Sentences with phrase «often unflattering»

Sorkin's script is loosely based on Walter Isaacson's authorized biography, though the word «authorized» suggests a pious approach that's the opposite of this film's often unflattering treatment of its subject.

This often unflattering look at Washington lobbyists portrays them as unethical powerbrokers who will do anything to help their clients get what they want.

Detail is good if often unflattering, and while the jaundiced colours feel intentional, another product of colour - blind grading during the Digital Intermediate process, that doesn't make them any more palatable.

It's perfect, then, that Mike Leigh «s marvelous Mr. Turner takes an impressionistic approach to exploring Turner's character, focusing on intimate, revelatory, and often unflattering moments in the late painter's life, stressing truth over historical accuracy while never shattering Turner's mystique.

Without any of the wit and panache that Vaughn and Jane Goldman brought to their adaptation, the film is left to its own devices, where it falls short as far as the slash / slash / slash editing of Mike Lambert's action choreography and Tim Maurice - Jones» often unflattering photography.

But Peter J. Lovatt, a former professional dancer and a psychologist at the University of Hertfordshire in England, must examine the often unflattering gyrations of everyone from preteens to the elderly in search of the influences and motivations behind human dancing.

-- as well as for giving opponents often unflattering nicknames.

The picture painted by the media — especially now that it's election time again — is confused and often unflattering.

Current world events have spotlighted refugees in a whole new — and often unflattering — light.

Not exact matches

The most talked - about media response to Wolf's performance came from New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman, who has risen in the public eye by providing often - unflattering insights on the president and his staff.

Because myths are often troubling, even unflattering portrayals of character, the involvement of several people in their discovery has another advantage: it increases the likelihood that a congregation may be able to hear and ultimately to accept its own meaning.

players like Ozil always present the fans with a bit of a conundrum, especially when times are tough... if you look around the sporting world every once in awhile there emerges a player with incredible skill, like Ozil, Matt Sundin or even Jay Cutler, who have a different way about themselves... their movement seemed almost too lackadaisical, so much so that it seemed to suggest indifference or even disinterest on the part of the player... their posture always appears somewhat mopey and they generally have an unflattering «sour puss» expression on their face... for some their above average skills are enough to keep them squarely in the mix, as their respective teams try desperately to find a way to get the best out of them visa vie player acquisitions or the reworking of tactics... when things go according to planned the fans usually find a way to accept their unique disposition, whereas when things go awry they become easy targets for fans and pundits alike... in the case of Ozil and Sundin, their successes on the international stage and / or with their former teams led many to conclude that if we surrounded such talented individuals with players that have those skills that would most likely bring the best of these players success would surely follow... unfortunately both the Maple Leafs and our club chose to adopt half - measures, as each were being run by corporations who valued profitability over providing the best possible product on the field... for them, they cared more about shirt sales and season tickets than doing whatever was necessary... this isn't, by any stretch, an attempt to absolve Ozil of any responsibility for his failures on the pitch... there is no doubt oftentimes his efforts were underwhelming, to say the least, but this club has been inept when it comes to providing this prolific passer with the kind of players necessary for him to flourish... with our poor man's version of Benzema up front, the headless chickens in Walcott, the younger Ox and Welbeck occupying wide positions far too often and the fact that Carzola, who provided Ozil with great service and more freedom to roam, was never truly replaced, the only real skilled outlet on the pitch was Sanchez... remember to be considered a world - class set - up man goals need to be scored and for much of his time here he has been surrounded by some incredibly inept finishers... in the end, I'm not sure how long he will be in North London, recent sentiments and his present contract situation seem to suggest that he will depart at season's end, but how tragic would it be if once again we didn't put our best foot forward and failed to make those moves that could have brought championship football back to our once beloved club... so when you think about this uniquely skilled player don't be so quick to shift all the blame on his shoulders because he will not be the first or the last highly skilled player to find disappointment at the Emirates if we don't rid the club of those individuals that are truly to blame for our current woes

Cosmetic (or aesthetic) surgery is most often performed in order to change features the patient finds unflattering.

It's difficult to find a sheath that fits well for short - waisted ladies and un-tucked shirts often feel unflattering.

Too often they can prove to be unflattering and not the fabulous focal print you'd like them to be in your spring style.

As the warm weather gets warmer, I reach for my shorts and often feel like a teenager (too short, too young and too unflattering).

- As described above, belts cinch the waist and can often times create an unflattering muffin top.

It's Unflattering - As described above, belts cinch the waist and can often times create an unflatteringUnflattering - As described above, belts cinch the waist and can often times create an unflatteringunflattering muffin top.

Often when skinny jeans are distressed at the knees, the skin pops out in an unflattering way.

I often stay away from jersey because it can be unflattering, but a slip does the trick with this dress.

Often I'll be about to walk out the door and then I'll put on a sweater and my whole outfit looks completely out of whack is suddenly ruined... Everything looks bulky and unflattering, and I'm back to square one (and now I've missed my subway).

(How often have you detagged unflattering photos on Facebook?)

These type of flash photographs create an unflattering light on the face and often give you red - eye which is a big no - no for dating photos.

It probably doesn't help that Gerard Butler (Reign of Fire, Harrison's Flowers), who might possibly be yummy if he let his hair grow out of that unflattering buzzcut, doesn't seem to know what to do with the fact that his soldier - turned - mercenary Terry Sheridan is supposed to be attracted to Croft, with the result that this most often manifests itself as a desire to punch her.

In what smells often like the waftings of some of the political currents of this era of Donald Trump, the feds here clearly are given the black hats to wear while the more unflattering elements of the cult leader himself are placed on the back burner.

Glamorous movie actresses often win respect through highly unflattering roles: Jessica Lange ranting and raving as the mentally ill starlet in Frances (1982), Nicole Kidman wearing dowdy outfits and a prosthetic nose as Virginia Woolf in The Hours (2002), Charlize Theron grunging out as trailer - trash serial killer Aileen Wuornos in Monster (2003).

With lawyers often finding themselves portrayed in an unflattering light through the media and lawyer jokes, this is a special day set aside to show appreciation for the attorneys in your life who help their clients navigate a myriad of legal complexities.

Too often, they focus solely on the data that is unflattering to singles while overemphasizing any statistics that paint marriage in an especially rosy shade.