directed

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Only a handful of the adaptations of Mary Shelley’s beloved classic have been directed by women.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Belfast steeled itself Wednesday for a second night of violence directed at immigrants in Northern Ireland, unrest that authorities say is being stoked by far-right activists on social media.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But that wasn’t the only reason locals sometimes directed their ire toward health workers.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Lithgow won best performance by an actor in a leading role in a play for his portrayal of the controversial, beloved British author Roald Dahl in Mark Rosenblatt’s poignant drama “Giant,” directed by Nicholas Hytner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“Sit back down immediately, and wait five minutes,” Aunt Kitty directed, her voice deadly.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan