Sentences with phrase «cult status as»

So even though almost nobody saw the movie at a first - run theater, it's taken on a cult status as a dystopian premonition of where America might be headed.

Coffee Stain Studios however have pulled off this feat when an internal game jam went viral, and, in what seemed like a gag at first because they published it to Windows PCs on the 1st April, quickly gained cult status as people realised it was an actual game.

Over the next few years, the torch for Panzer Dragoon was kept burning by fans and Panzer Dragoon Saga achieved cult status as the Greatest Game You've Never Played.

HotelTonight is definitely the hippest of the bunch — whereas the Trivago guy has made Trivago approachable to the masses, HotelTonight maintains its cult status as a hipster favorite with crossover appeal to the tech and design - minded crowd.

From her days vogueing in the downtown Manhattan clubs in the»90s to her successful career in radio and her ultimate cult status as a judge on RuPaul's Drag Race, Michelle has achieved her dreams and then some!

James Franco directed and starred in this movie about the making of The Room, which has gained cult status as one of the worst movies ever made.

His combination of slap - stick and horror quickly earned him a place in cult status as his Evil Dead trilogy is still very much celebrated today.

It has achieved cult status as a classic, despite underperforming sales-wise.

Rob Zombie needs to get his hands on a truly fantastic script, otherwise he'll never achieve more than curio or cult status as a director.

As a quirky tip of the hat to junk food cinema, it would go on to a similar cult status as the films it pays homage to.

Ridiculed and largely ignored on its initial release, The Room has achieved cult status as news of its awfulness has spread — it even turned a small profit.

Not exact matches

Their creepy doctrinesa are another story as is their desire to be out from under the cloud of «cult» status that has existed since Joseph Smith started talking to angels and reading through special goggles to get his Book of Mormon.

It was only after he found fame as an adult that his followers, like those of any religious or cult leader, felt the need to embellish his birth to supernatural status and fit it into to the expectations of the people they were trying to convince or influence.

The governement should not offer any incentives to these cults, such as tax exempt status.

That's d u m b Allan, if it were just policies being discussed, then Billy would have had no reason to change the religious definition of «cult» as far as the status of Mormonism goes....

this club, under his tutelage, has ruffled a lot of feathers over the years and now it's coming home to roost... his arrogance has rubbed many the wrong way, but winning provided the perfect tonic to cure all ills... whether largely self - created or a byproduct of all the media attention, Wenger seemed to embrace his cult - like status, which would eventually be his downfall... he claimed that his club was different... more of an extended family than a footballing club and only those with what he deemed as «special» qualities could even hope to join such an exclusive club... these «qualities» were hailed by most, especially as the wins kept rolling in... but with exclusivity comes a certain amount of cockiness, which can be somewhat healthy in a highly competitive environment if it comes from a honest place... it wouldn't take long for the fans to embrace their bespectacled former economics professor, going so far as to suggest he could do no wrong... but this fairy tale couldn't last forever

He looks perfectly suited to the wing - back role in Arsenal's new system and is already achieved cult hero status, but he's a cult hero who is a fine player as well.

There's another book being published that deserves at least as much attention as Tetlock's and should establish similar cult status.

And if this was the world as it should be, 2017 must have been an aberration: a freak result that could be put down to the election's unusual circumstances, a terrible Tory campaign, and Jeremy Corbyn's sudden, bizarre and surely unsustainable status as a cult figure.

Reinventing the Gucci stripe and re-establishing the iconic Italian house as one of the leaders in luxury ready - to - wear, Alessandro Michele's innovative vision has elevated the Florentine Maison to cult status.

While it underperformed at the box office it has gained a cult status in the likes of Rocky Horror Picture Show with midnight screenings throughout the year and country and people dressing up as characters from the musical.

It was originally released as a supporting feature to Don't Look Now, but had a troubled distribution history, which delayed its elevation to cult status until the 1980s.

But it is her run in The Crown, Netflix's much - hyped new show about the young Queen Elizabeth II billed as the most expensive TV series ever produced, which is sure to elevate Kirby from cult to international status.

I've seen The Brood a handful of times since first catching it theatrically as a teen, and while I certainly understand its status as a cult flick, its appeal continues to elude me.

With films like Fast & Furious 7, Tarantino's upcoming The Hateful Eight, Bone Tomahawk and Road to Save Nome in the pipeline, as well as a possible Stargate sequel, Russell will continue to be a fixture in cinemas across the nation, and although the latest entry in his expansive body of work is a long way off being his best, his cult status remains very much intact.

Within six months, the film was premiering at Cannes, beginning a year - long whirlwind that culminated in the film's immediate cult status on its release back in the spring, and has put Saulnier (who also served as the movie's stellar DP) on just about everyone's one - to - watch lists.

The cult status it has, born from being embraced by the celebrity / alternative comedy scene in LA as a joke of a terrible movie, never really made sense to me.

The infamous South Boston gangster gained an almost cult hero status after disappearing from the city as his empire crumbled around him, managing to evade the FBI for nearly two decades despite supposed sightings all over the globe until his surprise capture in California in 2011.

Arriving on DVD with its cult status in the bag, Hard Candy was inspired by a Japanese crimewave that found underage girls posing as prostitutes to bait wealthy businessmen they subsequently drugged, robbed, and in some cases tortured.

Sporadic «jaggies» and some light banding aside, the 2.35:1 anamorphic widescreen transfer of The Chumscrubber proper is impeccable, while the accompanying Dolby Digital 5.1 audio is quite playful, particularly whenever the titular post-apocalyptic superhero — yeah, there are a few desperate bids for cult status, but at least Thumbsucker's insufferable New York - as - Shangri - La subtext is studiously avoided — rears his head.

Franco, who's absolutely hysterical as the brooding, deluded Wiseau, leads a parade of familiar faces, including his brother Dave, Seth Rogen, Alison Brie, Josh Hutcherson, Melanie Griffith and Sharon Stone, delivering a winning, Ed Wood-esque blend of comedy and pathos that could very well earn its own cult status when Warner Bros. locks in an as - yet - undetermined release date.

A savage and cynical satire that's full of colorful off - color status quo commentary, this joyfully fucked up little film also doubles as a paeon to slasher movies and teen exploitation fare (fans of Michael Lehmann's 1988 cult classic, Heathers take particular note, please).

The new film from director Tyler MacIntyre (Patchwork), Tragedy Girls, is a savage and cynical satire full of colorful off - color status quo commentary doubling as a paeon to slasher films and teen exploitation fare, particularly Michael Lehmann's 1988 cult classic, Heathers.

But the trailer is also curiously devoid of mentions of The Room and the gigantic cult status it attained, instead aiming perhaps a little too broadly to depict this making - of film as the Rocky of bad movies.

Le Redoutable, also known as Godard Mon Amour, is a film made by one kind of director about another and, as befitting the near - cult status of the subject, it has proven divisive.

As cult hits often do, «Wet Hot» found its audience on DVD, helped along in no small part by the rising star status of several of its key players, including Paul Rudd, Bradley Cooper, Amy Poehler and Elizabeth Banks.

«In Bruges» (2006) His role as a remorseful hitman in the critically acclaimed 2008 black comedy «In Bruges» garnered cult status.

Franco, who's absolutely hysterical as the brooding, deluded Wiseau, leads a parade of familiar faces -LSB-...] delivering a winning, Ed Wood-esque blend of comedy and pathos that could very well earn its own cult status

And that is what makes it so memorable, and destined for the same cult classic status as Ridley Scott's film.

What many don't realize, however, is that «Shaun» was their sophomore effort (their first project together, the television series «Spaced,» already secured their cult status on the other side of the pond), and so while the stakes are just as high with the release of the action comedy, «Hot Fuzz,» it's foolish to bet their futures on it.

Chalk this up to a case of history repeating itself, as the original Blade Runner wasn't a huge hit upon its initial release either, only to eventually earn a cult classic status.

As a director, Dario Argento very quickly established the status of a cult film phenomenon, whose works were praised and condemned in equal measure.

It's known as the worst movie ever made, so bad in fact, it's reached cult level status and has virtually been on tour around the world since its release.

«I am convinced that with its passionate design, its high - quality interior and its modesty at the fuel station it will continue to provide an enormous amount of fun on the road in future, too, consolidating its status as a cult roadster.»

This is where Mr Tee, who obtained cult status with self penned ditties such as «Chorp, chorp, chorp» i.e Like, like, like» at Monkey Island Resort on Koh Mak, now has his own bar with live reggae music in the evening.

The game originally received much backlash from the public for its portrayal of the enemy as a white, religious, North American group despite its clear cult - status.

For many of the modern generation of gamers, the name Beyond Good & Evil, as well as Michel Ancel, mean almost nothing, but to many others those two names have achieved almost legendary status and a massive cult following.

The evolution of eSports in Southeast Asia has brought about cult - like status for pro gamers and teams, and enthusiasts are embracing competitions for games such as League of Legends, Overwatch and Defense of the Ancients 2 in many countries.

Despite its status as a cult gem in the SNES» library, Earthbound sold like trout yogurt when it originally released in North America in 1995, at the tail - end of the Super Nintendo's lifespan.

As the only game of its kind with no plans for any sequels or additional memorabilia, Samson and friends had little chance to prosper outside of their current cult status.