Sentences with phrase «as a fantasy genre»

Conceptually I still think Stick of Truth was stronger — it managed to mock fantasy video games as much as the fantasy genre itself.

This is where the film leaves the realms of the real for good and becomes much more enjoyable as a fantasy genre exercise, a display of muscles and cinematic violence.

Not exact matches

In recent years a whole new genre of «situation fantasies» has developed, taking us routinely to a forbidden island or to a love boat — as if it were a perfectly normal thing to do.

But for decades they've been central to science fiction, fantasy and horror, which the literati dismiss as genre fiction, and so beneath contempt.

The most common mistake the computer made was misclassifying horror novels as either science fiction or fantasy — perhaps not so surprising given the ambiguity between those genres.

It introduced me to the contemporary fantasy genre (hey, it's probably not entirely coincidental that my own book features a demon protagonist), as well as the crazy geniuses of Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman.

As a genre, fantasy has always showcased innocence in its mythic, meandering journey to confront the forces of evil.

And, as a non-reader of the J.K. Rowling books (I'm saving them to read with my daughter when she's old enough) and a non-aficionado of the fantasy genre, I find at least some stretch of every Harry Potter film arcane and a bit dull (usually the parts involving magician - vs.

The fantasy genre has been rife with this in recent years, with the huge success of The Lord of the Rings prompting new adaptations of The Chronicles of Narnia as well as smaller works like Stardust and Eragon.

There is real wisdom and honesty in every moment of the film, and that's refreshing in a genre that is built largely on fantasy every bit as disconnected from our reality as any superhero film.

The old Flash Gordon and Buck Rogers serials were not science fiction, the «alien invaders» flicks of the 50s were likewise fantasy, and it continues today with such non science fiction films as Independence Day, Red Planet and Event Horizon trying to claim a genre title of which they are not worthy.

Akira's popularity obscures the finest examples of the medium, films that manage to balance serious metaphysical musing with actual forward momentum (the two Ghost in the Shell films, for instance); to tell adult tales in affecting ways (Grave of the Fireflies); to redefine genre thriller (Perfect Blue), action (Ninja Scroll), and fantasy (Princess Mononoke); and to present children's fables as artifacts that are as useful for adults as they are for kids (Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro).

In this rapidly changing industry, genre film remains a strongly communal experience, as horror, sci fi, fantasy and cult films continue to flourish under the banner of event cinema.

«The Shape Of Water» is a movie that is truly able to blend the genres of fantasy, romance and other storytelling elements that elevate this movie from, what could easily have been perceived as a cheesy B movie, into a stunning piece of cinema that touches hearts.

It's not as if fantasy, science - fiction, or detective stories hadn't existed before 1900, but so many of the expectations and conventions that genre fans take for granted today were only created and codified after the turn of the century.

Fox Searchlight is also creating a new, soon to be named, label which will serve as a home for projects in the horror, sci - fi and fantasy genres, including those produced and curated by del Toro.

One such example is Blade & Soul, which, like many of China's already established MMOs, takes its art style from the Chinese martial arts fantasy genre known as Wuxia.

Working unobtrusively but consistently in a decadent Hollywood that's doubled down on sci - fi / fantasy / superhero franchise tentpoles as the end - all - be-all of action movies, Jaume Collet - Serra has been diligently and often ingeniously pursuing another filmmaking model, that of the mid-range budget standalone genre picture.

I believed this to be the way movies naturally were, unaware then that I was poised at the cusp of a decade of filmmaking that would redefine fantasy and science - fiction, setting precedents for the genre with films like Back to the Future and Predator, E.T., and Blade Runner, Near Dark, and Miracle Mile — the well was as deep for flights of fancy in the Eighties as it was for incomparable character - driven paranoia in the Seventies.

Dash or Defend, Free - Dash or Defend is a new real - time strategy game in a fantasy setting with a unique twist on the traditional tower defense genre where you can play as the defender or attacker.

From his attention - grabbing debut with «Reservoir Dogs» (1992), a deviously clever heist film where the heist is never seen and the drama is all in the conversation and the ingenious structure, to his acclaimed «Inglourious Basterds» (2009), his thrilling rewrite of World War II history as a magnificent movie fantasy, Tarantino has gone his own way, snatching up ideas strewn through decades of film history and hundreds of genre movies like a magpie, rethinking them completely, and weaving them into entirely new stories that unfold at a leisurely pace so he can enjoy every word and gesture along the journey.

As successful of a transition from side scroller to FPS Metroid had, Zelda to me must always be a third person view, action adventure rpg fantasy mix up or whatever genre you call it.

The film as a whole has a similar problem, feeling uncertain at the script level about which characters to emphasize or discard, what genre or tone to pursue, and how much flashback or fantasy to incorporate.

When mainland directors started to tackle the genre, though, it was more in the direction of sumptuous historical fantasies designed for international audiences (such as Zhang Yimou's Ying xiong [Hero, 2002]-RRB- than in the redefinition of the essence of wuxia.

The otherworldly elements in Del Toro's work are always utilized to illustrate underlying truths of humanity, and in the final speech of the night, the filmmaker encouraged kids to embrace genre and fantasy as a mode to «tell stories about the things that are real in the world today.»

In addition to the plethora of comic book - based superhero movies in the next few years, there are a variety of other films such as science fiction, fantasy and action under the umbrella description of «genre.»

The festival focuses on genre films such as horror, science fiction, fantasy, action, Asian, and cult.

Holed up in this consumerist dream space, they play dress - up, host a dinner, are visited by ghosts, watch coverage of their attack on display model TVs, and act out fantasy lives — only to have it all come to a halt when Nocturama reveals itself as the bleak, desperate genre movie it's been all along.

Until that day, Paramount's Dragonslayer is a must - have for fans of fantasy and film historians just now beginning to understand that, in spite of its lapses, the Eighties as a decade produced a lion's share of seminal fantasies (not mentioned are perhaps the two best — Back to the Future and Predator): genre pictures home to artful dissent, outrage, and no surfeit of sorrow.

Described as a fantasy / fairy tale, del Toro fans have long been looking forward to the film - especially with its genre being one very much in del Toro's wheelhouses.

In the genre's heyday, movies such as Wall Street and The Firm were really wish - fulfillment fantasies barely disguised as morality tales.

Like other offbeat and original efforts such as Spike Jonze's «Her,» Jonathan Glazer's «Under the Skin,» and Richard Ayaode's dour «The Double,» it juggles genres, reverses expectations, and resorts to fantasy in order to explore the enigmas of gender, identity, and love.

A sparkling script and charismatic cast injects a new burst of life into a genre that's become pallid and toothless thanks to blood - sucking franchises and adolescent fantasies and, together with Neil Marshall's recent Byzantium, resurrects the vampire as an entirely adult anti-hero.

Instead, the film is primarily constructed as a valentine to the fantasy genre, showing more interest dreaming up inside movie references than one - liners.

It would be more correctly categorized in the war fantasy genre shared by films such as Jack Starrett's «The Losers» (1970) or Quentin Tarantino's «Inglorious Basterds.»

Both are genre pieces that function as racial revenge fantasies: the war movie Inglourious Basterds shows Jewish - American soldiers slaughtering Nazis in occupied France, and the western Django Unchained follows a freed slave in the antebellum south as he guns down hillbillies, plantation owners, and Klansmen.

As if defending the movies that made Stewart a star, her «Sils Maria» character asserts that there can be as much truth in genre films — science fiction and fantasy, for example — as there is in so - called serious movieAs if defending the movies that made Stewart a star, her «Sils Maria» character asserts that there can be as much truth in genre films — science fiction and fantasy, for example — as there is in so - called serious movieas much truth in genre films — science fiction and fantasy, for example — as there is in so - called serious movieas there is in so - called serious movies.

Listen, there's simply nothing like watching Tom Cruise get cucked — nothing quite like seeing him get knocked down a peg, be it by his then - wife Nicole Kidman and her fantasies of sleeping with other men (Eyes Wide Shut), or by a female interviewer scrutinizing his character's misogynistic egomania up close (Magnolia), or by genre itself, as in Edge of Tomorrow, where we get to see him die over and over again, something that's distinctly fun because of the indomitable meta - prowess of its star.

After Return of the King, which won Best Picture in 2003, The Shape of Water is the second «fantasy» genre film to win for Best Picture (leave your debate as to if The Shape of Water is fantasy or science fiction in the comments — we're curious!).

As an agent, she represents contemporary romance, thriller, adventure, paranormal / urban fantasy, science fiction, combinations of the genres listed, middle grade (fantasy, adventure, science fiction), picture books (special stories that deliver a subtle, non-didactic message; illustrations not needed), self - help, science nonfiction, and business books.

She is taking pitches for the following fiction genres: romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery / thriller / suspense, horror, young adult, middle grade, literary fiction, new adult, graphic novels, women's fiction, upmarket fiction, and novels / books by and about people from marginalized perspectives (such as LGBT people and / or racial minorities).

Genre fiction books (fantasy, science fiction, erotica / romance, steampunk, paranormal) will need to be sold for less — less than 13 dollars — for the most part, as well as young adult books (younger audience, smaller wallets).

Presently the self - pubbed world is ideal for a lot of commercial fiction, particularly in genres such as thrillers, mysteries, fantasy, etc..

Science fiction and fantasy is a literary genre that has often been relegated to independent publishers, such as Tor.

This year we have some amazing work by world - class fantasy authors as well as the best of the up - and - coming indie authors in the genre.

Genre fiction: Fiction that falls within specific categories, such as romance, science fiction, fantasy, and crime.

Today I'm an award - winning novelist and write in three genres (young adult adventure fantasy, paranormal / fantasy romance for adults, science fiction mystery), and run a successful business as a coach and consultant for authors.

She's currently working on a reader - driven blog serial in the dark fantasy or paranormal genre, which you can find here, the second book in the Seeds trilogy titled The Reaping, and an in - between novella set in the same world, as yet untitled.

YA fiction has captured the heart of the public in the last few years — what is it about the YA fantasy genre that really appeals to you as an author?

According to his post on the genre bestsellers, romance, science fiction, and fantasy titles in the top spots were doing as well as or better than traditionally published titles, with typically half of the top titles having been self - published.