English for Conflict

“Tradition is the illusion of permanence.”

Doris Confronts Harry About His Book · Deconstructing Harry 1997 · Ch. 11/17

• Arguments
• Accusations
• Confronting

“I haven't exactly been myself lately.”

Police Grill Ipkiss Over Pajamas · The Mask 1994 · Ch. 5/8

• Police questioning
• Threats
• Confronting

“Well, in one day you managed to screw my career, you ruined my relationship. . .”

Peter Confronts Sydney Over Billboards · I Love You, Man 2009 · Ch. 18/19

• Arguments
• Apologies
• Confronting

“It's only one night. A boy may die.”

Juror 8 Proposes Another Vote · 12 Angry Men 1957 · Ch. 6/17

• Courtroom
• Arguments
• Persuading

“I'm proud of you, regardless.”

Brad's Dad Finally Says He's Proud · Front of the Class 2008 · Ch. 17/17

• Parents & kids
• Arguments
• Confronting

“I suspect if they do, a few bits of art will be the least of my worries.”

V Shows Evey the Shadow Gallery · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 6/25

• Arguments
• Accusations
• Explaining

“Do you wanna fucking stay mad or get in bed and cuddle?”

Howard and Dinah Fight Then Make Up · Uncut Gems 2019 · Ch. 2/14

• Couple fights
• Arguments
• Complaining

“There are some things that aren't meant to be known.”

The Plan A Lie Is Revealed · Interstellar 2014 · Ch. 10/13

• Accusations
• Arguments
• Confronting

“I firebombed the bowling alley, killed three people.”

New Inmates Arrive in the Cell Block · Bad Boys 1983 · Ch. 2/9

• Small talk
• Threats
• Confessing

“There's a green light on your ass.”

Alonzo's Smiles and Cries Speech · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 6/23

• Threats
• Storytelling
• Threatening

“and as you're listening to the other person, I want you to see yourself in their shoes.”

Chad and Dale Talk It Out · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 16/19

• Arguments
• Apologies
• Apologizing

“That is the truth.”

Blanc Explains the Vial Switch · Knives Out 2019 · Ch. 13/14

• Investigation
• Accusations
• Explaining

“I'll make him an offer he can't refuse.”

Michael Warns Fredo · The Godfather 1972 · Ch. 8/9

• Negotiation
• Arguments
• Threatening

“I say there is no darkness but ignorance in which thou art more puzzled than the Egyptians in their fog.”

Feste Torments Malvolio in the Dark · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 21/25

• Teasing
• Interrogations
• Confronting

“Villains, this is no longer a coronation! It is an execution!”

Scarlet's Coronation Turns into a Chase · Minions 2015 · Ch. 11/14

• Speeches
• Threats
• Threatening

“Don't tell me how to behave in my house.”

Carl Confronts Tom at the House · Another Year 2010 · Ch. 22/25

• Goodbyes & funerals
• Arguments
• Confronting

“I'm just a regular, normal, ordinary guy.”

Bad Cop Interrogates Emmet · The Lego Movie 2014 · Ch. 4/22

• Interrogations
• Police questioning
• Confronting

“We've grown apart. It happens to the best of friends.”

CC and Hillary Have Their Big Fight · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 15/30

• Arguments
• Accusations
• Confronting

“Some girl of the Josefstadt Theatre. You know what Harry was.”

Martins Looks for the Girl · The Third Man 1949 · Ch. 4/17

• Investigation
• Interrogations
• Asking

“And work stuff's kinda up in the air.”

Jim Breaks Down in the Old House · Blue Jay 2016 · Ch. 4/18

• Arguments
• Interrogations
• Confronting

“We're just sitting ducks up here.”

Climbers Taken Hostage in Kyrgyzstan · The Dawn Wall 2017 · Ch. 3/24

• Travel & hotels
• Threats
• Threatening

“In an insane world, it is the sane who is called crazy.”

Bowser Interrogates Luigi · The Super Mario Bros. Movie 2023 · Ch. 9/14

• Interrogations
• Threatening
• Confessing

“I don't suppose you'd like to come in and have a slice, would you?”

Ralph Crashes the Anniversary Party · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 3/19

• Parties
• Arguments
• Saying no

“As far as the funds are concerned, I have little need or utility for more than $100,000 at any one time.”

Hanssen's Letter to the KGB · Breach 2007 · Ch. 12/20

• Monologues
• Interrogations
• Explaining