Sentences with phrase «scene stealer on»

Joseph Gordon - Levitt's career may span all the way back to the early «90s — he starred in «Angels in the Outfield» in 1994 then went on to be a fan - favorite scene stealer on «3rd Rock From the Sun» — but it took a series of critically acclaimed turns in little - known indies to transition from child star to one of today's most bankable leading men.

Not exact matches

In this bonus novel scene, Finn and Rey steal a snow speeder on Starkiller Base in an effort to break into the oscillator.

One scene will feature children finding a stolen gun on the street.

And while this was undoubtedly Han Solo's film (God bless Harrison Ford, limping around on a broken leg) the new characters felt at home straight away: Daisy Ridley as Rey was an absolute star (the scenes between her and Leia ensured the film passed The Bechdel Test) and Oscar Isaac's Poe stole each of the few scenes he was in (even if his character was just Han Solo in a jumpsuit).

But scene - stealer Sofia Vergara has become a household name for her hilarious role as trophy wife Gloria Delgado - Prichett on Modern Family.

Crispy head - on shrimp with long pepper and pickled cauliflower; braised lamb neck with fresh pasta; flatbread with merguez, harissa, and feta — the wildly flavorful dishes at this scene - stealing firecracker are as relentless as they are delicious.

Now that he's decided that he wants to focus his efforts on the professional bodybuilding scene, we're convinced that he's got the potential to steal the show from Big Ramy pretty soon!

Turn heads on the go with Kurt Geiger London's scene - stealing Denim Kensington Bag.

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I've worn this (in my opinion fabulous) Miu Miu coat several times on the blog, and will wear it several more, no doubt... that's what investment dressing is all about, but despite the coat, the real scene stealer here is a pair of cotton socks (these, from Amazon).

The movement of each piece captivated me and the textures and layers and sparkle just stole my heart on scene.

The 3:47 «Meet Katie» focuses on the story of the furry little yak who just steals her scenes in the film, as the creators talk about the development of the character from a background drawing to full - fledged cult hero.

The doomed are played by a hip cast of north - of - the - border insiders, including Sarah Polley, Callum Keith Rennie, Genevieve Bujold, scene - stealer Sandra Oh (HBO's Arli $ $), and the king of Toronto cool himself, director David Cronenberg, who employed McKellar, Rennie, and Polley in eXistenZ and who plays a gas company employee spending his last hours on the phone assuring customers that service won't be interrupted.

Hec's tow pet dogs, Zag ad Tupac (the latter named by Rocky) also steal quite a few scenes, although bits where the pups are in danger elicited more than a few gasps at the public screening and should keep kids on the edge of their seats.

Morgan's performance is a masterpiece of scenery chewing as he accomplishes the not - at - all simple task of stealing scenes from Johnson on more than one occasion.

Set in Cyprus and following the down - on - his - luck Yiannis as he tries to smuggle his dog Jimi across the buffer zone separating the Greek and Turkish sides of the island, the film is a «laidback charmer» with «droll comedy, understated political commentary and an adorable scene - stealing canine,» according to Allan Hunter of Screen Daily.

Wiig has been the funniest person on the planet for a while, ruling SNL when she was on it, stealing scenes in movies like «Knocked Up,» and now, in this script she co-wrote with Annie Mumolo, who plays her airplane seatmate in the film, she's front - and - center in all of her awkward glory.

On the other hand, an elderly soothsayer voiced by Michelle Yeoh steals every scene she's in.

Cooper is the cocky and capable Vince Vaughn stand - in, Helms refines his Office character, keeping suppressed anger and frustration from erupting, while scene - stealer Galifianakis is scarily convincing as a well - meaning oddball on his own plane of existence.

Fox, playing a variation on her sex - kitten persona, does a surprisingly nice job here, though it's Seyfried's down - to - earth work that ultimately holds the movie together (and, of course, J.K. Simmons, cast as a dopey teacher, does his expected scene - stealing thing with total ease).

But if its «us versus the world» plot is groan - inducingly unoriginal, the film is blessed with a trio of funnymen, headlined by the uproariously scene - stealing Will Ferrell, who seem hell - bent on breathing life into this stale and paper - thin premise.

But the biggest scene stealer is Allison Janney, thanks to her take on fearless motherhood.

The film doesn't take itself too seriously, laying it on thick with the jokes (Michael Pena, especially, steals every scene he's in), and the humor offers a kind of buffer which allows the audience to suspend their disbelief long enough to really accept Marvel's newest hero.

However, while Forgetting Sarah Marshall might also not have been the most obvious movie to inspire a spin - off, like Madagascar's Penguins (who've ended up with their own TV series), the producers have wisely chosen to focus on Marshall's scene - stealing standout....

The more in - depth daily wrap ups and some more full length reviews are being worked on now, so keep watching Scene - Stealers for more articles on Fantastic Fest 2010.

This former leading man has taken on the best friend role but steals just about every scene he's in with Jason Bateman.

All the while there are several tepid make - out scenes going on and the humans venture out of their lair to steal food and provisions, while a demented alien security officer, or «Seeker» (Diane Kruger, «Inglourious Basterds «-RRB-, is searching Monument Valley for the resistance, even killing her own to get at them.

It gets by on Nick Frost's endearing performance and a fantastic turn from Kayvan Novak, who steals several scenes as Bruce's flamboyant friend, Bejan.

Traumatized and guilt - ridden by her role in Fine's death, Susan presses her reluctant boss (the reliably great Allison Janney) to let her observe and report on Rayna in the field, with behind - the - scenes assistance from her fellow basement - dweller Nancy (relative newcomer Miranda Hart, turning in a scene - stealing performance reminiscent of McCarthy's in Bridesmaids).

The makeup job on Oldman is breathtaking as he immerses himself in the role and steals every scene he's in.

There's collections of bloopers and deleted scenes and two featurettes: one on Bugsy the scene - stealing guinea pig and one on the special effects.

Wandering the mountainous landscape, gorgeously photographed by veteran cinematographer Dean Cundey (Apollo 13, Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Jurassic Park), the psychically tortured protagonist has a series of run - ins with various figures, including a sympathetic Indian (Adam Beach), a Chinese immigrant (Tzi Ma), an old war buddy (Danny Glover) and, most memorably, a vicious killer named Ezra (Walton Goggins, stealing every scene as usual) who demands a «toll» from Jackson for encroaching on his territory.

Alongside these heavyweight comedic stars came Naomi Watts, working wonderfully against type as Daka, a severely pregnant Russian prostitute who Vincent regularly seeks the services of, Chris O'Dowd as a scene - stealing teacher at Oliver's new school, and Terrence Howard as Zucko, a debt collector lurking on Vincent's heels for gambling money he owes.

Indeed, the film was sold on little else, because what else does a multiplex audience need besides two new scene - stealing villains willing to go toe to toe with Michael Keaton's understated Bat?

How this all happens is absolutely fascinating, beginning with the arrival of the FBI and Special Agent Richard DesLauriers (Kevin Bacon), who uses a warehouse to re-create entire city streets and the crime scene; Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis (John Goodman), who runs the show with nerves of steel; Sgt. Jeffrey Pugliese (JK Simmons), the Watertown cop who finds himself in the middle of a shootout with the culprits; Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick (Michael Beach); Dun Meng (an excellent and scene - stealing Jimmy O. Yang), the young Chinese man who was carjacked and kidnapped by the pair, only to turn the tables on them; and of course the Tsarnaev brothers, Tamerlan (Themo Meilikidze) and the younger Dzhokhar (Alex Wolff), who both look and act so eerily like the real thing it is positively chilling to watch them.

I also put Martha Marcy May Marlene on my Top 10 Movies of 2011 list, but Scene - Stealers contributor Trey Hock didn't agree with me about Martha Marcy May Marlene.

But the best lines and memorable scene - stealing belong to his Hollywood confederates, semi-retired producer Lester Siegel (Alan Arkin) and John Chambers (John Goodman), who once won an Oscar for best makeup but has been reduced to shepherding sci - fi schlock on the back end of the studio lot.

He seems to be enjoying every scene stealing moment that he's on screen.

After stealing every scene during his introduction in Captain America: Civil War, Marvel's definitive Peter Parker shouldered the responsibility of rebooting the hero on screen for a third time in his own solo venture and the result was a resounding success.

The comedian - turned - actor proves why he was the scene - stealing breakout star of Jordan Peele's horror - comedy with standout turns on «Insecure» and JAY - Z's «Moonlight» video — and even more to come in 2018.

At the start of his career, the actor appeared on an Australian sketch comedy show entitled Full Frontal, which essentially launched his career; additionally, he had a small role in 2009's Funny People and stole nearly every scene he was in.

Also stealing quite a few scenes is Jillian Bell (Inherent Vice), playing Zach's daffy, man - hungry aunt Lorraine, who seems to have no filter on what she says, which makes for some funny awkward moments.

The most memorable from the entirely great ensemble, though, is a small but dynamic and scene stealing role for Matthew McConaughey as the older guy who refuses to grow up and move on.

Berg creates more tension as the brothers go on the run and other larger than life Bostonian law enforcement played by John Goodman and JK Simmons (who steals scenes as a cigar - smoking local police chief) shout and gesticulate in their Bostonian brogue about the best way to find them.

F. Gary Gray's «The Italian Job,» on the other hand, is nothing more, or less, than a slick caper movie with stupendous chase scenes and a truly ingenious way to steal $ 35 million in gold bars from a safe in a Venetian palazzo.

Now with a scene - stealing breakthrough on the big screen as the Bearded Lady in 20th Century Fox's «The Greatest Showman,» the original movie musical premiering Dec. 20 and starring Hugh Jackman as P. T. Barnum, Settle is about to win over film audiences as well.

She steals focus in every scene she's in and keeps the viewer watching, at least for the time she's on - screen.

Sculpted by Trick or Treat Studios Art Director Justin Mabry, the «Elrod Mask» (pictured above) is based on the early scene of Halloween II when The Shape steals Miss Elrod's sandwich knife.

Scene - Stealers Editor - in - Chief Eric Melin and a gaggle of guest reviewers take on Zack Snyder «s (300, Watchmen) latest cinematic assault, the girl - powered action fantasy «Sucker Punch.»

Also, Will Arnett steals the scene as an over-the-top tabloid «journalist» who reports on Conner's exploits with the relish of a dog who just found a bone in the backyard.