However entertaining these two are, there is an argument that they are not truly Christmas films – they don't have the glassy-eyed note of serious sentimental exaltation.
Mr. Segal expertly captures the note of serious aggression that simmers under Jesse's slacker-dude surface, without sacrificing any of the character's prickly humor.
While the photos and headlines sound a note of whimsy, the text below the ads is decidedly serious, all of them noting, "The physical and emotional toll can be devastating".
Antique skylights, Queen Anne chairs and a sparkling chandelier add notes of serious intention.
A cardiac surgeon noted a cluster of serious infections leading to wound dehiscence, despite the fact that none of his colleagues had noticed a rise in infection rates.
A nourishing force for new and unknown artists it certainly was, but the Café also forced the larger arts community to take note of some serious talent in a locale that would otherwise be completely off the beaten-arts-track.
In legal papers filed last week, lawyers challenging Proposition 8 took note of the "serious, lasting, and irreparable damage to gay men and lesbians who wish to marry" caused by this extended timetable and called on the federal court to lift its injunction.
Fortunately, there were quite a few examples of the latter: wines that were engineered with Teutonic precision but that danced across the palate, intertwining ethereal citrus notes with a seam of serious salinity.
We are trying to make videos that are easy to watch – with entertainment, but also with a lot of serious notes, for young people who want to experiment, but also for parents who want to know what their children may try so they can speak honestly with each other and, for example, make rules, just like you do with your child and alcohol".
However, the Wildcats need to start making a serious note of what's in the rearview mirror, because everyone is closing fast.
"The relevant organ put him in custody after taking a serious note of his behaviour, and is now investigating the case".
