Sentences with phrase «on deep themes»

Through the lens of the critics, one gets the impression that our songwriters «reflect» on deep themes of faith and existence and end up with nothing to say.

But we should be confident that if we reflect more deeply on deeper themes connected with the Gospel — creation, providence, marriage, celibacy, sin, redemption, resurrection, etc. — we will find the resources for understanding Paul's teaching on homosexuality, even though Paul himself does much less than many of us would like to explain the reasons behind the prohibition.

A young audience member quizzed him on the deeper themes, and he just replied, «Man, I was twenty - three...»

T2 will doubtless always be the cinematic franchise at its peak, simply because it blends everything so well — Cameron directs with verve, intensity & emotion; his cast balance drama, comedy & feeling perfectly; the script avoids cheese or schmaltz to touch on deeper themes & be remarkably human & the narrative expands the story logically and satisfyingly outwards.

Not exact matches

As I've gotten older, I've been able to recognize some of the deeper themes of religion, power, and self - awareness that I didn't pick up on when I was 12 or 13.

The songs on this two - cd set are arranged thematically rather than chronologically and reflect many of the recurring themes of Cash's oeuvre: love, sin, redemption, life, death... Adding to the intimacy level, many of the songs feature spoken introductions by Cash, as if he were introducing the songs to an audience, in which he talks about his history with the song, how he learned it, or wrote it and, more personally, why he feels such a deep connection with the composition.

The oft - iterated theme of Cheever's stories is that human life is caught in a contradiction which may be comic on the surface but is tragic deep down.

Stratford Caldecott, on Zenit.org argues, in a piece entitled «Metaphysics has returned: And more overlooked themes of new encyclical», that «the encyclical takes Catholic social teaching to a new level by basing it explicitly on the theology of the Trinity and calling for «a deeper critical evaluation of the category of relation.»

The film is a technical marvel with painstaking attention to detail and authenticity, and it also touches on deep spiritual themes.

Ayer has developed a knack for exploring deep themes while keeping your pulse pounding, which is likely why Netflix appointed him to take the reins on their most expensive and ambitious movie to date, reportedly sinking between $ 90 - 100M into this cop / fantasy hybrid.

This theme has deep affinities with H. Richard Niebuhr's Faith on Earth: An Inquiry into the Structure of Human Faith, as well as Michael Polanyi's description of tacit knowledge and similar writings.

The state senator touched on many themes I loved - themes of justice, of fighting for the vulnerable and sick, of deep love for my country.

Other songs in the charts that week included Black Night, by Deep Purple; Band of Gold by Freda Payne, which had previously been a number one; War, by Edwin Starr (what is it good for, absolutely nothing); Paranoid, by Black Sabbath (with Ozzy Osbourne on vocals); Voodoo Chile, by Jimi Hendrix, about to become the number one in the following week; Whole Lotta Love, by CCS (the theme tune to a TV institution for so many years, Top of the Pops), Ride A White Swan, by T Rex; and Cracklin» Rosie by Neil Diamond.

Shedd Aquarium's annual board of trustees» gala, held on June 11 and themed «Dark Waters,» celebrated the mystery and beauty of aquatic creatures of the dark and the deep.

While it's perhaps instinctual to think of spiders as existing in a big monolith of vague «spideriness» with minor tweaks on a common, eight - legged theme, spiders actually divide up into distinct groups with important biological differences, the result of deep evolutionary rifts that stretch back hundreds of millions of years.

Theme or colour scheme We didn't go too matchy matchy on the colour scheme, but we did go for a selection of colours that went really well together, deep reds, black, gold & blush pinks, and olive green... we felt they captured the time of year really well.

On the beauty front, strong lips were a real theme with stars rocking everything from deep red to bright blue lip colors.

Inspired by the deep rich colors of fall, K+B Photography teamed up with local artists to create a vintage themed styled shoot rich in color, and big on vintage romance.

Free Cinema is a monthly film club that focuses on alternative films and deep themes — so there'll be no rom coms here!

The storytelling either lazes out something awful or tries much too hard, hammering on and on with its themes, a couple of which are very problematic, for although the aforementioned themes about misunderstanding people and trying to find a better path in life are reasonably worthy, there are underlining themes about the benefits of taking advantage of the vulnerable, and about running away from certain conflicts that are just about offensive, that is, when you look deep enough into this film to spots its sorry intentions.

Deep Water is a stunning documentary that not only beautifully elucidates a nearly forgotten incident but touches on crucial themes involving isolation, sanity, self - worth, impossible dreams, the nature of heroism and limits of human endurance.

On a deeper level, though, this brief opening battle establishes the central theme of Lincoln, and it's a theme that lies very much at the heart of Spielberg's cinema: if Lincoln is intended to be a biopic about arguably the most revered commander - in - chief in the history of the Republic, it also positions itself with its opening images as a film about race.

Though sadly overshadowed by the overrated dynamic duo of Wall - e and Kung Fu Panda, this warm, familiar animated movie with stunning visuals and beautiful, hand - painted backgrounds doesn't only mark a successful return for Disney on the animated area, but manages to introduce characters and themes that are in many ways more deep and complex than that of the widely glorified Pixar flicks.

And by aligning the acclaimed rapper's critical themes with those explored in the film, the studio may just be ensuring that Black Panther resonates with audiences on a deeper, more personal level.

Howard lays out his tenets of advertising — three central themes that all successful campaigns must use to connect with people on a deep and emotional level: Love, Time and Death.

Addled with booze and weed, as well as deep themes of anorexia and racism, the book received mixed reviews from critics, but went on to be adapted into a movie made by Gia Coppola, the granddaughter of The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola.

Though Besson is clearly intent on exploring deeper, philosophical themes with «Lucy,» he doesn't seem to know what they are, or at the very least, able to convey them in a manner that doesn't come across as just a bunch of gobbledygook tacked on at the end of a lifeless action thriller.

Michael Bay is looking to go out on top with «Transformers: The Last Knight,» daring to delve a little deeper with the film's themes.

But that's fine, because the simplicity and sincerity with which King handles various universal themes makes Paddington instantly engaging on a deeper emotional level.

Unfortunately, the story only skims many of these deeper themes, focusing instead on populating the film with numerous visually impressive characters.

«Mistress America» centers on the tenuous nature of friendship, idolatry, the problems with protege / mentor relationships (another theme of late) all channelled through Brooke (Greta Gerwig); a New York multi-hyphenate and sophisticate with a veneer of indomitable confidence that masks a deep sense of her own fraudulence and lack of actual talent.

As you realize this is intentional and make your way onto the same wavelength on which Pegg and Edgar Wright (and Nick Frost and the rest of the cast) are operating, you discover a film that may not be as overly funny as Hot Fuzz or Shaun of the Dead, but is exponentially deeper in its themes, tones and characterizations.

Although «Don't Think Twice» doesn't quite hit the same highs as his 2012 debut «Sleepwalk with Me,» it's a more mature piece of filmmaking that expands on some of the same themes while cutting even deeper emotionally.

Thankfully, there are some deeper themes along the way that give the actors something to chew on besides the scenery.

Monahan's script adapts the story of James Toback, whose actual gambling exploits first inspired the 1974 film; only in this 2014 version, the character drama is saddled with an attempt at greater depth, with Monahan relying on lengthy explanations and pontifications where the original film preferred action and implication to convey its deeper themes and ideas.

The making - of featurette, «Still the Man,» is obviously one of those glorified infomercials that air on premium cable, but this one probes a bit deeper than the usual round of hype; particularly nice is the time spent on Isaac Hayes» rerecording of the legendary Oscar - winning theme song.

But he has a deep influence on Ip Man, opening him up to innovation in his martial art just as his time at an English college in Hong Kong is opening him up to the possibilities of the wider world (one of the primary themes of Wong Kar - wai's film).

The developers made it clear from the beginning that this game would be less story heavy, less deep in meanings and themes, and more focused on gameplay, but all in all, this story sounded intriguing and like a nice addition to the canon of the series.

Östlund has reached down deep to try and tell a story that hits on a number of different themes connected to community responsibility, social awareness, and the importance of understanding.

This emphasis on non-white culture is far from skin deep, as Afrofuturism influences the film's design, costumes, music and themes.

This wouldn't have been much of a gripe if American Assassin went all in on being bombastic from the get - go, but the approach taken is rather grounded and certainly heavy for a spy movie at least early on, harboring potential for deeper characterization and themes.

Focused less on shocking the audience with jump scares, but instead more on building a disturbing atmosphere while also analysing much deeper themes.

Obviously harboring a deep guilt for his living high on the hog in the West while his ancestors were massacred in the motherland, Egoyan never misses a chance to revisit Armenia as a theme in his films — even if, say, it's a movie about a strip club and a dead girl (Exotica).

It carries with it a sense of maturity and multi-layered themes regarding identity, while touching on deep socio - political issues with grace and depth.

The film does not dramatize or analyze; it's simply a reflection on its themes, which run as simple as the uniting power of music to the deeper implications of love — lost and never realized.

With almost flawless precision, director Jonathan Demme (Melvin and Howard, The Last Embrace) and screenwriter Ted Tally (White Palace, Mission to Mars), adapted from Thomas Harris» novel, sets up the powerful symbolism and themes which run deep on several levels.

The design of the film is dazzling and visionary, and engages the audience on a surface level, allowing them to be more alert to the deeper themes.

All action fans have their favorite of the seven, but recognition should be given to the eighth magnificent guy off camera: composer Elmer Bernstein, whose galloping theme music entered the public consciousness in a deeper way than anything on screen.

Most SJI events mirror the social justice theme of the year, providing an opportunity for parents and guardians to dive into the content on a deeper level along with the students.

In the posts that follow, I will dig deeper into these four themes and the impact they have had on our turnaround efforts.