Film Language Tag: foreshadow

Suggesting a future event before it happens, with varying degrees of subtlety. The explicit recounting of a future event, such as through narration or a flash-forward, does not constitute foreshadowing. Kroon, R. W. A/V a to z: An encyclopedic dictionary of media, entertainment and other Audiovisual terms. McFarland, 2014. With acknowledgements to Bowdoin College and University of Rochester students Abigail Vetrone, Anthony Holly, Megh Bindra,


Films (6)
Car Ride

Car Ride, Get Out

Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) and Rose (Allison Williams) head upstate to her parents' house but hit a deer on the road.

Family Dispute

Family Dispute, Salt of the Earth

Esperanza (Rosaura Reveultas) begs Ramon (Juan Chacón) to consider the rights of women in their protest against unfair working conditions.

Forgiveness

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.

I Felt Like I Knew Him

I Felt Like I Knew Him, Get Out

While answering a question, Chris (Daniel Kaluuya) takes a photo of "Logan," (LaKeith Stanfield) but the flash triggers something within him. Afterwards, Chris and Rose (Allison Williams) leave the house while the Armitage family plays "Bingo."

McCord Talks with LT

McCord Talks with LT, The Red Ball Express

The men of the Red Ball Express take a stop to eat as Private McCord (Davis Roberts) has a conversation with Lieutenant Campbell (Jeff Chandler).

You're My Brother, Fredo

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).

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