Sentences with phrase «like octavia»

I like the Octavia.

It looks reasonably upmarket, too; rather like an Octavia that's been shrunk in the wash.

If the company decides to launch the latter, it will stay in line with Skoda's latest design philosophy - as seen in cars like the Octavia, Yeti and the soon - to - be-launched Superb.

Despite SUVs dominating the new - vehicle launch scene, sporty cars like the Octavia RS are flourishing.

These days, many would - be buyers of this kind of car are tempted into compact, fuel - efficient SUVs like the Octavia's Karoq stablemate.

The brand has flourished in recent years on the back of strong core models like the Octavia and impressive new models like the Kodiaq SUV.

We like the Octavia vRS.

Not exact matches

Suzanne Collins» «The Hunger Games» series, for example, alludes to vomitoriums when the lavish inhabitants of the Capitol — all with Latin names like Flavia and Octavia — imbibe a drink to make them vomit at parties so they can gorge themselves on more calories than citizens in the surrounding districts would see in months.

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I really liked Bjork over Octavia.

In addition to up and comers like Woodley and Miles Teller, we find notables such as Winslet, Naomi Watts, and Octavia Spencer.

But we also get stills for some new faces to The Divergent Series like, Johanna (Octavia Spencer), Evelyn (Naomi Watts), Marlene (Suki Waterhouse), Uriah (Keiynan Lonsdale), Jack Kang (Daniel Dae Kim), Hector (Emjay Anthony), and Edgar (Johnny Weston).

Give it to Octavia Spencer because she was just magnificent in The Help, however, like best actress this is a tough choice because everyone should get it.

Some actors who have been awarded an Oscar have said they felt, after getting it, there was a curse limiting their opportunities, while in others, like that of Octavia Spencer, an Oscar win can help launch your career.

But this year's fields are refreshingly diverse with nominees like Loving «s Ruth Negga, Fences «Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, Hidden Figures «Octavia Spencer, Moonlight «s Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris and Lion «s Dev Patel competing.

But the vice principal, Dave Davies (Nick Offerman from TV's «Parks and Recreation»), is onto Kate's real problem and suggests that she accompany him to an AA meeting, where she takes an immediate liking to Jenny (Octavia Spencer from «The Help»), who becomes her empathetic sponsor.

The likes of Idris Elba, Alan Tudyk, J.K. Simmons, Jenny Slate, Octavia Spencer, Tommy Chong and Shakira herself all find themselves voicing anthropomorphized creatures in what just might be an animated adventure that the whole family can enjoy.

HIDDEN FIGURES Director: Theodore Melfi Starring: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe, Kevin Costner, Jim Parson, Kirsten Dunst, Mahershala Ali, Aldis Hodge, Glen Powell Names like John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, Jim Lovell, and Buzz Aldrin are household names thanks to their bravery and willingness to go into space.

As far as supporting actress, Octavia Spencer will triumph, since nonpareil comic performances like Melissa McCarthy's in Bridesmaids continue to be underappreciated by the Academy.

IFC Films has debuted the first poster and trailer for director Silas Howard's upcoming family drama A Kid Like Jake which stars Claire Danes, Jim Parsons, Leo James Davis, Octavia Spencer, Priyanka Chopra, Amy Landecker, and Ann Dowd; check them out here... Brooklyn parents Alex (Claire Danes) and Greg (Jim Parsons) are lucky to have -LSB-...]

This film has star power, as well, with Octavia Spencer (Fruitvale Station), Taraji P. Henson (Think Like a Man Too) and singer Janelle Monáe, not to mention Kevin Costner (McFarland, USA), Kirsten Dunst (Fargo: Season 2) and Mahershala Ali (Moonlight).

This story also has the child genius factor like last year's hit Hidden Figures, also starring Octavia Spencer.

While Octavia Spencer's award season success may make it seem like she has the Best Supporting Actress award sewn up, the competition is stiff and full of equally deserving actresses.

The trailer shows dream - like underwater sequences depicting the romance Eliza strikes up with the creature, to the horror of her boss (Michael Shannon) and coworker (Octavia Spencer).

Fortunately, two of the first people she meets take a liking to her: English bartender William (Russell Brand) and «bartainer» Loray (Octavia Spencer).

The director, for one, has been particularly burnt in the past by the theatrical distribution model: Snowpiercer, despite its all - star cast featuring the likes of Chris Evans and Octavia Spencer, was landed with a limited US theatrical run, and no UK distribution at all.

Like Plummer, Octavia Spencer of «The Help» went into Sunday's ceremony a favorite, and her juicy supporting turn as Minnie came through for her with the voters.

Sally Hawkins is a wonderful, soulful lead, and the supporting cast (including the likes of Octavia Spencer, Michael Shannon, the always reliable Richard Jenkins and 2017 Oscar contender mainstay Michael Stuhlbarg) knocks it out of the park.

That aside, the overall artistry, subject material, and raw cinematography makes for what feels like an organic experience and a nicely shaped ensemble piece, let's not forget Octavia Spencer's performance, stout.

Sample screenings have included: THE HELP with director Tate Taylor and actress Octavia Spencer in attendance; 50/50 with actress Anna Kendrik in attendance; DRIVE with writer / director Nicolas Winding Refn in attendance; THE WALK with writer / director Emilio Estevez and actor Martin Sheen in attendance; PEOPLE LIKE US with writer / director Alex Kurtzman and actor Chris Pine in attendance; HITCHCOCK with writer Stephen Rebello in attendance; 42 with actor Chadwick Boseman in attendance; ONE DIRECTION: THIS IS US with director Morgan Spurlock in attendance; IN A WORLD... with writer / director / actor Lake Bell in attendance; LA BARE with director Joe Manganiello in attendance, KINGDOM OF SHADOWS with director Bernardo Ruiz in attendance; MISTRESS AMERICA with Greta Gerwig in attendance; INSIDE OUT with writer / director Pete Docter and producer Jonas Rivera in attendance; THE BIG SHORT with John Magaro in attendance, MAGGIE»S PLAN with Rebecca Miller in attendance; EQUITY with director Meera Menon and actor / producer Alysia Reiner in attendance; FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS with Simon Helberg in attendance.

And like Singleton, Coogler is more than capable of drawing out some strong, emotionally powerful performances from his cast, which includes the transcendent Michael B. Jordan, an impressive Melonie Diaz, and Octavia Spencer, who proves yet again that her Oscar for The Help was no fluke.

There are potential supporting players to take note of as well (including Nick Offerman, Aaron Paul and Octavia Spencer), and perhaps like last year with» 50/50 ′ the screenplay could get pulled in too.

Shape of Water also has a subversive female army undermining the oppressive Trump - like figure, with Octavia Spencer giving one of her best performances and her and Sally Hawkins as two invisible women who undermine the most powerful figure in the film — yeah, we're talking resistance.

Octavia Spencer and Naomi Watts (in a terrible brunette dye job) as warring Chicago leaders show glimmers of feistiness, but even strong, versatile actresses like these can only do so much with what they're given on the page.

We're going with Mary J. Blige, who has become a standout in her first awards season as a representative of her daring film Mudbound; Octavia Spencer, a former winner who is both well - liked and part of a film industry voters seem to love; and Holly Hunter, perhaps the biggest underdog in this category, but a four - time nominee who proved with her surprise nomination for Thirteen in 2004 that, when Oscar voters are given the chance to notice her, they'll take it.

Tate Taylor's film of Kathryn Stockett's bestseller about housewives and their maids in Kennedy - era Mississippi, which boasts Oscar - caliber performances by Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer, sidesteps the pitfalls of movies like Mississippi Burning while providing sneers for the «Mad Men» - deprived.

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Just like its close relations, the Golf GTI and SEAT Leon Cupra, the Octavia vRS 245 is powered by the VW Group's EA888 engine.

In effect, it feels like a larger, more sumptuous Octavia, which is in turn a step above the Rapid, and so - on until you reach the Citigo.

«If it's practicality you're after, the Octavia Estate's boot is roomy enough to embarrass cars from the class above like the BMW 3 Series Touring and Audi A4 Avant.»

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Like the previous Octavia, the facelifted version comes with Skoda's «Progressive Steering» — a variable ratio steering rack which can quicken its responses.

Despite adding extra technology like Front Assist with City Emergency Brake, fatigue detection and a large 9.2 - inch touch - screen with Columbus satellite navigation, the fast Octavia is up by only $ 1000 — still $ 2600 cheaper than the 70 - run limited RS 230.

The dual - clutch automatic is no doubt faster in every day driving, but when pressing - on hard in manual mode, feels like the lower gears are too widely spaced (a seventh forward gear as coming in the Skoda Octavia RS 245 should bunch - up the ratios nicely).

These are usually medium or large estates with extra black body cladding, a raised ride height and four wheel drive, with models ranging from the Skoda Octavia Scout and SEAT Leon X-Perience to high - end models like the Mercedes E-Class All - Terrain and Volvo V90 Cross Country (XC).

Anyone who appreciates ultra-sporty wheels will love ŠKODA's accessories for the Octavia vRS and there are yet more treats in store like the «Xtrem» 19» light alloys in black.

With the updated looks, the Jetta will be competing against the segment leading Toyota Corolla Altis, Skoda Octavia, Hyundai Elantra, Renault Fluence and the likes in the segment.

It competes with the excellent Ford Focus ST, Volkswagen Golf GTI and Skoda Octavia vRS, while offering a more «mature» approach to the hot - hatch experience than cars like the Honda Civic Type R and Renault's Renaultsport Megane.

With the updates, Hyundai intends to compete with the popular selling Toyota Corolla Altis, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Jetta and the likes in the segment.

This is an India - bound car and will be VW's answer to the likes of the Jeep Compass, Renault Captur, Hyundai Tucson as well as the sedans like the Skoda Octavia, Toyota Corolla and the Hyundai Elantra.