And that was especially true in loud outbursts, where the performers were able to match not only dynamic levels but also energy levels.
True, "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close," "Drive," "The Tree of Life" and "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy," among others, were not on the list of 10 nominees unveiled today, and that isn't promising for any of them.
As a device to draw the attention of a bored or distracted audience, bleeps are an updated version of tried and true tactics like loud sound effects or laugh tracks.
The first, Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl, is the laugh out loud true tale of her move from the suburbs to the sticks.
The closer we get to our true selves, the louder they yell.
For a moment we were relieved, until our worst nightmare came true with the loudest noise of our lives.
It's true: ACTIONS speak louder than words.
The message throughout, that media and technology limit the possibility of complex expression, rings loud and true.
The message that education is a public good, and that it should be available to all regardless of finances, rings loud and true.
The spirit of the 70s rang out loud and true from this year's ceremonies, as Shirley Bassey growled Goldfinger to the gods, and Barbra Streisand moistened eyes with 'Memories'.
