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Being Human
by Toby Whithouse
Following a violent supernatural outburst that destroyed their furniture, George, Mitchell, and Annie argue over the impending arrival of their landlord, who is also Annie's former fiancé. While Annie is desperate for news of her old life, George fears that her presence as a ghost will expose their secrets and endanger their domestic stability.
Lauren confronts Mitchell about abandoning her after turning her into a vampire, expressing her deep-seated resentment and her newfound bloodlust. Mitchell attempts to offer her a way out, but realizes that she has fully embraced her monstrous nature and the violent ideology of their creator, Herrick.
Punch-Drunk Love
by Paul Thomas Anderson
Elizabeth attempts to set her brother Barry up on a date while simultaneously confronting him about his mental health. Barry becomes increasingly defensive and anxious as Elizabeth pushes him to address rumors that he is seeking professional help.
Black Mirror: San Junipero
by Charlie Brooker
Yorkie pleads with Kelly to 'pass over' and join her permanently in the digital afterlife of San Junipero. The scene explores the tension between Yorkie's desire for an eternal future together and Kelly's hesitation to commit to a simulated forever.
The Fades
by Jack Thorne
While hiding in a girls' bathroom after a life-threatening encounter, Paul tries to convince his best friend Mac that his apocalyptic dreams are becoming a reality. Mac uses humor and pop-culture references to deflect his own fear, while Paul struggles to process the supernatural events he has witnessed.
Under the Bridge
by Quinn Shephard
A writer interviewing foster youth learns about their aspirations and the harsh reality of their social standing. The conversation shifts from mob fantasies to the disappearance of a local girl, revealing the girls' cynical perspective on being viewed as disposable by the authorities.
Nickel Boys
by RaMell Ross, Joslyn Barnes
During a segregated boxing match at the Nickel Academy, Elwood and Turner observe the high-stakes gambling and racial tensions simmering in the crowd. As they watch their peer Griff fight a white opponent, they realize the match is a rigged spectacle where the boys' lives are merely currency for the staff's amusement. The scene highlights the contrast between the boys' desperate hope and the systemic corruption of the reform school.
Mitchell and Becca share a coffee at the hospital canteen where Mitchell struggles to hide his vampiric nature behind the guise of nicotine withdrawal. He opens up about his history of destructive relationships and his desire for a normal life, while Becca offers a humorous and blunt perspective on family dynamics.
Train Dreams
by Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar
Robert Grainier visits Claire at her remote fire lookout tower, where they bond over their shared experiences of grief and isolation. Grainier confesses the haunting guilt he feels over the loss of his wife and child, while Claire offers a philosophical perspective on finding purpose within the natural world.
Neil explains the supernatural reality of 'The Fades' to a bewildered Paul while sitting on the edge of a high roof. He reveals the existence of an ancient order of protectors and the grim, random nature of the afterlife.
A troubled teenager, Paul, meets with his psychiatrist to discuss his recurring nightmares. While Paul initially deflects with a fabricated story about penguins, the scene shifts to a vulnerable moment where he expresses a deep-seated fear of losing his sanity.
In a vibrant 1980s-themed bar, the outgoing Kelly befriends the shy and hesitant Yorkie. Kelly challenges Yorkie's insecurities and social anxieties, eventually coaxing her onto the dance floor for a moment of liberation.
Barry confides in his co-worker Lance about a vague 'trouble' he's in and his impulsive plan to fly to Hawaii. He obsessively focuses on his frequent flyer mile pudding scheme while pleading with Lance to keep his travel plans a secret from his overbearing sisters.
The Eye of the Dolphin
by Unknown
A teenage girl arrives at a remote research center to confront the father she has never met following her mother's death. The scene captures the awkward, high-stakes first meeting between a weathered scientist and the daughter he didn't know existed.
The End of the Tour
by Donald Margulies
During a press tour, novelist David Foster Wallace discusses the themes of loneliness and the 'tsunami of stuff' in American life with journalist David Lipsky. The conversation shifts into the psychological trap of literary success and the ego's struggle to reconcile artistic integrity with commercial validation.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
by Charlie Kaufman
Two strangers, Joel and Clementine, strike up a nervous and quirky conversation on a nearly empty commuter train. Clementine's erratic, high-energy personality clashes with Joel's painful shyness, leading to a series of awkward social blunders and a tentative, soulful connection.
Joel and Clementine meet for the 'first' time on a Long Island Rail Road train, where the extroverted and erratic Clementine forces a conversation with the shy, reserved Joel. As they navigate an awkward but magnetic introduction, Clementine's volatile personality and Joel's quiet kindness create an immediate, if fractured, connection.
Ratatouille
by Brad Bird
Django shows his son Remy a shop window filled with dead rats and traps to warn him about the dangers of the human world. Remy rejects his father's cynical worldview, arguing that they have the power to change their nature and choose a different future.
El Mariachi
by Robert Rodriguez
Mariachi questions Domino about her relationship with the local crime boss, Moco, and how she acquired her bar and loft. Domino reveals the extent of Moco's attempts to buy her affection before choosing to be with Mariachi instead.
Everyone Is Having Fun But You
by Brad Vassar
In a run-down barn, Phin attempts to share the heavy news of his terminal brain tumor with his eccentric friend, Literal. The emotional weight of Phin's confession is met with Literal's bizarrely blunt and literal perspective, leading to a dark but poignant conversation about mortality and Phin's troubled relationship with his father.
Easy A
by Bert V. Royal
Olive confesses to her friend Brandon that her reputation as the school slut is entirely fabricated. As they scrub graffiti in the boys' bathroom, they debate the merits of social labels and the performance of identity in high school. The scene culminates in the two outsiders bonding over their shared deception and the power of controlling one's own narrative.
Eternity's Gate
by Stephen Beck, Caren Bohrman
In a crowded bar, a weary and cynical man named Churchill explains the history of a cursed artifact to a flirtatious stranger. He recounts the tragic fates of those who possessed it throughout history, expressing his frustration at being caught in a cycle of misfortune inherited from his uncle.
All You Need Is Kill
by D W Harper
In a narrated sequence, Cage recounts the terrifying arrival and evolution of the Mimics, an alien race that adapts to human warfare with lethal precision. He contrasts his own cowardly beginnings as a lazy teenager with the rise of the war hero Rita Vrataski, ultimately expressing his dread as he prepares for a battle he is certain humanity will lose.
Brandon, a closeted gay student facing bullying, desperately asks Olive to help him fake a sexual encounter to protect his reputation. Olive initially resists the absurd request but eventually agrees to stage a public 'hookup' at a party to help him, despite the potential damage to her own social standing.
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