English for Conflict

“Who do you think you are?”

Derek Won't Go Back to That · American History X 1998 · Ch. 12/17

• Arguments
• Apologies
• Apologizing

“We got a good thing going, Big Daddy.”

Bob and Carpenter's Falling Out · Auto Focus 2002 · Ch. 16/16

• Arguments
• Accusations
• Confronting

“It's all right here in my noodle. The rest is just scribbling.”

Constanze Hides the Requiem · Amadeus 1984 · Ch. 22/25

• Arguments
• Complaining
• Confronting

“In other words, by their very silence, there was a cover-up.”

Five Men Controlled the Slush Fund · All the President's Men 1976 · Ch. 13/18

• Interrogations
• Investigation
• Explaining

“The question is, Frau Helm, were you lying then, are you lying now?”

Myers Destroys Christine on the Stand · Witness for the Prosecution 1957 · Ch. 20/27

• Courtroom
• Interrogations
• Confronting

“There's no point crying about it, is there?”

Andy Tries to Hold the Kitchen · Boiling Point 2021 · Ch. 3/13

• Criticism & layoffs
• Arguments
• Complaining

“That's life. You can't make an omelet without breakin' an egg.”

Mulligan Grills Spats at the Convention · Some Like It Hot 1959 · Ch. 16/19

• Interrogations
• Threats
• Confronting

“What is it with you guys in Charlestown?”

The FBI Offers Doug No Deal · The Town 2010 · Ch. 12/20

• Threats
• Police questioning
• Threatening

“Just me and Meyer? You're kidding, sir.”

Ferol Testifies at the Court-Martial · Paths of Glory 1957 · Ch. 9/17

• Courtroom
• Interrogations
• Confronting

“You stole my girl, you bastard. I'm gonna kick your ass.”

Mike Chases Jeffrey and Sandy · Blue Velvet 1986 · Ch. 7/9

• Threats
• Arguments
• Threatening

“If only this rain would stop!”

Lucy Tells Elinor Her Secret · Sense and Sensibility 1995 · Ch. 14/27

• Interrogations
• Confessing feelings
• Confessing

“This is where we do the dirty work.”

Trapper Punches Frank and Gets Arrested · M*A*S*H 1970 · Ch. 6/22

• Arguments
• Talking to the boss
• Confronting

“It's time to monetize the thing.”

Mark and Eduardo Argue About Money · The Social Network 2010 · Ch. 11/23

• Arguments
• Negotiation
• Confronting

“In theory we could just fuckin stay here.”

Jonah Chases Jay and Craig · This Is the End 2013 · Ch. 21/27

• Comforting a friend
• Arguments
• Confessing

“In spite of your victories, you can't shut out every decent impulse and survive.”

Ramsey Warns Kirby · You Can't Take It with You 1938 · Ch. 24/27

• Talking to the boss
• Threats
• Warning

“You, you took a job, and now you got to do it.”

Neal Argues About Interstate 60 · Interstate 60 2002 · Ch. 8/22

• Arguments
• Travel & hotels
• Explaining

“We can give these boys a better chance than we ever had.”

Pa and Ma Argue About Leaving Belfast · Belfast 2021 · Ch. 5/14

• Arguments
• Marriage trouble
• Complaining

“God, what a surprise. I cannot get over it. My ex-husband.”

Isaac and Mary Run Into Her Ex · Manhattan 1979 · Ch. 19/23

• Small talk
• Arguments
• Teasing

“Don't point a knife at a person unless you want to use it!”

Billy Brings His Wife Home to Dinner · Buffalo '66 1998 · Ch. 7/15

• Family dinners
• Arguments
• Confronting

“The longer their stealth, the longer we live without drama.”

Robbers Breach the Cash Depot · Wrath of Man 2021 · Ch. 13/13

• Threats
• Crime scenes
• Threatening

“You belong here with your own breed”

Slowik Sees Through Margot · The Menu 2022 · Ch. 10/13

• Office chat
• Interrogations
• Confessing

“I would like you to find a good book and read it until we leave.”

Downton Races to Prepare in the Rain · Downton Abbey 2019 · Ch. 8/22

• Arguments
• Asking for help
• Complaining

“It's a good thing I'm wearing my begging pants.”

David Begs the Group to Come Back · We're the Millers 2013 · Ch. 21/21

• Arguments
• Apologies
• Apologizing

“No board in this country should sit in judgment of a man because he expressed strong opinions.”

Hill Blames Strauss at the Hearing · Oppenheimer 2023 · Ch. 26/28

• Courtroom
• Accusations
• Confronting