Film Language Tag: color balance
The adjustment of particular parts of the color spectrum to create realistic or unrealistic palettes.
"Take a Load off Fanny" , Easy Rider
Set to The Band's "The Weight," Wyatt (Peter Fonda), Billy (Dennis Hopper), and the hippie-hitchhiker they've picked up (Luke Askew) drive through the American West to his commune.
A Husband, A Father, A Soldier, A Special Day
Gabriele (Marcello Mastroianni) and Antonietta (Sophia Loren) go to the roof to collect laundry, and Gabriele attempts to tell Antonietta the truth.
A Man in a Fix, Paris, Texas
Walt (Dean Stockwell) travels to Texas to find his brother Travis (Harry Dean Stanton).
All Fortunes, Flowers of Shanghai
The brothel celebrates Master Wang's (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) promotion.
Am I Prosperous?, Flowers of Shanghai
Crimson (Michiko Hada) tries to clear-up Master Wang's (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) belief in her infidelity.
An Affair, Flowers of Shanghai
While at a party, the patrons of the brothel are distracted by commotion outside. After, Master Wang (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) discovers that Crimson (Michiko Hada) may have slept with another man.
At the Dinner Table, Hereditary
Annie (Toni Collette) and Peter (Alex Wolff) get into an argument at the dinner table.
Back to the City, Inside Llewyn Davis
Llewyn (Oscar Isaac) catches a ride with someone heading back to New York City, and his only ask is that Llewyn drive the whole way there in a snow storm.
Bianco e nero, Il Divo
Andreotti's trial begins.
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).
Chicago, Inside Llewyn Davis
Llewyn (Oscar Isaac) hitchhikes his way to Chicago.
Closing Sequence, Flowers of Shanghai
Crimson (Michiko Hada) prepares an opium pipe for another male caller.
Closing Sequence, A Special Day
Antonietta (Sophia Loren) settles down for the night. Meanwhile, Gabriele (Marcello Mastroianni) is escorted out of his apartment.
Couch Surfing, Inside Llewyn Davis
Llewyn (Oscar Isaac) looks for a place to stay while keeping an eye on the Gorfien's cat.
Crimson, Flowers of Shanghai
Crimson (Michiko Hada) and Master Wang (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) sort out a miscommunication about another flower girl.
Daily Preparation, Gattaca
Vincent prepares to go to work.
Dinner, A Special Day
Antonietta's (Sophia Loren) family returns home from the celebration and recounts the day's events at the dinner table.
Eugene and Vincent, Gattaca
Vincent steals Eugene's identity to work at the Gattaca space corporation.
Fire Escape, Inside Llewyn Davis
Llewyn (Oscar Isaac) tries (and fails) to catch the Gorfien's cat when it escapes. After, Jean (Carey Mulligan) and him discuss her pregnancy.
Follow the White Rabbit, The Matrix
Neo sells black market digital goods to Choi, and then joins him and Dujour for a night out.
Freeze!, The Matrix
Morpheus demonstrates to Neo the dangers of becoming distracted inside the Matrix.
Frodo's Quest, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
Gandalf (Ian McKellen) tells Frodo (Elijah Wood) the story of the Ring and Lord Sauron. He assigns him a quest.
Ghostly Driver, Nosferatu
Thomas Hutter (Gustav von Wangenheim) travels to Count Orlok's (Max Schreck) castle. When the coachmen won't take him any further, a ghostly coachman, Count Orlok in disguise, drives him to the castle.
Gimme My Money, Menace II Society
Caine (Tyrin Turner) witnesses the lifestyle that his parents have chosen.
Inside Llewyn Davis, Inside Llewyn Davis
Llewyn (Oscar Isaac) auditions for Bud Grossman (F. Murray Abraham) with a song from his solo album.
Jasmin, Flowers of Shanghai
Jasmin (Vicky Wei) and Master Wang (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) gossip about Crimson.
Jim and Jean, Inside Llewyn Davis
Llewyn (Oscar Isaac) watches Jim (Justin Timberlakes) and Jean (Carey Mulligan) perform at The Gaslight.
Jo Peeks at Micah's Laptop While He Showers, Medicine for Melancholy
After Micah (Wyatt Cenac) brings her a drink, Jo (Tracey Heggins) pushes him to shower before climbing into bed. While he showers in the next room, she opens his laptop and peruses his social media history before going back to bed herself.
Kansas is Going Bye-Bye, The Matrix
The Matrix threatens to consume Neo as Morpheus and his team seek to pinpoint his real location.
Lola's First Run, Run Lola Run
Lola (Franka Potente) begins her first run through Berlin.
Lord of War Opening Title Sequence, Lord of War
After a direct address, a list of opening credits is superimposed on a montage of the life of a bullet... and the death of a child.
Morning in Rome, A Special Day
Antonietta (Sophia Loren) prepares her household for the day ahead.
Never New (Opening Sequence), Inside Llewyn Davis
Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac) plays at The Gaslight Cafe one night in 1961.
Never Old (Closing Sequence), Inside Llewyn Davis
Llewyn (Oscar Isaac) performs at the Gaslight Cafe.
Not Like the Others, A Special Day
After apologizing for her earlier actions, Antonietta (Sophia Loren) and Gabriele (Marcello Mastroianni) sit down for lunch.
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.
Oldboy Hallway Fight, Oldboy
The protagonist's brutal revenge against his kidnappers.
Opening Sequence, The Exorcist
An archaeologist finds a figurine while excavating ancient grounds.
Opening Sequence, O Brother, Where Art Thou?
Ulysses Everett McGill (George Clooney), Pete (John Turturro), and Delmar O'Donnell (Tim Blake Nelson) escape from a Mississippi chain gang in search of Everett's buried treasure. They encounter a blind seer (Lee Weaver).
Opening Sequence, The Witch
William (Ralph Ineson) and his family are banished from their village over a religious disagreement.
Opera, Philadelphia
Andrew Becket (Tom Hanks) shares his love for opera with Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) in an intimate display of friendship and camaraderie.
Over and Out, Moonrise Kingdom
Shakusky and Suzy climb the bell tower to escape from Social Services. Captain Sharp offers to foster Shakusky before lighting strikes the bell tower.
Richie and Margot Reunite, The Royal Tenenbaums
Margot meets her brother, Richie, who has returned from his voyage at sea.
Richie's Suicide Attempt, The Royal Tenenbaums
Richie shaves his hair off and attempts to commit suicide.
Sammy Jankis Reveal, Memento
Guilt surfaces, as Leonard and Sam are revealed to be the same man. Leonard has a wife with diabetes and so does Sam: both accidentally poison their wives.
Sin-Dee Interogates Nash, Tangerine
Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) and Alexandra (Mya Taylor) try to find out information about Sin-Dee's boyfriend from Nash (Ian Edwards).
The Ballet Studio, The Conformist
Marcello and Anna talk at her ballet studio.
The Bank, Run Lola Run
Lola (Franka Potente) asks her father (Herbert Knaup) for help.
The Council of Elrond, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The council discusses the fate of the ring--how to destroy it and who should do so. Frodo (Elijah Wood) volunteers, others volunteer to help him, and the Fellowship of the Ring is created.
The Flower Girls (Opening Sequence), Flowers of Shanghai
In a brothel, or "flower house," in Shanghai, the patrons gossip about the relationships between the Flower girls and their clients.
The Girl in Red, Schindler's List
Schindler watches a little girl in a red coat as she walks through the ghetto.
The Heart of Elvendom on Earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Fellowship of the Ring arrives in Lothlorien and meet its rulers, the Lord and Lady of the Galadhrim, Celeborn (Marton Csokas) and Galadriel (Cate Blanchett).
The Man Upstairs, The Lego Movie
The Man Upstairs (Will Ferrell) is upset that his son, Finn (Jadon Sand), has been playing with his Lego city.
The Oogie Boogie Song, The Nightmare Before Christmas
Oogie Boogie (Ken Page) sings to the abducted Santa (Ed Ivory) about his impending doom.
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 Trial, Ankur
A woman is brought to the village council, where the elders make a decision on what to do about her running away from her husband. This scene is important in that it emphasizes the inequity that operates within social systems in India during that time period, specifically in terms of caste and gender.
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.
Tree of Souls, Avatar
Jake saves Grace's (Sigourney Weaver) life at the tree of Souls and then urges the Omatikaya clan to fight for their land.
Valentino in Chains, The Son of the Sheik
Ahmed (Rudolph Valentino), the son of the Sheik, is captured and held for ransom by Yasmin's father and told that Yasmin (Vilma Bánky) betrayed him.
What Obligations?, Flowers of Shanghai
After proposing marriage to Jasmin (Vicky Wei), Master Wang (Tony Leung Chiu-wai) considers his responsibilities to Crimson (Michiko Hada).
Who is Keyser Soze, The Usual Suspects
Verbal (Kevin Spacey) tells the tale of Keyser Soze.
