Film Language Tag: dialogue
According to The Screenwriter's Bible (pub. 1995), “Dialogue is not reallife speech; it only sounds like it. It is more focused, less rambling than real-life speech. Yes, it contains fragments and short bits, but anything extraneous is pulled out, including the ahs and uhs. You might say that dialogue is edited speech. It is organized and has direction, but it retains the style of real-life speech.” According to writer/director Joseph L. Mankiewicz, this is because “Realistic dialogue as it is spoken in everyday life cannot be brought to the stage or screen for the simple reason [that] it would bore everybody out of their minds.”
"The Cyclist", Close-Up
Mahrokh Ahankhah (Mahrokh Ahankhah) strikes up a conversion on the bus with Sabzian (Hossain Sabzian), who pretends to be director Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
25?, Cotton Comes to Harlem
Uncle Budd (Redd Foxx), a scavenger, sells the bale of cotton for $25.
A Fellow Tourist, What Time Is It There?
Shiang-chyi (Chen Shiang-chyi) meets a fellow Chinese tourist (Cecilia Yip) in a cafe and returns with her to her hotel room.
A Shaggy Dog Story, Caché
Yvon recounts a shaggy dog story at Georges and Anne's dinner party.
A Treatise on Ecstasy, Losing Ground
Sara (Seret Scott) and her mother (Billie Allen) discuss creative trances over lunch.
A Visit from a Long-Lost Friend, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
Bauby receives a visit from a friend, Pierre Roussin, who spent several years as a hostage in Beirut after Bauby gave him his own seat on a plane that would then be hijacked.
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.
Adenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomainia, The Great Dictator
Adenoid Hynkel (Charlie Chaplin) delivers a speech in "Tomainian" to a crowd of soldiers.
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
Alan Gets Interrogated, The Imitation Game
Alan is questioned by Detective Nock after being charged with Indecency.
All of them Witches, Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary calls her old Doctor for help.
Always Green, Everliving, Vertigo
Scottie (James Stewart) and Madeleine (Kim Novak) wander together, walking amongst the redwoods.
Ana Stelline, Blade Runner 2049
K visits Dr. Ana Stelline to talk about his memories.
Angels, Blade Runner 2049
Niander Wallace looks at the new replicant model and tells Luv to follow K.
Anna and Giulia, The Conformist
Anna helps Giulia get ready and try on a new dress.
Anna's Death, The Conformist
Anna is chased and killed by fascist agents.
Art Critic Finley Stephens Summons the Candyman, Candyman
While being interviewed by art critic Finley Stephens (Rebecca Spence), Anthony (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) eggs her into summoning the Candyman. As he investigates her whereabouts after she leaves for the bathroom, Anthony sees a reflection of the Candyman in the mirror. However, he notices odd parallels between him and the Candyman. It seems as though they are linked and the Candyman is his counterpart. The clip ends as Anthony, now amalgamated into the character of the Candyman, brutally kills Stephens as shown through the windows of his apartment building.
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.
Baptized in the Fire of the H-Bomb, Godzilla
Japanese leaders seek advice on how to kill Godzilla from Professor Yamane (Takashi Shimura).
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.
Between Grief and Nothing, Breathless
After Patricia discovers Michel sleeping in her apartment, the two talk.
Black and White, Lilies of the Field
Homer Smith (Sidney Poitier) offers to teach Mother Maria (Lilia Skala) and the other Roman Catholic nuns English
Black Power / White Power, BlacKkKlansman
As Ron witnesses Flip’s initiation into the KKK, the students of Colorado College’s Black Student Union learn about the 1916 lynching of Jesse Washington from an eyewitness.
Blank Negative Pictures, Ulysses' Gaze
A (Harvey Keitel) meets Kali (Maia Morgenstern) on the train to Skopje.
Born to Be Sacrificed , Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Lajjo (Farida Jalal) notices her daughter, Simran (Kajol), looking distraught. She then proceeds to have a conversation with her about the sacrifices women need to make in their lives for men. This convinces Simran in the moment to marry Kuljeet (Parmeet Sethi), and forget about Raj (Shah Rukh Khan).
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
But Where's His Brother?, The Prestige
A young boy sees through a magician's trick and is deeply disturbed.
Butch's Conversations at the Bar, Pulp Fiction
Butch (Bruce Willis) speaks to Marcellus Wallace (Irving Rameses Rhames), who explains the terms of a fighting match Butch has agreed to participate in. Afterwards, Butch interacts with Wallace's acquaintances at the bar.
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.
Butter Biscuit, BlacKkKlansman
Ron and David Duke share memories of Black figures in their lives.
Caesar's Army, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Caesar negotiates with the humans to keep their territories separate.
Catching Keyser Soze, The Usual Suspects
Verbal (Kevin Spacey) is very confident that “Keyser Soze” won't be caught and said "My guess is you don't ever hear from him again."
Catherine's Interrogation, Basic Instinct
Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone) is questioned by detectives about the murder of her boyfriend, Johnny Boz.
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.
Cherry's Consent, The Artifice Girl
After Amos (David Girard) votes against a merger with Princeton Dynamics to give Cherry (Tatum Matthews) a corporeal form, the team discusses using her data tracking to find the rogue vote before Amos admits that he could not approve the merger without Cherry's consent.
Cherry's Evolution, The Artifice Girl
Gareth (Franklin Ritch) explains to Amos (David Girard) and Deena (Sinda Nichols) how his Cherry program functions, moving past the functionalities of the best chatbots to hold realistic conversations with Internet users. He has created, he explains, an autonomous program that exceeds the specifications of the Turing Test.
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.
Closer to the Other Side, Gattaca
Eugene is confronted by Vincent and challenges him to another game of chicken.
Closing Scene, Ready Player One
The High Five team inherit Halliday's stocks in Gregarious Games and get ownership of the OASIS.
Closing Sequence, Rashomon
The woodcutter offers to take the abandoned baby and raise it as his own.
Closing Sequence, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet) agree to try and have a relationship once again.
Closing Sequence, Moonlight
Chiron (Trevante Rhodes) goes to Kevin's (Andre Holland) apartment by the beach.
Closing Sequence, Before Midnight
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) reads Céline (Julie Delpy) a letter from her 82-year old self.
Closing Sequence, Luck by Chance
Sona (Konkona Sen Sharma) does an interview.
Closing Sequence, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
Butch (Paul Newman) and Sundance (Robert Redford) are holding out in a small store, trying to outlast the military that has come after them. The drawn-out shootout ends with both characters running out of the store, guns blazing, to ultimately be killed.
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 Living End
Luke (Mike Dytri) knocks out Jon (Craig Gilmore) and takes him to the beach
Closing Sequence: Black and Kevin , Moonlight
In the last scene, Chiron, also known as Black,(Trevante Rhodes) drives Kevin (Andre Holland) back to his home and they have a heart to heart about Black's past, before cutting to them on the beach, and finally to Chiron as Little (Alex Hibbert) as the final shot.
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)
Colosseum, The Conformist
Marcello realises Lino isn't dead when he finds him at the Colosseum.
Command Ship, Tron
Flynn and Yori meet Dumont while they are taken as prisoners on the Command Ship.
Confrontation with Majid's Son, Caché
Majid’s son confronts Georges at his office.
Controlling Fear, Donnie Darko
Students watch and discuss "Controlling Fear."
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
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.
Dave's Evaluation, 2001: A Space Odyssey
Hal asks Dave whether or not he sees the mission as strange or suspiscious, and admits to evaluating his psychology.
Dead Men Don't Lie, Rashomon
The priest, the commoner, and the woodcutter wonder about the plausibility of the dead samurai's account.
Dealing with the Past, Before Sunset
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) discuss whether or not they had sex in the Viennese park, false memories, and the ability to change over time.
Deckard and Roy, Blade Runner
Deckard must face the leader of the replicants he has hunted down.
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.
Diana's Apartment, The Watermelon Woman
Cheryl (Cheryl Dunye) meets Diana (Guinevere Turner) to watch the Watermelon Woman's movies.
Did the Deed, Sound of Metal
After leaving to get cochlear implant surgery, Ruben (Riz Ahmed) returns to the community to talk with Joe (Paul Raci).
Dinner with Hooper, Jaws
Hooper (Richard Dreyfuss) comes to Brody (Roy Scheider)'s house to talk about the shark problem.
Discipline, Where Is My Friend's House?
Ahmad's grandfather (Rafia Defai) explains to his friend (Ali Jamali) his philosophy on discipline.
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 Boss, Lilies of the Field
Homer (Sidney Poitier) watches Mother Maria (Lilia Skala) and the nuns try and fail to give directions to Juan (Stanley Adams) and the other Latin Americans.
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.
Emma Tries Antonio’s Food, I Am Love
Antonio (Edoardo Gabbriellini) cooks a meal for Emma (Tilda Swinton), Eva (Diane Fleri) and Allegra (Marisa Berenson). After taking her first bite, Emma becomes instantly infatuated with it.
Ending Sequence, Soul Man
Mark (C. Thomas Howell) tries to make amends with Sarah (Rae Dawn Chong)
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
Eula's Speech, Daughters of the Dust
Eula (Alva Rogers) pleads with the family to change their mindset before they leave Ibo Landing.
Eva's brain, Ex Machina
Nathan explains how he created Eva.
Every Minute of It, Before Sunset
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) stop at a cafe and talk about their pasts.
Ex-Wife, Before Midnight
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) argue about Hank's (Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick) custody and Jesse's ex-wife.
Expression of Faith in A Foreign Place, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol) visit a church in Switzerland. Simran prays in front of the altar while Raj jokes around. After Simran’s departure from the scene, Raj prays for Simran as well.
Face-to-Face, Jules and Jim
During his stay at Jules (Oskar Werner) and Catherine's (Jeanne Moreau) chalet in the Rhineland, Jim (Henri Serre) finds himself drawn to Catherine as her marriage with Jules falls apart.
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.
Father Figure, Moonlight
Chiron (Alex R Hibbert) asks Juan (Mahershala Ali) about his sexuality.
Faulty Dynamite, Salt of the Earth
Zinc miners like Ramon (Juan Chacón) are subject to dangerous working conditions and are constantly reminded that they are expendable.
Fetishization, Soul Man
Mark (C. Thomas Howell) gets dinner with the Dunbar family, who each stereotype him in a different wa
Fighting in the Garden of Eden, Before Midnight
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) fight about infidelity and doubts in the strength of their relationship.
Finding Allah, Malcolm X
Learning about the Honorable ELijah Muhammad (Al Freeman Jr.) from Baines (Albert Hall), Malcolm (Denzel Washington) eventually converts to Islam.
First Kill, Cruising
The killer takes an unsuspecting victim back to a motel.
Frank at the Movies, Donnie Darko
Donnie speaks with and sees Frank in the movie theater.
Getting Away, Menace II Society
Ronnie (Jada Pinkett Smith) asks Caine (Tyrin Turner) to move to Atlanta
Gimme My Money, Menace II Society
Caine (Tyrin Turner) witnesses the lifestyle that his parents have chosen.
Giulia's House, The Conformist
Marcello visits his fiancee, Giulia's house.
Gollum and Smeagol Conversation, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
In this clip, Smeagol and his dark alter ego Gollum debate about the trustworthiness of the Hobbits. It imitates shot/reverse shot through cuts that make it seem as though there are two characters arguing, rather than two sides of the same character.
Grow and Advance, Transcendence
Max speculates on Will's plans and ambitions.
Halliday Journals, Ready Player One
Wade, as his avatar Parzival, visits the Halliday Journals located within the OASIS.
Home Visit, The Exorcist
The doctors come into Regan's home and try to sedate her.
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 Told Lies about Him, Caché
After learning about Georges’ visit to Majid from another tape, Anne demands to know more about the two men’s relationship.
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
I'm Sorry For Your Loss, Moonrise Kingdom
Police Captain Sharp and Shakusky talk about their love lives.
In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue, Moonlight
Juan (Mahershala Ali) teaches Chiron (Alex R Hibbert) to swim.
Induction into the brotherhood, Satya
TAs Satya (J.D. Chakravarthi) is handed a gun by Bhiku Mhatre (Manoj Bajpayee), he is given the order to go kill Jagga, who had been disrespectful to him earlier. This is his transition from “tough guy” to “Bhai”, and being a part of Bhiku’s brotherhood.
Jerry Maguire Opening Title Sequence, Jerry Maguire
A list of opening credits superimposed upon a montage of the protagonist's work experience.
Joel Resists Memory Removal, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Joel (Jim Carrey) tries to stop the memory removal procedure.
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
Josephine and Daphne, Some Like It Hot
Joe (Tony Curtis) and Daphne (Jack Lemmon) disguise themselves as women named Josephine and Daphne to join an all-female band headed to Miami.
Kane and Susan Meet, Citizen Kane
Kane and Susan meet for the first time.
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.
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.
Know Thyself, Before Midnight
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) thank Patrick (Walter Lassally) for inviting them at his Greek home for the summer.
Krumwiede Arrested, Contagion
The law catches up to Alan Krumwiede for spreading misinformation about the new vaccine.
Kwame Ture, BlacKkKlansman
Brother Ture encourages his fellow Black Americans to unite and fight against racism.
Kwame Ture Speech, BlacKkKlansman
Civil Rights leader Kwame Ture (Corey Hawkins) recites a speech at a local rally hosted by the Black Student Union. Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) attends, going in undercover on behalf of the police as Philip Zimmerman (Adam Driver) and Jimmy Creek (Michael Buscemi) listen in. Ture speaks on the need to embrace Blackness and Black beauty, police brutality, opposition to the Vietnam war, and the fight for racial equality.
Lead Man Holler, Island in the Sun
David Boyeur (Harry Belafonte) sings with the local workers and rowers, much to the amazement of Mavis Norton (Joan Fontaine).
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.
Lighting a Ticking Bomb, Before Midnight
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) discuss Jesse's son Hank (Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick) and Céline's new job opportunity.
Lip Reading, 2001: A Space Odyssey
Hal watches as Dave and Frank discuss how they'll act if it is true that Hal made a mistake.
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.
Losing Hope, Minari
Monica (Han Yeri) helps wash her husband's (Steven Yeun) hair as he promises he'll provide for their family
Losing Lucy, Wendy and Lucy
Returning from the police station, Wendy (Michelle Williams) discovers that Lucy is missing and asks the security guard (Walter Dalton) where the pond is.
Love Endures, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Mary Svevo (Kirsten Dunst) makes a pass at Dr. Howard Mierzwiak (Tom Wilkinson) and Howard’s wife (Deirdre O’Connell), who catches them in the act, reveals a surprising secret.
Lynching of Jesse Washington Story x Klan Induction Ceremony, BlacKkKlansman
Jerome Turner (Harry Belafonte) recounts the lynching of Jesse Washington at a Civil Rights rally as it is cross cut with Philip Zimmerman's (Adam Driver) - posing as a white version of Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) - induction into the KKK. Turner describes in detail the murder and we go back and forth between this and David Duke's (Topher Grace) white nationalist speech. All the while, Stallworth is watching the induction ceremony happen from a window.
Marcello and Manganiello, The Conformist
Manganiello confronts Marcello in the dance hall's kitchen about his intentions.
McCord Talks with LT, The Red Ball Express
The men of the Red Ball Express take a stop to eat as Private McCord (Davis Roberts) has a conversation with Lieutenant Campbell (Jeff Chandler).
Meeting Alisdair, The Piano
Alisdair Stewart (Sam Neill) meets Ada (Holly Hunter) on the beach but doesn't let her take her piano with them.
Meeting Smith Ohlrig, Caught
Leonora (Barbara Bel Geddes) meets multimillionaire Smith Ohlrig (Robert Ryan).
Micah and Jo Wake Up Together, Medicine for Melancholy
After an apparent one-night stand, Micah (Wyatt Cenac) and Jo (Tracey Heggins) quietly observe each other while getting ready to leave their host (John Thurgood)'s now largely empty loft apartment. The party host invites them to stay for breakfast on their way out but they leave anyway.
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.
Minority Reports, Minority Report
Dr. Hineman tells Chief Anderton about the existence of minority reports, revealing the fallibility of the precrime system.
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.
Muchas Gracias, Caught
Leonora (Barbara Bel Geddes) and Quinada (James Mason) go on a night out, and he proposes.
Nailed, Cotton Comes to Harlem
Gravedigger Jones (Godfrey Cambridge) and Coffin Ed Johnson (Raymond St. Jacques) bring Rev. Deke O'Malley (Calvin Lockhart for questioning, as well as his mistress Iris Brown (Judy Pace).
Never One Always Two, Before Midnight
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) reflect on life and love over dinner with friends.
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
No You Don't, Ethan, The Searchers
Debbie finds Ethan and Martin and tells them to go away.
Nothing to Be Afraid Of, Rosemary's Baby
While her doctor attempts to sedate her, Rosemary goes into labor.
Older Model, Blade Runner 2049
K retires an old replicant, living in disguise as a farmer.
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 Sequence, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One
Various women (Susan Ansprach, Patricia See Gilbert) read for the role of Alice in director William Greaves' (William Greaves) new film.
Opening Sequence, Before Sunrise
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) meet on a train from Budapest and strike up a conversation.
Opening Sequence, Chungking Express
He Qiwu (Takeshi Kaneshiro) is struggling with a breakup when he first bumps into a woman in a blonde wig.
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.
Organizing, Sorry to Bother You
Protests arise over WorryFree, a company which offers lifetime contracts, and Squeeze convinces Cassius to join the union.
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.
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
Phoning Friends, Before Sunrise
In a Viennese cafe, Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) have fake phone conversations with friends from home.
Pigeons, Mustard Fields, and New Connections, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Raj (Shah Rukh Khan), and Chaudhry Baldev Singh (Amrish Puri) have a conversation about what being an Indian means in the context of being an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) in a mustard field in Punjab, India. Baldev and Raj feed pigeons as they speak to each other. Raj uses the metaphor of pigeons to symbolize the NRIs and how they are still Indian at heart.
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.
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.
Predetermination Happens All the Time, Minority Report
Chief Anderton and Agent Witwer discuss the ethics of predetermination.
Prognosis, Fruitvale Station
Wanda (Octavia Spencer) waits at the hospital to hear of her son Oscar's (Michael B. Jordan) prognosis after being shot by a BART police officer. A doctor informs her and other loved ones that Oscar is not responding well to treatment, prompting Wanda to lead a prayer for him. However, Oscar dies.
Puttin' on the Ritz, Young Frankenstein
Frederick (Gene Wilder) and his Monster (Peter Boyle) put on a classy dance performance to "Putting' On the Ritz" until the crowd gets rowdy and things go south.
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.
Rachel Discovers Herself, Blade Runner
Deckard convinces Rachel that she is a replicant.
Racial Laws, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
Giorgio's family learns of the promulgation of racial laws in Italy legalizing discrimination against Jews.
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 Finds His Son in Prison, Cry, the Beloved Country
After scouring Johannesburg, Reverend Kumalo (Canada Lee) finds his son (Lionel Ngakane) in prison for killing a white man during a house robbery.
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
Rick Deckard, Blade Runner 2049
K talks to Deckard about his child.
Ride to the Diner, Certain Women
Jamie (Lily Gladstone) decides to bring one of her horses to school one night, and she and Beth (Kristen Stewart) ride to the diner.
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.
Rosemary Finds Her Baby, Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary finds out her baby is the son of Satan.
Roy Confronts His Father, Blade Runner
Roy manipulates his way into Dr. Tyrell's apartment and realizes his fate.
Safety and Danger, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
Micòl (Dominique Sanda) and Giorgio (Lino Capolicchio) share an intimate moment in the carriage house at the Finzi-Contini villa.
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.
School Board Meeting, Lone Star
A meeting is taking place as parents of the community have differing views on how Pilar (Elizabeth Peña) is teaching history.
School Law, Certain Women
Jamie (Lily Gladstone) stumbles into a night school class on school law taught by Beth Travis (Kristen Stewart), a young lawyer whom she invites to the diner afterwards.
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
Sean Parker, The Social Network
Mark, Eduardo, and Christy meet with Sean Parker over dinner and talk about The Facebook.
Selling Rosario's, In the Heights
Kevin (Jimmy Smits) announces he sold Rosario's to pay for Nina's tuition, but Nina (Leslie Grace) doesn't want to return to Stanford.
Sergeant Rutledge Breaks Down, Sergeant Rutledge
While giving his testimony, Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode) breaks down at Captain Shattuck's (Carleton Young) testimony.
Session 4, Ex Machina
Eva questions Caleb about the Turing Test.
Sex or Love?, The Living End
Darcy (Darcy Marta) misses her roommate Jon (Craig Gilmore) as he and Luke (Mike Dytri) share a motel room
Shooting on the Beach, Gomorrah
Marco and Ciro entertain themselves by shooting the guns that they have stolen from the Camorra.
Shopping with Sona, Luck by Chance
Vikram Jaisingh (Farhan Akhtar) and Sona Mishra (Konkona Sen Sharma) go shopping and enter a contest for a new fridge.
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.
Sistah Sound, The Watermelon Woman
After filming a performance, Cheryl (Cheryl Dunye) and Tamara (Valarie Walker) talk about Cheryl's relationship with Diana (Guinevere Turner).
Skin in the Game, BlacKkKlansman
Ron explains to Flip that going undercover to thwart the KKK is more than ‘just a job’.
Sofia and Harpo Get Married, The Color Purple
Sofia (Oprah Winfrey) meets her fiance Harpo's father (Danny Glover). Despite his disapproval, she and Harpo (Willard E. Pugh) get married
Something in the Mist, Before Sunrise
When Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) reach Vienna, he asks is she'd disembark and explore the city with him until his flight leaves in the morning.
Souvenirs of a Killing, Vertigo
Scottie (James Ferguson) and Judy (Kim Novak), now transformed as Madeleine again, revisit the bell tower.
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.
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'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
Stolen Goods, Black Panther
Erik Killmonger takes vibranium from an ancient African art exhibit with the help of Klaue.
Stop Dave, 2001: A Space Odyssey
Dave manages to get back on the ship to shut down Hal, and discovers a message after doing so.
Streetcar Questionnaire, Before Sunrise
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) ask each other a series of direct questions.
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 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.
Tapping into Sound, The Artist
George and Peppy dance and earn the admiration of the director, who speaks out loud.
That December, Before Sunset
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) begin to wander Paris, and inquire if the other went to that train platform nine years ago.
That One Night, Before Sunset
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) contend with their romantic failures in the past nine years and the memories of their one night in Vienna.
The Afterlife in Color, What Dreams May Come
Chris Nielsen (Robin Williams) arrives in the painted heaven he created for himself and finds his old mentor Albert Lewis (Cuba Gooding Jr.).
The Ancestor and the Womb, Daughters of the Dust
Nana Peazant (Cora Lee Day) urges Eli (Adisa Anderson) to connect with his ancestors and his wife's unborn child.
The Bell Tower, Vertigo
Scottie (James Stewart) brings Madeleine (Kim Novak) to the mission in her dreams.
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 Case is Closed, The Learning Tree
Newt (Kyle Johnson) comes forth with information in the trial of Silas Newhall (Malcolm Attenbury) for the murder of Jake Kiner (George Mitchell).
The CDC vs. Krumwiede, Contagion
Alan Krumwiede attacks CDC director Cheever on live television.
The Cowboy, Mulholland Drive
Director Adam Kesher meets The Cowboy at the top of Beechwood Canyon.
The Discovery Mission, 2001: A Space Odyssey
The Discovery One, a manned spaceship headed for Jupiter, has its crew—including a sentient computer—interviewed for national television.
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 Hoover Family Gets Pulled Over, Little Miss Sunshine
The Hoover family is pulled over when its van's horn malfunctions.
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 Kurdish Soldier, Taste of Cherry
Mr. Badii (Homayoun Ershadi) picks up a young Kurdish soldier (Safar Ali Moradi).
The Light, Losing Ground
Sara (Seret Scott) poses for a portrait.
The Little Space In-between , Before Sunrise
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) discuss the future and the importance of love.
The Lost Generation, Cry, the Beloved Country
Three men, including James Jarvis (Charles Carson), whose son was killed by a black man, discuss the rise of "black crime" in Johannesburg.
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 Party, Imitation of Life
While Bea (Claudette Colbert) hosts a party, Delilah (Louise Johnson) comforts Peola (Fredi Washington) about her racial identity.
The Power Has Always Been with the Priests, Minority Report
Agent Witwer and Chief Anderton discuss the precognitive system’s infallibility.
The Power of Christ Compels You, The Exorcist
Father Merrin and Damien perform an exorcism on Regan.
The Rational One, Before Midnight
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) argue about moving to Chicago and the state of their relationship.
The Universe is Falling, Old Joy
Still lost in the mountains, Mark (Daniel London) and Kurt (Will Oldham) decide to camp overnight.
The Vampire's Fate, Shadow of the Vampire
The film crew, knowing Max Schreck (Willem Dafoe) is a vampire, attempt to let in the sunlight to kill Schreck. But Schreck had sabotaged the door, trapping them all inside. Schreck kills Fritz (Cary Elwes) and Albin (Udo Kier) and Murnau (John Malkovich) doesn't stop filming. In the end, the crew arrives and kills Schreck, and Murnau asks for an endboard.
The Virus Analyzed, Contagion
Dr. Ally Hextall breaks down the MEV-1 virus for CDC director Dr. Ellis Cheever.
These People Make Me Sick, Philadelphia
Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) makes his stance on homosexuality clear in a bar after the trial.
They’re Taking Over , BlacKkKlansman
Flip, undercover as Ron, meets Walter Breachway, chapter president of the Colorado Springs KKK, as well as members Felix and Ivanhoe. The men discuss their shared hatred of Black Americans.
This Secret World, Frances Ha
Frances describes what she wants in a relationship at a dinner party.
Tin Shortage, Blackhat
Nick and Chen Lien discover the hacker's next target.
Transcend Them, Transcendence
Max collaborates with the military and Rift to kidnap Martin, stealing Will's source code.
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.
Uncovering the True Face, Close-Up
Abolfazl Ahankhah (Abolfazl Ahankhah) suspects Sabzian (Hossain Sabzian) of being an imposter, and arranges for a journalist (Hossain Farazmand) to come arrest him.
Verbal's secret smile, The Usual Suspects
Kujan (Chazz Paliminteri) guesses that Keaton (Gabriel Byrne) is using Verbal (Kevin Spacey) but at the same time Verbal is secretly laughing at him - the officer believed in his story.
Visiting the Wreck, Cotton Comes to Harlem
Gravedigger Jones (Godfrey Cambridge) and Coffin Ed Johnson (Raymond St. Jacques) investigate the car wreck and discover bits of raw, unprocessed cotton.
Waffles a la Mode, Little Miss Sunshine
The Hoover family sets out on a road trip from New Mexico to support Olive's (Abigail Breslin) dream to win the "Little Miss Sunshine" beauty pageant in California. As the trip gets underway, we learn more about individual members of the family, including Sheryl Hoover (Toni Colette) and Richard Hoover (Greg Kinnear), Olive's parents; Dwayne (Paul Dano), her half-brother; her grandfather Edwin (Alan Arkin); and her uncle Frank (Steve Carrell).
Wai-Tung Exercises While Simon Works, The Wedding Banquet
Wai-Tung (Winston Chao) works out while a voiceover of his mother discusses his father's health and Wai-Tung's prospects for an arranged marriage. Wai-Tung calls his partner, Simon (Mitchell Lichtenstein), to cancel plans before bumping into an old acquaintance.
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.
Wars and Earthquakes, Rashomon
The woodcutter, the priest, and the commoner reflect upon the story they just discussed.
We All Kept Quiet, The Garden of the Finzi-Continis
As Giorgio's father (Romolo Valli) seeks to reassure Giorgio (Lino Capolicchio) that Italian Jews were still citizens notwithstanding discriminatory laws against them, Giorgio reminds him of the importance of recognizing the seriousness of their situation.
We Should Have Talked About Each Other, Breathless
Patricia and Michel discuss their feelings for each other in light of Patricia's betrayal of Michel to the police.
What I Was Instructed to Tell Them, The Learning Tree
Newt (Kyle Johnson) argues with his teacher Miss McClintock (Peggy Rea) and is sent to the principal's office.
What is Lost is Lost, Before Sunset
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) grip with how their lives would have been different if they did reunite nine years ago.
What's It Like?, Half Nelson
Drey (Shareeka Epps) asks Dan (Ryan Gosling) about his drug use.
What's So Great about Discovery?, Jurassic Park
Lawyer Donald Gennaro (Martin Ferrero) joins John (Richard Attenborough), Alan Grant (Sam Neill), Ellie (Laura Dern), and Ian (Jeff Goldblum) for lunch and they discuss the ethics of Jurassic Park.
Where's the Opportunity?, Contagion
Blogger Alan Krumwiede consults a hedge fund manager about Forsythia, the supplement he believes is a miracle cure.
Who is Cherry?, The Artifice Girl
During an interrogation, Gareth (Franklin Ritch) explains to investigators Deena (Sinda Nichols) and Amos (David Girard) that the photos of a young girl named Cherry on his computer are deepfakes, showing a synthetic computer program he created in order to catch sexual predators and pedophiles online.
Will Begins His Plans, Transcendence
Max is informed by his Rift captors that Will's new digital consciousness manipulated the stock market. Meanwhile, the FBI gets an anonymous tip on the whereabouts of Rift.
Will Goes Online, Transcendence
Evelyn lets Will access the internet, expanding his power immensely.
Winkie's, Mulholland Drive
An unnamed man who has been tormented by a terrifying nightmare reveals its contents to another man at Winkie's Diner.
Would You Ask?, Before Midnight
Jesse (Ethan Hawke) and Céline (Julie Delpy) reminisce about their first meeting and aging.
You're A Woman Now, Carrie
Carrie's mother gets a call from the school.
You're Going to Die Up There, The Exorcist
Regan comes downstairs in the midst of her mother's party.
You're Nothing, A Nightmare on Elm Street
Nancy finally finds a way to defeat Freddy Krueger.
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.