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rivet

[riv-it] / ˈrɪv ɪt /






























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Defiant, emotional and life-affirming, the film presents us with endearing patriots who love their country but hate its leaders, sucking us into a riveting tale with a powerful undertow.

From Los Angeles Times

But “The Penguin” hasn’t returned—yet—which is close to criminal, given the riveting performance of Cristin Milioti, who won her Emmy in September.

From The Wall Street Journal

For the most part, though, she creates a canvas and safe space for some of the most riveting and uncompromising performances of the year.

From Washington Post

On Friday members of the jury were riveted when Paltrow said on the stand that she initially thought she was being “violated” when the collision began.

From Seattle Times

Yet in the riveting Broadway revival of the musical “Parade” that opened on Thursday at the Bernard B. Jacobs Theater, it’s Micaela Diamond, as Lucille Frank, you watch most closely and who breaks your heart.

From New York Times