Sentences with phrase «element of mystery to»

My stories have an element of mystery to them, and tend to have a lot of twists.

This curly bob hairstyle, the focal point of which are the big bangs swooping down one side, is sure to add an element of mystery to your overall look.

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If the resurrection is the true dénouement of the whole story and not a «happy ending» tacked on to a tragedy, then there is an element in the story itself which brings us to the frontiers of normal human experience, where experience runs out into mystery.

It has been hailed as one of the most important films in recent years, for its frightening use of mystery and horror elements to look at racism in America.

I have found that to be really true with my experience as a writer — that even going into a project like Moxie, which had a pretty decent structure already, there is an element of mystery in every writing project where sometimes the process of writing leads my thoughts and my heart and my soul into territory that I didn't plan for.

The one exception again is that mystery of procreation where I think the creative human process approaches most closely to the divine (classically understood) in all of us; viz., in birth there is an extant element of ex nihilo gifted to us by God

One was elements in the organic view that had to do with magic and mystery, many of which were fanciful.

He believes that sexuality is «one area where, because of the profound element of «mystery» in inter-personal relationships, the secular kind of pragmatism has little to offer» (A.G. Woollard, Progress: A Christian Doctrine?

Observations of Nova Centauri 2013 made using telescopes at ESO's La Silla Observatory, and near Santiago in Chile, help to explain the mystery of why many young stars seem to have more of this chemical element than expected.

The idea of mystery as a therapeutic element in hospital spaces seems counterintuitive: why would we want to make environments more complex?

Plutonium has long been part of many countries» nuclear energy strategies, but scientists are still unlocking the mysteries behind this complicated element and seeing how they can use heavier, nuclear elements to clean up nuclear waste.

The theory that primordial black holes collide with neutron stars to create heavy elements explains the lack of neutron stars in the center of the Milky Way galaxy, a long - standing mystery.

I usually sense some mystery or element of surprise about to emerge, and when I'm expecting that, I know I'll find it somewhere.

Fortunately, to spice things up, actor and writer Abel Horwitz has devised an ingenious event that combines elements of a murder mystery theater with speed dating.

When trying to spark someone's interest over email, you've got to be fun, engaging and good at creating a rapport, while keeping an element of mystery.

Also, traditional dating allows you to learn about your partner slowly over time, preserving an element of mystery and making future discoveries more meaningful.

While it is important you are clear in your communication about yourself, on your profile, it is important to maintain an element of mystery so as to entice prospective partners to want to get to know more about you!

Meanwhile, the mystery and thriller elements are contrived to the point where every scene is punctuated by the forced inclusion of one more clue to keep Ruth one step closer to her quest to tracking down the person responsible for the intrusion and burglary.

More optimistic than your typical suburban indie, the film uses elements of mystery and light - hearted humor to make for a fun, easily - digestible experience.

Sure, there are plenty of loose ends and logic loopholes to have to contend with, but with fine performances, a nifty plot, and solid production values all around, Deja Vu overcomes familiar story elements to deliver a lively and interesting thriller for those who enjoy mysteries mixed with fantasy and science fiction elements.

This kind of misdirection comes pretty standard with murder mysteries, but Swanberg has fun tweaking the formula to contain an element of self - awareness which results in a plot twist ending.

Trier masterfully navigates the mystery elements of the story, dishing out just the right hints to potential supernatural elements while keeping the film grounded in Thelma's point of view.

Elements of noirish mystery persist throughout A Fantastic Woman, but the filmmakers prove less interested in their protagonist's psyche than the intolerance she's made to endure at every turn.

The mystery element of the film wants to keep us guessing until the very end, but it means that when the film closes, we haven't connected with anyone who isn't Gleeson, Reilly or the eventual killer (even there, more characterisation would have been appreciated).

Typically, the key element of mysteries like this is an attention to plotting; the who and what of the who - done - what and the unraveling of the puzzle are the driving force of the narrative.

To Catch a Thief is Alfred Hitchcock's second of four collaborations with screenwriter John Michael Hayes (Rear Window, The Trouble with Harry, The Man Who Knew Too Much were the others), bringing light mystery elements and a good dose of humor, wrapping them up in a crowd - pleasing package.

It contains elements of a heartfelt family drama, a gentle romance, a tense psychological thriller and, thanks to a shocking revelation at the movie's midpoint, a gripping mystery.

Operating much like H.G. Wells» three - time adapted novel «The Island of Dr. Moreau», this twisted import from Anders Thomas Jensen tangles elements of slapstick physical comedy among chilling social horrors to create a psychosexual mystery circling the inescapable ideas of heritage and homecoming.

FilmStruck's director of the week is the polarizing Lars von Trier and they've added eight of his films to the catalog, from his breakthrough murder mystery The Element of Crime (Denmark, 1984, not rated) to his Oscar nominated Breaking the Waves (Denmark, 1996, R) with Emily Watson to the dark psychodrama Antichrist (Denmark, 2009, R) with Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg.

The mystery element of «About Elly» isn't of as much interest to Farhadi as the impact of her disappearance and the secrets she was hiding.

Released under the misleading title and ad campaign as The Evil Eye to stress the film's quasi-supernatural element, Mario Bava's last black & white film, La ragazza che sapeva troppo / The Girl Who Knew Too Much, is a really a weird hybrid of black comedy, Agatha Christie mystery, and prenatal giallo (some of it co-written by future Mondo Cane co-director, Franco Prosperi).

Retaining the charm of a classic horror game with focus on survival and exploration, White Day attempts to bring Asian horror elements into the mix and presents an interesting story premise that urges you to uncover its mysteries.

Remedy has put in an extraordinary level of care and effort as seen in their past franchises Alan Wake and Max Payne, and the masterful way they weave all of these elements together to benefit their mystery - driven, well - written time - bending script is what makes Quantum Break so fun to play and experience — even if the third - person shooter sequences are the most average part of the game.

His stories are mysteries at heart, the details of which are revealed late in the game and shift our perception of everything that has come before it enough to lessen whatever story elements Lehane has taken the time to set up.

Melville is quite simply France's master of crime dramas (no disrespect to Chabrol or Clouzot, who tended a bit more toward the mystery / thriller aspect anyway), and this film combines elements of crime drama, police procedural, and heist film together perfectly into an intricate slow burn building to its inevitable climax.

At least that's the official story passed down through the generations; it'll be challenged as the film unfolds, not through a traditional detective story (although there's a mystery element to «Coco») but through an «Alice in Wonderland» journey to the Land of the Dead, which the hero accesses through the tomb of his ancestors.

Gamification [1] is the use of game - elements (context, avatar, mystery, reward, competition) and game - thinking in non-game environments to motivate and engage learners.

Though not quite life - changing itself, the Fan brothers» quiet story is nevertheless invested with an element of agreeable magic which is underscored by their use of muted colors to evoke the mysteries of the night.

An interesting story with an interesting background, although it took me some time to get used to the time period and imagine people wearing wigs... but the characters were entertaining, in their own way, and the thriller - mystery element made it entertaining, because then it wasn't just the development of a relationship that you looked for but also «who's the bad guy?».

Equal parts mystery and broken family saga with elements of deep dark secrets, this title is hard to categorize into just one genre.

His writing often contains elements of mystery and the fantastic, as he tries to find the redemption in the horrific; the surviving heart still left beating among all the sorrow; the beautiful lost somewhere in all the ugliness of the world.

Although Brutal Adaptation could be considered a modern medical mystery, the science fiction elements of the story are too strong not to consider it sci - fi.

Though the mystery element is a bit flawed, Burton's writing chops — especially when it comes to her depiction of Amsterdam itself — are strongly evident.

History and mystery elements balance each other well here, and fans of the genre will find much to enjoy.

This might suit some readers, but I was disappointed to discover that the mystery and suspense elements of this story take a backseat in INTO THE WATER.

They also publish mysteries of all flavors — from cozies to thrillers, with and without romantic elements.

After getting feedback from friends and family, she sent queries to more than 100 agents, but since it was a cross genre story (with elements of romance, suspense and mystery), it didn't fit neatly on retail book shelves and got rejected as a «tough sell.»

What would you have expected to read in the bio of an author of a mystery incorporating supernatural elements that takes place in a rural location?

Denver Moon: The Minds of Mars, by Warren Hammond and Joshua Viola: The first installment in the saga featuring Martian investigator Denver Moon is a gloriously action - packed, pedal - to - the - metal thrill ride that seamlessly fuses a variety of genre elements (science fiction, mystery, pulp noir, etc.) to create an irresistible read.

Mystery gates, enemies of unknown elements, and talk of secret portals suggested something new was coming to the game.