Film Language Tag: backlighting
A highlighting technique that illuminates the person or object from behind, tending to silhouette the subject; sometimes called edgelighting.
"Hush, Little One, Hush", The Night of the Hunter
John (Billy Chapin) and Pearl (Sally Jane Bruce) hideaway in a barn for the night on the run from Harry (Robert Mitchum).
"Pretty Fly", The Night of the Hunter
John (Billy Chapin) and Pearl (Sally Jane Bruce) accidentally reveal the $10,000 is stashed in Pearl's doll and escape from Harry (Robert Mitchum).
A Hard World for Little Things, The Night of the Hunter
Harry (Robert Mitchum) tracks down John (Billy Chapin) and Pearl (Sally Jane Bruce). Ms. Cooper (Lillian Gish) and Harry have an all-night standoff.
An Attempted Hit, The Godfather Part II
In the middle of the night, someone attempts to kill Michael (Al Pacino). Michael tells Tom (Robert Duvall) that he suspects a betrayal within the family.
Angel of Vengence, A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night
When Hossein (Marshall Manesh) drugs Atti (Mozhan Marnò), the Girl (Sheila Vand)comes to the rescue.
Art Party, The Great Beauty
Jep and Ramona go to an art party.
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)
Botox Salon, The Great Beauty
Jep visits a botox salon and watches the customers get their treatments.
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.
Carol Anne, Poltergeist
Terror strikes in the Freeling household as the tree takes hold of Robbie (Oliver Robbins) and a storm rages outside. Meanwhile, Carol Anne (Heather O'Rourke) tries to resist the forces coming out of her closet.
Closing Remarks, Exit Through the Gift Shop
Thierry, Banksy, and Fairey all give closing remarks to end the documentary.
Closing Scene, The Great Beauty
As Santa Maria climbs the long staircase inside the Scala Sancta, Jep recalls a recurring memory from his past.
Closing Sequence, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin return with Debbie and everyone is finally reunited.
Closing Sequence, Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Roy (Richard Dreyfuss) is chosen by the aliens to join them aboard the mothership.
Dawn, 2001: A Space Odyssey
The sun rises over the earth and the moon.
Epilogue, La La Land
After five years of separation, Mia (Emma Stone) stumbles across Seb's (Ryan Gosling) jazz club.
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.
Flamingos, The Great Beauty
Santa Maria talks to Jep as a flock of flamingos gather in his balcony.
Forgiveness, The Godfather Part II
At their mother's funeral, Connie (Talia Shire) begs Michael (Al Pacino) to forgive Fredo (John Cazale). Later, Michael and Tom (Robert Duvall) discuss how to deal with Hyman Roth.
Goodbye, The Godfather Part II
After finding the bodies of the men who tried to kill him, Michael (Al Pacino) says goodbye to his son, Anthony (James Gounaris).
In-Yun, Past Lives
Nora (Greta Lee) meets and becomes close with Arthur (John Magaro). Hae Sung (Teo Yoo) moves to China.
Incompetent Hitman, Mulholland Drive
A hitman (Mark Pellegrino) attempts to stage a suicide for his mark. While doing so, he accidentally shoots someone else through the wall. He then kills that woman, but is seen by a janitor. He kills the janitor as well and shoots the loud vacuum. This sets off the fire alarm.
Induction into the brotherhood, Satya
TAs Satya (J.D. Chakravarthi) is handed a gun by Bhiku Mhatre (Manoj Bajpayee), he is given the order to go kill Jagga, who had been disrespectful to him earlier. This is his transition from “tough guy” to “Bhai”, and being a part of Bhiku’s brotherhood.
Jake Meets the Clan, Avatar
Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) is taken captive by the Na'vi, including Neytiri (Zoe Saldana). The clan leader Eytukan (Wes Studi) and the spiritual leader Mo'at (CCH Pounder) decide that Jake will be taught their ways.
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.
Keaton Talks to Cloaked Man, The Usual Suspects
A cloaked man approaches Dean Keaton (Gabriel Byrne) and lights a cigarette with him.
Keys to Rome, The Great Beauty
Gep and Ramona are led by Stefano on a night-time tour through Rome's most famous palazzi.
Kisses and Blows, Schindler's List
Goeth speaks sweetly to Helen before beating her brutally and Schindler kisses another woman.
Kwame Ture Speech, BlacKkKlansman
Civil Rights leader Kwame Ture (Corey Hawkins) recites a speech at a local rally hosted by the Black Student Union. Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) attends, going in undercover on behalf of the police as Philip Zimmerman (Adam Driver) and Jimmy Creek (Michael Buscemi) listen in. Ture speaks on the need to embrace Blackness and Black beauty, police brutality, opposition to the Vietnam war, and the fight for racial equality.
Late Night Desert Conversation, Dil Se..
Amar (Shah Rukh Khan) and Meghna (Manisha Koirala) talk about their likes and dislikes before she leaves him in the morning.
Life Remote Control, Exit Through the Gift Shop
Banksy talks about Thierry's documentary, Life Remote Control.
Lights Off, No Country for Old Men
Lleewelyn discovers transponder and awaits the arrival of Chigurh.
Lynching of Jesse Washington Story x Klan Induction Ceremony, BlacKkKlansman
Jerome Turner (Harry Belafonte) recounts the lynching of Jesse Washington at a Civil Rights rally as it is cross cut with Philip Zimmerman's (Adam Driver) - posing as a white version of Ron Stallworth (John David Washington) - induction into the KKK. Turner describes in detail the murder and we go back and forth between this and David Duke's (Topher Grace) white nationalist speech. All the while, Stallworth is watching the induction ceremony happen from a window.
Marcello's Double Life, Dogman
As Marcello's daughter visits his his grooming shop, Simone stops by to pick up some cocaine.
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.
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).
Noodles at Night, In the Mood for Love
Alone without their spouses, Mr. Chow (Tony Leung) and Mrs. Chan (Maggie Cheung) separately get noodles.
Nothing to Me, The Godfather Part II
After finding out that Frankie (Michael V. Gazzo) is alive and testifying against him, Michael (Al Pacino) goes to see Fredo (John Cazale) one last time.
Opening Sequence, The Searchers
Ethan returns home to his family in Texas after an 8-year absence.
Opening Sequence, The Piano
Ada McGrath (Holly Hunter) plays the piano.
Opening Sequence, Avatar
Paraplegic Marine Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) narrates the view of Pandora, an alien planet with abundant resources. The scenery changes to a futuristic Earth whose own natural resources have been depleted by climate change, war, and overpopulation.
Opening Sequence, The Hunger
Miriam Blaylock (Catherine Deneuve) and John (David Bowie) invite a young couple from the nightclub to their home.
Opening Sequence, Handsome Antonio
Antonio (Marcello Mastroianni) finds out that he must return home and find a wife.
Opening Sequence 2, Ghost in the Shell
The cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi (Atsuko Tanaka) is created.
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.
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.
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.
Sheriff Revisits Crime Scene, No Country for Old Men
Sheriff revisits scene of Llewelyn's death.
Silver-Tongued Devil, Django Unchained
Doctor Schultz reunites Django and Broomhilda.
Snow in Halloween Town, The Nightmare Before Christmas
The citizens of Halloween Town admire the snowfall. Meanwhile, Jack (Chris Sarandon, Danny Elfman [singing]) and Sally (Catherine O'Hara) share a tender moment.
Snowball Goes to the Moon, Ratcatcher
James' (William Eadie) friend Kenny (John Miller) shows off his new pet mouse Snowball to the local gang.
Surprising the Klan, Django Unchained
Doctor Schultz (Christoph Waltz) and Django (Jamie Foxx) set a trap for a disorganized Klan raid.
Suzy Follows the Footsteps, Suspiria
Suzy hears the footsteps and decides to follow them to Madame Blanc's office.
The Apes' Forest, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Malcolm (Jason Clarke) ventures into the Apes'forest to seek an agreement about the dam.
The Bell Tower, Vertigo
Scottie (James Stewart) brings Madeleine (Kim Novak) to the mission in her dreams.
The Creation of Don Corleone, The Godfather Part II
During a neighborhood celebration, Vito (Robert de Niro) enacts his revenge on Don Fanucci (Gastone Moschin).
The Escape, Pinky
Two white men attempt to sexually assault Pinky (Jeanne Crain) after discovering that she lives in a primarily black neighborhood.
The Magician, 8½
At dinner, a magician (Ian Dallas) reads Guido's (Marcello Mastroianni) mind, and he recalls a moment from his childhood.
The Maitlands are Brought Back, Beetlejuice
Using the Handbook for the Recently Deceased, Otho (Glenn Shadix) performs a ritual to bring the Maitlands back to the world of the living. Barbara Maitland (Geena Davis) and Adam Maitland (Alec Baldwin) rise into their wedding clothes, but they quickly become shriveled, Barbara's hand even crumbling when Adam tries to hold it. Lydia Deetz (Winona Ryder) exclaims that this is killing them, and Charles Deetz (Jeffrey Jones) asks Otho to stop, to which he replies, "It's too late." Lydia runs off.
The Missing Child, The Great Beauty
A woman looks for her lost daughter Francesca in Bramante's Tempietto, as Jep talks to her through a grate in the floor.
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.
Thierry's Process, Exit Through the Gift Shop
Thierry and his employees discuss his artistic process.
Tibbs and Gillespie Talk, In the Heat of the Night
Tibbs (Sydney Poitier) and Gillespie (Rod Steiger) share a quiet moment together at Gillespie's house.
Wedding Night, Chaudhvin Ka Chand
On Aslam (Guru Dutt) and Jameela’s (Waheeda Rehman) wedding night, he gets her to unveil herself to him for the first time.
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 Can't Be Dead, The Matrix
Trinity tells Neo's body her prophecy from the Oracle and urges him to wake up.
