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Outnumbered
by Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
A weary mother and father reflect on their parenting failures while getting ready for bed. They discuss their daughter's stubborn nature and debate whether they are truly 'bad' parents or just mediocre ones as they struggle with exhaustion.
by Guy Jenkin, Andy Hamilton
A mother and father discuss their son Ben's pathological lying and the upcoming visit of a judgmental relative. They navigate the stresses of parenting with dry wit and mutual exhaustion.
Waterloo Road
by Neil Jones
A struggling mother vents her frustrations onto her teenage son, unaware that he is on the verge of confessing a serious personal struggle. Feeling the weight of her emotional exhaustion and accusations of selfishness, Preston retreats into a lie to protect her, sacrificing his own need for help to maintain the peace.
Nightbitch
by Marielle Heller
A mother defends her unconventional parenting method of roleplaying as dogs to her skeptical husband. She prioritizes her newfound sleep and physical well-being over social norms, highlighting the domestic strain and exhaustion of early motherhood.
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
by Jack Bernstein, Tom Shadyac, Jim Carrey
Ace Ventura experiences a frantic, late-night breakthrough while trying to connect the disgraced kicker Ray Finkle to Lt. Lois Einhorn. After hours of exhaustion and pacing, a visual realization involving his dog's ears leads him to the shocking discovery that they are the same person. The scene culminates in Ace's iconic, horrified realization that he has shared a romantic encounter with a man.
Slave Play
by Jeremy O. Harris
Gary confronts his partner about the emotional exhaustion and loss of self-identity he has experienced within their relationship. He reclaims his own worth after years of feeling secondary and expresses the pain of realizing he was never truly 'dignified' by the person he loved.
Uncle Vanya
by Anton Chekhov
Astrov confesses his deep-seated cynicism and exhaustion to Yelena, mourning the loss of his youthful ideals. He reflects on the fleeting nature of beauty and the crushing weight of a life that has left him feeling spiritually and physically depleted.
Deadpool & Wolverine
by Ryan Reynolds, Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Zeb Wells, Shawn Levy
Wolverine reaches his breaking point and delivers a brutal verbal takedown of Deadpool's character and failures. He weaponizes Deadpool's insecurities about his heroism and personal life to express his own deep-seated rage and exhaustion.
Before Sunrise
by Richard Linklater, Kim Krizan
Jesse reflects on the exhaustion of living with his own predictable personality and mannerisms. He confesses to Celine that their brief time together has allowed him to escape his past and feel like a completely different person.
Gladiator 2
by David Scarpa, Peter Craig
Lucilla and General Acacius discuss a dangerous plot to depose the twin emperors Caracalla and Geta. Acacius expresses his exhaustion with senseless war, while Lucilla pushes him to use his loyal troops to reclaim Rome for its people. The scene highlights the high-stakes tension between their romantic bond and their shared political ambition.
The Lisbon Traviata
by Terrence McNally
A exhausted, resentful, vulnerable MIKE's monologue from "The Lisbon Traviata" by Terrence McNally. Genre: drama.
Boyz n the Hood
by John Singleton
After a traumatic encounter, Tre breaks down in front of Brandi, expressing his rage and exhaustion with the violence in their neighborhood. The two share a rare moment of intimacy and discuss their future amidst the backdrop of systemic chaos.
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