| 单词 | fall flat |
| 例句 | His voice grew distant as if he’d traveled back in time, then it fell flat, drained of all emotion. Worth 1998-06-01T00:00:00Z When I look down, I'm scared I'm going to fall flat on my face. Born Behind Bars 2021-09-07T00:00:00Z She would have fallen flat on her face if her arm weren’t being held at a cruel angle. The Marrow Thieves 2017-05-10T00:00:00Z But it makes us laugh because we all instinctively recognize an ethos appeal falling flat on its face. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z They tripped over fallen logs, and once one of them fell flat on his face. Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad 1955-01-01T00:00:00Z Essentially, it was a hazing ritual: Despite the instructors’ claims, I could see no real connection be-tween repeatedly falling flat on your face and self-preservation in-side a prison. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z That Greek jokes fell flat on Latin ears should not surprise us; Shakespeare’s jokes don’t cause most modern audiences to fall about either. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z But azan rang out, and then the morning sun was falling flat on the rooftops and the roosters were crowing and nothing out of the ordinary happened. A Thousand Splendid Suns 2007-05-22T00:00:00Z Or fall flat on my face—a really long fall. Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z He kicked it four times and the door gave way, falling flat. Zeitoun 2009-07-15T00:00:00Z Jinx grew silent, knowing that his answer had fallen flat. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z It was as though my discovery of Rinehart had opened a gulf between us over which, though we sat within touching distance, our voices barely carried and then fell flat, without an echo. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z Pike looked down at the hollow thump as the lute case fell flat against the ground. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Thomas remembered, but for some reason Teresa’s words fell flat— they didn’t have much hope in them. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z They all ducked, and many fell flat on their faces. The Fellowship of the Ring 1954-07-29T00:00:00Z Gaunt was thrown backward, away from his daughter; he tripped over a chair and fell flat on his back. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 2005-07-16T00:00:00Z Curly attempted to give chase but he made it only about five steps before tripping in an owl hole and falling flat. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z It fell flat on the big vat of lard and by noontime during the summer the grease had softened to a thick soup. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The thing that had saved him was falling flat. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z “Walking backwards, you gonna fool around and fall flat on your backside,” Ma warned us. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Sometimes he shouted, “Get back!” and they fell flat on their bellies in the warm sand. Go Set a Watchman: A Novel 2015-07-14T00:00:00Z He fell flat and the crumbs of snow ate coldly at his fingers. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Everything so far had been prelude: From what we’d been told, you could be a star at the Academy and then fall flat on your face inside a real prison. Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z As the first stroke landed and the pistol-crack sounded, I was thrown forward so violently that if my fingers hadn’t been touching the carpet, I think I would have fallen flat on my face. Boy: Tales of a Childhood 1984-01-01T00:00:00Z They were all still in, so it wouldn’t fall flat when I sat down. The Wednesday Wars 2007-05-21T00:00:00Z Her makeup is smeared under her eyes, and her giant orange-blond curls are starting to fall flat. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter 2017-10-17T00:00:00Z But you’re not, ’cause you stumble, fall flat on your rumpelstiltskin. Booked 2016-04-05T00:00:00Z “I thought there’d be more of you, though. Father said there’d be at least a half dozen men in the escort. He said just fall flat when the shooting started.” My Brother Sam is Dead 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z One fell flat on the landing, but the other tumbled down the stairs, his rifle firing, sending bullets pinging against the stone walls, the sound echoing down the stairwell. Six of Crows 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z His whole body rigid, he swayed where he stood and then fell flat on his face, stiff as a board. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z So did Lord Bertulf, who fell flat on his face and tried to scramble to the back of the dais. The Inquisitor's Tale 2016-09-27T00:00:00Z His dæmon howled and lurched forward, slipping and falling flat. The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage 2017-10-19T00:00:00Z “He’s on his way. At least he said he was on his way. If he don’t fall flat on his face in a mud puddle or something.” The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z A number of his colleagues quietly waited for the day when he would fall flat on his face by botching something important. Double Helix 1968-02-27T00:00:00Z He spat, coughed, and then fell flat on the floor, his hand still clutching the phone. Bodega Dreams 2000-03-14T00:00:00Z Momly was trying to lighten the mood, but it fell flat. Patina 2017-08-29T00:00:00Z These are the breasts that barely developed before falling flat into my ribs. What the Night Sings 2018-02-20T00:00:00Z Bo nodded and dashed off, nearly falling flat on his face. The Thief Lord 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z Aru had panicked, walked straight into the fridge, and fallen flat on her face. Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z Ions might charge the air, but they fell flat when it came to charging the imagination—my imagination, anyway. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z The troll swayed on the spot and then fell flat on its face, with a thud that made the whole room tremble. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 1997-06-26T00:00:00Z When they smile their skin creases the way mine does, and their hair mostly falls flat and straight the way mine does. Starfish 2017-09-26T00:00:00Z Chips of oak went flying, until the northerner lost his feet and slipped, falling flat on his back with his shield on top of him. A Game of Thrones 1997-08-04T00:00:00Z Then out of the blue, the Eddie guy grabbed my hood as I passed by him, yanking it really hard so I was pulled backward and fell flat on my back. Wonder 2012-02-14T00:00:00Z My elbows collapsed and I fell flat on my back, coughing out air, the TV sounding as if it was right beside me. Monday's Not Coming 2018-05-22T00:00:00Z He fell flat upon the ground and whimpered. The Return of the King 1955-10-20T00:00:00Z Uncle Andrew turned to do likewise, tripped over a root, and fell flat on his face in a little brook that ran down to join the river. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z They were always waiting for him to fail, to fall flat on his face, but he’d scored once more. The Chocolate War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z The Arab fell flat in the water, facedown, and lay there for several seconds with bubbles bursting on the surface around his head. The Stranger 1989-03-13T00:00:00Z He stumbles back but doesn’t fall flat like people do in the movies. The Sun Is Also a Star 2016-11-01T00:00:00Z It felt as if I’d just fallen flat on my back and had the air driven from me. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z I thought any prank was bound to fall flat here. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z It’s not easy to push yourself out hard enough to get you going, but not so hard that you fall flat on your face. A Good Kind of Trouble 2019-03-12T00:00:00Z He rose to his hind legs, took a step backward, tripped over a low branch and fell flat on his back. The Magician's Nephew 1955-05-02T00:00:00Z He had to get to the roof; he struggled upward, then fell flat, in deep soft snow, his eyes riveted upon a white man across the street upon another roof. Native Son 1940-03-01T00:00:00Z Aunt Sponge, the fat one, tripped over a box that she’d brought along to keep the money in, and fell flat on her face. James and the Giant Peach 1961-11-01T00:00:00Z “You know. The shopping, this fancy lunch, accepting me into the pageant even though I fell flat on my behind. I don’t get it. Why me?” Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z When I don’t laugh, her face falls flat like a wrong note. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Flip flop, flip flop; he tripped and fell flat on his tail. Redwall 1986-10-23T00:00:00Z Mrs. Walton bolts out of her front-row seat, probably to try and catch me before I fall flat on my behind. Like Vanessa 2018-03-13T00:00:00Z I shrugged and went back to eating my dinner, sorry my ideas had fallen flat. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus 2017-09-05T00:00:00Z Her head fell flat against his chest and he wrapped his arms around her. Where Things Come Back 2011-05-03T00:00:00Z At first, I thought I was going to fall flat on my back, but then I stopped and somehow jerked up into the air, right out of my seat. The Stars Beneath Our Feet 2017-09-19T00:00:00Z Not that it is difficult to guess who will twine to the left or twine to the right or – as Flanders and Swann put it – fall flat on their face. Nancy Banks-Smith on the Archers 2010-04-06T23:05:00Z If she tried, she would fall flat on her face. In Praise of This Summer's 'Complicated Women' 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z Humor is Anderson's strong point, though one or two jokes fall flat, including the one that lends the show its title. Laurie Anderson's 'Dirtday!' digressed, but the audience dug it 2012-10-21T20:12:04Z These new songs took on moodier textures, sometimes falling flat. Arcade Fire turns anxiety into sing-alongs 2011-04-24T13:39:08Z Clearly he’s not in the same league as Mr. Wright, and about half the jokes in his set fell flat. ArtsBeat Blog: Senators and Congressmen, All Trying for a Laugh 2011-12-05T16:53:17Z But he falls flat on his face; Caterina just asks him if he wants sex. The Love and Death of Caterina by Andrew Nicoll ? review 2011-08-19T21:55:07Z Without that emotional investment, the artistic innovation would fall flat. Review | Studio Theatre’s ‘Flight’ soars by tackling big issues with miniature models 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z He began his tenure by falling flat on the ice, and was roundly mocked as weird and ridiculous. The Best Jokes of 2018 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z I fell flat on my face and got up again. Charles Bradley pours tragic life into soul-searing music 2012-02-17T15:22:00Z But the distinction between The Situation and 50 Cent and Gilbert Gottfried is that when The Situation and 50 Cent fall flat in their jokes, it's because they aren't comedians. Sympathy for Gilbert Gottfried 2011-03-15T19:55:00Z But, in general, art that departs from standard photographic formats, as in the case of some large sculptures, falls flat. Roots of Conceptual Art, Caught by a Camera’s Eye 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z One bit that fell flat had Kimmel’s parents, or so the host said, escorted out of the theater because they promised he would win an Emmy and he didn’t. ‘Homeland’ And ‘Modern Family’ Win Big at Emmys 2012-09-24T03:53:11Z His Mission: Impossible movies are still huge, but when he tries to launch something new, such as last year’s Mummy reboot, it falls flat. Let’s rock! Why Dwayne Johnson is the new Schwarzenegger 2018-07-14T04:00:00Z Many of the jokes in the televised broadcast fell flat with the gala audience of A-list stars. Ricky Gervais vows more outrage at Golden Globes 2011-11-17T23:06:25Z On land, when it jumps, it falls flat on its belly rather than landing on its legs. Burke Museum exhibit draws attention to our ‘Wild Nearby’ 2017-01-05T05:00:00Z But her potential first single, a pop ballad called "Change Nothing," fell flat with the judges, bringing tears to the eyes of the young singer. Power ballad Sanchez vs. "genius" Phillips on "Idol" 2012-05-23T02:11:30Z Shaw gave a thorough pre-dive briefing including reef navigation, safety procedures and a dryly comical and detailed history of the statue, although a line about Linda’s beauty fell flat with me. In Key Largo, fin-to-fin with the denizens of Florida’s revitalized coral barrier reef 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z Even the real-life tragedies that befell some of Tolkien's intimates fall flat to the audience because, well, sad endings are pretty common in the "stuffy prep schools produce wonderful friendships" genre. "Tolkien" has a good idea at its center, but the execution is mixed 2019-05-10T04:00:00Z Never mind weak ankles or frostbitten toes, or the prospect of falling flat on your face. Searching for a River to Skate Away On 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Like all comedians, some of his jokes fall flat. Is Frankie Boyle actually funny? 2010-12-19T00:06:27Z Lines of dialogue, bits of business, even whole scenes that seem surefire in rehearsal can fall flat when they meet the objective eye of an impartial audience. ArtsBeat: Theater Talkback: Why Waiting to Review Makes Sense 2011-01-06T16:52:18Z Foundation beds serve to hide the ankles of a building, but as decorative gardens in their own right, they tend to fall flat in several key areas. This low-maintenance garden shows you don’t need flowers to shine 2018-09-17T04:00:00Z "I listen and find when something is truly funny or falls flat." Humorist Stuart McLean serves 'The Vinyl Cafe' at the Paramount on Oct. 17 2010-10-15T18:57:00Z Mr. Khan’s efforts to invest this boy-man with charm, and the movie with comic pop, mostly fall flat. Movie Review: ‘Chennai Express,’ With the Bollywood Star Shah Rukh Khan 2013-08-08T23:12:26Z But in late 2006, passenger strandings began occurring again with alarming regularity, and this time industry reassurances fell flat as Congress and, more recently, the Transportation Department began drafting sanctions. On the Road: Fewer Tarmac Delays, More Flight Cancellations 2010-05-04T02:32:00Z Tosh.0″ does not possess the transformative power of his betters, so when he tries to be edgy and transgressive, it tends to fall flat. Daniel Tosh and rape jokes: Still not funny 2012-07-12T11:26:00Z In a scene where Burton celebrates her "spilling white-hot bosom," his tribute falls flat. Skip 'Liz & Dick' and watch a film they headline 2012-11-20T14:25:09Z So the poem itself appropriately plays with clichés: "their own recklessness written all over them … / Private jokes, no longer comprehended, pull their punchlines, / fall flat in the gaps between endearments". Guardian book club: Love Poems by Carol Ann Duffy 2013-01-18T20:00:00Z We had dragged the kids to Rome and Athens on a 10-day self-guided tour of museums and archaeological sites that, judging from their whining, had fallen flat. Cobblestones? Check. Castles? Check. Budget? Check. Why Romania Is Worth the Trip. 2017-08-24T04:00:00Z While some of its tricks have fallen flat, “Mr. Robot” has a pretty good track record when it comes to long takes. ‘Mr. Robot’ Season 3, Episode 5: Taking the Long Way Around 2017-11-08T05:00:00Z Much of what makes theatergoing special — the live-ness, the immediacy, the sense of a collective shared experience — is absent, while performances that won plaudits onstage can fall flat when viewed onscreen. 3-D Sound and a Zoom Apocalypse: The Plays That Come to Life Online 2020-05-20T04:00:00Z If you take away graffiti in its plural sense then none of the advertising hoardings would be here and the way we're given graphic information would fall flat on its face. Goldie: 'Melinda Messenger is like a small, really powerful monkey' 2013-03-08T15:16:16Z The first movie came out of nowhere, and follow-up films to similar surprise smashes sometimes fall flat, such as "The Blair Witch Project" sequel. 'Paranormal' follow-up scares $41.5M out of fans 2010-10-24T19:46:00Z I tried to bring that kind of excitement to my other students, but the conversations fell flat. He Saved His Last Lesson for Me 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z After another round of jokes about Islamophobia fell flat, Mr. Samani said, “These jokes might work better if I didn’t do them in front of white people.” Inside the Brutal World of Comedy Open Mikes 2017-02-17T05:00:00Z A few of Weekend One’s eight acts fell flat. NW New Works: dental hygiene, stunning solo work, and more 2013-06-10T18:40:34Z “Any hesitation or inhibition and you can fall flat. It doesn’t flow.” Music Center dance lineup for 2015-16: Second City, hip-hop, Ratmansky 2015-05-06T04:00:00Z The joke fell flat, a victim of terminology. Gad Elmaleh’s Translated Comedy 2016-06-25T04:00:00Z But the efforts to transform “My Son” into a character study — the ambitious Julien is suddenly shunned by his police-averse employer — largely fall flat. ‘My Son’ Review: When His Boy Goes Missing, a Father Unravels 2019-05-09T04:00:00Z Luke is rash and self-centered, his attention to Cora bordering on creepy, which makes the sardonic lines that Dillane delivers so well fall flat. "The Essex Serpent" review: Apple TV+ series needs more bite 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z The shock was so great I fell flat on my face. 'I barely breathed': Tilda Swinton, Emma Thompson, Steve McQueen and more on their most memorable moments at the movies 2020-05-15T04:00:00Z Howard Jacobson published a satirical political allegory about a vain, vulgar prince that fell flat with critics and readers. A 1965 Novel About an Unhinged President Is Being Rereleased 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z We saw the trap of rehearsal jokes – everything that made the company fall about with laughter fell flat. Peter Brook on A Midsummer Night's Dream: a cook and a concept 2013-04-15T14:28:03Z If a pompous priest, a policeman, some authority figure, falls flat on their face, that's funny. Terry Deary: The man behind the Horrible Histories 2012-07-13T23:10:02Z Likewise the movie's attempt to elevate a crucial choice made by Stanley early in the story into something more noble falls flat. "It Chapter Two": Flawed but effective follow-up to 2017's horror hit 2019-09-06T04:00:00Z The more shocking moments fall flat in their earnestness: one dancer, standing in the middle of the stage, urinates through his underwear. Dance Review: Keith Hennessy’s ‘Turbulence’ at New York Live Arts 2012-10-09T21:59:44Z While none of the jokes necessarily fall flat, they don’t particularly get big laughs either. Saturday Night Live: lukewarm sketches don't get big laughs 2018-10-07T04:00:00Z The combination of all these things has made her a target of ridicule by the right — but most of this ridicule is falling flat. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has a message for the politicians who want her to "wait your turn" 2019-01-22T05:00:00Z If they don’t get it, or don’t care, then meant-to-be-hilarious set pieces — like Professor Burr’s incoherent speech at a Greek theater on the slopes of the Acropolis — fall flat. In Will Chancellor’s ‘A Brave Man Seven Storeys Tall,’ the hunt for purpose is on It’s a huge idea, the end of the world, and visually rewarding as anything in modern movie creation, but it falls flat in behavioral acuity. Lars von Trier's Melancholia: The End of the World as He Knows It 2011-11-10T18:07:51Z A few presenters’ jokes fall flat, but are made up for by Bryce Dallas Howard introducing best animated feature: “I don’t trust cartoons because nothing’s real. Here are the nominees.” My Baftas adventure: Dev Patel, liquid diabetes and clapping injuries 2017-02-13T05:00:00Z Sometimes, manufacturers try to go with the times and it falls flat. On Halloween, nothing is sacred: A field guide to the election year’s hottest costumes 2016-10-24T04:00:00Z Even though it mostly fell flat, her speech was what people needed. The Walking Dead: season three, episode nine 2013-02-15T23:00:00Z It’s hard to imagine enthusiasm running as high for the unvarnished script, which could fall flat on the page without the elaborate staging and the emotional nuances of a performance. ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ Goes From Stage to Page on Saturday at the Witching Hour 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Every second of its sprawling nine and a half minutes is a patent reproduction of superior work, and its tired attempts at controversy fall flat for anyone old enough to remember Madonna or Marilyn Manson. The coming of Gaga-ism 2010-03-20T11:00:00Z Something about Urich's funeral fell flat to me, which was surprising given the weight of his death at Fisk's hands in the previous episode. 'Daredevil' Season 1 finale review: King of Hell's Kitchen 2015-05-08T04:00:00Z But though Booker’s story and success are inspiring, the documentary falls flat, feeling more like a political tool than a commentary on the state of politics in Kentucky. ‘From the Hood to the Holler’ Review: A Race to Galvanize the Poor 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z The hopes of transmogrifying itself into a second-home haven have fallen flat, and shiny, largely vacant waterfront condos loom over the charitable bay with walls that gather salt for the wounds. A Father-Son Fishing Trip on the Chesapeake Bay 2014-07-31T04:00:00Z The bad news is that the 90-minute play, directed by Lawrence Lesher at the Lion Theater, falls flat much of the time. ‘The Asphalt Christmas’ Plays Movie Mash-Up 2014-12-09T05:00:00Z The supposedly stable alliance falls flat on its face, while the farcical candidate from leftfield emerges as the winner. Valentine's Day: let's hear it for Hollywood's odd couples 2013-02-14T08:01:01Z A sickly poultry improvisation gag involving a peacock falls flat, and the speed bump to the happy ending is right out of the Hallmark Movie Scriptwriter’s Handbook. ‘About My Father’ Review: De Niro in Dad Mode Again 2023-05-25T04:00:00Z And letting the world see you fall flat on your face in the uneven bars, on repeat, is brave. Dancing With the Stars Recap: Final Four 2015-05-12T04:00:00Z If Mr. Howie, who runs a relationship and dating podcast called “The Great Love Debate,” was joking, the joke fell flat. Now Pass the Mic to Tatum O’Neal 2017-11-15T05:00:00Z The declamatory, pageantlike performance style prevents much in the way of audience identification, and the historical videos fall flat. | 'Korach: The Biblical Anarchist': A Man So Stubborn He Wouldn?t Listen Even to Moses 2010-12-21T21:51:06Z Something you did and fell flat, something you didn’t get to do. Barbra Streisand Answers Readers’ Questions 2013-04-21T19:21:58Z But when Carly takes Daniel to get fitted for a bra, the scene unnecessarily includes Danielle and Ben; in the second episode, a side narrative involving Ben's friends mostly falls flat. Kids, transgender parents are heart of ABC Family's 'Becoming Us' 2015-06-05T04:00:00Z Other times, attempts to channel the spirit of Mr. Hayes fell flat, such as when Norman Mailer, then 71, took on the Madonna phenomenon. The ‘Esquire Man’ Is Dead. Long Live the ‘Esquire Man.’ 2017-02-04T05:00:00Z There is a thinness to them, a repetition of means and ideas, and a clamoring for effects that all too often falls flat. Review | A French exhibition of Francis Bacon turns him into that pseudointellectual dude from college 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z His latest show represents a conceptual step forward, though as a visual statement it sometimes falls flat. Art in Review: BRIAN JUNGEN 2011-09-29T21:49:00Z “Sometimes political shows in political years fall flat, but this one has such an air of hope to it.” ‘Fiorello!’ Coming Back to New York 2016-07-06T04:00:00Z Still, most characters are thin, too many bits fall flat and, at least as presented here, ping-pong does not a scintillating summer make. 'Ping Pong Summer' serves up '80s without the fun nostalgia 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z "It gets contrived and that's why a lot of these fusion projects fall flat." Gabriel Prokofiev gets the Proms into the groove 2011-07-28T20:29:01Z But will her Internet jokes fall flat in front of a live audience? Style Invitational Week 1391: ‘Covid’-free zone! 2020-07-02T04:00:00Z “If, as with the Holman Hunt, they fall flat on their face, it’s going to be a double tragedy.” Censured Delaware Art Museum Plans to Divest More Works 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z It said he showed “a quality of being likable even when his jokes fall flat”. Veteran actor Orson Bean hit and killed by car in Los Angeles 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z In this light of this, stories about the discovery of "brain centres" fall flat and efforts to base public policy on brain scans become nothing short of ridiculous. Vaughan Bell: the trouble with brain scans 2012-05-26T23:07:02Z Some characters’ parts are almost cut entirely, diminishing the effect of the final twist of the film and causing it to fall flat. Hollywood’s despicable whitewashing continues: This bland Keanu Reeves cop thriller started as a diverse, female-centered bilingual drama 2015-12-23T05:00:00Z Even the big set-piece fell flat because, even by the suspended-disbelief standards of reality TV, it bore no resemblance to reality. TV review: Michel Roux's Service and Arthur's Hell on High Water 2011-01-12T21:15:01Z Some viewers will love the scene in which lanes full of bowlers break into a funky dance routine, but for me it fell flat. ‘Oscar-Nominated Short Films 2013’: See what’s in the running 2013-01-31T22:39:50Z But the performance falls flat until the Nasty Bits start a more roughshod original number. ‘Vinyl’ Looks (and Listens) for Authenticity in Its Tunes 2016-03-04T05:00:00Z Hot Pursuit tried to capture the same movie magic Melissa McCarthy and Sandra Bullock had conjured with The Heat, but the unconvincing premise and lame jokes fell flat. 8 Reasons Women Ruled the Summer Box Office 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Even “Pink Champagne,” despite its bubbly promise, fell flat. With Justin Bieber in tow, Ariana Grande plays the Forum 2015-04-09T04:00:00Z Trump tried to be self-deprecating, poking fun at himself, but most of the jokes fell flat. Donald Trump’s epic “SNL” fail: At least Larry David played Bernie Sanders again 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z A small but loyal audience deems Mr. Brooks brave, brilliant, obsessive, fanatical and pricelessly funny even when he falls flat. Books of The Times: A Wry Eye on Problems of the Future 2011-05-01T22:22:50Z Indeed, when I tried a coupe, the wine lost its fizz and fell flat within minutes. Champagne flutes’ tune now out of favor But in this episode her lead falls flat, and she crumbles with fury and exhaustion. ‘Designated Survivor’ Season 1, Episode 4: A Way Forward 2016-10-12T04:00:00Z Her comedic rendition of “The Nearness of You” in a regional twang she described as “Pittsburgh meets ‘Deliverance,’ ” fell flat. Music Review: Songs in Several Languages, Wisecracks Spread Throughout 2011-01-18T23:45:40Z The joke falls flat, and not just because Smith’s visual mode is rarely mistaken for that of “The Red Shoes.” ‘Clerks III’ Review: From the Heart 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z It said he showed “a quality of being likable even when his jokes fall flat.” Actor-comedian Orson Bean, 91, hit and killed by car in LA 2020-02-08T05:00:00Z The series’ generic nirvana can feel distancing and bloodless, and some of the special-effects-based comedy falls flat. Review: In ‘The Good Place,’ Kristen Bell Is Dead and Crabby 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z When he got to the lyrics about picking oneself up after falling flat, Mr. Tyrell said the crowd of 100 or so leapt to their feet and cheered. Wait. Is That Hillary Clinton? Let’s Go Say Hi. 2017-01-14T05:00:00Z There is no doubt that rain gardens are a good thing, but from a gardener’s perspective, many of them fall flat. Many rain gardens fall flat. This one shows how it’s done. 2018-07-02T04:00:00Z Some well-meaning attempts at language change can fall flat. Don't tell me my accent doesn't exist 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Many lines that are hilarious in person fall flat as a latke when set in type. Social Q’s: Old Enough at Heart 2013-12-05T20:39:03Z Although Cave’s transparency in examining his own flawed perspective is welcome, his response falls flat, relying on his professed reverence for women and surface-level generalizations about what is roiling the culture around him. The Brutality and Tenderness of Nick Cave’s Newsletters 2018-11-09T05:00:00Z I was embarrassed when my attempts at rekindling the magic — things like sleeping naked or trying to schedule date night sex — fell flat. When the Cause of a Sexless Relationship Is — Surprise! — the Man 2018-03-10T05:00:00Z Universal Pictures said it was disappointed that its "bold idea" fell flat. Cartoon birds, bunnies rule world box office 2011-04-11T02:55:27Z Men, Women & Children attempts to achieve the tone of Reitman’s early films, pirouetting between behavioral levity and dark melodrama, yet it often falls flat. Review: Men, Women & Children Shows How Sexting Is Ruining America 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z The commercial was made with good intentions, but the result fell flat. “New level of wokeness to understand this”: New Pepsi, Kendall Jenner commercial leaves bad taste 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z This “Black Diamond” is theater that keeps falling flat. Review: Danish Dance Theater, Pulse-Checking and a Rave for the Undead 2016-10-14T04:00:00Z A 1973 effort to turn it into a Broadway musical fell flat: It closed after a few more than 100 performances. Vanessa Hudgens is musical's Gigi Despite a steep 53 percent decline, the weekend haul of “Glass” was enough to top box office charts as newcomers “The Kid Who Would Be King” and “Serenity” fell flat. Box Office: 'Glass' Stays Victorious, 'Kid Who Would Be King,'... 2019-01-27T05:00:00Z “The grungy student life feels all too real: the dinner parties that fall flat, the attempts at profound conversation that don’t lift off, the scramble to become someone and something.” 12 New Books We Recommend This Week 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Even so, in touching lightly on themes without committing to any of them, the movie falls flat. Review: ‘Walter’ Is Obsessed With Fate 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z But Dolores’s jokes tend to fall flat, in one instance killing a patient at the old-age home where she is hired as activities director. | 'Dollface': Stop Me if You?ve Heard This One ...Oh, You Have? 2010-12-28T22:31:59Z The theater, set up in-the-round, proved to be a perfect space for comedy, though Friedman’s raunchy material fell flat. Bumbershoot 2016: Comics get big laughs, crowds 2016-09-04T04:00:00Z Williams offered an on-air apology Feb. 4, but it fell flat and incomplete. ‘Brian being Brian’: A unique storytelling ability connected Brian Williams with viewers, but it also led to his downfall 2015-02-14T05:00:00Z She’s not afraid to pop her eyes or try about a dozen other “obvious” things, including fall flat on her back and do triple takes. The Unsinkable Debbie Reynolds 2016-12-29T05:00:00Z Awards watchers say the Academy’s efforts to deliver a compelling show for viewers next week still risk falling flat. Fiascos and fumbles: Oscar organizers stumble to restore glory 2019-02-17T05:00:00Z When Obama mentioned Big Bird in the second debate, it fell flat. What makes a meme 2012-10-28T15:00:00Z “Sidewalk, Los Angeles, 1978” is both a perceptual riddle and a lesson: The skinny shadow of a vertical signpost falls flat against the pavement and then turns abruptly up the wall. Review: The Painter Ellsworth Kelly’s Love Affair With Photography 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z Where Thank Me Later fell flat with the sting of disappointment, Take Care shines bright, utilizing the same concepts and notions as its predecessor but with far more lethal and appealing results. Drake's Take Care Was Worth The Wait 2011-11-15T14:00:12Z Shot on locations and stages in the San Francisco Bay Area, the production is handsome, but most of Mr. Kaufman’s flourishes fall flat. Television Review: ‘Hemingway & Gellhorn’ Has Its Premiere on HBO 2012-05-27T22:40:54Z But any philanthropy, she said, “needs to be an honest passion, or it could — backfire is probably too strong a word, but it could certainly fall flat.” Romancing The Stars 2011-05-13T20:07:13Z Although many of the comedy bits built into the awards ceremony fell flat, some of the biggest laughs of the night came during the presentation for lead actress in a comedy series. 'Modern Family,' 'Mad Men' win big 2011-09-19T05:08:01Z This was evident from the start with the Millennium Experience, aka the Dome, a pointless, demeaning exercise that cost a billion quid and fell flat on its bloated face. What have Labour done for architecture? 2010-04-21T20:30:00Z Most fall flat, not because they’re missing the alcohol, but because the process most brewers use to remove the alcohol also removes volatile flavors. The search for a non-alcoholic beer that’s actually worth drinking 2018-04-27T04:00:00Z The superhero flicks and animated kids films which were later retrofitted with 3D also fell flat for me, as far as the experience went. Batman in 4DX with fake rain and added smells? Bring it on 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z Rannells plays a square who lands with the firm after he and his computerized trading program fall flat. ‘Black Monday’ Plays the Wall Street Crash for Laughs 2019-01-16T05:00:00Z In many cases, I think this often transparently falls flat. $60K rings, Diet Coke and fast food: The dichotomous tastes of "Real Housewife" Lisa Barlow 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z There are other would-be comic moments like that just fall flat. "See How They Run" is a comic whodunit that falls flat except for the dead guy 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z So I did a take of great pain and reeling around and fell flat on the floor. Doc Severinsen Recalls High Notes, Low Notes and Everything in Between 2021-03-28T04:00:00Z And sure enough, this one was falling flat too. How My Worst Date Ever Became My Best 2020-02-14T05:00:00Z Last week, for instance, the bid to save New York's sugar addicts, by banning large bottles of soft drinks, fell flat. Mindfulness or cake? The battle against stress and comfort-eating 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z "Maybe it'll fall flat, but there's the potential it could create some great moments." City Arts Fest: An ambitious new festival takes the stage 2010-10-15T20:57:00Z Written and directed entirely by white people, its "inspirational" themes fall flat and its message, that of white saviorism, has since been disavowed. Is "CODA" the "Green Book" of films about deaf people? 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z But some jokes come off as tasteless, or merely fall flat. On Silver Screen, a Bit of Gold 2014-02-04T23:04:55Z Of course, they are my friends, so they’d probably be wary of telling me that they thought the character fell flat. ArtsBeat: Slippery Nate: Adelle Waldman Talks About ‘The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P.’ 2013-07-17T17:05:29Z But the song fell flat for other reasons – it just isn’t arresting in the way prime Madonna could be. Madonna sells, sells, sells at Super Bowl halftime 2012-02-06T00:37:00Z Weak jokes: While Spacey did a decent job in his role as host, a few jokes fell flat. Here Are the Best and Worst Moments From the 2017 Tony Awards 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z With so many holes to fill, NBC and ABC inevitably had some losers at this week's upfronts, with many of their new shows and schedule changes falling flat with critics and other media-watchers. And the winner is? The sitcom, TV networks hope 2012-05-18T06:50:26Z “You know, if you sing it pretty, like a lot of people that cover my songs will sing it pretty, it’s going to fall flat,” she reflects in the liner notes. Remarkable Records of Joni Mitchell’s Changes 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z Even the French songs that were seemingly the best fit for his delicate instrument fell flat. Music Review: Superstar Tenor Grapples With the Operatic Canon 2011-02-14T23:29:09Z Sushi M&S's attempts to sell it in the 1980s fell flat as consumers balked at the idea of eating raw fish. Snack to the future: foraging in Texas for the next big food sensation 2014-07-11T04:00:00Z ABC Entertainment Chairman Paul Lee said Thursday that was the lesson from the past few months, when the network brought back some favorite contestants from its long-running competition series and the show fell flat. ABC learns once is enough for all-star dancers 2013-01-10T20:42:14Z In the show’s new season, you feel the buildup to a piece of fan service, but once it’s there, it generally falls flat. ‘Stranger Things’ Review: Once More Into the Upside Down 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Even jokes about their awkwardness being around him fell flat. Trump’s sorry night on SNL: An overhyped bummer for us all 2015-11-08T05:00:00Z A joke falls flat. Letting ourselves down in some fashion is such an integral part of daily life that the paucity of literature on the subject is baffling. Falling short: seven writers reflect on failure 2013-06-22T07:00:00Z Unfortunately, Letterman’s new show for Netflix, a six-episode series called “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” fails to deliver on its promise, falling flat in its Friday debut. Review | Letterman sits down with Obama, but both men seem rusty and off their game 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z At the same time, its more menacing characters and intense moments tend to fall flat. Review | ‘The Chi’ is best when it gives life to a community known mostly for its killings 2018-01-04T05:00:00Z If the Grammys continue to alienate its young titans, its attempts to honor the music moving forward will consistently fall flat. At the Grammys, the Young Succeed Most When They Seem Old 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z For the audience, though, the play’s humor and humanity largely fall flat. FringeNYC: Plays That Are Bold, Daring and Full of Lust 2016-08-23T04:00:00Z And as such, some of his jokes will fall flat with a huge part of his former audience and will strike others as blows against political correctness. Louis C.K. Doubles Down on the Value of Saying the Wrong Thing 2019-11-04T05:00:00Z But because the message is so obvious and the Sims ecology only superficially evoked, the installation as a whole falls flat. Art in Review: Muntean/Rosenblum: ‘The Nemesims’ 2012-11-22T22:53:32Z After an ill-advised trigger warning, her story falls flat, prompting unwelcome comparisons to “50 Shades of Grey.” 'Girls' Recap: Hannah, the White Girl in the Room 2015-01-18T05:00:00Z Even a notion as basic as chopped beets and crumbled cheese falls flat. Tom Sietsema reviews Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant on 14th Street NW Max can't seem to make friends, perhaps because no one at school seems to share his love of the holiday — an attempt to start a Christmas committee falls flat. Hallmark's 'Northpole' a sweet reminder of holiday spirit 2014-11-15T05:00:00Z But when the girl got up from the pedicure chair, she fell flat on her face. Nail Salons Offering Free Cocktails to Patrons 2010-08-11T19:07:00Z “The Perfect Find” is hampered by stilted dialogue and comedy that often falls flat, as well as a distinct lack of fizz for a film set in the fashion world. ‘The Perfect Find’ Review: The Actors Put the Spark in This Film 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z We discovered that if we tried to impose rules or structure of some kind on our playing, it would fall flat. The Composer Pauline Oliveros Stays Busy at 80 2012-08-11T22:02:08Z The idea sounds appealingly simple, but falls flat. Why Does Hollywood Keep Using Fat Suits? 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Kate said her stories of living in Japan for three years usually inspire more questions about her travels, but this night, they fell flat. Date Lab: ‘You’re a very lucky man,’ a stranger said 2019-08-02T04:00:00Z Every crack at humor involves risk — the joke could fall flat. Want to raise an empowered girl? Then let her be funny. 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z “I told her that story because she has nice arms. It got a slight smile, but it fell flat basically,” said Ray. Date Lab: He was feeling the heat. She was eager to break the ice. 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z Not many of Harrison’s jokes have fallen flat since. Patti Harrison Wants to See What She Can Do 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z However, the anthemic songs fall flat: On the fist-pumping "A Little Bit Stronger" and the spiritually inclined "Desperately," Evans sounds oddly detached and the arrangements sound overly dramatic. Review: Evans struggles on new CD 'Stronger' 2011-03-08T17:26:08Z If they don't, you end up with some bits that impress and other bits that fall flat. Review: A wayward path through American Revolutionary lore 2010-12-03T21:58:00Z Or worse, he said he feared “falling flat on my face, and failing miserably.” Will ‘Star Wars’ Stick the Landing? J.J. Abrams Will Try 2019-12-11T05:00:00Z If we were really living in a postracial society, jokes about racism probably would fall flat. Review: In ‘Turn Me Loose,’ Raw Jokes That Still Sear and Bite 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, some of Polek’s fall flat, seemingly selected with the primary goal of arbitrariness. The Macabre, the Sinister, the Absurd: Story Time Just Got Weirder 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z He can be excruciatingly funny, but even a joke at his own expense -- a painting with the mind-reading caption, "Is that a painting or an annoying thing?" -- falls flat. William Powhida, usually a force, has surprisingly thin show at Charlie James 2015-11-06T05:00:00Z A recent talk with screenwriter Aaron Sorkin – admittedly conducted in the dark following a power outage – fell flat. Have you been watching... The Daily Show with John Oliver? 2013-07-25T11:17:08Z With all this going for it, it's a pity that the drama falls flat. The Bounty: a waste of paradise 2011-03-24T10:56:22Z Whether it will fall flat in coming episodes remains to be seen. Killing Eve season two: is it as bad as everyone is saying? 2019-06-11T04:00:00Z That might have been good advice for the long term, but in the meantime, the ching-ching-a-ling routine continued, my only solace being that it often fell flat. Interview With My Bully: The bully who asked me out 2012-05-22T00:00:00Z They tune in largely to watch people fall flat on their faces – but then that's probably the point. Mercury prize 2010: a heavyweight lineup avoids controversy 2010-07-20T13:42:00Z “It is sometimes successful, and sometimes it falls flat on its face,” Ms. Abraham said. The Other 13 Women Testifying Against Cosby ... if the Court Lets Them 2016-09-23T04:00:00Z Last week, Margaret came out in full comic character and fell flat. "Dancing with the Stars": Sarah Palin makes a cameo 2010-09-28T12:30:00Z I had a joke about belly flopping, but it fell flat. Perspective | Gene Weingarten: I have a joke about Twitter memes 2020-08-24T04:00:00Z Virtually every performance falls flat, aided no doubt by the vapid dialogue. 'Seventh Son's' medieval fantasy falls flat on every level 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z Other pairings, even of beloved performers, fell flat. The 2016 Golden Globes Get Weird-Drunk 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z For every engaging piece of work in "Now Here," there's something that falls flat or feels pretentious. New at the Henry Art Gallery: Jeffry Mitchell, Laurie Anderson and more 2012-11-20T21:29:03Z Her morning wave to her Barbie friends becomes more of a wag; her feet, to her horror, fall flat. The Dance Delight in ‘Barbie’ Belongs to the Kens 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z Without the distinctive sight of the heavily tattooed rapper-producer, the lines would fall flat. ‘Empire’ Season 3 Premiere: The Fall 2016-09-21T04:00:00Z Friday headliners Animal Collective also fell flat, wasting some amazing, vaguely obscene synthesizer sounds and a cracking light show on a set with very few actual songs. Wolf gang grins, but doesn't flinch 2011-07-17T23:23:00Z When the ending arrives, however, it does so with jarring implausibility while the story sometimes falls flat, underlining the challenge of satirizing a president whose daily outrages have made him immune to parody. Is Trump Imitating Fiction? Or Is Fiction Imitating Trump? 2017-10-16T04:00:00Z Their arms were liquid, and they all did glorious death drops, falling flat on their backs. Music Review: Moving to Varied Beats at Bounce Ballroom 2014-05-02T22:29:31Z Lines that might have been funny in New York 40 years ago fall flat in London today. Jeff Goldblum miscast in London "Prisoner" revival 2010-07-15T00:00:00Z Most often, when a dish fell flat, the answer lay in adjusting the salt. The Single Most Important Ingredient 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z The women’s collections were only one of his priorities, and while some of them were described as masterful, others fell flat. Paris Fashion Week: Balanced on Fashion?s Wobbly Pedestal 2011-03-04T20:37:01Z The show hasn’t taken off in every location — it fell flat in Los Angeles in 1993, in particular — and New York presents new challenges. ‘Shear Madness,’ Detoured by Success, Is Ready for Its New York City Debut 2015-10-19T04:00:00Z Amy Schumer shut down a teen film critic on Monday after he shamed the comedian’s sex life in a joke that fell flat with many social media users, including the Trainwreck star. Amy Schumer Shuts Down Teen Film Critic Who Shamed Her Sex Life 2016-01-18T05:00:00Z It's a comedy that can fall flat as a pancake but is here richly studded with comic gems about the rising Elizabethan middle class. This week's new theatre 2010-12-04T00:07:00Z Taslitz, 54, is trim and striking, but on her, she agreed, the frothiness of the dress fell flat. Ikram Goldman, High Fashion’s Ambassador From the Midwest 2013-05-02T09:00:02Z “It was obvious it fell flat,” a person familiar with the discussions said. Within NBC, an intense debate over whether to fire Brian Williams 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z These new songs took on moodier textures, sometimes falling flat. Arcade Fire at UIC: Improbable area rockers reign 2011-04-23T10:49:56Z The program sought to tie Mr. Hertzberg to a distinguished tradition of vocal music, but the effort fell flat. Review: New York City Opera, a Quiet ‘Sunday Morning’ 2016-03-18T04:00:00Z With its late June drop as the summer protests boiled, there was a real possibility that after two years in the oven, their carefree LP could fall flat. The best Seattle albums of 2020: Critics choose the top releases of the year 2020-12-26T05:00:00Z At a recent preview, the audience seemed well-versed with the film and anticipatory laughs swirled even before well-known scenes had begun, but rarely did the new version fall flat. Review: Musical of 'A Christmas Story' is joyous 2012-11-20T03:16:04Z Mention her name to some of those who were around when Nirvana hit, and smiles fall flat. Courtney Love: ‘It was war, the time after Kurt died’ 2013-07-11T19:25:49Z When I received no response, I knew my efforts had fallen flat. What It Was Like Being a Left-Wing Pundit on “The O’Reilly Factor” 2017-04-25T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, “Incorporated’s” stylish but depressing dystopia falls flat in the current moment. A month ago, ‘Incorporated’ would have felt different. Same with Dolly Parton’s Christmas movie. 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z So the cheeky medieval prole schtick fell flat. Jude Law is one but Tom Hardy isn't: what makes a movie star? 2017-06-08T04:00:00Z The jokes in the vast expanses of dialogue rarely land, and the doggerel of the sung verses falls flat, too. Review: ‘The Merry Widow,’ Revisited at the Met 2015-04-28T04:00:00Z Baseball stars, sought-after academics, beautiful young women and talented students all fall flat on their face across this novel. 'The Art of Fielding': Win, lose, improvise 2011-09-21T22:59:04Z His robot encyclopedist spoke in magnetic poetry phrases, which occasionally yielded uncanny reproductions of Plinian syntax but often fell flat. Hacking the Humanities 2015-07-07T04:00:00Z He puts his basket of chickens down, picks up his gun and gives chase but falls flat on his face. The Cunning Little Vixen - synopsis, cast and creatives 2012-05-31T13:42:15Z The movie is excessive, profane and relentlessly angry, with some comedic detours that fall flat. 9 Movies About Work to Watch This Labor Day 2019-08-29T04:00:00Z When only the characters narrate the story, their reminiscences can fall flat. A Rock Band Novel — and a Snapshot of the Bell-Bottomed 1970s 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z The staging falls flat, agreed The Guardian's Michael Billington, despite its "undeniable ingenuity". Critics split on complex Richard III 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z “I might be wrong during ‘Exposure’ and fall flat on my face, but it’s because I believe my best stuff will come out in that context,” she said. Esperanza Spalding Will Record ‘Exposure’ in Front of the World 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z But in aiming at something of the grandeur and ferocity of Cormac McCarthy, Robinson overreaches and falls flat. Room by Emma Donoghue and Forgetting Zoe by Ray Robinson 2010-08-06T23:05:00Z Franco also captures Casey Wilson, who is no longer with the show, bringing a poorly planned sketch to table read, and it falling flat. James Franco's 'SNL' doc plays at Tribeca Fest 2010-05-03T01:30:00Z Don't come back and tell me I oversold this movie: It's a mixed bag with plenty of gags that fall flat, not a comic masterpiece. "The Other Guys": A late-summer cop-comedy surprise 2010-08-06T00:20:00Z But its attempted effects fall flat a little too often. Review: In ‘Gavagai,’ a Widower on a Quest 2018-08-02T04:00:00Z The performance of Jimmy Fallon failed to impress many, with the Tonight Show host’s cold open – a musical number based on La La Land – falling flat, followed by his prompter failing to work. Golden Globes 2017: La La Land wins record seven awards as Moonlight takes best drama 2017-01-08T05:00:00Z As you peruse these excerpts, it's easy to imagine how Eisner's World War II perspective began to fall flat for later generations, especially during Vietnam. Comics: Revisiting Sacco-Vanzetti case and Poe mysteries 2011-08-16T22:43:04Z Heidi looks incredible but the comedy falls flat – it’s like watching an awful school variety show performance. RuPaul's Drag Race recap: season 12, episode 11 – the queens Whoopi it up 2020-05-10T04:00:00Z "We didn't want to offend anyone, but the world has changed and the joke fell flat," Smith said. "The Great British Bake Off" doesn't want to learn from its mistakes 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z But her story too, of a woman’s infertility told from a man’s point of view, falls flat. He Said, He Said: One Writer’s Account of His Second Act 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Welcome Park, built in 1982, outside one of Philadelphia’s few art-house theatres, is a strangely conceived space that flaunts scale and proportion until the joke falls flat. Remembering Robert Venturi, the Close Reader of Architecture 2018-09-21T04:00:00Z Some of Bob Crowley's sets fall flat, such as a garden that looks as if made out of Legos. 50 seasons after debut, Maazel returns to Met 2013-02-24T23:01:04Z Pink Lady Not all modern apples fall flat in pies. 11 best apples for apple pies (and tarts and galettes) 2021-06-04T04:00:00Z While "The Avengers" and superhero cousins "The Dark Knight Rises" and "The Amazing Spider-Man" led the season and movies such as "Ted" and "Brave" topped the $200 million mark, many other movies fell flat. Horror possesses box office in quiet end to summer 2012-09-03T18:48:30Z My only criticism is the ending, although fitting, the verse fell flat and left me with an unfinished feeling. Have you ever ever ever? by Colin McNaughton and Emma Chichester Clark - review 2012-06-25T11:00:00Z Perry allows Medea a few interludes, shot in long takes to catch the improvs, but the badinage falls flat. Tyler Perry’s A Madea Christmas: How Low Can You Go? 2013-12-13T20:39:26Z It certainly produced better memories than four years ago in Pyeongchang, when his short program to music from British poet and lyricist Benjamin Clementine fell flat. Nathan Chen demonstrates new era of music in figure skating 2022-02-10T05:00:00Z So from a narrative perspective, those scenes fall flat. 'Sons of Anarchy' 'Greensleeves' recap: eyes open 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z Not surprisingly, some of the jokes fall flat. Garry Shandling’s Riotous Scrapbook 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z For that reason, broad strokes and impersonal recountings of 2020 will likely fall flat. HBO's "Last Cruise" doc of that fateful quarantined cruise ship is a harrowing metaphor for inequity 2021-03-30T04:00:00Z What he didn’t do, notably, was acknowledge his personal history of racist comments, without which any disclaimer that he himself doesn’t harbor such views falls flat. Not another weak celebrity apology: This hollow public ritual desperately needs an overhaul 2016-02-03T05:00:00Z Some rock songs worked, like "Strut," in showcasing his talents, but others fell flat, like his cover of "Ring of Fire," which had an electronica bent to it. Adam Lambert worth waiting for at The Puyallup Fair 2010-09-22T21:30:00Z Bikinis are Brazilian designers' bread and butter, so while their winter collections tend to fall flat, with half-hearted attempts at outerwear, summer reliably sizzles. Bountiful bikinis at Rio fashion week 2012-05-27T18:58:14Z Ultimately, I would recommend this novel as a zippy holiday read, but it falls flat on its literary pretensions. Guardian First Book Award reader nominations: Dead Men by Richard Pierce 2012-07-18T14:04:46Z To be fair, she has probably already killed someone with green eyes somewhere along her murder spree, so the prophecy could already be fulfilled, but that would fall flat. Is Arya Death? The questions we need answered in Game of Thrones 2019-05-19T04:00:00Z It’s probably no coincidence that the musical numbers arising from these detours fall flat. Review: On the Road With Mom in ‘Miss You Like Hell’ 2018-04-10T04:00:00Z So if his snappy banter falls flat throughout the premiere, that's why. "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" returns with an appropriate awkward hello to its farewell season 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z Los Angeles Times TV critic Mary McNamara wrote on Monday that "it quickly became clear that his material wasn't just falling flat, it was making many audience members and presenters uncomfortable and even angry." Golden Globe audience up, Gervais' hosting panned 2011-01-17T20:20:57Z But Washington Post's Hank Stuever felt the show lacked originality, saying "the year's 'biggest night in television' fell flat in writing, performance and imagination, except in the most fleeting moments." Emmy viewers down, mixed reviews for host Jane Lynch 2011-09-19T18:27:53Z “The Future for Curious People” might fall flat for happily coupled readers. Review: ‘The Future for Curious People’ by Gregory Sherl He certainly doesn't seem nervous about the possibility of falling flat on his face with his latest production. Antonioni Project: the great big movie mash-up 2011-01-09T22:00:00Z “A lot of brilliant clothes fall flat when looking at them strictly from a front-only, two-dimensional view.” Perspective | A normal person’s guide to understanding a Fashion Week runway show 2018-02-06T05:00:00Z With the growing trend of top pop acts selling millions of singles, but falling flat in album sales, Beatz said releasing songs is the best route for him as a known artist. Swizz Beatz: I'm releasing singles, not albums 2012-11-29T18:25:14Z Sometimes the present stumbles over the past and falls flat. Anthony Vaccarello at Yves Saint Laurent: 1980s Kitsch and Kaboodle 2016-09-28T04:00:00Z Only the ill-advised I Love It, which sounds like a Republica replica and which isn't even her own song – she wrote it for the Swedish electropop duo Icona Pop – falls flat. Charli XCX – review 2013-04-18T16:32:00Z When I first arrived, some of my attempts at small talk and joking conversation fell flat when she asked me to repeat myself, or to specify exactly what I meant. The Opposite of a Muse 2016-09-17T04:00:00Z Even episode four’s spectacular shootout finale fell flat, because there wasn’t nearly enough genuine tension leading up to it. 'True Detective' Season 2 Is Halfway Over And It's Still Unclear What Is Happening 2015-07-14T04:00:00Z But however finely honed the ensemble’s physical comedy, some of the spoken introductions linking this loose collection of animal-theme music fell flat. Review: Salut Salon Mixes Whimsy and Virtuosity 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z In a love story whose attempt to be an interstellar “Titanic” eventually falls flat, Ms. Lawrence’s character, Aurora, is an ambitious journalist aboard the Avalon, a commercial spacecraft making a historic 120-year voyage. Review: Two ‘Passengers’ Trapped on a Spaceship Find Love Amid Despair 2016-12-20T05:00:00Z This is not because the jokes fall flat, though some have found them to. The Infidel is not Islam's Life of Brian 2010-04-12T09:50:00Z With those caveats, it’s not surprising that a few scenes fall flat. Martin McDonagh play crackles with cruelty 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z "It's not hard to see what the international aspirations of this film were," says Landreth, "but it fell flat on its face in the US." The Flowers of War fails to bloom for Chinese film industry 2012-08-02T19:00:07Z Cosby’s wit made him one of the world’s best known entertainers, but the transcript shows that his occasional attempts at humor during the deposition fall flat from the beginning. Bill Cosby’s own words provide scandalous details of his hidden life 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z These cuts were made simply because the material seemed to fall flat with the show’s studio audience, the person said. ‘S.N.L.’ Prepped Jokes About Harvey Weinstein, Then Shelved Them 2017-10-08T04:00:00Z Analysts say its campaign fell flat with audiences. Studios cut film marketing as landscape changes 2010-04-08T23:31:00Z Here that requires random thriller material sprinkled throughout the plot, but the characters being moved around the narrative chessboard fall flat. "Captive State" is boring 2019-03-15T04:00:00Z The only thing that distinguishes a joke is whether it works or not, and in this case, what got a laugh on TV fell flat on Twitter. No, we shouldn’t #CancelColbert 2014-03-28T14:14:00Z The decision, for instance, to turn the director and wisecracking comic actress Elizabeth Banks into an emcee for Tuesday night’s events fell flat. The Democratic convention has been a slick production — and that’s a compliment 2016-07-28T04:00:00Z Only the notionally upbeat Love They Say falls flat, soon forgotten thanks to the exhilarating rancour elsewhere. Tegan and Sara: Heartthrob – review 2013-02-10T00:05:07Z At this show, the low end was steady and convincing, but almost everything drizzled atop it fell flat, save for the occasional shrill techno injection, or a quick, uncommitted burst of dubstep. Critic?s Notebook: Electronic Music That Plays to the Senses, Both Sound and Sight 2011-10-11T21:56:21Z Which is more than can be said for My Story, in which most of her anecdotes fall flat, like the kind of pub stories that are followed by pregnant silences. Why celebrity memoirs rule publishing 2010-12-13T07:59:00Z Fogerty himself contributes a couple of new tracks, but they fall flat. Album review: John Fogerty, 'Wrote a Song for Everyone' 2013-05-28T16:15:00Z One man even falls flat on his face. T. rex costume stuns pedestrians in viral prank video 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z Both the mechanistic and animalistic views of the brain fall flat in their attempts to explain any of these great historic achievements of the human mind. Science doesn’t disprove God: Where Richard Dawkins and new atheists go wrong 2014-04-19T15:00:00Z A few lines fall flat, some reveal an inventive flair still at work and one or two moments border on the inspired. TV review: Hunted; Red Dwarf 2012-10-04T22:00:01Z The New York Times deemed it an "uneven night," and Variety said Spacey "fell flat," while the Los Angeles Times said Spacey was "sweet, corny and touching." Tony Awards TV audience slumps without 'Hamilton' 2017-06-12T04:00:00Z This is why an extended foray into his personal life, telling a story about how easy his daughters have it compared to his upbringing, fell flat. Chris Rock's "Selective Outrage" best exemplifies that comedy isn't black or white – it's green 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z Nevertheless, the scene falls flat and feels preachy. “Ben Is Back”: Julia Roberts doesn’t save this uneven addiction drama 2018-12-09T05:00:00Z Her stiffness, introversion and social missteps are painful to watch, and her awkward attempts to be more "feminine" fall flat. Why "Mad Men" is bad for women 2010-07-23T11:01:00Z Although the play gently satirizes their self-seriousness, its gradual descent into knottier emotional territory would fall flat if the actors overindulged the loopier or more navel-gazing sides of their characters. Theater Review: ‘We Are Proud to Present a Presentation,’ at Soho Rep 2012-11-16T23:47:40Z Nor is it surprising that the first reality-TV president inspired hordes of satirists, even though their efforts often fell flat, whether in the woefully misjudged liberal-elite parody “The Hunt” or Jon Stewart’s tonal misfire “Irresistible.” Perspective | Movies are rushing to impact the election. Don’t ask whether they’ll work. Ask whether they’ll last. 2020-10-29T04:00:00Z Remember that "Sex and the City" episode where Carrie Bradshaw falls flat on the runway, gets passed by a model, and refers to herself as "fashion roadkill"? My unfashionable faux pas at Nordstrom Designer Preview 2012-07-17T02:30:06Z For something that could have fallen flat at the first obstacle, it is tremendously well done. Forget Friends! The 25 greatest overlooked sitcoms – from Lovesick to Younger 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z Gorgeously shot; script fell flat and played up to Twilight audience too much. Open thread: What film has the best ever soundtrack? 2012-06-18T08:51:28Z Even their most heartfelt attempts at connecting with their kids fall flat. "Hung": A parable for crass times 2010-06-19T23:01:00Z But at least onscreen, the fantasy sequences fall flat, allowing viewers too unrestricted an escape. ‘My Happy Ending’ Review: When Life Goes Off Script 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z The finest of fine lines separates pastiche from parody and when imitating a writer like Chandler there is a greater risk of falling flat. Can John Banville resuscitate Philip Marlowe? 2012-08-09T11:44:54Z All of the ingredients are there, but this soufflé seems to have fallen flat in the oven. The Great Holiday Baking Show: US tries and fails to copy UK super smash 2015-11-30T05:00:00Z “I was very aware of falling flat on my face,” he says. David Lowery on why he made A Ghost Story: 'I was freaking out, having an existential crisis' 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z She tracked down Mr. Odio expecting to engage him in a stimulating conversation that would produce an informative article, but the interview fell flat when Mr. Odio refused to answer most of her questions. Public-Service Driven, and Into Each Other’s Arms 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z I cringed to hear Smith attempt the same lines that Williams improvised in the original film, which fall flat when stripped of Williams' organic enthusiasm. Disney's live-action "Aladdin": Wish for it to be over 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z Her raging were-rant falls flat, and just makes me sad for her. "True Blood" recap: Rock bottom 2010-08-02T12:30:00Z In a tweet on Tuesday evening, Noah called them jokes that “fell flat”; some critics on both the right and the left called them sexist and even anti-Semitic. Trevor Noah’s Fox News problem: The real challenge facing the new “Daily Show” host 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z Writing for the Los Angeles Times, critic Robert Lloyd called it "a better-than-average Lifetime film" but said it "falls flat". Houston family slams Whitney biopic 2015-01-19T05:00:00Z Not that just to be outrageous is the point — which sometimes it is, and then it does fall flat — but I don’t mind that people will wear fun, crazy, outrageous things. | Indie Fashion Icons Jennifer Mankins and Jane Mayle on the Evolution of N.Y.C. Style 2014-04-21T20:52:01Z King scripted a TV mini-series that stuck religiously to the plot of the book – and it fell flat. The Shining has lost its shine – Kubrick was slumming it in a genre he despised 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z We could have fallen flat on our faces.” They Dreamed a Dream: Les Misérables Is a Whole New Kind of Movie Musical 2012-12-04T17:00:00Z Now “Don’t Worry Darling,” which is set to debut in more than 2,000 theaters, is in jeopardy of falling flat. Will the Spiraling Publicity Harm ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ at the Box Office? 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z As a new extension of the Honors’s own mission, though, the salute to the program fell flat. Review | Kennedy Center Honors: It’s a boogie wonderland 2019-12-08T05:00:00Z “A well-designed room can fall flat when you add a ceiling fan.” Love your ceiling fan but hate its clunky look? Meet the ‘fandelier.’ 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z For every joke that lands, there's another that falls flat, but "The Campaign" has the dual advantages of being both timely and brief. 'The Campaign' isn't the best candidate 2012-08-08T18:34:04Z Then he disappears, leaving Weber with a big problem, very little time and a network of spies and bureaucrats who, in some cases, are keen to see him fall flat on his handsome, tanned face. ‘The Director,’ by David Ignatius Many of those attempts have landed weird or fallen flat. Revisiting Millsberry: The wild rise and fall of General Mill's virtual cereal-themed town 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z His next attempt to woo her, in a different city, fell flat, too. After a Few Missed Cues, a Connection 2020-08-21T04:00:00Z All his insults to Rachel’s face fell flat in comparison to that vicious, understated disregard. ‘UnREAL’ Season 2 Finale: Trust Me 2016-08-08T04:00:00Z This, they argue, will mean attacks from the Conservatives on the issue will fall flat. Are there positives for Keir Starmer in Gaza MP revolt? 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Government measures to shore up the economy have repeatedly fallen flat this year, which has not deterred China's central bank from professing the 5% growth target can be achieved, a view the IMF shares. Take Five: That rate cut trade 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Some also said they could achieve stronger economic growth, though past pledges along those lines have fallen flat. Live: 5 Republican candidates spar at debate, while Trump holds a rally nearby. Follow live updates 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The administration’s efforts to condemn antisemitism have fallen flat and are widely criticized as weak. Pro-Israel Biden under pressure from far-left pivots to anti-Islamophobia message 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z It was the most complete performance of the season by the Ravens, and a resurgent Detroit squad fell flat while facing a major test on the road. Lamar Jackson almost flawless as Ravens rout Lions 38-6 in a matchup of division leaders 2023-10-22T04:00:00Z His efforts to corral his party fell flat. Jim Jordan loses third vote for House speaker 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Shortly after, panelist and former GOP congressman Charlie Dent asserted that Jordan's morning effort to garner support fell flat as many of those Republicans voting against him are "immovable objects" on the matter. “What is he doing?”: Jordan allies “completely befuddled” by press conference as opposition grows 2023-10-20T04:00:00Z Corbyn's plan to transform Britain with public sector pay rises, higher company taxes and sweeping nationalisation, fell flat with voters and the party was dogged by accusations of anti-Semitism and a fudged Brexit policy. Britain's Keir Starmer plots painstaking path to power 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z So the media was watching eagerly to see whether she'd rise to the occasion or fall flat on her face. The unsung hero of Trump’s fraud case: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z According to Mr McTernan, a former adviser to Australian Labor prime minister Julia Gillard, Mr Morrison fell flat on his face at the polls after "trying to make climate change a wedge issue". Will Rishi Sunak's green rethink transform Tory fortunes? 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z A previous attempt to restart talks fell flat. Striking Hollywood writers, studios to resume negotiations next week 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Wednesday’s event was a prime example of what it looks like when the act falls flat. Bari Weiss' big L.A. debate was less 'free expression' than self-promotion 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z The Chargers defense was said to be improved heading into the season in Year 3 under coach Brandon Staley, but it fell flat against the high-powered Dolphins. As Chargers' defense against Miami draws criticism, their offense deserves praise 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z All this talk didn’t fall flat; we reacted and took concrete steps toward protecting our community. Queer Seattleites protected each other from mpox | Op-Ed 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Voice assistants often fall flat when asked how to perform CPR, according to a study published Monday. Need to know about live-saving CPR? A new study says it’s probably wise not to ask Alexa or Siri 2023-08-28T04:00:00Z Meant to draw attention away from Trump's rivals, the standard rehash of Trump grievances fell flat opposite a dynamic debate with eager candidates taking swipes at one another. Trump fails to upstage first GOP debate 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z Local aid groups meanwhile have stopped vital services as government attempts to quell the violence fell flat. Haitians flee homes in Port-au-Prince as gang violence surges 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z But whether it’s summer or winter, the explanation falls flat. COVID's summer resurgence resists easy answers | F.D. Flam 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z The Angels’ offense simply fell flat when it was needed the most. Angels-Mariners takeaways: Seattle sweep imperils Angels' playoff push 2023-08-06T04:00:00Z But his efforts to pressure Archer behind closed doors to unequivocally disconnect Mr. Biden from the schemes fell flat. Not an illusion: Democrats tried, failed to force Devon Archer to deny Biden’s role in son’s deals 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z The state’s “attempts to sidestep constitutional scrutiny fall flat in the face of the imperatives of the Fourth Amendment,” Ludington wrote. Judge’s decision could force change in Michigan’s handling of newborn blood samples 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z But their experiment has yet to be properly scrutinized by the scientific community, and the quest for breakthrough superconductors has a long history of big claims that end up falling flat. Viral New Superconductivity Claims Leave Many Scientists Skeptical 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Any impeachment proceeding also would be sure to fall flat in the Senate, which is controlled by Democrats. McCarthy, Pressured by the Right, Escalates Talk of Impeaching Biden 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z The two films have given a much-needed lift to movie theatres after many earlier releases fell flat this year. 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' set UK-Ireland box office double debut record 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z Its action fell flat because Facebook apparently does not have a staff in Cambodia. Cambodia’s leader returns to Facebook weeks after an acrimonious breakup with the platform 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z The fixes suggested by podcasters and politicians often fall flat for those whose manhood has been marginalized and abused for decades in the U.S. Ted Lasso’s master class on a new definition of masculinity | Opinion 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z Alcaraz, who won his first Grand Slam title at the US Open last year, celebrated by falling flat on his face and kicking a ball into the crowd after taking his first match point. Alcaraz ends Djokovic dominance to win Wimbledon 2023-07-16T04:00:00Z Vondrousova, who came to Wimbledon as a fan last year wearing a cast after wrist surgery, fell flat on her back as the magnitude of what she had achieved sunk in. Vondrousova stuns Jabeur to win Wimbledon title 2023-07-15T04:00:00Z But the argument fell flat before the committee. "He should be disbarred": Rudy Giuliani faces the ultimate punishment 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z As with “Morisaki,” some translations in the early pages fall flat, and some exposition rings false. Books about books are catnip for avid readers. This week there's a bumper crop 2023-07-03T04:00:00Z Thomas wrote a concurring opinion accompanying the ruling that said Jackson's "race-infused world view falls flat at each step." US Justices Jackson, Thomas illustrate heated US debate on race 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z The Pirates called up Davis in hopes his arrival could help an offense that has fallen flat. Stroman runs his winning streak to 7, helping the Cubs beat the Pirates 4-0 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z She recalled classes where students discussed their lived experiences on topics such as police violence, colonialism and labor movements - discussions that would have fallen flat without a diverse range of student perspectives. In affirmative action and student loan cases, some see backlash to racial progress in education 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z She recalled classes where students discussed their lived experiences on topics such as police violence, colonialism and labor movements — discussions that would have fallen flat without a diverse range of student perspectives. In affirmative action and student loan cases, some see backlash to racial progress in education 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z It is possible that Smith surmised any attempts to file dissemination charges against Trump in Florida would fall flat due to issues regarding the venue in which the conduct allegedly took place. Legal experts: Jack Smith has a “backup plan” if Judge Aileen Cannon issues “Trump-friendly rulings” 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z For instance, when the initial script fell flat during the table read, Pinnock sat down with the showrunners, who are white men, to adjust the language that the Black female characters use. As flamboyant Alberta on 'Ghosts,' Danielle Pinnock strives for representation 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z The executive’s revamp of CNN’s morning show fell flat, leading to the firing of longtime personality Don Lemon. CNN chief apologizes to employees for distracting them from work: ‘I should not be in the news’ 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z Even when the war lessons occur, they sometimes fall flat. In Russian Schools, It’s Recite Your ABC’s and ‘Love Your Army’ 2023-06-03T04:00:00Z But New York’s debut fell flat with an 80-64 loss to the Washington Mystics on opening weekend. Aces seize control in second half to beat short-handed Sparks 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z As for another All-Star race, that remains uncertain after the race fell flat in terms of entertainment value. Smith: North Wilkesboro ‘definitely has a place’ in NASCAR’s world, but unclear what capacity 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Although some monarchs, particularly Charles II of England, attempted to suppress coffeehouses on the grounds that they promoted dissent and anti-royalist sentiment, such efforts generally faced so much opposition that they fell flat. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z But the drugs fell flat for various reasons, including tumors becoming resistant or using other mechanisms to obtain blood. Failed cancer therapy revived as powerful tumor killer when combined with newer drugs 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z The drive has largely fallen flat, with the men’s national team ranked 81st in the world and professional teams relying heavily on high-priced foreign players to draw audiences. South Korea soccer player Son Jun-ho detained in China on suspicion of taking bribe 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z Many believe that the big promises he made to Black communities have fallen flat. As Biden Runs Again, Black Voters’ Frustration Bubbles 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z Some critics noted that Italy’s national tourism campaigns had a history of falling flat. Venus the Influencer? An Italian Tourism Campaign Prompts Backlash. 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z The remarks have fallen flat in Britain as the country has been grappling with a cost-of-living crisis for the past year. The U.K. Needs to Realize It’s Gotten Poorer, a Central Banker Says 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z He was desperate to confirm a number of details about Hyun-suk — details that had fallen flat with Hong the day before. For 40 years he blamed himself for a girl’s murder. Then came a shocking discovery 2023-04-24T04:00:00Z Not only has that forecast fallen flat, the opposite is happening in some cases. Movie theaters and streamers may end up friends, after all 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Then they wobbled late in the year and fell flat in the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat. Perspective | The Timberwolves plain don’t like Rudy Gobert. Someone call HR. 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell said in his State of the City address in February, “If we don’t create a safe, welcoming downtown for everyone, everything else we do will fall flat.” Third Avenue Project seeks to clear section of downtown 2023-04-06T04:00:00Z Launched in 1996, this attempt to disrupt the wedding industry fell flat on its face, according to the founder himself. Factbox: Virgin Orbit bankruptcy echoes Branson's past troubled ventures 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z The U.S. and Europe have mostly been in lockstep on countering China’s rise and have responded collectively to the Russia-Ukraine war, but some warn that Western messaging is falling flat with many emerging global players. In a summit celebrating democracy, China sees an avenue for attack 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z This falls flat when, after the film frantically throws in the potential for a serious act of violence, everything wraps up far too cleanly. Review: It’s hard to find the good in ‘A Good Person’ (except Florence Pugh) 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Trump's attempt to blame Pence for the violence from Trump supporters who chanted "Hang Mike Pence" in the Capitol fell flat. Trump’s attempt to blame Jan. 6 violence on Mike Pence implicates him in a crime: ex-GOP strategist 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z It's not just that Carlson fell flat at pretending the riot was either peaceful or justified. Kevin McCarthy won't let House Republicans "move on" from January 6 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z But the would-be charm offensive has regularly fallen flat as Beijing has been unwilling to give ground on core strategic interests such as its close partnership with Russia and sovereignty claims over Taiwan. China’s foreign minister predicts impending clash with United States 2023-03-07T05:00:00Z While the agency is intended to be impartial, the lawmakers said the Republican commissioners’ early exits before their terms expired have revealed Ms. Khan’s claim of nonpartisanship to fall flat. Wrath of Khan: Lawmakers say FTC chairwoman spurning Congress, abusing staff 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z While popular in his home state, Mr. Walker’s 2016 bid for the Republican presidential nomination fell flat with voters and he quit the race after two months. What about Ron? CPAC attendees frown on Fla. governor challenging Trump for presidential nomination 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z “If we don’t create a safe, welcoming downtown for everyone, everything else we do will fall flat,” Harrell said. Plan to reduce homelessness in downtown Seattle picks up after slow start 2023-02-28T05:00:00Z Previous efforts to promote efficiency, including a 2021 proposal that would have ranked top achievers and eliminated the worst performers, fell flat with staff. The Heat on Salesforce Grows Ahead of a Big Earnings Call 2023-03-01T05:00:00Z Carlyle’s deal to raise cash for its latest buyout fund has reportedly fallen flat with investors, adding to the challenges facing its new C.E.O., The Battle Over E.S.G. Heads to the White House 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z While the U.S. and Europe have mostly been in lockstep with respect countering China’s rise and responding collectively to the Russia-Ukraine war, some warn Western messaging is falling flat with many emerging global players. ‘System-changing’: Fallout from Russia-Ukraine war reshapes global order 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The Washington men’s program has brought in future first-round draft picks recently only to fall flat between the lines. Recent big wins show Washington women’s program is on the rise 2023-02-19T05:00:00Z Despite the chilly December, winter fell flat during the typical coldest time of year. Washington on track to have one of its five warmest winters on record 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Its attempts to hire epidemiologists, nurses and other soldiers in the war against Covid had largely fallen flat. Why Mississippi, a Covid Hot Spot, Left Millions in Pandemic Aid Unspent 2023-02-13T05:00:00Z So far, attempts to formalise the industry have fallen flat. Microsoft calls for 'coalition' to improve Congo's informal cobalt mines 2023-02-08T05:00:00Z Mr. Zelensky’s request for an expedited process has also fallen flat. Zelensky may visit Brussels, in his second known trip abroad since Russia’s invasion last year. 2023-02-07T05:00:00Z But if the premise of these various projects is to learn more about what love is, the art — and sentiments — fall flat. Review | What happens when you try to capture a love affair in an infographic? 2023-01-31T05:00:00Z But negotiations fell flat in the Senate and the bill never became law. Column: Before Tyre Nichols was a martyr, he was a Sacramento kid who didn’t 'see color' 2023-02-02T05:00:00Z “It was felt that this big experiment was going to fail and fall flat on its face. They’ll never make it as pilots,” Dr. Brown told The Plain Dealer of Cleveland in 2019. Harold Brown, Tuskegee Airman Who Faced a Lynch Mob, Dies at 98 2023-01-28T05:00:00Z Her performance, in front of the Drag Mother herself, fell flat and landed her in the bottom that episode. George Santos denies he was a drag queen, but these 'Drag Race' stars aren't buying it 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z “Their effort kind of fell flat on its face,” Allen says. In a New Orleans ward ravaged by climate change, leaders nurture the next generation He said the activists live in a state of constant confrontation but sometimes, their frequent calls to mobilize fall flat. Brazil rioters plotted openly online, pitched huge ‘party’ 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z McHenry, a longtime ally, had delivered a nominating speech that fell flat except to one person, McCarthy, who got all the odd inside jokes. The last-minute drama that momentarily derailed McCarthy — again 2023-01-07T05:00:00Z When Gloucester finally broke into Saracens territory their usually effective line-out fell flat. Late Farrell drop-goal clinches win for Saracens 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z But in the last half-century, more than one developer has shown up, dreamed big and fallen flat. Joshua Tree too crowded? Go truly off the grid in the starry desert of Borrego Springs 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z The effort fell flat, with only five of the 15 gubernatorial hopefuls he backed pulling off wins. Glenn Youngkin, Larry Hogan have little in common — except big ambitions 2023-01-02T05:00:00Z Because originally scheduled second-half matchups sometimes fall flat, there have been four times when a game was flexed. NBC’s ‘Sunday Night Football’ rolls with new broadcast crew 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z Gravity’s attempts to engineer new products and services fell flat, said Jen Peck, a former director of engineering. Seattle celebrity CEO Dan Price’s rise and fall at Gravity Payments 2022-12-25T05:00:00Z In Boston's first meeting with Golden State since the NBA Finals, the MVP candidate fell flat, resurrecting some of the doubts that plagued his performance last June. National Basketball Association - The Washington Post ChevronRight Facebook Rss Loading... Those entreaties have fallen flat for some of the ultraconservative members of his conference. Despite Trump’s Lobbying, McCarthy’s Speaker Bid Remains Imperiled on the Right 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z Highbrow movies aimed at winning Oscars are falling flat at the box office. Fool’s Paradise 2022-12-10T05:00:00Z The parts of “Homebody” that are more overtly comedic — where Johnny pretends to be an adult but keeps botching it — mostly fall flat. Reviews: Zoey Deutch sparks holiday rom-com 'Something From Tiffany's' 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z While the Chiefs converted their two fourth down attempts in the game, the Bengals only try on fourth down fell flat. Bengals confidence soaring after fourth straight win 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z For one thing, humor is subjective, so recommendations can fall flat. The funniest romance novels of the year offer laughs and escape 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z Other additions fall flat: a third visit to the same museum exhibit, an improbable speech from Toby’s tween daughter and, most especially, a split-screen scene of him at two different parties whose purpose is unclear. Page to Screen: The trouble with 'Fleishman' — the novel and now the series 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Back in the World Cup for the first time in 36 years, Canada fell flat with a 1-0 opening loss to Belgium. World Cup Viewer’s Guide: Germany seeks World Cup rebound 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z But his topical and political jokes fell flat with many audience members, and by the 2010s critics said his set had devolved into a barrage of racist, sexist and homophobic jokes. Gallagher, hammer-wielding comic whose routine was a smash, dies at 76 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z And when Wilson was forced to make plays — something Saleh and several players insisted they were confident he could do — he fell flat. Wilson’s struggles have playoff-hungry Jets in tough spot 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z Attempts during the talks to push for steeper carbon reductions fell flat in the face of resistance from large polluters and producers of fossil fuels, including Saudi Arabia and China. COP27 Summit Yields ‘Historic Win’ for Climate Reparations but Falls Short on Emissions Reductions 2022-11-21T05:00:00Z So how could the Huskies avoid falling flat against Colorado on Saturday night? UW Huskies celebrate seniors in home finale against Colorado 2022-11-19T05:00:00Z Some tried a last-ditch effort at a joke that had previously fallen flat, or asked followers to confess their crushes. Twitter Users, Sensing the End of an Era, Confess Their Secrets 2022-11-14T05:00:00Z The mood among the British fans in a 4,300-capacity arena, which was less than half full, had fallen flat - and they hoped Dart could revive the atmosphere. GB's uphill task even harder after BJK Cup defeat 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z One week after they fell flat against New England, the Jets improved to 6-3 by beating Buffalo in a way that did not feel fluky. Analysis | What to know from NFL Week 9: The Bills have company, and Tom Brady still has it 2022-11-07T05:00:00Z The recent claim by Democratic candidates that crime is worse in red states is falling flat with voters afraid to leave their homes in Democratic enclaves that have suddenly become competitive for GOP candidates. Democratic Disconnect: Dems miss the mark with voters irked by high crime and high prices 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z Walker got his fourth straight start for the Panthers over Mayfield but fell flat. Mixon scores 5 TDs, Bengals dominate Panthers 42-21 2022-11-06T04:00:00Z The results suggest Villanueva’s efforts in recent weeks to taint Luna’s image have fallen flat. Luna maintains solid lead over Villanueva in sheriff's race, poll shows 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z In fact, Indianapolis got back into the contest because of how Washington’s offense fell flat in the second half. The Commanders keep squeaking out wins. Is it sustainable? 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z His sayings of “Keep fighting through adversity” and “On the other side of failure is success” fell flat at times as the Eagles lost their first five games. Damascus and its star running back are bouncing back together 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z His two criminal trials fell flat and his only victory was securing a guilty plea from a low-level FBI agent. Durham probe falls flat in the courtroom but still exposes the depth of FBI’s anti-Trump mania 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The ranked-at-the-time argument falls flat for some voters, who were less impressed with victories against Florida and Pitt and give Georgia and Ohio State credit for being more dominant overall. AP Top 25: Tennessee up to No. 3, ‘Bama’s top-5 streak ends 2022-10-16T04:00:00Z The film falls flat in this and the climax. 9 Angela Lansbury favorites to watch and where to find them 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z Results so far have been mixed — the 1776 Project claims a 70% win rate, but conservative candidates in some areas have fallen flat in recent elections. Conservative PACs inject millions into local school races 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z He says: “You know, we had all these plans of grandeur. And we might fall flat on our face. And that worries me.” Buddy Pough is a legend in South Carolina. He should be a legend everywhere. 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z While “Making a Scene” is light on laughs — and a few attempts at humor fall flat — the overarching experience is not as harrowing as those chapters would imply. Review | Constance Wu meditates on her mistakes in revealing memoir 2022-10-02T04:00:00Z Those efforts fell flat as she focused on such non-divisive issues as road projects, prescription drug prices and high-speed internet for rural areas. Kansas race tests which matters more: Economy or abortion? 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z In watching Clark trot about town, we lose track of Ellen’s feelings about Todd, making her seemingly dramatic choice between the two men — I mean, it earned a full song after all — fall flat. ‘The Griswolds’ Broadway Vacation,’ at Seattle’s 5th Avenue, starts out fast 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z And they came out aggressive against the Jets, who fell flat after a stunning comeback win last week at Cleveland. Burrow leads Bengals to 1st win of season, 27-12 over Jets 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z The cry arose from the delighted Oregon State crowd midway through the first half, thousands of orange shirts bursting with swagger at a USC team that was falling flat on its face. Column: USC showed breathtaking resilience during its best — and ugliest — win of the season 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z I was shocked that in the reportage throughout, not just in your newspaper, while there was mention of Armstrong’s “joke” and some thought it fell flat, there was no condemnation that I have seen. Calendar Feedback: 'Oklahoma!' revival makes readers scratch their heads 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z For the three critical battleground states, such objections fall flat. Mail ballot fight persists in key states, sure to slow count 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z Arizona State hoped it righted itself against Eastern Michigan, only to fall flat against a 20 1/2-point underdog at home. Arizona State fires Edwards following loss to MAC school 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Even the opening duet between the lovers falls flat with surprisingly little show of passion. Review: In John Adams' new 'Antony and Cleopatra' opera, the orchestra is the star 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z Republicans say Mr. Biden is shying away from the debt relief plan because it has fallen flat with voters. Ahead of critical midterms, Biden avoids bringing up student-loan debt relief plan 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z Their highly regarded defense fell flat in Seattle, but do the Texans have anyone who can take advantage? NFL week 2 picks: Chargers beat Chiefs; Rams, Raiders bounce back 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Five months later, he fell flat on his back with his limbs spread wide after hitting a service winner to claim the title, covering his face and rolling on his stomach. Carlos Alcaraz, just 19, grabs the U.S. Open title — and No. 1 ranking 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z That same tactic has thus far fallen flat against the current Democratic nominee. Opinion | The power of unity in Maryland 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z In Bannon’s case, any double jeopardy argument would likely fall flat because his federal case didn’t involve an acquittal or conviction. Bannon expected to surrender in NY court in wall donor case 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z It’s mostly about what’s working instead of favorites because it’s so highly emotional and we do carve through so many ideas — and try out some things that fall flat. 'What else do you have?' Kenan Thompson still takes no laugh for granted 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z "Harry Styles doesn't feel up to the material here, with leaden line delivery and a lack of light and shade making his scenes opposite Pugh fall flat," wrote Steph Green. Don't Worry Darling: Critics mixed as Olivia Wilde film with Harry Styles premieres 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z They are worried that candidates who appeal to the primary electorate will fall flat against vulnerable Democrats like Ms. Hassan. GOP PAC buys New Hampshire ads to boost establishment candidate over Trump-allied frontrunner 2022-09-02T04:00:00Z Boyle said that he had pulled Matar aside at least twice to engage him, an effort that fell flat. ‘I’m done with him’: A mother’s anger over Rushdie attack 2022-08-17T04:00:00Z Then everything changed with 15 years and $440 million fell flat. Nats trade Juan Soto to Padres, a seismic move for the sport and franchise 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z The strategy, which worked elsewhere, fell flat in Colorado. Column: How bad could November be for Democrats? Watch Colorado and see 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z Even the biggest revelations from the committee have fallen flat in right-wing media. As Jan. 6 Panel’s Evidence Piled Up, Conservative Media Doubled Down 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z Well-designed public awareness campaigns can motivate people to take measures to reduce their own energy use, but poorly designed campaigns that don’t find the right tone and message can fall flat. Four Things Nations Can Do to Conserve Energy 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z But so far, Democrats’ most ambitious efforts to wipe out emissions from the nation’s electricity consumption have fallen flat. Wind farms could join oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico 2022-07-20T04:00:00Z I tripped on a tree root back in December and fell flat on my face. Perspective | My rural Kentucky county is awash in guns. Where does that leave me? 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z “To fall flat on our faces like that really sucks,” Schmetzer said. It’s a mystery, how year after year the Timbers walk away from Lumen Field with smiles on their faces 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z But to many analysts, the plan has fallen flat for its lack of specificity. Boris Johnson leaves behind a fraught economy and an uneasy Brexit legacy. 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z That, however, risks falling flat among Democrats who argue that passionate calls to vote hardly translate automatically into people doing as they’re asked. Democrats frustrated by party’s response to abortion ruling 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z Although Rogers finds some tenderhearted balance between the weirdness and wonder of my home state, the promise of this backwoods mystery falls flat in the hands of a flimsy protagonist. Review | In ‘Florida Woman,’ wild animals aren’t as unpredictable as the humans 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Allain’s script makes a valiant effort at Regency humor but often falls flat by just being too mean. Review | ‘Mr. Malcolm’s List’: Not quite Jane Austen, but close 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z “Plus, without better testing capacity, a strategy based on contacts with a positive case falls flat.” As Monkeypox Spreads, U.S. Plans a Vaccination Campaign 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z A push to counter China’s push into emerging economies also fell flat. NATO challenge looms as Biden’s G-7 summit yields mixed results 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z His attempts at compromise in the Mississippi case fell flat; the five conservatives ready to overturn the court’s precedents ignored him. Emboldened Supreme Court majority shows it’s eager for change 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z This time around, the conservative establishment’s chosen candidate failed to even make it to the second round after his message about the dangers of a Petro presidency fell flat. As Latin America embraces a new left, the U.S. could take a back seat 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z After climbing back to the top of the Eastern Conference, the Celtics fell flat in the latter stages of the NBA Finals. After good rise, Tatum, Celtics fall flat late in NBA Finals 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Creamcheese often makes rude or insensitive jokes with a mischievous grin on his face, but they usually fall flat. Players tries to skewer esports with an awkward mix of humor and drama 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z Conservative parties looked set to win a string of local elections across Italy, early results showed on Monday, but a referendum on justice reform championed by rightist leader Matteo Salvini fell flat. Ukraine's besieged farmers fear war-time harvest 'hell' 2022-06-14T04:00:00Z Nonlethal methods have mostly not worked: Attempts at using drones to frighten them away have fallen flat when the birds realized they were not under threat and proceeded as they were. When Cockatoos Become Cocka-Too Much 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z The company’s attempts to shake up the experience of watching TV have also mostly fallen flat. Apple’s tvOS looks destined for a slow year after little WWDC attention 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z Another Biden administration effort that has appeared to fall flat is a decision to release a million barrels of oil daily from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Biden Has ‘Only Bad Options’ for Bringing Down Oil Prices 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z Unfortunately, in the face of all this sweaty, righteous momentum, some of the show’s loftier aspirations fall flat. Apple TV’s Shining Girls is a genre-bending crime thriller 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z The typical advice aimed at helping them succeed in the workplace — show up early, stay late, dress well, make connections at the water cooler — falls flat in the era of remote workplaces. Perspective | To the class of 2022: It’s a great job market. You’ve got this. 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z As the needles whirred, they recalled Chaney’s contagious laugh, how it could spread to others even when a joke fell flat. What the racist massacre in Buffalo stole from one family 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z The Chinese economy has more keenly felt the brunt of increased tariffs, but if the goal was to force China to change its unfair trade practices, that effort has fallen flat. U.S. influence in Asia, benefits at home, depend on Pacific trade pact 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z "The sensitivity the Church says it has for the suffering of victims falls flat on its face because this choice includes an automatic cutoff," Zanardi said. Italy Church's limited sexual abuse investigation disappoints victims 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z While many of Amazon’s innovations have fallen flat, the Astro does remind me of the original Echo speaker. Living with Astro, Amazon’s home robot 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z A joke he made at a state dinner about William Butler Yeats and the clash between the Irish and British fell flat, drawing crickets from his Korean hosts. Travel once energized Biden, but Asia trip offers little relief from political woes 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z But if he does, the journey will have involved plenty of fits and starts, including losses in his first eight finals and other moments when he seemed about to take off only to fall flat. Félix Auger-Aliassime Can Be an Ideal Champion. First, He Has to Win More. 2022-05-22T04:00:00Z "The U.S. does a pretty solid job on politics and security, but it falls flat on economics," said Gregory Poling of Washington's Center for Strategic and International Studies. Biden seeks to keep China in focus by welcoming ASEAN leaders 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z It’s over the top and falls flat, because Watkins’ character — a fictional amalgam of several lawyers — was right there at Holmes’ side through all of it. ‘Girlboss’ scammer shows are everywhere. Which ones should you watch? 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z According to the Austin Chronicle, the film is “hamstrung by its ricocheting tone and undercut by sequences that probably provoked chuckles during the initial read-through but too often fall flat in the finished product.” New movies to stream this week: ‘I Love America,’ ‘7 Days’ and more 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z I tested this pillow for a few weeks; it has a latex core that helps keep the pillow from falling flat and is both plush and firm. 14 gift ideas that can make Mother’s Day feel like more than a once-a-year occurrence 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z But with less than a month to go before the May 24 primary, Perdue’s laserlike focus on election fraud seems to be falling flat. Trump’s Georgia allies are running on 2020 grievance. It may not work. 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z |
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