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The old government program has become a sacred cow.
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But in the film world, Adler might be best remembered for her unexpectedly daring roundhouse kick to film criticism’s sacred cow, Pauline Kael.
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Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
In the movie, Leslie is eager to tip some sacred cows.
—Chris Vognar, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
But that isn’t quite right: The 2024 version of Silent Hill 2 is a subtle, thoughtful reimagining of one of gaming’s true sacred cows.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
The meaning of the ick is different to everyone, and its amorphous nature makes for a softer work from Kahn, who has a penchant for taking on sacred cows.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
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Nicholas Bell, SPIN, 17 Dec. 2024
In the movie, Leslie is eager to tip some sacred cows.
—Chris Vognar, The Atlantic, 9 Dec. 2024
But that isn’t quite right: The 2024 version of Silent Hill 2 is a subtle, thoughtful reimagining of one of gaming’s true sacred cows.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
The meaning of the ick is different to everyone, and its amorphous nature makes for a softer work from Kahn, who has a penchant for taking on sacred cows.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Sacred cow.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sacred%20cow. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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