[I]t seems to not make the slightest difference that his raw materials are cliches, and that his handling of the medium--of any medium--is inert.
His raw materials did not make a difference.
His raw materials changed his work.
World food prices have risen.
Nobody cares whether or not the place is good.
I can't say they won't be a good parent, but that they cannot be a caring parent.
The dog is running across the surf, chasing a young boy and girl running in front of him.
Adventureland consists of only obstacle courses and does not focus on exotic locales.
The family is sitting down to dinner.