Film Language Tag: shot/reverse shot
An editing pattern that begins with a shot of one character looking offscreen in one direction, followed by a shot of a second character, who appears to be looking back. The first shot is taken from an angle at one end of the axis of action, the second from the "reverse" angle at the other end of the line; often used in conversations; also called shot/countershot.
128 Film Clips
"Safe" Haven, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Sally runs into the gas station for help from the owner.
A Beautiful Friendship, Casablanca
Rick and Renault stop Strasser.
A Movie About Flowers, Adaptation.
Charlie meets up with Valerie to discuss adapting The Orchid Thief into a screenplay.
A Photo A Day, The Great Beauty
Jep visits an artist who has taken pictures of himself every day since he was a child.
A Visit to Aunt Enrica and Uncle Michael's House, Il Sorpasso
Roberto and Bruno pay a visit to Roberto's Aunt Enrica and Uncle Michael.
Abdication of Responsibility , Umberto D.
Maria confronts one of the possible fathers of the child she is carrying and Umberto confronts Maria.
Adapting is Shameful, Adaptation.
Leroache and Susan talk about natural adaptation as they drive.
Alan Gets Interrogated, The Imitation Game
Alan is questioned by Detective Nock after being charged with Indecency.
Alan's Job Interview, The Imitation Game
Alan Turing travels to Bletchley Park and interviews with Commander Denniston for a top-secret position.
Ana Stelline, Blade Runner 2049
K visits Dr. Ana Stelline to talk about his memories.
Anna and Giulia, The Conformist
Anna helps Giulia get ready and try on a new dress.
Art Party, The Great Beauty
Jep and Ramona go to an art party.
Attempted Murder in a Gallery, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Sam helplessly witnesses the attempted murder of Monica Ranieri.
Bergmann's Map, Rome, Open City
Bergmann gets an update on the attempt to arrest Manfredi.
Botox Salon, The Great Beauty
Jep visits a botox salon and watches the customers get their treatments.
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.
Brothers, Battleship Potemkin
The crew of the Potemkin discover that the enemy Tsarist sailors are on their side too.
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.
Celebration With Italo, The Conformist
Marcello joins Italo at a celebration with other blind people.
Christ the Labourer, La Dolce Vita
Marcello's news helicopter follows another helicopter carrying a Christ statue, while a group of girls watch.
Closer to the Other Side, Gattaca
Eugene is confronted by Vincent and challenges him to another game of chicken.
Closing Scene, The Great Beauty
As Santa Maria climbs the long staircase inside the Scala Sancta, Jep recalls a recurring memory from his past.
Closing Sequence, Rashomon
The woodcutter offers to take the abandoned baby and raise it as his own.
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.
Confrontation in the Park, Blow-Up
Thomas secretly takes photographs of the couple in the park, but gets caught by the woman.
Cop Stops Marion, Psycho
Whilst on the run, Marion is woken up by a police officer.
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.
Deckard Tests Rachel, Blade Runner
Deckard performs a replicant test on Rachel at the request of Dr. Tyrell.
Deus Ex Machina, Adaptation.
Susan and Leroache chase Charlie through the swamp.
Dinner with Claude, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Jean-Do imagines a romantic evening out with his writing partner, Claude.
Doctors' Opinions, The Death of Stalin
The comrades and Svetlana consult various doctors on Stalin's condition.
Don't Say Industry, Adaptation.
Charlie and Donald argue about the virtues of a screenwriting seminar
Equisapiens, Sorry to Bother You
Steve Lift, CEO of WorryFree, gives Cassius a proposition.
Eternal Gardens, Metropolis
Freder sees Maria for the first time while he is in the Eternal Gardens.
Ethan and Martha's Goodbye, The Searchers
Ethan says goodbye to Martha and leaves on a mission with the rangers.
Eve's Theme, WALL·E
Eve arrives on Earth and explores her surroundings as Wall-E watches.
Everything, Archive
George tells J3 everything about his plans.
Flesh Fair, A.I. Artificial Intelligence
David and Joe escape the Flesh Fair together.
Ginger and Fred, WALL·E
Wall-E and Eve dance and play in space while Ginger and Fred watch.
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.
Guerilla Warfare, Rome, Open City
With the help of other liberation warriors, Francesco and the other arrestees are able to escape the Gestapo.
Gus chases Flora, The Birth of a Nation
Gus chases Flora after she rejects his marriage proposal, resulting in fatal consequences.
Hal Takes Control, 2001: A Space Odyssey
Hal cuts the life support of the Discovery's crew and refuses to let Dave back into the ship.
Hannibal and Clarice Meet, The Silence of the Lambs
FBI trainee Clarice Starling visits the psychotic killer Hannibal Lecter in prison.
Hide Me Somewhere Really Buried, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Joel takes Clementine into a particularly humiliating and repressed memory from his childhood.
Hitchiker, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
The hitchhiker takes Franklin's knife and cuts himself.
In The Church, Bicycle Thieves
Antonio and Bruno follow the thief into a church.
It Only Takes A Moment, WALL·E
Eve attempts to repair and reactivate Wall-E.
Jep Castigates Stefa, The Great Beauty
Jep comments on Stefa's way of life after she asks him to be upfront.
Jigsaw Puzzles, Citizen Kane
Susan Alexander Kane does jigsaw puzzles to pass her time at Xanadu.
Joi, Blade Runner 2049
K comes home with a surprise for his virtual wife, Joi.
Just Another Boring Letter, Don't Look Now
Laura and John have lunch and Laura writes a letter, when John notices two women staring at them.
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.
Killmonger's Demise, Black Panther
Killmonger and his allies are defeated.
Krumwiede Arrested, Contagion
The law catches up to Alan Krumwiede for spreading misinformation about the new vaccine.
La colita, The Great Beauty
Jep Gambardella celebrates his 65th birthday.
Le mani di Andreotti, Il Divo
Mrs. Enea explains Andreotti's mannerisms to the wife of the french ambassador.
Leon's Replicant Test, Blade Runner
The police test Leon while looking for replicants at the Tyrell headquarters.
Looks Like Bill's Painting, Blow-Up
Thomas is visited by Patricia at his studio.
Malenkov Prepares, The Death of Stalin
Malenkov prepares to take over as General Secretary of the USSR.
Manfredi's Torture, Rome, Open City
Manfredi, aka Luigi Ferraris, is tortured and killed by the Gestapo for information on the Italian Resistance.
Mary Goes to Court, Hidden Figures
Mary petitions the court to take classes at Hampton High School so she can become an engineer.
Meet Eva, Ex Machina
Caleb meets the AI, Eva, for the first time.
No You Don't, Ethan, The Searchers
Debbie finds Ethan and Martin and tells them to go away.
Non è la Misura, Marriage Italian Style
Domenico tries to figure out which of Filumena's sons is his.
One Little Girl, The Matrix
Trinity battles policemen and agents as she attempts to flee the Matrix
Opening a Bookstore, Life Is Beautiful
Guido visits the government office to apply to open his bookstore.
Opening Scene, The Great Beauty
An all-female choir performs from the balcony of the Acqua Fontana at Janiculum Hill.
Opening Sequence, Bicycle Thieves
Ricci goes to find work at the unemployment office.
Opening Sequence, Don't Look Now
While Christine and Johnny play near the pond outside their home, Christine accidentally falls into the pond.
Opera Performance, The Night Porter
While at the opera, Lucia and Max remember the past.
Oscilloscope, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Sam and the investigators attempt to decipher the voices in the two phone calls made by the assailant.
Paola on the Beach, La Dolce Vita
Paola and Marcello attempt to communicate across the estuary at the beach, but he cannot understand her.
Pasqualino and the Secretary, Seven Beauties
Pasqualino offers sexual favors for his freedom.
Pasqualino in Prison, Seven Beauties
Pasqualino laments his current status in prison.
Pasqualino's Threats, Seven Beauties
Pasqualino addresses his sister about her pimp.
Pina and Francesco, Rome, Open City
Francesco comforts Pina about the war.
Pina's Death, Rome, Open City
Don Pietro and Marcello hide weapons while The Gestapo raid the apartment, taking Francesco away as a prisoner. They shoot Pina dead as she chases after him.
Plato's Cave, The Conformist
Marcello and his old professor, Professor Quadri discuss Plato's Allegory of the Cave.
Relieved of Duty, WALL·E
Captain McCrea takes back control of the Axiom from Auto.
Retrieving The Key, Pan's Labyrinth
Ofelia completes the first task and retrieves the key from the giant toad.
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.
Rick Deckard, Blade Runner 2049
K talks to Deckard about his child.
Rosebud Recovered, Citizen Kane
After Susan leaves him, Kane destroys the things in her bedroom and finds a snow globe that says "rosebud".
S.T.T.S., Sorry to Bother You
Cassius Green interviews for a telemarketing job.
Sean Parker, The Social Network
Mark, Eduardo, and Christy meet with Sean Parker over dinner and talk about The Facebook.
Sempre Una Serva, Marriage Italian Style
Filumena argues with Domenico about how he has always treated her.
Session 4, Ex Machina
Eva questions Caleb about the Turing Test.
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'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.
Shutting Down the Machine, The Imitation Game
Commander Denniston tries to shut down Alan's machine but the other codebreakers step in.
Spying on Angela, Divorce Italian Style
Ferdinando spies on Angela in her room from his bathroom balcony.
Talia Concept, The Great Beauty
Talia Concept, a performance artist, does a show at an ancient Roman aqueduct.
The Ballet Studio, The Conformist
Marcello and Anna talk at her ballet studio.
The Disappearing Giraffe, The Great Beauty
Jep talks to a magician, Arturo, about his trick in which he makes a giraffe disappear.
The Jupiter Room, 2001: A Space Odyssey
Dave finds another monolith orbiting Jupiter and is transported on an interstellar Journey.
The Killer Revealed, The Bird with the Crystal Plumage
Sam finds out the identity of the assailant.
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 New Martin, Transcendence
Martin is healed by Will's nanotechnology developments.
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.
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.
Thomas' Photographs, Blow-Up
Thomas meets his agent for lunch and shows him his recent photographs.
Tilda Spernanzoni, Bellissima
Tilda Spernanzoni visits the Cecconis to teach Maria how to act.
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.
Wakandan Outreach, Black Panther
T'Challa decides to open Wakanda's prosperity to the rest of the world.
Wars and Earthquakes, Rashomon
The woodcutter, the priest, and the commoner reflect upon the story they just discussed.
We Left Him, Black Panther
Zuri tells T'Challa what happened to his uncle and cousin.
Wedding Night, Chaudhvin Ka Chand
On Aslam (Guru Dutt) and Jameela’s (Waheeda Rehman) wedding night, he gets her to unveil herself to him for the first time.
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.
Where's the Opportunity?, Contagion
Blogger Alan Krumwiede consults a hedge fund manager about Forsythia, the supplement he believes is a miracle cure.
White Voice, Sorry to Bother You
Langston explains to Cassius about the power of the white voice.
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's Upload, Transcendence
Will Caster's consciousness is uploaded onto a computer but Max Waters suspects that it may be the AI impersonating him.
WorryFree Stock, Sorry to Bother You
Cassius provides evidence of WorryFree's Equisapien program on national television, but the people are helpless to stop it and WorryFree's stock soars.
You Can't Be Dead, The Matrix
Trinity tells Neo's body her prophecy from the Oracle and urges him to wake up.
You Filthy Dog, A Fistful of Dollars
As the mysterious stranger gets a drink of water, he witness a violent quarrel amongst some townsfolk.
56 Series Clips
Picking Up at the Party
"White Christmas", Black Mirror: Season 0, Episode 1
Matt advises Harry on how to pick up women at an office party.
Bing's Audition
"Fifteen Million Merits", Black Mirror: Season 1, Episode 2
Bing auditions for Hot Shot so he can speak his mind.
Dinner with Friends
"The Entire History of You", Black Mirror: Season 1, Episode 3
Liam and Ffion have dinner with friends.
It Was Years Ago
"The Entire History of You", Black Mirror: Season 1, Episode 3
Liam confronts Ffion about her relationship with Jonas.
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.
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.
The Future
"Be Right Back", Black Mirror: Season 2, Episode 1
Some time in the future, Martha has the baby. She has a new arrangement in place: he stays in the attic, and her daughter can only see him on weekends and holidays.
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.
Lacie's Nosedive
"Nosedive", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 1
Lacie has a confrontation at the airport that brings down 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.
Trolled
"Shut Up and Dance", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 3
The blackmailers lied to all of their puppets.
Kelly and Yorkie Meet
"San Junipero", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 4
Kelly and Yorkie decide to meet outside of the simulated San Junipero.
None of it Is True
"Men Against Fire", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 5
Stripe is saved by a Roach as Hunter (Rai) stalks them.
Stripe's Dream
"Men Against Fire", Black Mirror: Season 3, Episode 5
Stripe wakes up from his dream of a beautiful woman.
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.
Daly Steals DNA
"USS Callister", Black Mirror: Season 4, Episode 1
Daly takes Nanette's DNA after discovering that she does not have feelings for him.
Mia Kills Rob
"Crocodile", Black Mirror: Season 4, Episode 3
Mia cannot let Rob risk her life and career.
Shazia Interviews the Crash Victim
"Crocodile", Black Mirror: Season 4, Episode 3
Shazia reads the memories of a man hit by a pizza truck.
Frank and Amy Rebel
"Hang the DJ", Black Mirror: Season 4, Episode 4
Frank and Amy escape the system and discover its true nature.
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.
Ashley's Career
"Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too", Black Mirror: Season 5, Episode 3
Catherine confronts Ashley about her secrecy.
Niska at Work
"Episode 1", Humans: Season 1, Episode 1
Niska is forced to work as a prostitute. Synths can legally be prostitutes because they do not have human rights.
Replacement Mom
"Episode 1", Humans: Season 1, Episode 1
Upon meeting her family's new synth, Laura feels angry that her husband has "replaced" her.
Niska Kills
"Episode 2", Humans: Season 1, Episode 2
Niska, disgusted by the man she meets as a customer at her job, kills a human.
Meeting Milo Khoury
"Episode 1", Humans: Season 2, Episode 1
Dr. Athena Morrow meets Milo Khoury and argues with him about the future of AI tech research.
Juvenile Synthetic Overidentification Disorder
"Episode 4", Humans: Season 2, Episode 4
Sophie meets with a therapist who diagnoses her with Juvenile Synthetic Overidentifaction Disorder.
Danny's Addiction
"Episode 1", The Feed: Season 1, Episode 1
Tom's young patient Danny is addicted to the feed.
Hacked Feed
"Episode 1", The Feed: Season 1, Episode 1
The feed is hijacked and everyone is forced to watch.
Feed Version 1
"Episode 3", The Feed: Season 1, Episode 3
Meredith sells the first version of the Feed to the leader of the Asian country, COM.
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.
The Miyu Virus
"Episode 5", The Feed: Season 1, Episode 5
Ben is haunted by the corrupted virtual version of Miyu.
Asylum
"Episode 9", The Feed: Season 1, Episode 9
Meredith asks President Kwan of COM for asylum in exchange for her Feed technology.
Stephanie
"Episode 10", The Feed: Season 1, Episode 10
Evelyn blackmails Darrian with a chip containing his dead wife's consciousness.
I'm Not Supposed to Be Here
"Everything Is Fine", The Good Place: Season 1, Episode 1
Eleanor tells Chidi, her supposed soulmate, that the afterlife has seemingly made a mistake by sending her to the good place.
You're OK Eleanor
"Everything Is Fine", The Good Place: Season 1, Episode 1
Eleanor wakes up in "the good place", the utopian afterlife for people who have lead good lives.
I Know What You Did
"Flying", The Good Place: Season 1, Episode 2
Michael and Eleanor chat in the street before Chidi begins teaching her about morality. A note is slipped under Eleanor's door.
Contractualism
"What We Owe to Each Other", The Good Place: Season 1, Episode 6
Chidi explains contractualism to Eleanor while she decides whether or not to help Michael.
The Other Eleanor
"Most Improved Player", The Good Place: Season 1, Episode 8
Eleanor is going to be taken to the Bad Place, but Chidi convinces Michael to let her stay until the reason for her mistake is discovered.
Solipsism
"A Girl from Arizona Part 2", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 2
Chidi talks to Simone about solipsism.
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.
Forgiveness
"A Chip Driver Mystery", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 6
Eleanor talks to Simone about forgiveness and Michael joins Brent for golf.
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.
Human Files
"Mondays, Am I Right?", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 11
Chidi, Eleanor, and Jason collect files of humans who will join their new test.
Meaning
"Patty", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 12
The group discuss the problem with the good place in Michael's new office.
Chidi Leaves
"Whenever You're Ready", The Good Place: Season 4, Episode 13
Eleanor accepts that she must let Chidi leave the afterlife.
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.
How Strange the Human Soul Can Be
"Episode 8", The Young Pope: Season 1, Episode 8
Lenny's confession to a priest in Africa goes unheard.
Nora
"Welcome to Upload", Upload: Season 1, Episode 1
Nathan meets Nora just as he is about to reject his afterlife at Lakeview.
Printed Dinner
"Welcome to Upload", Upload: Season 1, Episode 1
Nora and her dad meet up for dinner and talk about the afterlife.
Pulled over
"Welcome to Upload", Upload: Season 1, Episode 1
Nathan gets pulled over by a police officer drone.
Nightly
"Five Stars", Upload: Season 1, Episode 2
Nora and her hookup mutually ask for consent when using the dating app, Nightly.
Heart
"Trompe L'Oeil", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 7
Ford sits down with Bernard after he kills Theresa.
Consciousness
"Trace Decay", Westworld: Season 1, Episode 8
Bernard questions Ford about the difference between the hosts' consciousness and that of humans.