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[ahrt-fuhl] / ˈɑrt fəl /


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If you’re down for films that are both terrifying and artful, we have a horror trio: Obsession, Backrooms, and Leviticus.

From Slate Jun. 26, 2026

We’re still picnicking under piñatas, and some of us still gather at newsstands to flip through artful magazines and meet like-minded strangers.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 13, 2026

The result is an artful onslaught of high-flying, spinning, partnered and sometimes tumbling excursions suggesting that Mr. Peck was eagerly all wound up as he choreographed.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 9, 2026

“The Chronology of Water,” on the other hand, is a wholly unforgettable turn for Stewart, who lets her actors do all the storytelling while she remains laser-focused on exploring artful and stylish new storytelling modes.

From Salon Jan. 1, 2026

The insider’s artful complexity didn’t much interest Cornwall Capital.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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