revenge
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By the end, screenwriter Ana Nogueira tees up some compelling moral dilemmas about the ethics of revenge, but Gillespie’s direction fails to entertain them with the weight they deserve.
From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026
Identity, revenge and a search for home are themes that arise throughout the novel — subjects Sarris knows well in his own life.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Furious, Vanderbilt sought revenge by cornering Erie stock, buying up all available shares.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
It will also target "feudalistic themes, violent revenge content, vulgar titles and copyright infringement", the statement read.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
“Hercules hung us upside down once, you know. Oh, revenge is sweet!”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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