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