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  • (Tubingen, 1854).] [Footnote 35: This grotesque portrait of the "vilain" is perfectly conventional in aristocratic poetry, and is also applied to some

    Four Arthurian Romances de Troyes Chr��tien 1914

  • Is it about a vilain having troubles with his "minions"?

    International Despicable Me Teaser Trailer | /Film 2010

  • Is it about a second-place vilain trying to find his place and battling the first-place vilain?

    International Despicable Me Teaser Trailer | /Film 2010

  • By the way, Kristin, I couldn't imagine the use of "froid" and "vilain" for a newspaper ...

    canard - French Word-A-Day 2009

  • Just realised the link I gave you for "The vilain petit canard" (Andersen) is ONLY a text (it's in French and you can print it if you want) ...

    canard - French Word-A-Day 2009

  • The Ultimates was amazing and i think it was Variety that called it "the greatest movie never made", so if they just follow the ultimates (which it seems like they're doing judging by sam jackson as nick fury and the potential for hulk as the vilain), then this could be an amazing movie.

    Robert Downey Jr. and Don Cheadle Sign On for The Avengers | /Film 2008

  • Yeah, I too noticed that reference to "Two Face", plus I heard'em say "Harvey Dent" and from what I remember from watching the animated version, "Harvey" was "Two Face's" real name, so I figured that was him and that he'd become two face either late in this movie, or he'd be the main vilain in the next sequel …. but yeah, good job capturing that pic Joel!!!

    Must Watch: Second Full Trailer for The Dark Knight! « FirstShowing.net 2008

  • So in the end we all hope that justice prevails over our "evil side" - psychologically we can see ourselves in the vilain and the hero, but expect the hero to win, that's what I think.

    Why Do People Still Love Detective Books? Lauri 2010

  • Already there have been calls to meet the cad on a field of honor, but I think more appropriate response will not to call anymore attention to the shameful act, but merely to shun the vilain.

    Archive 2007-06-01 ZenMondo Wormser 2007

  • Already there have been calls to meet the cad on a field of honor, but I think more appropriate response will not to call anymore attention to the shameful act, but merely to shun the vilain.

    Happy Rez Day Mr. Drinkwater -- (AND It's not a DUEL) ZenMondo Wormser 2007

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