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Portrait of an American innocent. In 1955, Bettie Page (1923-2008 ) waits to testify before a Senate subcommittee investigating the effects of pornographic material on American adolescents and juveniles. In flashbacks, we see her childhood in Tennessee, a brief marriage, a gang rape, and her going t …o New York City in 1949. There she takes acting lessons, models for photos, and acts in short films for adults, earning the nickname, "The Pin-Up Queen of the Universe." We see her relationship with merchants Irving and Paula Klaw, photographers John Willie and Bunny Yeager, boyfriends, and the public. Through it all, she is wholesome, sporting, and forthright - Eve before the fall. (Read More)
| Themes: | prejudicecommunismphotographysexualityinvestigationfilmmakingweddingreligionchristmasrapemarriagefriendship |
| Locations: | new york citycourtroomcitybuschurchrestaurantbeachbar |
| Characters: | dream girlu.s. soldierfilm directorfilmmakerbiblechristianityactresschristiansister sister relationshiplawyerphotographeractordancerpolicemanteacher …female protagonistbrother sister relationshipteenage girlsingerfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolice (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s1950s1940s |
| Story: | central park manhattan new york citypornography filmmakingacting teacherthigh bootsreference to playboy magazinemagazine coveracting schoolacting lessonacting classnude photographyerotic photographynaked modelplayboy modelphotographing naked womanwoman in trunk …woman in underwearnude modelbrooklyn new york cityborn again christianmedium format cameralarge format cameraamateur photographernews photographerbus stopfemale photographerfilm camerahandheld cameramanhattan new york citywedding ringchurch serviceoff screen rapegang rapemiami beachrape victimposing for photographburning a photographbondage ropesreference to stanislavskyupside down imagebound at the wristspots and pansshoe fetishcha chahair stylingrevival meetingtheatre marqueepin up girl16mm filmstiletto heelsconey islandcompactporno shopflagellation8mm filmmilitary enlistmentphoto sessionnotorietyreference to tarzanpin upcheesecakescreen testinnocence lostblack and white segues into colorblack & white to colorcroquetstained glass windownude photo shoottypingbeavermovie projectorfamily abandonmentboardwalkwine drinkingbeauty contestsenatefetishismsaying gracenashville tennesseerise and fallmerry go roundnudistreference to marilyn monroeiconshowbizhymnriding cropcarouselmodelingreceptionistbeauty pageantfilm projectorbillboardchild molestationnaivetylate nighttriple f ratedsexual awakeningsermonplayboy centerfoldsinirreverencesunbathingbenchfamily dinnerabusive fatherchoirnewsreel footageball gagwhipnostalgiau.s. armyministerhypocrisybootsphoto shootcensorshipmoralitypicnics&mswimsuitpop culturemagazinesexual abuserace relationsbeer drinkingstreetkissing while having sexpornographytypewriteractingfilm within a filmdatedomestic violenceauditionprologuecostumemicrophoneparkcoffeespankingcontroversychild abusemodelfemale pubic hairmontagewomanbound and gaggedalcoholreference to jesus christprayercafetearsletterbare buttcameraface slapfoodtitle directed by femalehigh heelssongcryingsingingtitle spoken by characterphotographdancingcigarette smokingfemale full frontal nudityfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale nuditycharacter name in titlef ratedbondagefightnudityflashbacksex (See All) |
| Themes: | rapemarriagefriendshipdeathmoneydrinkingfearvoyeurismdivorcehumiliationexploitationadoptiondrug addiction |
| Locations: | new york cityrestaurantbeachswimming poolhotelbathtubtaxiairportpolice carmoteldeath in a car accident |
| Characters: | film directorfilmmakeractressphotographerdancerpolicemansingerfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshipprostitutepolice officer …writerreference to godcatholicpimpgo go dancerex policemanwriting a book (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 2002year 1970 |
| Story: | film camerafilm projectorsunbathingphoto shootdomestic violenceauditionmicrophonecoffeereference to jesus christprayercafebare buttcameraface slapfood …songcryingsingingtitle spoken by characterphotographdancingcigarette smokingfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale nuditycharacter name in titlefightflashbacksexnuditybloodviolenceone word titleinterviewbare chested malegunkissejaculationpartychasepantiesbased on true storytelephone callbased on bookbeatingunderweartesticleswatching tvdrinkundressingbikinisunglassesrunningcar crashmarijuanaprostitutionjailtelephonef wordswimmingbandname in titleeatingcocainedinerclitoriswhite pantiesapologyman with glassesunderwater scenemarriage proposalpainflash forwardskinny dippinglimousinehotel roompay phonechampagnepassionflowersmanipulationconvertiblepursuithairy chestreference to william shakespearetrustgirl in pantiessexual fantasysex toyeyeglassesapplausepot smokingwhat happened to epiloguediscoinjurytape recorderwoman with glassesjail cellwatching a moviecrying womanmovie theaterfloridahome moviemale underwearrear entry sexpillssufferingthunderpunched in the stomachporn starmiami floridatheatre audienceproducerblack eyemustachebriefsbruiseabusive husbandwoman cryingrepeated scenefamily reunionpublishersnorting cocaineautographporn industryjukeboxvacuum cleaner18 year oldloanporn actressfallinggiving a toastpool partyroller skatingdomestic abusestation wagonford mustangnervousnessprice of fameundressing someonecounter culturekiss on the cheekslapsexual humiliationsurname as titleadult filmmakingsubject name in titleends with biographical notesred carpetcoercionearringsabusive relationshipdoorbellmakeup artistrestaurant owneroysteradult film actressadult film starpornography actressblow up dollmalibu california21 year oldairport securitylie detectoraudio flashbackpill poppingblowing bubblesreference to grace kellysomersaultfreckleshit in the stomachfacial bruisefinancierirsmother slaps daughterpolygraphsexual revolutionvagina slurrollerskating rinkreference to johnny carsonadult bookstorechoking someoneadult film actorbell bottomsex u.s. marinegolden age of pornimitating fellatioreel to reel tape recorderwomen wearing a one piece swimsuitpulling down pantsroller rinkhusband wife fightkissing someone's stomachthrowing a telephonecollect call (See All) |
Biopic of billionaire 'Howard Hughes (I)' (qv), starting with his early filmmaking years as owner of RKO studios but mostly focusing on his role in designing and promoting new aircraft. Hughes was a risk-taker spending several fortunes on designing experimental aircraft and eventually founding TWA a …s a rival to Pan AM airlines owned by his great rival Juan Trippe. When Trippe's politico Senator Ralph 'Owen Brewster (I)' (qv) accuses Hughes of being a war profiteer, it's Hughes who gains the upper hand. Hughes also had many women in his life including a long relationship with actress 'Katharine Hepburn' (qv). From an early age however, Hughes was also germophobic and would have severe bouts of mental illness. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | filmmakinglovemoneyjealousypoliticsdrinkingfearcorruptionparanoiablackmailcelebritydatingmental illnesssurveillancerivalry …wealthinheritanceautismobsessive compulsive disorder (See All) |
| Mood: | film history |
| Locations: | new york citybeachhospitalhotelairplanelos angeles californianightclubdesertairplane accident |
| Characters: | u.s. soldierfilm directorfilmmakeractressphotographerdancerbrother sister relationshipsingerfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather son relationshipdoctor …best friendwaitressprofessorex husband ex wife relationshipengineerdeafness (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s1940sworld war two1920s1910s |
| Story: | film cameramanhattan new york citycroquetrise and fallnewsreel footagecensorshipkissing while having sexfilm within a filmdomestic violenceauditionprologuemicrophonemontagewomanbare butt …camerasongsingingtitle spoken by characterphotographdancingcigarette smokingflashbackfightbloodmale nuditydogtwo word titlesex scenekissexplosionpartybased on true storytelephone callfirecar accidenturinationslow motion scenepaintingbrabandcaliforniamountainfishno opening creditspainterbathmarriage proposallimousinepilotfbiperson on firereadingdeath of brothersplit screenisolationwashington d.c.flirtingpickup truckscandalgolfshavinginjuryfamecommunistwatching a moviehollywood californiamovie starmovie theatereccentricimpersonationwomanizercompassionbreakupsoapinventortheatre audiencesenatorlionaviationbathingshadowfilm producercanenervous breakdownbonfirepolitical corruptionpipe smokinggeniusbriberybandageepidemicmovie producercrutchesbillionairetraffic jamcloudcrash landingmegaphoneantpaparazzimovie studioheirjetquarantineperuhouston texasairfieldman on firephobiaburn victimu.s. air forcebiplanetycoonu.s. senatorwiretappingflash camerasocialistchrysler building manhattan new york cityleg injuryfinanceindustrialistconformitycongressbeverly hills californiawashingcorporate executiveseaplaneconnecticutcountry estateu.s. congressneurosisfilm premierecountry clubfilm censorshipinvestormovie premierepublicistfilm editoranxiety attackconfettieccentricityfree spiritwar filmmakingmeteorologistice sculptureaviatorcholerascreening roomwestern filmmakingmonopolyburning clothingreconnaissancetest pilothearing losssubpoenatime clocktroutmulti millionaireprojection roomusa governmentfish as foodinnovatorsuicide of brotherstudio bossfinancial difficultygermoil businesspurposeful car accidentaeronauticsprofiteerurologistflashbulbgovernment hearingtest flightvan nuys californiacigarette girlpublic hearinghydroplanepress agentflying boatfoot woundwar profiteerflight engineergrauman's chinese theatre los angelesculver city californiawrap party (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: | prejudiceweddingchristmasmarriagefriendshiploveinfidelitybetrayaljealousypoliticsadulterydrinkingdrunkennessartmemory …extramarital affairdivorceunfaithfulnessdating (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | new york cityrestaurantbeachbartrainschoolswimming poolsnowbicycletaxilakeofficeschool nurse |
| Characters: | lawyerphotographerdancerteacherfemale protagonistteenage girlsingerfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipprostitutenursestudent …babywriterartistjewishwaitressteacher student relationshipprofessorjewcousin cousin relationshipsex with a teacherteacher herosex with a student (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | manhattan new york citychoirnewsreel footagenostalgiaswimsuitcoffeewomancafetearslettercamerafoodsongcryingsinging …photographdancingcigarette smokingf ratedbare chested malekissshowertelephone callvoice over narrationwatching tvdrinkpaintingbookliecollegeclassroomtelephoneswimmingnewspaperwinecaliforniapainterritualroommatecigar smokingmarriage proposallibraryvirginfired from the jobliarstorytellingchristmas treeuniversityscarspeechhairy chestrock 'n' rollclasstwenty somethingitalianpoemfireplacelawhappinesscommunisthousewifeanxietyfeministschool uniformthirty 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) |
Texas greenhorn Joe Buck arrives in New York for the first time. Preening himself as a real 'hustler', he finds that he is the one getting 'hustled' until he teams up with a down-and-out but resilient outcast named Ratso Rizzo. The initial 'country cousin meets city cousin' relationship deepens. In …their efforts to bilk a hostile world rebuffing them at every turn, this unlikely pair progress from partners in shady business to comrades. Each has found his first real friend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | sexualityrapefriendshipdeathmoneyadulterydrinkingdrunkennessrobberylonelinesstheftdeath of fatherpovertydrug usegambling …illnessdyinghomelessness (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | new york citycitybusbeachbarswimming poolhotelcemeterysmall townelevatorrural settingwheelchairurban settingmoteltexas …slumsex in publicrunning on the beach (See All) |
| Characters: | u.s. soldieractressphotographerdancerpolicemansingerfriendafrican americanhomosexualfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipprostitutesoldierthief …transsexualwaitresshomosexualityolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshiptalking to oneself in a mirrorgo go dancerreligious icon (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | central park manhattan new york cityfilm cameramanhattan new york citygang rapenaivetyfilm within a filmspankingcontroversyreference to jesus christprayerbare buttsongcryingsingingdancing …cigarette smokingfemale nuditysexflashbackbased on novelbloodmale nudityinterviewmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogtwo word titlebare chested malekisspartyshowertelephone callbeatingdreamhorsemirrordrinkmarijuanaprostitutiongay slurcookingdeath of friendsubwaynunradiograveyardbartenderpainconfessiongravefantasy sequencecowboysuitcasestatueherointwenty somethingfalling down stairsfriendship between mencomic bookcowboy hatcookcaught having sexmale bondingwatching a movieassaultwristwatchfloridatv showstreet lifebarefootmale prostituteremote controlreincarnationshopliftingpillsmisunderstandinghungerdespaircon artistdaydreamhorse and carriagehustlermale in showercon manimpotencepickpocketrunning awaybaptismpostcardevictiontelephone boothtime in titlemakeoverarcadelaundromatbroken mirrormale rapepsychedelicquitting a jobwetting pantsstonedcoughinglistening to radiogigolocripplebishoprodeochewing gumfevermale prostitutiontimes square manhattan new york cityfamous scorepawnshopdarkroomdeath of grandmotherbeauty salonbus ridedallas texaslimpdemolitionshrineinvitationreference to john waynetuberculosisfinancial problemlack of moneyfamous linehunchbackrocking chairbingoevangelistpoodletv setpenthousefreezingshooting gallerygay subtexterectile dysfunctionsidewalk cafeplan gone wrongbeauticiancold the temperaturebus tripescort servicegrand central station manhattan new york cityshoplifterfalling into a swimming pooltelevision commercialdrive in theaterfaith healertenementwrecking ballblood donation42nd street manhattan new york citygreyhound busdelicatessenulcerrest stoptransistor radiocallboybig city lifecowboy bootshiveringdemonstratorchannel surfingchat upradio commercialreading a comic bookslipping on a banana peelcold the illnesscondemned buildingherniacatsuphanging up without saying goodbyeice boxnail fileurban decadencepark avenue manhattan new york citypeek a boo (See All) |
In rural Tennessee, Lazarus, a former blues musician who survives by truck farming, finds a young girl nearly beaten to death near his home. She's the white-trash town tramp, molded by a life of sexual abuse at the hands of her father and verbal abuse from her mother, who seems to delight in remindi …ng Rae of her mistake in not aborting her. Lazarus, who is also facing personal crisis at the dissolution of his marriage, nurses Rae back to health, providing her with gentle, fatherly advice as well as an education in blues music. Rae's boyfriend, Ronnie, goaded by the man who nearly beat Rae to death, misunderstands the relationship between Lazarus and Rae, and vows to kill him. Lazarus, exhibiting a street-smart understanding of violence and its motives, calls Ronnie's bluff, senses that he is as troubled as Rae, and becomes a guiding force in the young couple's resurrection. (Read More)
| Themes: | weddingmarriagefriendshiplovedrugspregnancydrinkingdrunkennessdeceptionseductionangerdrug useredemptioninsanityillness …faithabuseexploitationabortiontraumafreedom (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmarearchive footage |
| Locations: | buschurchrestaurantbarsmall townbathtubrural settingkitchenmotelstormsex outsidesex outdoors |
| Characters: | u.s. soldierbibledancersingerfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiptattooboyprostitutemusicianlustcousin cousin relationship …ex husband ex wife relationshippimp (See All) |
| Story: | saying gracehymnchild molestationu.s. armyministersexual abuserace relationsstreetkissing while having sexprologuecoffeechild abusemontageprayercafe …tearsfoodsongcryingsingingtitle spoken by characterdancingcigarette smokingfemale frontal nudityfemale nudityfightflashbacknuditybloodbare breastsdoggunsex scenekissinterracial sexnipplespartyleg spreadingthree word titlepantiestelephone calltopless female nudityfondlingbeatingunderwearslow motion scenedrinkundressingkissingvomitingriflebeeranimal in titlemarijuanahallucinationcolor in titleguitarcleavagebrabandconcertdrug dealereatingprisonerwhite pantiesscantily clad femalebartenderracial slurpublic nuditycursevirginmini skirtattempted rapefarmergardenobscene finger gesturegaragegirl in pantiespickup trucktopless womansupermarketnipples visible through clothingwoundloss of virginitydresscaptiveguitaristcaucasianwristwatchnaked womanpreacherrear entry sexgrocery storebloody nosekickingsex talknippleanxietyfather figurecigarette lighterthunderstormroseblack eyehealingcapturewedding dressnervous breakdownchainholding handssouthern accentpromiscuous womanfarmingshortstractortemptationfarmhousetrailer homesexual promiscuitycowboy bootspharmacytennesseecoughingreverendtopless girlfeverauto mechanicwoman wearing only a man's shirtnymphomaniacbreastfilm starts with sexsalvationblues musicunwanted kissfirst sexual experiencepool hallbride and groombroken bottleclothing storesex from behindzippo lighterguard dogpanic attackamerican southbarber shoppharmacistdrugstoresex act reflected in mirrorsex addictmoonshinenymphomaniahot pantsleft for deadrecovering alcoholicgirl toplessunfaithful girlfriendchurch choirwoman in a bathtubsouthern gothicanxiety attackmultiple loversstomachnaked outdoorsblack man white woman relationshippoor white trashreformradiatorbare breastice bathcorn on the cobrose gardenblues singersexual innuendo in titlewickednessanxiety disorderflower gardenwatchdogvegetable farmheavy machinerysex act reflected in a mirrorchained to a radiatorsex reflected in mirrorsexual hysteria (See All) |
High-flying, adored! The film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical depicting the infamous real-life story of Eva "Evita" Duarte de Peron, the wife of President Juan Peron, who rose from poverty to become the most famous Argentine woman in history. Her huge political influence and constant charity …works earned her scorn and fear from the military and upper classes but adoration and love from the workers and descamisados. Evita's legendary life is displayed before your eyes as the most hated and most beloved woman in Argentina. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmrock musical |
| Themes: | filmmakingweddingmurderdeathmoneypoliticsdrinkingfuneralmilitaryseductiondeath of fatherpovertycancergriefunemployment …fashionwealthrevolution (See All) |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | buschurchrestaurantbarhospitaltrainairplanevillagewheelchairitalyspaincatholic churchtheatre performance |
| Characters: | film directoractressphotographerdancerfemale protagonistteenage girlsingerfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipprostitutecatholicolder man younger woman relationshipmilitary officer |
| Period: | 1930s1950s1940s1920s |
| Story: | choirnewsreel footagefilm within a filmmodelmontagewomanprayercafetearssongcryingsingingphotographdancingcharacter name in title …sexone word titleexplosionshowerfirevoice over narrationhorsedrinkarrestjailguitarnewspaperoperacandlearmypoliticianradiocoffinlimousineumbrellatankbusinesspresidentgovernmentclass differencesriotfamecrucifixdemonstrationwatching a movierebelrebellionrailway stationparadeviolinearthquakemovie theatrehookershoesargentinamourningimmortalitytheatre audiencetourhorse and carriagedictatorviolinisthorseback ridingrevolutionaryelectricitypopefencingindustryhearserallysouth americaillegitimate childsoccer ballrainbowclothingin medias resbuenos aires argentinavotingmovie cameradeathbedvice presidentballroomradio broadcastsocial climberglamourfortunedying youngdance hallprocessionreference to benito mussolinioperating roommarchingtear gasbased on stage musicalpolitical unrestcinderella storymilitary couppolitical rallyrise to powerpoloreference to francofuneral cortegereference to lauren bacallargentine historysinging narratorperonismreference to christian diorlying in statedeification (See All) |
Six incarnations of Bob Dylan: an actor, a folk singer, an electrified troubadour, Rimbaud, Billy the Kid, and Woody Guthrie. Put Dylan's music behind their adventures, soliloquies, interviews, marriage, and infidelity. Recreate 1960s documentaries in black and white. Put each at a crossroads, the a …rtist becoming someone else. Jack, the son of Ramblin' Jack Elliott, finds Jesus; handsome Robbie falls in love then abandons Claire. Woody, a lad escaped from foster care, hobos the U.S. singing; Billy awakes in a valley threatened by a six-lane highway; Rimbaud talks. Jude, booed at Newport when he goes electric, fences with reporters, pundits, and fans. He won't be classified. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of agedocumentary footage |
| Themes: | filmmakingmarriageloverevengesurrealismdrugspoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessvoyeurismdivorcetheftdrug usecelebrityillness …poetryfaiththeatrebreak upcrueltydrug addictionreligious conversion (See All) |
| Mood: | satirerain |
| Locations: | new york citybusrestaurantbarhospitaltrainmotorcyclesmall townairplanebathtublondon englandtaxiairportelevatorwheelchair …englandtrain stationmotorcycle accidentairplane trip (See All) |
| Characters: | biblechristianitychristianphotographeractordancersingerafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipchildrenboygirlnurse …musicianbabythiefartistjewishfrenchex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s1970s1960s19th century20th centuryyear 1968year 1963year 1973year 1974year 1964 |
| Story: | manhattan new york citysermonnewsreel footageministermagazinefilm within a filmmicrophoneparkmontagereference to jesus christprayercafebare buttcamerafood …songsingingphotographdancingcigarette smokingfemale nuditynudityfightsexmale nudityinterviewmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested malemale full frontal nuditypartyknifethree word titlepantiesbased on true storytelephone callfirevoice over narrationpunctuation in titlecorpseunderwearhorseslow motion scenewatching tvdrinkpaintingriflesunglassesapostrophe in titledead bodypianojailvoyeurmale pubic hairguitarreportersubjective cameranewspaperjournalistwinebandconcertcaliforniaaxeeatingsubwaynonlinear timelineman with glassespaintercoffinbathunderwater scenelooking at the cameratalking to the cameralimousinelegenddrug addictprotestcowboyumbrellaon the roadflowerspianistamerican flaghairy chestrock 'n' rollfeminismpoetfreeze framerecord playerriotperiod in titleeyeglassesapplauseclaim in titlelooking at oneself in a mirrorrecordingtitle based on songjail cellguitaristcrucifixdemonstrationwatching a moviespidervietnam warpress conferencetv showfaked deathcarnivalpreacherhitchhikingdrug overdosecivil rightspillsnew jerseyplaygroundhippiemillionairetheatre audienceensemble casttime lapse photographyexilefilm setoutlawautopsysongwriterexistentialismalienationactivistfast motion scenehorseback ridingmale objectificationtitle ends with periodwomen's rightsmultiple storylineanti warsuccessmen's bathroomreference to the beatlesharmonicatraffic jamfascistscalpelelectric guitarcoughingmetamorphosisrallyurinalcontraction in titlerags to richesfolk musicperformance artmusic festivallabor unionreference to john f. kennedyfirst person titlecircular staircaseprice of famejailbreakneck braceblues musicenigmahobominnesotaprophethermitreference to richard nixonneo westernradicaldressinglynchinggiraffeharlem manhattan new york cityliberalflash camerakennedy assassinationmultiple perspectivesprotestormultiple personalityevangelisttarantulagolf cartreference to martin luther king jr.music producerwashing dishesostrichconcert tourgreenwich village manhattan new york cityblackfacegospel musicmotorcycle crashclothed female naked malefreight traincfnm scenechurch choircoffeehousewoodstockactress playing male roleknife attackbible studyprecociousnessblack pantherslyricistbeatnikdead horsevagabondrecord albumyear 1959reference to lyndon johnsonfalling off a bridgeblack panther partyentouragefolk singergreeting cardhit over the head with a bottletumbleweedboxcarcontradictionjumping onto a trainreference to judasmultiple actors for one characterlawlessnesspeace treatyreference to lee harvey oswaldmultiple identitiesreference to judas iscariotreference to arthur rimbaudrising starstiltwalkerawards banquetfalling from a trainpentecostalrole played by multiple actorstroubadourestate salewhitefacedust bowlpeace negotiationphotograph comes to lifetrestlenewport rhode islandriding the railsreference to billy the kidfemale voyeurholy visionlondon 1960sstockton california (See All) |
Detroit, the early 1960s. Curtis Taylor, Jr., a car salesman, breaks into the music business with big dreams. He signs a trio of young women, the Dreamettes, gets them a job backing an R&B performer, James "Thunder" Early, establishes his own record label and starts wheeling and dealing. When Early …flames out, Curtis makes the Dreamettes into headliners as the Dreams, but not before demoting their hefty big-voiced lead singer, Effie White, and putting the softer-voiced looker, Deena Jones, in front. Soon after, he fires Effie, sends her into a life of proud poverty, and takes Deena and the Dreams to the top. How long can Curtis stay there, and will Effie ever get her due? (Read More)
| Themes: | prejudicefilmmakingchristmasmarriagefriendshipdeathlovesuicideinfidelitydrugsmoneyjealousyadulterypregnancydrinking …extramarital affairdivorcedrug usecelebrityunfaithfulnessgamblingtheatreunemployment (See All) |
| Locations: | new york citybusbarswimming poolsnowcemeterylos angeles californianightclubelevatortruckused car |
| Characters: | actresssister sister relationshipdancerfemale protagonistbrother sister relationshipteenage girlsingerfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipdoctorgirl …musicianlove trianglesingle mothercomedianaunt nephew relationshipcheating on one's girlfriend (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1960s |
| Story: | photo sessionnaivetyrace relationsfilm within a filmauditionprologuemicrophonemontagewomantearscamerasongcryingsingingtitle spoken by character …dancingcigarette smokingsexone word titlegunkisspartytelephone callfiremirrorwatching tvdrinkpianoguitarreporterbandconcertcocaineboxingno opening creditsradiocoffingraveyardlimousinefired from the jobchristmas treepianistwiglas vegas nevadaheroingarageblack americanapplausetv newsdiscofamerecordingguitaristfraudrehearsalvietnam warcomposerpress conferencenew year's evetv showburialdrug overdosebackstagerejectiontheatre audiencecard playingabsent fatherbetsongwriterdressing roomrecording studiotourbriberysandwichdetroit michiganstairwayfriendship between womenjazz musicno title at beginningflasktape recordingquitting a jobshow businesssaxophonerags to richestv studiocadillacreference to john f. kennedycomebackprice of fameblues musicegoflash cameratriounwed pregnancycar salesmangirl groupreference to martin luther king jr.music producerannouncerjazz clubgospel musicsoul musicsaxophonistbased on stage musicaltalent contestmedical clinicplaying against typealleywayrhythm and bluesscreening roomreference to lyndon johnsontambourinechaperonerace riotreference to cleopatramusical trioracist jokemusical quartettape playermotownmiami beach floridatheatrical managerbackup singerroman a clefpayolareference to ed sullivan45 recordingprimadonnareference to dick clark (See All) |
Returning from Navy service in World War II, Freddie Quell drifts through a series of breakdowns. Finally he stumbles upon a cult which engages in exercises to clear emotions and he becomes deeply involved with them.
| Subgenre: | black comedy |
| Themes: | weddingreligionmarriagejealousypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessmemoryparanoiawrestlinginsanitymental illnessgreedtrauma …writingphilosophyfirst lovereligious cultsex obsession (See All) |
| Locations: | new york citycourtroombeachhospitalschoolmotorcycletaxielevatorseaenglandshipyachtpennsylvania |
| Characters: | u.s. soldierphotographerdancerpolicemansingerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipdoctorwriterreference to godlittle girl …lustalcoholicpsychiatristex husband ex wife relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | world war twothe future |
| Story: | nostalgiatypewritermicrophonecontroversyfemale pubic hairmontagereference to jesus christtearslettercameraface slapfoodsongcryingsinging …photographdancingcigarette smokingfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale nudityflashbacksexnudityfightviolencebare breastsmasturbationtwo word titlebare chested malekisspartyleg spreadingchasetelephone calltopless female nuditywoman on topbeatingdreamtesticlesmirrorurinationdrinkarrestbooklieriflerunningbathroomcollegepianojailhandcuffssciencetelephonescientistf wordspyflashlighteatingfalse accusationapologycultchildflash forwardpublic nudityauthorstorytellingcourtmanipulationspeechpursuithairy chestsleepingapplauseno pantieslooking at oneself in a mirrorjail cellcommunistflatulencemovie theatrewhiskeypillsbraverymental hospitalshovelpost traumatic stress disorderhypnosisschool uniformcapturenervous breakdownwrestlerimprisonmentpiano playerpost world war twoearphonesdrifterdockspiral staircasedead fatherreading aloudlooking out a windowselfishnessdiggingflasktape recordingdepartment store16 year oldenvypoisoninggiving a toastbathrobecellobunk bedleukemiameat cleaverradio showalabamau.s. navyhorninesshammockdarkroomwaking upkiss on the cheekheadachesectbride and groomworld war two veteranmentor protege relationshipwoman wearing black lingeriecoconutcult leadertricyclestowawayscientologyhand on crotchfanaticismflyerprinting presskidneypast lifepenis slurreference to paris francehummingelectric fanmale orgasmindoctrinationfarm worker23 year oldmachineryscotch whiskeytrippycabbagewarrantsandcastleend of warcharismareference to doris dayu.s. sailorriver boatyear 1950vagina slurlocked in jailfalling to the groundpsychiatric evaluationright hand manradio studiororschach test70mm filmreference to douglas macarthurpsychological testingrorschach inkblotalonenesscharismatic leadergreedy institutionpast life regressionposing for a portraitnuclear physicisterlenmeyer flasknorwegian americanslapping oneselfcoconut treecabbage patchkissing someone's stomachsand sculpturev j daykool cigarettes (See All) |
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: | weddingmarriagedeathinfidelitybetrayaljealousyadulterypregnancydrinkingfuneralmemoryextramarital affairobsessionsupernatural powergrief …unfaithfulness (See All) |
| Locations: | new york cityrestaurantbeachbarhospitalsnowcemeterybathtubtaxi |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipphotographerpolicemanteacherfemale protagonistsingermother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipdoctorboystudent …babylove triangleolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipaunt niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipfiance fiancee relationshiplove letterbrother in law sister in law relationship (See All) |
| Story: | central park manhattan new york citymanhattan new york citychild molestationchild abusecafetearsbare buttcamerasongcryingsingingcigarette smokingfemale nudityfightflashback …sexmale nudityone word titlekisspartytelephone callcell phoneunderwearpunched in the facedrinkundressinglierunningbirthdaypianoclassroomconcertwidowapologycoffinbathgraveyardflash forwardgravepay phonepossessionpianistchildbirthdeath of husbandclasstrustheart attackbirthday cakeice creamjoggingsanta clausbirthviolinorchestrareincarnationplaygroundmourningice skatingsnowingdeath of loved oneviolinistpedophiliaabuse of powertombstonecelloobsessive 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) |
Kevin Lomax, a ruthless young Florida attorney that never lost a case, is recruited by the most powerful law firm in the world. In spite of his mother's disagreement, which compares New York City to Babylon, he accepts the offer and the money that comes along. But soon, his wife starts feeling homes …ick as she witnesses devilish apparitions. However, Kevin is sinking in his new cases and pays less and less attention to his wife. His boss and mentor, John Milton, seems to always know how to overcome every problem and that just freaks Kevin right off. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmallegory |
| Themes: | religionrapemarriagemurderdeathsuicidemoneyfearartincestseductionangercorruptionobsessionsupernatural power …guiltinsanitygriefmental illnessgreedpanicdevilmythologymurder of familythe devil (See All) |
| Mood: | goresatirebreaking the fourth wallambiguous ending |
| Locations: | new york citycourtroomcitychurchbarhospitalsnownightclubelevatorwheelchairapartmentusaslum |
| Characters: | biblechristianitychristianlawyerphotographerdancerteacherteenage girlsingerafrican americanmother son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipnurse …studentbabypriestjewishreference to godsingle motherlustteacher student relationshipcatholicchinesehomeless man (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | manhattan new york citychurch servicerape victimsinmoralitystreetmicrophonefemale pubic hairalcoholtearsbare buttcryingsingingphotographdancing …cigarette smokingfemale full frontal nudityfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nuditybare breastsdoggunsex scenepartyknifethree word titlesurprise endingpantiespistolbeatingdreamcar accidentmirrorshot in the headslow motion scenewatching tvcomputerarrestsex in bedpaintingbookheld at gunpointrunningbathroomdemonhallucinationvoyeurreporternewspaperbracandlevideo camerathroat slittingboxingsubwaywhite pantiesjudgetrialscantily clad femaleanimalhit by a cartongueritualbartendergunshotpublic nudityblack pantiesbeaten to deathbusinessmanringfemale removes her clotheswitnessnewspaper headlinepoweritalianoccultundergroundfireplacewoundlawjoggingrageloss of wifecrying womanfloridalosstimeaudiencecrying mangoathomiciderealityambitionsexual desireremote controlattorneytoe suckingintriguespanishgunshot woundreference to satantime lapse photographysenatorpedophilepanties pulled downprideevidencebalconypassionate kissvoodooblack magicmarital problemmusic banddead dogpervertvillain played by lead actorethicstestimonymental breakdownmetaphorstreet markettemptationbrooklyn bridgekoreansouthern u.s.abandonmentsatanismjurylawsuitarenaglassquarrelbusiness cardboxing matchpressmuggingmurder suspectdocumentvanityacoustic guitargropingboxing ringchild molesterritesex with a minordoormantycoonantichristdeal with the devilholy waterblasphemysinistersex on the floorpanic attackstreet vendorsubcultureglobebloody body of a childcourthousecity parkmuraltroubled marriageflamencolucifermetropolisoathspectatorlaw firmsatanalibicamel toegalaperjuryjudicial systemholy biblesex offendersatanistmorphingmuggerjudicialjudiciarywashroomit was all a dreamtouching someone's breastsimplied incestcasedemon rapefurybrother sister sexvirtualitychinatown manhattan new york citychequeseven deadly sinsprime suspectcoachingeliteelitismnotepadshredderkosherjury trialmale cryingdecoratingrecesscommitting suicidejinnpersonification of satanjustice departmentovarybilocationdagainesville floridalegal trialglandmuderwoman squeezing another woman's breast (See All) |
This movie, based on the cult Broadway musical of the 60s, tells a story about Claude, a young man from Oklahoma who comes to New York City. There he strikes up a friendship with a group of hippies, led by Berger, and falls in love with Sheila, a girl from a rich family. However, their happiness is …short because Claude must go to the Vietnam war. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmrock musical |
| Themes: | weddingfriendshipdeathlovedrugsmoneypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessdancedrug usefalling in lovecar sex |
| Locations: | new york citycourtroombuschurchbarsnowairplanedeserttaxigas stationmilitary cemetery |
| Characters: | u.s. soldierdancerpolicemansingerfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshippolicehomosexualfather son relationshipreference to godinterracial relationship …little boymilitary police (See All) |
| Period: | 1960ssummer of love |
| Story: | central park manhattan new york citymanhattan new york citynaivetyu.s. armymicrophoneparkreference to jesus christtearsbare buttfoodsongcryingsingingtitle spoken by characterdancing …cigarette smokingfemale nudityflashbacknuditymale nudityone word titlebare breastsmale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditydogbare chested malemale full frontal nudityexplosionpartypantiesunderwearhorseurinationslow motion scenedrinkundressingvomitingriflesunglassesrunningmarijuanajailhallucinationsubjective cameracandlebasketballeatingwhite pantiesjudgejourneyskinny dippingpublic nuditypuppetprotestfantasy sequencecowboymistaken identitytankflowersamerican flaghairy chesthorse ridingclass differencestrustblack americanwashington d.c.freeze framepickup truckpot smokingballoonjeepscene during opening creditscowboy hatjail celldemonstrationsergeantvietnam warimpersonationfollowing someonegas maskhaircutface paintboxer shortshippielove at first sightmedical examinationtuxedosodomycoinbeing followedlevitationanti warhairset updoubtharmonicafalling into waterlsdcowboy bootsstonedbunk bedchandeliermilitary uniformn wordurinatingpark benchnevadaopiummilitary trainingbeggingreference to the virgin marycounter culturereference to richard nixonbride and groompolitical activismloudspeakeroklahomahigh societybarracksbailvietnameseboot campnecktiemanchester englandpretending to be someone elsehashishsockswoman dressed as manphone bookpoison gaswhite bra and pantiesbased on stage musicalshooting starauthoritypublic urinationpacifismdebutantewatchtowerduffel bagmale with long hairreference to mick jaggermilitary drafthare krishnaanti war protestdrunk driverreference to lyndon johnson360 degree well shotreflection in watermounted policedrafttitle sung by characterabsent without leaveblack stereotypewhite house washington d.c.tricksterlincoln continentalreference to federico felliniafrican american stereotypepederastysmoking a jointgonorrheablack american stereotypereference to mars the planetbandstandbell bottomshair clippersreference to the grateful deadsecurity checkpointswitching clothesdancing on a tablereference to roman polanskistanding on a tableinterracial affairlawn partyblind lovemilitary salutepeace symbolhappeningreference to jupiter the planetsmoke inhalationblowing smoke ringsdraft cardex army officersex harassmentu.s. army basereference to little black sambo (See All) |
In New York, the simple and naive just-graduated in journalism Andrea Sachs is hired to work as the second assistant of the powerful and sophisticated Miranda Priestly, the ruthless and merciless executive of the Runway fashion magazine. Andrea dreams to become a journalist and faces the opportunity … as a temporary professional challenge. The first assistant Emily advises Andrea about the behavior and preferences of their cruel boss, and the stylist Nigel helps Andrea to dress more adequately for the environment. Andrea changes her attitude and behavior, affecting her private life and the relationship with her boyfriend Nate, her family and friends. In the end, Andrea learns that life is made of choices. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agefish out of water |
| Themes: | friendshipbetrayaladulteryangerdivorceillnessrivalrybreak upfashion |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | new york cityrestaurantbarhospitaltrainhotelparis francetaxielevatorapartmentmuseum |
| Characters: | photographerfemale protagonistfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiphusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipwritersingle motheremployer employee relationshipex husband ex wife relationshipdrivershe devil |
| Period: | 2000syear 2006 |
| Story: | central park manhattan new york citymanhattan new york cityreceptionistbootsphoto shootmoralitymagazinemicrophonecoffeemodelmontagewomancafetearscamera …foodcryingphotographf ratedflashbackbased on novelinterviewdogsex scenekisssurprise endingpantiestelephone callcell phoneunderwearcar accidentcomputerbookbirthdaynewspaperjournalistbracookingwinecandleeatingsubwaydinnerapologyman with glassestransformationlimousineauthorfired from the jobchampagneactor shares first name with charactermanagertwinstrong female charactereyeglassesclaim in titledresswoman with glassestold in flashbackblockbusterchefjournalismart gallerybroken legwatching televisionshoesconfrontationboston massachusettsjob interviewworkmiami floridamakeupcareerbrushing teethjobnew jobface maskfountaincafeteriapublisherspiral staircasecrutchesskirteditorhurricanepursefashion showfashion modeldiettimes square manhattan new york cityvanitydesignerclothingbechdel test passedpotatohandbagdressingfemale writerprecocious childglamourhappy birthdaypersonal assistantreference to harry pottercoatcupcakepublishingcareer womansteakindifferenceincompetencemagazine editorfashion industrythinnesscollege graduateleg in a castambitious womanponchohaute couturehuman resourcesfirst jobgowncheating on one's boyfriendradio city music hall manhattan new york cityphysical appearanceeyelinerroman a cleftownhousenorthwestern universitystarbucks coffeephoto gallerywomen in businesscouturieru.s. national guardcold the illnessnew yorker magazinehit by a taxithrowing a phone into waterweight obsessionreception deskreference to j. k. rowling (See All) |
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: | prejudicepoliticsdrinkingdanceracismpoetryeducationrevolution |
| Locations: | new york citycitybuschurchbartrainhotelboatlaketrucktexas |
| Characters: | lawyerdancerteacherbrother sister relationshipteenage girlsingerafrican americanmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipbrother brother relationshipteenage boystudentlove triangle …teacher student relationshipprofessorsheriff (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s |
| Story: | film cameramanhattan new york citysermonministerrace relationstypewritermontagereference to jesus christprayerlettersongsingingdancingfightsex …violencedoggunkissknifechasethree word titlebased on true storytelephone callfirebeatingunderwearhorsedrinkarrestbookriflecollegejailclassroomcompetitionnewspaperflashlightbandmapradiojourneyprotestsuitcasecollege studentwitnessclasspoetblack americancoachteabarndemonstrationcommunistmobhome movierailway stationfollowing someonepreacherdebateslavecivil rightsswitchbladeattorneyrowboatswampknife fightraidtuxedobigotrytrophypipe smokingintoleranceflaskmailmarching 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) |
Outside a movie premiere, enthusiastic fan Peppy Miller literally bumps into the swashbuckling hero of the silent film, George Valentin. The star reacts graciously and Peppy plants a kiss on his cheek as they are surrounded by photographers. The headlines demand: "Who's That Girl?" and Peppy is insp …ired to audition for a dancing bit-part at the studio. However as Peppy slowly rises through the industry, the introduction of talking-pictures turns Valentin's world upside-down. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | silent filmslapstick comedyswashbucklersilent moviesilent filmmaking |
| Themes: | photographyfilmmakingfriendshipjealousydrinkingdrunkennessangerhollywoodfalling in lovewritingnear death experienceold hollywood |
| Mood: | rainbehind the scenesfilm history |
| Locations: | busrestaurantbarhospitalairplanelos angeles californiaapartment |
| Characters: | film directoractressphotographeractordancerpolicemanfriendhusband wife relationshipdoctornurseartisthuman animal relationship |
| Period: | 1930s1920s20th century |
| Story: | film cameratheatre marqueerise and fallfilm projectortypewriterfilm within a filmauditionmicrophonemontagecafetearscamerafoodcryingphotograph …dancingcigarette smokinginterviewdogtwo word titlegunkisspistolfirecar accidentmirrorslow motion scenedrinkpaintingriflerunningtelephonereporternewspapersword fighteatingsuicide attemptapologydream sequencesearchcigar smokingbartenderlimousinefired from the jobfantasy sequencestatueflowerssplit screensadnessobscene finger gesturenewspaper headlinearsonrecord playerapplauselooking at oneself in a mirrorfamerecordingwatching a moviehollywood californiamovie starmovie theaterladdercrying manorchestramovie theatreshoesbackstagemovie setdespairtheatre audiencebutlerlaughterblack and whiteprideshadowfilm producerscreenwriterraised middle fingermustachetuxedodressing roompajamassmokefilm industryposterauctionchauffeursaving a lifeearphonesbarking doggun in mouthmovie producerstairwayjazz musicmegaphoneunhappinesswhistlinghollywood signmovie studiofilm studiocoincidencesecond chancefeathersilencekiss on the cheeksuicidal thoughtsflash cameratop hatspotlighttap dancingnightgownanimal in cast creditstelephone numberdutch anglewife leaves husbandportrait paintingfictional biographymakeup artisthand kissingwaltzfilm reelfilm premierereference to napoleonblowing a kissquicksandwashed up starbuilding on fireunhappy wifecannes film festivalmatchesmovie businessriches to ragsorchestra conductorhand bandagemarqueepawn shopscreening roomactor's lifeflappermovie extrayear 1930year 1932auctioneerfan the personchance encountertap dancerstock market crashterrieralmost hit by a caryear 1928year 1929car crashing into a treewriting on a mirroryear 1931bumping into someonecharleston the danceclapperboardiris shotsilent film starjack russell terrierbig breakyear 1927abandoned by wifemen's clothing storemurphy bedvariety the newspaperburned handclapperrefusing to talksilent screamstaircase conversationtalkiedelirium tremenswinking at the cameradog trickcar crashes into a treereflection in a store windowsilent movie starbeauty spothollywoodland (See All) |
Smart-but-ineffectual journalist Dan "We use euphemisms!" cannot decide between his girlfriend, loving-but-clingy waitress Alice, or his lover cold-but-intellectual photographer Anna; herself indecisive between Dan and honest-but-thuggish "You're bloody gorgeous!" doctor Larry. The film puts the fou …r leading characters in a box and strips them apart. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmelodrama |
| Themes: | photographymarriagerevengeinfidelitymoneybetrayaljealousyadulteryextramarital affairangerdivorcedeath of fatherobsessiondeath of mother …depressionguiltunfaithfulnessdatingrivalrytheatrebreak upwealthforgiveness (See All) |
| Mood: | rainambiguous ending |
| Locations: | new york citybusrestaurantbarhospitalhotellondon englandtaxiairportelevatorstrip clubtaxi driver |
| Characters: | photographerdancerpolicemanhusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorchildrenprostitutewriterlove trianglewaitresslustamericancheating on girlfriend |
| Story: | medium format camerafemale photographerfilm cameramanhattan new york cityphoto shootparkcafetearscameraface slapcryingphotographdancingcigarette smokingfemale frontal nudity …female nudityflashbackbloodone word titlesex scenekisspantiesbased on playcar accidentmirrorslow motion scenecomputerthongbookliebirthdaybathroomstrippercleavageoperajournalistbrainternetnonlinear timelineapologyscantily clad femalehit by a carbartenderflash forwardportraitmistaken identityvacationwigstalkingcheating wifegirl in pantieseyeglassesshavingteadesirenipples visible through clothingballoonslow motionsexual attractionhappinesssecurity cameradysfunctional marriageimpersonationart galleryfollowing someonepassportsufferingsurveillance camerabreakupunfaithful wifesex talklove at first sighttheatre audienceaquariumrosedivorceesurgeonpatriotismpractical jokeadulterous wifespit in the facepostcardexotic dancermen's bathroompublisherphysicianeditorselfishnessemergency roomtimes square manhattan new york citymanuscriptdialogue drivenmemorialchance meetingschizophrenicleg injuryexpatriatecustomsscreenplay adapted by authordouble decker busobituarycompanionpersonal adcybersexchat roomnipple slipexhibitpole dancefilm with ambiguous titleinstant messagingsextingriver thamesdialogue driven storylinedressing gowncompromiseintimatelinguistlove quadranglephoto exhibitinternet sexlondon bustheatre lobbymale slaps femaleinternet chatroompedestrian crossingdermatologistdeviousnessleica cameramuseum of modern art manhattan new york citybpd (See All) |
The Rizzos, a family who doesn't share their habits, aspirations, and careers with one another, find their delicate web of lies disturbed by the arrival of a young ex-con (Strait) brought home by Vince (Garcia), the patriarch of the family, who is a corrections officer in real life, and a hopeful ac …tor in private. (Read More)
| Themes: | filmmakingprisondrinkingdrunkennessdeceptionvoyeurismrobberyangertheftchildhood dream |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | new york citycitybusbeachboatrooftopstrip clubusashedfishing village |
| Characters: | actorbrother sister relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipteenagertattooprostituteteenage boystudentthiefcatholic |
| Story: | acting teacheracting classmanhattan new york cityupside down imagesaying gracelate nightfamily dinnerbenchactingauditionalcoholprayertearsface slapfood …cryingtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbare chested malekissknifetelephone callvoice over narrationcell phonebeatingcar accidentwatching tvdrinkthongsecretvomitingliesunglassesmarijuanabathroomcollegeneighborhandcuffsvoyeurislandstrippersubjective cameracookingwinevideo camerabridgeeatingtoiletinternetconfessionlocker roomliarreadingcollege studentconvertiblehairy chesthigh school studentclasstrusteyeglassesapplausehuggingpot smokingsexual attractionmonologueexercisebeardcrying womanimprovisationladdercrying manpeeping tombikerremote controlgrocery storeprison guardmisunderstandingobesitykickingkicked in the crotchconvictprison cellbarbecuepierpassionate kissrelease from prisonfamily secretreckless drivingshot multiple timeslaptop computernarrated by characterwebsitefamily reunionseagullmaking outpush upscredit cardquarrelvhsscholarshipsecond chancewoman in a bikinifather son reunionbronx new york cityferrarifirst person narrationpole dancercocktailfordworking outoverhead shotaspiring actor19 year oldillegitimate sonwardenapple computermovie makingwoman smoking cigarettereference to marlon brandovhs tapefat girlgazebonew york city skylinegrocery shoppinglong lost fathercasting directorhalf brother half brother relationshiphalf brother half sister relationshipabandoned by motherinternet pornographypoker the card gamecasting callfamily argumentoverweight womanreference to wikipediathrowing a knife24 year oldlong lost sonpull upswaiting in lineschool suspensionlawn chairattacked with a knifefender bendermatchbookdinner guesthunkkicked in the shinhandcuffed togetherreference to martin scorsesereference to robert denirofat jokefelonreference to the new york yankeescorrectional officertryoutfamily quarrelsitting on a rooftoptv cooking showsuspicion of adulteryapple laptopkeeping a secretroll callboat yardrear ending a carwashington heights manhattan new york citychevrolet impalawestchester new yorkmug shottalent manageracting studentblow dryerlove childreference to molly ringwaldsquibcamera shot between legslying to wifebronxchubby chaserschenectady new yorkcamden new jerseyfat fetishsilicone implantlicense plate numberlying on a beachsnake tattoo (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: | friendshiplovejealousypregnancydrinkingtheatrehomelessness |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | new york citychurchrestauranthospitalschoolsnowtaxiwheelchairfarmtruckrooftopsan francisco california |
| Characters: | dancersingerfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather son relationshipbrother brother relationshipboygirlmusicianbabybully …truck driver (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | central park manhattan new york citymanhattan new york citychoirministerprologuemicrophonecafetearsfoodtitle directed by femalesongcryingsingingtitle spoken by characterphotograph …dancingcharacter name in titlefightflashbackkisspartychasetelephone callvoice over narrationdrinkliebeerpianoguitarorphanbandconcertbasketballeatingsubwayhit by a carsearchlimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialogueliarflowerspianistpursuitrock 'n' rollclassblack americanpizzaguitaristcomposerclassical musicstrangerorphanageviolinfateorchestrafull moonrock concertwindchild's point of viewchild protagonistlove at first sightabsent fatherpolice raidwishseparationgeniusviolinistdormitoryfamily reunionsubway stationharmonicapeer pressurecrystalelectric guitarwhistlingcellobunk bedlucksecond chancegurneymusic 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) |
Jenna is unhappily married, squirreling away money, and hoping to win a pie-baking contest so, with the prize money, she'll have enough cash to leave her husband Earl. She finds herself pregnant, which throws her plans awry. She bakes phenomenal pies at Joe's diner, listens to old Joe's wisdom, tole …rates her sour boss Cal, is friends with Dawn and Becky (her fellow waitresses), and finds a mutual attraction with the new doctor in town. As the pregnancy advances, life with Earl seems less tolerable, a way out less clear, and the affair with the doctor complicated by his marriage. What options does a waitress have? (Read More)
| Themes: | weddingmarriagefriendshipinfidelitymoneybetrayaladulterypregnancyextramarital affairunfaithfulnesscheating |
| Locations: | busrestauranthospitalsmall townkitchenwheelchair |
| Characters: | dancerfemale protagonistsingerfriendmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipdoctornursebabysingle motherwaitressdoctor patient relationshipbaby girlnew baby |
| Story: | bus stopwedding ringcheesecakeministerdomestic violencemontagecafetearsletterface slapfoodtitle directed by femalesongcryingsinging …dancingcigarette smokingf ratedsexone word titlekisstelephone callmirrorpunched in the facesecretlietelephonenewspapercookingold manvideo cameraeatingdinerdinnerdrawingpantyhosepay phoneflowerschildbirthcontesthuggingfemale stockinged legswoman with glassesdysfunctional marriagelipstickvoice over lettermarital problemlandlordabusive husbandwedding receptionsouthern accentunhappy marriagesouthernerpregnancy testpieunplanned pregnancyunwanted pregnancywriting a letterbegginggynecologistbakinghidden moneywaiting roomdoctor's officeman hits womanultrasoundwife abuseorange juicecribwoman in labordessertstar died before releasehoroscopecontrol freakdirected by co starsonogrambigger dreamsmorning sicknessgreeting cardobstetriciancar horndeath of cast memberpregnant woman's water breaksunhappily married womanbad poetrysaving moneymeat piewaitress uniformtarthonking a hornfood pornsearching for happinesspumpkin piequicheleaving husbandchocolate pie (See All) |
In colorful, bustling modern-day Manhattan, Rafi Gardet, a beautiful 37-year-old photography producer reeling from a recent divorce, meets David Bloomberg, a handsome 23-year-old painter recently out of college. Rafi's therapist, Dr. Lisa Metzger, who is working to help Rafi overcome her fears of in …timacy, finds out that Rafi's new lover is--unfortunately for Lisa--her only son, David. Both David and Rafi must contend with their 14-year age gap, vastly different backgrounds and the demands of David's traditional mother. Despite their intense attraction, the charmed couple soon realizes that vastly different ages and backgrounds create much conflict. A Jewish hip-hop lover and closet painter who still lives with his grandparents, David has little in common with Rafi--a non-practicing Catholic from a wealthy, broken family who travels in the sophisticated, high-end world of fashion. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | teen movie |
| Themes: | photographyreligionmarriagefriendshipdeathpoliticsdrinkingdeceptionangerdivorcedatingfaithunemploymentwealth |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | new york citychurchrestaurantbarswimming poolsnowparis francenightclubtaxielevatorbaseballisrael |
| Characters: | photographerdancerbrother sister relationshipfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipgirlmusician …babyartistjewishjewolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Story: | central park manhattan new york citybrooklyn new york citymanhattan new york citynaivetydateauditionmodelwomanreference to jesus christcafetearscamerafoodcryingdancing …cigarette smokingflashbackfightsexdogbare chested malekisspartytelephone callcell phoneunderwearmirrorwatching tvcatdrinkundressingpaintingbookliebeerbirthdaybedbrawinecandlebasketballbridgeeatingclitorisdinnerpainterroommateflash forwardreadingconvertibletragic eventgardengrandmothertrusttherapyblack americantwenty somethinganswering machinewoman with glassessociopathpatienttherapistculture clashladderart galleryfollowing someoneembarrassmentmovie theatreinterracial romancegrocery storebuddyanimated sequencemiami floridatheatre audiencemay december romanceghettonintendodeceitthirty somethingsnowingposterthanksgivingage differencebeing followedhairdresserhandshakehiding in a closetbirthday presentmen's bathroomjazz musicdemocratpush upsresortrepublicanbakerypieplaying a video gamecoincidencemosquepsychoanalysismoving inchick flicksushideath of grandmotherallergynervousnessdoormangogglesharlem manhattan new york cityliberalcheckwarsaw polandimpossible loveniagara fallscondominiumhandballfrying panjumping on a bedphone booksalt lake city utahel salvadorhit with a frying panpsychoanalystyarmulkeanxiety attackpanamapie in the facei.d.pediatricianlower east side manhattan new york citycarpentrychopsticks the eating utensilclimbing over a fencekabbalahsabbathpool boypedicurereading in bedschool tripqueueattention deficit disorderhome officefurniture storetherapist client relationshipkleenexsingles barspeech therapisthamptons long island new yorkupper west side manhattan new york cityhitting oneselfchardonnaybiting one's fingernailsbowery manhattan new york citypie throwingq tipreference to manuel noriegayoga mathit with a skilletwandering the streetshit on the head with a frying panhit on the head with a skilletreference to the history channelskillettrashcan firewinter in new york city (See All) |
After a chance encounter at a theater, two men, Benigno and Marco, meet at a private clinic where Benigno works. Lydia, Marco's girlfriend and a bullfighter by profession, has been gored and is in a coma. It so happens that Benigno is looking after another woman in a coma, Alicia, a young ballet stu …dent. The lives of the four characters will flow in all directions, past, present and future, dragging all of them towards an unsuspected destiny. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramasilent movie |
| Themes: | weddingrapefriendshipsuicideprisonpregnancyfearmemorylonelinesstheftobsessiontheatrepanicunlikely friendship |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | churchbarhospitalswimming poolhotelcemeterytaxirural settingapartmentspaincatholic church |
| Characters: | actresslawyerphotographerdancerteachersingerfather daughter relationshipdoctornursestudentmusicianwriterpriestlittle girllust …psychiatristpregnant from rape (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | iconsexual abusefilm within a filmcostumemicrophonefemale pubic hairwomantearsletterbare buttcameracryingsingingtitle spoken by characterphotograph …female frontal nudityfemale nudityflashbacksexnuditybloodmale nuditynipplespantiesshowercell phoneslow motion scenewatching tvcomputerswordarrestundressingcar crashjailvoyeurreporterswimminggay slurjournalistbraconcertambulancesnakewhite pantiesdream sequencescantily clad femalehit by a carritualbartenderuniformmassagebaseball batscreamtragic eventstagecinemaballettraditionentertainmentnipples visible through clothingcomaexerciseguitaristbuttocksmovie theatervisittimeaudiencebridetv showhaircutwatching televisionspanishrainstormsymbolismman cryingmale objectificationmenstruationnotebookimperative in titlemetaphorsubtitlesautographstage playnewspaper articleinfatuationballerinaactual animal killedbullgroomprison visitcapemadrid spaininmatetragic loveentertainerriteshrinesuicide notephobiacurtainwedding gowncustombullfightingbedriddenspectatorcrutchshrinkingloss of girlfriendcompact discmale nurseembroiderybullfighterphysical therapyconciergejordanwalking canematadorbullfightballet classcharacter appears in newspaperappointmentballet schoolballet teacherbullringdance showlobbycoming out of a comatorerocoma rapegoringnewspaper obituary (See All) |
Based on the true story of Juliet Hulme and Pauline Parker, two close friends who share a love of fantasy and literature, who conspire to kill Pauline's mother when she tries to end the girls' intense and obsessive relationship.
| Subgenre: | independent filmgay interestcult filmcoming of agemelodramastop motion animationteen moviedocumentary footage |
| Themes: | religionchristmasmarriagefriendshipmurderdeathlovesurrealisminfidelityadulterylesbianismextramarital affairdivorcetheftobsession …redemptioninsanityunfaithfulnessillnesshollywoodwealthwritingmadness (See All) |
| Mood: | goremoving |
| Locations: | beachhospitalbathtubwoodsbicycle accidentfire escape |
| Characters: | biblephotographerdancerteacherfemale protagonistbrother sister relationshipteenage girlsingerfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipteenagerstudent …writerpriestthieflove trianglehomosexualityprofessoraunt niece relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | hymnsexual awakeningchoirnewsreel footagefilm within a filmmontagereference to jesus christletterface slapsongcryingsingingtitle spoken by characterdancingflashback …bloodtwo word titlekisspartylesbian kisspantiesbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationdreamblood splatterswordarrestsecrethallucinationclassroomorgysubjective camerabraambulancestabbingnonlinear timelineapologydrawinggarter beltritualvirginbeaten to deathscreamingfired from the jobfantasy sequencepassionchristmas treediarychildbirthcinemaclasstherapyrecord playerteen angstwhat happened to epilogueloss of virginityslow motionrecordingstealingmovie startherapistpsychologypsychologisttennisvirginitypassportrole playingrampageunderage drinkingtheatre audienceheavenhit on the headschool uniformkingdompuppywishnew zealandpost world war twobisexualityhysteriaapparitionhead woundschemetrue crimefriendship between girlsfantasy worldcollege professorcathedraleating disorderparoleteenage crushopposites attractbus ridematricidesick childsex with a minorshrinelesbian subtextteenage girl in underwearcoughing bloodshared bathtuberculosisaltarbludgeoningunicornstory tellingbrickboarding housegirls' schoolchristmas gifttrolleyphonograph recordpretending to be deadart classcounselorgym classheadmistresscorrespondencenylonstenoralternate worldpretendingbludgeoned to deathradio programrecord albummarriage counselorfantasy lifebikingprivilegeyear 1954reference to orson wellesyear 1953reference to doris daymimingvoice over writingcourt jestersurrogate daughternew year's resolutionplaying dress upfoster daughtersecludedsuspected lesbianchild psychologyspoiledreference to james masoncontemplating deathmovie magazineclay modelshared hallucinationmodeling clayplasticenethrowing a stone into water (See All) |
When a single mother and her six-year-old daughter move to rural France and open a chocolate shop - with Sunday hours - across the street from the local church, they are met with some skepticism. But as soon as they coax the townspeople into enjoying their delicious products, they are warmly welcome …d. (Read More)
| Themes: | prejudicereligionmarriagefriendshipdeathpoliticscorruptiontheft |
| Locations: | churchbarschoolsnowcemeterysmall townboatbicyclevillagerural settingfrancecatholic churchboat on fire |
| Characters: | christiandancerfemale protagonistfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipboygirlmusicianwriterpriestthiefsingle mother …catholicmayorgrandmother grandson relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipself righteousness (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | sermonmoralitystreetdomestic violencemontagewomanprayercafetearsletterfoodcryingphotographdancingf rated …fightflashbacknuditysexbased on novelviolenceone word titledogkisspartyknifefirevoice over narrationlieclassroomguitarcookingold maneatingwidowapologybirddrawingbirthday partyritualgraveyardold womanconfessiondrug addictpassionstorytellingsuitcasestatueflowersinjectioncountrysidemagical realismclassarsonsingle parenttraditionpiratedestinybreaking and enteringslow motioncrucifixstealinggossipirishfestivalburialfood in titlegypsybloody nosewindreference to satancard playingabsent fatherabusive husbandatheistshowchocolatereference to elvis presleydriftercremationtemptationconfessionaloutsidertween girlimaginary friendrumorwormeasterguitar playernursing homeashesfablehistorianhair salonpleasurekangarooaphrodisiacbouquetrebirthchurch bellwife leaves husbandcentral americafeastportrait paintingrepentancepagancountesshair dryerdiabeticjugglersmall businesswife abusehouseboatcountinsulingluttonyfertilityabstinenceold people's homeillegitimate daughtervowfastingcremated remainsriverboatfire eatergourmetbattered womancandy storered capehot chocolatenightshirtseventy somethingchiligypsy campprovincial settingpublic moralityletter openercocoapastry shopyearningrighteousnesscafe ownerapothecaryriverbanklentpenitenceremedybook of poetrycontritiondowagerfictional villagehit with a skilletthrowing cremated ashes to the windhit on the head with a skillet (See All) |
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: | prejudiceweddingchristmasmarriagefriendshipdeathlovemoneyjealousypoliticspregnancydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralracism …redemptionillnessrivalryunrequited lovefalling in lovewealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | restaurantbarhospitaltrainswimming poolhotelcarcemeteryairplanewaterairporttrucktexascatholic church |
| Characters: | u.s. soldieractresssister sister relationshippolicemanbrother sister relationshipteenage girlsingerfriendafrican americanmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationship …doctorchildrenteenage boysoldiernursebabypriestlove trianglewaitresscatholichispanicolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipaunt niece relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s1940sworld war two1920s |
| Story: | innocence lostrise and fallministerrace relationsmicrophonecoffeemontageprayercafetearsletterfoodsongcryingsinging …cigarette smokingfightbased on novelbloodone word titledogkisspartytelephone callbeatingfistfighthorsemirrorpunched in the facecatdrinkbrawlbookriflebirthdayneighborsubjective cameraswimmingnewspapercandlebandmansiondeath of frienddinerimmigrantjudgecoffinbirthday partygraveyardcigar smokingmarriage proposaljeansbusinessmanknocked outreadingchristmas treeflowersbusinessconvertiblespeechamerican flagdeath of sontwinclass differencesredheadpowereyeglassesapplausewaiterteafaintingice creamagingcowboy hatcookcrucifixassaultblockbusterwristwatchservantsheeptennisrailway stationbirthparadeburialclockdivinginterracial romancewindthundermillionairesexismlove at first sightoilthunderstormsenatordeath of sisteryoung loveracistmarital separationbarbecueranchethnic slurmarital problemsports carpipe smokingunclethanksgivingmudhorseback ridingmexican americanwomen's rightshandshakewedding ceremonychristmas presentlast will and testamentjukeboxhoneymooncattlecoca colainterracial marriageanimal abusecowboy bootslistening to a radioracial prejudiceslot machinebullamericanalandloss of sisterfamous scorewakebabysittingbeauty salondallas texassick childrattlesnakebiracialnewlywedradio newsracial discriminationsegregationorganbanquetbride and groombreaking a mirrorwedding cakeelopementdustpassing outlambponyturkey the birdbrandingcoyotemigrant workermarylandpearl harborbeauty queenrancherwine cellarhomesicknesstiaraequal rightsoil riglandownermerry christmasstar spangled bannerharvard universityoil industrystar died before releasediving 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 late 1951, Eilis Lacey, a young Irish girl, emigrates to Brooklyn. Sponsored by Father Flood, a priest from her native town Enniscorthy, she is assured to find a full-time job there. But the early days are tough, seasickness being soon replaced by loneliness and homesickness, two feelings all the … more acutely felt by Eilis for having had to leave behind her widowed mother and her dear sister Rose. She nevertheless little by little manages to find her footing by adapting to her job as a salesgirl, by studying bookkeeping at Brooklyn College as well as with a little help from both Father Flood and Mrs. Kehoe, the owner of the boarding school she now lives in. And not only does graduation follow but love shows its face in Tony, an Italian-American plumber, full of adoration and respect for her. They end up marrying, although keeping the thing secret. It is at that point that tragedy strikes inciting Eilis to return to Enniscorthy to support her mother morally. And there a strange thing happens : she gradually gets lured by the charms of her native place, going far as to let herself be wooed by Jim Farrell, a young local. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramafamily tragedy |
| Themes: | prejudiceweddingchristmasmarriagefriendshipdeathmoneyjealousydrinkingdancetraveldatingillnessfalling in lovedeath of daughter |
| Locations: | new york cityrestaurantbeachbartrainsnowcemeterytaxiapartmentshipbaseballusacatholic church |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipdancerteacherfemale protagonistsingerfriendmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipstudentpriestlove triangle …best friendreference to godcatholicemployer employee relationshipself deception (See All) |
| Period: | 1950swintersummer |
| Story: | brooklyn new york citymanhattan new york citychurch servicebenchfamily dinnerswimsuitprologuewomanreference to jesus christprayertearsletterfoodsongcrying …singingtitle spoken by characterphotographdancingcigarette smokingbased on novelone word titlebare chested malesex scenekisstelephone callmirrordrinkundressingsex in bedvomitingsunglassesbedbathroomclassroomrivertelephonef wordsubjective cameraswimmingbandold manambulanceeatingimmigrantapologyjourneyvoice overgraveyardmarriage proposalimmigrationgravesuitcasechristmas treeflowersamerican flagtragic eventcrosssadnesspremarital sexirelandclasseuropefreeze frametwenty somethingeyeglassesitalianapplausewaitergolftealoss of virginitylooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicworking classwatching a moviecrying womangossipirishcommunitypromisegrocery storeitalian americandeath of sistervoice over lettersnowingtrophydivorceepipe smokinglocation in titleengagement ringaccountantwedding ceremonyshynessheartbreakirish americanmake upemigrationdead fathergolf clubname callingadvicedepartment storeteasinggiving a toastwhistlingbunk bedplumberrugbyloss of sisterwoman in lingeriemarriage engagementclothingreading a newspapergravestonesleeplessnessanguishreturning homenew york skylinespaghettibride and groomemigrantdiarrheaboarding housefemale in swimsuitfemale sitting on a toiletreading a lettertrolleymirror balllong island new yorkdead husbandchristmas dinnerhomesicknessblowing a kissconey island brooklyn new york citynylonslittle brothercotton candyseasicknessbigger dreamssecret marriagewaving goodbyeyear 19528 year oldwolf whistlecrossing oneselflandlord tenant relationshippacking a suitcaseirish accentreference to gary cooperirish musiclamp postdear john letternativity scenesalesclerkbookkeeperreference to the new york yankeesirish immigrantpneumatic tubebrooklyn dodgersfemale flatulencefour brotherscivil weddingdual livescork irelandellis islandbookkeepingtorn between two menwedding vowsreference to the zombie apocalypse (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: | weddingmarriagefriendshipdeathrevengeinfidelityjealousyadulterypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessvoyeurismmemoryextramarital affair …divorcelonelinessdeath of fatherguiltunfaithfulnesstheatre (See All) |
| Locations: | busbeachbarhospitalhotelcemeterykitchenaustraliafranceofficeoceantownsuvrunning on a beach |
| Characters: | actressactordancerteenage girlsingerfriendmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboyteenage boybabybest friend …reference to godaustralianex husband ex wife relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipyounger version of charactertheatre director (See All) |
| Period: | summer |
| Story: | sunbathingministerswimsuitauditionreference to jesus christtearsbare buttface slapfoodtitle directed by femalesongcryingsingingphotographdancing …cigarette smokingfemale rear nudityfemale nudityf ratednudityfightsexflashbackmale nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malekissleg spreadingpantiestelephone callcell phonewoman on topdreammirrorblondecomputerdrinkbikinisex in bedsecretbookvomitingliebeersunglassesrunningbirthdaysex standing upneighborvoyeurtelephonef wordswimmingcleavagewineeatingwidowapologychildscantily clad femalebirthday partyunderwater scenegraveyardbartenderflash forwardjeansgraveblack pantieschampagneflowerscrossdeath of husbandlaptopsadnessreunionsuspiciontearevelationlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musichappinessagingwatching a moviesurfingaudiencecoitusforbidden loveart galleryburialbald manbroken legcard playingseasidecliffcopulationwedding receptionphoto albumfemale 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) |
The true story of serial killer Aileen Wuernos who was convicted of luring men to their death and eventually executed in 2002. In 1989, she was working as a prostitute and finally makes a friend when she meets and begins a relationship with a young woman, Selby. Determined to straighten out her life …, she tries to find legitimate work but with little education and limited social skills, she fails at every turn. She starts working as a hooker hitching rides along the local interstate highway and after robbing a few clients has an encounter with a vicious client whom she kills in self-defense. After that however she just takes to killing clients taking their money and car. Once arrested she claims self-defense but is eventually convicted. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | rapemurderdeathloveinfidelitymoneyadulteryprisonlesbianismdrinkingdrunkennessrobberyextramarital affairtheftdeath of father …depressionunfaithfulnesshumiliationexecutionsuicide of father (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | courtroombuschurchrestaurantbeachbarbicyclewheelchairpolice stationmotelgay barcar theftcar on fire |
| Characters: | christiansister sister relationshiplawyerpolicemanfemale protagonistbrother sister relationshipteenage girlfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshiphomosexual …father son relationshiptattooprostituteteenage boygirlserial killerthiefreference to godkillerself hatred (See All) |
| Period: | 1990s2000s |
| Story: | rape victimnaivetytriple f rateds&msexual abusechild abusewomantearsface slapfoodtitle directed by femalecryingtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingfemale nudity …f ratedbloodviolenceone word titlegunsex scenekissnippleslesbian kisspistolshowerbased on true storyvoice over narrationbeatingdreamcorpseunderwearcar accidentwatching tvdrinkarrestshootingvomitingliebeerbedcar crashdead bodyprostitutionhandcuffsrevolvertelephonewineeatingdinerdrivingjudgetrialpolice officer killedbartenderracial slurliaron the roadu.s. presidentattempted rapecourtcrossthreattied uphandguntv newsfloridaburialfemale killerhitchhikingredneckwhiskeyhookerattorneymobile phonejob interviewkickinghungerdeath threatmiami floridamakeupamusement parklesbian couplepedophilehighwayundercover copraised middle fingerbroken armsexual assaultkilling spreepajamasveterinarianohiopistol whiphead woundtrue crimejukeboxsexual violencecoca colajuryflasknewspaper articledeath rowfactory workerbaseball capferris wheelmailboxdeath penaltyhandcuffedroller skatingcop killerdeath sentencecapital punishmentfemale criminalstutteringwetnessstarvingfreewayvietnam war veteranflashingcourthousemoney falling through the airtruck stopborderline personality disorderhair dryerfemale serial killerevangelicalvillainess played by lead actressegoismmisanthropesex crimehandcuffed womanautomobile accidentdefense attorneymisandryprosecutionlesbian loverabused womanlesbian slurmurder confessioncarnival ridebailiffroller skaterfelonyunderpassarm in a castflorida keysbiker barrollerskating rinkfinger up anuswomen's restroomtorture threatburning a carressentimenttruck stop prostituteself storagedaytona beach floridatape recorded confession (See All) |
Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his porn magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
| Subgenre: | black comedyconspiracycourtroom drama |
| Themes: | photographyreligionmarriagemurderdeathlovedrugsmoneyprisonincestmemorytheftdrug useguiltillness …faithhollywooddeath of wifedisabilityfreedomaidsdrug addictionwealthsamuraireligious conversion (See All) |
| Locations: | courtroomchurchbarhospitalhelicopterairplanelos angeles californiabathtubwheelchairstrip club |
| Characters: | christianlawyerphotographermother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipboythiefreference to godsecurity guardbikini girlgo go dancer …religious right (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s1980s1970s |
| Story: | nude modelnude photo shootchoircensorshipmagazinekissing while having sexcontroversymontagereference to jesus christphotographfemale frontal nudityfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditysex …male nudityviolencebare breaststhreesomemale frontal nuditygunsex scenepantiesbased on true storytelephone callarrestshootingrifleorgyorphanassassinambulancecocainewhite pantiesjudgetrialassassinationdrowningpaindrug addictstalkerorganized crimefbicourtamerican flagstalkingcrossflowerciagirl in pantiessurgerywhat happened to epilogueassassination attempthypodermic needlelawhelmetice creamcrucifixsanta clausaccidental deathmobdrug overdosecivil rightsattorneymillionairehot tubbananaperversionduct tapepatriotismatheistpervertporn magazineparalysisohiobaptismpublisherporn industrybitternesslawsuitsexual promiscuitypornographercrippleeaglerags to richesnaked dead womanjetfourth of julyku klux klanprivate jetends with biographical notessurgical operationcourthousekentuckybeverly hills californiamoonshinesecurity systemdiapermanic depressionverdictu.s. marshalgunmancivil libertiesjudicial systementrapmentfirst amendmentu.s. constitutionpublishingsupreme courtouthousejudicialjudiciaryobscenitydrug pushercincinnati ohiopet foodhollywood boulevardpain killertrippydrowning in a bathtubplea bargainu.s. supreme courtmouth taped shutwatching videobill of rightshustler magazinefreedom of the presscbslibelreference to jackie kennedyfree presscontempt of courtgeorgia usacameo appearance by real life subjecthome brewingu.s. national anthemparalyzed from the waist downgriffith park observatory los angeleslaser surgery (See All) |
Adult film director Jack Horner is always on the lookout for new talent and it's only by chance that he meets Eddie Adams who is working as a busboy in a restaurant. Eddie is young, good looking and plenty of libido to spare. Using the screen name Dirk Diggler, he quickly rises to the top of his ind …ustry winning awards year after year. Drugs and ego however come between Dirk and those around him and he soon finds that fame is fleeting. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of age |
| Themes: | filmmakingchristmasmarriagemurderlovedrugsmoneyadulteryprisonpregnancydrinkingfearvoyeurismrobberydrug use |
| Mood: | behind the sceneshigh schoolmurder suicide |
| Locations: | restauranthospitalswimming poollos angeles californianightclubtruckmotelusasex in carsex in public |
| Characters: | film directoractresslawyeractorsingermother son relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshipbabychinesetalking to oneself in a mirrormother lovesex with a stranger |
| Period: | 1980s1970ssummeryear 1982 |
| Story: | pornography filmmakingfilm camerainnocence lostrise and fallbenchkissing while having sexpornographyfilm within a filmfemale pubic hairmontagealcoholtearsface slapsongcrying …singingdancingfemale full frontal nudityfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale nudityfightnuditybloodmale nudityviolencebare breastsinterviewmasturbationmale rear nuditytwo word titlebare chested malegunkissmale full frontal nuditypartypantiespistoltelephone calltopless female nudityshootoutbeatingshot to deathunderwearblood splattermirrorshot in the chestblondeshot in the headshotgundrinkbikinisex in bedshootingpaintinglingeriebedjailvoyeurclassroomguitarcleavagegay slurcaliforniamansioncocainedinerwhite pantiesjudgeapologyno opening creditsscantily clad femaleunderwater scenevancigar smokingpublic nuditylimousinefired from the jobcowboychampagnepassionmoaningchristmas treeshot in the shoulderlong takegymfemale removes her clotheswigsplit screenchildbirththreatcheating wifegirl in pantiesrunawaypickup truckmachismowaiterdiscono pantieswarehousetitle based on songmagicianbuttocksassaultpoolnew year's evecoitusbirthcommercialmale underweardrug dealingdrug overdoseinterracial romancebloody noseshoesunderage drinkingporn starlove at first sightbig penisensemble castawardhot tubfilm producersalesmandressing roomrecording studiocasual sexdivorceetan linecopulationwedding receptionvideo tapelarge penispromiscuous womangay bashinggun in mouthsnorting cocainenudemale friendshipporn industrytelling someone to shut upnude girlporn actresspornographertestbased on short filmpool partychild custodyexamroller skatingmale prostitutionshot through the mouthsurrogate mothercrotch grabvideo footagehold upnervousnessroller skatesreference to ronald reaganreference to star warschapter headingssex with a minorpleasuremovie cameraunwanted kissbanquetabsent mothercocktailverbal abusefirecrackeradult filmmakingwoman in bikinicard trickwoman initiating sexnew houserunning out of gascuckolded husbandnew year's eve partymissionary positionreference to led zeppelinporn actorwork outsmall businesswatching sexporn producerneon signshoe storeporn directorreference to napoleondrug pusherdiving boardreference to bruce leebad singingsurrogate familyboutiquebad temper360 degree panreference to al pacinoobscene gesturemother figuresex industrybusboyporn setjail visitationsan fernando valley california8 trackreverse cowboy sex positionsex in limousinedesigner clothesloan officercamera mansound manstage namecrankdoughnut shopsurrogate daughterawards ceremonydemo tapeadult entertainment industrymovie in moviegolden age of pornreference to farrah fawcettwife has sex in front of husbandcustody hearingelectronic storeblow job gestureboom operatorrecording songsmackspandex disco jeanshi fimen's clothingnew automobilereference to john holmesmirror above bedmixing a drinksnorting cokepater familiasstereo systemwoman on rollerskates (See All) |
In San Francisco in the 1950s, Margaret was a woman trying to make it on her own after leaving her husband with only her daughter and her paintings. She meets gregarious ladies' man and fellow painter Walter Keane in a park while she was struggling to make an impact with her drawings of children wit …h big eyes. The two quickly become a pair with outgoing Walter selling their paintings and quiet Margaret holed up at home painting even more children with big eyes. But Walter's actually selling her paintings as his own. A clash of financial success and critical failure soon sends Margaret reeling in her life of lies. With Walter still living the high life, Margaret's going to have to try making it on her own again and re-claiming her name and her paintings. (Read More)
| Themes: | weddingmarriagefriendshipmoneybetrayaldrinkingfeardrunkennessartdeceptiondivorceinsanitycelebritymental illnessgreed |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | new york citycourtroomchurchrestaurantbeachbarswimming poolsan francisco californiaart school |
| Characters: | lawyerphotographerfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipboygirlpriestartistreference to godsingle motherex husband ex wife relationshipchinese …mayordeafnessstepfather stepdaughter relationshipreligious zealotart thief (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s1960s20th centuryyear 2000year 1963year 1960year 1964 |
| Story: | large format camerafilm camerareference to marilyn monroenaivetyswimsuitmagazinetypewritermicrophoneparkmontagewomanreference to jesus christcafetearscamera …foodcryingtitle spoken by characterphotographcigarette smokingfightdogkissbased on true storytelephone callfirevoice over narrationmirrorwatching tvdrinksecretpaintingbookliesunglassesrunningrock musicmarijuanahallucinationtelephonef wordreportergay slurnewspaperorphanjournalistwinecaliforniaeatingjudgeapologytrialchildpaintermarriage proposalflash forwardconfessionargumentkeysuburbliarpay phonechampagnesuitcasecover upcourtpursuitwitnesssuspicionobscene finger gesturenewspaper headlinearsonflirtingsurgeryscandaleyeglassesitaliansupermarketwhat happened to epiloguelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicfamescene during opening creditscrying womanfraudimpersonationwomanizerart galleryscamgrocery storenicknameinnocencejob interviewdelusionbribehawaiiprideatticdeceitsalesmanmarital separationraised middle fingerdivorceeabusive husbandholding handsmoral dilemmapostercon manpost world war twoethicsstudiohit in the facesuccessschemepostcardmen's bathroomsarcasmbased on real eventsjazz musicbitternessconfessionalhoneymoonreal estatetv reportershoutingjurylawsuitradio stationknocking on a doorlistening to a radioquitting a jobambassadormaillocked doorradio showchild custodybased on real personreading a newspapersome scenes in black and whiteart exhibitionbechdel test passedrealtorcriticposingegoexposehouse on firetelevision reporterclose up of eyeeyesflash camerapublicitysleeping on a couchtear on cheekplagiarismexpressionismends with biographical notesmodern artindustrialistwomen's bathroomice cream coneworld's fairportrait paintingpoodlevasestreetcararchival photographgallerymuseforkdoorbellreference to pablo picassojazz clubprinting presskitschreference to the biblelooking for a jobapplying lipstickcourt casejehovah's witnesssketchinglooking through a keyholereference to andy warholtalking to a dogsignatureart studiofortune cookiereference to leonardo da vinci9 year oldchauvinismreference to michelangelopolaroid photographsigning an autographslanderstaringyear 1958imposternew york timesman wearing a tuxedoespressostabbed with a forkart criticreference to bob hopenorthern californiastreet artistdefamationreference to jerry lewischauvinistfootstepsyear 1949newspaper columnistlife magazinestreet fairtwenty dollar billmurder threatoil paintingunicefwar orphangossip columnistreference to joan crawfordwall clockchinatown san franciscoreference to the mona lisahonolulu hawaiireference to claude monetreference to the beach boysgrand openingprocrastinationsketching a portraitwoman wearing a one piece swimsuitlibelnumerologywedding photographabandoned by husbandjellybeanreference to joseph mccarthyreference to the tooth fairybanging on a doorbank checkeaselmethodistreading the biblebegins with quotationstaple gunwaifwooden crateart gallery ownercopying machinesurf musicgolden gate bridge san franciscostolen artabandoned by wifefrench poodlenew york world's fair 1964 1965hidden keyreference to chiang kai shekreference to kim novakdefending oneself in courtlack of confidencepennilessreference to jekyll and hydereference to pierre auguste renoirreference to camille pissarroturpentinebiblical quotationinitialsreference to amedeo modiglianireference to merv griffinreference to natalie woodreference to wassily kandinskybaby bedleaving husbandnorth beach san franciscoreference to jehovahreference to paul gauguinreference to tab hunterreflection in a store windowart reviewlistening to music on a radio (See All) |
Michael Dorsey is an unemployed actor with an impossible reputation. In order to find work and fund his friend's play he dresses as a woman, Dorothy Michaels, and lands the part in a daytime drama. Dorsey loses himself in this woman role and essentially becomes Dorothy Michaels, captivating women al …l around the city and inspiring them to break free from the control of men and become more like Dorsey's initial identity. This newfound role, however, lands Dorsey in a hot spot between a female friend/'lover,' a female co-star he falls in love with, that co-star's father who falls in love with him, and a male co-star who yearns for his affection. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | friendshiplovedrinkingseductioncelebritybreak upunemployment |
| Mood: | slow burn |
| Locations: | new york citycityrestaurantbarnightclubfarm |
| Characters: | actressactorfriendfather daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipnursebabylove trianglesingle mothercrying babylow self esteemcheating on one's girlfriend |
| Period: | 1980syear 1982 |
| Story: | acting teacheracting lessonmanhattan new york cityscreen testwine drinkingphoto shootauditionwomanalcoholsingingtitle spoken by characterdancingcharacter name in titleone word title …pantiesshowertelephone calldrinkpianotelevisiondisguiseapologybirthday partyroommatemarriage proposalwidowerscreampremarital sexfeminismcross dressinggirl in pantiesflirtingwaiteranswering machineelectronic music scorefarcetitle based on songblockbusterrehearsalimpersonationwomanizerfalse identityhit in the crotchimpostorsexismfrustrationnannynew jobdragautographdouble lifenurse uniformplaywrightshopwoman in lingeriebabysittingcross dresserunwanted kissgender disguisesurprise partybudweiserreputationnurse hatimpersonatortv show in filmfemale empowermentdrink thrown into someone's facecocktail partycrossdresserhouseguestman dressed as a womanlive televisiontheatrical agenttelevision producerserenadeboutiquenurse costumeactor's lifeactor playing female rolemilkingtrue identity revealedunexpected kissinferiority complexunanswered telephone callsharing a bedmale actor playing a female characterman kissing manshaving legstelevision directorman wearing woman's clothingunemployed actorfictional soap operanurse capsuspected of being gaycorncob (See All) |
The story of Ray Charles, music legend. Told in his adult live with flashbacks to his youth we see his humble origins in Florida, his turbulent childhood which included losing his brother and then his sight, his rise as pianist in a touring band, his writing his own songs and running his own band an …d then stardom. Also includes his addiction to drugs and its affect on his working life and family life. (Read More)
| Themes: | prejudiceweddingmarriagedeathloveinfidelitydrugsbetrayaladulterypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessfuneralmemory …extramarital affairracismdeath of motherdrug useredemptionguiltunfaithfulnesseducationexploitationhopeblindnessdrug addictionwealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | buschurchbeachhospitalswimming poolhotellos angeles californiaparis francenightclubbaseballsan francisco californiabus driver |
| Characters: | dancersingerafrican americanmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipboymusicianbabyreference to godsingle motherbetrayal by friend |
| Period: | 1930s1950s1940s1970s1960syear 1963year 1979year 1962year 1965year 1960year 1964year 1961 |
| Story: | bus stopmanhattan new york cityhymnnewsreel footageswimsuitrace relationsmicrophonemontagetearscamerasongcryingsingingtitle spoken by characterdancing …cigarette smokingcharacter name in titlefightflashbacksexone word titledogkissdreamhorsedrinkarrestliesunglassesbirthdaymarijuanabathroompianojailhallucinationguitarreporterbandconcertcocaineradiobirthday partydrowningtalking to the cameradrug addictbusinessmanfired from the jobliarsuitcasedeath of brotherpianistpremarital sexloss of motherheroinchessberlin germanybirthday cakeapplausepot smokinghypodermic needlerome italyguitaristcountry musicfloridaorchestrascamdrug overdosecivil rightstokyo japanattorneybreakupanimated sequenceboston massachusettsjunkiedrummerracistsongwritercaneblind manrecording studiotrophyhorse and carriageloss of brothergeniusseattle washingtondrumscontractforename as titledrug smugglingbottlejazz musicfallingcrippleatlanta georgiarags to richestrumpetmadrid spainhouston texaspsychotherapysorrowturkishbus ridedallas texasmontreal quebec canadaracial discriminationblues musicheroin addictsegregationtour busmusic historyharlem manhattan new york citycivil rights movementflash cameratrionew york city new yorkunwed pregnancymusic businesspolitical protestcricketracial issuesbassnew houserecord producerreference to frank sinatraintegrationst. louis missouriafrican american protagonistgospel musicsoul musicdrug bustprobationconcert halldrug withdrawalrecord companyshooting uppityprotest signtrumpet playerwashing clothesheroin addictionbraillerhythm and bluesyear 1952year 1959bass playerreference to liberaceyear 1954i.v.calling for helpyear 1953year 1956hummingbirdindianapolis indianaloss of eyesightgreyhound busseeing eye dogsense of sightyear 1949blind boyphysical disabilityvisually impaired personyear 1950jukebox musicalrecord contractsinging triosense of hearingrecord executivedrug testtitle cardsgeorgia usaafrican american musicsharecropperpayolareference to nat king colelaundressnewport rhode islandone dollar billstate legislaturegrammy awardreference to lena horneatlantic recordsbottle treeorgan grinder (See All) |
Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970s: Li'l Ze has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bene is the only one to keep him on t …he good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. Yet he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageblack comedycrime epic |
| Themes: | photographysexualityreligionrapefriendshipmurderdeathloverevengekidnappinginfidelitymoneyadulterytortureescape …dancegangsterrobberyextramarital affairtheftpsychopathdeath of fatherdeath of motherpovertydrug useredemptionunfaithfulnesshomelessnessdrug addictionwealthenvironmentpolice corruptionmurder of fathermurder of mothermurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | citybuschurchbeachbarforestmotorcyclenightclubbicyclewoodsurban settingpolice carmoteljunglebrothel …brazilslum (See All) |
| Characters: | photographerdancerpolicemanteenage girlfriendmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipboyprostituteteenage boynurse …thiefartistinterracial relationshipuncle nephew relationshippolice chasedeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960s |
| Story: | bus stophandheld camerarise and fallswimsuitdomestic violencecontroversyprayertearscameraface slapcryingtitle spoken by characterphotographdancingfemale nudity …flashbackfightbloodmale nudityviolencemale frontal nuditygunkissinterracial sexpartyknifechasethree word titlepistolbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationbased on bookshootoutshot to deathunderwearblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headwatching tvarrestshootingshowdownriflerunningbirthdaycar crashmarijuanaprostitutioncriminalshot in the backreporterswimminggood versus evilgay slurnewspapersoccerjournalistgangdrug dealercocainefishnonlinear timelineassassinationshot in the foreheadracial slurpainflash forwarddrug addictorganized crimevirginattackfugitivedeath of childscene during end creditsdeath of brotherpursuitsplit screenpremarital sexbank robberychickenhandgunobscene finger gestureclass differencespowerchild murderfreeze framerecord playercrime bossafricanmachismotv newsuzipot smokingsupermarketdiscodesireloss of virginitymass murdersociopathstealinghidingbuttocksjournalismvirginityburialdrug dealingthugpromiseshopliftingmercilessnessshot in the faceghettobananamurder of a childpolice raidgrowing upjuvenile delinquentjobmale virgincon manmarijuana jointmultiple storylinemolotov cocktailgang warstreet gangsnorting cocainedead childrenarms dealerarmed robberyinformantgang violencelatin americanarcissismwetting pantsstonedbakerykitebloody body of childrio de janeiro brazilactual animal killedsouth americagaskiller childsoccer ballshot in the foothold upchapter headingsin medias reslifeguardhoodiemob violencechild with guncity in titlestreet vendorchild with a gunstrobe lightauto theftillegal drugstalismancareer criminaltv broadcastchild murders a childchild uses gungang warfarename changefavelagun storedeath of uncledrug pushersambabrazilian musicpaperboynon professional castboy killedchild uses a gunmotorscooterchild shotchild shot in the headwoman directoruxoricidechild knocked unconsciousrio de janeirocon gameurban violencehooded sweatshirtyouth gangphotojournalismrunttropical settingankle injuryteenage gangsalesclerkchild shot in the chestlusophonegun dealerbroken rulepushing a carcounter attacktrigger happybus conductorarmed childchild shot through the chestmaconhabrazilian culturestool pigeongang shootingkid gangsmooth talkerstreet war (See All) |
This rock opera tells the story of one year in the life of a group of bohemians struggling in modern day East Village New York. The story centers around Mark and Roger, two roommates. While a former tragedy has made Roger numb to life, Mark tries to capture it through his attempts to make a film. In … the year that follows, the group deals with love, loss, AIDS, and modern day life in one truly powerful story. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedyepicdocumentary filmmaking |
| Themes: | christmasfriendshipdeathdrugsdrinkingfeardrunkennessfuneralartrobberytheftpovertyparanoiadrug useyouth …exploitationbreak updyinghomelessnessaidsdrug addictionphilosophyregretstarvationgay lovegay marriage (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | new york cityrestaurantbarhospitalsnowmotorcyclecemeterybicyclerooftopnew mexicofire escape |
| Characters: | filmmakerlawyerdancerpolicemanteachersingerfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshiphomosexual …boyfriend girlfriend relationshipmusicianthiefinterracial relationshiphomosexualityjewgay relationshiplesbian relationshipboyfriend boyfriend relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipbar mitzvahhomosexual kiss (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990syear 1989year 1990 |
| Story: | film cameramanhattan new york citydatemicrophonemontagereference to jesus christcafetearsbare buttfoodsongcryingsingingtitle spoken by characterphotograph …dancingcigarette smokingfemale rear nudityfemale nudityf ratednudityfightbloodone word titlemasturbationdogkisslesbian kisstelephone callfirebeatingdrinkmarijuananeighborhandcuffsguitarhalloweenbisexualwinecandlevideo cameradrug dealereatingcocainesubwayman with glassescoffinroommategraveyarddrug addictprotestkeypay phonechampagnemissing personflowersinjectiongay couplecross dressinggraffiticowheroinpowermoonriottransvestiteeyeglassestv newswaiteranswering machineteadrag queenbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledemonstrationloss of loved onedrug abusenew year's everebellionhome moviemilkcelebrationpromiseinterracial romancemourningspanishjob interviewpool tablehungerjunkiechristmas evebalconysongwritersnowingmale male kisspassionate kisssodomytangoworld trade center manhattan new york citylandlordneighborhoodpromiscuityvodkafemale female kissalleyevictionstairwaybeggarwallethuman immunodeficiency virusgroup therapyrabbidrug dealdenialinterracial kissanarchygay romancecoughingmooningtransvestismmuggingfevermarriage engagementpawnshopfirst gay sexual experienceinterracial couplecross dresserreference to james bondpole dancersupport groupbegginggarbage canhuman immunodeficiency virus positivecommitmentrentspotlightsquattercamera focus on female buttdignitybulldoggirlfriend girlfriend relationshipchristmas decorationsdocumentary filmmakerbroken engagementhiv positiveperformance artistautomated teller machinesaying goodbyefreezingcondominiumpulitzer prize sourcecat costumepierced nippledrug withdrawalbased on stage musicalcountry clubshooting upsparklerbrokememorial servicenursery rhymeschool expulsionbenefactornew york universityskylighttenementlower east side manhattan new york citydrug rehabartist's studioglorytitle sung by charactereviction noticebongo drumcommunity centermusic clubsanta fe new mexicodrumsticksradio city music hall manhattan new york cityemotional healingrange roverreference to akira kurosawareference to spike leeman wearing woman's clothingnew year's resolutionstreet riotliving on the streetreference to lenny brucetent citysmack the drugaztdiet cokeerotic dancerreference to martin heideggersound equipmentla bohememissing person flyerapartment evictionwhite lightplastic bucketlife partnerm.i.t.scarsdale new yorksteel barrel (See All) |
Los Angeles, 1928. A single mother returns from work to find her nine-year-old son gone. She calls the LAPD to initiate a search. Five months later, a boy is found in Illinois who fits the description; he says he's her son. To fanfare and photos, the LAPD reunite mother and son, but she insists he's … not her boy. The cops dismiss her as either a liar or hysterical. When she joins a minister in his public criticism of the police, they in turn use government power to silence and intimidate her. Meanwhile, a cop goes to a dilapidated ranch to find a Canadian lad who's without legal status; the youth tells a grisly tale. There's redress for murder; is there redress for abuse of power? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | conspiracymelodrama |
| Themes: | investigationmurderdeathkidnappingprisonfeartortureescapedeceptioncorruptionpsychopathparanoiablackmailinsanitygrief …mental illnessexecutionhopedyingpolice corruptionmissing childmurder of son (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | courtroombuschurchrestauranttrainschoolmotorcyclelos angeles californiabathtubpolice carcanadasinging in a car |
| Characters: | biblelawyerphotographerpolicemanteacherfemale protagonistbrother sister relationshipsingermother son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipboyprostitutegirl …serial killernursedetectivesingle mothercousin cousin relationshipmayoruncle niece relationshipcoronermother love (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s1920s |
| Story: | sermonministermicrophonewomanreference to jesus christprayercafetearscameraface slapfoodsongcryingsingingphotograph …cigarette smokingfemale nudityf ratedflashbackfightbloodviolenceone word titlebare chested malegunchaseshowerbased on true storytelephone callvoice over narrationblood splattermachine gunshotgunpunched in the faceshootinglieriflerunningbathroomhandcuffsclassroomtelephonereporternewspapercandlecaliforniaaxestabbingeatingstabbed to deathdinerprisonerfalse accusationjudgetrialno opening creditsradiobathsearchpainconfessiongravescreamingprotestliarumbrellamissing personreadingskeletonhangingcourtamerican flagdisappearancepursuitwitnessreunionchickenclassnewspaper headlinechild murdersingle parentwhat happened to epiloguecagesociopathjail cellcaptivecrucifixdemonstrationdesperationteddy bearrailway stationburialbreakfastpreacherdentistsufferingloss of sonimpostorsexismdeath threatmental hospitalheadphonesdespairmedicationpedophilelipstickdeceitaxe murderranchinjusticeillegal immigrantseattle washingtonpillpsychopathic killerdriftertestimonypedophiliamental breakdownabuse of powerreading aloudpolice chieffarmhousediggingscooterjurylistening to a radioshoepolice captainstethoscopedeath rowloss of childreverendchild kidnappingwrongful convictionpalm treeroller skatinghanged mantwo way mirrorreading a newspaperroller skatesdeath sentencehoaxsadistic psychopathwrongful arrestlapdmiscarriage of justiceflash cameracircumcisionintercomcaptivityends with biographical notesends with textstreetcarwater hosereference to charlie chaplinelectroshock therapymob of reportersverdictmedia frenzybreaking down a doorcell matebonesdining hallmissing sonsyphilismoral corruptionserial child killertelephone operatorchauvinismdisbeliefexecution by hanginglos angeles police departmentcourt hearingrulerwaving goodbyegrieving mothermedia circuschicken cooplost sonchief of policewooden swordreference to babe ruthbootleggingcircumcised penisyear 1928search for truthsilent nightyear 1935paddy wagonpederastychangelingroyal canadian mounted policepresbyterianoverheated carford model taudio montagesan quentintelephone companyvaginal examreference to tom mixswitchboard operatorpsycho wardriverside californiatelephone switchboardtorture of a childviolation of law (See All) |
In Manhattan, the British limousine driver Alfie is surrounded by beautiful women, most of them clients, and he lives as a Don Juan, having one night stands with all of them and without any sort of commitment. His girl-friend and single-mother Julie is quite upset with the situation and his best fri …ends are his colleague Marlon and his girl-friend Lonette. Alfie has a brief affair with Lonette, and the consequences of his act forces Alfie to reflect and wonder about his life style. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodrama |
| Themes: | christmasmarriagefriendshipdeathinfidelityadulterypregnancydrinkingdrunkennessfuneralseductionextramarital affairunfaithfulnessdeath of wifeabortion …regret (See All) |
| Mood: | rainbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | new york citycityrestaurantbeachbarsnowmotorcyclecemeterybathtubnightclubtaxikitchenusasex in car |
| Characters: | friendafrican americanmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattooprostitutebabybest friendsingle motherinterracial relationshipemployer employee relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipchinese american …cheating on girlfriendself centeredness (See All) |
| Period: | winter |
| Story: | central park manhattan new york citymanhattan new york citybootsbeer drinkingmodelmontagewomanalcoholcafetearsfoodcryingsingingdancingcigarette smoking …female frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale nuditycharacter name in titleflashbackone word titlethreesomedogsex scenekissinterracial sexpartyknifelesbian kisserectionpantiesbased on playfirevoice over narrationcell phonewoman on topunderwearurinationremakedrinkcondomthongvomitingbeermarijuanabritishrivermenage a troiscleavagewidowapologyscantily clad femalecoffinbirthday partygraveyardtalking to the cameralimousineargumentsplit screenpremarital sexcharacter says i love youflowerobscene finger gesturefreeze frameflirtingmachismopot smokingheavy rainred dressmale bondingdrug abusepoolone night standteddy bearwomanizerinterracial friendshipinterracial romancebreakupunfaithful wiferejectionsex talkmedical examinationchristmas evebilliardsred pantiescasual sexpromiscuityarrogancechauffeurenglishman abroadimpotencenarrated by characterforename as titlemen's bathroomjukeboxbrooklyn bridgeselfishnessscooterbubble bathlollipopunplanned pregnancywalkingmusic boxreference to john f. kennedyreference to james bondred brafemale bartendernew york skylinecommitmentclothing storesocialitemortalitymotor scooterunwed pregnancynew year's eve partydoctor's officewhite male black female relationshipflower shopmirror ballrainy nightcrutchsex on pool tablefear of commitmentcucumberred roseegoismerectile dysfunctionbullfighterlimousine driverunfaithful boyfrienddrunken sexabsinthenipple slipashtrayrainy dayegotistvespaerotic dancingroguedancing in the streetsexual dysfunctiondesigner clothesegg nogrockefeller center manhattan new york citysex on a billiard tabledrinking shotson screen narrationman refusing sexcalla lilycandle lit bathtattoo on breaststreet prostitutereference to aphroditebiopsydriving capwaldorf astoria hotel manhattan new york city (See All) |
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: | weddingrapedeathbetrayaljealousyprisondrinkingdrunkennessmemoryredemptionguiltdatingdyingwritingforgiveness |
| Locations: | buschurchrestaurantbeachhospitaltrainairplanebathtublondon englandkitchenengland |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshippolicemanbrother sister relationshipteenage girlsingerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipdoctorchildrenbrother brother relationship …girlnursewriterwaitressolder man younger woman relationshipcousin cousin relationshipemployer employee relationshipstudent nurse (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s1940sworld war twoyear 1939 |
| Story: | innocence losthymnchild molestationnewsreel footagemoralityswimsuittypewriterchild abusewomancafetearsletterbare buttfoodsong …cryingsingingtitle spoken by characterphotographcigarette smokingf ratedsexfightflashbackbased on novelbloodmale nudityone word titleinterviewdoggunkisssurprise endingfirevoice over narrationdreammirrorrescuedrinkarrestundressinglierifledead bodysex standing uppianohallucinationhandcuffsbritishflashlightwinecandlemansioneatingnonlinear timelinedinnerfalse accusationapologynunchild in perilbathsearchold womanflash forwardconfessionlibraryauthormistaken identitypassionsuitcaseflowerslong takecountrysidewitnesspremarital sexreunionunderwatergardentwinreference to william shakespearesubtitled scenerecord playerwoundloss of virginityjeeplistening to musiclifting someone into the airrecordinghappinesswatching a movierehearsalforbidden lovebarefootdivingrear entry sexbombingreconciliationevacuationrowboatcigarette lighterdeath of sistervoice over lettertuxedoplayowlhorseback ridingchocolatesaving a lifefountainrunning awayrepeated scenepostcardremorseestategardenerearringplaywrightharmonicastroketrain tracksbritish armywrongful convictionbritish soldierstar crossed loversreference to shakespeare's hamletteenage crushwriting a letterradio newsrescue from drowningdeathbedwrongful arrestmiscarriage of justicelifting female in airretreatbanjomanorvasefictional biographycaught in the actdevastationbbclifting an adult into the airwounded soldiernursingatonementbritish flaglovers reunitedprecociousnessfalse accusation of rapewar woundtracking shotyounger sisterboathouseclass systemreference to pubic hairbroken vasepainting toenailsdunkirkshooting a horsestory within the storyair raid shelteryear 1935chocolate factorygo betweensleepmaskwar ruinsbandstandlove notenorthern francehiding outsteelworksbarn owldover englandnursing studentsepticemiaoperation dynamowading in fountain (See All) |
Tomas is a doctor and a lady-killer in 1960s Czechoslovakia, an apolitical man who is struck with love for the bookish country girl Tereza; his more sophisticated sometime lover Sabina eventually accepts their relationship and the two women form an electric friendship. The three are caught up in the … events of the Prague Spring (1968), until the Soviet tanks crush the non-violent rebels; their illusions are shattered and their lives change forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmhistorical event |
| Themes: | photographysexualityweddingmarriagefriendshipmurderdeathloveinfidelityjealousypoliticsadulterylesbianismdrinkingfear …voyeurismmilitaryextramarital affairblackmailcancerunfaithfulnessfreedomaffaircouragephilosophy (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | restaurantbeachbarhospitaltrainswimming poolsnownightclubfarmtrucktruck accident |
| Characters: | photographerpolicemansingerfriendpolicehusband wife relationshipdoctorsoldierwriterlove trianglewaitressprofessorengineerrussian abroad |
| Period: | 1960syear 1968 |
| Story: | erotic photographynudistmerry go roundbenchnewsreel footagefemale pubic haircafetearslettercameracryingsingingphotographdancingcigarette smoking …female full frontal nudityfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale nudityflashbacknuditysexbased on novelmale nudityviolencemale frontal nuditydogexplosionlesbian kissleg spreadingpantiesfirevoice over narrationfondlingdreamunderwearmirrordrinksex in bedinterrogationhallucinationvoyeurmenage a troisswimmingcleavagebrawinebandcaliforniawhite pantiesscantily clad femaleforeign language adaptationbartenderimmigrationblack pantiesprotestchampagnepassionreadingtankfarmersensualityinjectionfemale removes her clothespigchessgirl in pantiesriotteano pantieshappinessexercisedemonstrationcommunistdysfunctional marriagemobwomanizerparadepassportinnocenceinvasionchaosevacuationexilepanties pulled downvoice over letterswitzerlandtangosurgeonpromiscuitycrowdfemale female kissfarmingtractorfemale removes her dresseuthanasiastrikeeditorborder crossingcattlesexual promiscuityatrocitycactusprosecutorreference to john f. kennedyspanude modelinglesbian subtextczechoslovakiafreedom of speechsovietcommitmentinner title cardnude photographarm slingswancurtaincentral europecowardiceheterosexualityfrisbeestalinismbottomlessprague czechoslovakiaintegritypolitical repressionmartial lawczech historymarchingdeath of petgeneva switzerlandsuicide contemplationczechpolitical oppressiontrystsoviet armysuppressionemancipationcognac360 degree panodorfilm with ambiguous titlearm injurypromiscuous manwindow washerhand under skirtmilitary occupationdislocated shoulderfreedom of the pressrussian in europecareerismanthemfemale armpit hairscoundrelsoviet occupationconfiscationinvading armyreference to nikita khrushchevwadingbrain surgeonchampagne glassreference to oedipusbowlerpet pigczechoslovakian historyreference to anna kareninaburial of petfonduemay daysoviet troopsspanielwarsaw pactpolitical uprisingbottomless womanrussian in czechoslovakiasalamipolitical turmoilbrain specialistreference to man rayretraction (See All) |
Arrogant, self-centered movie director Guido Contini finds himself struggling to find meaning, purpose, and a script for his latest film endeavor. With only a week left before shooting begins, he desperately searches for answers and inspiration from his wife, his mistress, his muse, and his mother. …As his chaotic profession steadily destroys his personal life, Guido must find a balance between creating art and succumbing to its obsessive demands. (Read More)
| Themes: | sexualityfilmmakinginfidelityjealousyadulterydrinkingmemoryseductionextramarital affairunfaithfulnessfashionwriting |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | beachbartrainhotelcarnightclubitalytrain station |
| Characters: | film directoractressphotographeractordancerteachersingermother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipdoctorboyprostitutenursewriterpriest …love trianglewaitresslittle boylustteacher student relationshipcatholic (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1920syear 1965 |
| Story: | film camerascreen testfilm within a filmcostumemicrophonechild abusewomantearscamerasongcryingsingingphotographdancingcigarette smoking …f ratedsexflashbacknumber in titleone word titleinterviewbare chested malekissleg spreadingchasepantiestelephone callvoice over narrationbeatingunderwearmirrordrinkundressingliesunglassesrunningbirthdaylingeriepianostripperreporterbracandlebandsuicide attemptnonlinear timelineunderwater scenesearchpantyhosestripteasefantasy sequencechampagnepassionconvertiblepianistpursuitcrossautomobilecinemaloss of motherbased on filmcheating wifesexual fantasyeyeglassesitalianropefemale stockinged legsrome italygroup of friendscrucifixmovie starphone boothpress conferencecheating husbanddriving a carwomanizerfollowing someonetowelhaunted by the pastimaginationpillscorsetsandmovie setmedical examinationcigarette lightermakeuplipstickfilm producerscreenwriterdead mothersports carpromiscuitybeing followedcastingfountainphysicianstairwayautographcorporal punishmentlegscatholicismpaparazziwriter's blockfilm studiofur coatspacircular staircasevaticanflash cameraspotlightimplied nudityglamourshowgirltalent agentvoice over inner thoughtscardinal the priestsex gamemedia frenzyexhaustionbased on stage musicalcatwalkluxury hotelsidewalk cafepseudonymscaffoldcoastlinepretendingconfettimotorscooterscreening roomcostume designervespasound stagetambourinecigarette casecatacombfilm scriptteddychorus linefeather boareference to federico felliniswinging on a ropeself indulgencecinecittayear 1926alfa romeofeathersvogue magazinewriting in lipstickitalian filmmakingeyelinerroom keysearch for meaningsequinsbased on stage musical based on filmfilm class (See All) |
Betty Anne Waters (Swank) is a high school dropout who spent nearly two decades working as a single mother while putting herself through law school, tirelessly trying to beat the system and overturn her brother's (Rockwell) unjust murder conviction.
| Themes: | investigationchristmasrapemarriagefriendshipmurderdeathmoneyjealousyprisondrinkingfearfuneraldivorcedeath of father …obsessionguiltforgivenessdancing with a baby (See All) |
| Locations: | courtroomchurchbarpolice carlake |
| Characters: | lawyerphotographerdancerpolicemanfemale protagonistbrother sister relationshipfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationship …childrentattoobrother brother relationshipboygirlbabywaitressgrandfather grandson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | year 1980year 1993year 1983 |
| Story: | womanprayertearsletterbare buttcameraface slapfoodcryingphotographdancingcigarette smokingcharacter name in titlenudityfight …flashbackbloodmale nudityviolenceone word titlemale rear nuditydogbare chested malegunknifetelephone callcell phonebeatingcorpsemirrorpunched in the facewatching tvcomputerdrinkarrestundressingliebeersunglassesrunningdead bodyhandcuffsclassroomstabbingbasketballeatingdinertoiletfalse accusationjudgeapologytrialbartenderflash forwardlimousineliarchampagnechristmas treecourtamerican flaghairy chestisolationpolicewomancharacter says i love youcabinclasssacrificecorrupt copstrong female characterpickup trucksupermarketbreaking and enteringlawbarncookworking classnew year's evestrong female leadbar fightpromiseremote controlprison guardshopliftinginnocenceattorneyattempted suicidedespairbribeframe upprideevidenceaerial shotconvictvoice over letternotedead mothermarital problemshamebarbed wirecandytestimonyrunning awayhomecomingarmed robberyclimbing through a windowjuryhot dogdistrict attorneywrist slittingscene of the crimednawrongful convictionmassachusettsreturning homeflashback within a flashbacksolitary confinementtrespassingclimbing out a windowdeath of grandfathermiscarriage of justicecourthousechristmas decorationsshacklesfoster homemedia frenzyperjurybeer bottlemerry christmasransackingforensicsconvicted felonpopsicleman carrying a womanaudio flashbacklaw schooldna testingfalse accusation of murderpiggy back ridelife sentenceestranged daughterhappy new yeari.d.trailer housenotaryprison visitationimmunitychief of policetroubled childhoodshaving legsexonerationmace the repellentgednew york times the newspaperlaw professormale stripteasefriskingnon profit organizationpacing the floorpulling down pantsfacial scratchimitating a blow jobbar examrod and reelmissing evidenceunfit motherblood grouphitting a policemanreference to barbara bushrepairing a roofwitness tamperingdaughter slaps motherretractiontravesty of justice (See All) |
Muriel finds life in Porpoise Spit, Australia dull and spends her days alone in her room listening to Abba music and dreaming of her wedding day. Slight problem, Muriel has never had a date. Then she steals some money to go on a tropical vacation, meets a wacky friend, changes her name to Mariel, an …d turns her world upside down. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult film |
| Themes: | weddingmarriagefriendshipdeathsuicideinfidelitymoneybetrayalpoliticsadulterydrinkingfuneralrobberyextramarital affairdivorce …corruptiontheftdeath of motherdysfunctional familycancerunfaithfulnessgamblingbullyingdeath of wifeunemploymentsuicide of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | citychurchrestaurantbeachbarhospitalswimming poolhoteltaxiwheelchairaustraliapolice carmoteloceanchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | sister sister relationshipdancerpolicemanfemale protagonistbrother sister relationshipfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipdoctorboy …prostitutepriestthiefjapaneseaustraliancousin cousin relationshipgirl fight (See All) |
| Story: | wedding ringswimsuitdatecostumecafetearscryingsingingphotographdancingcigarette smokingcharacter name in titlesexfightnudity …threesomemale rear nuditykisstelephone callfirewatching tvdrinkarrestundressingliebeerislandtelephonef wordswimmingsoccername in titleambulancefootballpoliticiancoffinroommatesearchracial slurdrug addictliarchampagnevacationheart attacksurgerycoachteaathleteloss of virginityinjurytouristcatfightcomaloss of friendbrideembarrassmentshopliftingpillsshoesconstruction siteobesityfemale leadrejectionbribeblack eyelipstickslackerwedding dresssailoropening a doorwedding receptiont shirtwedding ceremonylaundrypostcardvideo storesydney australiaaboriginalautographfriendship between womenmakeoversurferhoneymoonloud sexpeer pressuredance clubcricket the gameslot machinelying on bedrehabilitationemergency roombackyardlip synchingmarriage engagementtelegramtalent showswimmerolympic gamespolaroid camerafemale athletebouquetbride and groommarriage of conveniencewedding cakedignityloveless marriagesurgical operationmicrowave ovenhigh school friendtumorbridesmaidsaying goodbyegeishasleeping pillsdrink thrown into someone's facenight swimmingpersonal adname changephysical therapyspying on couple having sexlocksmithsolicitorsouth africanconstablelistening to sexreference to princess dianasports herovideo store clerkcosmetics22 year oldbarristerlawn mowingsandalsasthmaticdry cleanerssham marriagebalifriends who hate each otherwedding videou.s. sailortelephone booktypistreference to prince charlesmarlboro cigarettesmilk cartonugly ducklingrehabilitation centerjapanese businessmanswimming coachabbawedding banquetwedding bouqueton the doleave mariaswimming championwanting to marryboom microphone in shotreference to charlie chanspinal cordbad dancingblank checksales representativeaustralian prime ministersitting in the dark (See All) |
Aspiring emcee DJay works the angles to get his first record made with help from assorted people in his Memphis 'hood. And when he hears that hip-hop superstar Skinny Black is heading to his area, he throws together a supreme hustle to grab Skinny's attention.
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | religionchristmasfriendshipmurderdeathlovemoneyprisonpregnancydrinkingdrunkennessdrug usesamurai |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolhip hop |
| Locations: | churchrestaurantbarnightclubpolice carstrip clubschool bus |
| Characters: | dancerpolicemansingerfriendafrican americanfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipprostitutemusicianbaby …reference to godinterracial relationshippimpgo go dancer (See All) |
| Story: | choirmicrophonereference to jesus christprayercafetearsface slapsongcryingsingingdancingcigarette smokingfemale nudityfightsex …bloodviolencedoggunkissthree word titlepistoltelephone callpunctuation in titleshootoutbeatingdreamunderwearpunched in the facedrinkarrestshootingmarijuananeighborpianojailstripperbridgetoiletbartenderlimousinelocker roompianisthandgunblack americanampersand in titledrug dealinghookerprison guardrap musicegyptpool tableconvenience storemakeuprappersongwriterclassmatemidlife crisishustlerchauffeurdjmarijuana jointearphonesplaying pooleiffel tower parisevictionexotic dancermen's bathroomjukeboxradio stationdrug dealflarelistening to a radiourinetennesseepyramidstatue of liberty new york citybumpawnshopcar radiopole dancervending machinekeyboardmemphis tennesseerentradio djtruck stopcassette tapetricyclesongwritingomenpopsiclechurch choirmount everestlava lampprison visitationcutlasssound engineercrotch rubreference to the easter bunnysound proofingmeat loaf (See All) |
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: | friendshipmurderdeathsuicidemoneyprisonfeardivorceguiltillnessdyingwritingjusticefirst love |
| Mood: | rainhigh school |
| Locations: | new york citycourtroomchurchrestaurantbartrainschoolsnowcemeterybathtubbicycletaxigermanyisrael |
| Characters: | lawyerpolicemanteacherbrother sister relationshipteenage girlfriendfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicefather son relationshipteenage boystudent …lustteacher student relationshipjewgermanolder woman younger man relationshipasking for forgiveness (See All) |
| Period: | 1940sworld war two1980s1990s1970s1960syear 1980year 1995year 1988 |
| Story: | sexual awakeningfamily dinnermoralityswimsuitmicrophonefemale pubic hairwomancafetearsletterface slapfoodcryingphotographcigarette smoking …female full frontal nudityfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale nudityflashbackbased on novelmale nuditymale frontal nuditytwo word titlebare chested malegunsex scenekisstelephone callfirevoice over narrationunderwearmirrorblondeundressingbikinisex in bedsecretbookvomitingliebirthdaybedjailvoyeurclassroommale pubic hairswimmingcleavagebrawineeatingnonlinear timelinefalse accusationjudgeapologytrialscantily clad femaleforeign language adaptationgraveyardflash forwardconfessionskinny dippinglibraryprotestuniformsuitcasereadingflowersuniversitycourtclassberlin germanypoemloss of virginityegglistening to musictape recorderlawsurvivorsexual attractiondemonstrationvirginitystreet lifeembarrassmenthaunted by the pastwomen's prisonbathingconcentration camppridesurprisesnowingclassmatelooking at self in mirroralienationwar crimeadolescentshameage differencewoman in bathtubpost world war twobarbed wirelast will and testamentreading aloudlegsyoung version of characterfemale lawyertape recording16 year old15 year oldmailmailboxilliteracyobsessive 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 libraryreading to someonereference 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) |
A young man is released from prison after many years and given a new identity in a new town. Aided by a supervisor who becomes like a father to him he finds a job and friends and hesitantly starts a relationship with a compassionate girl. But the secret of the heinous crime he committed as a boy wei …ghs down on him, and he learns that it is not so easy to escape your past. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | rapefriendshipmurderdeathlovesuicidedrugsjealousyprisondrinkingfeardrunkennessescapedancehero …incestparanoiadepressiondrug usedysfunctional familycancerredemptionguiltdatingillnessabusebullyingchildhooddyingforgivenessregretdying mother (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | courtroombusrestaurantbeachbartrainschoolcemeterybathtubnightclubwatertaxirooftopcar theftsex in a bathtub |
| Characters: | lawyerphotographerdancerpolicemanteacherfriendmother son relationshippolicefather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipboygirlstudentlittle girl …bullywaitresssecretaryuncle nephew relationship (See All) |
| Story: | boardwalkmerry go roundcarouselsexual abusedateprologuechild abusecafetearsletterbare buttcameraface slapcryingphotograph …dancingfemale nudityfightflashbackbased on novelbloodmale nudityviolencebare chested malesex scenekisspartyknifebased on true storytelephone callcell phonebeatingunderwearcar accidentmirrorrescuepunched in the facewatching tvdrinkcondomundressingsecretliebeerbirthdaybedcar crashjailhallucinationvoyeurclassroomrivercriminalreporternewspaperbraambulancefishapologytrialdream sequencedrawingfishingbirthday partyvangraveyardold womanconfessionscreamingfired from the jobliarscreamhangingcourtgiftthreatwitnesslaptopmurdererex convictclasssleepingpubnewspaper headlinehateapplausetv newsidentityhuggingkilling an animalhead buttwarehouseloss of virginityfriendship between menvandalismmale bondingclubfalse identitysocial commentaryembarrassmentpromiseremote controlhaunted by the pastnicknameshopliftinginnocenceshoessurveillance camerakickingtaking a pictureco workerfather figurefirst kissamusement parkschool uniformpridefriendship between boysmurder of a childbounty hunterpierpublic humiliationrelease from prisonmoral dilemmaadolescentsaving a lifenew jobporn magazinegatebirthday presentsneakersmen's bathroomfirst datefake identitytowerdvdestatewalletbully comeuppanceroller coasterdiggingmale rapelandladywormecstasytrain trackstrain ridebreast cancerrehabilitationsecond chancefather son estrangementparolegravestoneestrangementtabloidreference to the virgin maryshared bathhoodiedelivery manexposechild rapedressingtrespassingfleeingleg injurymcdonald's restaurantsurrogate fatherhappy birthdayhooded figurerascaltrain conductorsaying goodbyemedia frenzynew identitychild's drawingchild murdererfollowingparole officerchild murders a childeellimpingname changecuttingmanchestersocial realismbountycuddlingsneaking outwatching a movie on tvwatching news on tvdishonestynewsstandsecret revealedsurrogate sonfootbridgebox cutterused condomearthwormdangerous friendamusement park ridedancing alonebirmingham englandlagerfirst day at worknottingham englandalecrying during sexsaying i love younew shoesrape of girlthrowing a bottletrain ticketviolent youthbrother brother incestreference to steven seagalreference to jean claude van dammebeach chairreference to don juanthank you note (See All) |
When a man selects a mail order bride, he is surprised to see the beauty who appears before him. She alleges that she sent false photos to him to assure that he would love her for what she is and not for her beauty. However, what she is is a con artist, prostitute, and actress, who teams with a fell …ow actor to steal money from men. What she does not expect is that she falls in love with her new husband and ultimately must decide between him and her sadistic former lover. Contains explicit sex including sadistic acts as Thomas Jane cuts Jolie's back with a knife as part of their lovemaking. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspenseerotic thriller |
| Themes: | investigationweddingrapemarriagemurderdeathmoneybetrayalprisondrinkingdrunkennessdancedeceptionseduction …robberytheftobsessiongamblingmental illnessexecutiontheatrewealthcheating (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | restaurantbartrainboatbathtubshipbrothel |
| Characters: | bibleactresssister sister relationshipactordancerhusband wife relationshipprostitutepriestthiefbest friendgay kisslustex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipself mutilationself cutting |
| Period: | 1900s |
| Story: | wedding ringsinkissing while having sexcostumecoffeeprayercafetearsletterbare buttcryingphotographdancingfemale frontal nudityfemale nudity …fightflashbacksexbased on novelbloodmale nudityviolencemale rear nuditybare chested malegunsex scenekisspartysurprise endingvoice over narrationunderwearhorsemirrorremakeslow motion scenedrinkmaskshootingliepianomale pubic haircriminalorphanbedroomoperacandleprisonerboxingbirdfemme fatalecigar smokingtalking to the cameraflash forwardconfessionchampagnefugitivepoisonpossessionpassionsuitcasebankscarpursuithorse ridingratsuspiciontrustteadesirefaintingservantbridefaked deathorphanageparadefestivalcarnivalfalse identityorchestrabreakfastcannonbackstageimpostorbroken glasstheatre audiencecard playingbathingcubadeceitprison cellpierpassionate kisshorse and carriageprivate investigatorinvestigatorschemegun held to headtheatre productionforeplaymoroccoecstasysunrisepalm treerespectgroomdisillusionmentdead birdcubanportunwanted kissplantationpoker gamesailing shipbird cageimpersonatorborderline personality disorderhavana cubaremake of french filmbank managerblowing a kisscuttingbank accountcloakspongekissing breastssaladorchestra conductorcaged birdescape planmail order bridehandwritingtheatrical playblank bulletsteamshipmissionary sex positiontwo in a bathdelawaresuicidal thoughtcoffee plantationcanopy bededwardian ageedwardian fashionoxymorondeath of bird (See All) |
Echoes of "Madame Bovary" in the American suburbs. Sarah's in a loveless marriage to an advertising executive, long days with her young daughter at the park and the pool, wanting more. Brad is an immature househusband, married to a flinty documentary filmmaker. Ronnie is just out of prison - two yea …rs for indecent exposure to a minor - living with his elderly mother, May; Larry is a retired cop, fixated on driving Ronnie away. Sarah and Brad connect, a respite of adult companionship at the pool. Ronnie and Larry have their demons. Brad should be studying for the bar; Larry misses his job; Ronnie's mom thinks he needs a girlfriend. Sarah longs to refuse to be trapped in an unhappy life. Where can these tangled paths lead? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | prejudicemarriagefriendshipinfidelityadulterydrinkingfearextramarital affairdeath of fatherdeath of motherunfaithfulness |
| Mood: | satirerain |
| Locations: | restaurantbarhospitaltrainswimming poolsmall townbicycletaxivillagestorm |
| Characters: | u.s. soldierfilmmakerlawyerpolicemanbrother sister relationshipfriendmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicehusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipboybully …lustpsychiatrist (See All) |
| Story: | child molestationirreverencehypocrisyswimsuitmagazinesexual abusepornographyparkchild abusecafetearsletterbare buttfoodcrying …photographfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale nuditynudityflashbackbased on novelmale nuditybare breastsmasturbationmale rear nuditydogtwo word titlebare chested malesex scenekissnipplesleg spreadingpantiesshowertopless female nudityvoice over narrationcell phoneunderwearslow motion scenewatching tvcomputerdrinkundressingbikinikissingsex in bedsecretshootingbookliesex standing upswimmingtoplessambulancewhite pantieschildscantily clad femaleunderwater scenevannews reportconfessionlibrarybinocularsblack pantiessuburbliarmini skirtsuitcasemoaningreadingfemale full rear nudityamerican flagfemale removes her clothessplit screensadnessfeminismtwinvigilantegraffiticheating wifeheart attackgirl in pantiestopless womantransvestitetv newswaitersupermarketno pantiesnipples visible through clothingwoman with glassessexual attractioncookvandalismexercisedemonstrationoverallsamerican footballbuttocksdysfunctional marriageskateboardcommunitynaked womanclockretirementplaygroundboxer shortsmobile phoneunfaithful wifemiraclenipplefeministpost traumatic stress disordermedicationcard playingskateboardingadvertisingpedophileperversionrainstormswingmarital separationmale full rear nuditycastrationnotedressing roomduct tapenervous breakdownbrushing teethreckless drivingpajamasposterreflectionadulterous wifehandshakeharassmentunhappy marriagemultiple storylinegatepedophiliamisogynistparenthoodpink pantiesblue pantiesstairwayfencesexual tensionrear nuditymalltv reporterloud sexknocked unconsciousmegaphoneemergency roomtow truckfootball teamchild molestercircular staircasebreastnakedpolice sirenloudspeakerremarriageguard dogsexual pleasureswimwearsidewalkskateboarderforklifttalking to oneselfdocumentary filmmakerwoman moaning from pleasurewoman moaningmoaning womansee through pantiesbutt nakedwashing dishesnaked buttextreme closeupprobationflyersex offendernational guardpurple pantiessearchlightfigurinetalking during sexcoin tosshomeland securityfilm editorrubber glovesstuffed toydeliberate crueltytoy traininternet pornographymale bare buttnaked mantemper tantrumfilm editingindecent exposurebaby strollerlifting up dressdiscontentsnorkelbook clubpromiscuous motherrest stopsnorkelingupper middle classediting roomcaught watching pornographykleenexcriminal recordretired policemanreference to michael mooresniffing pantiesunhappily married womancataloguebaby car seatwomen wearing a one piece swimsuitleftoverspublic swimming poolpedophile witchhuntprom kingsurrogate sisterbar examhouse husbandreference to madame bovaryreference to pbstouch footballcar impoundfed extouch downconsulting firmdiving maskswim flipperswater wings (See All) |
An emotionally fragile woman recently released from a mental hospital for self mutilation goes to school to gain secretarial skills to gain employment. She has an alcoholic father and a co-dependent mother who are clueless as to who she really is which a tormented soul who really wants to find somet …hing with which she can find success. She is a great secretary and finds a job with a unique, old fashioned, but off center in charge boss with a somewhat sadistic sexual proclivity. She grows and evolves and so does he. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmblack comedydark comedyerotic fantasy |
| Themes: | weddingdrinkingfeardrunkennessangerobsessiondysfunctional familydatingmental illnesssadismfalling in lovewriting |
| Mood: | rainaffection |
| Locations: | restauranthospitalswimming poollos angeles californiabathtubtaxiofficeusasex in officesex in the woods |
| Characters: | lawyerdancerfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather son relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipsecretaryolder man younger woman relationshipemployer employee relationshipself discoveryalcoholic fathersex with secretaryself injury …self cuttingself inflicted injury (See All) |
| Story: | film cameraburning a photographtypingwine drinkings&mtypewriterdomestic violencecoffeespankingfemale pubic hairwomanalcoholcafeletterface slap …cryingtitle spoken by characterphotographdancingcigarette smokingfemale full frontal nudityfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfemale nudityflashbacknuditysexone word titlemasturbationsex scenekissejaculationnipplesknifepantiestelephone callvoice over narrationlickingfondlingunderweartesticlesmirrorurinationdrinkcondombikinisex standing uptelephonecleavagenewspaperwinedinertoiletwhite pantiesscantily clad femaletongueunderwater scenepantyhosemarriage proposallooking at the cameratalking to the camerapainlibraryfired from the jobbased on short storyfantasy sequencemoaningreadingfull frontal female nudityflowersscarsadnessgirl in pantiessexual fantasyapplauseno pantiesdesirehypodermic needleinjurysexual attractionexercisephone boothpsychologistsadomasochismcoitussubmissionejaculation on buttocksmale masturbationsufferingjob interviewrejectionmental hospitalscissorssexual harassmentbathingpanties pulled downwedding dresslooking at self in mirrornervous breakdownbruiseshameage differencewoman in bathtubjoynarrated by characterharassmentmysterious mantaking a photographshynessloss of jobhairwoman cryingcockroachskirtsexual perversionsexual tensionmasochismlaundromatsweatwormpearl necklacereading a bookawkwardnesswoman wearing only a man's shirtgarbagetomatoolder man younger woman sexstation wagonsexual frustrationdeskstressdumpsterin medias resundressing someonepolaroid cameracarrotwoman slaps a manwetnesstreadmilltrenchcoatolder man younger womancanceled weddingpapercutsexual explorationwomen's bathroomwoman moaningbroken engagementfingerwashingborderline personality disordercmnfsex gameapplying makeupsexual sadismrosesmousetrapraincoatblowing out candleblousecarrying someonesaddlecrawlingdoughnuthunger strikesit upsperseveranceheavy breathingman carrying a womanphotocopiersex at workkissing in publicband aidrainy daypolaroid photographsexual role playingstaplerringing telephonewoman in pantiesyounger woman older man relationshipcommunity collegelooking for workgarbage binsobrietydominance submissivenessdumpster divingearthwormhot chocolatemean bosswater coolercruel bosssexual curiositysubmissive womanpaper shredderunanswered telephone callabusive bosscoffee makerlift skirtman undressing a womanpassivenessdecolletagebouquet of roseshair netromantic rejectionsexual discoveryflossing teethpantingunconventional romanceerotic gameboss secretary relationshipmayonaisewriting on someoneparalegalsexual submissionproofreadingsadistic sexwhiteoutiodinelifting skirtchin upspersonal secretarysexual submissivenesswant adsburning oneselfsexual dominancefilingkissing someone's stomachpurple outfitshy womancosmopolitan the drinkelectric typewriterpulling up pantiessexual rejection (See All) |
A documentary on the life of 'Amy Winehouse' (qv), the immensely talented yet doomed songstress. We see her from her teen years, where she already showed her singing abilities, to her finding success and then her downward spiral into alcoholism and drugs.
| Themes: | weddingmarriagefriendshipinfidelitydrugsmoneyadulterydrinkingfeardrunkennessmemoryextramarital affairdivorceobsessiondeath of mother …depressiondrug usecelebrityunfaithfulnessillnessmental illnesscheating (See All) |
| Mood: | behind the scenesarchive footage |
| Locations: | beachbarhospitalhotelcemeteryboatlondon englandtaxiairport |
| Characters: | photographerteenage girlsingerfriendmother daughter relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctortattoogirlmusicianjewishbest friend …security guardalcoholicjewgrandmother granddaughter relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipstepfather stepson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | magazine covermanhattan new york cityphoto shootprologuemicrophonemontagewomanalcoholtearscamerafoodsongcryingsingingtitle spoken by character …photographcigarette smokingone word titleinterviewbare chested malekisstelephone callvoice over narrationcell phonehorseslow motion scenecomputerdrinkarrestvomitingsunglassesbirthdaydead bodymarijuanaislandguitartelephonef wordreportersubjective cameraswimmingbandvideo cameraambulanceeatingcocaineapologyroommatedrug addictflowersrock 'n' rollhorse ridingsadnesspoetsleepingsubtitled sceneheroinpoemapplausepot smokingaddictionfamebritish musicguitaristenglish musicfemale singerhome moviepop starpassportdrug overdoserap musicbackstagemiami floridaabsent fatherbilliardspridemarital separationsongwriterphiladelphia pennsylvaniapolice raidnervous breakdownrecording studiodocumentary subject's name in titlecontractforename as titleshynessheartbreakboredomsuccessjazz musiclegsconcert footagesexual promiscuitystretcherwhistlingwrist slittingpaparazzicdlollipopwriter's blockdietcowardeating disorderdeath of grandmothernervousnesscrack cocainehappy birthday to youbulimiatext messagerehabcocktailflash cameranew york city new yorkmultiple time framessoul musicjoke tellinginterventionlung cancercamera crewridiculeabandoned by fatherrecording sessionanti depressantlyricistblack and white sequenceserbianrecord albumc wordjazz singertext on screencnncartwheelcharismadrug rehabarm woundsong lyricsfan the personrecklessnessbirmingham englandvagina slurisle of wighttalent scoutbooingprocrastinationfamous singermascarascene during closing creditsconcert promoteralcohol poisoningbelgrade serbiatalent managerfacial scratchjail escapestanding on one's handscutting one's armhampshire englandreference to carole kingbritish jewreference to james taylor (See All) |
In the early 1950's, the threat of Communism created an air of paranoia in the United States and exploiting those fears was Senator 'Joseph McCarthy (II)' (qv) of Wisconsin. However, CBS reporter 'Edward R. Murrow' (qv) and his producer 'Fred W. Friendly' (qv) decided to take a stand and challenge M …cCarthy and expose him for the fear monger he was. However, their actions took a great personal toll on both men, but they stood by their convictions and helped to bring down one of the most controversial senators in American history. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | docudramapolitical drama |
| Themes: | communisminvestigationchristmasmarriagefriendshipdeathsuicidepoliticsdrinkingfeardeceptiondivorceparanoiablackmailexploitation …freedomamerican politicsu.s. military (See All) |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | new york cityrestaurantbartrainlondon englandelevator |
| Characters: | lawyerbrother sister relationshipsingerfriendafrican americanmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather son relationshipjewsecretarysuicide by asphyxiation |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | film camerafilm projectornewsreel footageu.s. armycensorshiptypewritermicrophonecontroversycafecamerasongsingingtitle spoken by characterphotographcigarette smoking …flashbackinterviewkisstelephone calldrinksecretbookliebedpianotelevisionreporternewspaperjournalistcaliforniaterroristdeath of friendpoliticianimmigrantfalse accusationman with glassestrialno opening creditsradiofive word titlefired from the jobfbiliarwritten and directed by cast membercover upsoviet uniongovernmentwitnessgeneralreference to william shakespeareblack americanwashington d.c.cold warperiod in titleeyeglassesapplausetv newslive broadcastloyaltypropagandarepetition in titlecommunistmediagossipjournalismtv showdebateattorneycigarette lighteradvertisingevidencedeceitundercover agentcomma in titlepatriotismnews reporterpiano playerpost world war twotitle ends with periodtestimonystock footagetv commercialtreasonname callingtelevision newsdeportationhangoverrumorwhisperingsaxophonepresstv studionewscastaccusationcold war erarepublican partyexposewisconsinu.s. air forcepentagonu.s. senatorflash camerasocialisttelevision historyovenslide showdignityadvertising agencyasphyxiationright wingtv stationbeverly hills californianewscasteroathintegritytv cameratv producernews anchortv broadcastcivil libertiesperjuryu.s. constitutionwitch huntnational securitydemocratic partyspeakerslip the undergarmentpolitical persecutionsaxophone playerblacklistmccarthyismreference to dwight d. eisenhowerreference to judy garlandreference to mao tse tunginternal revenue serviceserbiancongressional hearinglecturerslanderscreening roomnew york timesscotchsecret marriagejazz singersubversionu.s. senatereference to benjamin franklinreference to liberacejazz combou.s. supreme courtcompromisetv journalisthouse unamerican activities committeetv networkco written by actorprooftv monitoraclublacklistingchain reactioncbsdemagogyred scarereference to harry s trumanu.s. citizenshipreference to ava gardnerreference to douglas macarthurdeath of a co workerreference to eleanor rooseveltreference to liza minnelliconstitutional rightsreference to mickey rooneyreference to shakespeare's julius caesarawards banquethabeas corpusdeath by asphyxiationreference to jayne mansfieldreference to machiavellitv journalismu.s. attorney generalbroadcast journalismeditorialreference to ed sullivanlaryngitisreference to princess margaretreference to william randolph hearstdemagoguehuacmccarthy hearingsreference to j. robert oppenheimeraccused of being a communistdecencyloyalty oathsecurity riskbass fiddlemilitary dischargereference to milton berletv control boothdeath of co workerfellow travelerhead in ovenheresayhouse un american activities committee (See All) |
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