Sentences with phrase «roles in the movie which»

Alongside them was newcomer Jodie Whittaker, still coming to terms with the fact that she'd landed a role in a movie which is already generating Oscar buzz.

Not exact matches

He's taken on small roles in TV shows like «Law & Order» and «Stitchers» as well as larger parts in movies like «The Thinning,» which The Verge called «a mess.»

Through Harpo, Winfrey has also taken an active role in a variety of movie and theatre productions including Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire and Beloved, which Winfrey also starred in.

The movie, which stars @ellefanning in the title role, features Booth as a Romantic poet.

He also made this intriguing comment about the movie, in which he reprises his role: «There are things that I can not say that will shock the audience.»

Bit players in the movie of his life, in which he has the starring role.

It seemed to me that some of the best scenes in the movie were those that were deleted from it, particularly a candidly outspoken scene in which Elastigirl, or Mrs. Incredible, defends her role as a «homemaker» against the crassly reasoned criticisms of an obnoxious feminist career woman.

Joaquin Phoenix will assume the role of Jesus Christ in the upcoming movie Mary Magdelene, which follows the story of Jesus» final days from the perspective of the title figure.

Researchers at the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film at San Diego State University looked at the top 700 highest - grossing movies of 2014 — which make up almost all of the year's major theatrical releases — to see how many featured women in prominent production roles.

Speaking about the film recently in Los Angeles, Cera — who in this film, takes some refreshingly bold steps away from his usual one - note nerd persona — and co - writer / director Edgar Wright (who also did the zany cult classics Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz) discussed the meaning of the film, the stretching Cera had to go through for the role, and the way in which the film's hyperkinetic action sequences are really just the same as the dance scenes in Grease or a Gene Kelly movie.

By the way, when he talks about roles, he doesn't mean the kind of role an actress plays in a movie, where she's just pretending to be somebody else — he means a functional purpose which you fulfill or assume in your life.

Then, James Dean and Marilyn Monroe wore them in famous movie roles which popularized the style, and

His acting career started with a small education film, which lead to starring roles in memorable movies and television shows, including the 1993 Disney classic, Cool Runnings, and the hit Fox television series New York Undercover.

Most movie stars, especially in Hollywood are usually required to get ripped for a role, which isn't a small feat, but Aamir first needed to gain weight and only then get shredded.

Years ago, television and movies depicted women to be housewives, working in the kitchen and having and taking care of the children, which was true, but also shunned and was uncapping for anything outside of married women dating sites this role.

But her favorite movie role by far has been her portrayal of Norma, the strange and seductive trailer park manager in Trailer Park of Terror (2008), which she promoted at the 2008 Slamdance Film Festival.

The movie portrayed her personality and as a legend of a woman posed as a man to enter the monastery and become Pope.German actress Johanna Wokalek was pretty good for that role and the other performances were decent as well.The portrayal of the time, crowds and the cities was below average, but very effective, since it was a low - budget movie, the image and lighting quality was not always good.The weak point of the movie was in the rhythm, which at times was uneven, and went from fast to very slow, but still it was never boring because of the strong plot.

Rodgers and Hammerstein returned to Hollywood in 1955 with their own production company, overseeing the movie adaptations of Oklahoma (1955) and South Pacific (1958); three years earlier, R and H played cameo roles in the New York - filmed Main Street to Broadway, for which they contributed one forgettable number.

As such, this movie makes an excellent case for the role of the artist in society being a socially conscious one to which it provides a prime example.

That movie took a long time to get off the ground and before she ever appeared as Nova, Harrison served as a stand - in in the role of Dr. Zira (the part ultimately played by Kim Hunter) in the screen tests and extensive make - up tests through which the project evolved, even participating in a test for Edward G. Robinson in the role of Dr. Zaius (Robinson was forced to withdraw from the project because of a heart condition that prevented him from working under the heavy make - up and in the high altitude location where much of the film was to be made).

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Bean and Malcolm McDowell slum it enjoyably in their brief roles, although they spend most of their scenes in chains, which makes it seem as if they were forced into the movie against their will.

Her career continued in this manner for the next few years, Owens getting ever - larger roles in generally better movies (though not always — the same year in which she worked in the Launder - Gilliat production of The Happiest Days of Your Life, one of the funniest movies ever made in England, she also appeared in the abysmal Old Mother Riley, Headmistress).

Brash but not bratty, Goyo is appealing in his first big movie role, and he's a good crier, which comes in handy because «Real Steel» often comes off like a remake of «The Champ,» complete with a photogenically sobbing blond boy.

Samantha Barks is the revelation here — On My Own details the depths to which she loves but is not loved and Barks (a Broadway star in her first movie role) nails it — and gives Eponine such presence throughout her time onscreen that even before her big number, we've seen into her heart.

Next, she had a short lived part on the TV show Michael Hayes and a guest starring role in an episode of Ally McBeal before landing her next movie role opposite James Caan in Poodle Springs, which aired on HBO.

These represented high points, however, and more often than not, Adams found herself relegated to parts unworthy of her, such as the unevenly received 1985 adaptation of Kevin Wade's play Key Exchange (in which she reprised her stage role) and the histrionic TV movies Lace (1984) and Lace II (1985).

Although Nixon's starring role on the hugely popular series may have brought her to the attention of a new audience, observers of the New York theater had been watching the actor on and off Broadway since 1980, where she had performed in productions that included David Rabe's Hurlyburly, Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing, Angels in America, and Indiscretions, for which she earned a Tony nomination.Born in New York City on April 9, 1966, Nixon made her film debut in the 1980 movie Little Darlings.

Shatner made one final appearance with the regular Star Trek cast in Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991), then served as one of the crossovers to the new series of films in Star Trek: Generations (1994), in which endlessly theorizing fans finally learned the fate of Captain Kirk.The success of the Trek movies reenergized Shatner's TV career, even if it didn't immediately earn him more film roles.

Really, the only area is which the film falls back a bit is in its reliance on visual effects to play a primary role in the action sequences, a common shortcoming in recent superhero movies.

From Doris Kearns Goodwin's 2005 book «Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln» as adapted by Kushner and directed by Steven Spielberg, the movie «Lincoln» focuses on one principal activity, which was the president's role in convincing a sharply divided House of Representatives to vote for the Amendment already passed by the Senate because Lincoln's party had the numbers there.

Why It's Paul Bettany's Movie: Creation is a biopic that seemingly exists to give Paul Bettany a major leading man role, rare for him after years of playing second fiddle to the likes of Heath Ledger (A Knight's Tale), Russell Crowe (A Beautiful Mind, in which Crowe romanced Bettany's future real - life wife, Jennifer Connelly), and Russell Crowe yet again (Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World).

However, the movie, which stars Australian newcomer Jordana Beatty in the title role, unfortunately doesn't live up to its full potential and expectations, which were created by the successful book series it's based on.

The film Creation, which some people take to refer to both the creation of the Origins book and the creation / evolution controversy, stars Paul Bettany, who is best known for his roles in popular movies such as «The Da Vinci Code,» «Master and Commander,» and «A Beautiful Mind» (in which he won the London Film Critics» Award for Best British Actor).

Davis, meanwhile, plays Nona, one of the school's few remaining conscientious members of staff, a ground - down teacher who still wants to take pride in her role as an educator, which in the reductive world of this movie makes her the teaching drama equivalent of the «Good German» in an old - school war movie.

Gleason's inaugural movie role was Long Tom in Doc Savage (1975), after which he worked extensively in Roger Corman productions.

Anthony has been nominated for 13 awards, 3 of which he won: Acapulco Black Film Festival's «Rising Star» in 2001, Black Movie Awards «Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role» in 2005 for Hustle and Flow and National Board of Review, USA's «Best Ensemble» for The Departed.

He also took on occasional roles in more notable films, including Waiting for Guffman (1996), Clockwatchers (1997), Happy, Texas (1999), and Runaway Bride (also 1999), which served to remind movie buffs just how funny the talented comic actor could be when given the opportunity.

She is also stars in the Syfy original movie «American Horror House», which premieres Saturday, October 13 at 9:00 p.m. Media Mikes had a chance to chat with the beautiful and sweet Morgan Fairchild about her this Syfy film and how she prepares for a role.

Of course, if you're not a Northern Californian, these insignificant amusements will be lost on you completely — in which case the movie has even less to offer, save this one piece of trivia: Heather Donahue, in her first film role since «The Blair Witch Project,» shows a little range in a small part, doing a tittering Annette Bening riff as a pretty blonde preppy Prinze dates while he and Forlani are in mutual denial.

We assume that Johnson will assume the role of Buchanon in the new movie, which looks like another sure - fire hit for the wrestler turned acting superstar.

Highlights include the world premiere of Stake Land 2, the new sequel to one of the best vampire movies ever, which was only recently announced earlier this year after being filmed in secrecy, with Nick Damici and Conner Paolo reprising their roles from the original.

The high - profile Marvel movie, which will see Brie Larson (Room) take the lead role, will hit cinemas in March 2019, so quite a ways off yet.

Matthias is expected to reprise his role of Filip in the American remake of the movie «The Loft» (2014) which will be released in 2014.

Comic legend Stan Lee has notched an appearance in pretty much every Marvel movie so far; Deadpool 2, which was produced by Marvel Entertainment, recently notched one of the best cameo moments in superhero history when Brad Pitt showed up for approximately two seconds in a funny, blink - and - you'll - miss - it role.

The ease with which Koepp is able to create an atmosphere of blue - collar authenticity certainly plays a significant role in the movie's success, as the director offers up a surprisingly compelling family drama that proves an effective counterbalance to the increasingly horrific nature of Tom's newfound abilities.

There are subplots that drag, such as one about the president's eldest son wanting to enlist in the Union army; in the role, the typically charismatic Gordon - Levitt struggles unsuccessfully to hold the frame opposite Day - Lewis (though the scene in which he follows a bleeding wheelbarrow culminates in the movie's most graphic and striking visual, a rare example of an assertion of image over dialogue).

He directed Mark Ruffalo in the latter's breakout role in «You Can Count on Me,» a movie over which death hangs like a fog, but it was young Rory Culkin whose presence amplifies both Ruffalo's and co-star Laura Linney's work in that film.

Both have been chosen because of their hopes for a brighter future, but over the decades, Frank (now played by George Clooney) has become disillusioned, and it's up to Casey and Athena to bring him around and in the process save the world from... Well, I won't spoil it, but let's just say this is the sort of movie in which a discussion of global warming plays a supporting role and the senselessness of Hollywood movies and video games receives its obligatory culture - war spanking.

The movie details the chaos that ensues after wealthy brothers Randolph (Ralph Bellamy) and Mortimer (Don Ameche) orchestrate a total role reversal for a snooty employee (Aykroyd's Louis Winthorpe III) and a streetwise hustler (Murphy's Billy Ray Valentine) as part of a bet, with the majority of the proceedings subsequently following the two patsies as they attempt to adapt to their new surroundings (which, in Louis» case, includes a friendship with Jamie Lee Curtis» warm - hearted prostitute).