Swimming pools have been a popular setting in film and television for just about ever. Sometimes it's the focus of a project, while in other instances it's an important or interesting backdrop.

A luxury item that seemingly every warm-weather homeowner covets, the swimming pool has somehow become troubled waters for a wide range of movie and TV characters. In The Swimmer, it’s a symbol of ...

It's summer vacation, but two high schoolers have been instructed to clean the (empty) swimming pool. As they sweep the pool, they initially discuss school life, love and makeup. But it isn't long ...