English for Conflict

“I wanted to see the dawn with her.”

Stella Senses Her Mother's Ghost · The Uninvited 1944 · Ch. 16/28

• Comforting a friend
• Arguments
• Confessing

“No one will know. Just act normal.”

The Proposal Dinner Falls Apart · Encanto 2021 · Ch. 11/19

• Family dinners
• Arguments
• Confronting

“I have headaches. I kill, I don't get them.”

Zodiac Calls the TV Talk Show · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 9/30

• Phone calls
• Interrogations
• Confessing

“You can't trust anybody in this crazy world.”

Earl Walks Into the Press Room · His Girl Friday 1940 · Ch. 13/18

• Threats
• Phone calls
• Persuading

“I no longer have any fear of death.”

Narrator and Marla Expose Each Other · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 3/19

• Accusations
• Arguments
• Confronting

“Can't bake a pie without losing a dozen men.”

The Map Goes Missing · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 17/22

• Accusations
• Arguments
• Confronting

“All last summer, Sebastian was famished for blonds.”

Catherine on Sebastian's Appetites · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 17/27

• Interrogations
• Storytelling
• Confessing

“I'm not yelling, I'm just frustrated! I should have my wedding video!”

Pat Hunts for His Wedding Video · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 8/23

• Parents & kids
• Arguments
• Complaining

“Is every defense an attack upon the court?”

Francis Nurse Presents the Petition · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 19/29

• Courtroom
• Accusations
• Confronting

“It mean we've got to find Harry before they do.”

Kristo's Men Offer Mary £1,000 · Night and the City 1950 · Ch. 18/19

• Interrogations
• Threats
• Saying no

“If you go on thus, you will kill yourself.”

Leonato Confronts Claudio and Don Pedro · Much Ado About Nothing 1993 · Ch. 19/24

• Arguments
• Threats
• Confronting

“At some point, real character's always gonna shine through.”

Jafar Unveils Aladdin's Lie · Aladdin 2019 · Ch. 15/24

• Interrogations
• Accusations
• Confronting

“I want a pound of flesh.”

Mickey Threatens Matthew in the Freezer · The Gentlemen 2020 · Ch. 15/15

• Interrogations
• Threats
• Threatening

“Matter of fact, I saved two lives today, his and mine.”

Da Mayor Saves Eddie from a Car · Do the Right Thing 1989 · Ch. 13/20

• Parents & kids
• Arguments
• Comforting

“Nobody starts to fight foul till he sees he can't win any other way.”

Officers Interrogate Ulan Prisoners · The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp 1943 · Ch. 17/30

• Interrogations
• Office chat
• Explaining

“Your murderers come with smiles. They come as your friends.”

Jimmy Tests Henry at the Diner · GoodFellas 1990 · Ch. 28/28

• Interrogations
• Threats
• Warning

“I must say that I am rather astonished by the response time of London's finest.”

V Escapes the Jordan Tower Raid · V for Vendetta 2006 · Ch. 5/25

• Crime scenes
• Threats
• Threatening

“You made the decision. Live with your decision.”

Alonzo Doses Jake · Training Day 2001 · Ch. 5/23

• Accusations
• Interrogations
• Confronting

“You must think that I'm some kind of moron to believe a story like that.”

The Sheriff Questions Tucker and Dale · Tucker and Dale vs. Evil 2010 · Ch. 11/19

• Police questioning
• Interrogations
• Explaining

“Physical evidence can tell a clear story with a forked tongue.”

Reconstructing the Night of the Death · Knives Out 2019 · Ch. 5/14

• Investigation
• Interrogations
• Explaining

“I am one that would rather go with sir priest than sir knight.”

Toby Scares Andrew About the Duel · Twelfth Night 2012 · Ch. 19/25

• Threats
• Teasing
• Threatening

“You keep bragging about me! You gotta stop!”

CC Melts Down After Losing the Part · Beaches 1988 · Ch. 2/30

• Arguments
• Small talk
• Complaining

“No. I'm not a hobo, but I am busy.”

Vanellope Outsmarts Ralph · Wreck-It Ralph 2012 · Ch. 7/19

• Teasing
• Arguments
• Warning

“You've got a big, fat nerve, dragging me away.”

Humbert Grills Lolita After the Play · Lolita 1962 · Ch. 24/30

• Parents & kids
• Arguments
• Confronting