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This is England: Mods, New Romantics, and Skinheads are the major youth sub-cultures of this very English summer of 1983 and young 12-year-old Shaun is left wandering aimlessly alone and lost during the start of his school holidays, until his chance meeting with Woody and his fun and friendly Skinhe …ad pack. Finding a new lease of life; girls, parties, Ben Sherman shirts, Doc Martin boots and shaven hairstyles young Shaun is welcomed, life during this summer holiday has got a whole lot better. That is until Combo arrives on the scene bitter, dangerous, racist, militant and psychotic life for young Shaun has just approached his first major crossroads. This is England is a look back at the early eighties of British working-class life through the eyes of young Shaun and his new gang, and dealing with the bitterness of outside influences such as racism and xenophobia, of mass unemployment and the fall out of the Falkland's War; Thatcher's Britain: Did we ever have it so good? When you see Shaun, ask Him. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | prejudiceunemploymentchildhoodbullyingdrug usedeath of fathertheftracismrobberydrunkennessfeardrinkingjealousydeathfriendship …murder (See All) |
| Locations: | swimming poolenglandbicycleschoolrestaurantbeach |
| Characters: | bullywarriorthiefmusicianpolicemanstudentgirlteacherboysingerchildrenboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationship …police (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s |
| Story: | racial tensionracial prejudicenottingham englandnorthern englandsmoking marijuanahappy birthdaymarijuana jointbirthday cakelast day of schoolbreaking bottle over headracial impersonationislas malvinascarried on shouldersthrowing a stone at a windowbell bottoms …reference to margaret thatcherethnic diversitywashing carschoolyard fightdestruction of propertypunched in the gutsurrogate familyethnic hatredshaving headpolitical unrestwhite supremacistbritish flagsocial classultimatumwoodstockjamaicansurrogate fatherhooligandrug tripfanaticcounter culturespray painthate crimepakistaniwaking up11 year oldgame playingnationalismsoccer ballclothingspitslingshotxenophobialistening to radiostonedpeer pressureterritory name in titleteasingmisfitneo nazicorporal punishmentoutsiderdead fatherskinheaddockporn magazineabandoned buildingbrainwashingpatriotismpierracistenglishconvenience storenewsreel footagerowboatrejectionmobile phonehypocrisytensionswitchbladehaircutvandalismcomic bookrace relationsrageslow motionpropagandacountry name in titlemachetepot smokingclaim in titlegraffitiex convictreadingstorytellingracial slurimmigrationspankingimmigrantmontageganggay slurswimmingmarijuanacafebirthdaytearsrifledrinkwatching tvface slapunderwearbreast suckingbeatingsongcryingtelephone callknifesingingtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingmale nuditynuditybloodgunviolencedogkiss (See All) |
A young man is released from prison after many years and given a new identity in a new town. Aided by a supervisor who becomes like a father to him he finds a job and friends and hesitantly starts a relationship with a compassionate girl. But the secret of the heinous crime he committed as a boy wei …ghs down on him, and he learns that it is not so easy to escape your past. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | childhoodbullyingdrug usedrunkennessfeardrinkingjealousymurderdeathfriendshiplovesuicidedrugsrapeprison …escapedanceheroincestparanoiadepressiondysfunctional familycancerredemptionguiltdatingillnessabusedyingforgivenessregretdying mother (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | schoolrestaurantbeachbartraincemeterybathtubbusnightclubwatertaxicourtroomrooftopcar theftsex in a bathtub |
| Characters: | bullypolicemanstudentgirlteacherboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicebrother brother relationshipdancerphotographerlawyer …little girlwaitresssecretaryuncle nephew relationship (See All) |
| Story: | nottingham englandhappy birthdaysurrogate fatherporn magazinepiervandalismex convictcafebirthdaytearsdrinkwatching tvface slapunderwearbeating …cryingtelephone callknifemale nudityviolencebloodkissfemale nuditybased on novelflashbackbare chested malesex scenefightdancingphotographpartybased on true storycell phonecar accidentmirrorrescuepunched in the facecameracondomundressingbare buttsecretletterliebeerbedcar crashjailhallucinationvoyeurclassroomrivercriminalreporternewspaperbraambulancefishchild abuseapologytrialdream sequencedrawingfishingbirthday partyvangraveyardold womanconfessionprologuescreamingfired from the jobliarscreamhangingcourtgiftthreatdatewitnesslaptopmurdererclasssleepingpubnewspaper headlinehateapplausetv newsidentityhuggingkilling an animalhead buttwarehouseloss of virginityfriendship between mensexual abusemale bondingclubfalse identitysocial commentaryembarrassmentpromiseremote controlhaunted by the pastnicknameshopliftinginnocenceshoessurveillance camerakickingtaking a pictureco workerfather figurefirst kissamusement parkschool uniformpridefriendship between boysmurder of a childbounty hunterpublic humiliationrelease from prisonmoral dilemmaadolescentsaving a lifenew jobgatebirthday presentsneakersmen's bathroomfirst datefake identitytowerdvdestatewalletbully comeuppanceroller coasterdiggingmale rapelandladywormecstasytrain trackstrain ridebreast cancerrehabilitationsecond chancefather son estrangementparolegravestonecarouselestrangementtabloidreference to the virgin maryshared bathhoodiemerry go rounddelivery manexposechild rapedressingtrespassingfleeingleg injurymcdonald's restauranthooded figurerascaltrain conductorsaying goodbyemedia frenzynew identitychild's drawingchild murdererfollowingparole officerboardwalkchild murders a childeellimpingname changecuttingmanchestersocial realismbountycuddlingsneaking outwatching a movie on tvwatching news on tvdishonestynewsstandsecret revealedsurrogate sonfootbridgebox cutterused condomearthwormdangerous friendamusement park ridedancing alonebirmingham englandlagerfirst day at workalecrying during sexsaying i love younew shoesrape of girlthrowing a bottletrain ticketviolent youthbrother brother incestreference to steven seagalreference to jean claude van dammebeach chairreference to don juanthank you note (See All) |
When Sam Merrick is beaten up by local bully George Tooney, Sam's older brother Rocky and his friends Clyde and Marty plan to pretend it's Sam's birthday to "invite" George on a boat trip in which they would dare him to strip naked, jump in the lake, and run home naked. But when Sam, his girlfriend …Millie, Rocky, and Clyde see George as not much of a bad guy, they want to call off the plan, but Marty refuses. Will the plan go ahead as planned? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drug usedeath of fathertheftrobberydrunkennessdrinkingdeathfriendshiprevengesuicidedrugsguilthumiliationdyingamnesia …forgivenessfirst lovesuicide of father (See All) |
| Locations: | bicycleschoolbarforestsmall townboatwoodsrural settinggas stationwater gunpolice boat |
| Characters: | bullythiefpolicemanstudentteacherchildrenfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicehomosexualteenagertattoobrother brother relationship …teenage boyteacher student relationshipsherifffrench kiss (See All) |
| Story: | peer pressureconvenience storerowboatgay slurmarijuanabirthdaytearsdrinkface slapbeatingcryingknifecigarette smokingmale nuditygun …bloodviolencekissone word titlemasturbationmale rear nuditytwo word titlepartyerectionurinationundressingbare buttsecretvomitingliebeerinterrogationrivervideo camerabasketballbirdunderwater scenedrowningpublic nudityliarbaseball batpranktragic eventdateobscene finger gesturepickup truckballoonaccidental deathgay parentwatching televisiontarget practiceunderage drinkingloss of sonobesitydeceitdeermormonbirthday presentdrunk drivingtween girldamchewing gumunderage smokingstation wagonoregontolerancefilling stationvideo footagehold upsorrowsnailjunior high schooldarereference to martin luther king jr.pocket knifecreektruth or dareexercisingdyslexiafinger cutboatingmouth to mouth resuscitationshallow gravewet jeanscherry blossomlearning disabilityoarmoral choicebumper stickersoaked clothesblood brotherinsect stinglyme diseasepoison oak (See All) |
Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for brutally killing two black men who tried to break into/steal his truck. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that co …mmitted acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep Danny from going down the same violent path as he did. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmfamily tragedy |
| Themes: | prejudicedeath of fatherracismfearfriendshipdeathmurderrevengerapepoliticsprisonangerpsychopathbrutalityparanoia …dysfunctional familyguilthumiliationabuseregretmurder of father (See All) |
| Mood: | high schooltearjerker |
| Locations: | carlos angeles californiaprison rapeprison shower |
| Characters: | bullyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americantattoobrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage boytough guyjewish …jewish americangay rape (See All) |
| Story: | racial tensionracial prejudicewhite supremacisthooliganhate crimespitxenophobianeo naziskinheadracisthypocrisyragerace relationspropagandacountry name in title …ex convictracial slurgangunderwearbeatingcryingtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingmale nudityviolencegunnuditybloodfemale nuditybare breastsflashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malephotographthree word titlesurprise endingpistolvoice over narrationwoman on topshot to deathblood splattershot in the chestpunched in the facecomputerarrestthongbare buttshootingheld at gunpointbathroomjailmale pubic hairf wordbedroombasketballwidowcontroversygunshotattackkicked in the facedeath of brotherhigh school studentthreatdirectorial debuthandgunobscene finger gestureblood spatterhatesingle parentbulletwoundreference to adolf hitlerfriendship between menbuttrape victimcrying maninterracial friendshipmale underwearmoralityanti semitismrear entry sexgrocery storeboxer shortsblood on facehatredkickingliteraturedeath threattitle appears in writinggang rapeblood on shirtbigotrysexual assaultjuvenile delinquentethnic slursodomygunfireloss of brothershaved headfiremaninterrupted sexspittingmexican americanvideo tapetaking a showerstorelaundryswastikamen's bathroomremorserestroomloud sexgang violenceanal rapemale rapestrong languagecrushed headurinaln worddirector also cinematographercamcorderbloodshedreference to abraham lincolnfilm starts with sexsociologyhypocriteracial discriminationkiss on the cheekbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencymanslaughtervillain turns goodreference to hillary clintonracial issuesthreat to killgroup showermoral ambiguitykorean americanwoman smoking cigarettedelinquenthigh school principalnarration from the graveracialblack & white to colorteen violencegoateegang warfareincarcerationlittle brotherspitting on someoneracial violenceskull crushinganti fascismreference to martin luther kingjuvenilevenice beach californiaprison gangangry mancharismablood on clothesoverweight manbloodysheetplaying basketballill motherblowing smoke in someone's faceanti semitic slurflash mobiron crossschool projectwhite powercrack houseracial intolerancegirlfriend boyfriend relationshipaffirmative actionbreaking into a carracial hatredreference to rodney kingaryan brotherhoodjellybeandisarming a person with a gunswastika tattoobasketball ballmale on male rapereference to the los angeles lakerschelsea smileblood on bodyboy smoking a cigarettebloody messmein kampfprison releaseson dislikes mother's boyfriendstudent principal relationshipthreats and intimidationnazi paraphernaliaoffensiverape survivorrapedbasketball hoopsimulated rapeteen delinquentbleeding anusbrutal rapekorean grocerracial epithetreference to cesar chavez (See All) |
The story of John Lennon's childhood and teenage years from 1944 to 1960, his relationship with his aunt Mimi and his mother Julia -the two dominant women in the first part of his life-, his first meeting with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, their friendship, their love for music and the birth o …f The Beatles. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agetragedy |
| Themes: | childhoodtheftdrunkennessdrinkingfriendshipdeathmoneyfuneralangerdeath of motherdepressiondeath of wife |
| Mood: | nightmareaffection |
| Locations: | bicycleschoolrestaurantcemeterybus |
| Characters: | thiefmusicianstudentgirlteacherboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipteenage girlteenage boydancer …babysister sister relationshipbest friendreference to godlittle boycousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshipaunt nephew relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1960s1940s1950s |
| Story: | birthday cakeporn magazinepierswitchbladeragereadingmontagecafebirthdaytearsdrinkunderwearsongcryingtelephone call …singingcigarette smokingkissbloodsexf ratedflashbackmasturbationtwo word titlefingeringdancingphotographpartybased on true storyfondlingbased on booktitle directed by femaledreamfoodmirrorurinationpunched in the facesecretletterbookliebeerrunningrock musiccollegepianoguitartelephonebedroombandambulanceeatingwidowhouserock banddrawinghit by a carbirthday partygraveyardflash forwardargumentmicrophoneuniversitydeath of husbandrock 'n' rollsadnesscharacter says i love yousleepingpubrecord playerteateen angstwhat happened to epiloguehead buttdesirelistening to musictape recorderwoman with glassesrecordingtitle based on songgroup of friendsguitaristaudienceblack humorpassportmovie theatrebloody noseshopliftingbackstagedrummertheatre audienceabsent fatherschool uniformsexual humorsongwriterattractiondark pastdressing roomrecording studiolaughingdead motherpajamascrowdexhibitionismnew zealandmusic bandfast motion scenedrumsjoypiano playerreference to elvis presleydark secretadolescencejazz musiclooking out a windowguitar playingharmonicaboy with glassesbus stopflasklistening to a radiowrathguitar playerurinalguardianhamburg germanypawnshopwakegravestoneoutdoor oral sexmailmanthe beatlesgrudgedoormanabsent motherwaveoverhearing sexmusical instrumentrecord storemusic storebanjomusic groupreference to winston churchillrock groupliverpooloverheard conversationdouble decker busbloody mouthboardwalkcollapsesketchingdeath of uncleabandoned by fatherillegitimacygarden shearshalf brother half sister relationshipabandoned by motherbirth certificatechildhood memoriesboys' bathroomband managerlodgerschool suspensionlawn chairfish and chipsknocking on doortroubled teenage boyblackpool englandabandoned by husbandreference to buddy hollyreference to little richardsleeping on a benchreference to tchaikovskysinging along with a recordbiochemistryseaside resortbanjo playerschool blazerbrain hemorrhagewashboardlistening to classical musicclipping a hedgemerchant navy (See All) |
Brazil, 1960s, City of God. The Tender Trio robs motels and gas trucks. Younger kids watch and learn well...too well. 1970s: Li'l Ze has prospered very well and owns the city. He causes violence and fear as he wipes out rival gangs without mercy. His best friend Bene is the only one to keep him on t …he good side of sanity. Rocket has watched these two gain power for years, and he wants no part of it. Yet he keeps getting swept up in the madness. All he wants to do is take pictures. 1980s: Things are out of control between the last two remaining gangs...will it ever end? Welcome to the City of God. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agecult filmblack comedycrime epic |
| Themes: | drug usedeath of fathertheftrobberyfeardeathfriendshipmurderloverevengekidnappinginfidelityrapereligionmoney …adulterytortureescapedancegangsterextramarital affairpsychopathdeath of motherpovertyredemptionunfaithfulnesssexualityphotographyhomelessnessdrug addictionwealthenvironmentpolice corruptionmurder of fathermurder of mothermurder of brother (See All) |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | bicyclebeachbarchurchforestmotorcyclebusnightclubwoodsurban settingpolice carcitymoteljunglebrothel …brazilslum (See All) |
| Characters: | thiefpolicemanboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipsbrother brother relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boynursedancer …photographerartistinterracial relationshipuncle nephew relationshippolice chasedeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s1960s |
| Story: | marijuana jointsoccer ballstonedpot smokingracial slurganggay slurswimmingmarijuanabirthdaytearsriflewatching tvface slapunderwear …cryingtelephone callknifetitle spoken by charactermale nuditybloodkissviolencegunfemale nudityflashbackmale frontal nudityfightinterracial sexdancingphotographpartychasethree word titlepistolbased on true storyvoice over narrationbased on bookshootoutshot to deathblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headcameraarrestshootingshowdownrunningcar crashprostitutionprayercriminalshot in the backreportergood versus evilnewspapersoccerjournalistdrug dealercocainefishnonlinear timelineassassinationcontroversyshot in the foreheadpainflash forwarddrug addictorganized crimevirginattackfugitivedeath of childscene during end creditsdomestic violencedeath of brotherpursuitsplit screenpremarital sexbank robberychickenhandgunobscene finger gestureclass differencespowerchild murderfreeze framerecord playercrime bossafricanmachismotv newsuzisupermarketdiscodesireloss of virginitymass murdersociopathstealinghidingbuttocksswimsuitjournalismvirginityburialdrug dealingthugpromiseshopliftingmercilessnessshot in the faceghettobananahandheld cameramurder of a childpolice raidgrowing upjuvenile delinquentjobmale virgincon manmultiple storylinemolotov cocktailgang warstreet gangsnorting cocainedead childrenarms dealerarmed robberyinformantgang violencebus stoplatin americanarcissismwetting pantsbakerykitebloody body of childrio de janeiro brazilactual animal killedsouth americagaskiller childshot in the foothold upchapter headingsin medias reslifeguardhoodierise and fallmob violencechild with guncity in titlestreet vendorchild with a gunstrobe lightauto theftillegal drugstalismancareer criminaltv broadcastchild murders a childchild uses gungang warfarename changefavelagun storedeath of uncledrug pushersambabrazilian musicpaperboynon professional castboy killedchild uses a gunmotorscooterchild shotchild shot in the headwoman directoruxoricidechild knocked unconsciousrio de janeirocon gameurban violencehooded sweatshirtyouth gangphotojournalismrunttropical settingankle injuryteenage gangsalesclerkchild shot in the chestlusophonegun dealerbroken rulepushing a carcounter attacktrigger happybus conductorarmed childchild shot through the chestmaconhabrazilian culturestool pigeongang shootingkid gangsmooth talkerstreet war (See All) |
Film adaptation of street tough Jim Carroll's epistle about his kaleidoscopic free fall into the harrowing world of drug addiction. As a member of a seemingly unbeatable high school basketball squad, Jim's life centers around the basketball court and the court becomes a metaphor for the world in his … mind. A best friend who is dying of leukemia, a coach ("Swifty") who takes unacceptable liberties with the boys on his team, teenage sexual angst, and an unhealthy appetite for heroin -- all of these begin to encroach on young Jim's dream of becoming a basketball star. Soon, the dark streets of New York become a refuge from his mother's mounting concern for her son. He can't go home and his only escape from the reality of the streets is heroin for which he steals, robs and prostitutes himself. Only with the help of Reggie, an older neighborhood friend with whom Jim "picked up a game" now and then, is he able to begin the long journey back to sanity. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmautobiographicalbased on autobiographyfamily tragedybasketball movie |
| Themes: | drug usetheftrobberydrunkennessdrinkingdeathmurderfriendshipdrugsreligionmoneyprisonmemoryangercorruption …brutalityhumiliationillnessmental illnessabusedyingdrug addiction (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolnightmarenight |
| Locations: | schoolrestauranthospitalnew york citychurchhotelsnowbathtubbuskitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentpolice carcity …rooftopcatholic churchcar theftcatholic schoolschool shootingfire escape (See All) |
| Characters: | bullythiefpolicemanstudentteacherfriendmother son relationshippoliceteenagerafrican americanbrother brother relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boy …writerpriestbest friendlatinocatholicself destructiveness (See All) |
| Story: | racial prejudicedrug tripstonedcorporal punishmentskinheadhypocrisystorytellingracial slurspankinggangswimmingcafetearsrifledrink …watching tvface slapunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callknifecigarette smokingmale nuditygunbloodkisssexfemale nuditybased on novelmasturbationmale rear nudityfightphotographchaseerectionbased on true storyvoice over narrationbased on booktesticlesfoodshot in the chesturinationshotgunslow motion scenecondomarrestundressingfalling from heightshootingvomitingrunningbathroomneighborprostitutionjailhallucinationclassroomprayerrevolvermanhattan new york citystrippertelephoneshot in the backbrabasketballdeath of frienddrug dealereatingcocainedinertoiletcoffinlooking at the cameratalking to the cameraconfessionparkpublic nuditydrug addicthotel roomprologuekeylocker roomfantasy sequencelightningringdiaryprankscargyminjectionpursuithigh school studentcrossthreatbasementstageclasspoetreference to william shakespeareheroinblack americancoachpoemapplausetv newspornographysyringeteen angstathletewhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needledruggroup of friendsice creamloss of friendcrucifixstealingdrug abuseassaultnosebleedwristwatchdesperationjumping from heightaudiencestreet lifeapartment buildingdrug overdosestealing a carbloody nosepillskickingjunkieschool uniformbilliardsraised middle fingerclassmatebigotrybroken armdead boyjuvenile delinquentferryreckless drivingphysical abusesandwichhigh school teachersports teamsnorting cocainejournalbitternessconfessionalgun held to headdegradationhamburgermooningleukemiabummale prostitutiondecadencehypocriteanguishsex shopmolestationbasketball playerjuvenile delinquencypool halldoormanfast food restaurantpeep holewhipped creamcasketman in a wheelchairends with biographical notesbaldnessaddictfalling off a roofdrugstorepaddlehigh school friendgodfatherjumping off a cliffbasketball courthigh school athletepadlockhand on crotchdrug withdrawalboys' schoolbasketball teaminnocence lostarm castcash registerdeliberate crueltyhigh school basketballpill poppingschool expulsionfalling downboyhood frienderotic dancingbasketball coachpastiesclimbing over a fencegodmotherhandwritingmedicine cabinet42nd street manhattan new york cityhigh school sportsirish accentarm in a castcold turkeytoilet sexhot wiring a cartheatre marqueebreaking into a carovercoatcliff divingtalking through a doorlistening at a doorbreaking a glass doorteenage rebellying in stateclimbing a fire escapeheroin detoxreference to wilt chamberlainrunning through fieldsboys' locker roomdiarist (See All) |
High school teacher, Rainer Wegner, may be popular with the students, but he's also unorthodox. He's forced to teach autocracy for the school's project week. He's less than enthusiastic at first, but the response of the students is surprising to say the least. He forces the students to become more i …nvested in the prospect of self rule, and soon the class project has its own power and eerily starts to resemble Germany's past. Can Wegner and his class realize what's happening before the horrors start repeating themselves? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | dystopia |
| Themes: | prejudiceunemploymentbullyingdrug usefriendshipmurderdeathsuicidebetrayalpoliticseducationtheatrejustice |
| Mood: | rainhigh school |
| Locations: | swimming poolbicycleschoolcarmotorcyclenightclubpolice carlakegermanysinging in a carschool teacher |
| Characters: | bullypolicemanteacherboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoobrother sister relationship …teenage girlteenage boypolice officerdancerphotographerwaitressteacher student relationshipgermanpregnant womansuicide by gunshotsuicide by shootingpregnant teacher (See All) |
| Story: | spray paintclothingpeer pressureneo nazivandalismmontageganggay slurmarijuanatearswatching tvface slapunderwearcryingcigarette smoking …gunkissviolencebloodsexbased on novelbare chested malefightdancingpartybased on true storycell phonefoodshot in the chestcomputercameraarrestshootingvomitinglieclassroomf wordsubjective cameranewspapercandleambulancedrug dealereatingapologydrawingunderwater scenecoffeegunshottrainingjeanstheaterliaruniformhigh school studentgovernmentrock 'n' rollpolicewomanflowerclassexperimentapplausetraitorlistening to musiclawdrug abuserehearsalbarefoot maleswimsuitskateboardtorchwatching televisioncensorshipblood on facebackpackfascismdemocracye mailpunk rockinsultactivismdead boyinjusticebonfiredictatoractivistdictatorshipcoffee shophandshakeharassmentoutcasthigh school teachergun in mouthlocal blockbusterpostcardwebsiteeconomicsbased on real eventsescalatorname callingmasturbation referenceknocking on a dooranarchydisciplinemailboxplaying a video gameessayunderage smokinganarchistbased on true eventsshot through the mouthfemale police officerturkishequalityiphonetraumatic experienceteen suicidekiss on the cheekreference to charles darwinschool playsocial injusticereference to george w. bushclothing storemale vomitingfictional citysquattertotalitarianismconformitytrainerwheelbarrowhouseboatplay rehearsalmotorcycle helmethigh school principalbloody mouthmarchingfanaticismflyerunityindividualitysalutesocial experimentlogoegotismunderwater fightmale bare feetauthoritarianismmegalomaniablood pressurereference to mcdonald's restaurantchild smokingpunk rock musicnational socialismreference to eminemreference to paris hiltonschool projectchild smoking a cigaretteinflationreference to david beckhamwhite shirtwater poloreference to berlin germanygymnasiumreference to the ramonesphone videoreference to michael mooretagginghand on buttbicycle racingschool newspaperbicycle lockreference to barcelona spainreference to spainschool theaterwebpagedays of the weekmentally challenged slureast germanimitating masturbationstencilmasturbation gestureautocracygymnasium schoolreference to nike (See All) |
After finding himself at the constant abuse of his best friend, Bobby, Marty has become fed up with his friend's twisted ways. His girlfriend, a victim of Bobby's often cruel ways, couldn't agree more and they strategize murdering Bobby, with a group of willing and unwilling participants in a small …Florida town. In the midst of their plotting, they find themselves contemplating with the possible aftermath of what could happen. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmurder conspiracy |
| Themes: | bullyingdrug usetheftdrunkennessdrinkingdeathfriendshipmurderrevengedrugsrapepregnancyparanoiaabusecruelty …panicabortionrevenge murdercar sex (See All) |
| Mood: | murder plot |
| Locations: | beachbarcarnightclubcourtroomgay barsex in carsex in a carsex on carsex in the backseat of a carsex on a car |
| Characters: | bullythiefpolicemanstudentboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefamily relationshipshomosexualteenagermother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationship …teenage girlprostituteteenage boygay sexdancerbest friendhitmanwaitresscatholicsheriffcousin cousin relationshipgay teenageraunt nephew relationshippolice arrestdirector on camerago go boy (See All) |
| Story: | marijuana jointdrug tripstonedpeer pressurepot smokinggay slurmarijuanabirthdaydrinkwatching tvunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callknife …cigarette smokingmale nuditydognudityviolencegunbloodfemale nuditybare breastsfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditymale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenefemale rear nuditydancinglesbian kissleg spreadingpantiesbased on true storytopless female nudityfondlingbased on bookcell phonemirrorurinationpunched in the facearrestbare buttvomitingdead bodybathroomcleavagebisexualtoplessstabbingdeath of friendthroat slittingstabbed to deathstabbed in the chestwhite pantiesscantily clad femalebirthday partystrippingstabbed in the backsuburbbaseball bathigh school studentpremarital sexteenage sexwaitersociopathstabbed in the stomachstealingdrug abusebuttocksnosebleedfloridasurfingskateboardrape victimrapistmale prostituterap musicsufferingunderage drinkingpunched in the stomachsex talknipplepanties pulled downblack eyecasual sexbruisephysical abuseteenage pregnancydirector cameopromiscuous womantrue crimeacidrear nuditysurferbully comeuppancepregnancy teststabbed in the armlsdnude girlmale strippernihilismwhite trashplaying a video gametopless girlcinema veritemale prostitutionford mustangsitting on a toiletdeath sentencenatural breastssmall breastsbreastwatching a videobronx new york cityabusive boyfriendelectric chairnakeddate rapecloseted gaytechno musiccanalsittingcrotch shotbutt nakedsexual torturesnorricamvideo arcadeaccompliceclubbingcamel toeguilty consciencegirl toplessprison sentencedobermangay pornwatching pornographywashing handsgay for payrepressed homosexualgirl rear nudityunsafe sexcomic book shopdrinking and drivingduitelephone sexteenage rapedrug rehabwatching a porn videodangerous friendhallucinogenic drughigh school dropoutfriends falling outvictimizationclothespinacid the drugmortal kombatclothespin on nipplespolice busthot candle waxburyingroller bladingidle richbad parentsclubberpizza hutcrotch slipsex on the hood of a carmustang convertiblesandwich shopsitting on the toiletaccessory to murderexploitation of friendshipmale wearing thongsex in backseat of carteen pregnancywatching porn on tvwatching pornographic filmcutoff shortsfemale nudity reflected in a mirrorspinning camera shotwatching a music videonaked on the telephonestanding naked in front of a mirrorwatching a gay porn videowatching gay porn (See All) |
T.J., a high school freshman, lost his mother two months before in a car accident: his father pops pills and sits on the couch; his grandmother holds things together, chatting and cooking. T.J. wants the car back from the salvage yard where the owner's son is a bully. By happenstance, Hesher, a foul …-mouthed squatter, moves in with T.J's family. T.J. also meets Nicole, a grocery clerk near poverty who helps him once. Hesher involves T.J. in crime, the bully is omnipresent, mom's car is slipping away, dad has checked out, T.J. watches Nicole at work, and his grandma invites him to join her morning walk: the odds are long that T.J. can assemble a family to help him thrive. (Read More)
| Themes: | bullyingdrug usedrinkingjealousyfriendshipdeathmurderrevengerapemoneyfuneralmemorydeath of motherdepressiongrief …home invasiondeath of wifehomelessnessdeath of daughtermurder of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | raincar chase |
| Locations: | swimming poolbicycleschoolcarbathtubsinging in a carcar firebicycle accident |
| Characters: | bullypolicemanteachersingerfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattooteenage boyuncle nephew relationship …older woman younger man relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipfuneral director (See All) |
| Story: | throwing a stone at a windowdestruction of propertymisfitvandalismpot smokingstorytellinggangswimmingmarijuanatearsdrinkwatching tvunderwearbeatingsong …cryingtelephone callsingingcigarette smokingviolencebloodcharacter name in titleone word titleflashbackmasturbationbare chested malesex scenefightfingeringphotographexplosionchasefiretesticlesfoodcar accidenturinationrescueslow motion scenepunched in the facearrestundressingfalling from heightvomitingliebeerrunningjailreference to jesus christclassroomguitarf wordstrangulationeatingsnakeapologycoffinbathvanold womanpainprologuesuburbliarflowerspursuitstalkingdirectorial debutloss of motherclasssleepingobscene finger gesturetherapyarsonpizzatwenty somethingeyeglassesanswering machineshavingbreaking and enteringlistening to musicwoman with glassesmouseguitaristhidingloss of wifefollowing someonemilkremote controlgrocery storebloody nosepillssufferingboxer shortsconstruction sitekicked in the crotchscissorscigarette lighterfrustrationraised middle fingerbriefssports carreckless drivingparking lotbeing followedbongjunkyardmetaphorwalletlooking out a windowabandoned houseclimbing through a windowgroup therapybreaking a windowurinalwalkingsurrogate mothertow truckdeath of grandmothermugshotteenage crushwashing machinehoodiesquattermentor protege relationshipice cream conesing alongthreat to killcaught in the actautomated teller machinejoke tellinglooking in a windowbloody mouthbreaking a car windowstained glass windowransackingcounselingarsonistbrokewashing clothesmalnutritionspitting on someonediving boardarm castbelchingmale with long hairclimbing a fenceboys' bathroomheadbangerwatching a porn videojumping into a swimming poolderelictfelonyface woundheavy metal musicpushed into a swimming poolanti social behaviorkilled in a car accidentreference to metallicafingerprintinglawn chairlistening to a car radioarm in a castgas canbad influencebrushing one's teethhit by a vanpeanuthouse for salechoking someonesetting a car on firetraffic ticketrear ending a carthrowing a chairlead pipemagic markerpabst blue ribbon beerreading a porn magazineself medicationselling a carautomobile graveyardbicycle lockgrocery store clerktin snipsauto insurancedamaged carreference to r2d2reference to motorheadwatching a porn video on tvclimbing a polegrief therapyobscene drawingkicking a carsitting in the darkwitness to sex (See All) |
Aspiring emcee DJay works the angles to get his first record made with help from assorted people in his Memphis 'hood. And when he hears that hip-hop superstar Skinny Black is heading to his area, he throws together a supreme hustle to grab Skinny's attention.
| Subgenre: | tragedy |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingfriendshipdeathmurderlovechristmasreligionmoneyprisonpregnancysamurai |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolhip hop |
| Locations: | restaurantbarchurchnightclubpolice carstrip clubschool bus |
| Characters: | musicianpolicemansingerfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americanprostitutedancerbaby …reference to godinterracial relationshippimpgo go dancer (See All) |
| Story: | marijuana jointconvenience storemarijuanacafetearsdrinkface slapunderwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone callsingingcigarette smokingblood …kissdoggunviolencesexfemale nudityfightdancingthree word titlepistolpunctuation in titleshootoutdreampunched in the facearrestshootingneighborpianojailreference to jesus christprayerstripperbridgetoiletbartenderlimousinemicrophonelocker roompianisthandgunblack americanampersand in titledrug dealinghookerprison guardrap musicegyptpool tablemakeuprapperchoirsongwriterclassmatemidlife crisishustlerchauffeurdjearphonesplaying pooleiffel tower parisevictionexotic dancermen's bathroomjukeboxradio stationdrug dealflarelistening to a radiourinetennesseepyramidstatue of liberty new york citybumpawnshopcar radiopole dancervending machinekeyboardmemphis tennesseerentradio djtruck stopcassette tapetricyclesongwritingomenpopsiclechurch choirmount everestlava lampprison visitationcutlasssound engineercrotch rubreference to the easter bunnysound proofingmeat loaf (See All) |
Erik is expelled from school for fighting. He ends up at a private boarding school where the senior students control the young ones. Erik finds a friend in Pierre, his room mate. The story revolves around Erik who just wishes to be left alone and graduate. He doesn't listen to what the seniors have …to say and they don't like it. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agecult film |
| Themes: | death of fathertheftrobberyfearfriendshiprevengesurrealismchristmasmoneypregnancybrutalityhumiliationsadismcrueltywriting …revolution (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh school |
| Locations: | swimming poolbicycleschoolrestauranttrain |
| Characters: | bullythiefstudentteacherfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipsbrother sister relationshipteenage boywriterlawyerwaitressmother …jewfrenchgermanstepfather stepson relationship (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | corporal punishmentracisthaircutreadingspankingswimmingface slapbeatingtelephone callcigarette smokingmale nuditykissviolencebloodnudity …sexbased on novelone word titlebare chested malefightbased on true storyfoodhorseurinationpunched in the faceletterbookvomitingpianoprayerreporternewspapersoccereatingchild abuseapologyanti herobirdroommateconfessionumbrellasuitcasechristmas treeringpianistwitnessratsleepingwhippingrecord playereyeglassesrecordingassaultwristwatchrebelrebellionhonormoralitypromiseanti semitismkickingkicked in the crotchshovelschool uniformswedenfascismboarding schoolvoice over lettersnowingbroken armtrophyalarm clockpajamasaristocrathorseback ridingdormitoryoppressiongraduationteenage lovejukeboxmathematicsbully comeuppancediggingfascistgramophonedisciplinehazingsense of smellcowardbroken noseprivate schoolweekendrevoltbeggingdetentionheadmasteraggressionstockholm swedenswedishconformityexcrementmercychanging roommanornon violencevoice over inner thoughtslaw firmnoblemanreference to gandhidining hallcrawlingreference to james deanhockey stickschool expulsiontrust fundanti communismheirloomreference to oscar wildesalebird watchingsellingsocial democratswimming competitiondigging a holeslavicsportsmanshipstudent councilpolishing shoesbirdcalltied to a stakeanthillnon violent resistancereference to charlie parkerschool blazerteam spiritanti socialistpowerlessnessroom searchmessenger boy (See All) |
A boy named George Jung grows up in a struggling family in the 1950's. His mother nags at her husband as he is trying to make a living for the family. It is finally revealed that George's father cannot make a living and the family goes bankrupt. George does not want the same thing to happen to him, …and his friend Tuna, in the 1960's, suggests that he deal marijuana. He is a big hit in California in the 1960's, yet he goes to jail, where he finds out about the wonders of cocaine. As a result, when released, he gets rich by bringing cocaine to America. However, he soon pays the price. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug usetheftdrinkingdeathfriendshipmurderlovemarriagedrugschristmasmoneybetrayaladulteryprisonpregnancy …escapeweddingdivorcelonelinesspovertycancerhumiliationillnessdrug addictionwealth (See All) |
| Locations: | swimming poolbeachbarsnowcemeteryairplanelos angeles californiabuscourtroomchicago illinoismexico |
| Characters: | thiefmusicianpolicemanstudentboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationship …mother daughter relationshipdanceractoramericandeath of girlfriendairplane stewardess (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990s1970s1960s1950schristmas party |
| Story: | birthday cakestonedhypocrisyslow motionmontageganggay slurmarijuanabirthdaydrinkbeatingtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingbloodgun …female nudityone word titleflashbackdancingphotographpartypistolbased on true storyvoice over narrationbased on bookdreamblood splatterarrestshootingbeercollegejailcriminaltelephonecaliforniamansiondrug dealercocainejudgedouble crossvangraveyardshot in the foreheadflash forwardpilotorganized crimefbifugitivevacationsuitcasebankringfarmeruniversityshot in the shouldercourttragic eventchildbirthobscene finger gesturewaiterdiscotape recorderhollywood californianew year's evehome movieburials&mdrug dealingdrug overdosepromisebloody nosespanishboston massachusettssmugglingmiami floridaoutlawprison cellraiddrug lordfianceebongcannabisgun in mouthdrug smugglingpistol whipepisodic structuresnorting cocaineoverdosedrug dealdrug traffickingcolombiabankruptcychild custodyprison visitparolehair salondrug cartelhypocritehappy birthday to yourise and fallabsent motherarm slingmaterialismcourthousebailauto theftcell matesouthern californiabarbie dollconvicted felondeadrug pusherdrug ringcolombianroller skateprivate planehallucinogenic druggay hairdresserlos angeles international airportdrug couriercolombian drug carteltranscendental meditationken dollmedellin colombiamiami beach floridasingle engine airplanedrug possessionprotective custodycessnapuerto vallarta mexicosmashing telephonecartagena colombiapadronepanamanian (See All) |
Based on the novel written by Stephen Chbosky, this is about 15-year-old Charlie (Logan Lerman), an endearing and naive outsider, coping with first love (Emma Watson), the suicide of his best friend, and his own mental illness while struggling to find a group of people with whom he belongs. The intr …overt freshman is taken under the wings of two seniors, Sam and Patrick, who welcome him to the real world. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movieperiod film |
| Themes: | bullyingdrug usefeardrinkingjealousyfriendshipsuicidedrugschristmasdanceincestmemoryseductionlonelinessdepression …cancerguiltdatingmental illnesspoetryabuseunrequited lovehomophobiabreak updyingwritingcheatingfirst lovedying from cancerdeath of best friendsuicide of friend (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | restauranthospitalchurchsnowtrucktunnelcatholic churchpennsylvaniaschool dancekitchen knife |
| Characters: | bullypolicemangirlteacherboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualteenager …doctorbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boydancerphotographerwriterpriestbest friendreference to godgay kisslittle boyteacher student relationshippsychiatristcatholicgay teenagergay relationshipaunt nephew relationshipcatholic priestboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendstepbrother stepsister relationshipnew friend (See All) |
| Period: | 1990syear 1991 |
| Story: | birthday cakelast day of school11 year oldstonedoutsidermobile phonereadingracial slurgay slurmarijuanacafebirthdaytearsdrinkwatching tv …face slapbeatingcryingtelephone callknifesingingkissbased on novelflashbackfightdancingphotographpartyvoice over narrationfoodcar accidentmirrorslow motion scenepunched in the facecamerawritten by directorcondomsecretlettershootingbookrunningbathroomcollegehallucinationreference to jesus christclassroomprayertelephonef wordsubjective camerabedroomwinecandledeath of friendeatingfootballsuicide attemptdinnerchild abusedrivingapologypainflash forwardlibraryvirginchristmas treecollege studentprankhigh school studentcheerleaderglassesrock 'n' rollsadnesssix word titleclassreference to william shakespearetypewritertrustteenage sexpickup truckeyeglassescloseted homosexualhuggingfireplacelooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicsexual abuseice creamred dresshappinessamerican footballmovie theaterimpersonationnew year's evecrushvirginityclockpromisebuddhistmovie theatrenicknameinnocencepillssufferingbackstagepunched in the stomachsexismkaraoketaking a picturemental hospitalfootball playertheatre audiencefirst kisschristmas evesurprisevoice over letterlong titlelonermale male kissdressing roomnervous breakdownholding handschildhood memorymale virgingothgraduation12 year oldshynessvietnam veteranchristmas presentbirthday presentcafeteriahomecomingteenage lovefirst dateadolescencechild molestationblackoutlooking out a windowharmonicaponytailschool principallsd16 year old15 year oldkiss on the lipsunhappinessgiving a toastveganhazingtutoreasterpromaudio cassettehouse partylip synchingcar radioteenage crushdance scenewriting a letterabusive boyfriendwhite brasuicide notegoth girlmassstudyingpittsburgh pennsylvaniasaying gracerecord storehigh school graduationletter writingfootball gamehigh school seniorreference to santa clausaspiring writerenglish teachersing alongholy communionscreenplay adapted by authorcaught in the actreference to frank sinatracrossing selfchristmas seasonreference to charles dickenslord's prayertruth or darehigh school dancehigh school principalblowing out candlecherryheartbeatteen drinkingintrovertbased on young adult novelfootball stadiumshort haircold the temperatureschool lockershort haired femaleadaptation directed by original authorfirst day of schooltouching someone's breastsshoplifternew year's daymilkshakechildhood flashback9 year oldfriendship between teenshigh school promaunt nephew incestpunk girlsign of the crosshappy new year7 year olddouble datedeath of auntreference to new york citysocial lifeblowing out candles on a birthday cakedrugged foodlistening to music on headphonesschoolboy crushschool cafeteriacaught kissing3d glassesenglish classfacial injuryprincipal's officeacid triphigh on drugsteen partybrownie the foodinfinitytheatre marqueereference to billie holidaysanta claus hatsnow angelgoing away partytripping someonehigh school lifereference to the smithsshovelling snowsinging along with a recordcollege acceptance lettergraduation cap and gownmale ponytailmix tapewriting a poemwallflowerhomecoming dancereference to harvard university45 recordingash wednesdaycollege acceptanceexamination resultshigh school prankmale in dragpaperbackschoolfightsat testreference to harvey milkreference to seattle washingtonshooting oneselfshop classhigh school freshmanmale slaps a femalenew suitreference to columbia universityone year time spanphone hang uprocky horror picture showapology for kissreference to fay wrayreference to to kill a mockingbird the novels.a.t.secret santa (See All) |
Jim Davis is an ex-Army Ranger who finds himself slipping back into his old life of petty crime after a job offer from the LAPD evaporates. His best friend is pressured by his girlfriend Sylvia to find a job, but Jim is more interested in hanging out and making cash from small heists, while trying t …o get a law enforcement job so he can marry his Mexican girlfriend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | unemploymentdrug usetheftrobberydrunkennessdrinkingdeathfriendshipmurderdrugspregnancydeceptionmemoryangercorruption …psychopathdating (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | barlos angeles californiaurban settingpolice carmexico |
| Characters: | thiefpolicemanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendpolicehusband wife relationshipafrican americantattooprostitutepolice officerdancerlawyerlatinoex soldier |
| Story: | convenience storemobile phonepot smokingreadinggay slurmarijuanarifledrinkwatching tvbeatingcigarette smokingbloodkissgunviolence …fightdancingphotographexplosionpartychasepistolshootoutdreamcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodmachine gunshot in the chesturinationshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facecomputerlettershootinglieheld at gunpointbeersunglassesrunningdead bodyshot in the backfoot chasedrug dealerthroat slittingeatingprologuefbiliarcorrupt copblack americantwenty somethinganswering machinegrenadewatching a moviemilkmexicanhookermiddle eastgrocery storebreakupspanishjob interviewsmugglingpool tablepunched in the stomachkicked in the crotchpost traumatic stress disorderspecial forcesdeceitbrushing teethgovernment agentreckless drivingillegal immigrantlyingstreet gangplaying pooldrug smugglingnight visiondrunk drivingdrug dealdrug traffickingmercy killingcolombiainterracial coupleironingbreaking a bottle over someone's headlapdunwed pregnancystealing moneybilingualvisamexican immigrantlatin americanhomeland securityrecruitmilitary veteranlos angeles police departmentsurrogate brotherpolygraphurine samplejob huntingvinegarturkey basterpersian gulf war (See All) |
Using flashbacks from a statement recorded late in life and archival footage for atmosphere, this film traces Harvey Milk's career from his 40th birthday to his death. He leaves the closet and New York, opens a camera shop that becomes the salon for San Francisco's growing gay community, and organiz …es gays' purchasing power to build political alliances. He runs for office with lover Scott Smith as his campaign manager. Victory finally comes on the same day Dan White wins in the city's conservative district. The rest of the film sketches Milk's relationship with White and the 1978 fight against a statewide initiative to bar gays and their supporters from public school jobs. (Read More)
| Themes: | prejudicedrunkennessfeardrinkingjealousydeathmurderfriendshipsuicidepoliticsangerparanoiahomophobiahoperevolution …police brutalitygay love (See All) |
| Mood: | rainarchive footage |
| Locations: | swimming poolschoolrestaurantbarchurchmotorcyclekitchenwheelchairurban settingapartmentsan francisco californiacatholic churchgay barcable car |
| Characters: | policemanteachersingerfriendpolicehomosexualafrican americangay sexdancerphotographerbabylawyerchristianjewish …reference to godgay kisslittle boyhomosexualityjewmayorgay relationshipcatholic priestboyfriend boyfriend relationshipsuicide by hangingolder man younger man relationshipamerican dreamchinese foodart studentex policemanpolice abuse (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 1972year 1973year 1976year 1975year 1970year 1977year 1978 |
| Story: | counter culturehate crimemobile phonehypocrisyslow motionpropagandagay slurswimmingmarijuanacafebirthdaytearsdrinkwatching tvunderwear …songcryingtelephone callsingingmale nuditydogviolencebloodkisscharacter name in titleone word titleinterviewflashbackbare chested maledancingvoice over narrationshot to deathmirrorurinationshot in the headcameraundressingbare buttshootingbeerrunningmale pubic hairnewspaperoperacookingcandlecaliforniahuman rightspoliticiansubwaynonlinear timelinedinnernunassassinationdrawingbirthday partygunshotskinny dippinglimousinebusinessmancoming outprotestfired from the jobpay phoneumbrellahanginglong takespeechsplit screengovernmentelectioncharacter says i love yougay couplecult directortypewriternewspaper headlineblack americanrecord playerriotcivil wareyeglassescloseted homosexualtv newswhat happened to epilogueballoonlistening to musictape recorderlawrecordingice creamdemonstrationfloridatv showparadedebatemoralitymale prostitutecivil rightshippiedeath threattaking a pictureimmortalitytheatre audiencedeath of protagonistmay december romancediscriminationghettodemocracymale male kisspolice raidbigotrybriefsmidlife crisisneighborhoodactivistgay rightsfast motion scenerevolutionarynude swimminggay bashingirish americanbaptismhead woundmen's bathroomlooking out a windowwhistleclimbing through a windowpolitical campaign18 year oldnewspaper articlemegaphonestatue of liberty new york citymarching bandpieinsurancepolitical candidatemetal detectorreference to ronald reaganpolitical activistdeath of title characterhypocritehomosexual historyhappy birthday to youminnesotahopelessnessrepublican partywisconsinoklahomacity hallmentor protege relationshipnew york city new yorkliquor storesocial activismtrolleybigotphoenix arizonasuicide threatgay activismnarration from the graveprinting pressgay paradeinaugurationsit upsdemocratic partydog fecescoors beerchristian fundamentalismbullhornirish catholicpolice harassmentpie in the facepolitical debateboycott40 year oldsacramento californiachristeningdictaphonereferendumcampaign managerhate mailwichita kansasdeclaration of independencecandlelight vigiltheatre boxpaddy wagonreference to francogay activist40th birthdayvoter registrationoath of officegolden gate bridge san franciscolistening to operapie in facereference to francisco francomediationeugene oregongay pickupright to privacy39 year oldcamera storereference to barcelona spainst. paul minnesotacity governmentreference to pucciniurinating in a poollong distance telephone callmoral majoritypolitical resignationsan francisco chronicle the newspapersoap boxwatching an operamultiple tv screensreference to cesar chavez (See All) |
Ivan is a priest in a rural church known for the apples that grow on a large tree in front. He's odd: seeing the world through rose-colored glasses, in denial about personal facts, and convinced he's at war with Satan. The rectory is a half-way house for recently paroled convicts. Adam arrives for 1 …2 weeks, a large, tough neo-Nazi, first baffled by Ivan's thick-headed optimism, then angry. He vows to break Ivan's faith. Meanwhile, in exasperation at Ivan's insistence, Adam sets a personal goal: to bake an apple pie. All goes awry for the tree: crows, worms, lightening. The Book of Job gives Adam perverse insight, and his hooligan mates provide the resolution's spring. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | black comedydark comedyallegoryparable |
| Themes: | theftrobberydrunkennessfeardrinkingdeathmurderlovesuicidereligionmoneypoliticspregnancyfuneralmemory …angerdeath of mothercancerredemptionillnessfaithdeath of wifedyingabortionforgivenessdeath in childbirth (See All) |
| Mood: | satirerain |
| Locations: | bicyclehospitalchurchbusrural settingwheelchairgas stationstorm |
| Characters: | thiefsingerfather son relationshipdoctortattoobrother sister relationshippriestchristianreference to godlittle boyalcoholicbiblepregnant woman |
| Story: | hooliganpakistanilistening to radioneo naziskinheadex convictracial slurganggay slurbirthdaytearsrifledrinkface slapunderwear …beatingsongcryingsingingcigarette smokingviolencegunbloodcharacter name in titlebare chested malepistolfirecell phoneshot in the chesturinationshot in the headcatshootingbooklietelephoneshot in the backgood versus evilflashlightcookingold manweaponchild abusebirdvanshot in the legtreewidowerlightningattempted rapetragic eventcrossgardenterminal illnesskilling an animalhead buttreference to adolf hitlerlistening to musicfaintingcrucifixstealingdenmarkaccidental deathpart of trilogytenniscommunityrapistapplemale underwearkickinggunshot woundmiraclearabdeath of sisterconvictpastorsexual assaultcrowsermonparalysisbandagebaptismwalletshot in the eyewormindonesiapiereverendsense of smellbeliefscarecrowmercedes benzdown syndromefilling stationparoledead catdead wifegodhymnchild rapedragging a bodybakingblasphemybrain tumoroptimismovenchurch bellbloody facemental disorderhostilitytennis playerthird in trilogysaudi arabiacerebral palsyshot in the kneeorchardtennis racketneo nazismcommunity servicekilling a catapple piecynicear bleedinghalfway houseapple treesuicide of wifeiron crosslightning strikeparishconsidering abortioneggplantreformed alcoholicdaneblackbirdbook of jobm&m'snose bandagereference to goebbelsburning treecough syrupspasticrectoryworm in foodburning oneselfcookerface bandagebaking a pie (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: | drug usetheftdrunkennessdrinkingjealousyfriendshipbetrayalfirst love |
| Locations: | swimming poolbicyclebeachlos angeles californiabuswaterwheelchairrooftop |
| Characters: | thiefpolicemanmother son relationshipfather son relationshippoliceteenagertattoobrother sister relationshipteenage boydanceralcoholic mother |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | teasingpierracial slurgangswimmingmarijuanadrinkwatching tvunderwearbeatingcigarette smokingdogbare chested malefightdancing …partychasebased on true storyfondlingtitle directed by femalepunched in the facebeercompetitioncleavageaccidentjudgebreast fondlingjeansbeer drinkingcakefamestealingmagazineenemysurfingskateboardkickingmentoroilskateboardingrivalghettoblack eyepunk rockbroken armtrophyshaved headchallengeunderdoghairhead woundgolf clubtrafficbroken windowcredit cardfallingsurfboardkarmarags to richessurforegonprice of fameextreme sportsrise and fallbrain tumorgenerationtauntinglong haired maleskateboarderblond boyauto theftmotivationalwashed up starclimbing a fencevenice beach californiaherbgang bangerbreast squeezingbeach bumsanta monica pierslinkydraughtskateboard gang (See All) |
William Miller is a 15-year-old kid hired by Rolling Stone magazine to tour with and write about Stillwater, an up and coming rock band. This wonderfully witty coming-of-age film follows William as he falls face first to confront life, love, and lingo.
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen moviesemi autobiographicalcoming of age film |
| Themes: | drug usedeath of fatherdrunkennessdrinkingfriendshipinfidelitydrugsmoneybetrayaladulterydancetravelangerguiltunfaithfulness …humiliationpoetrycheating (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | swimming poolnew york citybarhotelcarairplanelos angeles californiabuselevatorroad tripsan francisco california |
| Characters: | musicianteacherboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualteenagermother daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boylove triangle …older man younger woman relationshipolder man younger man relationshipalcoholic drinkboy in underwear (See All) |
| Period: | 1970s |
| Story: | smoking marijuanabirthday cakebell bottomssurrogate familypot smokingreadingswimmingmarijuanabirthdaydrinkwatching tvunderwearsongcryingtelephone call …singingcigarette smokingkisssexfemale nudityfemale frontal nudityinterviewbare chested maledancingphotographpartylesbian kisspantiesbased on true storyfistfightfoodurinationblondecameraundressingsecretbookvomitingbeerrunningrock musicbathroomvoyeurguitaralcoholtelephonef wordcleavagejournalistbandconcertcaliforniaeatingsuicide attemptrock bandwhite pantiesscantily clad femaleconfessionlegendhotel roommicrophonevirginprologuecoming outelectrocutionpay phoneon the roadlightningfemale removes her clothesrock 'n' rollloss of fatherpremarital sexstagecharacter says i love youpoetobscene finger gesturecheating wifesingle parentrecord playerloss of virginitylistening to musicfamesexual attractionrecordingguitaristoverallsmagazineeccentricjournalismcheating husbandvirginityrock starembarrassmentambitiondrug overdosebarefootrock concertpillsreconciliationboston massachusettstitle appears in writingdrummerthunderstormraised middle fingerred pantiesgrowing uptourbriefspromiscuityparking lotmale virgint shirtdrumsgraduationstage performancebongbandageadolescencepiano playingacidreference to the beatlesguitar playingstewardessdomineering mothertape recordinglsdkiss on the lipsmusic industrywhistlingteenage sexualityguitar playerunderage sexromantic rivalrysan diego californiateenage crushdrug humorironingrock musicianteenage girl in underwearroadtripgroupietour buswet clothesegocleveland ohiorock singersexual pleasureleaving homefalling off a rooffemale sitting on a toiletmusic businessaspiring writermusic concertmusic grouprock groupmusereference to led zeppelinreference to the rolling stonesphoenix arizonafalse nameillegal drugsreference to bob dylanfictional bandprogressive rockreference to david bowieinnocence lostbus tripegotismpill poppingvolkswagen bushallucinogenfollowing a dreamreference to elton johnteen sexualityjumping into a swimming pooltitle appears in textreference to pink floydclassic rock musicreference to jim morrisonteen drug useband memberreference to george orwellstudent mentor relationshipsunset stripcharacter appears on magazine coverreference to goetherecording artistclothes irondrumsticksjumping into a pool with clothes onreference to george orwell's 1984rolling stone magazinereference to the doorsdo not disturb signreference to iggy popreference to neil youngmanic pixie dream girlquaaludereference to lou reedpill bottlemusic journalismpill boxbackstage passdancing in one's underwearreference to alice cooperreference to the whoreference to black sabbathmending friendshipflying through a stormpill abusetopeka kansascharacter lies about agereference to deep purpletempe arizonareference to the allman brothers (See All) |
After a little white lie about losing her virginity gets out, a clean cut high school girl sees her life paralleling Hester Prynne's in "The Scarlet Letter," which she is currently studying in school - until she decides to use the rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing.
| Subgenre: | teen movieteen comedyteen sex comedy |
| Themes: | drinkingfriendshipmarriageinfidelityreligionadulteryextramarital affairdivorceguiltunfaithfulnessdatinghomophobiaadoptiondevilreligious intolerance |
| Mood: | satirehigh school |
| Locations: | swimming poolschoolrestaurantchurchkitchensinging in the shower |
| Characters: | studentgirlteacherboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationship …brother sister relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boyfemale protagonistpriestchristianbest friendreference to godchristianityteacher student relationshipbiblecatholicolder man younger woman relationshipgay teenagerolder woman younger man relationshipgay friendreligious fanaticreligious teen (See All) |
| Period: | 2010s |
| Story: | happy birthdaypunched in the gutpeer pressurehypocrisypot smokinggraffitispankinggay slurmarijuanacafebirthdaytearsdrinkwatching tvface slap …songcryingtelephone callsingingkissdogfemale nuditytwo word titlebare chested malesex scenephotographpartypantiesshowercell phonemirrorslow motion scenecondomliebeersunglassesvibratorreference to jesus christclassroomprayerguitarstrippercleavagebedroomcaliforniabasketballdinnerfalse accusationscantily clad femaletalking to the cameraconfessionmicrophonevirginprotestlocker roomliarmini skirtmoaninggymamerican flaghigh school studentcheerleadercrossgardenclassfreeze framemachismoscandalcloseted homosexualwaiterhuggingloss of virginityfaintinghappinessdemonstrationgossipfloridaone night standvirginitypreacherembarrassmentmovie theatrebloody noserap musiccynicismministerpunched in the stomachaquariumtime lapse photographyhit on the headpanties pulled downbookstorebelief in godcliffred pantiesclassmatelooking at self in mirrorpastorbigotrypromiscuityfast motion scenesouthern accentoutcastreference to facebooksneakerswoman cryingcafeterianame callingconfessionallegsrumorschool principalfascistprincipalfriendship between girlsacceptanceadopted sonpopularitycdman in swimsuitguitar playertolerancevolkswagenchick flickreference to googleweekendallergytextingsewingborn again christiandetentionunwanted kissinterracial adoptioncloseted gayinner title cardgay pridemotor scootercheerleader uniformvolkswagen beetleimplied nuditypreachingreputationice cream coneenglish teachermascotcliquejumping on a beddevil costumegeneration yreference to marlon brandoteen drinkingpetitiongazebospin the bottleabstinencereference to tom cruiseinfamyguidance counselorwebcastbelief in the afterlifespellingwater slidewatching a movie on tvinnuendoreference to mark twaingay man straight woman relationshipbelief in hell22 year oldsleazecommunity collegevespastdreference to disneylandadoptive father adopted son relationshippicture framemopping a floorpuritangreeting cardcomedic sex sceneenglish classnotorietyprincipal's officeschool suspensionanagramgirls' bathroompledgereference to huckleberry finnpietyschool bandcouponorange the fruitschool boardchocolate milkmascot costumepep rallybelief in the deviladoptive mother adopted son relationshipcontact lensessatan worshipbumping into someonestudent councilbad reputationprayer groupreference to alfred kinseycarpoolstate flagthrowing a cell phonebirth control pillreference to home depothand signaljesus freakporno theatrereference to ashton kutcherreference to costcoreference to demi mooreearth dayreference to disney worldhigh school gymnasiumreference to john hughesschool mascotchlamydiafake sexkissing gamepeasrumor mongerschool detentionsharpening a penciltowel snappingcleaning a bathroomcommunity gardenreference to google earthreference to sylvia plathreference to the scarlet letterspreading rumorbreaking a picture framegift cardreference to nathaniel hawthorne (See All) |
In 'Gegen die Wand' Cahit, a 40-something male from Mersin in Turkey has removed everything Turkish from his life. He has become an alcoholic drug addict and at the start of the movie wants to end it all. Sibel a 20-something female from Hamburg wishes to please her Turkish parents yet yearns for fr …eedom. She has had her nose broken by her brother for being seen holding hands with a boy and yet she can not break her mother's heart and run away. She too attempts suicide and she first approaches Cahit there at the Hospital. Sibel asks Cahit to marry her, as she believes this to be the way out of her parent's house. She promises Cahit that their relationship will be like roommates, not like a married couple. The film follows Sibel and Cahit as they get married, become closer and eventually fall in love. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult film |
| Themes: | drug usedeath of fatherdrunkennessdrinkingjealousymurderdeathfriendshiplovemarriageinfidelitydrugsrapemoneyadultery …prisonweddingextramarital affairdivorcedeath of motherunfaithfulnessdeath of wifecheatingfight for freedom (See All) |
| Mood: | high schoolnightmareambiguous endingreligious education |
| Locations: | restauranthospitalbarhotelairplanebusnightclubtaxiairportgermanytaxi driverbrothelslumbus driverbus station |
| Characters: | girlboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattoobrother sister relationshipdanceralcoholic …psychiatristmaidmuslimcousin cousin relationshipgermanuncle nephew relationshippimpaunt niece relationshipfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationshipalcoholic drinkself inflicted injury (See All) |
| Story: | game playingstonedswitchbladehaircutgraffitiimmigrationimmigrantmontagegay slurcafetearsrifledrinkwatching tvface slap …underwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone callknifesingingcigarette smokingmale nuditygunviolencebloodkisssexfemale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nudityfightdancingphotographmale full frontal nuditychaseshowervoice over narrationblood splatterfoodcar accidentbrawlletterliebeerrunningpianojailmale pubic hairalcoholnewspapercookingwinebandconcertvideo camerastabbingdrug dealerwomancocainesuicide attempttoiletaccidentapologytrialroommatemarriage proposalbartenderwidowerliaractor shares first name with characterflowersuniversitypursuitobscene finger gesturefireworksfreeze framemachismotraditionshavingbulletdiscosexual abusebearddrug abusepsychologisthonors&mhomicidedrug overdosesexual desirereverse footagejanitorgrocery storebloody nosekickingbroken glassmental hospitaltime lapse photographyamusement parkdrunkaccidental killingwedding ringbalconytuxedopunk rockrelease from prisonalarm clockreckless drivingwedding receptionturkey the countryage differenceistanbul turkeyhairdresserpiano playerimpotenceearphoneshit in the facebandagesnorting cocainedrunken manhangoverdrunk drivingvacuum cleanernaivetyweightliftingdrunkardsaxophonedance clubwrist slittingrazorcdsunriserazor bladebumgarbagehamburg germanybouncerbeauty salonturkishlimpopiumneck bracereference to michael jacksonmiserypackingmanslaughtermarriage of convenienceopen marriagebarber shopsuitorpunk musicbrother in law brother in law relationshiphotel managerbottled watertelling a jokechambermaidjoke tellingbinge drinkingwashing hairethnicitysidewalk cafewomen's liberationrefugemulticulturalismcd playerd.j.saxophone playerburning a photographpsychiatric patientfrankfurt germanyjail visitationbb gunexercise machineamusement park ridecar damageyoung wifefamily honorpenanceoxaimlessnesskebabbreaking a bottlenaive girlchocolatesdrinking bingest. paulipierced navelslapping oneselffailed suicide attemptturkish germanmusical interludebreaking a drinking glassnightclub managerfamily's shamehit with an ashtraysex with someone unconsciousturk abroad (See All) |
Forty-six year old Diane Despres - "Die" - has been widowed for three years. Considered white trash by many, Die does whatever she needs, including strutting her body in front of male employers who will look, to make an honest living. That bread-winning ability is affected when she makes the decisio …n to remove her only offspring, fifteen year old Steve Despres, from her previously imposed institutionalization, one step below juvenile detention. She institutionalized him shortly following her husband's death due to Steve's attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and his violent outbursts. He was just kicked out of the latest in a long line of facilities for setting fire to the cafeteria, in turn injuring another boy. She made this decision to deinstitutionalize him as she didn't like the alternative, sending him into more restrictive juvenile detention from which he would probably never be rehabilitated. However, with this deinstitutionalization, she has to take care of him which means only being able to do home based work. Despite they always yelling expletives at each other and Steve sometimes demonstrating those violent tendencies toward her, Die and Steve truly do love each other, his emotions which are sometimes manifested as an Oedipus complex especially as he seems to need her complete attention most specifically when it is being directed at possible male suitors. Their lives, both individually and as a family, are affected with the entrance of two of their neig… (Read More)
| Themes: | bullyingdeath of fatherracismdrunkennessfeardrinkingjealousyfriendshipdeathchristmasmoneyescapeangerdysfunctional familygrief …humiliationhopefreedomwriting (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | swimming poolbicyclerestaurantbeachhospitalbartrainbathtubbustaxicanadataxi drivernew car |
| Characters: | bullygirlteacherboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshiphusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipdoctorteenage boydancer …photographerbabylawyersingle motherfrencholder woman younger man relationshipuncle niece relationshipneighbor neighbor relationshipmother love (See All) |
| Period: | 2010snear futureyear 2010year 1982year 2015 |
| Story: | stoneddead fatherracistenglishmobile phonevandalismragereadingstorytellingracial slurmontagegay slurcafebirthdaytears …drinkface slapsongcryingtelephone callsingingcigarette smokingviolencebloodkissone word titlemasturbationbare chested malefightdancingejaculationphotographchasefoodcar accidentmirrorslow motion scenepunched in the facecameraletterbookliesunglassesrunningneighbortelephonef wordsubjective cameracookingvideo cameraambulanceeatingwidowsuicide attemptapologydream sequencevannecklacepainargumentmicrophoneprologuescreamingfired from the jobliardebtbankbraceletdomestic violencepursuitautomobilesadnessloss of fathersleepingarsoneyeglassesshavingteasupermarketlooking at oneself in a mirrorlawwalkie talkiecrying womanskateboardfateembarrassmentapplechokingmale underwearpromisesufferingsurveillance cameraboxer shortsattempted suicidecynicismblood on faceconfrontationinventorkickingpower outagekaraoketitle appears in writingheadphonescigarette lightercard playingskateboardinglaughterpridesurprisecellphonerefrigeratorjuvenile delinquentparking lottranslatorhandshakeclosetlaundrytaserhiding in a closethigh school teacherhit in the facehead woundquebecname callinglooking out a windowfemale friendshipvacuum cleanerlosershoutinglawsuit15 year oldcoughinggiving a toastwhistlingbaseball capstrait jacketwrist slittinghamburgercdsense of smelln wordreading a bookrespectawkwardnesschewing gumcleaning ladylip synchingpsychiatric hospitaldisc jockeywashing machinemailmanstutteringradio newsmale in bathtubkiss on the cheekshopping cartbride and groompencildressingpsychosisleg woundwedding cakehomeworkselfieeggscrying malemicrowave ovenfoot pursuitmontreal quebecmissing fatherbegins with textaerial photographywelfareblond manrearview mirrordoorbellskepticismdead husbandapplying makeupwatching someonewine bottlemicrowaveoxygen maskbeing watchedbubble gumlooking in a windowvoice maillooking for a jobdictionarymiddle aged womanoedipus complexconfinementgrocery shoppingclotheslinepsychiatric wardtouching someone's breastsduffel bagband aidlooking through a windowblack leather jacketapple piecopy machinegrocerieschain link fenceincest subtextwaving goodbyeadhdsticking out one's tonguelate for work360 degree well shotdetention centerstocking capwading in watergarage saletelephone bookhouse cleaningwinkingmaniapetty theftvagina slursalesclerktutoringmaking facestroubled teenagerbudding friendshipmessage in a bottletapestryhomeschoolingwrist bandagenecklace yanked offrunning mascarawedding bouquetholding one's hand over someone's mouthjuvenile crimeinvoluntary commitmentjuvenile hallfinancial problemsgraduation cap and gowninstitutionalizationmood swingnational health serviceprocess serversummonsaddress bookhyperventilatingimitating fellatioviolent childcanadian governmentlack of education46 year oldcleaning a swimming pooldrinking from the cartonspitting out a drinkaspect ratioblack slangfirst aid kitfalling to one's kneeslongboardmentally challenged slurmother son kissmoving awaysinging out of tunecomputer programminghyperactivityscotch tapethreat of violencedropping out of schoolgraduation photographwalking down the middle of a streetlighting a cigarette from a cigarettelistening to music on a radioputting one's head underwater in a bathtubson hits mother (See All) |
Berlin student Jule is hoplessly indebted due to an accident she caused, uninsuredly hitting a rich businessman's limousine. Evicted from her flat she moves in with her boyfrend Peter and soon learns that Peter and his flatmate, Jan, are breaking into luxurious mansions at night. Instead of stealing … or vandalizing, though, they carefully and ornately rearrange furniture and valulables and leave obscure messages. Jule convinces Jan, who has a crush on her, to pay a visit to the villa of her creditor. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | punksemi autobiographical |
| Themes: | drug usetheftdrunkennessfeardrinkingjealousylovekidnappingmoneybetrayalpoliticsescapedeceptionmemoryyouth …exploitationpanicfreedomwealthjusticerevolution (See All) |
| Locations: | swimming poolrestaurantforestairplanebusvillagewoodsrural settingurban settinglakerooftopgas stationgermanyyacht |
| Characters: | thiefpolicemanstudentgirlboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendpolicehusband wife relationshipphotographerhostagelove trianglebest friendwaitressmaid …girlfrienduncle niece relationship (See All) |
| Period: | year 1968year 2004 |
| Story: | vandalismpropagandapot smokingclaim in titlegraffitimarijuanacafetearsrifledrinkunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone calltitle spoken by character …cigarette smokingmale nuditynuditygunkisssexfemale nuditybare breastsmale rear nuditybare chested malefemale rear nudityphotographcell phonefoodcar accidentmirrorpunched in the facecameraarrestbare buttletterlingeriebathroommenage a troisflashlightcookingmountainmansioneatingtoiletsearchvanparkprologuebusinessmanprotestkeyfired from the jobfugitivedebtcountrysidesuspicioneuropetrustberlin germanyrioteyeglassessabotagebreaking and enteringlooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicdemonstrationswat teamwristwatchphone boothrebelrebellionparking garagehomepicnicsocial commentaryransommoralityburglarshoessurveillance cameracouchbackpackburglaryhatredcigarette lightertime lapse photographycard playingdemocracyboyfriendraidrefrigeratorintruderpolice raidlooking at self in mirroractivisminjusticealienationcapitalismactivistposterfast motion scenerevolutionarydjvideo surveillanceearphonesethicsevictionvillaidealismknocking on a doormessageanarchydance clubscene of the crimebumglobalizationski maskanarchistbourgeoisievolkswagenfilling stationrevoltcircular staircasedistrustbarcelona spainhobocommunestreamanarchismtriorich manchopping woodice cream conemoral ambiguitymercedesflyershoe storebusiness executivefree lovepolice vanburglar alarmcapitalistsuppression20 year oldfalling into a swimming poolreference to che guevaraanti capitalismeuroanti establishmentgroceriesclass conflictwallpaperrebellious youthsocial movementstereoclimbing over a fence360 degree well shotabandoned apartmentgrabbed by the throatpainting a wallcompromiseoversleepingclassismeviction noticepolitical propagandaalarm systemsloganwealthy manpda50 year oldmoralerefurbishmentthree in a bedair riflekreuzberg berlinpolitical changereturn to the scene of the crimerolexyouth movementkeying a carrich versus poorskeleton keyfloor planoutdoor toiletmale male embraceburdened by debtkidnapping plotendorphinsfemale nudity reflected in a mirrorfake skeletonpulled into a swimming poolsmashing a wine bottle (See All) |
Oskar, a bullied 12-year old, dreams of revenge. He falls in love with Eli, a peculiar girl. She can't stand the sun or food and to come into a room she needs to be invited. Eli gives Oskar the strength to hit back but when he realizes that Eli needs to drink other people's blood to live he's faced …with a choice. How much can love forgive? Set in the Stockholm suburb of Blackeberg in 1982. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agecult filmcreature feature |
| Themes: | childhoodbullyingfeardrinkingdeathfriendshipmurderrevengesuicidedivorcebrutalitycrueltyfalling in lovecourage |
| Mood: | gorenight |
| Locations: | swimming poolschoolhospitalbartrainforestsnowbathtubtaxiwoodsapartmentpolice carlakeschool bullyblood on snow |
| Characters: | bullypolicemangirlteacherboychildrenboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshippoliceserial killervampiresingle motheralcoholic …ex husband ex wife relationshipdeath of girlfriendvampire girl (See All) |
| Period: | 1980swinter |
| Story: | game playingmisfitswitchbladereadinggangswimmingdrinkunderweartelephone callknifecigarette smokingdogkissbloodnudity …female nuditybased on novelfemale frontal nuditybare chested malefirecorpsefoodmirrorurinationcatarrestundressingfalling from heightbookvomitingliebeerdead bodybathroomneighborclassroomdecapitationnewspaperflashlightthroat slittingbridgeeatingfemale pubic hairsubwaydinnersevered headradiounderwater scenedrowningattempted murdertreesuburblocker roomperson on fireliarringneck breakingtied upthreatened with a knifesevered armclasswhippingnewspaper headlinesingle parentrecord playerchainsaweavesdroppinghuggingfalling down stairsburned aliveaddictiongothiclooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musictape recorderrecordingloss of friendswimsuitcovered in bloodanimal attackmilkgas maskbarefootchild's point of viewattempted suicidewhipchild protagonistgash in the facehit on the headdark heroice skatinginfectionice hockeyblood on shirtmurder of a childsnowinggasolinedead boycellarnewspaper clippingvodka12 year oldcandyhit in the faceimperative in titlepubertyreading alouddead childrenlooking out a windowacidbully comeuppancedisposing of a dead bodyweightliftingclimbing through a windowfemale vampiresolitudecowboy bootslistening to a radiobitten in the neckdeath penaltydripping bloodscandinaviasense of smellbleedingurinalgurneykiller childdisfigured facesnowmobilepencilglowing eyesstarvingstockholm swedenhead ripped offbitten in the throatandrogynybloody body of a childblond boyhung upside downsledmultiple murdersscreenplay adapted by authorfrozen bodyrubik's cubefrozen lakelooking in a windowpuzzle solvingraincoatsunlightfinger cutfield tripcold the temperaturevampire bitemorse codedragging a dead bodyband aidearvampire human lovemelting facestampsitting in a treeboys' bathroomclimbing up a walldivorced coupleear bleedingbleeding from eyesolder brotherweather reportcry for helpdangerous friendunderpasshandprintchild vampiretransistor radiobrushing one's teethcat loverdecapitated childtape deckthrown out a windowfunnelsleeping in a bathtubblood drainingwet hairdaughter murders fathergolden eggblindsclimbing up a buildingmislaid truststamp collectionwet pantssneaking intriple child murdercat attacksledgefrench poodlecutting one's handscare involving catbursting into flamesclass tripowning many catscutting the palm of one's handviaductdrained of bloodphysical education classphysical education teacheranimal senses evilbeating with a stickburning womanlistening through the wall (See All) |
In the early 1940s, Allen Ginsberg is an English major at Columbia University, only to learn more than he bargained for. Dissatisfied by the orthodox attitudes of the school, Allen finds himself drawn to iconoclastic colleagues like Lucien Carr, William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac. Together, this …gang would explore bold new literary ideas that would challenge the sensibilities of their time as the future Beat Generation. However, for all their creativity, their very appetites and choices lead to more serious transgressions that would mark their lives forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of age |
| Themes: | drug usetheftdrunkennessdrinkingjealousyfriendshipmurderdrugsmoneymemoryseductionobsessionparanoiadysfunctional familyguilt …humiliationmental illnesspoetrywriting (See All) |
| Locations: | schoolnew york citybarchicago illinois |
| Characters: | thiefpolicemanstudentsingerfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicehomosexualafrican americangay sexdancerwriterlawyer …jewishbest friendreference to godgay kissteacher student relationshipprofessorjewfrenchgermangay relationshipgay student (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940syear 1944year 2005 |
| Story: | misfitrowboatrejectionpot smokingganggay slurmarijuanabirthdaytearsdrinkface slapunderwearsongcryingtelephone call …knifesingingtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingmale nuditybloodkissnuditysexflashbackmasturbationmale rear nuditybare chested malefightdancingphotographpartychaseshowervoice over narrationblood splattermirrorcatarrestundressingbare buttsecretbookcollegejailreference to jesus christmale pubic hairmanhattan new york citytelephonef wordreporterflashlightwinebandstabbingdeath of friendsuicide attemptprisonersubwaymapapologyman with glassesradioroommatesearchdrowningflash forwardconfessionlibraryauthorstalkerprologuekeymistaken identitycollege studentinjectionpursuithairy chestpoetreference to william shakespearetypewriterblack americanrecord playereyeglassespoemtraitorloyaltywhat happened to epilogueaddictionbreaking and enteringhypodermic needlelooking at oneself in a mirrorrecordingjail cellrebelliongas maskpromisewhiskeyreverse footageboxer shortsgay sonmale male kissclassmatenewspaper clippingmoral dilemmamale virgindormitorypost world war twosuffocationsaving a lifeimperative in titlenovelpostcardreading aloudjazz musiclibrariansexual tensionabandonmentself defensefascistlsddistrict attorneygiving a toastepiloguetrumpetin medias resradio newsintellectualdragging a bodyharlem manhattan new york cityflash cameramanslaughterends with biographical notespassing outbailguardian angelcurfewmethamphetaminegreenwich village manhattan new york citypenis slurreference to paris francetrumpet playerbloody handabandoned by fatherkilling a catmanifestohand bandagelibertinereference to alice in wonderlandcollege freshmancolumbia universitydadajail visitationnitrous oxidereference to walt whitmanbeat generationu.s. sailorpariahreciting poetryreference to johannes brahmsblood brothersjewish slurreference to arthur rimbaudve dayestablishmentgas stovesharing a cigarettealarm belldistorted soundparanoid schizophrenicreference to herman melvillereference to ulyssesfake hangingreference to henry millerreference to mexicoreference to yeatsbanned bookbenzedrinecommitment to mental hospitalkicking in a windowpulling up pantsreference to lady chatterley's lover the novelstealing a bookchiantiinsane motherreference to geoffrey chaucerreference to percy bysshe shelleyshushing someoneuniversity libraryaspiring poetpaterson new jerseyreference to edward gibbon (See All) |
This is the story of three well-meaning but flawed people: Paul Rivers, an ailing mathematician lovelessly married to an English emigre; Christina Peck, an upper-middle-class suburban housewife, happily married homemaker with two young daughters, with hiding a secret past; and Jack Jordan, an ex-con …vict who has found in his Christian faith the strength to live a law-abiding life and raise a family. They will be brought together by a terrible accident that will change their lives. By the final frame, none of them will be the same as they will have learnt harsh truths about love, faith, courage, desire and guilt, and how chance can change our worlds irretrievably, forever. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmsuspensetragedymelodrama |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingdeathmurderloverevengesuicidemarriageinfidelitydrugsreligionbetrayaladulteryprison …pregnancyextramarital affairangerlonelinessdeath of motherredemptionguiltgriefunfaithfulnessillnessfaithalcoholismhopedyingabortionvengeancedrug addictiondeath of daughter (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | swimming poolbicyclerestauranthospitalbarchurchsnowdesertpolice carmotelsuvcar theftnew mexico |
| Characters: | policemanteacherboyfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattooteenage boynurselawyer …sister sister relationshipreference to godlittle girllittle boybibleprofessorsheriff (See All) |
| Story: | birthday cakefanaticstonedslow motionex convictswimmingcafebirthdaytearsdrinkwatching tvface slapunderwearbeatingcrying …telephone callknifesingingcigarette smokingmale nuditybloodkissgunfemale nuditynumber in titlefemale frontal nudityflashbackmasturbationmale rear nuditytwo word titlenipplesphotographpartypantiespistolvoice over narrationfondlingcell phonecorpsedigit in titlefoodcar accidentcomputersex in bedshootingvomitingbathroomjailvoyeurreference to jesus christprayerrevolvercleavagebreast sucklingambulancebasketballwidowcocainesuicide attemptdinerprisonertoiletaccidentnonlinear timelinebirddrawinghit by a carbirthday partyunderwater scenelatex glovespaingunshotflash forwardattempted murderdrug addictmicrophoneumbrellahangingscarcrossdeath of husbandhandgunobscene finger gesturetherapyheart attackprivate detectivepickup trucksurgerypoemgolfmedicinehypodermic needlesexual attractioncomapatientdrug abusearchitectbuttockscaucasianlosstimeguardpillsministermourningdespairmedical examinationevidenceheartthirty somethingmarital separationprison cellred pantiesbowlingloss of husbandrelease from prisonsirensymbolismhit and runsaving a lifehysteriamultiple storylinestoredinner partyplaying poolphysicianlighterloss of daughtermathematicsclinicnewspaper articleinfertilityreverendbleedingmonitorgolf coursewakeallergywashing machineartificial inseminationswimmericonschizophrenicprivate eyemortalityasphyxiationliquor storenightgownmercyhamsterbedriddenfired from a jobwashingexaminationheart transplantrecovering alcoholicjoke tellingmathematicianpityorgan donationoxygen tankspeeding vehicleheart surgerychocolate barporn videoorgan donorrafflejail visitationbarbed wire fencehummingbirdorgan transplantationrefusing to eatheart failuresmall time crookketamineshot in sequenceborn againleaf blowerstepping on glasscutting selfracket ballheart donorsuicide attempt by hangingsports clubcutting armflatliningracquetskull fractureaccidentally shooting oneselfwork detailmouth sprayorgan rejection (See All) |
In 1974, a hot-headed 19 year old named Michael Peterson decided he wanted to make a name for himself and so, with a homemade sawn-off shotgun and a head full of dreams he attempted to rob a post office. Swiftly apprehended and originally sentenced to 7 years in jail, Peterson has subsequently been …behind bars for 34 years, 30 of which have been spent in solitary confinement. During that time, Michael Petersen, the boy, faded away and 'Charles Bronson,' his superstar alter ego, took center stage. Inside the mind of Bronson - a scathing indictment of celebrity culture. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | theftrobberydrinkingmurderdeathlovekidnappingmoneyprisonartangerbrutalityinsanitycelebritymental illness …sadismtheatre (See All) |
| Locations: | schoolrestauranttrain |
| Characters: | thiefpolicemanstudentteacherboysingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshiptattoodancerbabyhostage …artistlove triangleuncle nephew relationshipart teacher (See All) |
| Period: | year 1974 |
| Story: | destruction of propertyvandalismmontagecafetearsdrinkunderwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone callsingingcigarette smokingmale nuditynudity …kissviolenceblooddogfemale nuditycharacter name in titleone word titleflashbackmale frontal nuditybare chested malesex scenefightdancingphotographmale full frontal nuditypantiesbased on true storyvoice over narrationfistfightshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the faceundressingbare buttsunglassesbedjailhandcuffsmale pubic hairsubjective camerastrangulationprisonertoiletnonlinear timelinejudgetrialdrawingtalking to the camerapainattempted murderprologuesuburbkicked in the faceringlong takeinjectionfilm within a filmrecord playereyeglassesteacagelistening to musicrecordingcaptivewristwatchclassical musics&mprison guardpillssufferinganimated sequencetheatre audiencemustacherelease from prisonbriefsasylumshaved headman cryingspittinghandshakejewelryswastikadefecationlecturemasochismpush upssawed off shotgundruggedstrait jacketsewing machinecross dresseralter egoparolepost officepole dancerprison wardensolitary confinementcocktailsurname as titleoverhead shotjewelry store19 year oldbody paintingshacklesmirror ballart classcell matenightstickcriburinating on someonesinkclown makeuptrain compartmentprison visitationplaying catchwhite glovespetty thiefjewel robberybilly clubcriminally insanereading a magazineviciousnessdroolmanaclesreference to charlton hestonshadow boxingreference to charles bronsonflexing musclespacingclenched fistsawingderby hatpainting someone's body (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: | drug usedrunkennessfeardrinkingmurderfriendshipdeathsuicidemarriagemoneypregnancyweddingdepressionblackmailmental illness …dyingabortionwealthmurder investigationsuicide of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | swimming poolbicyclerestaurantnew york citytrainlos angeles californiaparis franceboattaxielevatorapartmentcourtroomlakemotelchinese restaurant |
| Characters: | studentgirlboysingerfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipnurse …dancerphotographerwriterlawyerjewishpsychiatristmaidjewmayorpregnant wifechinese foodbaby shower (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s2000syear 2000year 1982year 1972year 1971year 1978 |
| Story: | birthday cakespray paintpot smokingswimmingmarijuanacafetearsdrinkunderwearsongcryingtelephone callsingingcigarette smokingdog …violencegunbloodkissfemale nudityflashbackbare chested malesex scenedancingphotographpartythree word titlepantiesshowerbased on true storycorpsefoodmirrorurinationcameraundressingsecretshootingsunglassesrunningdead bodyinterrogationcollegeneighbormanhattan new york citynewspaperwineold manvideo cameradisguisebridgeeatingcocainepoliticiansubwaydinnerjudgetrialbirthday partysearchmarriage proposalpay phoneumbrellasuitcasemissing persondomestic violencedisappearancewigsuspicionloss of mothercross dressingclass differencesdismembermenttrusttherapywashington d.c.record playereyeglassestv newsanswering machinewhat happened to epiloguescene during opening creditsrecordingjoggingtherapistdysfunctional marriagefloridaphone boothpress conferencehome movietennisladderapartment buildingyogatarget practiceshovelnovelisttime lapse photographyskiingtuxedopolice raidlooking at self in mirrorextortionbriefcasebriefsbruisedead motherlandlordabusive husbandphysical abusedead dogkilling a dogevictionmen's bathroomtrue crimesnorting cocainedouble lifemotel roomdrunk drivingreal estatetv reporterclimbing through a windowjuryself defensecredit carddistrict attorneyambassadorfamily businessmailboxunplanned pregnancyheirbased on true eventstimes square manhattan new york cityvolkswagencollectorreading a newspaperrealtorcircular staircasedistrustbronx new york citytoy gunwanted posterpeep holeu.s. senatorpackinghigh societydomineering fathervolkswagen beetleends with biographical notesbandanaswimming in underweartelephone numberwomen's bathroomtalking to selfponyshort shortsanswering machine messagevermontwashing disheslong island new yorkwife abuseempire state building manhattan new york citysnoopingliving togetherfemale judgemedical schoolcrossdressermissing womanman dressed as a womanmissing person posterhummingnew york city skylinehome movie footageabortion clinicoffice buildingoxygen tankbludgeoned to deathtwo in a showerunsolved murderswing setunsolved crimetrust funddead body in a car trunkjumping off a rooffile cabinetparent grown child relationshipwrong side of the trackscollege graduationmissing wifefacial bruisegraduation partyrich man poor womandestroying property42nd street manhattan new york cityfacial injuryhack sawplumbingeye dropslatenessbuying a houseelevator operatorman wearing tidy whitiesfemale district attorneytestifying in courtledgerwife beatingalbany new yorkdismembering a dead bodygalveston texasprimal screamspitting out foodvenetian blindsthrowing a chairwestchester new yorkhusband suspected of murdering his wifesuspicion of murdertelephone off hookpretending to be muteporno movie theatreshiksau.s. capitol building washington d.c.health food storeheir to fortunerent collectortaking off a woman's panties (See All) |
Walt Kowalski is a widower who holds onto his prejudices despite the changes in his Michigan neighborhood and the world around him. Kowalski is a grumpy, tough-minded, unhappy old man who can't get along with either his kids or his neighbors. He is a Korean War veteran whose prize possession is a 19 …72 Gran Torino he keeps in mint condition. When his neighbor Thao, a young Hmong teenager under pressure from his gang member cousin, tries to steal his Gran Torino, Kowalski sets out to reform the youth. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of agecult filmblack comedytragedy |
| Themes: | prejudiceracismfeardeathmurderrevengekidnappingrapefuneralgangsterincestdeath of motherdysfunctional familyredemptionhome invasion …greeddeath of wifeforgivenessself sacrificenear death experience (See All) |
| Mood: | murder suicideself parody |
| Locations: | hospitalbarchurchcarbathtubbustaxikitchenpolice carusacatholic church |
| Characters: | bullyboyfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipafrican americandoctortattoobrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationship …police officerbabypriesthostagelawyertough guycatholicasian americancousin cousin relationshipcatholic priestgrandfather granddaughter relationshipengineersexist (See All) |
| Period: | 2000s |
| Story: | racial tensionracial prejudicebirthday cakewashing carpeer pressureracisthaircutrace relationsracial slurimmigrantmontageganggay slurbirthdayrifle …watching tvbeatingknifetitle spoken by charactercigarette smokingdogbloodguntwo word titlebare chested malepartysurprise endingpistolcell phoneshot to deathmachine gunshot in the chestshotgunrescuepunched in the facecatarrestshowdownheld at gunpointbeerbathroomneighborhandcuffsrevolvertelephonef wordsubjective cameraflashlightold manambulancedeath of friendno opening creditsanti herocoffinbirthday partybathbartendertrainingconfessionattempted murderdangerkeysuburbwidowercharacter's point of view camera shotproduct placementkicked in the faceflowersscardirected by staramerican flaghairy chesttragic eventgiftthreatwitnessbasementgardenchickenhandgunsubtitled scenegaragestrong female characterpickup truckmachismotraditionuziteen angstheavy rainlooking at oneself in a mirrormale bondingworking classnosebleedblockbusterculture clashrape victimhonorcompassionretirementthughaunted by the pastanti semitismrap musicveteranconstruction siteburglaryconfrontationitalian americansexismtitle appears in writingpost traumatic stress disordermentorfather figurecigarette lighterdeath of protagonistghettogang rapeblack eyewisecrack humorsalesmanraised middle fingerbarbecuefemale doctorlonerinsultbigotryduct tapetragic herobruiseethnic slurmisogynyneighborhoodshot multiple timesmale virginheroismspittingpetgardeningirish americanstreet gangconstruction workermisogynistlast will and testamentdetroit michiganbarberconfessionalbully comeuppanceconstructionmedalurban decayworkshopgeneration gapshamanunsubtitled foreign languagepearl necklacen wordaltered version of studio logodrive by shootingtragic pastwashing machinetragic endingracial discriminationhandymancoughing bloodtailorhip hop musicbarbershopfinger gunvillain arrestedbilingualismattempted robberyzippo lighterbarber shophardware storetitle appears in songracial issuesbigotlawnmowerman boy relationshipincest overtonesgolden retrievergranddaughtertelling a jokeclassic cardoor bellmisanthropelung cancertradition versus modernityceiling fanporchhoodlumoff screen rapecommunity servicehoroscopevintage carethnic humorwhite male pretending to be blackinitiation ritekorean war veteranconfession boothmisanthropyincest rapeshallowchoredisrespectteen smokingfilm with ambiguous titlebiasnose ringgarden gnomeprovocationtoolsracist insultheavy smokerchrist figurecoolerpolish americanburned with a cigaretteelderly protagonistshot repeatedlyracist jokereference to the three stoogesgrumpy old manmoral transformationracial intolerancebarbecue grillcurmudgeonlapsed catholicnavel piercingsilver staralpha maleasian mobwoman doctordisinheritancedriveby shootinggutterwill readingpabst blue ribbon beerbattle fatiguehmongracist as protagonistreference to charlie chanwasted lifenasty neighborhouse repairschild translates for adultcough foreshadows deathmalcontentwar medalfood freezerford torinomedal of valorracial barrierracial diversity (See All) |
Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on step-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members of an East L.A. gang known as the "Vatos Locos", and the story focuses on how a violent crime and the influenc …e of narcotics alter their lives. Miklo is incarcerated and sent to San Quentin, where he makes a "home" for himself. Cruz becomes an exceptional artist, but a heroin addiction overcomes him with tragic results. Paco becomes a cop and an enemy to his "carnal", Miklo. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyheistepicdisney |
| Themes: | prejudicedrug usetheftracismrobberyfriendshipdeathmurderrevengerapemoneybetrayalprisonfuneraldrug addiction |
| Mood: | car chase |
| Locations: | hospitalchurchcemeterylos angeles californiabuskitchenwheelchairpolice carprison rapepainting a car |
| Characters: | thiefpolicemanboyfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefamily relationshipshomosexualfather daughter relationshipafrican americantattoobrother brother relationshipnursedetective …dancerlawyerartistlatinobiblecatholichispaniccousin cousin relationshipuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutgrandfather grandson relationshipaunt nephew relationshipstepfather stepson relationshipdeath of boy (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1970s |
| Story: | spray paintslow motiongraffitiracial slurgangmarijuanabirthdayriflewatching tvface slapunderwearbeatingknifecigarette smokingmale nudity …kissgunbloodviolencesexfemale nudityflashbackfightdancingphotographexplosionpartychasesurprise endingshowerbased on true storyshootoutfoodcar accidentcamerabare buttshootingpaintingsunglassesrunningshot in the backcookingcaliforniastrangulationstabbingeatingcocaineprisonerboxingbirdpaintercoffinvangraveyardlibrarydrug addictorganized crimestatueinjectiontragic eventcrossratlas vegas nevadaobscene finger gestureclass differencesheroingaragehatepowerriotmachismodestinydrag queenhypodermic needlelawcrucifixdrug abuseboxerart galleryhonorburialtowelstreet lifemexicandrug overdoseprison guardbribecard playingundercover copcanemale male kissgrowing upjuvenile delinquentethnic slurlandlordreckless drivingmexican americanserial murderlatinaface maskgang warspit in the faceaccordionstreet marketmegalomaniacweightliftingstakeoutcripplecolombialoan sharkrehabilitationscholarshipcrotch grabroosterparolereference to ronald reagantequilabiracialmorphineu.s. marine corpsgrudgestudyingcity hallknife held to throatbandanagloveknife in the chestmuralprison riotbeverly hills californiacrossing selfguatemalarole modelostracismprobationel salvadorshooting upecuadorfoosballprotegebroken backprofessional hitblow torchlowriderpanamahalf brother half brother relationshipprison gangpain killerchicanoartificial legparoleestepbrother stepbrother relationshipdeath by overdosenarceast los angeles californiapcpwhite powerhair netaryan brotherhoodbarrioparole boardyucatanboxing clubgedsucking on fingerpaycheckreference to the los angeles lakersblack militantcholocutting one's handsan quentin penitentiarymurdered in a churchart competitionrecidivismreference to pancho villamexican gangu turncinco de mayoslamming a car door on someone's handlaw librarylos angeles river channelreference to little bo peep (See All) |
This is the true story of Oscar, a 22-year-old Bay Area resident who wakes up on the morning of December 31, 2008 and feels something in the air. Not sure what it is, he takes it as a sign to get a head start on his resolutions: being a better son to his mother, whose birthday falls on New Year's Ev …e, being a better partner to his girlfriend, who he hasn't been completely honest with as of late, and being a better father to T, their beautiful 4 year old daughter. He starts out well, but as the day goes on, he realizes that change is not going to come easy. He crosses paths with friends, family, and strangers, each exchange showing us that there is much more to Oscar than meets the eye. But it would be his final encounter of the day, with police officers at the Fruitvale BART station that would shake the Bay Area to its very core, and cause the entire nation to be witnesses to the story of Oscar Grant. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmfamily tragedy |
| Themes: | unemploymenttheftracismfeardrinkingfriendshipmurderdeathmarriageinfidelitymoneyadulterypregnancyextramarital affairanger …brutalityunfaithfulnessdyingpolice brutalitymurder of an innocent person (See All) |
| Mood: | archive footage |
| Locations: | hospitaltrainurban settingpolice carsan francisco californiafight in train |
| Characters: | thiefpolicemanteacherboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americantattoobrother sister relationshippolice officer …dancersister sister relationshipreference to godlittle girlasian americanuncle nephew relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipuncle niece relationshippolice shooting (See All) |
| Period: | year 2008year 2007year 2009 |
| Story: | racial tensionhappy birthdaybirthday cakerace relationsracial slurgangmarijuanabirthdaytearsdrinkunderwearcryingtelephone calltitle spoken by charactermale nudity …violencekissnudityblooddoggunsexflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malefightdancingphotographpantiespistolshowerbased on true storyfoodmirrorurinationpunched in the facewritten by directorarrestundressingshootinglieplace name in titledead bodylow budget filmhandcuffsprayertelephoneshot in the backf wordsubjective camerabracookingcandlevideo cameradeath of frienddrug dealereatingprisonersubwayflash forwardprotestliartragic eventdeath of sonwitnesssleepingfireworksblack americanriotflirtingsurgeryhugginglooking at oneself in a mirrorlistening to musicdemonstrationwristwatchnew year's evestreet lifehomicidecelebrationwatching televisiongrocery storerap musicplaygroundspanishkickingdeath of protagonistcellphoneblack bra and pantiesloss of jobtaserhit in the facekilling a dogsubway stationescalatordrug dealepiloguen wordemergency roomdeath of boyfriendprison visitex confemale cinematographersleeplessnessdreadlocksmanslaughterbarber shopliquor storecard tricksubway trainblood transfusionbloody mouthstrip searchpre schooloakland californianew year's daypolice harassment22 year oldhappy new yearrough housingtext on screenbirthday cardblowing out candles on a birthday cakecatfishfacial injurydog hit by a carbay areavagina slurday caredeath of a dogcorrectional officerparty goerremoving a bulletpublic transitfirst degree murdersilent sceneshrimp as foodfish fryinternal bleedingofficer involved shootingreference to toys r us (See All) |
| Themes: | feardrinkingfriendshipdeathmarriagerapemoneyvoyeurismdivorcehumiliationexploitationadoptiondrug addiction |
| Locations: | swimming poolrestaurantbeachnew york cityhotelbathtubtaxiairportpolice carmoteldeath in a car accident |
| Characters: | policemansingerfriendmother son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipprostitutepolice officerdancerphotographerwriteractressreference to god …catholicfilmmakerfilm directorpimpgo go dancerex policemanwriting a book (See All) |
| Period: | 1970syear 2002year 1970 |
| Story: | bell bottomscounter culturepot smokingswimmingmarijuanacafedrinkwatching tvface slapunderwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone callsinging …title spoken by charactercigarette smokinggunbloodnudityviolencekisssexfemale nuditycharacter name in titleone word titlefemale frontal nudityinterviewflashbackbare chested malefemale rear nudityfightdancingejaculationphotographpartychasepantiesbased on true storybased on booktesticlesfoodcameraundressingbikinibare buttsunglassesrunningcar crashprostitutionjailreference to jesus christprayertelephonef wordbandname in titleeatingcocainedinerclitoriswhite pantiesapologyman with glassesunderwater scenemarriage proposalcoffeepainflash forwardskinny dippinglimousinehotel roommicrophonepay phonechampagneauditionpassionflowersdomestic violencemanipulationconvertiblepursuithairy chestreference to william shakespearetrustgirl in pantiessexual fantasysex toyeyeglassesapplausewhat happened to epiloguediscoinjurytape recorderwoman with glassesjail cellwatching a moviecrying womanmovie theaterfloridahome moviemale underwearphoto shootrear entry sexpillssufferingthunderpunched in the stomachporn starmiami floridatheatre audienceproducerblack eyemustachebriefsbruiseabusive husbandsunbathingwoman cryingrepeated scenefamily reunionpublishersnorting cocaineautographporn industryjukeboxvacuum cleanerfilm projector18 year oldfilm cameraloanporn actressfallinggiving a toastpool partyroller skatingdomestic abusestation wagonford mustangnervousnessprice of fameundressing someonekiss on the cheekslapsexual humiliationsurname as titleadult filmmakingsubject name in titleends with biographical notesred carpetcoercionearringsabusive relationshipdoorbellmakeup artistrestaurant owneroysteradult film actressadult film starpornography actressblow up dollmalibu california21 year oldairport securitylie detectoraudio flashbackpill poppingblowing bubblesreference to grace kellysomersaultfreckleshit in the stomachfacial bruisefinancierirsmother slaps daughterpolygraphsexual revolutionvagina slurrollerskating rinkreference to johnny carsonadult bookstorechoking someoneadult film actorex 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) |
Although cheerful, friendly, intelligent, well-dressed, authentic and wealthy, Charlie Bartlett has problems. With his father gone and his mother loopy and clueless, he's been expelled from every private school for his victimless crimes. Now he's in a public school getting punched out daily by the s …chool thug. He ever longs to be popular - the go-to guy - and the true crux of his troubles is that he invariably finds the means to this end, whatever that might be. At Western Summit High, he makes peace with his tormentor by going into business with him - listening to kids' problems and selling them prescription drugs. Charlie's a hit, but attraction to Susan (daughter of the school's laissez-faire principal), new security cameras on campus, a student's overdose, and Charlie's open world view all converge to get him in serious trouble. Can this self-made physician possibly heal himself and just be a kid? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageteen movie |
| Themes: | bullyingdrug usedrunkennessdrinkingfriendshipinfidelitydrugsmoneyadulteryprisonextramarital affairdivorcedepressiondysfunctional familyunfaithfulness …datinghumiliationabductionalcoholismwealth (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | swimming poolschoolrestaurantbarsmall townpolice carschool bussex in a carschool bus driver |
| Characters: | bullypolicemanstudentteachersingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipteenage girlteenage boydancer …writersingle motheralcoholicpsychiatristtalking to oneself in a mirrorstudent protest (See All) |
| Story: | destruction of propertypeer pressurevandalismmontagemarijuanacafetearsdrinkunderwearbeatingsongcryingtelephone callsingingtitle spoken by character …cigarette smokinggunbloodkisssexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebare chested maledancingpartypistolcell phonemirrorpunched in the facecomputerarrestundressingbooksunglassespianojailclassroomrevolverguitartelephonewinebandconcertmansionbasketballdrug dealersuicide attempttoiletrock bandinternetman with glassesanti herounderwater scenelimousinemicrophonevirgincoming outprotestfired from the jobfantasy sequenceauditionbodyguardcheerleadersplit screendateloss of fatherhandgunclassclass differencesteenage sexgarageriotteen angstloss of virginityice creamjail celldemonstrationamerican footballassaulttherapistfraudtennisskateboardcompassiondrug overdoserampageremote controlpillssurveillance cameraresearchbackstagepool tablefootball playermedicationfirst kissschool uniformdaydreamblack eyelonerclassmatebriefcasebrushing teethpajamaschauffeurpiano playervideo tapeteenage loveoverdoseconfessionalplaywrightbare chested boymegaphonepopularitylollipoppsychiatryprivate schoolfootball teamsexual repressionwatching a videorescue from drowningteen suicideloudspeakersuicidal thoughtsvillain turns gooddriver's licensefrench accentbritish accenthigh school principalsocial outcastpetitionfake idsedativepenitentiarytoilet stallfalling into a swimming poolanti depressantstreakingtoilet bowlgiving the fingerschool expulsionmentally challenged personprescription drugsfake doctortax evasionboys' bathroomsexual confusionprozacchauffeured limousineattention deficit disorderhead in toiletkid outsmarts adultrailroad tracksritalintoy boatgarage doorxanaxdrive in movie theatrepsychiatric institutionbackseatmodel boatzoloftschool blazerdestructivenessfight in men's roomnicotine gumpassing notehigh school playrave the partysocial acceptanceschool superintendentchuck taylor gym shoesfake psychiatristmisdiagnosis (See All) |
The daughter of a brilliant but mentally disturbed mathematician (recently deceased) tries to come to grips with her possible inheritance: his insanity. Complicating matters are one of her father's ex-students who wants to search through his papers and her estranged sister who shows up to help settl …e his affairs. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug usedeath of fatherdrunkennessdrinkingfriendshipdeathlovefuneralparanoiagriefillnessmental illnesseducationwritingcheating |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | bicyclenew york citysnowairportkitchenlakechicago illinois |
| Characters: | policemanstudentteacherboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendpolicefamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipwritersister sister relationshipteacher student relationshipfiance fiancee relationshipbabe scientistself delusion |
| Story: | happy birthdaydead fathermobile phonereadingbirthdaytearsdrinkwatching tvcryingtelephone calltitle spoken by characterkisssexf ratedone word title …flashbackpartybased on playundressingbookcollegehallucinationclassroomsciencewinerock bandnonlinear timelinepainflash forwardchampagneumbrellacollege studentuniversitysadnessloss of fatherclassstrong female charactertwenty somethingnerddresseggstrong female leadparking garageschizophreniaremote controlsufferingmourningbackpackshoppingdrummercigarette lighterrefrigeratorsnowingnervous breakdowngeekbenchmelancholygeniusdrumsreflectiondementianotebookjournaltv commercialescalatormathematicscheesecollege professoruniversity studentcampuswakedeskestrangementmemorialwisconsinpackingsleeping on a couchphysicisttalking to selfuniversity professorgraduate studentpulitzer prize sourcecollisionmathematicianporchphdsixty somethingamphetaminestring quartetnumbersestranged family membertalking with the deadaneurysmacademiaproofdrumstickstony award sourceprime numbersnorthwestern universityuniversity of chicagoo'hare airport chicagooverbearing sisterreference to cosmopolitan magazineevanston illinoisacademic advisorhair conditionertalking to one's dead father (See All) |
A story following Archer, a man tortured by his roots. With a strong survival instinct, he has made himself a key player in the business of conflict diamonds. Political unrest is rampant in Sierra Leone as people fight tooth for tooth. Upon meeting Solomon, and the beautiful Maddy, Archer's life cha …nges forever as he is given a chance to make peace with the war around him. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug usedeath of fatherdrunkennessdrinkingmurderdeathkidnappingrapemoneybetrayaltorturebrutalityterrorismdeath of motherredemption …griefexecutiongreeddyinghomelessnesscommunismrevolutionmurder of fathermurder of mother (See All) |
| Mood: | raincar chase |
| Locations: | bicycleschoolrestaurantbeachbarhotelhelicopterairplaneboatbuslondon englandtaxiairportvillageafrica …cavejunglecar explosioncar on fire (See All) |
| Characters: | studentteacherboysingerchildrenfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattoobrother sister relationshipprostitute …soldierdancerphotographerbabysister sister relationshipamericanamerican abroadfishermanex soldierself cutting (See All) |
| Period: | 1990syear 1999year 2003 |
| Story: | punched in the gutbrainwashingmobile phonevandalismmacheteracial slurmontagecafetearsrifledrinkwatching tvsongcryingtelephone call …knifesingingcigarette smokingviolencenuditykissgunblooddogsextwo word titlefightdancingphotographexplosionchasefirecell phoneshootoutcorpseshot to deathblood splatterfoodmachine guncar accidentmirrorshot in the chestshot in the headrescuecamerabattleshootingbeersunglassesbombrunningdead bodyjailrivershot in the backreportersubjective camerasoccerjournalistwineambushterroristmassacrevideo cameradeath of friendwomanbridgeeatingfishexploding caranti herofishingchild in perildouble crossritualcontroversysearchvanshot in the legbartenderpilotbinocularsmicrophonebeaten to deathprologueprotesttentdeath of childstreet shootoutpursuitmercenarysevered armshot in the armrefugeesubtitled scenearsonak 47pickup truckafricancivil wartv newsgoldcaptainwoundmutilationelephantjail cellwalkie talkiedemonstrationhidingmagazinerebelsevered handjournalismrebellionsouth africaorphanagerocket launchertorchcolonelgoatstreet lifeguarddiamondtarget practicelandscapebombingcynicismsmugglinggunshot woundevacuationshoveloilmurder of a childrainstormthirty somethingeye patchlanternfemale reporterethnic slurrpgwar crimeengagement ringlaptop computerrevolutionaryjewelryminingmolotov cocktailunited nationsblindfoldedstreet marketmilitiaamputeediggingblack marketcameramansmugglerstretcherbelgiumhivdying manmoroccodruggedtrain tracksrazor bladeshot point blankapartheidchimpanzeehit with a shovelfisticuffsfather son estrangementairfieldbus ridevaultair raidfiring squadmilitary trainingsurrendervineyardbludgeoningtear on cheekknife held to throatchantingends with textjewelry storerefugee campbloody body of a childchild with a gunbegins with textmedicchild soldierconferencevisaburning housefire fightman undressingshooting galleryracist commentwood carvingransackingholding cellbriefcase of moneyhand woundseparation from familyhit with a rifle buttdragging a dead bodypiggy back rideindoctrinationchild uses a gunbaboonhand bandageshantytownsierra leonezimbabweends with historical notessummary executionrebel armyangolacnncape town south africaeye bandagediamond necklaceopportunistsoldier of fortuneblowing smoke in someone's faceivoryliberianews photographernihilistteen drug useantwerp belgiumgoatherdunicefhustler magazinemutilated childlocked in jailguineashushingthrown off a balcony50 calibre machine gunblack and white photographchild rearinghands cut offscoundrelburyingsearch for sonmaster slave relationshiproadside bombnational geographic magazinetrafalgar square londonsharing a cigarettepunched in the bellyfriskingmil mi 8 hip helicopterarmed childtent citybreaking a car windshieldherd of goatsmi 24 hind helicoptervillage set on fireattack helicopterman carrying a manminibusself dentistrykilling civiliansdiamond smugglerfather child reunionfifty pound notefood distributionfather son reunitedzimbabwean (See All) |
In South Boston, the state police force is waging war on Irish-American organized crime. Young undercover cop Billy Costigan is assigned to infiltrate the mob syndicate run by gangland chief Frank Costello. While Billy quickly gains Costello's confidence, Colin Sullivan, a hardened young criminal wh …o has infiltrated the state police as an informer for the syndicate is rising to a position of power in the Special Investigation Unit. Each man becomes deeply consumed by their double lives, gathering information about the plans and counter-plans of the operations they have penetrated. But when it becomes clear to both the mob and the police that there is a mole in their midst, Billy and Colin are suddenly in danger of being caught and exposed to the enemy - and each must race to uncover the identity of the other man in time to save themselves. But is either willing to turn on their friends and comrades they've made during their long stints undercover? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | cult filmdocumentary footagecrime epic |
| Themes: | racismrobberydrunkennessdrinkingjealousydeathmurderfriendshiploveinfidelitydrugsmoneybetrayalprisonpregnancy …torturefuneralgangsterinvestigationdeceptionextramarital affairangercorruptionbrutalitydeath of mothermafiaguilthumiliationsurveillanceexecutionphotographydyingpolice corruptionchinese mafia (See All) |
| Mood: | gorerainneo noir |
| Locations: | swimming poolrestaurantbeachhospitalbartrainchurchcarcemeteryboatwaterairportelevatorkitchenapartment …police stationpolice carcityrooftopchinagas stationtunnelschool bus (See All) |
| Characters: | policemansingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendpoliceafrican americantattooprostitutepolice officerdetectivelawyertough guychristianhitmankiller …psychiatristuncle nephew relationshippolice shootoutpregnantchinese americanpolice sergeantself inflicted gunshot woundpolice surveillancepolice funeralself deceptionasian gangster (See All) |
| Story: | racial prejudiceethnic hatreddockabandoned buildingconvenience storemobile phoneswitchbladecomic bookragegraffitiracial slurspankingmontagegay slurcafe …watching tvunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone callknifesingingtitle spoken by charactercigarette smokinggunviolencekissbloodfemale nudityinterviewflashbacktwo word titlebare chested malefightphotographexplosionlesbian kisschasesurprise endingpantiespistolshowerfirefondlingcell phoneshootouthigh heelsshot to deathblood splatterfistfightfoodmachine guncar accidentshot in the chestblonderemakeshot in the headshotgunpunched in the facecomputerarrestgunfightbrawlthongfalling from heightshootinglieheld at gunpointrunninglingeriecar crashinterrogationjailhandcuffsreference to jesus christrevolverrivercriminalcleavagespyorphanbedroomoperabrabound and gaggedambushold manstrangulationambulancestabbingdeath of frienddrug dealerbridgeeatingcocainedinerstabbed in the chestsubwayexploding carbrunetteman with glassesnunno opening creditsscantily clad femalecoffindrawingdouble crosspolice officer killedvangraveyardnews reportshot in the legshot in the foreheadpainconfessionlimousinedrug addictorganized crimeblack pantiesmicrophonebeaten to deathdangerprologuescreamingfbiliarundercoverproduct placementscreamflowersdomestic violencestreet shootoutlong takepursuitdatewitnesssilencerobscene finger gesturereference to william shakespearekissing while having sexespionagekillingheroinarsoncorrupt copblack americanheart attackcrime bossuzigolfcaptaindestructionhead buttwarehousewoundfbi agentmobsterwatching a moviesevered handblack humorhomeburialdead womanmexican standoffapartment buildingthugrampagecrime scenepump action shotguntarget practicebloody nosepillssurveillance cameraitalian americanboston massachusettskickingmercilessnesspool tabledark humorgunshot woundshot in the facebroken glassmentorensemble castfather figurecigarette lighterswamparchival footagedeath of protagonistprideaccidental killingblood on shirtdead manwedding ringundercover copcellphonedisfigurementpolice raidbroken armpassionate kissethnic slurmain character diesfirefighternasamob bossleather jacketimpotencetranslatornarrated by characterbag of moneyearphonesmenstruationmolotov cocktailirish americanstreet gangglovesdoubtgolf clubdouble lifebitternessstandoffgovernorhideoutinformantno title at beginningdrug dealtriadmind gameinfertilitywhistlingbaseball caphead injuryunsubtitled foreign languagecdcriminal gangtaiwanpsychoanalysisbleeding to deathmurder witnesscar set on firecop killertwo way mirrorbadgebouncermultiple murderrealtorreference to abraham lincolnbaginformermagnifying glassbloody violencemolemain character shottext messageflashback within a flashbackmob violenceslapabandoned warehousewiretappingflash cameramob hitbudweiserscottish accentslide showreference to sigmund freudknife in the chestdrug tradejob promotionreference to john lennongarrotebandaged handindian americanmicrochipdinner datefall to deathbroken handcriminal syndicatebreaking down a doorgrave side ceremonysnitchhousing projectopera houseirapenitentiaryharvard universitykilled in an elevatorpolice badgereference to shakespeare's macbethstabbed in the bellyshot in the kneeethnic conflicthands tied behind backstate trooperwalking in the rainbattering rampolice academyprescriptionangel costumecd playerduffel baghomeland securitymale in a showerreference to bruce leesuicide thoughtswaterfrontbegins with narrationsex jokeice pickalleywayvaliumhand bandagesonogramvoice recordingromantic trianglewarrantbeeperpuerto rican americanprotection racketbloodstainhit over the head with a bottleice cream parlorirish mobfake penisporno theaterirish accentmilitary secretkneed in the crotchremake of asian filmfinal examgarrottingpoliceman uniformtailing a suspectmob executiontheatre boxtv monitorlost identitypolice trainingwindchimedriving rangegun dealerreference to james joycetorn shirtflag draped coffiniris shotpatriot actassault and batteryelite teamstate policegraduation ceremonyirish gangsterthrown from a buildingcounter espionageinsurance moneyirish mafiapolice cadetpolice internal affairsparallel montageplaying bagpipeswoman wearing mismatched lingeriebaggage handlerliving with grandmotherone million dollarsstabbed with an ice pickoxycontinshot on locationfetal ultrasoundbegging to be killedpakistani americanrugby gamesocial security numberblowing smoke ringscranberry juicejohn lennon quotationremake of chinese filmwatching an operacaller iddead woman on a beachpolish slurreference to nathaniel hawthorne (See All) |
Texan rancher Bick Benedict visits a Maryland farm to buy a prize horse. Whilst there he meets and falls in love with the owner's daughter Leslie, they are married immediately and return to his ranch. The story of their family and its rivalry with cowboy and (later oil tycoon) Jett Rink unfolds acro …ss two generations. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | melodramaepicfamily saga |
| Themes: | prejudiceracismdrunkennessdrinkingjealousyfriendshipdeathlovemarriagechristmasmoneypoliticspregnancyweddingfuneral …redemptionillnessrivalryunrequited lovefalling in lovewealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | swimming poolrestauranthospitalbartrainhotelcarcemeteryairplanewaterairporttrucktexascatholic church |
| Characters: | policemansingerchildrenfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipafrican americandoctorbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boy …soldiernursebabypriestsister sister relationshiplove triangleactresswaitresscatholichispanicolder man younger woman relationshipolder woman younger man relationshipgrandfather grandson relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipaunt niece relationshipu.s. soldierfather in law son in law relationshipmother in law son in law relationship (See All) |
| Period: | world war two1940s1930s1920s |
| Story: | racial prejudiceracistrace relationsreadingimmigrantmontageswimmingcafebirthdaytearsrifledrinkbeatingsongcrying …telephone callsingingcigarette smokingdogkissbloodbased on novelone word titlefightpartyfistfightfoodhorsemirrorpunched in the facecatbrawlletterbookneighborprayersubjective cameranewspapercandlebandmansiondeath of frienddinerjudgecoffinbirthday partygraveyardcigar smokingmarriage proposalcoffeejeansmicrophonebusinessmanknocked outchristmas treeflowersbusinessconvertiblespeechamerican flagdeath of sontwinclass differencesredheadpowereyeglassesapplausewaiterteafaintingice creamagingcowboy hatcookcrucifixassaultblockbusterwristwatchservantsheeptennisrailway stationbirthparadeburialclockdivinginterracial romancewindthunderministermillionairesexismlove at first sightoilthunderstormsenatordeath of sisteryoung lovemarital separationbarbecueranchethnic slurmarital problemsports carpipe smokingunclethanksgivingmudhorseback ridingmexican americanwomen's rightshandshakewedding ceremonychristmas presentlast will and testamentjukeboxhoneymooncattlecoca colainterracial marriageanimal abusecowboy bootslistening to a radioslot machinebullamericanalandloss of sisterfamous scorewakebabysittingbeauty salondallas texassick childrattlesnakebiracialnewlywedradio newsracial discriminationsegregationrise and fallorganbanquetbride and groombreaking a mirrorwedding cakeelopementdustpassing outlambponyturkey the birdbrandingcoyotemigrant workermarylandpearl harborbeauty queenrancherwine cellarhomesicknesstiaraequal rightsoil riglandownermerry christmasstar spangled bannerharvard universityoil industrystar died before releaseinnocence lostdiving boardoil companytaxbourbonmilitary draftsocial criticismhotel desk clerkrider horse relationshiphalf breedreference to joan of arcboys' choirlead actor's last filmbusboyoil wellarchitectural modelhorse ranchprivate planereading in bedmilitary funeralranch handreference to franklin d rooseveltthrown from a horsetumbleweedcalfoil fieldcattle ranchdeath of cast membersilent nightblack horseriding accidentchristmas stockingfox huntsquawwoman horse relationshipspanish languagestate flagoil tycoonrear ending a cargun salutejingle bellsman horse relationshipstatic electricitytoy pianodeath of a horsehorse riding accidentsquare dancinganimal husbandrydraft noticelunch counterreference to geronimosocial reformbronc ridingranchingroundupsudden wealthdrilling for oilnouveaux richesbequestface bandagelipstick on faceorgan playerbassinettecomanche tribedeath of horsedinner bellknocking over a tableoil derrickreference to paul reveretwin beds (See All) |
At the edge of adolescence, Tracy is a smart straight-A student--if not a little naive (it seems...she smokes and she cuts to alleviate the emotional pain she suffers from having a broken home and hating her mom's boyfriend, Brady.) When she befriends Evie, the most popular and beautiful girl in sch …ool, Evie leads Tracy down a path of sex, drugs and petty crime (like stealing money from purses and from stores). As Tracy transforms herself and her identity, her world becomes a boiling, emotional cauldron fueled by new tensions between her and her mother--as well as, teachers and old friends. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent film |
| Themes: | drug usetheftrobberydrunkennessdrinkingfriendshipdeathlesbianismseductiondivorcedeath of motherdysfunctional familyhollywoodadoptiondrug addiction …cheatingself harm (See All) |
| Locations: | schoollos angeles californiaurban setting |
| Characters: | thiefstudentgirlteacherfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoobrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boy …female protagonistdanceractresssingle motherinterracial relationshipteacher student relationshipself mutilationself destructivenessself injury (See All) |
| Story: | marijuana jointsurrogate familyclothingpeer pressurehaircutmarijuanadrinkface slapunderweartelephone callcigarette smokingdogkissbloodfemale nudity …f ratednumber in titleone word titlethreesomefemale frontal nudityflashbacksex scenefightdancinglesbian kisspantiesshowercell phonetitle directed by femalethongliesunglassesclassroombisexualbracandlecocainenonlinear timelinechild abusemodelvanjeansliarpay phonedomestic violencechickenclassobscene finger gestureteen angsteggbabysitterdrug abusewatching a moviemovie theaterskateboardstreet lifedrug dealingdrug overdoseshopliftingrap musicunderage drinkingshoppingdeceitclassmategrowing upjuvenile delinquenttank tophairdressersexual awakeningtriple f ratedbongneedleplastic surgerypubertyadolescencechild molestationmakeovermasochism13 year oldlsdteenage daughterpopularityrazor bladeexamchewing gumunderage smokingsurrogate mothereating disorderlifeguardspoonjunior high schooljuvenile delinquencyabsent motherhomeworkflashingpinball machinetattoo parlorrecovering alcoholicreference to frankensteinshoe storefake idlawn sprinklerhockey stickteenage rebellionbody piercingpiggy back rideearhollywood boulevardvenice beach californiadress shopgirls' bathroompromiscuous mothertongue piercingglue sniffingbad influencelatenessstashbelly button piercingephebophiliastuffed toy animalchildhood sexual abusehuffingoverachievermorley cigarettescutting selfflunking out of schoolskating ramp (See All) |
The story of Ray Charles, music legend. Told in his adult live with flashbacks to his youth we see his humble origins in Florida, his turbulent childhood which included losing his brother and then his sight, his rise as pianist in a touring band, his writing his own songs and running his own band an …d then stardom. Also includes his addiction to drugs and its affect on his working life and family life. (Read More)
| Themes: | prejudicechildhooddrug useracismdrunkennessfeardrinkingdeathlovemarriageinfidelitydrugsbetrayaladulterypregnancy …weddingfuneralmemoryextramarital affairdeath of motherredemptionguiltunfaithfulnesseducationexploitationhopeblindnessdrug addictionwealth (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | swimming poolbeachhospitalchurchhotellos angeles californiaparis francebusnightclubbaseballsan francisco californiabus driver |
| Characters: | musicianboysingermother son relationshipfather son relationshiphusband wife relationshipafrican americandoctorbrother brother relationshipdancerbabyreference to godsingle motherbetrayal by friend |
| Period: | 1970s1960s1940s1950s1930syear 1963year 1979year 1962year 1965year 1960year 1964year 1961 |
| Story: | birthday cakeracistnewsreel footagerace relationspot smokingmontagemarijuanabirthdaytearsdrinksongcryingsingingtitle spoken by charactercigarette smoking …dogkisssexcharacter name in titleone word titleflashbackfightdancingdreamhorsecameraarrestliesunglassesbathroompianojailhallucinationguitarmanhattan new york cityreporterbandconcertcocaineradiobirthday partydrowningtalking to the cameradrug addictmicrophonebusinessmanfired from the jobliarsuitcasedeath of brotherpianistpremarital sexloss of motherheroinchessberlin germanyapplausehypodermic needlerome italyguitaristcountry musicfloridaswimsuitorchestrascamdrug overdosecivil rightstokyo japanattorneybreakupanimated sequenceboston massachusettsjunkiedrummersongwritercaneblind manrecording studiotrophyhorse and carriageloss of brothergeniusseattle washingtondrumscontractforename as titledrug smugglingbottlejazz musicbus stopfallingcrippleatlanta georgiarags to richestrumpetmadrid spainhouston texaspsychotherapysorrowturkishbus ridedallas texashymnmontreal quebec canadaracial discriminationblues musicheroin addictsegregationtour busmusic historyharlem manhattan new york citycivil rights movementflash cameratrionew york city new yorkunwed pregnancymusic businesspolitical protestcricketracial issuesbassnew houserecord producerreference to frank sinatraintegrationst. louis missouriafrican american protagonistgospel musicsoul musicdrug bustprobationconcert halldrug withdrawalrecord companyshooting uppityprotest signtrumpet playerwashing clothesheroin addictionbraillerhythm and bluesyear 1952year 1959bass playerreference to liberaceyear 1954i.v.calling for helpyear 1953year 1956hummingbirdindianapolis indianaloss of eyesightgreyhound busseeing eye dogsense of sightyear 1949blind boyphysical disabilityvisually impaired personyear 1950jukebox musicalrecord contractsinging triosense of hearingrecord executivedrug testtitle cardsgeorgia usaafrican american musicsharecropperpayolareference to nat king colelaundressnewport rhode islandone dollar billstate legislaturegrammy awardreference to lena horneatlantic recordsbottle treeorgan grinder (See All) |
1999, Claremont, California. Middle-class kids, in their 20s, talk trash, wave guns, hang out in a pack. Johnny Truelove, drug dealer and son of a underworld figure, threatens Jake Mazursky, an explosive head case who owes Johnny money; Jake responds by breaking into Johnny's house. On impulse, John …ny and a couple pals kidnap Jake's 15-year-old brother, Zach. Zach's okay with it, figuring his brother will pay the debt soon. Johnny assigns his buddy Frankie to be Zach's minder, and they develop a brotherly friendship. Zach parties with his captors as things begin to spin out of control. Group think, amorality, and fear of prison assert a hold on the pack. Is Zach in danger? (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmmusic videotragedy |
| Themes: | robberydrunkennessfeardrinkingdeathfriendshipmurderrevengekidnappingmoneyhomophobiagreed |
| Mood: | moving |
| Locations: | swimming poolrestaurantbarpolice carmotelmotel sex |
| Characters: | policemanboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother daughter relationshiptattoobrother brother relationshipteenage girlteenage boylawyerjewishlustpolice detective …employer employee relationshipstepmother stepson relationshiphispanic american (See All) |
| Period: | year 1999year 2005year 2003 |
| Story: | marijuana jointconvenience storevandalismpot smokingracial slurmontageganggay slurmarijuanabirthdaywatching tvface slapcigarette smokingdogviolence …threesomefemale frontal nudityinterviewmale rear nuditybare chested malesex scenefemale rear nuditydancingpartyleg spreadingpistolbased on true storytopless female nuditycell phoneshot to deathfistfightshot in the chestshotgunslow motion scenepunched in the facewritten by directorarrestanimal in titleshot in the backmenage a troisbound and gaggedcaliforniadrug dealersuicide attemptnonlinear timelinescantily clad femaledouble crossbirthday partyvantalking to the cameracharacter repeating someone else's dialoguekaratesuburbfired from the jobmini skirtpay phonefugitivedebtdeath of childsplit screendeath of sonwitnessshot in the armgaragechild murdertwenty somethinguzianswering machinewhat happened to epiloguenipples visible through clothingbreaking and enteringloss of virginitywoman with glassesscene during opening creditsmobsterkicked in the stomachhome movieskateboardduct tape over mouthattorneyrap musicunderage drinkingburglaryfeudthrown through a windowbilliardsraised middle fingerreckless drivingpipe smokingbongplaying pooldefecationblindfoldedtrue crimegerman shepherdfilm crewweightlifting15 year oldman punching a womanbreaking a windowunderage sexhit with a shoveldigging a gravewoman slaps a manjuvenile delinquencyclimbing out a windowchild abductionfedoraliquor storepublic phonediving boardactor shares last name with characteralbuquerque new mexicothreatening telephone calljumping off a roofpalm springs californiabaseball cap worn backwardsanti semitic slurreference to marco polomarijuana planttelemarketerstrangled with a belthiking trail (See All) |
Mike Waters lives on the street and befriends the somewhat older and streetwise Scott Favor who shows him what is necessary to survive. Waters suffers from narcolepsy and can fall asleep at any moment and in almost any circumstance. Favor comes from a rich family and is rebelling against his own bac …kground. They travel together extensively - Waters is driven by the need to find his biological mother - and spend time in Italy. Later in life however, Favor has joined mainstream society and has little time for his old friend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent filmcult film |
| Themes: | drug usedeath of fathertheftrobberydrunkennessdrinkingfriendshipdeathmurdersurrealismmoneypoliticsfuneralincestmemory …death of motherpovertydysfunctional familyguiltgriefsexualitygamblingsadismabuseunrequited lovecrueltyhomelessnesstraumawealthcheatinginheritanceregretpsychological traumanarcolepsy (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | restaurantbarchurchhotelcarmotorcyclecemeterysmall townairplanebathtubtaxiairportrural settingwheelchairurban setting …farmcityitalyfrancetruckrooftopcampfiregay bar (See All) |
| Characters: | thiefpolicemangirlboysingerfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualteenagerbrother brother relationshipprostitute …teenage boygay sexdancerpriestartistbest friendreference to godhomosexualitymaidgermangay teenagerboyfriend boyfriend relationshipgay friendself identityhomosexual kissex teacher (See All) |
| Period: | 1990swinter |
| Story: | surrogate fatherporn magazinerejectiongraffitistorytellinggay slurcafetearsdrinkwatching tvunderwearsongcryingknifesinging …cigarette smokingmale nuditygunviolencedogkisssexfemale nuditythreesomeflashbackmasturbationbare chested malefemale rear nudityfightdancingphotographchasebased on playdreamhorseurinationcondomundressinglettershootingpaintingliebeersunglassesbombbedprostitutionhallucinationmale pubic hairbisexualbedroomwinebandconcertfour word titlecocainepoliticianhousefishnonlinear timelinemodelpaintercoffinbathsearchjourneygraveyardold womandrowningconfessionlimousinesmokingliaron the roadstatuetentrabbitbraceletflowerspursuithairy chestcountrysiderock 'n' rollsadnesssleepingfireworkseuropetwenty somethingitalianpoemropepornographyteen angstrevelationfaintingrome italytitle based on songbarnstealingsanta claussheephome moviehomecompassionburialhitchhikerstreet lifehitchhikingmental institutionwhiskeybarefootmale prostitutehaunted by the pastsufferingshoesintriguejunkielosttime lapse photographymale male kissattractiondark pastalienationbonfirehustlerseattle washingtonpervertbisexualityhandshakeheartbreaksandwichcartoon on tvnecrophiliagun in mouthmen's bathroomleatheraccordionblackoutjukeboxmotel roomtrailer homepopcorncoca colaunconsciousnesspocket watchinfatuationfallingbathrobegigolotravelingteethbroken heartluckhandmale prostitutioncowardoregoncleaningsorrowtraumatic experiencereference to john waynespaghettiportland oregonlocksheltersnoringsquatterdepravityfacepreachingsoul matestate name in titleboy girl relationshippassing outsleeping bagmetropolisstreetcarmistreatmentrepressed memorytv show in filmwashington statewine bottlesearchingfrench friesidahobreakdownheartbeattwinkloss of innocencemodern day adaptationeffeminacypastamoral corruptionpsychedeliablack leatherseashellrelativecolosseumshavevagrantemotional breakdownpoker the card gameairplane ticketspeeding ticketpatrolmanrich poorporno shopshakespeare in modern dressconfronting the pastgay magazinedrive in movierandom sexsearch for parentcountry roadgreat plainsfarmlandsound of sexfamily disputemale hustlerold buildingrich fathergay prostitutionscrubbingfalling off a chairrighteousnessboise idahowater basinhome sweet homesafe boxdirty clothesspeed the drugteaching englishfake sexreference to sinead o'connorauto partssex for salegunnysackfaltering friendshiphome on the rangehouse occupationprofession of lovesleeping on a sidewalk (See All) |
A day in the lives of a group of average teenage high school students. The film follows every character and shows their daily routines. However two of the students plan to do something that the student body won't forget.
| Subgenre: | independent filmexperimental filmpunkteen movie |
| Themes: | bullyingdrunkennessfearjealousymurderdeathfriendshiprevengesuicideescapeangerbrutalitysadismphotographycruelty …panicvengeance (See All) |
| Mood: | high school |
| Locations: | schoolcarschool shooting |
| Characters: | bullystudentgirlteacherboyboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipteenage girlteenage boyphotographergay kissteacher student relationship |
| Story: | ragepot smokingmarijuanariflewatching tvtelephone calldoggunviolencenuditybloodphotographexplosionpistolshower …fireshot to deathblood splattercar accidentshotguncamerashootingheld at gunpointbombanimal in titlerunningbathroompianoclassroomtelephonemassacrevideo cameraweaponnonlinear timelineman with glassesgunshotlibraryargumentscreaminglocker roomscreamactor shares first name with characterlong takegymhigh school studentlaptopkillingstreettimepart of trilogyhomicidegirl with glassesexplosivethunderbackpackmercilessnessdiscussionstairsthunderstormhandheld cameraone dayclassmatepsychoticlaptop computerswastikaoutcasthigh school teachercar drivingcafeteriafirearmfemale teacherstaircaseadvicerestroomdrunk drivingconversationblackboardwalkingwarninghallwaydarkroomrunhigh school girlfrightbloodshedmultiple murderbaglunchdetentionbulimiascaregrudgedelivery manportland oregondisturbed individualcorridormultiple perspectivescity parkblond boycapfrisbeehigh school friendfemale studentmultiple homicidemass killingadolescent boyhigh school principalteenage angstadolescent girlhigh school boyschool lockerdeanmurderer duoschool libraryschool cafeteriafitting introubled teenage boylunchroomdisturbed personfur elisefemale classmatemultiple killingschool gymfirst time actor (See All) |
This story is a narration from an Australian man who falls in love with two kinds of Candy: a woman of the same name and heroin. The narrator changes from a smart-aleck to someone trying to find a vein to inject, while Candy changes from an actress, call girl, streetwalker, and then a madwoman. Star …ting in Sydney, the two eventually end up in Melbourne to go clean, but they fail. This leads them to turn to finding money and heroin, while other posessions and attachments become unimportant. (Read More)
| Themes: | drug usetheftrobberydrinkingdeathmarriagedrugsmoneyadulterypregnancyweddingmental illnessabortiondrug addictionmadness |
| Mood: | rain |
| Locations: | swimming poolrestauranthospitalbathtubkitchenwheelchairaustraliabrothelsex in carsex in a toilet |
| Characters: | thiefgirlboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfamily relationshipshusband wife relationshiphomosexualfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctortattooprostitutegay sexbabyartistlust …professorpregnant wifeself destructivenessart student (See All) |
| Story: | marijuana jointsurrogate fatherstonedpot smokingreadingswimmingmarijuanacafetearsdrinkwatching tvface slapunderwearcryingtelephone call …title spoken by charactercigarette smokingmale nuditykissbloodsexfemale nuditycharacter name in titlebased on novelone word titlebare breastsfemale frontal nudityfemale rear nudityfightnipplesphotographleg spreadingsurprise endingpantiesshowervoice over narrationfoodmirrorcameracondomundressingbare buttpaintingbookvomitingliebeersunglassesbathroomprostitutioncleavagebracookingwinevideo cameradrug dealerapologypainterscantily clad femaleunderwater scenemarriage proposalpainparkdrug addictmini skirtumbrellabankringflowersfemale removes her clotheschildbirthchickenheroinpickup truckeyeglassesshavingsupermarketsyringeaddictionhypodermic needledrugstealingmale underweardrug overdosemental institutionmale prostitutehookershopliftingjunkiemental hospitaldespairamusement parkred pantiesnervous breakdownbenchalarm clockwedding receptionhustlermiscarriagereal estate agentgirl in bra and pantiesneedlemoney problemsmental breakdownevictionsydney australiapink pantiesoverdosewalletcall girlcar washpharmacyecstasybaseball caphead injuryjointrazor bladeurinalmale prostitutionpawnshopescortaspiring actresswashing machinemorphineheroin addictwaitingfetuswhipped creamsmoking potmcdonald's restaurantchopping wooddrugstorecrossword puzzlestealing moneymelbourne australiahoneyice cubeautomated teller machinebohemianwriting on a wallpublic toiletdishwasherdrug rehabilitationdrug withdrawalshooting upbank tellerdrug pushergay hustlerconfettireference to tarzanstreet walkermen's toiletpillow talkstitchescompulsionpawnbrokerskylightamusement park ridecredit card fraudjamwatching a cartoon on tvcold turkeysugar daddydetoxblurry visionmethadonecrackerhemorrhagemaking a bedstillborn childco dependencydishwashingwriting in lipstickmale wearing a thongripping a telephone from the wallheroin withdrawalreference to e.e. cummingsfrozen chickenhay balingheroin detoxsex for moneyinside a car in a car washintravenous injection (See All) |
While helicopters overhead spray against a Medfly infestation a group of Los Angeles lives intersect, some casually, some to more lasting effect. Whilst they go out to concerts and jazz clubs and even have their pools cleaned, they also lie, drink, and cheat. Death itself seems never to be far away, … even on a fishing trip. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent film |
| Themes: | drug usedrunkennessdrinkingjealousyfriendshipmurdersuicidemarriageinfidelityrapeadulteryincestextramarital affaircancerredemption …unfaithfulnessalcoholismrape and murder (See All) |
| Locations: | swimming poolbicyclehospitalbarhelicoptermotorcyclelos angeles californianightcluburban settingcity |
| Characters: | musicianpolicemansingerfriendmother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipteenagermother daughter relationshipdoctorbabysister sister relationship …artistwaitresslustsnipergrandfather grandson relationshipfishermanbakerdeath of boy (See All) |
| Story: | birthday cakedestruction of propertyvandalismmarijuanabirthdaytearsdrinkwatching tvunderwearcryingtelephone callcigarette smokingmale nuditydogblood …sexfemale nudityfemale frontal nuditymale frontal nuditybare chested malefemale rear nudityfemale full frontal nudityejaculationphotographpartypantieslabiacorpsecar accidenturinationcamerasex in bedbare buttsecretvomitingliebeerlingeriedead bodyrivercleavagebandconcertcaliforniabasketballfemale pubic hairfishwhite pantieschildpainterscantily clad femalefishinghit by a carcontroversycoffeeskinny dippinglimousinepilotblack pantiesclownpuppetbased on short storyproduct placementbaseball batfemale removes her clothesdeath of sonreunionobscene finger gesturecheating wifejazzsurgerychainsawno pantiesloss of loved onedysfunctional marriagepicnicapartment buildingearthquakedrug overdoseunfaithful wifetheatre audienceensemble castaquariumpanties pulled downsalesmansongwriterenvironmentalismalarm clocklingerie slipmelancholychauffeurcoffee shophit and runadulterous wifeharassmentmultiple storylinemagic tricklaundrybreast feedingmake upepisodic structuretrailer homephone sexredheaded womangoldfishstethoscopebakerycellotrailer parkcoincidenceburlesquenaked dead womanquarantinemotorcycle copironingtoy gunfreewaypanties hit the floorcellistbudweiserfather in law daughter in law relationshipconcussionbottomlessbig citycmnfmakeup artistsnoopinggrandfather clocksouthern californiafly fishingwoman in a towelbludgeoned to deathcovered female frontal nudityfemales talking about sexjazz scorepool cleanerred pubic hairprank telephone callstepsister stepsister relationshipjazz combocarbon monoxide poisoningdiaper changepatrolmansmothered to deathhouse sitterobscene telephone callwatching a cartoon on tvmusical quartettraffic copdouchehousesittingdeath of grandsonintersectionblood clottraffic ticketchildren's partysmelling fingercutting handstripscratching one's butt (See All) |
Brian Lackey is determined to discover what happened during an amnesia blackout when he was eight years old, and then later woke with a bloody nose. He believes he was abducted by aliens, and N. McCormick, a fellow player on Brian's childhood baseball team, may be the key as to exactly what happened … that night. As Brian searches for the truth and tries to track him down, Neil McCormick takes up hustling and moves to New York, in attempts to forget childhood memories that haunt him. Together, the two of them uncover the terrible truth of the scars they share. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | coming of ageindependent film |
| Themes: | childhooddrug usetheftdrunkennessdrinkingfriendshipkidnappingdrugsrapechristmasmoneyinvestigationvoyeurismmemorycorruption …obsessionparanoiadysfunctional familyguiltgriefhumiliationabuseunrequited lovecrueltytraumaregretchildhood traumaalien abductionpsychological trauma (See All) |
| Mood: | rainnightmare |
| Locations: | bicyclenew york citybarsnowsmall townbathtubbusbaseballrooftopmotelgay barbus station |
| Characters: | bullystudentgirlboyfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipshomosexualtattoobrother sister relationshipteenage girlprostituteteenage boy …aliengay sexphotographerbest friendlittle girlgay kisssingle motherlittle boygay friendhomosexual rapehomosexual kissgay rape (See All) |
| Period: | 1980s1990syear 1991year 1983year 1981year 1987 |
| Story: | rejectionpot smokinggraffitireadinggay slurmarijuanabirthdaytearsdrinkwatching tvface slapunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone call …singingcigarette smokingmale nuditygunkissnudityblooddogviolencebased on novelflashbackmasturbationmale rear nudityejaculationphotographshowervoice over narrationbased on bookdreamfoodurinationcondomundressingletterbeerrunningbedprostitutionsubjective camerahalloweenbedroomflashlightnew yorkcocainehousesubwaynonlinear timelinechild abusechilddrawingbathsearchejaculation into someone's mouthlibrarymicrophonestrippingangelchristmas treecollege studentfarmerhalloween costumeprankscargiftsadnessunderwaterobscene finger gesturefireworksufosingle parentpizzacoacheyeglassesrevelationbreaking and enteringheavy rainlistening to musictape recorderfaintingsexual abuseice creamtoywatching a movienosebleedvideotapeteddy bearcrushmovie theatremale prostitutehaunted by the pasttarget practicebloody nosesufferingchild's point of viewplaygroundunderage drinkingtaking a picturepost traumatic stress disorderhypnosislostchristmas eveabsent fatherpedophileperversionrainstormmustachesnowingdark pastbruisecellarhustlerchildhood memorypipe smokingphoto albumtracking devicepervertearphonespresentnew jobshynesspedophiliaspit in the facepostcardmen's bathroomtrick or treatingsnorting cocainechild molestationjournalcrutchesblackoutmotel roombitternesssexual perversiongay crushtween girlclimbing through a windowboy with glassesdegradationanal rapewhisperingmale rapehanging upside downlsdfallingcrippleplaying a video gamemuggingaudio cassetteseizurestation wagonmale prostitutiondecadencesorrowoverhead camera shotchild molesterkansascruising10 year oldpolaroid cameratraumatic experiencewitch costumebaseball teammolestationfast food restaurantloudspeakerinner title cardchristmas caroldepravityletter writingrocking chairleaving homesoul matechild swearingdisabledboy girl relationshipcerealsweaterborderline personality disorderbody part in titlemistreatmentman boy relationshipsubconsciouscupcakerepressed memorytv show in filmhandballdevil costumeloss of innocencesexually transmitted diseasegomorrahyscaffolddrug snortingmoral corruptionvenereal diseasebed wettingshampooumpiregay hustlereight year oldlittle leagueswing setmother's boyfriendgay man straight woman relationshipmobilemen's toiletuses the word faggotgay kidcommunity collegeporch swinguses the word faghomemade haunted house attractionairplane ticketbaseball coachglbt issuesbreakfast cerealcamaropartner in crimeatariephebophilecrawlspacebroken eyeglassesdead cowbaseball cardconfronting the pasteyesightsilent nightmaking facesunwanted sexual advancesblue lightmale male relationshipmale wearing makeupsexual aberrationdrive in theatremale hustlergarglingcrabsrecovered memorysexual ambiguitytagginglittle league baseballmouthwashburied memorieschristmas carollingfalling glassuniversity of california berkeleyemotional shockman boy lovehand in pantsmodesto californiasandwich shopsexual corruptionsordidnesssubway ridebottomless pitgay man straight man relationshipreference to jan vermeerkarposi sarcomaloss of dignitysnack foodupside down imagevermeer paintingbeanbagcrab licenegligent motherpot pipeamc gremlinbrighton beach new yorkloft bed (See All) |
When Ruby Baker's parents are killed in a car accident, she and her brother, Rhett, must travel to Malibu, to live with Terrence and Erin Glass, their former neighbors. At first, all seems well. Ruby is making new friends at school and Rhett is getting more video games and flashy toys than he's ever … had in his life. When Ruby speaks to her family's estate lawyer, he tells her that her parents have left Rhett and her $4 million. Suddenly, Ruby begins to notice odd behavior from Terry and Erin. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspensepsycho thriller |
| Themes: | drug usedeath of fatherdrunkennessdrinkingmurderfriendshipdeathsuicidedrugsfuneraldeath of motheradoptionwealthcheatinginheritance …murder of a police officerclaustrophobia (See All) |
| Mood: | rainhigh schoolnightmare |
| Locations: | swimming poolschoolrestaurantchurchcarcemeterypolice cartruckschool teachercar explosiontruck accident |
| Characters: | policemangirlboyfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshippolicefamily relationshipsfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorbrother sister relationshipteenage girlteenage boyfemale protagonist …police officerpriestlawyermaiduncle nephew relationshipuncle niece relationship (See All) |
| Story: | tensionswitchblademacheteswimmingcafetearsdrinkwatching tvcryingknifecigarette smokingbloodgunexplosiondream …corpsecar accidentcomputerbikinicar crashdead bodyclassroomcleavageorphanflashlightbracaliforniamansionstabbingstabbed to deathinternetchild abusedrivingdrawinghit by a cargraveyardgraveargumentdrug addictscreamingdebtlightninginjectionhigh school studentfilm within a filmloss of fathersuspicionloss of motherclassreference to william shakespearetrusthypodermic needlefaintingcaptiveloss of loved onewatching a moviearchitecthome moviescamdrug overdosemovie theatrebroken glassjunkietheatre audiencee mailsocial workerdeath of loved onereckless drivingnintendo 64flat tiremenstruationtombstonedrunk drivingpopcornloanglassloan sharkguardianreference to shakespeare's hamletbmwcruisingmorphineloss of parentsvideo cassetteplagiarismcar wreckapple computercaregiverdriving lessondiabeticillegal drugseulogydead parentsperilinsulinshooting uplife insurancetrust fundseat beltgourmetsocial servicesunlikely criminalreference to meryl streepcheating on a testelectric drillbrake failurecar hit by a trucksaablegal guardianglass housestepfamilycar over a cliffferrari testarossadeviousnessmulholland driveradio producerdriver's educationsan bernardino californiaaol (See All) |
An admired high school hockey player with a bright future foolishly takes a drive in the night with his girlfriend and two other friends with his headlights off with devastating results. The former athlete is left with a brain injury that prevents him from remembering many things for extended period …s of time. To compensate, he keeps notes in a small notebook to aid him in remembering what he is to do. He also lives with a blind friend who aids him. Obviously, with the mental incapacitation, he is unable to have meaningful work. Thus he works as a night cleaning man in a bank. It is there he comes under the scrutiny of a gang planning to rob the bank. The leader befriends him and gets him involved with a young woman who further reels him in. After they get close and after reeling him in with his own failures, the bank plan unfolds. Confused but wanting to escape his current existence, he initially goes along with the scheme. After realizing he is being used, he attempts to stop the robbery, which of course immediately goes awry. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | suspenseheistheist gone wrong |
| Themes: | drug usetheftrobberydrinkingdeathmurdermoneymemoryseductionlonelinessabusedisabilityblindnesswritingamnesia |
| Mood: | neo noir |
| Locations: | schoolrestaurantbartrainhelicoptersnowwheelchairtrain accident |
| Characters: | thiefpolicemanstudentboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshipmother son relationshipfamily relationshipsbrother brother relationshipbrother sister relationshipteenage boypolice officerphotographerbabyhostage …waitresssheriffuncle niece relationship (See All) |
| Story: | listening to radioragepot smokinggangmarijuanacaferifledrinkface slapunderwearbeatingcryingtelephone calltitle spoken by charactermale nudity …kissgunviolencedogsexfemale nudityflashbackphotographpistolshowervoice over narrationcell phoneshootoutfistfightfoodcar accidentshot in the chesturinationshot in the headshotguncomputercamerabare buttcar crashstrippershot in the backsubjective cameracookingold mandeath of friendaccidentpolice officer killedroommatebartenderflash forwardchristmas treebankshot in the shoulderscarconvertiblebank robberychessanswering machineshavingathleteshot in the stomachloss of friendjanitorshovelice skatingfrustrationice hockeysnowingblind mancasual sextrophyhockeyadolescentthanksgivingpillmemory losscon mannotebookarmored carasthmahead injurykansasbrain damagedressingice rinkbank heistcerealrobbery gone awryhigh school athleteinterventionfireflyplanningwalkerbank tellerasthma attackduffel bagthanksgiving dinnerinhalermeth labcar hit by a trainprom nighthighway patrolmananterograde amnesiakansas city kansasbrain injured mancombinecaseworkerdisabled malekeys locked in a vehiclecrisis centermentally impaired person (See All) |
A Kansas City waitress with dreams of becoming a nurse becomes delusional after seeing her no-good car salesman husband murdered. Becoming delusional from shock, she becomes convinced that she is the former fiancee of her soap opera idol. What she also believes is that the soap opera is real and goe …s to LA to find the hospital where he works as a cardiologist. Meanwhile, her husband's murderers are searching for the drugs stolen by her husband and, as luck would have it, they are stored in the trunk of the car she drove off in. Freeman, an aging hit man planning his retirement after this job, also becomes delusional about the woman he is tracking. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | independent filmcult filmblack comedydark comedytragedy |
| Themes: | prejudicedrug usetheftrobberydrinkingjealousymurderdeathfriendshipinfidelitydrugsinvestigationpsychopathobsessiondeath of mother …insanitycelebrityunrequited lovetraumaamnesia (See All) |
| Mood: | satireneo noirnightmare |
| Locations: | swimming poolrestauranthospitalbarsmall townlos angeles californiapolice carroad tripmotelroad moviecar theftnew mexicocar on fire |
| Characters: | thiefpolicemanfriendfather son relationshippolicehusband wife relationshipfather daughter relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorfemale protagonistnurseactorwriterhostagelawyer …actressbest friendnative americanhitmanwaitresssecurity guardsecretarysheriffsex with secretary (See All) |
| Story: | birthday cakerace relationsracial slurgay slurcafebirthdaytearsdrinkwatching tvunderwearcryingtelephone callknifegunkiss …nudityviolencebloodsexcharacter name in titlelesbian kisschasepistolshootoutshot to deathblood splattercar accidentshot in the chestshot in the headpunched in the facecomputershootingheld at gunpointhallucinationtelevisionreporterassassinambulancemansiondinertied to a chairfishroommatejourneybartendergunshotstalkerhotel roomcharacter repeating someone else's dialogueon the roadsuitcasepursuitglassesdatedeath of husbandwitnesscharacter says i love yousilencernewspaper headlinetherapygaragerecord playersoap operatape recorderrome italyrecordingcowboy hatpatienthollywood californiacrying womancrushtv showcrying manrealitymale underwearduct tape over mouththugstupiditystealing a carinnocencecynicismblood on faceco workerdelusionaquariumarizonadead mansalesmanbowlingnervous breakdownsexual assaultbriefspsychoticirreverencecoffee shopfirst datetv commercialmotel roomfish tanknurse uniformdrug dealscene of the crimewhite briefstv studiokansascross countrytelevision setroadtripfemale bartenderignoranceoklahomagagleaving homesmilingundershirtkeyspost traumatic stressnurse hatgrand canyoneye witnessobsessed fantv camerahighway traveltv setcar keyscupcakepocket knifetv produceroperating roomscalpingdreamernursingwizard of ozmulletcross country tripmurderer duonurse costumemullet haircutprofessional killerreference to audrey hepburndeadpanbirthday cardcrazy womanheart surgeonvideotapingsoap opera staremmy awardgoing crazycardboard cut outscalpused car dealertv writereditorialsinceritytv productiontv soap operaex fianceehead nursewatching a soap opera on tvfictional soap operakansas city kansasnurse capreference to david hasselhoffsoap opera actorsilver lake california (See All) |
Anna is a young widow who is finally getting on with her life after the death of her husband, Sean. Now engaged to be married, Anna meets a ten-year-old boy who tells her he is Sean reincarnated. Though his story is both unsettling and absurd, Anna can't get the boy out of her mind. And much to the …concern of her fiance, her increased contact with him leads her to question the choices she has made in her life. (Read More)
| Themes: | drinkingjealousydeathmarriageinfidelitybetrayaladulterypregnancyweddingfuneralmemoryextramarital affairobsessionsupernatural powergrief …unfaithfulness (See All) |
| Locations: | restaurantbeachhospitalnew york citybarsnowcemeterybathtubtaxi |
| Characters: | policemanstudentteacherboysingermother son relationshipfather son relationshippolicefamily relationshipshusband wife relationshipmother daughter relationshipdoctorfemale protagonistphotographerbaby …sister sister relationshiplove triangleolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipaunt niece relationshipgrandfather granddaughter relationshipfiance fiancee relationshiplove letterbrother in law sister in law relationship (See All) |
| Story: | happy birthdaybirthday cakecafebirthdaytearsdrinkunderwearsongcryingtelephone callsingingcigarette smokingmale nuditykisssex …female nudityone word titleflashbackfightpartycell phonepunched in the facecameraundressingbare buttlierunningpianoclassroommanhattan new york cityconcertwidowchild abuseapologycoffinbathgraveyardflash forwardgravepay phonepossessionpianistchildbirthdeath of husbandclasstrustheart attackice creamjoggingsanta clausbirthviolinorchestrareincarnationplaygroundmourningice skatingsnowingdeath of loved oneviolinistpedophiliacentral park manhattan new york cityabuse of powerchild molestationtombstonecelloobsessive loveclimbing a treemarriage engagement10 year oldenigmashared bathdoormandeath of lovermusic teacherremarriagecellistice rinkdeja vudead husbandlife after deathlocationparaphiliastring quartetnon sequituradult as childbetrayedtwo in a bathfreudianbetrayal of trustobsessive loverhansom cab10 years laterbetrayerparaphilebouncing a ballmonkey barsboy woman relationship (See All) |
Texas greenhorn Joe Buck arrives in New York for the first time. Preening himself as a real 'hustler', he finds that he is the one getting 'hustled' until he teams up with a down-and-out but resilient outcast named Ratso Rizzo. The initial 'country cousin meets city cousin' relationship deepens. In …their efforts to bilk a hostile world rebuffing them at every turn, this unlikely pair progress from partners in shady business to comrades. Each has found his first real friend. (Read More)
| Subgenre: | tragedyfish out of water |
| Themes: | drug usedeath of fathertheftrobberydrunkennessdrinkingdeathfriendshiprapemoneyadulterylonelinesspovertysexualitygambling …illnessdyinghomelessness (See All) |
| Mood: | nightmare |
| Locations: | swimming poolbeachnew york citybarhotelcemeterysmall townbuselevatorrural settingwheelchairurban settingmoteltexasslum …sex in publicrunning on the beach (See All) |
| Characters: | thiefpolicemansingerboyfriend girlfriend relationshipfriendfather son relationshiphomosexualafrican americanprostitutesoldierdancerphotographeractresstranssexual …waitresshomosexualityolder woman younger man relationshipgrandmother grandson relationshipu.s. soldiertalking to oneself in a mirrorgo go dancerreligious icon (See All) |
| Period: | 1950s |
| Story: | listening to radiostonedcomic bookspankinggay slurmarijuanadrinkbeatingsongcryingtelephone callsingingcigarette smokingmale nuditydog …kissbloodsexfemale nuditybased on novelinterviewflashbackmale frontal nuditymale rear nuditytwo word titlebare chested maledancingpartyshowerdreamhorsemirrorbare buttprostitutionreference to jesus christprayermanhattan new york citycookingdeath of friendsubwaynunradiocontroversygraveyardbartenderpainconfessiongravefantasy sequencecowboysuitcasestatuefilm within a filmherointwenty somethingfalling down stairsfriendship between mencowboy hatcookcaught having sexmale bondingwatching a movieassaultwristwatchfloridatv showstreet lifebarefootmale prostituteremote controlreincarnationshopliftingpillsmisunderstandinghungerdespaircon artistgang rapedaydreamhorse and carriagehustlermale in showercon manimpotencepickpocketrunning awaybaptismcentral park manhattan new york citypostcardevictiontelephone boothtime in titlemakeoverarcadenaivetylaundromatbroken mirrorfilm cameramale rapepsychedelicquitting a jobwetting pantscoughinggigolocripplebishoprodeochewing gumfevermale prostitutiontimes square manhattan new york cityfamous scorepawnshopdarkroomdeath of grandmotherbeauty salonbus ridedallas texaslimpdemolitionshrineinvitationreference to john waynetuberculosisfinancial problemlack of moneyfamous linehunchbackrocking chairbingoevangelistpoodletv setpenthousefreezingshooting gallerygay subtexterectile dysfunctionsidewalk cafeplan gone wrongbeauticiancold the temperaturebus tripescort servicegrand central station manhattan new york cityshoplifterfalling into a swimming pooltelevision commercialdrive in theaterfaith healertenementwrecking ballblood donation42nd street manhattan new york citygreyhound busdelicatessenulcerrest stoptransistor radiocallboybig city lifecowboy bootshiveringdemonstratorchannel surfingchat upradio commercialreading a comic bookslipping on a banana peelcold the illnesscondemned buildingherniacatsuphanging up without saying goodbyeice boxnail fileurban decadencepark avenue manhattan new york citypeek a boo (See All) |
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