FAVORITE SCENES FROM MOVIES AND TV
Scenes from movies and TV that still have memorable imprint with characters that are interesting to watch as the story unfolds.
The Fabulous Baker Boys
1989
The audition scene for the lead singer really worked well with seeing all of the people auditioning for the singer. Beau Bridges, Jeff Bridges, JenniferTilly, Michelle Pfeiffer, D.D. Howard, Vickilyn Reynolds, Lisa Raggio, Martina Finch, Carole Ita White, Winifred Freeman, Wendy Goldman, Karen Hartman.
A Very Special Lady
Ten Cents a Dance
Scent of a Woman
1992
Al Pacino and Gabrielle Anwar in the tango scene.
Hu-Ah!
Shall We Dansu
1996
The final scene when Mr. Sugiyama dances with Mai, the ballroom dance instructor.
Raiders of the Lost Ark
1981
Opening scene with Harrison Ford (Dr. Henry "Indiana" Jones) retrieving the idol.
Star Trek
1967
Captain Kirk faces the Gorn to settle their differences of who proclaims the territory of space in the Federation quadrant.
Star Wars
1977
Seeing the opening scene for the first time in the theater just blew me away.
Ceiling Zero
1936
James Cagney as an airmail pilot.
Directed by Howard Hawks
Bullitt
1968
Steve McQueen (Detective Frank Bullitt) on the chase with his 1967 Mustang and a Dodge Charger. He is wearing a tweed jacket for being cool.
Blow Out
1981
John Travolta plays a sound guy. He hears a tire blow out while recording sounds.
Alternate Ending | Terminator 2: Judgment Day [Special Director's Cut]
1991
At 0:15 the top of the frame, I was the kid wearing the orange outfit riding the green and white bike. This scene was cut out of the original theatrical release. Fun time doing the shoot. Location: Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden
The Twilight Zone
The Lonely
Air Date: November 15, 1959
Jack Warden and Jean Marsh in a very good episode from the original series. Good lines and acting in this scene.
The Twilight Zone
The Lonely
Air Date: November 15, 1959
Jack Warden and Jean Marsh in a very good episode from the original series. Good lines an acting in this scene.
Star Wars
Episode IV
1977
Throne room scene. Luke and Han getting medals from the princess. John Williams 'Force' is strong.
Jackie Chan Stunts
Jackie Chan talks about his incredible stunt in
Project A.
Streets of San Francisco
Introduction and ending to the show.
Music by Patrick Williams
Mission Impossible
Original TV Series
The original theme had bongo drums in the music arrangement.
Music by Lalo Schifrin
Close Encounters
of the
Third Kind
1977
This scene created a real event which Steven Spielberg showed his talent for suspense only with dialogue and no background music except the ambient sound.
Twilight Zone
To Serve Man
Air Date: March 2, 1962
It's a cook book!
Twilight Zone
The Eye of the Beholder
Air Date: November 11, 1960
A different world where the perception of beauty is a subjective point of view.
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Bullitt
1968
Steve McQueen (Detective Frank Bullitt) on the chase with his 1967 Mustang and a Dodge Charger. He is wearing a tweed jacket for being cool.
Bullitt Chase Scene 2.0
Air Date: March 26, 2012
Mimicking the same chase through San Francisco in the TV series Alcatraz.
Falling Down
1993
The making of the movie "Under Construction".
Blade Runner
1982
Rugter Hauer's monologue.
Case Study: LSD
1969
Experimenting with LSD, Lysergic Acid Dethylamide, a friend from high school gave to her at a party. She purchased a hot dog at the hot dog stand and starts to experience it has a voice and pleads not to bite it because the hot dog has a wife and seven kids to support.
King of California
2007
The complete film is worth the watch. Stars Evan Rachel Wood and Michael Douglas.
Always
1989
Audrey Hepburn and Richard Dreyfuss in Always.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
1951
The first appearance of GORT. "Alright, you primitive screwheads!"
The Magnificent Seven
1960
Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen escort a native American to his resting ground.
Clap Your Hands
Clap your hands...
Goldfinger
1964
Q (Quartermaster) introduces the Aston Martin DB5 to James Bond.
Bullitt Documentary
Documentary on the making of Bullitt.
Warner Brothers
The Making of
Enter the Dragon
Cast and crew on the making of Enter the Dragon.
Two Mules for Sister Sara
1970
Clint Eastwood and Shirley McLaine blowing up the bridge scene.
Monkey Business
1952
Carey Grant, Ginger Rogers and Marilyn Monroe. Carey takes Marilyn for an afternoon date in a 1950 MG TD sports car.
Boogie Nights
1997
Opening scene with Burt Reynolds, Julianne Moore, Luis Guzman, John C. Riley, Don Cheadle, Heather Graham and Mark Wahlberg.
Bruce Lee Interview
1967
Bruce riding a banana seat bike up to an interview with Van Williams. Green Hornet TV series.