Sentences with phrase «deadpan voice»

Sometimes Aspies can add to this thinking by a bit of flat affect and a deadpan voice.

In a deadpan voice, Thomas speaks the words in a continual loop, pointing us towards the inconsistencies and problems of language.

The game's absolutely horrible voice acting, easily some of the worst in the genre, compounds the problem, as every line of dialogue is somehow mangled, whether by deadpan voice acting, incorrect inflections that give phrases different meanings than intended, or overemphasis of every single syllable.

The novel hangs on the delicate tension in the adolescent narrator's deadpan voice — never cute, never cloying.

In a sharp, deadpan voice, witty, valiant Lucia recounts her misadventures setting fires in a Robin Hood — like protest against the ruling class.

Harry Dean Stanton, the shambling, craggy - face character actor with the deadpan voice who became a cult favorite through his memorable turns in «Paris, Texas,» «Repo Man» and many other films and TV shows, died Friday at age 91.

As Lucille, in her restrictive gowns and with her deader than deadpan voice tone, Chastain sinks her teeth into the considerable scenery.

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Asked for confirmation of this description, Assemblyman Richard Gottfried, who vouched for Silver this week until the bitter end, said, «I really don't remember any particular remarks, but with his grumbly voice and deadpan manner, he was always the funniest person on the program.»

Yep, this is Aardman's first sports movie, filtered through director Park's specific sensibility of slapstick foolishness, with deadpan animal sidekicks, endless puns and actors like Tom Hiddleston, Maisie Williams, Timothy Spall and Miriam Margolyes having a lovely time lending their voices to his buck - toothed, beady - eyed Plasticine characters.

With meticulously detailed creations and brilliant voice work from Toni Collette and Phillip Seymour Hoffman, ``; Mary & Max»; touches on some tough topics with hilarious deadpan humor.

The key to appreciating any Wes Anderson film (memorable efforts as «Rushmore,» «The Royal Tenenbaums»), is to have the ability to either pick up on his clipped and funny dialogue (usually voiced by actors in a totally serious deadpan monotone), or somehow connect with his goofy situations and quirky characters that slip between incredibly believable and ridiculously surreal.

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.

To be fair, the first half is actually very engaging and interesting, as the terrier Max (voiced with deadpan humor and line delivery by Louis C.K.) and his new humongous furry mutt roommate (played by Eric Stonestreet) escape animal control (following being kidnapped for accidentally straying away from their dog walker), come across what is essentially a mob of unwanted animals led by a rabbit (voiced by Kevin Hart, and as you can probably assume, his performance is energetic and most definitely fits animation).

has received much praise from critics for its deadpan delivery and lack of sensationalism, with director Lanthimos being heralded as an important new voice in European cinema.

Hoffman delivers a deadpan monologue in that deep, rich voice of his in which he lays out his strategy for the president; it's simultaneously hilarious and frightening, and a great example of how excellent supporting casting helps elevate a film like this beyond the young - adult genre.

The rest of the cast is on equal footing: Allison Janney pulling off deadpan delivery with ease; Miranda Hart playing bubbly and adorable as Susan's desk mate; and Peter Serafinowicz doing some immaculate work with voice and reaction as an Italian agent who seems more interested in bedding Susan than aiding her in the mission.

Wes Anderson «s «Moonrise Kingdom» seems like an odd choice to open the 65th Cannes Film Festival, with its deadpan Americanism, retro - set timeline and movie - star cast; at the same time, Anderson is clearly influenced by the New Wave, both cinematically and personally, he's a distinctive authorial voice as a director (which is the essence of auteur theory) and while his films are defined by near - silent moments of comedy and human frailty, there's also something mournful and wounded about them.

Using deadpan humor and savage charm belying deep empathy for her characters, Miller's debut captures the angst, sexual rivalry, and escalating self - doubt of teenage life in America while announcing Miller as a fierce new voice.

The animation is lively and unusual, and the script is full of grace notes and genuinely funny moments, but what really makes the movie work is the characters, who are voiced with such intelligence, compassion, and deadpan humor that I found myself truly caring about them and whether or not they would survive their adventures.

It is rare that I literally laugh out loud while I'm reading, but Rhoda Janzen's voice - singular, deadpan, sharp - witted and honest - slayed me, with audible results.

I love hearing the sarcasm in her voice, the deadpan way she delivers hilarious lines but yes, she does have a «distinctive» voice.

While Glenister brilliantly voices the various accents of a wide cast of characters, including nuanced portrayals of Strike and Robin, he excels in his chillingly deadpan depiction of the serial murderer who stalks them.

Coover nails Mark Twain's tone and voice (including the hilarious malapropisms) but, more than that, evokes the deadpan dark humor and social commentary that made Huck's Adventures infinitely superior to Tom's.

Speaking of Geralt it's easy to write him off as another typically gruff hero with a voice so gravelly it could be used for making driveways, but he's actually quite a fascinating character, exhibiting a far more complex personality that you'd initially give him credit for, including some deadpan humour, genuine caring, interesting insights and much more.

Devilishly handsome action star and drama coach Adam Howard is the voice talent that gives Jack Parker his cranky charm and deadpan resolve.

The line, delivered in a deadpan style by «Game of Thrones» actor Peter Dinklage, who voices the AI companion Ghost in Destiny, gave gamers a good laugh and prompted Bungie to assure players that Dinklage would return to the recording booth before the game's release.

One of the great joys of consuming pop culture lies in recognising a distinct authorial voice — the bridge - chorus of a great pop song written by Max Martin, or the John Wagner deadpan in a classic Judge Dredd strip.

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.

The English voice actors fill their roles perfectly, especially the actor for Fang, Kaiji Tang, who nails all of the deadpan delivery of his character's lines.

By turns surreal, deadpan, and mischievous, Riverboat song combines computer - animated vignettes and found video clips with pop soundtracks and a monologue voiced by the artist.