Sentences with phrase «leading man roles»

Solitary Man (Anchor Bay)-- Add Michael Douglas to the long list of actors who simply get more interesting as they age farther out of leading man roles.

Unlike his fellow WWE wrestlers - turned - actors like John Cena and Dwayne Johnson, Bautista tested the acting waters a bit with supporting performances before diving into the leading man roles.

Depp, though one of the world's most recognized stars, rarely plays typical leading man roles and Cooper is a former actor («The X-Files,» «Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me) turned instantly acclaimed...

And while there are admittedly a few nifty twists within the third act - all of which, naturally, were present within the original film - Shutter's place as an absolutely redundant piece of work is undeniable virtually from start to finish (which is a shame, really, given how infrequently Jackson is afforded the opportunity to take on leading man roles within theatrical releases).

My biggest hesitation, is that Pine has a terrible track record concerning leading man roles.

Though seemingly born with a battered bulldog countenance and a rattly voice best suited to such lines as «We don't like you kind around these parts, stranger,» tough - guy character actor Kenneth Tobey was originally groomed for gormless leading man roles when he came to Hollywood in 1949.

He is far too dorky to have gotten these leading man roles for so many years.

Why It's Paul Bettany's Movie: Creation is a biopic that seemingly exists to give Paul Bettany a major leading man role, rare for him after years of playing second fiddle to the likes of Heath Ledger (A Knight's Tale), Russell Crowe (A Beautiful Mind, in which Crowe romanced Bettany's future real - life wife, Jennifer Connelly), and Russell Crowe yet again (Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World).

Having gotten the gentrified leading man role down to an science, Northam next went in an entirely different direction as a con man forced to pose as accomplice Steve Zahn's gay lover in a small Texas town in Happy, Texas, which had its premiere at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival.

Both prove that at this point in his career, he is not up the serious leading man role that he aspires for.

But on the other hand, we're at a point in film history where there's only one star who's good at this kind of musical leading man role who has enough box office credibility from other projects (specifically his nearly 20 - year run as Wolverine) to get an automatic green light for almost any new musical movie just by saying «Yes,» and that's Jackman — so I'd rather not nitpick him to death here.

John Cena has lined up a new leading man role — and he's teaming up with old WWE rival Dwayne Johnson to do it — as he joins action - thriller The Janson Directive.

Not exact matches

Until men take a leading role tackling the bias, we're going to continue to face it.»

Aaron Eckhart stars in a role that failed to establish him as a leading man, but he admirably holds together a cast that includes Hilary Swank and Stanley Tucci.

shipwreck73, Jesus warned us (Matthew 23:1 - 39) about who sat in the lead roles in the churches, synagogues, any / all false religions in the world... and specifically told us to read and study His truth (the Bible) so that we can sharpen our knowledge with those that profess to know him whether they are teaching His truth or the lies of man.

Focus on women as «helper» has led to the belief that God gave primary roles and responsibilities to men and second or supporting roles to women in the Kingdom of God.

The Church is still against birth control, and has this idea in the complemantary gender role basically women should be quiet, pop babies and man should only lead in the Church and work.

God expects men to take the lead role, and do it in a righteous manner, plain and simple.

God would prefer men in this role so if I knew any better you probably got divorce at least once trying to take the place of the man and lead the house because that is exactly what you sound like a women who will not play the role she is meant to play and just be submissive.

Gender plays a significant role when we talk about how women and men can lead well together in the church and workplace.

The Copernican revolution has thus led us by steps to the point where God (presuming for the moment that we can still use this word in a meaningful way) must be much greater than the pre-Copernicans ever imagined, while on the other hand man, in spite of the recent rapid expanse of his knowledge and technology, appears to have been reduced to an infinitesimal role in space.

The Godless Monster is right, people try and influence, control, manipulate, ect in every area of life when they have a position of authority, thats human nature, or the sin nature of man if you like.Because the church has a lot of organisation, its a hot bed of oppitunity for people with ideas or assperations to lead or control to position themselves, and once there become protective of their role, it gives them a voice.You will find them in schools, governments, offices, everywhere.IT really makes no difference if it christian or athiest place, its people being people

It does not matter whether one is by God's providential decree placed in the role of politician, engaged in public action for the common good, or in the role of a lover of wisdom (philosopher), engaged as a private person in contemplation of eternal truths, or in some combination of the two: «A man can still lead a life of faith in any of these three lives and reach the eternal rewards.

5 «The active or «dominating» approach to things we customarily call «manly», refers to many more situations than the sexual one, and though it would not be tenable to state that a woman could not display great courage and activity, the role of leading and mastering the world is nevertheless not as congenial to her as to the man.

That stems from the suggestion that he will remain in Lionel Messi's shadow, and so moving to another club would give him the opportunity to be the main man at that club and play a leading role in search of further trophies and individual accolades.

The casting was sublime: Ryan Anderson as the jive - talking front man in an ill - fitting toupee, Tyreke Evans as the Special Man's sidekick (with nooooooo problem) and Anthony Davis in the lead roman in an ill - fitting toupee, Tyreke Evans as the Special Man's sidekick (with nooooooo problem) and Anthony Davis in the lead roMan's sidekick (with nooooooo problem) and Anthony Davis in the lead role.

Todd is young, and he has assumed the role of the leading man.

Coping with the contrast between their traditional nonaggressive role in society and the no - holds - barred climate on the court leads to some interesting discussions, like what happens when women start beating up on men.

The Arsenal man has attracted criticism in the past for the number of goals he scores in his attacking role, however this season he leads Coutinho for goals scored per game (0.3 to 0.09).

The Chelsea man saw his form improve towards the end of last term and perhaps the knowledge that Didier Drogba has left Stamford Bridge, meaning the 28 year old will have a more pivotal role to plate at Stamford Bridge, will lead to the former Liverpool man putting in a commanding display or two.

Alexis and Campbell should be manning the mid-left wing and Ozil and Iwobi will ofcourse take charge of the play maker role position behind Giroud or Welbeck depending who the Boss is starting between the 2 to lead the line.

Again, Man U's bench warmer was brought in for a leading role in our team.

Therefore, Philippe Coutinho is the man who should lead the line in a false nine role, supported by the craft of Adam Lallana and the raw speed of Jordon Ibe.

This is 3 defenders out of six and the only time we may have 5 in the field will be depend on the game... where we are defending a slim lead and need to shut out an opponent (mostly that happens about 30 closing minutes in the game... The issue about Man United's LvG trial should not scare anyone from looking at our own strengths and playing through them — We are faster, we are younger, we are more technically adept and maybe we can implement this best... Remember guys a wingback is also a defender when the need arises and the questions we should be asking is if Walcott, Ox, Podolski and Carzola can really learn to track back when played in the wing back roles...

One would have imagined that Louis van Gaal would lead the chase for Depay given the Man United boss handed the youngster a prominent role in his Dutch national team set - up at the 2014 World Cup finals, where the speedster grabbed two goals.

Howson played a starring role for his side and would have done enough to deserve the Man of the Match award as the 27 - year - old produced a smart finish to hammer home past Brad Guzan as the hosts importantly took the lead to put the pressure on Remi Garde's men.

It's noted that he's now signed a new one - year deal worth # 180,000 - a-week to stay at Old Trafford, as per the Sun, but time will tell how much of a prominent role he'll have this time round with Romelu Lukaku signed this past summer to lead the line for Man Utd.

Hardy is carving out his niche in Hollywood and becoming a regular leading man, which actually may work against him as Bond characters tend to gain fame from the role, and not vice versa.

Cavani is a huge player, but has become increasingly frustrated with his lack of playing time in the central striker role, and has told the media of his frustrations on a number of occasions, leading Man United and Chelsea to take an interest, only for their interest to fizzle out.

Also if you look at the after effects it could be a very positive move leading to 1) di Maria replacing him / lavezzi in the wide role (man u lost falcao / rvp / di maria?)

No and no this is 3 defenders out of six and the only time we may have 5 in the field will be depend on the game... where we are defending a slim lead and need to shut out an opponent (mostly that happens about 30 closing minutes in the game... The issue about Man United's LvG trial should not scare anyone from looking at our own strengths and playing through them — We are faster, we are younger, we are more technically adept and maybe we can implement this best... Remember guys a wingback is also a defender when the need arises and the questions we should be asking is if Walcott, Ox, Podolski and Carzola can really learn to track back when played in the wing back roles...

Holder led the OSU men's golf team to eight national titles in over three decades as head coach, and he showed similar prowess in a much larger role.

In that time Chelsea have collected just one solitary point and have even seen their four - point lead at the summit not only cut down to size by title rivals Man Utd, they've been forced to play the role of catch up for the very first time this season.

The prevalence of the three - man midfield and the holding role and the changing shape of the Premier League to better fit the trends of the European game has led to arguments that players such as Roy Keane would no longer be able to find a place on the fields of the 21st Century.

An early substitution for Morgan Schneiderlin only lead to the hosts looking even more rigid and conservative with Fellaini returning to his midfield target man role and leading to more high balls sent up to the Belgian.

However, with a host of star attacking midfielders and wingers linked to the club, the return of Markovic, and Roberto Firmino also comfortable leading the line, Alario might be a man for a specific role, rather than a star man who'll have to be shoehorned in.

«While daytime nappy changes are largely the responsibility of the mother, likely due to mums spending the daytime caring for their child whilst on maternity leave, Britain's dads are taking the lead with night - time nappy changes where men are increasingly occupying spaces previously thought of as «feminine» — spending more time on housework and taking a more proactive role in parenting.»

Cuomo announced the unveiling of an exhibit in the Capitol that honors New York's service men and women who have died in war, as well as highlighting the state's leading role in the birth of the Memorial Day holiday.

BY PAUL SCHINDLER Even as the September 10 Democratic primary spelled defeat for City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, New York's leading LGBT elected official, the results catapulted three gay men into roles as rising political stars.

There are at least three important trends at play here - the decline in age of our leading politicians, who now reach the top in their 40s (or even 30s); the fact many people have children a lot later in life; and the fact men are expected to have a much bigger role in childcare.