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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.
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.
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.
Catastrophe
by Sharon Horgan, Rob Delaney
Following a tense evening, Rob impulsively proposes to Sharon while she is pregnant and facing a health scare. They navigate the absurdity of their situation, balancing genuine fear about their future with their signature dark wit and blunt honesty.
During a routine prenatal checkup, Sharon and Rob are blindsided when the doctor uses confusing terminology to describe an abnormality in Sharon's pap smear. The couple struggles to process the frightening medical jargon while simultaneously experiencing the emotional high of discovering the sex of their baby.
EXCHANGE STUDENTS
by Ron J. Friedman, Steve Bencich
A well-meaning but socially awkward father gives his son unconventional advice on his first day of high school. He encourages Barry to reinvent himself and hide his true personality to achieve popularity, leading to a humorous exchange about social status and shampoo commercials.
El Mariachi
by Robert Rodriguez
Domino interrogates a mysterious stranger she finds in her bathtub, suspecting him of being a killer. Holding a knife to his throat, she forces him to prove his identity as a musician by playing and singing for his life. The tension shifts into an unlikely negotiation as the stranger tries to secure a job at her bar.
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.
Phin returns home to break the news of his terminal brain tumor to his emotionally distant father, Hank, and his simple-minded brother, Terry. Instead of offering comfort, Hank deflects with television and eventually proposes a competition between himself and Terry to see who will inherit Phin's wealth.
Blue Moon
by Unknown
A group of comedy writers and their associates reflect on the grim reality of war and the staggering loss of life in the Great War. The conversation shifts from somber reflection to personal anecdotes as Morty reveals his mundane military assignment and Eddie attempts to lighten the mood with crude humor.
Larry Hart reflects on the commercial pressures of songwriting while sharing a drink with friends. He recounts a cynical but humorous anecdote about how his artistic lyrics were rejected by a studio executive in favor of the more marketable title Blue Moon.
Punch-Drunk Love
by Paul Thomas Anderson
In a hotel room, Barry and Lena share an intimate moment that escalates into a bizarre exchange of 'cute aggression.' They express their intense affection for one another through increasingly violent and surreal metaphors, finding a unique and unsettling common ground in their shared eccentricity.
The Wire
by Barry Luc
Two intoxicated detectives share a moment of dark levity and professional reflection by the train tracks in the early morning. Bunk recounts a ridiculous story about shooting a mouse with his service weapon before McNulty (McArdle) reveals his stubborn determination to pursue a complex case despite departmental pressure.
Barry
by Alec Berg, Bill Hader
Fuches confronts Barry in a hotel room after discovering that Barry has befriended his target and joined an acting class. The stakes escalate as Fuches reveals the Chechens blew up Barry's apartment as a 'nudge' to finish the hit, while mocking Barry's sudden aspiration to be an actor.
The White Lotus
by Mike White
Mark is spiraling into a panic over his swollen testicles, convinced he has terminal cancer like his father. His wife Nicole attempts to provide practical comfort and perspective, eventually pushing him to stop obsessing and spend time with their son.
Mulholland Drive
by David Lynch
Two detectives discuss a bizarre car accident and the mysterious recovery of high-end wallets from unidentified suspects. Domgaard describes a gruesome medical detail with an unsettling, dark humor while McKnight remains casually detached, focused on his sandwich.
Boring Sex Dream
by Alexander Lee-Rekers
Althea recounts a frustratingly mundane sex dream to her ex-partner, Chris. She uses the dream's bureaucratic setting to highlight the lack of passion and the clinical nature of their past relationship.
22 Jump Street
by Michael Bacall, Oren Uziel, Rodney Rothman
Deputy Chief Hardy delivers a meta-commentary lecture to Schmidt and Jenko about the dangers of sequels and the inevitable friction in partnerships. He warns them that their previous success was a fluke and that they must replicate their original results or face demotion back to beat cops.
Black Panther
by Ryan Coogler, Joe Robert Cole
T'Challa visits his sister Shuri in her high-tech lab to prepare for a mission to Korea. Shuri showcases her latest vibranium inventions, including sound-absorbent sneakers and a nanotech suit, while the siblings engage in playful, competitive ribbing. The scene culminates in a humorous moment where T'Challa tests the suit's kinetic energy redistribution and is sent flying across the room.
Fatal Attraction
by James Dearden
Dan and Alex share an intimate dinner where Dan recounts a humorous yet awkward story about his mother asking him to represent her in a divorce against his father. The scene establishes their initial chemistry and the ease with which they connect before their relationship takes a dark turn.
While playing football in the park, Dan fakes a heart attack to tease Alex, unaware of the dark psychological game she is about to play in return. After Alex feigns deep trauma by claiming her father died in the same manner, she reveals it was a lie, leaving Dan unsettled by her ability to manipulate his emotions.
Nightbitch
by Marielle Heller
A mother reflects on the performance of being a 'good sport' for her husband while acknowledging a primal, monstrous identity growing within her. She realizes that her repressed rage and animalistic instincts have always been present just beneath her domestic surface.
Only Murders in the Building
by Steve Martin, John Hoffman
In the basement of the Arconia, Oliver attempts to convince a skeptical Charles and Mabel to start a true crime podcast about the recent death in their building. The scene highlights the group's dynamic as Oliver's theatrical directing instincts clash with Charles's actor ego while they sift through trash for clues.
Wednesday
by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
Wednesday and Enid clash over the stark aesthetic and personality differences in their shared dorm room. As Wednesday insults Enid's social media presence and writing skills, the tension escalates into a supernatural standoff involving loud music and werewolf claws.
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