protagonist
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Anderson’s “Resident Evil” protagonist is not a projection of any specific viewer.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
It is his conversations with fellow city solitaries that unveil smaller revelations, and Saramago casts the transformation of his protagonist in existential terms as Senhor José’s search becomes a project in itself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Meanwhile on 6 March it posted a video which mixed footage of US military strikes in Iran with film and TV clips, as well a clip from Halo's protagonist Master Chief saying "finishing this fight".
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
A24’s sweeps-ploitation drama may deflate the TV host’s ego, but it’s so in love with its protagonist it can’t see he’s the least compelling character in the movie.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026
All eyes are on an agent: a protagonist, a mover and shaker, a driving force.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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Siskel and Ebert wannabes Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick of the Lakers liken themselves to iconic film protagonists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
There’s an understandable pacing dip afterward, when the wounded villagers think the nightmare is over and our protagonists learn separately that the forest holds more of these mysteriously strong creatures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Simply by making affluent black Africans the protagonists, she says she has opened many people's eyes.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Our titular heroine is only 13 years old when her escapade begins – a little more mature than most of the director’s protagonists, but still innocent enough not to be jaded.
From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026
Jane, your films were about sticking it to the man, snapping back at the patriarchy by showing strong female protagonists who didn’t conform to gender roles.
From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon
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