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"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 Blues for Nina, Love Jones
Darius (Larenz Tate) performs a spoken-word poem, which he retitles after meeting Nina (Nia Long)
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 Drive to the Races, Killer of Sheep
Stan (Henry G. Sanders), his wife (Kaycee Moore and their daughter (Angela Burnett) join their friends on a drive to the country and the horse races.
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.
Alexandra's Show, Tangerine
Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiyi Rodriguez) and Dinah (Mickey O'Hagan) watch Alexandra (Mya Taylor) perform in a bar.
Amen, Lilies of the Field
Homer (Sidney Poitier) and the Catholic nuns join together in song despite their vastly different musical experiences.
Annie, Imitation of Life
Annie (Junaita Moore), on her death bed, tells Lora (Lana Turner) what she will want done after she passes.
Arriving at the Young Estate, Crazy Rich Asians
Peik Lin (Akwafina) drives her old college roommate Rachel (Constance Wu) to the Young estate, where her boyfriend Nick (Henry Golding) is waiting to welcome her and introduce her to his family. When Nick comes out to greet them, he surprises Peik Lin by inviting her to join the party.
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.
Bernadine Gets Revenge , Waiting to Exhale
After her husband leaves her, Bernadine (Angela Bassett) gets rid of all of his things.
Big Dealer Man, Coffy
Coffy (Pam Grier) goes over to the Dealer Man's (Morris Buchanan) apartment.
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
Boyeur Gets Acquainted with Mavis Norton, Island in the Sun
David Boyeur (Harry Belafonte) meets Mavis Norton (Joan Fontaine) at a large party attended by much of the island’s political elite.
Boyeur Scolds Mavis, Island in the Sun
David Boyeur (Harry Belafonte) gets angry at Mavis Norton (Joan Fontaine) for putting on a blackface mask.
Butch's Watch, Pulp Fiction
Butch (Bruce Willis) is shown as a child receiving his father's watch from world war 2. The watch is given to him by Captain Koons (Christopher Walken) a friend of his who explains its origins.
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).
Carmen Tries to Escape , Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones (Dorothy Dandridge) runs from Joe (Harry Belafonte), who has been instructed to take her to jail.
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.
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.
Celie Leaves Albert, The Color Purple
Celie (Whoopi Goldberg) has her last dinner with the family and tells Albert (Danny Glover) she's going with Shug to Memphis.
Chiyo's Training, Memoirs of a Geisha
After being demoted to the geisha house's maid, Chiyo (Ziyi Zhang) restarts her training as a geisha with prominent geisha Mameha (Michelle Yeoh) as her teacher.
Claire and Zack Say Goodbye, Making Love
A few years in the future, ex-husband and wife Zack (Michael Ontkean) and Claire (Kate Jackson) catch up with each other after the death of their mutual friend.
Cleo Watches a B&S Resident Suffer from Withdrawals , Cleopatra Jones
Cleo (Tamara Dobson) returns from her trip to Turkey to visit her boyfriend, Reuben (Bernie Casey), who runs a house for recovering addicts
Cleopatra Talks to Mrs. Johnson, Cleopatra Jones
Cleopatra (Tamara Dobson) visits Mrs. Johnson (Esther Rolle) to learn about what's been going on since she's been gone.
Closing Sequence, Maria Full of Grace
Maria (Catalina Sandino Moreno) and Blanca (Yenny Paola Vega) are ready to boars the plane back to Colombia when Maria decides to stay in the US.
Closing Sequence, Love Jones
Nina (Nia Long), on a visit from New York, reads a poem in hopes of seeing Darius (Larenz Tate).
Closing Sequence, 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, 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, Daughters of the Dust
The Peazant family moves to the North.
Closing Sequence , Killer of Sheep
One of Stan's Wife's (Kaycee Moore) friends announces she is pregnant, and Stan (Henry G. Sanders) continues working at the sheep slaughterhouse.
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 , Carmen Jones
Joe (Harry Belafonte) kidnaps and kills Carmen Jones (Dorothy Dandridge).
Clothes Leftover (Closing Sequence), Brokeback Mountain
In 1983, Ennis (Heath Ledger) is visited by his daughter Alma Jr. (Kate Mara).
Coffy's Revenge, Coffy
After escaping, Coffy (Pam Grier) pays a visit to Howard (Booker Bradshaw).
Comanches at the Edwards' Homestead, The Searchers
The Edwards family attempts to secure themselves before the arrival of the Comanches.
Congressman Howard, Coffy
After Howard's (Booker Bradshaw) announcement, him and Coffy (Pam Grier) share a night of passion.
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 and Luther Talk, No Way Out
Husband and wife Cora (Mildred Joanne Smith) and Luther (Sidney Poitier) Brooks share a moment after Luther comes back home from work.
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.
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.
Death Got His Hand on Me, Carmen Jones
Carmen (Dorothy Dandridge) visits pro-wrestler and potential lover Husky Miller (Joe Adams).
Denis Archer and Margot Seaton Discuss Their Future, Island in the Sun
Denis Archer (John Justin) and Margot Seaton (Dorothy Dandridge) discuss their relationship and plans for the future.
Denis Archer and Margot Seaton Get To Know Each Other, Island in the Sun
Denis Archer (John Justin) and Margot Seaton (Dorothy Dandridge) get to know each other, and Archer professes his love for her.
Different Pains, Salt of the Earth
Esperanza (Rosaura Revueltas) goes into labor while her husband (Juan Chacón) is beaten by two police officers.
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.
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."
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.
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, 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, Soul Man
Mark (C. Thomas Howell) tries to make amends with Sarah (Rae Dawn Chong)
Ending Sequence, Lilies of the Field
Homer's (Sidney Poitier) work is finished. He and the nuns have one final interaction before he returns to his life.
Esperanza's Monologue, Salt of the Earth
Esperanza (Rosaura Revueltas) speaks about her family's historical connection with what was once "San Marcos," but was changed to "Zinc Town" by white settlers.
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 Pursues Debbie, The Searchers
Ethan chases Debbie after she runs away.
Eula's Speech, Daughters of the Dust
Eula (Alva Rogers) pleads with the family to change their mindset before they leave Ibo Landing.
Family Dispute, Salt of the Earth
Esperanza (Rosaura Reveultas) begs Ramon (Juan Chacón) to consider the rights of women in their protest against unfair working conditions.
Family Secrets, Crazy Rich Asians
At a wedding reception, Nick’s (Henry Golding) mother (Michelle Yeoh) and grandmother (Lisa Lu) accuse Rachel (Constance Wu) of lying about her family background. Rachel denies the allegations and flees the reception while Nick chases after her.
Fantasy Reunion Sequence, Longtime Companion
Fuzzy (Stephen Caffrey), Willy (Campbell Scott), and Lisa (Mary-Louise Parker) walk along the beach and discuss their lives before AIDS. A dream sequence occurs where they reunite with their old friends who died from AIDS.
Favor For Monty, 25th Hour
Frank (Barry Pepper) argues with Naturelle (Rosario Dawson) over her relationship with Monty (Edward Norton).
Feeling the Heat, Love Jones
Darius (Larenz Tate) and Nina (Nia Long) return to her place after deciding to give their relationship another try.
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.
Found My Phone, Sorry to Bother You
Cassius manages to prove to the existence of equisapiens to Detroit.
Friend of Lucy's, Maria Full of Grace
Maria (Catalina Sandino Moreno) goes to Lucy's (Guilied Lopez) sister Carla's (Patricia Rae) apartment in New York City, and lies about her friendship with Lucy.
Girl's Hands, Tea and Sympathy
Tom (John Kerr) visits Ellie (Norma Crane) in order to dispel rumors about him. Tom attempts suicide.
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.
Grapes, Maria Full of Grace
Maria (Catalina Sandino Moreno) meets up with Lucy (Guilied Lopez), a more experienced mule.
Harry's Club, Imitation of Life
Annie (Juanita Moore) learns Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner) is performing at a seedy nightclub in New York City.
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.
Hello, Miss Monet, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) meets Daphne Monet (Jennifer Beals) at the Ambassador Hotel.
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.
House Fire, Malcolm X
Malcolm (Denzel Washington) and Betty (Angela Bassett)'s house is firebombed.
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 Didn't Mean to Hurt Anybody, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) finds Daphne (Jennifer Beals) waiting at his house and learns of her heritage.
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.
Ibo Landing, Daughters of the Dust
Eula (Alva Rogers) and Eli (Adisa Anderson) Peazant recall the story of Ibo Landing.
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."
Jo and Micah Discuss Race and Identity, Medicine for Melancholy
After sharing a joint with Micah (Wyatt Cenac)'s couch, Jo (Tracey Heggins) and he discuss their contrasting notions of race, identity, and self-conception while he works on her bike. After tiring of the debate, Jo suggests they go out dancing; Micah volunteers to call a cab.
Jo and Micah Go Out Dancing, Medicine for Melancholy
Jo (Tracey Heggins) and Micah (Wyatt Cenac) go to a club where they drink, kiss, share a photo booth, and dance in the midst of a large crowd.
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.
Job Interview, Maria Full of Grace
Maria (Catalina Sandino Moreno) is interviewed by Javier (Jaime Osorio Gómez) to be hired as drug mule.
Joe's Car Gets Stuck, Carmen Jones
Joe (Harry Belafonte) accidentally drives his car into a river.
Joseph Gifts Beneatha Nigerian Clothing, A Raisin in the Sun
Beneatha's (Diana Sands) Nigerian classmate, Joseph (Ivan Dixon), gifts her traditional Nigerian clothing as a token of his affection
Juan and Chiron Have A Heart to Heart, Moonlight
In this scene, Chiron (Alex Hibbert) and Juan (Mahershala Ali) sit down to have a serious conversation about homosexuality and homophobia, as well as Juan's mother (Naomie Harris) doing drugs and Juan selling them.
June Receives her Mother's Feather, The Joy Luck Club
June’s father (Chao-Li Chi) gifts June (Ming-Na Wen) a swan feather. June’s mother, Suyuan (Kieu Chinh) intended to give the feather to her daughter as a symbol of her hope and pride, but passed away prior to this gifting.
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.
Layman's Language, Chan Is Missing
Jo (Wood Moy) and Steve (Marc Hayashi) meet a lawyer (Judi Nihei) who is representing Chan and is also looking for him.
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).
Left for Dead, Coffy
Howard (Booker Bradshaw) gets called to Vitroni's (Allan Arbus) place after Coffy's (Pam Grier) assassination attempt.
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.
Lina and Ying-Ying's Marital Struggles, The Joy Luck Club
Ying-Ying (France Nuyen) hears of her daughter, Lena’s (Lauren St. Clair) marital troubles with her fickle husband, Harold (Michael Paul Chan). Flashbacks of Ying-Ying’s abusive Chinese husband, Lin Xiao (Russell Wong) link mother and daughter.
Losing Hope, Minari
Monica (Han Yeri) helps wash her husband's (Steven Yeun) hair as he promises he'll provide for their family
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).
Mei Li Meets Wang Ta, Flower Drum Song
Mei Li (Miyoshi Umeki) meets Wang Ta (James Shigeta) for the first time. After their introductions, Mei Li sings, "I Am Going to Like It Here."
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.
Micah Searches for Jo, Medicine for Melancholy
After a brief phone call, Micah (Wyatt Cenac) searches on bike and foot to find where Jo (Tracey Heggins) is staying, knocking on doors repeatedly. Eventually, when he finds her and returns her wallet, he asks to come up to the apartment; she allows him to.
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.
Mina and Demetrius Call Their Families, Mississippi Masala
Mina (Sarita Choudhury) and Demetrius (Denzel Washington) call their families to say goodbye after deciding to run away together
Mina goes to a Party, Mississippi Masala
Mina (Sarita Choudhury) takes Harry (Ashok Lath) to a party where he meets her friends.
Mina’s Mother Helps with Her Hair, Mississippi Masala
Mina (Sarita Choudhury) talks about the party she went to the night before with her mother (Sharmila Tagore)
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).
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. Chan, Chan Is Missing
Jo (Wood Moy) and Steve (Marc Hayashi) visit Mrs. Chan Hung (Ellen Yeung).
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.
Nardo is Dead, West Side Story
Maria (Natalie Wood) is told by her fiancé Chino (Jose De Vega) that Bernardo (George Chakiris) was killed by Tony (Richard Beymer).
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.
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.
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.
Open Your Eyes, Malcolm X
Betty Saunders (Angela Bassett) thinks that her husband Malcolm X (Denzel Washington) has been betrayed by the Nation of Islam.
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, 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, 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, Tangerine
Transgender sex worker Sin-Dee Rella (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) meets friend fellow sex worker and friend Alexandra (Mya Taylor) at a donut shop in Hollywood, where she learns that her boyfriend has been cheating on her during her stint in jail.
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 Joy Luck Club
June (Ming-Na Wen) recounts an allegory following a woman immigrating from China to the US. She brings a swan with her, intending to gift it to her future American daughter. However, an immigration officer confiscates the swan, and the mother is left with a feather.
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, Carmen Jones
Cindy Lou (Olga James) visits Joe (Harry Belafonte) at his military base.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
Power Caller, Sorry to Bother You
Cassius closes his first deal as a power caller.
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.
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.
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.
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 Meets Eleanor , Crazy Rich Asians
Nick (Henry Golding) accompanies his girlfriend Rachel (Constance Wu) to his mother Eleanor's (Michelle Yeoh) kitchen to introduce them to each other.
Ray Ambushes Dr. Brooks, No Way Out
Ray Biddle (Richard Widmark) ambushes Dr. Brooks (Sidney Poitier) in an attempt to kill him. Edie Johnson (Linda Darnell) arrives to try and stop Ray.
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
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.
Ringing in the New Year, Fruitvale Station
As Oscar (Michael B. Jordan) and Sophina (Melonie Diaz) ride the BART into San Francisco, the train gets delayed, forcing them to stay on the train when midnight strikes. The passengers respond by putting on music and throwing an impromptu party.
Robin Breaks Up with Troy, Waiting to Exhale
Robin(Lela Rochon) ends her relationship with Troy (Mykelti Williamson) because of his drug abuse.
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 Jane, My Baby, Imitation of Life
Annie (Juanita Moore) finds Sarah Jane (Susan Kohner) in California and goes to see her one last time and say goodbye.
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
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
Scraps of Memories, Daughters of the Dust
Nana (Cora Lee Day)'s granddaughters debate about leaving her to go North.
Sergeant Rutledge Saves the Cavalry, Sergeant Rutledge
Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode) gives his testimony to the court about what happened during the ambush.
Sightseeing in Singapore, Crazy Rich Asians
After arriving in Singapore, Rachel (Constance Wu) goes with her boyfriend Nick (Henry Golding), his best friend Colin (Chris Pang) and Colin's fiancée Araminta (Sonoya Mizuno) for a night out ahead of the pair's wedding.
Simon and Wai-Tung Argue About Their Situation, The Wedding Banquet
After showering, Wei-Wei (May Chin) retires to her and Wai-Tung’s (Winston Chao) bedroom, but he leaves and falls asleep in Simon’s (Mitchell Lichtenstein). Simon returns late and Wai-Tung accuses him of having an affair. The next morning, they discover that Wei-Wei is pregnant with Simon's child as Wai-Tung's Taiwanese parents (Lung Sihung, Gua Ah-Le), listen in.
Sin-Dee Interogates Nash, Tangerine
Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) and Alexandra (Mya Taylor) try to find out information about Sin-Dee's boyfriend from Nash (Ian Edwards).
Sin-Dee Waits for the Bus, Tangerine
Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) waits for the bus during her journey to find the woman her boyfriend (James Ransone) cheated with.
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
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
Spiritual Awakening, Malcolm X
Malcolm X (Denzel Washington) travels to Mecca after breaking with the Nation of Islam.
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)
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.
Tank Begs for a Job, Uptight
Tank (Julian Mayfield) visits B.G. (Raymond St. Jacques) and Jeannie (Janet MacLachlan) and asks to be hired as a bodyguard
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 Better Name, Pinky
Pinky (Jeanne Crain) begrudgingly takes care of a bedridden Miss Em (Ethel Barrymore), a dear friend of Pinky's mother (Ethel Waters).
The Bidding, Memoirs of a Geisha
Following Sayuri's (Ziyi Zhang) mizuage, Mameha (Michelle Yeoh) reveals the bidding price on Sayuri's virginity, shocking the geisha house
The 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 Death of Johnny Boz, Basic Instinct
A mystery woman has sex with rockstar Johnny Boz (Bill Cable), in which she murders him.
The Escape, Pinky
Two white men attempt to sexually assault Pinky (Jeanne Crain) after discovering that she lives in a primarily black neighborhood.
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 Li's Arrival in San Francisco, Flower Drum Song
Mei Li (Miyoshi Umeki) and her Father, Dr. Han Li (Kam Tong), arrive in San Franciso after illegally entering the country by boat.
The Lord has His Reasons, Imitation of Life
Annie (Juanita Moore) visits Sarah Jane (Karin Dicker) at school, where she discovers she has been passing as white.
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 Picket Line, Salt of the Earth
Esperanza (Rosaura Revueltas) describes how women got involved in the picket line that the miners formed to protest their working conditions.
The Spot, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) spends the night with Loretta James (Lisa Nicole Carson), a close friend of Daphne (Jennifer Beals).
The Weddings, Flower Drum Song
About to marry Sammy Fong (Jack Soo), Mei Li (Miyoshi Umeki) objects, resulting in her marriage to Wang Ta (James Shigeta) and Fong's marriage to Linda Low (Nancy Kwan).
They Aren't White, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin arrive at a military fort looking for Debbie, but encounter other rescued caucasian women.
This Bitter Earth, Killer of Sheep
Stan (Henry G. Sanders) and Stan's Wife (Kaycee Moore) dance to Dinah Washington's "This Bitter Earth."
Tillie Confronts John, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Tillie (Isabel Sanford) confronts John (Sidney Porter) while he is changing in his room.
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.
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.
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.
What Mrs. R Would Have Wanted, Pinky
Pinky (Jeanne Crain) finally realizes where she belongs due to the help of Mrs. R.
What's Past is Prologue, Daughters of the Dust
Mary (Barbara O. Jones) and Viola (Cheryl Lynn Bruce) Peazant travel home to Ibo Landing in anticipation of the family moving North.
Worlds Collide, Tangerine
Sin-Dee (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez), her friends, and Razmik's (Karren Karagulian) family collide at a donut shop.
Yellow Mary, Daughters of the Dust
Mary Peazant (Barbara O. Jones) is greeted by the family upon her return to Ibo Landing.
You Ain't Shit, Moonlight
Juan (Mahershala Ali) realizes he's been selling drugs to Chiron's mother Paula (Naomie Harris) and Paula vents her frustration on her son.
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.
Yvonne's Walk, The Exiles
Yvonne (Yvonne Williams) walks around the city, thinking about her relationship with Homer (Homer Nish) and life away from the reservation.
Zack Comes Out to His Wife, Making Love
After having his first sexual experience with a man, Zack (Michael Ontkean) comes out to his wife, Claire (Kate Jackson), as gay.
