Vivian composed the main theme first, then the theme for family patriarch Preston (Kurt Russell).
—
Fred Topel,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
The older aunt’s character has morphed into a bold talent agent, who sees the potential for the nightclub and manages to convince the patriarch of the household that the nightclub could be a money-maker for them all.
Sitting alone among these ancients can be a profound experience.
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Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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Coping with Critters
The discovery of archeological remains has helped scientists better understand how ancients coped with bothersome critters.
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Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
Some bargain hunters poked around, while a handful of old-timers walked the halls for exercise.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
Tastee-Freez was where Middle American children were rewarded, budding adults savored their first morsels of independence, and old-timers gathered to reminisce.
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