Sentences with phrase «inspired by the whale»

Now playing in theaters everywhere is Ron Howard's latest movie In the Heart of the Sea, a story inspired by the whaling adventure that turned into the story of «Moby Dick», written by Herman Melville (who appears in the film as played by Ben Whishaw).

Juliette Dumas» monumental column - like sculptures are inspired by whale bones, the largest skeletal structure in nature.

The collection is comprised of a boardroom table, a chair, lamps and acoustic wall panels — with design components inspired by the whale for which the collection derives its name.

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Inspired by the true story that captured the hearts of people across the world, the rescue adventure «Big Miracle» tells the amazing tale of a small town news reporter (John Krasinski) and a Greenpeace volunteer (Drew Barrymore) who are joined by rival world superpowers to save a family of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle.

The novel was said to be inspired by the author's own experience aboard a whaling ship and the horrific circumstances surrounding the 1820 sinking of the Nantucket Essex.

Who: Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Brendan Gleeson and Ben Whishaw What: Based on the 1820 event that inspired Herman Melville's «Moby Dick,» a whaling ship is preyed upon by a sperm whale, stranding its crew at sea for 90 days.

Chris Hemsworth plays dashing first mate aboard the Essex, the real ship attacked by a giant whale that inspired literary classic «Moby Dick.»

Formerly titled «Everybody Loves Whales» (not a great title, but far more informative than the generic «Big Miracle»), the story is inspired by the true story...

What many of us don't know is that the work of fiction was inspired by harrowing real - life events that took place aboard the whaling vessel Essex.

He then went on to write and direct the critically acclaimed low - budget feature The Squid and the Whale (2005), a story heavily inspired by his own childhood.

Inspired by true events, Big Miracle details the media circus that ensues after a small - time reporter (John Krasinski's Adam Carlson) breaks the story of three whales trapped in the ice within the Arctic Circle - with the ensuing efforts to break the animals free eventually involving everyone from a local environmentalist (Drew Barrymore's Rachel Kramer) to a pair of struggling entrepreneurs (James LeGros» Karl and Rob Riggle's Dean) to the President of the United States.

In the Heart of the Sea (PG - 13 for action, peril, mature themes and brief violence) Seafaring adventure, set in 1820, recounting the ramming and sinking of The Essex by a sperm whale, the tragedy which inspired Herman Melville to write Moby Dick.

«Big Miracle,» inspired by historic whale rescue, shows the power of the human / animal bond and the power of media to help animals.

Luxuriant forests ringed by snow - capped mountains create an inspiring backdrop for kayaking, bear viewing and whale watching.

The «Whale Watcher» — a brand new 50 seater catamaran run by Naturaliste Charters, allows the viewing of these awe - inspiring creatures of the deep in absolute luxury.

BBC Two documentary Horizon: Dippy And The Whale, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, goes behind the scenes, but if you want to see the world's biggest mammal alive and fluking, book one of these marine - inspired trips...

Inspired by the african safari experience, our Safari Tents are surely the most stylish way to enjoy a luxury whale watching holiday.

Among the most stunning works in the critically lauded Frank Stella retrospective at the Whitney Museum this fall are four wall sculptures — three - dimensional paintings, if you prefer — that revel in nautical themes inspired by Melville's White Whale.

«Moby - Dick» features paintings, works on paper, sculpture and a single site - specific installation inspired by the white whale.

Dynamic duo by Edith Newhall «Few artworks in Philadelphia can inspire the jaw - dropping awe that Tristin Lowe's single, gigantic felt replica of a whale, Mocha Dick, at the Fabric Workshop and Museum, does (and will do all summer).

A continuation of Sabina Streeter's previous show, Captains, Mates, + Widows, the exhibition is a collection of paintings inspired by the lives and personae of the great whaling era.

Inspired by the rib cage of a whale that has washed ashore, the newly commissioned work plays an altered version of Verdi's Requiem, performed by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Jaap van Zweden.

Pollock's sense of space is absolutely suggested by Melville, and the rolling, wild wave forms of Stella's Moby Dick - inspired by observing beluga whales swimming in the New York aquarium - are very Pollock.

«Don't Axe Me» will also feature the first New York presentation of Osedax (2010; made in collaboration with Edgar Cleijne)-- an immersive environment consisting of 16 mm film and painted slide projections inspired by a species of undersea worm that buries into the bones of whale carcasses.The exhibition highlights the humor, historical depth, psychological complexity, and formal inventiveness inherent in Gallagher's rich oeuvre.

The issue closes with an audio CD featuring new songs inspired by specific TV shows; participants include Stephin Merritt («Meerkat Manor»), Cloud Nothings («Golden Girls»), and Freelance Whales («My So - Called Life»).

Barney describes the totally words - free art - house flick as an «abstract fairy tale» and says the film's striking visuals were inspired by Japanese culture, fossil fuel and whales, as was Bjork's otherworldly score... R&B «Every Woman» turned motivational speaker Chaka Khan turns it up tonight at the Mountain Winery in Saratoga.

«Don't Axe Me» will also feature the first New York presentation of Osedax (2010; made in collaboration with Edgar Cleijne)-- an immersive environment consisting of 16 mm film and painted slide projections inspired by a species of undersea worm that buries into the bones of whale carcasses.

Lonely Whale was inspired by the power of creating community so that together we can care for each other and our natural environment and begin to positively impact the health of our ocean.

In January, inspired by the Idle No More movement, six Cree youth and one guide, left their community of Great Whale on the Hudson Bay to begin The Quest of Wisjinichu - Nishiyuu (Quest For Unity), a...

• Exclusive Kraken Ship Pack — Only available to Season Pass owners, this pack includes a sail, wheel, and figurehead inspired by the legendary sea monsters known for swallowing ships, men and whales.

The interior of narrowboat living room features an exquisite design by Matabwa, inspired by the skeleton of a whale.