English for Conflict

“You shouldn't speak ill of the dead.”

Sandra and Jamie Trade Insults · Beautiful Thing 1996 · Ch. 4/11

• Arguments
• Small talk
• Teasing

“Okay, the Rick Marshalls of this world will suck you dry.”

The Letter That Framed Toschi · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 26/30

• Accusations
• Investigation
• Confronting

“Well, a friend is like you and me.”

Gabby Gabby Meets Woody · Toy Story 4 2019 · Ch. 8/22

• Small talk
• Threats
• Inviting

“Too good to be true.”

Mei Refuses the Ritual and Bolts · Turning Red 2022 · Ch. 11/13

• Parents & kids
• Arguments
• Saying no

“I don't care if you've been after her. Our lives are at stake!”

Hartwell Finds the Escape Gun · His Girl Friday 1940 · Ch. 17/18

• Accusations
• Threats
• Threatening

“It's Haney's mess, but now he's shifting the stink to me.”

The Missing Appointment Log · My Fellow Americans 1996 · Ch. 2/13

• Accusations
• Investigation
• Complaining

“Remember, you never saw it, you never even touched it, you understand?”

Walter Meets Phyllis at the Market · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 11/21

• Couple fights
• Arguments
• Warning

“I won't ever leave you again.”

David Promises Billy He'll Never Leave · The Mist 2007 · Ch. 11/11

• Parents & kids
• Threats
• Promising

“You could not do this on your own.”

Jack Realizes He Is Tyler · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 17/19

• Arguments
• Apologies
• Explaining

“Someone, anyone I could trust.”

Kitty Confronts Puss · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 20/22

• Arguments
• Breakups
• Confronting

“Sebastian was a vocation, not a man.”

Catherine on Love as Use · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 10/27

• Interrogations
• Storytelling
• Confessing

“There is no law saying best friends have to have the same dreams.”

Vanellope Wants a New Home · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 17/21

• Comforting a friend
• Arguments
• Confessing

“You can take him out against our recommendation, but you assume liability in the eyes of the court.”

Pat Rides Home From the Hospital · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 1/23

• Parents & kids
• Arguments
• Confronting

“Only authorized personnel are allowed in. That's the rules and regulations.”

Rupert Bluffs His Way Into the Studio · The King of Comedy 1982 · Ch. 18/21

• Talking to the boss
• Interrogations
• Saying no

“We are not used to visitors after dark, but you're welcome here.”

Hale Visits the Proctors at Night · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 13/29

• Interrogations
• Accusations
• Explaining

“Harry Fabian is in my way.”

Philip Withdraws from the Partnership · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 13/19

• Negotiation
• Arguments
• Persuading

“The fashion of the world is to avoid cost, and you encounter it.”

Beatrice and Benedick Trade Insults · Much Ado About Nothing 1993 · Ch. 2/24

• Teasing
• Arguments
• Confronting

“If what you say is true, then why is Prince Ali still here?”

Jasmine Exposes Jafar · Aladdin 2019 · Ch. 17/24

• Accusations
• Interrogations
• Confronting

“but you see, my jam, it doesn't kill anyone.”

Lord George and Mickey Debate Vice · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 10/15

• Arguments
• Accusations
• Confronting

“There's more to life than a fuckin' Field's medal.”

Sean and Lambeau Argue About Will · Good Will Hunting 1997 · Ch. 13/21

• Arguments
• Negotiation
• Persuading

“We had some good times…”

Belsnickel Reveals Himself · The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two 2020 · Ch. 1/20

• Threats
• Threatening
• Confronting

“'You said you removed your clothing yourself, is that right?'”

Tessa Asks for the Police Station · National Theatre Live: Prima Facie 2022 · Ch. 12/22

• Monologues
• Arguments
• Threatening

“- Our universe has technology that you can only dream of.”

Beavis and Butt-Head Drive Backwards · Beavis and Butt-Head Do the Universe 2022 · Ch. 21/22

• Arguments
• Teasing
• Warning

“All you have to do is ask.”

Jordan Pitches the FBI Agent · The Wolf of Wall Street 2013 · Ch. 17/30

• Negotiation
• Interrogations
• Persuading