Sentences with phrase «classic of the genre»

It's a great film, a real classic of the genre.

Because it allowed me to compare this game with one of the absolute classics of the genre.

So on the American Miserabilism shelf at your local shuttered video store, you can put Andrew Haigh's powerful and poignant «Lean on Pete» alongside such other classics of the genre as Werner Herzog's «Stroszek» and Andrea Arnold's «American Honey.»

Does a 2D sidescroller inspired by classics of the genre make provide a fun game?

A dark and futuristic 2D sidescroller offering adventure - style puzzles, exploration - driven platforming, and dangerous extraterrestrials, Exile's End is part Metroidvania and part «cinematic platformer,» drawing heavy inspiration from classics of the genre like Out of This World and Flashback: The Quest for Identity.

Butcher is a fast - paced 2D shooter and a blood - soaked love letter to the cult classics of the genre, developed by Transhuman Design — the studio behind Soldat and King Arthur's Gold.

With engaging performances from Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah, the movie, which follows a workaholic (Hanks» Allen Bauer) as he falls for an honest - to - goodness mermaid (Hannah's Madison), is an agreeable romantic comedy that's deservedly become a minor classic of the genre.

Ono also recounts here the genesis of her installations and performances, so many of which have since become classics of their genre.

For me, «Ex Machina» as a whole fell just short of becoming a modern classic of the genre, but it was further evidence Garland (who wrote the much - admired «28 Days» movies) is a major talent.

Le cercle rouge — Jean - Pierre Melville's attempt at the heist movie to end all heist movies, it reminded me more of Once Upon a Time in the West than classics of the genre such as The Asphalt Jungle or Rififi in its attempted scope.

Though «The American» echoes classics of the genre like Jean - Pierre Melville's «Le Samourai,» Corbijn's proclivity for holding everything at a remove combined with schematic tendencies in the script stops us from caring about this film as much as it cares about itself.

Brilliantly shot, acted and with a great story, this is a fine picture that is almost a forgotten classic of the genre.

Under any name, Doug Liman's fiendishly clever almost - hit already feels like a new classic of the genre, one that can be comfortably re-watched about as many times as its main character croaks.

From the organ soundtrack accompanying the film exclusively, and the over-the-top antagonists who skulk amongst the ruins of ancient catacombs, this really is a throwback to the old American horror films that are now considered the most classic of the genre.

But The Conjuring wasn't just a blockbuster smash that all but ensured the director would return for a sequel; it was also a critically acclaimed and eerily potent scare-fest that drew on classics of the genre without ever feeling like a retread.

«An instant classic of its genre, «August: Osage County» will be enjoyed for years to come by people who like to gawk at both sterling performances and stirring family troubles.»

He also happens to be one of the great travel writers, having authored classics of the genre like The Snap Revolution, about the chaos surrounding the fall of Marcos in the Philippines.

It helps that Ron Gilbert, one of the creative minds behind some of the all - time classics of the genre, is the lead figure behind this game.

Brazilian developer Joymasher will team up with The Arcade Crew, a new publishing label from DotEmu, to release Blazing Chrome, a side - scrolling shooter with a look and feel inspired by several classics of the genre (such as Contra III: The Alien Wars, Conra: Hard Corps, and Metal Slug):

Ernie Bushmiller was an American illustrator who created the Nancy newspaper comic strip, a long - running classic of the genre that first appeared in 1938 (and which has also been referred to by other artists — most notably Joe Brainard — with the same affectionate

Nixon Peabody: Discussed above, «Everyone's a Winner at Nixon Peabody» is a true classic of the genre.

There's no reason why Doom's glorious resurrection can not be replicated by other classics of its genre either, and with this in mind, there are a number of bygone first - person shooter franchises desperately in... Continue reading →

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One of the most charming, lovable and painfully honest depictions of mental illness I have ever seen in cinema, Silver Linings Playbook is a bona fide gem and a modern classic of the genre.

There's a reason just about every list of recommended personal finance books includes this classic of the genre.

It's a classic of the genre:

There I only gave it a B + as a book of rock criticism, partly on the basis of its too - encyclopedic style, but in retrospect, my sense is the power of its basic ideas will make it something of a classic of the genre.

So what better time to look back at some other classics of the genre, unsurprisingly featuring the great feuds between Arsenal and Manchester United no less than three times!

Not Daily Mail readers, that's for sure: «Prime Minister mauls best - selling author Hilary Mantel over «plastic princess made for breeding» jibe», a classic of its genre, and one my 22 year old self would thoroughly approved of had I written something similar for my then employer.

Once in a great while a western comes along that breaks new ground and becomes a classic of the genre.

Although it is not as technically advanced as other downloadable games of the consoles, and the control is sometimes frustrating, it is a good opportunity for war action fans to revive one of the classics of the genre.

Taking notes from the classics of the genre mentioned earlier, Annihilation is a beautiful, smart, and occasionally terrifying cerebral thrill ride that will leave your mind blown when all is said and done.

The Sting is one of director's George Roy Hill's best films and it remains a classic of the genre due to the fact that it's simple, yet has a very well written script and is supported by a great cast.

With effective kills, great suspense, effective characters; Alice, Sweet Alice is a classic of the genre.

It's one of the most stunning displays of directorial vision in recent memory, sure to be a classic of the genre in the years to come.

Routinely recognized as a classic of its genre, John McTiernan's seminal 80s film Predator seems to gain more adoration with each passing year.

It is perfectly watchable, but by no means a classic of the genre.

Manic, fast - paced and outrageous, Robocop is a classic of its genre.

It lacks the kind of thematic depth to make it a classic of its genre.

Johnny Depp's portrayal of the mob boss Whitey Bulger may not quite rank as a classic of the genre.

Ev en if Journey's End will perhaps not be remembered as a classic of the genre, it is nevertheless a well made war film that with good performances that is worth checking out.

Really though, as good as the roguelike and action RPG beats of Neon Chrome are, it's truly in the controls that the game shines brightest; deftly accommodating the sort of ultra-responsive movement and shooting synonymous with the classics of the genre.

Unlike those films, Black Mass is not a classic of the genre.

-- John Mctiernan Routinely recognized as a classic of its genre, John McTiernan's seminal...

«Before Darkwood, some of us literally could not sit through some of the classics of the genre,» the developers explained during the AMA, «While developing the game, we managed to slowly overcome our fear of playing horror games or even watching scary movies.»

, some of us literally could not sit through some of the classics of the genre,» the developers explained during the AMA, «While developing the game, we managed to slowly overcome our fear of playing horror games or even watching scary movies.»

For lovers of crime dramas, Heat has few rivals, and is considered a classic of the genre.

With its mesmerizing style and awe - inspiring special effects, Invasion of the Body Snatchers is «a classic of the genre» (New York Post) a terrifying tale that «literally chills the blood» (The Hollywood Reporter)!

A now - classic of the genre is Mary Karr's The Liars» Club, the darkly funny tale of a childhood infused with drinking and emotional distress.