Sentences with phrase «of classic fantasy»

Play as a variety of classic fantasy races such as orcs, minotaurs, barbarians, dwarves, undead, humans, and a variety of elves

Not only would it let them bring back great enemies like the knights from Treacherous Mansion, but it'd also mean they could bring in ghosts fitting all kinds of classic fantasy novels and adventure games.

These thirteen books cover a range of classic fantasy types, from epic quests, to modern retellings of classic myths, to humorous encounters with Little Folk, to lit - RPG adventures, to sea monsters, ancient curses, and saving the world.

Writer Meredith Finch is obviously inspired by a lot of classic fantasy stories.

However, apparently she is eyeing two specific projects at Disney - one is this adaptation of the classic fantasy novel by Madeleine L'Engle, the other is a sci - fi screenplay by Colin Trevorrow & Derek Connolly titled Intelligent Life in the works at DreamWorks.

Fans of the classic fantasy / slasher flick Nigthbreed will be thrilled to know that a new TV series is on its way to our screens in the near future.

Not exact matches

«The Voyage of the Dawn Treader» is a novel - part of the classic «Chronicles of Narnia» fantasy series by C.S. Lewis.

The mountain ranges overlooking the Los Angeles basin that cradles the city, and the Pacific Ocean beyond, have served as the settings for cinematic fantasies ranging from Westerns to the classic detective stories of Raymond Chandler.

I enjoy a pretty wide variety of genres (including fantasy, historical, mystery, classic, literary fiction, non-fiction, memoirs), although I tend to steer clear of «fluffy» chick lit (think The Shopaholic series) and erotica.

she has a lovely look with classic clothes and a touch of fantasy..

It's a well - executed slice of fantasy entertainment that nonetheless fails to rise to the level of true classic.

A gaming experience utilizing a variety of classic FINAL FANTASY job classes such as the knight, black mage and white mage to aid Chocobo in his fight against evil.

AliceVR blurs the lines between fantasy and reality with a certain amount of competence in its loose sci - fi adaptation of the classic tale Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, but pushes too hard to put you into a world where up is down and down is up.

The Book of Unwritten Tales 2 continues to amaze with its wonderful story, its vibrant world and its classic yet fresh fantasy setting.

My biggest problem is that the film was obviously trying to set up a trilogy-esque story, like many of the fantasy classics out there, with the characters of Soren and Kludd.

Prepare to say goodbye to your childhood, because a new version of Jim Henson's classic family fantasy is in the works courtesy of Don't Breathe director Fede Alvarez.

Official Synopsis: Ben Stiller directs and stars in James Thurber's classic story of a day - dreamer who escapes his anonymous life by disappearing into a world of fantasies filled with heroism, romance and action.

Jaromil Jires» 1970 Czech New Wave classic delves into the subconscious of a 13 - year - old girl, which takes her through a fantasy realm, but reflects the adolescent experience as well as any coming - of - age film ever made.

A literary adaptation of a coming - of - age story, with links to Charles Dickens» classic «Great Expectations,» the film leaves you with the wish that Adamson would stick to fantasy — at least in that world there's some fun to be found.

Val Lewton also produced a series of atmospheric supernatural horror films in the 1940s, including the cult horror classic Cat People (1942) and its fantasy follow - up Curse of the Cat People (1944).

to win, the action - fantasies of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King and classics biopics like The Aviator.

Ava DuVernay's adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's kid - lit fantasy classic not only marks a step forward for diversity — with the film, DuVernay becomes the first woman of color to direct a $ 100 million blockbuster — but for DuVernay as an artist.

Ava DuVernay's live - action adaptation of the classic science fantasy novel is equally enjoyable, visually appealing, and disappointing.

Hannah thoughtlessly comments about the hunky doctors that medical school must be bringing into her cousin's orbit, and Rebecca, understandably offended, observes to Hannah that her dreams are her own, and that she has greater priorities than living Hannah's pop - culture - addled fantasy of the classic doctor's wife.

Margo is a heavily idealized character that only exists in the fantasy - land of a young author's imagination, where old texts of Walt Whitman are strewn around her bedroom, which is also filled with a collection of classic and rare LPs that would probably only make make her grandparents drool.

The dancers act out their fantasies, compulsions and desires, creating a classic Bausch tapestry of brutal black comedy and whimsical beauty.

However, this fantasy tale is more than just a classic epic of good verses evil.

Also new this week: Creation (Lionsgate) with Paul Bettany as Charles Darwin struggling to finish his defining work on evolution, The Crazies (2010)(Anchor Bay), a remake of George Romero's low - budget bio-horror classic, the would - be franchise launching young adult fantasy Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief (Fox), Don McKay (Image) with Thomas Haden Church, The Eclipse (Magnolia) with Ciaran Hinds, the documentary It Came From Kuchar (IndiePix) and Linus Philips» Bass Ackwards (New Video).

The best fantasy material explores a deeper theme of some kind — and given that criteria, Jared Harris insists that The Mortal Instruments fits comfortably into the ranks of classic series.

This fantasy adaptation of a classic kid's book just didn't connect with audiences.

Ready Player One seems like it was tailor - made specifically for director Steven Spielberg, to swoop in and create another sci - fi fantasy extravaganza to add to his long list of classics.

RARE EXPORTS: A CHRISTMAS TALE is a re-imagining of the most classic of all childhood fantasies, and is a darkly comic gem soon to be required perennial holiday viewing.

It has all the earmarks of a classic Western Lights fantasy mystery.

OPENING THIS WEEK Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun by Kam Williams For movies opening March 5, 2010 BIG BUDGET FILMS Alice in Wonderland (PG for fantasy, action, violence, scary images and smoking) Tim Burton directs this animated sequel to the Lewis Carroll children's classic revolving around now 19 year - old Alice's (Mia Wasikowska) return to the whimsical kingdom for a reunion with the White Rabbit (Michael Sheen) and other childhood friends, and to end the Red Queen's (Helena Bonham Carter) reign of terror.

It is a fun and whimsical film which combines live - action sequences with a blend of genre (expressionism, fantasy, melodrama) with an animated sequence of the classic tale ««Appointment in Samarra».»

Based on the award winning shorts from director Jalmari Helander that have already acquired a cult reputation on the internet, this re-imagining of the most classic of all childhood fantasies features a Santa that you won't want coming to town.

While Totoro was an instant, beloved children's fantasy classic, Grave of the Fireflies was a much more complex, upsetting work, a sober retelling of the last months of the conflict from the perspective of two Japanese children.

It's live - action 70s Disney, so it doesn't carry the esteem of the classics and masterpieces of the studio's past films, but Escape to Witch Mountain is certainly likeable enough to be a favorite among kids interested in fantasy films about young people like them with magical abilities.

Although not critically well received, Antonioni's cult classic remains a milestone of psychedelic filmmaking with its beautiful desert landscapes, hypnotic fantasy sequences, and a tailor made soundtrack from artists such as The Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd.

In this case, Lin serves up a piping - hot Supreme with everything on it: There are classic car races; spy movie accoutrements; an ecclesiastical devotion to the ever - growing family (the fam's 10 - deep at this point, not counting Brian's new kid); the»70s fantasy of Luke Evans» Owen Shaw and his grungy, car - flipping Formula 1 racer; Letty's soap - opera return from the grave; her vicious smackdown with Gina Carano; that giant set - piece between Vin Diesel and a tank; and the other giant set - piece between Vin Diesel and a jumbo jet — Furious 6 doesn't stop.

It would be understandable if there was an «Official UFC» ruleset that restricted career mode, ranked matches in online mode, and Classic Fights mode which asks you to recreate pivotal historic matches in UFC history, but the rule restrictions dash the hopes of fantasy match - ups that video games usually allow players to make.

Horror, science fiction, fantasy and comedy combine in this enjoyable series of stories that channel the tone of the classic»60s TV show — in part because three of the four tales are remakes of Twilight Zone episodes.

The structure is repetitive: Baby Doll and her cohorts figure out where they can get one of the items from the list, she lazily sways to an electronic choral version of a classic rock song (The idea is to distract the man in possession of the needed item), and, just when the singing and dancing would usually start, the movie shifts into yet another fantasy level.

On its surface Demonrock: War of Ages's isometric fantasy combat seems to ape classic dungeon crawlers like Diablo.

Yet the purity of Chazelle's intentions shines through; taking happiness and fantasy (i.e., the things classic musicals are supposed to provide) as his themes, he's created a heartfelt romance, set against the backdrop of an idyllic Los Angeles.

Ex Machina has something of I, Robot and the Siri - fantasy Her, and also a little of that gamey 70s classic Westworld.

Disney has released six new character posters for Ava DuVernay's upcoming adaptation of Madeleine L'Engline's classic novel, A Wrinkle in Time featuring Meg Murry (Storm Reid), Alex Murry (Chris Pine), Kate Murry (Gugu Mbatha - Raw), Mrs. Which (Oprah Winfrey), Mrs.. Who (Mindy Kaling), and Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), along with a featurette which takes us behind the scenes of the fantasy adventure; take a look below...

The Shape of Water director Guillermo del Toro says his upcoming adventure fantasy was inspired by the 1954 horror film classic Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Harry Segall's play became the basis for a popular film way back in 1941 with Here Comes Mr. Jordan, and while Heaven Can Wait may not quite live up to the classic status of that film, it stands up quite well on its own as a light romantic fantasy.

Disney's big screen adaptation of Madeleine L'Engle's 1962 classic fantasy novel stars Storm Reid, Levi Miller, Deric McCabe, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Chris Pine, Gugu Mbatha - Raw, Zach Galifianakis, Michael Peña, and André Holland.