Sentences with phrase «headstrong characters»

Pauline at the Beach (Kino Lorber Studio Classics, Blu - ray, DVD)-- After completing his «Six Moral Tales» (plus a pair of terrific literary period pieces), French filmmaker Eric Rohmer embarked on «Comedies and Proverbs,» a series of female - driven romantic comedies with headstrong characters, mis - matched couples, and the criss - crossing plots of a Shakespearean farce.

One of the most discerning and revered actors in Hollywood, her public persona radiates with soft - spoken, good - humoured charm — and yet what stands out most prominently from her eclectic film career is the robust gallery of visceral, vinegary and headstrong characters who are unendingly encouraged to change their ways by those behind and in front of the camera.

Not exact matches

The problem is a board and top executive team that don't always appear to have control of its wide - ranging cast of characters, including founders who have attained near - celebrity status (another co-founder, Biz Stone, is a regular on NPR, and earlier this year Dorsey was profiled in Vanity Fair), headstrong and divisive managers, and investors used to getting their way.

The two actors approach the character in vastly different ways, with Burton going in a far more theatrical direction than Farrell, who instead portrays Alexander as a conflicted yet headstrong warrior.

Matthias Schoenaerts has not been unduly stretched since his previous detached lead role in Alan Rickman's recent costume drama, A Little Chaos, and again appears reluctant to navigate his character beyond specific emotional boundaries, but does inject just enough pathos into Gabriel Oak to consider him a plausible suitor for the headstrong but fragile Bathsheba.

The protagonist Phileas Fogg has more insecurities and more flair than the character as written, and now there's a lady along for the ride, Monique (Cécile De France), the headstrong French artist and obvious love interest.

Tika Sumpter as Michelle oozes class and a headstrong personality from the get go, and also makes sure to be distinct but, at the same time, showing more personality and gumption than most female characters written in this kind of role.

Kim from the outset is presented as a headstrong girl but she succumbs physically to Jonny very quickly which degraded her character a little for me but she is a nineteen year old working as a chalet girl without her parents around so... fun and frolics must ensue... However what is more refreshing to watch is the journey of Kim, overcoming obstacles and her past trauma in order to shine on the slopes.

She has created another engaging novel full of winsome characters, this time set during the summer before the outbreak of World War I. Follow the story of headstrong, independent Beatrice Nash and kind but stuffy surgeon - in - training Hugh Grange along with his formidable Aunt Agatha.

Unlike most main characters at Lady Agnue's School for Princesses & Other Female Protagonists, I was opinionated, bold, and headstrong.

The sturdy little Shorgi is full of personality; bringing together the headstrong, feisty character of the Shih Tzu and the people - pleasing nature of the Queen of England's fave pet, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi.

From candlestick Casanovas to brutish buffoons to headstrong heroines, we've got the home screen themes for you to represent your favorite character in a tale as old as time.