Sentences with phrase «of audiences and critics»

His images are aesthetically striking and emotionally charged, and his productions have earned the acclaim of audiences and critics worldwide.

And sometimes it's simply a matter of audiences and critics disagreeing, but the congruity between critics and audiences at TIFF indicates that something else is at play.

First time writer / director Ryan Coogler has captured the hearts and minds of both audiences and critics with his poignant portrayal of the true story of Oscar Grant,» said PGA Awards Co-Chairs Lori McCreary (INVICTUS, «Through the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman») and Michael De Luca (CAPTAIN PHILLIPS, MONEYBALL, THE SOCIAL NETWORK).

Cast as Diana Guzman, the fierce and vibrant protagonist of Kusama's story of a high school girl who takes up boxing, Rodriguez went on to earn almost universal acclaim for her powerful portrayal, winning the admiration of audiences and critics from Sundance to Toronto.Of Puerto Rican and Dominican descent, Rodriguez was born in Bell County, TX, on July 12, 1978.

With cool - eyed charisma and looks suggesting he had borrowed DNA from Paul Newman and Dennis Hopper, Barry Pepper first caught the attention of audiences and critics as the Bible - quoting Private Jackson in Saving Private Ryan.

Not exact matches

After all, the main reason critics and audiences find the show so objectionable is because they are both loyal to, and emotionally invested in, the founding concept of what Cirque du Soleil's name stands for.

Though «Daily Show» host Trevor Noah's ratings ticked up in the first quarter of the year and «The President Show» resonated with audiences, if not with some critics, network representatives still remember fondly Stewart's and Colbert's domination of the 11 - t0 - midnight time slot among key demographics pined over by advertisers.

Back in February, the company announced that it has «returned to profitable growth» after a «record performance» in the gaming division and «a blockbuster release» of a movie based on Angry Birds, which received iffy reviews from critics and audiences, according to the site Rotten Tomatoes.

While Cameron has ordered the blue - and - white Scottish flag to be flown over his office at No. 10 Downing Street until the vote, his critics noted that he did not risk speaking before an uninvited audience of Scots on the street.

Though some critics took issue with Gibson's creative choice, beyond its artistic merits, The Passion remains one of the more important Bible films ever made: Taking in nearly $ 400 million, it is the highest - grossing R - rated film of all time, and it helped usher in a new era of Hollywood creating content for Christian audiences.

Kings wasn't a perfect show — and was polarizing among TV critics — but the attempt to bring the story of David and Saul to modern audiences through a compelling drama makes it one of the most unique (though largely forgotten) Old Testament adaptations ever to come out of Hollywood.

Something important indeed has happened in American theater when an eloquent play with religious implications commands the attention of Broadway audiences and critics as The Elephant Man has done.

And yet the blame for the absence of Catholicism — or Judaism or Protestantism — from the larger conversation must, in part, rest with people of faith — and in particular with the critics, intellectuals, and theologians who help to mediate what is going on in the arts to a broader audienAnd yet the blame for the absence of Catholicism — or Judaism or Protestantism — from the larger conversation must, in part, rest with people of faith — and in particular with the critics, intellectuals, and theologians who help to mediate what is going on in the arts to a broader audienand in particular with the critics, intellectuals, and theologians who help to mediate what is going on in the arts to a broader audienand theologians who help to mediate what is going on in the arts to a broader audience.

I was very aware when I was writing it that the final product would not be considered by critics and audiences to be part of the mainstream of what they consider «contemporary serious music.»

The sneering reply that Vince's contribution to the debate was simply «spreading alarm without substance» tells the audience outside Westminster why a Prime Minister, with an attitude like this to critics, ends up with so few friends in the House and, now that his pack of cards has come tumbling down around the voters» ears, even less sympathy outside.

The smaller venue left standing room for some of the audience, a mix of supporters and critics of the County Executive's policies.

We expected this topic to engage the intellect and passions of a wide audience, but the number of critics and press articles that completely misunderstood and misrepresented what we are doing was surprising.

Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life viewed at a semipublic screening with an audience of critics and ordinary moviegoers rated PG - 13 for action violence and some sensuality official site IMDB

His kindest critics will point out that he is one of the few filmmakers who can deal with something so reprehensible and still keep the audience in their seats.

Spy Kids 3 - D: Game Over viewed at a semipublic screening with an audience of critics and ordinary moviegoers rated PG for action sequences and peril official site IMDB

Audiences immediately understood that Pee - Wee's Big Adventure was meant to be a nine - year - old's notion of the Perfect World; critics, to whom nothing is ever simple, insisted upon reading all sorts of motivation and subtext into the film, and suddenly Pee - Wee Herman was the darling of the wine - and - cheese crowd.

With this honor to his name, Biggs segued into film a short time later, debuting in the 1997 Camp Stories.In 1999, the unequivocal hit that was American Pie came along, and Biggs, portraying Jim, one of the more perpetually humiliated members of a group of four friends trying to lose their virginity by high - school graduation, made an undeniably distinct impression on critics and audiences alike.

Critics Consensus: Annihilation backs up its sci - fi visual wonders and visceral genre thrills with an impressively ambitious — and surprisingly strange — exploration of challenging themes that should leave audiences pondering long after the end credits roll.

Despite what critics and some audiences who may have inconsistencies or confusions or improbabilities, but there is one perfect thing at it's center, and that is the character of Celie, played with riveting and emotional fire by Whoopi Goldberg in her first ever theatrical role that consisted of its predominately African - American cast that also included Margaret Avery, Rae Dawn Chong, Laurence Fishburne, and Adolph Caesar.

The sixth season premiere brings back the true form of the Shonda Rhimes» created show and all the plot twists that made the show so great and popular among audiences and critics alike in its early days.

The film's extended debates on the ethics of science, government and personal responsibility would recommend it to critics of a medium that too often panders to audiences.

And this was an audience of critics!

Surprised by its genial tone and lack of comedy, critics reminded audiences that the Farrelly brothers had only written this script, and early in their careers at that.

A psychological drama that registered with audiences and critics alike because of its heartfelt painful story.

In 2005, Lindhardt took Danish cinema audience and critics by storm in the lead role of ANGELS IN FAST MOTION, for which he received the Danish Robert / Academy Award, Best Lead Role.

Critics Consensus: The Illusionist is an engrossing, well - crafted story of mystery, magic and intrigue that is certain to enchant, if not hypnotize, audiences.

Grainger first came to the attention of American audiences in the television series THE BORGIAS, and has appeared in such television productions as BONNIE & CLYDE, playing the titular role of Bonnie and earning nominations from the Critics» Choice Awards for Best Actress in a Movie or Mini-Series and the Satellite Award for Actress in a Miniseries or a Motion Picture Made for Television; and in LADY CHATTERLEY»S LOVER among others.

Instead, the film's notoriety and acclaim came in the years to follow, not only with audiences and critics learning to appreciate the film upon repeat viewings but with the release of multiple different cuts and remasterings of the original 1982 version, which have been released periodically in the decades since.

In fact, in the case of Sorkin's latest, some audiences and critics have taken issue with how soft the film goes in the final minutes.

It may be surprising for you to learn that in a country with more than one billion people, the fastest growing film industry in the world, and a 10 billion rmb (1.5 billion usd) box office gross in 2010 alone, there is hardly any professional film criticism accessible to its public.When I say hardly any, I mean that there is an absence of professional film critics who work for major, national publications and media outlets, and thus a lack of regular film reviews of new Chinese movies, at least for the mass audiences.

The predictability of cinema seems to be at the heart of the matter for the critics who signed the Pamphlet for Activist Film Criticism at last year's Oberhausen International Film Festival, in which they caution against the threat of filmmaking being submitted to «market logic, target audience orientation and political agendas.»

An audience favorite at SxSW, the James Bond spoof Spy is a reunion for Byrne, McCarthy, and Feig, and so far critics can't get enough of it, praising the dynamic between the two Bridesmaids stars and the continuous strides Feig's inner circle is making for women in comedy.

If anything, this time of year heightens expectations and forces critics and audiences to compare new releases to the genuinely rewarding year - end fare strategically timed to the award season.

The 2009 comedy was a big hit with both audiences and critics, putting a smart spin on the zombie genre with an excellent ensemble and one of the best - used...

Although the film didn't connect as strongly with mass audiences (although it's considered a «sleeper hit,» you have to wonder what it could have done if it had been released after Whedon's little art house film «The Avengers «-RRB- and more than a few critics found it befuddling and arch (it's neither), «The Cabin in the Woods» is the kind of movie that will ultimately live on as a deserved cult classic, perfect for drunken film studies students and bored kids at slumber parties alike.

Before starring opposite Joaquin Phoenix in Inherent Vice, Witherspoon wowed audiences and critics with her portrayal of June Carter to his Johnny Cash in James Mangold's practically flawless biographical drama.

Since wowing Sundance audiences on opening night, «World Of Tomorrow» has been played the festival circuit and has been made available to rent on Vimeo (with a Blu - ray release coming soon); and it's drawn raves and obsessive analysis from critics and fans.

The following list will attempt to give these forgotten films their due, and also shine a light on some of 2017's most interesting, challenging films that audiences (and sometimes critics) ultimately rejected.

Wreck - it Ralph and Brave were both well received by audiences and critics alike, so a win from either of these would be satisfactory.

Most likely doomed to be nitpicked by critics and abandoned by audiences despite a gussied up cast, the greatest element of Billy Ray's remake is how it will fuel renewed interest in the original.

Or maybe it's because she's married to Lou that she can't stop thinking of Daniel... Following up «Away from Her,» Polley's second film is sharply dividing critics and audience in Toronto: Many find it simultaneously exhilarating and depressing; others find it ugly and hateful; a third faction seems to be kicking against the film not for how it says what it says, but, instead, for what it says in the first place.

2006 Time Out New York Best Documentary The Radio Times Best Documentary 2007 Rose d'Or Festival, Best of 2007 and Best Arts Documentary (Switzerland) Los Angeles Film, Festival Best International Feature (USA) 2008 Atlanta Film Festival, Audience Award (USA) Bergen International Film Festival, Audience Award (Norway) Warsaw International Film Festival Best Documentary (Poland) Paris Cinema International Film Festival, Jury Prize and Audience Award (France) Nashville Independent Film Festival Impact of Music Award (USA) Sydney Film Festival, Audience Award for Best Documentary (Australia) Los Angeles Film Festival, Humanitas Award for Best Documentary (USA) Ghent Film Festival, Audience Award (Belgium) The International Documentary Awards, Alan Ett Best Music Award (USA) The Festival D'Automne, Audience Award (France) Les Rencontres Cinématographiques de Dijon, Audience Award (France) 2009 Christopher Awards, Christopher Award for Film (USA) The Keswick Film Festival, Audience Award (England) DVD Critics, Best Non-Fiction Title (USA) AG Kino - Gilde German Art House Cinemas, Best Documentary (Germany)

«Films like The Shape of Water, A Fantastic Woman, Lady Bird, and Call Me By Your Name not only have complex, detailed, and moving portrayals, but prove that audiences and critics alike are hungry for stories which embrace diversity.»

Despite being a global hit, The Da Vinci Code received very mixed reactions from both critics and audiences, and these sided more towards the negative end of the spectrum.

When visionary director Luc Besson released his weird, imaginative sci - fi flick The Fifth Element in 1997, audiences didn't quite know what to think of it, and thus, it was taken to town by critics.