Sentences with phrase «dark subject matter»

It gives no clues about how truly dark the subject matter of the book is.

The film deals with some rather dark subject matter: the murder of children, forced abortions.

I actually appreciated the bizarre twist midway through and thought it added an even more sinister aspect to the already dark subject matter.

The film attempts to juxtapose extremely heightened, broad farce with social satire in a period setting along with dark subject matters such as cannibalism and incest.

So it was being cognizant of the fact that we were touching very dark subject matter, and everyone wanted to take care of one another.

Audiences willing to explore such dark subject matter will be rewarded on multiple levels, not least of which are the performances by Idris Elba and newcomer Abraham Attah.

An early practitioner of found - object assemblage, Bruce Conner's relief and free - standing sculptural objects including the restored Child (1959) and Looking Glass (1964), both which were widely recognized for their masterful compositions and daringly dark subject matter.

Companies like Laika excel in creating children's films unburdened by tackling dark subject matter because they know kids can handle it; but what of the gritty adult drama that attempts to outrun its broader YA elements?

The revealing and often dark subject matter depicted on these pots is at first disguised by their colourful, decorative appearance.

Luckily Matilda's school experiences are likely very different from other children's, but there is something wonderful about how Roald Dahl never shies away from dark subject matter.

The band's musical style is a mix of «dark, robust and romantic» with a blend of «classic soul and midnight - on - the - moors English art rock», their songs containing dark subject matter though the band's dark alternative style and dreamy instrumentals stop their music from entering metal and heavy rock terriority.

Silberling (Moonlight Mile, City of Angels) isn't well regarded as a director and while his latest won't make any box office waves or win any awards, it's a welcome departure into darker subject matter.

Every scene is spiked with laughs, which helps lighten up the admittedly dark subject matter, especially as the dead bodies start to pile up.

Indeed, despite the movies dark subject matter, the chronicle of events is far from the serious crime thriller or gritty drama you may expect from such narratives.

That odd smattering of dark subject matter also extends to the world and story of Watch Dogs 2, as eventually a series of mostly lighthearted missions is interrupted by something much more grisly.

Broken Age, or its first act at least, can be a joy to play thanks to its witty sense of humor and how the game uses that humor to deliver dark subject matter.

In her own words: «As well as illustrating darker subject matter I'm often drawn to themes of the bizarre, the supernatural or themes from historical, theatrical or literary culture.

Spencer frequently uses humor to discuss dark subject matter, and his characters often find themselves in absurd situations.

Areas of darker subject matter contrast with the Pop influences — animal bones in glass cases and a dead sheep suspended in formaldehyde by Damien Hirst share a room with a photograph of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange by Andreas Gursky, evoking themes of death and despair, interrupted by the obligatory inclusion of one of Hirst's spot paintings.

The darkness hides dark subject matter including a lynching.

While not really on that level in terms of semi-allegorical qualities, the results here are far more disturbing, with some very dark subject matter that might be too graphic for some viewers not accustomed to such fare.

Tuymans is one of Europe's most influential painters — and this current exhibition features some rather dark subject matters — a portrait of Japanese killer Issei Sagawa and «The Shore», a «really dark» painting of a German submarine crew about to be shot.

This is a real bitter pill and most people will likely find it distasteful and unbearable to watch due to the sordid and dark subject matter of the film.

In its use of flippant humour to deal with dark subject matter, the film has a similar tone to that of the satirical 1990s Holly Hunter drama, The Positively True Adventures of the Alleged Texas Cheerleader - Murdering Mom (based on a similar story about a mother accused of having her daughter's classmate bumped off to improve the daughter's chances of making the cheerleading team).

He was an early practitioner of found - object assemblage, and his relief and free - standing sculptural objects such as CHILD (1959) and LOOKING GLASS (1964) were widely recognized equally for their masterful compositions and their daringly dark subject matter.

Serial took the tried - and - true approach of This American Life, while tackling darker subject matter and stretching it out over multiple episodes per season.

This show is a collection of Middle Eastern paintings tracing the history of Arabic art — it's a mixture of traditional styles with often dark subject matters.

child coming into a fuller sense of her parent and the world they share asymmetrically is a rich and complex premise that served the dark subject matter of To Kill a Mockingbird especially well.

But can such a dark subject matter ever be funny?

Yandere Simulator does contain sexual elements, violence, and dark subject matter.

Frailty has very dark subject matter, and although it doesn't show anything graphic, it's definitely not for people who are turned off by gruesome tales of violence.

While it is commendable that the film takes the risk of mixing the dark subject matter with the light tone, it feels disjointed and does not ring completely true.

Slipping between several planes of reality with the nimbleness of a jazz ensemble, Michael Almereyda «s Experimenter, starring Peter Sarsgaard as late social psychologist Stanley Milgram, is more of a delectable treat than the dark subject matter might lead you to believe.

What's more impressive is that, despite the movie's dark subject matter, von Trier manages to infuse the apocalypse with a strange sense of hope.

Blue Ruin — Whereas Big Bad Wolves took a dark subject matter and made an incredibly entertaining movie, Blue Ruin took a dark subject matter and BUMMED EVERYONE THE FUCK OUT.

While there are some viewers who may like The Crimson Rivers (the French title is Les Rivieres Pourpres) for its very dark subject matter and the director's energetic, sweeping style, it doesn't make the mystery of the film's killer any less ineptly handled.

The story deals with dark subject matter, something with which Fincher is well acquainted.

It's an honest take on the dark subject matter of alcoholism.

It is an honest take on a dark subject matter of alcoholism.

Lucas you had a very challenging role with some very dark subject matter, what sort of support did you have as a first - timer actor?

Her past films, including Somersault and Lore, demonstrated her visual talents — especially a conscious variety in framing and shot composition — which deepen the vivid impressions left by the dark subject matter.

Schumer and Hawn making jokes about being potential sexual assault victims (before and during the central plot even begins) which not only feels tasteless but ominous as you wonder how far this supposed comedy will take its dark subject matter.

The cast of Foxcatcher was honored with the Hollywood Ensemble Award and, despite the film's dark subject matter, co-stars Steve Carrell and Channing Tatum cracked up the audience with a marathon hugging session with presenter Jonah Hill.

Despite the dark subject matter, expect there to be a little lighthearted fun to be had considering the talent involved.

9 isn't an easy film to recommend, given the dark subject matter and underdeveloped plot.

It takes a deft hand and genuine insight to make a successful black comedy, like the Coens, who have made a career gaining big laughs despite some very dark subject matter.

by Beth Wilson Snowtown «s director Justin Kurzel and young star Lucas Pittaway talk about the reponsibilities of telling a true story and the importance of a supportive cast when dealing with dark subject matter.

Then there's the dark subject matter — draining children immune to the disease of blood to cure others — and a whole final act that is set during a civil war - zone.

As directed by Alex Proyas (I Robot, Knowing), who would go on to direct, appropriately, Dark City, the urban area inhabited by Eric Draven (Lee, Legacy of Rage) is one in which there is never any sunlight shown at any time, and even interiors are minimally lit, which is in keeping with the darker subject matter of the main story.