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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.
Krista presents a chilling theory to her father and brother regarding the disappearance of a fourteen-year-old girl, suggesting a local youth gang may be responsible for a homicide. Despite facing mockery and skepticism from her brother Scott, Krista stakes her professional reputation on a request to search the Gorge waterway. The scene highlights the tension between Krista's intuition and the dismissive attitudes of her male colleagues.
Stranger Things
by Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer
Joyce Byers visits Chief Hopper to report her son Will as missing, growing increasingly frantic as Hopper dismisses the disappearance as a typical case of a runaway or a domestic issue. The scene highlights the friction between Joyce's maternal desperation and Hopper's cynical, small-town apathy before the gravity of the situation begins to settle in.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
by J.K. Rowling
Newt and Jacob attempt to rescue Tina from a hideout, only for their captor, Kama, to collapse unexpectedly. The reunion is tense as Tina reveals Newt's interference has compromised her investigation into Credence's whereabouts.
Mulholland Drive
by David Lynch
Betty attempts to help the amnesiac Rita piece together her identity after a traumatic car accident. Betty's youthful optimism contrasts with Rita's deep-seated fear as they decide to investigate the police reports for Mulholland Drive.
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.
BlacKkKlansman
by Charlie Wachtel, David Rabinowitz, Kevin Willmott, Spike Lee
Ron Stallworth pitches a high-stakes undercover operation to Chief Taggert, proposing a 'two-man' identity to infiltrate the Ku Klux Klan. The scene explores racial perceptions and linguistic code-switching as Ron challenges the Chief's prejudices to secure approval for the investigation.
Blue Velvet
Jeffrey and Sandy walk through their neighborhood at night, bonding over shared history before diving into the macabre details of a local police investigation. Jeffrey's curiosity about a severed ear he found leads Sandy to reveal classified information she overheard from her detective father, establishing a dark mystery that contrasts with their innocent surroundings.
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.
Ace goes undercover as an eccentric German dolphin trainer named Heinz Kissvelvet to deflect suspicious reporters at the aquatic tank. While performing an absurd character to distract the press, he secretly searches the filtration system for physical evidence regarding the missing mascot.
UNTITLED MARTIN GERO PILOT
by Martin Gero
In the FBI's strategic operations center, agents identify a lead from a tattoo on Jane Doe's body pointing to a specific address in Chinatown. Jane confronts Agent Weller and Director Mayfair, demanding to join the field team by arguing that her presence might be the key to unlocking her suppressed memories. Despite Weller's safety concerns, Mayfair ultimately authorizes Jane to accompany the team to the site.
Only Murders in the Building
by Steve Martin, John Hoffman
Following the discovery of a gruesome death in their apartment building, Charles, Oliver, and Mabel are confronted by Detective Williams. The trio attempts to cast doubt on the official ruling of suicide, inadvertently revealing their obsession with true-crime podcasts to a skeptical investigator.
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.
Tár
by Todd Field
Lydia Tár is confronted by Britta regarding the suicide of a former fellow, Krista Taylor. As the conversation shifts from orchestral logistics to legal warnings, Lydia must maintain her composure while learning that serious accusations have been leveled against her.
High Potential
by Drew Goddard
A desperate, determined, frustrated, authoritative SOTO & KARADEC's duologue from "High Potential" by Drew Goddard.
Predator
by Jim Thomas, John Thomas
A suspicious, tense, investigative Schaefer, Ramirez & Dillon's monologue from "Predator" by Jim Thomas & John Thomas. Genre: action, thriller.
L.A. Confidential
by Brian Helgeland, Curtis Hanson
Officer Bud White visits Lynn Bracken, a high-end call girl, to investigate a murder. The two engage in a tense, cynical, yet flirtatious power struggle that reveals their shared disillusionment with the world.
Thelma & Louise
by Callie Khouri
Jimmy is interrogated by detectives regarding the whereabouts of Thelma and Louise. He identifies a mugshot of J.D., realizing the women have been traveling with a dangerous criminal.
Louise speaks with Detective Hal Slocumbe over a payphone. Hal attempts to build rapport and persuade her to surrender, revealing that the police are aware of their plan to flee to Mexico.
Hal, a detective, discusses a murder investigation with his wife Sarah in bed. He struggles to reconcile the brutality of the crime with the 'sweet' reputation of the female suspects.
Doctor Who
by Steven Moffat
The Doctor and Bill investigate a mysterious puddle that doesn't reflect, but mimics. The Doctor realizes the water is actually an alien entity before abruptly ending the investigation to protect Bill.
Magnolia
by Paul Thomas Anderson
Officer Jim Kurring responds to a disturbance call at an apartment, where he encounters a defensive and hostile woman named Marcie. The routine investigation quickly escalates when Jim discovers a dead body hidden in her bedroom closet.
Knives Out
by Rian Johnson
Detective Benoit Blanc approaches Marta on a porch at night to discuss his unconventional investigative methods and enlist her as his 'Watson' in the investigation of Harlan Thrombey's death.
The Wolverine
by Scott Frank, James Mangold
Logan and Yukio confront a powerful Yakuza leader and his lieutenant in a sumo arena locker room. Logan attempts to intimidate them into leaving the Yashida family alone, only to discover that the Yakuza were not responsible for the recent assassination attempt.
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