Sentences with phrase «for levity»

For levity, or perhaps, distraction, another of the luncheon speakers will by Larry King, the talk show host and columnist.

A little detour for levity's sake is hardly a sin — if it is one at all — upon which we should focus our criticism.

Clearly we need a category for levity and legal information...

Her work provides the perfect opportunity for both levity and reflection.

These are usually filled with dialogue around the city or at Stella's Place, and are typically for some levity thanks to the more lighthearted dialogue.

Anderson is also not exactly a poster child for levity.

Every opportunity for levity is taken yet every moment has an undertone of sadness to it.

And that wacky endeavor provides plenty of opportunities for levity in Away We Go, a screwball comedy directed by Oscar - winner Sam Mendes (for American Beauty).

And when Phillips's regular ace Bradley Cooper shows up — as a scowling war profiteer — it just feels like stunt casting and a missed opportunity for levity.

But, of course, with this being a Deadpool movie, even the darkest moments leave room for levity.

At a little over two hours, the film isn't excessively long for a serious drama, but it feels lengthier due to the brutal subject matter that offers little room for levity and even less hope.

While Gosling has some comedy experience (Crazy Stupid Love, The Big Short), Crowe isn't known for his levity.

Who says there isn't room for levity in the Christian experience?

, Anglicans who exercise discipline, jolly Presbyterians with a reputation for levity, Pentecostals attuned to the Christian tradition, Baptists who acknowledge hierarchy, liturgical Bible churches.

Not exact matches

You're serious about growing your company, but would replacing grim determination with a bit more levity actually be better for your business?

Given the changing tenor of Twitter, brands that can bring some much - needed levity have been seeing success recently for a reason.

And he provided a bit of levity during the hearing for former Gov. Rick Perry of Texas last month when Trump's nominee for energy secretary made an accidental euphemism while discussing his private meeting with Franken.

«Consider the acronym CALM: Communicate — more frequently and in a venue that works for your boss; Anticipate problems before they worsen, and have solutions; Laugh — use levity to help your boss keep a rational perspective; Manage up — set limits with your bosses diplomatically, and let them see the benefits of your suggestions.

Posting the manifesto of UCSB mass shooter Elliot Rodger» manifesto on his website for annotation, Moghadam tasteless decided it could use a little more levity.

Not a sky is falling comment, buy many assets are priced for perfection when we have blemished prospects for continued / further levity.

Democracy also gives a place for everyone to be equal and have the same levity of speech, rights and opportunity.

Be prepared for the fact that this is a long film, clocking in at nearly two and a half hours, with virtually no moments of levity or comic relief, dealing with brutally difficult subject matter throughout.

Although developed with occasional levity to suit the causal atmosphere, Keller's themes were as profound as the passage calls for.

It's time for creativity, levity, zany, zippy and ZINSATIONAL Wine Barrel Racing Saturday, April 14, 2018, 1 pm until we're done.

EFL management will never like Wenger for ever treating the competition with levity.

Presenting this trade to Coach Tom Thibodeau, who is known for valuing defense and hard work above all else, would at least provide some levity.

They can also provide levity if you're up for hearing juicy gossip, keep you focused on your breathing during each contraction, or provide hourly phone or email updates to family members and friends.

+ + + And now for some inspiration (and levity), we shared this video once before, but I found what looked like the extended remix version on Annie's site:

For some much - needed levity, allow me to present..

But there was still some levity, which came when Senate Democratic Conference Leader John Sampson poked fun at his GOP counterpart, Dean Skelos, for seeming to endorse the reforms proposed by AG Andrew Cuomo in his gubernatorial platform.

But there was room for a little levity this week when Superintendent Kriner Cash made a favorable comment about Obamacare, and then shot a sly look at Paladino, trying to get a rise out of him.

As for the tone of the venture, Nixon has demonstrated an ability to balance serious talking points with levity and a sense of humor.

The party's spokesperson said the region remains a major support base for the party, adding that this accounts for why it will «never treat matters concerning the zone with levity.»

You're boohooing about the victims of this prank having been given hazmat suits and, god forbid, SMILING and trying to bring levity to a stressful situation, and yet you think they should be investigated for calling 911??

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Some who were at the meeting said Black's levity was especially inappropriate given that she was addressing a community whose complaints about the scarcity of public - school seats has for years seemed to fall on deaf ears.

They've both lived in Paris and New York at one time in their lives, giving them a unique perspective that allows them to highlight the differences in parenting styles with levity and humor — making it fun and educational read for both parents and children.

George Lucas's films had moments of levity, horror, action, drama, etcetera for a reason in different parts of the film.

Film noir for physics geeks, The Big Bang... is a clever, if relentlessly dramatic (despite stabs at levity), existential detective story.

From here Katniss and Peeta are primped and prepped for The Hunger Games by a host of well - known actors (Woody Harrelson, Wes Bentley, Stanley Tucci, Lenny Kravitz and a scene - stealing Elizabeth Banks), all of whom help bring weight or levity when and where required.

Though its themes are so dark they seem to call for the invention of a new color, It Comes at Night does offer a few glimpses of levity and affection amid the unremitting bleakness.

But an excess of levity can quickly become its own kind of leadenness, and for long stretches between its genuinely amusing gags and set pieces, «Thor: Ragnarok,» credited to the screenwriting trio of Eric Pearson, Craig Kyle and Christopher Yost, is a bit too taken with its own breezy irreverence to realize when it's time to rein it in.

Lin Shaye and her ghostbusting team show up to inject some much needed levity before the tense finale, and Barbara Hershey (who, following on from Black Swan, must now dominate the market for Creepy Overprotective Mothers) is there purely for backstory purposes.

The amusement isn't just for them — it's for the other children, they tell themselves, and it is, providing bright spots of levity for the bored, scared kids.

I think that's what also makes it hard for me to give it a full five since, while levity isn't a bad thing, the somewhat lightheartedness of things and occasional cheesiness undercut the material and stick out more than they should.

The movie's tone is still way too brooding for something that has so much levity at its fingertips, but that brooding is what made Meyer's books such a hit.

Fortunately for us, we made a movie that is a comedy in a time that I think a lot of people need some levity, but it's also just an unapologetic love story, a buddy story about following your dreams.

For a wisecrack or two, this would provide levity and amusement.

Levity presumably reigns in the Whitaker household today as Variety reports that Forest Whitaker is in talks for a role in the upcoming Gareth Edwards - directed Star Wars Anthology spin - off movie, Star Wars: Rogue One.