Diversity in Media Representation: White: White American
a character is represented as from the United States and as racially white
"I'm a Girl", Some Like It Hot
Joe/Josephine (Tony Curtis) reminds Jerry/Daphne (Jack Lemmon) to pretend to be a girl after seeing him talk with Sugar (Marilyn Monroe).
"Rose Tint My World", The Rocky Horror Picture Show
After being frozen by Dr. Frank N. Turner (Tim Curry), Columbia (Nell Campbell), Rocky (Peter Hinwood), Brad (Barry Bostwick), and Janet (Susan Sarandon) reflect on their experiences by singing "Rose Tint My World."
"Somewhere" Reprise (Closing Sequence), West Side Story
Tony (Richard Beymer) and Maria (Natalie Wood) find each other in the playground. Chino (Jose De Vega) shoots Tony, who dies in Maria's arms while the Sharks and the Jets watch.
"That's My Mother" (Closing Sequence), Imitation of Life
Lora (Lana Turner) organizes a large funeral for Annie (Juanita Moore). As the procession sets off, Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner) rushes and throws herself upon her mother's coffin. Featuring Mahalia Jackson as a choir soloist.
"Tonight", West Side Story
Tony (Richard Beymer) finds Maria (Natalie Wood) on her fire escape.
"You're a Boy", Some Like It Hot
Jerry/Daphne (Jack Lemmon) tells Joe/Josephine (Tony Curtis) that they got engaged to Osgood (Joe E. Brown), and Sugar (Marilyn Monroe) announces her engagement to Shell Oil Junior (Tony Curtis)
A Discovery is Made and a Posse is Formed, The Great Train Robbery
After the telegraph operator's daughter discovers her father's plight and rescues him, he rushes to notify locals at a dance and a posse is formed to pursue the bandits responsible for the crime.
A Game of Marbles, King of the Hill
Aaron (Jesse Bardford) intervenes in a game of marbles. The camera uniquely circles around the game as it goes forth, the inverse of a 360-degree pan; the editing rhythm also quickens as the game continues.
A Job in Town, Certain Women
Jamie (Lily Gladstone) finds Beth (Kristen Stewart) after searching Livingston's law offices for her. On her drive back to Belfry, Jamie falls asleep at the wheel.
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).
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 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.
Alexandra's Show, Tangerine
Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiyi Rodriguez) and Dinah (Mickey O'Hagan) watch Alexandra (Mya Taylor) perform in a bar.
Annie, Imitation of Life
Annie (Junaita Moore), on her death bed, tells Lora (Lana Turner) what she will want done after she passes.
Avalyn and Brian Discover Dead Deer , Mysterious Skin
After meeting to discuss shared memories of alien abduction and violation, Brian (Brady Corbet) and Avalyn (Mary Lynn Rajskub) encounter a dead deer she says was experimented on by aliens and then left in the field near her home. When she presses Brian to insert his hand into an incision in the body, he experiences flashbacks of past alien abduction and violation -- with a young Neil (Chase Ellison) appearing in them alongside his own past self (George Webster)
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.
Axel and Tommy, Edge of the City
Axel (John Cassavetes) joins Tommy (Sidney Poitier), the head of a stevedore gang, for lunch.
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.
Brad Learns of Lucy's Fate, The Searchers
Brad tells Ethan and Martin he has found Lucy and the Comanches, but Ethan tells him what really happened to her.
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
Buddy Deeds Ain't On Board, Lone Star
Mayor Hollins (Clifton James) tells the story of when Sheriff Charlie Wade (Kris Kristofferson) tried to get Buddy Deeds (Matthew McConaughey) into his business.
Buffalo Bill Meets Sitting Bull , Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
Buffalo Bill (Paul Newman), the star of the Wild West show, meets his new antagonist, Sitting Bull (Frank Kaquitts).
Buffalo Bill Talks to the Ghost of Sitting Bull, Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
Buffalo Bill (Paul Newman) talks to the recently deceased Sitting Bull (Frank Kaquitts).
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
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.
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.
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).
Captain Wessels Moves His Troop and the Cheyenne Tribe, Cheyenne Autumn
Captain Wessels (Karl Maden) is notified that government officials will not be arriving to provide relief to the Cheyenne tribe after a year of waiting for Federal aid. Deborah Wright (Caroll Baker), a school teacher, implores the captain to remind the government of their promise. The tribe proceeds to leave.
Captive, Foxy Brown
Foxy Brown (Pam Grier) wakes up in "The Cabin" after being drugged and kidnapped by the gang of white drug dealers who killed her boyfriend (Terry Carter).
Case File #117-616, Certain Women
Laura (Laura Dern) enters the building and finds Fuller (Jared Harris) and the hostage (Joshua T. Fonokalafi). Fuller asks Laura to read his case file, after which he attempts to escape.
Catherine's Interrogation, Basic Instinct
Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone) is questioned by detectives about the murder of her boyfriend, Johnny Boz.
Cay and Vivian Arrive at the Ranch, Desert Hearts
After spending the night together, Cay (Patricia Charbonneau) and Vivian (Helen Shaver) arrive back at the ranch. Frances (Audra Lindley), the ranch owner, promptly kicks Vivian out.
Cay talks to Frances After the Wedding , Desert Hearts
At Silver's wedding, Cay (Patricia Charbonneau) attempts to reconcile with Frances (Audra Lindley).
Cay Tells Frances She's Moving Out, Desert Hearts
Cay (Patricia Charbonneau) speaks candidly with Frances (Audra Lindley) after she packed Viviane's bags and asked her to leave the ranch.
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 Agency and Optimization, The Artifice Girl
Cherry (Tatum Matthews) explains to Gareth (Franklin Ritch) why she went behind his back and made the executive decision to track down people who would be willing to help Gareth expand the Cherry program.
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.
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, The Silence of the Lambs
While at an awards event, Detective Sterling (Jodie Foster) receives a phone call from Hannibal (Anthony Hopkins)
Closing Sequence, Edge of the City
Axel (John Cassavetes) tells Charlie (Jack Warden) he will inform the police about Tommy's (Sidney Poitier) murder, and the two fight on the waterfront.
Closing Sequence, Some Like It Hot
Joe/Josephine (Tony Curtis) and Jerry/Daphne (Jack Lemmon) escape the hotel with Osgood (Joe E. Brown), and Sugar (Marilyn Monroe) runs to join them.
Closing Sequence, Certain Women
Laura (Laura Dern) visits Fuller (Jared Harris) in prison. Gina (Michelle Williams) hosts a barbecue on her land. Jamie (Lily Gladstone) continues working on the ranch.
Closing Sequence, The Children's Hour
Karen (Audrey Hepburn) discovers Martha's (Shirley MacLaine) suicide; later, she attends the funeral.
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 Defiant Ones
Noah(Sidney Poitier) and John(Tony Curtis) attempt to catch the train and lose the police for good.
Closing Sequence, Sergeant Rutledge
Mr. Hubble (Fred Libby) confesses to the crimes, proving Sergeant Rutledge's (Woody Strode) innocence. Lieutenant Cantrell (Jeffrey Hunter) converses with Miss Beecher (Constance Towers) outside the courtroom.
Closing Sequence, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin return with Debbie and everyone is finally reunited.
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 , Devil in a Blue Dress
Daphne (Jennifer Beals) says goodbye to her lover, mayoral candidate Todd Carter (Terry Kinney), and Easy (Denzel Washington) clears his name with the police.
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.
Clothes Leftover (Closing Sequence), Brokeback Mountain
In 1983, Ennis (Heath Ledger) is visited by his daughter Alma Jr. (Kate Mara).
Comanches at the Edwards' Homestead, The Searchers
The Edwards family attempts to secure themselves before the arrival of the Comanches.
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.
Coyotes at Night, Certain Women
Gina Lewis (Michelle Williams), her husband Ryan (James Le Gros), and their daughter Guthrie (Sara Rodier) leave the campsite of their new home.
David Visits John in the Hospital , Longtime Companion
David (Bruce Davison) visits his friend, John (Dermot Mulroney), who is in the hospital for having pneumonia, which is later understood to be AIDS.
Days and Nights on the Mountain, Brokeback Mountain
Ennnis Del Mar (Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) herd sheep together at Brokeback Mountain.
Divine Intervention, Pulp Fiction
Butch (Bruce Willis) arrives at a motel on a motorcycle, picks up his lover (Media de Medeiros) and rides off; meanwhile, in another location, Jules(Samuel L. Jackson) and Vincent(John Travolta) are involved with gun violence.
Docker's Hook Duel, Edge of the City
Charlie (Jack Warden) goads Tommy (Sidney Poitier) into a fight with their docker's hooks. Charlie kills Tommy, who dies in Axel's (John Cassavetes) arms.
Double Polynesian Health Juice, Watermelon Man
Jeff Gerber (Godfrey Cambridge) buys his daily health drink from Counterman (Mantan Moreland).
Dr. Frank N. Furter Sings "Sweet Transvestite", The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Couple Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet (Susan Sarandon) meet Dr. Frank N. Furter (Tim Curry) who sings "Sweet Transvestite."
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.
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.
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
Ending Sequence, Soul Man
Mark (C. Thomas Howell) tries to make amends with Sarah (Rae Dawn Chong)
Equisapiens, Sorry to Bother You
Steve Lift, CEO of WorryFree, gives Cassius a proposition.
Ethan and Martha's Goodbye, The Searchers
Ethan says goodbye to Martha and leaves on a mission with the rangers.
Ethan and Scar Meet, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin arrive at Scar's camp and find Debbie there.
Ethan Discovers Lucy's Body, The Searchers
Ethan recovers after discovering Lucy's dead body.
Ethan Pursues Debbie, The Searchers
Ethan chases Debbie after she runs away.
Ethan Scalps Scar, The Searchers
Ethan arrives at the Comanches' camp and scalps Scar in his tent.
Ethan's Will, The Searchers
Ethan (John Wayne) is shot by one of the Comanches and anticipating his own death, he writes a will.
Faith, Philadelphia
Andrew Becket (Tom Hanks) is promoted to senior associate at a prestigious law firm in Philadelphia.
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.
Favor For Monty, 25th Hour
Frank (Barry Pepper) argues with Naturelle (Rosario Dawson) over her relationship with Monty (Edward Norton).
Fetishization, Soul Man
Mark (C. Thomas Howell) gets dinner with the Dunbar family, who each stereotype him in a different wa
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.
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.
First Kill, Cruising
The killer takes an unsuspecting victim back to a motel.
Gone, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) and Mouse (Don Cheadle) engage in a shootout to rescue Daphne (Jennifer Beals) from Albright (Tom Sizemore) and his men at a cabin in the Hollywood Hills.
Goolby's Store, Pinky
Pinky (Jeanne Crain) receives unequal treatment and higher prices at a drygoods store because of her race.
He Was Like Me, Imitation of Life
At Christmastime, Annie (Juanita Moore) tells Sarah Jane (Karin Dicker) and Susie (Terry Burnham) the story of the birth of Christ.
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.
Howard's Characters Comes Out on TV, Longtime Companion
Friends gather together at couple David (Bruce Davison) and Sean's (Mark Lamos) beach house to watch their friend Howard's (Patrick Cassidy) character come out on TV.
I Look It, Imitation of Life
Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner) confides in Susie (Sandra Dee) about her new white boyfriend who doesn't know she's black. Lora (Lana Turner) argues with Steve (John Gavin) over an acting oppurtunity in Italy.
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've Got Boats to Build, Certain Women
Laura (Laura Dern) runs into her disgruntled client Fuller (Jared Harris) and reluctantly drives him home.
It All Comes Out, Lone Star
Otis (Ron Canada) and Mayor Hollis (Clifton James) come clean to Sheriff Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper) about what happened to Sheriff Wade (Kris Kristofferson).
Jack Visits, Brokeback Mountain
Four years later, Jack (Jake Gyllenhall) visits Ennis (Heath Ledger) at home in Wyoming. Ennis' wife Alma (Michelle Williams) witnesses their reunion.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Knows Inside, Tea and Sympathy
Laura (Deborah Kerr) finds Tom (John Kerr) by the golf course and comforts him.
Laurie Reads Martin's Letter, The Searchers
Laurie reads Martin's letter to her family and they find out what him and Ethan are up to.
Left for Dead, Coffy
Howard (Booker Bradshaw) gets called to Vitroni's (Allan Arbus) place after Coffy's (Pam Grier) assassination attempt.
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.
Locker Room Discovery, Half Nelson
Dan (Ryan Gosling) is discovered by his student Drey (Shareeka Epps) in the women's locker room.
Martha Confesses Her Feelings, The Children's Hour
Martha (Shirley MacLaine) reveals to Karen (Audrey Hepburn) that she's in love with her.
Marty's Brief Marriage, The Searchers
Marty (Jeffrey Hunter) and Ethan (John Wayne) try to find out Scar's (Henry Brandon) location from Marty's new wife (Beulah Archuletta).
Mary and Rosalie Gossip, The Children's Hour
Rosalie (Veronica Cartwright) tells Mary (Karen Balkin) about a conversation she overheard between two teachers.
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).
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.
Meeting Cherry, The Artifice Girl
Gareth (Franklin Ritch) shows off Cherry (Tatum Matthews) and explains how she works. She has two modes: one which replicates Cherry logging onto a video platform to ensnare predators, and an admin setting in which the user can hold a vocal conversation with the program.
Meeting M3GAN, M3GAN
M3GAN (Jenna Davis), the Model 3 Generative Android, is introduced to Cady (Violet McGraw) after the loss of her parents as a toy that can provide physical and emotional care for her.
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
Minutes Pass, Years Go By, The Hunger
As John (David Bowie) waits for Dr. Sarah Roberts (Susan Sarandon) to talk to him, he rapidly ages.
Miss Beecher Finds the Body, Sergeant Rutledge
Miss Beecher (Constance Towers) offers her testimony to the court about what happened the night she encountered Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode).
Miss Beecher Finds the Body, Sergeant Rutledge
Miss Beecher (Constance Towers) offers her testimony to the court about what happened the night she encountered Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode).
Mommy Comes up with a New Plan, Cleopatra Jones
Mommy (Shelley Winters), a drug lord, learns that secret government agent Cleopatra Jones (Tamara Dobson) has burned her Turkish poppy field
Mrs. Prentice Monologue, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Mrs. Prentice(Beah Richards) explains to Joanna's father(Spencer Tracy)why she believes he and her husband are against their respective children getting married to each other.
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 You Don't, Ethan, The Searchers
Debbie finds Ethan and Martin and tells them to go away.
Noah and John are Released from Captivity, The Defiant Ones
Tied together to a stake by a white mob, Noah (Sidney Poitier) and John (Tony Curtis) discuss the possibility of a lynching until a man sets them free.
Noah and John Argue While Eating, The Defiant Ones
After they find food, Noah (Sidney Poitier) and John (Tony Curtis) argue about the significance of racialized language.
Noah and John Break Into a Building, The Defiant Ones
Noah (Sidney Poitier) and John (Tony Curtis) attempt to quietly break into a general store in hopes of obtaining food and tools.
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.
Noah and John Get into a Fight, The Defiant Ones
While running away from police, Noah (Sidney Poitier) and John (Tony Curtis) get into a physical altercation.
Noah and John Get Trapped in a Ditch, The Defiant Ones
Noah (Sidney Poitier) and John (Tony Curtis) fall into a ditch and must climb out while chained together.
Noah Talks About His Family, The Defiant Ones
While Noah (Sidney Poitier) and John (Tony Curtis) wait for the townspeople to go to sleep, Noah talks to John about his family.
Not So Much Anymore, Imitation of Life
Over 11 years, Lora (Lana Turner) finds success as a Broadway actress. Annie (Juanita Moore) continues to live with Lora as her best friend and confidant.
Not Waking Up, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) is arrested by two LAPD detectives (Beau Starr, John Roselius) as a suspect for the recent murder of Loretta James (Lisa Nicole Carson).
Officer Krupke, West Side Story
Officer Krupke (William Bramley) tries to warn the Jets away from Doc's drug store, but to no avail.
On His Side, Certain Women
Laura (Laura Dern) is called by the police and is told that Fuller (Jared Harris) has gone back to his former place of employment and has taken a hostage.
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, 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, West Side Story
The Jets, a white gang led by Riff (Russ Tamblyn), and the Sharks, a Puerto Rican gang led by Bernardo (George Chakiris), brawl in the streets.
Opening Sequence, Edge of the City
Drifter Axel Nordmann (John Cassavetes) looks for a job at the waterfront and calls his parents.
Opening Sequence, Imitation of Life
Lora (Lana Lurner) loses her daughter Susie (Terry Burnham) at Coney Island, only to find her with Annie (Juanita Moore) and her white-passing daughter Sarah Jane (Karin Dicker).
Opening Sequence, Some Like It Hot
The police raid a speakeasy owned by "Spats" Colombo (George Raft), where jazz band players Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) work.
Opening Sequence, Certain Women
Laura Wells (Laura Dern) lays in bed in the early morning.
Opening Sequence, The Children's Hour
Children from the Wright-Dobie School for Girls ride bikes, play outdoors, and perform in a piano recital for their parents to watch.
Opening Sequence, The Red Ball Express
The narrator opens the film with a description of the state of the war in France during WW2.
Opening Sequence, Pulp Fiction
Before the opening credits roll, Honey Bunny (Amanda Plummer) and Pumpkin (Tim Roth) discuss robbery while at a diner.
Opening Sequence, The Searchers
Ethan returns home to his family in Texas after an 8-year absence.
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, The Jackie Robinson Story
An offscreen narrator explains the importance of Jackie Robinson's story as a young Jackie (Howard Louis MacNeely) walks with his back turned to the camera.
Opening Sequence, Devil in a Blue Dress
Laid off from the factory, Ezekiel "Easy" Rawlins (Denzel Washington) is introduced by his friend Joppy (Mel Winkler) to DeWitt Albright (Tom Sizemore), who offers him a job.
Opening Sequence , The Boys in the Band
Various characters within the film are depicted living their daily lives in New York City.
Opening Sequence, Cruising
Boaters discover dismembered body parts in the harbor.
Opening Sequence, The Hunger
Miriam Blaylock (Catherine Deneuve) and John (David Bowie) invite a young couple from the nightclub to their home.
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 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.
Otis Meets Sheriff Wade, Lone Star
Minnie (Beatrice Winde) tells Sheriff Sam Deeds (Chris Cooper) about when a young Otis (Gabriel Cassius) met Sheriff Charlie Wade (Kris Kristofferson).
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.
Patsey's Whipping, 12 Years a Slave
Patsey is subjected to a whipping at the hands of an unwilling Solomon and an enraged Mr. Epps.
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
Point For Tom Lee, Tea and Sympathy
Tom (John Kerr) plays a tennis match while his father (Edward Andrews) and Laura Reynolds (Deborah Kerr) watch.
Police Discrimination, Pinky
Pinky (Jeanne Crain) and Rozelia (Nina Mae McKinney) get into a scuffle over the money that Pinky is demanding from Jake (Fredrick O'Neal) but are interrupted by a police confrontation.
Police Discuss Prisoners' Whereabouts, The Defiant Ones
After a truck holding prisoners crashes, detectives discuss the whereabouts of the two surviving prisoners.
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.
Prisoners Attempt to Destroy Chain, The Defiant Ones
Two prisoners, Noah Cullen (Sidney Poitier) and John Jackson (Tony Curtis), attempt to break the chain that holds them together.
Probing Siri (Opening Sequence), The Artifice Girl
Deena (Sidna Nichols) uses her phone's Siri for assistance, posing ethical questions of an increasingly challenging nature.
Purr-petual Pets/Opening Sequence, M3GAN
Cady (Violet McGraw) is distracted by her purr-petual pet, a digital toy, on a road trip with her parents before disaster strikes.
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
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.
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.
Sandstone, Certain Women
Gina (Michelle Williams) and Ryan (James Le Gros) stop at Albert's (Rene Auberjonois) to try to persuade him to sell the sandstone on his property.
Sarah Turns, The Hunger
Dr. Sarah Roberts (Susan Sarandon) goes to dinner with Tom (Cliff De Young) after a day with Miriam (Catherine Deneuve).
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
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.
Sergeant Rutledge Saves the Cavalry, Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode) gives his testimony to the court about what happened during the ambush.
Sex with a Man, Go Fish
Daria (Anastasia Sharp) is interrogated in a dream by a group of women who argue she isn't a lesbian.
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.
Sitting Bull Meets the President, Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
Sitting Bull (Frank Kaquitts) and Halsey (Will Sampson) crash the party for a conversation with President Grover Cleveland (Pat McCormick).
Solomon is Beaten, 12 Years a Slave
Solomon is beaten by his two kidnappers in prison.
Sonny Calls His Wife, Dog Day Afternoon
Sonny (Al Pacino) reaches out to his wife (Susan Peretz) amidst his bank robbery
Sonny Talks to His Mother, Dog Day Afternoon
Sonny's mother (Judith Malina) pleads with her son (Al Pacino) to put an end to the robbery
Sonny Talks to Leon, Dog Day Afternoon
Sonny (Al Pacino) reaches out to his partner, Leon (Chris Sarandon), while robbing a bank.
Sorry to Bother You Steve, Sorry to Bother You
Cassius and his fellow Equisapiens track down Steve Lift.
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
Steve Goes to a Gay Nightclub, Cruising
Steve (Al Pacino) enters a gay nightclub as an undercover detective.
Steve Meets the Killer, Cruising
Steve (Al Pacino) has a face-off with the alleged killer (Richard Cox)
Steve's First Dance, Cruising
While at a gay nightclub, a man asks Steve (Al Pacino) to dance.
Supposed to Be His Friend, Edge of the City
Axel (John Cassavetes), before fleeing the city, visits Lucy (Ruby Dee), who demands to know how her husband Tommy (Sidney Poitier) died.
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.
Talk a Good Game, Malcolm X
Malcolm X (Denzel Washington) and the Nation of Islam demand medical attention for a Brother arrested by police.
The Alvarado Building, Devil in a Blue Dress
Albright (Tom Sizemore) hires Easy (Denzel Washington) to find a woman, Daphne Monet (Jennifer Beals).
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 Cast Takes a Photograph, Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson
The Wild West Show cast takes a picture featuring the newly acquired famed antagonist, Sitting Bull (Frank Kaquitts), much to the star Buffalo Bill's (Paul Newman) dismay.
The Chief Questions Delores , In the Heat of the Night
Mr. Purdy (James Patterson) takes Delores (Quentin Dean) to the Chief's (Rod Steiger) office to file rape charges against Sam, while Detective Virgil (Sidney Poitier) also listens in.
The Color of His Skin, Soul Man
Gordon (Arye Gross) defends his friend (C. Thomas Howell) in Harvard Court and asks that Professor Banks (James Earl Jones) and the jury have mercy on Mark
The Drive West (Closing Sequence), 25th Hour
Monty (Edward Norton) is driven by his father (Brian Cox) to prison. His father gives Monty a vision of a future where he avoids imprisonment.
The Escape, Pinky
Two white men attempt to sexually assault Pinky (Jeanne Crain) after discovering that she lives in a primarily black neighborhood.
The GM Talks to the Team , The Jackie Robinson Story
GM Branch Rickey (Minor Watson) has a conversation with the team in response to their petition to not have to play with Jackie Robinson.
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 Man from the Beach, Imitation of Life
Lora (Lana Turner) and Annie (Juanita Moore) decide to live together. Steve (John Gavin), the photographer from the beach, visits their apartment.
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 Next Mayor, Devil in a Blue Dress
Released from jail, Easy (Denzel Washington) is picked up and questioned by mayoral candidate Matthew Terell (Maury Chaykin).
The Protestors Arrive at the Bank, Dog Day Afternoon
Sonny (Al Pacino) and FBI Agent Sheldon (James Broderick) notice a crowd of LGBTQ supporters arrive at the scene in support of Sonny's motives.
The Rumble, West Side Story
Tony (Richard Beymer) tries to stop the Sharks and the Jets from brawling, but Bernardo (George Chakiris) stabs and kills Riff (Russ Tamblyn) anyways, leading to more violence.
These People Make Me Sick, Philadelphia
Joe Miller (Denzel Washington) makes his stance on homosexuality clear in a bar after the trial.
They Aren't White, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin arrive at a military fort looking for Debbie, but encounter other rescued caucasian women.
Virgil's Arrest, In the Heat of the Night
Officer Sam Woods (Warren Oates) arrests a lone man (Sidney Potier) waiting for a train for a murder that occurred just hours prior.
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.
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.
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 a Guy Has To Do For Love, Edge of the City
Axel (John Cassavetes) and Tommy (Sidney Poitier) take a walk, and Axel reveals he is an army deserter.
What Mrs. R Would Have Wanted, Pinky
Pinky (Jeanne Crain) finally realizes where she belongs due to the help of Mrs. R.
What's It Like?, Half Nelson
Drey (Shareeka Epps) asks Dan (Ryan Gosling) about his drug use.
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.
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.
You Never Asked, Imitation of Life
Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner) sneaks out to see her white boyfriend Frankie (Troy Donahue), who beats her after learning she is black. Lora (Lana Turner) and Annie (Juanita Moore) are disturbed by her return home.
Yours Truly, The Searchers
Laurie (Vera Miles) shows her frustration at Marty's (Jeffrey Hunter) unwillingness to return to her. Meanwhile, Charlie McCorry (Ken Curtis) presents himself as a possible romantic partner.
Zack and Bart Kiss for the First Time, Making Love
After going on a dinner date, Zack (Michael Ontkean), who is married to a woman, and Bart (Harry Hamlin) kiss for the first time.
Zack Comes Out to His Wife, Making Love
After having his first sexual experience with a man, Zack (Michael Ontkean) comes out to his wife, Claire (Kate Jackson), as gay.
