And though Mr. Nebrada offers the dancers plenty of opportunities for the kind of direct performing that lives in silent movies, he does so with a distanced, knowing touch.

This ageless singer and pianist brings a light but knowing touch to songs like "The Ladies Who Lunch" and the Dave Frishberg classics "Peel Me a Grape" and "I'm Hip."

The silk slid slowly from her body, pulled away by the experienced, knowing touch of the man leading her into the promise of things she would have never imagined she would feel.

The story, based on Nick Hornby's novel, is thoroughly sentimental, but the Weitzes bring it off with a light, knowing touch (A. O. Scott).

She knew the smell, touch, and taste of him.

Goblets that never knew human touch were raised to lips that curved in unfamiliar smiles.

Now, under that firm, knowing touch he felt some of the ever-present fear subside, felt a relaxation.

The story, based on Nick Hornby's novel, is thoroughly sentimental, but the Weitzes bring it off with a light, knowing touch, and Mr. Grant has the wit to turn his charm against itself, emphasizing Will's caddish narcissism enough to make his maturation seem meaningful (A. O. Scott).