Sentences with phrase «for magical realism»

Alice Hoffman, the best - selling author of The Dovekeepers, has delivered another historical novel, brightened by her talent for magical realism, and it's out today.

Yet in MICROBE AND GASOLINE, his semi-autobiographical film, he has kept his gift for magical realism in check, focusing instead on the magic of friendship at a... Read More»

Punch - Drunk Love enthrals for its craftsmanship and its conviction, for its fabulous instinct for magical realism (a harmonium appearing in the middle of a road, a telephone booth light coming on at the moment of joyous connection), and for a pair of performances that almost speak more for Anderson's talent for casting than the actors themselves.

Not exact matches

We're due for a literary post next week; I'm still brainstorming, but as of right now I'm thinking magical realism.

As fantastical and magical as this story is, Dayton and Faris bring a warm realism to the material, and the screenplay rings clear as a bell for anyone who has ever suffered from identity crisis or pressure to live up to an ideal image in a romantic relationship.

He recalls getting close to a green light for a love story of magical realism with then - married Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon attached.

For a facile, glossily uninvolving treatment, witness this mawkish stab at magical realism from David Frankel (The Devil Wears Prada).

The relationship eventually sours, and it's from there that Lanthimos, known for bitter strains of magical realism, finds footing for an ice - cold rumination on regret and responsibility.

In the hands of Holmer, who dabbles with on - the - table issues — «the fits» refers to an epileptic epidemic plaguing the dancers, theorized as a symptom of the rec center's water — and magical realism to turn a simple story into an electrifying metaphor for growing up female.

The incongruous image of a piano on a beach sets the theme for the film - melancholy, and tinged with magical realism.

A mix of distinctive cultural detail with magical realism, «Whale Rider» is still a fascinating and uplifting motion picture — a tale of tribal tradition and female empowerment that's like a live - action model for Disney's «Moana.»

For the Colombian author is closely associated with magical realism, a style of prose popular with Latin American writers, and marked by plotlines grounded in reality offset by surreal flights of fancy.

After Midnight in Paris, Woody Allen remains in a cheery European mode for another breezy comedy tinged with magical realism.

I Kill Giants faithfully adapts the graphic novel for a striking coming - of - age movie that blends magical realism with heartbreaking drama.

January 25, 2018 • A dose of magical realism in praise of women makes for a compelling first look from the Soulection alum's forthcoming LP.

Like Water For Chocolate Year: 1992 Director: Alfonso Arau An adaptation of Laura Esquievel's novel about Mexican cooking and magical realism, Like Water for Chocolate depicts the passionate but forbidden love between two young people, Tita and PedFor Chocolate Year: 1992 Director: Alfonso Arau An adaptation of Laura Esquievel's novel about Mexican cooking and magical realism, Like Water for Chocolate depicts the passionate but forbidden love between two young people, Tita and Pedfor Chocolate depicts the passionate but forbidden love between two young people, Tita and Pedro.

«Fiona Shaw's compelling love story was hugely inspirational to me for an unholy mash - up of 1950's social and magical realism,» said Jankel.

Loyalty is undoubtedly something to strive for, and as such, it's sweet that Bill Murray seems to be so dedicated to Mitch Glazer, the co-writer of «Scrooged,» who roped him into the utterly dreadful magical - realism drama «Passion Play,» also starring Mickey Rourke and Megan Fox, a few years back.

Set designer Rae Smith talks about finding an appropriate way to fill the Olivier stage for the production of All's Well That Ends Well, and bringing a sense of magical realism to the show.

For example, the elements of magical realism inherent in the works of Latin American writers consist of regional phrases and usages from Latin American culture.

Next time I'd go for edgier themes, probably with a little bit of magical realism thrown in, which is great fun to write.

She will consider any YA subgenre, but is looking especially for Fantasy and Magical Realism.

In the beginning, when I was trying to sell my first novel, I had a weird experience of editors really wanting me to write, sort of magic realism set in the Caribbean, or about recent immigrants with a magical ability (I've had two editors actually give me that logline and ask if I'd be interested in writing that story, but it's just not there for me, I've got other stories still to tell).

Allende is best known for her memoirs, historical fiction and magical realism, so this novel sounds like a departure — if only because of its contemporary setting.

I saw someone describe this element of the book as «magical realism,» but, honestly, to me it never seemed like magic that Margie's ovary would be, as she calls it, «a radar for helpless things.»

I think the fact the Colson Whitehead used magical realism to describe his version of the Underground Railroad is a clear signal that we need to not take this as history but look for other kinds of truths in it.

So although I thought it silly when it was introduced, the magical realism did heighten my appreciation for those brave men and women and their organization.

For adult fiction, Jennifer is drawn to travel narratives, historical fiction, coming - of - age stories, family sagas, stories of displacement, and magical realism.

Title: I Believe... A Ghost Story for the Holidays Author: Valerie C. Woods Genre: Magical Realism, Novella Rating: 4 stars Purchase: Amazon Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.

Title: At The Sharp End of Lightning Author: Nicholas Bates Genre: Epic Fantasy / Magical Realism Rating: 4 stars Purchase: Amazon Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.

Barry also published a novel for adult dog lovers, a work of magical realism titled Just Bill.

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From Kindle bestselling writer and cartoonist Scott Semegran, The Meteoric Rise of Simon Burchwood is for fans of literary fiction with a touch of magical realism and a dose of dark humor.

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From Kindle bestselling writer and cartoonist Scott Semegran, The Spectacular Simon Burchwood is for fans of literary fiction with a touch of magical realism and a dose of dark humor.

I realize contemporary writers like Karen Russell and Haruki Murakami have put their own spin on the magical realism form, but I'm still concerned that because my writing has a more cultural, historical - flashback, language - oriented feel to it, it might not be well received by readers looking for something more current to read.

But here the brand of magical realism that Kojima has been trying to land for years finally finds its feet.

Working in a style that is most accurately described as «Magical Realism,» Liu reaches for a sense of heightened reality in each painting.

For the show «Into the Wind,» Kowch presents a series of small paintings that place the people in her magical realism paintings front and center.

He is famous for his style of magical realism that is a combination of fine and folk art.

It is rarer for a young artist (Kowch is now 31 years old) to inspire that level of confidence that she will make paintings that meet expectations, both men separately said, stemming from Kowch's abilities as a consistent painter of technical excellence and weaver of narrative magical realism.

Mednyanszky states his inspiration for the series as detective comics, 1950s America, Magical Realism and Igor Stravinsky's Firebird Suite Introduction theme.

For his booth in the fair's Survey sector, focusing on art made before 2000, the gallerist will recreate the studio of the late Brazilian artist Wesley Duke Lee, who is known for forging the Magical Realism movement in São Paulo and staging one of Brazil's first happenings in the 197For his booth in the fair's Survey sector, focusing on art made before 2000, the gallerist will recreate the studio of the late Brazilian artist Wesley Duke Lee, who is known for forging the Magical Realism movement in São Paulo and staging one of Brazil's first happenings in the 197for forging the Magical Realism movement in São Paulo and staging one of Brazil's first happenings in the 1970s.

Peter Doig oeuvre is best - known for his works that have characteristics of magical realism.

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