelephone callcell phonecar accidentarrestsunglasseslow budget filmbathroomjailhandcuffstelephonesubjective cameranewspaperold manwomanjudgedrawinghit by a carlooking at the cameraprologuekeysuitcasedebtbankscene during end creditsdomestic violencecourtsuspicionclassclass differencescouplesurgeryeyeglasseshead buttlawscene during opening creditsdiseasetied to a bedislamteddy bearhonoriranpassportgirl with glassesbloody nosepillsmobile phonethirty somethingalzheimer's diseasebalconymarital separationbenchmarital problemmiscarriageseparationislamicethicstestimonyrunning awayemigrationdoubtreading aloudstairwaylooking out a windowmarried couplebankeriranianblackboardscene of the crimecdtutorwrathresponsibility11 year oldcircular staircasegynecologistjunior high schoolstudyingwater fountainhomeworkfather in law daughter in law relationship19 year oldhumanitygirls' schoolhijabtehran iranarabicwife leaves husbandbailfired from a jobshacklescaregiverdoorbellpersianvisadead babyoxygen maskcompact dischead scarfoxygencivilizationhearingtemperkoranbed wettingjudgmentreference to allahsister in law sister in law relationshipwetting oneselfabandoned by motherbad temperoverhearing a conversationcopy machineslamming a doorwanting a divorcerugsocial differencesdizzinessfalling out of bedseventy somethingbody searchdirty moneyhot temperqur'ancompensationjoblessnesscourt of lawshaving someonelocking a dooreighty somethinglying in waitmedical examgiving someone a bathopen endingcommutingtirednessmutismunbornunhappily married womancreditorvenetian blindsabandoned by wifeblood moneydrinking fountainelder carehitting someoneobligationselling a carcobblerwindow blindschadordisturbing the peacefalling on the floorfalse accusation of stealingsitting in a car (See All) |
As children, Lorenzo Carcaterra - Shakes to his friends - Michael Sullivan, Tommy Marcano, and John Reilly were inseparable. They grew up in Hell's Kitchen, a far from perfect neighborhood, one filled as Shakes says with scams and shake downs, but one where the rules were known by its residents. The … one adult who they admired was Father Bobby Carelli, who understood them as kids more than most adults and more than he himself would like to admit. In 1967, their lives would change forever when a typical teenage prank went wrong which led to the four of them being sentenced to various terms at Wilkinson Home for Boys, a reformatory. There, they were physically, emotionally and sexually abused primarily by Sean Nokes, the head guard of their cell block, and fellow guards Ralph Ferguson, Henry Addison, and Adam Styler, although there were other caring figures of authority at the home including other guards. Their time at the home affected the four, not all who were able to emerge from the experience to regroup their lives. In their want to forget about the experience, they made a vow not to talk about it either between themselves or with others. Fast forward thirteen years, with Tommy and Johnny being career criminals, Michael an assistant district attorney and Shakes a newspaper writer, their friendship on the surface more loose than it was when they were children. When Tommy and John spot Nokes, it leads to Shakes and Michael banding together to exact revenge not only on Nokes b… (Read More)
| Themes: | humiliationtheftcorruptionescapedrunkennessdrinkingrapemurderdeathfriendshiprevengemarriageinfidelitybetrayalpolitics …adulteryprisonpregnancytorturefuneralgangsterdeceptionrobberyextramarital affairdrug usecancerunfaithfulnesssadismabusecrueltychildhoodvengeancejustice (See All) |
| Mood: | rainneo noirmurder trial |
| Locations: | catholic churchbathtubchurchrestaurantbarnew york cityhospitaltrainsnowbuswheelchaircourtroombaseballrooftopgay bar …inner cityprison rape (See All) |
| Characters: | catholicthiefsingerfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipafrican americanfriendbrother brother relationshipboyteenage boyteachergirl …policemanpriestlawyerartisthitmanalcoholicmayorself justicehomosexual rape (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1960swintersummersummer of love |
| Story: | infirmarycentral park manhattan new york cityconfessionalinnocencecrucifixwitnessamerican flagliarconfessioncandlemanhattan new york citytearslieshootingdrink …foodbeatingsongcryingchasesingingphotographfemale nudityfightflashbackgunviolenceone word titlecigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactertelephone callvoice over narrationbased on bookslow motion scenewatching tvarrestundressingbookbirthdaycafebathroomclassroomcriminalreporterswimmingassassingangbasketballdrug dealereatingcocainesubwaychild abusejudgeman with glassesnuntrialcoffindrawingbathunderwater sceneracial slurflash forwardlibrarystorytellingprankcourtcrossbasementratclassblack americanrecord playeritaliangolfloyaltyteen angstwhat happened to epiloguesexual abusegroup of friendsamerican footballwatching a movieirishpeeping tomguardmovie theatrehaunted by the pastitalian americankickingkicked in the crotchframe uppedophilesketchgang rapedeceitsocial workersexual assaulttrophyjuvenile delinquentmelancholyphysical abusepopeethicstestimonypedophiliairish americancafeteriacoca colajuryhot dogframeddistrict attorneyloan sharkhearsereference to ronald reagancarpenterpuerto ricanretributionrepublican partymasschild rapewhistleblowersolitary confinementcourthouseenglish teacherverdictsexual torturehot dog standwife abusebased on supposedly true storynightstickhandballperjuryjudicial systemjudicialjudiciaryreform schoolaltar boylaw schoolnew york yankeesmadison square garden manhattan new york cityreference to michelangelonew york timessalvation armysocial servicesenglish countrysidepuerto rican americanacquittalfire hydranthot dog vendorreference to doris dayreformatoryenglish classassistant district attorneyhell's kitchen manhattan new york cityfour best friendssuntansadistic prison guardreference to george armstrong custerreference to the count of monte cristoreference to edward g. robinsonpolice batonlanding stripnew york knicksboston celticsreckless endangermentreference to lucky lucianoreference to the sistine chapelall saints daybook reportloss of leg (See All) |
The continuing saga of the Corleone crime family tells the story of a young Vito Corleone growing up in Sicily and in 1910s New York; and follows Michael Corleone in the 1950s as he attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.
| Subgenre: | suspensetragedymelodramaepiccrime epic |
| Themes: | corruptionescapedrunkennessfeardrinkingdeathmurderlovefriendshiprevengesuicidechristmasbetrayaljealousygangster …memoryangerbrutalitypovertyblackmaildysfunctional familymafiasadismabusecrueltyabortionrevolution (See All) |
| Mood: | nightaffection |
| Locations: | catholic churchbrothelbathtubboatbarnew york cityhospitalhotelairportvillagekitchenwheelchairapartmentitalyrooftop |
| Characters: | jewish americancatholicfamily relationshipsfriendbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshiptough guybest friendhitmanself doubtjewish mafia |
| Period: | 1920s1960s1940s1950s1910s1900s |
| Story: | ellis island new york citystatue of liberty new york cityquarantinebackstagehappinesstheaterimmigrationpainimmigrantstabbingprostitutiondead bodycryingdancingfemale nudity …flashbackbased on novelnumber in titlebloodviolencesequelbondagepartytelephone callfondlingshootoutshot in the chestshotgunsecond partinterrogationcafenumbered sequelorphanbedroomassassinnew yorkold manstrangulationwomanthroat slittingstabbed in the chestweaponnonlinear timelinebrunetteman with glassesno opening creditsassassinationfishingbirthday partyorganized crimefbievil manscreamdomestic violencelong takebusinessdeath of brothersadnessgardenloss of motherlas vegas nevadacasinopowerchild murderwashington d.c.crime bosstraitordesireassassination attemptreference to adolf hitlerroman numeral in titledrug abusedysfunctional marriageblockbusterpoolpart of trilogynew year's everailway stationfestivalhomehonordead womanswitchbladegrocery storenostalgiaburglaryitalian americanmercilessnessmiami floridabribesenatorsibling rivalryfrustrationsurprisecubaspyingdead manmarital separationattractionextortiondead boyliving roomroomalienationethnic slurdivorceelandlordsymbolismmelancholypolitical corruptionprequelbriberyvillain played by lead actorreturning character killed offgang warevictiondoubtbitternessyoung version of characterwrist slittingsuicide bomberdisappointmentwrathbloody body of childmotorboatcorrupt politicianshot through the mouthfamous scoreshot in the throatwakemurder attemptsick childknife murderinformerwitness protectionmob violencemob hitworld war two veteranfratricidemultiple time frameschild killedscreenplay adapted by authorgarrotehavana cubagodfatherreference to mickey mouseperjurysex showdead prostitutefidel castroname changepastascapegoatmoral corruptionboy killedrise to powermilitary enlistmentchild shotfirst communionmafia donsicily italychild shot in the headcosa nostraboys' choirfollowing a dreamelderly manrugprotection racketcuban revolutionsteamshipbroken promisesepiaheart failureman punches womansouth italyhurt feelingsbegging for lifegambling syndicateitalian american copcastro regimegovernment hearingprotective custodysequel to best picture winnershot on locationrepeating historyvintage film cinematographycorleone italylake tahoe nevadamano neraracial epithetsepia tinted scene (See All) |
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