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Based on a true story about a man named Christopher Gardner. Gardner has invested heavily in a device known as a "Bone Density scanner". He feels like he has made these devices. However, they do not sell as they are marginally better than the current technology at a much higher price. As Gardner tri …es to figure out how to sell them, his wife leaves him, he loses his house, his bank account, and credit cards. Forced to live out in the streets with his son, Gardner is now desperate to find a steady job; he takes on a job as a stockbroker, but before he can receive pay, he needs to go through 6 months of training, and to sell his devices. (Read More)
| Themes: | homelessnessbreak upmarriage |
| Locations: | san francisco californiamoteltaxibushospital |
| Characters: | homeless mansingle fatherfather son relationship |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | troubled marriageunhappy marriageliving in hotelselling bloodreal life father and son playing father and sonchinatown san franciscoknock knock jokehardworkinternshiphomeless shelterinnovationstockbrokermotivationalrubik's cubeends with biographical notes …internintentionally misspelled titlefinancial problemrags to richestime machineevictionunderdogstadiumsalesmantime lapse photographyjob interviewhippieambitionamerican footballblockbusteroverallswhat happened to epiloguemanagerpassionhit by a carbased on true storytitle spoken by character (See All) |
During the Great Depression, a common-man hero, James J. Braddock--a.k.a. the Cinderella Man--was to become one of the most surprising sports legends in history. By the early 1930s, the impoverished ex-prizefighter was seemingly as broken-down, beaten-up and out-of-luck as much of the rest of the Am …erican populace who had hit rock bottom. His career appeared to be finished, he was unable to pay the bills, the only thing that mattered to him--his family--was in danger, and he was even forced to go on Public Relief. But deep inside, Jim Braddock never relinquished his determination. Driven by love, honor and an incredible dose the ones who are do of grit, he willed an impossible dream to come true. In a last-chance bid to help his family, Braddock returned to the ring. No one thought he had a shot. However Braddock, fueled by something beyond mere competition, kept winning. Suddenly, the ordinary working man became the mythic athlete. Carrying the hopes and dreams of the disenfranchised on his shoulders, Braddock rocketed through the ranks, until this underdog chose to do the unthinkable: take on the heavyweight champ of the world, the unstoppable Max Baer, renowned for having killed two men in the ring. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | boxing movie |
| Themes: | homelessnessmarriagedeathlovefriendshipmoneydrinkingfuneraltheftpovertyhumiliationillnessexploitationunemploymentwealth …starvationfear of death (See All) |
| Locations: | new york cityrestaurantchurchsnowcatholic church |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboybrother sister relationshipgirlphotographerpriestthiefbest friendcatholic …catholic priest (See All) |
| Period: | 1930s1920s |
| Story: | motivationalends with biographical notesfinancial problemrags to richesevictionunderdogwhat happened to epiloguebased on true storytitle spoken by characterbloodviolenceflashbacktwo word titlecigarette smokingphotograph …dreamfoodcameradrinkbeerbirthdaycafemanhattan new york cityreportersubjective cameracandledeath of friendeatingboxingno opening creditscigar smokingtrainingflash forwardmicrophonelocker roomdebtcrossdeath of husbandbirthday cakefriendship between menloss of friendcrucifixstealingworking classwatching a movieboxerdesperationnew jerseydespairhistoricalturtlesnowinginjusticeferryarroganceelectricityirish americandockcentral park manhattan new york citymeatbeggarautographbillboardlistening to a radiogreat depressionsecond chancebased on true eventslabor unioncomebackbeggingnew york skylineflash camerahappy birthdayprotective maletrainerstreetcarintegritylabor strikemovie projectorbroken handboxing gymshipyardcinderella storypep talkmadison square garden manhattan new york cityirish catholicknockoutboxing championboxing trainershantytownheavyweight championeconomic inequalityfolk herosports announceryear 1928gender in titleboxing managermen's clubprizefighterdockworkerthrowing a drink in someone's faceboxing promoterclass consciousnessreference to herbert hoovervisible breathlabor agitatorbed springringside announcer (See All) |
On the Wall Street of the 1980s, Bud Fox is a stockbroker full of ambition, doing whatever he can to make his way to the top. Admiring the power of the unsparing corporate raider Gordon Gekko, Fox entices Gekko into mentoring him by providing insider trading. As Fox becomes embroiled in greed and un …derhanded schemes, his decisions eventually threaten the livelihood of his scrupulous father. Faced with this dilemma, Fox questions his loyalties. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedy |
| Themes: | revengemoneybetrayaljealousypsychopathrivalrygreed |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarbeachrestauranttrainswimming poolsnowairplaneelevatorapartmentofficeyacht |
| Characters: | father son relationshiplawyerlove trianglesecretaryengineerex soldier |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | real life father and son playing father and sonstockbrokerambitionmanagertitle spoken by charactersexfemale nuditybloodviolencefemale frontal nuditytwo word titlebare chested malefemale full frontal nuditycigarette smoking …surprise endingcell phonebeatingpunched in the facecomputerarrestpaintingliebirthdayhandcuffsmanhattan new york cityf wordmontagesubwaydouble crossnews reportcigar smokinglimousineargumentbusinessmanlocker roomfired from the jobpay phonelong takebusinessmanipulationsplit screenpremarital sexfirst partclass differencesheart attackpizzamachismoelectronic music scoretape recorderfraudhookerattorneymobile phonemillionairedeath threatmentorcon artiste mailsaunacaneethnic slurcapitalismworld trade center manhattan new york citypipe smokingauctionsouthern accentenglishman abroadvillain played by lead actorreal estate agentbad guydirector cameoloss of jobethicscentral park manhattan new york cityeconomicsbrooklyn bridgeyuppiestatue of liberty new york cityunioncollectorairfieldhappy birthday to youprivate jetcocaine snortingfamous linetycoonvillain arrestedsuspendersmaterialismreference to madonnastock marketwall street manhattan new york citycall centercondominiumart collectorchange of heartlung cancerstreet in titleboiler roombracescapitalistbondinterior decoratorstock exchangeevil businessmanlandmarkstock brokernew wave musicracquetballplea bargaininsider tradingcellular phonecritique of capitalismbusiness tycoonstocknarcissistic personality disorderfaustianinvestment bankwearing sound wirecuban cigarcorporate raidercorporate take overdarwinian struggle for survivalstockholder meetingoptionsaviation industrygun collectorsecurities exchange commissionstocktrader (See All) |
In 1999, Ken Carter accepts the job of basketball coach for his old high school in a poor area of Richmond, CA. As much dismayed by the poor attitudes of his players as well as their dismal play performance, Carter sets about to change both. He imposes a strict regime typified in written contracts t …hat demand respectful behavior, a dress code and good grades for players. Any initial resistance is soon dispelled as the team under Carter's tutelage becomes a undefeated competitor. However, when the overconfident team's behavior begins to stray with too many doing poorly in class, Carter takes immediate action. To the outrage of the team, the school and the community, Carter cancels all team activities and locks the court until the team shows acceptable academic improvement. In the ensuing debate, Carter fights to keep his methods, determined to show the boys that they need good values for their futures and eventually finds he has affected them more profoundly than he ever expected. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | basketball movie |
| Themes: | murderdeathfriendshipdatingeducationabortion |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | san francisco californiamotelswimming poolnightclubinner city |
| Characters: | single fatherfather son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanteenage boysingle mother |
| Story: | motivationalunderdogwhat happened to epiloguebased on true storycharacter name in titleinterviewfightdancingpartypantiescaliforniabasketballwhite pantiesscantily clad femalelibrary …suburbdeath of brotherfemale removes her clothespremarital sexgirl in pantiescoachathletevandalismpress conferencedrug dealingunderage drinkingred pantiescontractteenage pregnancynew jobsports teamgang violencepush upsgolden gate bridgetelevision reporterunwed pregnancyhigh school athletemerchantwinningpurple pantiesstudent athletebasketball teamhigh school basketballsacramento californiabasketball coachschool boardsporting goods store (See All) |
Darius is a young intern at a Seattle-based magazine and jumps at the chance to investigate the author of a classified ad seeking someone to travel back in time with. Along with Jeff, the staff writer, and Arnau, a fellow intern, the three go on a road trip to a coastal town. While Jeff just wants t …o chase after his high school crush and Arnau wants some kind of life experience, Darius spends her time with Kenneth, a man who believes that he has built a time machine. The closer they become and the more they understand about each other, the less clear it becomes if Kenneth is just crazy or if he actually is going to successfully travel back in time. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drunkennessrobberylonelinessdeath of motherparanoiatime travelfalling in loveregret |
| Locations: | motelbeachforestcampfire |
| Characters: | father daughter relationship |
| Story: | interntime machinejob interviewtitle spoken by characterinterviewflashbackcigarette smokingphotographthree word titlesurprise endingpistolshotgunsunglassesf wordjournalist …dinerman with glassesbirthday partyvantrainingbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguevirginmassagecollege studentchickentwenty somethingwoman with glassesmagazinelasermasked mangrocery storetitle appears in writingturtlelens flaregovernment agentseattle washingtonlaptop computerbeing followedreference to facebookyoung version of characterold flameinterracial kisstavernreference to albert einsteinpost officereference to star warsfinger gunfootball gameindian americanwashington stateanti socialfootball fieldreference to david bowiebumper carcampsiteclassified adshooting practiceprosthetic body partgo kartreference to craigslist (See All) |
In 1965, the coach of the high school girl basketball team Don Haskins is invited by the Texas Western Miners to be their coach. Despite the lack of budget, Haskins sees the chance to dispute the NCAA and moves with his wife and children to the college dormitory. He recruits seven talented and rejec …ted black players to play with five Caucasian players and formed a legendary team that won the 1966 national championship against the powerful Kentucky. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | basketball movie |
| Themes: | marriageracism |
| Locations: | busmexicotexas |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipteenagerteenage boysingle mothermother |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | ends with biographical notesunderdogstadiumwhat happened to epiloguebased on true storybloodtwo word titlebeatingcollegebasketballracial slurthreatcoachrace relations …civil rightsracistseattle washingtondormitorysports teamdisciplinearenaracial prejudicen wordrespectteamworkracial tensionracial discriminationcivil rights movementindianamarylandbasketball courtwashington stateheart conditionbasketball gamebasketball teampep talkyear 1966finalends with historical notesbasketball coachbleachersncaareference to david and goliathcollege sportsends with real life photosel paso texasscoreboardsinging along with a recordcollege basketballnational championshiplubbock texaschampionship gamecoach player relationshipcollege recruitmentreference to elijah muhammadgary indianainterracial conflictreference to the harlem globetrotters (See All) |
In the sumer of 1976, 30-year old Vince Papale is having a tough run of luck. He's been working as a substitute teacher for two days a week but has just found out that his job has been eliminated because of budget cuts. His wife gives up on him saying he'll never amount to anything and asks for a di …vorce. He works as a bartender and plays football with his friends. When the the new coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, Dick Vermeil, announces that he will hold open tryouts for the team, Vince reluctantly decides to give a try. Based on a true story. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | football movie |
| Themes: | marriagefriendshipjealousydivorceillnessunemployment |
| Locations: | barrestaurantsnow |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipsmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshipteacher |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | ends with biographical notesrags to richesunderdogamerican footballwhat happened to epiloguesexone word titleinterviewfightmirrorurinationslow motion scenebeerrunningcafe …neighborfootballbartenderflash forwardmicrophonelocker roomfactorypay phonespeechcrossloss of motherathletelifting someone into the airjoggingworking classhome movierainstormphiladelphia pennsylvaniaparking lotbandageplaying poolmoney problemsjukeboxtv reporterschool principalkiss on the lipsgiving a toastdirector also cinematographercar breakdownoverhead camera shotdeterminationfootball coachwife leaves husbandreference to santa clauslabor strikecousincurfewtv cameracharacter appears on tvsubstitute teachercar won't startagainst the odds30 year oldpicket linenational football leagueappeared on tv newsathletic trainingtraining camptv announcerwatching self on tvtryoutsfactory closingends with real life footagenew york giants footballchicken soupphiladelphia eagleswatching football on tvcincinnati bengalsshut up with kissbreaking furniture (See All) |
Inspired by a true story, Al Pacino stars as aging 1970s rocker Danny Collins, who can't give up his hard-living ways. But when his manager (Christopher Plummer) uncovers a 40 year-old undelivered letter written to him by John Lennon, he decides to change course and embarks on a heartfelt journey to … rediscover his family, find true love and begin a second act. (Read More)
| Themes: | pregnancyfeardrunkennessmemoryangerdrug usecancerredemption |
| Locations: | taxibusnew york citybarswimming poolhotelairplanelos angeles californiaelevator |
| Characters: | father son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingermusicianphotographerbest friendlittle girlex husband ex wife relationshippregnant mother |
| Period: | 1970syear 1971 |
| Story: | ends with biographical noteswhat happened to epiloguemanagerbased on true storytitle spoken by characterfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybare breastsfemale frontal nudityinterviewtwo word titlebare chested malekissfemale rear nudity …cigarette smokingphotographsingingpartytelephone callcryingcell phonesongunderwearmirrorrescuewatching tvcamerabikiniletterbirthdaypianotelephonef wordbandconcertapologyhotel roommicrophoneprologuestorytellingcollege studentscene during end creditspianisttypewriterrecord playereyeglasseslooking at oneself in a mirrortape recorderscene during opening creditsrecordinghappinesscaught having sexcrucifixone night standrock starpromisereconciliationnew jerseybackstagesondressing roomnervous breakdowntourbriefsmidlife crisisfemale in showerinspirationbillboardcigaretteunhappinesswhistlingleukemiaepiloguemale protagonistmiddle ageentertainernervousnesstequilatour bussurprise partyblogman wearing towelmeaning of lifefemale in a showermercedessongwritingestranged sonhotel desk clerkscotch whiskey40 year oldreference to bruce springsteenreading a letter aloudballet classfan the persondying hairprenuptial agreementends with real life photosman wrapped in a towelman wearing briefs2015talent managerflushing drugs down a toilethyperactive childreference to sylvia plath (See All) |
In 2005, the only thing hurting Los Angeles Times columnist Steve Lopez more than his face from a recent bike accident was his pressing need for story ideas. That is when he discovers Nathaniel Ayers, a mentally ill, homeless street musician who possesses extraordinary talent, even through his half- …broken instruments. Inspired by his story, Lopez writes an acclaimed series of articles about Ayers and attempts to do more to help both him and the rest of the underclass of LA have a better life. However, Lopez's good intentions run headlong in the hard realities of the strength of Ayers' personal demons and the larger social injustices facing the homeless. Regardless, Lopez and Ayers must find a way to conquer their deepest anxieties and frustrations to hope for a brighter future for both of them. (Read More)
| Themes: | homelessnesslovefriendshipdrinkingfeardrunkennessdivorceparanoiadrug usemental illnessfaithunlikely friendship |
| Locations: | taxihospitalbarchurchhotelsnowairplanelos angeles californiabicycleelevatorapartmentbicycle accident |
| Characters: | homeless manfather son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipafrican americanfriendsingerbrother sister relationshipteachernursepolicemandancermusicianchristian …reference to godbibleex husband ex wife relationshipmayoraunt niece relationship (See All) |
| Story: | homeless shelterwhat happened to epiloguepassionhit by a carbloodviolenceflashbackbare chested malecigarette smokingdancingsingingtelephone callfirevoice over narrationcrying …cell phonesongbeatingunderwearmirrorurinationslow motion scenecatdrinkundressinglietearsreference to jesus christreportersubjective cameranewspaperjournalistconcertvideo cameraambulancecocaineflash forwardparkdrug addictprologueliarpay phonestorytellingstatueflowersamerican flagcrossbasementratsleepingtherapyblack americaneyeglassesshavinglistening to musictape recorderhidingrehearsalphone boothaudienceviolinorchestraschizophreniastreet lifetheatre audiencemedicationblack eyesnowingpajamasgeniusviolinistatheistface maskmental breakdownmen's bathroomeditorcomic reliefoutsidergroup therapyhearing voicesmegaphonecellohead injurysouppsychiatryepiloguerehabilitationemergency roombeauty saloncrack cocainetormentchance meetingshopping cartraccoonstreet musicianfreewaynewspaper reportermusic teachercellistballet dancerbroomcoercionreference to ludwig van beethoventalking to oneselfsing alongreference to frank sinatraconcert halldiagnosisuscmultiple narratorsspellingprodigymusic lessonsavanthair dressercolumnistcat scanskid rowunderpassurine samplereference to johann sebastian bachspeaker phonedrumstickslithiumjuilliard school manhattan new york citysweepingreference to donald duckawards banquetwhitefaceface injuryorchestra rehearsalmusical prodigyohio state universitydelivering newspaperlos angeles riverreference to paula abdullos angeles timesreference to simon cowelltraffic conemusical geniuscello lesson (See All) |
A love story and murder mystery based on the most notorious unsolved murder case in New York history. The original screenplay uses newly discovered facts, court records and speculation as the foundation for a story of family, obsession, love and loss.
| Themes: | marriagemurderdeathfriendshipsuicidemoneypregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingdepressionblackmaildrug usemental illness …dyingabortionwealthmurder investigationsuicide of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | moteltaxinew york cityrestauranttrainswimming poollos angeles californiaparis franceboatbicycleelevatorapartmentcourtroomlakechinese restaurant |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipboybrother sister relationshipgirlnursestudent …dancerphotographerwriterlawyerjewishpsychiatristmaidjewmayorpregnant wifechinese foodbaby shower (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s2000syear 2000year 1982year 1972year 1971year 1978 |
| Story: | ends with biographical notesevictiontime lapse photographywhat happened to epiloguebased on true storyfemale nuditybloodviolenceflashbackdogbare chested malegunsex scenekisscigarette smoking …dancingphotographsingingpartythree word titlepantiesshowertelephone callcryingsongcorpseunderwearfoodmirrorurinationcameradrinkundressingsecretshootingtearssunglassesrunningdead bodyinterrogationcafemarijuanacollegeneighbormanhattan new york cityswimmingnewspaperwineold manvideo cameradisguisebridgeeatingcocainepoliticiansubwaydinnerjudgetrialbirthday partysearchmarriage proposalpay phoneumbrellasuitcasemissing persondomestic violencedisappearancewigsuspicionloss of mothercross dressingclass differencesdismembermenttrusttherapywashington d.c.record playerbirthday cakeeyeglassestv newsanswering machinepot smokingscene during opening creditsrecordingjoggingtherapistdysfunctional marriagefloridaphone boothpress conferencehome movietennisladderapartment buildingyogatarget practiceshovelnovelistskiingtuxedopolice raidlooking at self in mirrorextortionbriefcasebriefsbruisedead motherlandlordabusive husbandphysical abusedead dogkilling a dogmen's bathroomtrue crimesnorting cocainedouble lifemotel roomdrunk drivingreal estatetv reporterclimbing through a windowjuryself defensecredit carddistrict attorneyambassadorfamily businessmailboxunplanned pregnancyheirbased on true eventstimes square manhattan new york cityvolkswagencollectorreading a newspaperrealtorcircular staircasedistrustbronx new york citytoy gunspray paintwanted posterpeep holeu.s. senatorpackinghigh societydomineering fathervolkswagen beetlebandanaswimming in underweartelephone numberwomen's bathroomtalking to selfponyshort shortsanswering machine messagevermontwashing disheslong island new yorkwife abuseempire state building manhattan new york citysnoopingliving togetherfemale judgemedical schoolcrossdressermissing womanman dressed as a womanmissing person posterhummingnew york city skylinehome movie footageabortion clinicoffice buildingoxygen tankbludgeoned to deathtwo in a showerunsolved murderswing setunsolved crimetrust funddead body in a car trunkjumping off a rooffile cabinetparent grown child relationshipwrong side of the trackscollege graduationmissing wifefacial bruisegraduation partyrich man poor womandestroying property42nd street manhattan new york cityfacial injuryhack sawplumbingeye dropslatenessbuying a houseelevator operatorman wearing tidy whitiesfemale district attorneytestifying in courtledgerwife beatingalbany new yorkdismembering a dead bodygalveston texasprimal screamspitting out foodvenetian blindsthrowing a chairwestchester new yorkhusband suspected of murdering his wifesuspicion of murdertelephone off hookpretending to be muteporno movie theatreshiksau.s. capitol building washington d.c.health food storeheir to fortunerent collectortaking off a woman's panties (See All) |
On a fall night in 2003, Harvard undergrad and computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and heatedly begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon becomes a global social network and a revolution in communication. …A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history... but for this entrepreneur, success leads to both personal and legal complications. (Read More)
| Themes: | break upfriendshiprevengebetrayaldrunkennessdeceptiontravelangerparanoiarivalrygreedcannibalismfashionwealthend of friendship |
| Mood: | rainambivalence |
| Locations: | san francisco californiarestaurantsnownightclubpolice stationofficesex in a bathroom |
| Characters: | boyfriend girlfriend relationshipbrother brother relationshiplawyerjewishbest friendinterracial relationshipgirlfriendchinese americanbetrayal by friendjewish americango go girl |
| Period: | 2000syear 2003zip line |
| Story: | internjob interviewambitionwhat happened to epiloguebased on true storysexbare chested malecigarette smokinginterracial sexlesbian kissthree word titlepantiesfirebased on bookcell phone …slow motion scenecomputerarrestvomitingclassroomcompetitionbranew yorkcaliforniamontagecocaineinternetnonlinear timelinefalse accusationapologypantyhosecigar smokingcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguechampagnecollege studentprankmanipulationchickentwinracingclass differencespubnerdloyaltyreference to adolf hitlerscene during opening creditsinterracial friendshipinterracial romanceunderage drinkingrowboate mailraised middle fingerinsultpolice raidalienationmisogynygeekpsychoticlyingarrogancelaptop computercontractmarijuana jointdormitoryhackerfire extinguisherbongwebsitelecturedual rolebillionairelawsuittwin brotherfraternitycrewinterracial kissfacebooknarcissismcomputer hackerwoman in bra and pantiesentrepreneurpopularitybusiness cardhazingmacguffinplaying a video gamecreationidentical twinsunderage sexreference to googledialogue drivennoisehackingblogcheckrowinginvestmentrich kiddrinking gamesocial networkstrip pokerbusiness partnerrudenessharvard universityindifferenceblown coverbreaking up with girlfriendharvardcompetitivenessprivilegedialogue driven storylinereference to disneylandprivate clubwild partycollege roommateasthma inhalerelitismcreatordepositionopportunistsocial awkwardnessstanford universitybusiness tycooncrackerdoorknobfalling into a poolcambridge massachusettsboat racedisloyaltyreference to cole portercorrupting influence of capitalismintellectual propertyfraternity partyfraternity pledgefriendlesspalo alto californiareference to irving berlinanti materialismalgorithmcomputer crashsarcasm taken literallyschool newspaperreference to teddy rooseveltcrackingreference to victoria's secretfreshman yearyoung entrepreneur (See All) |
| Themes: | marriagedeathfriendshiprapemoneydrinkingfearvoyeurismdivorcehumiliationexploitationadoptiondrug addiction |
| Locations: | moteltaxinew york citybeachrestaurantswimming poolhotelbathtubairportpolice cardeath in a car accident |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendsingerprostitutepolice officerpolicemandancerphotographerwriteractressreference to god …catholicfilmmakerfilm directorpimpgo go dancerex policemanwriting a book (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 2002year 1970 |
| Story: | ends with biographical noteswhat happened to epiloguepassionbased on true storytitle spoken by charactersexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditybloodviolenceone word titlefemale frontal nudityinterviewflashback …bare chested malegunkissfemale rear nudityfightcigarette smokingdancingejaculationphotographsingingpartychasepantiestelephone callcryingbased on booksongbeatingunderweartesticlesfoodface slapwatching tvcameradrinkundressingbikinibare buttsunglassesrunningcar crashcafemarijuanaprostitutionjailreference to jesus christprayertelephonef wordswimmingbandname in titleeatingcocainedinerclitoriswhite pantiesapologyman with glassesunderwater scenemarriage proposalcoffeepainflash forwardskinny dippinglimousinehotel roommicrophonepay phonechampagneauditionflowersdomestic violencemanipulationconvertiblepursuithairy chestreference to william shakespearetrustgirl in pantiessexual fantasysex toyeyeglassesapplausepot smokingdiscoinjurytape recorderwoman with glassesjail cellwatching a moviecrying womanmovie theaterfloridahome moviemale underwearphoto shootrear entry sexpillssufferingthunderpunched in the stomachporn starmiami floridatheatre audienceproducerblack eyemustachebriefsbruiseabusive husbandsunbathingwoman cryingrepeated scenefamily reunionpublishersnorting cocaineautographporn industryjukeboxvacuum cleanerfilm projector18 year oldfilm cameraloanporn actressfallinggiving a toastpool partyroller skatingdomestic abusestation wagonford mustangnervousnessprice of fameundressing someonecounter culturekiss on the cheekslapsexual humiliationsurname as titleadult filmmakingsubject name in titlered 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) |
Set against the sexy, glamorous golden age of Formula 1 racing in the 1970s, the film is based on the true story of a great sporting rivalry between handsome English playboy 'James Hunt (II)' (qv) (Hemsworth), and his methodical, brilliant opponent, Austrian driver 'Niki Lauda' (qv) (Bruhl). The sto …ry follows their distinctly different personal styles on and off the track, their loves and the astonishing 1976 season in which both drivers were willing to risk everything to become world champion in a sport with no margin for error: if you make a mistake, you die. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | sports history |
| Themes: | break upinfidelityweddingdivorcerivalry |
| Mood: | rainarchive footage |
| Locations: | hospitalcarlondon englandjapanitalyenglandfrancegermanybrazilspainsinging in a carsex in showersex in airplane |
| Characters: | father son relationshiphusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipsecretarysex with a nurse |
| Period: | 1970syear 1986year 1976year 1975year 1970 |
| Story: | troubled marriageunhappy marriagewhat happened to epiloguemanagerbased on true storyfemale nuditybloodmale nudityone word titleflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenefemale rear nuditycigarette smoking …partyfirevoice over narrationbeatingslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvundressingbare buttvomitingcar crashsex standing upcleavagenew yorkambulancewomannonlinear timelinedrivingmarriage proposalpoint of viewargumentcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguechampagneumbrellacharacter's point of view camera shotsplit screenautomobilechampioneuropesubtitled scenefreeze framerecord playerflirtingheavy rainfriendship between mengossippress conferencedriving a carsouth africabroken legmechaniccamera shot of feetbloody noseblood on facepunched in the stomachrivalraised middle fingerinsultlens flarecasual sextrophymeetingsports carreckless drivingmarijuana jointnude swimmingnarrated by charactercar troublebased on real eventsrace cartv reportermaking outburnt faceaustriabelgiumvienna austriaunhappinessflight attendanthead injuryupper classbased on real persondisfigured faceenglishmanfur coatbriton abroadferraricar racingvotingprivate jetburn victimclose up of eyenegotiationrookierace trackformula 1racetrackcamera focus on female buttvinylworld championsupermodelaustrianmotorsporthostilitymob of reportersgalaburning carhospital visitstubbornnessibizareference to elizabeth taylorbell 206 jet ranger helicopterdriving in the raintwo in a showerjapanese flagmile high clubvinyl recordracecar driverracecoursecaged birdcompetitivenesseurocopter as350 squirrelmonacomount fujiburn injuryparakeetsports injurybank loanprofessional rivalrychampagne bottlemotor racingdisqualificationman kissing mansports commentatorbarefoot maninsensitivityvisualizationrich fatherchanging a tiremedical proceduremedical carespeaking with accentfirst classpit stopcheckered flagcivil marriagefinancial troublebursting into flames16mm camerareference to richard burtonmclarenaustrian accentred ferrarired sports carsports photographerflying first classracing accidentslot car racing (See All) |
A new girl moves to a new city with her family to start a new life. She meets up with the girls who are very interested in the occult and together, the four of them have a seemingly unstopable power. They can do anything, from getting thier dream guys to like them to... the possibilities are limitle …ss. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmcoming of ageblack comedyteen movie |
| Themes: | murderfriendshiprevengesurrealismsuicidedeceptionmagicracismsupernatural powerinsanitybook of magic |
| Mood: | high schoolnightmare |
| Locations: | taxibusbeachchurchswimming poolairplanelos angeles californiaairportwoodslaboratory |
| Characters: | homeless mansingle fatherfather daughter relationshipteenagerfemale protagonistlawyerbest friendbullywitchself mutilationstepmother stepdaughter relationshipevil witch |
| Period: | 1990s |
| Story: | overallshit by a carflashbackphotographexplosionpartyknifeshowerfiremirrorhallucinationcandlemansionsnake …news reportracial slurspiritualitylightningattempted rapehigh school studentdeath of husbandheart attackoccultfemale stockinged legsteen angstheavy rainwitchcraftmental institutionvisionfemale leadbutterflyblack magictelekinesisfemale stockinged feetspellgothlevitationoutcastfemale bondingjukeboxbully comeuppancesatanismwrist slittingcrashing through a windowjockkarmamaggotgoth girlpower strugglewish fulfillmentcliquesockscovenlife insurancehair lossslandervirtualitymirror does not reflect realityreference to pubic hairteenage witchhereditary gift of witchcraftfrench languageprep schoolmirror as portalwhite socksdriven madluxury apartmentlove spellfemale feet in socksinjection in buttwhite magic (See All) |
Jordan Belfort is a Long Island penny stockbroker who served 22 months in prison for defrauding investors in a massive 1990s securities scam that involved widespread corruption on Wall Street and in the corporate banking world, including shoe designer Steve Madden.
| Subgenre: | black comedyconspiracy |
| Themes: | marriagelovefriendshipsuicideinfidelitydrugsrapemoneyadulteryprisonpregnancydrinkingfeardrunkennesswedding …investigationincestextramarital affairdivorcecorruptiontheftdrug useguiltunfaithfulnesshomophobiaalcoholismgreeddrug addictionwealth (See All) |
| Mood: | satirebreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | new york citybarrestaurantswimming poolhelicopterairplaneboatbathtublondon englandelevatorpolice carcourtroomitalyshipstrip club …yachtsex in publicsex in officestorm at seajapanese restaurantsex in an elevatorsex in an airplane (See All) |
| Characters: | father son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfriendbrother brother relationshipprostituteteacherpolice officergay sexpolicemandancerlawyerthiefreference to godlittle girl …single motherlustmaidcousin cousin relationshipfrenchamerican abroadaunt niece relationshipaunt nephew relationshipex policemansex with prostitute (See All) |
| Period: | 1990syear 1983year 1987 |
| Story: | troubled marriagestockbrokerinternrags to richesevictionsalesmanmanagerbased on true storytitle spoken by characterfemale nuditynuditybloodbare breasts …threesomefemale frontal nudityinterviewflashbackmale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditydogbare chested malegunsex scenekissfemale rear nudityfightfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingdancingphotographmale full frontal nuditypartyleg spreadingerectionpantiestelephone calltopless female nudityvoice over narrationbased on bookbeatingunderwearblood splattertesticlesfoodhorsecar accidentmirrorurinationrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facewatching tvdrinkcondomarrestbikinisex in bedthongbare buttvomitingliebeersunglassesanimal in titlerunninglingeriecar crashinterrogationcafemarijuanasex standing upprostitutionjailhandcuffsbritishreference to jesus christorgymanhattan new york citycriminalstrippertelephonef wordreportersubjective cameragay slurnewspapercandlemansiondrug dealerwomanmontageeatingcocainefemale pubic hairsubwaynonlinear timelinewhite pantiesjudgeapologyno opening creditsmarriage proposaltalking to the cameralimousinedrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemicrophonebusinessmanstripteasefired from the jobfbipay phonechampagnedebtdomestic violenceprankcourtbusinessamerican flagfemale removes her clotheshorse ridingratprofanitylas vegas nevadaobscene finger gesturenewspaper headlineheart attackfreeze framemachismosex toyeyeglassesapplauseanswering machinegolffalling down stairsteadiscono pantieslooking at oneself in a mirrortold in flashbacksecurity camerafbi agentmediadysfunctional marriagefraudwristwatchgossipvictimtennisbrooklyn new york cityskateboardchokingcelebrationpassportpromisebuddhistwhiskeybloody noseattorneypillssurveillance cameraboxer shortsblood on facesmugglingkickingmillionairepunched in the stomachanxietytitle appears in writingmiami floridabribementoraquariumbutlerdrunkevidencetitle at the endraised middle fingermustachemale male kissbriefcaseswitzerlandsports carreckless drivingswearingsunbathingprivate investigatorengagement ringinterrupted sexbriberyvillain played by lead actornarrated by characterbag of moneyharassmentjewelrycartoon on tvteachingpromiscuous womanhit in the facerepeated scenemen's bathroomspiral staircasesnorting cocainesuit and tiegolf clubtv commercialshipwreckname callingbrooklyn bridgehangoverselfishnessdrunk drivingweightliftingidealismfish tankno title at beginninggoldfishbankercredit cardquitting a jobnewspaper articlemegaphoneyuppiestrong languageman punching a womanmarching bandsense of smellpool partychild custodyn wordgolf coursemoney launderinglucksecond chancewoman in lingerieforgerysushireading a newspaperbachelor partymugshotreference to james bondcrack cocainebutt slaphypocritefirst person narrationmorphinepole dancerwhite bramovie cameratailorpenhedonismexploding airplanebride and groomtreadmillvillain arrestedpremature ejaculationpublicityfinanceoverhead shotstock marketchantinggestapotennis courtcourthousehelicopter pilotjet skifake commercialcustomspassing outmortgagebailinfantwall street manhattan new york cityamishgolf cartlas vegasmoral ambiguitysex addicthundred dollar billbritish accentlong island new yorkdebaucherymanic depressionmedia frenzyscrewdriverlaw studentorange juicefemale judgetoupeemediterranean seadrink thrown into someone's facereference to george washingtonbahamascrawlingsexually transmitted diseasesedativeboiler roomgeneva switzerlandmotivational speakeridealistpenis slurpublic urinationcheatincompetencesuperstarenforcerlifting weightsbriefcase of moneymanagementmouth to mouth resuscitationslovenianlamborghinipep talktalking during sexfalling into a swimming poolpythonshaving headconfettireference to tarzanduchessbrass bandmarital rapetestosteronereference to robin hoodmile high clubsex with multiple partnerssteam roomwoman wearing a thongvalium22 year oldolivesecond wifebusiness ethicscaviarreference to moby dickeurocopter as350 squirrelreference to wolfgang amadeus mozartstdstrip jointnemesisphone tapplaying tenniscommissionspoken inner thoughts24 year oldwedding videofeng shuimorning afterchauffeured limousinereference to london englanddiamond necklacepaying for sexwhite collar crimebeer pongcardiopulmonary resuscitationjustificationpile of moneycareer changehigh on drugsnear drowningexercyclemaniavagina slurconference roomround tablesubpoenafinancial ruinreference to the mona lisaspeaking spanish26 year oldfalling into a poolspeaking frenchspousal abuseboat captainlatvianreference to aidsreference to popeyedartboardgay orgyjaguar the carjewish slurwearing a wirewedding photographair conditioningexcessfictional tv commercialreference to the tooth fairywife slaps husbandxanax35 year oldfish bowljob applicantnapkinafrican liondriving under the influencehair piecemarriage between cousinsattempted briberyauckland new zealandcrawling on the floormanic behaviorpellet gunquaaludereference to disneykodakmoney counterankle monitorbitch slapeurocopter as355 twin squirrelgrenadaimitating fellationanny camswiss bankbullseyegold coasthome gymmaydaymug shotnewspaper photoreference to the wall street journalstrip mallswiss bank accountfast pacedhands held in the airmale african lionsweatpantsu.s. justice departmentankle bracelethot candle wax during sexitalian rivierajaguar e typejasminereference to coco chanelreference to don johnsonreference to goldman sachsreference to microsoftreference to pbsrestitutiondiamond braceletreference to gianni versacereference to moby dick the novelsashimistudent loandumb blondefellatio slurfixforbes magazinefurniture salesmanheart bypass surgerykissing someone's breastsreference to giorgio armanivideo monitorbacchanalbusiness associateconference tabledouchebagfirst wifereference to geneva switzerlandreference to ibmreference to jimmy buffettreference to the rothschildsrunning a businesssecurities exchange commissionsex in a limousinetestifybento boxdesktop computerlobster as foodreference to israelreference to kodakreference to warren buffettreference to yves saint laurentscene told from more than one perspectivesex with first cousinswallowing a goldfishworrying about a friend (See All) |
When anti-death-penalty activist David Gale is convicted and condemned to death for the murder of a colleague, reporter Bitsey Bloom sets out to learn the story behind Gale's crime. What she finds challenges her belief in Gale's guilt and, finally, in the justice system.
| Subgenre: | suspenseconspiracy |
| Themes: | homelessnessmurderdeathsuicideinfidelityrapeadulteryprisondrinkingdrunkennessdeceptionextramarital affairdivorceparanoiaguilt …unfaithfulnessexecutiondyingunemploymentphilosophy (See All) |
| Mood: | raincar chase |
| Locations: | motelhospitalnew york citybarrestauranttrainchurchswimming poolhelicoptersnowcemeteryitalymexicogas stationtexas …spainsex in a bathroom (See All) |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippoliceboypolicemanphotographerwriterlawyerwaitressalcoholicprofessorex husband ex wife relationshipsex with studentphilosophy professor …suicide by asphyxiationsuicide disguised as murder (See All) |
| Story: | internjob interviewambitionpassionfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenudityfemale frontal nudityinterviewflashbacksex scenefemale rear nuditycigarette smokingphotograph …partychasesurprise endingpantiesshowertelephone callcryingwatching tvcomputercameradrinkcondombooktearsrunningcafecollegejailhandcuffsreference to jesus christreporterjournalistbound and gaggedvideo cameradinerfishfalse accusationscantily clad femalegraveyardbartenderlimousineblack pantieskeyfired from the jobpay phonerace against timeinjectioncabinobscene finger gesturehatepickup trucktv newsreference to adolf hitlerbabysittermagazinevideotapefollowing someonerapistdead womandebateduct tape over mouthbarefootcrime scenerear entry sexinnocencesexismtheatre audiencedaydreame mailrainstormmarital separationbarbecueduct tapebruisenude woman murderedactivistbeing followedsuffocationcar troubledirector cameobag over headstuffed animalmen's bathroomgovernortv reportergroup therapydeath rowmailleukemiadeath penaltydnawrongful convictionchild custodycollege professornaked dead womanfilling stationvideo footagehouston texasmartyrcapital punishmentpolitical activistgoth girlrepublican partyegointellectualalcoholics anonymousassisted suicideliberalvcrcircumcisionaustin texaspolitical protestgraduate studentreference to gandhireference to platofingerprintsreference to the bibledefense lawyerlethal injectionreference to aristotlereference to socratespet foodscratchdestruction of propertymagazine articlecar rentalscotch whiskeyrape accusationchain gangtripodbite markalcoholic relapsereference to franz kafkareference to judasbible beltlimerickreference to deuteronomynewsmagazinepresbyterianlegal appealcrime reenactmentcontempt of courtlistening to operalifting skirthighway rest stoplast mealsabbaticaldead woman on the floorcommitting suicide while nakedkiddie pornopera productiontelevised debatetexas death rowtupperwarewatching an operareference to radio shackrhodes scholaruniversity of texas austin (See All) |
Odessa, Texas, is a small, town in Texas. Racially divided and economically dying, there is one night that gives the town something to live for: Friday Night. The Permian Panthers have a big winning tradition in Texas high school football, led by QB Mike Winchell and superstar tailback Boobie Miles, … but all is not well, as Boobie suffers a career-ending injury in the first game of the season. Hope is lost among citizens in Odessa, and for the team, but Coach Gary Gaines, who believes that "Perfection is being able to look your friends in the eye and know you did everything you could not to let them down", is somehow able to help the team rise up from the ashes and make a huge season comeback. Now on their way to state, the Panthers must go out and be perfect, because they may never matter this much for the rest of their lives. (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagefriendshipdrunkennessracismpoverty |
| Locations: | hospitalsmall towntexas |
| Characters: | father son relationshipmother son relationshipteenagerafrican americanbrief teenager nudity |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | underdogamerican footballwhat happened to epiloguebased on true storypartybased on bookfootballlocker roomringdomestic violencepremarital sexcoachunderage drinkingmedical examinationoil …unclesports teamcrutcheschampionshipday in titlehouston texasfootball teamfast food restaurantfootball coachbrief female nuditybrief nudityhigh school footballlord's prayershaky camstudent athletequarterbackcoin tossbrief topless female nudityknee injuryfootball practiceoil refinerycollege recruitment (See All) |
An emotionally broken woman, Kathy, suddenly finds herself homeless after her house is wrongly repossessed and auctioned. Seeking respite from his marriage, Lester, a sympathetic sheriff's deputy comes to the aid of Kathy and becomes intimately involved in her situation. Soon, Behrani, a proud emigr …ant Iranian and his family move into the house only to find their new lives burdened by harassment from Lester and Kathy as they attempt to reclaim her former home. The once prosperous colonel denies Kathy's pleas for he knows his recent purchase promises a profitable return and a better future for his adolescent son and his wife. But latent consequences lie beneath Behrani's well intentioned plan as Kathy's emotions spiral out of control and her actions spark a tragic chain of events that will leave no resident unscathed in the House of Sand and Fog. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedymelodrama |
| Themes: | homelessnessmarriagesuicideinfidelityadulteryweddingextramarital affairangerracismpovertydepressiontraumaprejudiceritual suicide |
| Mood: | moving |
| Locations: | san francisco californiamotelhospitalbeachrestaurantsmall townbathtubelevatorgas station |
| Characters: | father son relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicemother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshippolice officerhostagemaidmuslimpolice arrestmilitary officeramerican dreamfather daughter dance |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | evictiontime lapse photographyfemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nudityflashbacksex scenecigarette smokingdancingshot to deathsecretlettershooting …vomitingbathroomjailprayeralcoholflashlightbracaliforniaambulancesuicide attemptdinerhouseimmigrantnonlinear timelinedinnerbirdtreeuniformdebtringdomestic violencetragic eventcabindirectorial debuthandgunshavingslow motioninjurybuttocksdesperationskateboardladderhomecompassiondrug overdosewatching televisionpillsloss of sonmedicationdead childpridefogmarital separationpierwedding receptionmelancholymusic bandauctionintimidationreal estate agentsunsetconstruction workerdefecationdead fatherrestroomreal estateseagullfemale lawyerquitting a joblanguage barrieriraniansleeping in a carbadgegolden gate bridgeasphyxiationsignrenovationfamily abandonmentcouriernailrogue copinternal affairsinter culturaldeputy sheriffauthor cameotelephone boxheavy drinkingwaterbedfootpolice harassmentfoot injurychildlessnessdouble suicidedepressed womanclassified adalcoholic relapserepossessioncreditbungalowtree cuttingfor sale signsleeping in a bathtubstorage facilitywedding banquethouse saleiranian americanlegal aidpersian americanseizure of propertybirdbathhouse improvementunpaid taxes (See All) |
A fictionalized take on the group of brilliant young skateboarders raised in the mean streets of Dogtown in Santa Monica, California. The Z-Boys, as they come to be known, perfect their craft in the empty swimming pools of unsuspecting suburban homeowners, pioneering a thrilling new sport and eventu …ally moving into legend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movie |
| Themes: | friendshipbetrayaljealousydrinkingdrunkennesstheftdrug usefirst love |
| Locations: | busbeachswimming poollos angeles californiabicyclewaterwheelchairrooftop |
| Characters: | father son relationshippolicemother son relationshipteenagertattoobrother sister relationshipteenage boypolicemandancerthiefalcoholic mother |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | motivationalrags to richesunderdogbased on true storydogbare chested malefightcigarette smokingdancingpartychasefondlingtitle directed by femalebeatingunderwear …punched in the facewatching tvdrinkbeermarijuanacompetitioncleavagegangaccidentjudgebreast fondlingracial slurjeansbeer drinkingcakefamestealingmagazineenemysurfingskateboardkickingmentoroilskateboardingrivalghettoblack eyepunk rockpierbroken armtrophyshaved headchallengehairhead woundgolf clubtrafficbroken windowcredit cardteasingfallingsurfboardkarmasurforegonprice of fameextreme sportsrise and fallbrain tumorgenerationtauntinglong haired maleskateboarderblond boyauto theftwashed up starclimbing a fencevenice beach californiaherbgang bangerbreast squeezingbeach bumsanta monica pierslinkydraughtskateboard gang (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: | marriagemurderdeathlovedrugsreligionmoneyprisonincestmemorytheftdrug useguiltillnessfaith …photographyhollywooddeath of wifedisabilityfreedomaidsdrug addictionwealthsamuraireligious conversion (See All) |
| Locations: | hospitalbarchurchhelicopterairplanelos angeles californiabathtubwheelchaircourtroomstrip club |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipdoctorbrother brother relationshipboyphotographerlawyerthiefchristianreference to godsecurity guardbikini girlgo go dancer …religious right (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1950s |
| Story: | ends with biographical notesrags to richeswhat happened to epiloguebased on true storysexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlenuditymale nudityviolencebare breaststhreesomefemale frontal nuditymale frontal nudity …gunsex scenephotographpantiestelephone callarrestshootingriflereference to jesus christorgyorphanassassinambulancemontagecocainewhite pantiesjudgetrialassassinationcontroversydrowningpaindrug addictstalkerorganized crimefbicourtamerican flagstalkingcrossflowerkissing while having sexciagirl in pantiessurgeryassassination attempthypodermic needlenude modellawhelmetice creamcrucifixsanta clausmagazineaccidental deathmobdrug overdosecensorshipcivil rightsattorneymillionairehot tubbananachoirperversionduct tapepatriotismatheistpervertporn magazineparalysisohiobaptismpublisherporn industrybitternesslawsuitsexual promiscuitypornographercrippleeaglenaked dead womanjetfourth of julyku klux klanprivate jetsurgical operationcourthousekentuckybeverly hills californiamoonshinesecurity systemdiapermanic depressionverdictu.s. marshalgunmancivil libertiesnude photo shootjudicial 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) |
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: | homelessnesslovefriendshipjealousypregnancydrinkingtheatre |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | san francisco californiataxihospitalnew york cityrestaurantschoolchurchsnowwheelchairfarmtruckrooftop |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendsingerbrother brother relationshipboygirldancermusicianbabybully …truck driver (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | hit by a cartitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleflashbackkissfightdancingphotographsingingpartychasetelephone callvoice over narrationcryingsong …title directed by femalefooddrinkliebeertearscafepianoguitarmanhattan new york cityorphanbandconcertbasketballeatingsubwaysearchlimousinecharacter repeating someone else's dialoguemicrophoneprologueliarflowerspianistpursuitrock 'n' rollclassblack americanpizzaguitaristcomposerclassical musicstrangerorphanageviolinfateorchestrafull moonrock concertwindchild's point of viewministerchild protagonistlove at first sightabsent fatherchoirpolice raidwishseparationgeniusviolinistdormitorycentral park manhattan new york cityfamily 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) |
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: | break upmarriageloverevengesurrealismdrugspoliticsdrinkingdrunkennessfilmmakingvoyeurismdivorcetheftdrug usecelebrity …illnesspoetryfaiththeatrecrueltydrug addictionreligious conversion (See All) |
| Mood: | satirerain |
| Locations: | taxibushospitalnew york citybarrestauranttrainmotorcyclesmall townairplanebathtublondon englandairportelevatorwheelchair …englandtrain stationmotorcycle accidentairplane trip (See All) |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanchildrensingerboygirlnursedancermusicianactorphotographerbabythief …artistchristianjewishchristianitybiblefrenchex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationshipairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1960s1950s19th century20th centuryyear 1968year 1963year 1973year 1974year 1964 |
| Story: | rags to richestime lapse photographyhippiebased on true storysexfemale nuditynuditymale nudityinterviewmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditydogbare chested malefight …cigarette smokingdancingphotographmale full frontal nuditysingingpartyknifethree word titlepantiestelephone callfirevoice over narrationpunctuation in titlesongcorpseunderwearfoodhorseslow motion scenewatching tvcameradrinkbare buttpaintingriflesunglassesapostrophe in titledead bodycafepianojailvoyeurreference to jesus christprayermale pubic hairguitarmanhattan new york cityreportersubjective cameranewspaperjournalistwinebandconcertcaliforniaaxemontageeatingsubwaynonlinear timelineman with glassespaintercoffinbathunderwater scenelooking at the cameratalking to the cameraparklimousinelegenddrug addictmicrophoneprotestcowboyumbrellaon the roadflowerspianistamerican flaghairy chestfilm within a filmrock 'n' rollfeminismpoetfreeze framerecord playerriotperiod in titleeyeglassesapplauseclaim in titlelooking at oneself in a mirrorrecordingtitle based on songjail cellguitaristcrucifixdemonstrationwatching a moviemagazinespidervietnam warpress conferencetv showfaked deathcarnivalpreacherhitchhikingdrug overdosecivil rightspillsnew jerseyplaygroundministermillionairenewsreel footagetheatre audienceensemble castexilefilm setoutlawautopsysongwriterexistentialismalienationactivistfast motion scenehorseback ridingsermonmale objectificationtitle ends with periodwomen's rightsmultiple storylineanti warsuccessmen's bathroomreference to the beatlesharmonicatraffic jamfascistscalpelelectric guitarcoughingmetamorphosisrallyurinalcontraction in titlefolk 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) |
A struggling coach and teacher who has had to move around for different incidents in his career finally comes to one of the poorest cities in America: McFarland, California. There he discovers buried potential in several high school boys and slowly turns them into championship runners and brings the …m closer than even he could ever imagine. (Read More)
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | school |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipteacherstudenthispanic |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | ends with biographical notesunderdogwhat happened to epiloguebased on true storyf ratedone word titletitle directed by femaleplace name in titlerunningcaliforniabirthday partycoachathletecountry name in titlesports team …school lifetrack and fieldcountry in titletown name in titlefarm workercoachingcross country runningrunning racestate championshiplatino community (See All) |
The inspiring story of the team that transcended its sport and united a nation with a new feeling of hope. Based on the true story of one of the greatest moments in sports history, the tale captures a time and place where differences could be settled by games and a cold war could be put on ice. In 1 …980, the United States Ice Hockey team's coach, Herb Brooks, took a ragtag squad of college kids up against the legendary juggernaut from the Soviet Union at the Olympic Games. Despite the long odds, Team USA carried the pride of a nation yearning from a distraction from world events. With the world watching the team rose to the occasion, prompting broadcaster Al Michaels' now famous question, to the millions viewing at home: Do you believe in miracles? Yes! (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagechristmasregret |
| Locations: | new york cityairport |
| Characters: | father son relationshiprussian |
| Period: | 1980s1970s |
| Story: | underdogjob interviewwhat happened to epilogueone word titlefightvoice over narrationmanhattan new york citylocker roomsoviet unioncold warcoachtv newsslow motioninjurymale bonding …press conferencenicknamewhipice hockeyolympicsworld trade center manhattan new york cityhockeysurprise after end creditssports teamwhistlecoloradocostume partymassachusettstelegramminnesotacold war eragrudgereference to led zeppelintriumphstudent athleteoslo norwaymadison square garden manhattan new york citymilwaukee wisconsinactor shares last name with characterd box motion codeice hockey playerpsychological testingtryoutsiran hostage crisisst. paul minnesota (See All) |
This suspense thriller unfolds as the audience is introduced to David Dunn. Not only is he the sole survivor of a horrific train-crash that killed 131 people he doesn't have a scratch on him. Elijah Price is an obscure character who approaches Dunn with a seemingly far fetched theory behind it all.
| Subgenre: | cult filmsuperhero |
| Themes: | murderheropsychopathsupernatural powerterrorismhome invasiondisability |
| Locations: | hospitaltrainswimming poolwaterwheelchairpennsylvania |
| Characters: | father son relationshipmother son relationshipserial killerhostagesecurity guardvillaincrying baby |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | troubled marriageends with biographical notesblockbusterwhat happened to epilogueone word titleflashbackgunsurprise endingcar accidentrescuecar crashhallucinationgood versus evilsubwaywritten and directed by cast member …product placementsingle parentdestinyfalling down stairsmass murderinjurycomic booksurvivorart gallerybroken legvisionplot twistghettophiladelphia pennsylvaniabroken armmarital problemnewspaper clippingdirector cameocartoon on tvsuper strengthweightliftingnewspaper articlefilm starts with textart exhibitioncrime fighteroverhead camera shotsole survivorclose up of eyechild with gunclairvoyantprotectionarm slingman in a wheelchairmultiple time framesbegins with textinvulnerabilityorigin of heromarital crisisart dealerbroken handmuggerphysical therapytrain crashshoplifterreference to bruce leememorial serviceimplied rapecomic book artcomic book shopbirth defectsleeper holdformer football playerarch villainsixth sensearchenemyreference to princebroken ribremoving wedding ringsoothsayerbench presswriter cameoriding a traindriving at night in the rainfall down stairsbrittle bonescomic book storegenetic abnormalityosteogenesis imperfectashattered bone (See All) |
A small time thief from Belfast, Gerry Conlon, is falsely implicated in the IRA bombing of a pub that kills several people while he is in London. Bullied by the British police, he and four of his friends are coerced into confessing their guilt. Gerry's father and other relatives in London are also i …mplicated in the crime. He spends 15 years in prison with his father trying to prove his innocence with the help of a British attorney, Gareth Peirce. Based on a true story. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | friendshippoliticsprisontorturegangsterdeceptionmilitarydeath of fatherterrorismfaithsurveillanceprejudicejusticepolice brutalitypolice corruption |
| Locations: | snowlondon englandcourtroomenglandprison fightwater torture |
| Characters: | homeless manfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipprostitutesoldierlawyerthiefpolice violence |
| Period: | 1980s1970s |
| Story: | hippiewhat happened to epiloguebased on true storytitle spoken by charactermale nudityviolencecigarette smokingexplosionknifechasepistolvoice over narrationcryingbased on bookbeating …machine gunshotgunpunched in the facearrestheld at gunpointbombinterrogationhandcuffsrevolverf wordfoot chaseterroristdisguisedrug dealermontageprisonernonlinear timelinefalse accusationjudgetrialanti heroradionews reportbinocularsprotestperson on firetankirelandpubcorrupt cophateriotpot smokingsociopathsecurity camerajail cellexploding buildingphone boothirishprison guardburglaryscotlanddeath threatcigarette lighterpunched in the chestassault riflepolice raidpolice inspectorferryphysical abusemedia coveragemarijuana jointhysteriamolotov cocktailforced to stripabuse of powerarmored carmeatjukeboxshoutingfemale lawyerbritish armycommando raidbritish renaissancememorialwrongful imprisonmentcockney accentslapprison wardendreadlocksnorthern irelandwrongful arrestreggaevideo cassettecity hallprison riothit with a chairreference to led zeppelinirish republican armyjigsaw puzzlejudicial systemprotest marchjudicialjudiciaryriot policeprojectionfalse accusation of murderkleptomaniacmaximum security prisonmale tearsrastafarianforced confessionpolitical violencebomb makingspray canbelfast northern irelandrastafaripolitical conflictmale slaps a malebombmaker (See All) |
Frank Dux has spent most his life being trained by Tanaka to participate in the Kumite, the ultimate martial arts tournament, where participants are seriously injured, even killed. Frank decides to go despite being told by his superiors in the army that he can't because they need him. Two army offic …ers are sent to get him and the trail leads to Hong Kong but Frank eludes them. While Frank advances, he knows that he may have to face Chong Li, the defending champion, who has killed a few participants. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmartial artscult filmcoming of ageblack comedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | murderdeathfriendshiprevengebetrayalescapeherodeceptionmilitaryseductionwrestlingrivalryblindnesscheatingnear death experience |
| Locations: | bushospitalbarrestauranthotelairplaneboatairportpolice stationjungleslumsex in a hotel |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshippolicedoctortattoosoldiernursetough guywarrioraction herobest friendbullyjapaneseteacher student relationshipamerican abroadmilitary officer …military police (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | underdogwhat happened to epiloguemanagerbased on true storytitle spoken by characterbloodmale nudityviolenceone word titleflashbackmale rear nuditydogbare chested malekissfight …photographchasesurprise endingshowerbeatingblood splatterfistfightblondeslow motion scenepunched in the faceswordarrestbrawlbare buttshowdownbeerhand to hand combatsunglasseshallucinationhandcuffscompetitionfightingcombatkung fuf wordreportersubjective camerafoot chasejournalistambushstrangulationmontagemixed martial artsboxingfishone man armytrainingduelcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathkaratescreaminglocker roomelectrocutioncharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementrace against timeknocked outkicked in the faceopening action scenescargymmartial artistcontestneck breakingpremarital sexfirst partchampionblindfoldlove interestfreeze framestylized violencemachismocaptainmartial arts masterhead buttbreaking and enteringelectronic music scorehong kongboxerkicked in the stomachnosebleedhonortournamenttorchchop sockycolonelmale underwearkickboxinginterracial romanceu.s. armykatana swordfight to the deathpunched in the stomachpsychotronicmentorpunched in the chestrivalmeditationaerial shotkarate chopbroken armfemale reporterbriefsbruisepolice inspectorcoinroundhouse kickrefereepillmagic trickalleytasermusclemancomic reliefbully comeuppancetaekwondoyoung version of charactertriadmilitary basehumorjudobroken nosekickboxerbettinggladiatoraikidoshrinemartial arts trainingracial stereotypeguidearmy basebeefcakejujitsumuay thaiattempted robberymartial arts tournamentfemale journalistsex on first datestrong mancoconutstreetcarchopsticksdinner datevideo arcadekicked in the chestillegal fistfightbare knuckle fightingtraining montageunderground fightingbeefcake martial artsninjutsubandannawuxia fictionvowcheeringdumb policeplay fightgold toothfighting movieabsent without leavetooth knocked outbone breakingmentor student relationshippunched in the mouthcoin trickkumitesexy female reporter (See All) |
A touching tale of a wayward young man who struggles to find his identity, living in a world where he can solve any problem, except the one brewing deep within himself, until one day he meets his soul mate who opens his mind and his heart.
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | break upfriendshipcancerdeath of wife |
| Mood: | moving |
| Locations: | barrestaurantcourtroombaseballused car |
| Characters: | friendpsychiatristprofessor |
| Story: | motivationaljob interviewambitionblockbustercharacter name in titleflashbackmasturbationcigarette smokingthree word titlemirrorslow motion scenepaintingbirthdayjailf word …orphandinerjokechild abuseapologyman with glasseswidowerdatepremarital sexex convictreference to william shakespeareclass differencesflirtingloss of wifeassaultimpersonationjanitorplaygroundconstruction siteboston massachusettsethnic slurdeath of loved onegeniusvietnam veteranirish americanconstruction workerlecturemathematicsmasturbation referencepsychotherapyreference to ludwig van beethovennsael trainshakespearean quotationtoy storemathematicianreference to friedrich nietzscheworld seriessexual jokeclass reunionharvard universitylittle leaguereference to michelangeloharvarddisorderprodigycommunity collegeboston red soxdog racingtough lovehypnotherapymassachusetts institute of technologymathematical equationbatting cagenational security agencyteaching assistantmagic 8 ballfear of failuretechnereference to noam chomskydog trackfear of abandonmentautodidactmathematical geniusattachment disorder (See All) |
Based on the true story of 'Leigh Anne Tuohy' (qv) and 'Sean Tuohy' (qv) who take in a homeless teenage African-American, 'Michael Oher' (qv). Michael has no idea who his father is and his mother is a drug addict. Michael has had little formal education and few skills to help him learn. Leigh Anne s …oon takes charge however, as is her nature, ensuring that the young man has every opportunity to succeed. When he expresses an interest in football, she goes all out to help him, including giving the coach a few ideas on how best to use Michael's skills. They not only provide him with a loving home, but hire a tutor to help him improve his grades to the point where he would qualify for an NCAA Division I athletic scholarship. 'Michael Oher' (qv) was the first-round pick of the Baltimore Ravens in the 2009 NFL draft. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | fish out of waterfootball movie |
| Themes: | investigationracismpovertydrug useabuseadoptionprejudicenear death experience |
| Locations: | kitchentrucksinging in a carchristianity school |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanbrother sister relationshipteenage boyfemale protagonistchristianchristianityteacher student relationship |
| Story: | motivationalends with biographical notesamerican footballwhat happened to epiloguebased on true storytitle spoken by characterf ratedinterviewflashbackgunthree word titlebased on booksunglassescar crashprayer …drug dealerwomantrainingdrug addictcharacter repeating someone else's dialoguecheerleaderblack americanstrong female characterrace relationsstrong female leadcompassioninterracial friendshipredneckobesityarchival footagefamily dinnergunfirenewspaper clippingsouthern accentthanksgivingnarrated by charactersouthernerhigh school teacherrunning awaydemocratadopted sontutorilliteracycoincidenceessaysurrogate motherprivate schoolfootball teamtitle same as bookcrack cocainebmwinterracial adoptionmemphis tennesseesaying gracehigh school graduationstarts with narrationfootball coachfootball gamenon violencehigh school footballhigh school athletefootball stadiumbased on factaudio flashbackpep talkrecruitingfootball fanfootball practicehomeless teenagerenglish classsocietal hypocrisyadopteeadopted brotherncaacheerleading squadfatherless childadoptive mother adopted son relationshipmotherly loveadoptive parentkilled on birthdayfootball starparental neglectadoptive familymagical negro stereotypeprotective motherrapping in a car40 ozends with real life footagedrug addicted motheroral examthe projectsnational association for the advancement of colored peoplewhite saviorbaltimore ravensbiracial familycollege recruitmentgentle giantfootball scholarshipsouthern woman (See All) |
Oddball cop and tough guy, Jack Cates is the only survivor of a cop shooting and in hunting down the murderer collects Reggie Hammond from jail for 48 hours. Hammond is oddly motivated to help. The killer is searching for his stash of cash. Cates and Hammond who have the Black-white, cop-crook thing … to work out make surprisingly good partners as they navigate through the city looking for their suspect. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | martial artscult filmsuspense |
| Themes: | murderrevengekidnappingheroracismpsychopathalcoholismpolice brutalityprison escape |
| Mood: | neo noircar chase |
| Locations: | san francisco californiamotelbusbarhotelnightclubpolice stationofficehotel fight |
| Characters: | policeafrican americanprostituteserial killerhostagetough guyaction heronative americanalcoholicpolice detectivepolice shootoutdysfunctional relationship |
| Story: | chinatown san franciscoblockbustertitle spoken by characterfemale nuditynumber in titlebloodviolencebare breastsbare chested malegunkissfightcigarette smokingsinging …knifechasesurprise endingpistolshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfistfightshotgungunfightbrawlbare buttshowdownheld at gunpointbeerprostitutionrevolverfightingstripperbisexualgay slurmixed martial artsprisonersubwaybrunettedisarming someonepolice officer killedshot in the foreheadbartenderracial slurpay phonebaseball batopening action scenestreet shootoutconvertiblepremarital sexsemiautomatic pistolobscene finger gesturemachismobeer drinkingcoplistening to musiccowboy hatcountry musicmexican standoffinterracial friendshipbar fightredneckwhiskeyhookerbuddypartnermercilessnesspolice officer shotthrown through a windowconvicttough copprison cellsouthern accenthit with a baseball batvodkaimpersonating a police officerstolen cartitle ends with periodbad guycartoon on tvpolice officer shot in the chesttwo man armyquick drawstolen moneybuddy copgun violenceaction violencemaverick copprison breaktime for titlesix shooterlong brown hairshoulder holsterjail breakpayphonebuddy movieconvicted felonhit with a car doorbarroom brawlalley fightescapeelesbian slurcold blooded killerchain gangbowie knifebuddy filmracial overtonesstolen guncartoon on televisionfake fightfrisksubway chaseunderbellyredneck bar (See All) |
New Rochelle, the 1960s. High schooler Frank Abagnale Jr. idolizes his father, who's in trouble with the IRS. When his parents separate, Frank runs away to Manhattan with $25 in his checking account, vowing to regain dad's losses and get his parents back together. Just a few years later, the FBI tra …cks him down in France; he's extradited, tried, and jailed for passing more than $4,000,000 in bad checks. Along the way, he's posed as a Pan Am pilot, a pediatrician, and an attorney. And, from nearly the beginning of this life of crime, he's been pursued by a dour FBI agent, Carl Hanratty. What starts as cat and mouse becomes something akin to father and son. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedytragedycaperspy spoofbased on autobiography |
| Themes: | revengeinfidelitychristmasmoneybetrayaladulteryprisonescapeinvestigationdeceptionextramarital affairtraveldivorcedeath of fatherredemption …surveillanceabortionblindness (See All) |
| Mood: | high schooljames bond spoof scene |
| Locations: | moteltaxihospitalnew york citybarrestaurantchurchswimming poolhotelcarsnowairplanelos angeles californiaparis franceairport …villageapartmentpolice carcourtroomfranceusatrain stationspainschool teacher (See All) |
| Characters: | father son relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorsingerprostituteteenage boypolice officernurselawyer …thiefsecurity guardbiblemaidamerican abroadmayorpolice arrestamerican dreamchinese food (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s1960syear 1967 |
| Story: | motivationaljob interviewblockbusterwhat happened to epiloguebased on true storyflashbackdogbare chested malesex scenecigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingpartychase …pistolvoice over narrationarrestlettervomitinglieheld at gunpointsunglassesprostitutionhandcuffsclassroomprayerrevolvermanhattan new york citycriminalf wordfoot chasebraambushcaliforniadisguisemansionmontagedinerprisonertoiletmapnonlinear timelinedinnerjudgedouble crossmarriage proposalnecklaceon the runflash forwardconfessionpilotbinocularscharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebusinessmanfbiuniformpay phonechampagnefugitiveumbrellaauditionproduct placementrace against timesuitcasechristmas treelightningbankspeechhigh school studentloss of fatherpremarital sexcinemaex convicthandguntypewritereuropewashington d.c.record playerrunawayeyeglassesnerdwaiterteen angstloss of virginityheavy raintape recordercomic bookjail cellfbi agentwatching a moviehollywood californiamovie theaterfraudfloridaimpersonationphone boothpoolwomanizerscambroken legwatching televisionmovie theatreattorneyunfaithful wifeitalian americanimpostoregyptnew orleans louisianamiami floridatheatre audienceescape attemptchristmas evecon artistengagementchoirrainstormblind manfamily dinnercasual sexdivorceewedding receptionflightsouthern accentcon mannew jobsecret serviceset upimperative in titlelouisianaassumed identitywar herofake identityphysicianwalletjukeboxbully comeuppancestewardesslaundromatcall girldepartment storenewspaper articleflight attendantunsubtitled foreign languagehandcuffedemergency roomjockatlanta georgiaprosecutorunderage sexprison visitmadrid spainforgeryinmateorchestral music scorecadillacembezzlementparoledivorced parentsoverhead camera shotreference to james bondman wearing glassesanimated creditsfrenchmanimplied sexbanquetbilingualismflash cameraworld war two veterancat and mousevinyldental bracesmoney falling through the airimpersonatorphonograph recordpendanthalf sistersuitcase of moneycondominiumanimated title sequencehigh school principalslide projectortelling a jokeprinting presscockpitbracesexpertcounterfeitfrenchwomanname changeyearbookbank tellertelephone boxengagement partysubstitute teacherrunning away from homesource musicfake passportmile high clubco pilotforgerjazz scorechequescam artisttarmacattorney generalwolf whistleslideshowpaying for sexlutherandiplomaloan officerget rich quick schememedium format cameracheck bookreference to the new york yankeesbank foreclosurebank fraudmislaid trustex modeltax fraudcandy striperconfidence trickused car dealerleitmotifreference to mickey mantletax evaderlabelmusic score features saxophonereference to ian flemingair hostessbar exammarseilles francerotary clubpan amsolicitation of prostitutioncheck fraudluncheonetteshreveport louisianaeclairfraudsternew rochelle new york (See All) |
Rudy grew up in a steel mill town where most people ended up working, but wanted to play football at Notre Dame instead. There were only a couple of problems. His grades were a little low, his athletic skills were poor, and he was only half the size of the other players. But he had the drive and the … spirit of 5 people and has set his sights upon joining the team. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | football movie |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagerbrother brother relationshipbest friendcatholic |
| Story: | motivationalunderdogambitionamerican footballcharacter name in titleone word titleworking classsports teamorchestral music scorereference to john wayneindianacollege lifecollege footballthanksgiving dinnerlearning disability …aspirationtransfer studentgrad studentnotre dame universityjunior collegenotre dame fighting irish (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: | marriagefriendshipmoneybetrayaldrinkingfeardrunkennessweddingartdeceptiondivorceinsanitycelebritymental illnessgreed |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | san francisco californianew york citybarbeachrestaurantchurchswimming poolcourtroomart school |
| Characters: | family relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipfriendboygirlphotographerpriestlawyerartistreference to godsingle motherex husband ex wife relationshipchinese …mayordeafnessstepfather stepdaughter relationshipreligious zealotart thief (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1950s20th centuryyear 2000year 1963year 1960year 1964 |
| Story: | chinatown san franciscoends with biographical notessalesmanjob interviewwhat happened to epiloguebased on true storytitle spoken by characterdogkissfightcigarette smokingphotographtelephone callfirevoice over narration …cryingfoodmirrorwatching tvcameradrinksecretpaintingbooklietearssunglassesrunningrock musiccafemarijuanahallucinationreference to jesus christtelephonef wordreportergay slurnewspaperorphanjournalistwinecaliforniawomanmontageeatingjudgeapologytrialchildpaintermarriage proposalflash forwardconfessionargumentmicrophonekeysuburbliarpay phonechampagnesuitcasecover upcourtpursuitwitnesssuspicionobscene finger gesturetypewriternewspaper headlinearsonflirtingsurgeryscandaleyeglassesitaliansupermarketlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicfamescene during opening creditsmagazinecrying womanfraudimpersonationswimsuitwomanizerart galleryscamgrocery storenicknameinnocencedelusionbribehawaiiprideatticdeceitmarital separationraised middle fingerdivorceeabusive husbandholding handsmoral dilemmapostercon manpost world war twoethicsstudiohit in the facesuccessschemepostcardmen's bathroomsarcasmbased on real eventsjazz musicbitternessconfessionalhoneymoonreal estatenaivetytv reportershoutingjurylawsuitradio stationfilm cameraknocking on a doorlistening to a radioquitting a jobambassadormaillocked doorradio showchild custodybased on real personreading a newspapersome scenes in black and whiteart exhibitionreference to marilyn monroebechdel test passedrealtorcriticposingegoexposehouse on firetelevision reporterclose up of eyeeyesflash camerapublicitysleeping on a couchtear on cheekplagiarismexpressionismmodern 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 vincilarge format camera9 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 clockreference 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) |
Stephen Meyers is a young idealist who's brilliant at communications, is second in command of Governor Mike Morris's presidential campaign, and is a true believer. In the middle of the Ohio primary, the campaign manager of Morris's opponent asks Meyers to meet; he offers him a job. At the same time, … Morris's negotiations for the endorsement of the man in third place, a North Carolina Senator, hit a snag. A young campaign intern, Molly Stearns, gets Stephen's romantic attention. Republicans have a trick up their sleeve; Stephen may be too trusting, and Molly has a secret. What's most important, career, victory, or virtue? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | political thriller |
| Themes: | politicsfuneralextramarital affairblackmailabortion |
| Mood: | ambiguous ending |
| Locations: | bus |
| Characters: | death of girlfriend |
| Story: | internmanagersex scenebased on playblondesex in bedf wordwomanfour word titleman with glassesfired from the jobwritten and directed by cast memberdirected by stardateelection …love interestkissing while having sexnewspaper headlinetv newsloyaltywoman with glassescynicismintriguenews reporterohioblonde womangovernorelection campaignpolitical campaignpolitical candidatepresidential electionpresidential candidatemonth in titlepresidential campaigncampaigningcincinnati ohioreference to the new york timestitle based on shakespearepresidential debateco written by actorendorsementpicket signcampaign speechdeath of love interestprescription drug overdose (See All) |
Taking over England's top football club Leeds United, previously successful manager Brian Clough's abrasive approach and his clear dislike of the players' dirty style of play make it certain there is going to be friction. Glimpses of his earlier career help explain both his hostility to previous man …ager Don Revie and how much he is missing right-hand man Peter Taylor who has loyally stayed with Brighton & Hove Albion. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | sports history |
| Themes: | friendshiprivalry |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | hospitalbeachlondon englandsinging in a car |
| Characters: | family relationshipsbest friend |
| Period: | 1970s1960s |
| Story: | stadiumambitionwhat happened to epiloguemanagerbased on novelinterviewflashbackbare chested malewatching tvreportersoccerfootballnonlinear timelineno opening creditstraining …locker roomfired from the jobuniformspeechchampionnewspaper headlineheart attackhead buttheavy rainpress conferencetv showcelebrationreconciliationnewsreel footagefootball playerdressing roomtrophyarroganceloss of jobdisciplinepresstv studiosoccer playersoccer matchfootball teamtv interviewmovie cameracupgoalsoccer fanfootball matchtv broadcastscoutyorkshirenational anthemsports starboard meetingjob offersportsmanmanagementpep talkegotismsoccer stadiumbrightonfootball managermallorcasoccer starleeds englandbooingmale rivalryseaside resortletter of resignationeuropean championshipingratitudejob resignationbritish soccerfootball associationwembley arena (See All) |
Oskar Schindler is a vainglorious and greedy German businessman who becomes an unlikely humanitarian amid the barbaric German Nazi reign when he feels compelled to turn his factory into a refuge for Jews. Based on the true story of Oskar Schindler who managed to save about 1100 Jews from being gasse …d at the Auschwitz concentration camp, it is a testament to the good in all of us. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | epicchrist allegory |
| Themes: | marriagemurderdeathfriendshipweddingheroracismpsychopathguiltevilhopecrueltyholocaustforgivenessstarvation |
| Locations: | snowcemeterybathtubwater |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipdoctorjewishmaidjewsecretarygermanengineergerman soldier |
| Period: | world war two1990s1940s1930s |
| Story: | ends with biographical notesjob interviewblockbusterwhat happened to epiloguebased on true storycharacter name in titlebloodviolencetwo word titlemale full frontal nuditypistolshowercryingbased on book …machine gunmirrorurinationshot in the headrescueapostrophe in titlepianomale pubic hairsubjective cameragood versus evilcandlewidowprisonerfemale pubic hairman with glassesno opening creditschild in perilbirthday partycharacter repeating someone else's dialogueprologuebusinessmanuniformfactorychampagnecharacter's point of view camera shotsuitcasefull frontal female nudityringhangingtypewritersplatterhatechild murdershavingreference to adolf hitlerfriendship between menarchitectwomanizerhonorcompassionanti semitismdiamondsoapdeath of protagonistdark heroblack and whiteconcentration campghettodead boyfieldtragic heroshaved headdead girlfull frontal male nudityaccountantpresentworkerswastikahiding in a closetvillarailwayrabbiholocaust survivorfilm starts with textbunk bedbloody body of childconsciencehanged manashesauschwitzfamous scorehiding under a bedhiding placedeath of title charactercoldmass graveliberationpolishmass murdererhometownindustrialistchild killedbarracksruthlessnessman hits womanblack and white segues into colorfreezingemaciationreference to karl marxouthouseinvestorfire hoselistreference to greta garboboy killednazi concentration campmanicureconcentration camp survivorchild shotgold toothchild shot in the headcold blooded killerdeath campinfestationfoundationgratitudesabbathliceboxcarkrakow polandshabbatmenorahhiding jewsgirl killedchild shot in the chesttalmudrighteous among the nationsred coatnazi retaliationchild shot in the backmachinistsadistic crueltychild shot through the chestcolor segues into black and whiteselectionthrill killlapel pinyad vashemfellow travelerrifle scope (See All) |
On September, 11th 2001, after the terrorist attack to the World Trade Center, the building collapses over the rescue team from the Port Authority Police Department. Will Jimeno and his sergeant John McLoughlin are found alive trapped under the wreckage while the rescue teams fight to save them.
| Subgenre: | documentary footage |
| Themes: | marriagedeathfriendshiprevengepregnancyterrorismdyingcourageself sacrifice |
| Mood: | darkness |
| Locations: | bushospitalnew york citytrainchurchairplaneelevatorcave in |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanfriendtattoobrother sister relationshipteenage boypolice officerpolicemanreference to god …biblepregnant wifehispanic american (See All) |
| Period: | 2000syear 2001 |
| Story: | ends with biographical noteswhat happened to epiloguebased on true storybloodflashbackgunphotographexplosionthree word titleshowerfirevoice over narrationcell phoneunderwearrescue …slow motion scenewatching tvvomitinghallucinationreference to jesus christprayermanhattan new york citysurvivalflashlightterroristambulancedeath of friendwomansubwaydrawingpaingunshotscreaminglocker roomcrosssleepingrunawaydisastertv newslistening to musichelmetwalkie talkiehammerstreet lifetrappedevacuationpastorrescue missionworld trade center manhattan new york cityalarm clockferryfiremansatelliteaccountantcartoon on tvfireballmarineskyscraperunited states of americaparamedicstretcherstatue of liberty new york citymissingemergency roomgurneybased on true eventscar radioradio newsfamily crisispentagonloudspeakerbarber shopburningdrugstorewall street manhattan new york citybuilding collapsenypdtraffic lightempire state building manhattan new york citytwin towersmilitary veterancaricaturedebrissearch and rescuejumping off a buildingmusic score features pianoterror attackrescue teamleg amputationrubblefiretruckdisaster in new yorkday care centerends with dedicationfdnymarried to a police officer21th centuryport authority bus terminal manhattan new york city (See All) |
Follows the life of 'Karen Blixen' (qv), who establishes a plantation in Africa. Her life is Complicated by a husband of convenience (Bror Blixen), a true love (Denys), troubles on the plantation, schooling of the natives, war, and catching VD from her husband.
| Subgenre: | epic |
| Themes: | marriagelovefriendshipinfidelitymoneyadulteryweddingfuneralnatureextramarital affairdivorceunfaithfulnesswritinghunting |
| Mood: | movingwedding night |
| Locations: | trainschoolcemeteryfarmafricajunglecampfireairplane accident |
| Characters: | husband wife relationshipfrienddoctorfemale protagonistlove triangleself destructiveness |
| Period: | 1930s1920s1910s |
| Story: | unhappy marriageblockbusterpassionbased on true storydancingsingingfirevoice over narrationbased on bookdreamface slapdeath of friendmarriage proposalracial slurgrave …storytellingtragic eventgiftworld war onewildlifetwinhunterdenmarkculture clashrailway stationparadeanimal attackpicnicinterracial romanceadventurerfloodwhipthunderstormlionmarital problemwedding receptionreflectioncar troublebankergramophonetoastinfertilitycolonialismgigolobankruptcyfamous scorekenyabagpipesbiplanecolonycompassplantationmarriage of convenienceglovecountry in titlenew year's eve partyfireworknobilitybaronreceptionloss of boyfriendsafarisyphilisshampoonative tribeaccentcuckoo clockmalariababoonswahiliprivate clubcolonialdomestic servantbritish colonialtribal chiefshooting partybritish colonialismbritish expatriatebig game huntercoffee plantationdressagecolonial africacolonial eragreat white hunter (See All) |
Wendell Rohr is a torts lawyer taking on the gun lobby. Rankin Fitch is the jury consultant for the Defendants and between them the battle is for the hearts and minds of the jury. But there is someone on the inside. Nicholas Easter is a juror with a girlfriend, Marlee, on the outside. they have a pa …st ..... and their own agenda. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedysuspenseconspiracycourtroom drama |
| Themes: | murderdeathrevengesuicidemoneybetrayaldrinkingdeceptionrobberycorruptiontheftpsychopathdeath of fatherparanoiablackmail …surveillancehome invasionabortionblindnessjustice (See All) |
| Mood: | rainmurder suicide |
| Locations: | moteltaxibusbarrestaurantchurchsmall townapartmentcourtroomtaxi driverfire truckschool shooting |
| Characters: | father son relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipafrican americanchildrensingerpolicemanphotographerlawyersister sister relationshipthiefwaitresssecurity guardalcoholicprofessor …secretary (See All) |
| Story: | stockbrokeramerican footballmanagersexbased on novelbloodgunfightcigarette smokingphotographsingingknifechasesurprise endingtelephone call …firecell phonesongbeatingfistfightfoodslow motion scenecomputercameradrinkarrestbrawlsecretshootingriflebirthdaycar crashcafebathroomprayertelephonefoot chasecandleambushdisguiseambulancebasketballwomanmontageeatingwidowsuicide attemptdinertoiletweaponjudgetrialdouble crossfemme fatalenews reportgunshotflash forwardattempted murderprologueattackpay phoneumbrellaundercoverrace against timestatuebaseball batcourtmanipulationpursuitdeath of husbandarsonblack americanfreeze framebirthday cakesabotagesupermarketrevelationbreaking and enteringheavy rainlawcrucifixvideotapevictimhome moviefollowing someonefalse identitystreet lifedrug overdosemechanicwatching televisionguardtarget practiceattorneycynicismnew orleans louisianashopping mallco workerblack and white scenestabbed in the legassault riflelipstickbody landing on a cargasolineblind mannewspaper clippingmoral dilemmapatriotismmedia coveragefirefightersouthern accenthit with a baseball batintimidationbeing followedgothbriberyvideo tapeset upohioabuse of powercockroachfake identityarms dealercameramanjurylawsuitdemocratasthmaassistantmailoffscreen killinggun violencesense of smellwoman kills a manhome videonewscastrealtorhappy birthday to yougoth girlceoman hits a womanmiscarriage of justicewiretappingindianawater fountainex marinecourthouseprotestorbaptisthappy birthday911job promotioncourt trialbilingualnecktiestreetcarman fights a womansleeping pillssuitcase of moneytv crewjudicial systementrapmentcajuncourt casejudicialjudiciarycrisis of consciencewearing a sound wirelegal systemcincinnati ohiogun controlsaxophone playercourt hearingskeet shootingmoney transferpledge of allegiancejurorfighting the systempunk rock girlmachine pistolhit with a bottlesmashing a car windowcourt of lawlitigationmp3 playerex u.s. marinecayman islandsjury dutyarms tradeschool playgroundfemale security guardjury roomtrolley carbrokerage firmjury tamperingplaintiff (See All) |
Oakland A's GM Billy Beane is handicapped with the lowest salary constraint in baseball. If he ever wants to win the World Series, Billy must find a competitive advantage. Billy is about to turn baseball on its ear when he uses statistical data to analyze and place value on the players he picks for …the team. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | period piece |
| Themes: | anger |
| Locations: | baseball |
| Characters: | father daughter relationship |
| Period: | 1980s1970s2000s |
| Story: | underdogwhat happened to epiloguemanagertitle spoken by characterone word titleflashbacktelephone callbased on bookwatching tvdrivingvoice overfired from the jobbusinessslow motionpartner …meetingstrategymetaphormathematicsbaseball playerbaseball gamebaseball teammajor league baseballjob offerbaseball movieoakland californiaplaying against typestatisticsprofessional athletebaseball managerstatisticianoakland athleticswinning streak (See All) |
In the not-too-distant future, a less-than-perfect man wants to travel to the stars. Society has categorized Vincent Freeman as less than suitable given his genetic make-up and he has become one of the underclass of humans that are only useful for menial jobs. To move ahead, he assumes the identity …of Jerome Morrow, a perfect genetic specimen who is a paraplegic as a result of a car accident. With professional advice, Vincent learns to deceive DNA and urine sample testing. Just when he is finally scheduled for a space mission, his program director is killed and the police begin an investigation, jeopardizing his secret. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmblack comedydystopiabiopunk |
| Themes: | homelessnessmarriagemurderdeathlovesuicidepregnancydrinkingdrunkennessinvestigationdeceptionparanoiablackmailillnesssurveillance …hopeprejudicemurder investigationspace travel (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | taxihospitalbeachrestaurantswimming poolnightclubwheelchairofficerooftopouter spacelaboratorytunnelsex in a car |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipdoctorchildrenbrother brother relationshipnursedetectivepolicemanbabyreference to godpolice detectiveself mutilation …self immolationgeneticist (See All) |
| Period: | futurenear future |
| Story: | job interviewambitionhit by a cartitle spoken by characterbloodmale nudityviolenceone word titleinterviewflashbackmale rear nuditybare chested malekisscigarette smoking …dancingphotographpartysurprise endingshowervoice over narrationbeatingdreamcorpseurinationrescuepunched in the facecomputerdrinkundressingbare buttpaintingvomitingpianosubjective cameraswimmingwineconcertmontagetoiletaccidentnonlinear timelinefalse accusationacronym in titleunderwater scenepainskinny dippinglimousinelibrarycharacter repeating someone else's dialoguebeaten to deathlocker roomcharacter's point of view camera shotmissionmistaken identitybankconvertiblegympianistinjectionpursuitcrosschildbirthpremarital sexsuspicionclass differenceshealthsurgerydestinyshavingburned alivehead butthypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrordiseasesecurity cameraexercisemorgueassaultfraudbirthfatesocial commentarybroken legpresumed deadcrime scenejanitortelescopeimpostorironyscene after end creditssibling rivalrydiscriminationastronautautopsyspyingsuspectsurprise after end creditsnasaenglishman abroadinvestigatorexpeditionhairassumed identityspiral staircasedetroit michiganfake identitymakeovervacuum cleaneryoung version of characteroutsideridealismmedalcloudspace shuttlegenetic engineeringscene of the crimecripplewheelchair boundfight the systemcowardmicroscopequarantineparaplegicgeneticsartificial inseminationin medias resfirst person narrationfingerprintwanted postertreadmillfleeingred herringspace explorationconformitydeoxyribonucleic acidengineeringsolar systemnew identitybirth controlrivierabrother versus brotherrecitalheart conditionblockadeleg braceblood testeugenicsanti conformitysit upsworkplace romancebroken backcontact lensfurnaceperfectionfilm starts with quotedouble identityexposed braingene manipulationsubterfugeagainst the oddsforgercombwhat ifbiasclass systemnavigatortitanestranged brotherfrench rivieraurine sampleblurry visionheart failurechange of identityspecimenchronic illnessspace missioncleaning crewiqspace shuttle launchcleanlinessdrug testheart monitorlongevitynatural childbirthout of breathesperantofertilizationgenetic testingnearsightednesssuperioritygyroscopeskin careblood packcellular biologygenetic enhancementheightismidentity controlpolice roadblockmyopiashort sightednessswimming contest (See All) |
Based upon a real-life story that happened in the early seventies in which the Chase Manhattan Bank in Gravesend, Brooklyn, was held siege by a bank robber determined to steal enough money for his male lover to undergo a sex change operation. On a hot summer afternoon, the First Savings Bank of Broo …klyn is held up by Sonny and Sal, two down-and-out characters. Although the bank manager and female tellers agree not to interfere with the robbery, Sonny finds that there's actually nothing much to steal, as most of the cash has been picked up for the day. Sonny then gets an unexpected phone call from Police Captain Moretti, who tells him the place is surrounded by the city's entire police force. Having few options under the circumstances, Sonny nervously bargains with Moretti, demanding safe escort to the airport and a plane out of the country in return for the bank employees' safety. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | gay interestblack comedyheistheist gone wrong |
| Themes: | marriageinfidelityadulteryrobberyextramarital affairtheftcelebrityunfaithfulnesstransgender |
| Locations: | new york citycarhelicopterairplaneairportpolice car |
| Characters: | father son relationshiphusband wife relationshiphomosexualpolicemother son relationshipafrican americandoctorpolice officerdetectivepolicemanhostagethieftranssexualreference to god …security guardpolice detectivesnipercatholicgay fatherasking for forgivenesspolice sniper (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | unhappy marriageblockbusterwhat happened to epiloguemanagerbased on true storyinterviewgunpistoltelephone callfirecryingshot in the headarrestshootingrifle …animal in titledead bodyprayerrevolvertelephonef wordreportergay slurnew yorksuicide attemptapologyshot in the foreheadsmokingprotestfbibankthreatbank robberyhandgunblack americanpizzatv newscopfaintingfbi agentdemonstrationsergeantmediagay parentmobbrooklyn new york cityone daysiegegunfireactivistsmokecrowdsidekickgay manrobbertrue crimelast will and testamentbased on real eventsbank robbertv reportercameramanasthmabankergurneypizza deliverynervousnessdiabetesbarbershopfamous linedelivery boyhostage situationvietnam war veteranpizza delivery boystockholm syndromeprotestorbased on articlegun shottv camerabisexual mandiabeticwillmedia frenzybank managerrobbery gone awrysweatingsuicide pactbank tellerasthma attackbullhornbrooklynno musicanonymous telephone callcrybisexual malebank clerkbank employeetarmacbotched crimemale to female transgenderbody searchanchormangay liberationbisexual interestpizza boyair conditioninggay loverdetective sergeantmalapropismcops and robbersatticasex change operationdimwitbank guarddelivery guydemandsfranticbisexual lead characterdiabetic shockrobbery gone wrongtransgendered character (See All) |
In this movie, Truman is a man whose life is a fake one... The place he lives is in fact a big studio with hidden cameras everywhere, and all his friends and people around him, are actors who play their roles in the most popular TV-series in the world: The Truman Show. Truman thinks that he is an or …dinary man with an ordinary life and has no idea about how he is exploited. Until one day... he finds out everything. Will he react? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmdystopia |
| Themes: | marriagefriendshipchristmasbetrayalescapefilmmakingvoyeurismparanoiaadoptionfear of water |
| Mood: | satire |
| Locations: | bushospitalbarbeachschoolsmall townbathtubbicycleelevatorstorm at seaboat accident |
| Characters: | father son relationshipmother son relationshipnurseinsurance agent |
| Period: | 1990sfuture |
| Story: | motivationalblockbustertitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titleflashbackdancingthree word titlemirrorbathroomcollegeislandtelevisionwomanbridgeman with glasses …no opening creditsdrowninglibraryproduct placementbasementsadnessloss of fathersuspicionactingmoonsurgeryidentitygolfsupermarkettwinsfloridaimprovisationmoralitybraverydeceitrainstormalternate realitymarital separationvideo surveillancefilm in filmsailboattraffic jamhollywood signfictional reality showvending machineinfiltrationegomarketingradio broadcastrevolving doorcollagedeja vulawn mowersnorricamfictional tv showfictional talk showinnocence lostsearch partysearchlighttelevision producerplaying against typenuclear accidentmedia hypenewsstandweather manipulationtravel agencyshakespeareangod complexcreator creation relationshipsimple mansimulated realitymental torturethe one that got awayhermetic worldwall of fireartificecontrolled environmentobject falling from the skytalk show in plot (See All) |
Suburban Virginia schools have been segregated for generations. One Black and one White high school are closed and the students sent to T.C. Williams High School under federal mandate to integrate. The year is seen through the eyes of the football team where the man hired to coach the Black school i …s made head coach over the highly successful white coach. Based on the actual events of 1971, the team becomes the unifying symbol for the community as the boys and the adults learn to depend on and trust each other. (Read More)
| Themes: | racismprejudice |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolcemetery |
| Characters: | homosexualafrican americanlittle girlgay kiss |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | ends with biographical notesunderdogamerican footballbased on true storytitle spoken by characterkissvomitingcar crashfootballracial slurtrainingprotesttough girlcharacter says i love youstrong female character …coachrace relationspump action shotguncivil rightsbananabigotryparalysisimperative in titlesports teamsouthern u.s.racial prejudicevirginiafootball teamracial tensiontai chiracial discriminationcivil rights movementprecocious childfootball coachintegrationhigh school footballafrican american protagonistchantcorvettefootball practicecoachingrace riotreference to jerry lewischevrolet camaroreference to dean martinman kissing manaffirmative actionpicket signbrick thrown through a windowfixed gamehead coach (See All) |
Will Smith stars in Concussion, a dramatic thriller based on the incredible true David vs. Goliath story of American immigrant Dr. Bennet Omalu, the brilliant forensic neuropathologist who made the first discovery of CTE, a football-related brain trauma, in a pro player and fought for the truth to b …e known. Omalu's emotional quest puts him at dangerous odds with one of the most powerful institutions in the world. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | football movie |
| Themes: | deathsuicidepregnancyinvestigation |
| Locations: | pennsylvaniacar fire |
| Characters: | homeless manhusband wife relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshipdoctorpregnant womanself mutilationpregnantcoroner |
| Story: | ends with biographical notesamerican footballbased on true storytitle spoken by characterone word titledancingdead bodymontagefootballimmigrantdrug addictcover upspeechthreatcoach …athletemorguepress conferenceresearchfootball playermedical examinationautopsydead manclose up of eyesface masktestimonyprofessional sportsdenialhearing voiceshead injurymedical doctorbrain damagepittsburgh pennsylvaniasaying gracefootball coachfootball gameconcussionmedical examinernflcongressional hearingbrain scanfootball fanpathologistends with historical notesnigerianneurologistpost mortemconflict of interestbrain injurynational football leaguesports injuryfootball helmetprofit motivenewton's cradleindictmentbuilding a househead traumatraumatic brain injurycorporate malfeasancesmashing a guitarbinocular microscopepittsburghpittsburgh steelersclass action lawsuitexpert witnessmicroscope slideinjection in armneurological illnesschronic traumatic encephalopathynigerian immigrantsports doctor (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: | marriagemurderdeathsuiciderapereligionmoneyfearartincestseductionangercorruptionobsessionsupernatural power …guiltinsanitygriefmental illnessgreedpanicdevilmythologymurder of familythe devil (See All) |
| Mood: | goresatirebreaking the fourth wallambiguous ending |
| Locations: | hospitalnew york citybarchurchsnownightclubelevatorwheelchairapartmentcitycourtroomusaslum |
| Characters: | homeless manfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipafrican americansingerteenage girlteachernursestudentdancerphotographerbabypriest …lawyerchristianjewishreference to godsingle motherchristianitylustteacher student relationshipbiblecatholicchinese (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | troubled marriagetime lapse photographyambitionhit by a carfemale nuditybased on novelbloodmale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditydoggunsex scene …female rear nudityfemale full frontal nuditycigarette smokingdancingphotographsingingpartyknifethree word titlesurprise endingpantiespistolcryingbeatingdreamcar accidentmirrorshot in the headslow motion scenewatching tvcomputerarrestsex in bedbare buttpaintingbookheld at gunpointtearsrunningbathroomdemonhallucinationvoyeurmanhattan new york cityalcoholreporternewspaperbracandlevideo camerathroat slittingboxingfemale pubic hairsubwaywhite pantiesjudgetrialscantily clad femaleanimaltongueritualbartendergunshotpublic nudityblack pantiesmicrophonebeaten to deathbusinessmanringfemale removes her clotheswitnessnewspaper headlinepoweritalianoccultundergroundfireplacewoundstreetlawjoggingrageloss of wifecrying womanfloridalosstimeaudiencerape victimcrying mangoathomiciderealitymoralitysexual desireremote controlattorneytoe suckingintriguespanishgunshot woundreference to satansenatorpedophilepanties pulled downprideevidencebalconypassionate kissvoodooblack magicmarital problemmusic bandsindead 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 floorchurch servicepanic attackstreet vendorsubcultureglobebloody body of a childcourthousecity parkmuralflamencolucifermetropolisoathspectatorlaw 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) |
Having always wanted to be a disc-jockey, Howard Stern works his way painfully from radio at his 1970's college to a Detroit station. It is with a move to Washington that he hits on an outrageous off-the-wall style that catches audience attention. Despite his on-air blue talk, at home he is a loving … husband. He needs all the support he can get when he joins NBC in New York and comes up against a very different vision of radio. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmb movieautobiographicalpart fake documentary |
| Themes: | adulterypregnancylesbianismweddingcelebrityaffairfirst love |
| Mood: | student filmbreaking the fourth wall |
| Locations: | new york citybathtubairportchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | father son relationshiphusband wife relationshipmother son relationshipjewishcomedianasking for forgiveness |
| Period: | 1980s1990s1970s1960syear 1979year 1981 |
| Story: | rags to richesjob interviewhippiebased on true storyfemale nuditybased on novelfemale frontal nuditymasturbationmale rear nuditytwo word titlefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nudity …erectionpantiesvoice over narrationtitle directed by femaleunderwearurinationbare buttvomitingliemarijuanacollegecleavagefemale pubic hairjokewhite pantiesscantily clad femaleradiocontroversytalking to the cameraracial slurpublic nuditylocker roomfired from the jobfantasy sequencemini skirtmoaningfemale removes her clothesfilm within a filmwashington d.c.nerdactor playing himselfshavingheavy raincowboy hatdrug abusecountry musicmedianaked womans&mcensorshipheavy metalpanties pulled downsocial workerpublic humiliationtourcrude humormiscarriagelyingsouthern accentwoman in bathtubreal estate agentsidekickdonkeyloss of jobdetroit michigantelling someone to shut upthong pantiesreference to the beatlesmaking outsororitybubble bathmtvradio showblind womandisc jockeystutteringwoman undressingreference to richard nixonnakedrecordactress playing herselfsausageradio djlong haired malepretending to be gayfrisbeewoman moaning from pleasuresexual innuendowoman moaningexecutivemoaning womanpenis jokesurprise during end creditsfrench accentreference to led zeppelinfemale bodybuilderpuppet showlong island new yorkcall centertalk radiooscarsboard meetingmentally challengedstar died before releasesoundtrackafrobroadcastingradio broadcastingwhite male pretending to be blackfried chickentelephone sexdetroitacademy awards ceremony8 trackclumsycenterfolddrum setracist jokeanti semitic slurunconventional masturbationratingvoice of goddrumsticksreference to ringo starrangry wifenbcshock jockreference to the ramonessexual innuendo in titlefccradio personalityboston universitymusician in castnonconformistcigar boxearphonewestchester nyreference to deep purpleexpanding breastsu haul (See All) |
John Quincy Archibald's son Michael collapses while playing baseball as a result of heart failure. John rushes Michael to a hospital emergency room where he is informed that Michael's only hope is a transplant. Unfortunately, John's insurance won't cover his son's transplant. Out of options, John Q. … takes the emergency room staff and patients hostage until hospital doctors agree to do the transplant. (Read More)
| Themes: | marriagedeathkidnappingmoneypoliticspregnancyrobberydyingdeath of daughter |
| Locations: | bushospitalchurchhelicopterkitchenpolice carroad tripcourtroomtruckbaseballchicago illinois |
| Characters: | father son relationshipfamily relationshipspolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipdoctornursehostagechristiansecurity guardsnipermayor |
| Story: | financial problemjob interviewtitle spoken by charactercharacter name in titlebloodgunfightcigarette smokingsingingsurprise endingtelephone callcryingsongcorpseunderwear …foodcar accidentshot in the chestwatching tvarrestshootingrifletearsprayerreporterambulancemontageeatingjudgetrialracial slurfactorymistaken identitycourtwigchildbirthdie hard scenarioshot in the armsleepingterminal illnesspickup trucksurgerytv newssupermarketmedicinewalkie talkiedemonstrationnosebleedswat teamdesperationparking garagemoralitytelescopesufferingkickingkicked in the crotchheartchoirduct tapesurgeonreckless drivingfirefightervideo surveillancelatinaethicsgun in mouthbureaucracyphysicianpolice chiefstandoffdrunk drivingstabbed in the armjuryhivfactory workeremergency roominsurancepawnshoptow trucksick childhymnabusive boyfriendheart in handverbal abusemedical professionreference to hillary clintonidentity swapmercedessuicide threatheart transplantweldingblood transfusionorderlyhealth carecamera creworgan donationbaseball hatbody buildinginsurance companylittle leaguekidnapper kidnapped relationshipair ductbureaucrathealth insuranceorgan donorfatiguegrade schoolhostage negotiatorambulance driverheart surgeonrepossessionheart failuretv newscasteranti republicanair conditioningmace the repellentreference to larry kingflexing musclesred tapehospital administratorreference to jay lenoreference to jesse jacksonhmomedical insurancecrash victimheavy machineryreference to bill maheruniversal health careauto repossessionhippocratic oathsecond jobthumb wrestling (See All) |
Ben has recently graduated from college, with his parents now expecting great things from him. At his "Homecoming" party, Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's business partner, has Ben drive her home, which leads to an affair between the two. The affair eventually ends, but comes back to haunt hi …m when he finds himself falling for Elaine, Mrs. Robinson's daughter. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmcoming of agemelodramacoming of age film |
| Themes: | break upmarriageinfidelityjealousyadulterydrinkingweddingseductionextramarital affairdivorceobsessiondysfunctional familyunfaithfulnesshumiliation |
| Mood: | satirerain |
| Locations: | busbarchurchswimming poolhotelcarairplanelos angeles californiaairportstrip clubgas station |
| Characters: | father son relationshiphusband wife relationshippolicemother son relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipboyfriend girlfriend relationshiplawyerlove trianglealcoholicolder woman younger man relationshipalcoholic motheralcoholic drink |
| Period: | 1960s |
| Story: | unhappy marriageblockbusterfemale nuditybased on novelnuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditytwo word titlebare chested malekissnipplesleg spreadingtelephone calltopless female nudity …cryingunderwearface slapwatching tvdrinkundressingbeertearssunglassesrunningstrippersubjective cameracleavagewomandrivingapologyscantily clad femalebirthday partyunderwater scenemarriage proposalsmokinglibraryhotel roomvirginpay phonecharacter's point of view camera shotcollege studentscreamconvertiblepursuitcrossautomobiledatemonkeytwenty somethingshavingbreaking and enteringphone boothrebelliondriving a carforbidden lovevirginitypromisezoohousewifeanxietymay december romancepriderainstormwedding dresssports cartan linelandlordsunbathingmale virginface maskrunning awaycar drivingtelephone boothnudegorillafish tankunited states of americanude girlhamburgerfamous scorechimpanzeenervousnessbus ridegolden gate bridgeneuroticbride and groomfamous linetoothbrushvolkswagen beetlerunning out of gasfrench friesbusiness partnerred carblood testplastic21 year oldgraduatebourbonadulteressberkeley californiascotchrape accusationscubacollege graduatedeadpandry humorwestern u.s.graduation partyrunaway bridefraternity housedesk clerkdrive in restaurantsanta barbara californiabridal gownalfa romeopresbyteriantadpolingwedding ceremony gone awryboredwomen's basketballpeople moveruc berkeleywoman putting on pantyhose (See All) |
While growing up in the Great Depression era, Johnny Cash takes an interest in music and eventually moves out of his Arkansas town to join the air force in Germany. While there, he buys his first guitar and writes his own music, and proposes to Vivian. When they got married, they settled in Tennesse …e and with a daughter, he supported the family by being a salesman. He discovers a man who can pursue his dreams and ends up getting a record with the boys. Shortly after that, he was on a short tour, promoting his songs, and meets the already famous and beautiful June Carter. Then as they get on the long-term tours with June, the boys, and Jerry Lee Lewis, they have this unspoken relationship that grows. But when June leaves the tour because of his behavior, he was a drug addict. His marriage was also falling apart, and when he sees June years later at an awards show, he forces June to tour with them again, promising June to support her two kids and herself. While the tour goes on, the relationship between June and John grow more,and his marriage to his first wife ends. June finds out about the drugs, and help him overcome it. True love and care helped John eventually stop the drug usage, and finally proposes to her in front of an audience at a show. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | based on autobiography |
| Themes: | break upmarriagedeathloveinfidelityprisondrunkennessextramarital affairtraveldivorcedrug addiction |
| Locations: | churchrural settinggermanyusasex in a hotel |
| Characters: | father son relationshiphusband wife relationshipsingerbrother brother relationshipmusicianchristianreference to godbibleamerican abroad |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960s1940s1950s |
| Story: | salesmanwhat happened to epiloguetitle spoken by characterbloodcigarette smokingexplosionthree word titletelephone callshotgunsex in bedreference to jesus christguitaralcoholf wordconcert …drug dealerwomanarmydineraccidentjokefishingmarriage proposalracial slurdrug addictmicrophonedeath of childrock 'n' rollprofanitylas vegas nevadakissing while having sextypewritereuropebeer drinkingtitle based on songdrug abusecountry musicaudiencemoralityloss of sonbackstagebroken glasssongwritertourdivorceemarital problemloss of brotherplaying pianophysical abusethanksgivingimperative in titlelistening to radioepilogueobsessive loveone man showstar crossed loversravenopposites attractborn again christiangroupieimplied sexlack of moneymemphis tennesseeduetbaptistmusic storechild laborrecord producerreference to bob dylanfatal accidentdoor to door salesmanbelief in hellpoor familyamphetaminenight drivingmusic tourring of firedirt roadunwanted sexual advancesjailhousedrug possessionshoe shinerhot daypicking cottonworkplace accident (See All) |
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