Sentences with phrase «impressed by a director»

Danner was impressed by director and co-screenwriter Brett Haley, however, and eventually discovered that playing the role of a Los Angeles widow at a tipping point in her life could be both «cathartic and liberating.»

Other people are so impressed by a director who cares more about playing mind games with the audience than telling a real story.

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By then, Blankfein had impressed Goldman's board of directors, and especially Paulson, with his tenacity, his ambition, and his hands - on management of the business.

We are continually impressed by NRStor's innovation and leadership in the energy storage sector, as well as their progressive work on microgrids, and are very pleased to be welcoming them as our new partner,» said Ron Dizy, Managing Director of MaRS Advanced Energy Centre.

«We've convinced two Labor ministers already and I think I'll be able convince a third minister,» says Peter Kelly, the upbeat managing director of SPC. «I'm quite impressed by [Macfarlane] but he's got to get it through the cabinet.

LCW's Sales Director Justin Moran was also impressed by the exhibition: «We were delighted with the caliber of visitors and out of all the major wine events held in the Asian region this has to be the most superior wine event held annually.»

United's Group Managing Director, Richard Arnold, said: «Since Manchester United launched its relationship with bwin in 2012, we have been impressed by their commitment to setting the standard in their industry and providing dynamic and innovative user experiences, as is clearly demonstrated in the bwin Manchester United casino.»

«We continue to be very impressed by the ability of many journalists - professional and amateur - to grasp and convey such complex issues relating to global poverty and international development,» said Michael Holscher, Director of Strategy and External Affairs for Marie Stopes International.

Executive Director Lillian Roberts says members were impressed by Liu's efforts as comptroller to curtail unnecessary spending and the hiring of private contractors for city work.

The former communications director for Hillary ClintonHillary Diane Rodham ClintonTrump Jr. met with Gulf adviser who offered help to win election: report Voters Dems need aren't impressed by anti-waterboarding showboating After year of investigation, Trump can rightly claim some vindication MORE's presidential campaign said Sunday that the Trump administration is igniting passion in the opposition never before seen in the United States.

At the end of the hearing, John P. McLaurin III, the Army's deputy director of force management, made it clear he was impressed by what he saw Friday.

Christian Guizard — then Barboiu's direct supervisor at IEM and today the director of the Laboratoire de Synthse et Fonctionnalisation des Cramiques in Cavaillon — was «impressed by his maturity, his interpersonal skills, and his high motivation,» Guizard writes in an e-mail.

Louis Weiner, director of the Georgetown Lombardi Cancer Center, who was not involved in the study, said he was impressed by the results.

Harvard weight - loss expert Kathy McManus, director of nutrition at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, is also impressed by the strong emphasis throughout the book on eating small portions.

ELLE's fashion features director Rebecca Lowthorpe was particularly impressed by her 70s - inspired spring / summer 2013 collection, pronouncing it «supremely wearable modern art».

While dating fashion model Roshumba Williams around 1991 and vacationing with her in France, Dourdan was spotted by powerhouse Debbie Allen, then the producer and director of A Different World; impressed by his looks and manner, she invited him to audition for the series.

Hollywood producer Jerry Wald was impressed by Schaffner's TV output and hired the director to helm the 1963 film The Stripper.

Star - writer - director Mike Birbiglia (Trainwreck) shows no mercy in pulling back the curtain on the cutthroat comedy scene: When Ben Stiller drops by the gang's regular dive bar after taking in their show, these quick - witted adults make fools out of themselves trying to impress him.

«Call Me By Your Name,» «Dunkirk,» «Lady Bird,» and «The Post» impressed with eight nominations each, and are all in the running for Best Picture and Best Director, among others.

I've only seen one other Browning film (Freaks) but I've yet to be really impressed by him (James Whale seems a much better director of early 30s horror).

That's one reason why I was impressed by a film that may not have come on your radar yet, although it has played at various American festivals — Life and Nothing More, by Antonio Mendez Esparza, a Spanish director working in the U.S.. It's the Florida - set story of a mother - son relationship, about a teenage boy going through problems at home and at school, and his mother, who keeps their household together through a series of diner jobs while dealing with the attentions of a fond but potentially troublesome suitor.

Impressed by one of Peoples» unproduced scripts, director Tony Scott referred it to his brother Ridley.

Based on a true story, the new film from director John Lee Hancock (Saving Mr. Banks), follows the trail of how traveling salesman Ray Kroc (Michael Keaton), impressed by the brothers» innovative assembly - line approach to the kitchen, maneuvered himself into a position where he was ultimately able to take control of the company, transforming himself in the process to the «founder» of an economic empire.

That's how long it took the director to tell us that he got this gig based on a FOX suit being very impressed by his previous film, Just Married.

From my first encounter with them, I was very impressed by their courage, determination and hard work,» said Steve McQueen, Director of 12 Years a Slave.

However, I'm still yet to be truly impressed by any of the output from director Jonathan Liebesman, but there's always a first time for everything.

In what could be a good omen for Leonardo DiCaprio finally winning an Oscar and for us to finally stop hearing about Leonardo DiCaprio's lack of Oscars, the voters for the Directors Guild Of America Awards were impressed enough by The Revenant to give it the Outstanding Directorial Achievement award — the DGA's top...

Previously going by the title of THE ANIMATORS, director Ruairi Robinson's THE LAST DAYS ON MARS impressed many at its premiere at the recent...

In the end, the far - too - predictable script by the first - time screenwriter and the lack of any directorial flourish by the first - time director fails to impress.

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As it stands, the 1080p 1.85 X 1 digital High Definition image looks fine throughout, shot with remarkable form by Anderson as an uncredited Director of Photography, his use of the grain in the advanced Kodak Vision 3 35 mm camera negative film stocks is superior and impresses throughout as it usually does in all of his films.

If director Todd Solondz split audiences with Happiness back in 1998 and lost those who had stuck by him with 2004's Palindromes, those impressed with the promise of Welcome to the Dollhouse may be gratified to learn that his newest film, Dark Horse, represents more than simply a return to form.

10 Years Directed by: Jamie Linden Starring: Channing Tatum, Oscar Isaac, Chris Pratt Rating: PG - 13 Release Date: September 14, 2012 TRAILER SCORE: 7/10 Thoughts by TSR: As this trailer began and we were introduced to the likes of Channing Tatum, Oscar Isaac, Justin Long, and Chris Pratt, I was impressed that first - time director Jamie Linden managed to land such names.

Director Neil Marshall continually impresses me with his genre films, and this one was no different — a group of girlfriends tries to reconnect after one of them experiences tragedy by going spelunking.

I spent all day yesterday on the set of writer - director Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch and came away extremely impressed by the vision and scope of his 5th feature film.

The actor was also famously discovered at age 14 by Steven Spielberg after the director watched a goofy video Ehrenreich created for a Jewish friend's bat mitzvah; Spielberg happened to be at the party and was impressed by what he saw.

Oliver Stone's JFK is a film I couldn't get enough of as a wee - lad, and judging by the trailer to first time director Peter Landesman's PARKLAND, it looks as though I'm about to be equally impressed.

It's easy to see why so many are impressed by 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days, Romanian writer / director Cristian Mungiu's much - lauded Cannes prizewinner.

Impressed by the project's initial success, the state of Maryland awarded us a grant to hire a project director and to expand the number of job sites.

Kim Olesker, regional director of United Way Success by 6 program, said organizers are impressed with the number of providers that have stepped up to accept preschool children in Lake County.

By Eamonn O'Keeffe, Director of Campus Ministry I have always been inspired and impressed with how Holy Week commemorates our Christian faith in a nutshell.

«I have been extremely impressed by the range of experiences and leadership of the Advisory Board members,» said YouthTruth Executive Director Jen Wilka.

«The book is much imitated by foreign publishers, who are impressed with the Polish style of illustration and picture books,» said Maria Deskur, managing director of Egmont Poland, the country's leading book publisher and the firm responsible for publishing many licensed brands, such as Disney and Mattel.

Summer Wyatt, West Virginia state director for The HSUS, has long been impressed by Habeb's dedication.

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In continuing with this tradition, a sheltering operation of this magnitude warranted an equally substantial donation, for which we were happy and fortunate to offer,» said Mark Hagen, director of research for Rolf C. Hagen Inc. «After visiting the emergency shelter personally this past week, I can say without hesitation that I am very impressed with the high level of professionalism and care exemplified by the HSI Canada staff.

The jury, which included Brooklyn Museum curator Rujeko Hockley, artist Sara VanDerBeek, artist and Director of General Studies at ICP Marina Berio, as well as artist / publisher and Board Co-President at BAXTER ST Michi Jigarjian, was very impressed by the overall quality of the submissions, and the final choice was very difficult.

«The award is for service to the field, and as a new faculty and member of the Tyler community, I can say that I've been wholly impressed with the level of passion and commitment demonstrated by the whole of the Tyler Photo program,» Program Director Byron Wolfe said.

«He is very much a child of this generation who embraces everything that moves and is pop and is music, and puts it in a blender and makes it their own, so I'm impressed by that,» said Klaus Biesenbach, the director of MoMA PS1.

I think it's obvious he was trying to impress NCSE head Eugenie Scott, by making a big splash in his first month as a director of the new NCSE mission, which is to convince the public that the teaching of climate change skepticism or controversy is on par with teaching Creation Science.