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Unlike Serial, which explored how a suspect's race and religion might have been held against him, The Jinx riveted viewers by exploring the role of privilege and how Durst's high - priced legal defense team could manage to help him evade the most serious criminal charges against him even when, in one case, he'd actually admitted to having dismembered a person's body.

In a video programming business that will be increasingly dominated by over-the-top distribution and skinnier bundles, «reach» — the actual percentage of viewers that watch a channel over a set time period — will have a much greater role in defining consumer pricinIn a video programming business that will be increasingly dominated by over-the-top distribution and skinnier bundles, «reach» — the actual percentage of viewers that watch a channel over a set time period — will have a much greater role in defining consumer pricinin defining consumer pricing.

When John Legend steps into the role of Jesus in front of millions of viewers on Easter Sunday, he'll be in familiar territory.

Gerbner explained to the study committee the role of television in creating a «mean and violent world» in the minds of many viewers — particularly heavy viewers:

The purpose of this chapter is to examine the role in our lives of television «s mythic world — the world of «Gilligan «s Island» and hundreds of other «places» and «people» who exist, to some degree at least, in the minds of America «s viewers.

When a consummatory role is sought from religious television, such as in seeking a faith commitment from viewers, the medium exerts strong pressures on how the matter is to be «closed,» and essential elements of the Christian faith which can not be communicated en masse by television are necessarily excluded.

Far from being merely a neutral communication medium, television in America has become an integrated symbolic world filling the socially functional role demanded of it both by its viewers and its advertisers.

We would like to assemble a wide range of viewpoints and perspectives, and provide viewers with a detailed and holistic picture of how each person plays a different role in the life of a child with Selective Mutism.

Other films challenged audiences to confront the role of humans in wildlife extinction, invited viewers to think twice about our seemingly insatiable appetites for food and fuel, and encouraged the adoption of more sustainable ways of life.

Supplementing what faithful fetish chat live viewers might find to be far too pass» for their breed of folk, Mistress Preston takes on a more dominating role wherein you'll witness her engaging in leather - bridled pony play; the real - life smothering of an innocent teddy bear; enforced orgasms;» co-ed wrestling ala Andy Kaufman; panty / stocking face - sitting; armpit sniffing;» jerking a guy off with an actual pearl necklace wrapped around his wiener; taking a load of non-orthodontist recommended man - paste onto her braces; and, some other atypical activities starring cigars, balloons and shoes.

The role of the tormented Irena in Cat People proved to be the high point of Simon's film career, embedding her in the memory of millions of viewers, and she briefly reprised the role in Curse of the Cat People.

A talented and attractive actress who has managed to wrangle a remarkable number of affecting roles despite her youthful age, Elisabeth Moss may be best known to television viewers as the President's daughter on the acclaimed series The West Wing, though thoughtful characterizations in such features as Girl, Interrupted and Imaginary Crimes have been a testament to an actress not afraid to court more challenging and emotionally demanding roles unusual for an actress of her age.Born to music manager and a mother who specialized in the blues harp in 1983, Moss spent her childhood in Los Angeles and was inspired to pursue acting at an early age by screen idol Bette Davis.

The Price of Gold left viewers with a strong suspicion that Harding had played a larger role in the assault on Kerrigan than the FBI could find evidence for.

He reportedly auditioned for a small part, and though the show's producers did not deem him right for the characterization, they felt so impressed by Eigenberg's presence that they created the character of Steve Brady especially for him, as an extension of his own personality; the plan, again, was to create a sincere, committed, down - to - earth male paramour to offset Miranda's (Cynthia Nixon) cynicism.Though initially intended as a temporary part, the popularity of the character among viewers (and Eigenberg's onscreen chemistry with Nixon) led to Eigenberg's permanent inclusion on the show, as well as subsuquent movies.Circa 2002, Eigenberg expanded into film roles by playing the business partner of Richard Gere in Mark Pellington's underrated supernatural thriller The Mothman Prophecies.

It's fairly disappointing, too, given that Knock Knock does open with a certain degree of potential, with Reeves» typically affable turn as the sympathetic protagonist certainly playing an integral role in initially capturing the viewer's interest.

Contemporary viewers will find the story to unfold unusually slowly, as young lovers Gail Berke (Bisset) and David Sanders (a shaggy, moustachioed Nick Nolte, in his first major starring role), vacationing in Bermuda, stumble across the wreckage of the Goliath, a World War II - era munitions freighter laden with vials of medicinal morphine and a variety of more traditional booty.

It's equally clear, however, that the rampant lack of subtlety within the script plays a substantial role in the movie's downfall, with the inclusion of several laughable plot developments and twists sure to leave even the most laid - back viewer furiously rolling their eyes in derision (ie Rachel doesn't even seem to be trying to hide her maliciousness from Anna).

There's little doubt, as well, that Shyamalan's expected emphasis on stylish visuals plays an integral role in confirming the film's mild success, while the story's coda is nothing short of jaw - dropping in its unexpectedness and audacity (ie it forces the viewer to rethink and recontextualize everything they've just seen)- which ultimately ensures that Split continues the momentum established by Shyamalan's comeback endeavor, 2015's The Visit.

If she had chosen to direct viewer attention to the state's role in promoting torture, and its purposes for doing so, the director would quite possibly have infuriated large sections of the Japanese state apparatus and media (the fact that various right - wing nationalist groups in Japan have demanded that Jolie be banned from visiting their country underlines the sensitivity of the Japanese elite).

Reunited with her Pretty in Pink co-star McCarthy (waywardly reprising his role from that John Hughes production — and so dewy - eyed here that most male viewers will want to beat the shit out of him), Ringwald is Jewel, a girl from the wrong side of the tracks hanging out at her neighbour's place one day when in saunter Tipton and Matt.

While The Artist's presentation requires an active role of imaginative transformation on our part, the hi - tech of Harry Potter and Hugo mechanizes («automaton - izes») the process and places the viewer in the more passive — if over-stimulated --- role of receptor.

That said roles are so swiftly identifiable to the viewer is, in part, the principal triumph of this vastly entertaining and laudably generous film: lesbian, liberal or otherwise, we can all see ourselves in these characters, sometimes unflatteringly so.

Philip Seymour Hoffman lead the pack early on for his role as a cult leader in the role of L. Ron Hubbard, though the polarizing taste The Master left in many viewers» mouths may force them to turn to Tommy Lee Jones, who's overdue for a second trip to the podium.

While most observant viewers will already have formed opinions as to the worthiness of the U.S. invasion of Iraq and the complicit role that the media plays in sidestepping confrontation with government officials in favor of pleasing target demographics, these aren't the overriding themes of the film.

Benedict is also joined on the shortlist by his Sherlock co-star Andrew Scott - known to TV viewers for his portrayal of Moriarty in the detective drama - who is up for the best supporting actor prize for his role in Pride.

Lots of viewers were also introduced to Ronan thanks to her role in 2009's The Lovely Bones, in which she played Mark Wahlberg's daughter.

The Plummer children are played by young actors unknown to most viewers (Brittany Snow, star of the recently cancelled «American Dreams» might be the exception); they perform capably in their roles from cutesy tots to angst - ridden teens though none particularly stand out.

Viewers might find interest in the peculiar casting of secondary roles throughout the film's party scenes.

Worst - case scenario: Viewers don't pick up on or appreciate the film's darker themes, and merely enjoy it as a magnificent exercise in sustained white - knuckle tension, featuring top - notch work from its three leads (especially Blunt, who's terrific in a tricky role that's intentionally diminished over the course of the film).

Finally, to all the readers and viewers who have accompanied Katniss on her journey, thank you for playing a role in The Hunger Games, you are truly a vital part of the experience.

St Aubyn's books about that time are infused with his biting humor, and the creators allow Cumberbatch free rein to explore that range of emotions, and he's absolutely essential casting to not only pull off the role but to let viewers know it's OK to enjoy the often hilarious, drugged - out debauchery, so long as they can stomach the telling of the whole story (told in flashbacks, with Sebastian Maltz as a young Patrick, plus voice overs from grown - up Patrick and a separate, archly British narrator) and to understand his bad behavior is a bandage covering an awful wound.

The movie's problems are exacerbated by a sporadic emphasis on elements that couldn't possibly be less interesting (ie Uncle Andy's less - than - savory extracurricular activities), and although the narrative has been peppered with a handful of undeniably poignant moments (ie Arnold finally breaks down over his unwitting role in his brother's death), The Stone Boy's inability to hold the viewer's interest on a consistent basis ultimately negates its positive attributes.

Most viewers will come away impressed by the sheer amount of big - name stars that contribute to the film in smaller roles, and while they all offer some nice character work here, this film really belongs to Ralph Fiennes, who shows quite well that he can command the screen in a lightly comedic fashion, rather than as the heavy that dominates most of his better known works.

In Lady Macbeth, relative newcomer Florence Pugh locks down the kind of stone - cold, vengeful role that leaves audience shaken, from the men she encounters in the film to the viewers in the audience — all while laced up in corsets and bustleIn Lady Macbeth, relative newcomer Florence Pugh locks down the kind of stone - cold, vengeful role that leaves audience shaken, from the men she encounters in the film to the viewers in the audience — all while laced up in corsets and bustlein the film to the viewers in the audience — all while laced up in corsets and bustlein the audience — all while laced up in corsets and bustlein corsets and bustles.

The feeling of helplessness is palpable — viewers can readily place themselves in the role of a victim of identity theft or hacking taken to the extreme.

The viewer may feel like an observer to this ritual and to the film's world as a whole, perhaps like CIA agent Everett K. Ross (Martin Freeman, «The World's End»), who takes on an outsider role in a reversal of typical Hollywood racial binaries.

It's easy to forget that part of his success in the leading role of Breaking Bad came from the viewer's preconception of Cranston as a lovable oaf from the hit comedy, Malcolm in the Middle, and its jarring discrepancy with his amorality in the beloved crime thriller.

At this stage of his career, the box office returns aren't as great, and Yes Man isn't likely to be mentioned among most viewers top five favorite Carrey roles, but the goods are delivered in terms of laughs and interesting comedic distractions.

Instrumental roles in Maleficent, as Princess Aurora, and as the exasperated daughter in Trumbo didn't quite prep viewers for the one - two whammo of 2016's The Neon Demon and 20th Century Women.

Speaking of his role on The Crown, and Churchill's relationship with the young Queen Elizabeth (Claire Foy), which viewers see evolve beautifully during the show's first season, Lithgow says, «That work was done by [creator] Peter Morgan, and all of the inspiration for the series came from one scene between Elizabeth and Churchill in his play The Audience.

In the two lead roles are none other that two stars from the WB network: Kerr Smith, known to Dawson's Creek viewers as Jack, one of the world's oldest looking «teenagers»; and Brendan Fehr, co-star of the teen alien drama Roswell.

On our trip to Cuba, one of my students produced a documentary that sparked an online discussion with a viewer in Cuba, changing how my student perceived the historical facts and her role as a filmmaker.

This is a game in which the viewer assumes the role of historical detective, searching for clues in photographs and eyewitness accounts about immigrant life in America.

He'd be proud of NCLD's role in managing and operating understood.org, a field - changing partnership among 15 organizations that reaches almost 2 million unique viewers each month and, since its inception 2 years ago, has connected more than 21 million parents and educators with just - in - time information, access to experts, and a safe online community.

Television viewers and film fans know her for her roles in Veronica Mars, Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Frozen, but fans of our four - legged friends know actress Kristen Bell for her real life role as an animal advocate.

In addition to drawing millions of players, battle royale games have attracted millions of viewers, and SOS represents the logical step of harnessing those watching eyes and giving them a role to play.

The first continues the hardcore soundtrack responsible for breaking thousands of necks as viewers headbanged in excitement during a Mech launch sequence, while the second features the developers talking about the game types that will be available at launch and how they're designing the game so that the Mechs will fulfill certain roles on the battlefield.

IRVINE, Calif. — Dec. 21, 2015 — Obsidian Entertainment and Paradox Interactive today announced that «The Road to Eternity,» the behind - the - scenes documentary following the incredible fan - funded role - playing game (RPG) Pillars of Eternity, has been released in its entirety for viewers worldwide.

Jansaunoi, whose performance outraged viewers and sparked a dialogue on the role of performance art in Thai culture, was a part - time female go - go dancer, who was paid to go on the famed Thai show in order to increase the number of viewers.

More than other formal elements in the visual arts — such as color, line, or shape — scale directs attention towards the capacity of the artwork to respond to a specific location and call into play the role of the viewer.