Film Language Tag: performance
An actor's use of language, physical expression, and gesture to bring a character to life and to communicate important dimensions of that character to the audience.
25 Film Clips
Alan's Medication, The Imitation Game
Mrs. Clarke comes to Alan's home after his chemical castration.
At the Dog Pound, Umberto D.
After learning that Flike has escaped under Maria's watch, Umberto searches for him at the dog pound.
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.
Christ the Labourer, La Dolce Vita
Marcello's news helicopter follows another helicopter carrying a Christ statue, while a group of girls watch.
Closing Sequence, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Sally escapes from Leatherface and his brother.
Deckard and Roy, Blade Runner
Deckard must face the leader of the replicants he has hunted down.
Fortran, Hidden Figures
Dorothy takes her children to the library for a book on computer programming.
He's Not Coming, Carrie
Carrie's mother attempts to stop Carrie from going to prom.
Home Visit, The Exorcist
The doctors come into Regan's home and try to sedate her.
Hypnosis, The Exorcist
Regan goes through hypnosis.
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.
I Work Like a Dog, Hidden Figures
Katherine stands up to Al Harrison for her right to go to the bathroom.
Lydia Brown, The Birth of a Nation
After meeting with Stoneman, Sumner meets the housekeeper, Lydia Brown.
Maria's Morning, Umberto D.
Maria, domestic help of the imperious Signora Belloni and friend to Umberto, starts her day.
Richie and Margot Reunite, The Royal Tenenbaums
Margot meets her brother, Richie, who has returned from his voyage at sea.
Roy Confronts His Father, Blade Runner
Roy manipulates his way into Dr. Tyrell's apartment and realizes his fate.
Shutting Down the Machine, The Imitation Game
Commander Denniston tries to shut down Alan's machine but the other codebreakers step in.
The Bomb, Bamboozled
Honeycutt describes the benefits of 'Da Bomb': malt liquor sold in a bottle shaped like a giant bullet.
The Crucifixion, Carrie
Carrie kills her mother.
The Operator's Daughter and the Engineer, The Lonedale Operator
The engineer pays a visit to his sweetheart, the operator's daughter.
The Power of Christ Compels You, The Exorcist
Father Merrin and Damien perform an exorcism on Regan.
The Wrong Way down a One-Way Street, Caché
A cyclist defends himself after narrowly missing a distracted Georges, who steps out in front of him.
We're Both Locked In, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Jean-Do receives a telephone call from his father.
What Can I Blackmail You With? , Caché
Georges follows the images in a tape to the apartment of Majid, who he knew as a boy.
18 Series Clips
Potter's Confession
"White Christmas", Black Mirror: Season 0, Episode 1
Matt gets the truth out of Joe.
Public Opinion Shifts
"The National Anthem", Black Mirror: Season 1, Episode 1
After a severed finger is delivered to UKN public opinion no longer supports the Prime Minister.
Bing's Audition
"Fifteen Million Merits", Black Mirror: Season 1, Episode 2
Bing auditions for Hot Shot so he can speak his mind.
Show It to Me
"The Entire History of You", Black Mirror: Season 1, Episode 3
Liam demands that Ffion show him her affair with Jonas.
Lacie Crashes the Wedding
"Nosedive", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 1
Lacie shows up to Naomi's wedding uninvited and makes her speech.
Lacie Starts Her Day
"Nosedive", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 1
Lacie gets coffee and catches up with Bethany on the elevator.
Lacie's Nosedive
"Nosedive", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 1
Lacie has a confrontation at the airport that brings down her score.
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).
The Phone Crashes the System
"Playtest", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 2
Cooper's phone crashes the VR game system that actually never stopped running.
Kenny and Hector Rob a Bank
"Shut Up and Dance", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 3
Kenny and his blackmailed collaborator are forced either rob a bank or have their embarrassing information released.
Daly Makes a Monster
"USS Callister", Black Mirror: Season 4, Episode 1
Daly discovers Nanette's escape plan and lashes out.
Marie Confronts Trick
"Arkangel", Black Mirror: Season 4, Episode 2
Marie discovers Sara doing drugs and decides to intervene in her love life.
Mia Kills Rob
"Crocodile", Black Mirror: Season 4, Episode 3
Mia cannot let Rob risk her life and career.
Rob Kills a Man
"Crocodile", Black Mirror: Season 4, Episode 3
Rob and Mia hide the body of a man they ran over.
Nothing is Going On
"Striking Vipers", Black Mirror: Season 5, Episode 1
Theo confronts Danny about how withdrawn he's been.
Chris Says His Piece
"Smithereens", Black Mirror: Season 5, Episode 2
Chris gets Smithereen CEO Billy Bauer's attention.
Eleanor's Case
"Mindy St. Claire", The Good Place: Season 1, Episode 12
Chidi, Tehani, Michael, and the other Eleanor all argue that Eleanor should be in the Good Place.
The Bad Place
"Michael's Gambit", The Good Place: Season 1, Episode 13
Eleanor discovers Michael's plan.