greed
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Sam Adams reviews this cautionary tale of corporate greed and explains how the story of the movie’s release came to mirror the one it was telling.
From Slate ● Aug. 27, 2026
"It's a classic example of corporate greed over valuing customers," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Coogler’s recent deal with Warner Bros. to regain ownership rights to his smash hit “Sinners” was a boon for filmmakers who’ve long been frustrated with studio greed and meddling.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
Prosecutors say Mr. Mangione wrote in a notebook that he was rebelling against “the deadly, greed fueled health insurance cartel.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
He stopped, because naked greed and excitement had replaced the friendliness on Abanazer Bolger’s face.“And there’s more like this there?”
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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