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Genuine peace requires rewriting textbooks, ending propaganda, and ceasing the glorification of violence.—
Artak Beglaryan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025 -
The portrayal of indigenous people was riddled with stereotypes and other problematic story elements, including the glorification of suicide.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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His commentary across the film, which potently mixes 16mm film and contemporary digital imagery that encompass the multiple eras of Adrian’s life, switches between adoration and regret befitting a father still contending with such a devastating loss.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
3 Sep. 2025
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In theatrical Leo, the love planet brings passion and flair, heightening our desire for affection and adoration.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Through their on-camera interviews, passion and reverence for cinema comes clearly through, making the film a touching paean to the power of the artform and the people behind it.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Every aspect of Maddie’s Secret is indeed made with love, showing reverence for the stylistic flourishes that made TV movies so memorable.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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The odds of a court petition would be long, however, as federal law requires judges to show deference towards arbitrators.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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When adjudicating a request filed on Form I-129 involving the same parties and the same underlying facts, USCIS gives deference to its prior determination of the petitioner’s, applicant's, or beneficiary's eligibility.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Romanticization.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/romanticization. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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