English for Conflict

“When I'm done with them, they don't need much help.”

Kathleen Johns Escapes the Zodiac · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 12/30

• Crime scenes
• Threats
• Threatening

“That's crazy. Time is a flat circle.”

Ducky and Bunny Get a Kid · Toy Story 4 2019 · Ch. 12/22

• Arguments
• Teasing
• Persuading

“I wanted it I went for it And baby I did it on my own”

Ming Refuses the 4*Town Concert · Turning Red 2022 · Ch. 4/13

• Parents & kids
• Arguments
• Saying no

“And he's also quite easy on the eye.”

Warren Meets Randall's Family · About Schmidt 2002 · Ch. 12/16

• Family dinners
• Arguments
• Complaining

“Every Britisher is proud of the unsinkable Titanic.”

Lightoller Jokes About Titanic Soap · A Night to Remember 1958 · Ch. 1/14

• Arguments
• Accusations
• Confronting

“Mr. Gatsby, exactly who are you, anyhow?”

Tom Exposes Gatsby at the Hotel · The Great Gatsby 2013 · Ch. 15/18

• Arguments
• Accusations
• Confronting

“I am so sick of people taking their insecurities out on me.”

Jane Meets Ricky at School · American Beauty 1999 · Ch. 4/14

• Arguments
• First dates
• Complaining

“So I couldn't plead insanity. I'm just as sane as anybody else.”

Hildy Interviews Earl Williams · His Girl Friday 1940 · Ch. 7/18

• Interrogations
• Office chat
• Asking

“The only thing you all seem to agree on is you don't want higher taxes.”

Wayne Gets the History Wrong · My Fellow Americans 1996 · Ch. 9/13

• Arguments
• Accusations
• Confronting

“Once he gets his teeth into something, he never lets go.”

Lola Tells Neff About the Nurse · Double Indemnity 1944 · Ch. 17/21

• Accusations
• Arguments
• Confessing

“I'm sure that sounds like I'm this kind of, you know, idealist or some sort of a patriot, but I am a patriot.”

Lincoln Shares Billing with the House · Spielberg 2017 · Ch. 14/10

• Speeches
• Arguments
• Explaining

“My boy is no concern of yours.”

Carmody Blocks the Pharmacy Run · The Mist 2007 · Ch. 8/11

• Arguments
• Threats
• Threatening

“You gotta throw the typewriter in. That's why we brought it here.”

The Typewriter Ritual · Slacker 1990 · Ch. 11/22

• Arguments
• Small talk
• Complaining

“You have no idea what my father used to be like.”

Mike Confronts Cindy After the Match · Win Win 2011 · Ch. 17/19

• Arguments
• Negotiation
• Confronting

“On a long enough time line, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero.”

Tyler Threatens Raymond at Gunpoint · Fight Club 1999 · Ch. 12/19

• Threats
• Interrogations
• Threatening

“They asked me to wear a wire.”

Alan Uses the FBI to Extort Lee · Can You Ever Forgive Me? 2018 · Ch. 9/14

• Negotiation
• Threats
• Threatening

“With the greatest respect, I heard every word you said.”

The Closet Fingerprints · A Shot in the Dark 1964 · Ch. 12/12

• Investigation
• Interrogations
• Confronting

“Trust you? Like I did in Santa Coloma?”

Puss and Kitty Race for the Map · Puss in Boots: The Last Wish 2022 · Ch. 9/22

• Arguments
• Teasing
• Confronting

“It seemed like such a natural thing to do, but he pulled away.”

Catherine Tells the True Story · Suddenly, Last Summer 1959 · Ch. 23/27

• Interrogations
• Storytelling
• Confessing

“I can't bear it. If I can bear it, you can.”

Robert Learns Cora Is Ill · Downton Abbey: A New Era 2022 · Ch. 10/18

• Arguments
• Marriage trouble
• Confessing love

“You know, you're acting like a real bad guy here!”

Ralph Says Let Her Go · Ralph Breaks the Internet 2018 · Ch. 20/21

• Arguments
• Comforting a friend
• Persuading

“In fact, I never worry, 'cause I always know you're worrying enough for both of us.”

Shelby Tells M'Lynn She's Pregnant · Steel Magnolias 1989 · Ch. 9/16

• Parents & kids
• Arguments
• Confronting

“The processing that used to happen here is now coming more from here.”

Roz Confesses It Overrode Its Code · The Wild Robot 2024 · Ch. 7/15

• Interrogations
• Confessing
• Explaining

“It's a song. Don't make it a monster.”

The Cops Break Up the Fight · Silver Linings Playbook 2012 · Ch. 12/23

• Police questioning
• Apologies
• Comforting