Film Language Tag: ellipsis
An abridgment in time in the narrative implied by editing.
A Favor for Fontane, The Godfather
Tom (Robert Duval) travels to Hollywood to try to convince Jack Woltz (John Marley) to give Johnny Fontane (Al Martino) a role in his upcoming film.
Adelaide Confronts Red, Us
Adelaide Wilson (Lupita Nyong'o) confronts Red (Lupita Nyong'o) who has captured her son, Jason Wilson (Evan Alex). As Adelaide creeps up behind Red, weapon in hand, Red begins a monologue about her life as a tethered. The monologue is overlayed with images of Adelaide and Red as young girls. The twist that Adelaide was originally a tethered is revealed.
Camp Chapman Attack, Zero Dark Thirty
Jessica (Jennifer Ehle) and Maya (Jessica Chastain) text back and forth. Jessica goes to meet a supposed double agent for Al-Qaeda but instead, the agent is a triple agent and sets off a suicide vest, killing 7 CIA operatives. Maya finds out about her friend's death and Thomas (Jeremy Strong) informs her of Abu Ahmed's death.
Cassius's Plan, Sorry to Bother You
The RegalView strike comes to a head but Cassius's plan works perfectly.
Epilogue, La La Land
After five years of separation, Mia (Emma Stone) stumbles across Seb's (Ryan Gosling) jazz club.
Familiar Faces, The Woman in the Window
Professor Wanely (Edward G. Robinson) apparently dies as Alice Reed (Joan Bennett) calls him, only to wake up at the club. He realizes it's all been a dream and recognizes the club employees from his adventures.
Fort Point, Vertigo
Madeleine (Kim Novak), apparently possessed by Carlotta, jumps into the water at Fort Point.
Found My Phone, Sorry to Bother You
Cassius manages to prove to the existence of equisapiens to Detroit.
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.
Lola's First Run, Run Lola Run
Lola (Franka Potente) begins her first run through Berlin.
Mankind's Leap, 2001: A Space Odyssey
Mankind makes the leap from bone clubs to space travel.
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."
Michael in Italy, The Godfather
After killing Sollozzo, Michael (Al Pacino) flees to Sicily.
Mozart Won't Help, Vertigo
In the aftermath of Madeleine's (Kim Novak) death, Scottie (James Stewart) becomes practically catatonic.
Rebirth, Run Lola Run
Lola (Franka Potente) begins her second try at saving Manni (Moritz Bleibtreu).
Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day, Nomadland
Fern (Frances McDormand) makes her way to visit Dave (David Strathairn)/
The Bell Tower, Vertigo
Scottie (James Stewart) brings Madeleine (Kim Novak) to the mission in her dreams.
The Boat Sinks, Mediterranea
The refugees’ boat starts to sink but they are eventually rescued.
The Case is Closed, The Learning Tree
Newt (Kyle Johnson) comes forth with information in the trial of Silas Newhall (Malcolm Attenbury) for the murder of Jake Kiner (George Mitchell).
The Chaser Opening Title Sequence, The Chaser
A list of opening titles superimposed upon the antagonist claiming another victim and our introduction to the protagonist.
The Jupiter Room, 2001: A Space Odyssey
Dave encounters and re-encounters himself in a room, where the mysterious monolith facilitates his rebirth at the Star Child.
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 Revolution, The Godfather Part II
Michael (Al Pacino) flees Cuba once he tells Fredo (John Cazale) that he knows the rat was him. Later, he asks Tom (Robert Duvall) what happened to Fredo.
The Showboat Arrives, Show Boat
Captain Andy Hawks (Charles Winninger) and his showboat arrive in Natchez, Mississippi.
The Third Dream, Meshes of the Afternoon
The woman tries to kill her own sleeping body but is awakened by the man who leads her upstairs.
The War, Jules and Jim
Shortly after Jules (Oskar Werner) and Catherine (Jeanne Moreau) get married, Jules and Jim (Henri Serre) are sent to serve during the Great War on opposing sides.
The Women's Munitions, The Grey Zone
Dina (Mira Sorvino) and Rosa (Natasha Lyonne) discuss the plan for smuggling gunpowder to the other camps.
The Wrong Hand, Devil in a Blue Dress
Easy (Denzel Washington) is ambushed by Frank Green (Joseph Lattimore, his most recent lead, before being rescued by his old friend Raymond "Mouse" Alexander (Don Cheadle).
Unlocking the Box, Mulholland Drive
Betty vanishes as Rita uses the blue key hidden in her purse to unlock the box that Betty found in her purse at El Club Silencio.
Virus Origins, Contagion
The origins of the MEV-1 virus are revealed.
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.
