Sentences with phrase «emotional explorations of»

To me, Haynes is one of our great directors, and with his best films, Safe (1995), Far from Heaven (2002), and I'm Not There (2007), he managed both touchingly emotional explorations of human behavior as well as structural commentaries of the same.

The emotional exploration of guilt and obligation, combined with some insanely creepy jump scares and unrelenting atmosphere makes Fatal Frame II: Crimson Butterfly remain a major contender for scariest game of all time.

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By asserting this Christological interpretation of the pastoral relationship, one might seem to be offering an alternative to that patient exploration of the specific problems and emotional patterns of people's lives which psychiatrists and other counselors carry on.

This matter of emotional distance was one of the areas which they felt was open for further exploration.

At the same time, I am acutely aware that my personal emotional journey certainly can not be where the conversation about adoption ends, because that conversation has implications that go far beyond each individual adoptee's exploration of identity.

After years of self - exploration, she felt she had healed a lot of her childhood emotional wounds and that she could be a good mother but she didn't really know how to parent differently.

Published quarterly the Journal is dedicated to the in - depth exploration of human reproduction and pregnancy and the mental and emotional development of the unborn and newborn child.

This 12 - hour workshop guides prospective adoptive parents in an exploration of the emotional, procedural and legal issues involved in planning an open adoption.

Meditation improves memory, increases brain size, improves cooperation between brain hemispheres and enhances emotional intelligence according to the Exploration of Consciousness Research Institute.

Meditation improves your memory, increases brain size, makes both brain hemispheres work together and enhances your emotional intelligence, according to the Exploration of Consciousness Research Institute.

Yoga Nidra is often referred to as «yogic sleep,» a paradoxical state of being between sleep and consciousness that's conducive to deep emotional and physical healing, rewiring your brain, and self - exploration.

Your formula will include a combination of individualized nutrition, exercise, nutraceutical supplements, detoxification, emotional exploration, and sexual optimization.

The challenge to conquer this «yoga thing» turned into a love story of deep personal exploration, spiritual fulfillment and emotional growth and balance.

Throughout the program Rhoda will facilitate your exploration and experience of the foundations of deep relaxation, through the use of props (blankets, bolsters and yoga blocks) to support the reduction of mental, physical and emotional tension.

But its gentle exploration of the fluidity of human physical and emotional expression is very welcome.

Before the Storm tackles its themes with grace and provides an amazing exploration of female friendships and relationships with an emotional depth that is rare to come across.

There's so much more to explore far beyond the outcome of the crime, but Kiri ultimately sets that aside to make room for a mystery whose final reveal is far less interesting than the exploration of emotional fallout that came before it.

She made her directorial and screenwriting debut in 1988 with Chocolat, a lush exploration of colonial life and emotional conflicts in 1950s West Africa as viewed through the eyes of a young French girl.

There's plenty of emotional exploration that could have been mined here to sustain a feature film, but whether it was Eastwood's laziness, Komarnicki's lack of skill, or a combination of the two, what ended up on the screen is a shambles.

There are a handful of emotional moments, but unlike «127 Hours,» there's very little exploration.

However, it's in certain moments that the episode prevails and Alex's subplot, Kara's exploration of what truly makes her a hero, and Sam's moment of realization are really the true elements moving the emotional story forward.

For a blockbuster sequel, it actually has quite a bit of character and relationship building, and it hits some emotional spots in its thematic exploration of father - son relationships.

Coupled with an emotional storyline that grabs you from the get - go, and delivers a promise of compelling music and artwork second that simply shines, the hard - but - fair gameplay perfects the balance of challenge and ability and encourages exploration, and offers gamers a true sense of accomplishment in playing it.

There is plenty of nudity and scenes of sexuality but it is less explicit than many pay cable shows and it is all in service of the exploration of human sexuality: the boundaries of what we consider «normal» and acceptable, feelings of shame and fear, and the emotional complications that sex brings to a relationship.

Attempting to strike a balance between all four, Taylor - Johnson focuses on the development of the emotional relationship between the protagonists rather than an exploration into the world of sadomasochism, which steers the source material's narrative.

The inspiration for Ex Machina's explorations of cybernetic carnal knowledge sprung partially from conversations the 45 - year - old filmmaker had with a neuroscience - obsessed friend, who claimed that artificially intelligent beings «would never have any emotional life.

The slim, brutal crime story was perhaps not the most obvious fit for Ramsay, whose three previous features, 1999's «Ratcatcher,» 2002's «Morvern Callar» and 2011's «We Need to Talk About Kevin,» are all enigmatic explorations of interior emotional states.

GOOD KILL is a visually stunning exploration of how a man's psychological, emotional and moral boundaries are challenged by the realities of 21st century warfare.

When given the opportunity, Pacino displays the emotional pain of the tragic loner with such palpable nuance; it is a tragedy in itself that this lack of emotional exploration into Pacino's character, concealed behind the overuse of Lennon's soundtrack, becomes a wasted opportunity and severe oversight by Fogelman.

An exploration of love in 1990s Poland that fails to match its striking visuals with true emotional weight.

This is a fascinating exploration of the long term damage emotional abuse can cause.

Most importantly, you need to have a clear understanding of what you want to accomplish, whether its assist the student in social / emotional development, career exploration, provide support and inspiration, or a combination of goals.

In the upcoming weeks, we will continue to dive into some individual state plans that have proposed to use non-traditional indicators to measure school quality such as physical fitness assessments, emotional support observations, and exploration of arts, among other factors.

All our students are nurtured as uniquely talented individuals, finding fulfilment through their love of learning and the exploration of the furthest reaches of their intellectual, creative, physical, and emotional capabilities.

Didactic instruction and testing will crowd out other crucial areas of young children's learning: active, hands - on exploration, and developing social, emotional, problem - solving, and self - regulation skills — all of which are difficult to standardize or measure but are the essential building blocks for academic and social accomplishment and responsible citizenship.

They're the perfect way of taking preschoolers through the five key learning areas that are important for early childhood development (Creative Exploration, Social Emotional Development, Understanding the World, Early Math and Science, and Early Language and Literacy) and teaching them skills to prepare for school.

Join us for an exploration of the social / emotional elements of a powerful, growth - centered school culture.

Outside of the classroom, high quality afterschool providers, for example, are one of the other entities that help contribute to student's college and career readiness through college and career exploration, social and emotional learning, soft skills development, various enrichment activities, and more.

An emotional tour de force that will steal your heart — right before it shatters it into a million pieces — A Little Life is a tender exploration of the ebb and flow of friendship over time.

I think we're past focusing on conspiracies or political agendas — a more valid question is the exploration of what it means to be human; the existential struggle, whether it's spiritual, physical, or emotional.

Henning Mankell's novels are unusual in their exploration of emotional complexities, so that the crime - solving aspects of the stories are balanced by rich and full character development.

Celestyal Cruises» exploration of Cuba is full of diverse places, emotional experiences, meaningful moments, and so much more.

A highly polished, finely tuned platform / shooting / exploration game, Cave Story + uses the appealing visual aesthetic of classic 16 - bit video games to draw players into a world deep with emotional storytelling.

The first half may move at a snail pace narratively, but it uses those hours of open world exploration to build an emotional connection between the player and the core cast of characters, a connection that helps make the game's big story moments all the more powerful when they arrive in its second half.

Game Features; — Compelling Adventure: A narrative adventure through love, life, and loss, following the explorations of orphans Scarlett and Finn — Emotional Journey: A striking psychological adventure that is part coming of age story, part personification of the tightly - wound forces of sibling bonds, and part exploration of the deeply - rooted effects of sorrow and loss — Puzzle Exploration: Context - driven puzzles engage the intellect while the story captivates emotions — Gorgeous Visuals: Scarlett's journey comes alive in every scene with lush scenery, vivid effects, unique characters, and a lovingly hand - crafted feel — Strong Pedigree: Created by veterans of Disney Black Rock Studio & the writer of The Room — Game as Art: Mysterious & surreal elements emerge, with interpretation left toexploration of the deeply - rooted effects of sorrow and loss — Puzzle Exploration: Context - driven puzzles engage the intellect while the story captivates emotions — Gorgeous Visuals: Scarlett's journey comes alive in every scene with lush scenery, vivid effects, unique characters, and a lovingly hand - crafted feel — Strong Pedigree: Created by veterans of Disney Black Rock Studio & the writer of The Room — Game as Art: Mysterious & surreal elements emerge, with interpretation left toExploration: Context - driven puzzles engage the intellect while the story captivates emotions — Gorgeous Visuals: Scarlett's journey comes alive in every scene with lush scenery, vivid effects, unique characters, and a lovingly hand - crafted feel — Strong Pedigree: Created by veterans of Disney Black Rock Studio & the writer of The Room — Game as Art: Mysterious & surreal elements emerge, with interpretation left to the player

The strong emotional overtones of the game's narrative emerge alongside puzzle exploration gameplay to provide a balance between storytelling and puzzle solving.

We are combining the best parts of The Longest Journey and Dreamfall to create what we hope will be another classic adventure; a game filled with mature dialogue and challenging puzzles, exciting exploration, complex and fun characters, thrilling plot twists and an engaging and emotional story.

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With the release of their first title, Gone Home, developer Fullbright Studios demonstrated their aptitude for crafting an interesting, emotional narrative that is told by means of exploration and discovery.

If a game provides a lot of exploration but the difficulty is not engaging, the emotional investment by the player is limited.