Real English.One scene at a time.

“If a spirit comes back, it's for some particular purpose.”

Dr. Scott Tells the Old Scandal · The Uninvited 1944 · Ch. 15/28

• Investigation
• Storytelling
• Explaining

“Why don't you finish one story before trying to get on another?”

Police Arrest the Watergate Burglars · All the President's Men 1976 · Ch. 1/18

• Courtroom
• Investigation
• Confronting

“"I like killing people because it is so much fun.”

Zodiac's Cipher Reaches the Chronicle · Zodiac 2007 · Ch. 3/30

• Meetings
• Investigation
• Explaining

“Because of play, another woman uses this knife.”

Helga Foresees the Knife · Deathtrap 1982 · Ch. 14/30

• Small talk
• Warning
• Explaining

“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

“What's hidden is what interests me.”

Wally Asks Beth About Frank · Uncle Frank 2020 · Ch. 10/17

• Small talk
• Explaining
• Complaining

“Everyone should know a total love at least once.”

Lady Bagshaw's Secret Daughter · Downton Abbey 2019 · Ch. 17/22

• Parties
• Office chat
• Confessing

“Reverend Parris, I have laid seven babies un-baptized in the earth.”

Ann Putnam Cries Witchcraft · The Crucible 2014 · Ch. 2/29

• Accusations
• Arguments
• Confessing

“That's the important thing, isn't it?”

Leslie's Party After the Trial · The Letter 1940 · Ch. 15/15

• Parties
• Small talk
• Complimenting

“This was a mistake. This was a terrible, terrible mistake.”

Gatsby's Awkward Reunion with Daisy · The Great Gatsby 2013 · Ch. 8/18

• Getting back together
• Small talk
• Inviting

“There are opportunities in life for gaining knowledge and experience.”

Jeffrey Plans the Apartment Break-In · Blue Velvet 1986 · Ch. 2/9

• Persuasion
• Investigation
• Persuading

“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