Sentences with phrase «modern decadence»

His thesis, fiercely argued, and indeed with an extreme of rhetoric faintly reminiscent of Nietzsche, was that the culture of his day, both bourgeois and modernist, was in fact so thoroughly feminized as to make the redemption of masculinity impossible outside of an apocalyptic scenario; and that this, and not some alleged patriarchal bias, was the root of all modern decadence (and violence).

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But unlike the majority of their generation, the «penitents» have consciously adopted a way of life that protects them against the perils of decadence — and the term includes virtually all modern life and thought.

there is none of the unrefined, low - end decadence that Italian - American preparations are known for, and this is what I would call a perfect pitch at modern Italian and American cuisine.

The issue of insulting Wenger or any other person is just a symptom of the general decadence in the modern society almost globally.

Synopsis: Determined to shield his family from the decadence and distractions of modern life, an eccentric father (Viggo Mortensen) raises his six children i...

Modern - day Rome burns with Berlusconian decadence as our hero, a genius turned self - amused journalist (the magnificent Toni Servillo), has a belated crisis of purpose.

To my surprise, Tragedy Girls» exploration into modern culture's decadence proves remarkably productive even when paired with the year's most perversely enjoyable bloodbaths.

«Astonishing... The Sensation of Sight introduces a rare and touching character practically nonexistent in modern movies — a character who resists with dignity our current slide into cultural decadence and who provokes our nerves and curiosity... The great actor David Strathairn and all the brilliant cast of this unique movie made the right decision to invest their talents in this project... Wiederspahn is surely a new hope in American independent cinema.»

Five generations of the Nermo family has owned and managed the luxury hotel inviting the home - style warmth of Norwegian tradition without sacrificing the decadence of modern amenities.

With 753 square feet of meeting and event space, Eden Roc at Cap Cana also feature various multi-purpose spaces evoking an eclectic array of ambiances ranging from intimate decadence to modern minimalism ideal for destination weddings and corporate functions.

Evoking the decadence of ancient Rome with today's modern amenities, and providing luxury at every turn.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of our freshly decorated deluxe rooms or prestige suites, where cutting edge modern design, artfully blends with an elegant French touch while capturing the decadence of 1920s Shanghai.