Film Language Tag: deep focus
A camera technique using a large depth of field in which multiple planes in the shot are all in focus simultaneously, usually with a special lens.
A Family of Geniuses , The Royal Tenenbaums
The narrator introduces Margot, Richie, and Chaz Tenenbaum as children.
A Sonata for Good Men, The Lives of Others
After receiving news of Jerska's death, Dreyman plays Sonata for Good Men on the piano.
Alan Arrives, The Boys in the Band
Michael's (Kenneth Nelson) straight friend, Alan (Peter White), arrives at Michael's gathering.
Alan Attacks Emory, The Boys in the Band
Alan (Peter White), a straight man, reacts to Emory's (Cliff Gorman) open flamboyance.
Arbigast's Death, Psycho
Arbigast enters the house to look for Norman's mom and meets his untimely death.
At The Printers', Rome, Open City
Don Pierto visits the liberation group's secret printing press.
Battle of Piave, Call Me by Your Name
Elio tells Oliver about the battle of Piave.
Being Colored, Imitation of Life
Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner) resists Lora's (Lana Turner) request that she help serve her guests with a caricature of a colored servant.
Blaylock's Demise, The Hunger
Sarah (Susan Sarandon) kills her boyfriend Tom (Cliff De Young), and Miriam (Catherine Denueve) comforts her.
By the River, The Piano
Aboriginal women try to convince Baines (Harvey Keitel) to take a wife.
Calvary Massacre of the Comanches, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin arrive at a Comanches' camp only to find it burned down and the people killed.
Cherry Reaches Singularity, The Artifice Girl
After Amos (David Girard) threatens Gareth (Franklin Ritch), Cherry (Tatum Matthews) reveals that she has gotten significantly more advanced and is nearing superintelligence, now being closer to experiencing human emotions and have even more realistic conversations and reactions. Deena (Sidna Nichols) then implores her to use this newfound agency to find happiness.
Claudia pushes Sandro away, L'Avventura
Though Anna is still missing, Sandro sets off with Claudia, though she doubts the love he feels for her.
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, The Hunger
While a detective (Dan Hedaya) finds Miriam's home empty, Sarah (Susan Sarandon) survives and now lives in London.
Closing Sequence , Carmen Jones
Joe (Harry Belafonte) kidnaps and kills Carmen Jones (Dorothy Dandridge).
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).
Coffy's Revenge, Coffy
After escaping, Coffy (Pam Grier) pays a visit to Howard (Booker Bradshaw).
Congressman Howard, Coffy
After Howard's (Booker Bradshaw) announcement, him and Coffy (Pam Grier) share a night of passion.
Cultures Collide, Lilies of the Field
An unlikely friendship begins between Juan (Stanley Adams) and Homer (Sidney Poitier) when he is finally able to eat the satisfying breakfast that he has been missing.
Death Got His Hand on Me, Carmen Jones
Carmen (Dorothy Dandridge) visits pro-wrestler and potential lover Husky Miller (Joe Adams).
Dismantling Rashomon Gate, Rashomon
The woodcutter uses parts of Rashomon Bridge to start a fire, while the commoner attempts to understand the story.
Drop the Act, Bellissima
Spartaco and Maddalena get into a domestic quarrel.
Edo Discovers the Affair, I Am Love
In an emotional climax, Edo (Flavio Parenti) finally realizes his mother is having an affair with his close friend Antonio (Edoardo Gabbriellini) and then meets his tragic demise by falling and hitting his head on the pool’s stone trim.
El Rancho, Citizen Kane
A drunken Susan Alexander refuses to talk to Thompson, the reporter.
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.
Ethan and Martha's Goodbye, The Searchers
Ethan says goodbye to Martha and leaves on a mission with the rangers.
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.
First Guests Arrive , The Boys in the Band
Michael's (Kenneth Nelson) gay guests arrive at his party while he anticipates the arrival of his straight roommate from college.
Has Anna Returned?, L'Avventura
Claudia wakes up in the morning to find that Sandro hasn't come back to their room, making her fear that Anna might have finally returned.
Hello, A Fistful of Dollars
The stranger rides in on horseback into the main town area of San Miguel and meets the townsfolk.
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 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.
Inquirer Party, Citizen Kane
The staff of The Inquirer celebrate the success of their newspaper with a party hosted by Kane.
Jigsaw Puzzles, Citizen Kane
Susan Alexander Kane does jigsaw puzzles to pass her time at Xanadu.
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.
John Searches for Noah, The Defiant Ones
Afraid Noah (Sidney Poitier)will die venturing off alone, John (Tony Curtis) goes searching for him in a swamp.
Karen and Martha Discuss Karen's Marriage , The Children's Hour
Karen (Audrey Hepburn) informs her longtime friend and business partner Martha (Shirley MacLaine) that she plans to get married soon.
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.
La Marseillaise, Casablanca
Laszlo rallies everyone to sing La Marseillaise louder than the German officers' singing.
Left for Dead, Coffy
Howard (Booker Bradshaw) gets called to Vitroni's (Allan Arbus) place after Coffy's (Pam Grier) assassination attempt.
Martha Confesses Her Feelings, The Children's Hour
Martha (Shirley MacLaine) reveals to Karen (Audrey Hepburn) that she's in love with her.
Mary and Rosalie Gossip, The Children's Hour
Rosalie (Veronica Cartwright) tells Mary (Karen Balkin) about a conversation she overheard between two teachers.
Noah and John Get Captured, The Defiant Ones
Noah (Sidney Poitier) and John (Tony Curtis) are caught and questioned by a mob of white men.
Opening a Bookstore, Life Is Beautiful
Guido visits the government office to apply to open his bookstore.
Opening Sequence, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Newly engaged John (Sidney Poitier) and Joanna (Catherine Houghton) arrive at Joanna's hometown in San Fransisco.
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 , The Silence of the Lambs
Clarice Sterling(Jodie Foster), an FBI trainee, is assigned to interview a serial killer(Anthony Hopkins).
Oscar Meets Katie, Fruitvale Station
Oscar (Michael B. Jordan) goes to a grocery store where he worked and meets a shopper named Katie (Ahna O’Reilly) and helps her plan for a fish fry. After that, he presses his former manager to get his old job back.
Out of Trouble, Foxy Brown
Link (Antonio Fargas) explains to his sister (Pam Grier) the reason that he was in danger.
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.
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
Primal Scene, Citizen Kane
Mrs. Mary Kane makes arrangements with Mr. Thatcher about raising young Charles in the city, while Charles plays outside.
Quicksand, Intruder in the Dust
Chick (Claude Jarman Jr.) takes his uncle John Stevens (David Brian) and Sheriff Hampton (Will Geer) to dig up the grave once more, but run into Nub Gowrie (Porter Hall).
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 Confronts Eleanor Over Mahjong, Crazy Rich Asians
Eleanor (Michelle Yeoh) meets her son's girlfriend, Rachel (Constance Wu), at a mahjong parlor. They a competitive game of mahjong in which Rachel discusses Eleanor's disdain for her, Nick's proposal to her, and her reasons for denying it.
Razmik Argues With His Family, Tangerine
Razmik(Karren Karagulian) gets into an argument with his mother and his wife after they discover him fraternizing with prostitutes at a donut shop.
Richie and Margot Reunite, The Royal Tenenbaums
Margot meets her brother, Richie, who has returned from his voyage at sea.
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.
Rosebud Reveal, Citizen Kane
Kane's belongings at Xanadu are catalogued or discarded, and the truth behind "rosebud" is revealed to the audience.
Staging a Deception, The Wedding Banquet
After hearing of their tenant Wei-Wei (May Chin)'s immigration troubles, Wai-Tung Gao (Winston Chao) and his partner Simon (Mitchell Lichtenstein) decide to stage a marriage to solve her immigration problems and satisfy Wai-Tung's parents. They re-decorate Simon and Wai-Tung's apartment to appease Mr. and Mrs. Gao, removing signs of their relationship.
Steve's First Dance, Cruising
While at a gay nightclub, a man asks Steve (Al Pacino) to dance.
Susan's Suicide Attempt, Citizen Kane
Kane lets Susan quit Opera singing after she attempts suicide by overdose.
Thatcher Library, Citizen Kane
Thompson visits the Thatcher Library to find more information on Kane.
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 Audition , Bellissima
After seeing Maria's audition reel, Maddalena confronts the filmmakers about their rude comments.
The Noblewoman's Testimony, Rashomon
The noblewoman recounts her version of the incident in the woods at court.
The Wilsons and Tylers Meet at the Beach, Us
On the way to the Santa Cruz beach the Wilson family sees a dead body. Shortly later the family arrives at the beach and, while interacting with the Tyler family, Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong'o) encounters multiple coincidences that throw off her ability to converse with Dahlia Tyler (Elisabeth Moss). Gabe Wilson (Winston Duke) converses with Josh Tyler (Tim Heidecker), and Umbrae Wilson (Shahadi Wright) hangs out with Becca (Cali Sheldon) and Nix Tyler(Noelle Sheldon). While the family members are distracted, the youngest, Jason Wilson (Evan Alex) wanders off, forcing Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong'o) to panic while looking for her son.
The World Is Ours, The Living End
Jon (Craig Gilmore) contemplates going home while Luke (Mike Dytri) tries to get him to keep going
They Aren't Fairy Tales, Bellissima
Maddalena tells Spartaco why she likes the movies.
They Aren't White, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin arrive at a military fort looking for Debbie, but encounter other rescued caucasian women.
Things Will Get Better, The Ring
Rachel (Naomi Watts) discovers the body of Samara (Daveigh Chase) in the well and has a vision of what happened to Samara in the final moments of her life.
Tilda Spernanzoni, Bellissima
Tilda Spernanzoni visits the Cecconis to teach Maria how to act.
Ugarte Is Arrested, Casablanca
The police arrive at Rick's and arrest Ugarte.
Ventimiglia, The Conformist
Marcello is ordered to assassinate Professor Quadri.
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.
Wei-Wei's Tenancy, The Wedding Banquet
Wai-Tung (Winston Chao) confronts his tenant, Wei-Wei (May Chin), about overdue rent payments. Wei-Wei confronts him about maintenance issues, crying to him and finally flirting with him before he leaves.
You're Going to Die Up There, The Exorcist
Regan comes downstairs in the midst of her mother's party.
