Sentences with phrase «other eccentric characters»

Full of ghosts, demons, and other eccentric characters, these stories have frequently functioned as metaphors for power structures and defiance.

Not exact matches

Wilson's Heart leverages an eccentric cast of characters, compelling narrative, striking visuals, and the immersive nature of Touch to bring you into an interactive adventure of mystery unlike any other game.

The most prominent characters include Haven Hamilton (Henry Gibson), a socially conservative, arrogant country music star; Linnea Reese (Lily Tomlin), a gospel singer and mother of two deaf children; Del Reese (Ned Beatty), her lawyer husband and Hamilton's legal representative, who works as the local political organizer for the Tea Party - like Hal Philip Walker Presidential campaign; Opal (Geraldine Chaplin), an insufferably garrulous and pretentious BBC Radio reporter on assignment in Nashville, or so she claims; talented but self - involved sex - addict Tom Frank (Keith Carradine), one - third of a moderately successful folk trio who's anxious to launch a solo career; John Triplette (Michael Murphy), the duplicitous campaign consultant who condescendingly tries to secure top Nashville stars to perform at a nationally - syndicated campaign rally; Barbara Jean (Ronee Blakley), the emotionally - fragile, beloved Loretta Lynn - like country star recovering from a burn accident; Barnett (Allen Garfield), Barbara Jean's overwhelmed manager - husband; Mr. Green (Keenan Wynn), whose never - seen ailing wife is on the same hospital ward as Barbara Jean; groupie Martha (Shelley Duvall), Green's niece, ostensibly there to visit her ailing aunt but so personally irresponsible that she instead spends all her time picking up men; Pfc. Glenn Kelly (Scott Glenn), who claims his mother saved Barbara Jean's life but who mostly seems obsessed with the country music star; Sueleen Gay (Gwen Welles), a waitress longing for country music fame, despite her vacuous talent; Bill and Mary (Allan F. Nicholls and Cristina Raines), the other two - thirds of Tom's folk act, whose ambition overrides constant personal rancor; Winifred (Barbara Harris), another would - be singer - songwriter, fleeing to Nashville from her working - class husband, Star (Bert Remsen); Kenny Frasier (David Hayward), a loner who rents a room from Mr. Green and carries around a violin case; Bud Hamilton (Dave Peel), the gentle, loyal son of the abrasive Hamilton; Connie White (Karen Black), a glamorous country star who is a last - minute substitute for Barbara Jean at the Grand Old Opry; Wade Cooley (Robert DoQui), a cook at the airport restaurant where Sueleen works as a waitress and who tries unsuccessfully to convince her that she has no talent; and the eccentric Tricycle Man (Jeff Goldblum), who rides around in a three - wheel motorcycle, occasionally interacting with the other characters, showing off his amateur magic tricks, but who has no dialogue.

However, that film was a great deal like the other wise - cracking crime comedies that have come out since Tarantino's debut, often encroaching into Guy Ritchie territory, except without the skillful writing or wit required to make these eccentric oddball characters remotely appealing.

So no great surprise here that The Lincoln Lawyer turns out to be superior piece of crime storytelling with some characters clearly designed for recurring roles (in other novels and perhaps other films should this one do well) while others are designated for showy guest appearances as larger - than - life evildoers or tough - guy eccentrics.

Schaffer did call Wiseau «delightful,» and wondered aloud if the eccentric character ever got a chance to meet their other table - mate, the singular Roseanne Barr.

Have fun meeting fan favorite characters like Geno and exploring this world's eccentric cast of other assorted characters, enemies, and bosses.

Like most other Burton films, the director offers a sumptuous visual display to go with a roundup of eccentric characters.

More like a Guy Ritchie movie than a Tarantino one, the boys then indulge themselves in a series of wandering conversations, throwing crass jokes around, and having chance encounters with eccentric characters — all of which turned up knowing each other and eventually come to a head with a final chase / shootout.

The title character in Ed Wood is a lovable dreamer who manages to suck other daffy eccentrics into his dreams.

It's not nearly as clever as Cody's other movies (including the mildly entertaining «Jennifer's Body»), lacking her usual razor - sharp humor and wonderfully eccentric characters.

Keith's interactions make for hit - and - miss low - key drama, as he has passing interactions with characters who are either one - dimensional, (his cheery grandparents, a woman later who wants drugs from him) or refreshingly eccentric, like a drug ring guru dude named Mom, who espouses Bible quotes and other philosophical statements in one of the movie's rare unforgettable scenes.

Along the way, the duo face off with each other, nature, and an eccentric assortment of characters.

Mad Hop appears, the Other World's «greatest detective,» who Ben engages to help his search; Mad Hop is as eccentric as his name, sometimes reminding me of another Mad character from Lewis Carroll whose bungling, frustration, and even wisdom add to the magic circus.

In the remaining eleven stories, A.L. Kennedy goes on to depict such towns, such characters, all dealing in their own complex and eccentric ways with despair, longing, and the occasional glimpses of love that enter their lives... If all this sounds incredibly depressing... well, it sometimes is... On the other hand, her sharp sense of humor acts as a rescuing hand reaching into the bottom of a well, offering a saving grace to her characters in their darkest moments of despair.

Complete with her signature cast of eccentric characters, absurd situations, and heartfelt moments, Polly Horvath writes an on - the - road epic like no other!

In addition to the character designs being bland, little effort has gone into actually characterizing anyone other than the two main girls (and even then, their personalities are very much outright - stated archetypes of «quiet and caring» and «eccentric and energetic»).

In the same spirit as other sports - themed Mario games on Wii, Mario Super Sluggers blends richly interactive baseball action with eccentric characters and elements from across the popular Mario universe.

My favorite side characters in Watch Dogs are Jordi Chin, and T - Bone: one's an eccentric hitman hired by Aiden, the other's a shady pyromaniac hacker.

It's called «eccentric» and makes that character and other characters behave more erratically for a huge attack boost.

-- 13 eccentric characters who each have a unique story and reasons for kicking the crap out of each other.

Aside from the core party and the game's excellent and eccentric main villain, all the other characters, both big and small, never get fleshed out properly.

The supporting characters who help the Deputy fight back are also pretty interesting, offering different takes of rebel fighters, country folk, and other eccentric individuals who make the mission to take down Eden's Gate that much more engaging.

Have fun meeting fan favorite characters like Geno and exploring this world's eccentric cast of other assorted characters, enemies, and bosses.