Sentences with phrase «from fantasy settings»

The extra power enabled a shift towards realism away from fantasy settings, which are traditionally very popular in Japanese fiction, to real world settings that are more common in Western fiction.

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Stay with me, this is not a fantasy; this is the next marketing plan that will set you free from this chain ball so called «link building».

While from an individual perspective Disneyland offers pure fantasy, from a cultural perspective its mythmaking — the stories and environmental settings — provide powerful indoctrination.

Posting a ridiculous set of marks from fantasy land like these, just means the writer, Bob, loses all credibility for future articles.

Similarly, ESPN's fantasy experts are projecting 38 home runs from Miguel Sano but the oddsmakers have set his over / under at 29.5.

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.

We are revolutionizing the way people access and track player news by collecting and organizing fantasy news from dozens of top sources.We grab fantasy baseball player news from top sources around the web to improve your fantasy knowledge to help you set lineups and win games.

Imagined with a touch of fantasy and fairy dust, our 100 % organic cotton percale sheet set feels perfectly lived - in from the start.

We are revolutionizing the way people access and track player news by collecting and organizing fantasy news from dozens of top sources.We grab fantasy baseball player news from top sources around the web to improve your fantasy knowledge to help you set lineups and win games.

A violent fantasy set during the Spanish Civil War, this magical film from Guillermo del Toro manages that intellectual high - mindedness, even as it resonates on a primal, mythic level.

An action fantasy set in the vivid imagination of a young girl whose dream world provides the ultimate escape from her darker reality.

• FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn Platform: PlayStation 3 system, Windows PC Release Date for North America: TBD Set in the realm of Eorzea, 5 years after the devastating attacks from the Garlean Empire and the catastrophic events of the Meteor, FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn presents an adventure for players around the world to undertake epic quests and battle with familiar FINAL FANTASY monsters as they work together to help forge the fate of Eorzea.

That the film works as anything more than an elaborate game of guess - the - citation is a credit to two key elements, the first being its imaginative visual sensibility, an expressionist approach to costuming and set design that comes as welcome relief from the grays - and - earth - tones look of contemporary tentpole fantasy filmmaking.

This brief recap brings us up to date with Nioh as it appears in its current form — A lovingly crafted homage to the precision combat and mechanics of the Soulsborne games, whilst also introducing an RNG loot system inspired by Diablo and Borderlands and transplanting the action from the more European fantasy aesthetic of Miyazaki's aforementioned series to a feudal Japan setting that is more than a little reminiscent of the Onimusha games.

«That»70s Show» not only nails its era with set and costume design (the latter, the subject of the show's only Emmy win), it also supplies some inventiveness in camera and editing techniques, from split - screen scenes to characters dubbing others to inspired fantasy sequences.

One aspect that set it apart from similar games was the fact that it took place in a humble Americana town as opposed to a fantasy world.

Other highlights in this strand include: Miguel Gomes» mixes fantasy, documentary, docu - fiction, Brechtian pantomime and echoes of MGM musical in the epic ARABIAN NIGHTS; the World Premiere of William Fairman and Max Gogarty's CHEMSEX, an unflinching, powerful documentary about the pleasures and perils associated with the «chemsex» scene that's far more than a sensationalist exposé; the European Premiere of CLOSET MONSTER, Stephen Dunn's remarkable debut feature about an artistic, sexually confused teen who has conversations with his pet hamster, voiced by Isabella Rossellini; THE ENDLESS RIVER a devasting new film set in small - town South Africa from Oliver Hermanus, Diep Hoang Nguyen's beautiful debut, FLAPPING IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE, a wry, weird socially probing take on the teen pregnancy scenario that focuses on a girl whose escape from village life to pursue an urban education has her frozen in mid-flight; LUCIFER, Gust Van den Berghe's thrillingly cinematic tale of Lucifer as an angel who visits a Mexican village, filmed in «Tondoscope» — a circular frame in the centre of the screen; the European premiere of KOTHANODI a compelling, unsettling fairytale from India; veteran Algerian director Merzak Allouache's gritty and delicate portrait of a drug addicted petty thief in MADAME COURAGE; Radu Muntean's excellent ONE FLOOR BELOW, which combines taut, low - key realism with incisive psychological and ethical insights in a drama centering on a man, his wife and a neighbor; and QUEEN OF EARTH, Alex Ross Perry's devilish study of mental breakdown and dysfunctional power dynamics between female best friends, starring Elisabeth Moss.

SPECIAL MENTION AWARDS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Emma Thompson — for her eclecticism in switching from period films to fantasy genre, to contemporary settings.

Netflix has released a new image from David Ayer's upcoming fantasy action thriller Bright featuring Will Smith, Joel Edgerton, and Lucy Fry; check it out here... SEE ALSO: Watch the trailer for Bright here Set in an alternate present - day where humans, orcs, elves and fairies have been coexisting since the beginning of time, this action - thriller -LSB-...]

Although Europa Europa's blackly comic tone might seem to set it apart from Diamonds of the Night or Come and See, it does share several formal traits with these earlier films such as the puncturing of linear narrative progression with dream / fantasy sequences.

Meanwhile, Pixar may have two sequels in the pipeline, but original productions (Coco and a planned «suburban fantasy» adventure set for 2020 or 2021) have always been what separates the animated brand from its competitors.

The storybook images of stunning landscapes and lavish settings are a visual feast (Tarsem shot the fantasy scenes piecemeal all over the world over the course of four years) and the narrative innocence of wild turns and impossible feats (like traveling from China to New York to Paris on horseback in what seems like a day) is a charge.

Set in the lucrative world of blogging and magazine publishing — so you know it's a fantasy right from the get go — are Kunis» Jamie and Timberlake's Dylan.

From the lurid antics of the Big Little Lies women to the savage social satire of Get Out; from the emo awakening of Lady Bird to the sea creature - romancing fantasy of The Shape of Water, it's set to be an interesting ceremFrom the lurid antics of the Big Little Lies women to the savage social satire of Get Out; from the emo awakening of Lady Bird to the sea creature - romancing fantasy of The Shape of Water, it's set to be an interesting ceremfrom the emo awakening of Lady Bird to the sea creature - romancing fantasy of The Shape of Water, it's set to be an interesting ceremony.

(In Japanese with subtitles) The Lonely Maiden (PG - 13 for profanity, nudity and brief fantasy violence) Crime comedy, set in Massachusetts, about three museum security guards (Morgan Freeman, Christopher Walken and William H. Macy) who hatch an inside job to steal several masterpieces in order to prevent a new curator (Todd Weeks) from transferring their favorite works of art to another institution.

Kevin Bacon, Mary - Louise Parker, Stephanie Szostak and Robert Knepper co-star in the MEN IN BLACK-esque fantasy film set for US cinemas from 19th July and the UK from the 20th September.

Blind (Unrated) Psychological drama, set in Oslo, about a recently - blinded woman (Ellen Dorrit Petersen) who withdraws from the world to the security of her apartment to find herself facing both her deepest fears and her wildest, repressed fantasies.

In this case, Lin serves up a piping - hot Supreme with everything on it: There are classic car races; spy movie accoutrements; an ecclesiastical devotion to the ever - growing family (the fam's 10 - deep at this point, not counting Brian's new kid); the»70s fantasy of Luke Evans» Owen Shaw and his grungy, car - flipping Formula 1 racer; Letty's soap - opera return from the grave; her vicious smackdown with Gina Carano; that giant set - piece between Vin Diesel and a tank; and the other giant set - piece between Vin Diesel and a jumbo jet — Furious 6 doesn't stop.

The quasi-historical basis of the film sets it apart from the fantasy and whimsy that usually dominates Disney animated features, and the animators further set it apart through their drawing style.

Set in 1930's Europe and telling the tale of the titular seaplane - flying bounty hunter, the decidedly more realistic setting is a change of pace for the usually fantasy - minded director, but that hasn't stopped him from adding one surreal quirk: thanks to a mysterious spell, Porco's face is that of a pig.

The Warrior's Way (12/3) Western action fantasy, set in the Badlands, about a martial arts master (Jang Dong Ton) who emigrates from Asia to America to retire in peace, only to have to pick up his sword again to defend his adopted hometown and a beautiful local gal (Kate Bosworth) from the returning gang of marauders who had made her an orphan many moons ago.

As you would expect, the main menu showcases a montage of scenes from the film set to grand fantasy score.

HBO is gearing up to begin production on the eighth and final season of its epic fantasy series Game of Thrones, which is set to consist of just six episodes, albeit expanded from their usual runtime.

Arriving at just around the moment when the Star Wars revival threatens to switch over from big - ticket sci - fi / fantasy event to humdrum annual clock - in, Rian Johnson's middle chapter appears blithely and wonderfully unconcerned with paying off the supposed mysteries of its predecessor or setting up a grand finale.

by Walter Chaw Opening with a series of panels from Golden Age comics produced circa the era in which the film is set (i.e., 1962), The Butcher Boy identifies Neil Jordan as a director with a secret yen for superhero fantasies.

From plumbers turning into sewage monsters to a man reincarnating as a fly and setting out to seek vengeance, and a father slowly losing his mind in an amusement park, this year's edition of Fantastic Fest is sure to please its crowd of fans hungry for everything horror, science fiction, fantasy, action, Asian, and cult.

Set during the Late Cretaceous period, the prehistoric fantasy follows three Pachyrhinosauruses named Patchi (voice of Justin Long), Scowler (Skyler Stone), and Juniper (Tiya Sircar) as they grow from infants into adulthood.

«Jem and the Holograms» (October 23): In this live - action adaptation of the glitzy»80s animated series, a band of young women from humble beginnings become set on becoming superstars, with a little fantasy thrown in the mix.

OPENING THIS WEEK Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun by Kam Williams For movies opening December 3, 2010 BIG BUDGET FILMS The Warrior's Way (R for graphic violence) Western action fantasy, set in the Badlands, about a martial arts master (Jang Dong Ton) who emigrates from Asia to America to retire in peace, only to have to pick up his sword again to defend his adopted hometown and a beautiful local gal (Kate Bosworth) from the returning gang of marauders who had made her an orphan many moons ago.

This session, taught by a literary agent who represents (and adores) speculative fiction, will share helpful tips on how write great SF / F, how to set your work apart from other submissions, how to make your unique world come to life, and how to effectively pitch your sci - fi and fantasy to literary agents and editors.

This third installment in a fantasy cycle set in ancient China beautifully interweaves traditional folklore with the story of Pinmei, a timid girl who must rescue her storyteller grandmother from the clutches of the emperor.

Lin's third book in her fantasy cycle set in ancient China beautifully interweaves traditional folklore with the story of Pinmei, a timid girl who must dig deep within herself to rescue her storyteller grandmother from the clutches of the emperor.

Expect a wide array of recommendations of different young adult and new adult romance novels from Caitlin, whether it's set in our world, a fantasy world, or a supernatural one.

And besides capturing the imaginations of millions of visitors, the rooms have inspired creativity, from a children's fantasy novel set amid their miniature visions of home to the recent Art Institute online interactive «Game of Thornes» that invites Internet users to click their way through the Thorne rooms.

We're setting up a promo blitz for fantasy «The Dolorous Adventure of Brother Banenose» from March 10 to March 13.

Over at the Kill Zone, James Scott Bell calls out writing flubs that throw readers out of stories, Mythcreant writer Oren Ashkenazi offers tips on creating immersive fantasy settings, and Susan Perabo expounds a method for developing characters with background and experiences entirely different from your own.

Part of this is because I have a readership now (though we'll see how many follow me from secondary world high fantasy to a contemporary fantasy set in Arizona!)

These are some seriously enjoyable books showing transformed lives of power in realistic settings from romances to exotic fantasy and science fiction.

Find all of Ben's books below, from his debut Emaneska Series, set in a cold and brutal Norse - inspired world, to his new Scarlet Star Trilogy, a western fantasy coming - of - age tale set in an alternate 1867 Wyoming and London.

This site also contains Princeling, a fantasy novel set in a world where war has lasted for generations, From Hell to the Stars, a loose translation of a medieval science fiction classic, and Main Stream, a sampling of suspenseful historical fantasy stories.