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Thirteen years later, her play “My Master Builder,” inspired by Henrik Ibsen’s “The Master Builder,” was directed by Michael Grandage in London, starring Ewan McGregor and Elizabeth Debicki.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
The infamous Ezekiel 25:17 speech from “Pulp Fiction” is almost entirely a screenwriter’s creation; only the final refrain is loosely inspired by the actual biblical verse.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
The elusive Neukgu has inspired a meme coin, hailed by its creators as a the "wolf that wouldn't stay caged" and a "symbol of independence".
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
The Oscar winner plays an innocent death-row inmate in a drama inspired by a documentary and co-starring Tessa Thompson.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Duane went back to eating his delicious new ice dessert, which he was inspired to call a Snow Delight.
From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el
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