Certain scenes in this film could easily be taught in film schools to highlight the beauty of telling the story with the camera as opposed to exposition.
Another standout factor about this entry is how surprising and emotional
certain scenes in the film are.
Not exact matches
It wasn't until after I moved here
in 1989 that I slowly learned where
certain movie
scenes were
filmed.
While fans of the book may be impressed by how faithfully
certain scenes are replicated, this approach results
in a
film which is altogether too long and too leisurely paced.
There's little doubt, ultimately, that the character works best
in extremely small doses and yet much of the narrative is focused entirely on his somewhat obnoxious (and completely unsympathetic) exploits, which ensures that large swaths of The Disaster Artist completely fail to completely capture and sustain one's interest - although it's hard to deny the effectiveness of
certain making - a-picture sequences
in the
film's midsection (eg the shooting of the infamous «oh, hi Mark»
scene).
As soon as the box is opened, all hell breaks loose once again... I wish I could say I enjoyed this
film in certain scenes, but even that is not enough.
Even though I burst out laughing at
certain scenes and moments
in the
films in this series, this one really is, beat for beat, a comedy, and it makes me laugh pretty hard.
It's easy to piece together when you hit the
film's climax, but while experiencing the rest of the
film, it's too tough to connect the dots to appreciate
certain scenes in the moment.
The Aviator is a well made
film, and one of the year's best, with enough great moments to make the three hours not seem so long, although some trimming down of
certain characters and
scenes could still be done (Jude Law's cameo as Errol Flynn seems to be just an excuse to get him
in the movie for a few minutes).
That's our convoluted way of saying that The A.V. Club looked both high and low for the best
scenes of 2015, culling from a whole spectrum of
films — some likely to appear on this week's best - movies - of - the - year list, others unlikely to appear on any such list, and at least one
certain to get called out
in our public shaming of the year's worst movies.
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 footag
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 footag
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 footag
in more detail) with the help of behind - the -
scenes footage.
Re-watching your
films, I noticed that there's more handheld shots than I ever remember, especially Mansfield Park, and then
in this one there is
in certain moments when things are more chaotic vs. the more stately, flowing movement
in other
scenes.
There is a
certain scene near the end of the
film that involves the two characters waking up
in sleeping bags; it's the initial words that they mutter that really caught my attention.
It lacks the extreme paranoia of the original and this
film is only frightening
in certain scenes.
The documentary is mainly comprised of interviews, many with the director himself
in his apartment, but the highlight for most will be the
scene of Tarantino and De Palma talking about the similarities
in their careers of having to deal with public attention regarding the violent content
in their
films (this comes after an extended sequence featuring Tarantino explaining his love for De Palma, which includes a personal scrapbook of printed interviews and a description of the influence that Casualties of War had on
certain elements
in Reservoir Dogs).
These changes are not huge
in themselves, but as the coda that plays over the closing credits reminds us, even the smallest things can have the most unpredictable of consequences — and although the
scenes involving mysterious sneeze guru and failed Presidential contender Humma Kavula (John Malkovich), an entirely new character, seem to have little point here, there is no doubt that his rôle is destined to become more pronounced
in the inevitable sequels (note the many verbal references to a
certain «Restaurant at the End of the Universe» towards the
film's close).
The
film's strength lies
in its engaging visuals, namely the impressive opening sequence and the clever editing during
certain fight
scenes which lends them a greater feel of urgency and excitement.
To be fair, the
film - makers do establish a
certain depth to his character towards the end
in an emotional
scene involving his father, which is heartfelt and well - played.
She really stands out
in certain scenes as the sexy, cunning Kyle, and provides the
film with some great comedic relief at times.
«I'm thrilled that the Extended Edition will give fans the opportunity to experience
certain key
scenes in the
film as they were originally shot, as well as an abundance of special features.
We hope it's not prudishness, but somewhat taking the Soderbergh stance that «as soon as someone gets naked, the
film becomes a documentary,» that
scene's overlength did
in fact take us out of the story: by a
certain point we had understood the drama and import of this moment for Adèle, and her revelatory experience of having sex, for the first time, with someone she was terrifyingly
in love with.
The involvement of so many real musical luminaries (
in particular Aerosmith's Steven Tyler
in a key rôle as himself, and Outkast's André Benjamin eating up his
scenes as trigger - happy gangsta Dabu) may bring a
certain postmodern edge to the proceedings, but it also goes some way to explaining the
film's gently - gently approach to the record industry — an industry which would be unlikely to release its stars to a project that was aiming to score any real hits against it.
In fact it was not
certain until the last minute whether we would get to see it, for apparently the censors had insisted on some changes, including the removal of some
scenes featuring the
film's beautiful female protagonist, Hanieh, played by Golshifteh Farahani.
Although
certain scenes lack focus, the vibrant colors and themes of Coco are simply irresistible, and a companion short
film starring Josh Gad and other cast members from Frozen is sure to put most everyone
in a Christmassy mood.
The
film also weaves
in lots of
scenes that are meant to make us think that Barnum was the first 21st century - style «woke» white straight man
in America — a goodhearted fellow who gave circus jobs to outcasts of one kind or another (talk about a big tent: the repertory company includes African - Americans, little people, giants, conjoined twins and a bearded lady), not just because they happened to possess
certain talents or physical characteristics that Barnum could exploit (often by appealing to the majority's prurient interests or bigotries) but because the onetime poor boy Barnum sees himself
in their striving, and wants to build a theatrical - carnival arts utopia
in America's largest city with help from his new partner, rich kid turned playwright Philip Carlyle (Zac Efron).
Having watched Gerald's Game after a string of some very violent
films during genre
film festival Fantastic Fest, I still wasn't prepared for a
certain scene late
in the
film.
Boxing
films are not for everyone, and there's no question that there's a
certain degree of unpleasantness
in some of the more intense fight
scenes.
There is something of an epic quality
in scope and execution, although Davies has bemoaned the compromises he had to make to
certain scenes due to budgetary constraints and the challenges of shooting across three locations — Scotland, Luxembourg, and New Zealand.54 But the
film's very existence is a testament to Davies» commitment to what is ultimately a feminist tale of endurance
in the face of toxic masculinity.
In the second half of the
film, there are
certain scenes which could have been edited to aid momentum.
One thing that is admirable about the
film is the cinematography
in certain scenes.
These revealing
scenes are
certain to give Mary Poppins fans a greater appreciation of the
film and even those unfamiliar with the material will get a playful kick out of our fly - on - the - wall view of a Disney
film in - the - making.
There were moments where my mind began to wander, wondering if Whedon wrote
certain scenes with the trailer
in mind because they made no sense
in the context of the
film (Thor - just about every
scene he was
in).
In it, a Middle Eastern fan of the film (whom research later identifies as Iranian - American artist Tony Shafrazi) discusses what he likes about it and certain scenes in particular as he holds pieces of them up on slates and touches the
In it, a Middle Eastern fan of the
film (whom research later identifies as Iranian - American artist Tony Shafrazi) discusses what he likes about it and
certain scenes in particular as he holds pieces of them up on slates and touches the
in particular as he holds pieces of them up on slates and touches them.
Although the three lead actors are all working under serious impediments — Travolta has been equipped with a singularly ridiculous soul patch and a Boston accent that runs the gamut from non-existent to «SNL» sketch broadness, oftentimes
in the same
scene, Plummer has a role that all but insists on being played
in the hammiest manner imaginable and Sheridan (whose previous
films have included such better projects as «The Tree of Life,» «Mud» and «Joe») is playing a contrivance instead of a character — they are not without a
certain innate charm, and indeed, the best
scenes here are the ones
in which they are simply allowed to interact and bounce off of each other
in a relaxed manner before having to return to the mechanics of the increasingly forced plot.
«Appetite for Destruction» (8 minutes) explores three of the biggest action
scenes in the
film, showing how
certain shots were done to keep the actors safe.
Whereas Allen's
films were primarily epic tales of human valor
in the face of
certain calamity, the new crop of disaster
films are meant merely as a showcase of mind - blowing, earth - shattering special effects first, while the little stories of personal peril are merely filler to tie together the prolonged
scenes of mass destruction.
There are flaws such as the Finn / Rose subplot being not that interesting, runtime can drag a bit, Laura Dern's character not making much sense, Luke Skywalker not really being the trainer to Rey I was hoping he would be,
certain characters that felt wasted, and an unnecessary and cheesy
scene towards the end of the
film that ruins, what could've been, one of the most impactful moments
in Star Wars history.
Still, dark despair does not always equal profundity, and the
film, though effective
in certain scenes, managed to leave me cold
in the face of death.
While first - time director David Atkins gives the
film a surrealistic feel
in certain scenes, he actually could have made the
film better by going further into the bizarro world, a la David Lynch — and why not since Lynch favorite Laura Dern (Jurassic Park III, Dr. T and the Women) is on board for the ride.
In short, this is one of those
films which can be bewildering while watching it, but later on, you'll think about
certain scenes and realize how funny they were.
With its icy photography and handheld camerawork, Mungiu's
film is shot
in typical Romanian New Wave style, and
certain scenes (the litany of sins, the police interrogation) may well lead Beyond the Hills to be seen as both a summation and an exemplary instance of the movement's aesthetic tendencies.
a.) It starred a fresh - faced, pre-Freddie Krueger Robert Englund; b.) the sets and alien landscapes were done by a
certain James Cameron (you might have heard of him), who served as production designer and second unit director on the
film; and c.) a
scene in which a woman is raped to death by a giant maggot space alien monster.
«We've seen
films or characters where, even if it's a tough woman, she's allowed to be either mothering or gentle
in certain scenes.
Actors Keira Knightley and Jack Davenport also speak over
certain scenes, providing a giggly, yet fun chat
in which they talk mostly about their characters and how their appearances change throughout the
film.
In a similar vein, «Fly on the Set» (21 minutes) is made up solely of behind - the -
scenes footage, and shows the
filming of
certain scenes, but contains no interviews or overall structure.
In another exercise, students are asked to create a soundtrack or playlist for the film, tying in the lyrics of certain songs with the mood of a given scen
In another exercise, students are asked to create a soundtrack or playlist for the
film, tying
in the lyrics of certain songs with the mood of a given scen
in the lyrics of
certain songs with the mood of a given
scene.
If Dalwood demands of his viewers a
certain art historical diligence and knowledge, so the Otolith Groups's
film works demand a familiarity not just with auteurs, but also goings - on
in the underground art and
film scenes of the patchouli - drenched late 1960s.