Sentences with phrase «despite efforts»

And they continue to be that way, despite the efforts of reformers, because people generally prefer the existing system.

Despite the efforts to open things up with exteriors of the country estate, the film retains an air of theatricality throughout.

Yet there's a strong chance this year's acting awards will once again be heavily, perhaps exclusively, white, despite the efforts of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to diversify the organization.

Despite his efforts to reinvent himself and his comic genius, the audience only wants to know him as the former television character he once played.

It starred Steve Carell as Gru, a bumbling supervillain who tries to further his evil plans by adopting three girls (Miranda Cosgrove, Dana Gaier, and Elsie Kate Fisher), but finds himself growing fond of his new children despite his efforts to stay focused on his competition with fellow villain Vector (Jason Segel).

From here Dr. Lang's issues only snowball despite his efforts to reverse his karma by helping his friend Lincoln (Dennis Haysbert) in more ways than one.

Despite efforts to go straight, he continually returns to trafficking, arguing that it's not a crime to break an immoral law.

Cold Comes the Night remains mostly forgettable despite its efforts to be something a little more substantial.

Despite their efforts, neither can make the material come to life beyond the power of their individual moments.

He embarks on a covert operation to smuggle toxic evidence out of the Pentagon that successive administrations — including JFK's — have suppressed the truth about American bellicosity in Vietnam.The race is on to publish: the New York Times make a start, despite the efforts of the Washington Post, rambunctiously edited by Ben Bradlee (Tom Hanks) to muscle in on their top Nam reporter Neil Sheehan.

These three characters are all severely underwritten despite the efforts of three fine actors.

The image of Robbie in the film that haunts me the most is after a performance that leads to a disappointing score, despite her efforts.

However, despite the efforts of arguably the most famous and powerful director of all time, one kind of big property isn't in the movie adaptation.

Despite the efforts of Jim Carrey and Jeff Daniels, the sequel arrives at least 15 years too late, and its laughs aren't enough to make the wait worth it.

Village Underground, London Despite the efforts of Simon Russell Beale and Janet Suzman, this concert performance lacked theatricality and felt too comfortable

Despite all their efforts, were they able to guarantee the complete safety of everyone?

Despite some efforts to compensate for the new platform, its handheld nature ultimately undermines some of the series strengths.

Despite efforts to diversify, the demographic makeup of the Film Academy is still predominantly older white men, and admission to become a voting member of the Academy requires a personal recommendation from a current member.

There is none of that to Depp's cartoonish Hatter, Bonham Carter's hammy Red Queen, or Wasikowska's Alice, who again fades despite efforts to paint her as a courageous heroine.

Who: Robert Redford What: After a collision with a shipping container at sea, a resourceful sailor finds himself, despite all efforts to the contrary, staring his mortality in the face.

Rebecca has no desire to date despite efforts by her feisty neighbor, Olive, who has a love advice column called Call Me Cupid.

Despite the efforts of his scattered mother — and aggravated by his beauty - queen - mean sister - life is a trial for Harold.

Despite the efforts of Producer Irving Thalberg, Director Frank Lloyd, three scenarists and $ 2,000,000 to give it balance, polish and direction, the picture lacks all three.

On the trail are a TV reporter, the father of one of the victims, and a police detective, but despite their efforts, only the mysterious psychic DeRenzy knows what the killer is and how to stop it.

Despite the efforts of a strong ensemble cast — featuring Bruce Dern, John Ortiz, Ellen Burstyn, Nick Offerman, Jon Hamm, Catherine Keener and Patton Oswalt — the film fails to drive home its point, about the power of the stuff we leave behind when we die, with the same emotional punch that the people on - screen seem to be telegraphing: grief, longing, regret, resentment and sundry other flavors of moroseness.

A group of - for lack of a better term - frat boy disc jockeys play rock»n' roll off the coast of Britain despite the efforts of prissy lawmakers.

Despite their efforts to keep it a secret, however, Spica finds out about their trysts, and he plans to exact a terrible revenge.

For instance, Vincent meets Heather the day that her father is abducted, and despite her efforts to keep him at bay, he follows her at every turn.

Of course, it can not be denied that a lot of disabled people still suffer from discrimination and stigma despite efforts to integrate them into mainstream society.

It continues to be a place of interracial, inter-ethnic marriage freedom, despite efforts since 1949 to separate black, white and Hispanic cultures throughout Texas.

This was despite efforts for Monteith getting clean.

Despite my efforts to slip it into my overnight bag, I was unable to steal it from her.

Despite my efforts to stay organized, my jewelry can end up bundled on every surface in the house.

And despite any efforts to the contrary, you did look very pretty in the photo in the grey dress at the wedding.

David caught a bug immediately after we got back from Chicago and despite my efforts to keep a distance from him while he was ill, I still caught it.

But I know that despite my efforts, toxins are so prevalent in the modern world that my body still has a toxin burden.

Maybe it comes and goes, depending on what you eat, and it's a bit squishy or just doesn't budge... despite your efforts at eating healthier.

My first cookbook was an attempt at that magic wand, and while I got many wonderful thank you notes, I got just as many notes from those who were frustrated and not feeling better despite their efforts at changing their diet.

Despite my efforts, I had no energy, suffered with digestive issues constantly, and was starting to feel that achy joints were normal.

Perhaps they didn't want to see the numbers go up despite all their efforts, or just the opposite: They become extra motivated as they saw themselves get closer and closer to their end goal.

she will be high for hours, despite our efforts.

I'm sorry you were offended despite my efforts.

And if, despite all your efforts, your veggies aren't growing?

Inside the program below you'll see the truth about why the food marketing industry is fooling you into buying the wrong products at the grocery store every week and making you pack on even more belly fat despite your efforts to get leaner.

One of her goats had babies, but neither of them survived despite her efforts.

For a man, however, being small, especially despite efforts to bulk up can be embarrassing and frustrating.

Personally, we like a program to throw ourselves into and see fast results, rather than trundle along for years seeing very little difference despite all efforts (as most diets go).

If despite all your efforts you've ended up as red as a boiled lobster, there are things you can do to minimize the inflammation that may affect your glucose levels.

I'm concerned because my MAF pace has been plateauing for the last 3 months at 8:50 min / mile despite my efforts (good nutrition, stress / rest balance, aerobic training, long aerobic runs up to 3h, etc).

There are times when, despite your efforts of eating right and training heavy, your strength and muscle growth simply stagnate.