Sentences with word «affable»

The film, which is based on a television series (which was itself a spinoff from the Wallace & Gromit franchise), boasts a tremendously appealing stop - motion animation style that's heightened by an assortment of affable characters, and it's worth noting, too, that the movie's total absence of dialogue in no way hinders one's ability to get caught up in the briskly - paced narrative.

For the most part, these little guys are a healthy part of the intestinal tract — and microbiologists love working with affable versions of them in the lab.

So intently focused was Petty, wearing his trademark cowboy hat and sunglasses, on seeking out Wallace that the normally affable man with a well - deserved reputation for never turning down an autograph request did just that.

The two main actors are surprisingly good in an unfamiliar storyline, with Tim Daly (of TV's «Wings», Basic) in particular totally transforming his normally affable personality into one that is initially quite menacing.

Affable guy who luvs Cd's, Tv's, Tg's, & Ts's... enjoys good communication, & meeting like minded people who enjoy the pleasures of life.

In spite of their grim original mission, bully dogs have remained affable characters who adore people.

Over more than a decade, two corporate transformations led by affable (and unshaven) executives: one relatively tranquil, one unapologetically turbulent.

Playing affable everymen (or everyhobbit) heroes for a lot of his career makes him a natural fit for this kind of empathetic material.

The inclusion of countless flashbacks and cutaways effectively perpetuates the off - the - wall, almost sketch comedy - like atmosphere, and it does become awfully difficult to resist the shamelessly affable nature of first - time filmmaker Grant Heslov's modus operandi.

Set snug up against Signal Hill in Sea Point, Cape Town, this Victorian style, spacious home has been converted into a guest house deluxe with first rate service and that something «extra» that comes from its gracious and downright affable host, Antony.

The admirably straightforward terror tale introduces us to a very affable family: Josh (Patrick Wilson) and Renee (Rose Byrne) have a lovely new house, three adorable little kids, and a pair of careers that keep them more than busy enough.

An enthusiastic energy and affable cast further aim to distract from the feature's many derivative aspects, the former bustling the film forward at a considerable pace, and the latter imminently, irrepressibly likeable even whilst saddled with the thinnest of characterisations.

The actress, who played affable secretary - turned - saleswoman on the long - running NBC mockumentary, welcomed her baby girl in late May and...

Malpais / Santa Teresa has everything from scenic beaches, a nice range of surf breaks and affable locals.

Out went Ken Clarke who - although he had been side - lined since being moved from justice — offered the Tories some much - needed affable charm and name recognition.

Pull the transmission into sport, however, and it takes on a more affable demeanor.

This is not a criticism of Cunningham, a charming and affable fellow who keeps Education Post timely and topical and keeps everyone in ed reform honest, including me.

Encountering the ever - so affable leader, maybe even getting to shake his hand, made the headaches of rolling roadblocks and secret service worth it.

Hattie was the youngest and most affable of four sisters who were considered nearly the prettiest four sisters in Baltimore.

Caleb is star struck by the reclusive Nathan, whose casually affable manner isa thin cover for a sharp mind and world - conquering ambition.

Filmmaker Christian Ditter has infused How to Be Single with a bright, vibrant, and thoroughly fast - paced feel that proves effective at instantly capturing one's interest, with the early part of the proceedings faring especially well due mostly to the often laugh - out - loud screenplay and plethora of affable performances.

Having just landed a new job at a hospital, Maggie is saddled with constant double shifts and is thus unable to be at home for her son and help him adjust to his new private school setting, which is generally affable as taught by Brother Geraghty (Chris O'Dowd).

Fawcett's a reasonably affable star in her (second) star vehicle.

I am not bad looking, am quite affable and caring in nat...

Colombe is great as the sleazy Stan and Kevin Janssens is also very good as Richard, whose affable exterior and good looks mask a genuine monster.

The harboring Assange, covered in the Wikipedia link in Affable Geek's answer, or the fact both leaked classified documents which should be obvious.

Ten years after Tom Hanks and Ron Howard teamed to bring Dan Brown's hit novel «The Da Vinci Code» to theaters, the always affable duo has reunited for «Inferno,» the latest adventure of Robert Langdon, master of puzzles and expert in religious iconography and symbology.

Then there's Ken Adams, the smiling, affable former Business Council president who Cuomo tapped to run Empire State Development.

This loveable and affable dog originated from Wales.

Director Ron Howard delivers an admittedly appealing opening stretch that effectively establishes Willow's fantastical world and raft of quirky characters, with, in terms of the latter, the movie certainly benefiting from Davis and Kilmer's thoroughly charming and affable work as the disparate protagonists (and it doesn't hurt, either, that the chemistry between the two couldn't be more solid).

The American remake of the French Canadian film Starbuck features Vince Vaughn as affable underachiever David Wozniak, whose mundane life is turned upside down when he finds out that he fathered 533 children through sperm donations he made twenty years earlier.

Such affable «anti-sculptures» reject notions of the sublime and the monumental, instead offering more direct and personal engagement that is often very entertaining.

The Chilean is Arsenal's main man, and a good portion of Arsenal's performance on Saturday hinges on how Sanchez fares as a Left - Winger against the ever so affable Zabaleta.

Granted he is a sweet - natured and rather affable little creature, but he's also — as prudent risk assessor Henry points out — a wild animal who might inadvertently put the children in danger (cf Grizzly Man).

They accept not accepted anniversary added afore but they accost with affable smile.

Holtz» realistic and achievable ideas, action items, examples and scripts show how anyone, man or woman, can build a book of business - and her direct but affable style inspires readers to go out and do it.

There, former TD Bank chief economist Don Drummond departed from his usually affable demeanor to castigate those assembled for their arrogance.

Following that opening abduction scene, the film flashes back three years to 2005, finding affable young David eking out a living by giving massages to wealthy Miami businessmen and trying to sell high - thread - count sheets to nursing homes.

Leonelly, a friendly, affable lady, as well as great cook, was willing to chat and share recipes with us.

It was kind of a «get off my lawn» moment for the normally affable Agriculture Commissioner, who also is running for the Republican gubernatorial nomination.