Sentences with phrase «sharp writing»

The studio's knack for sharp writing and poignant social commentary has led to the realization of some of the most authentic and memorable characters we've ever seeing in video games.

It's all a bit of a pleasant surprise to sit through a movie that places a premium on sharp writing and spot - on performances.

It is true that creativity and sharp writing skills will impress a prospective employer.

There's also sharp writing, fluid action sequences, strong characters, winning performances, and... what else you want?

A surprising little charmer, overcoming the rough edges of its low - budget origins with sharp writing and a genuinely sweet sensibility.

Frank Chapman Sharp writes in his study called Ethics, «Why, it may be asked, is there so much more egoistic action in the world than altruistic?»

A gently comical undertone makes this thriller even creepier than expected, bolstered by sharp writing and directing from Dan Giloy and an especially clever performance from Jake Gyllenhaal.

In the gallery press release, Chris Sharp writes of Berryhill's work: «The paintings of Michael Berryhill exist on their own terms, unequivocal, stark, structured, phosphorescent and protean.

Sharp writing from David Mamet, terrific direction by Sidney Lumet, and all - around excellent acting (from Paul Newman, James Mason, and Jack Warden, among others) work together to make this film highly gripping twenty - five years after its release.

But it's unfair to judge on a book on its cover (or title) and after seeing Matthew Vaughn's film adaptation which releases this weekend, I can honestly say that Kick - Ass is much better than I first expected and Vaughn's big - screen version of the graphic novel features sharp writing, brilliant performances, and of course, indulgent action sequences and story - telling.

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Hard work and razor - sharp writing turned a first - time novelist from a self - published author into a # 1 bestselling sensation on Amazon U.K. Rachel Abbott had spent most of her working life as the managing director of an interactive media company, developing software and websites for the education market.

Nicole Sharp wrote about this satellite image of a phytoplankton bloom on her popular fluid dynamics blog.

Earning raves for its nuanced performances as well as sharp writing, You Can Count on Me garnered Ruffalo the Montreal Film Festival's Best Actor prize and talk of an Oscar nod.

Stearns delivers sharp writing in this way, managing to pull off a balance of wit and ominous workings throughout.

«Boiler Room» (2000) 67 percent: Its ending is disappointingly tidy, but this film boasts just enough sharp writing and brisk pacing to make getting there worthwhile — and the performances, including Diesel as a young financial hotshot, are energetic and winning.

With Ozon's usual sharp writing and direction, this black comedy is a fabulous series of provocations, challenging us to explore how we see, or perhaps imagine, the people in our lives.

Inspired performances and sharp writing make it certainly the most fun participant in the You Got a Purty Mouth class of film.

There are some funny finds and each selection is mined for maximum comedy value with via sharp writing, fast pacing, and Tosh's strong delivery.

- Kirkus «Doctorow is the ultimate crossover author, whose sharp writing and take on today's (and tomorrow's) hot - button political and technological issues engage YA and adult readers alike.»

Best - in - class voice acting and razor sharp writing are paired up with a plethora of infinitely clever puzzles that will at once have you both pulling your hair out and smiling in admiration.

Rose Sharp writes that Goodman's oeuvre «is a little bit difficult to sum up, perhaps, because over the course of this long and productive career, her creative output has vacillated between painting and drawing (with forays into three - dimensional constructions); smooth surfaces and chaotic buildup on canvas; and intimate small - scale works and jaw - dropping large paintings that grab your eye from across the room.

Don't miss Rob Sharp writing on what the collaborative exhibition model means for the art world.

Her clients attest to her ability in developing a distinctive brand for them via a rigorous interview approach and laser - sharp writing style for maximum clarity, relevance, and impact — the cornerstones of all effective resumes.

That structure is aided by sharp writing that captures teens» alternately self - deprecating, deceptive and profane voices, as well as by strong, sturdy direction.

But McDonagh asks that «what if» scenario with Seven Psychopaths and does so with sharp writing that's funny in its own right, but hilarious when read by a bombastic Rockwell, a nervous Farrell, a world - weary Walken, and a perpetually frustrated Harrelson.

But it's hard to deny Martin McDonagh's razor - sharp writing in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, and hard to imagine a world where the Academy doesn't reward the person responsible for giving Frances McDormand such delicious words to spew.

Also on the admiration list: performances from Faye Dunaway and John Huston, razor - sharp writing from Robert Towne, the mood of cool menace, and Roman Polanski's directorial flair.

Even better, you should work with a professional resume writer who has experience, knowledge of current recruiter expectations, formatting skills to make the resume pass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) systems as well as human hiring managers, and sharp writing skills.

Though the humor on the show can be a little too dry at times, and some of the in - jokes are only funny if you've worked in a hospital setting before, it features sharp writing and excellent performances from its cast.

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Hard work and razor - sharp writing turned a first - time novelist from a self - published author into a # 1 bestselling sensation on Amazon U.K. Rachel Abbott had spent most of her working life...

It all makes for an enormously entertaining romp that thrives on sharp writing that's constantly at odds with the theatre's makeshift presentation and questionably - costumed foes.

«Over time, we hope to help build an industry that is truly diverse, and by extension more inclusive, creative and effective,» Sharp wrote.

Many who hated Scalia's rulings could not help but be entertained by his razor - sharp writing, which he used especially in his dissenting opinions to carve up the majority's reasoning (my favorite is Planned Parenthood v. Casey, where among other things he referred to the majority's «Nietzschean vision of us unelected, life - tenured judges — leading a Volk who will be «tested by following»» the Court's rulings obediently).

What a great blog — gorgeous photos, sharp writing, and every recipe I've made (a dozen or so) has been a winner.

Praising Helm's sharp writing and practical solutions, reviewer Doris Capistrano argues that Natural Capital should be required reading for policy - makers, economists, environmentalists, and all those concerned about sustainable growth and development.

His scenes are rare, though, but the sharp writing by Stoppard and the nimble direction by Apted and editing by Rick Shaine help keep the film going when Wigram is not around.

With sharp writing, instantly compelling characters, and fascinating shifts in tone, Barry's pilot kills.

How to be a Gentleman has some sharp writing, good byplay between the stars and a fair number of laughs.

Buoyed by scalpel - sharp writing and even keener performances, The Big C (created by comedian and sitcom writer Darlene Hunt) walks a fine line of having it both ways.

But what it lacks in consistency of tone and laugh - out - loud one - liners it makes up for in sharp writing, acute cultural commentary, gleeful weirdness, and sheer creative balls.

The Night Manager combines luxurious production with razor - sharp writing, and it's brought to life by a brilliant cast, headed by Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie.

Here's what you should expect: fully developed characters, solid performances, onscreen chemistry from the weirdest of pairings, clever direction, sharp writing, and pacing quick enough to make it tough to catch your breath between jokes.

The result — subtitled Archer: Vice — is a hilariously ridiculous new conceit buoyed by the sharp writing and excellent voice cast, which is led by Bob's Burgers voice actor H. Jon Benjamin as the titular character.

Many came for the chance to see Domhnall, Brian and Brendan Gleeson (The Walworth Farce) and Cillian Murphy, Stephen Rea and Mikel Murfi (Ballyturk) at close range... and stayed for Walsh's sword - sharp writing.

The Way, Way Back isn't anything groundbreaking or new, but it's the sharp writing and stellar comedic and dramatic performances from the entire cast that make it feel fresh.

There's a healthy amount of sharp writing and dialogue on display in the latest theatrical preview, while the themes and psychological nature of the narrative seem quite interesting, as portrayed here.

With its sharp writing, superior cast, evocative locations, seductively seamy subject matter and delicious performances, Top of the Lake is decidedly back in a major way.