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Post by HumanFundRecipient on Feb 20, 2018 0:53:27 GMT
When a character talks about another person "behind their back"- figuratively, then that person (or persons, if more than one) appears to see that character make an impersonation of him/her or see a express negative feelings. Examples include:
The Perks of Being a Wallflower- high school senior Patrick taking shop class yet again making fun of the teacher
The American President- the first meeting of Sydney and President Andrew Shepard; she's not pleased with his stance on an issue important to her
South Park: Bigger, Longer, and Uncut- "Kyle's Mom is a Big Fat Bitch", sung by Cartman (enough said)
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Post by IsoscelesKramer on Feb 20, 2018 1:41:09 GMT
This is a good one. We don't go out when it rains. This is a good one. I hope you appreciate this, Ray, because my business is in the fucking toilet. I should be in LA. Instead, I'm in the Honeymoon Haven Motel in Bumblefuck, Missouri, because you won't go out when it rains. Mystifying...
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Post by Karma_Kramer on Mar 11, 2018 2:07:14 GMT
At the end of the movie when the picture freezes and there is a caption informing us what became of each character afterwards.
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Post by pizzabagel on Mar 11, 2018 2:09:49 GMT
At the end of the movie when the picture freezes and there is a caption informing us what became of each character afterwards. The first time I saw that was in "Animal House," but I assume there were earlier films in which it was done.
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Post by IsoscelesKramer on Mar 11, 2018 2:12:43 GMT
At the end of the movie when the picture freezes and there is a caption informing us what became of each character afterwards. The first time I saw that was in "Animal House," but I assume there were earlier films in which it was done. American Graffiti
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Post by snelling on Mar 11, 2018 18:05:16 GMT
The first time I saw that was in "Animal House," but I assume there were earlier films in which it was done. American Graffiti "The 400 Blows" This was the first film ever to end with a freeze frame. Fin.
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Post by DeltaHomicide on Mar 12, 2018 3:27:20 GMT
At the end of the movie when the picture freezes and there is a caption informing us what became of each character afterwards. I loved when they did that in Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
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Post by snelling on Mar 12, 2018 17:32:40 GMT
At the end of the movie when the picture freezes and there is a caption informing us what became of each character afterwards. I loved when they did that in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. Yeah the footage of Brad Hamilton (Judge Reinhold) kept going forward/backward so the audience had time to read the caption for him.
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Post by jcssupertape on Mar 12, 2018 19:04:54 GMT
I hate how everyone in any bar or restaurant scene *even Kramer* just walks up and orders a beer.
THE PLACE SELLS MORE THAN ONE KIND OF BEER!!!!
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Post by jcssupertape on Mar 12, 2018 19:12:54 GMT
I also love anything with a crazy hot milf who has a heart of gold who can't find a man for the life of her
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Post by rhs6358 on Mar 12, 2018 19:18:34 GMT
I hate how everyone in any bar or restaurant scene *even Kramer* just walks up and orders a beer. THE PLACE SELLS MORE THAN ONE KIND OF BEER!!!! Good one. I have to do that someday. Just go in "Beer, please" and have the guy just stare at me.
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Post by jcssupertape on Mar 12, 2018 19:23:38 GMT
I hate how everyone in any bar or restaurant scene *even Kramer* just walks up and orders a beer. THE PLACE SELLS MORE THAN ONE KIND OF BEER!!!! Good one. I have to do that someday. Just go in "Beer, please" and have the guy just stare at me. It's not like ordering milk. I also see movies/shows do that with steak. "Gimmie a steak" No "How would you like that cooked" or "What kind of cut would you like" or "What sides do you want"
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Post by DeltaHomicide on Jan 3, 2020 8:00:30 GMT
Let's resurrect this thread.
- This is a very Scorsese-esque cliche - a violent scene contrasted with a mellow song.
- The nerdy or unattractive girl who blossoms into a sexy woman e.g. Sandy in Grease, and Allison in The Breakfast Club
- The average-looking male lead having a drop dead gorgeous girlfriend. I'm convinced Adam Sandler makes movies just to get paired up with women who are way out of his league.
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Post by snelling on Jan 3, 2020 8:30:21 GMT
The plain-Jane student (or Sandra Bullock) becomes an instant babe once she takes off her glasses.
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Post by DeltaHomicide on Jan 3, 2020 8:51:58 GMT
The plain-Jane student (or Sandra Bullock) becomes an instant babe once she takes off her glasses. As if any guy would see a girl like this and think, "If only she'd take off her glasses and let down her hair she's be hot".
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Post by snelling on Jan 21, 2020 7:45:21 GMT
Never saying, "Good-bye," on the phone; just hanging up. Another phone trope is repeating everything the other person says.
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Post by rhs6358 on Jan 21, 2020 9:46:41 GMT
The plain-Jane student (or Sandra Bullock) becomes an instant babe once she takes off her glasses. As if any guy would see a girl like this and think, "If only she'd take off her glasses and let down her hair she's be hot". I'm not sure, but I think I see...nipple tape.
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Post by rhs6358 on Jan 21, 2020 9:47:43 GMT
Never saying, "Good-bye," on the phone; just hanging up. Another phone trope is repeating everything the other person says. "Never mind. I'll call him. What's his number?" "555-[fill in four random numbers]"
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Post by snelling on Jan 26, 2020 10:25:55 GMT
Never saying, "Good-bye," on the phone; just hanging up. Another phone trope is repeating everything the other person says. "Never mind. I'll call him. What's his number?" "555-[fill in four random numbers]" Or Jerry, for example, says, "I'll call the doctor/hospital," and just starts dialing without looking up any phone number.
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Post by rhs6358 on Jan 26, 2020 11:58:47 GMT
"Never mind. I'll call him. What's his number?" "555-[fill in four random numbers]" Or Jerry, for example, says, "I'll call the doctor/hospital," and just starts dialing without looking up any phone number. And the phone never seems to ring. They dial and instantaneously they're talking to the person on the other end. Then it seems the other person gives them a lot of information in record time. Caller: He's choking. What should I do? [pause two seconds] Caller: He says we should loosen his tie, unbutton his shirt, roll him over and get a cold towel and put it on his forehead then take his pulse. Then call an ambulance.
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Post by snelling on Mar 2, 2020 18:29:45 GMT
Any chained fence can be broken through by any high-speed vehicle on the first attempt.
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Post by nutsberryfarm ⛑ on Mar 11, 2020 2:12:21 GMT
I hate how everyone in any bar or restaurant scene *even Kramer* just walks up and orders a beer. THE PLACE SELLS MORE THAN ONE KIND OF BEER!!!! totally. not even 'lager' or 'ipa'...
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Post by baconeggandcheese on Mar 11, 2020 2:27:55 GMT
this is a TV and film cliche I can't stand.
A major event happens in a location between two characters that demands discussion. Scene Ends. New scene: Characters resume discussion in new location. Why didn't they talk ON ROUTE to this new location? What did they talk about on the way?
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Post by DeltaHomicide on Mar 11, 2020 3:09:32 GMT
this is a TV and film cliche I can't stand. A major event happens in a location between two characters that demands discussion. Scene Ends. New scene: Characters resume discussion in new location. Why didn't they talk ON ROUTE to this new location? What did they talk about on the way? They talked about how the smoked salmon smelled funny at craft services.
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Post by nutsberryfarm ⛑ on Mar 11, 2020 3:45:00 GMT
when a character says to another character, you look really bad or tired.
and they look normal or how they have looked during the rest of the movie.
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Post by nutsberryfarm ⛑ on Mar 11, 2020 3:47:33 GMT
Or sometimes a paper towel roll. DeltaHomicide yeah, what the hell was going on in 'michael clayton'??
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Post by DeltaHomicide on Mar 11, 2020 4:24:25 GMT
Or sometimes a paper towel roll. DeltaHomicide yeah, what the hell was going on in 'michael clayton'?? snelling shouldn't see this pic. He's off bread. Look away snelling. Look. Away.
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Post by DeltaHomicide on Mar 11, 2020 4:29:45 GMT
What about the motorcyclists chasing a car? Besides the Mad Max movies, they could never quite run a car off the road can they?
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Post by snelling on Mar 17, 2020 0:50:58 GMT
Outrunning the fireball. And getting away with nary a scratch.
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Post by DeltaHomicide on Mar 19, 2020 20:43:27 GMT
Outrunning the fireball. And getting away with nary a scratch. How about when some kind of underwater task has to be done without scuba gear? They can miraculously hold their breath for more than 30 seconds 15 or more feet underneath and have perfect visibility, even in salt water.
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