| 单词 | sophistication |
| 例句 | Now I turn to a parallel intellectual journey: the growth in understanding of the antiquity, diversity, complexity, and technological sophistication of Indian societies. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z He sometimes took the train to Manhattan with a different set of friends to shop for music and clothes—an unheard-of level of sophistication in our world. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z Henry Dobbins was a good man, and a superb soldier, but sophistication was not his strong suit. The Things They Carried 1990-01-01T00:00:00Z How might you get them to respond actively while engaging a high level of cognitive sophistication? Music and the Child 2016-06-14T00:00:00Z I spent three hours in conversation with him and was struck by his sophistication and willingness to listen. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Their surviving amphitheatres, dotted around the eastern Mediterranean, are among the most vivid reminders to us of the artistic sophistication of their civilisation. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z Displaying classical knowledge was a way of demonstrating education and sophistication—it was, if you like, an ethos appeal in itself. Words Like Loaded Pistols 2011-10-20T00:00:00Z The North Carolina Klan might have attracted even more members in the pre-civil rights era if racists hadn’t acquired increased sophistication over the years. The Best of Enemies 1996-04-01T00:00:00Z Fort Hare was characterized by a level of sophistication, both intellectual and social, that was new and strange to me. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “But a little lacking in terms of sophistication. An ambush is so bourgeois.” Aru Shah and the End of Time 2018-03-27T00:00:00Z The very thought of my contacts gave me a feeling of sophistication, of worldliness, which, as I fingered the seven important letters in my pocket, made me feel light and expansive. Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z I made a quick inspection of their displays and was relieved to find that none of them approached the sophistication of the BCMA’s designs. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z In this swarm of cigarettes and dark sophistication they appeared here and there like figures from an allegory, or long-dead celebrants from some forgotten garden party. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z McCann, meanwhile, was one of the darlings of Madison Avenue, a firm renowned for its creativity and sophistication. The Tipping Point 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The words start to spill out, without finesse or sophistication. Insurgent 2012-05-01T00:00:00Z Or again, had he seen me and been silent out of sophistication, decadence, over-civilization? Invisible Man 1952-01-01T00:00:00Z You might think that the sophistication of teachers who cheat would increase along with the level of schooling. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z Our understanding of genes has reached such a level of sophistication and depth that we are no longer studying and altering genes in test tubes, but in their native context in human cells. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Obinze’s mother, her beautiful face, her air of sophistication, her wearing a white apron in the kitchen, was not like any other mother Ifemelu knew. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z Academics in the softer fields dress up the trivial and obvious with the trappings of scientific sophistication, hoping to bamboozle their audiences with highfalutin gobbledygook. The Sense of Style 2014-09-04T00:00:00Z I’d need all the sophistication I could muster to make us believable when we attempted to cross the bridge. Summer of the Mariposas 2012-10-20T00:00:00Z Not to say that the job would be easy, or in need of any less rigor and sophistication than the previous research; simply that it could be done. The Lives of a Cell 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z He would not look up, not even when his men whistled loudly at the size and sophistication of a gun in the war movie they were watching. A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier 2007-02-13T00:00:00Z As good as everyone else was, she sometimes seemed to achieve a superior level of intelligence and sophistication as an actor. Drama High 2013-09-26T00:00:00Z I have tried often to search behind the sophistication of years for the enchantment I so easily found in those gifts. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z Supermarket tabloids never provide an end-of-year list of false predictions by psychics, nor do the more upscale New Age periodicals, which, despite a veneer of sophistication, are just as fatuous. Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z Wanting to impress him with my sophistication, I popped it in my mouth. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z This made for a rumor mill and information network of substantial sophistication. The Milagro Beanfield War 1974-01-01T00:00:00Z Seeing as I had regularly petitioned my parents for an electric fence, the business with the guards strikes me as the last word in quiet sophistication. Me Talk Pretty One Day 2000-05-02T00:00:00Z You could say the majority of Americans were always geeks, until we got post-Depression urbanization and illusions of sophistication. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z The oldest surviving complete harpsichord dates from 1521 and is Italian, the sophistication of its mechanism suggesting that the techniques for making harpsichords were already extremely well advanced by then. The Story of Music 2012-12-25T00:00:00Z This kind of sophistication is what we interplanetary scientists are known for. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z After all, for grandness and sophistication nothing could match a world-class rowing team. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z Impressive as it is, that list only hints at the extent of Kalka’s literary sophistication. ‘Truth thrives in the margins’ and other insights from a master essayist 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Much more important are complexity, sophistication and moral shading. The Good Wife Watch: Whose Side Are You On? 2012-01-30T15:05:41Z That charmer, along with Buffett hits like “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” and “License to Chill,” form the show’s spine and its ethos, in which rhymes are approximate and sophistication is suspect. Review: ‘Escape to Margaritaville,’ Where Work Is a Dirty Word 2018-03-15T04:00:00Z Encouragingly, this sort of sophistication no longer separates us from the animals. Is Kim Kardashian pregnant, or is it all just another celebrity conspiracy? 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z “There is a sophistication lacking in American clothes. Everyone thinks it’s enough to put a pale blue cashmere sweater in six-ply with a terra-cotta skirt and call it fashion.” André Leon Talley in His Own Words 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z Speaking fancifully is not meant to diminish the sophistication of the tools used by evolutionary biologists and their colleagues to explore the dynamics of natural selection. Sex’s feel-good evolution: Charles Darwin’s erotic shocker 2014-03-09T20:00:00Z He immerses himself in big ideas — about finance, technology, sports and, ultimately, the human condition — and then explains them to readers with sophistication and clarity. From Michael Lewis, the Story of Two Friends Who Changed How We Think About the Way We Think 2016-12-06T05:00:00Z What goes on between the two young men is both obvious and mysterious, and Maxwell’s treatment of it shows a sophistication and sensitivity that 21st-century writers might envy and learn from. In William Maxwell’s Fiction, a Vivid, Varied Tableau of Midwestern Life 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z One way to interpret the padded vinyl columns and mirrored runway at the Marc Jacobs show tonight was that it evoked the sophistication of a 1950s dressing room. On the Runway: Marc Jacobs: The Beautiful People 2011-02-15T03:14:29Z We like to think that in their late works composers reach new levels of sophistication, pushing toward innovations that are ahead of their time. Mozart’s Opera ‘Clemenza di Tito’ at the Met 2012-11-09T23:06:30Z Central to his argument — and his #savebarneys social media campaign — was the idea that the store was a cultural institution, a hub for a uniquely New York form of creativity, intellectualism and sophistication. Perspective | The end of Barneys, the store that made us lust for fashion 2019-11-02T04:00:00Z See it: bit.ly/OJyyf Batman Dead End Sandy Collora's 2003 film is considered by many to have heralded the fan film's advancement on to a new level of sophistication. The new wave of fan films 2010-05-13T15:10:00Z Stritch was 21, just out of convent school and called upon to feign a sophistication she didn’t feel. Love Elaine Stritch? Thank the Parts She Didn’t Get 2019-10-16T04:00:00Z “He never did his own printing, and his work grew in sophistication and proficiency when he brought his brother on.” The Other Mapplethorpe 2016-04-16T04:00:00Z Indeed, Ms. Coddington sometimes fantasizes about fleeing such tableaux of urban sophistication entirely. Grace Coddington Is Always in Fashion 2012-11-17T11:00:00Z Not only did the performance show a body of significant work, written with sophistication and variety; it demonstrated that these pieces do best when played with a trained concert pianist’s level of technical ability. Review | Glass ceilings: A composer’s études lead to a late debut 2018-03-11T05:00:00Z In fact, this book has received several favorable reviews and perhaps Dr. Myers does not have the intellectual sophistication required to appreciate its value. 10,000 germ species per human 2012-06-13T17:20:00Z Yet what it lacks in size and sophistication it makes up for in South African hospitality. 12 Months of Skiing, From Chile to China 2012-12-07T17:07:45Z “It caters to their taste for sophistication and gives them a stronger sense of self.” Steampunks at Sea 2014-03-14T15:50:39Z But all these visuals are hilariously basic, given the current sophistication of the medium, spurred by film and gaming. Kraftwerk – review 2013-02-10T00:06:14Z At 64 — he started young — Mr. Wonder’s lifelong melding of serious intentions, omnivorous musical sophistication and jubilant execution was utterly sure. Stevie Wonder Plays ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ at Madison Square Garden 2014-11-07T05:00:00Z I think there’s definitely the contrast between the sophistication of the meal and the derangement of the host. Q&A: David Hyde Pierce Will Be Your Host 2011-06-29T22:29:21Z Sorella provides a comfortable stay, but lacks the sophistication of true luxury hotels. Hotel Review: The Sorella in Kansas City, Mo. 2015-02-25T05:00:00Z It’s “a thoroughly modern confection, blending insouciance and sophistication, heartfelt longing and self-conscious posing with the guileless self-assurance of a great pop song,” A. O. Scott wrote in The Times. What’s on TV Monday: ‘The Disappearance’ and ‘True Life: We Are Orlando’ 2016-08-15T04:00:00Z In some essays, Hood recalls her days as a young woman stumbling into sophistication. Hunger Games: Three Memoirs Where Food Takes Center Stage 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z And they’ve looked to Bordeaux, the very image of Old World wine sophistication, for help. As South American wines aim higher, the French connection goes both ways 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z The design has remained fundamentally the same: an unadorned interface that eventually masked immense sabermetric sophistication. The coolest, weirdest Internet community you’ll never be able to join Their heads wrapped in what looked like bits of fishnet stockings and lips lacquered a glossy black, Doma's models incarnated the designer's newfound sophistication. Move over Galliano, Lady Gaga makes debut 2011-03-03T16:17:00Z However naive the dramaturgy or child-like the humour, Vick respects it and never tries to impose an extra veneer of sophistication. Mittwoch aus Licht 2012-08-23T00:44:22Z This journey is continued by Posner, not with the same degree of nuance or playwriting sophistication but with a galloping adventurousness and an often bracing contemporary wit. Top-notch 'Stupid ... Bird' zings with audacity 2014-07-02T04:00:00Z They require some sophistication in understanding plotting and pacing and in recognizing characters and their relationship to each other. The best children’s and young adult books this month 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z “In 2011, the vines became much less vigorous, and the wine shows more sophistication.” Six Linden Vineyards wines to try So don’t let the fairy-tale ending fool you: This is a sophisticated musical about sophistication — about the dangers, for both parents and children, of growing up. Now You Know: A Critic’s Guide to Sondheim 2020-03-12T04:00:00Z “When it is good,” as the critic Ada Louise Huxtable wrote half a century ago, “this is a city of fantastic strength, sophistication and beauty.” Why Can’t New York City Build More Gems Like This Queens Library? 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z “You keep pouring stuff into him and he’ll go with it, adopt it as his own, without the same sophistication,” Mr. Dean said. John Dean, Who Worked for Nixon, Sizes Up Trump 2017-04-13T04:00:00Z In her limpid, orderly style, there’s both a sophistication and a hesitation linked, perhaps, to starting something new. Review: Emery LeCrone Dance and Amy Seiwert’s Imagery Balance Elements 2015-08-16T04:00:00Z Even so, the level of sophistication attempted within that budget may be stretching the company’s abilities and aesthetics too far. Review: Mother Teresa Sings, in Drag and With Doubts 2020-12-16T05:00:00Z Brazilian collectors’ growing clout and sophistication, combined with a natural preference for local art boosted by near-50% tariffs on imported works, in turn stoked curiosity among foreign buyers. Tropical growth 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z Ladylike sophistication was tempered with '70s bohemian looks and items that looked vaguely of lingerie. Grown-up fashions still leave room for fun 2010-09-20T18:58:00Z As a former Black Panther whose bittersweet symphonies with Chic exuded bourgeois sophistication, Rodgers knows all about music whose shiny surfaces conceal darker truths about society. Disco gets lucky 2013-05-31T08:58:13Z The New York Times said the story was "lavishly produced by television standards, at a level of visual and technical sophistication" befitting its two years from script to screen. A look behind the making of "Terra Nova" dinosaurs 2011-09-30T22:57:50Z It's mesmerising to watch, though the ensemble composition doesn't always match the sophistication of the dancing. Step-by-step guide to dance: Grupo Corpo 2010-08-20T13:43:00Z Nonetheless, Mr. Monk believes Oppenheimer was intimidated by the broad sophistication he found at Harvard and later Cambridge. Books of The Times: ‘Robert Oppenheimer: A Life Inside the Center,’ by Ray Monk 2013-05-27T21:46:27Z “Despite their sophistication, they are accessible. Everybody can relate to a child’s toy or a vacuum cleaner. You don’t need to know art history to be knocked out by them.” Whitney Restrospective for Jeff Koons’s Monumental Ambitions 2014-06-11T04:00:00Z With its rooftop pool and luxurious rooms, the Fairmont San Jose combines Northern California sophistication with a strategic downtown location. In Silicon Valley, dropping in at the GooglePlex, tech museums and the Jobs garage 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z Naïveté and sophistication, innocence and insight change places in the work so quickly that you feel as if you’re standing on quicksand. Art Fairs Come Blazing Back, Precarious but Defiant 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z That sensibility was ideally suited to the savvy, postmodernist ’90s, and the attendant air of vague sophistication no doubt contributed to its warm reception and enormous commercial success. ‘Scream’ at 25: How Meta Can You Get? 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z For instance, if you look at our book clutches I think this is a very specific peg to our brand, a product that announces the sophistication of our consumer but is still fun. On the Runway Blog: Q & A With Katia Kuthe, New Director of Creative at Kate Spade 2012-07-19T17:00:08Z Neither sophistication nor smoothness was the point, of course. Taking a Dance Vacation at Rockaway 2018-08-28T04:00:00Z As Meher Mirza wrote for Saveur, "the word 'curry' is sometimes used in the West as a familiar semaphore, but the term ossifies the immense sophistication and complexity of Indian food." How curry ketchup became an unexpected icon in post-war Germany 2021-09-12T04:00:00Z There is a strangeness and a sophistication to such elements, but also a whimsy, in keeping with Barrie’s sad, magical words. | 'Peter and Wendy': In This Neverland, It?s Peter Puppet 2011-05-10T21:32:03Z But “Unicorn,” which has been popular but has not yet been renewed for another season, has neither the sophistication of the former nor the fine-tuned action of the latter. Where Does ‘Unicorn: Warriors Eternal’ Rank in the Tartakovsky Canon? 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z The marketers also used a color palette known for sophistication — grays and black — to give the film a sleek and classy feel. 'Grey' area: For a provocative film, many shades of marketing 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z It only seems a few days since the Baftas bored everyone rigid impressed everyone with the sophistication of their choices – and that’s because it is. Oscar predictions, timetable and all you need to know 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z But Jonathan Saunders raises the effect to a new level of sophistication. Front Row: Making the Best of a Brief Turn 2013-06-19T18:39:52Z In all the songs a disarming emotional transparency was underlaid with sophistication and rigorous craftsmanship. Music Review: Music to Echo Nature?s Sounds and Voices 2011-05-29T21:22:13Z To put those lips on me — those lips which exemplify such power and strength and sophistication — it was extraordinary. Show Us Your Warhol! 2018-11-01T04:00:00Z Tsikurishvili’s Moreau is an archetypal sinister figure, wearing a stereotypical black greatcoat and purring synthetically polite dialogue, cloaking barbarism in sophistication. ‘Dr. Moreau’ delivers the blood, but not so much guts, at Synetic “The level of sophistication was totally different from what I expected.” A Birkin Bag in the Box Is Worth a Lifetime of Debt 2017-08-21T04:00:00Z “With digital photography, critiquing is instantaneous,” he said, “and what we’re trying to do is to ramp up the participants’ level of sophistication on how they capture life.” Vacation Snapshots With a Professional Touch 2014-07-05T04:00:00Z As Oscar Wilde once said, the only truly unforgivable crime is lack of sophistication. ArtsBeat: Q. and A.: Joe Queenan on Books Classic, Trashy and Otherwise 2012-11-30T15:00:16Z I don’t know about you, but I hadn’t quite expected Ramsay to have this much military sophistication. “Game of Thrones”: Bastards! 2016-06-20T04:00:00Z For a city with the wealth and cultural sophistication to allow the "Do-It-Yourself Messiah" to disappear would be more than a shame. No 'hallelujahs' this Christmas unless 'Messiah' gets funding 2011-05-11T17:44:12Z Rather, it seems to be a matter of liberal attitudes reproducing themselves in certain contexts, leading to greater degrees of freedom and greater gains in artistic production and sophistication. Bad times make great art. Worlds of light and shadow: The reproduction of liberalism in Weimar Germany 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z I am allergic to sophistication, is the bottom line. My new TV addiction: Bravo's "Work of Art" 2010-06-05T22:01:00Z And so, much as superhero films have been doing over the past decade, the saga has been shifting towards a degree of sophistication that makes it increasingly unsuitable for younger kids. A modern space opera: has Star Wars escaped the George Lucas worldview? 2017-02-20T05:00:00Z Efrem Zimbalist Jr., an actor whose mellifluous voice and air of European sophistication left a distinctive stamp on two popular television crime series, died Saturday at his ranch in Solvang, Calif. He was 95. Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Star of ‘77 Sunset Strip’ and ‘The F.B.I.’, Is Dead at 95 2014-05-03T05:34:53Z Even as a pure P.R. exercise, the diary includes the sort of tactical sophistication I want from an artist of this size and caliber. Taylor Swift’s Diary Entries Are a Must-Read Companion to ‘Lover’ 2019-08-26T04:00:00Z The Goldilocksian task of making the mud just puddly enough falls to Leaver, a white-haired, jovial man whose British accent lends his filthy talk an air of sophistication. Putting the Mud in 'Macbeth' 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z From the makers of Pommery Champagne, this California bubbly is soft and fruity, with some sophistication. This Italian white wine tastes of peaches and apricots and costs just $13 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z For an actor who, with the “Transporter” films, once imbued the action genre with a new sense of possibility and winking sophistication, Mr. Statham is on cruise control. Review: Jason Statham in ‘Mechanic: Resurrection,’ a Hit Man on Cruise Control 2016-08-26T04:00:00Z It’s a world apart but there’s still that amazing sophistication and control. On the Runway Blog: A London Design Maverick as a Pragmatist 2011-11-17T22:29:07Z Most pundits select bookcases as their background: It’s scholarly, serious, and sends a message about their education and sophistication. On camera at home, TV personalities provide a peek at their book collections, wallpaper and cats 2020-03-25T04:00:00Z For all their sophistication, the New Yorkers, including several of whom have written books and appeared on cooking shows such as Iron Chef America, are also learning from the Cubans. New York meets Cuba in art-fair chef exchange 2012-05-12T21:31:04Z It is bluntly simple-minded even as it makes a great show of its epistemological sophistication. Film: Documentaries (in Name Only) of Every Stripe 2010-10-13T18:08:00Z For example, there's Fifty and Cent, two year eight pupils whose mix of naivety and sophistication is hilarious and touching. State schools: are they failing our children? 2011-02-27T00:05:50Z The work is by 33 artists, and varies as widely in quality and sophistication as Civilian’s rock-legend show. In the galleries: Norman Rockwell would have recognized these socialist images 2016-07-29T04:00:00Z Some of the content has reached the mass media level of audience and sophistication, but the platform itself has an ethos distinct from top-down entertainment. YouTube Video Subscriptions And Our Issue With Ads 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z This event bills itself as the “Greatest Show & Tell on Earth,” and that’s essentially correct, though with lots more sophistication than that description implies. Events for Children in NYC This Week 2017-09-21T04:00:00Z And this information is conveyed with a clarity and directness that mask Mr. Frammartino’s extraordinary formal sophistication. | 'Le Quattro Volte': Eternal Complexities of the Very Simple Life 2011-03-29T22:23:21Z Raised in relative wealth and sophistication, Ana can read Aramaic, Greek, Hebrew and Latin. Review | In Sue Monk Kidd’s ‘The Book of Longings,’ Jesus has a wife — and behold, she’s so woke! 2020-04-21T04:00:00Z Adès is by no means an avant-gardist, and this work, for all its sophistication, is entirely approachable — legibly fun, vivid and, by the end, glorious. Review: Thomas Adès Charts a Journey Through Hell and Heaven 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Nothing in Wright’s previous work quite prepared me for “Last Night in Soho,” its easy seductiveness and spikes of sophistication. ‘Last Night in Soho’ Review: Dream Girls 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z “At least in some cultural contexts, this results in a kind of arms race towards greater sophistication in the production and evaluation of arguments,” they write. Reasoning, Scholars Say, Evolved Just as a Means to Win 2011-06-14T11:55:00Z Comparable energy and a drastic amount more sophistication and capability. My bright idea: Stewart Brand 2010-10-02T23:06:00Z Without him, the magazine lost both sophistication and flippancy. Books of The Times: Alan Brinkley Tells Henry Luce?s Story in ?The Publisher? 2010-04-19T21:35:00Z And Maria Kowroski, opposite Tyler Angle, gave “Diamonds” a gleaming sophistication, though it was their power as a couple that mattered most: They looked into each other’s eyes, they breathed the steps. New York City Ballet Is Back, and the Real Jewels Are the Dancers 2019-09-19T04:00:00Z Other composers wrote solely for percussion before Varèse composed “Ionisation” from 1929 to ’31, but none with his sophistication and subtlety. Into The Music: The Clout of Edgard Var?se?s ?Ionisation? 2010-07-16T14:55:00Z But he also struck a balance between Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives, with humor that required a certain familiarity with national and international affairs, if not political sophistication. Mark Russell, Piano-Playing Political Satirist, Dies at 90 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z However, those who are looking for the sophistication of Mad Men or the moral quandaries of Breaking Bad should look somewhere else. Preacher: AMC's new hope dances between the diabolical and the divine 2016-05-18T04:00:00Z The Wooster Group, among other companies, has been working the same territory with greater sophistication, and to greater disorienting effect, for years. | ?World of Wires': ?World of Wires? at the Kitchen ? Review 2012-01-16T22:46:30Z Bandwagon 2 is a step forward in sophistication. The Philharmonic Grows in a Shipping Container in Brooklyn 2021-05-09T04:00:00Z He once imagined a time when his sophistication as an artist and storyteller would become so advanced and refined that his work would become effortlessly shorter and concise. Daniel Clowes is looking for a role model in comics (sort of) 2016-03-29T04:00:00Z "I love the elegance, sophistication and drama of today's woman," Versace said of her show. All eyes on Cooper and Garner at Versace couture in Paris 2016-07-04T04:00:00Z While many composers working with electronic resources these days tout the sophistication of their experiments, Tristan Perich does almost the opposite. Review: The Composer Tristan Perich’s Proudly Lo-Fi Electronic Sounds 2017-03-19T04:00:00Z It was a pioneer, among the first operas to replace spoken dialogue with continuous, through-composed music and a key influence on Wagner, who pushed that through-composed style to new heights of sophistication and emotional complexity. ‘Euryanthe,’ Rarely Heard, Is Mounted at Bard 2014-07-28T04:00:00Z The go-to dinner party dish, the height of elegance, the beacon of sophistication, was beef Wellington, a Continental classic. My mother had no chops in the kitchen, but she pulled off one thing beautifully 2016-05-02T04:00:00Z It was a sensational affair, with all the international sophistication a screenwriter might wish to create – yet in the real world, this situation had real non-romcom pain. Nora Ephron was serious about comedy 2012-06-27T12:12:07Z Tim is quite irate by the end of the conversation and tells Emilio that the collection lacks sophistication and looks old. "Project Runway" recap: Jay vs. Mila 2010-04-16T12:17:00Z Neither the music nor the unrhymed lyrics reach any great heights of intricacy or sophistication. Theater Review: ‘Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812’ at Kazino 2013-05-17T02:00:12Z She has concluded that in the last few centuries spotted-cat motifs have been used to attract attention and exude power, ferocity, independence, sophistication, sensuality and sometimes outright debauchery. Dressed to Kill: The Power of Leopard Prints 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z Maybe it’s fine if you’re an art person, but let’s say you are just a museum tourist like I am — they convey a lack of sophistication. Mourning in Paris 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z In fact, it’s the sophistication and formal elegance of “Moonlight” that convinced so many of its admirers that it was a long shot for best picture. Amid the confusion of ‘Moonlight’s’ big win is a monumental moment for the Oscars 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z Architectural models grow in sophistication, displaying proportional details, serving as a guide for builders and inspiration for patrons. Exhibition Review | Yale Center for British Art: It Took Tools to Build a Revolution 2010-02-26T23:50:00Z Aloof sophistication looks great on marketing materials, but it’s not going to pay the bills. For ‘D.C. Cool’ campaign organizers, Forbes ranking is validating (if not very cool) Such firms also boast talent from Hong Kong or Taiwan, who blend knowledge of Chinese culture with global sophistication. Out of the Master’s shadow 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z She subtly conveyed the regret — the shame, even — that Magda feels, for all her grace and sophistication. Music Review: Kristine Opolais Makes Met Debut in Puccini’s ‘Rondine’ 2013-01-13T21:20:46Z Bumble is selling itself as a means to personal betterment and greater sophistication. Tinder and Bumble Are Hungry for Your Love 2018-12-18T05:00:00Z In this film there are a lot of high-powered meetings with Kirk and officers, and I wanted to add a level of sophistication, where – like any military service uniform – there would be different parts. Star Trek Into Darkness: how it was made, by the people who made it 2013-05-11T05:00:00Z Mostly for the purpose of demonstrating that sophistication won’t save the anguished teenage soul — see “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” ‘Honor Society’ Review: Ivy League Strategist’s Cynical Shell Is Cracked 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z “The work is braided with a nostalgia for an American past,” he added, “in which sophistication was formed through a continental template and an optimism for the future.” Rodney Smith, Whimsical Photographer, Dies at 68 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z There’s a species of Young Adult novels — and their attendant film adaptations — that wears sophistication on its sleeve. ‘Honor Society’ Review: Ivy League Strategist’s Cynical Shell Is Cracked 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z For a veteran of drinking-in-the-park-after-dark summonses back in Cunningham Park in Queens, this was the definition of sophistication. My Rome: Still a Classic Beauty 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z I came in search of a “Ring” whose main justification was drama, characters and ideas rather than technological sophistication. Music Review: A ‘Ring’ Fit for a Time of Austerity 2012-07-17T12:00:00Z “It’s a show of great delight and great sophistication,” said André Bishop, the artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater, which will present the revival in association with the Nederlander organization. A Loverly Revival: ‘My Fair Lady’ to Return to Broadway Next Year 2017-03-06T05:00:00Z To what extent does the comparative success of “Unsolved” have to do with its sophistication as a podcast, and to what extent is it the urgency of an unsolved case? “Case Closed,” Reviewed: Do We Really Want a True-Crime Podcast With Answers? 2019-03-25T04:00:00Z The new version maintains this sophistication even as the move from the CW to HBO Max offers new latitude for debauchery and some less than literary language. New York, ‘Gossip Girl’ Loves You, Again 2021-07-07T04:00:00Z Black-and-white silk-marble panels flank the walls, lending an airiness and sophistication to the space, which also features 19th-century cast-iron columns and tin ceilings typical of the neighborhood. | Hedi Slimane’s Sleek New Saint Laurent Flagship 2013-06-05T21:32:31Z Did you know that three sisters made independent features in Australia in the 1920s and ’30s with a sophistication to rival the Paramount comedies of the early ’30s? This Festival Could Alter Your Sense of Film History 2020-01-08T05:00:00Z By contrast, the evening show was brief, but bejeweled by Mary Stallings' svelte renditions of "Hello Yesterday" and "Don't Misunderstand," calling to mind the salted-caramel timbre of Carmen McRae and Nancy Wilson's urban sophistication. Jazz Port Townsend lives up to expectations — and more 2012-07-29T22:12:27Z Very quickly, the show sets up binary between French sophistication, quality and taste, and American brashness, naivete and pile 'em high, sell 'em cheap consumerism. "Emily in Paris": Why it’s so hard to admit love for the show despite it being so popular 2022-12-31T05:00:00Z What was breathtaking was Mearns’s ability to trust her own presence, not to act emotion but to let emotion filter through her, and Fairchild’s unpretentious sophistication as his maturity deepens his dancing. Review: At Fall for Dance, Resilience Takes Center Stage 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Perhaps he was referring to the easy sophistication of his cuffed wide-cut pants that, paired with short double-breasted jackets, were the epitome of casual cool. Special Report: Fashion: A Moment to Enjoy 2011-06-21T10:38:38Z But the show doesn’t sacrifice a certain level of sophistication. ‘The Nutcracker,’ a New York Theater Ballet Production 2014-12-21T05:00:00Z It’s brilliantly filmed, but the characterisations and dialogue don’t match the sophistication of the visuals. How historically accurate is The Revenant? 2016-01-20T05:00:00Z His floral dresses caressed the body; his jackets, with their wide neckline, elegantly framed the face; his crinkly satin skirts and dresses were perfectly balanced between sophistication and ease. Perspective | Chanel, what has become of you? Paris Fashion Week ends with a bust and then a bang. 2020-03-05T05:00:00Z And when the authorities finally track the group down, Morris doesn't spare them his withering eye: the cops are as incompetent as everyone else, despite their veneer of technological sophistication. Four Lions | Review 2010-03-25T19:45:00Z But, overall, slight in both size and content, it is an entertainment that lacks the virtuosity and sophistication of Machado's undeniably major works Epitaph of a Small Winner and Dom Casmurro. The Alienist by Machado de Assis – review 2012-12-23T00:10:26Z Instead, this unquestionably adult drama about a blind man who can suddenly see unfolds with an emotional sophistication that far outstrips its narrative nerve. Review: Out of the Dark, Temptation Abounds in ‘The Ticket’ 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z But the limpid sophistication of the San Francisco style is apart from either. San Francisco Ballet’s Limpid Sophistication Shines in ‘Unbound’ 2018-04-27T04:00:00Z Hay’s gruff boldness and dedication to Marxist ideals is contrasted with the cooler sophistication and wariness of Gernreich. ‘Temperamentals’: Gay activism, pre-Stonewall 2013-05-16T19:35:43Z “There’s a casual sophistication to the West Village,” Mr. Anderer said. The Franks Are Closing Frankies 570 ... to Open Anton’s 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z They’re also, in an encouraging sign of sophistication, not equally conflicted. TV Tonight: The Americans 2013-01-30T13:00:11Z But you don’t have to give up the sophistication. | Miuccia Prada’s Circle of Influence 2013-05-27T13:00:48Z “There’s just a deeper level of sophistication in the writing of female characters on TV,” added Vera Farmiga of Bates Motel. How Women Are Doing on TV, According to the Emmys 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z Wishing that a show would be more superficial is a peculiar thought, but there are different kinds of sophistication, and “Who Rules the Land of Denial” exposes Hawley’s enterprise at its best and worst. ‘Fargo’ Season 3, Episode 8: The View From the Dung Heap 2017-06-07T04:00:00Z From hidden supper clubs to bankrolled art galleries to buzzing boutiques, the sprawling city is a study of sophistication on the rise. 36 Hours in Buenos Aires 2013-09-12T22:16:50Z It was in the Middle East where she had to put her sophistication and skill to the test in dangerous environments to help fellow troops on the ground out of life-or-death situations. Black female Navy commander flies in the face of danger: 'Enlisting was the right choice' 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z Yet the real-life Capone, just like the myriad characters in "Boardwalk Empire," owes his ascendancy to Prohibition and the boundless profits of bootlegging, a national business that introduced a new sophistication to organized crime. How real is "Boardwalk Empire's" Al Capone? 2010-10-11T17:01:00Z Does all that structural sophistication serve the play? Review: Like Life, ‘Catch as Catch Can’ Throws Curveballs 2018-11-01T04:00:00Z “Even the garage has a view. When you see Scott’s finishes, the sophistication, the Zen, it will take you to another world.” The Power Brokers of Beverly Hills 2021-02-04T05:00:00Z The repeated use of a few flower shapes reflected an obsessive interest in form and ceremony that one associates with Japanese sophistication. On the Runway Blog: Prada's New Flower Power 2012-09-20T19:59:38Z Moving from west to east, Spain to France, they also tend to show exuberance to increasing sophistication. Three wines that show the Mediterranean’s range, starting at $16 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z The sophistication of Mr. David and Mr. Bacharach’s songs was a ticket beyond the Top 40 for them. Hal David, Award-Winning Lyricist, is Dead at 91 2012-09-01T23:03:16Z Under-the-radar gems — on and off the Strip — are lending America’s most mutable city a sense of sophistication that now and then recalls its pre-neon days. | Las Vegas 2011-09-22T13:00:20Z “It’s restrained. There’s a sophistication about it that’s not common, I guess, when it comes to Christmas music.” ‘Carol of the Bells,’ a Christmas Staple From Ukraine, a Century Later 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z The level of craft and sophistication in these pieces far surpass his efforts of the previous two years. His Name Is Joseph Boulogne, Not ‘Black Mozart’ 2020-07-22T04:00:00Z The ghost of Smaug haunts every new rendition, for Tolkien’s creature was that deft mix of threat, wickedness and sophistication, and every dragon since must find its way out of Smaug’s cave. Dragon Tales From the Authors of ‘The Girl Who Drank the Moon’ and ‘A Wish in the Dark’ 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z I guess I'm astonished at the maturity and sophistication of my achievement, not to mention its pathos and irony. Mike Leigh on his first film, Bleak Moments 2013-01-01T17:00:01Z A Tuscan Sangiovese and a Loire Valley chenin blanc highlight the Old World this week, with their savory minerality and understated sophistication. 5 perfectly balanced wines to try, from the Old World and the New 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z From the beginning, Universal tried to add a degree of sophistication to the film in hopes of overcoming the book’s lowbrow stigma. ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Leads Weekend Box Office, Stirring Reflection on Sex Films 2015-02-15T05:00:00Z Litvak presses the idea that sophistication is linked to perversion in the sexual sense, and therefore carries with it a latent homophobic charge. In defence of pretentiousness | Dan Fox 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z Wyatt and Reeves extended that same sophistication to the narrative, which reckons with the weighty questions posed during the infancy of a new society. How Planet of the Apes became a truly modern movie franchise 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z “Perhaps no other television program or film has captured the experience of a place over time with such lyricism and sophistication,” he wrote in an e-mail. ?Brideshead Revisited,? 30 Years Later 2011-12-30T17:00:00Z The show gardens are inherently contrived — they are displayed in the grounds of a veterans home in London — but the sophistication of the designs and level of craftsmanship and plantsmanship elevate them beyond their setting. Perspective | The low-key, high-style approach to crafting gardens for the stars 2020-02-25T05:00:00Z He decided to use the classical form of a Ming Dynasty blue-and-white patterned porcelain vessel as the nest, adding a hole to serve as an entrance on one side, because of its level of sophistication. Artists devise wildlife-friendly works for San Francisco's Presidio 2010-06-03T20:50:00Z Finally, the French might have a reputation for sophistication, but back in the day its ocean navigators just couldn't put a finger on the map of that Mississippi delta. Readers recommend: innuendo in songs – results 2013-04-25T13:52:46Z At its best, and that doesn’t come into full view until the third and fourth episodes, “The Newsroom” has a wit, sophistication and manic energy that recalls James L. Brooks’s classic movie “Broadcast News.” Television Review: ‘The Newsroom,’ an HBO Series From Aaron Sorkin 2012-06-21T21:29:12Z Instead, he says, the growing sophistication of viewers allows them to watch reality television on several different levels. There?s One Big Question About the Kardashian Marriage 2011-11-04T22:36:34Z And you'll wish director James Griffiths had been there to film it all with such sophistication and intelligence. A History Of The World 2010-05-17T07:00:00Z Relaxation and idleness are markers of sophistication in Ms. von Bonin’s book, and if her scallops and octopuses look a little bored at times, that should be seen as a sign of their modernity. ‘Cosima von Bonin,’ Swimming Against the Tide 2016-09-22T04:00:00Z “And obviously it is the color of sexual sophistication. She really embraced that during those years.” Princess Diana was the queen of revenge fashion 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Combining the energy and diversity of a college community with plenty of sophistication is the secret to this small-town jewel. Get Away to Athens, GA 2010-03-24T20:56:00Z And surely to 18th-century eyes, as to ours, the drawing of the great bird had a undeniable majesty and a sophistication that spoke of a deep history. Review: ‘The Plains Indians,’ America’s Early Artists, at the Met 2015-03-12T04:00:00Z The revue is a concise, well-organized showcase of mostly familiar material whose streetwise sophistication matches the sensibilities of these veteran troupers. Review: ‘Our Guy, Cy: The Songs of Cy Coleman’ Pays Tribute to a Man and His Musicals 2015-11-12T05:00:00Z The openers, Nashville quartet Mona, appear to be aimed at those who can't get to grips with the Kings of Leon's sophistication. Xfm Winter Wonderland ? review 2010-12-16T21:29:01Z He has always lacked the arid sophistication lesser directors display to such advantage.” Andrew Sarris, Film Critic, Dies at 83 2012-06-20T17:00:26Z “This is the stage where you tighten the reins or she’ll end up onstage making it rain,” she says, a line indicative of the level of sophistication this show appears to be after. Review: ‘Here We Go Again,’ a Tradition of Teenage Moms 2016-02-08T05:00:00Z Led by one man and three women, it perfectly encapsulates the meeting-point of casual ease and formal brilliance, of ardent romance and jazz-age urban sophistication. Dance Review: New York City Ballet’s Spring Opener Features Balanchine 2013-05-01T22:03:21Z Casual sophistication and social consciousness connect at this progressive fine-dining restaurant in San Francisco’s Mission district — but not in the way you might expect. Bites: Commonwealth, San Francisco ? Restaurant Report 2011-12-15T21:09:13Z “The sophistication of thought in the novel is considerable, cool and Californian,” observed the writer Ursula K. Le Guin, reviewing the novel in The Post. Carolyn See, memoirist, novelist and book reviewer for The Post, dies at 82 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z Settings of Ronsard by de Monte and Bertrand exuded subtle sophistication, and I know of no other ensemble I would rather hear sing Palestrina. Review | Chanticleer shows the power of music 2017-05-03T04:00:00Z Given the growing sophistication of television, this is unnecessary and, in this case, counterproductive. 'Taxi Brooklyn' seems unsure of its destination 2014-06-25T04:00:00Z This is an author who knows how to set and keep a fast pace, who understands that beneath all our poses of literary sophistication, most of us still want a rich, engaging story. Isabel Allende’s ‘The Japanese Lover’: A tale of history and romance 2015-11-02T05:00:00Z The military power and economic might were elsewhere, in an Asian world of empires ancient, potent and working at a level of intellectual sophistication the West had not yet dreamed of. A Rich, Old-Fashioned Spy Thriller Set in Elizabethan England 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z Bruno thought it was brilliant: “You really channeled the sophistication of a bygone era.” 'Dancing With the Stars' recap: America votes, and Tommy Chong is saved 2014-11-10T05:00:00Z Mr. Patterson’s piano arrangement illustrated the musical sophistication of a song that might be a potential standard hiding in plain view. Review: Baby Jane Dexter Is Back With a Vengeance and Pungent Wit 2015-11-29T05:00:00Z Mr. de Haas and the baritone James Martin didn’t always sing with the polish and sophistication of Ms. Bullock, though both made worthy contributions — including Mr. Martin’s lively rendition of Luckey Roberts’s “Mo’ Lasses.” New York Festival of Song at Merkin Concert Hall 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z But her choreography, much of it indebted to Mr. Taylor, doesn’t yet match the sophistication and ferocity of her dancing. Mazzini Dance Brings Star Power to New York 2014-09-07T04:00:00Z The album also reflects Kurstin's increasing sophistication as a record maker, with stronger melodies and more inventive arrangements than on the Bird and the Bee's previous efforts. The Bird and the Bee is here to play with 'Recreational Love' 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z The scene called to mind “A Sunday on La Grande Jatte,” if Seurat replaced the urban sophistication of Paris with Montana’s laid-back charm. Fly-Fishing in Montana, Where a River Still Runs Through It 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z When the piece was new it scandalized audiences; since then it has become something of a mark of sophistication to enjoy it as a bit of a palate cleanser alongside other music. Best Classical Music of 2020 2020-12-02T05:00:00Z And the show certainly caters to international audiences' seemingly insatiable appetite for images of Parisian sophistication. Lupin: introducing anglophone audiences to a more socially conscious gentleman thief 2021-02-15T05:00:00Z Few who chat with him for more than a minute or two avoid a passionate lecture about how this composer’s scores remain underrated for their sophistication: messily conducted, vulgarly sung and damnably staged. Review: Before Riccardo Muti Leaves Chicago, a Verdi Farewell 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z For dessert, a port or late-harvest wine would offer Old World sophistication. How to build a 6-wine collection that impresses 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z It is not lack of wine sophistication but a combination of taste bud fatigue and retirement poverty. 20 Wines for Under $20 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z Promoting the Church of Satan in 1966, LaVey frequently invoked the libertine connotations already attached to such satanic sophistication, even as he attempted to distance his new religion from mere hedonism. Sex at the Satan Club 2014-03-08T00:00:00Z All but one is on loan from Mexican collections, and while it’s a pleasure to discover them, not all are of equal sophistication. From Colonial Mexico, a Towering Vision of Grace 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z Millions of people simultaneously enrolled in a course of study will create data that is analyzable at great depths of sophistication. One vision of tomorrow’s college: Cheap, tailored to you, and you get a real education, not a degree 2015-02-11T05:00:00Z The arrival of White Cube in Hong Kong underlines the sophistication and increasing influence of the region's art collectors. UK's White Cube opens HK gallery as Asia art booms 2012-03-01T12:43:10Z Dickens’s genius was to unite all kinds of contradictory impulses: education and entertainment, misery and fun, violence and laughter, simplicity and sophistication. Voyages: The World of Charles Dickens, Complete With Pizza Hut 2012-02-07T19:16:01Z Both couples have soul: Ms. Virtue and Mr. Moir meld sophistication with emotional, fervent sensitivity, skating with a sweeping creaminess. Critic’s Notebook: In Olympic Figure Skating, ‘Compete’ Has Replaced ‘Perform’ 2014-02-18T22:52:26Z The series ran for five seasons and is widely regarded as having brought a new level of sophistication to police dramas and television in general. Lance Reddick, Star of ‘The Wire’ and ‘John Wick,’ Dies at 60 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z This 1932 classic, at IFC Center Sunday, offers the sparkling innuendo and Continental sophistication that define “the Lubitsch touch.” | Film: Amorality à Deux, Circa 1932 2014-04-18T20:30:33Z This choreographic sophistication is Nrityagram’s distinction, second only to the great partnership between the women, who can mirror and complement each other like few other pairs. Nrityagram Dancers at the Temple of Dendur at the Met 2015-01-12T05:00:00Z However, for all their sophistication, in many respects the Viking missions to Mars also represented the end of Lederberg’s brand of exobiology. Sputnik’s spawn: How the Cold War created astrobiology 2014-03-09T17:30:00Z Black Christmas originated the first-person killer-cam that was popularized by Halloween four years later, but it’s equally memorable for its sophistication and psychological depth. Hidden presents: 10 Christmas movies you might not have seen 2016-12-14T05:00:00Z There was a cool formality to her new husband’s world, and she was intimidated by its sophistication. Haute Ticket: Jacqueline de Ribes at the Met 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z Through these meticulous portrayals, which are painted to scale, she elevates her flea-market finds to objects of elegance and sophistication. Pérez Art Museum Miami Presents Works by Photorealistic Painter Victoria Gitman 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z Such minimalism really allowed me to appreciate the smart sophistication of McCardell’s wool frocks, even her wool wedding dress, all of which works well with Zhao’s cinematic style. The Multi-Layered Movie of American Fashion 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z The dish ties New York sophistication to Maryland spice. Hey, Mr. Critic: What?s Crunchy, Sweet and Used to Quack? 2011-06-30T18:57:43Z “Student journalists often lack the sophistication or the financial means to fight back against things like unlawful censorship or denial of access to public information,” said Alexander, who now advises the Committee to Protect Journalists. Perspective | When student journalists need defending, these lawyers swoop in. For free. 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z "That's another part of the sophistication — which I don't think is real sophistication — but it's the idea that expressing yourself requires this coffee language," White says. The extremely '90s history of the flavored latte 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z But here it looks as if they all might have graduated recently from an M.F.A. program that favors semiotic sophistication over the fashioning of compelling objects. 2010-01-15T05:16:00Z It seems my minimalist preference was not a sign of sophistication; it was merely the affectation of an ignorant American. How to transform a bakery croissant into something marvelous 2018-07-13T04:00:00Z Even so, the film’s sophistication creates space for us to ponder deeper, unanswered questions. Movie Review: In ‘Apparition,’ a Philippine Drama, Nuns Face Civil Strife 2013-07-09T18:21:34Z “The decision to focus on the political savvy and the sophistication of King and other leaders of the movement ended up making it much more dimensional and interesting to us.” Seeing Martin Luther King Jr. in a New Light 2018-04-01T04:00:00Z Very early on, you learn that on the other side of these vocabulary exercises lie dishes of wonderful intricacy, sophistication and beauty. At Atomix, a Korean Restaurant Overflowing With Ideas 2018-10-16T04:00:00Z The lyrics on “Rebel Heart” feel almost violently resistant to wisdom, as if espousing even the slightest air of sophistication might remind the planet that Madonna is now 56 years old. Be still, the unseemly beating of Madonna’s “Rebel Heart” 2015-03-08T05:00:00Z Waiters rushing to light my cigarettes seemed the height of sophistication. My Life in Smoke 2019-08-25T04:00:00Z Movies are an important messenger of change, style and sophistication. Bollywood Takes Some Style Cues 2011-10-04T17:27:35Z But the upbeat sophistication of “The Good Place” is still rare, in this world and, apparently, in the next. How ‘The Good Place’ Became an Antihero Antidote 2018-01-31T05:00:00Z It is the kind of narrative sophistication that ordinary readers now take in their stride. Twelve of the best new novelists 2011-02-25T13:05:56Z For Ms. Anderson’s new play, Ms. Close has shed all vestiges of surface sophistication to portray the humble but formidable, earthy but pious Isabelle Arc, a 15th-century mom to an exceptionally gifted and headstrong daughter. Review: Glenn Close Raises a Saint in ‘Mother of the Maid’ 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z She spoke Mr. Albee’s cryptic, epigrammatic dialogue with the sophistication and assurance of someone in possession of a cosmic secret. How Marian Seldes Took the Stage 2014-10-07T04:00:00Z Inside, the modernized suites recall the vintage property and local color with breezy sophistication. A Secluded Caribbean Resort Reopens Treehouse Suites 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z It goes to questions of how a story of some psychological sophistication, devised on one platform, might evolve on another. Perspective | Ben Platt’s seven-year journey with ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ has taken him from Arena Stage to Hollywood 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z Mr. Bailey’s palette telegraphed sophistication: jewel tones like amethyst and sharp spice colors like turmeric were played off one another. Fashion Review: Italian Men?s Fashion Week Shows in Milan Go Conservative 2012-01-18T23:53:35Z As a storyteller, Glodell possesses a nascent sophistication, and he's a good actor. 'Bellflower': Promising drama undone by mayhem, pretension 2011-09-01T19:16:05Z Carpenter suggests that we have to recognize that chatbots are machines, despite their increasing sophistication. Meet Tess: the mental health chatbot that thinks like a therapist 2018-04-25T04:00:00Z A savvy celebration of a mythic urban sophistication, it is basically the sum of its epigrams and perfectly groomed star turns. Review: ‘All About Eve’ Gets the Vampire Treatment from Ivo van Hove 2019-02-13T05:00:00Z This is decidedly popular history, but a certain level of sophistication is assumed. Simon Schama’s ‘The Story of the Jews’: a dazzling history 2014-03-26T19:51:44Z “I wanted the sophistication that disco offers, and the melodrama,” Ware said. How Jessie Ware Cooked Her Way Into a Musical Fantasy 2020-06-22T04:00:00Z Her combination of sophistication and sincerity, flexibility and secure core, is perfect for this repertory; she is able to capture Poulenc’s hair-trigger transitions from fullness to floating. Music Review: Susan Graham and Malcolm Martineau at Carnegie Hall 2012-02-02T23:20:09Z “You had to salute the Russian flag. You had to sing the Russian anthem. There was no sophistication. Everything cultural was bourgeois, and that was not allowed.” Istvan Banyai, Illustrator Who Mined the Surreal, Dies at 73 2023-02-18T05:00:00Z The two actors dryly hailed costume designers for their “nuance and sophistication,” and also for “never distracting from the story.” Top Oscar moments: Buoyant Spike Lee, daffy Olivia Colman 2019-02-25T05:00:00Z Importantly, although they may not look like the pinnacle of cultural sophistication, these jokes are transformed into postmodern satire and parodies, as people develop derivatives. What effect has the internet had on comedy? 2011-04-02T23:07:08Z But sophistication is probably not what the Triple H crowd is looking for anyway. | 'The Chaperone': ?The Chaperone?: Wrestling With Laughs 2011-02-18T00:46:59Z His playing style joined the traditional harmony-marking and time-keeping role of the bass to the bebop agility of the 40s, and his dexterity, harmonic sophistication and sheer power transformed every group he joined. Great moments in jazz: Charles Mingus's The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady 2010-09-06T15:46:00Z Harmonic ingenuity, rhythmic vivacity and timbral sophistication were qualities all three works had in common. Music Review: Takacs Quartet Plays Britten and Janacek at Zankel Hall 2012-04-15T18:18:42Z Jackson's story is told in a series of vignettes and emo-inflected rock songs that veer from fratboy humor to Ivy League sophistication. 'Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson' to close in January 2010-12-01T19:49:00Z Reading your article, I kept thinking about these ongoing debates on the sophistication and rationality of the American electorate. White Americans support welfare programs — but only for themselves, says new research 2018-08-01T04:00:00Z Such themes speak to a sophistication that previous generations of filmmakers didn’t possess or rejected since rigid definitions of racial identity are much easier to market. ?Pariah? Reveals Another Side of Being Black in the U.S. 2011-12-23T18:57:21Z But a huge gulf looms between the sophistication of this background information and the rudimentary, amateur quality of the performance itself. Review: The Sea Is Rising, but the Dance Goes On 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z I was intoxicated by the sophistication and flamboyance of the way he dressed and I found the confidence in his voice just so attractive. Juno Temple's teenage obsessions: 'Brandon Flowers was the most beautiful thing I'd ever seen' 2021-02-18T05:00:00Z Like a stone tumbled and polished into a gleaming gem, Doma buffed his signature raw, hermetic aesthetic until it shone with understated sophistication. Gaga stylist disappoints at Paris fashion week 2011-09-29T01:46:03Z Directed with sophistication and love by her son, David Mambouch, it covers her career, her revolt against conventional beauty, her love of the awkward and grotesque, her political principles and struggles. The Dance on Camera Festival, When Dance Is Only on Camera 2020-07-09T04:00:00Z I was impressed by the precise lines of his clothes, their sophistication, and the fact that he didn’t have a funny concept. On the Runway Blog: A London Design Maverick as a Pragmatist 2011-11-17T22:29:07Z Over 250 artefacts revealed the sophistication of East Anglia in Anglo-Saxon times. "The Dig" on Netflix: a refreshingly accurate portrayal — according to an archaeologist 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z Heck, Parisians, whatever their sophistication, needed tough, raw American journalism to see their city and culture anew. Wes Anderson’s Dream of France, and the Paris I Remember 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z Yet from the vantage of film history, it’s a landmark achievement, fusing the base pleasures of Ozsploitation with the sophistication of Australian New Wave curios like Wake In Fright and The Cars That Ate Paris. Mad Max at 40: how the low-budget original remains a film-making feat 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z She seemed to exist on some higher plane of sophistication I didn’t have access to. Lord of the engagement rings 2013-02-20T01:00:00Z And to compare him to Carson, who drew comedy out of his guests with wit and sophistication is an insult. The Most Riveting Host in Late Night (and the Most Overlooked) 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z TEHRAN, Iran — Followers of Iranian state TV say the Academy Award-winning film "A Separation" shows the world-class talent and sophistication in the Islamic Republic even as it confronts the West over its nuclear program. Iran fans say Oscar film shows rich culture 2012-02-27T03:42:09Z When it is good, this is a city of fantastic strength, sophistication and beauty. Ada Louise Huxtable, Architecture Critic, Dies at 91 2013-01-08T00:34:22Z The album reaches deeper into her slow-motion sense of time, her blend of retro sophistication and seemingly guileless candor. Lana Del Rey Still Stirs Things Up With ‘Ultraviolence’ 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z But regardless of the viewer’s curiosity as to whether or not Vega essentially “is” Marina, there’s no denying that she brings a depth, sophistication and resilience to the role. Daniela Vega: the transgender star lighting up the film industry 2018-02-18T05:00:00Z But in the ensuing years, it’s become less a resonant worldview than an empty affectation, a way of signaling sophistication and with-it disillusionment — and little else. At the dawn of the Trump era, cynicism in film has become instantly obsolete 2016-11-24T05:00:00Z That sophistication extends to the soundtrack, which samples the period’s hits without landing on too many obvious choices. Review: ‘Vinyl’ Resurrects the ’70s Music Industry, Amid Proto-Punk Squalor 2016-02-11T05:00:00Z Despite the “superfood” tagline, many fermented food manufacturers focus on the sensory and sophistication angles when promoting their products, rather than the health side of things. Is kombucha good for you? 2019-02-09T05:00:00Z The level of sophistication and ingenuity of the reharmonization that he used is still a constant source of inspiration.” For the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Just This Once, Every Night Is Monday Night 2016-01-31T05:00:00Z It wouldn’t even need to be a series on the level of sophistication of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt or Bloodline. Do We Really Need a Full House Reboot? 2015-04-02T04:00:00Z It’s betting on a degree of sophistication, wagering that most bespoke wishes will be few, tenable and reasonable. The Tipsy Diaries: Customized Cocktails at Ward III in TriBeCa 2010-08-19T22:00:00Z The novel compares more than favourably in wit, sophistication and social insight with these movies. One Day ? review 2011-08-27T23:05:52Z As it happens, the two 20th-century works on Sunday brilliantly outshone the others in wit, ingenuity and sophistication. Review: Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Spotlights Albéric Magnard 2015-10-28T04:00:00Z The world premiere of “Knightlife” struck a refreshing balance of silliness and sophistication, as it lovingly parodied ballet’s chivalrous conventions. Review: ‘Knightlife’ Pokes Fun at Ballet With Silliness and Sophistication 2016-04-17T04:00:00Z But as a barometer of the level of sophistication the owners expect of their customers, it’s telling. At Hudson Yards, One Mall for the Rich, and One for Everyone Else 2019-04-10T04:00:00Z The Trellis was just renovated, keeping its original warm, casual feel, but adding fresh sophistication. A Taste of Williamsburg 2010-05-24T18:45:00Z This material was brought to life with astonishing physical skill and enchanting theatrical magic, but the sophistication was undermined by simplistic metaphors and pat resolutions. Review: Capturing Childhood’s Wonder in Dance and Mime 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z That relationship and the compositional sophistication with which it is presented are much more interesting than the dance material. Hilary Easton's Students Join Professionals in a New Work 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z Over the years, he’s seen an increased sophistication among brides and grooms. Why Wedding Expos Are Still a Thing 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z But his vision for the music wasn’t always in line with his peers’ — he preferred a splash of sophistication and an approach that would speak to older and younger generations alike. Andre Harrell, Executive Who Bridged Hip-Hop and R&B, Dies at 59 2020-05-09T04:00:00Z Pot racks—whether bespoke designs or vintage masterpieces—add an irresistible sophistication to any kitchen. AD’s Most Stylishly Sleek Kitchens 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z In its subtlety and sophistication, it embodies everything Mr. Berg’s songs are not. Music Review: Playing a Jukebox Full of Show Tunes 2011-07-08T21:06:41Z In addition to fearing, as a young person, that I lacked sophistication, I also feared that I lacked courage. Literary Idol: Meg Wolitzer on Mary McCarthy 2015-04-16T04:00:00Z “You need a director who has that level of sophistication musically speaking to allow you to go there.” Subversive and Smart Scores Raise the Volume in Oscar Talk 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z Fern plantings imbue a garden with sophistication — if only more people knew it. Fronds with benefits: A guide to ferns 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z The artists, based in L.A., make their elaborate digital collages with surgical precision and sophistication, but the visual impact of what results has the blunt force of a hammer. Simmons & Burke's newest at Kohn: Digital collages that dazzle and daunt 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z It is the sophistication of his humour that most impresses and is so little understood. The Wit and Wisdom of Boris Johnson, edited by Harry Mount – review 2013-06-02T17:00:01Z The last three Russian Circles albums were produced by former Secret Machines member Brandon Curtis, with an uptick in sophistication and density. Band runs Russian Circles around cliches 2014-03-13T15:03:11Z The newly reopened Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, for example, is a dazzling demonstration of the sophistication of Dutch culture and collecting, and of the creativity of contemporary museum design. T Magazine: Small Museums 2014-03-20T22:06:31Z Then just 16, she dances with a sophistication and aplomb beyond her years. School of American Ballet’s Gutsy Kids: ‘They Just Have to Dance’ 2020-07-07T04:00:00Z Yet it also reveals the inherent emotional depths of its central characters with confident sophistication. "Emma." is the candy-coated "Clueless" remake we deserve 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z That sophistication is easy to hear on "Caracal," as in one still-untitled track with a handsome vocal by Howard and an elegant ballad that rides a crawling R&B groove. Disclosure looks beyond EDM for 'Caracal': 'We've got a lot more to give' 2015-07-10T04:00:00Z In December, the space reopened as the Grey, an elegant restaurant that evokes an era in which bus travel entailed a degree of glamour and sophistication. Restaurant Report: The Grey in Savannah, Georgia 2015-05-28T04:00:00Z What exactly do Mr. Parsons and the theater think of its audience’s intelligence or dance sophistication? Dance Review: Works to Challenge an Audience, or Not 2011-01-27T22:41:02Z Their music, at its velvety smoothest, features a bit of flute and a lot of sax, that quintessential '80s instrument and signifier of dolorous sophistication. New band of the day (The Hics 1,554) 2013-07-16T14:55:34Z And as a result there’s a homey—never folksy—sophistication that resonates throughout the restaurant. These Are the 10 Best New Southern Restaurants 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z Choose a seasonal color for the table, but be sure to keep it easy by pulling in lighter and darker hues, from plants to plates, for simple sophistication. No-Fuss Party Tips 2012-03-19T14:50:00.777Z “It’s not yet on the scale of London, New York and cities in Germany, and that’s just wrong, given its size, wealth and sophistication,” he said. Art Basel Hong Kong: Where Commerce and Creativity Meet 2017-03-22T04:00:00Z Maybe that is what passes these days for sophistication. Perspective | Hey, Tony Awards, lighten up! You should give more prizes to the funny stuff. 2019-06-06T04:00:00Z At the Jason Wu show, Diane Kendal sought to create an “effortless look that balances out the sophistication of Jason’s collection,” she said. Skin Deep: Fashion Week Experts Offer Tips on How to Apply Runway Makeup 2014-02-12T23:49:48Z His first, Salare, brought him recognition for the rigor and sophistication he acquired at culinary school and stints at the French Laundry, Per Se and the Herbfarm. A Restaurant That Marries Seattle Ingredients to Southern Cuisine 2018-03-17T04:00:00Z Coady’s production zeroes in on the musical sophistication of a band that sounds accomplished beyond its years. Review: Smith Westerns tap into their inner child on second album 2011-01-14T16:53:06Z Victims of their affected apathy and subject, beneath their veneer of disinterested sophistication, to the same immemorial terrors and heartbreaks, Madeline, Dorian and Ethan are eminently believable. ‘An Innocent Fashion,’ by R.J. Hernández: The millennial fairy tale 2016-07-07T04:00:00Z For the programme, food historian Ivan Day prepared the dishes with which Mr Bingley's supercilious sister Caroline would have flaunted the family's wealth and sophistication. Jane Austen: Strictly ballroom 2013-05-03T15:00:01Z But, he argues, the biggest change in nature documentaries is not so much in the sophistication of the technology as the sophistication of the viewers. King of the swingers: what Primates tells us about our locked-down world 2020-04-22T04:00:00Z Intellectual sophistication is, more generally, associated with transcending the local, the everyday, the parochial, and even the national. Why the left is wrong about immigration 2013-03-27T11:59:50Z It is in the classic high Italian style of Fellini's La Dolce Vita and Antonioni's La Notte: an aria of romantic ennui among those classes with the sophistication and leisure to appreciate it. Cannes 2013: The Great Beauty - first look review 2013-05-21T07:10:06Z Instructed in print letters, I looked forward to the ability to join one letter to another as a mark of huge sophistication. Philip Hensher: Why handwriting matters 2012-10-06T23:05:27Z For all of the precision and sophistication in her storytelling, here’s the surprising thing: A song’s narrative arc often follows the sound of whichever syllables happen to materialize in her mouth. How Lori McKenna writes the most devastating ballads in country music 2018-07-19T04:00:00Z Pointing to a very different aspect of these civilizations’ heritage, the adornments, utensils and textiles gathered here, most made with precious materials, all demonstrate dazzling sophistication. At the Met, All That Dazzles Is Not Just Gold — It’s Feathers, Too 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z Baby boomers remember him fondly for bringing his wit and sophistication to game shows such as "What's My Line?," Orson Bean, a sage on the Geffen stage 2014-05-17T04:00:00Z The sophistication of his artistry is splendidly on view in his 1997 melodrama, “Afterglow,” which exalts a cast of stars and not-quite-stars to an equally ardent pitch of romantic anguish and exaltation. What to Stream: “Afterglow,” a Melodramatic Spotlight for Julie Christie 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z The result is an exhibition that speaks down to its audience, assuming a low level of sophistication, and that does as little as possible to offend or stir controversy. Art Review: Plains Indian Culture, as Seen Through the Ingenuity of the Tepee 2011-03-14T22:32:12Z “You have the sophistication to be an improvisationalist — a person who can skate syncopated rhythm.” Meet Bill Butler, the Godfather of Roller Disco 2020-12-30T05:00:00Z Building on fantasies of libertine conquest and masculine sophistication, LaVey was savvy enough to recognize that one growth market would be sexual empowerment for women. Sex at the Satan Club 2014-03-08T00:00:00Z There’s a reason George Balanchine, City Ballet’s legendary founder, gets title billing in this version of the holiday tradition: It very much bears his unique blend of sophistication and joy. Dance in NYC This Week 2017-12-21T05:00:00Z Otherwise this mostly live-action film is a bland 21st-century family comedy without a single moment that captures the wit, energy or sophistication of the original, which by now dates back more than 50 years. Jellystone Gets Animated 2010-12-17T11:04:39Z While some additions skew toward younger players, others exude the sophistication of an international traveler. Secret to Scrabble beatdown: 300 words added to game's dictionary 2018-09-24T04:00:00Z “It was so long that its sophistications were less visible,” she said, laughing, and added that she initially resisted suggested cuts. Arts & Leisure: Margaret Edson, Author of ?Wit,? Loves Teaching 2012-02-19T03:30:04Z I believe it stems in part from a cultural bias in Western society that equates joyfulness with childishness and a lack of sophistication. Ode to joy: how to find happiness in balloons and rainbows 2018-08-18T04:00:00Z This delicate balance of simplicity and sophistication extends to every aspect of the story. Kate DiCamillo’s New Novel May Be Her Finest Yet 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z She dares sophistication, trusting her readers to understand. Kate DiCamillo’s New Novel May Be Her Finest Yet 2019-11-01T04:00:00Z You know, there's been a lot of sophistication to comics for many years, and now people in the mainstream are beginning to recognise a complexity and dimension they haven't before. Marc Webb: the latest director caught in Spider-Man's web 2012-06-21T20:00:01Z She moved to an apartment in Harlem that had a piano, and, seemingly overnight, the style and sophistication of her music radically morphed. Connie Converse’s Time Has Come 2016-11-21T05:00:00Z Second, the Symantec analysis reveals the sophistication of the worm's design. Meet the Stuxnet, so much subtler than a tactical nuclear device 2010-10-16T23:06:00Z Yet Orson Welles made a lasting contribution to the sophistication of American cinema, theater and radio. Orson Welles, Wonderettes and more on Seattle stages 2012-12-07T00:52:52Z There seems to be a sophistication, an elegance and a reality and a complexity about female characters in French movies that you don't often find in English-speaking film. A Minute With: Helen Mirren on allure of playing a Frenchwoman 2014-08-06T04:00:00Z Always, I think, the travel writer feels that those who inhabit the land, the culture – whether they’re visitors or natives – know and experience things with greater depth and sophistication than we can possibly have. 5 great books on world travel 2013-02-04T12:45:00Z What Mr. Mitchell gets splendidly right in this quiet, observant film, is the unsteady mixture of sophistication and naïveté that is central to the modern American teenage way of being in the world. | 'The Myth of the American Sleepover': The Night Belongs to Teenage Yearning 2011-07-21T22:06:02Z Wanting protagonists to be likable signals a lack of sophistication. Review: In Netflix’s ‘Girlboss,’ a Heroine Who’s a Tough Sell 2017-04-20T04:00:00Z Women with advanced degrees, high-powered jobs and technological savvy have brought a new level of sophistication and seriousness to the business of supporting schools. Men Shift the Dynamics of a Changing Organization 2012-02-17T20:54:54Z After millions of years of evolution, it's curious that the pinnacle of human sophistication is the dinner party, an occasion when many of the guests behave like apes. The Butler 2010-07-15T21:00:00Z Both display a lack of sophistication and concern with hip-hop’s principles — infuriating and confounding offenses to purists. If you’re not a teenager, don’t try to understand Lil Yachty 2016-08-22T04:00:00Z As the craft distilling industry expands in size and sophistication, it is intersecting with a growing number of historians interested in the role of alcohol in everyday life. Plague Water, Anyone? A Distillery Delves Into Medieval Mixology 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z The show's opening work will be dramatic and monumental – the 4 metre high St Andrew Altarpiece, made in about 1512, which shows the outstanding levels of skill and sophistication in early Hungarian wood carving. Royal Academy to exhibit Hungary's art treasures 2010-05-14T23:49:00Z But the reality of that sophistication soon proves crude and dismaying. In “Not a Pretty Picture,” Two Rape Victims Collaborate to Restage an Assault 2018-06-09T04:00:00Z If the French Quarter is mythologized as New World sophistication, then New Orleans East is the encroaching wilderness. Who Stays Gone, and Who Can Afford to Return 2019-08-12T04:00:00Z Today, comfort TV has taken on a new sophistication and substance. When TV Goes Right Past Meditative to Vegetative 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z In style, sophistication and subject matter, “Michael Clayton” has become something of a gold standard for movies made for mature, discerning audiences. Perspective | Tony Gilroy and the ongoing battle for good movies for grown-ups 2018-04-12T04:00:00Z “All of a sudden everybody seemed to want anger, coolness, hipness, and a real clean, mean sophistication,” Davis recalled in “Miles,” his 1990 autobiography. Here’s how Miles Davis and Nina Simone were alike and different 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z Atmosphere A big, two-story space that balances sophistication with a sense of theater. A Chef Dreams in Mexican at Empellón in Midtown 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z Kruger was a natural at literary and philosophical condensation, and presented her insights with a visual sophistication born of close study of advertising and propaganda. Review | Artist Barbara Kruger is still right about everything. Let’s listen up. 2021-10-04T04:00:00Z Lest we overstate Sheridan Smith's sophistication, it's worth nothing that she'll be seen soon in The Powder Room, a film version of a hit Edinburgh play that unfolds in the ladies' of a British nightclub. From slappers to Hedda Gabler: the irresistible rise of Sheridan Smith 2013-03-18T18:12:48Z Concluding lines with weak little function words is not, typically, a mark of sophistication in poetry. Obama’s Inspector Javert 2012-07-17T11:45:00Z Sterling Hyltin was making her debut as the elegantly passionate, doom-hungry young heroine of “La Valse”; she touched boldly on facets of self-destructive dark sophistication new to her. City Ballet Revives Three Pieces in Repertory 2015-01-23T05:00:00Z Whitmire, who toured both properties in preparation for the auction, said the residences exuded sophistication and elegance but also "put you at great ease." Contents of Brooke Astor's homes going to auction 2012-09-23T21:16:04Z As the sophistication increases, so does the violence quotient, until it seems that everything is framed in the all-seeing sights of a high-powered gun: war, universal or at street level, is a big-boy game. Harun Farocki: ‘Parallel’ 2014-09-18T04:00:00Z These performers don’t simply distill an ideal of Manhattan sophistication over more than 50 years; in a sense, they are New York. | Barbara Carroll: A Swinging, Sophisticated New York 2010-09-20T20:38:00Z Later, when his parents visit him at Payne Whitney, Gaines’s mother wears “costume jewelry with beads the size of light bulbs” and tries “to be excited for my new sophistication and mental patient friends.” ‘Inside My Head I’m a Girl’: Three Ways of Growing Up Gay 2016-08-16T04:00:00Z The more I strolled, the clearer it was that the level of sophistication is evolving. Brussels: The Chocolate Trail 2011-12-23T17:57:07Z It also falls back on the kinds of cinematic ideas that would have had no place in a book before special-effects technology reached its current level of sophistication. Books of The Times: Exotic Creatures and the Humans Who Chase Them 2010-03-01T06:01:00Z The regulars are a Pinot Noir, a Pinot Gris, a rosé of Pinot Noir, some bubbles, and a pink bubbles, all striking a great balance of sophistication and easy drinking. Our great big list of the best canned wines 2021-06-26T04:00:00Z The show at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard pulls together archival photos and promotional materials from the Finnish design company, all of which convey an outdoorsy simplicity, with modernist sophistication, writes reviewer Gayle Clemans. Review: Feelin’ groovy with Marimekko at Nordic Heritage Museum 2017-05-15T04:00:00Z Quietly, one American painter — unconcerned with trends, unhurried by the market — has created an oeuvre of such phenomenological sophistication that she deserves to be called a master. What to See in New York Art Galleries This Week 2018-01-24T05:00:00Z But what the hat lacks in sophistication — “Trump is clearly not pandering to designers,” jokes Petit — it makes up for in scrappy punch. It's been worn, memed and burned: How Donald Trump's 'Make America Great Again' hat reflects a nation's anger 2016-07-15T04:00:00Z Once these “dude” thieves, as Pinkerton called them, were put away, Booth notes that the detective became “almost nostalgic for this vanishing breed of gentlemen who were defined by their relative intelligence and sophistication.” New True-Crime Books for Fall 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z In Noah’s rendition she is the sultry provocateur, suggesting a greater sophistication and a certain comfort and ease with infidelity. 'The Affair' Recap: Does Noah Sound Like a Writer? 2014-10-20T04:00:00Z And it doesn’t, in my view, reflect the variety and sophistication of the styles for sale. On the Runway Blog: Byco, a ‘One-Stop Site’ for Designers? That’s the Plan 2013-08-09T23:08:36Z These events reinforce the growing perception that, in terms of managerial sophistication, the Trump White House is basically a Chuck E. Cheese’s with a Rose Garden. Dave Barry’s Year in Review: Russia Mania, covfefe and the Category 5 weirdness of 2017 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z As it grew in sophistication, the music encompassed political and social themes in addition to more ribald topics. Prince Buster, Jamaican producer who helped ignite ska, dies at 78 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z By simplifying the arrangements and recording in an ultra-laid-back home studio in Laurel Canyon over 10 days, Jones made a Texan singing Tin Pan Alley sound like the quintessence of contemporary L.A. sophistication. Booker T. Jones, Soul’s Ultimate Sideman, Takes the Lead at Last 2019-10-17T04:00:00Z Nonfiction is erupting not just because of its marketing power, but also because filmmakers are using reality with increased sophistication. Filmmakers Embrace Reality, on the High Seas and Beyond 2013-07-17T15:36:51Z The Watson pictures show Parks’s growing sophistication with artificial light, composition and the use of symbolic details, and also his insistence on presenting African-Americans in ways that defied stereotypes. ‘Gordon Parks: The New Tide, Early Work 1940-1950’ Review: Young Talent in Black and White 2018-12-05T05:00:00Z Post-Seinfeld, there were few other comedies near the sophistication of Sex and the City. Is There Too Much Great TV or Too Little? 2013-11-13T15:28:27Z I always want to see more of you because you so often project sophistication, intelligence, and no-nonsense in your roles. Amy Irving on her new film "Confetti," stage fright and the big role she almost turned down 2021-08-23T04:00:00Z Despite the sophistication of the plotter, the installation feels purposefully simple, designed to welcome anyone. Covid Memorials Offer a Place to Put Our Grief 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z Yet despite its sophistication, Black Ankle, like all the wineries we visited, has a comfortable feeling, with no hard sell at the end of tastings. Journeys: Vineyard Hopping, in Maryland? 2010-09-04T04:45:00Z If you've got a computer program of this sophistication, why bother trying to compose pieces that a human, and not a very good human at that – well, not a compositional genius anyway – could write? Iamus's Hello World! – review 2012-07-01T21:19:06Z Anna Chancellor's rangy thoroughbred Amanda is thrilling, exuding the mixture of jagged sophistication and nervy restlessness that the role demands, along with an intense neediness beneath the insouciant exterior. Private Lives – review 2013-07-04T11:35:00Z "The Native American wizarding community was particularly gifted in animal and plant magic, its potions in particular being of a sophistication beyond much that was known in Europe." J.K. Rowling's story of wizarding in North America angers some Native Americans 2016-03-09T05:00:00Z Herbs that pair well with grapefruit can be infused in simple syrups to add an extra dimension of sophistication. The Paloma is the perfect, simple summer cocktail — you can make one with as few as two ingredients 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z Yet, sophistication describes the nine earnest paintings in her enchanting debut exhibition at Various Small Fires. Jessie Homer French at Various Small Fires: In death, she finds life 2017-05-06T04:00:00Z Comprising multiple, loosely interwoven plot threads united as much by the characters’ lyrical speech patterns as their end-of-life longings, “Ray Meets Helen” has a wistful, whimsical sophistication that has all but disappeared from movies. Review: Lonely in Los Angeles, Until ‘Ray Meets Helen’ 2018-05-03T04:00:00Z But these days that appreciation bumps up against increased health consciousness and greater culinary sophistication. The Tipsy Diaries: The Eggnog Resisters? League 2010-12-09T16:36:00Z While we’re sure the French kiss existed before the 1920s, the earliest citation in English is from around 1923, with the idea of equating French culture with “sexual sophistication.” Our favorite bits of 1920s slang 2013-05-09T16:09:00Z The environment especially favored the northernmost groups — including the Tlingit — and their artistic sophistication was profound. Tlingit masters on show at Stonington Gallery 2011-09-22T21:28:08Z Funeral for a Dog's formal sophistication is there, Pletzinger explains, to serve "a very straightforward story." Thomas Pletzinger: writing the world 2011-03-15T09:58:45Z The couple’s shared appreciation of history, modernity, sophistication and graciousness starts with the treelined motor court. Rob Lowe 2010-09-01T04:00:00Z But in this space, Davis proceeded to organize a series of exhibitions that caught the eye of both critics and museum curators with their sophistication and their sweeping view of history. An unassuming storefront. A major museum. A collaboration that takes museum art to the people of L.A. 2015-07-20T04:00:00Z But more than anything, the language and level of sophistication on offer makes us think of them as a musical version of the characters of Channel 4's awesome The Inbetweeners. The Midnight Beast (No 852) 2010-08-20T15:55:00Z Crazy Horse, which opened in Paris in 1951, offers a particularly French blend of sophistication and vulgarity. | 'Crazy Horse': ?Crazy Horse? by Frederick Wiseman - Review 2012-01-17T23:09:27Z For now, it offers delightful natural beauty and a curious combination of sophistication and a barefoot, laid-back atmosphere. Next Stop: A Brazilian Beauty, Refined and Untouched 2012-01-20T20:33:34Z There were also important collectors, dealers and museum curators who contributed to the sophistication of American interest in this work. The French, improving American taste for more than 200 years 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z “You see the sophistication of the women who put this story together,” Rand says. How a Smithsonian researcher reinterpreted Rumpelstiltskin for the #MeToo era 2020-03-06T05:00:00Z Once again, here is a work that — in the generosity of its scope and the sophistication of its staging — makes Mr. Fassbinder look more inventive than just about any filmmaker working today. Review: ‘Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day,’ Another Fassbinder Masterpiece 2018-03-13T04:00:00Z Les Illuminations, in contrast, is a work of streetwise swagger that ironically examines themes of urban sophistication and sexual ambiguity. Nash Ensemble/Brabbins – review 2012-12-05T19:48:00Z Provincialism comes into play, too, though it’s often dressed up with the costume jewelry of sophistication. Perspective | The Nobel Prize in literature takes a year off. Let’s make it two. 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z It's bar food, not cuisine with the depth and sophistication — nor is it as labor-intensive — of the dinner menu. Happy Hour: Seattle's Spring Hill lives up to the hype 2010-09-07T18:03:00Z Again, Craven was a pioneer: he popularised this element of sophistication, laying the groundwork for a picture like, say, The Cabin in the Woods, scripted by Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard. Wes Craven: the mainstream horror maestro inspired by Ingmar Bergman 2015-08-31T04:00:00Z Every now and then, Berlin does reveal an unexpected sophistication, as in Let's Face the Music and Dance, a song which I wouldn't have been surprised to learn that Porter had written. Stephen Sondheim: Gershwin great? It ain't necessarily so 2010-11-24T21:31:00Z There’s a marked gap between the sophistication of her recent video work and the technically crude recordings of her endeavors from 40 years ago. Artist Senga Nengudi uses pantyhose in surprising ways 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z Multicultural in their references and dazzling in their colors, these garments suggest a global sophistication. 6 Art Gallery Shows to See Right Now 2021-04-28T04:00:00Z Stromae has long been devoted to addressing sober subjects in his music, which is marked by its accessibility and sophistication. Stromae’s Music Delves Into Dark Topics. His Return Is Right on Time. 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z He personally invited celebrity contacts he met at the Hilton to experience his latest business venture, creating an air of sophistication among the clientele. Honors for Fred Hayman, the father of Rodeo Drive 2011-06-01T19:19:10Z The Emmys tend to field an eclectic group of contenders, and increasingly so as new platforms have expanded television’s scope and sophistication. AP Emmy pundits favor ‘The Crown,’ ‘Ted Lasso’ for honors 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z My multiply skilled pal Scott Hill and I, concealed on the mountain, operated firing systems of increasing sophistication, though I shunned computers. The Pyro-American in Me 2016-07-03T04:00:00Z Her genius is just as strategic as it is technical, in how she’s consistently leveraged stardom on behalf of growth, taste and sophistication. Nicole Kidman belongs in our pantheon of great actresses 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z And so the film highlighted African cultures not by depicting them as fragile or foundering, but as paragons of artistry and sophistication. "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" continues the series’ quest to recover and celebrate lost cultures 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z It's a combination that works remarkably well, thanks to both sides' sophistication and energy. The Furnace – review 2013-04-02T17:01:01Z His experience has been focused on French and American cooking, not on the so-called “new Nordic cuisine,” with its emphasis on foraged products, cleverly concealed sophistication and, increasingly, a wide variety of ingredients fermented in-house. From Georgetown to Copenhagen, a chef takes charge But Mr. Foxworthy more forcefully celebrated the crudeness of the redneck, which he defines as a “glorious absence of sophistication.” Critic’s Notebook: The Original Blue Collar Comedy Tour Stars 2013-05-17T20:33:55Z "What they lacked was rhythmic ingenuity, dynamic sophistication and architectural awareness," he said, adding up to a pervasive "self-satisfied smugness of sound". Nigel Kennedy accuses fellow violinists of destroying Bach's legacy 2011-08-13T21:56:11Z Pairing fall foliage with luxe decorative objects in warm-colored metals is one way to achieve this sophistication. Fall decorating: Cozy interior design for the colder months What is most conspicuous is a persistent tension between college-trained sophistication and fictions of naïveté and personal authenticity. Art Review: The Allure of the Homespun in the Maw of the Digital Age 2010-09-02T21:48:00Z But the biggest surprise was no doubt the presence of the Leaky Palapa, a fine-dining restaurant, which, in a village otherwise — and admirably — free of sophistication, serves a version of Caribbean haute cuisine. Personal Journeys: Dodging a Holiday in a Remote Mexican Town 2013-12-27T17:34:54Z But don’t be fooled by the signs of cinematic sophistication: the kinetic Steadicam shots; the numbered chapters; the semi-surreal quasi-musical numbers; the French movie one of the characters goes to see by himself. ‘The Climb’ Review: The Dudes Abide 2020-11-12T05:00:00Z The answer more likely comes from an association of “dry” with the perceived sophistication of drinking wine, while “sweet” on some level seems childish. When Simplicity Can Be a Winemaking Virtue 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z Although the instrumentation of the Glass Ensemble remains the same, the keyboards have grown in sophistication, replacing the endearing but reedy sounds of the original Farfisa electric organs. ‘Einstein on the Beach’ Revival at BAM Raises Questions 2012-08-31T14:06:50Z Color — and again those vivid blocks — was the story from Roksanda Ilincic , who has gained in sophistication over the last few seasons. Special Report: Fashion: Mary Katrantzou, as London?s Summer 2012 Shows End 2011-09-20T18:00:53Z The outdoor part of the equation just got a big boost in sophistication and subtle glamour: Munder-Skiles, the venerable garden-furniture firm, has opened its first stand-alone showroom in Los Angeles. Garden-Furniture Firm Munder-Skiles Opens Shop in L.A. 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z He'd make these stuffed eggs occasionally, and to my sister and me they were the absolute height of sophistication to our primary school selves. Family life 2010-03-20T00:07:00Z But when discussing her career she assumed the sophistication of an actress twice her age. Film: Chlo? Grace Moretz, Hit Girl in ?Kick-Ass? 2010-04-10T04:13:00Z While they may bring some sophistication to the theft, their knowledge of what to do with the artwork afterward is limited. FBI art sleuths hunting down priceless treasures 2013-05-18T23:21:47Z But the design — featuring Chris More’s video projections and Mr. Oxlade’s overall visual scheme, at one point incorporating a shadow play — blends sophistication with an endearing primitivism. Review: A Darker ‘Pinocchio’ Strays From Disney’s Wholesome Take 2015-03-17T04:00:00Z Usually, 3-D implies great technical sophistication and a very high budget. Godard’s Revolutionary 3-D Film 2014-10-29T04:00:00Z A world of glamour and sophistication hung on that cross-bar; it might as well have had a beret on, be smoking Gitanes in the maths cupboard. Philip Hensher: Why handwriting matters 2012-10-06T23:05:27Z “Spiral” is less like “The Killing” than “Law & Order” — filtered with Parisian cynicism and sophistication. Times Critics Share Last-Chance TV Picks 2013-12-26T21:26:10Z Storytelling through flashback always has the veneer of sophistication, as if any deviation from a straightforward narrative is inherently interesting. ‘Fear the Walking Dead’ Season 2, Episode 12: Your Child Is Your Child 2016-09-18T04:00:00Z The great Irish playwright, some argued, understood and demonstrated patterns of human thought and emotion at a level of sophistication scientists have yet to reach. A new discovery for science and art: the cultural divide is all in the mind 2012-11-24T16:02:57Z In their sophistication and intellectual challenge, his classes – whether on English literature or on general topics – were closer to university seminars than conventional sixth-form teaching. Peter Hardwick obituary 2013-02-28T11:49:32Z He certainly supplies energy, but not shaped with any great sophistication or complexity. Critic’s Notebook: The Choreography of Tony Nominees 2012-05-28T21:35:24Z The sophistication of these dresses, balanced on the curves of the body but so far from obvious red-carpet styles, were the revelation of the show that had Janet Jackson applauding from the front row. Special Report: Fashion: A 21st Century Woman 2010-10-03T17:10:00Z In his review in The New York Times, A. O. Scott called it “a thoroughly modern confection, blending insouciance and sophistication, heartfelt longing and self-conscious posing with the guileless self-assurance of a great pop song.” What’s on TV Thursday: The Critics’ Choice Awards and ‘S.W.A.T.’ 2018-01-11T05:00:00Z He wanted a modernism beyond fashion, rooted in a new kind of syntax, and to achieve that some European sophistication would be necessary. Elliott Carter 2012-11-06T03:26:13Z The character in the book is a stockbroker who has a lot of new money, and with it he is trying to acquire taste, culture and sophistication. You can be a wine snob too! 2013-01-02T12:45:00Z They give the viewer a buffet of ’40s shoulders, Paris sophistication, Garment District grime and a good bit of fashion public relations. Perspective | Documentary series ‘American Style’ embraces fashion as an art form 2019-01-12T05:00:00Z Sarah’s sophistication and faith also made it remarkably approachable. Saying Farewell to a Store That Changed Shopping 2017-07-15T04:00:00Z Masekela also contributes a cool, liquid solo atop the song that cuts through any bitterness and adds an air of sophistication. Revisiting The Byrds' "So You Want to Be a Rock N Roll Star" 55 years later, from the Monkees to REM 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z In it, the composer Charles Wuorinen derided minimalism as “utterly unchallenging, unprovocative kind of music,” an unfortunate byproduct of decreasing cultural sophistication and increasing hunger for instant gratification. Perspective | The late composer Jon Gibson helped save minimalism from itself 2020-10-15T04:00:00Z Someone far more sophisticated than the palm-print brigade sketched glorious images of wild animals — lions, wolves, bison, bears — many extinct, and all drawn with a sophistication that reveals their contours and propulsive power. Cave of Forgotten Dreams: Werner Herzog's 3-D Trip 2011-05-01T05:50:00Z “Lost Flowers” is a reminder that when it is handled with skill, sophistication and a measure of restraint, melodrama can be as satisfying as any other style of storytelling. ‘The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart’ Review: The Right Kind of Melodrama 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z But fascinating, nevertheless, to connect the dots from abandoned beliefs and civilizations to the surviving proofs of beauty and sophistication: graceful mosaic floors, marble columns, statues and efficient systems to trap rain and transport water. Savoring the mythic Aegean on a small-ship cruise in Greece 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z “The guitar was seen as a symbol of cultivation and sophistication, a sign of domestic achievement, like needlework or writing poetry,” Mr. Scala said. A New Show Celebrates the Guitar and Its Symbolism 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z “I spent money where I thought it would improve the sophistication.” Office Interior Design on a Dorm Budget 2015-06-24T04:00:00Z “Cats” arrived from London a pop-music-inflected extravaganza, spectacular yet with the allure of sophistication, thanks to the poetry that inspired it. Just Say ‘Cats,’ and Watch the Fur Fly 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z Black is associated with both mourning and sophistication. The Mirror: Why I Wear Only Black and White 2012-07-25T19:00:42Z But he choreographs with a lot of sophistication.” New York City Ballet Gambles on Unknown Choreographers 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z Supreme, the most prominent of Stussy’s heirs, added a New York veneer of heightened exclusivity and sophistication to that legacy; it’s equal parts retail, art project, and hangout. This Brand Could Be Your Life: David Shapiro’s “Supremacist” 2016-06-28T04:00:00Z The enduring importance of Single Wing Turquoise Bird lies in the sophistication of the visuals that the group creates, USC professor James says. Single Wing Turquoise Bird flashes back to its '60s light shows 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z But apparently, and we must take it on faith, he was irresistible, at least to the young women dazzled by his intellect and sophistication. Review: In ‘Out of the Mouths of Babes,’ Mourning a Departed Lothario 2016-06-19T04:00:00Z A distrust of Ivy League sophistication had by then already fomented. Critic?s Notebook: How We Picked Our Presidents, 1960s Style 2011-07-05T00:23:31Z He plays with discipline and focus, mixing the rhythmic sophistication of Afro-Caribbean dance music with the swinging power of jazz’s big-band tradition. New Year’s Eve: A Procrastinator’s Guide to Music and Comedy Shows 2019-12-26T05:00:00Z Along the way, he and his creators conjure such a convincing, cohesive and enthralling reimagination of the real world that it sets a new standard for sophistication and ambition in electronic gaming. Video Game Review: ?Red Dead Redemption? Brings Old West to Life 2010-05-16T19:25:00Z The pages of American Vogue mostly were filled with stubbornly decorous fashion, clothes rooted in chic sophistication, which is just another way of saying: restraint, reserve, polish . . . and denial. To fight the status quo, the activists of 1968 harnessed the power of fashion 2018-05-23T04:00:00Z It's a level of musical sophistication not typically associated with a Second City revue. They'll cry till you laugh 2011-04-22T14:43:00Z In the case of robots, the desire to make them more human-like involves increasing the sophistication and therefore complexity of attributes/rules governing behavior. ‘Westworld’ Season 1, Episode 3: Don’t Make Arnold’s Mistake 2016-10-16T04:00:00Z Like earlier painters who were inspired by “primitive” art, Smith imbues simple motifs with sophistication. In the galleries: Exhibition explores the art of mentoring 2016-12-23T05:00:00Z Mr. Springsteen had, the author writes, “the gastronomic sophistication of a feral dog.” Books of The Times: ‘Bruce,’ a Springsteen Biography, by Peter Ames Carlin 2012-11-06T13:00:00Z Something about her aura radiated a grace and sophistication well beyond her years. Fanning inspires look at 5 great child actresses 2013-03-14T20:18:20Z With bright, solid-color backgrounds and pale eyes, the portraits knock you out with their candor; their subtle sophistication registers more slowly. Art Fairs Come Blazing Back, Precarious but Defiant 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z Yet The Pacific is also capable of subtlety and sophistication, and it takes a far from rosy view of Allied behaviour on the battlefield. Your next box set: The Pacific 2011-08-04T20:59:01Z Then the driver eased behind a tall wooden wall, and chaos gave way to sophistication. In Burma, a cruise along the Irrawaddy River from Mandalay to Bagan “But I think there’s an inherent sophistication” in the work, he said. Demis Volpi?s ?Private Light? at City Center 2011-11-04T20:47:50Z Now that huge amounts of information can be delivered to hand-held wireless devices, the museum will be able to do so at many levels of sophistication. The Met?s Virtual Expansion Plans 2011-02-11T13:00:00Z Neoclassical flourishes like richly carved marble fireplaces lend the interiors a spirited sophistication. Extraordinary Homes for Sale Around the World 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z The sophistication of the atmospheric effects contrived by the 25-year-old is remarkable. Art Review: John Martin's Greatness and High Kitsch 2011-09-30T11:30:09Z There’s no psychological sophistication in these breakdowns, no surprise. | 'The Divide': ?The Divide,? Directed by Xavier Gens - Review 2012-01-12T22:45:21Z In the decades since, Eloise, and Knight’s vibrant illustrations of her, have represented a freewheeling urbanity, a happy rebelliousness within a realm of sophistication, a parentless world without danger. The Girl with the Eloise Tattoo 2015-03-23T04:00:00Z The first lady, of course, is neither, and so instead, the state dinner becomes a moment for her to cement a shared idea of what American sophistication should look like. Perspective | At the state dinner, Jill Biden stays understated 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z “Mosquito” — a scrappy, danceable art-punk album with extra layers of texture and sophistication — is the band’s first album in four years. Yeah Yeah Yeahs at Marymoor 2013-08-08T19:52:19Z "But in many ways, Hollywood is showing more sophistication and empathy toward the Muslim community than I think a lot of people in America are," Pasha said. Still painful, Sept 11 has few rewards for Hollywood 2011-09-07T05:09:26Z At the time, I was staying with a French family who dazzled me with their sophistication. A chocolate sandwich tastes exactly as comforting as it sounds — and it's sublime 2021-02-17T05:00:00Z The Gospel According to Cane, his seventh book, is a coming-of-middle-age novel, but one seasoned with style and sophistication. The Gospel According to Cane by Courttia Newland – review 2013-03-01T17:00:01Z A steaming mug at a cafe offered what Rea called the “European sophistication factor.” Analysis | Coffee makes celebrities human. But it used to make them cool. 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z Without sacrificing the piece's poetry or blurring its scales and other clusters of notes during the near-terrifying momentum he generated, Watts probed the score's breathtaking architectural sophistication. Pianist André Watts is playing like a teenage phenom at age 69 2016-04-04T04:00:00Z Ironic postmodern sophistication comes up against an unmistakable New Agey drift. Gods Without Men by Hari Kunzru ? review 2011-07-27T10:30:00Z Naturally, it is all over television, the programs, like the food, prepared in different ways, to different ends, and with different degrees of sophistication. 'Eat,' Greenspan,' 'Chug' take small bites out of food genre 2014-11-21T05:00:00Z Hayek wrote that she was pleased to have the opportunity to work with Weinstein and Miramax, which he then owned, because it was “synonymous with quality, sophistication and risk taking in films.” 'He was my monster': Actress Salma Hayek alleges Harvey Weinstein misc 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z What we said: Isle of Dogs is another utterly distinctive, formally brilliant exercise in savant innocence from Anderson, somewhere between arch naivety and inspired sophistication. Best films of 2018 so far 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z While on the subject of race, it is useful to examine the modern master of critical race theory and sociological sophistication, Charles Murray. Sorry to burst your bubble, but don’t all Americans live in their own little worlds? 2016-12-03T05:00:00Z Her reputation as a symbol of European glamour and sophistication is so firmly established that she made fun of it in an episode of the series “Call My Agent!” Monica Bellucci Tries on the Dress, and Life, of Maria Callas 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z At its best, the show “has a wit, sophistication and manic energy that recalls James L. Brooks’s classic movie ‘Broadcast News,’ ” Ms. Stanley wrote in The Times last year. Video: ‘French Masterworks: Russian Émigrés in Paris 1923-1928’ 2013-06-07T20:56:00Z We need to realign our notions about the sophistication of images. “You have naked bodies and genitalia, don’t you? Why are you so adolescent?”: Director Peter Greenaway on “Puritan” Americans and the intense sex scenes in “Eisenstein in Guanajuato” 2016-02-04T05:00:00Z “Sweeney Todd” may be a musical theater piece, but Stephen Sondheim’s score has more sophistication than many contemporary operas. Mozart, Made New: This Week’s 8 Best Classical Music Moments 2017-04-14T04:00:00Z The sleek sophistication of their album sleeves was matched by the music within: Chic sounded, as Stuart Maconie memorably put it, "like a dream pop music is having about itself". The Chic Organization: Up All Night – review 2013-06-27T14:30:00Z One was faintly reminded of Laurence Moss from Abigail's Party, straining for a level of sophistication, and ultimately making do with snobbery. The Orwell prize gets Hitched 2012-05-28T09:34:25Z Both her appetite and her writing reflected a bawdy sophistication wrapped in a very pretty Southern shawl. 5 Standout Recipes From Julia Reed, an Irreverent Voice of the South 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z But along with Quintana’s composure and sophistication, Ms. Didion writes, there would later be bouts of “suicidal despair.” Books of The Times: ?Blue Nights,? by Joan Didion ? Review 2011-10-31T18:26:44Z You got the impression that the best way to fight imperialism and authoritarianism — from the concert stage, at least — was with sophistication, craft, rigor, subtlety. Review: A Ukrainian Orchestra Speaks With Quiet Intensity 2022-08-19T04:00:00Z But “the whole enterprise is short on sophistication, as if it’s aimed at high school students with an interest in science.” What’s on TV Monday: ‘Mars’ and Tucker Carlson on Fox News 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z But there's a sophistication to the band that also reflects our scrubbed post-Microsoft urban landscape — glassy skyscrapers with clouds reflected in the windows. Seattle's Fleet Foxes poised to sprint with new album 2011-05-01T00:42:00Z It tempts a young man with none of the adventure of Dublin nor the sophistication of London. Review | ‘This Is Happiness’ is an unforgettable trip to a lost Irish village 2019-11-18T05:00:00Z Its developers bragged that the complex represented “the sophistication and dedication of the ‘new Washington.’ ‘The Watergate’ Review: An Edifice on the Potomac 2018-03-07T05:00:00Z The problem is that this Latino nebbish persona isn’t very credible when inhabited by a man of such obvious sophistication and sex appeal. Review: John Leguizamo Goes for Easy Laughs in ‘Latin History’ 2017-11-15T05:00:00Z Some works relate to Chicano art, but with knowing, retrospective sophistication. | ?Phantom Sightings?: ?Phantom Sightings? at El Museo del Barrio 2010-04-09T23:01:00Z By contrast he took the high sophistication and complexity of Bach’s “Musical Offering” and, in 1985, made it into a work of forceful dance primitivism. Paul Taylor: Return of the Beloved Renegade 2010-02-19T16:07:00Z She added that it is “a region that lures second-home owners, retirees and tourists with the city’s sophistication, the area’s natural beauty and a thriving wine industry.” Q&A: A Few Days' Vacation Near New York 2010-07-01T18:00:00Z Yet in so doing, both exercise acute conceptual and aesthetic sophistication. Art in Review: STERLING RUBY AND LUCIO FONTANA 2011-09-22T22:00:09Z The scale and sophistication of these operations are impressive. The problem with food banks 2013-03-15T12:53:00Z Diversity, as a value, is how white élites signal to other élites their sophistication, fashion, and taste. Clarence Thomas’s Radical Vision of Race 2019-09-10T04:00:00Z This may suggest an all-too-familiar Broadway recipe for flattering middlebrows into feeling highbrow, allowing audience members to signal their sophistication with knowing laughs at intellectual references. Theater Review | 'Red': Alfred Molina as Mark Rothko in John Logan?s Drama 2010-04-02T10:10:00Z Mercedes is not only one of the show's most likable characters, but she brings exactly the right spirit of showmanship and sophistication to her pieces. How to make "Glee" sing in its second season 2010-06-09T11:40:00Z For all their glamour and big apple sophistication and an annual TV special that is usually the slickest of the major awards shows, the Tonys always seem to teeter on the edge of irrelevance. Broadway's Brilliant Season 0002-11-29T05:00:00Z The eagle is something wild in the middle of five-star sophistication. Guy Pearce: The Rover returns 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z Arno’s work oozed big-city sophistication, and, for a boy like myself, who’d grown up in the hayseed boondocks, this added an extra lustre to the cartoons. Cover Story: Seth’s “Virtual Music” 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z The United States was a relatively provincial country in the 1930s, and the films coming out of Hollywood reflected this lack of sophistication, even though it was the glamorous center of the movie production world. German emigres' effect on U.S. cinema saluted 2014-08-16T04:00:00Z A Scottish immigrant, he changed the spelling soon after he moved to New York, “to promote an image of sophistication,” Mr. Brown and the historian Matthew A. Thurlow write in the catalog. Antiques: A Portraitist Considered the ?Titian of Louisiana? 2011-12-15T21:47:17Z Caring about food has become a mark of sophistication. Another restaurant closes. That doesn’t mean the industry is headed for a crash. 2017-06-30T04:00:00Z “Bitter” affords thoughtful culinary adventures — a welcome level of sophistication for the mature palate. Jennifer McLagan’s ‘Bitter,’ reviewed Natalie Bergman's sly, poised vocals suggest there's a lot more to these songs than first meets the ear, a hint of sophistication and nuance that puts the melodies a cut above. SXSW 2012: It's a wrap 2012-03-18T19:19:00Z The Harrisons’ seasonal decorations, like the home itself, get their subtle sophistication from a carefully chosen color scheme of red, green, and silver. High Holiday Style in the Lowcountry 2010-11-19T16:21:00Z Giselle, now 58, embodied international sophistication to the friends she made in Chevy Chase. The ongoing saga of the mysterious Madame Giselle 2018-01-05T05:00:00Z To theater fans, Sondheim’s sophistication and brilliance made him an icon. Towering musical theater master Stephen Sondheim dies at 91 2021-11-26T05:00:00Z And “the machine,” as it became known, kept making news, with its 45 tons, its technological sophistication, its phenomenal expense, its creaks and malfunctions. Review: The Met Opera’s Next ‘Ring’ Will Be a Sea Change 2021-11-21T05:00:00Z Amid all the newfound sophistication, plenty of rentals still offer nothing more than a key under the doormat, requiring guests to tidy up after themselves and, yes, bring their own toilet paper. Practical Traveler: Vacation Rentals Pile on Luxuries 2010-12-29T03:55:00Z "The woman who puts my clothes on needs a certain level of sophistication," says Costa. Model shift: Could older be the new black? 2010-04-14T20:35:00Z In the 1960s, students had “a beatnik urban sophistication, carrying big book bags, very somber and intense. ” Alice Waters got us to eat healthy. What more can she teach us in her new book? 2017-09-07T04:00:00Z “For all our supposed sophistication, a human is still an animal, a primate,” Mr. Lorentz said, as sunset flashed pink over Bergdorf Goodman. The Gimlet Eye: Microcosms of Life: Absurdities With a Cast of Strangers 2010-04-15T01:20:00Z Prosecco is a soft, enjoyable and affordable fizz unencumbered by the luxurious prices and expectations of champagne, while Franciacorta, made in the Champagne style, lends sophistication. The white wines of Italy go far beyond pinot grigio 2016-04-15T04:00:00Z In the early 1960s, he learned detachment, and with it came a different kind of sophistication. Roy Lichtenstein: too cool for school? 2013-02-18T18:15:39Z To be sure, it doesn’t have the wit and sophistication of the ’80s original. | Fashion Review: Turning the Gaze Back to the Clothes 2011-03-04T00:33:54Z Mr. Ellis was born in Wales, and the creators of this incoherent mess apparently hope that his accent will convey rakishness and arch sophistication. Review: On ‘Lucifer,’ a Fox Drama, the Devil Tries to Fit In 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z The 100 or so pieces at Facèré are testimony to the creativity, workmanship and sophistication of all these artists. Jewelry exhibition is witty, wordy, all by women 2013-02-16T23:50:28Z The simplicity and sophistication of Seven Sonatas reminds me why I dislike Balanchine's Duo Concertant – another blend of Russian and American sensibilities, in which the music is performed on stage. American Ballet Theatre ? review 2011-02-02T18:35:16Z For all their deflection and irony, Rohmer’s films are intensely personal fusions of firsthand observation and vast cultural sophistication. Éric Rohmer’s Elusive Life, Revealed in a New Biography 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z The power of her voice lies in the cutting edge of its upper register and not in any rhythmic sophistication. Music Review: Idina Menzel at Carnegie Hall 2013-01-16T18:07:19Z I think the notion of form and sophistication was the main idea, and then Mr. Jacobs used synthetic embellishment as a means to avoid turning the whole thing into a 50s nightmare of elegance. On the Runway: Marc Jacobs: The Beautiful People 2011-02-15T03:14:29Z In fact, most of the main courses show off La Chine’s sophistication apart from some subdued seafood dishes. Imagination Worth the Added Price at Midtown’s La Chine 2016-01-19T05:00:00Z Octodad has all the comedic sophistication of a “Saturday Night Live” sketch stretched to two hours, but it’s also surprisingly sweet. Video Game Review: Jazzpunk Video Game Commits to Comedy 2014-02-10T22:47:55Z These are stories that call for passion, irony, narrative clarity and political sophistication. Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita: One Sings, the Other Doesn't 2012-04-10T12:00:32Z One imagines a 14-year-old having greater sophistication, but the crudity signals a religion drained of all content but its symbols. Who owns patriotism, the left or the right? American artists know the answer 2018-06-16T04:00:00Z There was “a disconcerting similarity to ‘Get Smart’ in togas,” and “the Batmobile was really second-rate Detroit in comparison with the vehicular sophistication of James Bond.” Friday File: Recalling Batman’s Star Turn at Shea Stadium in ’66 2016-03-24T04:00:00Z Mr. Wilkinson is nimble at conveying the sumptuous pageantry and cultural sophistication of pharaohnic Egypt. Books of The Times: Abrupt Regime Change in Egypt Is Nothing New. Just Ask Thutmose III. 2011-03-28T22:49:02Z While the film is not meant to be an actor's showcase, Ralph Fiennes does justice to his part, providing an air of sophistication that grounds the film in chivalry. "The King's Man": Come for the goofy revisionist history, but stay for scenery-chewing Rasputin 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Leonardo da Vinci said that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication — a good thing to keep in mind before you buy your next mango pitter. Organizing kitchen utensils and gadgets It’s big step up in style and sophistication from the “Cool Hand Luke” hut where I ate ramen. At New York Restaurants, It’s the Season of the Yurt 2021-01-12T05:00:00Z At 66, he remains credible because he always exuded a cool, adult sophistication that contained multitudes: vulnerability, detachment, excess, humor, despair. Concert review: Bryan Ferry at the Civic Opera House 2011-10-12T06:03:00Z The O’Byrnes have built a garden that is regarded as one of the best in the country in its horticultural sophistication, variety and richness. Review | Dig into these gorgeous books for gardening inspiration 2018-05-21T04:00:00Z I learned about the sophistication of stitching and beading. What 'Game of Thrones'' Costumes Tell You About the Show 2017-07-14T04:00:00Z Athens is an anarchic, overcaffeinated mess of a city, filled with oleander and concrete, jasmine and car exhaust: part Milan and part Karachi, a strange combination of European sophistication and third world chaos. In Athens, Art Blossoms Amid Debt Crisis 2011-10-14T12:10:58Z There was the evolutionary leap forward from Etsy-style patchwork to globalized sophistication at Bode. New York Men’s Fashion Week: The Mixtape 2018-07-11T04:00:00Z Yet the works in Touchstone Gallery’s “Yuki’s World” indicate a growing sophistication. Review | In the galleries: Kathryn Polk’s images withhold as much as they reveal 2018-08-16T04:00:00Z Thanks to Frances McDormand, not only was this the best production of a new play this Broadway season, but this was the kind of play that shows how accessibility and sophistication can come together. Tonys preview: Bet on 'Book of Mormon' 2011-06-10T15:17:44Z But Kogonada wraps the sophistication and the struggle together in a single locale. 'Meth and modernism': The understated 'Columbus' offers a complex portrait of small-town America 2017-08-03T04:00:00Z For a premise that sounds juvenile but never plays that way, “The Doll” culminates in a scene of airy sophistication. Now’s a Good Time to Give Silents a Try. Start With These Comedies. 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z And Dr. Wallack began to distill what he loved about Ms. Zhou: Against the backdrop of beauty, youth and intelligence she presented, there was sophistication. The Bride, the Groom and the Elephant in the Room 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z The young director Romain Gavras does not reinvent the comic caper in the French film “The World Is Yours,” but he revitalizes that genre with pop verve, goofy humor and visual sophistication. ‘The World Is Yours’ Review: Isabelle Adjani Revitalizes the Comic Caper 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z Wilkinson earned praise from the judges on Monday's episode for a tango that one called "nothing but sophistication, elegance, and confidence," but viewers failed to keep the former Playboy model in the contest. A neighbor is banished from 'Dancing' ballroom 2011-05-04T02:36:17Z Ms. McKay personified a contradiction: an ingenuous naïf with a torch singer’s sophistication. Music Review: Nellie McKay on Rachel Carson and Mother Nature 2012-03-22T20:41:49Z Her homes are furnished with sophistication and beauty. The unending agony of Marina Abramovic 2016-10-27T04:00:00Z In a season of dazzling color, this Dolce & Gabbana show was like a palate cleanser — and it was also an example of the new sophistication that the designers are bringing to their once-steamy clothes. Special Report: In Color and Shape: Who Dares Wins 2010-09-26T17:39:00Z Almost single-handedly, and without context, it rediscovers hip-hop’s pugnacity in an era of extreme melodic sophistication, an idiosyncratic anomaly. Critic?s Notebook: Bam! Pow! A Loud Young Rapper Rekindles Rap?s Old Fighting Spirit 2010-10-08T22:30:00Z Theater companies often film plays for marketing or for their own files, but far less often with a technical sophistication for public distribution. In virus’s wake, theaters are putting their plays on film, so that they still might be seen and enjoyed 2020-03-15T04:00:00Z In America, he’s in demand for his sophistication and fluent English. Review: ‘The Sympathizer,’ a Novel About a Soldier, Spy and Film Consultant 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z Litvak points out how a glance at the dictionary is all it takes to recall that “sophistication” in fact means “perversion”. In defence of pretentiousness | Dan Fox 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z How a novel of such narrative sophistication can be stained by such wincingly bad dialogue is one of the questions I’d love to ask a successful editor like Russell. Jay McInerney’s ‘Bright, Precious Days’: Social satire or consumer porn? 2016-08-04T04:00:00Z But the show, created by the editorial cartoonist and children’s-book author Stephen Breen, gives the costumed parakeets a snap, humor and sophistication that you might not expect in a series aimed at preschoolers. Home but Not Alone? Here Are Four New Shows to Watch With Your Kids 2020-03-16T04:00:00Z So it's really just a great way, as such a phenomenal layer of sophistication to the whole series and depth that couldn't really achieve with anything else. "You have to outwork everybody": Mo Amer on his Netflix immigrant comedy about hustling in Houston 2022-09-08T04:00:00Z But their sophistication shines through, particularly in Jagger's comments pondering the band's success and the politics of the era. Fans, filmgoers get look at vintage Rolling Stones 2012-10-05T15:15:25Z The story that follows is lavishly produced by television standards, at a level of visual and technical sophistication that was partly responsible for the show’s taking nearly two years to land on the Fox schedule. Television Review: ?Terra Nova? on Fox Has Spielberg Touch ? Review 2011-09-25T19:38:19Z But in the latter half of the 17th century they were part of a great cultural flowering that brought Italian musical styles to Germany and resulted in works of increasing sophistication and emotional complexity. Music Review: Before Bach Arrived, Others Led the Way 2011-08-05T22:37:21Z The look is tough but, as well, there is an underlying sophistication. On the Runway Blog: And in Couture Is ... 2012-01-27T19:07:26Z The colors change from week to week; Nourmand calls this “a playful touch,” but it also creates a palette that builds in sophistication with the series. Graphic design’s role in “Girls” 2012-07-05T00:00:00Z And, anything having to do with sparkling wine I find naturally has a certain allure and sophistication. How to recork Champagne for long-lasting bubbles 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z Ms. Mason remarked in particular on the sophistication of lighting now. Critic’s Notebook: Monica Mason Reflects on Leadership of Royal Ballet 2012-07-20T22:03:05Z The skill of this new breed of young New York designers is to bring sophistication to the traditional concept of American sportswear. Special Report: Fashion: Addicted to Love 2011-02-13T17:19:03Z It struck me as a mark of my own musical sophistication that I immediately knew exactly what it was going to sound like. Rewind TV: Call the Midwife; Louie; Howard Goodall's Story of Music – review 2013-01-26T22:45:01Z Cos ignores trends, avoids extraneous embellishments and aims at sophistication. Michelle Obama skips Nordic fashion in favor of her go-to designer Naeem Khan 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z Not only were audiences introduced to a film of unprecedented aesthetic and technical sophistication, but the sprawling historical epic went on to become an enormous commercial hit, the movie business’s first box-office blockbuster. After 100 years, we still don’t know how to actually watch a movie 2015-02-19T05:00:00Z Of that party’s several hundred studied attempts at dressing with artless sophistication, even I could see that Cucinelli was in a league of his own. Brunello Cucinelli: Life By Design 2013-03-28T14:25:42Z Among that number were both a steamy film of the opera and a recording conducted by Carlos Kleiber that brought out exceptional refinement and sophistication from the tenor, then in his exceptional prime. L.A. Opera opens season with flat, clumsy 'La Traviata' 2014-09-15T04:00:00Z The whole enterprise is short on sophistication, as if it’s aimed at high school students with an interest in science. Review: ‘Mars’ Blends Fact and Fiction, but Has a Bumpy Liftoff 2016-11-13T05:00:00Z “Of course you need someone who resembles her, who has her style, elegance, beauty, sophistication — O.K., she has it, fine,” he said. Pablo Larraín on His Latest Films, ‘Jackie’ and ‘Neruda’ 2016-12-15T05:00:00Z She gets the structure and pacing just right, but throughout this book I found myself longing for a narrator with more artistry — someone with greater eloquence, more tonal sophistication, a lighter touch. Review: ‘Becoming Nicole,’ a Young Boy’s Journey Into Girlhood 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z One is the sophistication of the African-American tradition, which stretches back over 100 years in an unbroken line from New Orleans marching bands to bebop, funk, soul and rock. Melbourne jazz festival 2013: reviews and weekend highlights 2013-06-07T02:01:13Z Restaurants and shops, magazines and cookbooks taught me that French food was the height of sophistication. I thought French cuisine was the height of precision. My mother-in-law taught me an easier way. 2018-09-10T04:00:00Z It’s a set of graceful, soulful ballads with an air of sophistication that is classic Bacharach. New collaboration has Burt Bacharach still working at 92 2020-07-29T04:00:00Z But archaeology is revealing a twist to this native sophistication, which suggests that before they were invaded, Britons were more aware of Rome than Rome was of Britain. What the Romans didn't do for us 2011-03-16T20:30:00Z “L’Wren was a talented and passionate designer with a keen eye for detail… She created beautiful pieces that were the epitome of elegance and sophistication, yet with a contemporary feel.” Christie’s sale highlights L’Wren Scott creations for Jagger 2021-06-10T04:00:00Z An old prostate-exam gag in the premiere tells you the level of sophistication the show is striving for. ‘Mulaney,’ a Comedy That Riffs on ‘Seinfeld’ 2014-10-03T04:00:00Z “When you started getting into the nuances of pop music and counterpoint and irony, and all the different layers of sophistication that happened, that was a switch-up.” And the Emmy goes to . . . music supervisor 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z Juxtaposition of his work with that of his newshound competitors and police photographers reveals his innate sophistication. Art Review: ?Weegee? at International Center of Photography - Review 2012-01-19T23:35:18Z Pot racks—whether bespoke designs or vintage masterpieces—add an irresistible sophistication to any kitchen. AD’s Most Stylishly Sleek Kitchens 2015-01-20T05:00:00Z Which is not to say fans of the brand won’t find similar sophistication or flavor in Prince George’s County, evinced by flaky, snack-size spanakopita served on a swipe of garlicky yogurt, among other introductions. Review | College Park goes Greek with the long-awaited arrival of Kapnos Taverna 2017-10-19T04:00:00Z The sophistication he sensed he was lacking didn’t stop him from making friends, though, and by winter even Ms. Bowens started seeming relatable. That New York Vibe and a Life in San Diego 2020-12-11T05:00:00Z She did couture sophistication and 1960s pop futurism with equal ease. Books Of the Times: Grace Coddington Gives Inside Look at Vogue in Memoir 2012-11-25T21:43:40Z The Stirling Prize judges praised its "extraordinary degree of sophistication and beauty". Gallery boss bemoans losing award 2012-10-15T11:00:04Z And yet for Putnam Hill Nursery, “mom and pop” seems so incorrect a label because Ruckle’s stock reflects a deep horticultural knowledge and sophistication. How a small family nursery thrives in the big-box world 2017-08-01T04:00:00Z Without subtlety, it lacks both artistic sophistication and moral force. Review: Too much noise, not enough truth in Whoopi Goldberg's musical 2011-04-10T18:02:10Z And while there are moments that are downright laughable, “Scandal” has flair and even sophistication. | 'Scandal': ?Scandal,? ABC Political Drama With Kerry Washington 2012-04-04T22:18:40Z Gentileschi used representations of herself, both secular and allegorical, not only as painterly formats but vindications of her learning and sophistication. The Renaissance Women Who Painted Against the Odds 2021-12-16T05:00:00Z Williams writes beautifully, but his pages include quotations from great men that sometimes seem like scattered proof of his sophistication, a reflection of insecurities he disavows. How Moving to France and Having Children Led a Black American to Rethink Race 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z But Washington inhabits these two men so naturally that the sophistication of this form is rendered entirely invisible, and their narratives unspool as spontaneously and clearly as late-night conversation. Review | Bryan Washington’s ‘Memorial’ is a tender look at modern family life 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z But a supermodel would feel right at home here, as would any New England traveler looking for New York style and sophistication. Check In, Check Out: Hotel Review: Ames Hotel, Boston 2010-03-12T02:49:00Z The transformation of barbecue over the past 15 years from Southern workingman’s mainstay to national culinary darling has led to a sophistication not only at the grill but in the publishing house. 7 new reasons to fire up your smokers this summer 2016-06-27T04:00:00Z What if we’re just children who pretend to sophistication, playing to win at a self-serving version of moral life while ignoring the rules that matter? What Was “The Good Wife” Really About? 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z The work is an outstanding example of Mr. Salle’s visual sophistication. Painting From the 1980s, When Brash Met Flash 2017-02-09T05:00:00Z "I thought they were the height of sophistication – they made the GDR seem very posh to me." Emil and the Detectives: Michael Rosen on the trail of a children's classic 2013-05-02T06:00:13Z They also want an element of sophistication to their clothes because they want to be taken seriously. In Silicon Valley, Showing Off Their Louboutins 2012-08-03T17:01:11Z The tension between the moving simplicity of these dancers and their choreography’s emphatically clever sophistication is among the most fascinating performer-creator relationships in the performing arts today. Review: Mark Morris’s New Pastoral Says Less Than Its Music 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z “A little more sophistication and glamour,” said Kendal of the designer’s directive, a departure from much of what’s been seen so far this season. | Thakoon 2012-02-13T16:00:38Z Despite their sophistication, he still posts officers to scan the seas with the naked eye or binoculars. T Magazine: The Biggest Boat 2010-12-01T14:00:00Z The sophistication of Mr. David and Bacharach's songs was a ticket beyond the Top 40 for them. Hal David, 91, award-winning songwriter dies 2012-09-02T02:37:03Z But the Amazon Studios comedy, which debuted today, is executed with a lot of flair and sophistication–a nearly deceptive amount of sophistication, really. We get it, you love the ’80s! John Hughes nostalgia trap catches “Red Oaks” 2015-10-11T04:00:00Z Mr. Giacchino’s score for “Ratatouille,” the story of that rat chef, had lilting, gently jazzy hints of the Francophile sophistication of its protagonist’s aspirations. Music Review: ‘Pixar in Concert’ From the New York Philharmonic 2014-05-02T22:18:35Z “But how far can we go in terms of the sophistication of those pieces?” he asked. Meet the encephalophone: An instrument you can play with your mind, just by thinking 2017-03-23T04:00:00Z I’d like to think that there would be a greater level of sophistication. Salma Hayek on an Epically Bad Dinner Party 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z They are also stunted in terms of their emotional intelligence and political sophistication. "American Carnage" isn't about Donald Trump: "I don't think the Trumps are that interesting" 2019-07-06T04:00:00Z “The sophistication required to create this shows my ancestors weren’t savages,” she said. A Push to Move the Golf Course Atop a Native American ‘Stonehenge’ 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z In yoking a brand to luxury, advertisers draw on a vintage notion of refined taste – harking back to a world of connoisseurs, exquisite workmanship and, above all, sophistication. The lap of luxury 2011-07-29T22:55:02Z Despite its sophistication, “Succession” had plenty in common with a Looney Tunes short, with the Roy children chasing after the prize until they run right off a cliff. ‘Succession’ Is Over. Why Did We Care? 2023-05-28T04:00:00Z "This recipe is the perfect blend of ease and sophistication. Puff pastry is very forgiving – you don’t have to cut it perfectly to make beautiful and elegant tartlets," says Alea Chappell, Trendgredient. How to make cranberry brie tartlets for Thanksgiving dessert 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z There’s something entrancing about these films, a kind of innocence that sits alongside their sophistication. Can Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone’s La La Land help us handle the Trump era? 2016-12-09T05:00:00Z Decades later, Corrado still marvels over the film's "elegantly sinister domestic atmosphere" and "sly peeling away of sophistication and decorum to reveal a world of emotional blackmail, psychological gamesmanship." A passion for Pinter inspires 'Fortnightly' series at ACT 2011-06-22T19:33:05Z A tough guy with Bond-like sophistication and savoir-faire, who sang with uncommon tenderness about loneliness and yearning. Review: ‘Sinatra: The Chairman,’ His World, His Way 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z Pretentiousness shares with sophistication a lingering sense of “unnaturalness”; something faked, pretending, tampered with. In defence of pretentiousness | Dan Fox 2016-02-09T05:00:00Z Brittle and unsettled, the Symphony has a snarl not evident in the sophistication of the Toccata Concertante, and a taut formal unity that seems to look back more to Beethoven than Bach. Celebrating the Works of Irving Fine, Born 100 Years Ago 2014-10-31T04:00:00Z Graphically, its sophistication is immense, switching back and forth between flat typography and 3-D illusionism. Review | From Basquiat to ‘Black Panther’: How graffiti went mainstream 2020-10-26T04:00:00Z It also plays this weekend, filling in for a last-minute cancellation — and building as always on the rugged sophistication of Charles Mingus’s music, which still has the capacity to sound radical. Jazz Listings for Aug. 8-14 2014-08-07T04:00:00Z A trace of stage-snobbery about TV remains, even while the quality and sophistication of shows like Transparent collapse the old distinctions a bit. Chimerica's Cherry Jones: 'Everything progressive in America has been trampled on' 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z He was "trying to build an identity for himself" — the man of wealth and sophistication, the man with a library full of beautiful first editions by authors like Thomas Hardy and Vladimir Nabokov. Thief stole rare books for love, says author 2010-10-01T19:38:00Z I think my level of sophistication was a little higher than most people’s. 2010-02-04T01:56:00Z “She was a woman of great style and sophistication and really an extension of what I want to bring to the performance in modern day award season.” Christine Ebersole Makes an Entrance Fit for the Tonys 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z It's interesting to track the growing cinematic sophistication of those preaching/filmmaking brothers of Sherwood Baptist Church — from "Facing the Giants" to their breakout hit "Fireproof" to their latest film, "Courageous." 'Courageous': 4 officers deal with faith, family 2011-09-29T20:03:04Z The sophistication of the work moved the multi-jeweled collection beyond entomological studies or just pretty things. 2010-02-03T04:30:00Z For the academy, the center's photogenic Midcentury architecture lent an air of class and sophistication to the annual ritual. How the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion won, then lost, the Oscars 2014-11-14T05:00:00Z All of the duets and ensemble numbers were lighter in feeling, though the sophistication of Mr. Peña’s arrangements flushed adequate choreography with stronger colors. Dance Review: Paco Peña Flamenco Dancers at the Met Museum 2013-01-22T23:03:43Z “Their historical significance is the amazing quality and technical sophistication,” Ms. Schildkrout said. Inside Art: A Late Picasso Painting Is for Sale at Sotheby?s 2010-04-22T22:34:00Z All I want to do is be with my gorgeous friends and two sons around a table with delicious food with good conversation and absolutely no sophistication. Raymond Blanc: ‘A head chef threw a copper pan in my face and broke my jaw’ 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z But “Heart of Darkness” has already been explored with more sophistication in a video game, Far Cry 2, from 2008. Video Game Review: Spec Ops: The Line, From 2K Games, Makes Killing Personal 2012-06-25T16:34:27Z As at Mugaritz, there’s an order and sophistication to the restaurant that the rambling taverns of the Old Quarter lack. In Basque Spain, a Pintxos Bar With Touches of Latin America 2017-11-04T04:00:00Z Welles brings his full panoply of technical sophistication and theatrical flair to bear on his subjects, and on himself; the results are wildly imaginative and deeply moving. What to Stream This Weekend: Documentary As Performance 2017-06-10T04:00:00Z All three poems show a comparable sophistication in language and structure. Obama’s Inspector Javert 2012-07-17T11:45:00Z This hasn’t yet matched Game of Thrones for narrative scale or sophistication, but is swiftly establishing itself as a superior specimen in the increasingly popular bracket of beardy historical drama. If you're missing Game of Thrones or Breaking Bad, try these instead 2014-08-16T04:00:00Z His sophistication is inseparable from his sincerity, something that might be said of Zemeckis, too. ‘Welcome to Marwen’ Review: Playing With Toys and Putting Away Childish Things 2018-12-20T05:00:00Z His growing sophistication as a composer was revealed in the progress of his pieces from poignant miniatures to grand designs between 1970 and the 90s. Bill Dixon obituary 2010-07-22T17:15:00Z Back in the day there were – you can see some here – but it seems that irony and sophistication have so saturated our culture that even the "worst" is a relativised, playful, self-reflexive concept. The worst album sleeves of 2012? Our art critic thinks they're fine ... 2012-12-21T14:50:27Z This manipulative tosh is admittedly staged with sophistication by Rachel Kavanaugh. Love Story 2010-06-08T21:15:00Z Strange and touching to remember the care I put into it, the sophistication and childishness, how I thought of it in her hands. “This Is Pleasure” 2019-07-08T04:00:00Z Something which, after the brash, filtered robo-house of Daft Punk and the juggernaut electro of Justice, is bringing a certain Gallic sophistication, a certain restraint and eccentricity, to French club music. Vive la dance 2010-12-30T13:28:49Z The value of these paintings isn’t to be found in their aesthetic sophistication or refinement. ‘Pulp Drunk’: ‘Mexican Pulp Art’ 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z Just because Miranda Hart gets her biggest laughs from falling over does not mean her show is without sophistication. Mrs Brown's Boys: mainstream comedy for the middle-aged 2011-03-01T12:19:30Z The sharp understatement of the objection to "the treatment of survival as precisely equal to dying" suggests the sophistication and variety of sanctioned suffering. Poem of the week: Rendition by Chris Wallace-Crabbe 2013-01-28T13:02:28Z Justin is a leading figure in retro queer comic sophistication, a hilarious, cutting wit of the old school. Gay New York: a guide to clubs, bars, drag shows and queer culture 2015-11-05T05:00:00Z When the Spanish conquistadores arrived in Mexico, they were amazed by the sophistication of the culture and its thousands of books made from handmade paper. A Jewelry Maker Who Goes Far Beyond Metal 2012-12-06T16:07:04Z But there is something dazzling, if also alarming, about the panache and sophistication with which Mr. Bay carries it off. Summer Movies: Some Have a Blast 2011-07-17T01:13:02Z “I know people think we’re pretentious, but it’s really a product of sophistication,” Mr. Lake told New Musical Express in 1973. Greg Lake, of King Crimson and Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Dies at 69 2016-12-08T05:00:00Z What emerges from this retrospective is a picture of Nordic artists tugged between two magnetic poles: the shadowy mystique of the north and the bright sophistication of Paris, where many of them studied. Art Review: ?Luminous Modernism? at Scandinavia House - Review 2011-12-01T22:55:09Z But the sophistication of the graphics and the intensity of decoration, created within a streamlined silhouette, is impressive. Special Report: Fashion: Burberry: A Crowd Pleaser 2011-02-21T18:29:01Z In these early passages we hear a voice straining toward sophistication. Theater Review: ‘Sontag: Reborn,’ at New York Theater Workshop 2013-06-07T02:00:01Z It could have been a discordant note amid the sparkling sophistication but instead it created an impression of streamlined modernity, and kept nostalgia at bay. Couture in the Shadow of the Women’s March 2017-01-27T05:00:00Z One — the exoticism and sophistication of cruelty, the dark circus that the whole endeavor was. Q&A with J.M. Sidorova, Seattle author of ‘The Age of Ice’ 2013-08-09T21:33:45Z Along with its philosophical and spiritual layers, “Remnant” requires technical sophistication. An Experimental Troupe Can Unpack Its Bags 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z Both sophistication and innocence seem to figure in the ecstatic dances that Joan, Anne, Lucy and Theresa break into periodically. ‘Nasty Women Rep’ grapples with sexuality, society 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z He's conscious that it might sound flippant, but he set out to write "a sophisticated book" – so it was no shock to find himself in contention for a prize which looks for literary sophistication. Mick Jackson: 'Taking pity on the reader' 2010-04-08T09:41:00Z He was leaving out that instead of a sprawling, impenetrable city, this one is full of charm, with a bit of sophistication amid beautiful, lush, walkable neighborhoods. Seeing Mexico City, Guided by Architects 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z Yet throughout there is a constant, distinctive search for a simple, singing sense of expression, for a pliancy of line, for a sophistication and sensitivity that lay in more than technical precision. Bruno Walter, a Conductor Who Found Truth Through Beauty 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z He balances the exceedingly large forces — brass everywhere on stage and off, a large percussion section, big organ, an Alpine-sized mountain of strings — with exquisite grace and sophistication. L.A. Phil and Semyon Bychkov achieve a musical summit with 'Alpine Symphony' 2015-10-30T04:00:00Z Singing in an understated murmur over a light rhythmic waft, Mr. Russell fills in a portrait of dawning romantic disillusionment, tracing a melody whose casual sophistication recalls the best of Antônio Carlos Jobim. Leon Russell, From Rising to Resurgent 2016-11-14T05:00:00Z But the thing is: everything else about Nolan’s movies screams intelligence and sophistication. I Admit It: I Don’t Really Like Christopher Nolan’s Movies All That Much 2012-07-18T11:59:44Z Together they offer an accurate gauge of the breadth and sophistication of her art. Small Shows at the Metropolitan Museum 2010-08-05T22:21:00Z The result “doesn’t have the sophistication of an adaptation like ‘Hugo,’” Ben Kenigsberg wrote in his review for The Times. What’s on TV Friday: ‘The Blacklist’ and ‘Raising Dion’ 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z FOR much of the 1980s and 1990s, the men’s wear label Joseph Abboud signified a certain level of male sophistication, offering classic cuts and sumptuous fabrics. Up Close: Highly Perched, Shoes Snug 2011-03-09T18:37:00Z They do not have the thematic inevitability of the creamed spinach, but they’re put together with more sophistication than average. A Brooklyn Burger That Conjures Old New York 2019-10-01T04:00:00Z Mirroring its green protagonist, “The New Romantic” presents an image of sophistication while playing with ideas that are out of its depth. ‘The New Romantic’ Review: Experiments With Love and Money 2018-11-08T05:00:00Z It was emotion that won there, too, as voters went with the movie that so many said made them cry, rather than the cool sophistication of the earlier favorite, “The Power of the Dog.” Oscar Moments: The night emotion won, for better and worse 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z But at the same time it is impossible to deny his sophistication, or his control over the film’s volatile mix of tones and effects. Movie Review: ?The Color Wheel,? Directed by Alex Ross Perry 2012-05-17T21:26:59Z I'd be curious to hear more about why U.S. efforts are failing to stop these guys, given the size of the military budget and the sophistication of existing and emerging technology at our disposal. Letters to the Calendar section 2015-03-07T05:00:00Z African-American viewers were particularly concerned that the show not be a throwback to behavior considered stereotypical and not a representation of the diversity and sophistication of African-American lifestyle and cooking.” Books of The Times: What Africa Brought to the Table 2011-01-24T18:22:55Z The sophistication of her sculptural forms, derived from her drawings, advanced quickly. Is this the most beautiful show of the year? 2018-09-18T04:00:00Z Both Hermès and Valentino, two houses known for their sophistication, used black leather shorts in their shows. Designers Turn Up the Heat With Hot Pants 2011-05-30T17:01:11Z But it’s also a show that engages with history, politics and theology with incredible sophistication—making it that rare type of show that can inspire both impassioned caps lock and impassioned think pieces. “Penny Dreadful” finishes strong: This sophisticated, evocative Victorian thriller appeals to fantasy and history fans alike 2015-07-05T04:00:00Z On top of that, O'Neil added, is the sophistication factor - which he also calls the "snob factor." Sixties out, CIA in? Looking for meaning in Emmys 2012-09-24T21:26:12Z She plays Tatiana with less sophistication and more rawness than Ms. Vishneva; her interpretation as yet is less resolved, but more unusual, with touches of painful intensity worthy of the Italian actress Anna Magnani. Review: In ‘Onegin,’ Two Star Ballerinas on Contrasting Arcs 2017-06-25T04:00:00Z Dapper uniforms whipped up by an Indian designer give servers an air of sophistication, but my hunch is they’d come across just as smart in jeans and aprons. Review | At Punjab Grill, there are plenty of gilt-y pleasures 2019-08-09T04:00:00Z While others fixated on the fluid virtuosity and harmonic sophistication of Charlie Parker, Coleman heard the bluesy cry in Parker’s tone and the rhythmic unrest just beneath the surface. Seeing Ornette Coleman 2015-06-12T04:00:00Z “It’s easy to barely skim the surface of Japan and still deliver to an American audience the exoticism and visual sophistication they crave,” Poul said. ‘Tokyo Vice’ Revisits a Faded Underworld 2022-04-01T04:00:00Z “Mammas” — a set of short films, two to three minutes each, appearing Sunday on the Sundance Channel and sundancechannel.com — reflects the distinctive character of its creator, Isabella Rossellini: a blend of innocence, sophistication and sly smuttiness. ArtsBeat: Isabella Rossellini’s Sly Maternal Instinct 2013-05-10T22:53:42Z Isis/Daesh has been sending a steady stream of video content on to that media battlefield, the relative sophistication of which has filled western commentators with a mix of horror, concern and admiration. ‘Death to the infidels!’ Why it’s time to fix Hollywood’s problem with Muslims 2016-03-08T05:00:00Z I'm wondering how that has changed in your relationship with your readers now, because there's a deeper sophistication in the general population about crime solving techniques and the science of it. There are some mysteries Patricia Cornwell, crime novelist and creator of Kay Scarpetta, can't crack 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z All are freighted with complex references and allusions, which Carpaccio could be relied upon seamlessly to integrate into single images that could be read at various levels of sophistication. Puncturing the Myth of Carpaccio’s Waning Powers 2015-06-17T04:00:00Z He also makes the stuff, in a very low-tech way — no “Breaking Bad”-style chemistry sophistication here — and sells it, and helps others consume it. Review: ‘The Other Side,’ a Harrowing Visit With People on the Margins 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Out of the box, “Sesame Street” was a rara avis: a mass-market hit on public TV, a kids’ show with sophistication and a wild countercultural energy. ‘Sesame Street’ Was Always Political 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z There's no attempt at sophistication, just a brutal rush through 12 songs in under 20 minutes. Cerebral Ballzy: Cerebral Ballzy ? review 2011-07-28T22:40:01Z Kimmy relies on Titus for sophistication and guidance, and Titus relies on Kimmy for her Midwestern optimism — she refuses to fail or let him falter. Review: ‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ Features a Midwestern Fish Out of Water 2015-03-05T05:00:00Z I’ve always liked this wine for its elegance and sophistication, in contrast to many Chateauneufs that are overpowering with alcohol at 15 percent and higher, and because it’s made from organic grapes. What you could be drinking this week: A two-star, $16 sparkler from France 2017-07-21T04:00:00Z The family dynamic is not unlike the one on “Arrested Development,” only “Working the Engels” leaves out the humor, inventiveness and sophistication. ‘Welcome to Sweden’ and ‘Working the Engels’ on NBC 2014-07-09T04:00:00Z Smoking was once associated with sophistication; now it decidedly correlates with lower levels of income and education, much as drinking nondiet soda and a host of other insalubrious habits do. Future Tense: Celebrities Behaving Well 2014-03-07T21:36:13Z Parker is again a standout, but the star is the choreography, a dazzling alloy of sophistication and brazen showmanship. Birmingham Royal Ballet ? review 2010-10-18T22:00:00Z The idea of a grove of tall, topless women, dripping in crystals, brought exoticism and sophistication to the desert. The sad demise and curious afterlife of the Vegas showgirl 2018-12-04T05:00:00Z After all, a certain lack of sophistication was rather the point of the C86 bands. Various: Scared to Get Happy – review 2013-06-13T14:29:01Z If we use a hair dryer, it puffs up the hair too much, and this look is more about easy sophistication. | Q. & A. with Guido Palau at Rag & Bone 2013-09-07T01:30:28Z "They've become small markers of stability and sophistication, coveted by young people for whom traditional indicators of both often remain out of reach." Why aprons have become the must-have stay-at-home accessory 2020-04-25T04:00:00Z But when he returned to Bremen 11 years later, with a quintet, his penchant for misdirection and ludic sophistication had only grown stronger. How Pop and Jazz Wrapped Up the Past in 16 Boxed Sets 2020-12-23T05:00:00Z But the loveliness and stylistic sophistication of such passages inadvertently mute the brutality of slavery with its concomitant conditions of illiteracy and intellectual starvation. ‘Free Men’ review: A dark mystery, a gruesome crime, a relentless chase 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z That shows sophistication but requires care in performing the next tasting ritual: the swirl. Those wine-snob behaviors? There’s a good reason for all of them. 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z We look to open in the best locations, with the best interior design possible, and with an extremely high level of sophistication. IHT Luxury Conference: Brazil's Body Beautiful 2011-11-10T09:18:22Z Like Miyazaki, Tan engages audiences across a wide range of age and sophistication. Shaun Tan?s Wild Imagination 2011-04-23T04:30:02Z The five numbers — each a solo — certainly showed five different dance languages, and four demonstrated language in high stages of sophistication. Review: At Indian Dance Festival, Subtleties in the Sway of a Torso 2015-08-30T04:00:00Z “Burnt Sugar” is a work of extraordinary insight, courage and sophistication. Review | ‘Burnt Sugar,’ a challenging Booker Prize finalist, is hard to take, but harder to shake off 2021-01-19T05:00:00Z At his peak, Mr. Frost was a one-stop-shopping television star: a newsman with a flair for show business, an entertainer with a thoughtful side, and at times a brazen schmoozer with undeniable sophistication and charm. An Appraisal: David Frost: Newsman, Showman, and Suave at Both 2013-09-02T20:59:00Z She should, and she will, for what she displays here is playing of preternatural sensitivity, sophistication and control, along with a touch of magic, as Bach’s theme returns at the end. The 25 Best Classical Music Recordings of 2017 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z While the director, Ernst Lubitsch, is famous for his comic sophistication, this 1943 feature is also a crystalline example of his magnificent cinematic craft. Movie Listings for June 17-23 2016-06-16T04:00:00Z They add a cheerfulness beyond their stature, recede with more decorum than their bigger brothers and reflect the sophistication of the gardener. Perspective | Planting bulbs offers a bit of hope for better things to come. Even this year. 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z Sometimes couples don’t have the same chemistry onstage, but their partnership was a striking example of support and sophistication. Two Ailey Stars Will Now Turn Their Focus to Baby Steps 2020-12-08T05:00:00Z Here characters are permitted to use words like sophistry, and the belief in the viewer’s own sophistication is so intact that cameos by people like the Democratic strategist Joe Trippi barely carry any exposition. Critic?s Notebook: Dirty Politics: From Halls of Power to Hotel Suites 2011-05-18T05:50:00Z This was the mark of sophistication that Pilobolus brought to Wolf Trap in its enthralling and frequently astonishing performance Tuesday night. Pilobolus’s naked display of magic Metal I-beams and disintegrating concrete dominated the space, serving as a dramatic, contradictory backdrop for a collection that was full of polish and sophistication — and the joy of experimentation. At Proenza Schouler show, all rules about leather in spring melt away "Like Water for Chocolate," showcased the complexity and sophistication of Mexican cuisine.. For the love of Mexican cuisine: Revisiting "Like Water for Chocolate" on its 30th anniversary 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z Aperitivo is a sacred rite in Milan, and there’s no finer place to carry on the tradition than around the rooftop pool of Ceresio 7, a new bar and restaurant that oozes sophistication. What to Do in Milan 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z The collection is popular, he says, because it appeals to a certain level of education and sophistication: The items incorporate historical images, vintage maps, art, architecture — things that people find intellectually interesting rather than blingy. For lawyers and lobbyists at gift season, it’s never just the thought that counts 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z For that reason I think the increasing sophistication of these games is to be welcomed. Depicting war 2010-09-18T23:02:00Z Structures, containers, and accessories painted to match your palette will “ante up the sophistication and the beauty by making everything look cohesive,” Linda says. Secrets of a Savvy Gardener 2011-04-29T19:50:00.947Z When I hear “Steppin’ Out,” I often remember being about ten, zooming along in carpool on the way to school, listening to the car radio, imagining sophistication, the city, glamour, zipping wildly into the unknown. Joe Jackson, Past, Present, and Fast Forward 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z Good Lighting: An elegant two-tiered chandelier casts a soft light and adds a touch of sophistication. 2010-02-08T16:51:00Z And as these late products of BSF show, the system was reaching a level of sophistication and efficiency just as it was axed. Birmingham's brilliant new schools – but could they be they last? 2013-01-22T19:00:01Z But the real Oriental flavor and sense of sophistication came from the prints. Fashion Review: Milan Fashion Review: Prada, Versace, Etro, MaxMara 2012-09-21T23:37:54Z Rather, he has always been bright and witty, with an air of sophistication that led him to explore his love of world history, classical art, modernist literature and a worldly taste in cuisine. Queering Appalachia — finding chosen families online in an unforgiving landscape 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z Mr. Yonebayashi, an able disciple, so far lacks the master’s visual majesty, his attunement to the mysteries of nature and his ethical sophistication. Review: ‘Mary and the Witch’s Flower’ Chases a Girl and Her Broomstick 2018-01-18T05:00:00Z This is a date movie that doesn't offer the sophistication it thinks it does, but is as enjoyable and good-natured as the genre requires. Silver Linings Playbook – review 2012-11-22T10:24:01Z Geoff couldn’t help admiring the older man, later lauding him for “still trying to do his job, still trying to steer his charges toward increased musical sophistication and help push them to their best performances.” The Beatles’ struggle to finish “The White Album”: How bad did it get? 2018-09-09T04:00:00Z But it's just a matter of sophistication and craft. A Minute With: Composer Alexandre Desplat on the art of scoring film 2014-02-05T13:26:27Z His mind turned toward the past again: “There was almost this excitement of arriving to a place of sophistication, of modernity, you know?” Mexico City as the Director of ‘Roma’ Remembers It (and Hears It) 2019-01-02T05:00:00Z It’s a rats-to-riches story in which Danny Bowien, shut out of his first restaurant by the health department and some stubborn rodents, rebuilds with a great deal more swank and sophistication. Top New York Restaurants of 2015 2015-12-15T05:00:00Z The goal: to refresh the 2001 design by Thomas O’Brien—iconic among boutique hotels—while retaining the downtown sophistication associated with the "Sixty" address. See Sixty SoHo’s New Design 2014-09-29T04:00:00Z But, if that's your sort of thing, it has just enough sophistication to keep you interested after the initial dirty buzz wears off. TV highlights: 29/4/2013 2013-04-29T06:00:07Z An elite is not a financial tycoon, or even a political powerhouse, but someone who articulates a mind of intellectual sophistication. “Real Americans” vs. “Coastal Elites”: What right-wing sneers at city dwellers really mean 2016-11-20T05:00:00Z For all its linguistic and conceptual sophistication, narratively, it's a slender romance that ought to be read swiftly. The Professor of Poetry by Grace McCleen – review 2013-07-28T07:30:00Z I remained her only child, but motherhood only seemed to enhance my mother’s glamour and sophistication. Our most dangerous hike 2012-05-21T01:00:00Z Yet, more than most designers today, Ms. Prada is interested in making dynamic connections, and at some point very soon people are going to become bored with heritage and stale attitudes about sophistication. Fashion Review: Ideas That Go Beyond Heritage 2010-09-24T22:46:00Z We learn of surgeries to correct curved spines, of the nature of aging and of the growing sophistication of artificial limbs. Museum Review: The Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas 2012-12-01T00:56:04Z Which is why I’m swigging it now, trying to comprehend from afar what I missed from a-near, to bring some Alpine sophistication to the ski slopes of Maryland. The age-old liqueur that will bring a wintry taste of the Alps to your glass 2016-02-20T05:00:00Z “He’s very much an art-school kid,” Mr. Rayner said, adding that the couple’s style “is actually a function of their taste and sophistication.” The Culinary Couple Who Built a British Empire 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z Once journalists lost interest in weeping female fans and turned their attention to the sophistication of the band’s evolving compositions, the conversation became far more intellectual, if at times combative. I saw the Beatles live, but no, I didn’t scream. It’s time to take female fans seriously. 2017-05-26T04:00:00Z The museum’s historical survey leads us through patent quarrels over the invention of the electronic computer, the evolution of data storage, the development of microprocessors, the growing sophistication of computer graphics. Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif. 2012-09-28T17:20:02Z Patches of feathers and dangling chains added a debonaire sophistication to the bold looks. Rio gets a Parisian makeover at Maria Bonita Extra 2012-01-13T03:31:03Z With her continental sophistication acquired from having attended the Sorbonne and her impeccably correct leftist politics, Clara awed me as Anaïs once had. My mentor, Anaïs Nin 2017-09-17T04:00:00Z Compellingly simple and made with rudimentary technology, much of the work in “Digital Pioneers” is astonishingly beautiful and seems both brave and prescient given the extreme sophistication of “Decode.” Design: London Portrays Past and Future of Digital Art 2009-12-14T11:34:00Z They were certainly up to the challenge in a show on Wednesday night full of charm and sophistication. Fashion Review: Familiarity Breeds Comfort 2010-09-16T23:20:00Z The film is an elegantly realized movie that virtually flaunts its production values, its suave sophistication, its simultaneous knowingness regarding its own messages and its own techniques. How “Parasite” Falls Short of Greatness 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z Clean, lively and popular with travelers, this city is an intriguing blend of medieval history, youthful energy and urban sophistication. Reconnecting with Avignon — a medieval town with a youthful attitude 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z With its lively, sometimes lyrical prose, “Strange Birds” respects its readers’ intelligence and sophistication. Saving Birds by Ruffling Some Feathers 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z The essential point of Nix, that vegetarian food should be about sophistication, not denial, hits the spot. Vegetarian and proud: without meat, Nix packs a bite 2016-03-12T05:00:00Z Her combination of sophistication, style, humor and cleverness. The new book 'I'll Have What She's Having' looks at what made Nora Ephron's three best films great 2017-08-25T04:00:00Z This side of opera keeps growing in sophistication. It’s Starting to Look a Lot Like Choreography on Opera Stages 2018-11-16T05:00:00Z As the literal “face” of Chanel, Ms. Qualley is on offer as another consumable commodity, positioned against backdrops designed to convey global sophistication, refinement and indulgence. The Cinderella Myth We Can’t Quit 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z Auckland’s personality, like New Zealand’s, is laid-back and outdoorsy, but its sophistication shines in its expanding art scene, thriving fashion industry and a new generation of chefs embracing native ingredients. 36 Hours in Auckland 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z Rather than dazzle with intellectual sophistication or complex characters, the show owes its enduring appeal to the generic milestones with which it cannily invites reflection on our own life journeys. Pasadena Playhouse tweaks 1960s' 'The Fantasticks' for a post-9/11 era 2016-09-14T04:00:00Z Remember when those wines were the height of sophistication? Seattle and beyond: restaurant menus, the collector's edition 2011-04-20T02:01:04Z "This has been cooking in the underground for 20 years, and the sophistication is finally there where more people can understand it," he says. Kaskade brings it back to the city that first inspired him 2013-10-03T14:42:21Z A precocious French schoolboy's idea of sophistication, the film is as deep and as brittle as a coating of glossy nail varnish. Requiem for a Killer – review 2012-06-16T23:07:04Z Just as suspicion takes a little time to grow and spread, so does sophistication. 'Secrets and Lies' on ABC fails to provide a reason to care 2015-02-28T05:00:00Z In her apartment, she would write haunting, beautiful songs with a poetic honesty and melodic sophistication that set her apart from the other singers in Greenwich Village. Connie Converse: The first singer-songwriter 2014-09-30T04:00:00Z In 1931, this Broadway revue was considered the last word in sophistication. The Band Wagon ? review 2011-03-31T17:05:55Z Playing the Orwell card was not just a handy insult with a dash of literary sophistication, it also exercised a salutary effect on right-thinking people. Perspective | Turns out the Trump era isn’t ‘1984.’ It’s ‘King Lear.’ 2017-05-28T04:00:00Z Assuming an expression of amused sophistication – How absurd! The case for “good enough”: Forget striving–our happiness depends on being satisfied with less 2016-04-10T04:00:00Z And those movies were the hits, hailed by critics and embraced by audiences for their novelty and sophistication. 2010-02-06T02:29:00Z As that luxury has evaporated, so, it seems, has any attempt at sophistication. Can Netflix save us from the Great Romcom Shortage of 2018? I watched 11 films to find out 2018-08-24T04:00:00Z They've developed a distinct point of view that embraces fluidity and sophistication, usually with monochromatic outfits in tempting fabrics. In refocusing clothing line, Olsens shun spotlight 2012-02-14T03:00:14Z I think it's more a case of critics who haven't the aesthetic sophistication to process postmodern dramaturgy or ideological ambiguity. Why doesn't Broadway love Enron? 2010-04-29T11:33:00Z This rousing show reflected the variety and sophistication of the resulting music, with a reminder that many of the key performers from the 1970s and 80s remain in fine voice. Reggae Britannia ? review 2011-02-07T18:11:42Z The cool sophistication of the Mediterranean meets the Las Vegas Strip at this stylish pool club. Vegas' Perfect Poolside Dining 2010-06-21T23:05:00Z His music was deeply satisfying, with a sophistication that was both intellectual and physical. Dancing to Prince 2016-04-21T04:00:00Z “Simple” and “easy” are appropriate adjectives for the line, which effortlessly balances rumpled informality and tailored sophistication — without a hint of prepster irony. Basics Instinct 2010-08-26T19:06:00Z Instead Blizzard focused on reintroducing and repackaging the core StarCraft experience in a way that should appeal to a new generation of fans while also delivering the sophistication demanded by hard-core players. Video Game Review: StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, New Game From Blizzard 2010-08-01T21:48:00Z I have always loved the glamour and sophistication of the 1930's and its Art Deco and Chinoiserie influences. Message from NY Fashion Week: Consumer choices 2011-02-17T22:10:27Z “It doesn’t show great sophistication. But then again, a lot of television doesn’t.” TV show seeks teen rebels 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z It’s a good movie – maybe too good, with its visual sophistication leaving its B-movie roots poking through. Godzilla is the latest blockbuster to punish the sins of mankind 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z “And simplicity is now seen as the ultimate sophistication,” said Boyle. Danny Boyle on Steve Jobs: movies must be made about powerful men 2015-09-06T04:00:00Z Have you overlooked the sophistication of today's children?????I'm sure my 11 year old granddaughter would get it...... ‘Into the Woods,’ Disney’s Take on the Sondheim-Lapine Classic 2014-12-24T05:00:00Z Hayek wrote that she was pleased to have the opportunity to work with Weinstein and Miramax, which he then owned, because it was “synonymous with quality, sophistication and risk taking in films.” 'He was my monster': Actress Salma Hayek alleges Harvey Weinstein misc 2017-12-13T05:00:00Z In their sophistication and unsparing portraiture of grown-up combatants, these films are diametrically opposite in spirit to the first wave of Iranian films focusing on children and nature. Review: ‘Fireworks Wednesday,’ a Domestic Drama From Iran 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z What we said: An elegant, eccentric relationship comedy of ideas, highly rarefied and possessed of an almost inscrutable sophistication. Best films of 2018 so far 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z Forever after, rather than avoiding slow-moving films, I’ve viewed aridity as a sign of sophistication. Riff: Eating Your Cultural Vegetables 2011-05-01T07:43:01Z But Beethoven took the technique to a new level of sophistication. Beethoven’s 250th Birthday: His Greatness Is in the Details 2020-12-14T05:00:00Z There’s an obvious level of contradiction in a film by a white European radical that means to reflect the increasing self-awareness and political sophistication of ordinary Africans, even in conditions of endemic poverty and violence. Africa’s great awakening: Amid capitalist plunder and environmental catastrophe, a new consciousness rises 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z The orchestra in that rondo relishes the twists in the bass line and, throughout, is a model of sophistication. Mozart: Horn Concertos Nos 1-4 ? review 2011-08-20T23:05:47Z |
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