Sentences with phrase «certain films and performances»

With that being said, I also cry out loud for certain films and performances to be considered and watched among voters everywhere.

But an award is an award and this season is nothing if not making sure certain films and performances are kept in the conversation.

Not exact matches

There is indeed a certain immersion value even within the film's style, subtle though it may be, and when it comes to substance, no matter how thinly or formulaically it goes handled, it carries a potential that is reflected in the film carrying wit and dramatic elements as a portrait on man's interactions with his environment and his peers, anchored by memorable characters who are themselves anchored by memorable performances.

There is a certain intimacy to Hibbs» efforts, though not as much as there is to the efforts of a cast full of dated performances, some of which are dated to the point of mediocrity, while other hold up well enough to be rich with charisma, if not a little dramatic weight, with Audie Murphy himself, as himself, all but carrying the film with his particularly grounded charisma, and charming chemistry with his peers.

That losing streak is almost certain to be ended in February, this film and this year being the obvious vessels to recognize not just a fearless, committed, and physical performance full of snot and beard but a body of work over the past quarter - century seemingly unrivaled by any other actor.

Blu - ray Highlight: In addition to an excellent six - part documentary that runs the entire gamut of production — from location shooting in Romania, to Nicolas Cage's (creepy) performance capture of the Ghost Rider, to special effects and more — the Blu - ray also includes a feature similar to Warner Bros.» Maximum Movie Mode where directors Mark Neveldine and Brian Taylor dissect the film (sometimes pausing it to discuss certain scenes in more detail) with the help of behind - the - scenes footage.

Movies like Leon: The Professional and even Jason Bourne echo throughout the film's exhausting proceedings, but whereas those films had a certain edge in their approach, not to mention solid action set pieces and, most important of all, expressive performances, The Hunter's Prayer serves to be a shoddily - executed version in comparison.

As awards season kicks into high gear this month, certain films that aren't «Star Wars: The Force Awakens» should see box - office gains from conversations about and nominations for the best pictures and acting performances of 2015.

As impressive as Edwards» low - budget effects are in «Monsters,» it's their performances that make the film so effective — Able was sympathetic, steely and vulnerable, while McNairy brought an unusual energy and a certain cynicism to his role, so it's no surprise that it has led to great things for the duo.

They do have a certain charm and chemistry, and given the entire film revolves around their performances, they didn't do half bad.

The film won the Caméra d'Or for best first feature, the Queer Palm for LGBT - relevant films, and a best performance prize for Polster in the Un Certain Regard awards — an impressive haul for an impressive film.

The effect is overly sentimental, giving the film a saccharine tone.Their absence would benefit the players» performances and its deft dialogue, giving certain scenes a bleakness that might underline Kay's unhappiness and uncertainty and Arnold's reluctance.

I realize I'm being simplistic about the above paragraph, as I'm probably ignoring certain unique individuals out there who absolutely connect with the film on every level, as well as those who might enjoy it for one particular aspect, such as the performances of Tomlin (Orange County, The Kid) and Hoffman (Meet the Fockers, Finding Neverland).

The most pleasingly cerebral of recent American films, «Experimenter» concerns Dr. Stanley Milgram (Peter Sarsgaard in an expertly shaded and intelligent performance), the creator of certain enduringly famous experiments in social psychology, which the film starts out by showing us.

Destiny 2 has many actors and actresses returning from the previous game to produce more exceptional performances while bringing a certain charm to their respective characters including Nathan Fillion voicing Cayde - 6 Hunter Vanguard having starred as Captain Malcolm Reynolds in Firefly and Serenity, Richard Castle in Castle and surely to be the on screen Nathan Drake in the Uncharted film; Gina Torres voicing Ikora Rey and Warlock Vanguard having starred as Zoe in Firefly and Serenity and Jessica Pearson in Suits; and Claudia Black voices Tess Everis having starred as Aeryn Sun in Farscape, Sharon Montgomery in Pitch Black and videogame roles such as Chloe Frazer in Uncharted 2, 3, 4 and The Lost Legacy as well as Crysis, Mass Effect 2 and 3 and Diablo III.

In a smaller room next to the Tanks, two new acquisitions were displayed: Suzanne Lacy's multimedia presentation of The Crystal Quilt, her 1985 — 87 collaborative performance with women of a certain age, and Lis Rhodes's 1975 film and sound installation Light Music (unfortunately out of order on opening night).