Sentences with phrase «dark period in its history»

The story, which is likely to make Arthurian purists sick to their stomachs, focuses on a dark period in the history of Camelot, when King Arthur's fabled sword, Excalibur, is lost as the realm comes under attack by the evil Sir Ruber (voice of Gary Oldman), whose goal is to supplant Arthur (voice of Pierce Brosnan) on the throne.

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Instead, there's a sense of honoring what so many Americans were forced to go through during a very, very dark period in our history, of trying to make a modern audience feel the weight and burden of an ancestral experience.

Charity Girl examines one of the darkest periods in our history, when patriotic fervor and fear led to devastating consequences.

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Our social ills resemble those of April 3, 1968, when King stated that if given the opportunity to live in any period in history, he would have chosen that time, because «only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars.»

The festival of lights, which is rich with symbolism, was conceived during one of darkest periods in Los Angeles» history, during a key moment in the civil rights movement.

Kenny you are correct of course.Someonevthat is obviously in total love of Arsenal Football Club But also ridiculously blinkered when it comes to Wenger.You and I together with many thousands upon thousands of, shall we say, more mature fans, (in other words old codgers) will of course recall much much darker periods in this clubs history than what we are going through now.But today is the present and not yesterday.Wenger is yesterday's man (as agreed by 81 % of this sites members).

Once they're older, you can make up for this dark period in your sartorial history by wearing Oscar de la Renta ballgowns every day.

In part, of course, the statue should be a chance for every Briton to reflect on a dark period of our history.

Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) called Armor's tenure at the jail a «dark period» in the facility's history, but also said Tuesday legislators would have to vet the proposed NUMC contract carefully and there should be a public hearing «since it looks like it could be a 100 percent increase in spending» over the previous jail contract.

For those of you who suffered through black dark periods in our nation's history like Teapot Dome and Troopergate, this will merely be another sad example of the malfeasance we've come to expect from our elected officials.

President Obama angrily denounced Trump for his remarks in the aftermath of the Orlando massacre, warning that the presumptive Republican presidential nominee was peddling a «dangerous» mind - set that recalled the darkest and most shameful periods in American history.

Rell, who succeeded former Gov. John G. Rowland in office, continued, «We passed these strong campaign reform measures following a dark period in our state's history in 2003 and 2004.

Detention is not the most challenging adventure game out there, and the interactivity does wane a little towards the end in, but overall it is a solid Point and Click Horror game that delivers a compelling story and glimpse into a very real, and dark, period of history.

In just a handful of scenes Django Unchained reminds us that it is a film set in one of the darkest and most shameful periods of American historIn just a handful of scenes Django Unchained reminds us that it is a film set in one of the darkest and most shameful periods of American historin one of the darkest and most shameful periods of American history.

For those captivated by the civil war period, this reenactment, enhanced by a huge number of volunteer cast members, brings to life a dark period in American history when the scourge of slavery led to war between countrymen.

From legendary Italian directors Paolo and Vittorio Taviani, WONDEROUS BOCCACCIO is a tribute to the stories that emerged from one of the darkest periods in Italian history, and the imaginations that quietly fueled them.

Based on true events, this gripping period piece convincingly recreates a particularly dark pass in modern history, while evoking the plight of every innocent caught in the crossfire between rampaging armies and dogmatic beliefs.

Some great comedies have arisen from the darkest periods in human history.

In spite of the film's shortcomings, Asante and Sagay have succeeded in bringing such a fascinating and complex subject from the darker periods of England's history to lighIn spite of the film's shortcomings, Asante and Sagay have succeeded in bringing such a fascinating and complex subject from the darker periods of England's history to lighin bringing such a fascinating and complex subject from the darker periods of England's history to light.

While this dark period is referenced in this movie, you can learn more about this history.

In addition to all the fall movies rich in metaphors for Trump, the multiplex is also offering numerous escapes, from the coming - of - age period piece Lady Bird to a new Star Wars to another movie about proud moments in British history, The Darkest Hour (if Dunkirk wasn't enough stiff upper lip for youIn addition to all the fall movies rich in metaphors for Trump, the multiplex is also offering numerous escapes, from the coming - of - age period piece Lady Bird to a new Star Wars to another movie about proud moments in British history, The Darkest Hour (if Dunkirk wasn't enough stiff upper lip for youin metaphors for Trump, the multiplex is also offering numerous escapes, from the coming - of - age period piece Lady Bird to a new Star Wars to another movie about proud moments in British history, The Darkest Hour (if Dunkirk wasn't enough stiff upper lip for youin British history, The Darkest Hour (if Dunkirk wasn't enough stiff upper lip for you).

Why someone decided to reach back into the dark period of American history when bros were in the vanguard and give us a bloated mega-episode involving an EDM Dracula and an inbred Haley Joel Osment is a riddle; all we know is that this carnival of pain ends with Vince and his boys at the Golden Globes, and the only awards show they belong at is the Razzies.

«After a dark period in our state's history, Connecticut became a role model for the nation with... our campaign finance reform.

Reconstruction remains one of the most discussed and difficult periods in American history, and in his most recent novel, Pulitzer - winning columnist Pitts takes readers to that dark era.

With The Webster Chronicle, Akst gives readers another sharp and perceptive look at modern America, using as his backdrop a dark period in our country's early history.

Despite this dark period in Lab history, the breed survived, primarily in England.

Whether you have close or distant relatives who fought in the conflict, you want to pay your respects to the sacrifices of those that lost their lives, or simply have an interest in the history of the war, our battlefields tours offer a fascinating insight into this dark period of world history for every visitor.

It weaves a darker, more complex tale than is typical of the series, and takes players to a period of history in America (especially New York) that is just fascinating.

Made just after the Romanian Revolution in 1989, these works subtly conjure her deep reflection on this dark period of her personal and national history.

However, on closer inspection the illusion is shattered by the knowledge of the dark period in Chilean history.

A majority of his works is based on the question of race and slavery, and that is one of the darkest periods in the human history, whose consequences are evident up to this very day.

This exhibition brings together historical ephemera from this dark period in U.S. history, as well as works of art and performance that reflect on the issue of internment.

... I am confident that we will eventually have a more complicated history than is given in the stolen generation report, and that it will somewhat redeem this dark period of our history.