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openFilm about infected people living in a non-infected society. Film
Have anyone see or heard this film? The film about a guy, who along with others is a infected zombie, tried to live in a normal life in a non-infected human society after been reconcile. There's also a woman and a boy she's looking after living in the same area as the protagonist, and another infected, who want the protagonist join his rebel against the people who treat them terrible. Does anyone know the name of this name?
openYMMV trope question? Film
Discovered this for Ymmv from the film Pig (2021), as seen here (click here):
- Award Snub: Academy Award buzz was high for Cage's performance, and the film in general. Suffice to say many were surprised and quite annoyed when the film received zero nominations.
openInformed Attribute Film
I want to do an Informed Attribute writeup for Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader but I have no idea where to put it. It seems pretty YMMV but also seems very specific to place directly in the franchise-wide YMMV page.
openExample to Trope: 'Working Class Anthem' Film
Hey Tropers,
I stumbled upon the trope 'Working Class Anthem' and thought it would be great to contribute an example to it.
- Example:** The song 'Jame Raho' from the movie 'Taare Zameen Par (2007)' could be a fitting addition. This song, featured in the IM Db top 250, encapsulates the daily grind of two brothers. The elder brother adheres to a rigid routine, waking up early, preparing for school, and conforming to societal expectations imposed by parents and the community. This portrayal mirrors the disciplined approach often associated with the working class, where adherence to norms and responsibilities is paramount.
Conversely, the younger sibling rebels against this conformity, refusing to conform to the societal mold imposed upon him. His struggle symbolizes the challenges and aspirations of those who seek to break free from the constraints of conventional expectations.
I believe 'Jame Raho' embodies the essence of the 'Working Class Anthem' trope, portraying both the adherence to tradition and the desire for individuality within the working-class context.
Best regards, Sumit
openVansploitation ??? Film
So it seems (I literally discovered this by accident today) that "Vansploitation" is a thing on IMDB, yet no match here? https://www.imdb.com/search/keyword/?keywords=vansploitation&ref_=tt_stry_kw
resolved "A time to kill": From Questionable trope entries to a questionable page overall. Film
So...I noticed the page for A Time to Kill was made years ago by erforce, who's account was deleted a while ago. Overall, the way it was all written sounds weirdly apologetic to the two white supremacists while overtly critical to Carl and the protagonists of the film.
I'll be very honest; I'm unfamiliar with the policy in regard to entries with tropes like Black-and-Gray Morality, if any, so I will need the perspective or knowledge of fellow tropers on this one.
I was looking through the page, and then I noticed the entries done for Black-and-Gray Morality, and I noticed this:
* What the men did to his daughter was undoubtedly reprehensible, but did that give Carl Lee the right to take their lives? If it had been a black rapist getting shot, would there be as much discussion? What if it had been your child? Well, much depends on the personal standpoint.
I can't quite put my finger on what's wrong with this entry, aside from the obvious whataboutism, but there's something that seems a bit off.
I'm also thinking, upon second inspection, it's not just the entries for that trope that are the only problematic thing about the way this page was written. Again, alot of this was edited by other tropers, but I do know that it wasn't really altered so much as it was broken up into smaller entries from what Erforce originally had written. There's more than what I've listed here, but that can be seen on the page itself.
Overall, what should be my next step of action with this? More importantly, what does everyone else make of how this page was written?
Edited by Stardust5099openNeil Breen Redirects Film
I have been trying to add one of the Breenius films onto TV Tropes and everytime I input "Fateful Findings" in the URL, I always get redirected back to his page, every single time, seeing his Breenius smile.
I was wonderig if there is anyway to stop the film link to redirecting to his page? Im no TV Tropes genius (or any genius for that matter) so I dont know
Edited by MoronokiopenAsking for permission to re-add a franchise pothole to an example that had it removed. Film
The Saw example that I had written for Resurrected Murderer back when it was in the TLP had its franchise pothole recently removed, probably because of the fact it covers a single work rather than a whole series (the title was included at the beginning of the example with a colon, then it was removed and the example's alphabetical placement was changed to that of the individual work, Jigsaw). However, reading it a bit without the pothole, I believe it can be a bit hard to discern for anyone who's not familiar with the Saw series title.
Before the edit:
- Saw: Discussed but ultimately subverted in Jigsaw with rumors about John having returned from the dead when a new spree of killings begins around a decade since the last one (wherein John was killed midway through) happened, which kickstarts the film's plot. Come The Reveal at the end, it's shown via a Flashback-Montage Realization that it was an Of Corpse He's Alive ruse made by a new killer.
After the edit:
- Discussed but ultimately subverted in Jigsaw with rumors about John having returned from the dead when a new spree of killings begins around a decade since the last one (wherein John was killed midway through) happened, which kickstarts the film's plot. Come The Reveal at the end, it's shown via a Flashback-Montage Realization that it was an Of Corpse He's Alive ruse made by a new killer.
So, with this said, can I edit the entry so I can add the title back (among some rewording to make the context easier to understand), please?
Edited by Inky100openHow do I create a Recap page? Film
I'm fairly new to editing on TV Tropes, and wanted to create a Recap page for articles such as Train To Busan and Batman: Arkham Origins, but I don't really know how to create a Recap page or what the proper structure should be. I would appreciate it if anyone could get back to me.
open13 Is Unlucky/Roll Bounce Film
I posted a trope on the "13 Is Unlucky" page concerning the movie "Roll Bounce". But I was not able to tag the film title name. How do I tag the film title so that people would be able to click on the title "Roll Bounce" and go directly to the "Roll Bounce" tv trope page?
Edited by Tyvanicusresolved 13 is Unlucky Film
Hello. I have a good example of the trope "13 is Unlucky" in the movie "Roll Bounce". During the movie, Junior is pantsed inside of the roller rink revealing a pair of unusual underwear. If you look at the shirt that Junior is wearing, it has the number "13" on it. That "13" foreshadows that something unlucky is about to happen to him. Hence, the pantsing.
Edited by Tyvanicusresolved Can't see all of the articles in the more category Film
Hi! Huge fan of this site, been browsing for over 8 years now. I've noticed when I'm looking for things to read under a main subsection such as film, music, real life, etc, if I hover over the More section, it only shows me a certain amount of pages under it, not all of them. For example, in Film I can only see up to End of an Age. F-Z aren't in the list. Is there a way to navigate to see the rest of the tropes?
resolved Starship Troopers Edit war Film
Tak CWAL and Redkun edit warring and arguing in edit reasons.
- Originally added by TakCWAL
- Deleted by redkun as misuse and YMMV on Main
- Re-added by TaKCWAL
- Re-deleted as redkun as still ymmv on main
I think Redkun might technically be clear as Broken Aesop is YMMV so the deletions are making things in accordance with rules but it still would have been better to ATT first.
(I've checked and I don't think has been raised before but it was 11 days to a few weeks ago.)
openWhat is the etiquette for adding laconic pages? Film
I’ve been around TV Tropes for a while and doing more serious editing and troping. I’ve thought about adding laconics to pages, but wanted to ask what you usually do in making them (I’ve already read through general tips on how to write one concisely).
Most importantly, how important should a work be to earn a laconics page?
Edited by CanuckMcDuck1openIron Man 2 example over at Video Will Film
I don't think that it qualifies. "Recording made by a person now dead" is far too broad for "video will". Howard lived a long time after making the recording, the message was just something that he wanted to say to Tony because he had the camera set up and the expo prop in the background to refer to. Opinions?
openFlying (1986) tv tropes Film
Somebody can help me with the Flying (1986) tv Tropes's page, please?
openPossible unjustified deletion with vague edit reason. Film
So I revisit the main page for Vengeance (2022) and discover that Surprisingly Realistic Outcome example was deleted, so I look at the history. The troper who deleted that example is Celestial Draco and their reason to delete that example was "Plot happens" instead that saying the example is misused or something like that. Here's the example that they deleted (contain spoilers):
- Surprisingly Realistic Outcome: During the climax, when Ben shoots Quinten, his first shot is fired from the hip and misses. It's not until he aims properly that he lands a neck shot and a headshot.
Was this troper's deletion justified or not? And what does "Plot happens" mean?
Edited by Bubblepigresolved Swear word censorship in quote? Film
The Creator Backlash entry on Trivia/MadameWeb2024 includes a quote from Dakota Johnson where the swear words are bleeped out, which they aren't in the original quote. What should be done?
Example
Great question! The Death Star is powered by a powerful reactor located in the station's core. This reactor generates a massive amount of energy that is used to power a combination of propulsions systems, including repulsorlift engines, which allow the station to hover in the air or space, and sublight engines, which allow it to move through hyperspace. The Death Star also employs a special type of engine known as a hyperdrive, which is capable of moving the station across vast distances at faster-than-light speeds. This engine can be used to move the station between different star systems, and is what allows it to travel from one battle to another. However, it takes time to charge and power up the hyperdrive, which is why the Death Star is usually accompanied by a fleet of support ships, such as the imperial star destroyers, which can provide protection while it is charging its hyperdrive. Overall, the Death Star is a highly advanced and powerful vehicle that is designed to dominate the galaxy and instill fear in its enemies. The station's weapons, armor, and propulsion systems make it one of the most formidable craft in the galaxy, and its ability to travel from one system to another allows it to be a constant threat to any target, whether it's a rebel base, or simply an entire planet that it has been sent to destroy
Are the use of AI to answer headscratchers okay?