Word: charisma
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 2000-2009
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...just the right moment she turned to give the cameras a perfect backdrop of happy, flag-waving children. The emotional pitch was not quite the hormonal exchange of former U.S. President Bill Clinton working a rope line, but in her subdued way the Queen is a rock star whose charisma is curiously magnified because she seems to have no desire for the fame she cannot escape. As her limousine crawled away (she deadpanned to the chauffeur who tested it at the factory that its most important quality was how it handled at 5 km/h), she had accomplished her goal, which...
...would be speculation to say how he resonates with Latinos specifically, “Ringleader of the Tormentors” makes it obvious why people in general still find him so compelling; throughout the album, the subjects of loss, love, and God are addressed within a tuneful flow, oozing charisma and self-conscious meaning. The music presents his image as the savior in his own quasi-religious faith.The album’s opener, “I Will See You in Far off Places,” starts with a banging rock opening that could be any number of bands...
...they've been able to isolate Lula and make him a Teflon president," says David Fleischer, the author of Brazil Focus, a weekly political report. "That he knew nothing about the scandals has been accepted by the poor and lower middle class and that, together with his reserves of charisma built up over the years, could be enough...
...Lula doesn't need that much charisma to stand out against his main opponent, the former Sao Paulo governor Geraldo Alckmin, a dull technocrat jokingly said to have all the appeal of the chuchu, a tasteless vegetable. If Alckmin loses it will probably be more because of who he is than for what he might do. And it will probably be in spite of what Lula's party has done...
Banderas is the highlight of the film. With his sexy Spanish accent and enthralling eyes, Banderas has the charisma to carry “Take the Lead.” As Dulaine, he is convincing as the charming, chivalrous ladies man and capable of showing pensiveness and emotion when placed in a difficult situation. Banderas is also an exceptional dancer; his Argentine Tango is impeccable...