Sentences with phrase «title character finds»

In Coraline the title character finds a small door that leads to the other side of the looking glass, as it were.

In Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials, the title character finds he has been wait - listed once again for the post-post-apocalypse.

Not exact matches

Only he can decide whether he wants to sacrifice the comfort and security he's found over the past eight weeks to chase titles with a new, star - studded cast of characters.

Although you may not find the word «Dad» in the title of all the books, we've included some books where the father is one of the main characters.

That narrative slyness is especially welcome in Friedkin, acting as a palliative to the sensory overdose in which he habitually deals; such a contrast was nowhere to be seen in «Bug» (2006), a film that sent me straight from the cinema to the pharmacy in search of anti-itch cream, but we find it in the first half of «Killer Joe,» thanks to the title character.

David Goyer, who wrote the script for Man of Steel from a story he concocted with Christopher Nolan, found a new way to make us care: The title character is disturbed by everything in his adopted home.

It's certainly not held up by many as the best of Powell and Pressburger but it's one of those films I find myself drawn to again and again - P&P's warm and involving characterisation, the landscapes of Canada, Vaughn Williams» evocative score (given its due reverence as an «honorary» character in the title sequence) are all scrumptious trimmings to a thoroughly exciting story.

Now here comes the first official one - sheet, which finds Charlize Theron as the stressed title character.

The title character, played by Freddie Highmore («Finding Neverland») is a musical prodigy on par with Mozart, able to teach himself to play any instrument he comes across in a matter of hours, and with a preternatural compositional ability, literally hearing music everywhere, even in the movements of everyday life.

Director Atsuko Hirayanagi introduced a more broadly comic Setsuko in her 2014 short of the same title, and her feature screenplay (written with Boris Frumin) still finds humor in the character's flailing attempts to break free from habitual loneliness and obedience.

The boss fights and iconic characters are the saving graces that will still have the title find its way into fans» collections.

Closer to release are Finding Nemo in 3D on September 14, 2012; the re-release of Monsters, Inc. now in 3D, on January 19, 2013 followed by a prequel, titled Monsters University, once again with John Goodman and Billy Crystal lending their voices to the lead characters.

As the aimless title character, Greta Gerwig finally finds purpose here as she runs, twirls and jetes down the street.

Its story holds precious few surprises and the title character ends this film as pretty much the same person he was when we met him at the beginning — without quite becoming the person Luke Skywalker and Obi - Wan Kenobi found and pulled out of a wretched hive of scum and villainy on Tatooine.

One who has no experience with the N64 Mario Party titles will find it rather odd how the 12 character roster from Mario Party 9 has gone down to 6 for the first Mario Party.

OPENING THIS WEEK Kam's Kapsules: Weekly Previews That Make Choosing a Film Fun by Kam Williams For movies opening November 23, 2007 BIG BUDGET FILMS August Rush (PG for slight violence, mild profanity and mature themes) Freddie Highmore stars as the title character in this escapist fantasy about a promising musical prodigy who runs away from an orphanage to New York City to find his parents (Keri Russell and Jonathan Rhys Myers) only to end up living with a Fagin - like wizard (Robin Williams) and lots of other kids in a makeshift shelter in an abandoned theater which was once the Fillmore East.

Although the trailer (and the film's new title) focuses on a theft of this cash, Lehane's original short story is about Hardy's character, Bob, finding an injured pit bull puppy in the trash and resolving to take care of it and protect it from its abusive former owner.

There's also a wealth of unlockable content to be found such as new characters, costumes, arenas and titles.

Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter (Unrated) Rinko Kikuchi handles the title role in this character - driven drama inspired by the urban legend about a cash - strapped woman who migrates from Japan to the U.S. in order to find the loot the film Fargo suggested is buried somewhere in Minnesota.

The title character in Hugo meets Georges Méliès, in Midnight in Paris Owen Wilson's character Gil is a melancholic Hollywood screenwriter, and The Artist's George Valentin (Jean Dujardin) is a Hollywood actor trying to find his place in the world of «talkies».

Zvyangintsev, whose previous offering «Elena» finds the title character losing the ability to financially help her son and must come up with a plan, this time tackles the theme of corruption — of local Russian government, of the religious authority, and of the police.

DEADLIER THAN THE MALE (working title) Picked up to series STUDIO: Made Up Stories / Studio T TEAM: Harriet Warner (w, ep), Houda Benyamina (d), Bruna Papandrea (ep), Casey Haver (ep) LOGLINE: Follows a trio of characters, each with a mysterious and troubling past: a young woman who once looked into the eyes of a dangerous killer, a former serial predator desperate to find redemption and Mary, a grieving mother obsessed with finding her missing daughter.

When he was unable to find the young actor to play the title character, Spielberg decided to direct «The Post,» which ended up landing an Oscar nomination for best picture.

When discussing the spiritual journey of the title character of STONE, or his preparations to play the prisoner manipulating his way to parole, he conveys his committment to finding the right voice, literally and figuratively, for Stone.

Alice Through the Looking Glass finds the title character, played by Mia Wasikowska, away from Underland for a long while.

Oscar nomination record - holder Meryl Streep plays the title character, a socialite who is highly regarded in certain circles, including a club she personally founded, despite her woefully off - key soprano singing.

Doing his best impression of a classic character actor in the Gabby Hayes mold, a scraggly - bearded Bill Pullman stars as the title character, a lifelong Old West sidekick who finds himself on his own after his legendary compadre (Peter Fonda) is killed by cattle rustlers.

It sounds like we won't see the colonel return in any of the future MGS titles, but of course it can always change, if Kojima does find someone who is able to provide the voice for those characters.

Sherlock Gnomes (PG for some rude and suggestive humor) Johnny Depp plays the title character in this animated sequel which finds Gnomeo (James McAvoy) and Juliet (Emily Blunt) recruiting a legendary sleuth and his sidekick (Chiwetel Ejiofor) to investigate the mysterious disappearance of London's lawn ornaments.

Deadpool 2 (R for sexual references, graphic violence, brief drug use and pervasive profanity) 11th installment in Marvel Comics» X-Men franchise finds the wisecracking title character (Ryan Reynolds) forming a ragtag team of superheroes to protect a young mutant (Julian Dennison) being hunted by a time - traveling, cybernetic soldier (Josh Brolin).

McCarthy's title character, as the film begins, is having a very bad day: She was fired from her fast - food job, totaled her car in an accident, came home to find her husband (Nat Faxon, barely in the movie) with another woman (Toni Collette, ditto).

The multi-talented Martin directs himself as the title character, an aimless Brooklyn illustrator who's drawing a blank when it comes to finding material for his second book.

With the newest poster for Finding Dory you get an instant sense of nostalgia as our beloved title character is front and center, surrounded by a colorful collage of sea creatures, showcasing some old friends and potential new friendly faces.

Sadly, looking at early information about the game and its first chapter don't give us any clues about his character, but if we wait just a little longer we might find his game counterpart this March when the title drops on the 3DS.

Playing Florence, a Californian au pair weary of resigning her life so others may live theirs, Gerwig cleverly plays dissatisfaction without registering as simply bored or routinely «quirky»: wit, self - awareness and uncertain ambition clash within the performance, set off by her bemusement at having found a less functional stray soul in Stiller's title character.

While the game won't necessarily appeal to everyone, both children and Disney fans alike who love the idea of living in a world with their favorite characters are sure to find plenty to love in this Animal Crossing inspired title.

, Finding Dory's various supporting players are asked to say a few words about the title character.

As previously announced, Larson will play the title character, a.k.a. Carol Danvers, an Air Force pilot who gains superpowers when she finds herself spliced with alien genetics.

HECTOR AND THE SEARCH FOR HAPPINESS Simon Pegg is the title character, a British psychiatrist, in this comedy about a man who decides to find out the meaning of happiness.

If «Simon Killer» gets an MPAA rating, NC - 17 is the only way it could go given several scenes of soft porn that find the title character having vigorous sex with Victoria, a hooker who has taken a liking to her customer after having charged him one hundred fifty euros for each of two sexual adventures.

Colin Farrell does a surprisingly solid job playing the lead character, a struggling writer who dreams of finishing his screenplay (the name is the title of this flick), but can't seem to find the focus and inspiration needed to do so.

Gal Gadot perfectly captures the title character as she finds herself immersed in a strange world (with plenty of fish out of water jokes) while persistently standing up for her values.

The juiciest revelation found here is that Michael Eisner dictated that the title character be a boy, not a girl.

Don Verdean (PG - 13 profanity, coarse language, suggestive content and brief violence) Sam Rockwell plays the title character in this irreverent Christian comedy revolving around a cash - strapped cleric who hopes to inspire his congregation by finding sacred relics in the Holy Land.

Resources included are as follows: 3 0 P D F files for you to print: Key word cards, chapter 2 to read, chapter 2 writing task about finding the key, Story elements, Story board to complete, writing pages, A 4 topic title to introduce the book, retell the story from another point of view, write a diary entry task, write a postcard, acrostic poem to complete, make words from letters, photo pack, flashcards of character names, character descriptions, my favourite part of the story is — drawing page, I like this story because writing task, design a new book cover, draw a garden scene, hand puppet template to draw, draw a family portrait, writing booklet cover to keep pupils project work together, large display items door to the garden and large key, long banner to head wall display, large letters to spell out book title, display border to edge wall display, story sack tag to keep resources together.

The title refers to the main character, David Federman, a high school outcast who hopes that he'll find his tribe at Harvard.

In Keturah and Lord Death by Martine Leavitt, another of my all - time favorite YA books, the title characters negotiate a deal: Lord Death will spare Keturah's life if she can find her true love in a single day.

This has been an interesting book - many layers for all characters - right now I am trying to go back and find a direct reference to the title - I remember seeing it in the text.

Also, more and more YA titles are being made into film adaptations, which can lead to stronger sales for the remaining books in a series as moviegoers purchase books to find out what will happen to the characters from a popular movie.

Brian Michael Bendis and artist Andrea Sorrentino recently revisited the devastated world in their «Old Man Logan» miniseries for the current «Secret Wars» event, which began with the title character leaving his home reality (now part of the Doom - created Battleworld) and concluded with the older Wolverine suddenly finding himself on the streets of the All - New, All - Different Marvel Universe.