Film Language Tag: arc shot
A shot in which the camera moves in a partial or full circle around the subject.
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.
Abigail's Arrival, The Favourite
Abigail (Emma Stone) arrives in Hertfordshire.
Argument With a Student, TÁR
Lydia (Cate Blanchett) argues with a student, Max (Zethphan Smith-Gneist), on separating the art from the artist.
Cheating Is....Not Good, Keep up the Good Wor
After leaving an event for her partner, Aksel, Julie (Renate Reinsve) meets Eivind (Herbert Nordrum) at a party and they question whether their interactions constitute cheating.
Closing Sequence, All About My Mother
Lola (Toni Canto) meets the third Esteban and talks with Manuela (Cecilia Roth) about the second. As Huma (Marisa Paredes) and Mario (Carlos Lozano) practice Federico Garcia Lorca's "Blood Wedding," Manuela leaves Barcelona again. Two years later, Manuela returns to Barcelona with the Third Esteban to attend a conference on AIDS.
Closing Sequence, Saving Private Ryan
Alongside Private Ryan's (Matt Damon) crew, Captain Miller (Tom Hanks) and his men fight a bloody battle to defend a French bridge from the Germans.
Encountering the Babadook, The Babadook
Amelia (Essie Davis) and Samuel (Noah Wiseman) face the Babadook in a thrilling confrontation that makes it retreat.
Frozen Time, The Worst Person in the World
The rest of the world freezes when Julie (Renate Reinsve) flips on the lights. Then she and Eivind (Herbert Nordrum) spend the day together.
I Dreamt I Stabbed You in the Eye, The Favourite
Sarah (Rachel Weisz) writes a letter to Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) and Abigail (Emma Stone) burns it.
Illusion of Self, Perfect Blue
Mima (Junko Iwao) films the scene where it is revealed that her character is the killer.
Joker Crashes the Party, The Dark Knight
While Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) is throwing a party for Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), the Joker (Heath Ledger) crashes the party looking for Dent. Meanwhile, James Gordon (Gary Oldman) is warning important city officials that they are in danger.
Mia and Sebastian's Theme, La La Land
Seb (Ryan Gosling) returns to his old job to play jazzy Christmas carols at a fancy restaurant. He tries (and fails) to stick to the set list.
Mia's Audition, La La Land
Mia (Emma Stone) auditions for a film shooting in Paris. After, her and Seb (Ryan Gosling) talk about their relationship.
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.
Mr. Orange, Reservoir Dogs
Mr. Orange (Tim Roth) crafts a believable story to get Mr. White (Harvey Keitel), Joe Cabot (Lawrence Tierney), and Eddie (Chris Penn) to trust him.
Opening Sequence, Reservoir Dogs
The assembled cast of criminals have breakfast at a diner before their heist.
Opening Sequence, City of God
Rocket (Alexandre Rodrigues) gets stuck between the police, an escaped chicken, and Li'l Ze (Leandro Firmino) and his gang.
Opening Sequence, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood
Promo and press interview with Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), followed by opening credits.
Opening Sequence, Oppenheimer
In 1959, the senate questions former AEC chairman Lewis Strauss (Robert Downey Jr.) about his relations with Oppenheimer. In 1954, a committee questions Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy), who remembers his past.
Struggle Session, Farewell My Concubine
Dieyi (Leslie Cheung) and Xiaolou (Zhang Fengyi) prepare to take part in a Struggle Session with other members of the opera troupe. During the session, Xiaolou accuses both Dieyi and Juxian (Gong Li) of past crimes.
Sue and Elisabeth Fight Scene, The Substance
Elisabeth (Demi Moore) tries to terminate Sue (Margaret Qualley), but, on second thought, brings her back to life.
Tommy and Hedwig's Last Goodbye, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hedwig (John Cameron Mitchell) strips at a performance, then meets Tommy (Michael Pitt) as he performs one last song for her.
You Cannot Just Eat and Eat, The Favourite
Queen Anne (Olivia Colman) tries to jump from the castle.