Sentences with phrase «deadpan comics»

November 16, 2017 • We asked the artist behind the popular webcomic Poorly Drawn Lines to share the thinking behind a few of the hilariously deadpan comics from his latest book.

The actress's combination of deadpan comic timing and undeniable beauty made her an instant hot property in Hollywood, and she was soon appearing in comic fare like The House Bunny and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past, as well as the hugely successful horror comedy Zombieland (2009).

Jacobs isn't working in a farcical or screwball mode, but his work has a wonderfully deadpan comic lightness all the same.

Jarmusch has also cleverly helped himself to actors who have become closely, even crucially identified with the work of other filmmakers, including Gena Rowlands from John Cassavetes «films, Giancarlo Esposito and Rosie Perez from Spike Lee, Armin Mueller - Stahl from Rainer Werner Fassbinder, Beatrice Dalle from Jean - Jacques Beineix «s «Betty Blue, «and the great deadpan comic, Matti Pellonpaa, from the Finnish films of Aki Kaurismaki.

Still, Diaz proves once again that she can make the most superficial ditz surprisingly sympathetic, and a very grown - up Applegate shows a wry, deadpan comic finesse that is much better than the material deserves.

The actor has relied on his usual sarcastic shtick for many of his roles, so it's nice to see him deliver a slightly different, more nuanced performance that puts his deadpan comic delivery to pitch - perfect use.

As the young daughter, Kristen Stewart provides deadpan comic relief.

Based on Ken Follett's 1200 - page book about 12th century English cathedral - building, Daedalic has taken on a hell of a task by taking a topic that's drier than a deadpan comic dying of thirst in a desert and attempting to turn it into something entertaining.

Not exact matches

Though Martin is best known for his stand - up comedy, which mixes deadpan one - liners with quirky drawings and musical interludes, «Dean» showcases a more serious, meditative side to the comic that works well with his low - key brand of humor.

It is with The Naked Gun that Nielsen fully displays his comic gifts, a tour - de-force of deadpan, face - pulling, and pratfall.

In fact, it probably owes its cult status predominantly to two or three superb lines delivered to deadpan perfection by Caine («you're only supposed to blow the bloody doors off», etc), than any sort of major comic consistency or outstanding action sequences.

The Blues Brothers go on their comic odyssey in deadpan fashion, almost literally leaving behind every stop destroyed, and yet, they seem almost oblivious to it all.

Wheatley and Jump's flair for comic incongruity and deadpan dialogue is equally well pumped.

Meanwhile, Louis Garrel — cast against type in a comic relief role — steals every scene as Tony's younger brother, never raising his voice above deadpan mock - protest.

Reynolds, a rising comic ace in the film world, delivers another hilarious performance that is fueled by flawless comic timing and a barrage of deadpan one - liners.

Sight gags and verbal quips all hit their marks, helped by Carrell's dorky deadpan, Buscemi enjoys the chance to display his natural comic timing, while Carrey steals scenes with some of his best stuff in recent memory — being able to make a David Blaine spoof funny 10 years out of date is no mean feat.

Tonto is not quite the loyal sidekick, drawn to be more of his own man, and one whose deadpan reactions and sarcastic remarks are a new addition by Depp to give a bit of comic nuance the longtime character, though one might slight Depp's performance as another of his many attempts to chew scenery in place of an honest portrayal.

Peter Bradshaw: A deadpan black comic insight into mafia violence, and a Greeneian meditation on the spiritual lives of those intelligent, middle - management types sucked into its web of fear

As the titular bad - ass, a former CIA agent with a reinstated license to kill out to avenge the death of his brother, Michael Jai White combines a deadpan - comic screen presence with enough martial artistry to make a fight scenes work on a more visceral level than pure parody.

Nielsen, with his expert deadpan and sense of comic timing, creates the illusion of humor — for about 15 minutes.

Wes Anderson's films are always lauded (or decried) for their impenetrable, intricate doll - house nature, in which ornate settings and whimsical characters are given to us with a deadpan sense of comic timing.

Clark Gregg showed up at the Marvel Television panel at New York Comic Con last night to help announce that everyone's favorite agent would be kicking butt and deadpan snarking in the upcoming TV show S.H.I.E.L.D., the pilot of which is being directed by Joss Whedon.

An early scene of Frost forlornly spooning yoghurt from four mini-tubs sets expectations high; he's a sure - footed physical comedian whose deadpan timing finds comic detail in the most mundane action.

But Krasinski's work as paper salesman Jim Halpert elaborated beyond the original comic idea of glancing at the camera in pained recognition, and became an essential part of adding to the show's deafening, deadpan awkwardness.

The supporting cast of newcomers also shines, with Serafie, a small deadpan pixie, offering the best comic relief throughout the entire game thanks to voice acting that never really changes regardless of the circumstance.

In the 1970s with large - format (20 x 24) Polaroid cameras he shot wry, comic tableaux: the regal breed deadpan, juxtaposed with human props, in anthropomorphic situations.