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There’s a reason that so many horror directors bow at the altar of Dario Argento, the king of the giallo film.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Yet in pregnancy, Mama Rice Pudding transforms into something more complex—a creative block that threatens to silence Shafak’s literary voice by forbidding books and demanding the sacrifice of artistic pursuits at the altar of maternal duty.
—Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
You're Cordially Invited tells the story of two couples on their journey to the altar — but behind the scenes, much of the cast has love stories of their own.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
At Sunday’s Mass that launched the daylong celebration, López and Ramírez — wearing sequined and embroidered huipil and skirt, colorful ribbons tied in her hair — led a dozen faithful in a traditional barefoot dance bringing the offerings to the altar.
—Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2025
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
Yet in pregnancy, Mama Rice Pudding transforms into something more complex—a creative block that threatens to silence Shafak’s literary voice by forbidding books and demanding the sacrifice of artistic pursuits at the altar of maternal duty.
—Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
You're Cordially Invited tells the story of two couples on their journey to the altar — but behind the scenes, much of the cast has love stories of their own.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
At Sunday’s Mass that launched the daylong celebration, López and Ramírez — wearing sequined and embroidered huipil and skirt, colorful ribbons tied in her hair — led a dozen faithful in a traditional barefoot dance bringing the offerings to the altar.
—Giovanna Dell'orto, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2025
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“Altar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/altar. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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