Film Language Tag: dialogue
According to The Screenwriter's Bible (pub. 1995), “Dialogue is not reallife speech; it only sounds like it. It is more focused, less rambling than real-life speech. Yes, it contains fragments and short bits, but anything extraneous is pulled out, including the ahs and uhs. You might say that dialogue is edited speech. It is organized and has direction, but it retains the style of real-life speech.” According to writer/director Joseph L. Mankiewicz, this is because “Realistic dialogue as it is spoken in everyday life cannot be brought to the stage or screen for the simple reason [that] it would bore everybody out of their minds.”
70 Film Clips
A Visit from a Long-Lost Friend, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Bauby receives a visit from a friend, Pierre Roussin, who spent several years as a hostage in Beirut after Bauby gave him his own seat on a plane that would then be hijacked.
Alan Gets Interrogated, The Imitation Game
Alan is questioned by Detective Nock after being charged with Indecency.
All of them Witches, Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary calls her old Doctor for help.
Ana Stelline, Blade Runner 2049
K visits Dr. Ana Stelline to talk about his memories.
Angels, Blade Runner 2049
Niander Wallace looks at the new replicant model and tells Luv to follow K.
Anna and Giulia, The Conformist
Anna helps Giulia get ready and try on a new dress.
Anna's Death, The Conformist
Anna is chased and killed by fascist agents.
Black Power / White Power, BlacKkKlansman
As Ron witnesses Flip’s initiation into the KKK, the students of Colorado College’s Black Student Union learn about the 1916 lynching of Jesse Washington from an eyewitness.
Born to Be Sacrificed , Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Lajjo (Farida Jalal) notices her daughter, Simran (Kajol), looking distraught. She then proceeds to have a conversation with her about the sacrifices women need to make in their lives for men. This convinces Simran in the moment to marry Kuljeet (Parmeet Sethi), and forget about Raj (Shah Rukh Khan).
Butter Biscuit, BlacKkKlansman
Ron and David Duke share memories of Black figures in their lives.
Closer to the Other Side, Gattaca
Eugene is confronted by Vincent and challenges him to another game of chicken.
Closing Scene, Ready Player One
The High Five team inherit Halliday's stocks in Gregarious Games and get ownership of the OASIS.
Closing Sequence, Rashomon
The woodcutter offers to take the abandoned baby and raise it as his own.
Colosseum, The Conformist
Marcello realises Lino isn't dead when he finds him at the Colosseum.
Command Ship, Tron
Flynn and Yori meet Dumont while they are taken as prisoners on the Command Ship.
Confrontation with Majid's Son, Caché
Majid’s son confronts Georges at his office.
Controlling Fear, Donnie Darko
Students watch and discuss "Controlling Fear."
Dave's Evaluation, 2001: A Space Odyssey
Hal asks Dave whether or not he sees the mission as strange or suspiscious, and admits to evaluating his psychology.
Dead Men Don't Lie, Rashomon
The priest, the commoner, and the woodcutter wonder about the plausibility of the dead samurai's account.
Deckard and Roy, Blade Runner
Deckard must face the leader of the replicants he has hunted down.
Eva's brain, Ex Machina
Nathan explains how he created Eva.
Expression of Faith in A Foreign Place, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol) visit a church in Switzerland. Simran prays in front of the altar while Raj jokes around. After Simran’s departure from the scene, Raj prays for Simran as well.
Frank at the Movies, Donnie Darko
Donnie speaks with and sees Frank in the movie theater.
Giulia's House, The Conformist
Marcello visits his fiancee, Giulia's house.
Gollum and Smeagol Conversation, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
In this clip, Smeagol and his dark alter ego Gollum debate about the trustworthiness of the Hobbits. It imitates shot/reverse shot through cuts that make it seem as though there are two characters arguing, rather than two sides of the same character.
Grow and Advance, Transcendence
Max speculates on Will's plans and ambitions.
Halliday Journals, Ready Player One
Wade, as his avatar Parzival, visits the Halliday Journals located within the OASIS.
Home Visit, The Exorcist
The doctors come into Regan's home and try to sedate her.
I Told Lies about Him, Caché
After learning about Georges’ visit to Majid from another tape, Anne demands to know more about the two men’s relationship.
Kane and Susan Meet, Citizen Kane
Kane and Susan meet for the first time.
Krumwiede Arrested, Contagion
The law catches up to Alan Krumwiede for spreading misinformation about the new vaccine.
Kwame Ture, BlacKkKlansman
Brother Ture encourages his fellow Black Americans to unite and fight against racism.
Lip Reading, 2001: A Space Odyssey
Hal watches as Dave and Frank discuss how they'll act if it is true that Hal made a mistake.
Marcello and Manganiello, The Conformist
Manganiello confronts Marcello in the dance hall's kitchen about his intentions.
Minority Reports, Minority Report
Dr. Hineman tells Chief Anderton about the existence of minority reports, revealing the fallibility of the precrime system.
No You Don't, Ethan, The Searchers
Debbie finds Ethan and Martin and tells them to go away.
Nothing to Be Afraid Of, Rosemary's Baby
While her doctor attempts to sedate her, Rosemary goes into labor.
Older Model, Blade Runner 2049
K retires an old replicant, living in disguise as a farmer.
Organizing, Sorry to Bother You
Protests arise over WorryFree, a company which offers lifetime contracts, and Squeeze convinces Cassius to join the union.
Pigeons, Mustard Fields, and New Connections, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Raj (Shah Rukh Khan), and Chaudhry Baldev Singh (Amrish Puri) have a conversation about what being an Indian means in the context of being an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) in a mustard field in Punjab, India. Baldev and Raj feed pigeons as they speak to each other. Raj uses the metaphor of pigeons to symbolize the NRIs and how they are still Indian at heart.
Predetermination Happens All the Time, Minority Report
Chief Anderton and Agent Witwer discuss the ethics of predetermination.
Rachel Discovers Herself, Blade Runner
Deckard convinces Rachel that she is a replicant.
Rick Deckard, Blade Runner 2049
K talks to Deckard about his child.
Rosemary Finds Her Baby, Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary finds out her baby is the son of Satan.
Roy Confronts His Father, Blade Runner
Roy manipulates his way into Dr. Tyrell's apartment and realizes his fate.
Sean Parker, The Social Network
Mark, Eduardo, and Christy meet with Sean Parker over dinner and talk about The Facebook.
Session 4, Ex Machina
Eva questions Caleb about the Turing Test.
Shooting on the Beach, Gomorrah
Marco and Ciro entertain themselves by shooting the guns that they have stolen from the Camorra.
Skin in the Game, BlacKkKlansman
Ron explains to Flip that going undercover to thwart the KKK is more than ‘just a job’.
Stolen Goods, Black Panther
Erik Killmonger takes vibranium from an ancient African art exhibit with the help of Klaue.
Stop Dave, 2001: A Space Odyssey
Dave manages to get back on the ship to shut down Hal, and discovers a message after doing so.
Tapping into Sound, The Artist
George and Peppy dance and earn the admiration of the director, who speaks out loud.
The CDC vs. Krumwiede, Contagion
Alan Krumwiede attacks CDC director Cheever on live television.
The Discovery Mission, 2001: A Space Odyssey
The Discovery One, a manned spaceship headed for Jupiter, has its crew—including a sentient computer—interviewed for national television.
The Power Has Always Been with the Priests, Minority Report
Agent Witwer and Chief Anderton discuss the precognitive system’s infallibility.
The Power of Christ Compels You, The Exorcist
Father Merrin and Damien perform an exorcism on Regan.
The Virus Analyzed, Contagion
Dr. Ally Hextall breaks down the MEV-1 virus for CDC director Dr. Ellis Cheever.
They’re Taking Over , BlacKkKlansman
Flip, undercover as Ron, meets Walter Breachway, chapter president of the Colorado Springs KKK, as well as members Felix and Ivanhoe. The men discuss their shared hatred of Black Americans.
Tin Shortage, Blackhat
Nick and Chen Lien discover the hacker's next target.
Transcend Them, Transcendence
Max collaborates with the military and Rift to kidnap Martin, stealing Will's source code.
Wars and Earthquakes, Rashomon
The woodcutter, the priest, and the commoner reflect upon the story they just discussed.
Where's the Opportunity?, Contagion
Blogger Alan Krumwiede consults a hedge fund manager about Forsythia, the supplement he believes is a miracle cure.
Will Begins His Plans, Transcendence
Max is informed by his Rift captors that Will's new digital consciousness manipulated the stock market. Meanwhile, the FBI gets an anonymous tip on the whereabouts of Rift.
Will Goes Online, Transcendence
Evelyn lets Will access the internet, expanding his power immensely.
You're A Woman Now, Carrie
Carrie's mother gets a call from the school.
You're Going to Die Up There, The Exorcist
Regan comes downstairs in the midst of her mother's party.
You're Nothing, A Nightmare on Elm Street
Nancy finally finds a way to defeat Freddy Krueger.
74 Series Clips
Now We're Festive
"White Christmas", Black Mirror: Season 0, Episode 1
Matt tells Joe about being blocked by his wife.
UKN
"The National Anthem", Black Mirror: Season 1, Episode 1
UKN debates covering the controversy surrounding the kidnapped princess and the prime minister.
Dinner with Friends
"The Entire History of You", Black Mirror: Season 1, Episode 3
Liam and Ffion have dinner with friends.
Don't Cry
"Be Right Back", Black Mirror: Season 2, Episode 1
Martha agrees to buy a physical accompaniment to the software so Ash can resume his human form.
I Don't Want It
"Be Right Back", Black Mirror: Season 2, Episode 1
Martha's friend signs her up for software offering an AI version of Ash to help her grieve.
It's a Thief
"Be Right Back", Black Mirror: Season 2, Episode 1
Martha prepares dinner while Ash spends time on his phone.
Phone Call
"Be Right Back", Black Mirror: Season 2, Episode 1
Martha continues using the software, calling Ash on the phone while she heads into nature.
The Accident
"Be Right Back", Black Mirror: Season 2, Episode 1
Martha learns that Ash has died in an accident.
Jem Helps Out
"White Bear", Black Mirror: Season 2, Episode 2
Jem helps Victoria survive and explains that a signal took over all screens and brainwashed people.
Stop the Signal
"White Bear", Black Mirror: Season 2, Episode 2
Jem and Victoria head to the White Bear headquarters in an attempt to stop the signal that has infected the masses.
The Truth
"White Bear", Black Mirror: Season 2, Episode 2
Victoria learns that she is part of a "game" in which she is repeatedly punished in an elaborate scheme for her involvement in a crime. Every night, her memory is wiped so they can start again.
Vote Waldo
"The Waldo Moment", Black Mirror: Season 2, Episode 3
Producers share new ideas for Waldo, and they decide he should stand for the upcoming election.
Waldo on TV
"The Waldo Moment", Black Mirror: Season 2, Episode 3
Waldo, a sarcastic CGI bear, makes fun of Liam Monroe, a Tory candidate, on a late night TV show.
Lacie Crashes the Wedding
"Nosedive", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 1
Lacie shows up to Naomi's wedding uninvited and makes her speech.
Lacie Goes Under
"Nosedive", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 1
Lacie decides to let loose and forget her score.
The Truck Driver
"Nosedive", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 1
Lacie gets a ride from Susan so she can get to Naomi's wedding.
We Control What You See
"Men Against Fire", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 5
Arquette tells Stripe about the MASS implant.
#DeathTo
"Hated in the Nation", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 6
A hard drive found at the hackers hideout reveals his true target.
Clara is in Danger
"Hated in the Nation", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 6
After discovering that automated insects are being used to kill hated people on the internet, Detective Parke and Blue warn Clara.
Mia Kills Rob
"Crocodile", Black Mirror: Season 4, Episode 3
Mia cannot let Rob risk her life and career.
Jack Ditches Carrie
"Black Museum", Black Mirror: Season 4, Episode 6
Carrie is installed in Jack's mind after an accident, but Jack can't take it anymore.
Smithereens and the FBI
"Smithereens", Black Mirror: Season 5, Episode 2
Smithereens and the FBI cooperate with British Police in profiling and surveilling Chris.
Ashley Unlimited
"Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too", Black Mirror: Season 5, Episode 3
Jack and Rachel hack their Ashley Too doll.
A Vacation
"Pilot", Brave New World: Season 1, Episode 1
Bernard's boss, the Director, notices his strange behavior and recommends a vacation.
Confusing Code
"Episode 3", Humans: Season 1, Episode 3
After hacking Anita, Mattie posts the code she found on a forum called Headcracker to see if anyone can help her understand it. Leo and Max discover the code and realize that their Mia is still out there.
Adult Options
"Episode 4", Humans: Season 1, Episode 4
Joe explores the Adult Options with Anita while Laura meets a woman who claims her synth exhibits emotional responses.
Can We Come In?
"Episode 4", Humans: Season 1, Episode 4
Leo and Max speak with Dr. Millican about David Elster and his plans to make sentient synths.
Hawkins Investigated
"Episode 8", Humans: Season 1, Episode 8
The Hawkins are investigated for their alleged involvement with abnormal synthetics.
Synths Wake Up
"Episode 1", Humans: Season 2, Episode 1
Leo and Max meet Hester, a newly conscious synth, and introduce her to Ten. The authorities arrive.
Uploading the Code
"Episode 1", Humans: Season 2, Episode 1
Niska and Astrid, a German woman, form a relationship. Niska decides to upload the code to make synths conscious.
Justification of Violence
"Episode 2", Humans: Season 2, Episode 2
Hester and Max discuss Hester's violence against their prisoner. While Max scolds her, she explains that she was acting to defend other synths and has been tortured by humans in the past.
Making an Inquiry
"Episode 2", Humans: Season 2, Episode 2
Laura explains that she is making a formal inquiry to find out if synthetics can think and feel like humans. She hopes to prove their consciousness to defend Niska in trial.
Why Do You Hurt Us?
"Episode 2", Humans: Season 2, Episode 2
Hester interrogates the man working with the authorities to find out why they hurt synthetics.
The Results Are In
"Episode 3", Humans: Season 2, Episode 3
When recounting the night she murdered a man, Niska reveals her reasoning: she feared he would force himself on her. It seems as though she can feel human emotions.
Work Chat
"Episode 3", Humans: Season 2, Episode 3
Laura and Joe discuss their work lives, defending synths' rights and taking a menial job after being laid off and replaced by a synth, respectively.
People vs. Robots
"Episode 4", Humans: Season 2, Episode 4
Joe and Mattie figure out why he was fired, and Joe confronts his former boss.
Renie the "Synth"
"Episode 4", Humans: Season 2, Episode 4
Renie, one of Toby's classmates, acts like a synth.
They Won't Let Her Go
"Episode 4", Humans: Season 2, Episode 4
Laura and Neha discuss Niska's future as a conscious synthetic.
An Awkward Encounter
"Episode 5", Humans: Season 2, Episode 5
Toby and Renie discuss the Adult Options that she has because she acts as a synthetic.
Sam the Seraph
"Episode 7", Humans: Season 2, Episode 7
After finding a Seraph (child synthetic), Karen and Pete debate what to do with him.
Kate's Mundles
"Episode 2", The Feed: Season 1, Episode 2
Evelyn reveals that Kate's mundles (recorded memories) were hacked.
Lawrence's Justification
"Episode 5", The Feed: Season 1, Episode 5
Lawrence explains to Tom why he put the latest version of the Feed into people's genetics.
What is Human?
"Episode 8", The Feed: Season 1, Episode 8
Through Max's body, D talks to Tom and reveals that Lawrence created him.
Corrupt Motivations
"Flying", The Good Place: Season 1, Episode 2
Chidi considers the perspectives of pasat philosphers when deciding whether or not to help Eleanor.
Michael's Criticism
"Tahani Al-Jamil", The Good Place: Season 1, Episode 3
Michael tries to help Chidi find a new hobby, but Chidi is set on continuing his life's work.
Eleanor's Confession
"The Eternal Shriek", The Good Place: Season 1, Episode 7
Chidi's actions begin to tear him apart so Eleanor takes action.
Jianyu's Questioning
"Most Improved Player", The Good Place: Season 1, Episode 8
Michael asks Jianyu what he should do about Eleanor.
Chidi's Admirers
"Chidi's Choice", The Good Place: Season 1, Episode 10
Eleanor and Tehani profess their love for Chidi.
Mindy's House
"Mindy St. Claire", The Good Place: Season 1, Episode 12
Mindy explains to Eleanor how she wound up in her own, mediumly good neighborhood.
Next Time
"Everything Is Great!", The Good Place: Season 2, Episode 1
Michael has to erase the memories of his captives once more.
Derek Rebooted
"A Girl from Arizona", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 1
Jason reboots Derek and Eleanor tries to convince Simone that the afterlife is real.
A Competition
"A Girl from Arizona Part 2", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 2
Eleanor and Michael convince Brent to do good deeds in order to get into the "best place."
Solipsism
"A Girl from Arizona Part 2", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 2
Chidi talks to Simone about solipsism.
Tahani and John
"Chillaxing", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 3
Tahani confronts John about his mean blog posts on Earth.
Janet's Torture
"Employee of the Bearimy", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 5
Janet is tortured by Vicki dressed in the Michael suit.
The Experiment
"Help Is Other People", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 7
Simone reveals her theory about the good place to the rest of the group.
The Experiment Results
"The Funeral to End All Funerals", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 8
The judge discusses the results of the experiment and whether humans can improve morally.
Chidi's First Day
"The Answer", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 9
As Chidi's memories are restored, he remembers his first day in the good place.
A New Plan
"You've Changed, Man", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 10
The group explains the new plan for the afterlife to the Judge.
Cruelty First
"You've Changed, Man", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 10
The group tries to find a compromise that will work for both the good and bad place architects. Chidi explains what it means to "put cruelty first."
Meaning
"Patty", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 12
The group discuss the problem with the good place in Michael's new office.
The Real Good Place
"Patty", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 12
The group enters the real good place for the first time.
Chidi Leaves
"Whenever You're Ready", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 13
Eleanor accepts that she must let Chidi leave the afterlife.
Hobbies
"Whenever You're Ready", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 13
Michael tries to learn how to play the guitar the 'human' way. Chidi teaches philosophy to members of the good place.
Playing a Part
"Episode 2", The New Pope: Season 1, Episode 2
Brannox describes his strategy of converting Anglicans to Catholicism and his 'middle way'.
Nora
"Welcome to Upload", Upload: Season 1, Episode 1
Nathan meets Nora just as he is about to reject his afterlife at Lakeview.
Pulled over
"Welcome to Upload", Upload: Season 1, Episode 1
Nathan gets pulled over by a police officer drone.
Customer Service
"Five Stars", Upload: Season 1, Episode 2
Nathan finds Nora in Lakeview, taking a break from her work in the real world.
The Future of Westworld
"The Original", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 1
Lee and Theresa have a conversation about the future of Westworld.
Maeve Returns
"Chestnut", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 2
Maeve's programming is adjusted and she is returned to Westworld.
Bernard and Delores
"The Stray", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 3
Bernard talks to Dolores privately.
In The Beginning
"The Stray", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 3
Ford and Bernard have a conversation about the creation of Westworld.
Teddy's New Narrative
"The Stray", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 3
Ford uploads a new memory and narrative into Teddy.
Consciousness
"Trace Decay", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 8
Bernard questions Ford about the difference between the hosts' consciousness and that of humans.