brilliant
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Mr. Godwin, who directed a brilliant “Macbeth” with Ralph Fiennes at this theater, is a director of remarkable acuity and precision—probably among the finest working in America today.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Jeffrey Wright, Richard Gere and Katherine Waterson round out a top-notch cast in this adaptation of Eric Rochant’s brilliant French series “Le Bureau des Legendes.”
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
In the fifth episode, Tom is kidnapped by the criminal Robbie Prendergast, played by the brilliant Tom Pelphrey.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
“War” segues into “Born In The USA,” a segue so simple but so brilliant it’s surprising it hasn’t happened before.
From Salon • May 28, 2026
The sea glittered a brilliant, sparkling blue now, and the dark object swirled closer and closer to the shore with every wave.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
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