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When Steve finds out that HYDRA is embedded in the infrastructure of the American government in Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014), policy and systemic oppression isn’t addressed.—
Richard Newby,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025 -
Much of the film, however, explores Vital’s experience as a Spanish immigrant who moved from southern Extremadura to Barcelona, escaping gross poverty and rural oppression under dictator Francisco Franco.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
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Superintendent Aaron Spence expressed deep sorrow over the loss, stating that the incident has profoundly affected the local community.—
John Feng,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, what Magaro does in a nearly silent, utterly compelling turn is to convey the muted sorrow of a man pushed against the wall by a set of unfortunate circumstances, who refuses to ask for help.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2025
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All that positivity evaporated in the opening seconds on Saturday, with that hope being replaced by anger, recrimination and dejection.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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Just like that, an entire team’s optimism and energy turned into dejection and disbelief.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Nov. 2024
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Still, there is an undeniable air of melancholy to his movements since that move.—
Jack Lang,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025
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The song captures both melancholy and resilience, reflecting Knowles’ mastery of storytelling through song.—
SPIN Contributor,
SPIN,
4 Feb. 2025
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Yarden appeared to be in extreme distress in the video and was very likely speaking under duress.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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While the civil lawsuit filed by Petito's parents accused them of withholding information and causing emotional distress, no criminal charges were brought against them.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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Some experts think stories about climate issues don’t all have to be doom and gloom The question is, how can movies and TV shows that depict climate change spur viewers into action, or even to just become more climate aware, without scaring them?—
Dan Heching,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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The young lead has a wonderfully magnetic presence, veering between youthful frolic and pensive gloom, even though the film rarely creates circumstances where the latter makes sense.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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