But fans of the myth of Erzsébet Báthory, who was accused circa the early 17th century of killing young virgins to bathe in their blood for her own beautification, might be let down by what’s ultimately a silly, madcap Vienna adventure.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
The film, directed by renowned German New Wave artist and filmmaker Ulrike Ottinger, is the latest retelling of the story of Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Báthory, a real-life aristocrat accused of bathing in the blood of virgins to retain her youth.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
And, to this day, they are meticulously trained from colts to perform spectacular feats of dressage, including some who can lift their front legs and seem to prance off the ground.
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Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
The latter was shipped to the Indianapolis Colts in a deal that brought New York two first-round picks and wide receiver AD Mitchell, whom the colts drafted in the second round in 2024.
Volunteer Jane Gilbert recommends newbies check the site to make sure the Sunday practice isn’t preempted by a special event.
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Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
In 2024, Carlsen co-founded Freestyle Chess, a tournament circuit designed to be a bit more TV-friendly for beginners and with a unique format and point system to keep chess newbies engaged.
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