English for Conflict

“You hear it before you see it.”

Ice Missiles Hit the Dawn Wall · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 11/24

• Threats
• Asking for help
• Warning

“Well, at least your brother isn't gonna die because of you.”

Mario and Donkey Kong Trade Insults · The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2023 · Ch. 13/14

• Arguments
• Teasing
• Complaining

“All hail our rightful ruler, King Candy.”

Vanellope Crashes the Roster Race · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 9/19

• Speeches
• Accusations
• Saying no

“Thompson's rushing across the ice, and I don't think it's to make friends.”

Thompson Ties It and Won't Hide · Tooth Fairy 2010 · Ch. 8/4

• Arguments
• Persuasion
• Saying no

“I need to know if I can trust you.”

Hanssen Pulls a Gun on Eric · Breach 2007 · Ch. 20/20

• Accusations
• Interrogations
• Confronting

“There's no point in going into that. It's all over.”

Humbert Finds the Married Lolita · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 29/30

• Interrogations
• Small talk
• Asking

“What's the statute of limitations on apologies?”

Harry and Sally Become Friends · When Harry Met Sally... 1989 · Ch. 8/20

• Apologies
• Small talk
• Teasing

“On a scale of one to ten, what do you think you are?”

Trent Rates Duncan a Three · The Way Way Back 2013 · Ch. 1/18

• Parents & kids
• Arguments
• Complaining

“But that doesn't make me a murderer.”

Wadsworth Recaps the Murders · Clue 1985 · Ch. 15/17

• Investigation
• Interrogations
• Explaining

“Now, I'm prepared to offer what support I can...”

Reverend Collier Visits Gertrude · An American Crime 2007 · Ch. 14/16

• Accusations
• Arguments
• Explaining

“You can never take the obvious.”

Ian and Barley Take the Wrong Path · Onward 2020 · Ch. 15/16

• Arguments
• Accusations
• Confronting

“Joe, if you kill that man, you die next.”

Joe Accuses Orange of Being a Cop · Reservoir Dogs 1992 · Ch. 22/22

• Arguments
• Threats
• Confronting

“Has it ever occurred to you that I may have a life of my own?”

Norma's New Year's Eve Confession · Sunset Boulevard 1950 · Ch. 9/19

• Couple fights
• Arguments
• Saying no

“You know, people seldom go to the trouble of scratching the surface of things to find the inner truth.”

Kralik and Novak Meet at the Cafe · The Shop Around the Corner 1940 · Ch. 12/19

• First dates
• Arguments
• Teasing

“I'm not a ghost, Johannes. I'm something worse, but I think you already know that, don't you?”

Elsa Reveals Herself to Jojo · Jojo Rabbit 2019 · Ch. 4/18

• Threats
• Interrogations
• Threatening

“We have been happy, haven't we?”

Joyce Questions Leslie About the Body · The Letter 1940 · Ch. 4/15

• Small talk
• Interrogations
• Comforting

“I screwed up. I lost control. It's not you.”

Derek Apologizes to His Family · American History X 1998 · Ch. 9/17

• Apologies
• Small talk
• Apologizing

“Well, we were just having fun.”

Bob Catches John on Tape · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 6/16

• Arguments
• Accusations
• Confronting

“Can you recall no melody of mine?”

Salieri Begins His Confession · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 1/25

• Interrogations
• Monologues
• Confessing

“Laugh, gentlemen. It'll be the only story everyone reads.”

The Donor Confesses to Bernstein · All the President's Men 1976 · Ch. 7/18

• Investigation
• Interrogations
• Confessing

“Let us not surmise, Sir Wilfrid, but confine ourselves to facts.”

The Bloodstained Jacket in Court · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 16/27

• Courtroom
• Interrogations
• Explaining

“Let's do it together, because I need to as well.”

Andy Fights to Hold the Line · Boiling Point 2021 · Ch. 6/13

• Arguments
• Comforting a friend
• Complimenting

“Hey, this is a suicide mission.”

Passengers Fight Back on United 93 · United 93 2006 · Ch. 16/17

• Arguments
• Goodbyes & funerals
• Persuading

“There are laws, conventions. It's just not being done.”

Jerry Gets Engaged to Osgood · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 15/19

• Arguments
• Proposals
• Persuading