Sentences with phrase «something of a modern classic»

That film is Call Me by Your Name, an adaptation of the 2007 André Aciman novel that is something of a modern classic of gay literature.
Originally designed in 1987, Abalone is something of a modern classic of abstract strategy.
That makes it something of a modern classic — but not in the sense of being «evergreen.»

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Perhaps you thought that the classic works of high modernism - works like Ulysses or The Waste Land - were important because they had something pertinent to say about the spiritual conundrums of modern life.
7 Bean Soup is something that brings me back to my childhood but like most of my dishes I wanted to add a modern twist to the old classic.
Wear something classic with a twist of modern trend.
This style of ring is perfect for the modern minimalist who is after something classic and sophisticated that will draw some subtle attention to their hands.
This style of ring is perfect for the modern minimalist who is after something classic and pretty that will draw some subtle attention to their hands.
This style of ring is perfect for the modern minimalist who is after something classic and feminine that will draw some subtle attention to their hands.
Tim Burton has taken a hallowed classic of the modern musical theater, hemmed in the narrative from well over two hours to well under, cast confessed nonsingers in the principal roles, and somehow managed to make something magical out of it
Ever since their 1998 modern classic «There's Something About Mary,» writers - directors Peter and Bobby Farrelly have struggled to try to recapture lightning in a bottle and conjure up yet another raunchy comedy with a heart of gold.
It used to actually mean something to see the Oscar - nominated names of Lowell Ganz and Babaloo Mandel as the screenwriters of a comedy, writers of such modern - day classic comedies as A League of Their Own, Parenthood, City Slickers, Night Shift, and Splash, but most of those films were in their past, and they have turned in mostly mediocre material since 1992.
His Grizzly Man is a modern classic of Bavarian madness — now find Herzog in Antarctica, declaring at regular intervals in Encounters at the End of the World that «something doesn't seem right» with a perfectly - preserved hut used by Shackleton a hundred years ago, or with a demented penguin making its way to certain doom on an inexplicable march to the inland.
The similarities or influences of horror flicks past, only give it that classic feel and, I think, makes it sit on that shelf alongside its predecessors.That being said, it was all the better for it, this isn't just a horror flick, this is a film with something to say about modern society and the undercurrent of racism.
The design assignment for the Countryman would have read something like, «Adapt styling cues and timeless charm of classic 1959 subcompact to a modern crossover.»
Most of our Corvette Values submissions deal with classic Corvettes so its refreshing when we get to take a closer look at something a bit more modern.
Modern Day Classic Design — Last but not least, of the top five features that make the SL - Class near Chicago the perfect summer ride, a magnificent design is something no one can ignore on this Mercedes - Benz.
Whether you grew up on the classic mysteries with the yellow spines or one of the many modern versions, I'd bet the phrase «blue roadster» means something to you.
I wanted to do something that looked like a classic old arcade game but had the best of modern gaming AI and physics in it.
But it's an intriguing concept to anyone looking for a classic style RPG with modern aesthetics that offers something new as opposed to a revamping of say a classic JRPG, you'll want to keep your eyes on Lost Sphear.
And it's where you'll find what happens when Mario's maker steps away from the comfort of the Mushroom Kingdom and tries something new: a true modern classic, and one of Nintendo's finest games in a generation.
a modern re-imagining of the classic ASCII dungeon crawler, fusing old - school gaming with a stunning 3D visual style to create something unique for PlayStation 4 and PC» and truer words have never been spoken, because that is exactly what Brut @l is.
Bringing back the almost lost art of the old school survival horror genre in a modern package, The Evil Within gave fans of the old Resident Evil franchise something new to love, while simultaneously introducing a younger generation of gamers to a classic style from ye olden gaming days.
No one was really expecting a new Resident Evil game quite yet (what with so many spin - offs seemingly floating about at once), least of all one that drops the classic third - person zombie antics of recent games of something far more akin with modern horror tastes.
Whether you'd like the rustic charm of a country utility rooms, something clean and functional like a modern utility room or the classic styling of a traditional utility room, we've got it covered!
This collection is sure to have something for everyone, from outdoor plant pots in classic shapes, right the way through to modern and unique plant stands featuring wooden frames which combine the rustic appeal of wooden planters alongside contemporary concrete for a unique, designer look with a smooth surface finish.
Whether you prefer the Kit Kemp vibe of a classic scalloped or curved style, are looking for something uber - sleek and minimal or are ready to dive in with a modern, sculptural pièce de résistance — these six favourites are anything but your basic bed backdrops.
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