Sentences with phrase «philosophical themes»

I don't expect every sci - fi flick to be a thesis on existence sprinkled with sophisticated contemporary philosophical themes.

Thank you even more for giving such an awesome philosophical theme so much room to breathe.

In close proximity, the cosmogonic, mythical and philosophical themes of both are underscored.

Group discussion generally centered around practical themes like front - end display and back - end workflow of citations and references, as well as philosophical themes such as establishing standards of use.

The GAA Foundation, dedicated to growing awareness of philosophical themes in art and architecture, in collaboration with global consulting agency PLANE — SITE, announce the official launch of an interview series presenting the ideas and practices of the internationally renowned architects selected for the TIME SPACE EXISTENCE exhibition at Palazzo Bembo and Palazzo Mora.

* Amy Adams's strong performance is the best of her career; the sharp script is layered with surprise twists that examine deeper philosophical themes such as, the meaning of human existence, life choices, grief, courage, trust, and the possibility of knowing the future.

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.

When I step back, I would agree that there is a preponderance of religious and philosophical themes because, I guess, they are genuine interests or obsessions.1

Kierkegaard often employs story to carry some of his major philosophical themes, such as the contrast between experiential and theoretical knowledge.

Still, though «the Christian philosophers tried to Christianize their use of secular philosophical themes,» they could not help «describing their spiritual exercises by means of the vocabulary and conceptsof secular philosophy.»

It uses so many elements that Allen loves — the Jazz era, two bit gangsters, strong female leads and an underlying philosophical theme.

The Black Hole is a mixed bag, with some surprisingly interesting philosophical themes that get stripped away shortly after they appear by moments of cloying robot banter and extended laser gun shootouts.

You, the Living (Unrated) Ensemble drama, set in Stockholm, celebrates the human condition via a series of about fifty vignettes exploring a variety of philosophical themes ranging from love and loss to betrayal and redemption.

Brendan Durkes, the interviewer, asks probing questions about my real - life experiences and actual research that served as the background for HUNTER; how I created the characters who populate the novel; how I researched in order to lend realism to scenes of violence; the literary influences that seeped their way into my novel; the book's controversial philosophical themes; and the elements that I think helped propel HUNTER to become a bestseller.

The Bioshock games are a rare breed indeed, with both challenging game - play and curious philosophical themes.

To illustrate his philosophical theme of the supremacy of Inspired Reason, the author used the story of the martyrdom of the seven sons and their mother found in 2 Maccabees.

Despite the philosophical themes, there's no real depth to Lucy.

Much like Ridley Scott's masterful predecessor, Villeneuve's sequel maintains the philosophical themes and ambiguous questions about life, death, and humanity.

As fascinating as the show's philosophical themes were at times, and as fun as it was to debate its mysteries, we shouldn't forget about the cast that brought them to life.

Directors Ben Rivers and Ben Russell come from a background that includes experimental filmmaking and ethnography, and through their film's structure put a heavy emphasis on how location defines a person, as well as throwing in plenty of existential and philosophical themes.

An accessible introduction to some philosophical themes and ideas.

While the sequel retained the philosophical themes of the first entry, unfortunately, its game - play was not up to par.

Set in a darkly imagined, underwater Ayn Randian dystopia and rife with deep narrative and philosophical themes, the game went beyond some standard video game tropes.

Aside from the snazzy style and the philosophical themes, there is one particular gameplay mechanic that gives DECEIVER a unique hook.

The Talos Principle may not be a game for everyone, as its philosophical themes are quite heavy handed.

The philosophical themes in this game is what initially drew me to it.

This mixed - media drawing referenced the Lashkar - e-Taiba shooting and bombing attacks across Mumbai in 2008 and incorporated the philosophical theme about a joyful moment that quickly shifts to a grave catastrophe.

This site - specific performance event incorporates music, film and sculptural elements, weaving together multiple political, social and philosophical themes.

Rather than focus on some overarching political or philosophical theme as most group shows tend to do, Visible Range on view at Deli Gallery in Queens chooses a more lighthearted conceptual focus; rainbows.