Film Language Tag: blocking
The arrangement and movement of actors in relation to each other within the physical space of the mise-en-scene.
La Saraghina, 8½
Guido (Marcello Mastroianni) recalls when, as a young Catholic boy, he got in trouble for visiting a prostitue, La Saraghina (Eddra Gale).
"A Lovely Night", La La Land
Mia (Emma Stone) and Seb (Ryan Gosling) try to find their cars after the party.
"Broadway Melody" Continued, Singin' in the Rain
The end of Don's (Gene Kelly) "Broadway Melody."
"From Her to Eternity", Wings of Desire
Damiel (Bruno Ganz) finds Marion (Solveig Dommartin) at bar during a Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds concert.
"Singin' in the Rain", Singin' in the Rain
Don (Gene Kelly) sings on his way home from Kathy's (Debbie Reynolds).
"Would You?" + "Broadway Melody" , Singin' in the Rain
Kathy (Debbie Reynolds) dubs over Lina's (Jean Hagen) singing. After showing R.F. (Millard Mitchell) the current draft, Don (Gene Kelly) tells him about his vision for the last scenes.
"You Were Meant for Me", Singin' in the Rain
R.F. Simmons (Millard Mitchell) wants to cast Kathy (Debbie Reynolds) in the newest picture. Afterwards, Don (Gene Kelly) and Kathy catch up.
96,000, In the Heights
Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) learns his corner-store sold a winning lottery ticket for a $96,000 pot.
A National Disgrace, Sweet Smell of Success
At Hunsecker's (Burt Lancaster) broadcast rehearsal, he and Sidney (Tony Curtis) wait for Dallas (Martin Milner) and Susie (Susan Harrison) to confront them about the printed smear.
A Robot That Can Love, A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Cybertronics presents the idea of a robot child that will have the capacity for love and dreaming.
A Sonata for Good Men, The Lives of Others
After receiving news of Jerska's death, Dreyman plays Sonata for Good Men on the piano.
A Trance, Losing Ground
Sara (Seret Scott) and Duke (Duane Jones) become closer as they work on George's (Gary Bolling) film.
Abuela Claudia, In the Heights
Abuela Claudia (Olga Merediz) passes away during the heat of the blackout.
All My Power, The Godfather Part II
After the trial ends, Kay (Diana Keaton) confronts Michael,(Al Pacino) informing him that she plans to leave him.
An Unconcievable Betrayal, Malcolm X
Malcolm X (Denzel Washington) realizes Elijah Muhammad (Al Freeman Jr.) has contradicted his own teachings.
Anna's Awakening, L'Avventura
Anna watches as Giulia flirts with young nude portrait artist Goffredo
Another Partisan in the Po, Paisan
The OSS and Italian Partisans deal with another partison in the Po.
Boyeur Gets Acquainted with Mavis Norton, Island in the Sun
David Boyeur (Harry Belafonte) meets Mavis Norton (Joan Fontaine) at a large party attended by much of the island’s political elite.
Brothers, Battleship Potemkin
The crew of the Potemkin discover that the enemy Tsarist sailors are on their side too.
Cardinal Volleyball, We Have a Pope
The Pope had a nervous breakdown and has gone missing after the Papal conclave. The cardinals do not know that he is missing because the manager of the Vatican has placed a Swiss guard in the Pope's quarters to make his room seem occupied. While the Cardinals are waiting for the "pope" to emerge from his room, the psychiatrist who was hired to treat the Pope organized a volleyball game for the Cardinals. This scene captures the Cardinal's joy and commitment to the game.
Carneval del Barrio, In the Heights
Before leaving Washington Heights, Daniela (Daphne Rubin-Vega) gets the neighborhood on its feet again.
Celebration With Italo, The Conformist
Marcello joins Italo at a celebration with other blind people.
Celie Leaves Albert, The Color Purple
Celie (Whoopi Goldberg) has her last dinner with the family and tells Albert (Danny Glover) she's going with Shug to Memphis.
Claudia pushes Sandro away, L'Avventura
Though Anna is still missing, Sandro sets off with Claudia, though she doubts the love he feels for her.
Closing Sequence, Paisan
A German officer (Roberto Van Loel) explains his cause to the captured OSS.
Closing Sequence, A Matter of Life and Death
Dr. Reeves (Roger Livesey) and Farlan (Raymond Massey) call Peter (David Niven) and June (Kim Hunter) to the stand to prove their love to each other.
Closing Sequence, Singin' in the Rain
At the premiere of "The Dueling Cavalier," Lina (Jean Hagen) tries to limit Kathy (Debbie Reynolds) to only ever being her voice. Cosmo (Donald O'Connor) and Don (Gene Kelly) scheme to stop her.
Closing Sequence, The Godfather
After the baptism, Connie (Talia Shire) and Kay (Diane Keaton) confront Michael (Al Pacino) about his actions. Then, Michael is acknowledged as the new Don Corleone.
Closing Sequence, The Godfather Part II
Michael's (Al Pacino) loose ends are tied up.
Closing Sequence, Past Lives
Nora (Greta Lee) walks Hae Sung (Teo Yoo) to his Uber to the airport. The pair say goodbye.
Dinner Time, Rear Window
After coming over for dinner, Lisa (Grace Kelly) asks Jefferies about his future. Jefferies (James Stewart) becomes particularly interested in the Thorwalds (Raymond Burr, Irene Winston).
Drama on Deck, Battleship Potemkin
The sailors have a mutiny against the commanding officers aboard the Potemkin.
Enigma and Alan Frustrate Hugh, The Imitation Game
Hugh loses his temper at Alan's failing to break Enigma and stop the Nazi invasion.
Epilogue, La La Land
After five years of separation, Mia (Emma Stone) stumbles across Seb's (Ryan Gosling) jazz club.
Epilogue Continued (Closing Sequence), La La Land
Mia (Emma Stone) and Seb (Ryan Gosling) say farewell to one another.
Eula's Speech, Daughters of the Dust
Eula (Alva Rogers) pleads with the family to change their mindset before they leave Ibo Landing.
Fausto's Triumphant Return from his Honeymoon, I Vitelloni
Fausto (Franco Fabrizi) returns home from his honeymoon with Sandra (Leonora Ruffo) and dances with the vitelloni at their reunion.
Fighting Chance, A Matter of Life and Death
Peter's (David Niven) brain operation begins. The recently deceased Dr. Reeves (Roger Livesey) agrees to serve as Peter's counsel.
Final Fight Scene and Closing Sequence, Teesri Manzil
The Prince hunts and tries to kill Anil for discovering how he killed his wife and Rupa. The Prince ends up dying when he falls off the roof, exactly how Rupa died. In a parallel to one of their first interactions, Anil and Sunita are on the train close together and in love. They both laugh with the man they met at the beginning of the movie.
Forbidden Words, Alphaville
Lemmy (Eddie Constantine) and Natacha (Anna Karina) discuss words that have become prohibited in Alphaville.
Forgiveness, The Godfather Part II
At their mother's funeral, Connie (Talia Shire) begs Michael (Al Pacino) to forgive Fredo (John Cazale). Later, Michael and Tom (Robert Duvall) discuss how to deal with Hyman Roth.
Give a Damn, Hud
Hud (Paul Newman) and Lonnie (Brandon deWilde) come back home after a night on the town. Homer (Melvyn Douglas) lectures the two.
Going Crazy, Luck by Chance
Zaffar Khan (Hrithik Roshan) performs a dance number.
Guido's Harem, 8½
Guido (Marcello Mastroianni) dreams of all the women in his life forming a harem that treats him like a king.
Hands and Mind Unite, Metropolis
Freder, as the mediator, gets Joh Fredersen and the representative of the workers to join hands in unity.
Hiroshima and Nevers (Closing Sequence), Hiroshima Mon Amour
In the morning, she (Emmanuelle Riva) and him (Eiji Okada) meet in a hotel room.
Hotel Daydreams, The Story of a Three-Day Pass
Turner (Harry Baird) and Miriam (Nicole Berger) daydream about each other in their hotel bed.
Induction into the brotherhood, Satya
TAs Satya (J.D. Chakravarthi) is handed a gun by Bhiku Mhatre (Manoj Bajpayee), he is given the order to go kill Jagga, who had been disrespectful to him earlier. This is his transition from “tough guy” to “Bhai”, and being a part of Bhiku’s brotherhood.
Just Breathe, In the Heights
Nina (Leslie Grace), home from Stanford, worries about the expectations and responsibilities on her shoulders.
King Kilmonger, Black Panther
Killmonger defeats his cousin King T'Challa in ritual combat, ending his reign and taking control of the nation.
Love: The Transition From Gangster to Human, Satya
This scene is a montage that isolates Satya (J.D. Chakravarthi) and Vidya (Urmila Matondkar) and further establishes their intimacy, showing that Satya is not just a rugged, tough gang member, but complex and emotional as well. This intimacy exposes viewers to his true feelings and makes him more human, as opposed to a hypermasculine criminal.
Meeting Alisdair, The Piano
Alisdair Stewart (Sam Neill) meets Ada (Holly Hunter) on the beach but doesn't let her take her piano with them.
Michael in Italy, The Godfather
After killing Sollozzo, Michael (Al Pacino) flees to Sicily.
Moonlighting , Sunset Boulevard
While Norma (Gloria Swanson) undergoes an intense makeover for her "comeback," Joe (William Holden) sneaks out at night to write a script with Betty (Nancy Olson).
Moraldo's Father Catches the Thieves, I Vitelloni
Over dinner, Moraldo's father (Enrico Viarisio) finds out that his son and son-in-law have stolen a statue. Through this outburst, Sandra (Leonora Ruffo) finds out an important secret about her husband.
New Year's, The Godfather Part II
At a casino in Cuba, Michael (Al Pacino) confirms his suspicions that Fredo betrayed him. Meanwhile, the ongoing Cuban Revolution comes to a head.
New Year's at Artie's, Sunset Boulevard
Joe (William Holden) arrives at Artie's (Jack Webb) New Year's party after fleeing Norma's (Gloria Swanson) and finds Betty (Nancy Olson) there.
New Year's at Norma's, Sunset Boulevard
Joe (William Holden) attends Norma's (Gloria Swanson) lavish New Year's Eve "party."
Officer Krupke, West Side Story
Officer Krupke (William Bramley) tries to warn the Jets away from Doc's drug store, but to no avail.
Old Man River, Show Boat
Joe (Paul Robeson) sings about the Mississippi River.
One Little Girl, The Matrix
Trinity battles policemen and agents as she attempts to flee the Matrix
Opening Sequence, In the Heights
Usnavi (Anthony Ramos) introduces el barrio.
Opening Sequence, The Watermelon Woman
Cheryl (Cheryl Dunye) and Tamara (Valarie Walker) record a wedding ceremony.
Opening Sequence, Singin' in the Rain
Don (Gene Kelly), Lina (Jean Hagen), and Cosmo (Donald O'Connor) arrive at the premiere for their newest film. Per the interviewer's (Madge Blake) request, Don recounts his and Cosmo's journey in Hollywood.
Orpheus and Eurydice, Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Marianne (Noémie Merlant), Sophie (Luàna Bajrami), and Heloise (Adèle Haenel) read the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice.
Page 28, Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Marianne (Noémie Merlant) finishes the second portrait and gives Heloise (Adèle Haenel) a goodbye gift.
Peter Confesses to Michael , An Early Frost
After Michael Pierson's (Aidan Quinn) diagnosis with AIDS, Peter, his partner (D.W. Moffett) admits that he may have transmitted the HIV virus to him. Michael responds angrily, eventually telling him to leave their apartment
Planetarium, La La Land
On their date, Mia (Emma Stone) and Seb (Ryan Gosling) go to the Griffith Observatory.
Portable Keyhole, Rear Window
Jefferies (James Stewart), Lisa (Grace Kelly), and Stella (Thelma Ritter) devise a plan to get Mr. Thorwald (Raymond Burr) caught.
Post-show Bus Ride, Tangerine
On the bus, Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) and Dinah (Mickey O’Hagan) give Alexandra (Mya Taylor) feedback following her singing performance.
Reveal & Chase Scene, Chaudhvin Ka Chand
Pyare (Rehman Khan) comes to Aslam’s (Guru Dutt) house to find him and happens upon a moment between Aslam and Jameela (Waheeda Rehman), making him realize that Jameela is in fact the woman that he saw at the beginning of the film, who he thought he was marrying.
Saloon Standoff, Django Unchained
Django and Doctor Schultz enjoy a beer but are warned by the sheriff to come outside.
Sam Cooke and Malcolm X Argue, One Night in Miami...
Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.) and Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir) argue over about their roles in the Civil Rights Movement.
Sam Cooke's Boston Performance, One Night in Miami...
Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Anir) recounts the story of Sam Cooke's (Leslie Odom Jr.) performance for an angry crowd in Boston.
Sammy Jankis Reveal, Memento
Guilt surfaces, as Leonard and Sam are revealed to be the same man. Leonard has a wife with diabetes and so does Sam: both accidentally poison their wives.
Selling an Item, Sweet Smell of Success
Sidney (Tony Curtis) tries to blackmail Leo (Lawrence Dobkin), one of Hunsecker's (Burt Lancaster) competitors, into printing a smear item about Dallas (Martin Milner).
Shark on the Beach, Jaws
Beachgoers and tourists venture into the water but are scared back by a supposed shark sighting.
Sonny's Death, The Godfather
After Connie (Talia Shire) and Carlo (Gianni Russo) fight, Sonny (James Caan) rushes to their place but is shot on the way. After, the Don (Marlon Brando) and Tom (Robert Duvall) have to pick up the pieces.
Sound!, Singin' in the Rain
New technology allows for Monumental Pictures to start shooting films with sound!
Souvenirs of a Killing, Vertigo
Scottie (James Ferguson) and Judy (Kim Novak), now transformed as Madeleine again, revisit the bell tower.
Sterling Meets the Local Police Force, The Silence of the Lambs
Sterling (Jodie Foster) is brought to meet with a local police force in order to gain more insight into serial killer activity
Sudden Passes, Hud
Hud (Paul Newman) attempts to charm the Bannon family's housekeeper Alma (Patricia Neal).
Susie's Plan, Sweet Smell of Success
Sidney (Tony Curtis) prevents Susie (Susan Harrison) from committing suicide. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) finds the two in a compromising position.
Talk a Good Game, Malcolm X
Malcolm X (Denzel Washington) and the Nation of Islam demand medical attention for a Brother arrested by police.
Talk of Escape, The Grey Zone
Hoffman (David Arquette), Max (David Chandler), Hesch (Steve Buscemi), and Schlermer (Daniel Benzali) discuss the plan for rebellion. Elsewhere, prisoners are executed and another train of new prisoners arrive.
The Aftermath, The Godfather
After Don Coreleone (Marlon Brando) was shot, Sonny (James Caan), Tom (Robert Duvall), and Michael (Al Pacino) work with Clemenza (Richard Castellano) to pick up the pieces.
The Farandole, The Conformist
Anna and Giulia dance the Farandole along with the guests at the dance hall as Marcello and Manganiello watch.
The Heir to the Corleone Name, The Godfather
The Don (Marlon Brando) prepares Michael (Al Pacino) for what's to come.
The Ideal Woman, 8½
While pondering the specifics of his film, Guido (Marcello Mastroianni) envisions his ideal actress Claudia (Claudia Cardinale) again.
The Light, Losing Ground
Sara (Seret Scott) poses for a portrait.
The Meeting of the Five Families, The Godfather
Don Corleone (Marlon Brando) calls all of the Five Families together to stop the war between them.
The Rebellion, The Grey Zone
The Sonderkommandos (David Arquette, David Chandler, Daniel Benzali) enact their plan.
The Rumor of Rebellion, The Grey Zone
Dr. Nyiszli (Allan Corduner) and Oberscharführer Muhsfeldt (Harvey Keitel) discuss a rumor of rebellion. Later, a new convoy of prisoners arrive.
The Sister and the Guitarist, Sweet Smell of Success
Sidney (Tony Curtis) goes to a club to spy on popular jazz guitarist Steve Dallas (Martin Milner) and Susie (Susan Harrison), Hunsecker's (Burt Lancaster) younger sister.
The Stasi's Second Search, The Lives of Others
The Stasi return to Dreyman's apartment to search for the typewriter after Christa-Marie's confession.
The Truth Comes Out, Sunset Boulevard
After finding out about Joe's (William Holden) sneaking around, Norma (Gloria Swanson) calls Betty (Nancy Olson) and taunts her.
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg Opening Title Sequence, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
The people of Cherbourg walks down the streets.
The Uprising, Children of Men
Theo works his way through the battlefield to get to the hospital.
Theo Drinks and Listens, Children of Men
Jasper talks about Theo's romance with Julian and their child.
Theo Is Abducted, Children of Men
Theo comes face to face with Julian and the Fishes.
True Religion, Paisan
Father Vincenzo Carrella confronts Captain Bill Martin (William Tubs) about his companions' religious beliefs.
Unprincipled, Hud
The state vet (Whit Bissel) tells Homer (Melvyn Douglas) he suspects the herd may have foot-and-mouth disease. Lonnie (Brandon deWilde) and Hud (Paul Newman) help round up the herd.
West Indian Archie, Malcolm X
Malcolm (Denzel Washington) travels to Harlem where he joins West Indian Archie (Delroy Lindo) in an illegal numbers racket.
What We Got, In a Lonely Place
Dix (Humphrey Bogart) is visited by his agent Mel (Art Smith). Captain Lochner (Carl Benton Reid) reads through Dix's criminal record.
White Shit About to Hit Black Fan, Cotton Comes to Harlem
Two rival groups, one led by Deke O'Malley (Calvin Lockhart) and the other by his ex-partner Calhoun (J.D. Cannon), search the pier for the bale of cotton, as Gravedigger Jones (Godfrey Cambridge) and Coffin Ed Johnson (Raymond St. Jacques) stake them out.
You Ain't Shit, Moonlight
Juan (Mahershala Ali) realizes he's been selling drugs to Chiron's mother Paula (Naomie Harris) and Paula vents her frustration on her son.
You're My Brother, Fredo, The Godfather Part II
At dinner, Fredo's wife (Marianna Hill) gets unruly and Fredo (John Cazale) cannot stop her. Frankie (Michael V. Gazzo) asks to talk business with Michael (Al Pacino).
