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openHug and Whisper Threats Film
Two people, often women but not always, are having an argument but an unwanted witness barges in or is already there and shouldn't be aware of what is said, yet it's not possible for both litigants to step outside the room without looking suspicious.
So Litigant One gives a forceful hug to Litigant Two and whispers a clear threat in their ear with the understanding that this is the last warning before things get nasty for real.
Does this exist?
open Lifetime movie search Film
I saw this movie on lifetime about a teenage girl who was having an affair with an older man and the wife found out and then they became friends after the husband left both of them and in the and the girl gave the baby to the wifeAlso the girl read it one eyed boy that robbed a convenience store and he went to jail and when he got out him and his sister kidnapped her and the wife had to save her
openShikaka Film
Is there a trope where characters always have to deliver an elaborate response to certain words?Along the lines whereby a character might say "Queen Jane" in normal conversation and all of the Queen's courtiers immediately drop to one knee and say "Hail Jane, long may she reign!" - but they have to do this every time they hear "Queen Jane". They'll often say this in unison.
In some cases the protagonist abuses this response by repeatedly saying "Queen Jane" and forcing them to do their routine repeatedly. Or they might say "Queen Jan" and try to trip them up.
Examples: the Shikaka scene from Ace Ventura 2: When Nature Calls (https://youtu.be/PcjFVTI4_Gw), the Greater Good scene from Hot Fuzz (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUpbOliTHJY). There are loads of other examples, I just can't bring any to mind right now...
openLooking for the female motivator trope Film
I was wondering if there was a title for this one. Been looking all over this site and Google. Basically when the main protagonist (usually male) is "down for the count" and a female friend tries to pick him back up with words of motivation to fight the fight again.
Edited by Scorcher64openProtagonist is actually... dead. Film
Is there a name for a theme/plot type where, unbeknownst at first, to him/her and us, the main character has already checked out—at, or shortly after—the movie start. Too many commas, but whatever...
openMuscle relaxant trope? Film
Do we have this one?
Checking before I make a TLP... but based on Johnny English having a notorious scene with this in, is there a specific trope for injecting people with muscle relaxant, Played for Laughs or am I wrong?
openFictional Story, Real Talking Head (SOLVED) Film
Is there a trope for real people, not actors, appearing as themselves in superhero movies? Like Neil Degrasse Tyson on Batman v Superman or John Stewart on Iron Man 2?
Edited by PisthetairosopenGrocery store tantrum Film
Do we have this one?
A Spoiled Brat is taken shopping by his/her parent. The child demands buying a candy bar or a new toy and - when refused - starts screaming and won't stop. Quite common in comedy.
openBadass Mook Film
I'm looking for a trope where a nameless, extremely skilled mook will fight the main character and the main character will be on the losing side for most of the fight until the main character pulls a dirty trick such as kick his nuts or a side character comes and kills the mook for him. An example would be the fight between the taser storm trooper and Finn from Rogue One.
open"this one is for my PORNsonal collection" Film
When a director put something, in his film, that ecchoes his own....."tastes".
Example: Feet in Tarantino movies
openNo Title Film
Overcoming hatred of (a) God. In a story where the protagonist starts off in a very negative place due to the tragedies of his past, he must overcome his animosity toward God, who has chosen him to to save humanity.
What troupes can be referenced for such a story?
Edited by scambleropenDon't humiliate a father in front of his child Film
Is there a trope where humiliating a man in front of his children (or family, students) is portayed as an extreme Kick the Dog moment, because the kid will lose respect for him?
I remember it being mentioned in that movie, Amélie, as something a character hated to see.
What to call a debutant who despite co-starring with more popular & established actors manages to outshine their performances and gives the best acting in a movie? He/she is the hero of the film.
Edited by Courage007