Sentences with phrase «foil for»

We derive pleasure from her burgeoning affair with Buddy as it builds to a climax no less synthetic — and no less invigorating — than, say, The Karate Kid's, because the elements surrounding Mary are in place: Estelle, the perfect foil for their happiness; societal forces (discrimination turns Buddy and Mary into a latter - day Romeo and Juliet); and Rispoli, a magnetic actor who needs his teddy - bear physique to store outsize humanity.

Red Skull, the most iconic Captain America villain of all - time and the perfect foil for his MCU debut, might be the leader of Hydra, but Hydra itself is a subsidiary of the Nazi army.

Cable is introduced more as a foil for Deadpool — a cybernetically - enhanced straight man — and as a temporary antagonist who helps give the movie more focus as it struts towards its final act.

Dance is the perfect foil for Cumberbatch, one who loathes Turing but honors the chain of command, even when it instructs him to let Turing have his way.

He's the ideal foil for Theron, and we talked about their chemistry, his «Big Fan» fans, and his efforts to distance himself from the natural instincts of a stand - up comic in a recent one - on - one interview.

Franco is surprisingly good as the film's only wild card, Gator, a jackal - like mix of cunning and cowardice that makes for a good foil for the stalwart Broker to contend with.

Downey plays the exhausted angry foil for Galifianakis's odd, brain - scrambled doofus and it's his presence that keeps it funny all the way through.

While Poltergeist easily featured a handful of memorably scary scenes and moments of genuine intrigue, Poltergeist II only stands out for Julian Beck's formidable performance as Reverend Kane, whose harrowing face and imposing demeanor makes him a good foil for the naive but tight - knit family to test themselves against.

As mentioned, Brolin is here as Cable, the time - traveling cybernetic mutant soldier who will be a great foil for Deadpool if handled right.

Nonetheless, she ensures her scenes carry the appropriate gravity and is an excellent foil for her enthusiastic on - screen husband.

He was the perfect foil for a grouchy Tommy Lee Jones and even made the obligatory rapped theme tune tolerable.

The great Catherine Keener was a wonderful foil for Hoffman in «Capote» as the celebrated writer Harper Lee, and January Jones was marvelous in «The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada,» though no one noticed.

It helps that the story is coherent, well - written and that his co-star, Seann William Scott (of AMERICAN PIE's Stiffler fame), is the perfect goofy foil for him.

That makes him the ideal foil for the comparably relaxed style of Clooney, and their scenes together are especially fun to watch.

And I think Cable offers us the opportunity to provide another really cool, different foil for Deadpool.»

Both Violet and her sister Suzie (Alison Brie) are funny, flawed, believable characters, even if the subplot of Suzie's shotgun marriage to Tom's best friend Alex (Chris Pratt) feels like an underwritten foil for the main couple's story.

Lean on Pete takes its name from a rundown racehorse that, at first, looks like it will provide a familiar emotional foil for a 15 - year - old boy as his life falls apart in rural Oregon.

Somehow he's both completely disarming and smarmy, and he's an especially brilliant foil for Lawrence's Katniss.

There's nothing here you couldn't imagine from the premise, but there's also nothing wrong with what's here: McGraw is a good foil for Grammer, and Grammer is good at what he does.

Joe's big scene with Sharla is indeed excruciating, but it's pivotal, because up to this point the cartoonish Smiths are a foil for Joe.

A socialite with a knack for solving murders, Phryne is a force to be reckoned with - especially for Detective Inspector Jack Robinson, who might just be the perfect foil for Phryne's effervescence.

Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board, covered with foil for 20 - 30 minutes to redistribute the juices.

Fun seeing how everyone styles so completely differently, just as it should be.I love your sheer ruffled shirt with the jacket, the perfect foil for the edgey black pants.

What a beautiful view - blue and pink playing off eachother and the perfect foil for the springtime blossoms.

The wood is a perfect foil for the soft fabrics.

NAVY PEONY, featured in the Pantone Report Fall 2017, may be a slightly softened version but any navy will provide a perfect foil for the brighter accent colors of your palette.

Lily Allen wore hers with platforms and a biker jacket to Kate Bush's historic concert, but swopped them for buffalo boots and a cropped jumper on a day out, while Kim Kardashian's bomber was the perfect foil for her charcoal washed - out ripped jeans.

Remove from oven and tent with foil for 10 minutes.

Close foil for quicker cooking.

I feel like the bright green is such a foil for the darker fall colors and lightens up an outfit.

Tart cranberries cooked in red wine are the perfect foil for the sweetness of white chocolate cheesecake and white chocolate ganache.

Their gentle flavour makes a perfect foil for a fine dessert wine.

He uses gold foil for bright contrasts.

Black faux - leather provides the perfect foil for a beige hue — think pants, pleats or bomber, offset with a camel jacket, culottes or button - through pencil (topped with a punched leather jacket — wow!).

Pair this blouse with black for a study in textural dressing or use it as the perfect foil for a must - have accessory.

Mid-tones of beige, soft cocoa and olive provide some of the most useful bases and are a perfect foil for the lighter and prettier tones in your color pallet - rose pink, periwinkle and watermelon red.

No more foil for me!

Some say black is lazy and boring, a sentiment I have never really understood.It is about shape and texture and is also the perfect foil for accesories.

If you like the top of your pasta / cheese to be a little crispy, remove the foil for the last few minutes of baking.

Restrict the use of aluminum foil for food storage.

Bake at 180 degrees C for 30 minutes, then reduce heat to 160 degrees C and bake covered with foil for another 40 minutes.

Baste the meatloaf once or twice during baking time and cover it loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil for the final 15 to 20 minutes cooking time if you find that it's getting too dark for your liking.

I wouldn't use foil for this dish since the marinade contains acidic ingredients.

I especially like it with Middle Eastern - or Spanish - themed meals; though it can be a nice foil for any mild - flavored dish, as well — try it with Pasta with Vegan Alfredo Sauce.

I especially like it with Middle Eastern - or Spanish - themed meals; though it can be a nice foil for any mild - flavored dish, as well — try it with

The naturally sweet potatoes are a foil for the mild bitterness of the bok choy.

I put down aluminum foil for easier cleanup, however they stuck to the foil real bad.

I find the bitterness of walnuts an excellent foil for fruity sweets.

These are an amazing re-usable food wrap that completely replaces plastic wrap or aluminum foil for food storage.

About 30 minutes before the end of your last rise, preheat the oven to 350 F / 180 C. Bake the bread for 45 minutes, tenting it with aluminum foil for the last 20 minutes.