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The movie, a dazzling retelling of a mythic boy-god, has grossed an astonishing US$2 billion worldwide, outperforming many Hollywood releases.
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Shaoyu Yuan, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
During this chilling exchange, the camera stays on Briony’s face, taking in her steely albeit panicked reaction to Jamie’s vindictive retelling of events.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
Now, that same story is captivating a Generation Z audience online, thanks to Drew Coyle's digital retelling of his grandparents' World War II love story.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
But in this retelling, Caine asserted that the Islamic State could be defeated in four weeks, not one.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
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Shaoyu Yuan, The Conversation, 23 Apr. 2025
During this chilling exchange, the camera stays on Briony’s face, taking in her steely albeit panicked reaction to Jamie’s vindictive retelling of events.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
Now, that same story is captivating a Generation Z audience online, thanks to Drew Coyle's digital retelling of his grandparents' World War II love story.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
But in this retelling, Caine asserted that the Islamic State could be defeated in four weeks, not one.
—Tom Bowman, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
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“Retelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retelling. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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