Film Language Tag: soft focus
The softening or blurring of the definition of a subject by means of lens, filters, special lenses, or even petroleum jelly smeared directly on normal lens, producing a dreamy or romantic effect (and often, making the actor appear younger).
A Marriage Arrangement , Handsome Antonio
Antonio (Marcello Mastroianni) agrees to his parents' (Pierre Brasseur, Rina Morelli) proposal to marry Barbara Puglisi (Claudia Cardinale).
Adam and Camilla's Engagement Announcement, Mulholland Drive
At Camilla’s invitation, Diane attends a party at Adam’s house on Mulholland Drive and is upset to discover that Camilla and David have become engaged.
Antique Store, The Night Porter
Lucia visits an antique store and finds a pink negligee.
Antonio's Truth, Handsome Antonio
Upon finding out that Antonio (Marcello Mastroianni) was divorced due to not consummating his marriage, his friend Edoardo (Tomas Milian) visits him.
Candyman's Story, Candyman
Professor Purcell tells the history behind the legend of Candyman.
Closing Sequence, Handsome Antonio
After hearing the news that the maid Santuzza (Patrizia Bini) is pregnant by Antonio (Marcello Mastroianni), Edoardo (Tomas Milian) calls him to congratulate him.
Dinner Time, Rear Window
After coming over for dinner, Lisa (Grace Kelly) asks Jefferies about his future. Jefferies (James Stewart) becomes particularly interested in the Thorwalds (Raymond Burr, Irene Winston).
Drownings, Ratcatcher
James (William Eadie) takes a bath with Margaret Anne (Leanne Mullen). Kenny (John Miller) nearly drowns in the canal, but is saved by James' father (Tommy Flanagan).
Drunken Dreams, The Last Laugh
The drunk doorman dreams of having his health and job back.
El Club Silencio, Mulholland Drive
After Rita remembers a clue, she and Betty visit El Club Silencio to try to decipher its significance.
Emma Tries Antonio’s Food, I Am Love
Antonio (Edoardo Gabbriellini) cooks a meal for Emma (Tilda Swinton), Eva (Diane Fleri) and Allegra (Marisa Berenson). After taking her first bite, Emma becomes instantly infatuated with it.
LAX, Mulholland Drive
Betty arrives at LAX and says farewell to companions.
Micah and Jo Wake Up Together, Medicine for Melancholy
After an apparent one-night stand, Micah (Wyatt Cenac) and Jo (Tracey Heggins) quietly observe each other while getting ready to leave their host (John Thurgood)'s now largely empty loft apartment. The party host invites them to stay for breakfast on their way out but they leave anyway.
Opening Sequence, A Matter of Life and Death
The Earth in the Universe. British pilot Peter Carter (David Niven) radios in June (Kim Hunter), an American radio operator, before jumping out of a burning plane.
Opening Sequence, Handsome Antonio
Antonio (Marcello Mastroianni) finds out that he must return home and find a wife.
Opening Sequence, Mulholland Drive
An unidentified woman in a limousine escapes the threatening men driving her unharmed after the car is involved in a collision.
Police Respond Violently to a Scuffle on the BART, Fruitvale Station
As Oscar (Michael B. Jordan) and his girlfriend Sophina (Melonie Diaz) ride the BART back home, Katie (Ahna O'Reilly) recognizes Oscar and calls out his name. While the two catch up, Cale (Joey Oglesby), who Oscar knew in prison, recognizes him and punches him. When the BART stops, police officers Ingram (Chad Michael Murray) and Caruso (Kevin Durand) restrain and harass Oscar, and Ingram shoots him in the back.
Prologue and Murder in Mexico, Touch of Evil
At the US-Mexico border, Miguel Vargas (Charlton Heston) and his wife Suzie (Janet Leigh) witness a bomb explode in the trunk of a car, killing two.
Ringing in the New Year, Fruitvale Station
As Oscar (Michael B. Jordan) and Sophina (Melonie Diaz) ride the BART into San Francisco, the train gets delayed, forcing them to stay on the train when midnight strikes. The passengers respond by putting on music and throwing an impromptu party.
Sterling Meets Hannibal , The Silence of the Lambs
FBI trainee Clarice Sterling (Jodie Foster) has her first encounter with killer Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins)
The Big Exit, All That Jazz
Angelique awaits Joe as he travels toward her down a long hallway.
The Cowboy, Mulholland Drive
Director Adam Kesher meets The Cowboy at the top of Beechwood Canyon.
The Death of Ryan Quinn (Opening Sequence), Ratcatcher
Ryan Quinn (Thomas McTaggert) accidentally drowns when roughhousing with James Gillespie (William Eadie).
The Tornado, The Learning Tree
A tornado tears through Cherokee Falls, and Newt (Kyle Johnson) is taken to safety by Big Mabel (Carol Lamond).
The Truth Comes Out, Sunset Boulevard
After finding out about Joe's (William Holden) sneaking around, Norma (Gloria Swanson) calls Betty (Nancy Olson) and taunts her.
The Vampire's Fate, Shadow of the Vampire
The film crew, knowing Max Schreck (Willem Dafoe) is a vampire, attempt to let in the sunlight to kill Schreck. But Schreck had sabotaged the door, trapping them all inside. Schreck kills Fritz (Cary Elwes) and Albin (Udo Kier) and Murnau (John Malkovich) doesn't stop filming. In the end, the crew arrives and kills Schreck, and Murnau asks for an endboard.
