Film Language Tag: beat, action
An action beat is more psychological than physical as a punctuation mark, for example, discoveries of information or decisions being made.
57 Film Clips
Adelaide Confronts Red, Us
Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong'o) confronts Red (Lupita Nyong'o) who has captured her son, Jason Wilson (Evan Alex). As Adelaide creeps up behind Red, weapon in hand, Red begins a monologue about her life as a tethered. The monologue is overlayed with images of Adelaide and Red as young girls. The twist that Adelaide was originally a tethered is revealed.
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 Witnesses a Lynching , Lady Sings the Blues
While on a tour of the South, Billie (Diana Ross) witnesses the lynching of a Black man
Blaylock's Demise, The Hunger
Sarah (Susan Sarandon) kills her boyfriend Tom (Cliff De Young), and Miriam (Catherine Denueve) comforts her.
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.
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
Captive, Foxy Brown
Foxy Brown (Pam Grier) wakes up in "The Cabin" after being drugged and kidnapped by the gang of white drug dealers who killed her boyfriend (Terry Carter).
Celie Leaves Albert, The Color Purple
Celie (Whoopi Goldberg) has her last dinner with the family and tells Albert (Danny Glover) she's going with Shug to Memphis.
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.
Cleaning for Cop 663, Chungking Express
Faye (Faye Wong) continually enters the police officer's (Tony Leung Chiu-Wai) to clean it.
Closing Sequence, The Hunger
While a detective (Dan Hedaya) finds Miriam's home empty, Sarah (Susan Sarandon) survives and now lives in London.
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)
Coffy's Revenge, Coffy
After escaping, Coffy (Pam Grier) pays a visit to Howard (Booker Bradshaw).
Daisy blackmails Tank, Uptight
Clarence “Daisy” (Roscoe Lee Browne) attempts to blackmail Tank (Julian Mayfield) into helping to find Johnny (Max Julien)
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.
Emasculation, Foxy Brown
Foxy (Pam Grier) and a prostitute owned by the gang (Juanita Brown) are sent to seduce a judge so he'll change a court ruling, but they have other plans.
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
Final Battle, Perfect Blue
Mima is confronted by her roommate Rumi, who has adopted Mima's pop idol persona and seeks to kill and replace her.
Final Confrontation, Foxy Brown
With the help of the Neighborhood Black Task Force, Foxy Brown (Pam Grier) gets her revenge on her brother's killers.
House of Anubis Commercial Break Sequence , House of Anubis: The Touchstone of Ra
Nina Martin( Nathalia Ramos) and Fabian Rutler (Brad Kavanagh ) hide from Victor (Francis Magee). The pair are almost caught sneaking around after bedtime which they are not allowed to do. The pair were looking for the next puzzle piece to uncover the secrets of the house they live in, House of Anubis.
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.
Jake Meets the Clan, Avatar
Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) is taken captive by the Na'vi, including Neytiri (Zoe Saldana). The clan leader Eytukan (Wes Studi) and the spiritual leader Mo'at (CCH Pounder) decide that Jake will be taught their ways.
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"
Juan and Chiron Have A Heart to Heart, Moonlight
In this scene, Chiron (Alex Hibbert) and Juan (Mahershala Ali) sit down to have a serious conversation about homosexuality and homophobia, as well as Juan's mother (Naomie Harris) doing drugs and Juan selling them.
Left for Dead, Coffy
Howard (Booker Bradshaw) gets called to Vitroni's (Allan Arbus) place after Coffy's (Pam Grier) assassination attempt.
McCord's Sacrifice, The Red Ball Express
The Red Ball Express stops as the road ahead is riddled with mines. As the Lieutenant (Jeff Chandler) prepares to cross first, Private McCord (Davis Roberts) makes the ultimate sacrifice.
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
Minute's Pass, Years Go By, The Hunger
As John (David Bowie) waits for Dr. Sarah Roberts (Susan Sarandon) to talk to him, he rapidly ages.
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
Nardo is Dead, West Side Story
Maria (Natalie Wood) is told by her fiancé Chino (Jose De Vega) that Bernardo (George Chakiris) was killed by Tony (Richard Beymer).
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 Sequence, The Witch
William (Ralph Ineson) and his family are banished from their village over a religious disagreement.
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
Robinson's Fight and Request to LT, The Red Ball Express
As the Red Ball Express takes a coffee break, a fight breaks out between Corporal Robinson (Sidney Poitier) and a racist soldier. After Lieutenant Campbell (Jeff Chandler) breaks them up, Robinson requests a transfer.
Sarah Turns, The Hunger
Dr. Sara Roberts (Susan Sarandon) goes to dinner with Tom (Cliff De Young) after a day with Miriam (Catherine Deneuve).
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
Sergeant Rutledge Saves the Cavalry, Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode) gives his testimony to the court about what happened during the ambush.
Stalker Attack, Perfect Blue
A strange-looking Mima superfan attempts to rape and murder Mima as per his instructions in emails from "the real Mima."
Supposed to Be His Friend, Edge of the City
Axel (John Cassavetes), before fleeing the city, visits Lucy (Ruby Dee), who demands to know how her husband Tommy (Sidney Poitier) died.
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 Apes' Forest, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Malcolm (Jason Clarke) ventures into the Apes'forest to seek an agreement about the dam.
The Candyman Faces off With Police, Candyman
As Anthony's (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) girlfriend Bri (Teyonah Parris) attempts to fight the Candyman, she realizes the two are linked. If the Candyman is harmed, so is Chris. She cradles his body on the floor. When the police arrive at the scene, they ask no questions and shoot Anthony dead while arresting his girlfriend. Trapped in the police car, the girlfriend summons the Candyman so that she can escape and be freed.
The Death of Johnny Boz, Basic Instinct
A mystery woman has sex with rockstar Johnny Boz (Bill Cable), in which she murders him.
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 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).
Viviane and Cay's First Kiss, Desert Hearts
After Silver's engagement party, Cay (Helen Shaver) drives Viviane (Patricia Charbonneau) to see Pyramid Lake. The pair then share their first kiss in the rain.
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).
47 Series Clips
A Surprising Call from Sapphire
"Sapphire Disappears", Amos 'n' Andy: Season 1, Episode 7
Amos (Alvin Childress), Andy (Spencer Williams) and Kingfish (Tim Moore) are surprised to discover that Sapphire (Ernestine Wade) is still alive and well.
A Supernatural Surgery
"Hush", Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 4, Episode 10
The ghouls remove a boy's heart and are seen by Olivia (Phina Oruche), who then draws a picture to tell Giles (Anthony Head).
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
Detectives Investigate Child's Room
"Seven Seconds", Criminal Minds: Season 3, Episode 5
Derek Morgan (Shemar Moore) and Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) investigate a child's room and call their colleague, Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson), to communicate their findings.
Opening Seqeunce
"Seven Seconds", Criminal Minds: Season 3, Episode 5
The investigators (Shemar Moore, Thomas Gibson, Paget Brewster, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Mathew Gray Gubler) come in to see if Katie Jacobs' abduction is connected to another abduction case.
Trauma Signs
"...And Back (2)", Criminal Minds: Season 4, Episode 26
Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler) and Derek (Shemar Moore) visit the Jacobs family’s house to learn more about the family. They discover that Katie (Ariel Winter) has been wetting the bed and has destroyed her doll, all of which are trauma signs of child molestation. This leads them to believe that Katie’s uncle, Paul Jacobs (Salvator Xuereb), is likely the person abusing her.
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
Ted Reads Steven's Goodbye Note
"The Separation", Dynasty: Season 1, Episode 13
Ted (Mark Withers) returns to his ex-boyfriend's apartment only to find a note saying that he packing up and leaving to live at his family's home
Nate and Maddy
"Pilot", Euphoria: Season 1, Episode 1
Nate (Jacob Elordi) and Maddy (Alexa Demie) broke up and are trying to get back at one another at a party.
Zeke Comes Out to His Father
"Rites of Friendship", Family: Season 2, Episode 10
Doug (James Broderick) urges Zeke (Brian Byers) to tell his father (Biff McGuire) he is gay.
Zeke Comes Out to Willie
"Rites of Friendship", Family: Season 2, Episode 10
Willie (Gary Frank) bails his friend Zeke (Brian Byers), who was arrested at a gay bar.
Jon Snow's Escape
"The Rains of Castamere", Game of Thrones: Season 3, Episode 9
Bran (Isaac Hempstead Wright) discovered that he is a warg, while Jon Snow (Kit Harington) leaves Ygritte (Rose Leslie) and the wildings.
The Red Wedding
"The Rains of Castamere", Game of Thrones: Season 3, Episode 9
The King in the North, Robb Stark (Richard Madden), and his family are slaughtered at Lord Edmure (Tobias Menzies)'s wedding hosted by Lord Frey ( David Bradley).
History Class
"Michael Gets Suspended", Good Times: Season 1, Episode 5
James (John Evans, Sr.) prepares to whoop Michael (Ralph Carter) for getting suspended from school.
Five-O Captures the Mole
"Death Is A Company Policy", Hawaii Five-O: Season 5, Episode 1
The Five-O team discovers the identity of the mole, leading to a shootout.
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.
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.
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.
Opening Sequence
"Pilot", Pretty Little Liars: Season 1, Episode 1
Friends Spencer (Troian Bellisario), Hanna (Ashley Benson), Aria (Lucy Hale), Emily (Shay Mitchell), and Alison (Sasha Pieterse) enjoy a secluded getaway in a small cabin before discovering that Alison has disappeared.
Aunt Vi Gives Ralph Angel Advice
"Next to Nothing", Queen Sugar: Season 1, Episode 9
Aunt Vi (Tina Lifford) advises Ralph Angel (Kofi Siriboe) to speak with the police after discovering bodies on the family property.
Culture Shock
"Lamont Goes African", Sanford and Son: Season 2, Episode 17
Lamont's (Demond Wilson) dinner party comes to an end when Olaiya (Paula Kelly) calls him out for his treatment of Sanford (Redd Foxx).
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.
Jodie Has a Solution
"Episode 4", Soap: Season 1, Episode 4
Jodie (Billy Crystal) and NFL quarterback Dennis Phillips (Bob Seagren) discuss the future of their relationship.
That's Life
"Episode 10", Soap: Season 1, Episode 10
Jodie (Billy Crystal) and Dennis (Bob Seagren) break up, and Mr. Gerber (Harold Gould) tells his life story.
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.
Kirk and Spock Regain Their Senses
"The Way to Eden", Star Trek: Season 3, Episode 20
Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and his crew realize that the group that they picked up – led by Dr. Sevrin – have taken over control of the ship.
The Enterprise is Taken Over
"The Way to Eden", Star Trek: Season 3, Episode 20
Captain Kirk (William Shatner) and his crew realize that the group that they picked up – led by Dr. Sevrin (Skip Homeier) – have taken control of the ship.
Let Me Buy You a Drink
"Death in a Different Place", Starsky and Hutch: Season 3, Episode 6
A young gay man by the name of Nick Hunter (Gregory Rozakis) tries to buy a drink for closeted police officer John Blaine (Art Fleming).
Nick's Escape
"Death in a Different Place", Starsky and Hutch: Season 3, Episode 6
After questioning two workers at a gay bar, Starsky (Paul Michael Glaser) and Hutch (David Soul) find their suspect.
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
Gilead Executes a Rapist
"Offred", The Handmaid's Tale: Season 1, Episode 1
June (Elisabeth Moss) and the rest of the handmaids gather in the square to witness and participate in a grisly action as Aunt Lydia (Ann Dowd) commands the women to kill an accused rapist who sexually assaulted a fellow handmaid.
June's Contemplative Bath
"Offred", The Handmaid's Tale: Season 1, Episode 1
June (Elisabeth Moss) takes a bath and reflects on her former life. She remembers a day when she, her husband Luke (O-T Fagbenle), and their daughter visited an aquarium. In her lonely state of separation, she cries remembering her family.
Opening Sequence
"Offred", The Handmaid's Tale: Season 1, Episode 1
June (Elisabeth Moss), her husband Luke (O-T Fagbenle), and their daughter flee from opposing forces. June takes their daughter and flees on foot through the wood. Armed guards catch up to them, attack June, and kidnap their daughter.
Rick's Rescue
"Guts", The Walking Dead: Season 1, Episode 2
Rick (Andrew Lincoln) is rescued and meets a band of scavengers, which find themselves trapped.
Ritual in the Woods
"Die Hand Die Verletzt", The X-Files: Season 2, Episode 14
After an ominous school board meeting, a group of teenagers perform a ritual in the woods. Agents Scully (Gillian Anderson) and Mulder (David Duchovny) are called in to investigate.