Film Language Tag: three-point lighting
A common arrangement using three directions of light on a scene: from behind the subjects (backlighting), from one bright source (key light), and from a less bright source balancing the key light (fill light). Emerged during the studio era of Hollywood, and still widely used today.
320 Sycamore, It's a Wonderful Life
George (James Stewart) discovers the house Mary (Donna Reed) has chosen for their life together.
Captain Von Trapp Comes Back Home, The Sound of Music
Captain Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) is back home, and his kids greet him playfully. They sing a song to the baroness, and he joins in.
Charleston Contest, It's a Wonderful Life
George (James Stewart) is reintroduced to Mary (Donna Reed) at the Class of 1928 celebration, and they dance the night away.
Closing Sequence, It's a Wonderful Life
George (James Stewart) returns to his real life and, with the help of his friends and family, saves the Building and Loan.
Closing Sequence, Ikiru
A police officer who found Watanabe's (Takashi Shimura)signature hat comes to return the hat to Mitsuo (Nobuo Kaneko) and pay his respects. Everyone vows to live like Watanabe did in his last moments, but they soon fall back into the old habits of bureaucracy.
Closing Sequence, The Yearling
Jody (Claude Jarman Jr.) returns home to Penny (Gregory Peck) and Ora (Jane Wyman) after running away.
Closing Sequence, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
On the last legs of his filibuster, Jeff (James Stewart) gives it his all against Paine's (Claude Rains) attempts to throw him out of the Senate.
Closing Sequence, Double Indemnity
Keyes (Edward G. Robinson) finds Walter (Fred MacMurray) recording his confession on the office's dictaphone
Filibuster, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Jeff (James Stewart) maintains a filibuster in order to stall the deficiency bill, with support from Clarissa (Jean Arthur) from the rafters.
Flooded Farm, The Yearling
Penny (Gregory Peck), Ora (Jane Wyman), and Jody (Claude Jarman Jr.) try to mitigate the damage to the farm after six days of rain.
Goodbye, Flag, The Yearling
After Flag eats the crops again, Penny (Gregory Peck) tells Jody (Claude Jarman Jr.) what he must do.
Have You Ever Been in Love?, It Happened One Night
After learning her father accepts her marriage, Ellie (Claudette Colbert) drags out her journey with Peter (Clark Gable). They rent a house for the night and discuss love.
Homecoming, The Best Years of Our Lives
Homer (Harold Russell), Al (Fredric March), and Fred (Dana Andrews) return to their families in the fictional midwestern Boone City.
Homer Lets Wilma In, The Best Years of Our Lives
Homer (Harold Russell) shows Wilma (Cathy O'Donnell) what it's like to live with his prosthetic arms.
Homesick for Bedford Falls, It's a Wonderful Life
George (James Stewart) visits Mary (Donna Reed) for the first time since she has returned from college.
How to Propose a Bill, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Clarissa Saunders (Jean Arthur) and Jeff Smith (James Stewart) draft a bill proposing a boys' camp for the Senate.
I'm Gonna Break That Marriage Up!, The Best Years of Our Lives
Peggy (Teresa Wright) tells her parents (Myrna Loy and Fredric March) she plans to break up Fred and Marie's marriage.
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.
Mrs. Dietrichson, Double Indemnity
Walter (Fred MacMurray) meets Phyllis Dietrichson (Barbara Stanwyck) for the first time while looking for her husband to renew their car insurance.
Opening Sequence, Ikiru
A group of parents from Kuroe-cho visit the Public Works department to petition their representatives about building a public park. Kanji Watanabe (Takashi Shimura), the chief of the department, sends them to another office.
Plans of Her Own, Double Indemnity
Walter (Fred MacMurray) confronts Phyllis (Barbara Stanwyck) about her motives.
Raimunda and Irene, Volver
Raimunda (Penelope Cruz) and Irene (Carmen Maura) talk about the distance in their relationship.
She Likes It, The Yearling
Jody (Claude Jarman Jr.) and Penny (Gregory Peck) return from town with the supplies and a surprise for Ora (Jane Wyman).
Sightseeing, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Upon setting foot in Washington, D.C., the new Senator Jefferson Smith (James Stewart) is swept away by the sights, unbeknownst to his companions.
Sixteen Going on Seventeen, The Sound of Music
Leisl (Charmain Carr) sneaks outside to meet Rolf (Daniel Truhitte).
Something Good, The Sound of Music
Captain Von Trapp (Christopher Plummer) tells Maria (Julie Andrews) that he called off his engagement and is in love with her.
Stomach Problems, Ikiru
Watanabe (Takashi Shimura) goes to the doctor's office where he discovers that he has stomach cancer.
The Heart of Elvendom on Earth, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The Fellowship of the Ring arrives in Lothlorien and meet its rulers, the Lord and Lady of the Galadhrim, Celeborn (Marton Csokas) and Galadriel (Cate Blanchett).
The Scheme, Double Indemnity
Phyllis (Barbara Stanwyck) shows up at Walter's (Fred MacMurray) apartment. The two of them talk about Phyllis' husband.
The Wedding (Closing Sequence), The Best Years of Our Lives
At Homer (Harold Russell) and Wilma's (Cathy O'Donnell) wedding, Fred (Dane Andrews) and Peggy (Teresa Wright) reunite.