Sentences with phrase «narrative features not»

Using the same actors over that time span allows for an authenticity of experience in a narrative feature not seen before, the effect of which is to invest even the smallest, most mundane of moments with a profound, revelatory, nature.

Not exact matches

In later chansons de geste, however» such as Les Quatre Filz Aymon, Enfances Roland, and Entrée en Espagne» the details of Roland's earlier life were filled in, with a variety of fanciful elements becoming ever more prominent features of the narrative, and it was not long before the real Roland (such as he was) had all but disappeared behind the more resplendent figure of the hero of legend.

Let us set down three observations: (a) Mark 15:40 - 16:8 possesses several features which divide it so sharply from the Passion narrative that it could hardly have been the natural continuation of that in the stage of oral tradition, (b) this pericope, however, could not have existed in its present form as an independent tradition, (c) the pericope itself falls naturally into two parts, the first of which can exist as an independent story, but the second of which can not, for it depends upon the first.

Matthew's portrayal of Joseph bears a resemblance to the Old Testament patriarch, but the corresponding features have not been derived from the original narrative in Gen. 37 - 50.

These features characterize not only the later Nazoraean belief and practice, but also the earliest traditions preserved in the Gospel of Mark — for example the words to the rich man, and the narrative of the Transfiguration.

Its a narrative from start to finish and you don't get side quests for rewards and extra characters because its a story without that as its features.

But you have to wonder about the wisdom of returning, with no significant new contemporary perspective, to events covered multiple times in narrative features including Victory at Entebbe, Raid on Entebbe and Operation Thunderbolt, not to mention several documentaries.

It's not, though, because this is one of those «too good to be true» tales perfectly suited for a narrative feature film and one helmed by a maestro of visual effects and other technical facets.

The slate of HD extra features comprises the usual studio - sponsored assortment of interviews and B - roll highlighting what the filmmakers feel were the most impressive aspects of the production and post, plus some narrative material that didn't make it into the finished film.

When you're watching a [narrative] feature film, you're often given bits of information at different times, not understanding [the whole story until the end].

The movie doesn't just feature quirky characters, which could have been found in any film of the time, but flat - out weird characters whose actions don't serve the narrative — they are simply weird for weird's sake.

While Bilal: A New Breed of Hero may not be the pinnacle of computer animation, nor is it the height of narrative storytelling, it is an engaging and entertaining animated feature that proves to be more rewarding of your time than you may think it would.

Don't be fooled, D'Souza is playing with narrative structure and blurring genre to make entertaining what amounts to a feature length lecture.

I didn't set out to make Cartel Land feel like a narrative feature.

Inarrittu's narrative isn't quite as preachy, but either way, it's hard not to criticize the director for attempting to cash in on the award craze of both features, and star Brad Pitt seems to be following suit.

International narrative feature films that have previously screened at any festival outside of the film's country or countries of origin are not eligible for open submission to the Institute for Festival consideration.

The story, which could easily have been too convoluted to follow for someone who doesn't understand British laws and government agencies, is relatively easy to follow, and features a nicely developed script by acclaimed screenwriter Steven Knight (Redemption, Dirty Pretty Things), though some all - too - convenient narrative shortcuts are taken to keep the story moving briskly, which may annoy some who prefer courtroom dramas without all of the contrived thriller elements.

And so it's difficult to remember that Weekend, the last remotely traditional narrative feature he'd produce until the release of Every Man for Himself, in 1980, isn't the film of a man at the end of his artistic rope, but rather of a man intent on taking a match to it.

There are some expertly handled murder scenes, and there's a nice sense of dread hanging over proceedings, but there isn't enough of a narrative to sustain a feature.

Myers is slated to appear in the drama Terminal with Margot Robbie, potentially being released sometime this year, as well as the comedy biopic Del, where he will play famed improvisational comedy mentor Del Close, but otherwise, he hasn't made a narrative feature since Shrek Forever After in 2010.

Side missions, presented in the post-game by Marvel fourth wall - breaker Gwenpool (replacing the first game's Deadpool) give characters not featured in the core narrative a chance to shine.

I'm still not thrilled with the ret - con job on the classic story but this chapter is the best of the three, more focused on a central narrative spine to build the spectacle upon and featuring a solid foundation of character and conflict.

We wanted it to feel Grindhouse in that way, not Grindhouse in a comedic way but Grindhouse in the down and dirty simple, narrative, you appreciate it, you could pair it with an A film and see it as a double feature.

That there are a plethora of women capable of directing narrative or documentary features is not the issue.

«Sully» may not have enough narrative meat to warrant a feature - length movie, but it's such a fascinating story that it survives on the sheer awe factor and a solid, workmanlike performance by Hanks.

Director Lav Diaz's slow, patient approach opens the film up in a way that lets viewers feel every small detail of the world Diaz creates, teleporting them into characters» lives in ways a more traditional narrative feature couldn't do.

That's not the case, however, with «Porto,» a sad, shimmering American - abroad love story starring the tragically late Anton Yelchin: In artfully deconstructing a one - night stand with one wistful eye on what was and another on what could have been, Gabe Klinger's first narrative feature winds up feeling appropriately elegiac in a multitude of ways.

But as with her queerness, her pop inclinations are a feature, not a bug, and it is difficult to separate Dirty Computer from the larger narrative of resistance across the arts today; from A Wrinkle in Time, a film dedicated above all else to instilling wonder and empowering young viewers; from Gabby Rivera's (now sadly discontinued) America comic book series, one centering a young, queer Latina, America Chavez, who repeatedly declares she is America; from An American Marriage, Tayari Jones's latest novel that emphasizes to be black is to be American.

The new teaser trailer doesn't delve into the feature's narrative, but rather offers a little taste of the world through a tremendously adorable short form standoff between a snowman and moose.

Tokyo Xandu thankfully is not one of these games and it features gorgeous visuals and a properly laid out narrative that attempts to bring some mystery into the mix.

«The Judgment,» a $ 1.8 million film that won the $ 45,000 Best Narrative Feature prize at the Indianapolis Heartland Film Festival, does not focus on the refugees being smuggled and killed.

The Gist: It's been well over a decade since seminal American filmmaker (and sometime Indiewire blogger) Bogdonavich directed a narrative feature, and even as he's remained busy with journalistic pursuits and documentary work, it's hard not to wonder what sort of stories the man behind «The Last Picture Show» could tell today.

Starring Mireille Enos in an impressive lead turn, and notable for providing the late Sam Shepard a substantial final role, this first narrative feature for editor and Brit stage thesp turned writer - director Camille Thoman is accomplished enough to suggest it won't be her last.

«It's not surprising that Blue Ruin is winning raves, for Saulnier's second feature has certain cinematic and narrative values that one doesn't often see in American movies, particularly action movies — and it does belong to this category, however distantly removed it is from what the words» action movie» have come to promise (i.e., fireballs, robots, robots throwing fireballs).

(And I haven't even mentioned the framing narrative, which features an impossibly wizened Tonto telling his story to a young boy at a carnival in 1933 San Francisco...) Yet there's a certain goofy grandeur to the movie's first half or so.

A directorial debut charmed but not necessarily win over critical mass but nonetheless did not go unnoticed (helps when your directorial debut wins the Best Narrative Feature award), CBS Films have acquired the U.S. rights to Dean.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, then, Marsh doesn't see all that much difference in the processes of making a narrative feature and a documentary, claiming that both forms ultimately come down to storytelling.

Not all of these films are, strictly speaking, children's films, and some are documentaries; but most of them feature children, and in many respects they establish a particular kind of filmmaking that The White Balloon exemplifies: loosely scripted narratives with documentary elements that employ mainly nonprofessional actors.

Let's be clear, though, Selma is a narrative feature — not a documentary — and it is told from a very specific point - of - view, the POV of an African - American woman too young to have been alive in 1965, but old enough to know how important that year was in the «arc of the moral universe.»

Ghostbox Cowboy Feature Narrative Country: USA, China Director: John Maringouin Writer: John Maringouin Starring: David Zellner, Robert Longstreet, Johnny Robichaux, Vincent Xie, Carrie Gege Zhang, John Maringouin In this darkly comedic morality tale, tech entrepreneur Jimmy Van Horn arrives in China armed with an invention and confidence, only to learn that being American is not enough to succeed.

Story wise, Megadimension Neptunia VIIR doesn't exactly feature any interesting narrative.

Scheinfeld said he «casts» his features «like a narrative film,» finding «unique voices» who don't duplicate what others say.

A summer movie event that has literally been a decade in the making, Avengers: Infinity War is the new capstone of Marvel Studios» ambitious master plan to bring the majority of their comic book heroes to cinematic life — not in separate, stand - alone films, but rather in an intricate web of interlocking narratives, each of which features various plot points and isolated moments (some buried within or after the closing credits) that have laid the groundwork for the events depicted here.

This kind of collaboration with students wasn't entirely new for Professor Sarris, who had already worked with a group of students on Sultan Sharrief's feature - length narrative film

This is just the core Marvel game and doesn't include new Disney Originals with characters like Aladdin, Maleficent, Merida, and Donald Duck, featured in interactive fictional narratives that come with the game called «Disney Treasure Hunt.»

It seems as though Phillips and co. recognized that issue because we get a different narrative here, but now we're left with the problem that these characters just aren't appealing or engaging enough to sustain any feature length scenario.

Initially, these Transformer - like creatures that sound as though they could be voiced by Liam Neeson, or even Peter Cullen himself, feel as though they came from a completely different movie — and genre — but not only does Aronofsky eventually go on to integrate them into the narrative well enough to make them feel like a natural part of this world, but he also adds backstory and character features that make them one of the most curious and enjoyable parts of the film.

The main distinguishing feature of this film is its almost - novel nesting - doll plot structure, and passing thematic interest in its narrative's formulaic nature.

Unfortunately, it turns out to be Briony's story that is most important to the central thematic implications of the narrative's scope, but we don't realize it until the epilogue, which features Vanessa Redgrave reminiscing about the past on television.

It's not often that a sincerely made, completely uncynical film should turn out to be awful, but that's the case with «Paris Can Wait,» the narrative feature debut from Eleanor Coppola.