Sentences with phrase «dramatic action by»

«It was a very dramatic action by the state,» he said, «and I think we all agree it was exactly what was called for.»

Driven to dramatic action by New York's derelict Legislature, Gov. Paterson is set to force lawmakers to approve a major hike in tobacco taxes before midnight tonight - or shut down state government.

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He sees that only dramatic and constitution - considering actions, undertaken by the citizenry itself, can grapple with the crisis we are in.

Moreover, the joint legal action filed against the mandate by Wheaton College and The Catholic University of America demonstrates that the differences between the two groups on this point are less dramatic than Tooley admits.

The sacrifices not only expressed the faith but also taught it by means of dramatic action.

Governor Cuomo is taking dramatic action to fight the federal tax assault on New York caused by the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.

The report confirms that while the status of the snub - nosed monkey remains critical due to its fragmented, small population and ongoing threats, positive actions by communities, governments and NGOs have resulted in a dramatic improvement in the outlook for the species.

The concept of rapid, full - scale mobilization against global warming is a hard sell; dramatic actions are normally driven by immediate threats, not distant, uncertain trends.

It is not yet known whether the dramatic and selective effects of the NGF antibodies are due to a direct toxic action of the antibodies on immature sympathetic neurons or to an inactivation by the antibodies of circulating molecules of NGF, thereby indirectly causing the death of the sympathetic neurons by depriving them of the NGF they need in order to survive.

Well, as sure as sunshine, if Jesse Hibbs succeeds at nothing else, it's sustaining a certain entertainment value through directorial pacing that is tighter than structural pacing, highlighted by some tensely well - staged action sequences that also mark heights in dramatic resonance, which is lacking, but there at times in which it's most needed to establish some sense of conflict and human weight.

I was RALMAO at comments like the ones posted by Linkfx, I mean you want more depth, but there was too much plot & action??? Many got it right, a comic book adaptation isn't on the dramatic side no matter what serious moments are introduced.

The whole thing plays out like a Stephenie Meyer penned episode of Midsomer Murders in which each character's dramatic arc is offset by irrational actions and illogical judgements.

Any potential for dramatic tension and imaginative gunplay is squandered by repetitive enemy encounters, tedious action, and rudimentary objectives.

What's more, they do so in a story — scripted by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who worked with the Russos on the last two «Captain America» movies — that delivers action, emotion and a dramatic conclusion that will leave fans floored.

If Vince Vaughn thought he was on to a sure thing — and a chance to show some dramatic action chops — with comic book adaptation Term Life, his plans have been roundly thwarted by Universal, which has abruptly cancelled the film.

Wiig has had some difficulty in recent years trying to make the transition to the dramatic side of things in quickly forgotten flops like Girl Most Likely and Hateship Loveship but here, aided by the support of Hader and the strong writing of Johnson and Heyman, she's able to stretch her legs and fully convince as a woman so troubled by her life and her own self - destructive actions while never being able to properly express them to anyone around her.

That approach includes focusing the spotlight on Evans» character (who leads a rebellion aboard a futuristic train that houses much of humanity in the film's wintery dystopian setting), in order to better utilize his star power as a selling point - in addition to emphasizing the movie's action beats, as accompanied by the expected dramatic musical cues in the post-Inception age of trailers.

The dramatic action spectacle was co-written and produced by the «Snowpiercer» director for writer - director Shim Sung - bo.

The action sequences are well - staged and some of the more dramatic and symbolic moments feature characters surrounded by bright and beautiful visuals.

The tunes provided again by John Murphy don't pander to action movie clichés, rather providing a sweeping dramatic backdrop.

Even as the Warner Brothers logo is displayed on - screen, the movie is already kicking into high - stakes craziness by blaring ridiculously over-the-top dramatic shootout music reminiscent of any one of your favorite classic brain - dead 90s action films.

Wright keeps things moving with whiz - bang in - camera tricks, action choreographed by Jackie Chan's longtime stunt coordinator, and pop music from [the main characters»] salad days... I think you can deduce from the foregoing that I pretty much unreservedly loved «The World's End,» whose compact dramatic structure and steady flow of good jokes puts most mainstream American comedies... to shame.»

Evans handles the dramatic scenes as well as he does the action later on, but ultimately this is a story nobody asked to be told, as proved by an intriguing albeit clumsy hint at a sequel that's more enticing than the entire film that preceded it.

Very much an «Avengers» movie in scope and ambition if not title (the conspicuous absence of Thor and Hulk notwithstanding), this chronicle of an epic clash between two equally noble factions, led by Captain America and Iron Man, proves as remarkable for its dramatic coherence and thematic unity as for its dizzyingly inventive action sequences; viewers who have grown weary of seeing cities blow up ad nauseam will scarcely believe their luck at the relative restraint and ingenuity on display.

As the score progresses through its charming, by - the - notes bonding between the two kids as they must make their way home from the untamed wilderness, the Dannas conjure effective, if not quite - savage orchestral suspense and action to give «The Good Dinosaur» dramatic weight.

Written by William Doescher, read by a full cast, and run as a radio play with sound effects, dramatic music, and even Shakespearean - style songs, this imaginative production provides all the dramatic action of the original space opera and more.

New York Times bestselling author Bernard Cornwell makes a dramatic departure with this enthralling, action - packed standalone novel that tells the story of the first production of A Midsummer Night's Dream - as related by William Shakespeare's estranged younger brother.

In late 2008 assurance were given by Management to us that dramatic actions would be taken within a matter of two months, but this has not occurred.

Crawling through them, trying to anticipate your opponents location, is a tense, dramatic affair periodically interrupted by bouts of intense action as you leap into action, desperately opening fire and hoping that you can bring your opponent down before the countdown that's running in the background hits zero.

The action felt uniquely cinematic compared to a regular Madden match, as big catches and runs were accompanied by dramatic camera angles.

I am a huge Naruto fan and an avid anime fan, therefore I expected a lot of intense action sequences followed by dramatic entries of characters and an amplified story telling and this game delivers it.

Upon starting the game you are led by on - screen instructions, which introduce you to the basic controls and actions, a dream section later turns into a movie - like sequence where Riddick makes his first steps into the dangerous prison environment of Butcher Bay, accompanied by dramatic music and opening credits.

FEATURES • Massive update for 2015 • Perfect tap & swipe controls • Twisting levels with dramatic ups & downs • Explosive action, infiltrations & escapes • New characters with outfits & perks • Next - gen graphics • Awesome audio inspired by classic spy movies • Full HD resolution

By stepping into the murky world of cinema, and by using the word «Murderer» in its parenthesised form, Webster appears to be placing herself in the midst of dramatic action: torture, revenge and triumpBy stepping into the murky world of cinema, and by using the word «Murderer» in its parenthesised form, Webster appears to be placing herself in the midst of dramatic action: torture, revenge and triumpby using the word «Murderer» in its parenthesised form, Webster appears to be placing herself in the midst of dramatic action: torture, revenge and triumph.

He developed an individual style characterised by a new sense of dazzling light and colour, and of movement and dramatic action, which was to anticipate Rococo art of the 18th century.

Their dramatic action was spurred by The Cooper Union's plan to begin charging tuition, up to $ 19,000 a year, in 2014.

She began to think about the meaning of heroism and how it applied, not just to the dramatic actions of the first responders, but also to the quieter sacrifices and difficulties faced by a more invisible segment of the population.

Some instances are dramatic mandates, such as building code requirements in Brussels Belgium; others are incentives, such as San Francisco's option for an expedited planning process for Passive House buildings; while others are simply recognizing it as a catalyzing tool to organize effective action, such as in New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's trailblazing policy One City: Built to Last or the official resolution in support of Passive House by Manhattan's Community Board 1.

A natural reaction to the risks posed by the Anthropocene is to call for a dramatic «fix,» and indeed many are likely to be disappointed by the Economist feature and editorial since neither address calls for major social change (a new social movement and worldwide mindset) or non-incremental policy action (such as mandatory caps on greenhouse gas emissions).

noun: dramatic irony — a literary technique, originally used in Greek tragedy, by which the full significance of a character's words or actions are clear to the audience or reader although unknown to the character.

In the midst of the dramatic and destabilizing changes wrought by it, new potential for human action upon the Earth demand exploration, asking: Which forms of cooperation could arise from a new awareness of the human role in interlacing nature and technology?

If you do not believe him, then you have to have a compelling reason for why such a dramatic statement and action would be taken by Bengtsson.

Without dramatic action, the planet could warm up as much as 4 degrees Celsius (7.2 F) by the end of the century, which would be catastrophic.

This is a fairly dramatic change from the current enforcement of PIPEDA, which depends on a review by the Privacy Commissioner and a possible court action if there is no compliance with what the Commissioner orders.

The class action, which was filed in Quebec City and authorized on February 8, 2017 by the Quebec Court of Appeal, is intended to establish that Université Laval and its employees, as part of their teaching and research activities, infringed the patrimonial and moral rights recognized under the Copyright Act by reproducing copyrighted literary, dramatic and artistic works, making them available and communicating them to the public without permission from the copyright owners or their representatives, by failing to identify the creators of the work and by infringing the integrity of the work.

The actions taken today by the White House are important and underscore the dramatic need for legislative overhaul of our patent system.

There were six and a half minutes of dramatic back and forth between Guttenberg and Rubio at «Stand Up: The Students of Stoneman Douglas Demand Action,» a two - hour town hall organized and televised by CNN.

The action by the Bank comes at a time when popular interest in Bitcoin is increasing due to the dramatic rise in price and the addition... Read More

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