Sentences with phrase «classic status of»

Does it have the bona fide, groundbreaking classic status of Quakes 1, 2 and 3?

Sabrina is a bit of an overlooked film that will likely age well, and while it won't achieve the classic status of the original, it probably will be seen in a much better light by today's viewers than at the time of it's release.

Harry Segall's play became the basis for a popular film way back in 1941 with Here Comes Mr. Jordan, and while Heaven Can Wait may not quite live up to the classic status of that film, it stands up quite well on its own as a light romantic fantasy.

We do not blindly accept the classic status of older films, nor do we review every major film on release, even if they are directed by big names.

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Nor is it defined by socioeconomic status, ethnicity, geography or any of the classic demographic markers.

This is just another classic case of religious temper tantrums when their privileged status in society is restricted, and they're forced to abide by the same rules everyone else is... I note that no other clubs are complaining about allowing those who fund them to participate.

Perhaps the republication of this book is an effort to raise it to the status of Leopold's A Sand County Almanac ¯ some kind of classic.

Every classic work of art reaches public (and sometimes universal) status through, not despite, its particularity.

The classic problem of the status of the Christ came much later.

I'm reviving my «kamikaze queen» status with this cranberry version of a classic shot or cocktail.

A final reason for forecasting classic status for Moore's magnificent Baedeker of biological ideas is his skill in embedding pointed detail within the spacious texture of his work, with its continual sense of the sweep of history.

Evidence suggests that low socioeconomic status is a fundamental cause of health inequalities, underlying «classic» risk factors for chronic pathologies.

For example, he says, Honoré de Balzac's The Human Comedy was released in serial form as a work of «popular» fiction, but has since attained the status of a classic.

Desert societies, with their far - flung members tending goats and camels, are classic spawning grounds for warrior classes and the accessories of militarism: military trophies as stepping stones to societal status, death in battle as a guarantee of a glorious afterlife, slavery.

While the world of fitness is overflown with exercises who undeservedly boast their status of classic moves, the basic dip is certainly not one of them.

As the Ice Bucket Challenge began to sweep across the nation in 2014, it was criticized as a classic example of «slacktivism,» or activism that requires little actual effort (like signing an online petition, for example, or championing a cause in your Facebook status).

Take your classic pony to royal status by setting it semi-loosely at mid-height (aim for the center of the back of your head).

The Chelsea boot is undoubtedly up there with the likes of brogues, derbies and loafers in terms of its timelessness and classic status.

With an unmatched status of utility, denim tops & shirts are comfortable, classic, and a staple in every wardrobe.

And she definitely gave a good standard to the world of fashion, and no one comes near her status and classic elegance today!

The dress needs to live up to the iconic opulent status of Marie Antoinette and there is no better than the classic bodice and full skirt silhouette.

While it won't reach classic status like Banjo - Kazooie, Unbox is a fun distraction that offers a decent amount of gameplay should you want to invest the time into it, all while being an adorable cardboard box.

It's a film that has the plot of a 90s romantic comedy but the weight and assurance of a Coen Brothers» classic... Burshtein has cemented her status as a filmmaker international audiences should have their eyes on.

The shooter transformed, but with enough initial problems to stop it short of classic status.

Chronicling the making of The Room, which earned a so - bad - it's - good status to become a midnight movie cult classic, The Disaster Artist was largely in the awards season conversation until sexual misconduct allegations against Franco broke.

Bergman's film quickly made its passage into classic status; the 1972 poll of the world's film critics by Sight and Sound, the British film magazine, listed it among the ten greatest films ever made, and it is now considered by many Bergman scholars to be his best.

Only time will tell whether the series will achieve classic status, but right now the biggest surprise is the twinge of sadness the final film conjures at its conclusion; the knowledge that there is nothing more to come.

«Persona,» to borrow John Frankenheimer's memorable description of his own «The Manchurian Candidate,» «went directly from the status of Flop to the status of Classic, without passing through the intermediate stage of Success.»

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It's this inflexibility to allow for player experimentation that keeps «Sheep Raider» into the realm of very good PSOne game, instead of the near - classic status.

Chances of classic status: 7/10.

The minute It Happened One Night is brought up, a handful of old chestnuts gets inevitably evoked: its classic status as the ultimate romantic comedy, it...

It's easy to reference the classics, but «The Conjuring 2» is an evolved, modern version of this story, and establishes its own classic status as film in conversation with both the past and future of horror.

A 2011 film starring Jason Momoa failed to achieve the status of Schwarzenegger's well - regarded classic.

A scene following a party crash and armed intimidation comes close to instant classic status as our quartet of first - generation ABC hoods pulls up alongside Hispanic gang - members of a more traditional Southern California breed, the cultural tension erupting in a recognition of racial transference that borders on brilliant.

Although it doesn't quite get there in terms of earning instant classic status with too many gross - out gags, it's interesting to see a film about family that isn't kosher for the entire family.

If the reactions out of Sundance earlier this year are any indication, The Witch is the latest installment in a recent string of thoughtful indie horror pictures (such as It Follows and The Babadook) vying for «instant classic» status.

Curtis» performance is an amusing spoof of classic movie heroism and his own status as a matinee idol.

Easily the best - known and most highly regarded of Mike Hammer's big screen outings, 1999 National Film Registry selection Kiss Me Deadly has its status reinforced by this week's admission into The Criterion Collection, that beloved «continuing series of important classic and contemporary films.»

Cindy Morgan appeared in the effects - driven Tron, which seems to make a greater case for cult classic status every day, but little else of note beyond a number of «Falcon Crest» episodes.

That status has been a big question mark more than once in the past couple years as directors and screenwriters have tried to develop a new Americanized live - action version of the classic manga and anime by Katsuhiro Otomo.

Writer / director Michael Dougherty has given movie buffs everywhere a gift, not just in terms of crafting an excellent film (one that's assuredly destined for cult classic status), but in granting us the opportunity to surprise the hell out of all of our friends on Halloween night with a trippy little horror flick that they know nothing about.

Woven among the family interviews are famous faces who new or had indelible impressions of the brothers, as well as comments on the WB style, and why the films continue to enjoy classic status.

It's throughly deserving of its classic status!

However, the key to the movies status as a comedy classic is of course, Steve Martin's go - for - broke performance as the oblivious title character, a fool of galactic proportions who greets every triumph and obstacle with misguided enthusiasm, childlike optimism and a mile - wide gormless grin.

While many which did have some kind of multiplayer were finely crafted and worth praise, all of their titles that have achieved the status of being a classic did so on the merit of their single player content and world.

The legendary actor made a name for himself during the late 60s and cemented his superstar status with a number of classic efforts during the 1970s and 80s.

Darkness comes thisclose to reaching sci - fi classic status, but the screenwriters opt to pay homage to old stories instead of charting their own path making it feel more like a remake and not the fresh start suggested by the 2009 film.

Reaching cult classic status, I only stumbled upon this film fairly recently; and though it was released back in 1995, it may still be the most relevant and resounding film to tackle the experience of middle school and family life for an unpopular suburban pre-teen girl.

Anchored by a truly sensational performance from Gleeson, this unexpected blend of passion play, detective story, rural comedy and serious inquiry into faith is destined for classic status.