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the gang of impish children ran into the street, utterly oblivious to the traffic
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Nicholson's portrayal of a rebellious mental hospital inmate is a phenomenal combination of sly intelligence and impish braggadocio, best showcased during the scene where, thwarted in his attempt to watch the World Series on TV, McMurphy ad libs a commentary in front of a blank set.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
These impish touches involve a wicked caterpillar (Dave Franco) whose mother, the Insect Queen, is voiced by acting royalty Meryl Streep.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Just an impish grin and a wave to the crowd.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Nicholson's portrayal of a rebellious mental hospital inmate is a phenomenal combination of sly intelligence and impish braggadocio, best showcased during the scene where, thwarted in his attempt to watch the World Series on TV, McMurphy ad libs a commentary in front of a blank set.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
These impish touches involve a wicked caterpillar (Dave Franco) whose mother, the Insect Queen, is voiced by acting royalty Meryl Streep.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Just an impish grin and a wave to the crowd.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Impish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impish. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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