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In a nursing home, resident Duke reads a romance story for an old woman who has senile dementia with memory loss. In the late 1930s, wealthy seventeen year-old Allie Hamilton is spending summer vacation in Seabrook. Local worker Noah Calhoun meets Allie at a carnival and they soon fall in love with …each other. One day, Noah brings Allie to an ancient house that he dreams of buying and restoring and they attempt to make love but get interrupted by their friend. Allie's parents do not approve of their romance since Noah belongs to another social class, and they move to New York with her. Noah writes 365 letters (A Year) to Allie, but her mother Anne Hamilton does not deliver them to her daughter. Three years later, the United States joins the World War II and Noah and his best friend Fin enlist in the army, and Allie works as an army nurse. She meets injured soldier Lon Hammond in the hospital. After the war, they meet each other again going on dates and then, Lon, who is wealthy and handsome, proposes. Meanwhile Noah buys and restores the old house and many people want to buy it. When Allie accidentally sees the photo of Noah and his house in a newspaper, she feels divided between her first love and her commitment with Lon. Meanwhile Duke stops reading to the old lady since his children are visiting him in the nursing home. (Read More)
| Themes: | wealthpoetryhumiliationdeath of fathermemoryweddingdrinkingdeathfriendship |
| Mood: | tearjerkerrain |
| Locations: | bus driversex in a cartrucklakewheelchairrural settingbicyclenightclubbusbathtubcemeteryhotelbeachhospital |
| Characters: | love letterself discoverymaidlove triangledancerstudentnurseteenage boyteenage girlsingerdoctorfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationship …husband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerpolice (See All) |
| Period: | summer love1940s1990sworld war two |
| Story: | porch swingbroken engagementclass distinctionwar widowclass differencesloss of memoryvoice over letterkissing in the rainwedding dressdancing in the streetsummer romancehouse restorationarmy inductioncharleston south carolinalost trousers …joining the armyreading to someoneeverlasting lovepulling down pantsnurse's aiderich woman poor manwalt whitmanasking outstory within the storywashboardlumberyardartist's studiorandom sexwaterholerebuildingsouthern belledistresscarpentrydiamond ringbumper cargeesewounded soldierporchfiddlemotivationaltraffic lightcreekprotective malesouth carolinapancakesecret lovetalking while drivingtragic lovestutteringstar crossed loversmailmanromantic rivalrychick flickcarpentersecond chancebroken heartnursing homeferris wheelvolunteermailboxabandoned househarmonicapopcornteenage loveunhappy marriagedocknotebookpost world war twodementiafianceephoto albumfamily dinneralzheimer's diseaserainstormmedical examinationengagementlove at first sightrowboatrejectionu.s. armyreincarnationmovie theatredivingbarefootpromisedeath of friendforbidden loveburialcarnivaltold in flashbackaudiencefriendship between menpsychologywatching a movieloss of loved oneice creamagingfaintingpoemheart attackkissing while having sextrusteuropeclasshorse ridingreunionsadnessdatepianistscreamingargumentmarriage proposalold womanbathpainterbirdjokewidowmansionold manbandcandlenewspaperswimmingriverclassroompianocollegetearsbeerriflebookpaintingletterundressingbattleface slapfoodunderwearsongcryingvoice over narrationsingingphotographdancingbased on novelfemale nuditytwo word titlemale nuditysex sceneflashbackfightkiss (See All) |
Anna is a young widow who is finally getting on with her life after the death of her husband, Sean. Now engaged to be married, Anna meets a ten-year-old boy who tells her he is Sean reincarnated. Though his story is both unsettling and absurd, Anna can't get the boy out of her mind. And much to the …concern of her fiance, her increased contact with him leads her to question the choices she has made in her life. (Read More)
| Themes: | memoryweddingdrinkingdeathmarriageinfidelitybetrayaljealousyadulterypregnancyfuneralextramarital affairobsessionsupernatural powergrief …unfaithfulness (See All) |
| Locations: | bathtubcemeterybeachhospitalnew york citybarrestaurantsnowtaxi |
| Characters: | love letterlove trianglestudentsingerdoctormother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceboyfemale protagonistteacherpoliceman …photographerbabysister sister relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipaunt niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipbrother in law sister in law relationship (See All) |
| Story: | reincarnationice creamheart attacktrustclasspianistbathwidowclassroompianotearsundressingunderwearsongcrying …singingfemale nuditymale nuditykissfightflashbacksexone word titlecigarette smokingpartytelephone callcell phonepunched in the facecameradrinkbare buttlierunningbirthdaycafemanhattan new york cityconcertchild abuseapologycoffingraveyardflash forwardgravepay phonepossessionchildbirthdeath of husbandbirthday cakejoggingsanta clausbirthviolinorchestraplaygroundmourningice skatingsnowingdeath of loved oneviolinistpedophiliacentral park manhattan new york cityabuse of powerchild molestationtombstonecelloobsessive loveclimbing a treemarriage engagement10 year oldenigmashared bathdoormandeath of lovermusic teacherremarriagecellistice rinkdeja vuhappy birthdaydead husbandlife after deathlocationparaphiliastring quartetnon sequituradult as childbetrayedtwo in a bathfreudianbetrayal of trustobsessive loverhansom cab10 years laterbetrayerparaphilebouncing a ballmonkey barsboy woman relationship (See All) |
Mike Waters lives on the street and befriends the somewhat older and streetwise Scott Favor who shows him what is necessary to survive. Waters suffers from narcolepsy and can fall asleep at any moment and in almost any circumstance. Favor comes from a rich family and is rebelling against his own bac …kground. They travel together extensively - Waters is driven by the need to find his biological mother - and spend time in Italy. Later in life however, Favor has joined mainstream society and has little time for his old friend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | wealthdeath of fathermemorydrinkingfriendshipdeathmurdersurrealismmoneypoliticsdrunkennessfuneralincestrobberytheft …death of motherpovertydrug usedysfunctional familyguiltgriefsexualitygamblingsadismabuseunrequited lovecrueltyhomelessnesstraumacheatinginheritanceregretpsychological traumanarcolepsy (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | truckwheelchairrural settingbathtubcemeteryhotelbarrestaurantchurchcarmotorcyclesmall townairplanetaxiairport …urban settingfarmcityitalyfrancerooftopcampfiregay bar (See All) |
| Characters: | maiddancerteenage boysingerfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceteenagerhomosexualbrother brother relationshipboyprostitute …girlgay sexpolicemanpriestthiefartistbest friendreference to godhomosexualitygermangay teenagerboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendself identityhomosexual kissex teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | random sexbroken heartpopcornrejectionbarefootburialfaintingpoemeuropesadnessold womanbathpainterbandtears …beerpaintingletterundressingunderwearsongcryingsingingphotographdancingfemale nuditymale nudityfightflashbackkisssexviolencethreesomemasturbationdogbare chested malegunfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingknifechasebased on playdreamhorseurinationwatching tvdrinkcondomshootingliesunglassesbombbedcafeprostitutionhallucinationmale pubic hairbisexualgay slurbedroomwineconcertfour word titlecocainepoliticianhousefishnonlinear timelinemodelcoffinsearchjourneygraveyarddrowningconfessionlimousinesmokingliaron the roadstorytellingstatuetentrabbitbraceletflowerspursuithairy chestcountrysiderock 'n' rollsleepingfireworksgraffititwenty somethingitalianropepornographyteen angstrevelationrome italytitle based on songbarnstealingsanta claussheephome moviehomecompassionhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingmental institutionwhiskeymale prostitutehaunted by the pastsufferingshoesintriguejunkielosttime lapse photographymale male kissattractiondark pastalienationbonfirehustlerseattle washingtonpervertbisexualityhandshakeporn magazineheartbreaksandwichcartoon on tvnecrophiliagun in mouthmen's bathroomleatheraccordionblackoutjukeboxmotel roomtrailer homecoca colaunconsciousnesspocket watchinfatuationfallingbathrobegigolotravelingteethluckhandmale prostitutioncowardoregoncleaningsorrowtraumatic experiencereference to john waynespaghettiportland oregonlocksheltersnoringsquatterdepravityfacesurrogate fatherpreachingsoul matestate name in titleboy girl relationshippassing outsleeping bagmetropolisstreetcarmistreatmentrepressed memorytv show in filmwashington statewine bottlesearchingfrench friesidahobreakdownheartbeattwinkloss of innocencemodern day adaptationeffeminacypastamoral corruptionpsychedeliablack leatherseashellrelativecolosseumshavevagrantemotional breakdownpoker the card gameairplane ticketspeeding ticketpatrolmanrich poorporno shopshakespeare in modern dressconfronting the pastgay magazinedrive in moviesearch for parentcountry roadgreat plainsfarmlandsound of sexfamily disputemale hustlerold buildingrich fathergay prostitutionscrubbingfalling off a chairrighteousnessboise idahowater basinhome sweet homesafe boxdirty clothesspeed the drugteaching englishfake sexreference to sinead o'connorauto partssex for salegunnysackfaltering friendshiphome on the rangehouse occupationprofession of lovesleeping on a sidewalk (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: | death of fathermemoryweddingdrinkingfriendshipdeathrevengemarriageinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancyfeardrunkennessvoyeurism …extramarital affairdivorcelonelinessguiltunfaithfulnesstheatre (See All) |
| Locations: | buscemeteryhotelbeachhospitalbarkitchenaustraliafranceofficeoceantownsuvrunning on a beach |
| Characters: | dancerteenage boyteenage girlsingerfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyactorbabyactressbest friend …reference to godaustralianex husband ex wife relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipyounger version of charactertheatre director (See All) |
| Period: | summer |
| Story: | photo albumforbidden loveburialaudiencewatching a movieagingreunionsadnesswidowswimmingtearsbeerbookface slapfood …songcryingsingingphotographdancingfemale nuditymale nudityfightflashbackkisssexf ratednuditymale rear nuditybare chested malefemale rear nuditycigarette smokingleg spreadingpantiestelephone callcell phonewoman on toptitle directed by femaledreammirrorblondecomputerdrinkbikinisex in bedbare buttsecretvomitingliesunglassesrunningbirthdaysex standing upneighborvoyeurreference to jesus christtelephonef wordcleavagewineeatingapologychildscantily clad femalebirthday partyunderwater scenegraveyardbartenderflash forwardjeansgraveblack pantieschampagneauditionflowerscrossdeath of husbandlaptopsuspiciontearevelationlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musichappinessswimsuitsurfingcoitusart gallerybald manbroken legministercard playingseasidecliffcopulationwedding receptionsunbathingfemale female kissnew jobbirthday presentsydney australiaremorsereading aloudcrutcheslost lovesurferraft18 year oldtheatre productiondolphingiving a toastmother 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) |
Texan rancher Bick Benedict visits a Maryland farm to buy a prize horse. Whilst there he meets and falls in love with the owner's daughter Leslie, they are married immediately and return to his ranch. The story of their family and its rivalry with cowboy and (later oil tycoon) Jett Rink unfolds acro …ss two generations. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramaepicfamily saga |
| Themes: | wealthweddingdrinkingfriendshipdeathlovemarriagechristmasmoneyjealousypoliticspregnancydrunkennessfuneralracism …redemptionillnessrivalryunrequited lovefalling in loveprejudice (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | truckcemeteryhotelhospitalbarrestauranttrainswimming poolcarairplanewaterairporttexascatholic church |
| Characters: | love trianglenurseteenage boyteenage girlsingerdoctorfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipschildren …brother sister relationshipsoldierpolicemanbabypriestsister sister relationshipactresswaitresscatholichispanicolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipaunt niece relationshipu.s. soldierfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1940sworld war two1930s1920s |
| Story: | class differenceslove at first sightdivingdeath of friendburialice creamagingfaintingmarriage proposalmansionbandcandlenewspaperswimmingtears …riflebookletterfoodsongcryingsingingbased on novelfightkissbloodone word titledogcigarette smokingpartytelephone callbeatingfistfighthorsemirrorpunched in the facecatdrinkbrawlbirthdaycafeneighborprayersubjective cameramontagedinerimmigrantjudgecoffinbirthday partygraveyardcigar smokingcoffeejeansmicrophonebusinessmanknocked outreadingchristmas treeflowersbusinessconvertiblespeechamerican flagdeath of sontwinredheadpowereyeglassesapplausewaitertearace relationscowboy hatcookcrucifixassaultblockbusterwristwatchservantsheeptennisrailway stationbirthparadeclockinterracial romancewindthunderministermillionairesexismoilthunderstormsenatordeath of sisteryoung loveracistmarital separationbarbecueranchethnic slurmarital problemsports carpipe smokingunclethanksgivingmudhorseback ridingmexican americanwomen's rightshandshakewedding ceremonychristmas presentlast will and testamentjukeboxhoneymooncattlecoca colainterracial marriageanimal abusecowboy bootslistening to a radioracial prejudiceslot machinebullamericanalandloss of sisterfamous scorewakebabysittingbeauty salondallas texassick childrattlesnakebiracialnewlywedradio newsracial discriminationsegregationrise and fallorganbanquetbride and groombreaking a mirrorwedding cakeelopementdustpassing outlambponyturkey the birdbrandingcoyotemigrant workermarylandpearl harborbeauty queenrancherwine cellarhomesicknesstiaraequal rightsoil riglandownermerry christmasstar spangled bannerharvard universityoil industrystar died before releaseinnocence lostdiving boardoil companytaxbourbonmilitary draftsocial criticismhotel desk clerkrider horse relationshiphalf breedreference to joan of arcboys' choirlead actor's last filmbusboyoil wellarchitectural modelhorse ranchprivate planereading in bedmilitary funeralranch handreference to franklin d rooseveltthrown from a horsetumbleweedcalfoil fieldcattle ranchdeath of cast membersilent nightblack horseriding accidentchristmas stockingfox huntsquawwoman horse relationshipspanish languagestate flagoil tycoonrear ending a cargun salutejingle bellsman horse relationshipstatic electricitytoy pianodeath of a horsehorse riding accidentsquare dancinganimal husbandrydraft noticelunch counterreference to geronimosocial reformbronc ridingranchingroundupsudden wealthdrilling for oilnouveaux richesbequestface bandagelipstick on faceorgan playerbassinettecomanche tribedeath of horsedinner bellknocking over a tableoil derrickreference to paul reveretwin beds (See All) |
In Bedridge, Professor Parker Wilson finds an abandoned dog at the train station and takes it home with the intention of returning the animal to its owner. He finds that the dog is an Akita and names it Hachiko. However, nobody claims the dog so his family decides to keep Hachi.
| Themes: | death of fathermemoryweddingfriendshipdeathlovechristmasjealousypregnancyfuneraltheatre |
| Mood: | tearjerkerrain |
| Locations: | bathtubcemeteryschoolsnowairplanekitchenjapanstormshed |
| Characters: | dancerstudentfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsboyteachergirlbabyjapanesegrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationship …human animal relationship (See All) |
| Story: | motivationalpopcornphoto albumdeath of friendtold in flashbackheart attackclasspianistbathwidownewspaperclassroompianotearsbeer …cryingdancingsex scenekissflashbackcharacter name in titledogbased on true storytelephone callpunctuation in titleremakewatching tvcomputercatcameraanimal in titlebedapostrophe in titlesubjective cameramontageanimalcoffinforeign language adaptationflash forwardsuburbbased on short storychampagnecharacter's point of view camera shotflowersdeath of husbandballetsleepingreference to william shakespeareblack americanpickup truckapplauseloyaltywhat happened to epilogueslow motioncagerailway stationmilkinterracial friendshipremote controlwindmobile phoneballbookstoresnowingpuppywedding receptionposterstairwayfencebellballerinatrain tracksepiloguecollege professorgravestonereference to shakespeare's hamletpolaroid camerashared bathwaitingdog moviebride and groomnewspaper reporterstreet vendorpoodlehot dog standskunkdog lovertalking to a dogbutcher shoprhode islandlost dogdog poundbarkinglocked in a cagereference to thomas edisonboy dog relationshiptripping and fallingdoghousehot dog vendorreference to christopher columbusremake of japanese filmremake of asian filmanimal's point of viewcommuterart restorationmaster dog relationshipbarbecue grillwatching through a windowwedding photographbaggage handlerchange of seasonsdog cagefrench poodlestation masterdog's point of viewanimal licking someoneakitabaseball on tvmusic professorplaying fetchschool report (See All) |
In 1939, Robbie Turner is a private in the British Army, he and his battalion who are heading to France to fight in the war. A stint in the army is not where his life was headed, which took a radical turn four years earlier at the Tallis estate where he grew up as his mother worked as the Tallis' li …ve-in housekeeper. As such, he grew up with the three Tallis children: son Leon, and daughters Cecilia and Briony. Robbie and Cecilia were just getting to the stage of their lives of being able to confess their true love for each other. But then thirteen year old aspiring writer Briony also had a crush on the older Robbie. Based on two incidents she saw between Cecilia and Robbie (one only from afar), on reading a private letter Robbie wrote to Cecilia and on her own feelings for Robbie, Briony told some truths and half-truths about Robbie which resulted in this turn in his life. Robbie is able to reconnect with Cecilia before he is shipped off to France, and lives only to be able to head back to London to be with Cecilia and make up for the missing four years they could not spend together due to Briony's actions. A year later, Briony, now eighteen, also arrives in London to start working as a nurse to support the war effort. By this time, she is aware of the damage her thirteen year old self caused, and wants to atone for that error to both Cecilia from who she has been estranged, and Robbie who she has not seen since. She will make this atonement even if neither Robbie or Cecilia… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | memoryweddingdrinkingdeathrapebetrayaljealousyprisondrunkennessredemptionguiltdatingdyingwritingforgiveness |
| Locations: | busbathtubbeachhospitalrestauranttrainchurchairplanelondon englandkitchenengland |
| Characters: | nurseteenage girlsingerdoctormother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicechildrenbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipgirl …policemanwritersister sister relationshipwaitressolder man younger woman relationshipcousin cousin relationshipemployer employee relationshipstudent nurse (See All) |
| Period: | 1940sworld war two1930syear 1939 |
| Story: | voice over letterstory within the storywounded soldierstar crossed loversharmonicarowboatdivingbarefootforbidden lovewatching a moviereunionold womanbathmansioncandle …pianotearsrifleletterundressingfoodsongcryingvoice over narrationsingingphotographbased on novelmale nuditykissfightflashbacksexf ratedbloodone word titleinterviewdogguncigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactersurprise endingfiredreammirrorrescuedrinkarrestbare buttliedead bodycafesex standing uphallucinationhandcuffsbritishflashlightwinewomaneatingnonlinear timelinedinnerchild abusefalse accusationapologynunchild in perilsearchflash forwardconfessionlibraryauthormistaken identitypassionsuitcaseflowerslong takecountrysidewitnesspremarital sexunderwatergardentwinreference to william shakespearetypewritersubtitled scenerecord playerwoundloss of virginityjeeplistening to musiclifting someone into the airrecordinghappinessrehearsalswimsuitmoralityrear entry sexbombingreconciliationnewsreel footageevacuationcigarette lighterdeath of sistertuxedoplayowlhorseback ridingchocolatesaving a lifefountainrunning awayrepeated scenepostcardremorsechild molestationestategardenerearringplaywrightstroketrain tracksbritish armywrongful convictionbritish soldierreference to shakespeare's hamletteenage crushwriting a letterradio newsrescue from drowninghymndeathbedwrongful arrestmiscarriage of justicelifting female in airretreatbanjomanorvasefictional biographycaught in the actdevastationbbclifting an adult into the airnursingatonementinnocence lostbritish flaglovers reunitedprecociousnessfalse accusation of rapewar woundtracking shotyounger sisterboathouseclass systemreference to pubic hairbroken vasepainting toenailsdunkirkshooting a horseair raid shelteryear 1935chocolate factorygo betweensleepmaskwar ruinsbandstandlove notenorthern francehiding outsteelworksbarn owldover englandnursing studentsepticemiaoperation dynamowading in fountain (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: | drinkingfriendshipdeathmoneydrunkennessfuneralangertheftdeath of motherdepressiondeath of wifechildhood |
| Mood: | nightmareaffection |
| Locations: | bicyclebuscemeteryrestaurantschool |
| Characters: | dancerstudentteenage boyteenage girlsingerfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteachergirlmusicianbaby …sister sister relationshipthiefbest friendreference to godlittle boycousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1940s1960s1950s |
| Story: | washboardmailmanharmonicamovie theatreaudiencesadnessargumentwidowbandpianocollegetearsbeerbookletter …foodunderwearsongcryingsingingphotographdancingtwo word titleflashbackkisssexf ratedbloodmasturbationcigarette smokingfingeringpartybased on true storytelephone callfondlingbased on booktitle directed by femaledreammirrorurinationpunched in the facedrinksecretlierunningbirthdayrock musiccafeguitartelephonebedroomambulancemontageeatinghouserock banddrawinghit by a carbirthday partygraveyardflash forwardmicrophonereadinguniversitydeath of husbandrock 'n' rollcharacter says i love yousleepingpubrecord playerbirthday caketeateen angstwhat happened to epiloguehead buttdesirelistening to musictape recorderwoman with glassesrecordingtitle based on songgroup of friendsrageguitaristblack humorpassportswitchbladebloody noseshopliftingbackstagedrummertheatre audienceabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorsongwriterpierattractiondark pastdressing roomrecording studiolaughingdead motherpajamascrowdexhibitionismnew zealandmusic bandfast motion scenedrumsjoypiano playerreference to elvis presleyporn magazinedark secretadolescencejazz musiclooking out a windowguitar playingboy with glassesbus stopflasklistening to a radiowrathguitar playerurinalguardianhamburg germanypawnshopwakegravestoneoutdoor oral sexthe 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 hemorrhagelistening to classical musicclipping a hedgemerchant navy (See All) |
Set on a colorful Greek island, the plot serves as a background for a wealth of ABBA songs. A young woman about to be married discovers that any one of three men could be her father. She invites all three to the wedding without telling her mother, Donna, who was once the lead singer of Donna and the … Dynamos. In the meantime, Donna has invited her backup singers, Rosie and Tanya. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | wealthmemoryweddingdrinkingfriendshipmoneypregnancydrunkennessdance |
| Mood: | breaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | nightclubhotelbeachnew york citybarchurchmotorcycleairplanetaxirooftopoceanyacht |
| Characters: | dancersingerfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphomosexualfemale protagonistmusicianwriterpriestsingle motherolder woman younger man relationship |
| Story: | summer romancemailboxdockdivingbarefootfaintingpianistbandswimmingpianotearsbooklettersongcrying …singingphotographdancingmale nuditysex scenekissflashbackf ratednuditymale rear nuditydogejaculationpartypunctuation in titletitle directed by femalemirrorslow motion scenedrinkthongbare buttfalling from heightislandguitarwomanbridgetoiletinternetfishno opening creditsdrawingbartenderlimousinebinocularsfantasy sequencesuitcaseflowersscene during end creditsdiaryexclamation point in titlesplit screencloseted homosexualtouristlifting someone into the airtitle based on songbarnoverallsarchitectbuttocksblockbusterbrideladdergoatearthquakepassportinterracial romancehippiegreecewedding ringferryreckless drivingwedding receptiondonkeypeasantharbortriple f ratedlaundrysailboatold flameraftmailillegitimate childmusic boxjumping into waterbagpipesbride and groomcanceled weddingpaternitylifting female in airbridesmaidcrossing selfgirl bandbiological fathermediterraneanlifting an adult into the airbased on stage musicaltoilet stallplaying against typebachelorette partygreek islandmiddle age romancescubapushed into waterair guitarpromiscuous pasttitle sung by characterengaged couplenubile womanjukebox musicalfeather boapaddle boatresort hotelswinging on a ropewindchimeabbafalling through the ceilingflower powerreference to aphroditeswim flippers (See All) |
This Civil War saga addresses romance, friendship, and the ravages of war--both in the field and on the home front. Captures the horrors of war for both those fighting it, and for those left behind. This is a tale of hope, longing, redemption, second chances, and faith.
| Subgenre: | epictragic romance |
| Themes: | death of fatherdrinkingfriendshipdeathmurderloverevengerapechristmasjealousypregnancytorturedrunkennesslonelinesstheft …illnessdyingblindnesshunting (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | rural settinghospitaltrainchurchforestsnowboatwoodsfarmcampfireusa |
| Characters: | doctorfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsgirlsoldiermusicianbabythiefnative americansniper |
| Period: | winter19th century1860s |
| Story: | voice over lettercharleston south carolinawounded soldierfiddlesouth carolinatragic lovestar crossed loversrowboatkissing while having sexreunionpianistbirdpianoriflebook …letterbattlefoodunderwearsingingphotographbased on noveltwo word titlefemale nuditysex sceneflashbackkissbloodfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditygunfemale rear nuditytitle spoken by characterexplosionknifepistolshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterhorsemirrorshot in the chestblondeshotgundrinkshootingvomitinghand to hand combatdead bodyprayerrevolvercombatshot in the backmassacremountainwomanthroat slittingeatingarmyprisonerstabbed in the chestnonlinear timelineflash forwardpassionreadingdeath of childrabbitattempted rapehangingamerican flagcountrysidecrosspigcabincowcivil wartraditionshavingwoundinjuryslaverybuttocksrebelsheepviolinrapistgoatpreacherslavecannoninterracial romancetarget practiceexplosivestarministerkickingswampcapturesnowingcanehorse and carriagedeath of loved onepigeonmain character diessouthern accentcrowhorseback ridingbanditsermonfarmingshot in the neckdefecationfemale bondingfingering vaginafencetreasonwellflarecoastcornfieldpocket watchbayonetheld captivemarching bandreverendamerican civil warscarecrownorth carolinasawhanged manroosterpost officereference to abraham lincolnhymnchainscorndeath of loverstarvingplantationdovemarchtrenchchopping wooddeserterbanjocoatturkey the birdatlantic oceanfrozen bodyfire fightfreezingcold weatherplaying violindead parentsgunpowderseedomenappalachiacold blooded murderlovers reunitedfiddleru.s. civil warherbvictorian agecottonbowel movementconfederacygoatherdmandolinshackledconfederate soldiercradleplowcidervictorian fashionabolitionconfederate armyroot beeryankeeyear 1864union armycrabsbushwhackerchained togethermilitary desertionlong johnsrunaway slaveunion soldierkilling of rapistremoving bulletarmy desertermagnoliacherokee tribeconfederate states of americahome guardyear 1861cotton pickingmilitary encampmenttwo man sawreference to wuthering heightswild turkey (See All) |
59 year old Ove is the block's grumpy man who several years earlier was deposed as president of the condominium association, but he could not give a damn about being deposed and therefore keeps looking over the neighborhood with an iron fist. When pregnant Parvaneh and her family moves into the terr …aced house opposite and accidentally backs into Ove's mailbox it turns out to be an unexpected friendship. A drama comedy about unexpected friendship, love and the importance of surrounding yourself with the proper tools. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | dark comedy |
| Themes: | poetrydeath of fathermemoryweddingdrinkingfriendshipdeathmoneybetrayalpregnancyfuneralinvestigationtravelangertheft …death of mothercancergriefdeath of wifedeath of unborn child (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | wheelchairbicyclebuscemeteryhotelhospitalrestauranttrainchurchswimming poolsnowkitchentrain stationspainsinging in a car …fire truckbus accidentsinging on a bus (See All) |
| Characters: | dancernurseteenage boyteenage girldoctorfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipboyteachergirl …policemanphotographerbabysister sister relationshipreference to godlittle girlteacher student relationshipfrenchpregnant womanpregnantengineerneighbor neighbor relationshipsuicide by hangingsuicide by gunshotself pitysuicide by asphyxiation (See All) |
| Period: | year 2014 |
| Story: | voice over lettermailboxpromiseloss of loved oneheart attackmarriage proposalold womanold mancandlenewspaperriflebookletterfoodcrying …voice over narrationphotographdancingbased on novelflashbackkisscharacter name in titleblooddogbare chested malechasetelephone callfiremirrorrescueslow motion scenecatcameradrinklierunningcafeneighborreference to jesus christcompetitiontelephonef wordorphanjournalistwineambulancesuicide attempthousenonlinear timelineapologycoffinvoice overcoffeegunshotflash forwardgraveprologueclowncoming outwidowervacationflowershangingpresidentpursuitcrossthreatloss of fatherloss of mothersleepinggarageeyeglassesapplauseropelooking at oneself in a mirrorslow motionlistening to musicscene during opening creditsjoggingtoyhammerloss of wifewristwatchladderblack humorfatebreakfastchokingmale underwearretirementredneckseriesattempted suicidebackpackhungershovellaughterfrustrationswedenbalconysnowingcanebroken armbriefspajamascoinholding handssaving a lifebarking dogloss of jobhit in the facehead woundwalletname callinglooking out a windowbitternessyoung version of characterhospital bedman in underwearsuicidaltrain tracksunsubtitled foreign languagereading a booknoosewheelchair boundwhite briefscar radiocar breakdownoverhead camera shotdead wifeeastern europenon linearhouse on firebride and groomnewspaper reporterhookburning buildingmotor scooterhit by a traintoy cardriver's licensebloody facewater hoserearview mirrorwashing dishestrain conductordriving lessonbouquet of flowersburning houseoxygen maskreference to mickey mousevolvowoman in a wheelchairhospital visitbuilding on fireparking ticketheavy breathinghonking a car hornsuicide thoughtsauto repairseat beltfeeding someonetrain compartmentred shoeselderly manmeet cutepast and presentleg in a castspoken inner thoughtselderly protagonistfalling off a ladderbus crashcar horncigarette buttdog urinationcradlegrumpy old mantrain yardreport cardbotched suicidedeath from cancersaabreference to christmasstepping on someone's footsuicidal thoughtvisiting wife's graveforced retirementreciting a poemreference to homerloss of homecat foodfalling to the floorrescue from firetwo daughtersfire rescuefalling onto train tracksrescued from a firebus falling off a cliffeating in a carburned out housedefecation slurgrumpy neighborparalyzed manreference to iranalmost hit by a trainlooking into a windowwomen's clothing (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: | humiliationdrinkingdeathmarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterypregnancydrunkennessextramarital affairblackmailredemptionunrequited lovetheatredying |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bathtubhospitalrestaurantboatlondon englandwatervillageroad tripshipchinacampfirelaboratorycatholic schoolchurch of england |
| Characters: | maidlove triangledancernursesingerdoctormother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicechildrenboy …teacherpolicemanbabycatholicfrenchchinesegrandfather grandson relationshipreligious statuechinese soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1920s |
| Story: | unhappy marriagelove at first sightrowboatburialfaintinghorse ridingpianistmarriage proposalbirdbandswimmingriverclassroompianotears …bookletterfoodsongcryingsingingdancingbased on novelmale nuditysex sceneflashbackkissguncigarette smokingchasethree word titletelephone callfirecorpsehorsemirrordrinksex in bedbare buttvomitingrunningdead bodycafeneighborvoyeurcleavageorphanstrangulationmountaineatingnunscantily clad femalecoffinflash forwardumbrellasuitcasedollreadingringflowersbodyguardfemale removes her clothescrossdeath of husbandtypewritercheating wiferecord playerterminal illnessscandalcard gameheavy rainsexual attractionrecordingdiseasecookdemonstrationdysfunctional marriagegossipservantorphanagetorchcolonelorchestraunfaithful wifetime lapse photographycard playingnotelanterndrumsenglishman abroadadulterous wifecandyboredomsurgical maskbaptismepidemicforeignerwellraftconventpartial female nuditymicroscopenationalismwriting a letterwarlordsewingdiplomatsocialitegrave diggingmartiniloveless marriageexpatriateimperialismtrophy wifemother superiorenglishwoman abroadlabor strikeflower shophusband wife reunionwalking sticksecrecyrickshawbritish empireinfirmarybirdcageprotest signtrystcivil servantshanghai chinaultimatumnun's habitcovered female frontal nuditycholeraremote villagevictrolainfectious diseasevirtuesteam bathcatholic orphanageconsulatemurder threatwater buffaloconvent schoolsedan chairpinwheelwater wheelconsulstatesmansanitationinoculationreference to chiang kai shekheart shaped box of candykerosene lanternwife pregnant by another manchinese theater (See All) |
An elderly couple journey to Tokyo to visit their children and are confronted by indifference, ingratitude and selfishness. When the parents are packed off to a resort by their busy, impatient children, the film deepens into an unbearably moving meditation on mortality.
| Themes: | memorydrinkingfriendshipdeathmarriagemoneyfeardrunkennessfunerallonelinessdeath of motherillnessdeath of wifedyinghomelessness |
| Locations: | rural settingbicyclebuscemeteryhotelbeachtrainschoolboatwatervillageurban settingjapanbaseballoffice |
| Characters: | maidstudentsingerdoctorfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicebrother sister relationshipteacherpolice officer …policemanmusicianbabysister sister relationshipwaitressjapanesegrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipmother in law daughter in law relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | post world war twoice creamagingclassreunionsadnessold womanbathwidowold manclassroomletterfoodunderwearsong …cryingsingingphotographcigarette smokingtelephone calldreamdrinklieplace name in titleprayerfishapologygraveyardsuburbfired from the jobwidowerliarumbrellamassagesuitcasereadingcity name in titlegiftdeath of sondeath of husbandgardenloss of mothersleepingfireworkscult directorterminal illnessholidayteacard gamehypodermic needlecakecomahappinesstempleloss of wiferailway stationfestivalhonortowelambitionretirementtokyo japanold agefanmourninginsectpeacelostschool uniformprideswinglanternbriefcasemahjongtripplaying cardsshamehairdresserharborelderlyfamily reunionaccordionselfishnesswatchpocket watchgeneration gapwhistlingdisappointmenttrain ridekindnesskimonorespectexamfeveroverweighttelegramdeskspahair salonsorrowbeauty salonestrangementsleeplessnessnewlywedsewingmedical doctortour buswaitingheadachedressingremarriagechantingfather in law daughter in law relationshipricetantrumcapchopsticksdoctor's officepinball machinehair dryertricyclegeishadawndoor bellheadstonehomesicknessspoiled childincensetradition versus modernitysightseeingelderly womanstubbornnessbeauticianhot springold coupleseasicknessmilitary draftfarewellelderly manbowingsakeblood pressureexpectationosaka japanill motherpublic bathhouse cleaningforgetfulnesskabukisweepingscrubbing floorsashswivel chairbroken chairdaybreaksashimideath bedkeepsakesibling estrangementspringtimeunable to sleep (See All) |
In northern Australia at the beginning of World War II, an English aristocrat inherits a cattle station the size of Maryland. When English cattle barons plot to take her land, she reluctantly joins forces with a rough-hewn stock-man to drive 2,000 head of cattle across hundreds of miles of the count …ry's most unforgiving land, only to still face the bombing of Darwin, Australia, by the Japanese forces that had attacked Pearl Harbor only months earlier. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageepicfish out of water |
| Themes: | drinkingdeathfriendshipmurderkidnappingmarriagemoneydrunkennessescapedancemagicmilitarynatureracismtheft …death of motherblackmailgriefexploitationdyingprejudicehunting (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | truckbathtubcemeterybarschoolairplaneboatdesertjapanaustraliaenglandshipcampfirestormaustralian outback |
| Characters: | dancersingerdoctorfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicechildrenboypolicemanpriestthief …interracial relationshipjapaneseasianalcoholicaustralianchinesegrandfather grandson relationshipu.s. soldierbrother in law sister in law relationshipaustralian aboriginalwitch doctorjapanese soldieraustralian soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1940sworld war two1930syear 1942year 1939 |
| Story: | kissing in the rainharmonicadockrainstormburialwatching a moviekissing while having sexreunionbathbirdwidowold mancandlenewspaperswimming …riverrifleundressingsongvoice over narrationsingingphotographdancingfightflashbackkisssexbloodviolenceone word titledogbare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterexplosionchasepistoltelephone callfirecorpsehorserescueslow motion scenepunched in the facedrinkarrestbombrunninglingeriebeddead bodyislandguitarshot in the backfishchild abusefalse accusationno opening creditsfishingunderwater scenegraveyarddrowningprologuewidowerattackpoisonumbrellamissionstorytellingrace against timesuitcasetentcover uplightningpursuithairy chestcrossdeath of husbandwaterfallpubnewspaper headlinesubtitled scenearsonrecord playercaptainspearlistening to musichelmetrecordingcookstealinghidingcamppreacherbar fightcelebrationinterracial romancebra and pantiesbombingtelescopethunderministermourninganimated sequencewhipnewsreel footagedeath threatevacuationracistcliffgasolinelanternrancharistocratauctionhorseback ridingcameldormitoryspittinginvisibilityaccountantmysticismaboriginalstairwayoutbackcrocodilesexual tensiontombstonesailboatcattleraftwhisperingpoisoningshamanwhistlingheiressstableguardianclimbing a treesurrogate motherwindmillbomberrainbowriding cropbutt slapdeath by drowningracial discriminationtuberculosisindigenous peoplekangaroogoggleschantingluggagefalling off a clifffired from a joblordcountry in titleenglishwomanboomerangpearl harbortrackerladyrite of passagebiracial childstampederumwater bottlebritish flagmuleshanghai chinawizard of ozassimilationfalling off horsereference to judy garlandwater pumpfly the insecthalf breedwater tankbeauty parlorcontinent in titleair battleshooting a dogvictroladust stormaustralian armywharfhorse jumpingranch handcorralcalfcattle ranchair attackhidedidgeridoocattle driveledgerspear fishingtrampled to deathradio operatordarwin australiacattle stationcattlemandust devilgathering woodbillabongbronc bustercattle stampedepith helmetbegging on bended kneeshoteliersteamer trunkbed nettinghand on someone's buttwalkaboutranch foremanstockman (See All) |
Humbert Humbert, a British professor coming to the US to teach, rents a room in Charlotte Haze's house, but only after he sees her 14-year-old daughter, Dolores (Lolita), to whom he is immediately attracted. Though he hates the mother, he marries her as this is the only way to be close to the girl, …who will prove to be too mature for her age. They start a journey together, trying to hide they're not just (step)father and daughter, throughout the country, being followed by someone whom Humbert first suspects to be from the police. The profound jealousy, and maybe some guilt from the forbidden love, seem slowly to drive the man emotionally labile. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmtragic romance |
| Themes: | drinkingmurdermarriagerapemoneyjealousypregnancydrunkennessvoyeurismincestseductiontravelobsessiondeath of motherblackmail …redemptionsexualitydatingillnessdeath of wifewriting (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | lakebicyclehotelhospitalschoolswimming poolpolice carroad tripmotelgas stationnew england |
| Characters: | maiddancerteenage boyteenage girlsingerdoctorafrican americanmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerpoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteacherdetective …policemanwriterpriestlustprofessorolder man younger woman relationshipself destructivenessfrench kissstepfather stepdaughter relationshipdeath of girlfriendpregnant teenagersex with teenager (See All) |
| Period: | 1940s1950s1920s |
| Story: | porch swingtragic loveforbidden lovedatepianistscreamingold womanwidowswimmingpianocollegetearsface slapunderwearcrying …voice over narrationdancingbased on novelmale nudityfightkisssexcharacter name in titlebloodmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogguncigarette smokingleg spreadingpantiespistolshowertelephone callfirecar accidentslow motion scenedrinksex in bedsecretshootingliesunglassesbedvoyeursubjective cameracleavageambulancetoiletaccidentwhite pantieschild abusescantily clad femalehit by a carcontroversyblack pantiesvirginmini skirtpursuitfemale removes her clothessuspicionrecord playergirl in pantieseyeglassesdesirenipples visible through clothingloss of virginitysexual attractionvirusdysfunctional marriagetenniscoitusvirginityfollowing someonesexual desiretarget practiceconfrontationbackstagemay december romancepedophilelipstickbananabrushing teethreckless drivingcopulationpajamasadolescentflat tireage differencepervertpedophiliaspiral staircasesummer campjazz musicplaywright14 year oldwhisperingsex educationlandladyballerinamailcollege professorchewing gumunderage sexwoman wearing only a man's shirtstation wagoncadillacsex with a minorfrenchmanhouse fireschool playlolitaprecocious childrocking chairdental bracesolder man young girl relationshipsleeping pillflirtationcannesclothes linenail polishbubble gumpreparatory schoolstatutory rapebraided hairlawn sprinklergirl man relationshiplovesickvintage carunderage girlcomic stripdirty old manteepeelasciviousnesscrossing oneselfhandwritingpromiscuous daughterdental retainerplayer pianobug zapperjitterbugnymphettecollege teachervibrating bedfake rabbit earswet dressschool theateradult actress playing minor girllifting up a dressjawbreakerlying to a childmilk moustachesoda fountainwind machine (See All) |
In late nineteenth century Vienna, renowned illusionist Eisenheim is reunited with the Duchess von Teschen when she is volunteered from the audience to participate in an illusion during one of his performances. Despite having not seen each other in fifteen years when they were teenagers, they almost … immediately recognize each other as Eduard Abramovich and Sophie von Teschen, they who had a doomed romance at that time due to their class differences. The Duchess is soon to be wed to the Crown Prince Leopold in what would be for him a marriage solely in pursuit of power: overthrowing his father, the Emperor Leopold, as well as overtaking the Hungarian side of the empire. The Crown Prince is known to use violence against women if it suits his needs or purposes. As such, the Duchess, who realizes that she still loves Eisenheim and he her, can never leave the Crown Prince without it jeopardizing her life. After Eisenheim humiliates the Crown Prince at a private show which results in an incident between the Crown Prince and the Duchess, the battle between Eisenheim and the Crown Prince moves into the public performance realm, which many believe demonstrates Eisenheim's supernatural powers. Much of the work for the Crown Prince in the battle with Eisenheim is conducted by Chief Inspector Uhl, who would become the Chief of Police under the Crown Prince's reign. As such, Uhl may have ulterior motives in turning a blind eye to any unlawful act of the Crown Prince against Eisenheim or t… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmsuspenseconspiracyparanormal phenomenasteampunkperiod film |
| Themes: | drinkingfriendshipdeathmurderrevengesuicidemoneyghostjealousyinvestigationmagicobsessionsupernatural powertheatrehunting …first loveafterlife (See All) |
| Locations: | rural settingtrainlondon englandcastle |
| Characters: | doctorfriendboygirldetectivefiance fiancee relationshipsuicide by gunshotpolice surveillancesuicide by shooting one's self in the head |
| Period: | 19th century1880s1870s |
| Story: | broken engagementclass differencessecret lovestar crossed loverscarpenterbroken heartteenage loveforbidden loveaudienceloss of loved oneclassreunionsadnessargumentbird …candlenewspaperriverriflepaintingletterundressingbattleface slapfoodvoice over narrationphotographtwo word titlefemale nuditymale nuditysex sceneflashbackkissguncigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactersurprise endingpistolhorsemirrorshot in the headdrinkswordarrestshootinginterrogationwinedisguiseeatingnonlinear timelinefalse accusationsearchtreebased on short storysuitcasedisappearanceprincebreaking and enteringeggroyaltymagicianassaultfrogfaked deathrailway stationbackstagetheatre audiencehypnosiscard playingrosebutterflysoulbalconylanternhorse and carriagepolice inspectorcoinframed for murderpipe smokinghorseback ridingvictorian eraillusionelectricitymagic trickapparitionpickpocketflutebeggarlost lovefilm projectorpocket watchvienna austriastabletrickmorphinejewellocketman slaps a womanspiritualismchildhood sweetheartangry mobcard trickaustrianskepticismillusionistnobilityhandkerchiefcoupfake beardwood carvingseedstage magiciantrystlemonduchesscrown princemagician's assistantskeptichypnotistexcaliburnineteenth centuryspiritualistgemstonemanifestationorange the fruityoung loversneck wounddeer antlerstheatre producershowmanshipfull bodied apparitionorange treeaustrian alpsaustrian empiregaslightlocket with photographvaporchief inspectorthe other sideaustrian soldierfootlights (See All) |
GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL recounts the adventures of Gustave H, a legendary concierge at a famous European hotel between the wars, and Zero Moustafa, the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend. The story involves the theft and recovery of a priceless Renaissance painting and the battle for an enor …mous family fortune -- all against the back-drop of a suddenly and dramatically changing Continent. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyconspiracyabsurdismmadcap comedy |
| Themes: | wealthpoetryhumiliationweddingdeathfriendshipmurdermarriagemoneyjealousyprisonescaperacismtheftpsychopath …greedinheritanceprison escapeescape from prisonmurder of sister (See All) |
| Locations: | bicyclebusbathtubcemeteryhoteltrainchurchswimming poolsnowmotorcycletaxielevatorcourtroomrooftopgas station …museumsewercable cartwo on a motorcyclehotel kitchen (See All) |
| Characters: | maidfriendmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooboybrother sister relationshipsoldierpolice officerpolicemanwriterlawyersister sister relationship …thiefartistlittle boyfrenchgermanolder woman younger man relationshippolice arrestbaker (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1960s1930swinteryear 1968year 1985 |
| Story: | audiencewatching a moviepoemeuropemarriage proposalold womanbathpainterwidowold mancandlenewspapertearsriflebook …paintingletterbattleface slapfoodcryingsingingphotographfemale nuditymale nudityflashbackkisssexbloodviolenceinterviewdogbare chested maleguncigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterknifechasepistoltelephone callshootoutcorpsepunched in the facecatarrestgunfightsecretplace name in titlerunningbirthdaydead bodyreference to jesus christtelephonef wordsubjective cameradecapitationbisexualfoot chasegay slurorphanflashlightwinestrangulationaxemountainstabbingmontageeatingarmystabbed to deathprisonerimmigrantnonlinear timelinejudgesevered headnuntrialno opening creditscoffindrawingfictional warvoice overlooking at the cameratalking to the cameragunshotflash forwardconfessiontheatergraveauthorhotel roombinocularsuniformpay phonechampagnefugitivepoisonstatuepursuitgiftwitnessratcinemahandgunrefugeetypewriternewspaper headlinehatehenchmanflirtingeyeglasseswaiterfarcelawtreasurehidingnosebleedphone boothservantbrideladderpart animationfollowing someonemonkguardbloody noseattorneytelescopesevered fingerguestanimated sequencetitle appears in writingblack and white scenebutlerrosedeath of sisterblack eyefascismconvictskiingcliffsnowinglanternsirenpajamaspipe smokingimprisonmentman cryingbeing followednarrated by charactersaving a lifepresentbarking doghandshakemonasterypost warspiral staircaselast will and testamentsubtitlesalarmpolice chiefmotorbikeconfessionalsecret societytombstoneborder crossinghideoutjuryflaskold ladyfall from heightcookiebunk bedcripplesense of smellcheesedocumentheirperfumevanitycowardprison breakcodetelegraminmatereading a newspaperfacial scarspaplancarouseldead catblack catfiring squadmonumenteastern europefirst person narrationmemorialalpstoy gunhappy birthday to youtrapdoormerry go roundflashback within a flashbackstaffcaskettear on cheekwedding gownmentor protege relationshiptennis courtcentral europeluggagemultiple time framesbirthmarkfictional countrysledfingerreading a lettersuit of armortrolleyhooded figureoathstreetcarturbanhaypassenger trainvisawillalibiart theftskiersnitchobservatoryhotel lobbyborder guardmotorcycle ridingcologneluxury hotelpenis slurstabbedon the lamspeakerconciergeinternment campswitchhit with a rifle buttbullhornpoisonedpastrywall safebellhopabbeyexhibitbondthree sistersconfession boothhotel ownerdeath squadspeaking to audienceyear 1932depositionscentstolen paintingcatacombsrope ladderknocking on doorpantrytrap doordumbwaiterelevator operatorpastry chefdelivery truckpushed off a cliffsleddingpastry shopski jumpkissing a dead bodyshoeshine boywicker basketpersian catpompositybobsledlaundry chuteloaf of breadstrychninebunkclubfoothanging from a ledgepolice whistletalking to a corpsesommelier84 year oldcoat checklying in statevaluable paintingchapter titlespastry boxreference to egon schiele (See All) |
Two young men, Ennis Del Mar and Jack Twist, meet when they get a job as sheep herders on Brokeback Mountain. They are at first strangers, then they become friends. Throughout the weeks, they grow closer as they learn more about each other. One night, after some heavy drinking, they find a deeper co …nnection. They then indulge in a blissful romance for the rest of the summer. Unable to deal with their feelings for each other, they part ways at the end of the summer. Four years go by, and they each settle down, Ennis in Wyoming with his wife and two girls, and Jack in Texas with his wife and son. Still longing for each other, they meet back up, and are faced with the fact that they need each other. They undeniably need each other, and unsure of what to do, they start a series of "fishing trips", in order to spend time together. The relationship struggles on for years until tragedy strikes. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | humiliationmemoryweddingdrinkingfriendshipmurdermarriagejealousypregnancydrunkennessdivorcewrestlinghuntingcampingregret |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | lakerural settinghospitalnew york citybarrestauranttrainchurchforestsnowsmall townwoodscourtroommotelmexico …campfiretexasstormsex in a tent (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerteenage girlsingerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboygirlgay sex …babysister sister relationshiplittle girlgay kissbullywaitresslittle boyhomosexualitygay relationshipgay fathercrying babytalking to oneself in a mirrorbaby boybaby girl (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960ssummeryear 1963 |
| Story: | wedding dresswashboardfiddlemailboxharmonicaunhappy marriagemovie theatrepromisefriendship between menhorse ridingsadnesswidowcandleswimmingriver …tearsrifleface slapfoodsongcryingsingingphotographdancingtwo word titlefemale nuditymale nuditysex scenefightflashbackkissbloodviolencefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogguncigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactertelephone callbeatingfistfighthorsemirrorwatching tvdrinkshootingliesunglassesplace name in titlecafemarijuanatelephonecleavagebisexualcookingaxemountaineatingdinerhousejudgechildfishingcoffeeskinny dippingbinocularsbeaten to deathbased on short storyliarcowboypay phoneproduct placementtentlightningfarmercourtcrosssuspicionbearfireworksarsonpickup truckcloseted homosexualnerdeavesdroppingropeshavingpot smokingwolfwarehouseloss of virginityred dresscowboy hatassaultnosebleedgossipgay parentsheephitchhikingcelebrationcamera shot of feetwhiskeymale prostitutegrocery storethunderpastkickingchaospool tablecigarette lighterfrustrationblood on shirtbulletproof vestranchpajamaschildhood memorythanksgivingjoyspittingbisexualityhandshakesidekickfarmingcremationplaying poolcafeteriapostcardmeatjukeboxmotel roombully comeuppancetrailer homecattlelaundromathuntparamedicgay romancebowling alleyhead injurymailpiebullrodeosawshirtfirst gay sexual experiencebeltjumping into waterrighteous ragepost officefourth of julyshepherdneo westernclothescowgirlu.s. mexico borderblanketfirecrackerremarriageburning buildingrich mannightgownchopping woodchild swearingsledlamblassoturkey the birdwyomingrearview mirrorcoyotebisexual manclothes linejumping off a cliffmoosepocket knifebatonsaddlewood carvingequestriangay husbandlooking for a jobfalling through a windowwashing clothesbare midriffmulecuddlingsplit lipfalling off horsefiddlerbelief in hellsemi truckindependence daysleeping outsidebull ridingfootbridgefishing rodcampsitecattle prodroughneckhailstormbad newsblood spurtingrodeo cowboywestern u.s.horseplaypaper bagfishing tripranch handthrown from a horsecorralchild supportgay cowboykeroseneoil fieldhailbeansroad constructionanticipationcowboy bootdead sheepmethodistshiveringwater canteendrive in movie theatrepentecostalharmonica playerelectric knifehangerhorse trailerhorse riding accidentgrocery store clerkrodeo clownsharpening knifetrick ridingbronc ridingfarm equipmentsnow sleddingparkarolling downhillgmc truckovernight sensationsecret romancespit as lubricantwashing clothes in rivereating piefoot rubpeeling a potatoswings (See All) |
Tarkovsky mixes flash-backs, historical footage and original poetry to illustrate the reminiscences of a dying man about his childhood during World War II, adolescence, and a painful divorce in his family. The story interweaves reflections about Russian history and society.
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | poetrymemorydeathsurrealismmoneyghostpregnancynaturedivorcegriefillnesschildhooddying |
| Mood: | rainarchive footageavant garde |
| Locations: | rural settingforestsnowairplanewoodsfarmrussiaspainmilitary school |
| Characters: | dancerstudentsingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsbrother sister relationshipsoldierbabywriterchristiansingle mothermother …chinesegrandmother grandson relationshipstepfather stepdaughter relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1940sworld war two1930swinter |
| Story: | stutteringmedical examinationpoemold womanbirdnewspaperswimmingrivertearsriflebookfoodcryingsingingphotograph …dancingfemale nuditymale nudityflashbacknuditybloodone word titleinterviewdogcigarette smokingshowertelephone callfiredreammirrorslow motion scenecatbare buttrunningbeddead bodytelephoneorphannonlinear timelinedream sequencecontroversyactor playing multiple rolesreadinglong takesoviet unionchickensleepinghand grenadereference to adolf hitlerbarndemonstrationbuttockshomereverse footagetarget practicewindbombingspanishevacuationtvhypnosisabsent fatherlanternfieldbonfiresymbolismcoinmoscow russiamudactress playing multiple roleslevitationstock footagefenceatomic bombwellindependencefallingdying manbleedingspanish civil warhammocklook alikelighting a cigarettehot air balloontelevision setussrdeath of parentspotatofloodingflamencomissing fathersledmemoriesgrievingburning houseprinting presswashing hairbullfighterinstructorrussian historyminimal dialoguematadorreference to leonardo da vincimarshreference to mao tse tungbullfightreference to anton chekhovmosesstream of consciousnessdaily life20th century historysepiadostoevskyyear 1935memoirskilling a chickenart bookshellingtarkovskywind stormatomic explosionsoviet historyflashback to images of memoriesfloating in the airpower of suggestionclock tickingproofreaderburning barnlevitatingprinting shopsoviet union historytattletaleburning bushcorridavoice over poetry (See All) |
The story of Seita and Satsuko, two young Japanese siblings, living in the declining days of World War II. When an American firebombing separates the two children from their parents, the two siblings must rely completely on one another while they struggle to fight for their survival.
| Subgenre: | tragedysemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | death of fathermemoryfriendshipdeathsurrealismmoneyghostfearrobberylonelinesstheftdeath of motherillnessdyinghomelessness …starvationradiation (See All) |
| Mood: | rainanimenightmare |
| Locations: | truckbicyclebathtubcemeterybeachhospitaltrainschoolairplaneboatwaterjapanshipstormtrain station …fire station (See All) |
| Characters: | teenage boysingerdoctorfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerchildrenboybrother sister relationshipgirlphotographer …thiefjapanesemothercousin cousin relationshipaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationshipjapanese soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1940sworld war twoyear 1945 |
| Story: | mailboxpost world war twoburialtold in flashbackbathbirdbandswimmingtearsletterundressingfoodsongcryingvoice over narration …singingphotographbased on novelflashbackfightbloodexplosionthree word titlebased on true storyfirebeatingcorpsehorseurinationcatcamerabombrunningdead bodyneighborsurvivalorphaneatingsubwayapologygraveyardgravetreeattackumbrelladollreadingdeath of childringfarmercountrysideflowersleepingfireworksrecord playersisterdisastericedestructionmedicineinjuryrecordingstealingfrogtorchjanitortokyo japaninnocencebombingshoesfanhungerinsectscissorsdead childdaydreamdeath of sisterswingraidmineduckhorse and carriagepumpkincandyanti warruinscremationbandagebugelementary school14 year oldemperorseagullclimbingflypursestretcherantkimonoashestomatowatermelonair raidin medias ressurrendergymnasticspotatoburn victimorgandiarrheashelterfleeingphonographtoothbrushstrawberrybroomfloodingricewagontantrumbucketwashingmosquitowashing dishesdeath of parentemaciationcartabandoned minebomb shelterjapanese armyleechstovefireflyimitationcuttingolder actors younger roleshummingmelonplayingmalnutritionmarblesibling relationshipgrapepiggy back ridefirst aidjapanese flagdebriskamikazemale tearswartimerailroad stationfirebombcombcartwheelimperial japannoodlesrationingstrawbutterrashacid raincharcoaltin canradiation poisoningburning a dead bodybeanstalkheart troubleself sufficiencyfallout shelterstrafinghorrors of warsandboxwater canteenwadingmintfirehouseherringplumjapanese navykobe japanhair clipworld warribcageolder brother younger sisteremperor of japanbroken water pipeimitating the firing of a gunmosquito nettingshovelling (See All) |
Based on a true story. After graduating from Emory University, Christopher McCandless abandoned his possessions, gave his entire savings account to charity, and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters who shape his life.
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | poetrymemorydrinkingdeathmarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterydrunkennessnaturedrug useguiltgriefunfaithfulnessillness …adoptiondeath of wifedyingfreedomaffairforgivenesshuntingwildernessstarvationback to nature (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmarecar chasearchive footagebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | trucklakerural settingbusbeachbarrestauranttrainchurchforestcarsnowsmall townlos angeles californiaboat …desertwoodsfarmroad tripseacavemexicocampfirestormtunnelslumalaskacanyoncable car (See All) |
| Characters: | self discoverydancerteenage boyteenage girlsingermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationship …policemanwaitresslittle boyamericangrandfather grandson relationshippolice arrestolder man younger man relationshipgirl in underwearalcoholic drink (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinteryear 1991year 1990year 1992 |
| Story: | motivationaldivingbarefootaudiencepoemargumentbirdold manswimmingriverpianotearsriflebookundressing …face slapunderwearcryingvoice over narrationsingingphotographdancingfemale nuditymale nudityflashbackfightsexnuditybloodviolencebare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditydogbare chested malecigarette smokingnipplestitle spoken by characterknifechasethree word titlepantiesshowerbased on true storytelephone callfiretopless female nuditybased on bookbeatingdreamhorseurinationblondeslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkarrestbare buttrunningcafeprayermale pubic hairguitarf wordflashlightcookingcaliforniatoplessmountainbridgedinermapsnakefishnonlinear timelinefishingsearchjourneyvanbartenderpaingunshotskinny dippingmicrophoneprologuefbiwidowerpay phonepoisonmissionon the roadtentreadingchristmas treelightningfarmeruniversitydiarydomestic violencedisappearancesplit screendeath of sonisolationstageunderwaterwaterfallflowerbearfireworkssubtitled scenefreeze framegirl in pantiestwenty somethingeyeglassesapplauseshavinggamewolfnipples visible through clothingballoonmachetelistening to musicexercisebeardspiderlosstimehome moviecheating husbandsouth africanaked womanhitchhikerhitchhikingapplemexicanthunderbackpackhippiecharitynippleco workerdeath of protagonistlaughterarizonadeerhighwayborderbarbecuenotetrailerlens flaregrowing uppuppydivorceebonfirebrushing teethsirenowlprivate investigatorfast motion sceneplantnasaplaying cardsrocketsatellitepiano playernude swimminggraduationstage performancedrifterfarmingwhalecanoejournalfilm clipjukeboxbeeborder crossingfast foodcattlelaundromatsolitudesicknesscredit cardteasingcrystallistening to radiodamtaking off shirtmarching bandbumpalm treetopless girlguitar playereaglevirginiageorgiaatlanta georgiaapartheidcrabwindmillwet t shirtbeltacoustic guitarspeedboatentertainerplannatural breastsoverhead camera shotchapter headingsdumpsterin medias resbreasthypocriteteenage girl in underwearhobohorse and wagonbagpipesschizophrenicscandinavian girlflashback within a flashbackshopping cartrock climbingreference to george w. bushfamily historynudistmortalityborder patrolidentity crisismaterialismcanalguard dogcheckharvestleaving homecamperfaunafloraillegitimate sonsleeping bagpaddlegrand canyonmetropolisremotewisdomfalse namemoosewashington stateemaciationnudismoil lamptrampwater skiingduplicityfood poisoninghowlingfreight trainprairieburning moneyanti conformitysit upskayakspeakerbackpackinggrizzly bearintrospectionriver rapidsillegitimate daughtermultiple narratorshot springlicense plateencampmentpatroliciclenew beginningsouth dakotawashing a carriver crossingfollowing a dreamgrainchapterschequelosing weightcarvingcollege graduateaerialchest hairkayakingnaked outdoorscollege graduationpull upsravinestocking capborder checkpointirrigationnorthern californiawheatfishing polenorth americascoped riflebigamistbadlandsjumping onto a traintractor trailerreference to lord byronsoft focustrue life adventuresearch for truthtime clockman against natureman vs naturepick up truckreference to joni mitchelltrain depotflash floodrootsalton seapartinghoover damgeorgia usanew year's resolutionstarving to deathabandoned buscolorado rivergraduate schoolreference to jack londonlife savingswriting in sandriding the railschapterwise storytellingfairbanks alaskahandicraftsneo luddismpermitreference to thoreaucharacter lies about agegraduation presentgullindividuationlake meadreference to tolstoyshiversjet stream (See All) |
Five desperate French soldiers during The Battle of the Somme shoot themselves, either by accident or with purpose, in order to be invalided back home. Having been "caught" a court-martial convenes and determines punishment to be banishment to No Man's Land with the objective of having the Germans f …inish them off. In the process of telling this tale each man's life is briefly explored along with their next of kin as Methilde, fiancee to one of the men, tries to determine the circumstances of her lover's death. This task is not made any easier for her due to a bout with polio as a child. Along the way she discovers the heights and depths of the human soul. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicperiod drama |
| Themes: | wealthdeath of fathermemorydrinkingfriendshipdeathmurderrevengemarriageinfidelitychristmasghostjealousyadulteryprison …pregnancyfearinvestigationextramarital affairtheftdeath of motherpovertyunfaithfulnessexecutionhopeadoptionblindnessvengeanceamnesiacheatingstarvationrevenge murder (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | truckwheelchairbicyclebusbathtubcemeteryhospitalbarrestauranttrainchurchmotorcycleairplaneparis franceboat …elevatorfarmfrancemuseumtunneltrain stationairshipwar zonebus accidentmilitary hospitalmilitary cemeteryairplane bomb (See All) |
| Characters: | nurseteenage boyteenage girlsingerfriendhusband wife relationshipboyprostitutefemale protagonistgirlsoldierdetectivephotographerpriestthief …single motherpsychiatristfrenchgermanpimpself mutilationuncle niece relationshipaunt niece relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipmilitary officergerman soldierfrench soldierblood revenge (See All) |
| Period: | 1920s1910s |
| Story: | pancakemailmancarpenterfianceeengagementburialloss of loved onekissing while having sexsadnessbathwidowtearsrifleletterbattle …face slapfoodunderwearsongcryingvoice over narrationsingingphotographfemale nuditybased on novelsex scenekissflashbacksexnuditymasturbationdogguncigarette smokingexplosionpistoltelephone calldreamcorpsemachine gunmirrorurinationcatcameradrinkshootingliebombdead bodycafecriminalcombatsubjective cameraorphanbound and gaggedwinedisguisestabbingeatingarmyprisonerhousenonlinear timelinenunchildfemme fatalegraveyardfive word titlepainattackumbrellamassagemissing persontankfarmerdeath of brotherdisappearancecrossratworld war onegardenfireworkslove interesttypewriterbattlefieldrecord playertwenty somethingprivate detectiveeyeglassescaptainhand grenadesyringegrenadewoundhypodermic needlecakehelmetsurvivorrecordingtied to a bedmousepatientcrucifixsergeantspidergaggedrailway stationend of the worldfatecannonhaircutfloodbombingveteransufferingbootsanimated sequencepost traumatic stress disorderblack and white sceneblack and whitedungeonslaughterlieutenantfieldpajamaswar crimechallengemudlighthousebarbed wirebeheadingdead animalpost warlocal blockbusterpostcardspiral staircasestreet marketbroken mirrorasthmaanarchypocket watchbayonetdeath penaltyday in titleshot in the handashestop secretcowardmarriage engagementchapelpostmanmusic boxtitle same as booksome scenes in black and whiteteenage crushcircular staircasebrittanysurrendertrapdoorpolishbiplanefirecrackerguillotinewar criminaltrenchcryptchildhood sweetheartchurch belldeserterred crosscourt martialmascotventriloquistcorporalfreezingfrench armywhorehousepneumoniaartilleryhangarwoman in a wheelchaircrawlinggunpowderseine riverunwed motherwelderhands tied behind backsyphilischurch choirtrain crashcold the temperaturehand woundmorse codemulezeppelinpoliodeliriumbell toweryear 1917life insuranceburning a photographtrench warfaredead horsemilitary enlistmentperiscopereference to joan of arcstabbed with a bayonetwar injurypostal workerpyromaniacwar victimwhat ifpardonmarseille provencebed riddenyear 1919gendarmehard laborrationingwar atrocityhot chocolatependulumtubaclassified informationbicycle messengerdistress signalgangrenemilitary secretregimentarmisticedinosaur skeletonmaraudersepiaalbatrossno man's landfrontlinecondemned to deathhydrogensenegalesetruffleaerial bombinginquestyear 1920ardenneslighthouse keeperstabbed in the buttlourdes francemess hallsome scenes in muted colortrenchesperigordcircumstantial evidencebotanic gardencountry bumpkinreference to baudelairesearching for the truthspanish fluself inflicted woundstabbed with a glass shardswimming championburned handinfantrymanmechanical handrun over by a trucksoaking one's feetsuperimpositionanimate toyartificial handdug outfour leaf clovermustard gasreference to marshal petainshow offgravelbotanical gardenunexploded bombbomb craterbretonsete franceverdunvintage film cinematographycorsicandog flatulencepick up sticksroazhonsea birdsepia tinted sceneshooting a mirrorstretcher bearertelephone wireticket inspector (See All) |
After causing a loss of almost one billion dollars in his company, the shoe designer Drew Baylor decides to commit suicide. However, in the exact moment of his act of despair, he receives a phone call from his sister telling him that his beloved father had just died in Elizabethtown, and he should b …ring him back since his mother had problem with the relatives of his father. He travels in an empty red eye flight and meets the attendant Claire Colburn, who changes his view and perspective of life. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | death of fatherweddingdrinkingdeathlovemarriagechristmasmoneydrunkennessfuneraltraveldysfunctional familygrief |
| Mood: | rainnight |
| Locations: | truckcemeteryhotelchurchhelicoptersmall townairplaneairportroad tripmuseumoffice party |
| Characters: | self discoverydancersingerafrican americanmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipschildrenboybrother sister relationshipreference to godcousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationship …grandfather grandson relationshipself referentialairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | photo albumrejectionburialheart attackscreamingwidowbandrivertearspaintingfoodunderwearsongcryingvoice over narration …singingphotographdancingflashbackkissone word titledogtitle spoken by characterknifeerectiontelephone callfirecell phonedreamcorpseurinationslow motion scenewatching tvcomputerdrinkvomitingdead bodybathroomalcoholcookingbasketballeatingsuicide attemptmapcoffingraveyardhotel roomfired from the jobumbrellaon the roadstorytellingstatuecity name in titlebusinessamerican flagdeath of husbandloss of fatherhugginglistening to musichelmetwhiskeycivil rightsremote controlshoesmourninganimated sequencecorporationloss of husbandflightcremationsuccesshomecomingfamily reunionundertakerpartial female nuditybubble bathflight attendantsunriseeaglescholarshipashesfailurefuneral homewakereference to john f. kennedycarouselkansasmerry go roundurnceodriving at nightmississippimemphis tennesseetap dancingkentuckygolf cartreference to martin luther king jr.death of parenteulogyrendezvousstovetalking to the deadrental carsuicide contemplationwashing clotheswoman in a bathtubmemorial servicerainy dayboeing 747disgraceseat beltsprinkler systemcoming homeloss of parentlouisville kentuckyjumbo jetreference to jim morrisonexercyclegarbagemanweeping manreference to norman rockwelloklahoma citywhiskey bottlechannel surfingfarmers marketmanic pixie dream girlid badgeopen casketfirebirdpopping balloonamerican legionbuilding housered hatreference to colonel sandersdeath in the familyfuneral receptionvolvo 240call waitingflying first classwatching video on tv (See All) |
Harry Sanborn is an aged music industry exec with a fondness for younger women like Marin, his latest trophy girlfriend. Things get a little awkward when Harry suffers a heart attack at the home of Marin's mother Erica. Left in the care of Erica and his doctor, a love triangle starts to take shape.
| Themes: | wealthdrinkingfriendshipdeathmarriagejealousypregnancydrunkennessdivorcedatingrivalry |
| Mood: | rainhip hop |
| Locations: | wheelchairbeachhospitalnew york cityrestaurantsnowlos angeles californiaparis franceboattaxicitycaribbean |
| Characters: | love trianglenursedoctorfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipteacherbabywriterlawyersister sister relationshipactressprofessorolder man younger woman relationship …frencholder woman younger man relationshipaunt niece relationshipdoctor patient relationshiptheatre directorold maid (See All) |
| Story: | pancakebroken heartphoto albumtold in flashbackagingheart attackdateold womancandletearsundressingcryingvoice over narrationphotographfemale nudity …male nuditykissflashbacksexfemale frontal nuditycigarette smokingnipplespartyknifethree word titleerectiontelephone callcell phonetitle directed by femalecomputerwritten by directordrinkbare buttbirthdaybedcafemanhattan new york citybedroombrawineambulancemontagebridgeinternetdinnercigar smokinglimousinefired from the jobchampagneproduct placementlightningflowersfeminismsleepingflirtingmachismobirthday cakeeyeglassesteaballooncookmagazineproduced by directorpicnicgrocery storerap musicafghanistanscissorsstairsmay december romancee mailthirty somethingpajamasauctionlaptop computerage differencesenior citizenwebsitestaircasetrue loveplaywrightbachelortheatre productionbeach housesense of smellemergency roomgurneybroadway manhattan new york cityweekendintentionally misspelled titleopposites attractbutt slapspaghettineuroticcommitmentviagrareference to sigmund freudspinstersoul matehappy birthdayice cream cone911personal assistanthospital gownplay rehearsalrecord companyseine riversparklerchat roomfiendmouth to mouth resuscitationmonogamyanxiety attackbelchingaspirinchauvinismrecord labelfifty somethingmenopausereference to martha stewartsixty somethinginstant messagingcolumbia universityblood pressurei.v.auctioneerart auctionchauvinistfalling out of bedwomen's studieshyperventilationlibidoelectrocardiogrampajama partymature romancehamptons long island new yorknitroglycerinreference to marvin gayearteryreference to joan riversreference to joan collinscherrieschest painstylenoluniversity of pennsylvaniabryn mawr collegereference to carly simonreference to diane sawyerreference to new york magazine (See All) |
Three students and a school teacher disappear on an excursion to Hanging Rock, in Victoria, on Valentine's Day, 1900. Widely (and incorrectly) regarded as being based on a true story, the movie follows those that disappeared, and those that stayed behind, but it delights in the asking of questions, …not the answering of them. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | poetrydrinkingdeathfriendshipsuicideinvestigationnatureobsessionsexualityillness |
| Mood: | nightmarenightmythaustralian supernatural |
| Locations: | lakerural settingschoolchurchaustraliatownaustralian outbackschool party |
| Characters: | maidstudentteenage boyteenage girlsingerdoctorfriendhusband wife relationshippolicetattoobrother sister relationshipteachergirlpolicemanphotographer …teacher student relationshipfrenchuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationshipdriversuicide by jumpingfrench teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 19th century1900s |
| Story: | class differencescreekpoempianistscreamingbirdmansionclassroompianotearsbeerriflebookface slapfood …songcryingvoice over narrationsingingphotographbased on novelflashbackkisssexf ratedbloodinterviewdogbare chested malecigarette smokingpartydreamhorsemirrorblondeslow motion scenecameradrinkdead bodyhallucinationprayeralcoholorphanwinewomanfour word titlesnakedinnerbrunettechildsearchjourneyracial slurlegendvirginuniformumbrellastatuemissing personreadingscreamflowersfarmerhangingscardisappearancedeath of husbandschoolgirltied upflowersleepingeyeglassesrockwhat happened to epiloguedresscaketouristhatsouth australiaservantorphanagevirginitycolonelpicnicclockgirl with glassesinnocencecorsettaking a picturefalling to deathinsectlostschool uniformboarding schoolhomoeroticismlanternopening a doorhorse and carriagetripsymbolismholding handshorseback ridinghysteriaillusionexpeditionapparitiongatebandageglovesmetaphorreading aloudestatepicturestonelizardvillaredheaded womanknocking on a doorlavafriendship between girlsgreenhousepocket watchstretcherantbare feetpipeguardianshockfamous scorevalentine's dayprivate schoolsexual repressionstressheatwaking uplesbian subtextmagnifying glassmasculinitywhite dressguidealtarrock climbingfinding a dead bodystreamtop hatswancarriagescrapbookno endingaboriginepapernightgownresignationspinstergirls' schoolmetaphysicsturkey the birdblack stockingsfrench accentgovernessturn of the centurybased on supposedly true storygeologygrandfather clockneurosisambiguitydining hallreference to jack the ripperfat girlgarden partyheadmistresssightseeingfield tripbritish flagsearch partytennis racketkoalause of bloody as epithetexpulsiononeiricconstableunsolved mysteryvalentineboarderstarfishopening a windowstraw hatparasolgeometrygreeting cardhair brushstopped timevictoriabloodhoundqueen victoriagirls' boarding schoollacephysical examinationsonnetmemorizationforebodinglying on a bedbloomersexercise classsearch dogyear 1900lawn partyadorationhair ribbonmathematics teacherpan fluteviewfindervalentine's cardreference to botticellishakespearean sonnethistorical societyaustralian flagbroken watchsexual hysteria (See All) |
Based on J. G. Ballard's autobiographical novel, tells the story of a boy, James Graham, whose privileged life is upturned by the Japanese invasion of Shanghai, December 8, 1941. Separated from his parents, he is eventually captured, and taken to Soo Chow confinement camp, next to a captured Chinese … airfield. Amidst the sickness and food shortages in the camp, Jim attempts to reconstruct his former life, all the while bringing spirit and dignity to those around him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageepic |
| Themes: | deathfriendshipmurdersurrealismsuicidebetrayalprisonescapemilitaryrobberyracismthefttheatredyingcourage …starvation (See All) |
| Locations: | truckbicyclehotelhospitalchurchswimming poolmotorcycleairplaneboatwaterjapanshipbaseballchinaairplane runway |
| Characters: | studentnurseteenage boysingerdoctorfriendhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipteacherthiefreference to godjapanesechineseamerican …u.s. soldierjapanese soldierchinese soldier (See All) |
| Period: | 1940sworld war two |
| Story: | class differencesabandoned househarmonicadocku.s. armyfaintingpoembathcandlepianotearsbattleface slapfoodunderwear …songcryingsingingphotographbased on novelfightkissbloodgunexplosionpartychasebased on true storybeatingdreamswordshootingsunglassesdead bodybritishsurvivalbridgeprisonernunno opening creditsradiocoffingraveyardcigar smokinglimousinepilotbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecostumesuitcasestatuetankflowerspursuitgardensleepingfireworksrefugeehaterecord playerchesspirategolffalling down stairsgrenadeflyingrace relationscomic booksurvivorrecordinghong kongstealingsergeantexploding buildingwristwatchmobculture clashtennisdead womanmilkstreet lifetokyo japanbombingchild's point of viewbraverykatana swordchild protagonisthungerevacuationheavenaviationdead childfrustrationparachuteprisoner of warchoirsoulcapturestadiumdead woman with eyes opencoincrowdatheistchauffeurmudphilippinespiano playerdormitorychocolatebarbed wirepeasantharborstonestreet marketcorporal punishmentsingaporeatomic bombblack marketshoecostume partystethoscopecolonialismhead injurykitefeverteethu.s. navyluckorchestral music scorebettingcadillacair raidradio newssurrendermovie camerapotatou.s. air forceexploding airplaneeyesfleeingfootprintmotorcycle with a sidecarricepowpretending to be deadpick axearmy lifepearl harborweldingtrademodel airplaneparatrooperhiroshima japanjapanese armyconey island brooklyn new york citycountry clubscavengercaninginnocence lostsalutestarving childseparation from familyinternment campwatchtowerabandoned shipshanghai chinawaterfrontjapanese occupationkite flyingokinawa japancholeraboys' choirvitaminchinese armywreathfleetnagasaki japanmarblestoy airplanefaucetreference to franklin d rooseveltsoldier of fortunebartertin canarchgocartoxenfar eastmangosymphonic music scoreindochinastealing from a dead bodyproteinreference to norman rockwellsalt minecooliedeath marchtextile milldysenterylegless manyangtze riverbridge the card gamemosquito netair droprear end car accidentmusic score features choirboy sopranoid tagjapanese air forcedowned airplaneaircraft explosiongolf shoesjapanese surrender (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: | poetrymemorydrinkingfriendshipsuicidedrugschristmasjealousyfeardanceincestseductionlonelinessdepressiondrug use …cancerguiltdatingmental illnessabusebullyingunrequited lovehomophobiabreak updyingwritingcheatingfirst lovedying from cancerdeath of best friendsuicide of friend (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | truckhospitalrestaurantchurchsnowtunnelcatholic churchpennsylvaniaschool dancekitchen knife |
| Characters: | dancerteenage boyteenage girlsingerdoctorfriendhusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerhomosexualboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationship …boybrother sister relationshipteachergirlpolicemanphotographerwriterpriestbest friendreference to godgay kissbullylittle boyteacher student relationshippsychiatristcatholicgay teenagergay relationshipaunt nephew relationshipcatholic priestboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendstepbrother stepsister relationshipnew friend (See All) |
| Period: | 1990syear 1991 |
| Story: | voice over letterharmonicateenage lovemovie theatrepromisedeath of friendice creamtrustclasssadnesscandleclassroomcollegetearsbook …letterface slapfoodcryingvoice over narrationsingingphotographdancingbased on novelflashbackfightkisspartyknifetelephone callbeatingcar accidentmirrorslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvcamerawritten by directordrinkcondomsecretshootingrunningbirthdaycafemarijuanabathroomhallucinationreference to jesus christprayertelephonef wordsubjective cameragay slurbedroomwineeatingfootballsuicide attemptdinnerchild abusedrivingapologyracial slurpainflash forwardlibraryvirginreadingchristmas treecollege studentprankhigh school studentcheerleaderglassesrock 'n' rollsix word titlereference to william shakespearetypewriterteenage sexpickup truckbirthday cakeeyeglassescloseted homosexualhuggingfireplacelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicsexual abusered dresshappinessamerican footballmovie theaterimpersonationnew year's evecrushvirginityclockbuddhistnicknameinnocencepillssufferingmobile phonebackstagepunched in the stomachsexismkaraoketaking a picturemental hospitalfootball playertheatre audiencefirst kisschristmas evesurpriselong titlelonermale male kissdressing roomnervous breakdownholding handschildhood memorymale virgingothgraduation12 year oldshynessvietnam veteranchristmas presentbirthday presentcafeteriahomecomingfirst dateadolescencechild molestationblackoutlooking out a windowponytailschool principallsd16 year old15 year oldstonedkiss on the lipsunhappinessgiving a toastveganhazingtutoreasterpromaudio 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) |
Alan Johnson has everything he needs to get through life: a good job, a beautiful and loving wife, and their wonderful children. Yet he feels isolated because he finds having a hard-working job and managing a family too much to handle and has no one to talk to about it. Charlie Fineman, on the other … hand, doesn't have a job or a family. He used to have both until a terrible loss, and the grief caused him to quit his job and isolate himself from everyone around him. As it turns out, Alan and Charlie were roommates in college, and a chance encounter one night rekindles the friendship they shared. But when Charlie's problems become too much to deal with, Alan is determined to help Charlie come out of his emotional abyss. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | death of fathermemorydrinkingfriendshipdeathlovemarriagejealousyseductionangerdepressioninsanitygriefmental illnessdeath of wife …death of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmaremoving |
| Locations: | trucknightclubhospitalnew york citybarrestauranttaxikitchenpolice stationcourtroomtaxi driverchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | teenage girlsingerfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemanmusicianlawyerinterracial relationshipaunt nephew relationship …grandfather granddaughter relationshipchinese foodfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipex policeman (See All) |
| Story: | motivationalrejectionmovie theatreclasssadnessold womanold manrivercollegetearsbeerpaintingletterfoodsong …cryingsingingphotographflashbacksexviolenceguntitle spoken by characterthree word titletelephone callcell phonedreamwatching tvcomputerdrinkarrestcafeguitarmanhattan new york citygay slurmontageeatingfalse accusationjudgeapologyman with glassesroommatecoffeelatex gloveswidowerblack americanpizzatv newswoman with glassescomic booktitle based on songpatientloss of wifetherapistpsychologistblack humorinterracial friendshipdentistattorneyshoesmental hospitalpost traumatic stress disorderdrummertheatre audiencesexual harassmentairplane crashworld trade center manhattan new york citymidlife crisismelancholyreflectiondormitoryearphonesharassmentmental breakdownpaintmale friendshiploss of daughtertraffic jamreceptionistlandladycomedienneloss of childwakeloss of familypost september 11 2001man childsleepwalkingwhite coathardware storeliquor storemusic storecard tricktriviagrievingjigsaw puzzledrink thrown into someone's faceoverprotective fatherhearingwar on terrorsuicide contemplationdentist chairmoving vanplaying against typeoverprotective motherdentalmotorscooterrecord albumdentist officereference to bruce springsteencollege roommatedental officedental chairfirearm pointed at the cameraroot beerinvoluntary commitmentviolent outburstgreat lakessanity hearingphotography class (See All) |
Pearl Harbor is a classic tale of romance set during a war that complicates everything. It all starts when childhood friends Rafe and Danny become Army Air Corps pilots and meet Evelyn, a Navy nurse. Rafe falls head over heels and next thing you know Evelyn and Rafe are hooking up. Then Rafe volunte …ers to go fight in Britain and Evelyn and Danny get transferred to Pearl Harbor. While Rafe is off fighting everything gets completely whack and next thing you know everybody is in the middle of an air raid we now know as "Pearl Harbor." (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epichistorical event |
| Themes: | drinkingdeathfriendshipmurderjealousypregnancydrunkennessmilitaryrobberylonelinesstheftgamblingcourageu.s. military |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | wheelchairbicyclebeachhospitalbartrainairplaneboatairportseaenglandshipbaseballsubmarinefishing boat |
| Characters: | love triangledancernursefriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipboysoldierthiefbest friendjapanesefrenchgermanchildhood friendfiance fiancee relationship …military officermilitary policejapanese military (See All) |
| Period: | 1940sworld war two1920syear 1941year 1942 |
| Story: | stutteringvolunteeru.s. armyfriendship between menwatching a moviefaintingmarriage proposalbandtearsbeerletterundressingbattleunderwearcrying …photographdancingfightflashbackkisssexblooddogbare chested maleguntitle spoken by characterexplosionpistolfireshot to deathmachine guncameradrinkshootingbombplace name in titleprayerwomanboxingmapchild abuseexploding carcoffinunderwater scenecontroversyspankingdrowningracial slurpilotprologuechampagnetentreadingu.s. presidentconvertibleamerican flaginjectionpresidenttragic eventgolfcaptainsabotagesyringereference to adolf hitlercookexploding buildingblockbustersurfingrailway stationcolonelbar fightbroken legpresumed deadmechanictokyo japandentistbombingboxer shortsnewsreel footagetheatre audienceaviationamerican presidentairplane crashhawaiiparachutelens flarelieutenantweatherfriendship between womenwhistlecoca colamedaltennesseeexploding truckmilitary basekitesurfboardu.s. navytop secretfamous scoreslappingbroken noseair raidexploding shipaircraft carrieradmiraldogfightvictoryaerial combatsecret missionbiplaneexploding airplaneradartorpedopacific oceanrevolving doorbattleshipdefeatpassing outmorninglong island new yorkpearl harbordishwasherhangarorigamidyslexiasunburnclotheslineinfamymissing in actionfairy godmotherparty hatkamikazeair raid sirenroyal air forcewolf whistlefleetbattle of britainsanta claus costumeu.s. sailorreference to franklin d rooseveltspy cameraair attackdetonationdog tagssundayyear 1925gunnertrapped underwateralepatrioticmpradio operatorbail outhand on buttreturning from the deadeye testjapanese navyoil leakaspiring pilothistorically inaccurateblack smokedoolittle raidjitterbug the dancemayday the call for help (See All) |
When Ruby Baker's parents are killed in a car accident, she and her brother, Rhett, must travel to Malibu, to live with Terrence and Erin Glass, their former neighbors. At first, all seems well. Ruby is making new friends at school and Rhett is getting more video games and flashy toys than he's ever … had in his life. When Ruby speaks to her family's estate lawyer, he tells her that her parents have left Rhett and her $4 million. Suddenly, Ruby begins to notice odd behavior from Terry and Erin. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspensepsycho thriller |
| Themes: | wealthdeath of fatherdrinkingfriendshipdeathmurdersuicidedrugsdrunkennessfuneraldeath of motherdrug useadoptioncheatinginheritance …murder of a police officerclaustrophobia (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolnightmare |
| Locations: | truckcemeteryrestaurantschoolchurchswimming poolcarpolice carschool teachercar explosiontruck accident |
| Characters: | maidteenage boyteenage girldoctorfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceboybrother sister relationshipfemale protagonistgirl …police officerpolicemanpriestlawyeruncle nephew relationshipuncle niece relationship (See All) |
| Story: | popcornmovie theatrewatching a movieloss of loved onefaintingtrustclassscreamingargumentmansionswimmingclassroomtearscryingblood …guncigarette smokingexplosionknifedreamcorpsecar accidentwatching tvcomputerdrinkbikinicar crashdead bodycafecleavageorphanflashlightbracaliforniastabbingstabbed to deathinternetchild abusedrivingdrawinghit by a cargraveyardgravedrug addictdebtlightninginjectionhigh school studentfilm within a filmloss of fathersuspicionloss of motherreference to william shakespearehypodermic needlemachetecaptivearchitecthome moviescamdrug overdoseswitchbladetensionbroken glassjunkietheatre audiencee mailsocial workerdeath of loved onereckless drivingnintendo 64flat tiremenstruationtombstonedrunk drivingloanglassloan sharkguardianreference to shakespeare's hamletbmwcruisingmorphineloss of parentsvideo cassetteplagiarismcar wreckapple computercaregiverdriving lessondiabeticillegal drugseulogydead parentsperilinsulinshooting uplife insurancetrust fundseat beltgourmetsocial servicesunlikely criminalreference to meryl streepcheating on a testelectric drillbrake failurecar hit by a trucksaablegal guardianglass housestepfamilycar over a cliffferrari testarossadeviousnessmulholland driveradio producerdriver's educationsan bernardino californiaaol (See All) |
84 years later, a 100 year-old woman named Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story to her granddaughter Lizzy Calvert, Brock Lovett, Lewis Bodine, Bobby Buell and Anatoly Mikailavich on the Keldysh about her life set in April 10th 1912, on a ship called Titanic when young Rose boards the departing ship …with the upper-class passengers and her mother, Ruth DeWitt Bukater, and her fiance, Caledon Hockley. Meanwhile, a drifter and artist named Jack Dawson and his best friend Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets to the ship in a game. And she explains the whole story from departure until the death of Titanic on its first and last voyage April 15th, 1912 at 2:20 in the morning. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageblack comedytragedymelodramaepichistorical event |
| Themes: | deathfriendshiploverevengesuicidejealousyadulteryfearescapeherotheftguiltgamblingunrequited lovepanic …freedomcheatingself sacrificenear death experiencecar sexresearch ship (See All) |
| Mood: | tearjerkerambiguous ending |
| Locations: | sex in a carwheelchairnew york citybarrestaurantchurchcarhelicopterboatwaterelevatorseaenglandshipocean …submarinesex in carsex in the backseat of a car (See All) |
| Characters: | love triangledancerteenage girlfriendmother daughter relationshipteenagerpriestthiefartistsingle motheramericanamerican abroadgrandmother granddaughter relationshipengineership captain …sex with teenagersex with a teenagerlove affair (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s1910s |
| Story: | broken engagementclass differencesrich woman poor manprotective maletragic lovestar crossed loversdockengagementlove at first sightrowboatdeath of friendforbidden lovetold in flashbackloss of loved onekissing while having sex …classold womanpainterwidowswimmingpaintingundressingface slapvoice over narrationphotographdancingfemale nuditysex scenekissnudityviolenceone word titlebare breastsfemale frontal nuditygunfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingnipplestitle spoken by characterexplosionpartyknifechasesurprise endingpistolbased on true storytopless female nuditybeatingcorpsemirrorshot in the chestremakerescueslow motion scenepunched in the facearrestfalling from heightheld at gunpointrunninghandcuffsprayerrevolversubjective cameracleavagesurvivalfoot chaseflashlighttoplessaxewomansuicide attemptprisonernonlinear timelinenunno opening creditsdream sequencescantily clad femaledrawingchild in perilunderwater scenesearchnews reportnecklacedrowningimmigrationgunshotattempted murdersmokingbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguedangerportraitkeyelectrocutioncharacter's point of view camera shotpassionrace against timedomestic violencefemale full rear nuditybodyguardfemale removes her clothesgiftwitnesspremarital sexratcharacter says i love youfeminismunderwaterprofanityhandgunobscene finger gesturecasinosubtitled scenesingle parentdisasteritalianicetv newscard gamebulletburned alivenipples visible through clothingpokerloss of virginityheroinesurvivorlifting someone into the airarchitectbuttockscaucasianblockbustergossiprebeljumping from heightirishculture clashbuttviolinorchestracrushed to deathsocial commentaryclockcamera shot of feetdiamondfloodlandscapecorsetarranged marriagepower outagemillionairenewsreel footagenippleframe upsafeyoung loveraised middle fingersailortuxedopiermisogynywilhelm screamswearingarrogancemain character diesfemale stockinged feetclose up of eyesspittingbriberyhistorical fictiondrifterspit in the faceelderlyshipwreckstaircasetelling someone to shut uprear nuditywhistlebillionaireredheaded womanframedflaredolphinnude girlvaletbellgreenhousesuicidalartifactteenage sexualitycellostatue of liberty new york cityunsubtitled foreign languagetopless girlpassengercruise shipbased on true eventsfamous scorewet t shirtvideo footagepart computer animationnude modelingbreastarm wrestlingcockney accentforced marriagecoaldoormanensemblefamous linewrongful arrestsuspenderstop hatballroomman slaps a womantickethigh societywettap dancingsuitorscottish accentreference to sigmund freudcowardicefalling through the floorsoul matemoney falling through the airtrophy wifewoman punching a manpower failuretitanicwoman punches a manbutt nakedliftbrandynaked buttwoman's bare buttblond hairlifting male in airgirl toplessicebergloss of boyfriendboiler roomocean linertreasure huntername changeblack hairfamous songanchorrich snobbattering rammass deathsea captainblondmorse codesinking shiplifeboatfire hoseplanting evidencehypothermiamiddle fingersunken shipfreeze to deathpotterygirl rear nuditygiving the fingerclass conflictnude drawingmeet cuteteen sexualitysalvagelookoutdiamond necklacewater pipeyear 1912charcoaldistress signalfreezing to deathdear john lettersosfire axeluxury carnorth atlanticleakreference to claude monetsocial consciousnessstarving artistfish bowltransatlantictwo suitorswet pantscouturebelle epoquesignal flarechildish behaviorgreased back hairmale captainpassageship's crewfirst classsecond lieutenantshipbuilderedwardian ageelectric eelchase scenewirelessdisrobingdrawing a portraitkeelreference to anastasia romanovreference to king louis xvisharpening a pencilsouthhampton englandstring ensemblereference to parissex in backseat of carportrait sittingquartermastership's logtitanic survivorblue diamondcarpathiahelmsmanoceanic expeditionsailor's deathship name in titlesteel tycoonsteerage (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: | wealthweddingdrinkingdeathfriendshipmurdersuicidemarriagemoneypregnancyfeardrunkennessdepressionblackmaildrug use …mental illnessdyingabortionmurder investigationsuicide of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | lakebicyclenew york cityrestauranttrainswimming poollos angeles californiaparis franceboattaxielevatorapartmentcourtroommotelchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | maiddancerstudentnursesingerfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicebrother brother relationshipboy …brother sister relationshipgirlphotographerwriterlawyerjewishpsychiatristjewmayorpregnant wifechinese foodbaby shower (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s2000syear 2000year 1982year 1972year 1971year 1978 |
| Story: | class differencesmailboxtrustmarriage proposalold mannewspaperswimmingcollegetearsundressingfoodunderwearsongcryingsinging …photographdancingfemale nuditysex sceneflashbackkissbloodviolencedogbare chested maleguncigarette smokingpartythree word titlepantiesshowerbased on true storytelephone callcorpsemirrorurinationcameradrinksecretshootingsunglassesrunningdead bodyinterrogationcafemarijuananeighbormanhattan new york citywinevideo cameradisguisebridgeeatingcocainepoliticiansubwaydinnerjudgetrialbirthday partysearchpay phoneumbrellasuitcasemissing persondomestic violencedisappearancewigsuspicionloss of mothercross dressingdismembermenttherapywashington d.c.record playerbirthday cakeeyeglassestv newsanswering machinepot smokingwhat happened to epiloguescene during opening creditsrecordingjoggingtherapistdysfunctional marriagefloridaphone boothpress conferencehome movietennisladderapartment buildingyogatarget practiceshovelnovelisttime lapse photographyskiingtuxedopolice raidlooking at self in mirrorextortionbriefcasebriefsbruisedead motherlandlordabusive husbandphysical abusedead dogkilling a dogevictionmen's bathroomtrue crimesnorting cocainedouble lifemotel roomdrunk drivingreal estatetv reporterclimbing through a windowjuryself defensecredit carddistrict attorneyambassadorfamily businessunplanned pregnancyheirbased on true eventstimes square manhattan new york cityvolkswagencollectorreading a newspaperrealtorcircular staircasedistrustbronx 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 posterhummingnew 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) |
Two sisters, plus a dead mother, a remarried father, and a hostile step-mother. The sisters, each in her way, have perfected the art of losing. The elder, Rose, is an attorney, responsible, lonely, with a closet full of shoes. The younger is Maggie, beautiful, selfish, and irresponsible. Her drunken … behavior gets her tossed by her step-mother from her dad's house; worse behavior gets her tossed from Rose's apartment. Then, while searching in her father's desk for money to filch, Maggie finds an address; the past and the future open up to her and, with any luck, may open to her sister as well. (Read More)
| Themes: | poetryweddingdrinkingfriendshipdeathsuicidemarriagemoneydrunkennesslonelinesstheftdeath of motherdysfunctional familycancerguilt …griefmental illnessdeath of wifeunemploymentforgivenessdeath of daughtersuicide of mothersuicide of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | nightclubhotelbeachbarrestauranttrainswimming poolsnowofficechicago illinoistrain stationsex in a bathroomjapanese restaurant |
| Characters: | dancernursedoctorfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfamily relationshipsteachermusicianlawyersister sister relationshipthiefjewishwaitress …japaneseprofessorjewamericangrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipstepmother stepdaughter relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | nursing homephoto albumengagementice creampoemreunionold womanwidowold mannewspapertearsbeerbookletterfood …underwearcryingvoice over narrationphotographdancingbased on novelkissflashbacksexf rateddogcigarette smokingpartyknifepantiestelephone callcell phonehigh heelscar accidenturinationblondewatching tvcomputerdrinkbikinisecretvomitingliecafebrawinevideo camerabasketballwomaneatingdinertoiletsearchbartenderlimousineliarpay phoneumbrellaauditionstatuereadingscreamringdeath of husbandpickup trucksupermarketballoonfloridaphone boothswimsuitbridemilkcelebrationyogaremote controlrear entry sexgrocery storereconciliationshoespet dogshoppingco workermedicationdeceitphiladelphia pennsylvaniablind manpuppyfamily secretpromiscuitycrowdmusic bandengagement ringplaying cardslaptop computerjewelrylaundryinsecuritysenior citizenmetaphormakeoverstepmotherponytailrumorretirement homemaking outcredit cardunconsciousnessmtvcabaretarenailliteracygroommonitorclothingpun in titlesushimonumenttai chipigtailssuicide notereggaemortalitysleeping on a couchwedding gownslide showreference to josef stalincity parkjob seekingspectatorlaw firmtv cameramanic depressionhigh school reunionsnoopingphone bookbusiness tripplaying chesstiaracuisineclass reunionpet shopdyslexiablamejudgmentscreen testwalking canelunchboxmultiple narratorsretireepet storereference to fred astairebimbodog walkerchopsticks the eating utensillearning disabilitygreeting cardresumedelicatessenkeychainvisually impaired persondisgruntled customerprinceton universityslobbridal showerreference to jackie kennedyteleprompterjob applicanttowing a carwant admiami beach floridadisplay caseauto impound lotbrooklyn dodgerscorsagebongosleave of absencemazel tovshuffleboardstilettobasketball matchreference to e.e. cummingswant adsassisted living facilityreference to sonny and cherautocidehaagen dazs ice creamfudge (See All) |
The story of 'James Whale (I)' (qv), the Director of _Frankenstein (1931)_ (qv) and _Bride of Frankenstein (1935)_ (qv), in the time period following the Korean War. Whale was homosexual, and develops a friendship with his gardener, an ex-Marine.
| Subgenre: | independent filmgay interest |
| Themes: | memorydrinkingfriendshipdeathlovesuicidemonsterartfilmmakingunrequited lovedying |
| Mood: | rainnightmarefilm history |
| Locations: | beachhospitalbarswimming poollos angeles california |
| Characters: | maidstudentteenage boysingerdoctorfriendmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualtattooboygirlactor …photographeractressgay kisshomosexualitysecretaryfilm directorgermanolder man younger man relationshipgay soldiersuicide by drowning (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | medical examinationdivingwatching a moviepainternewspaperswimmingriflepaintingundressingunderwearsongsingingfemale nuditybased on novelmale nudity …flashbacksexnuditymale frontal nuditybare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactershowertelephone calldreammirrorurinationwatching tvcameradrinkdead bodybathroomhallucinationwinestrangulationdrawingcigar smokingdrowningbartenderportraitpay phonecollege studentlightningworld war onepickup trucksurgeryscandalshavingteahollywood californiaservantswimsuitviolingas maskretirementfilm setcanehousekeeperblind mandivorceebrainviolinistpillelectricityeuthanasiagardenertrailer homehorror filmmakingwhisperingstrokemercy killingbayonetbishopfrankensteinbritish soldierbroken nosecircular staircaseposingdeath by drowningmale modelreclusesuicide noteheadachekorean warflash camerax rayed skeletontrenchpacific oceanswanlawn moweru.s. marinefilm studentreference to elizabeth taylorcroquetdirty old manreference to rembrandtbrain transplantcreator creation relationshipmale strippingreflection in windowreference to boris karloffreference to george cukorreference to rin tin tinsuturing a woundreference to leslie howard (See All) |
In Paris, before WWI, two friends, Jules (Austrian) and Jim (French) fall in love with the same woman, Catherine. But Catherine loves and marries Jules. After the war, when they meet again in Germany, Catherine starts to love Jim... This is the story of three people in love, a love which does not af …fect their friendship, and about how their relationship evolves with the years. (Read More)
| Themes: | friendshiplovesuicidemarriageinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancyunrequited lovetheatreend of love |
| Mood: | archive footagemurder suicide |
| Locations: | lakerural settingcemeterybeachtrainforestcarparis francefranceoceangermany |
| Characters: | love trianglesingerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipprostitutesoldiermusicianwriterartistlittle girlgerman |
| Period: | 1930s1920s1910s |
| Story: | voice over letterunhappy marriagerowboatfriendship between menwatching a moviepianistmarriage proposalswimmingriverpaintingletterbattleface slapsongvoice over narration …singingbased on novelkisscharacter name in titlebare chested malecigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterexplosionthree word titlerunningcar crashcaferevolvermenage a troiswomanbridgearmyboxingcoffincigar smokingtrainingvacationstatuecountrysidetragic eventautomobileworld war onecinemahandgunreference to william shakespearecross dressinggraffitifreeze framewaiterguitaristtheatre audiencefoghorse and carriagepromiscuityadulterous wifecremationstock footageeiffel tower parisfemale psychopathbachelorstage playfencinggramophonefootsie under the tableashesanarchistcountry househammocktitle same as bookfatal attractionjumping into waterurnbromancetitle spoken by narratorletter writingrocking chairaustrianbombardmentreference to pablo picassomausoleumpolyamorycrematoriummanipulative womanopening narrationslide projectorwoman dressed as manhourglassreference to napoleonmillbook burningseine riverpost world war onedominoesla marseillaisereference to oscar wildereference to wolfgang amadeus mozartbikingreference to the nazispre world war twofrench new wavewhite winereference to johann wolfgang von goethesloganbachelorettebisexual interestnouvelle vaguereference to don quixotejumping into a riverbohemian lifeclothes on firereference to charles baudelairesulphuric acidfrench literatureliterary narrationliterary quotedriving off a bridge (See All) |
Ellie Andrews has just tied the knot with society aviator King Westley when she is whisked away to her father's yacht and out of King's clutches. Ellie jumps ship and eventually winds up on a bus headed back to her husband. Reluctantly she must accept the help of out-of- work reporter Peter Warne. A …ctually, Warne doesn't give her any choice: either she sticks with him until he gets her back to her husband, or he'll blow the whistle on Ellie to her father. Either way, Peter gets what (he thinks!) he wants .... a really juicy newspaper story. (Read More)
| Themes: | weddingdrinkingmarriagemoneyfeardrunkennesstraveltheft |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bus driverbusnew york citytrainmotorcycleairplaneroad tripmotelgas stationroad movieyachtcar theftbus stationbus accident |
| Characters: | maidsingerhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshippoliceboygirldetectivepolicemanphotographerwriterthief |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | class differenceswedding dressfiddlerainstormdivingfaintingnewspaperswimmingrivertearsletterundressingface slapfoodsong …cryingsingingkissnumber in titlebare chested malecigarette smokingshowertelephone callcameradrinkbedcafeguitarreporterflashlightmontageeatingapologysearchcigar smokingcoffeebusinessmanpay phoneon the roadsuitcasemissing personcabinsleepingtypewriternewspaper headlinerunawayropeclaim in titleeggblockbusterphone boothjournalismbreakfasthitchhikingstealing a carhungermiami floridatuxedogasolinepajamaspipe smokingflat tirerunning awayfenceeditorhoneymoonfilm cameranewspaper articlewhistlingbathrobeheiresstrumpetfilling stationtelegrambus ridemotorcycle copcarrothobotrenchcoatveilblankettoothbrushintercomremarriagecanceled weddingsnoringcurtainrewardspoiled bratreference to santa clausgas station attendantsing alongrailroad crossingreference to gandhiblowing a kissdoughnutlimpinglegrich snobbus triphonking a car hornpiggy back rideslip the undergarmentfake kidnappingaviatorsleeping outsidenewspaper officepolice escortsticking out one's tonguebudgetwrong side of the trackscharacter appears in newspaperhaystackcampgroundrunaway brideu.s. sailorwaiting in linebox of chocolatesthumbcrossing guardwedding veilpacific islandbank checkeye woundoverheated carpenknifebridal veilmale slaps femalejacksonville floridamotel managerlifting skirtmarriage annulmentwading across a riverpretending to cryhamburger standcar brakestelegraph operator (See All) |
Malena is about the peril of a beauty through the eyes of a 12 year old kid named Renato. He experiences three things on the same day, beginning of war, getting a bike and sees the arrival of Malena in town. Through his eyes, we see the curse of beauty and loneliness of Malena, whose husband is pres …umed to be dead, and through his soul we see his love for her. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | memorydeathmarriageinfidelityrapejealousyadulteryfuneralvoyeurismobsessionpovertygriefunfaithfulnessunrequited lovegreed …affairfirst love (See All) |
| Locations: | bicyclebeachtrainschoolmotorcyclesmall townairplanevillageseacourtroomitalybrothelcatholic church |
| Characters: | dancerteenage boysingerdoctorfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsboybrother sister relationshipprostituteteachersoldier …priestlawyerolder woman younger man relationshipamerican soldierdream girl (See All) |
| Period: | 1940sworld war two |
| Story: | fianceeaudiencewatching a moviefaintingclasswidowclassroomletterface slapunderwearsongcryingvoice over narrationsingingphotograph …dancingfemale nuditymale nuditykissfightsexcharacter name in titlebloodone word titlefemale frontal nuditymasturbationbare chested malefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingerectionpantiesbeatingurinationbare buttlielingerievoyeurprayercleavagefemale pubic hairjudgescantily clad femaleblack pantieskeystripteasecourtamerican flagfemale removes her clothesdeath of husbandteenage sexgirl in pantiestraitorcommunistgossiprailway stationhaircutwoman in jeopardydentistbombingtelescopemourninginsectfascismloss of husbandtangoexorcismlingerie slipforename as titledeafburied aliveswastikapromiscuous womanviolence against womenshortspost warfemale removes her dressadolescencelegswhistleclimbing through a windowteenage sexualitysicilytelegramsex with a minorliberationbarbershopletter writingrefugee camptrophy wifesex with foodseamstressmediterranean seamischieffalling from a treetrouserswaterfrontnude fightmarketplacefood shortageguerrilla warfareitalian soldierblind boyitalian fascismkaleidoscopehuman exploitationfetishistaerial bombingmussolinisouth italymeasuring penispsychiatric clinicfall of fascismhair cut offwoman on woman violencesado masochistic (See All) |
The story concentrates on the social re-adjustment of three World War II servicemen, each from a different station of society. Al Stephenson returns to an influential banking position, but finds it hard to reconcile his loyalties to ex-servicemen with new commercial realities. Fred Derry is an ordin …ary working man who finds it difficult to hold down a job or pick up the threads of his marriage. Having had both hands burnt off during the war, Homer Parrish is unsure that his fiancee's feelings are still those of love and not those of pity. Each of the veterans faces a crisis upon his arrival, and each crisis is a microcosm of the experiences of many American warriors who found an alien world awaiting them when they came marching home. (Read More)
| Themes: | humiliationmemoryweddingdrinkinglovemarriageinfidelitymoneypoliticsadulterydrunkennessmilitaryextramarital affairdivorceunfaithfulness …alcoholismunemploymentdisabilityfalling in lovecourage (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | nightclubhospitalbarrestaurantairplaneparis francetaxiairportelevatorkitchenapartmentfarmtaxi driverunemployment office |
| Characters: | maidlove triangledancerteenage boysingermother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsboyfriend girlfriend relationshipchildrenboybrother sister relationship …girlphotographerjapanesegermanemployer employee relationshipuncle nephew relationshipmilitary officeru.s. soldiersamurai swordstepmother stepson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1940sworld war two |
| Story: | class differenceswounded soldierbroken heartu.s. armyreunionpianistmarriage proposalbandnewspaperpianotearsbeerrifleundressingfood …songcryingsingingphotographdancingbased on novelkissfightcigarette smokingshowertelephone callfiredreammirrordrinkbombbedcafebathroomneighborbedroomeatingcigar smokingcoffeebartenderpilotfired from the jobpay phonestorytellingbankflowersfarmerconvertiblespeechamerican flagcharacter says i love youfalse eyelashessleepinghatetwenty somethingeyeglassesapplausewaitercaptainathletetoysergeantblockbusterstreet lifebreakfastcelebrationwhiskeytarget practiceveteranshoesministerunfaithful wifejob interviewdrummerlipstickwedding ringbriefcasemarital problempajamaspipe smokingphilippinesheroismhandshakewedding ceremonyclosetfarmingpost warhomecomingwar herofreakhangoveramputeeplane crashloanbankerpharmacytoastbathrobeamericanapearl necklacerehabilitationgolf courseu.s. navyperfumefamous scorescarffur coatorchestral music scorefirst person titlesleeplessnessironingmasculinityreturning homebasketball playeru.s. air forcebanquetbride and groomflash camerapackingworld war two veteransleeping on a couchbaseball stadiumfictional citynightgownpharmacistdrugstorejob seekingpassing outred crossptsdforktricyclehiroshima japangirl next dooritalian restaurantmanhoodbest manpityfootball fieldpiano lessonsaluteaudio flashbackbelchduffel bagsource musicsouvenirsleeping on a sofadestruction of propertyjapanese flagmatchescosmeticshook for handapple piedouble daterecurring dreamwanting a divorceu.s. sailortalking in sleepglass of milkdog tagsstore managersalesclerkwedding presentbreaking a glass windowjoblessnesswindow smashinghandicapped actorsymphonic music scoreharnessfather of the bridehomefrontreference to douglas macarthurbuzzercompactflower girlladies roomvenetian blindsice cream sundaeleitmotifself relianceboy next doorcorsageshower with clothes ontearing up a photographapprehensionb 17 bombercanopy beddoor buzzerartificial handasking for a jobatomic energybomber planecuban cigarlunch counterprosthetic handcollateraldeep focuspatronizingwar effortbank officerreference to detroit michiganabandoned airplanebreakfast traysitting on someone's lapsoda fountainamerican football playerbombardierelbowmechanical toyreference to cleveland ohioreference to uncle sam (See All) |
Katherine Ann Watson has accepted a position teaching art history at the prestigious Wellesley College. Watson is a very modern woman, particularly for the 1950s, and has a passion not only for art but for her students. For the most part, the students all seem to be biding their time, waiting to fin …d the right man to marry. The students are all very bright and Watson feels they are not reaching their potential. Altough a strong bond is formed between teacher and student, Watson's views are incompatible with the dominant culture of the college. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agedocumentary footage |
| Themes: | memoryweddingdrinkingfriendshiplovemarriageinfidelitychristmasbetrayaljealousypoliticsadulterydrunkennessartextramarital affair …divorceunfaithfulnessdatingprejudice (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | lakebicyclebeachnew york citybarrestauranttrainschoolswimming poolsnowtaxiofficeschool nurse |
| Characters: | dancerstudentnurseteenage girlsingerfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipprostitutefemale protagonistteacherphotographerbaby …writerlawyerartistjewishwaitressteacher student relationshipprofessorjewcousin cousin relationshipsex with a teacherteacher herosex with a student (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | poemclassmarriage proposalpainternewspaperswimmingclassroomcollegetearsbookpaintingletterfoodsongcrying …voice over narrationsingingphotographdancingkissf ratedbare chested malecigarette smokingshowertelephone callwatching tvcameradrinkliecafemanhattan new york citytelephonewinecaliforniawomanritualroommatecigar smokingcoffeelibraryvirginfired from the jobliarstorytellingchristmas treeuniversityscarspeechhairy chestrock 'n' rolltwenty somethingitalianfireplacelawhappinesscommunistswimsuitnostalgianewsreel footagehousewifeanxietyfeministschool uniformchoirthirty somethingphiladelphia pennsylvaniabigotrywedding receptionpromiscuityengagement ringdormitorygraduationchristmas presentfemale bondingadvertisementfriendship between womenmathematicssecret societyhoneymoonatomic bombsexual promiscuityflaskpeer pressurenewspaper articleunhappinesscellophysicscampusmassachusettsnervousnessbride and groomliberalpackingcellistplagiarismelopementslide showchurch bellsmilingconformitysledrowingart historyoathintegritygirl bandreference to pablo picassograduate studentgreenwich village manhattan new york citybirth controlharvard universityfield tripfemininitylaw schoolrusepsychoanalystetiquettereference to michelangelocollege girldisrespectreference to vincent van goghaprontextbookuniversity of california los angelesmona lisacollege graduationnarrow mindednessyale universitygirdlereference to doris daylecture hallcompromisesynchronized swimmingbiology teachercape cod massachusettsreference to rembrandtreference to jackson pollockjewish slurair conditioningelectra complexdictating a letterdissertationfacultygraduation cap and gownsistine chapelgavelgraduate schoolswim coachwomen's libeditorialhistory professorreference to raphaelviewfindercontraceptivehoopschool newspaperbaby buggyreference to lizzie bordenbrown universityalumnifaculty meetingmay polereference to pieter bruegelreference to william holdengraduation photographlaurel wreathreference to geoffrey chaucerreference to venus de miloseating chartuniversity of pennsylvaniaelocutionreference to the renaissancewellesley college (See All) |
THE READER opens in post-war Germany when teenager Michael Berg becomes ill and is helped home by Hanna, a stranger twice his age. Michael recovers from scarlet fever and seeks out Hanna to thank her. The two are quickly drawn into a passionate but secretive affair. Michael discovers that Hanna love …s being read to and their physical relationship deepens. Hanna is enthralled as Michael reads to her from "The Odyssey," "Huck Finn" and "The Lady with the Little Dog." Despite their intense bond, Hanna mysteriously disappears one day and Michael is left confused and heartbroken. Eight years later, while Michael is a law student observing the Nazi war crime trials, he is stunned to find Hanna back in his life - this time as a defendant in the courtroom. As Hanna's past is revealed, Michael uncovers a deep secret that will impact both of their lives. THE READER is a story about truth and reconciliation, about how one generation comes to terms with the crimes of another. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | deathfriendshipmurdersuicidemoneyprisonfeardivorceguiltillnessdyingwritingjusticefirst love |
| Mood: | rainhigh school |
| Locations: | bicyclebathtubcemeterynew york citybarrestauranttrainschoolchurchsnowtaxicourtroomgermanyisrael |
| Characters: | studentteenage boyteenage girlfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspoliceteenagerbrother sister relationshipteacherpolicemanlawyer …lustteacher student relationshipjewgermanolder woman younger man relationshipasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | 1940s1990sworld war two1980s1970s1960syear 1980year 1995year 1988 |
| Story: | reading to someonemailboxpost world war twofamily dinnerpoemclassswimmingclassroomtearsbookletterundressingface slapfoodunderwear …cryingvoice over narrationphotographtwo word titlebased on novelfemale nuditymale nuditysex sceneflashbackkissfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditybare chested malegunfemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingtelephone callfiremirrorblondebikinisex in bedsecretvomitingliebirthdaybedcafejailvoyeurmale pubic haircleavagebrawinewomaneatingfemale pubic hairnonlinear timelinefalse accusationjudgeapologytrialscantily clad femaleforeign language adaptationgraveyardflash forwardconfessionskinny dippinglibrarymicrophoneprotestuniformsuitcasereadingflowersuniversitycourtberlin germanyloss of virginityegglistening to musictape recorderlawsurvivorsexual attractiondemonstrationswimsuitvirginitystreet lifeembarrassmentmoralityhaunted by the pastwomen's prisonbathingconcentration camppridesurprisesnowingclassmatelooking at self in mirroralienationwar crimeadolescentshameage differencewoman in bathtubsexual awakeningbarbed wirelast will and testamentreading aloudlegsyoung version of characterfemale lawyertape recording16 year old15 year oldmaililliteracyobsessive lovelocked doorconscienceauschwitzvanityhamburg germanymurderessgravestonefemale prisonersssex with a minorironingsewingsexually aggressive womanintimacyshared bathtramflashback within a flashbackstudyingpackingovenplaying footsiecourthousejob promotionintegritycrematoriumlaw studentman undressinggym classdining hallnylon stockingsfalse confessionwalking in the rainwashing handspolice vanseminarmenucrime against humanityliteracywest berlin west germanyslip the undergarmentyear 1966looking through a windowlearning to readyear 1958reference to anton chekhovprison visitationoutdoor cafejail visitationwar atrocitylegalityabsolutionreference to huckleberry finnreference to goethepostage stampfemale armpit haircamera shot of a woman's legsstamp collectionpolishing shoeslaw professorreference to homerwriting a poemlearning to writestamp collectorreading a comic bookbicycle tripprison libraryreference to the odysseyburning to deathpen and paperreference to moby dick the novelrunning down stairsreference to lady chatterley's lover the novelreference to war and peace the novelphilatelystamp albumteaching oneself to read (See All) |
United Press International journalist Will Bloom and his French freelance photojournalist wife Josephine Bloom, who is pregnant with their first child, leave their Paris base to return to Will's hometown of Ashton, Alabama on the news that his father, Edward Bloom, stricken with cancer, will soon di …e, he being taken off chemotherapy treatment. Although connected indirectly through Will's mother/Edward's wife, Sandra Bloom, Will has been estranged from his father for three years since his and Josephine's wedding. Will's issue with his father is the fanciful tales Edward has told of his life all his life, not only to Will but the whole world. As a child when Edward was largely absent as a traveling salesman, Will believed those stories, but now realizes that he does not know his father, who, as he continues to tell these stories, he will never get to know unless Edward comes clean with the truth before he dies. On the brink of his own family life beginning, Will does not want to be the kind of father Edward has been to him. One of those stories from Edward's childhood - that he saw his own death in the glass eye of a witch - led to him embracing life since he would not have to fear death knowing when and how it would eventually come. The question is whether Will will be able to reconcile Edward's stories against his real life, either directly from Edward before he dies and/or from other sources, and thus allow Will to come to a new understanding of himself and his life, past, p… (Read More)
| Subgenre: | fairy tale |
| Themes: | death of fatherweddingdeathlovesurrealisminfidelityreligionmoneyadulterypregnancyescapefuneralmonsterherorobbery …extramarital affairlonelinesstheftunfaithfulnessillnessdyingfalling in loveutopia (See All) |
| Mood: | raindarkness |
| Locations: | lakewheelchairrural settingbathtubcemeteryhospitalchurchswimming poolforestcarmotorcyclesmall townairplaneboatwater …woodsbaseballrussiacavejunglecampfiretexasstorm (See All) |
| Characters: | self discoverydancerstudentnurseteenage boysingerdoctorhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsboyteachergirlphotographer …babywriterthiefwitchfrenchmermaidpregnant wifeu.s. soldierolder man younger man relationshipmother in law daughter in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1940s1980s1970s1960s2000s1950s1930s |
| Story: | romantic rivalryu.s. armybarefootcarnivalpoemheart attackclassjokebandswimmingriverclassroompianotearsrifle …lettercryingvoice over narrationsingingphotographdancingbased on novelfemale nudityflashbackkissnudityblooddoggunfemale rear nuditytitle spoken by characterpartychasepistolbeatingdreamfistfightslow motion scenecomputercatbare buttsecretshootinglieanimal in titlebedrevolvercriminalreporterbasketballarmyfootballhousesnakefishchildcoffinfishingunderwater scenejourneygraveyardpainflash forwardtreelegendkarateclownkeyliaron the roadstorytellingtentringpursuitchildbirthautomobiledeath of husbandloss of fatherbank robberyflowermagical realismpoettwinsacrificecircuswerewolfgoldwolfspiderbuttocksaccidental deatheccentricgiantmobstrangersheepparadeembarrassmentambitionpresumed deadgypsyshoeshungerco workerimmortalitymiami floridaoillostswampthunderstormfat manparachutecubashadowsalesmanwedding ringcaneeye patchgrowing uploss of husbandwedding receptioncrowpiano playernude swimmingstage performancemetaphortv commercialbeerear nudityyoung version of characterbank robberbeastsororitystrokemoroccounsubtitled foreign languagemarching bandswimming underwaterbankruptcyhearsealabamaidentical twinsmarriage engagementtelegramfather son estrangementestrangementfather son reunionsecret missionhouse firemob violenceold housebonenight vision gogglesfamily feudfamily historykorean warvulturespotlightchemotherapyrocking chairfather in law daughter in law relationshipleaving homecongofootball gamebanjobrief female nudityventriloquistbutt nakedstudio logo segues into filmarmy lifeone eyed mannaked buttwoman's bare buttstorytellerparatroopericebergleechlifting an adult into the airdictionaryquicksandpower plantsiamese twinsspider webtraveling salesmanglass eyecircus performerterminal cancermultiple narratorslycanthropymilitary draftkorean war veteranbare butt womanlifting a male into the airfly the insectfire eatermilkmantrailer housesideburnssorority housecatfishreference to bob hopeconjoined twinsscience fairfalling off a ladderrefusing to eattall taleanimate treewichita kansassearch for truthwoolly mammothunreliable flashbackringmasterroses are red poemunreliable narrationbuickforced perspectivecarnydaffodilamazing grace the hymnlandscaperparallel montagechicken poxgold ringmechanical handskywritingnewsweek magazinewhite picket fencecongenital heart defecthuman cannonballcar in a treecircus wagonpoet laureateshrinerwork in progress (See All) |
When two people "connect" the bond between them can be so pure and simple as to stir hearts in heaven. When they connect in all the right places at all the wrong times, heaven weeps for broken hearts. To heal these broken hearts, heaven breaks time.
| Themes: | death of fatherdrinkingdeathtime travelwriting |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | lakebushospitalbarrestauranttrainsnowchicago illinoistrain stationbus accidentrunning after a train |
| Characters: | love letterdancerdoctorafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipgirlwriterlawyerlittle girl |
| Story: | voice over lettermailboxheart attacktearsbeerbookpaintinglettercryingdancingkissdogpartythree word titlesurprise ending …cell phonecar accidentmirrorslow motion scenewatching tvcomputerdrinkbirthdaycafewinebridgehousedrawingbirthday partycoffeetreekeydeath of brotherstalkingsplit screengiftfireworksgraffitiblack americanchesspickup truckscene during opening creditsarchitecturepatientarchitectattorneyconstruction sitepet dogshovelsculptureice skatingatticfemale doctorbrushing teethbenchglobal warmingpigeonbarking dogcartoon on tvconstruction workerpaintsailboathospital roomhospital bedmailroad accidentgurneystation wagonford mustangvalentine's daytenantwriting a letterpackingtalking to oneselfreading a letternew year's eve partystray dogreference to friedrich nietzschehit by a bushospital visittalking to a dogsurprise birthday partywatching a movie on tvringing telephonereference to dostoyevskyreference to clark gableparty invitationplumbingreference to jane austenparallel timeremake of asian filmskating rinklake michiganlove across timefloorboardreference to frank lloyd wrightglass houseanimal trackreference to jack kerouaceating a sandwichvalentine's cardreference to barcelona spainshouting surprisewriting memoirschevrolet pickup truckremake of korean filmhospital cafeteriastood up for dinnerreference to budweiserrunning on a bridgehand delivered letterreference to crime and punishment the novelstartled by phone (See All) |
A thought-provoking and haunting exploration of how reality and dream-states may combine to form complex interactions. The line between the imagination and reality blurs when an accomplished Psychiatrist takes on a patient that appears to be suicidal.
| Themes: | death of fathermemorydrinkingdeathlovesurrealismsuicideghostinvestigationdeath of motherdepressionguiltillnessmental illnessdying …blindnesswritingforgivenessmadnessmurder of fathermurder of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | bicyclebathtubcemeterynew york citytraintaxistrip clubtaxi driversuvcar fire |
| Characters: | dancerstudentafrican americanfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphomosexualboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyactorbabyartistactresswaitresssecurity guard …psychiatristsecretarysheriffdoctor patient relationshipart studentself injuryart teacher (See All) |
| Story: | diamond ringmailboxnotebookpromiseclassmarriage proposalbathpainterpianotearspaintingundressingfoodunderwearcrying …dancingflashbackkissbloodone word titledogguncigarette smokingtitle spoken by charactersurprise endingshowertelephone calldreamcar accidentdrinkrunningbirthdaycar crashbathroomneighborstrippersubjective cameraorphanambulancebridgeeatingsuicide attemptdinersubwaynonlinear timelinedrawingunderwater scenelibrarykeystorytellingreadingcollege studentlightningreference to william shakespearepsychicarsonblack americanchesshugginganswering machinesyringeballoonwoundhypodermic needlesurvivorpatientrehearsalart galleryfateanimal attackslavemental institutionwhiskeywindpillsnew jerseymedicationaquariumbookstorebalconyblind manbuddhismengagement ringman cryingreflectionrepeated scenespiral staircaselecturestairwaybrooklyn bridgehearing voiceswrist slittingdripping bloodlocked doormeat cleaverrazor bladebleedinggurneyreference to shakespeare's hamletcircular staircasepole dancershared bathdog attackloss of parentseyespsychosiswater fountainslide showreference to sigmund freuddance classmatchmakersuicide threatsnorricamwatching someonewriting on a walldeadlinepeep showcaught in the raingrand pianodeputy sheriffdog bitesketchinghand woundprescriptionacting classart studiofortune cookiewalruslecturerempty housefireplace pokerweathermanmeteorologyanimal bitehailstormchopsticks the eating utensilcigarette burndance rehearsalsparrowlecture halleyesightkey ringsketching a portraitxanaxwrist scartelling storystopping timeeating with chopstickstire blow out21st birthdaychinese carryout foodpiano movingscript readingtoreadormylar helium balloonforetellingknocking over a tablepsychiatric sessionreference to athena (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: | memorydrinkingfriendshipdeathmurderloverevengesuicidemoneyescapedrug usecancerguiltexecutiondeath of wife …dyingcannibalismcouragedevil (See All) |
| Locations: | bicyclebathtubbeachbarrestaurantswimming poolforestsnowairplanetaxielevatorvillagewoodsshipouter space …campfirestormsan francisco californiabar brawlstorm at seaairplane explosion (See All) |
| Characters: | nursesingerdoctorfriendfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualchildrenbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipprostitute …girlpolicemanwriterlawyerreference to godgay kisshitmanwaitresslustjewuncle nephew relationshipgay relationshipuncle niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipolder man younger man relationship (See All) |
| Period: | futureyear 2012year 1973year 1975 |
| Story: | voice over letternursing homereincarnationagingtrustreunionpianistold mancandlenewspaperpianotearsriflebookletter …face slapfoodsongcryingsingingphotographbased on novelfemale nuditytwo word titlemale nuditysex scenekissfightflashbackf ratedbloodinterviewdogbare chested maleguncigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterexplosionchasepistoltelephone callcell phoneshootoutwoman on topdreamcorpseblood splatterhorsepunched in the facecomputercatdrinkarrestbare buttsecretfalling from heightshootingrunningcar crashdead bodyinterrogationcafehandcuffsprayertelephoneshot in the backf wordreportersubjective camerasurvivalflashlightjournaliststabbingthroat slittingbridgeeatingnonlinear timelineapologyno opening creditsfictional warspaceshipunderwater sceneanthologyshot in the leggunshotflash forwardauthorprologueprotestpay phoneumbrellaactor playing multiple rolesdebtlightningskeletonringpursuitgeneralgrandmotherwhippingtypewriterpubchild murderrecord playereyeglassestape recorderlawrecordingslaverycaught having sexdemonstrationwitchcraftcomposercovered in bloodrebellionvirginitygoatstreet lifebar fightslavewatching televisionmale prostitutecrossbowgrandfatherspanishpower outagehungertitle appears in writingprophecydespairescape attemptensemble castoilexilemurder of a childtriberaidsnowingmale male kisseye patchclonehorseback ridingcontractrevolutionaryactress playing multiple rolesmultiple storylinegun in mouthkilling a dogspiral staircaselast will and testamentjournalcorporal punishmentshot with an arrownaivetyknocking on a doorloanhead bashed inhand over mouthpoisoningdnan wordreading a bookkarmasouth koreatitle same as bookparasitefacial scarslaughterhousedistrusttequilawriting a letter10 year oldpole dancerwoman smokerlocked in a roomfloggingmountain climbingclimbing out a windowplantationtear on cheekradio broadcastsailing shipknife held to throatoverhead shotvolkswagen beetlelast standdeja vusheet musictalking to oneselfbirthmarkthreat to killscotsmangarroterunning for your lifepassenger trainreference to charles dickenshot pantsone eyed manbarefoot 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) |
Marshall, Texas, described by James Farmer, Jr. as "the last city to surrender after the Civil War," is home to Wiley College, where, in 1935-36, inspired by the Harlem Renaissance and his clandestine work as a union organizer, Professor Melvin Tolson coaches the debate team to a nearly-undefeated s …eason that sees the first debate between U.S. students from white and Negro colleges and ends with an invitation to face Harvard University's national champions. The team of four, which includes a female student and a very young James Farmer, is tested in a crucible heated by Jim Crow, sexism, a lynch mob, an arrest and near riot, a love affair, jealousy, and a national radio audience. (Read More)
| Themes: | poetrydrinkingpoliticsdanceracismeducationprejudicerevolution |
| Locations: | trucklakebushotelnew york citybartrainchurchboattexas |
| Characters: | love triangledancerstudentteenage boyteenage girlsingerafrican americanhusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteacherlawyer …teacher student relationshipprofessorsheriff (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | rowboataudienceclassbandnewspaperclassroomcollegeriflebookletterunderwearsongsingingdancingfight …kisssexviolencedoggunknifechasethree word titlebased on true storytelephone callfirebeatinghorsedrinkarrestjailreference to jesus christprayercompetitionmanhattan new york cityflashlightmontagemapradiojourneyprotestsuitcasecollege studentwitnesspoettypewriterblack americancoachtearace relationsbarndemonstrationcommunistmobhome movierailway stationfollowing someonepreacherdebateslavecivil rightsswitchbladeattorneyministerswampknife fightraidtuxedobigotrytrophypipe smokingsermonintoleranceflaskfilm cameramailmarching bandroad accidentn wordlabor unionequalityku klux klanhoboradicallynchingharlem manhattan new york cityoklahomaradio broadcastbarber shopcheckcandlelightbailshackafrican american protagonistreference to gandhibiblical referencecivil disobedienceforensicsharvard universitypublic speakinglogiclynch mobphdblacklisttexas rangershantytownlinguisticsstraight edge razorreference to franklin d roosevelthogcambridge massachusettsjim crowsecret meetingteam captainjuke jointsharecropperrhetoricbearing witnesskkkdebate teamunion organizerreference to thoreaufireside chatracial equalitylabor organizer (See All) |
Ben has recently graduated from college, with his parents now expecting great things from him. At his "Homecoming" party, Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's business partner, has Ben drive her home, which leads to an affair between the two. The affair eventually ends, but comes back to haunt hi …m when he finds himself falling for Elaine, Mrs. Robinson's daughter. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of agemelodramacoming of age film |
| Themes: | humiliationweddingdrinkingmarriageinfidelityjealousyadulteryseductionextramarital affairdivorceobsessiondysfunctional familyunfaithfulnessbreak up |
| Mood: | rainsatire |
| Locations: | bushotelbarchurchswimming poolcarairplanelos angeles californiaairportstrip clubgas station |
| Characters: | love trianglemother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshiplawyeralcoholicolder woman younger man relationshipalcoholic motheralcoholic drink |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | wedding dressunhappy marriagerainstormpromiseforbidden lovedatemarriage proposalcollegetearsbeerundressingface slapunderwearcryingtwo word title …based on novelfemale nuditykissnuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditybare chested malenipplesleg spreadingtelephone calltopless female nuditywatching tvdrinksunglassesrunningstrippersubjective cameracleavagewomandrivingapologyscantily clad femalebirthday partyunderwater scenesmokinglibraryhotel roomvirginpay phonecharacter's point of view camera shotcollege studentscreamconvertiblepursuitcrossautomobilemonkeytwenty somethingshavingbreaking and enteringblockbusterphone boothrebelliondriving a carvirginityzoohousewifeanxietymay december romancepridesports cartan linelandlordsunbathingmale virginface maskrunning awaycar drivingtelephone boothnudegorillafish tankunited states of americanude girlhamburgerfamous scorechimpanzeenervousnessbus ridegolden gate bridgeneuroticbride and groomfamous linetoothbrushvolkswagen beetlerunning out of gasfrench friesbusiness partnerred carblood testplastic21 year oldgraduatebourbonadulteressberkeley californiascotchrape accusationscubacollege graduatedeadpandry humorwestern u.s.graduation partyrunaway bridefraternity housedesk clerkdrive in restaurantsanta barbara californiabridal gownalfa romeopresbyteriantadpolingwedding ceremony gone awryboredwomen's basketballpeople moveruc berkeleywoman putting on pantyhose (See All) |
Across The Universe is a fictional love story set in the 1960s amid the turbulent years of anti-war protest, the struggle for free speech and civil rights, mind exploration and rock and roll. At once gritty, whimsical and highly theatrical, the story moves from high schools and universities in Massa …chusetts, Princeton and Ohio to the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the Detroit riots, Vietnam and the dockyards of Liverpool. A combination of live action and animation, the film is paired with many songs by 'The Beatles' (qv) that defined the time. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | documentary footagerock musical |
| Themes: | friendshipdeathmurdersurrealismmarriagedrugsjealousypoliticspregnancydrunkennessescapedancefuneralartmilitary …depressiondrug useabuseunrequited lovetheatrepanicfreedomfalling in loverevolutionpolice brutalitynear death experiencecheating death (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | truckwheelchairnightclubbuscemeterybeachhospitalnew york citybarchurchhelicoptersnowtaxishiprooftop …taxi driverschool busbus stationfire escapecorpse in water (See All) |
| Characters: | dancerstudentnursesingerfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippoliceboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitute …teachersoldierpolice officeralienpolicemanpriestlawyersister sister relationshipartistsingle motherwaitressinterracial relationshipprofessoruncle nephew relationshippimppolice arrestdeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1960swinter |
| Story: | army inductionvolunteerdockmedical examinationu.s. armyburialclasssadnessbandnewspaperswimmingclassroomrifleletterundressing …battlesongcryingsingingphotographdancingfemale nuditymale nudityfightkissf ratedbloodfemale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malegunfemale rear nuditycigarette smokingtitle spoken by characterexplosionpartychasethree word titletelephone callfiretitle directed by femalebeatingcorpsemachine gunurinationblondeslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvarrestshootingbombrunningmarijuanajailbritishguitarmanhattan new york cityalcoholtelevisionconcertcaliforniabasketballmontagearmyimmigrantrock bandsubwayno opening creditsassassinationdrawingunderwater sceneroommatejourneypantyhosenews reportlooking at the cameraimmigrationmicrophoneprotestfantasy sequencetentcollege studentuniversitydomestic violencegymamerican flaginjectioncheerleadercrossdeath of sonrock 'n' rollpremarital sexgraffitipubnewspaper headlineheroinrunawayriotcircusfemale stockinged legssyringeflyinghypodermic needleperformancetitle based on songjail cellguitaristdemonstrationbeardamerican footballhammerbuttocksvietnam warphone boothcomposertorchhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingapplehookerjanitorimaginationbloody noseveteranbreakupfanmourninghippieanimated sequencepool tableshot in the facebroken glassnewsreel footagefootball playertheatre audienceabsent fatherdead childbilliardsdrunksketchblack eyechoirsongwritersnowingdressing roombowlingwar veteranbruisemeetingdeath of loved oneillegal immigrantpatriotismmusic bandposterthanksgivinglighthouseanti warclosetplaying pooldetroit michiganlockergolf clubblack pantyhoseescalatortelevision newsdeportationstrikehangoverbroken windowclimbing through a windowlaundromatmaking outlsdcornfieldelectric guitarlandladymegaphonetoastdance clubbowling alleybreaking a windowamericanabumhearsepromjockdomestic abusedeath of boyfriendmoustacheinterracial coupleacoustic guitarcollege campuswashing machinecultural differencepatriotironingtelevision setinfantrythe beatlestour buscounter culturestatue of libertygururadicalloudspeakersmoking potmarchrock singerestranged fatherguard dogdrug triplootingstrawberryletter writingimperialismprotestormuralpassing outcerealrecord producersearch for fatherdog tagreference to martin luther king jr.barricadefloatingliverpoolgiggreenwich village manhattan new york citybiological fatherhigh school danceprotest marchwelderfootball fieldkeyholesexy nurseshipyardsketchingpolitical unrestpsychedeliarepairmanplatoonriot policeafrobus triplocked in a closetmilitary draftwar woundhare krishnathanksgiving dinnerpatrolslow dancingtrippybasic trainingdropoutnude drawingfootball practicepeace signreference to lyndon johnsonchest hairflying machinethanksgiving daydrafttitle sung by characterblack white relationsgreyhound busbleachersbomb makingdelicatessenphysical examreference to brigitte bardoturine samplegraffiti artgospel choirjukebox musicalrecord contractwall paintingprinceton universitysinging to the cameraoutdoor concertphysical examinationprotest songsocial unrestrecord dealwashington square manhattan new york citycollege boundcollege kidmarch on washingtonpicket signrecord executivetranscendental meditationprotest riotdockworkerhomemade bombstreet theaterfloating bodypsychedelic drugreference to jack kerouacanti war movementbus depotdraft noticeex lovers back togetherlesbian attractionlooking at the audiencestudent movementburning paperdayton ohiopacketriotingsliding down a banisterocean wavesolarisationuncle samcranberry saucedouble negative (See All) |
Based on Rosalie Ham's best selling novel, The Dressmaker is the story of femme fatale Tilly Dunnage who returns to her small home town in the country to right the wrongs of the past. A stylish drama with comic undertones about love, revenge and haute couture.
| Subgenre: | dark comedyabsurdism |
| Themes: | memoryweddingdrinkingfriendshipmurderloverevengesuicideinfidelitybetrayaladulterydancefuneralextramarital affairdeath of mother …drug useunfaithfulnessillnessrivalrybullyingfashionmadness (See All) |
| Locations: | wheelchairrural settingbusbathtubcemeteryhotelnew york citytrainchurchsmall townparis francelondon englandaustraliafrancetrain station …spainschool teachertown (See All) |
| Characters: | dancersingerfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyfemale protagonistgirlphotographerbullymother …witchmother in law daughter in law relationshipcrying girlpolice sergeantin love (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | wedding dressdeath of friendscreamingmarriage proposalbathnewspaperriflebookletterundressingface slapsongvoice over narrationsingingphotograph …dancingbased on novelsex sceneflashbackkissf ratedbloodviolencedogbare chested malecigarette smokingknifechasetelephone callfiretitle directed by femalemirrorcameradrinkarrestsecretliesunglassesrunningmarijuanareference to jesus christtelephonef wordflashlightstabbingwomanfootballapologycoffinspaceshipfemme fataledrowningflash forwardtheatercursemicrophonecostumeumbrelladebtbankfarmerpursuitwigcrossdeath of sonthreatchickenflowerloss of mothersleepingreference to william shakespearearsonhatestrong female characterrecord playertransvestitescandaleyeglassesgolfteacakelistening to musicscene during opening creditsrecordingloss of friendmousehidingcrying womanmovie theateraccidental deathgossipcheating husbandstrong female leadwhiskeynicknametelescopeboxer shortsloss of sonexilerivalfallboarding schoolgasolinecanelanterntrophybonfirebenchwedding receptionholding handsmannequinmale objectificationtriple f ratedgolf clubname callinglooking out a windowbroken mirrorfalling into waterbusiness cardhead injurybleeding to deathsewing machineundressing someonehorse and wagonreturning homereference to supermanhouse on firebride and groombroken neckclimbing out a windowflash cameramilan italyhometownred carpetpassing outmelbourne australiatrain conductorfemale objectificationburning housejumping ropegeneral storelooking in a windowbloody mouthhead bandagehidden truthwoman in a wheelchairgolf ballapplying lipstickreference to shakespeare's macbethbest manwoman in a bathtubdead soncheating on wifeillegitimate daughterslip the undergarmenttelephone operatorslanderfeeding someonecostume designerwoman directortrailer houseaccused of murdermama's boydressmakerwolf whistlereflection in a mirrordefamationaccidental suicidehaute coutureyear 1951opera musicthrowing foodfalling to the groundhit with a brickschool belltape measurechocolate milkreference to billie holidaygas pumpmiceshunningreference to gloria swansontheater productionrevealing the truthteacher's petwrapped in a blanketkissing someone's neckreference to gilbert and sullivanreference to lizzie bordenclipping toenailsdrama clubhit with a golf ballreference to christian diorunwanted personwashing a dead bodyblowing a raspberrydefecation slurdress designerhit on the head with a brickwhispering into someone's earlegs crossedlooking into a windowmatador costumetown gossip (See All) |
Kanji Watanabe is a civil servant. He has worked in the same department for 30 years. His life is pretty boring and monotonous, though he once used to have passion and drive. Then one day he discovers that he has stomach cancer and has less than a year to live. After the initial depression he sets a …bout living for the first time in over 20 years. Then he realises that his limited time left is not just for living life to the full but to leave something meaningful behind... (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingdeathlovesuicidemarriagemoneypoliticsdrunkennesslonelinessdeath of motherdepressioncancerillnessdeath of wifedying …self sacrifice (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | truckbicyclenightclubbusbarrestauranttrainsnowelevatorbaseballofficestrip club |
| Characters: | dancernursesingerdoctormother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipschildrenboyprostitutebabywriterjapanese …older man younger woman relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationshipjapanese soldier (See All) |
| Story: | post world war twocarnivalwatching a moviesadnesspianistold manbandcandlenewspaperpianotearsbeerfoodsongcrying …voice over narrationsingingdancingflashbackone word titledogcigarette smokingpartytelephone calldreammirrorcameradrinkvomitingbirthdaycafereportersubjective cameraeatingbirthday partysearchcigar smokingtransformationbartenderpainparkproteststripteasewidowerumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotpassionbaseball batisolationsleepingterminal illnessmedicinelistening to musichappinessdemonstrationflatulenceretirementbuddhisttokyo japannicknameplaygroundconstruction siteold agemourningnovelisttheatre audienceice skatingautopsydemocracyswingsnowingexistentialismhandshakesunsetboredombureaucracyarcadex rayinfatuationtrain trackskitekindnesshearsekimonodietwakereading a newspaperknittingaltardiarrheasnoringcity hallfather in law daughter in law relationshiphappy birthdaydrugstorekneelingred light districtpinball machinemirror ballfalling asleepdance hallskingeishasleeping pillsnylon stockingsincenseuraniumumpirecivil servantneonheat wavejapanese flagpensionbureaucratcity councillosing weightstomachbowingsakechopsticks the eating utensilyawningoffice workbowel movementsavingsstreet fairulcernear drowningwind up toyskating rinkfreedom of expressionself indulgenceconstipationfeeding a dogmeaninglessnesscongatoy rabbitjungle gymstomach cancersick leavebarbituratedigestionbeer hallcesspooldeputy mayorlandfill siteskin rashwandering the streetscivil service (See All) |
The story of a charismatic young Irish guitarist and a sheltered young cellist who have a chance encounter one magical night above New York's Washington Square, but are soon torn apart, leaving in their wake an infant, August Rush, orphaned by circumstance. Now performing on the streets of New York …and cared for by a mysterious stranger, August uses his remarkable musical talent to seek the parents from whom he was separated at birth. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingfriendshiplovejealousypregnancytheatrehomelessness |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | truckwheelchairhospitalnew york cityrestaurantschoolchurchsnowtaxifarmrooftopsan francisco california |
| Characters: | dancersingerfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicebrother brother relationshipboygirlmusicianbabybully …truck driver (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | second chanceharmonicalove at first sightclasspianistbandpianotearsbeerfoodsongcryingvoice over narrationsingingphotograph …dancingflashbackkissfightcharacter name in titletitle spoken by characterpartychasetelephone calltitle directed by femaledrinkliecafeguitarmanhattan new york cityorphanconcertbasketballeatingsubwayhit by a carsearchlimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemicrophoneprologueliarflowerspursuitrock 'n' rollblack americanpizzaguitaristcomposerclassical musicstrangerorphanageviolinfateorchestrafull moonrock concertwindchild's point of viewministerchild protagonistabsent fatherchoirpolice raidwishseparationgeniusviolinistdormitorycentral park manhattan new york cityfamily reunionsubway stationpeer pressurecrystalelectric guitarwhistlingcellobunk bedluckgurneymusic boxchance meetingabsent motherstreet musiciancellistmysterious strangerchild prodigyskateboardersearch for fatherreference to charles dickensloss of lovergreenwich village manhattan new york cityfoster familyclarinetmusic conductorserendipitywind chimebiological motherprodigyfollowing a dreamskylightroller skatersearch for mothersense of soundchild geniusmusic classlisteningsucker punchsymphony orchestrajuilliard school manhattan new york citybrief encounterwashington square manhattan new york citycomposingyearningabandoned theatrewashing one's facelincoln center for the performing arts manhattan new york citychild protective agencyrhapsodyhappenstance (See All) |
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