Film Language Tag: beat, event
An event beat is more physical than psychological as a punctuation mark, for example, a birth or death occurs, a car explodes, or an important object is obtained.
39 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"
Big Dealer Man, Coffy
Coffy (Pam Grier) goes over to the Dealer Man's (Morris Buchanan) apartment.
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'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"
Blaylock's Demise, The Hunger
Sarah (Susan Sarandon) kills her boyfriend Tom (Cliff De Young), and Miriam (Catherine Denueve) comforts her.
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).
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.
Closing Sequence, Sergeant Rutledge
Mr. Hubble (Fred Libby) confesses to the crimes, proving Sergeant Rutledge's (Woody Strode) innocence. Lieutenant Cantrell (Jeffrey Hunter) converses with Miss Beecher (Constance Towers) outside the courtroom.
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)
Congressman Howard, Coffy
After Howard's (Booker Bradshaw) announcement, him and Coffy (Pam Grier) share a night of passion.
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 Confrontation, Foxy Brown
With the help of the Neighborhood Black Task Force, Foxy Brown (Pam Grier) gets her revenge on her brother's killers.
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.
Klan vs Ron vs Police, BlacKkKlansman
Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) runs to stop Connie Kendrickson (Ashlie Atkinson) from bombing Patrice Dumas's (Laura Harrier) home. Ron gets stopped by the police for catching Connie and unknowingly, Felix kills himself, Ivanhoe, and Walker by pressing the button to the bomb while parked right next to the car.
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.
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.
Miss Beecher Finds the Body, Sergeant Rutledge
Miss Beecher (Constance Towers) offers her testimony to the court about what happened the night she encountered Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode).
Mrs. Chan, Chan Is Missing
Jo (Wood Moy) and Steve (Marc Hayashi) visit Mrs. Chan Hung (Ellen Yeung).
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 Sequence, The Hunger
Miriam Blaylock (Catherine Deneuve) and John (David Bowie) invite a young couple from the nightclub to their home.
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
Ray Ambushes Dr. Brooks, No Way Out
Ray Biddle (Richard Widmark) ambushes Dr. Brooks (Sidney Poitier) in an attempt to kill him. Edie Johnson (Linda Darnell) arrives to try and stop Ray.
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
Sergeant Rutledge Saves the Cavalry, Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode) gives his testimony to the court about what happened during the ambush.
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 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 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.
Virgil's Arrest, In the Heat of the Night
Officer Sam Woods (Warren Oates) arrests a lone man (Sidney Potier) waiting for a train for a murder that occurred just hours prior.
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).
27 Series Clips
The Voice Thief
"Hush", Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 4, Episode 10
Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) discovers that everyone has lost their voices overnight, while Riley (Marc Blucas) nearly gets killed in the lab.
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
Questioning Mason Turner
"...And Back (2)", Criminal Minds: Season 4, Episode 26
This is the beginning of the second episode in a two-part investigation. The team, represented in this scene primarily by Special Agent Hotchner (Thomas Gibson) and Special Agent Jareau (A.J. Cook), aggressively questions the suspect, Mason Turner (Garret Dillahunt), as his hostage, Kelly Shane (Lily Kershaw), is being pursued by his brother, Lucas Turner (Paul Rae).
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
The Books
"Rites of Friendship", Family: Season 2, Episode 10
Doug (James Broderick) and Willie (Gary Frank) talk about why Willie struggles to accept Zeke (Brian Byers).
"Of Course It Was A Line!"
"The Pilot", Friends: Season 1, Episode 1
Monica (Courteney Cox) voices her frustration with Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow), Chandler (Matthew Perry), Joey (Matt LeBlanc), and her brother Ross (David Schwimmer), over man's unsavory tendencies. Rachel (Jennifer Aniston) cuts up her credit cards after being persuaded by her friends.
Ross and Rachel's Chance Encounter
"The Pilot", Friends: Season 1, Episode 1
The titular Friends comfort Ross (David Schwimmer) after his marriage ends. His sister Monica (Courteney Cox) gives him advice as her friend Rachel (Jennifer Anniston) suddenly appears.
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).
James versus the Bank
"The Mural", Good Times: Season 3, Episode 12
J.J. (Jimmie Walker) reveals the mural for the bank, but Mr. Hewitt (James Wheaton) does not like it.
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 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).
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.
Dinner with the Japanese Family
"Home Sweet Home", Sanford and Son: Season 4, Episode 7
Fred (Redd Foxx) and Lamont Sanford (Demand Wilson) go to a dinner party with the Japanese family.
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.
Shake It Up Chicago Auditions
"Start It Up", Shake It Up: Season 1, Episode 1
CeCe (Bella Thorne) and Rocky (Zendaya) audition for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be background dancers for Shake It Up Chicago.
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.
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
John Was a Good Man
"Death in a Different Place", Starsky and Hutch: Season 3, Episode 6
Detectives Starsky (Paul Michael Glaser) and Hutch (David Soul) inform John Blaine's wife Margaret (Virginia Leith) of her late husband's homosexuality.
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.
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.
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."
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
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.