Film Language Tag: beat, general
A beat is notable “punctuation mark” significant to the unfolding of the story, though a beat can have visual and sonic aspects to it. A beat is largely an element of film language that you feel in relationship to emotions, actions, and events unfolding. Not all beats will feel equally intense.
54 Film Clips
"Rose Tint My World", The Rocky Horror Picture Show
After being frozen by Dr. Frank N. Turner (Tim Curry), Columbia (Nell Campbell), Rocky (Peter Hinwood), Brad (Barry Bostwick), and Janet (Susan Sarandon) reflect on their experiences by singing "Rose Tint My World"
A Blues for Nina, Love Jones
Darius (Larenz Tate) performs a spoken-word poem, which he retitles after meeting Nina (Nia Long)
Adult Magazines Come to Life, My Own Private Idaho
Scott (Keanu Reeves) and Mike (River Phoenix) appear on the covers of gay adult magazines, where they begin speaking to each other, and other magazine covers in an adult video shop
Billie Performs at Carnegie Hall, Lady Sings the Blues
In an attempt to earn her Cabaret Card back after her drug conviction, Billie (Diana Ross) performs at Carnegie Hall
Billie Witnesses a Lynching , Lady Sings the Blues
While on a tour of the South, Billie (Diana Ross) witnesses the lynching of a Black man
Billie's First Performance , Lady Sings the Blues
Billie (Diana Ross) performs for the first time at a Harlem club. After receiving a tip from Louis McKay (Billy Dee Williams), she sings "Them There Eyes"
Boyeu gets acquainted with Mavis Norton, Island in the Sun
David Boyeur (Harry Belafonte) meets Mavis Norton (Joan Fontaine) at a large party attended by much of the island’s political elite.
Boyeur scolds Mavis, Island in the Sun
David Boyeur (Harry Belafonte) gets angry at Mavis Norton (Joan Fontaine) for putting on a blackface mask.
Brawl Breaks Out in Sal's, Do the Right Thing
(TW: use of the n-word) Sal (Danny Aiello) smashes Radio Raheem’s (Bill Nunn) boombox, starting a fight between his family and the residents of the neighborhood that spills out onto the street
Buggin' Out Confronts a Celtics Fan, Do the Right Thing
Buggin’ Out (Giancarlo Esposito) confronts a white man who bumps him and scuffs up his sneakers
Buggin' Out Tries to Start a Boycott, Do the Right Thing
Buggin’ Out (Giancarlo Esposito) tries to recruit people to join him in boycotting Sal’s but is unsuccessful and is made fun of
Caesar's Army, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Caesar negotiates with the humans to keep their territories separate.
Catherine's Interrogation, Basic Instinct
Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone) is questioned by detectives about the murder of her boyfriend, Johnny Boz
Claire and Zack Say Goodbye, Making Love
A few years in the future, ex-husband and wife Zack (Michael Ontkean) and Claire (Kate Jackson) catch up with each other after the death of their mutual friend.
Cochise and Preach are arrested, Cooley High
Cochise (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs) and Preach (Glynn Turman) are arrested for grand theft auto, but are bailed out by Mr. Mason (Garrett Morris)
Daisy blackmails Tank, Uptight
Clarence “Daisy” (Roscoe Lee Browne) attempts to blackmail Tank (Julian Mayfield) into helping to find Johnny (Max Julien)
David Visits John in the Hospital , Longtime Companion
David (Bruce Davison) visits his friend, John (Dermot Mulroney), who is in the hospital for having pneumonia, which is later understood to be AIDS
Denis Archer and Margot Seaton discuss their future, Island in the Sun
Denis Archer (John Justin) and Margot Seaton (Dorothy Dandridge) discuss their relationship and plans for the future.
Denis Archer and Margot Seaton get to know each other, Island in the Sun
Denis Archer (John Justin) and Margot Seaton (Dorothy Dandridge) get to know each other, and Archer professes his love for her.
Fantasy Reunion Sequence, Longtime Companion
Fuzzy (Stephen Caffrey), Willy (Campbell Scott), and Lisa (Mary-Louise Parker) walk along the beach and discuss their lives before AIDS. A dream sequence occurs where they reunite with their old friends who died from AIDS
Feeling the Heat, Love Jones
Darius (Larenz Tate) and Nina (Nia Long) return to her place after deciding to give their relationship another try.
Howard's Characters Comes Out on TV, Longtime Companion
Friends gather together at couple David (Bruce Davison) and Sean's (Mark Lamos) beach house to watch their friend Howard's (Patrick Cassidy) character come out on TV.
I Want You to Hit Me, Fight Club
Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) encourages The Narrator (Edward Norton) to stay over at his place. Once that's settled he asks him to hit him. The Narrator then gives us a backstory for Durden. It flashes back to the present and The Narrator hits Durden, starting the first fight of the movie and the beginning of fight club.
Janet Sings "Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-Me", The Rocky Horror Picture Show
After witnessing Brad (Barry Bostwick) being intimate with Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry), Janet (Susan Sarandon) seduces Rocky (Peter Hinwood) by singing "Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch-a, Touch Me"
Layman's Language, Chan Is Missing
Jo (Wood Moy) and Steve (Marc Hayashi) meet a lawyer (Judi Nihei) who is representing Chan and is also looking for him.
Lead Man Holler, Island in the Sun
David Boyeur (Harry Belafonte) sings with the local workers and rowers, much to the amazement of Mavis Norton (Joan Fontaine).
Leon Talks to the Police, Dog Day Afternoon
Leon (Chris Sarandon) explains his relationship with Sonny and how he came to realize his identity to Detective Eugene (Charles Durning) and other police officers
Louis Leaves Billie, Lady Sings the Blues
After Billie (Diana Ross) breaks her promise to stay off of drugs, Louis McKay (Billy Dee Williams) leaves her.
Madame Liang Sings "Chop Suey", Flower Drum Song
At a party, after earning an award from her citizenship class Professor (Ching Wah Lee), Madame Liang (Juanita Hall) sings "Chop Suey."
Maria's Flashback, The Impossible
Going into surgery, Maria (Naomi Watts) has a flashback to the moments after the tsunami.
Mike Confesses His Love to Scott, My Own Private Idaho
Mike (River Phoenix) admits that he loves Scott (Keanu Reeves) only to have Scott reject him and say that he only sleeps with men for money
Mr. Mason tries to motivate Preach, Cooley High
Mr. Mason (Garrett Morris) tries to motivate Preach (Glynn Turman) to apply himself, and also reveals that he’s the the one who got Preach and Cochise (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs) out of jail
Nick Meets up with Catherine at the Club, Basic Instinct
Detective Nick Curran (Michael Douglas) goes to the club to meet up with murder suspect Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone). There he witnesses Catherine kissing her friend, Roxy (Leilani Sarelle)
Office Fight, Fight Club
The Narrator (Edward Norton) blackmails his boss (Zach Grenier). He then punches himself in the face and stages an entire fight against himself in front of the boss. He says it reminds him of his first fight with Tyler Durden. Once he's sufficiently bloodied, the police arrive and assume the boss was responsible.
Opening Scene, Lady Sings the Blues
After being arrested on a drug charge, Jazz singer Billie Holiday (Diana Ross) is thrown in jail.
Opening Sequence, Making Love
Claire (Kate Jackson) and Bart (Harry Hamlin) deliver monologues about Zack (Michael Ontkean), who was Claire's husband and Bart's lover.
Preach and Brenda discuss poetry, Cooley High
Preach (Glynn Turman) and Brenda (Cynthia Davis) discuss love poetry at a party, but are interrupted when a fight breaks out
Preach meets Brenda, Cooley High
Cochise (Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs) and Preach (Glynn Turman) go to Martha’s, where Preach meets Brenda (Cynthia Davis) and is immediately interested in her.
Radio Raheem Goes to Sal's, Do the Right Thing
Radio Raheem (Bill Nunn) shows off his “Love” and “Hate” rings to Mookie (Spike Lee) before going to Sal’s to order some pizza
Scott Leaves Italy and Breaks Mike’s Heart, My Own Private Idaho
Scott (Keanu Reeves) tells Mike (River Phoenix) that he’s going back to the United States and that he’s bringing Carmela (Chiara Caselli) because he’s fallen in love with her
Scott Pretends Not to Know Bob, My Own Private Idaho
Scott (Keanu Reeves) pretends not to know Bob (William Richert) after he’s received his father’s inheritance
Sex with a Man, Go Fish
Daria (Anastasia Sharp) is interrogated in a dream by a group of women for not being a lesbian.
Tank begs for a job, Uptight
Tank (Julian Mayfield) visits B.G. (Raymond St. Jacques) and Jeannie (Janet MacLachlan) and asks to be hired as a bodyguard
Tank goes to Johnny's wake, Uptight
Tank (Julian Mayfield) drunkenly walks into Johnny’s (Max Julien) wake, arousing suspicion from those there that he was the informant.
The First Rule of Fight Club, Fight Club
Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) lays out the rules for Fight Club decided on by him and The Narrator (Edward Norton). This includes the well-known line, "You do not talk about Fight Club." The first fight begins, which includes someone from The Narrator's office. We flash forward to the following days where The Narrator explains that Fight Club only exists when you're in it—that in the outside world, it is not acknowledged. We see him and various other injured people go about their daily lives without talking about it.
The Li's Arrival in San Francisco, Flower Drum Song
Mei Li (Miyoshi Umeki) and her Father, Dr. Han Li (Kam Tong), arrive in San Franciso after illegally entering the country by boat.
The Murder of Paul Allen, American Psycho
Patrick (Christian Bale) hosts Paul Allen (Jared Leto) at his home and plays 'Hip To Be Square' by Huey Lewis and the News while preparing for murder.
The Weddings, Flower Drum Song
About to marry Sammy Fong (Jack Soo), Mei Li (Miyoshi Umeki) objects, resulting in her marriage to Wang Ta (James Shigeta) and Fong's marriage to Linda Low (Nancy Kwan).
Willy Visits Sean in the Hospital, Longtime Companion
Willy (Campbell Scott) visits his friend Sean (Mark Lamos) in the hospital. After Sean kisses Willy on the neck, Willy worries about becoming infected.
Zack and Bart Kiss for the First Time, Making Love
After going on a dinner date, Zack (Michael Ontkean), who is married to a woman, and Bart (Harry Hamlin) kiss for the first time.
Zack Comes Out to His Wife, Making Love
After having his first sexual experience with a man, Zack (Michael Ontkean) comes out to his wife, Claire (Kate Jackson).
37 Series Clips
Rosa Comes Out
"Game Night", Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Season 5, Episode 10
Detective Rosa Diaz (Stephanie Beatriz) comes out as bisexual in front of her colleagues at the Nine-nine. She answers their brief questions in one minute.
Ponch Talks to Ed McMahon
"Roller Disco (1)", CHiPs: Season 3, Episode 1
Officer Poncherello (Erik Estrada) speaks with Ed McMahon (as himself) about inviting possible celebrity guests for the CHiPs roller disco fundraiser
Roller-skating Thieves Reconvene
"Roller Disco (1)", CHiPs: Season 3, Episode 1
The three roller-skating thieves (Helena Kallianiotes, Jim Brown, Fred Williamson) meet up to discuss their next plan after stealing a wallet
Fallon Finds Lingerie in Steven's Place
"The Birthday Party", Dynasty: Season 1, Episode 12
Siblings Steven (Al Corley) and Fallon (Pamela Sue Martin) prepare to have dinner with Fallon's husband when she finds a woman's lingerie in Steven's closet.
Steven and Ted Reunite
"The Birthday Party", Dynasty: Season 1, Episode 12
Steven (Al Corley) is visited by his ex-boyfriend, Ted (Mark Withers), while on the job. Steven tells Ted he has a girlfriend, but Ted proposes that the two hang out later that night.
Ted Hangs Out at Steven's Place
"The Birthday Party", Dynasty: Season 1, Episode 12
Ex-boyfriends Ted (Mark Withers) and Steven (Al Corley) hang out at Steven's place. Ted asks if he can stay the night, and Steven agrees
Blake Kills Steven's Boyfriend
"The Separation", Dynasty: Season 1, Episode 13
Ted (Mark Withers) finds Steven (Al Corley) at the Carrington home. Blake (John Forsythe) comes home, learns of Ted and Steven's presence, and fights Ted for disrespecting him
Blake Meets Ted
"The Separation", Dynasty: Season 1, Episode 13
Blake (John Forsythe), head of the Carrington household, goes to his son's apartment, only to find a man named Ted (Mark Withers) there. Ted had dated his son, but claims to just be college friends
Steven Meets up with Claudia
"The Separation", Dynasty: Season 1, Episode 13
Steven (Al Corley) meets up with Claudia (Pamela Bellwood), the woman he's been seeing, to tell her he hung out with his ex-boyfriend the night before
Ellen Comes Out
"The Puppy Episode (1)", Ellen: Season 4, Episode 22
Ellen (Ellen DeGeneres) tries to come out to Susan (Laura Dern) at the airport.
Kat's Mental Breakdown
"Out of Touch", Euphoria: Season 2, Episode 2
Kat (Barbie Ferriera) reveals her anxiety about her appearance and her struggle with the social expectation of a woman.
Zeke Comes out
"Rites of Friendship", Family: Season 2, Episode 10
Zeke (Brian Byers) confesses his homosexuality to his long-time best friend Willie (Gary Frank).
Chanthini Talks to Kathy
"Fair Exchange", Father Knows Best: Season 5, Episode 10
After arriving at the Anderson's home, Chanthini (Rita Moreno), an exchange student from India, explains aspects of her culture to the curious Kathy (Lauren Chapin).
Ms. Evans Disagrees with Doctor Kelly
"Where Have All the Doctors Gone?", Good Times: Season 6, Episode 17
Ms. Evans (Esther Rolle) and Doctor Kelly (Paula Kelly) discuss Penny's condition and health issues within the black community
Manoa Flirts With Miss Simpson
"Death Is A Company Policy", Hawaii Five-O: Season 5, Episode 1
Crime boss Piro Manoa (Michael Ansara) flirts with his assistant, Miss Simpson (Laraine Stephens), who rejects him.
The Five-O Team Reviews Documents
"Death Is A Company Policy", Hawaii Five-O: Season 5, Episode 1
Attempting to find a mole in the unit who is working for a crime boss, The Hawaii Five-O team reviews documents on each of the team's members in order to find a clue on the mole's identity.
Miss Brooks Exchanges Her Perfume for a Pipe
"Trying to Pick a Fight", Our Miss Brooks: Season 1, Episode 1
Miss Brooks (Eve Arden) goes to the gift-exchange office in the department store
Hing Gets Arrested
"The Case of the Caretaker's Cat", Perry Mason: Season 2, Episode 19
James Hing (Benson Fong) is arrested for the murder of his boss, Peter Baxter (Anthony Jochim). Hing calls lawyer Perry Mason (Raymond Burr), pleading his innocence.
Kenneth Baxter Confesses to Murder
"The Case of the Caretaker's Cat", Perry Mason: Season 2, Episode 19
Kenneth Baxter (John Agar) confesses to killing his grandfather, Peter Baxter (Anthony Jochim). His confession secures Hing's (Benson Fong) innocence.
The Reading of Peter Baxter's Will
"The Case of the Caretaker's Cat", Perry Mason: Season 2, Episode 19
After the death of Peter Baxter (Anthony Jochim), his will is read in the presence of his family and caretaker, James Hing (Benson Fong).
Caleb Meets Perry Mason
"The Case of the Nebulous Nephew", Perry Mason: Season 7, Episode 1
A man claiming to be John Brooks (Ron Starr) meets lawyer Perry Mason (Raymond Burr). However, one family believes Brooks is actually their long-lost nephew, Caleb Stone.
Caleb Stone Appears in Court
"The Case of the Nebulous Nephew", Perry Mason: Season 7, Episode 1
After John Brooks (Ron Starr) is charged with murder, a man named Caleb Stone (Ivan Dixon) appears in court to defend him. Stone discusses their childhood bond and reveals that they decided to switch names with each other.
Alison's Funeral
"Pilot", Pretty Little Liars: Season 1, Episode 1
The community widely gathers to pay their last respects to Alison (Sasha Pieterse). The main four girls regroup (Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Hale, Shay Mitchell) and receive a text from A.
What Were Their Names?
"Next to Nothing", Queen Sugar: Season 1, Episode 9
The police question Nova (Rutina Wesley), Charley (Dawn-Lyen Gardner), and Ralph Angel Bordelon (Kofi Siriboe), along with Remy Newell (Dondre Whitfield) about the deaths of the workers on their farm.
Scooby and the Gang Follow a Creepy Lead
"What a Night for a Knight", Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!: Season 1, Episode 1
Shaggy warns the rest of the gang about The Black Knight's suspicious activities. After Scooby-Doo (Don Messick) crashes into his best friend, he follows a trail of red paint with Fred (Frank Welker), Velma (Nicole Jaffe), and Daphne (Indira Stefanianna Christopherson). They then discover a secret passageway hidden inside a sarcophagus.
Rocky Cheers Up CeCe
"Start It Up", Shake It Up: Season 1, Episode 1
Rocky (Zendaya) catches up with friend CeCe (Bella Thorne) after a humiliating audition. Rocky assures her of her dancing talent and individuality. The two are then taunted by goofy antagonists Gunther (Kenton Duty) and Tinka (Caroline Sunshine) which reignites CeCe's firey passion.
Sulu causes chaos
"The Naked Time", Star Trek: Season 1, Episode 4
Sulu (George Takei) begins to act irrationally, running around the ship with a sword like a swashbuckling pirate.
Tormolen threatens Sulu and Riley
"The Naked Time", Star Trek: Season 1, Episode 4
Lt. Tormolen (Stewart Moss) begins to act irrationally, and threatens Sulu (George Takei) and Lt. Riley (Bruce Hyde) before stabbing himself
Kirk and Uhura Kiss
"Plato's Stepchildren", Star Trek: Season 3, Episode 10
Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and Lt. Uhura (Nichelle Nichols) are forced to kiss, much to the amusement of Parmen (Liam Sullivan).
Kirk reassures Alexander
"Plato's Stepchildren", Star Trek: Season 3, Episode 10
Captain Kirk (William Shatner) tells Alexander (Michael Dunn) that, unlike Platonians, other people in the galaxy encourage equality among all types of people.
Eddie and Max Reconcile
"Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?", The Courtship of Eddie's Father: Season 1, Episode 7
After Eddie's (Brandon Cruz) best friend, Max (James Cole) gets upset due to a prank, he apologizes and they reconcile.
Tom and Betty Talk
"Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?", The Courtship of Eddie's Father: Season 1, Episode 7
After inviting Betty (Cicely Tyson) over for a blind date, widower Tom (Bill Bixby) talks with her about learning Japanese and their children.
Tom Meets Betty for the First Time
"Guess Who's Coming for Lunch?", The Courtship of Eddie's Father: Season 1, Episode 7
Widower Tom (Bill Bixby) meets his son's new friend and his mother, Betty (Cicely Tyson), for a blind date, where he realizes she is Black.
Eddie Speculates Mrs. Livingston will Commit Suicide
"An F for Mrs. Livingston", The Courtship of Eddie's Father: Season 1, Episode 11
After talking with a friend, Eddie (Brandon Cruz) thinks that his housekeeper, Mrs. Livingston (Miyoshi Umeki), is going to commit "hara-kiri."
Mrs. Livingston Passes Her English Exam
"An F for Mrs. Livingston", The Courtship of Eddie's Father: Season 1, Episode 11
After previously failing her English exam, Mrs. Livingston tells Eddie (Brandon Cruz) and his father (Bill Bixby) that she passed.
Henry Walden Asks Rob to Write for Him
"I'm No Henry Walden!", The Dick Van Dyke Show: Season 2, Episode 26
Henry Walden (Everett Sloane) asks Rob Petrie (Dick Van Dyke) to write for him for an upcoming television project
Henry Walden Meets the Writers
"I'm No Henry Walden!", The Dick Van Dyke Show: Season 2, Episode 26
Henry Walden (Everett Sloane) enters the writers' office and meets Rob Petrie (Dick Van Dyke) and his coworkers