Sentences with phrase «for cinematic classics»

Hillary Clinton also has an affinity for cinematic classics.

Not exact matches

The mountain ranges overlooking the Los Angeles basin that cradles the city, and the Pacific Ocean beyond, have served as the settings for cinematic fantasies ranging from Westerns to the classic detective stories of Raymond Chandler.

He teaches at the USC School of Cinematic Arts, appears regularly on Turner Classic Movies, and hosts the weekly podcast Maltin on Movies for the Nerdist network with his daughter Jessie.

One of the foremost American filmmakers of our time, Richard Linklater achieved cult immortality with the «90s classic Dazed and Confused, won critical respect for the sublime Before trilogy, and redefined cinematic storytelling with the groundbreaking Boyhood.

It's not Crime and Punishment — heck, it's not even on par with the Cliff Notes for Dostoyevsky's classic — but, as long as you don't think too much and allow the laughs to carry you along, Old School is an amusing slice of numbskulled cinematic fluff.

And though I'm often reticent to watch movies more than once or twice, Tully is the kind of cinematic treat — a cult classic well in the making — that you'll want to rewatch again the second it's over, not just to help piece together various narrative clues but to revisit the rib - tickling jokes and hang out with these characters for a little longer.

If you're craving some cinematic titles, prepare yourself for fresh new indies, classic comedies, and new documentary specials.

For a film based upon a dysfunctional family's struggle across America to enter their daughter into a beauty pageant — Little Miss Sunshine should go down in history as a modern classic; an absolutely wonderful cinematic release.

For a movie that looks gorgeous, evokes memories of a cinematic classic and boasts a bundle of star power, «Oz the Great and Powerful» is oddly flat.

Set on the world of Sakaar — known dearly to comic book fans as the world the Hulk gets whisked off to in the now classic story arc «Planet Hulk» — Thor: Ragnarok and its location open up unlimited potential for the Marvel Cinematic Universe; it is also the planet where the Hulk had his son, Skaar, after all.

To help his heart grow even fonder, the screenwriters (who have penned the cinematic classics Josie and the Pussycats and The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas) ship Hannah off to Scotland on a work assignment for six - weeks.

Accurate emulation of the sights and sounds of old school cinematic comedy — from classic title cards to endless trademark «honking» - infrequently suggest this may be an effort for a nostalgic older crowd familiar with the original incarnations of the Stooges.

The Room improbably went on to become the equivalent of a cult classic (if for all the wrong reasons), a film made in direct contradiction of every rule of «good» filmmaking, but also one of the most purely enjoyable (if only ironically) cinematic experiences made in the last two decades (best seen and heard in a group of like - minded, possibly inebriated friends, acquaintances, and strangers).

While this isn't the reincarnation of Snake Eater most fans have been hoping for, and the gameplay (if you can call it that) doesn't seem to be anything to write home about, the videos do provide a nice look at the new cinematics of the beloved PlayStation 2 - classic.

This animated classic set the bar for a studio that would go on to create an unprecedented run of high - quality cinematic releases but for some reason I care much less about what came after as I do about this mid-90s release.

It's both an ingenious reminder of Charlie's earlier claim that he hears everything that goes on in the hotel through the pipes, and a wicked updating of the classic «train goes into a tunnel» cinematic metaphor for sexual intercourse.

Universal is hard at work on building a shared cinematic universe for its classic stable of monsters, having claimed a release date for a third, as yet untitled movie just yesterday.

However, while Lachman had referenced classics of European cinema for other films, including Haynes» singular Bob Dylan biopic I'm Not There, he didn't reference any specific cinematic world for Carol.

This does not bode well for Universal's plans for launching a classic monster cinematic universe.

When asked what his cinematic influences were for the latest — and supposedly final — Wolverine stand - alone movie, director James Mangold reeled off an impressive and enticing list that included none - more - classic Western Shane, indie - hit heart - warmer Little Miss Sunshine and Darren Aronofsky's bruising character piece The Wrestler.

Knowing that Red Skull is alive (albeit played by a different actor now) is huge for the Captain America corner of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and it promises the potential of even more evil from the classic villain as the MCU presses forward into the events of Avengers 4.

These classic cinematic moments aside, he's also known for the occasional deviation from the norm of his criminal outings and delivered films with deep religious themes; The Last Temptation of Christ, Kundun and now Silence completes his unofficial religious trilogy.

All About Eve Year: 1950 Directed by: Joseph L. Mankiewicz Starring: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm, Thelma Ritter, Marilyn Monroe Why it's essential: This movie used to get brushed off as essential for gay audiences, and while it does pretty much function as the Gay Bible — in that there's a lot of fascinating history and memorable one - liners, but too few people are actually familiar with the text — we've long passed the point where it's acceptable to think of All About Eve as anything less than a cinematic classic.

You can purchase the film now and judge for yourself whether or not the actor bests his work in the cinematic classic Holes.

And though their cinematic discussions may be white noise to the target demographic and their knowledge of classic directors may seem a little unlikely, it adds value for those able to follow along.

The 24 - minute «The Making of No Country For Old Men» is the most interesting, thanks to interviews with (among others) Tommy Lee Jones and the Coen Bros., who sum up their cinematic approach with classic understatment:

Ava DuVernay — American Writer, Director, Producer Nominated for the Academy Award and Golden Globe and winner of the BAFTA and Emmy, Ava DuVernay is a writer, director, producer and film distributor known for the historical drama Selma (2014), the criminal justice documentary 13TH (2016) and the recent Disney's cinematic adaptation of the classic children's novel A Wrinkle in Time.

Cable Hogue is a classic because in his passion for the counter-make-believe West, its humans and inhumans, Peckinpah never varies from his obsessive desire to show you how it really was and yet never lose that cinematic touch that makes a movie a really entertaining movie.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (August 15, 2012)-- The cinematic classic that introduced the world to Indiana Jones is ready to embark on a new adventure when director Steven Spielberg and executive producer George Lucas» unforgettable Raiders of the Lost Ark is released for an exclusive one - week engagement in select IMAX ® theatres beginning September 7, 2012.

1987's «Overboard» is not a classic, unimpeachable cinematic exercise, but it was a touchstone for the VCR and cable era, so many people grew up on it, only to slowly discover that its foundational high concept is awkward at best.

Being based on a story by Philip K. Dick, who also penned the inspiration for such sci - fi film classics as Blade Runner and Total Recall, I had some hopes that his intelligence would somehow be able to inspire more cinematic excellence.

Chilean - born Ruiz is a director whose love of storytelling and narrative play is often more engaging than the films themselves but with Mysteries of Lisbon, an epic based on a classic Portuguese novel (one yet untranslated into English), his engagement with the characters and their defining stories guides his direction, and his graceful camerawork and unerring eye for images both classical (like paintings in a cinematic frame) and fluid (his camera moves with purpose and grace) are in the service of the trajectories of the characters.

There are also special events with the so called boss fights against an expert fictional racer that seem to be inspired from the design of the classic Need for Speed games, complete with their own opening real - time cinematics that introduces the main racer.

She is a new host on Turner Classic Movies, hosts original content on FilmStruck (a cinephile subscription service run by the Criterion Collection and TCM,) hosts The FilmStruck Podcast, where she has conversations with cinematic artists, and is a film correspondent for Fandango.

If you've seen any of the trailers for the highly - publicized cinematic rendering of Madeline L'Engle's classic 1962 children's novel A Wrinkle in Time, you know sparkle figures prominently.

The highlight of this DLC is three new rides for players to place in their parks: the Big Screen Tour that brings guests face - to - face with cinematic spectacles; Re-Motion, which features an adjustable robotic arm holding the seats; and Horror Heights, a classic multi-drop tower.

PlayStation blog reveals Eric Chahi's classic adventure game will arrive for Sony's new hardware on June 25th, packing redrawn backdrops and a cinematic soundtrack.

Revisiting the classic films for a cinematic rail shooter, it put the Model 3 hardware to great use, immersing you in key moments from the series.

A dark and futuristic 2D sidescroller offering adventure - style puzzles, exploration - driven platforming, and dangerous extraterrestrials, Exile's End is part Metroidvania and part «cinematic platformer,» drawing heavy inspiration from classics of the genre like Out of This World and Flashback: The Quest for Identity.

From a badass - looking XCOM 2 sequel with plenty of cinematic flair to the revival of two classic strategy gems (one of which started it's life in the «real» world), 2017 will be a fine year for strategy lovers like this very editor.

There's a new cinematic trailer for the cult classic, and it looks awesome.

«Based in Austin for over a decade, but originally from Ireland and Switzerland, the artists» idea of Texas — like those of most Europeans growing up in the 1970s and 1980s — was dependent on the cinematic imagery of now - classic films for which Texas was either subject or site,» writes the Swiss - born Schmuckli.

These budding glances at developing life within the region are juxtaposed against classic prints by Glen Luchford (including an original shot of The Stone Roses from 1989) and Nick Knight OBE, whose ground - breaking editorials have been exhibited at the V&A, Saatchi Gallery, The Photographers» Gallery and Hayward Gallery and won a plethora of awards for their attention to styling and cinematic execution.

For more than 40 years, Robert Bibler (American, born 1948) has combined a fascination with cinematic storytelling, classic film, and Renaissance art to create a beautifully rendered and thoughtful body of work.