Sentences with phrase «if poignancy»

'' «Fair Game» starts in New York City, set against a backdrop that will carry an air of what - if poignancy for many viewers: A new president is about to be inaugurated, and she is a woman.»

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Again in the next chapter the promise and the requirement are driven home with a poignancy that would stab us if familiarity with the words had not dulled us to their power, «If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you.&raquif familiarity with the words had not dulled us to their power, «If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you.&raquIf ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatsoever ye will, and it shall be done unto you.»

If the 2 - 1 win over Manchester United to complete a rare unbeaten home record in Tottenham's final season at the iconic old ground wasn't an historic milestone in itself, once the pitch had been cleared by stewards and uniformed police after several pleading announcements, the afternoon was given unforgettable poignancy with the parade of 48 former Tottenham legends plus a cinematic trip down memory «Lane» narrated on giant screens by renowned Spurs fan, actor Kenneth Branagh, chronicling the illustrious history of the club and rendering many fans misty - eyed.

The poignancy of the story of 85 Days is that if the assassination in Los Angeles had never happened we would never have had Richard Nixon as president, or Watergate, and this book encapsulates what America could have had, and what, sadly, it did not get.

«If I can't make it this year, I'm not making it,» Spielberg said of The Post, which has Trump parallels at every turn but would still be a fascinating movie stripped of its new - found poignancy.

However, the poignancy of the material certainly comes out, and much of the humor is inspired enough to elevate the film from a sure misfire to one that is smart and witty, even if it isn't altogether memorable.

But if you want to watch the Material Girl in all her vainglory, then the film's mostly a success, mixing moments of controversy, humor and even poignancy.

If there is a major criticism lobbied against Fruitvale Station, it's that Coogler utilizes creative license and injects several things into the story for the purpose of the poignancy and thoughtful commentary.

That many Americans believe Bush has used such earpieces, and that he rarely if ever reads a newspaper, brings a certain poignancy to these scenes.

(Even though it's been long enough now since release that if you've remained unspoiled, you're kind of amazing and you should definitely go into this film knowing as little as possible — not because it depends on not knowing what's going on, but because it just gives it that much more oomph and poignancy if you learn gradually along with the film.)

The poignancy of the film comes from these unspoken desires — for understanding, compassion, or, if one wants to put it bluntly, love — that are communicated through more prurient methods, from Razmik's quick sexual encounters to Sin - Dee's physical manifestation of jealousy over the loss of what she believed to be a genuine romance.

It will be interesting to see if the pair can achieve the same level of comedy and poignancy they did the first time.

If you like laugh out loud, dark comedy and poignancy in equal measures then you'll love Kevin Kelly's incredibly funny and intimate take on a mid-life man's misadventures as he makes his way through life.

Luckily, if you're not quite up to speed on the epic storyline, Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 provides enough flashbacks to provide context - which is imperative given the poignancy of the narrative's finale.