Sentences with phrase «audiences and critics in»

He stunned audiences and critics in his compelling roles in The Spectacular Now and Whiplash.

Not exact matches

After all, the main reason critics and audiences find the show so objectionable is because they are both loyal to, and emotionally invested in, the founding concept of what Cirque du Soleil's name stands for.

Though «Daily Show» host Trevor Noah's ratings ticked up in the first quarter of the year and «The President Show» resonated with audiences, if not with some critics, network representatives still remember fondly Stewart's and Colbert's domination of the 11 - t0 - midnight time slot among key demographics pined over by advertisers.

Back in February, the company announced that it has «returned to profitable growth» after a «record performance» in the gaming division and «a blockbuster release» of a movie based on Angry Birds, which received iffy reviews from critics and audiences, according to the site Rotten Tomatoes.

Henry McBride (1867 - 1962) was an important and immensely congenial art critic whose columns in the New York Sun and the Dial did a great deal to introduce the American audience to modernist art.

Though some critics took issue with Gibson's creative choice, beyond its artistic merits, The Passion remains one of the more important Bible films ever made: Taking in nearly $ 400 million, it is the highest - grossing R - rated film of all time, and it helped usher in a new era of Hollywood creating content for Christian audiences.

Something important indeed has happened in American theater when an eloquent play with religious implications commands the attention of Broadway audiences and critics as The Elephant Man has done.

And yet the blame for the absence of Catholicism — or Judaism or Protestantism — from the larger conversation must, in part, rest with people of faith — and in particular with the critics, intellectuals, and theologians who help to mediate what is going on in the arts to a broader audienAnd yet the blame for the absence of Catholicism — or Judaism or Protestantism — from the larger conversation must, in part, rest with people of faith — and in particular with the critics, intellectuals, and theologians who help to mediate what is going on in the arts to a broader audienand in particular with the critics, intellectuals, and theologians who help to mediate what is going on in the arts to a broader audienand theologians who help to mediate what is going on in the arts to a broader audience.

The sneering reply that Vince's contribution to the debate was simply «spreading alarm without substance» tells the audience outside Westminster why a Prime Minister, with an attitude like this to critics, ends up with so few friends in the House and, now that his pack of cards has come tumbling down around the voters» ears, even less sympathy outside.

His kindest critics will point out that he is one of the few filmmakers who can deal with something so reprehensible and still keep the audience in their seats.

Most critics found the film funny and entertaining when it screened at Toronto last fall, and audiences will finally get to see it on June 7 (and in even more theaters on June 21).

With cool - eyed charisma and looks suggesting he had borrowed DNA from Paul Newman and Dennis Hopper, Barry Pepper first caught the attention of audiences and critics as the Bible - quoting Private Jackson in Saving Private Ryan.

With this honor to his name, Biggs segued into film a short time later, debuting in the 1997 Camp Stories.In 1999, the unequivocal hit that was American Pie came along, and Biggs, portraying Jim, one of the more perpetually humiliated members of a group of four friends trying to lose their virginity by high - school graduation, made an undeniably distinct impression on critics and audiences alike.

Critics Consensus: The opening's got a great fiery explosion and Stallone puts in another earnest, sympathetic performance, but all else in Daylight feels designed to annoy the audience into submission.

Critic Consensus: Schizophrenic in subject and lackluster in execution, Outlander might have trouble finding the cult audience for which it was built.

Yet most people, critics and audiences included, continue to be «stunned» by CGI, even though it has not changed one bit since it was first used a decade ago in Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park.

Despite what critics and some audiences who may have inconsistencies or confusions or improbabilities, but there is one perfect thing at it's center, and that is the character of Celie, played with riveting and emotional fire by Whoopi Goldberg in her first ever theatrical role that consisted of its predominately African - American cast that also included Margaret Avery, Rae Dawn Chong, Laurence Fishburne, and Adolph Caesar.

The sixth season premiere brings back the true form of the Shonda Rhimes» created show and all the plot twists that made the show so great and popular among audiences and critics alike in its early days.

In 2000, he finally earned recognition as a talented young actor, thanks to his role as Laura Linney's wry, observant son in Kenneth Lonergan's much - acclaimed directorial debut You Can Count on Me, causing both critics and audiences to remark that perhaps big screen bankability had not been limited solely to Culkin the EldesIn 2000, he finally earned recognition as a talented young actor, thanks to his role as Laura Linney's wry, observant son in Kenneth Lonergan's much - acclaimed directorial debut You Can Count on Me, causing both critics and audiences to remark that perhaps big screen bankability had not been limited solely to Culkin the Eldesin Kenneth Lonergan's much - acclaimed directorial debut You Can Count on Me, causing both critics and audiences to remark that perhaps big screen bankability had not been limited solely to Culkin the Eldest.

Surprised by its genial tone and lack of comedy, critics reminded audiences that the Farrelly brothers had only written this script, and early in their careers at that.

In 2005, Lindhardt took Danish cinema audience and critics by storm in the lead role of ANGELS IN FAST MOTION, for which he received the Danish Robert / Academy Award, Best Lead RolIn 2005, Lindhardt took Danish cinema audience and critics by storm in the lead role of ANGELS IN FAST MOTION, for which he received the Danish Robert / Academy Award, Best Lead RolIn 2005, Lindhardt took Danish cinema audience and critics by storm in the lead role of ANGELS IN FAST MOTION, for which he received the Danish Robert / Academy Award, Best Lead Rolin the lead role of ANGELS IN FAST MOTION, for which he received the Danish Robert / Academy Award, Best Lead Rolin the lead role of ANGELS IN FAST MOTION, for which he received the Danish Robert / Academy Award, Best Lead RolIN FAST MOTION, for which he received the Danish Robert / Academy Award, Best Lead RolIN FAST MOTION, for which he received the Danish Robert / Academy Award, Best Lead Role.

Grainger first came to the attention of American audiences in the television series THE BORGIAS, and has appeared in such television productions as BONNIE & CLYDE, playing the titular role of Bonnie and earning nominations from the Critics» Choice Awards for Best Actress in a Movie or Mini-Series and the Satellite Award for Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television; and in LADY CHATTERLEY»S LOVER among others.

Cast as Diana Guzman, the fierce and vibrant protagonist of Kusama's story of a high school girl who takes up boxing, Rodriguez went on to earn almost universal acclaim for her powerful portrayal, winning the admiration of audiences and critics from Sundance to Toronto.Of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent, Rodriguez was born in Bell County, TX, on July 12, 1978.

Long a pariah, Hopper was suddenly hailed as a major new filmmaker, and his success became so great that in 1971 he appeared in an autobiographical documentary, American Dreamer, exploring his life and times.The true follow - up to Easy Rider, however, was 1971's The Last Movie, an excessive, self - indulgent mess that, while acclaimed by jurors at the Venice Film Festival, was otherwise savaged by critics and snubbed by audiences.

If my performance in Comedians had been seen by London critics and London audiences, my career would probably have ended.

Instead, the film's notoriety and acclaim came in the years to follow, not only with audiences and critics learning to appreciate the film upon repeat viewings but with the release of multiple different cuts and remasterings of the original 1982 version, which have been released periodically in the decades since.

In fact, in the case of Sorkin's latest, some audiences and critics have taken issue with how soft the film goes in the final minuteIn fact, in the case of Sorkin's latest, some audiences and critics have taken issue with how soft the film goes in the final minutein the case of Sorkin's latest, some audiences and critics have taken issue with how soft the film goes in the final minutein the final minutes.

With her new movie «Spy» already proving to be a huge hit with both critics and audiences, Melissa McCarthy has been able to open up about some serious issues she sees in Hollywood.

It may be surprising for you to learn that in a country with more than one billion people, the fastest growing film industry in the world, and a 10 billion rmb (1.5 billion usd) box office gross in 2010 alone, there is hardly any professional film criticism accessible to its public.When I say hardly any, I mean that there is an absence of professional film critics who work for major, national publications and media outlets, and thus a lack of regular film reviews of new Chinese movies, at least for the mass audiences.

The predictability of cinema seems to be at the heart of the matter for the critics who signed the Pamphlet for Activist Film Criticism at last year's Oberhausen International Film Festival, in which they caution against the threat of filmmaking being submitted to «market logic, target audience orientation and political agendas.»

An audience favorite at SxSW, the James Bond spoof Spy is a reunion for Byrne, McCarthy, and Feig, and so far critics can't get enough of it, praising the dynamic between the two Bridesmaids stars and the continuous strides Feig's inner circle is making for women in comedy.

Although the film didn't connect as strongly with mass audiences (although it's considered a «sleeper hit,» you have to wonder what it could have done if it had been released after Whedon's little art house film «The Avengers «-RRB- and more than a few critics found it befuddling and arch (it's neither), «The Cabin in the Woods» is the kind of movie that will ultimately live on as a deserved cult classic, perfect for drunken film studies students and bored kids at slumber parties alike.

Before starring opposite Joaquin Phoenix in Inherent Vice, Witherspoon wowed audiences and critics with her portrayal of June Carter to his Johnny Cash in James Mangold's practically flawless biographical drama.

After a surprising turn out in the Box Office, the latest Rocky movie directed by Ryan Coogler has shocked and awed audiences and critics.

Most likely doomed to be nitpicked by critics and abandoned by audiences despite a gussied up cast, the greatest element of Billy Ray's remake is how it will fuel renewed interest in the original.

Or maybe it's because she's married to Lou that she can't stop thinking of Daniel... Following up «Away from Her,» Polley's second film is sharply dividing critics and audience in Toronto: Many find it simultaneously exhilarating and depressing; others find it ugly and hateful; a third faction seems to be kicking against the film not for how it says what it says, but, instead, for what it says in the first place.

When visionary director Luc Besson released his weird, imaginative sci - fi flick The Fifth Element in 1997, audiences didn't quite know what to think of it, and thus, it was taken to town by critics.

Considering that Smith claims that he made this film for teen girls, not for one moment does Yoga Hosers feel like anything other than a mid-40s writer / director shaking his fist at a younger phone - desperate generation, making inside jokes for the adults in the audience and lambasting the critics that have wronged him in the past.

In a flash, Crawford became a box - office draw, his performance attracting raves from the critics and delighting audiences with its subtle, earthy, rough - hewn charm.

Captain Underpants: The Epic First Movie Rated PG for mild rude humor throughout Rotten Tomatoes Score: 87 % In spite of great reviews from both critics and audiences, as well as a large base of fans of their kids graphic novels, this animated superhero flick landed with a relative thud in theaterIn spite of great reviews from both critics and audiences, as well as a large base of fans of their kids graphic novels, this animated superhero flick landed with a relative thud in theaterin theaters.

That's the only way reviews have ever worked for a mainstream audience, be it as part of the captive audience for weekly reviews as part of a newscast, as a column in a popular magazine or newspaper, on its own as in shows like Siskel & Ebert At The Movies, or even in print — Leonard Maltin, another beloved film critic and film historian, established his name writing a book of capsule reviews.

However The Amazing Spider - Man 2's lukewarm 54 % critics score and 75 % audience score could speak volumes in terms of the film's second weekend earnings decline.

Experience the film that critics and audiences are raving about when The Cabin In The Woods arrives on Blu - ray Disc (plus Digital Copy), DVD (plus Digital Copy) and On Demand and Pay - Per - View September 18 from Lionsgate.

Last summer he tackled his sophomore directorial project with Charlize Theron in Atomic Blonde, which wowed critics and audiences everywhere.

Highlighted by uncompromising scenes of sexual intimacy and emotional intensity, BLUE VALENTINE captivated audiences and critics alike, with the Los Angeles Times pronouncing it «something extraordinary, a valentine that actually says something true about being in love.»

Of those, A Scanner Darkly does get some actual commentary from critic and New York Film Festival honcho Kent Jones, where he posits it as considerably underrated, but the group's otherwise just put out there as something of a dark stage in the man's career, where he had a string of films failing to be embraced by audiences, critics or both, but with little extrapolation as to why those films were made, or what Linklater thinks of them.

Though the animated blockbuster hit was wrongfully snubbed from the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, it was still a fave of critics and audiences alike and is now included in your HBO membership.

It almost seems like audiences and critics are desperate for it to actually be the case, such is the lack of any true quality in a failing genre and the desperate demand to be spooked again.

Searching for Bobby Fischer is a crowd - pleasing sports film written and directed by Steven Zaillian (A Civil Action, All the King's Men) that gets high marks from critics and audiences alike, but which I personally found to be too manipulative and contrived to swallow down in a satisfactory way.

A critics and audience fave at the Cannes Film Festival, France will be very confident in the prospects for «BPM (Beats Per Minute) ``, which chronicles the experiences of ACT UP (AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power) in 1990s France.