Sentences with phrase «against a city backdrop»

How many thriller covers display a small shadow image of some running figure against a city backdrop?

His personal take on street art brings some favourite childhood cartoons to life against the city backdrop.

His humorous wooden characters mix human and animal bodies, blending in against the city backdrop to imitate our daily lives.

Not exact matches

But nationalism against the backdrop of massive overcapacity, a depreciated Chinese currency, and widespread frustrations about environmental degradations (for example, heavy smog in a number of cities)-- to mention just the more salient issues — has the potential to lead to backlash against Chinese leaders.

It has become socially acceptable to denounce the Catholic Church even in savage, vulgar, and offensive terms, and all this is occurring against a backdrop of low standards in education and increasing violence and drunkenness in our towns and cities.

This Kroenke's lack of passion not to invest heavily in Arsenal stance to see it win bigger titles occasionally or even regularly against the backdrops of Chelsea, Man U and Man City owners who have passionately invested heavily in their clubs which has led these clubs won bigger titles in recent past seasons.

Cuomo's eighth State of the State address occurred against a backdrop of widening state deficit that stands at $ 4 billion and counting, a potential $ 2 billion revenue loss in federal aid, a beleaguered New York City subway system, an uneasy State Senate and an flurry of upcoming political - corruption trials.

ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo is preparing his eighth State of the State address against a backdrop of a widening state deficit, a potential revenue hit from Washington, a beleaguered New York City subway system, an uneasy state Senate and an array of political - corruption trials.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Against the backdrop of city and state budget - cutting teacher layoffs, Rep. Michael Grimm weighed in on LIFO with Schools Chancellor Cathie Black, calling it «unacceptable» during a meeting with her in his Washington office.

The casino selection process is taking place against a backdrop of uncertainty for the table - top gambling industry, especially in Atlantic City.

This time, against the backdrop of the openly unpleasant relationship between de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the city is going solo — the full capital cost and operating costs will be funded by the city.

In the southern city of Seville, where last year the glittering Expo took place against a backdrop of fountains, water was cut off for 12 hours a day until earlier this summer, when an emergency water abstraction works opened on the nearby Guadalquivir river.

Your final destination today is the charming city of Victoria — capital of British Columbia, Canada's westernmost province — which sits on the southern tip of Vancouver Island against a backdrop of coastal mountains.

The International Convention Centre stands out against a backdrop of expensive hotels, and wine bars that now line the city's canal system.

A latter - day Rebel Without a Cause set against the backdrop of the New York City disco nightlife, it positioned Travolta as the most talked - about young star in Hollywood.

It's these actors — their faces, their commitment, their attention to craft and detail — that elevate «Black Panther» to stirring heights, whether they're surfing on top of speeding cars through the colorfully lit streets of Busan, arguing against the backdrop of a teeming, futuristic city or communing with their deceased elders on the ancestral plane.

'' «Fair Game» starts in New York City, set against a backdrop that will carry an air of what - if poignancy for many viewers: A new president is about to be inaugurated, and she is a woman.»

(2005), a British soccer drama starring Kuno Becker and Alessandro Nivola; Flushed Away (2006), a DreamWorks CG - animated picture about a mouse named Roddy who gets flushed down the toilet and winds up in a vermin - infested city called Ratropolis; and Julie Taymor's Across the Universe, a hallucinatory musical love story, set against the turbulent backdrop of the»60s, with countless Beatles songs providing the backdrop.The same period found Clement hard at work developing several stage musicals: Victoria's Secret, with a score by Paul Williams and Dave Stewart; Helen of Troy, libretto by Brendan Healy and AC / DC frontman Brian Johnson.

It somehow becomes about the relationships between these characters against the backdrop of 2008 New Orleans, the national economic collapse, the depression and desperation of a city, and the hope the 2008 election of Barack Obama could bring.

They were inner - city vigilantes, detectives, nurses and ex-cons that waged anti-establishment wars against authority, drugs, gangs and corruption — one - man (or woman) hit - squads operating against the real - world political backdrop of Nixon's «law and order» campaign.

The city itself is great to look at, and provides an entertaining backdrop for the story, musically though, probably a little annoying for more adult audiences but with children as the target audience it shouldn't count against it.

As five strangers come together on Christmas Eve, a story of peace, companionship, comfort, love, and healing unfolds against the backdrop of New York City.

Co-written by the duo, its story is a sweeping, multi-generational one set against the backdrop of the raw, roaring New York City of the late 1980s; adoption, teen pregnancy, drugs, hardcore punk rock, the unbridled optimism and reckless stupidity of the young — and old — are all major elements in this heart - aching tale of the son of diehard hippies and his strange odyssey through the extremes of late - 20th - century youth culture.

Tristan Pope's short film, «Romance in NYC,» stars Pope and Rachael Winegar as a couple navigating the ups and downs of their relationship against a New York City backdrop.

From a very basic standpoint, it's an entertaining concept; director and writer Tom Gormican has pitted a charming cast against an equally charming Manhattan backdrop (the first person to say New York City itself is almost a character gets punched) but spends too much time trying to create his ultimate romcom - meets - frat party.

Spanning the years of 1946 through 1972, the picture unfolds against assorted glamorous backdrops in cities like New York, Paris, Mallorca and London.

«Kings» takes place against the ambitious backdrop of the 1992 Los Angeles riots and opens with a dramatization of the 1991 shooting of Latasha Harlins, the 15 - year - old African American girl killed by a Korean convenience store owner that set the city on edge.

Set to the backdrop of the Detroit race riots, the film's opening sequences paint a striking picture of a city in violent chaos, but its broad scope soon gives way to a more focused telling of police brutality against a small group of youths.

This weekend might be all about Black Panther, Marvel's much - anticipated, 18th entry in its ten - years - and - counting cinematic universe, but that's no reason to ignore the other visually expansive, comedic delight arriving in in multiplexes: Oscar - winner Nick Park's (Chicken Run, Wallace & Gromit) latest foray into stop - motion wizardry (his first as sole director), Early Man, an unexpected, if no less welcome, ode to the joys, excitement, and wonders of the «beautiful game» («soccer» to less enlightened Americans, European football everywhere else) set against the backdrop of a future - hanging - in - the - balance, winner - take - all Stone Age vs. Bronze Age football match that's almost as thrilling and exhilarating as watching Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona or Manchester United vs. Manchester City play in front of paying fans (i.e., in the real world with real - world stakes).

But on his 65th birthday, Jep begins to look back on his superficial life against the beautiful backdrop of the Eternal City.

But DiCaprio was clearly impressed anyway, as he hired Moore to adapt the beloved best - seller «The Devil In The White City,» about serial killer H.H. Holmes who may have murdered as many as 200 people against the backdrop of the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.

It's also a crackerjack mystery story, played out against the backdrop of New York City and its polyglot denizens.

Based on a Henry James novella and filmed against a lush jungle backdrop in Venezuela, a young American publisher sets out from New York City, to search for the lost manuscripts of a famous deceased poet.

When our Irish department started using green screen technology for oral assessments, pupils presented their assessments against backdrops of different locations such as city scenes or travel destinations.

It was against this backdrop that city and state policymakers adopted the «Cleveland Plan» to transform the city's schools.

The fallout from that situation particularly affected New York City, where the district and the United Federation of Teachersquarreled against the backdrop of the complex rules governing two federal programs, Race to the Top and the School Improvement Grants, that require changes to evaluation criteria.

Set against the backdrop of one of the world's premier urban playgrounds, Kia Motors America (KMA) today took the wraps off the all - new 2015 Sedona midsize multi-purpose vehicle in New York City.

And he sets his Lou Mason and Jack Davis thrillers against the backdrop of Kansas City, his home town, in all its wonderful eccentricity and quirkiness.

Set in 1887 against the bleak backdrop of New York City tenement living, A Bandit's Tale is the story of a plucky Italian boy and his adventures in a new world.

According to Penguin's publicity materials, it's set against «the throbbing backdrop of this shimmering and decadent city — almost a character in itself.»

«Working on Watch Dogs was enormously interesting to me because its world offers the convergence of cyberpunk and the edgy tech reality of our times; it all plays out with action and energy against the inner city backdrop that I thrive in» said John Shirley.

«Against the gritty backdrop of an inner - city ghetto rises the unforgettable voice of eleven - year - old Copper «Penny» Daniels, offering poignant and heartbreaking insights into the horrors and trials of homeless life on the streets, finding heaven where you least expect it, and help in those you never thought to ask.»

- Publishers Weekly «An ambitious work set against the backdrop of real events, Juliana Maio's City of the Sun provides a fascinating insight into the events that helped shape the forces at play in Egypt and the Middle East today.

The Golem and the Jinni expertly blends Jewish and Arabic folklore against the vivid backdrop of 1899 New York City, where her title characters — golem Chava and jinni Ahmed — meet.

Set against a backdrop of political intrigue and a simmering revolution, this is a carefully constructed narrative of uncertain loyalties, searing romance, and subtle magic in a harsh desert city.

Tyler Anbinder's story is one of innovators and artists, revolutionaries and rioters, staggering deprivation and soaring triumphs, all playing out against the powerful backdrop of New York City, at once ever - changing and profoundly, permanently itself.

From the intense hustle and bustle of the streets to the stunning National Safari park where you can see giraffe and other big game against the backdrop of city skyscrapers — I was amazed at the vibrancy and beauty as soon as I arrived.

The rink is in the heart of the city set against the stunning backdrop of the Georgian Royal Crescent and within walking distance of the city's Christmas markets.

Set against a backdrop of outstanding shopping, dining and entertainment experiences, Oaks on William is the ideal choice for leisure or business guest seeking quality accommodation and a prime city address.

Set against a spectacular backdrop of snow - covered Andean peaks this tour takes you to the city's historic heart, visiting beautiful baroque buildings and the provincial Santa Lucia Hill where Spanish conquistadors founded the city in the 16th century.