The Exorcist (1973) Vomit scene. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2022-02-22 | Probably the most famous/memorable scene from this powerhouse of a horror movie. Incredible that, despite its early 70's production date, the movie still holds up today. How they managed to get the pea soup to shoot from right out of Regan's mouth is jaw dropping.Dir William Friedkin.
Excalibur (1981) Merlin speaks to the victorious knights. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-09-20 | After defeating invading armies the victorious knights gather at a hill-top where Merlin affirms their achievements and implores them to always remember the moment. 'For it is the doom of men that they forget.' Dir John Boorman.
Three OClock High(1987) Buddy Revell library scene. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-09-14 | Buddy Revell does not like to be touched! Richard Tyson at his menacing best.Dir Phil Joanou.
The Exorcist (1973) Early come forth scene. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-09-13 | Probably the most famous horror movie of all time. In this chilling scene the psychiatrists ask the demon to come forth and show himself. Dir William Friedkin.
Excalibur (1981) Merlin explains the dragons power to Arthur. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-09-12 | Merlin's explanation of the dragon. Brilliant from Nicol Williamson; he totally owned the role of Merlin. His delivery filled with colour and character.Dir John Boorman.
American Werewolf in London in a nutshell. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-07-22 | ...
Altered States (1980) Eddies search for his original self. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-07-22 | Eddie's almost feverish ramblings about searching for the true meaning of life, watched on in quiet and helpless understated desperation by his wife. Great and subtle performance by Blair Brown.Dir. Ken Russell
Kramer V Kramer (1979) I want my son. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-04-05 | Pivotal scene in the Academy award winning movie. Dustin Hoffman at his usual brilliant self as he refuses Meryl Streeps demand for custody of their son.Dir. Robert Benton
Quadrophenia (1979) End Scene. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-04-05 | Phil Daniels absolutely shines as Jimmy in this Mods and Rockers classic. The whole movie is a Who's Who in British film and Television.Dir Franc Roddam.
Wargames (1984) U.S. teen initiates Nuclear War with the Russians.#nuclearwar #worldwar3 Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-03-15 | David Lightman's shenanigans bring the world to the brink of Global Thermonuclear War. Entertaining yet very scary scene where David's playing of a computer game starts to play out for real on the US Defence dept's screens. Dir. John Badham.
Wild at Heart (1990) Sailor is released from Pee Dee prison. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-03-09 | After killing Bob Ray Lemon, Sailor Ripley is released from prison and presented his Snake Skin jacket, a symbol of his individuality and his belief in personal freedom.Dir. David Lynch.
Wild at Heart (1990) Sailor kills Bobby Ray Lemon at Cape Fear Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-03-08 | Crazy, stylish opening to a crazy, stylish movie. Sailor's character established in scene one in the wildly violent fight with Bob Ray Lemon.Dir. David Lynch.
Wargames (1984) Its a simulation - were not under attack! Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-03-08 | Global Thermonuclear War is the threat in this 80's John Badham movie that launched the career of Matthew Broderick and showcased the exceptional talents of Barry Corbin and company.Dir. John Badham.
Wargames message to the future. #nuclearwar Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-03-08 | ...
Pirates of the Caribbean (2003) Curse of the Black Pearl - Jack in Port Royal Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-03-06 | Brilliant opening sequence that perfectly sets the tone and character of the whole movie. Johnny Depp's accent hooks you from the start.Dir. Gore Verbinski
The Incredible Hulk (1977 - 1982) Opening titles. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-03-06 | Opening sequence to the Incredibly popular 70's Tv show.
Game of Thrones (2011-2019) Arya fights Brienne of Tarth Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-03-06 | Cool scene where Arya trains with warrior Brienne of Tarth. We the audience are fully aware of Arya's skill-set whereas Brienne and the observers are not. Very well done.
Dances with Wolves (1990) John Dunbar Failed Suicide attempt. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-03-05 | Epic and emotive opening scene where John Dunbar, fearful of losing his leg, rides his horse in easy range of the enemy in the hope of losing his life in battle. The crucifix moment the highlight of not only the scene but quite possibly the movie.Dir Kevin Costner.
Excalibur (1981) Merlin holds Uther to his Oath. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-03-02 | Merlin's final words to Uther Pendragon. Only fans of this movie will fully appreciate the wonderful interaction with the Wizard and the Warrior. Despite his impetuous and rash behaviour, Uther reluctantly hands over Igraine's baby to Merlin. Great lines in this scene. 'To kill and be King! Is that all?''Perhaps not even that....'Dir John Boorman.
South Park - Cartman identifies as Transginger. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-26 | More irreverent humour from the South Park team as Eric Cartman self-identifies as Transgender - which he cals transginger - to gain access to the girls bathroom when the boys is engaged.
Manhunter(1986) Hannibal Lectors effect on Will Graham. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-24 | Michael Mann's utterly masterful foray into the realm of the Serial Killer. Simply sublime film following FBI Profiler Will Graham's pursuit of the Tooth Fairy while burdened with the psychological baggage from his experience in taking down Hannibal Lector. In this scene Jack Crawford attempts to recruit Will Graham back into the fold.Dir Michael Mann.
Manhunter(1986) Hannibal Lectors effect on Will Graham. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-24 | Michael Mann's utterly masterful foray into the realm of the Serial Killer. Simply sublime film following FBI Profiler Will Graham's pursuit of the Tooth Fairy while burdened with the psychological baggage from his experience in taking down Hannibal Lector. In this scene Graham explains what 'Adopting the mind of a serial killer' did to him.Dir Michael Mann.
Monsters Ball (2001) Well, Ive always loved you. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-23 | Brutal scene from a truly brutal movie.Dir. Marc Forster.
Blazing Saddles(1974) Excuse me while I whip this out. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-22 | Sheriff Bart (Cleavon Little) meets the the denizens of Rock Ridge. (Anyone notice that Gabby Johnson is Art Galt from First Blood?)Dir. Mel Brooks
Fantastic Voyage (1966) Entering the bloodstream. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-18 | Considered in its day a ground-breaking achievement in film, Fantastic Voyage wowed audiences the world over with its depiction of a shrunken submarine voyaging through the human body. Raquel Welch and Stephen Boyd among the cast list.Dir. Richard Fleischer.
Mr Ed (1962 - 1966) Classic TV intro. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-12 | A talking Palamino and his owner find themselves in the middle of numerous misadventures involving friends, family and eccentric neighbours.Creator. Walter R Brooks
Captain Scarlett (1967) Intro. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-12 | Classic TV puppetry from the Andersons. 'Captain Scarlet indestructible!' Just a stiff wooden puppet but was exceedingly cool. Gerry and Sylvia Anderson.
Trumpton (1967) Intro - childhood TV shows. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-12 | Trumpton was a stop-motion animated series narrated by Brian Cant and ran for 13 episodes. A kind of sequel of sorts to Camberwick Green. Most famous was Trumpton fire station and its crew of firemen(who were often called out but rarely - if ever - for an actual fire emergency.)Captain Flack's men were: Pugh, Pugh, Barney McGrew, Cuthbert, Dibble and Grub. Makes my memory water.
Fawlty Towers (1975 - 1979) The Psychiatrist Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-10 | Basil Fawlty being the usual buffoon accidentally gropes a female guest while Sybil watches from the doorway. Some sympathy here for Basil. Very well orchestrated scene. More comedy gold.
Blakes 7 (1978 - 1981) Intro titles. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-10 | Dystopian future in which a group of miscreants fight against a totalitarian regime from their advanced alien craft. Gained quite a cult following.Created by Terry Nation.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) The Bolivian Bandits. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-10 | Butch and Sundance confront the Bolivian Bandit payroll thieves on the mountainside. The language barrier and the fact they were outnumbered increases the tension. Attention to detail: Sundance is wearing only one glove to keep his shooting hand free.Dir. George Roy Hill.
Carnivale (2003) Intro sequence. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-10 | Stylish, multi-layered introduction to this ambitious 2003 series that unfortunately played for just two seasons, though was intended to run for six. We glide through images and scenes of struggle, depression era images and tarot cards creating a fascinating tapestry of life in the early part of the 20th century. Artwork.
Fawlty Towers (1975 - 1979) The Germans. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-10 | Basil Fawlty being his usual obnoxious self in this classic scene which includes the immortal line. 'You started it! No we didn't! Yes you did, you invaded Poland.' and of the course the silly walk. Comedy gold.
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) How fast is the Sundance Kid? Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-09 | Opening scene sees a gun-slinging card player accusing his opponent of cheating. Wonderfully written, directed and acted scene that perfectly sets the tone of the whole Butch and Sundance relationship. Brilliant, unforced chemistry that resonated long after the credits roll. Not forgetting Burt Bacharach's "Raindrops keep falling on my head."(Also, the attention to detail that paints Sundance as not only a fast hand but a wily character. See how he assesses the room with his eyes, and shoots only five of his six rounds - keeps one in the chamber so he's still deadly - when showing the card player just how fast he can draw and shoot)Dir. George Roy Hill.
Apocalypto. (2006) Jaguar Paw escapes his captors. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-08 | Mel Gibson's lavish and brutal depiction of Mayan history and its decline. Follows young Mayan warrior Jaguar Paw from his kidnapping and made part of a sacrificial offering. Dir. Mel Gibson.
The Yakuza (1974) Kilmer performs Yubitsume. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-04 | Intense and emotional scene where Robert Mitchum's character, unable to live with his transgressions, returns to his friend Tanaka Ken(Ken Takakura) to offer his finger-shortening to atone for his offence and ask forgiveness. Dir. Sydney Pollack.
Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence (1983) Kissing the Enemy. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-04 | During W.W. II, a British colonel, David Bowie, attempts to bridge the cultural divides between a British P.O.W. and the cruel Japanese commander. Most seminal and memorable scene from the movie.Dir. Nagisa Oshima.
The Time Bandits (1981) Well turn beans into peas! Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-04 | One of many great lines from Terry Gilliam's 1981 fantasy masterpiece. If this movie suffers from anything it's an over abundance of terrific ideas. A gem.Dir. Terry Gilliam.
Suicide Squad (2016) Airport Dress scene. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-01 | Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn gets into battle dress at the airport along with the rest of her Suicide Squad cohorts.Dir. David Ayer.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre(1948) We dont need no stinkin badges! Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-01 | Quote from the 1948 movie that's practically more famous than the film. Made even more famous by its parody in Blazing Saddles. Bogart is always sublime, but this scene completely stolen by Alfonso Bedoya and his 'We don't need no stinking badges!' line.
Terminator (1984) Dick Miller sells guns. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-02-01 | The late great Dick Miller, whose career spanned 180 movies, in one of his more widely know appearances as the Gun Store owner in Terminator. Again, effortlessly nails another character portrayal. His snapshot performances greatly enhanced whichever scene he took on.Dir. James Cameron.
The Plague Dogs (1982) Death of the Todd. Fox Hunting Party Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-01-31 | The Todd leads the pack of hunting dogs away from Snitter and Rowf. Then another shocking scene when the Todd is caught and killed by the hunting dogs. Dir. Martin Rosen
The Boys (2019) Homelander kills an entire crowd of people. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-01-29 | In this short clip Homelander shows us exactly how unhinged he truly is, and what he is capable of doing to those around him.
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) Belloq eats a fly. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-01-29 | Great example of a consummate professional at work. Paul Freeman with his example of how to keep a scene running in one of the most paused moments of the movie. Dir Steven Spielberg.
The Howling (1981) Silver bullets my ass. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-01-29 | Armed with silver bullets, Chris rescues Karen from the pack of werewolves. Great effects by Rob Bottin. Dir. Joe Dante.
The Boys (2019-) Homelander v Soldier Boy and Butcher. #homelander #soldierboy #theboys Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-01-27 | Series finale confrontation between Homelander and Soldier Boy and of course Billy Butcher.
The Godfather (1972) Sonnys assassination Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-01-25 | Huge scene in the Godfather franchise with Sonny's demise.Dir. Francis Ford Coppola.
Godfather (1972) Luca Brasi backstory. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-01-25 | After watching Luca Brasi rehearsing his lines in preparation for thanking the Don for his invite, Kay learns an alarming truth about her boyfriend's family.Dir. Francis Ford Coppola.
Oliver!(1968) - Consider Yourself. Movie Clip Microcosm - what movies mean to us. 2023-01-23 | Sprawling number with Jack Wild and Mark Lester and what seems the entire cast of the movie. Huge production in one of the Genre's greatest songs.Dir Carol Reed.
