Content Warnings
Overall Severity: 🔴 75/100
Total warning time: 8m 30s
Sex/Nudity: 🔴 80/100 (3m 20s)
- 🔴 80/100 [00:45:30 - 00:47:15] A woman is shown topless in a sexual context.
- 🔴 90/100 [01:22:10 - 01:23:45] A couple is shown engaging in sexual activity.
Drug Use: 🔴 70/100 (3m)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:30:20 - 00:31:50] Characters are shown smoking marijuana.
- 🟡 60/100 [01:15:00 - 01:16:30] A character is shown drinking heavily.
Violence: 🟡 65/100 (1m 55s)
- 🔴 70/100 [00:55:40 - 00:56:20] A character is shown hitting another character in a fit of rage.
- 🔴 80/100 [01:40:15 - 01:41:30] A character is shown with a gun, threatening another character.
Strong Language: 🔴 85/100 (15s)
- 🔴 90/100 [00:10:05 - 00:10:10] Use of the F-word in a heated argument.
- 🔴 85/100 [00:25:30 - 00:25:35] Multiple instances of strong language in a short span.
- 🔴 80/100 [01:05:20 - 01:05:25] Use of derogatory language.
Movie FAQ
Q: What is the plot of the movie 'Short Cuts' (1993)?
A: 'Short Cuts' is a 1993 film directed by Robert Altman that weaves together multiple storylines based on the short stories of Raymond Carver. The movie explores the lives of various Los Angeles residents, including a pool cleaner, a jazz singer, a phone sex operator, and a baker, among others, as their lives intersect in unexpected ways.
A: 'Short Cuts' is a 1993 film directed by Robert Altman that weaves together multiple storylines based on the short stories of Raymond Carver. The movie explores the lives of various Los Angeles residents, including a pool cleaner, a jazz singer, a phone sex operator, and a baker, among others, as their lives intersect in unexpected ways.
Q: Who are some of the main actors in 'Short Cuts'?
A: The film features an ensemble cast including Andie MacDowell, Julianne Moore, Tim Robbins, Bruce Davison, Jack Lemmon, Robert Downey Jr., and many others. Each actor plays a distinct character whose story intertwines with others in the film.
A: The film features an ensemble cast including Andie MacDowell, Julianne Moore, Tim Robbins, Bruce Davison, Jack Lemmon, Robert Downey Jr., and many others. Each actor plays a distinct character whose story intertwines with others in the film.
Q: What themes does 'Short Cuts' explore?
A: 'Short Cuts' delves into themes of human connection, alienation, love, betrayal, and the randomness of life. The film portrays the complexity of everyday existence and how seemingly unrelated lives can intersect in profound ways.
A: 'Short Cuts' delves into themes of human connection, alienation, love, betrayal, and the randomness of life. The film portrays the complexity of everyday existence and how seemingly unrelated lives can intersect in profound ways.
Q: How was 'Short Cuts' received by critics?
A: 'Short Cuts' was critically acclaimed upon its release, praised for its ambitious narrative structure, strong performances, and Altman's direction. It won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
A: 'Short Cuts' was critically acclaimed upon its release, praised for its ambitious narrative structure, strong performances, and Altman's direction. It won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
Q: Is 'Short Cuts' based on a book?
A: Yes, 'Short Cuts' is based on several short stories by American writer Raymond Carver. The film adapts and interweaves elements from nine of Carver's stories and one of his poems to create its multi-narrative structure.
A: Yes, 'Short Cuts' is based on several short stories by American writer Raymond Carver. The film adapts and interweaves elements from nine of Carver's stories and one of his poems to create its multi-narrative structure.
