Sentences with phrase «as much a commentary»

The fact that a time had arrived when at least one man was to «prefer a popular lectureship even to a bishopric» 72 was quite as much a commentary on the decline of the episcopal office in public esteem at is was an indication of the prestige and influence associated with an important preaching post.

This is at least as much a commentary rather than it is an answer, concerning what it would take to meaningfully count deaths attributable to a given grouping or category, such as capitalism vs. communism, monarchy vs. republic, religion vs. secularism, etc..

And it did not say that mass screening is ineffective at catching deadly cancers, merely grossly inefficient, which is as much a commentary on the inadequacies of current screening technologies as on the ineffectiveness of blanket prescriptions.

Popping up throughout is a piquant group of slugs who act as surreal grace notes by way of impromptu doo - wop, sound effects, or oddly evocative emotional outbursts that are as much commentary on the action as a glimpse into what seems to be their complex inner lives.

With an engaging plot that's as much a commentary on consumerism as it is a tale of morality, Forgotton Anne's inspired narrative is backed up by some solid and engaging gameplay.

The closest to torture porn in this year's edition, which is as much commentary on where horror is heading as it is on how far behind the curve Jesus is.

If the film occasionally feels gaudy, pretentious, and scattered, that's as much a commentary on glam rock as anything else.

This makes these ongoing features as much a commentary on cross-platform development as they are aiding in a purchasing decision.

As much a commentary on art as culture, Hirsig layers meaning and materials into the paint by adding collaged images and fabrics: fractal - like detailing gives way to soft brushstrokes interrupted by heavy spills of paint out of which an explosion of color and texture emerges.

As much a commentary on art as culture, Hirsig layers meaning and materials into the...

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«While many investors are asking whether Apple might price its next line of iPhones much more aggressively, management commentary suggested a consistent strategy of pricing to value with each new iPhone carrying more technology and a higher bill - of - materials,» as she wrote.

Based on Allergan's response to Valeant's prior overture, however, and as corroborated by analyst commentary in February 2014, which underscored that Allergan would not be interested merging with Valeant — particularly where Allergan's stockholders would be compensated in large part with Valeant stock — Valeant was well aware that a friendly business combination would not likely occur, and conceded as much later on.

There are also several meetings from which come quotes and commentary that can affect markets just as much as any report.

The last week has seen commentary emerge from the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, as well as the much anticipated «State of the Union» address from US President Donald Trump.

The secondary indicators (sentiment) we mentioned as a concern in our 2017 year - end commentary (see Tactical Trend, Q4 2017) proved to be a bit too much for the equity markets to digest during Q1.

«The real problem with investigative journalism, and one of the reasons there isn't as much of it as its partisans so desperately desire, is that it often doesn't pan out,» observes John Podhoretz, once of the Weekly Standard and now editor of Commentary, discussing a Washington Post hit job on Senator Marco Rubio.

And it would be churlish — as, unfortunately, much commentary has been churlish — not to acknowledge the vindication of President George W. Bush, who in August 2001 drew the line against embryo - destructive stem cell research.

Most of the time, Commentary published my pieces pretty much as I wrote them, which accounts, no doubt, for my high opinion of the journal's editorial practices.

I had done my best to uncover as much of the cultural background material as I could for my commentary, and I wanted to see if I had missed anything.

So far, therefore, Mark serves as a commentary on the kerygma, and explains why in even the very brief summaries of it which we have in Acts x and xiii so much stress is laid on the part taken by John the Baptist.

Mr. Nuechterlein's rhetoric, labeling orthodox critics of Benke as «ultraconservatives» with a «sectarian mentality» and a «blinkered preoccupation with unionism,» sounded much more like the kind of orthodoxy - bashing one has come to expect from the mainstream media than the thoughtful commentary typical of First Things in general and Mr. Nuechterlein's work in particular.

It seems an absurd question, given the Church's record against it, but one might have thought as much, given some of the commentary leading up to Pope Benedict's visit to Cuba....

For a time timid Lutherans censored out of Luther's Galatians commentary the too strong theme that the Law of God was as much an enemy of the guilty soul as sin, death and the devil.

As Robert Jenson suggests in his commentary on Ezekiel, also part of the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible, this double role is not so much resolved as made clear and explicit in the crucifixion and Resurrection of ChrisAs Robert Jenson suggests in his commentary on Ezekiel, also part of the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible, this double role is not so much resolved as made clear and explicit in the crucifixion and Resurrection commentary on Ezekiel, also part of the Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible, this double role is not so much resolved as made clear and explicit in the crucifixion and Resurrection Commentary on the Bible, this double role is not so much resolved as made clear and explicit in the crucifixion and Resurrection of Chrisas made clear and explicit in the crucifixion and Resurrection of Christ.

Also, as much as I love the thought of Beth being back full - time (in any capacity) + having women involved in commentary, it seems like they could just use Renee Young for that role.

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The commentary will make as much sense as one in a language that you do.

I'm sure you'll love it about as much as I'm enjoying your unsolicited commentary right now.

Hence why so much «analysis» and commentary has tried to depict the 3 May local election results as a set back for Labour.

In a PNAS commentary on the technique, Danielle Denisko and Michael Hoffman of the University of Toronto wrote: «iRF holds much promise as a new and effective way of detecting interactions in a variety of settings, and its use will help us ensure no branch or leaf is ever left unturned.»

But whereas Warhol's «Campbell's Soup Cans» made waves in 1962 as a commentary on post-war consumerist society, today's fashion creatives are much more complicit.

Or those who expressed shock at Teen Vogue recently tackling political commentary with as much rigor as, say, fashion.

And here, as in last year's I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry, Sandler interestingly attempts to blend genuine social commentary with copious gross - out humor in much the same way that Mel Brooks did in Blazing Saddles (a movie that, beyond the beans - around - the - campfire gags, wore its heart so firmly on its sleeve in favor of racial brotherhood that it stopped just short of singing «Kumbaya» to its audience); Sandler, who's admirably never been shy about proudly proclaiming his Jewishness, takes on xenophobia, suggests that Israelis and Palestinians CAN get along and — most controversially of all, perhaps — makes a case that disco music CAN be enjoyable in the right time and place.

But while the sequel benefits from Reynolds» superhuman charisma as the charmingly annoying, katana - wielding protagonist, the film nevertheless feels too much like more of the same: more of the same gross - out gags, more of the same irreverent jokes, more bits where Deadpool has to regrow severed limbs to the disgust of everyone around him, more running commentary on the movie he's in....

The aliens who created this environment are not shown as the film ends on this very mysterious note, which has been a source of much commentary and has inspired meanings ranging from: it's all rubbish to something divine has happened.

During the commentary's first segment, Waititi does little more than crack wise - and without much impact, as his remarks don't seem all that funny.

The ending in the theatrical release was not well - liked, but a much - better alternate version is included here, along with interviews with director John Boorman and art director Anthony Pratt, as well as an audio commentary with film historians Travis Crawford and Bill Ackerman.

It works as a snapshot of their lives, though perhaps not so much as a commentary on them.

An audio commentary might be too much to ask for (though it shouldn't be), but certainly something as simple as a music video isn't.

Critic and Kazan interviewer / biographer Jeff Young appears to be the only one of the principal participants (save Bouzereau, naturally) seated before the film as it unspools, though he does not, as the others do not, offer much in the way of scene - specific commentary.

The original 2001 film wasn't particularly scary either, but it did succeed in delivering some interesting social commentary on the nature of electronic means of communication, and how it is separating us from actual human contact, leaving those who succumb to it as empty shells who sit in lonely rooms with nothing much to live for.

First up is an audio commentary with director Daniel Attias, moderated by Michael Felsher, which goes over much of Attais» involvement with the production, as well as his other film and TV work.

A commentary track — apparently recorded some time ago for the laserdisc release — includes chat by the late James Coburn and Donald Pleasence as well as a much older interview with Sturges.

The most charitable way to look at the film (or the play, since it's still being produced these days) is not as social commentary, or even as a reminiscence, but as a vehicle (literally, much of the time) for two actors to have fun with an odd - couple bonding narrative.

In the end, this is just an absurd actioner, neither realistic nor relevant enough to take seriously as social commentary, save to realize just how much pandering of obscenity Hollywood will engage in by constantly trying to cater to a niche audience that likes amoral entertainment.

Coming from the US, I take as much as I can from films that depict a culture I am unfamiliar with, but having the opportunity to discuss the technique and story of a French drama with someone who is more than familiar with the director's work and the social commentary surrounding a film brings about a whole new understanding and experience from what I initially left the theater with.

The pairing of act and music isn't so much farce as inane fodder for ensuring The House's removal from anything resembling genuine social commentary, but it also indulges the laziest form of cultural fantasy, where the awkward, middle - aged white couple is allowed to engage in cultural appropriation for a spell before returning to their dull middle - class lives, and all without consequence.

On another track, Savini offers an engaged, good - natured commentary that doesn't so much narrate the action as augment it with stuff like, «Those are real tears!»

There's a hint that the «let's get this woman for her money» is merely a guise for a broader commentary on sex as commodity, but it doesn't bother going much deeper into that.

As you play, the subtle sound effects make the onscreen action immediately gratifying as a much louder voice - over announcer provides commentary for all of your successes and failureAs you play, the subtle sound effects make the onscreen action immediately gratifying as a much louder voice - over announcer provides commentary for all of your successes and failureas a much louder voice - over announcer provides commentary for all of your successes and failures.