Film Language Tag: medium shot
A middle-ground framing in which we see the body of a person from approximately the waist up.
129 Film Clips
A Movie About Flowers, Adaptation.
Charlie meets up with Valerie to discuss adapting The Orchid Thief into a screenplay.
A Precipitous Fall, Don't Look Now
John is hit by a piece of wood and loses balance while working on the restoration.
A Shaggy Dog Story, Caché
Yvon recounts a shaggy dog story at Georges and Anne's dinner party.
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 Visit to the Rodeo (Part One), Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
Borat sings the National Anthem at a local rodeo.
A Visit to the Rodeo (Part Two), Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
Borat sings the National Anthem at a local rodeo.
About My Boat, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Steve Zissou explains the various facets of his boat.
Angels, Blade Runner 2049
Niander Wallace looks at the new replicant model and tells Luv to follow K.
Bakery Riot, Rome, Open City
Pina and other townsfolk riot at a bakery to get more bread to eat.
Bedtime For All Good Children, Frances Ha
Frances welcomes a drunk and distraught Sophie into her dorm room, and they talk about the recent trouble and secrets of their friendship.
Between Grief and Nothing, Breathless
After Patricia discovers Michel sleeping in her apartment, the two talk.
Bicycle Thieves , Bicycle Thieves
Antonio is apprehended while attempting to steal a bicycle.
Blow-up of a Blow-up, Blow-Up
Thomas further enlarges the photograph of the person hiding in the bushes.
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).
Brad Learns of Lucy's Fate, The Searchers
Brad tells Ethan and Martin he has found Lucy and the Comanches, but Ethan tells him what really happened to her.
Burt Lancaster, Bellissima
Maddalena and Spartaco reconcile after an exhausting evening.
Candles for Christine, Don't Look Now
Laura lights candles in honor of Christine at a church, where John catches sight of Wendy and Heather.
Catching a Bus, Umberto D.
Umberto tries but fails to procure the money he needs to pay his rent by encouraging Flike to beg on his behalf in Piazza della Rotonda and angling for a loan from two acquaintances catching their busses.
Clementine the Tangerine, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Hearing Patrick's voice during the procedure triggers Joel to relive various memories, including the first time he called Clementine "Tangerine."
Closing Remarks, Exit Through the Gift Shop
Thierry, Banksy, and Fairey all give closing remarks to end the documentary.
Closing Scene, Ready Player One
The High Five team inherit Halliday's stocks in Gregarious Games and get ownership of the OASIS.
Closing Sequence, Don't Look Now
John follows the red-hooded figure while Laura races to catch up to him.
Closing Sequence, Pan's Labyrinth
Ofelia makes the ultimate sacrifice and Vidal receives an appropriate punishment.
Closing Sequence, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin return with Debbie and everyone is finally reunited.
Closing Sequence, Umberto D.
After Umberto's plan fails to give Flike to Daniela, a young girl that has befriended the dog at the park, he attempts to end it all.
Closing Sequence, Frances Ha
Frances settles down at a new desk job at the dance company, gets her own apartment, and showcases a new dance she choreographed.
Colosseum, The Conformist
Marcello realises Lino isn't dead when he finds him at the Colosseum.
Confessional, The Conformist
Marcello goes to confession in order to marry Giulia.
Confessione, Il Divo
Andreotti shares his thoughts on all the accusations and rumors.
Confrontation, Deewaar
Officer Ravi (Shashi Kapoor), now knowing his brother Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan) is a career criminal whose successes come from corruption, attempts to coerce Vijay to sign a legal document confessing his crimes.
Controlling Fear, Donnie Darko
Students watch and discuss "Controlling Fear."
Conversations on a Boat, Aligarh
Siras (Manoj Bajpayee) and Deepu (Rajkummar Rao) take a boat ride and discuss Siras’s former marriage, Irfan’s role in the case and Siras’s life, and the word “love.” Deepu takes a selfie with Siras, who gets flustered.
Cop Stops Marion, Psycho
Whilst on the run, Marion is woken up by a police officer.
Costa Concordia, The Great Beauty
Jep watches over the Concordia coast.
Da Bodastorèt, Cabiria
Fulvius Axilla and Maciste visit the inn of the Striped Monkey to get a drink. The inn is run by the innkeeper, Bodastorèt.
Doctors' Opinions, The Death of Stalin
The comrades and Svetlana consult various doctors on Stalin's condition.
Don Balosa, Amarcord
The town priest hears Titta's confession.
Ending Sequence, Divorce Italian Style
Ferdinando and Angela finally enjoy their life together, or do they?
Ending Sequence: The Aftermath of Siras’ death, Aligarh
Siras (Manoj Bajpayee) has died overnight, and Deepu (Rajkummar Rao) comes to his apartment to see his dead body. Deepu runs away visibly upset. It ends with a flashback of Siras hearing a noise before he dies.
Epilogue, The Last Laugh
The author adds a happy ending for the doorman at the end of the movie.
Ethan Discovers Lucy's Body, The Searchers
Ethan recovers after discovering Lucy's dead body.
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.
Fever, Umberto D.
Umberto passes a feverish night as he struggles to find a solution to his problems.
Fin, Ballet mécanique
Chaplin makes his exit and we return to the park.
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.
Guest Appearance, Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan
Borat makes a guest appearance at a local news station.
Gus chases Flora, The Birth of a Nation
Gus chases Flora after she rejects his marriage proposal, resulting in fatal consequences.
I Have Nothing Against Y'all, Hidden Figures
Dorothy encounters Mrs. Mitchell in the newly integrated restroom.
I Like Her Numbers, Hidden Figures
Katherine Impresses John Glenn with her math ability.
I'm Erasing You and I'm Happy!, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Joel confronts Clementine about erasing her during the memory of their break-up and Stan and Patrick continue their 'work.'
I'm Sorry For Your Loss, Moonrise Kingdom
Police Captain Sharp and Shakusky talk about their love lives.
Il giardino di Asdrubale, Cabiria
Maciste hides himself and Cabiria from the Carthage mob in the gardens of Hasdrubal. He convinces Massinissa and Sophonisba (in disguise) to take Cabiria under their protection.
In The Church, Bicycle Thieves
Antonio and Bruno follow the thief into a church.
Into The Woods, Rashomon
The woodcutter recounts what happened when he went into the woods.
Kane and Susan Meet, Citizen Kane
Kane and Susan meet for the first time.
Katherine Meets the Space Task Group, Hidden Figures
Katherine is assigned to Al Harrison's Space Task Group to work as a computer and soon finds out that she'll have to open minds to get ahead.
L'Evasione di Maciste, Cabiria
Fulvius Axilla discovers Maciste, working as a slave at a bakery's millstone and helps him break his chains and escape.
Laurie Reads Martin's Letter, The Searchers
Laurie reads Martin's letter to her family and they find out what him and Ethan are up to.
Life Remote Control, Exit Through the Gift Shop
Banksy talks about Thierry's documentary, Life Remote Control.
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.
Looks Like Bill's Painting, Blow-Up
Thomas is visited by Patricia at his studio.
Manfredi's Torture, Rome, Open City
Manfredi, aka Luigi Ferraris, is tortured and killed by the Gestapo for information on the Italian Resistance.
Marcello Walking, The Conformist
Marcello meets Manganiello after he is followed home.
Maria's Morning, Umberto D.
Maria, domestic help of the imperious Signora Belloni and friend to Umberto, starts her day.
Max and Lucia Meet Again, The Night Porter
Max sees Lucia again while working as a porter at the Volksoper Hotel.
Meet Eva, Ex Machina
Caleb meets the AI, Eva, for the first time.
Minnie's Intrusion, Rosemary's Baby
Minnie barges into Rosemary's apartment.
Moloch and the Workers, Metropolis
Freder sees an accident occur in the underground city and sees visions of Moloch.
Negotiation, Deewaar
Anand Babu (Satyendra Kapoor), father of Ravi (Shashi Kapoor) and Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan), meets with the nameless mine owner intending to negotiate a compromise, but he is forced to sign away the workers’ rights to save his abducted family.
No You Don't, Ethan, The Searchers
Debbie finds Ethan and Martin and tells them to go away.
Now That's Accurate, Django Unchained
Django and Doctor Schultz practice shooting in the mountains.
Noye's Fludde, Moonrise Kingdom
Sam and Suzy, now together, remember their first meeting at the church's production of "Noye's Fludde."
Oh My God, Deja Vu, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Stan and Patrick begin the erasing procedure and Joel re-enters his memory of the pre-procedure doctor's appointment.
Opening a Bookstore, Life Is Beautiful
Guido visits the government office to apply to open his bookstore.
Opening Sequence, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
An unknown, black-gloved assailant plans a murder and takes photos of a potential victim as the movie begins.
Opening Sequence, The Searchers
Ethan returns home to his family in Texas after an 8-year absence.
Opening Sequence, Umberto D.
Pensioner Umberto Ferrari attends an unauthorized demonstration in protest of Italy's insufficient pensions for the elderly and, upon its dispersal, attempts to sell a watch in order to earn the money he needs to pay his rent.
Opening Sequence, Frances Ha
An introduction to the character Frances Ha and snippets from a day in her life
Paparazzo and Miracle, La Dolce Vita
The paparazzi try to capture photos of the family who first tell them about the children who saw the Madonna.
Patsey's Whipping, 12 Years a Slave
Patsey is subjected to a whipping at the hands of an unwilling Solomon and an enraged Mr. Epps.
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.
Pilar's Story, For Whom the Bell Tolls
Pilar recalls a time when Pablo was different and they first fought the Nationalists.
Police Escort, Hidden Figures
Katherine, Dorothy, and Mary get a police escort to their jobs at NASA.
Poor Beasts, Rome, Open City
Manfredi and Francesco meet Maria at a restaurant.
Presentazione di Sofonisba, Cabiria
Sofonisba is shown for the first time with her pet leopard.
Prima Passeggiata, Marriage Italian Style
Filumena and Domenico go on their first date to the horse races.
Primal Scene, Citizen Kane
Mrs. Mary Kane makes arrangements with Mr. Thatcher about raising young Charles in the city, while Charles plays outside.
Professor Siras Listens to Lata Mangeshkar on the radio, Aligarh
Siras (Manoj Bajpayee) listens and sings along to a song by the legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar. He sings along while listening as if the lyrics were representative of his life.
Pronto, Marriage Italian Style
While at work, Filumena receives a surprising phone call.
Pursuit and Boxers, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Sam and Guilia are attacked and chased by an unknown accomplice of the assailant, but after outrunning him, Sam loses him to a crowd of similarly-dressed men at a boxing convention.
Richie and Margot Reunite, The Royal Tenenbaums
Margot meets her brother, Richie, who has returned from his voyage at sea.
Rosebud Recovered, Citizen Kane
After Susan leaves him, Kane destroys the things in her bedroom and finds a snow globe that says "rosebud".
Rules of the Game, Life Is Beautiful
Guido explains the rules of the game to Giosuè.
Salammbo, Citizen Kane
Susan gives performs her first Opera show at Salammbo.
Sam Gets a Call, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
The assailant calls Sam at his apartment, warning him to abandon the investigation or his girlfriend will be the next victim.
Setting the Explosives, For Whom the Bell Tolls
Robert plants the grenades under the bridge.
Sharmake yeh kyun sab pardanasheen (Why do these women adjust their veils?) , Chaudhvin Ka Chand
Pyare (Rehman Khan) spys on Jameela (Waheeda Rehman) and the other unveiled women attending a birthday party held by his sister, while they sing a knowing song about men who take peeks at unveiled women, sung by playback singers Asha Bhosle and Shamshad Begum.
She Never Sleeps, The Ring
Aidan informs his mother of the mistake she has made and Noah pays the consequences.
She's Beautiful, Bellissima
Maddalena returns hope with a sleeping Maria only to find the filmmakers waiting at her house with a contract.
She's Happy, Don't Look Now
Laura goes to help Wendy and Heather tells Laura that she saw Christine laughing and sitting with Laura and John.
Sheriff Revisits Crime Scene, No Country for Old Men
Sheriff revisits scene of Llewelyn's death.
Slow-Mo Hotel, Inception
Action unfolds on two levels of the dreamworld: during a car chase and in a hotel.
Soul Mates, Adaptation.
Laroche explains the unique relationship between orchids and their pollinators.
Susan's Suicide Attempt, Citizen Kane
Kane lets Susan quit Opera singing after she attempts suicide by overdose.
Talia Concept, The Great Beauty
Talia Concept, a performance artist, does a show at an ancient Roman aqueduct.
The Antiques Dealer, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Sam visits the antiques shop where one of the victims worked and tries to track down the painting bought by the assailant.
The Atlantic, The Last Laugh
The doorman aids guests outside The Atlantic hotel on a rainy night.
The Book of Crossroads, Pan's Labyrinth
Ofelia reads the book that the faun gave her.
The Eye, Un Chien Andalou
Luis Buñuel cuts the eye of a woman with a sharpened razor.
The Girl in Red, Schindler's List
Schindler watches a little girl in a red coat as she walks through the ghetto.
The MCP's Plan, Tron
The Main Control Program (MCP) reveals his ambition and blackmails Dillinger, while Flynn, Lora, and Alan try to break into ENCOM's systems.
The Pawnshop, Bicycle Thieves
Maria and Antonio Ricci pawn their bedsheets for money to buy a bicycle.
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 Stoneman and Cameron Families, The Birth of a Nation
The Stoneman and Cameron families are introduced.
The Virus Analyzed, Contagion
Dr. Ally Hextall breaks down the MEV-1 virus for CDC director Dr. Ellis Cheever.
Theo Is Abducted, Children of Men
Theo comes face to face with Julian and the Fishes.
They Aren't White, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin arrive at a military fort looking for Debbie, but encounter other rescued caucasian women.
Thierry's Process, Exit Through the Gift Shop
Thierry and his employees discuss his artistic process.
Through the Keyhole, Umberto D.
Maria and Umberto spy on two quarreling lovers in the room next door to Umberto's through a keyhole.
Time to Go, Umberto D.
Contemplating his partially demolished room, Umberto despairingly concludes that he cannot stay. He and Maria exchange farewells as he and Flike depart.
Ultimate Kick (Part One), Inception
Members of Cobb's team awaken from their dreams and return to reality.
Ultimate Kick (Part Two), Inception
Members of Cobb's team awaken from their dreams and return to reality.
Wars and Earthquakes, Rashomon
The woodcutter, the priest, and the commoner reflect upon the story they just discussed.
We Should Have Talked About Each Other, Breathless
Patricia and Michel discuss their feelings for each other in light of Patricia's betrayal of Michel to the police.
Wishing Well, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White cleans the castle steps and sings of her love, Prince Charming.
You're Engaged?, Frances Ha
Frances finds out Sophie and Patch are engaged when they come to Vassar for the auction.
12 Series Clips
Brain Cookie
"White Christmas", Black Mirror: Season 0, Episode 1
Matt persuades a cookie to perform its duty.
Cooper Gets Terrified
"Playtest", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 2
The virtual reality horror gaming system preys upon Coopers past trauma (his father's alzheimers).
Trolled
"Shut Up and Dance", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 3
The blackmailers lied to all of their puppets.
Nish Takes Her Time
"Black Museum", Black Mirror: Season 4, Episode 6
Nish meets Rolo Haynes and visits the Black Museum while her car charges.
I Want to Be Here
"...Someone Like Me as a Member", The Good Place: Season 1, Episode 9
Eleanor takes a stand and Michael backs her up.
Simone's Breakdown
"A Girl from Arizona", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 1
The intro video explains why the newcomers are at the good place and the group brainstorms on how to help Simone adjust.
Chidi's Dilemma
"Chillaxing", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 3
Chidi visits Eleanor and Michael to discuss an impossible choice he is faced with.
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.
The Real Good Place
"Patty", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 12
The group enters the real good place for the first time.
Sister Mary Spies
"Episode 2", The Young Pope: Season 1, Episode 2
Sister Mary follows Cardinal Voiello out of Vatican City and spies him with his young friend.
Not Pretending
"Trompe L'Oeil", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 7
William and Dolores realize how they feel about each other.