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.
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.
"Tonight", West Side Story
Tony (Richard Beymer) finds Maria (Natalie Wood) on her fire escape.
A Paying Customer, Half Nelson
Drey (Shareeka Epps) arrives at a motel to deliver drugs, only to find that the buyer is Dan (Ryan Gosling).
Accessory to Murder, Menace II Society
Caine (Tyrin Turner) and O-Dog (Larenz Tate) shop at a liquor store, but tensions rise when they're followed by the employees
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.
Arriving at the Young Estate, Crazy Rich Asians
Peik Lin (Akwafina) drives her old college roommate Rachel (Constance Wu) to the Young estate, where her boyfriend Nick (Henry Golding) is waiting to welcome her and introduce her to his family. When Nick comes out to greet them, he surprises Peik Lin by inviting her to join the party.
Avalyn and Brian Discuss Memories of Abductions, Mysterious Skin
On a walk shortly after meeting, Avalyn (Mary Lynn Rajskub) and Brian (Brady Corbet) discuss the relationship between dreams and alien abduction. She shows him a scar on her leg she considers evidence of an alien tracking device, inviting him to touch it; he tells her about his history of nosebleeds after memory lapses.
Behind Bars, Menace II Society
Caine (Tyrin Turner) visits Pernell (Glenn Plummer) in prison
Bessie's Breakthrough, Bessie
Bessie (Queen Latifah) makes her breakthrough performance, overshadowing Ma Rainey (Mo'Nique) during a show. This causes a fight between the two and Bessie leaves to start her own act.
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."
Boyeur Scolds Mavis, Island in the Sun
David Boyeur (Harry Belafonte) gets angry at Mavis Norton (Joan Fontaine) for putting on a blackface mask.
Bus Run, Watermelon Man
Jeff (Godfrey Cambridge) goes on his first run for the bus since his transformation, only to be accused of robbery.
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.
Captain Buffalo, Sergeant Rutledge
The regiment sets up camp for the night to rest, while Lieutenant Top Cantrell (Jeffrey Hunter) converses with Miss Beecher (Constance Towers).
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.
Chiyo's Arrival, Memoirs of a Geisha
After being sold off by their father, sisters Chiyo (Suzuka Ohgo) and Satsu (Samantha Futerman) arrive in Kyoto to work in a geisha house
Chiyo's Training, Memoirs of a Geisha
After being demoted to the geisha house's maid, Chiyo (Ziyi Zhang) restarts her training as a geisha with prominent geisha Mameha (Michelle Yeoh) as her teacher.
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, 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.
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 , Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Mr. Drayton (Spencer Tracy) reveals his final thoughts on the marriage between his daughter, Joanna (Katharine Houghton) and her fiancé John (Sidney Poitier).
Closing Sequence, The Red Ball Express
The men of the Red Ball Express successfully supply the tanks, and proceed to head back to HQ.
Closing Sequence, The Boys in the Band
Micheal (lKenneth Nelson) has an emotional breakdown with Donald(Frederick Combs) , one of his closest friends.
Closing Sequence, Love Jones
Nina (Nia Long), on a visit from New York, reads a poem in hopes of seeing Darius (Larenz Tate).
Closing Sequence, The Silence of the Lambs
While at an awards event, Detective Sterling (Jodie Foster) receives a phone call from Hannibal (Anthony Hopkins)
Closing Sequence, The Living End
Luke (Mike Dytri) knocks out Jon (Craig Gilmore) and takes him to the beach
Clothes Leftover (Closing Sequence), Brokeback Mountain
In 1983, Ennis (Heath Ledger) is visited by his daughter Alma Jr. (Kate Mara).
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).
Copee Seeks Revenge, The Landlord
Fanny's boyfriend, Copee (Louis Gossett Jr.), tries to kill Elgar (Beau Bridges), the white landlord who got Fanny pregnant.
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.
Cross-dressing, Bessie
Bessie (Queen Latifah) travels the country with her mentor, Ma Rainey (Mo'Nique). After Bessie's first performance, Ma Rainey performs, cross-dressed as a man
CT grieves Tanya, Bright Road
CT (Philip Hepburn) learns from Ms. Richards (Dorothy Dandridge) that Tanya, his best friend, has passed away.
CT questions God, Bright Road
CT (Philip Hepburn) questions Ms.Richards (Dorothy Dandridge) about God and race at Sunday School in front of the class.
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.
Elgar and Fanny Kiss, The Landlord
After attending a party in the building, Elgar (Beau Bridges) returns to Fanny's (Diana Sands) apartment while her boyfriend is in prison. The two share a moment and kiss.
Ending Sequence, Lilies of the Field
Homer's (Sidney Poitier) work is finished. He and the nuns have one final interaction before he returns to his life.
Ending Sequence, Soul Man
Mark (C. Thomas Howell) tries to make amends with Sarah (Rae Dawn Chong)
Ending Sequence, Menace II Society
Caine (Tyrin Turner) and Ronnie (Jada Pinkett Smith) get ready to move to Atlanta
Ending Sequence, Cry, the Beloved Country
James Jarvis (Charles Carson) runs into Reverend Kumalo (Canada Lee) after Kumalo's son was convicted of killing Jarvis's.
Ending Sequence, Memoirs of a Geisha
After returning to Kyoto, Sayuri (Ziyi Zhang) reunites with her lifelong love, the chairman (Ken Watanabe), who finally admits his affections
Ending Sequence, Bessie
After the Great Depression stunted her career, Bessie (Queen Latifah) begins to perform again. She meets producer John Hammond (Bryan Greenberg), who helps reinvigorate her career. Amidst new success, Bessie reflects on her life
Faith, Philadelphia
Andrew Becket (Tom Hanks) is promoted to senior associate at a prestigious law firm in Philadelphia.
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.
Family Secrets, Crazy Rich Asians
At a wedding reception, Nick’s (Henry Golding) mother (Michelle Yeoh) and grandmother (Lisa Lu) accuse Rachel (Constance Wu) of lying about her family background. Rachel denies the allegations and flees the reception while Nick chases after 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.
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.
Getting Away, Menace II Society
Ronnie (Jada Pinkett Smith) asks Caine (Tyrin Turner) to move to Atlanta
Girl's Hands, Tea and Sympathy
Tom (John Kerr) visits Ellie (Norma Crane) in order to dispel rumors about him. Tom attempts suicide.
Grapes, Maria Full of Grace
Maria (Catalina Sandino Moreno) meets up with Lucy (Guilied Lopez), a more experienced mule.
Hilary Gets Fired, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Christina (Katharine Hepburn) confronts Hilary (Virginia Christine) about her reaction to John (Sidney Poitier) and Joanna's (Katherine Houghton) engagement.
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.
I'm a Soul Man, Soul Man
Mark (C. Thomas Howell) and his friend Gordon (Arye Gross) make their way to their home for the next four years: Harvard Law School
Jackie Goes to Washington, The Jackie Robinson Story
Jackie Robinson (Jackie Robinson) wins the pennant for the Brooklyn Dodgers and travels to Washington, DC.
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."
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.
Joseph Gifts Beneatha Nigerian Clothing, A Raisin in the Sun
Beneatha's (Diana Sands) Nigerian classmate, Joseph (Ivan Dixon), gifts her traditional Nigerian clothing as a token of his affection
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.
Katherine Demands Michael’s Prognosis, An Early Frost
Katherine Pierson (Gena Rowlands) confronts her son's doctor (Don Hood) in a hospital hallway, demanding to know his prospects after a recent AIDS diagnosis and a seizure that same night.
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.
Lena Receives the Check, A Raisin in the Sun
Matriarch Lena (Claudia McNeil) finally receives their family's life insurance check for $10,000. Her son, Walter (Sidney Poitier), returns home to see the check, wanting to use the money to open a liquor store.
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
Little League Coach Abuses Neil, Mysterious Skin
Recollecting a past trauma, Neil (Joseph Gordon-Levitt voicing, played by Chase Ellison in childhood flashback) recalls a time when, after a game, his little league coach (Bill Sage) flatters, plays with, and finally sexually abuses him.
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."
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.
Michael Attempts Suicide, An Early Frost
Despairing at his prognosis, Michael Pierson (Aidan Quinn) attempts in his parents' garage. His father, Nick (Ben Gazzara) discovers and stops him; after a brief interjection from Katherine, Nick's mother (Gena Rowlands) the two have a lengthy confrontation.
Michael Suffers a Seizure, An Early Frost
Following a recent diagnosis with AIDS, Michael experiences a seizure. His parents wake up and rush to help him, calling an ambulance which swiftly arrives.
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
Mima's Performance, Perfect Blue
Rumi and the rest of the staff watch and choreograph Mima throughout multiple takes of a rape scene.
Mina goes to a Party, Mississippi Masala
Mina (Sarita Choudhury) takes Harry (Ashok Lath) to a party where he meets her friends.
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.
Neil Recalls Brian’s Abuse by Coach, Mysterious Skin
Neil (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) recalls his own involvement in Brian (Brady Corbet)'s being abused by their Little League coach (Bill Sage) as children (played by Chase Ellison and George Webster respectively).
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).
No Thank You Heaven, Minari
David (Alan Kim) talks to his grandma (Youn Yuh-jung) about his fear of dying due to his heart condition
Not Backing Down, Bessie
Ku Klux Klan members show up at Bessie's (Queen Latifah) concert in North Carolina, but she wards them away and continues the show.
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 Credits, The Landlord
The film opens with shots of the Park Slope neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York, while trust-fund kid Elgar (Beau Bridges) details his plans to renovate a building in the area
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.
Opening Sequence, The Living End
Jon (Craig Gilmore) gets a diagnosis at the doctor's office
Opening Sequence , Waiting to Exhale
On New Year's Eve, four women in separate households navigate relationships with the men in their lives.
Opening Sequence, Bessie
Bessie (Queen Latifah) performs in a vaudeville show and reflects on her childhood
Opening Sequence, Fruitvale Station
Couple Oscar (Michael B. Jordan) and Sophina (Melonie Diaz) discuss their New Year's resolutions. At the Fruitvale BART station, White officers detain Black citizens, and Officer Ingram fires a gunshot.
Opera, Philadelphia
Andrew Becket (Tom Hanks) shares his love for opera with Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) in an intimate display of friendship and camaraderie.
Oscar Witnesses a Hit-And-Run, Fruitvale Station
Stopping for gas, Oscar (Michael B. Jordan) befriends a stray dog who, moments later, gets injured in a hit-and-run.
Over Breakfast, The Wedding Banquet
Wei-Wei (May Chin) makes breakfast while Wai-Tung (Winston Chao) wakes Simon (Mitchell Lichtenstein) and then his father Mr. Gao (Lung Sihung). Over breakfast, they discuss Wai-Tung's plans to have a simple courthouse wedding to Wei-Wei, prompting protests from Mrs. Gao.
Paper Airplane Pleas, Minari
Amidst a tornado watch, Monica (Han Yeri) and Jacob (Steven Yeun) argue over their recent move to rural Arkansas. Their kids attempt to end the fight, to no avail
Personal Reasons, Philadelphia
Andrew Becket (Tom Hanks) explains why he was fired from his job to Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) with hopes that Miller might represent him in court
Peter Confesses to Michael , An Early Frost
After Michael Pierson's (Aidan Quinn) diagnosis with AIDS, Peter, his partner (D.W. Moffett) admits that he may have transmitted the HIV virus to him. Michael responds angrily, eventually telling him to leave their apartment
Police Respond Violently to a Scuffle on the BART, Fruitvale Station
As Oscar (Michael B. Jordan) and his girlfriend Sophina (Melonie Diaz) ride the BART back home, Katie (Ahna O'Reilly) recognizes Oscar and calls out his name. While the two catch up, Cale (Joey Oglesby), who Oscar knew in prison, recognizes him and punches him. When the BART stops, police officers Ingram (Chad Michael Murray) and Caruso (Kevin Durand) restrain and harass Oscar, and Ingram shoots him in the back.
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.
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.
Rachel and Nick Reconnect, Crazy Rich Asians
Nick (Henry Golding) and Rachel (Constance Wu) spot each other from across the venue where Amarinta (Sonoya Mizuno) is marrying Nick's best friend, Colin. Nick's mother (Michelle Yeoh) and grandmother (Lisa Lu) observe Nick and Rachel's interaction.
Rachel Meets Eleanor , Crazy Rich Asians
Nick (Henry Golding) accompanies his girlfriend Rachel (Constance Wu) to his mother Eleanor's (Michelle Yeoh) kitchen to introduce them to each other.
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
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.
Ready to Go, Philadelphia
After speaking his final words to his loved ones in the hospital, Andrew Becket (Tom Hanks) decides that he is ready to die.
Reverend Kumalo Speaks to His Son's Girlfriend, Cry, the Beloved Country
After visiting his son in prison, Reverend Kumalo (Canada Lee) speaks to his son's girlfriend, informing her of his crime
Ringing in the New Year, Fruitvale Station
As Oscar (Michael B. Jordan) and Sophina (Melonie Diaz) ride the BART into San Francisco, the train gets delayed, forcing them to stay on the train when midnight strikes. The passengers respond by putting on music and throwing an impromptu party.
Robin Breaks Up with Troy, Waiting to Exhale
Robin(Lela Rochon) ends her relationship with Troy (Mykelti Williamson) because of his drug abuse.
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.
Savannah Confronts Her Mother , Waiting to Exhale
Over the phone, Savannah (Whitney Houston) pushes back on her mother's (Starletta DuPois) opinions on her love life.
Sayuri's Performance, Memoirs of a Geisha
Chiyo (Ziyi Zhang), who adopts the geisha name Sayuri, performs at her mizuage, a coming of age ceremony.
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 Breaks Down, Sergeant Rutledge
While giving his testimony, Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode) breaks down at Captain Shattuck's (Carleton Young) testimony.
Sightseeing in Singapore, Crazy Rich Asians
After arriving in Singapore, Rachel (Constance Wu) goes with her boyfriend Nick (Henry Golding), his best friend Colin (Chris Pang) and Colin's fiancée Araminta (Sonoya Mizuno) for a night out ahead of the pair's wedding.
Simon and Wai-Tung Argue About Their Situation, The Wedding Banquet
After showering, Wei-Wei (May Chin) retires to her and Wai-Tung’s (Winston Chao) bedroom, but he leaves and falls asleep in Simon’s (Mitchell Lichtenstein). Simon returns late and Wai-Tung accuses him of having an affair. The next morning, they discover that Wei-Wei is pregnant with Simon's child as Wai-Tung's Taiwanese parents (Lung Sihung, Gua Ah-Le), listen in.
Sterling Meets Hannibal , The Silence of the Lambs
FBI trainee Clarice Sterling (Jodie Foster) has her first encounter with killer Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins)
Sterling Meets the Local Police Force, The Silence of the Lambs
Sterling (Jodie Foster) is brought to meet with a local police force in order to gain more insight into serial killer activity
Sterling's Final Visit , The Silence of the Lambs
Sterling (Jodie Foster) visits Hannibal (Anthony Hopkins) one last time in order to acquire time-sensitive information
Supposed To Do, Half Nelson
Dan (Ryan Gosling) visits Drey's (Shareeka Epps) uncle Frank (Anthony Mackie) at home.
Switching Objectives, The Artifice Girl
Cherry (Tatum Matthews), now having achieved singularity and a corporeal form, reveals to Gareth (Lance Hendriksen) that the objective he bestowed upon her of tracking down child predators makes her miserable, and that with her newfound "humanity" she wishes to pursue other things of her own choosing.
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 Better Name, Pinky
Pinky (Jeanne Crain) begrudgingly takes care of a bedridden Miss Em (Ethel Barrymore), a dear friend of Pinky's mother (Ethel Waters).
The Bidding, Memoirs of a Geisha
Following Sayuri's (Ziyi Zhang) mizuage, Mameha (Michelle Yeoh) reveals the bidding price on Sayuri's virginity, shocking the geisha house
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 Improvement Association, A Raisin in the Sun
While the Youngers move into their house in Clybourne Park, Lindner (John Fiedler) from the neighborhood Improvement Association stops by, offering the family money to leave the neighborhood.
The Mess, Chan Is Missing
Jo (Wood Moy) goes around Chinatown paranoid as Chan's disappearance becomes more mysterious.
The Mole Metaphor, The Landlord
At a party in his building, landlord Elgar (Beau Bridges) hears from several partygoers how being Black in America has changed over time.
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).
The World Is Ours, The Living End
Jon (Craig Gilmore) contemplates going home while Luke (Mike Dytri) tries to get him to keep going
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.
Vivian and Cay's First Kiss, Desert Hearts
After Silver's engagement party, Cay (Helen Shaver) drives Vivian (Patricia Charbonneau) to see Pyramid Lake. The pair then share their first kiss in the rain.
Wai-Tung Checks on His Father at the Hospital, The Wedding Banquet
After his father suffered a stroke, Wai-Tung (Winston Chao) rushes to the hospital to find his mother, Mrs. Gao (Gua Ah-Leh). When Mrs. Gao notes Wei-Wei's pregnancy, Wai-Tung spontaneously comes out to her as gay, while Simon (Mitchell Lichtenstein) and Wei-Wei (May Chin) overhear the conversation.
Walk and Talk, Tea and Sympathy
Al (Darryl Hickman) tries to show Tom (John Kerr) how to walk and talk more masculine.
Walter Rejects Lindner's Offer, A Raisin in the Sun
Lindner (John Fiedler) stops by the Youngers' home in South Side Chicago to close the housing deal. Walter (Sidney Poitier) has a change of heart and rejects Lindner's offer, deciding his family will move into Clybourne Park after all.
What's It Like?, Half Nelson
Drey (Shareeka Epps) asks Dan (Ryan Gosling) about his drug use.
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.
Wish I Knew How to Quit You, Brokeback Mountain
Ennis (Heath Ledger) and Jack (Jake Gyllenhaal) argue about not being together.
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.
Yvonne's Walk, The Exiles
Yvonne (Yvonne Williams) walks around the city, thinking about her relationship with Homer (Homer Nish) and life away from the reservation.
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), as gay.
