Sentences with phrase «on dramatic elements»

Starring the aptly named Red and Blue teams stationed at Blood Gulch, the series managed to create it's own lore loosely set in the universe of Halo taking familiar elements of the series and twisting them to enhance the humor (and later on dramatic elements) of the series.

Despite a background directing slapstick comedies including Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult and Nutty Professor, Segal has a stronger handle on the dramatic elements compared to the scenes played for laughs, which he lets go on for too long as if he's holding out for a bigger payoff that never arrives.

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«Although realism is an integral element to the success of a television drama set in a contemporary workplace, be it a hospital or police department, the requirements for dramatic effect demand a focus on the exceptional rather than the mundane,» the study authors wrote.

By focusing on one dramatic element — in this case, the mouth, because Riri Woo was just reissued (sold out already online, but will be in MAC stores 12/12!)

There is indeed a certain immersion value even within the film's style, subtle though it may be, and when it comes to substance, no matter how thinly or formulaically it goes handled, it carries a potential that is reflected in the film carrying wit and dramatic elements as a portrait on man's interactions with his environment and his peers, anchored by memorable characters who are themselves anchored by memorable performances.

It's worth noting, however, that the movie does lose some steam as it takes an expectedly dramatic turn towards the end, as, despite what screenwriter Bert V. Royal clearly believes, the narrative simply isn't deep enough to withstand the increasingly pervasive emphasis on sentimental elements (and all the John Hughes references aren't really helping, either).

Critics Consensus: You're the Worst remains smartly idiosyncratic in its fourth season, deftly balancing its dramatic elements against some of the sharpest laughs on television.

In Mann, an acquaintance from their days both working on «Poverty Row» pictures at Republic, Alton found an ideal collaborator, one who, like himself, believed that lighting could be a crucial dramatic element.

Combine those elements with a best - selling novel, three popular actors and a twist on Titanic and you end up with a very watchable, though slightly mundane dramatic love story.

There's a terrific sense of menace in this gothic dramatic thriller, which plays on the story's fantasy elements to take us into a teen girl's troubled imagination.

No word on what the tone of the film will be as of yet, although from the sound of things it'll share quite a bit in common with the rest of his work; a combination of morbid and absurdist comedy with the occasional heavy dramatic element... and plenty of foul language.

Washington, known for his dramatic roles, has never anchored a comedy, so when he was presented with «2 Guns,» it was the screenplay's humorous elements which made him decide to sign on.

Her focus on Popeye and the architecture as important elements of the film, combined with the extraordinary chemistry between Warakulnukroh and Bong, makes a beautiful setup for a uniquely playful, yet lightly dramatic story of growth, regret, and human values.

Alas, the tonally awkward ending of the film puts a lesser supporting cast on the screen too much, introducing subplots involving unrest among refugees that don't shake out well with the rest of it, causing the storytelling to become less than satisfying for these characters given the steady simmer of the dramatic build - up without these elements.

While it's hardly a horror film (it's more of a comedy with dramatic elements), I couldn't resist including it on this list.

Beneath the shock horror elements, torture porn mentality and horror movie clichés, Funny Games, a film about a couple and their young son held hostage by two sadistic and deceptively passive young men, is a dramatic rendition on the bloodthirsty, violence obsessed film audience.

The second wave of reform took the form of school restructuring, and combined three complementary elements: (a) a call for higher and common expectations for ALL students, (b) an emphasis on new and more challenging teaching practices, and (c) dramatic changes in the organization and management of public schools (Elmore, 1990).

The headlamps and taillamps are treated as dramatic sculptural elements on the vehicle and reinforce the organic form and function carried throughout the design theme.

«It blends a heightened emphasis on dramatic design and modern elements of high technology to generate curb appeal that will surprise a lot of people.»

The supercar from design startup Icona packs a V12 hybrid powertrain with as much as 950 horsepower on tap into a dramatic shape that blends elements from the Lexus LFA, Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and Corvette Stingray into one sharp - looking shape.

«Once the iPod controlled the experience and was the element that was the most dramatic improvement, the content became a commodity on the device, and the device became the experience.»

This is something that a static page can't control, and the ability to discover story elements at one's own pace is going to be a very big drawcard on more dramatic pieces.

Located on the northwest corner of elements restaurant, Sunset Space features a venue surround by dramatic floor - to - ceiling windows and an adjoining patio.

These elements, combined with use of displacement mapping and substantial increases in polygon count, bring about a whole new level of detail on the characters and the environments that better realise the war - torn locations and dramatic action at the forefront in Call of Duty: Ghosts.

N: Our development team had worked on titles like «Skies of Arcadia» and «Sakura Wars» — titles that contained a strong dramatic element to them.

Each image captures the beautiful and dramatic impact of the natural elements on the hull's surface, resulting in abstract patterns and uniquely rendered textures.

The most visually dramatic element of Nate Moore's current exhibition, Skyward, on display at Emily Amy Gallery is the sheer number of hand folded origami jet planes that dance across the gallery walls, coating the room in whimsical shapes and colors.

Having downplayed some of the more troubling elements of the scientific consensus — and simply dismissed the possibility of more dramatic changes that are currently being debated — Lomborg then seizes on one item in the WMO statement in particular — «The recent increase in societal impact from tropical cyclones has been largely caused by rising concentrations of population and infrastructure in coastal regions» — and runs with it.

MarketingSherpa speculates that the reason for broader testing is that «tweaking» elements based on testing can produce dramatic improvements in campaign results and has proven to be well worth the time and effort required.

Although checklists are not as dramatic as other types of litigation graphics such as three - dimensional animations or interactive PowerPoint timelines, they can be very effective in persuading juries on key issues and in making it easier for them to recall the important elements of a case.

On the contrary, the Tribunal found that, while the process involved elements of change, the change is «more incremental and evolutionary than dramatic.»

Defendants, on the other hand, have produced a dramatic recreation of the events that, though based on the historical record including the documentary, does not appropriate Plaintiffs» expressive elements and makes no pretense of being historically accurate.

The 60 - watt Dolby Atmos soundbar is itself a stunning piece of hardware; two circular upfiring speakers emerge from holes on either side of the soundbar when it's turned on, adding a dramatic element to your viewing experience.

«The great slurry walls are the most dramatic elements which survived the attack,» Libeskind read from a statement, «an engineering wonder constructed on bedrock foundations and designed to hold back the Hudson River.»

«I generally plan on a number of dramatic elements, then scale back as needed, to the point where the client feels comfortable, but the space still feels ultra-stylish,» Mimi says.