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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › My_Old_Lady_(film)My Old Lady (film) - Wikipedia

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   My Old Lady is a 2014 comedy-drama film written and directed by Israel Horovitz in his feature directorial debut, based on his 1996 play of the same name. [4] The film stars Maggie Smith, Kevin Kline, Kristin Scott Thomas, and Dominique Pinon. [5] It was screened in the Special Presentations section of the 2014 Toronto International Film ...

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   Jan 10, 2024 · The term "cracker" thus became emblematic of their unyielding spirit and unwavering resolve in the face of formidable challenges, solidifying its place in the lexicon of American vernacular. As the frontier ethos permeated the cultural fabric of the southern United States, the term "cracker" transcended its original context and evolved into a symbol of pride and identity for the descendants of ...

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   My Old Lady: Directed by Israel Horovitz. With Kevin Kline, Michel Burstin, Elie Wajeman, Maggie Smith. An American inherits an apartment in Paris that comes with an unexpected resident.

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   • Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance

   • Director: Israel Horovitz
   • Release Date: 2014-11-21

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   Apr 24, 2024 · Despite its relative lack of prominence in discussions compared to other racial slurs, the term “Cracker” holds a deep-seated historical significance and carries weighty implications. In 2013 ...

5. www.looper.com › 229344The Truth About Where These Famous Movie Lines Came From

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   Jan 11, 2021 · His character's most famous quote — "I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse" — comes directly from Mario Puzo's 1969 novel The Godfather, which the movie is adapted from. But one of the ...

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cracker_(term)Cracker (term) - Wikipedia

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   Cracker, sometimes cracka or white cracker, is a racial slur directed towards white people, [1] [2] [3] used especially with regard to poor rural whites in the Southern United States. [4] Although commonly a pejorative , it is also used in a neutral context, particularly in reference to a native of Florida or Georgia (see Florida cracker and Georgia cracker ).

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   What is a 'cracker' in history?

   • The term "cracker" carries a profound connection to the identity and cultural narratives of white people, particularly in the context of the southern United States. Its historical association with white settlers and their descendants has engendered complex discussions about identity, heritage, and societal perceptions.

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   What is the origin of the term'soda Cracker'?

   • Another possibility, which may be a modern folk etymology, supposes that the term derives from "soda cracker", a type of light wheat biscuit that in the Southern US dates back to at least the Civil War. The idea has possibly been influenced by "whitebread", a similar term for white people.

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   Was 'cracker' a derogatory term?

   • There is also evidence that “Cracker” was being used as a derogatory term in the late 1500s. In the Shakespeare play, King John, released in the 1590s, a character can be seen using “Cracker” as an insult to describe Scotch-Irish immigrants as pompous and overly opinionated.

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   How did the term 'cracker' relate to white people?

   • The term's linkage to white people unfolds against the backdrop of the American frontier and the enduring legacy of the southern pioneer communities. The term "cracker" became intricately intertwined with the identity of white settlers who ventured into the untamed expanses of the southern frontier.

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   Is Cracker a pejorative word?

   • Although commonly a pejorative, it is also used in a neutral context, particularly in reference to a native of Florida or Georgia (see Florida cracker and Georgia cracker). The exact history and origin of the term is debated. The term is "probably an agent noun " from the word crack.

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   Is my old lady a Hindi movie?

   • By what name was My Old Lady (2014) officially released in India in Hindi? My Old Lady: Directed by Israel Horovitz. With Kevin Kline, Michel Burstin, Elie Wajeman, Maggie Smith. An American inherits an apartment in Paris that comes with an unexpected resident.

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8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_Cracker_episodesList of Cracker episodes - Wikipedia

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   6. 6. " One Day a Lemming Will Fly (Part One) ". Simon Cellan Jones. Jimmy McGovern. 1 November 1993 (1993-11-01) A young boy, Timothy Lang, is found hanged in a nearby wood, drawing the ire of the city, and the main suspect is Tim's school teacher, Mr Cassidy.