inner conflicts
plural noun
: ideas, feelings, etc., that disagree with one another
exploring the character's inner conflicts
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There are other ways to get at inner conflicts without sacrificing theatrical magnetism.
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Bonds that were once as strong as family are now tested by new group dynamics, fresh faces, and inner conflicts.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2024
Other films are more down-to-earth and understated, exploring subtle inner conflicts with nuance and sensitivity.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 14 May 2024
Each character’s personality and inner conflicts materialize through their homes' interiors.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 18 Apr. 2023
Though the story is centered on Sammy [Gabriel LaBelle] as essentially a Steven stand-in, Mitzi becomes the stealth hero of the movie, this passionate dancer and pianist with a real artist's soul and inner conflicts.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2023
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
Bonds that were once as strong as family are now tested by new group dynamics, fresh faces, and inner conflicts.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2024
Other films are more down-to-earth and understated, exploring subtle inner conflicts with nuance and sensitivity.
—Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 14 May 2024
Each character’s personality and inner conflicts materialize through their homes' interiors.
—Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 18 Apr. 2023
Though the story is centered on Sammy [Gabriel LaBelle] as essentially a Steven stand-in, Mitzi becomes the stealth hero of the movie, this passionate dancer and pianist with a real artist's soul and inner conflicts.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2023
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“Inner conflicts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inner%20conflicts. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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