Film Language Tag: acting
The work of creating a dramatic character by a professional or amateur performer. The term acting is most often used in relation to narrative cinema, where the construction of character is central. Actors construct characters through their bodies (posture, gesture, and movement augmented by costume, makeup, hairstyle) and voices (tone, accent, delivery). [For a more complete description, please see source]. [See performance].
At Kinolab, we use this term to note distinct examples of how an actor can construct a character through their body (movement, voices, facial expressions, etc.) and how that construction is facilitated or augmented by aspects of mise-en-scene and cinematography. In other words, we use it to call attention to an actor’s construction of character and how they interact with other aspects of film form to communicate meaning to the audience.
The Cheyenne Tribe Is Divided, Cheyenne Autumn
With the coming of winter, the Cheyennes split into two groups: half continue their journey with Red Shirt (Sal Mineo); the other half with Little Wolf (Ricardo Molteban) surrender to the brutal Captain Wessels (Karl Malden) at Fort Robinson.
"All I Do is Dream of You", Singin' in the Rain
While at the after party, Don (Gene Kelly) finds out what Kathy (Debbie Reynolds) does for a living.
"Broadway Melody" Continued, Singin' in the Rain
The end of Don's (Gene Kelly) "Broadway Melody."
"Good Morning", Singin' in the Rain
Don (Gene Kelly), Kathy (Debbie Reynolds), and Cosmo (Donald O'Connor) come up with a plan to save "The Dueling Cavalier."
"Make 'Em Laugh", Singin' in the Rain
Cosmo (Donald O'Connor) reminds Don (Gene Kelly) what being an actor is all about.
"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).
"Safe" Haven, The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Sally runs into the gas station for help from the owner.
"Singin' in the Rain", Singin' in the Rain
Don (Gene Kelly) sings on his way home from Kathy's (Debbie Reynolds).
"The Fly": A new puberty, The Fly
Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) explores his new bodily changes in the bathroom.
"Would You?" + "Broadway Melody" , Singin' in the Rain
Kathy (Debbie Reynolds) dubs over Lina's (Jean Hagen) singing. After showing R.F. (Millard Mitchell) the current draft, Don (Gene Kelly) tells him about his vision for the last scenes.
"You Were Meant for Me", Singin' in the Rain
R.F. Simmons (Millard Mitchell) wants to cast Kathy (Debbie Reynolds) in the newest picture. Afterwards, Don (Gene Kelly) and Kathy catch up.
A Big Storm, Steamboat Bill, Jr.
As a cyclone hits the town, William Canfield Jr. (Buster Keaton) tries to get to his father's ship and the town is destroyed around him.
A Fake Proposal, Way Down East
Lennox Sanderson (Lowell Sherman) proposes to Anna (Lillian Gish) but tells Anna to keep it a secret.
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.
A Marriage Arrangement , Handsome Antonio
Antonio (Marcello Mastroianni) agrees to his parents' (Pierre Brasseur, Rina Morelli) proposal to marry Barbara Puglisi (Claudia Cardinale).
A Night Between Battles, Saving Private Ryan
In the French town of Neuville-au-Plain, Captain Miller (Tom Hanks) and his remaining men (Edward Burns, Jeremy Davies, Adam Goldberg, Barry Pepper, Giovanni Ribisi, Tom Sizemore) spend a night in a church. They discuss the rationalization of sacrifice for a mission and memories from back home.
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.
All is Grace (Closing Sequence), Diary of a Country Priest
The priest (Claude Laydu) passes away. His friend Dufrety (Bernard Hubrenne) recounts his final moments in a letter to the priest of Torcy (Adrien Borel).
Amelia Discovers Cockroaches, The Babadook
Amelia (Essie Davis) notices something strange coming from the kitchen. After she enters the kitchen, a cockroach lands on her shoulder. She brushes it off and notices more cockroaches crawling from under the fridge. She moves the fridge to her right and peels back the wallpaper and uncovers a hole and cockroaches start crawling out of it. Puzzled and worried, she gasps and jumps back. There is silence before her son, Samuel (Noah Wiseman), walks casually towards the kitchen but stops abruptly when Amelia commands him not to enter. The scene abruptly cuts to Amelia frantically mopping the floor.
An Epic of Peace, Wings of Desire
Cassiel (Otto Sander) follows Homer (Curt Bois) in the library and at the Berlin Wall.
Are You Watching Closely?, The Prestige
John Cutter outlines the three stages of a magic trick to a young girl while Angier drowns in a water tank in front of Borden.
At 30, At 11, Aftersun
Sophie (Frankie Corio) asks Calum (Paul Mescal) what he imagined his future would be like when he was 11 years old.
At the Dinner Table, Hereditary
Annie (Toni Collette) and Peter (Alex Wolff) get into an argument at the dinner table.
At the Dog Pound, Umberto D.
After learning that Flike has escaped under Maria's watch, Umberto searches for him at the dog pound.
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)
Avalyn and Brian Discuss Memories of Abductions, Mysterious Skin
On a walk shortly after meeting, Avalyn (Mary Lynn Rajskub) and Brian (Brady Corbet) discuss the relationship between dreams and alien abduction. She shows him a scar on her leg she considers evidence of an alien tracking device, inviting him to touch it; he tells her about his history of nosebleeds after memory lapses.
Bedtime, Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
Jeanne (Delphine Seyrig) and her son Sylvian (Jan Decorte) go to bed on the first night.
Bernadine Gets Revenge , Waiting to Exhale
After her husband leaves her, Bernadine (Angela Bassett) gets rid of all of his things.
Bleeding Out, Reservoir Dogs
Mr. White/Larry (Harvey Keitel) drives Mr. Orange (Tim Roth) to the meeting spot while trying to comfort him about his gunshot wound.
Born to Be Sacrificed , Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Lajjo (Farida Jalal) notices her daughter, Simran (Kajol), looking distraught. She then proceeds to have a conversation with her about the sacrifices women need to make in their lives for men. This convinces Simran in the moment to marry Kuljeet (Parmeet Sethi), and forget about Raj (Shah Rukh Khan).
Candyman's Story, Candyman
Professor Purcell tells the history behind the legend of Candyman.
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.
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.
Catching a Bus, Umberto D.
Umberto tries but fails to procure the money he needs to pay his rent by encouraging Flike to beg on his behalf in Piazza della Rotonda and angling for a loan from two acquaintances catching their busses.
Cleaning the Lobby, The Bell Boy
After having talked with Cutie Cuticle, the two bell boys (Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle & Buster Keaton) go pack to work shaving and cleaning the hotel lobby.
Closing Sequence, Rashomon
The woodcutter offers to take the abandoned baby and raise it as his own.
Closing Sequence, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin return with Debbie and everyone is finally reunited.
Closing Sequence, Psycho
Norman has now completely become his mother.
Closing Sequence, Frances Ha
Frances settles down at a new desk job at the dance company, gets her own apartment, and showcases a new dance she choreographed.
Closing Sequence, The Children's Hour
Karen (Audrey Hepburn) discovers Martha's (Shirley MacLaine) suicide; later, she attends the funeral.
Closing Sequence, The Defiant Ones
Noah(Sidney Poitier) and John(Tony Curtis) attempt to catch the train and lose the police for good.
Closing Sequence , Carmen Jones
Joe (Harry Belafonte) kidnaps and kills Carmen Jones (Dorothy Dandridge).
Closing Sequence, The Boys in the Band
Micheal (lKenneth Nelson) has an emotional breakdown with Donald(Frederick Combs) , one of his closest friends.
Closing Sequence, Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Marianne (Noémie Merlant) recalls the last time she saw Heloise (Adèle Haenel).
Closing Sequence, Singin' in the Rain
At the premiere of "The Dueling Cavalier," Lina (Jean Hagen) tries to limit Kathy (Debbie Reynolds) to only ever being her voice. Cosmo (Donald O'Connor) and Don (Gene Kelly) scheme to stop her.
Closing Sequence, Rear Window
Jefferies (James Stewart) confronts Mr. Thorwald (Raymond Burr).
Closing Sequence, The Seventh Seal
Antonious Block (Max von Sydow) safely reunites with his wife (Inga Landgré), and they share a last supper before being interrupted by Death (Bengt Ekerot).
Closing Sequence, Poltergeist
The Freelings experience another night of horror as the spirits in the house try to injure and capture Carol Anne (Heather O'Rourke), Diane (JoBeth Williams), and Robbie (Oliver Robbins) yet again.
Closing Sequence, I Saw the TV Glow
In 2026, Owen (Justice Smith) has a break down during a birthday party at the Fun Center.
Closing Sequence, Reservoir Dogs
Mr. Pink (Steve Buscemi), Mr. White (Harvey Keitel), Mr. Orange (Tim Roth), Joe (Lawrence Tierney), and Eddie (Chris Penn) enter a stand-off as the truth of the heist comes to a head.
Closing Sequence, Magnolia
Jim (John C. Reilly), Claudia (Melora Walters), Donnie (William H. Macy), and others all deal with the aftermath of the day and the frog storm.
Closing Sequence, The Red Shoes
Vicki (Moira Shearer) must choose between dancing for Boris (Anton Walbrook) or her love for Julian (Marius Goring).
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, Melancholia
Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg), her son, and Justine (Kirsten Dunst) hold hands as Melancholia and Earth collide.
Closing Sequence, Tokyo Story
Noriko (Setsuko Hara) and Shukichi (Chishu Ryu) deal with the aftermath of the funeral.
Closing Sequence, Jeanne Dielman, 23, quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
Jeanne Dielman (Delphine Seyrig) kills a client and sits in thought.
Closing Sequence, Faces
Richard (John Marley) yells at Maria (Lynn Carlin) for having a man over.
Closing Sequence, On the Waterfront
Despite Edie's (Eva Marie Saint) efforts to convince him not to, Terry (Marlon Brando) goes to confront union leader, Johnny Friendly (Lee J. Cobb).
Colosseum, The Conformist
Marcello realises Lino isn't dead when he finds him at the Colosseum.
Confessions, On the Waterfront
Terry (Marlon Brando) tells Father Pete Barry (Karl Malden) and then Edie (Eva Marie Saint) that he took part in Joey Doyle's death.
Conversations on a Boat, Aligarh
Siras (Manoj Bajpayee) and Deepu (Rajkummar Rao) take a boat ride and discuss Siras’s former marriage, Irfan’s role in the case and Siras’s life, and the word “love.” Deepu takes a selfie with Siras, who gets flustered.
Da Bodastorèt, Cabiria
Fulvius Axilla and Maciste visit the inn of the Striped Monkey to get a drink. The inn is run by the innkeeper, Bodastorèt.
Daniel and Henry on the Beach, There Will Be Blood
Daniel (Daniel Day-Lewis) and Henry (Kevin J. O'Connor) converse at the beach.
Daniel's Baptism, There Will Be Blood
Eli (Paul Dano) makes Daniel (Daniel Day-Lewis) repent for his sins as he is baptised in front of the congregation.
Daniel's Final Testimony, Anatomy of a Fall
Daniel (Milo Machado-Graner) gives his final testimony at his mother's court case.
Daniel's First Testimony, Anatomy of a Fall
Daniel (Milo Machado-Graner) gives his first testimony in his mother's court case.
Dead Men Don't Lie, Rashomon
The priest, the commoner, and the woodcutter wonder about the plausibility of the dead samurai's account.
Death Got His Hand on Me, Carmen Jones
Carmen (Dorothy Dandridge) visits pro-wrestler and potential lover Husky Miller (Joe Adams).
Death of Brundlefly, The Fly
After Stathis (John Getz) saves Roni (Geena Davis) from the telipod, Seth (Jeff Goldblum) and the telipod form together into a mix of flesh and metal.
Diana's Toast, Our Dancing Daughters
Diana Medford (Joan Crawford) gets ready for a party at the yacht club, toasting herself with her father (Huntley Gordon) and guests before she leaves.
Diane and Camilla, Mulholland Drive
Camilla appears to desire Diane but then rejects her.
Dinner Scene, Rosemary's Baby
Rosemary and Guy have dinner with their new neighbors.
Dinner with Lev, Frances Ha
Frances invites Lev out to dinner because she got a tax rebate, but has to run to an ATM when she can't pay.
Dismantling Rashomon Gate, Rashomon
The woodcutter uses parts of Rashomon Bridge to start a fire, while the commoner attempts to understand the story.
Do You Love Me?, A Woman Under the Influence
Mabel (Gena Rowlands) and Nick (Peter Falk) clean up after the messy night.
Do You Remember?, I Saw the TV Glow
At a bar across town, Maddy (Brigette Lundy-Paine) asks Owen (Justice Smith) about his memories of the Pink Opaque.
Don't Jump on Bloom, The Producers
Bloom panics when Bialystock proposes his illegal plan to get rich.
Driving to Beverly Hills, Singin' in the Rain
After Cosmo's (Donald O'Connor) car breaks down, Don (Gene Kelly) runs away from his adoring fans and jumps into Kathy's (Debbie Reynolds) car.
Earl's Monologue, Magnolia
Earl (Jason Robards) talks to Phil (Phillip Seymour Hoffman) about Lily.
Encountering the Babadook, The Babadook
Amelia (Essie Davis) and Samuel (Noah Wiseman) face the Babadook in a thrilling confrontation that makes it retreat.
Ending Sequence: The Aftermath of Siras’ death, Aligarh
Siras (Manoj Bajpayee) has died overnight, and Deepu (Rajkummar Rao) comes to his apartment to see his dead body. Deepu runs away visibly upset. It ends with a flashback of Siras hearing a noise before he dies.
Evelyn Mulwray's Secret, Chinatown
As "Jake" Gittes (Jack Nicholson) confronts Evelyn Mulwray (Faye Dunaway) about her husband's murder, she reveals a secret about her sister Katherine (Belinda Palmer).
Eww, Beezy!, The Fits
Toni and Beezy play in the gym at night.
Exhibit 31, Anatomy of a Fall
Sandra (Sandra Hüller) and Samuel (Samuel Theis) fight in an audio recording presented at court.
Expression of Faith in A Foreign Place, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Raj (Shah Rukh Khan) and Simran (Kajol) visit a church in Switzerland. Simran prays in front of the altar while Raj jokes around. After Simran’s departure from the scene, Raj prays for Simran as well.
Farewells, Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Marianne (Noémie Merlant) says her goodbyes.
Father Pete Barry's Advice, On the Waterfront
Father Pete Barry (Karl Malden) talks Terry (Marlon Brando) into giving up his gun.
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.
Final Encounter , Alien
Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) enacts her plan to get rid of the xenomorph once and for all in the escape pod.
Final Fight Scene and Closing Sequence, Teesri Manzil
The Prince hunts and tries to kill Anil for discovering how he killed his wife and Rupa. The Prince ends up dying when he falls off the roof, exactly how Rupa died. In a parallel to one of their first interactions, Anil and Sunita are on the train close together and in love. They both laugh with the man they met at the beginning of the movie.
Finding Private Ryan, Saving Private Ryan
Captain Miller (Tom Hanks) and his remaining soldiers (Edward Burns, Jeremy Davies, Adam Goldberg, Barry Pepper, Tom Sizemore) find Private Ryan (Matt Damon), who refuses to abandon his post.
Fire Escape, Inside Llewyn Davis
Llewyn (Oscar Isaac) tries (and fails) to catch the Gorfien's cat when it escapes. After, Jean (Carey Mulligan) and him discuss her pregnancy.
For Instance, You!, All About Eve
Bill (Gary Merrill) arrives early to the welcome home party Margo (Bette Davis) and Eve (Anne Baxter) have put together.
Get Out of Here, Ghost!, There Will Be Blood
Daniel (Daniel Day-Lewis) watches as Eli (Paul Dano) performs a religious exercise to cast out a ghost.
Give a Damn, Hud
Hud (Paul Newman) and Lonnie (Brandon deWilde) come back home after a night on the town. Homer (Melvyn Douglas) lectures the two.
Give Us a Smile, Broken Blossoms
Lucy (Lillian Gish) returns home to her alcoholic, belligerent father, ex-boxer Battling Burrows (Donald Crisp).
Goodbye, Flag, The Yearling
After Flag eats the crops again, Penny (Gregory Peck) tells Jody (Claude Jarman Jr.) what he must do.
Guido's Harem, 8½
Guido (Marcello Mastroianni) dreams of all the women in his life forming a harem that treats him like a king.
Hans Gruber's Fall to Death, Die Hard
John McClane (Bruce Willis) reveals he has a gun and shoots Hans Gruber (Alan Rickman). Gruber falls into the window pulling Holly McClane (Bonnie Bedelia) with him. McClane unclasps Holly's watch that Hans is holding onto and Hans falls to his death below.
He'll Do It, The Producers
Bloom agrees to help Bialystock execute his master plan.
He's Not Coming, Carrie
Carrie's mother attempts to stop Carrie from going to prom.
Home Visit, The Exorcist
The doctors come into Regan's home and try to sedate her.
Homecoming, The Birth of a Nation
Flora Cameron (Mae Marsh) embellishes her tattered dress with 'Southern Ermine' (raw cotton) as she and her family prepare to welcome her brother, Ben (Henry B. Walthall), home from the Union hospital in Washington D.C.
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.
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.
Honest Abe, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington
Jeff (James Stewart) asks Paine (Claude Rains) how he can be a more informed member of Senate.
House of Anubis Ending Sequence , House of Anubis: The Touchstone of Ra
Nina(Nathalia Ramos) and Fabia(Brad Kavanagh) have solved the mystery of the sound file. They play it on a Gramophone. While listening, they are joined by Amber(Ana Mulvoy-Ten) who wants to help with solving the overall mystery of the House of Anubis. She gets freaked out and tries to leave. She trips some objects and makes a lot of noise. They are almost caught by the House Manager, Victor(Francis Magee) when trying to leave the storage room. Amber distracts Victor. The scene cuts to Patricia (Jade Ramsey) who is having a disturbing dream about her friend's disappearance. End of Episode.
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 Coulda Been a Contender, On the Waterfront
Terry (Marlon Brando) tells his older brother, Charley (Rod Steiger), he might testify against the mob and laments the life he could've had if they hadn't gotten involved with the corrupt union.
I Drink Your Milkshake! (Closing Sequence), There Will Be Blood
Daniel (Daniel Day-Lewis) finally confronts Eli (Paul Dano) and kills him.
I Thought You Really Wanted This, Melancholia
Justine (Kirsten Dunst) talks to her sister Claire (Charlotte Gainsbourg) and her mother Gaby (Charlotte Rampling) and replaces the art on display in the library room.
I Want a Divorce, Faces
Richard (John Marley) and Maria (Lynn Carlin) laugh, then Richard tells Maria he wants a divorce.
I Want You to Hit Me, Fight Club
Tyler Durden (Brad Pitt) encourages The Narrator (Edward Norton) to stay over at his place. Once that's settled he asks him to hit him. The Narrator then gives us a backstory for Durden. It flashes back to the present and The Narrator hits Durden, starting the first fight of the movie and the beginning of fight club.
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.
I'm Not Going Back, Dunkirk
British civilian Dawson (Mark Rylance), his son Peter (Tom Glynn-Carney), and teenage hand George (Barry Keoghan) are headed toward Dunkirk to save soldiers and pick up one (Cillian Murphy) in the water from a wrecked ship. The soldier, shell-shocked, doesn't want to return. George is fatally struck in the head during the disagreement.
In Circles, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One
Don Fellows (Don Fellows) and Patricia Ree Gilbert (Patricia Ree Gilbert) play Freddy and Alice in a screen test.
Introduction of Aman (Shah Rukh Khan) - An Angel Appears, Kal Ho Naa Ho
When Naina’s (Preity Zinta) family finds themselves in hard times, they pray together for something or someone to change their lives for the better. Aman (Shahrukh Khan) appears to do just that.
Introduction to the Book, The Babadook
Samuel Vanek (Noah Wiseman), and his mother Amelia (Essie Davis) prepare for Samuel's bedtime. Samuel chooses a sinister book for his bedtime story.The scene presents their nightly ritual of reading a bed time story as it crescendos into pure paranoia.
It Follows, Pool Scene, It Follows
Jay (Maika Monroe) and her friends to lure the creature into a trap in an abandoned pool facility.
It Won't Always Be Like This, The Apartment
On Christmas Eve, Mr. Shelldrake (Fred MacMurray) breaks Fran's (Shirley MacLaine) heart.
It's a Hell of a Thing, Killing a Man, Unforgiven
Talking with Will (Clint Eastwood), the Schofield Kid (Jaimz Woolvett) reflects on his first kill. One of the prostitutes (Beverley Elliott) tells them Ned has been killed.
It's Cleaner on the Inside, The Fly
Seth Brundle (Jeff Goldblum) and Veronica Quaife (Geena Davis) drive to his apartment from the press event, so he can show her what he’s been working on.
Jeff, Darling, The Apartment
Fran (Shirley MacLaine) meets Mr. Shelldrake (Fred MacMurray) at a Chinese restaurant,just like old times.
Judy Transformed, Vertigo
Judy (Kim Novak) finally becomes Madeleine again for Scottie (James Stewart).
Kane and Susan Meet, Citizen Kane
Kane and Susan meet for the first time.
Karin and Maria, Cries and Whispers
Karin (Ingrid Thulin) and Maria (Liv Ullmann)try to reconcile their differences.
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.
Keaton is Everywhere, The Play House
Buster Keaton plays every role in the variety show, including the conductor, musicians, actors, and audience.
Killmonger's Demise, Black Panther
Killmonger and his allies are defeated.
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.
Leaving Thailand, The Impossible
The Bennett family, after the tsunami, is greeted by an insurance agent and is promised good medical care and transport to Singapore.
Little League Coach Abuses Neil, Mysterious Skin
Recollecting a past trauma, Neil (Joseph Gordon-Levitt voicing, played by Chase Ellison in childhood flashback) recalls a time when, after a game, his little league coach (Bill Sage) flatters, plays with, and finally sexually abuses him.
Lover's Invention, Portrait of a Lady on Fire
Marianne (Noémie Merlant) and Heloise (Adèle Haenel) share an intimate moment at night.
Lydia Brown, The Birth of a Nation
After meeting with Stoneman, Sumner meets the housekeeper, Lydia Brown.
Mabel and the Kids Reunited, A Woman Under the Influence
Mabel (Gena Rowlands) sees her kids for the first time after coming home.
Mabel's Breakdown, A Woman Under the Influence
Mabel (Gena Rowlands) has a final breakdown with her husband Nick (Peter Falk).
Mad Dog, The Scarecrow
The farmhand (Buster Keaton) runs from a dog he believes is rabid.
Maria's Morning, Umberto D.
Maria, domestic help of the imperious Signora Belloni and friend to Umberto, starts her day.
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.
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.
Monkey Business Opening Title Sequence, Monkey Business
A list of superimposed opening credits interrupted by the protagonist multiple times.
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.
Mr. Thorwald's Apartment, Rear Window
Lisa (Grace Kelly) and Stella (Thelma Ritter) sneak into the Thorwalds' garden to dig up the flowers. When they find nothing, Lisa goes by herself to investigate the apartment.
Murder, Double Indemnity
Phyllis (Barbara Stanwyck) and Walter (Fred MacMurray) execute their plan.
My Salvation, Cotton Comes to Harlem
Coffin Ed Johnson (Raymond St. Jacques) and Deke O'Malley (Calvin Lockhart) fight in the prop room of the Apollo Theater.
My Sister, Cries and Whispers
Anna (Kari Sylwan) dreams that Agnes (Harriet Andersson) is resurrected.
Neil Recalls Brian’s Abuse by Coach, Mysterious Skin
Neil (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) recalls his own involvement in Brian (Brady Corbet)'s being abused by their Little League coach (Bill Sage) as children (played by Chase Ellison and George Webster respectively).
New Year's at Artie's, Sunset Boulevard
Joe (William Holden) arrives at Artie's (Jack Webb) New Year's party after fleeing Norma's (Gloria Swanson) and finds Betty (Nancy Olson) there.
Nick Drinks with the Kids, A Woman Under the Influence
On the way back from the beach, Nick (Peter Falk) drinks beer with his children.
NJ and Sherry's Hotel Date, Yi Yi
NJ (Wu Nien-jen) and Sherry (Kelly Ko) reunite and recount their past in a hotel.
Noriko the Bride, Late Spring
Noriko's father (Chishu Ryu) sees her (Setsuko Hara) in her wedding dress.
Office Fight, Fight Club
The Narrator (Edward Norton) blackmails his boss (Zach Grenier). He then punches himself in the face and stages an entire fight against himself in front of the boss. He says it reminds him of his first fight with Tyler Durden. Once he's sufficiently bloodied, the police arrive and assume the boss was responsible.
Omaha Beach Invasion, Saving Private Ryan
US soldiers arrive on the German-occupied Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944. Captain John Miller of the 2nd Ranger Battalion (Tom Hanks) leads surviving men to the sea wall to attack the German forces.
On the Production Line, Modern Times
The Tramp (Charlie Chaplin) gets stuck in his role on the assembly line and suffers a nervous breakdown.
Opening Sequence, Carrie
Carrie menstruates for the first time.
Opening Sequence, Breathless
Michel steals a car with the help of a female accomplice and then shoots a police officer to evade arrest.
Opening Sequence, Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One
Various women (Susan Ansprach, Patricia See Gilbert) read for the role of Alice in director William Greaves' (William Greaves) new film.
Opening Sequence, Zero Dark Thirty
Powerful audio from the 9/11 attack in the US introduces a scene taking place years later, involving the torture of a member of Al-Qaeda.
Opening Sequence, A Matter of Life and Death
The Earth in the Universe. British pilot Peter Carter (David Niven) radios in June (Kim Hunter), an American radio operator, before jumping out of a burning plane.
Opening Sequence, Singin' in the Rain
Don (Gene Kelly), Lina (Jean Hagen), and Cosmo (Donald O'Connor) arrive at the premiere for their newest film. Per the interviewer's (Madge Blake) request, Don recounts his and Cosmo's journey in Hollywood.
Opening Sequence, There Will Be Blood
Daniel (Daniel Day-Lewis) mines for silver and injures himself.
Opening Sequence, Anatomy of a Fall
Zoé (Camille Rutherford) interviews Sandra (Sandra Hüller).
Paco's in the Kitchen, Volver
After working all day, Raimunda (Penelope Cruz) comes home to discover that Paula (Yohana Cobo) has killed Paco (Antonio de la Torre).
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.
Peasant Dance, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
The Man (George O'Brien) and the Wife (Janet Maynor) dance.
Peter Confesses to Michael , An Early Frost
After Michael Pierson's (Aidan Quinn) diagnosis with AIDS, Peter, his partner (D.W. Moffett) admits that he may have transmitted the HIV virus to him. Michael responds angrily, eventually telling him to leave their apartment
Peter Piper Picked a Peck of Pickled Peppers, Faces
Jeannie (Gena Rowlands) walks around her apartment, and Richard (John Marley) recites a tongue twister for her.
Pigeons, Mustard Fields, and New Connections, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Raj (Shah Rukh Khan), and Chaudhry Baldev Singh (Amrish Puri) have a conversation about what being an Indian means in the context of being an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) in a mustard field in Punjab, India. Baldev and Raj feed pigeons as they speak to each other. Raj uses the metaphor of pigeons to symbolize the NRIs and how they are still Indian at heart.
Professor Siras Listens to Lata Mangeshkar on the radio, Aligarh
Siras (Manoj Bajpayee) listens and sings along to a song by the legendary playback singer Lata Mangeshkar. He sings along while listening as if the lyrics were representative of his life.
Prom Bloodbath, Carrie
Carrie unleashes her wrath upon the school.
Puttin' on the Ritz, Young Frankenstein
Frederick (Gene Wilder) and his Monster (Peter Boyle) put on a classy dance performance to "Putting' On the Ritz" until the crowd gets rowdy and things go south.
Quinlan's Setup, Touch of Evil
After Joe Grandi (Akim Tamiroff) drugs Suzie (Janet Leigh), Quinlan (Orson Welles) double-crosses Grandi and murders him in the hotel room, accidentally leaving his cane behind at the scene of the crime.
Raining Frogs, Magnolia
Jim (John C. Reilly) is driving through the city when it starts raining frogs.
Richie and Margot Reunite, The Royal Tenenbaums
Margot meets her brother, Richie, who has returned from his voyage at sea.
Ricky's Death, Boyz n the Hood
Ricky (Morris Chestnut) dies in a drive-by shooting. Tre (Cuba Gooding Jr.) and Doughboy (Ice Cube) bring his body home to Brenda (Tyra Ferrell) and Shanice (Alysia Rogers).
Sam Cooke and Malcolm X Argue, One Night in Miami...
Sam Cooke (Leslie Odom Jr.) and Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Adir) argue over about their roles in the Civil Rights Movement.
Sam Cooke's Boston Performance, One Night in Miami...
Malcolm X (Kingsley Ben-Anir) recounts the story of Sam Cooke's (Leslie Odom Jr.) performance for an angry crowd in Boston.
Sandra Acquitted, Anatomy of a Fall
Sandra (Sandra Hüller) is interviewed after being acquitted in her trial.
Sandra Tells Vincent About Samuel, Anatomy of a Fall
Sandra (Sandra Hüller) tells Vincent (Swann Arlaud) about her husband's mental health issues.
Satire and Irony, Bamboozled
Pierre Delacroix introduces himself.
School Bus, A Woman Under the Influence
Mabel (Gena Rowlands) picks her kids up from their bus stop.
Seance, Hereditary
Annie (Toni Collette) wakes up Peter (Alex Wolff) and Steve (Gabriel Byrne) in the middle of the night to perform a seance.
Selva's Freak Out, Climax
Selva (Sofia Boutella) walks through the hallways in a state of distress.
Sergeant Rutledge Breaks Down, Sergeant Rutledge
While giving his testimony, Sergeant Rutledge (Woody Strode) breaks down at Captain Shattuck's (Carleton Young) testimony.
Seth's Plasma Pool Monologue, The Fly
Veronica (Geena Davis) inquires about the strange hair on Seth's (Jeff Goldblum) back. Seth gets the idea to send Veronica through the teleporter. Veronica’s aversion to the idea insults Seth, prompting a manic tirade.
Setting the Scene, Shadow of the Vampire
Greta Schroder (Catherine McCormack) and the film crew go to an inn in Czechoslovakia to shoot Nosferatu on set and Max Schreck (Willem Dafoe) appears in character to play the vampire Count Orlock.
Shut Up and Deal (Closing Sequence), The Apartment
On New Year's Eve, Fran (Shirley MacLaine) ditches Mr. Shelldrake (Fred MacMurray) for Baxter (Jack Lemmon).
Sollozo's Scheme, The Godfather
Luca (Lenny Montana) goes to investigate Solozzo (Al Lettieri) while the Don and Fredo (John Cazale) go to the market.
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.
Sound!, Singin' in the Rain
New technology allows for Monumental Pictures to start shooting films with sound!
Souvenirs of a Killing, Vertigo
Scottie (James Ferguson) and Judy (Kim Novak), now transformed as Madeleine again, revisit the bell tower.
Stella!, A Streetcar Named Desire
After a violent outburst, Stanley (Marlon Brando) looks for his wife, Stella (Kim Hunter).
Stuck in the Middle With You, Reservoir Dogs
Mr. Blonde (Michael Madsen) tortures the cop (Kirk Baltz) they have held hostage set to the song "Stuck in the Middle With You."
Susie's Plan, Sweet Smell of Success
Sidney (Tony Curtis) prevents Susie (Susan Harrison) from committing suicide. Hunsecker (Burt Lancaster) finds the two in a compromising position.
Suzy Follows the Footsteps, Suspiria
Suzy hears the footsteps and decides to follow them to Madame Blanc's office.
Talk About Everything, Aftersun
Sophie (Frankie Corio) and Calum (Paul Mescal) go to mud baths, swim, and chat. Calum sobs in bed.
Teetering on the Edge, The Gold Rush
The Prospector (Charlie Chaplin) and Big Jim (Mack Swain) wake up to find a blizzard blew the cabin half over a cliff overnight.
The Baptism, Way Down East
Anna (Lillian Gish) baptizes her son Trust Lennox.
The Beach Attack, It Follows
Jay (Maika Monroe) and her friends are at the beach, thinking they are safe, when suddenly the entity attacks.
The Bell Tower, Vertigo
Scottie (James Stewart) brings Madeleine (Kim Novak) to the mission in her dreams.
The Book, Hereditary
Annie (Toni Collette) asks Steve (Gabriel Byrne) to burn the book that is linked to Charlie's (Milly Shapiro) spirit.
The Candyman Faces off With Police, Candyman
As Anthony's (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) girlfriend Bri (Teyonah Parris) attempts to fight the Candyman, she realizes the two are linked. If the Candyman is harmed, so is Chris. She cradles his body on the floor. When the police arrive at the scene, they ask no questions and shoot Anthony dead while arresting his girlfriend. Trapped in the police car, the girlfriend summons the Candyman so that she can escape and be freed.
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 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 Diction Coach, Singin' in the Rain
Lina (Jean Hagen) and Don (Gene Kelly) separately attempt diction coaching, but Cosmo (Donald O'Connor) interrupts Don's session.
The DNA Test, Memories of Murder
After a school-girl is murdered, Seo Tae-yoon (Kim Sang-kyung) sets out to kill Park Hyeon-gyu (Park Hae-il).
The Final Suspect, Memories of Murder
Park Doo-man (Song Kang-ho) and Seo Tae-yoon (Kim Sang-kyung) find and interrogate the next suspect, a man with soft hands who sent in the postcards to the radio.
The Great Stanton, Nightmare Alley
Stan (Tyrone Power) and Molly (Colleen Gray) use Zeena's (Joan Blondell) mind-reading code in their new act "The Great Stanton" in Chicago.
The Ideal Woman, 8½
While pondering the specifics of his film, Guido (Marcello Mastroianni) envisions his ideal actress Claudia (Claudia Cardinale) again.
The Magician, 8½
At dinner, a magician (Ian Dallas) reads Guido's (Marcello Mastroianni) mind, and he recalls a moment from his childhood.
The Monster is Dead! Right?, It Follows
Capping off the climactic confrontation with the monster, Jay Height (Maika Monroe) escapes the pool where she was nearly drowned and recovers for a moment in the comforting hands of her friend Kelly (Lili Sepe) while her other friend, Paul (Keir Gilchrist) stands guard. Then Jay (Maika Monroe), being the only person in the group who can see the monster, must return to the edge of the pool to confirm the monster's fate.
The Murder of Paul Allen, American Psycho
Patrick (Christian Bale) hosts Paul Allen (Jared Leto) at his home and plays 'Hip To Be Square' by Huey Lewis and the News while preparing for murder.
The Noblewoman's Testimony, Rashomon
The noblewoman recounts her version of the incident in the woods at court.
The Prater Wheel, The Third Man
Holly Martins (Joseph Cotten) meets Harry Lime (Orson Welles) at the Riesenrad Ferris Wheel. Lime threatens Martins and offers him a cut into his plan.
The Series Finale, I Saw the TV Glow
After watching the series finale, Owen (Justice Smith) tries to stick his head inside the television set.
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 Vampire's Fate, Shadow of the Vampire
The film crew, knowing Max Schreck (Willem Dafoe) is a vampire, attempt to let in the sunlight to kill Schreck. But Schreck had sabotaged the door, trapping them all inside. Schreck kills Fritz (Cary Elwes) and Albin (Udo Kier) and Murnau (John Malkovich) doesn't stop filming. In the end, the crew arrives and kills Schreck, and Murnau asks for an endboard.
The Yardbirds, Blow-Up
Thomas follows the woman into a club and finds out The Yardbirds are playing.
They Aren't White, The Searchers
Ethan and Martin arrive at a military fort looking for Debbie, but encounter other rescued caucasian women.
They Got Charley, On the Waterfront
In Edie's apartment, Terry (Marlon Brando) and Edie (Eva Marie Saint) learn Charley (Rod Steiger) is in trouble. They run from the mob and find him dead.
This Bitter Earth, Killer of Sheep
Stan (Henry G. Sanders) and Stan's Wife (Kaycee Moore) dance to Dinah Washington's "This Bitter Earth."
This Secret World, Frances Ha
Frances describes what she wants in a relationship at a dinner party.
To Pray, To Hate, Diary of a Country Priest
The priest (Claude Laydu) visits the Countess (Rachel Bérendt) and helps her come to terms with the death of her son and reconcile with God.
Tommy Hillnigger, Bamboozled
Designer "Timmy Hillnigger" promotes his "ghetto" gear.
Torture Devices, The Passion of Joan of Arc
The judges take Joan (Renée Jeanne Falconetti) to view the torture chamber, hoping to intimidate her into a confession. She faints, but does not confess or recant her story.
Two Strangers, Shadows
Tony (Anthony Ray) takes Leila (Lelia Goldoni) to his apartment, where Lelia loses her virginity.
Ueno Park, Tokyo Story
Shukichi (Chishu Ryu) and Tomi (Chieko Higashiyama) have a conversation about their kids at Ueno Park.
Urban Diagnosis, Diary of a Country Priest
The priest (Claude Laydu) arrives in the city and is diagnosed with stomach cancer.
Verbal's secret smile, The Usual Suspects
Kujan (Chazz Paliminteri) guesses that Keaton (Gabriel Byrne) is using Verbal (Kevin Spacey) but at the same time Verbal is secretly laughing at him - the officer believed in his story.
Voices in the Library, Wings of Desire
Damiel (Bruno Ganz) and Cassiel (Otto Sander) join the rest of the angels at the library . Cassiel focuses on an old man named Homer (Curt Bois).
Walk This Way, Young Frankenstein
Frederick (Gene Wilder) arrives in Transylvania and meets the hunchback Igor (Marty Feldman) and his new lab assistant, Inga (Teri Garr) on his way to the castle he inherited from his infamous grandfather Victor Frankenstein.
Wars and Earthquakes, Rashomon
The woodcutter, the priest, and the commoner reflect upon the story they just discussed.
What Do Kids Know?, Magnolia
The quiz show occurs as we see bits of the lives of other characters, including Frank (Tom Cruise), Linda (Julianne Moore), and Phil (Phillip Seymour Hoffman)
Who is Keyser Soze, The Usual Suspects
Verbal (Kevin Spacey) tells the tale of Keyser Soze.
You are Not Alone. , It Follows
The threat almost gets to Jay (Maika Monroe) as she is in her bedroom with her sister, Kelly (Lili Sepe), their close friend, Paul (Keir Gilchrist), and Kelly’s friend, Yara (Olivia Luccardi). Jay escapes as she takes off on a bike and pedals until she is in a park.
You're a Mess, Touch of Evil
Captain Quinlan (Orson Welles) visits Tanya (Marlene Dietrich) for information on the car bomb.
You're A Woman Now, Carrie
Carrie's mother gets a call from the school.
You're My Brother, Fredo, The Godfather Part II
At dinner, Fredo's wife (Marianna Hill) gets unruly and Fredo (John Cazale) cannot stop her. Frankie (Michael V. Gazzo) asks to talk business with Michael (Al Pacino).
