Sentences with phrase «great escapism»

It's not going to win any oscars but it really is great escapism, predictable plot with fabulous scenery and some laugh - out loud moments.

Not exact matches

Evidence of this cultural septicity is everywhere: in the rise of hedonistic escapism, in the violence of our popular entertainment, in the media's embrace of assisted suicide as the next great progressive cause.

Karl Jaspers has labeled as escapism a great deal of the current interest in Oriental religion and philosophy, especially on the part of young people.

This escapism has caused great pain for others politically and economically.

Tropical - leaf wallpaper — that great convergence of Polynesian escapism, Palm Beach decor, and things Solange would wear as a pantsuit — is the clear choice for the new crop of beachy bars.

My friend calls her sewing «therapy» and I think that's a great way to describe the escapism you feel when you are crafting.

Most people see this as a great piece of escapism but if you have genuine concerns about what you and your loved ones would do if zombies were to stalk the earth, you may want to get some practice in.

Anchored by a great screenplay and some strong performances, the film really dances with its scenery, costumes and overall escapism.

With the possible exception of Pixar, no other animation company has a better hit - to - miss ratio: the Oscar - winning short Creature Comforts (1989), those incredible Wallace and Gromit shorts and their 2005 feature The Curse of the Were - Rabbit, the great poultry escapism of Chicken Run (2000), the sheer (or rather, sheared) genius of Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015).

Most superhero comics were created as a form of escapism during the Great Depression, so they have a special place in our hearts.

The great man was famed for bringing that escapism to an era that wasn't that good for many, he positively knew of his impact and what he gave to the time, saying:

It's always fun to watch, even if it isn't what one might call great, and it's definitely entertaining enough for football fans who aren't looking for anything other than some fun escapism.

As summarised in this great article by the Huffington Post, genre fiction is about captivating writing that offers escapism and entertainment, while literary fiction explores the human condition.

Is the need for escapism that great?

But when the game you're playing suddenly starts thinking for itself, your choice of escapism doesn't seem so great.

From epic zombie stories about survival to truly amazing fantasy worlds, these are all great for escapism and pure, unadulterated fun!

In his latest series «The Great Beyond» Roukes places escapism at the centre, managing abstract motifs that change our preconceived ideas about the body and identity.

Here's why a stint of unemployment is a great time to have a baby: 1) The escapism that people engage in during a bad economy is pathetic.