Sentences with phrase «in pure escapism»

A pop artist through and through, Spielberg, with his earlier popcorn pictures, evinced a willingness to indulge in pure escapism and nostalgia.

Not exact matches

You can aim to get in touch with what's really important in life (Henry David Thoreau's Walden is good for that), learn something new, or just go for pure escapism with the latest frothy romance or beach - read paperback.

The metaphor for terrorist attack is so front and center it hardly bears mentioning; War of the Worlds is pure popcorn escapism of the highest order if you want it to be, or more, but it's never less than thrilling, thanks in enormous part to the film's magnificent, sternum - rattling sound design, surely another of the film's Oscar - calibrated achievements.

Classic films present escapism in its purest form, and I can't think of a better example than William Wyler's romantic adventure, Roman Holiday.

received drubbing from critics when it released in 2008, but Colin Firth said it is one of his favourite films as it is «hard to do pure escapism».

There is nothing wrong with pure escapism, but rather than compare this to the classic 1988 Die Hard, it really has more in common with this year's mediocre A Good Day to Die Hard.

The discussion of kids - and - parents and real - life connections keeps «The Long Haul» grounded in something more than pure escapism.

If you like fiction that's fun, a little quirky, pure escapism, and that still has one foot in reality, then this is the novel for you.

Both set in the same period, offering pure escapism.

Located in Cartagena de Indias, this private island is pure escapism and luxury; for those wanting a secluded isle... this location for island getaways as well as special events...

Located in Cartagena de Indias, this private island is pure escapism and luxury; for those wanting a secluded isle this property is among the best in all the Caribbean.

The Movies - Constructions Of Reality And Sources Of Metaphors (04/03/01) You can still go to movies for pure entertainment and «escapism,» but don't disregard the impact of movies on our culture and miss the opportunity to draw from them lines, meanings, and metaphors that are useful in your mediation practice.

As Ms. Ball describes, it is «pure escapism» from what is going on in your life.