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Seth Macfarlane On Depictions Of Optimism In Hollywood | Where Everybody Knows Your Name
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林宜悉 posted on 2026/03/06Ever wonder why Hollywood seems stuck on dystopian futures and anti-heroes? Seth Macfarlane dives into the shift from optimistic storytelling to darker themes, discussing shows like 'The Orville' and 'The Handmaid's Tale'. You'll pick up advanced vocabulary and gain fascinating cultural insights into Hollywood's narrative trends!
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negative
US /ˈnɛɡətɪv/
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UK /'neɡətɪv/
- Noun
- The opposite to a positive electrical charge
- In grammar, containing words such as 'no' or 'not'
- Adjective
- Being harmful, unwanted or unhelpful
- In mathematics, being less than zero
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More brilliant
US /ˈbrɪljənt/
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UK /'brɪlɪənt/
- Adjective
- Having a great amount of intelligence or talent
- Being very bright, like a diamond; shining
- Noun
- A diamond or other gem cut in a particular form with many facets to have exceptional brilliance.
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More achieve
US /əˈtʃiv/
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UK /ə'tʃi:v/
- Transitive Verb
- To succeed in doing good, usually by working hard
- To succeed in reaching a particular goal, status, or standard, often after effort or perseverance.
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More mess
US /mɛs/
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UK /mes/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Something that is untidy, dirty or unclean
- A difficult or confused situation.
- Transitive Verb
- To make something untidy or dirty
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