Film Language Tag: beat, emotion
An emotion beat creates an affective charge as a punctuation mark, for example, through characters experiencing feelings in relation to one another or spectators being prompted to respond emotionally to narrative, visual, and/or sonic elements.
29 Film Clips
The Cheyenne Tribe is divided, Cheyenne Autumn
With the coming of winter, the Cheyennes split into two groups: half continue their journey with Red Shirt (Sal Mineo); the other half with Little Wolf (Ricardo Molteban) surrender to the brutal Captain Wessels (Karl Malden) at Fort Robinson.
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.
Boyeur scolds Mavis, Island in the Sun
David Boyeur (Harry Belafonte) gets angry at Mavis Norton (Joan Fontaine) for putting on a blackface mask.
Butch's Watch, Pulp Fiction
Butch (Bruce Willis) is shown as a child receiving his father's watch from world war 2. The watch is given to him by Captain Koons (Christopher Walken) a friend of his who explains its origins.
Camp Chapman Attack, Zero Dark Thirty
Jessica (Jennifer Ehle) and Maya (Jessica Chastain) text back and forth. Jessica goes to meet a supposed double agent for Al-Qaeda but instead, the agent is a triple agent and sets off a suicide vest, killing 7 CIA operatives. Maya finds out about her friend's death and Thomas (Jeremy Strong) informs her of Abu Ahmed's death.
Closing Sequence, The Defiant Ones
Noah(Sidney Poitier) and John(Tony Curtis) attempt to catch the train and lose the police for good.
Closing Sequence, Zero Dark Thirty
Maya (Jessica Chastain) identifies Osama bin Laden in a body bag. Realizes he is actually dead, she sheds tears on her way home.
Cora Brooks Cries, No Way Out
After Dr. Brooks (Sidney Poitier) gets arrested, Cora Brooks (Mildred Joanne Smith) visits Dr. Wharton's (Stephen McNally) home. After Wharton leaves, she begins to cry while Wharton's maid, Gladys (Amanda Randolph), holds her.
CT grieves Tanya, Bright Road
CT (Philip Hepburn) learns that Tanya, his best friend, (Barbara Randolph) has passed away from Ms. Richards.
CT questions God, Bright Road
CT (Philip Hepburn) questions Ms.Richards (Dorothy Dandridge) about God at Sunday School in front of the class.
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.
Family Dispute, Salt of the Earth
Esperanza (Rosaura Reveultas) begs Ramon (Juan Chacón) to consider the rights of women in their protest against unfair working conditions.
I Got Five on It, Us
Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong'o), Gabe Wilson (Winston Duke), Jason Wilson (Evan Alex), and Zora Wilson (Shahadi Wright Joseph) begin to sing along to the car radio playing "I got 5 on it". The mother tells her son to "get in rhythm", but she proceeds to snap her fingers off beat.
Jackie Goes to Washington, The Jackie Robinson Story
Jackie Robinson (Jackie Robinson) wins the pennant for the Brooklyn Dodgers and travels to Washington, DC.
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.
Leaving Thailand, The Impossible
The Bennett family, after the tsunami, is greeted by an insurance agent and is promised good medical care and transport to Singapore.
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."
Mima's Performance, Perfect Blue
Rumi and the rest of the staff watch and choreograph Mima throughout multiple takes of a rape scene.
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.
Post-show Bus Ride, Tangerine
On the bus, Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) and Dinah (Mickey O’Hagan) give Alexandra (Mya Taylor) feedback following her singing performance.
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.
Sam Cooke and Malcolm X Argue, One Night in Miami...
Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.) and Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir) argue over about their roles in the Civil Rights Movement.
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 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).
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.
Witnesses of the Massacre, The Searchers
Ethan (John Wayne) and Marty (Jeffrey Hunter) return to their house only to find it burnt to the ground.
Worlds Collide, Tangerine
Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez), her friends, and Razmik's (Karren Karagulian) family collide at a donut shop.
21 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.
Beulah talks to Bill
"The Waltz", Beulah: Season 3, Episode 3
Beulah (Hattie McDaniel) is frustrated that Bill (Dooley Wilson) isn't receptive to her advances.
"Wedding"
"Game Night", Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Season 5, Episode 10
On Rosa's family game night, Rosa (Stephanie Beatriz), Jake (Andy Samberg), Rosa's mother Julia Diaz (Olga Merediz) and Rosa's father (Danny Trejo) are playing draw and guess. Rosa is trying to use this opportunity to convince her parents that her sexual orientation as bisexual is serious and hoping them to accept her for who she is.
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).
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.
"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.
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).
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.
Aria Meets Ezra
"Pilot", Pretty Little Liars: Season 1, Episode 1
Aria (Lucy Hale) meets Ezra (Ian Harding) at Hollis Bar and Grill, where they bond over writing and English literature.
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.
Breaking the News
"Next to Nothing", Queen Sugar: Season 1, Episode 9
Charley (Dawn Lyen-Gardner) and the family have to break the news of the murdered workers to the other workers.
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.
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.
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.