Sentences with phrase «cast as the foil»

Cast as the foil in Boston College's first Atlantic Coast Conference game, Florida State was mauled for much of the game and outgained by 124 yards, but rallied with a long drive, a blocked punt and a six - play goal - line stand to remain unbeaten.

Not exact matches

Republicans cast him as a crusading reformer — the perfect foil for Corzine.

Since it's nearly a one - man show, the other cast members serve either as foils or straightmen, especially Zellweger, with whom he has considerable chemistry (the two became an item following the film shoot).

But for all its charm, the movie is foiled by an inexplicable decision to cast James Kirk as Bynes» twin.

Here, John Boyega — cannily cast as the son of the character Idris Elba played in Pacific Rim — proves that he can pull off the same trick, playing off straight - arrow foil Scott Eastwood or spunky kid robot - fan Cailee Spaeny with a mix of knowing cliché and inspired mock vanity.

Toss in a B - list supporting cast, including Tony Goldwyn as Statham's foil, and you'd probably assume just another easily consumable and ultimately forgettable brooding slugfest.

Celes would serve as an excellent compliment (and foil) to Final Fantasy VI's Terra and would be a welcome additional female hero to the cast.

Aluminium foil is a different alloy and is usually recycled separately with other aluminium scraps to make cast items such as engine components, where it makes a big contribution to making vehicles lighter and more energy efficient.