ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CULT
From Latin cultus cultivation, refinement, from colere to till.
10 QUOTES WITH «CULT»
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cult.
It was a special show that became a cult classic of sorts, and I made a lot of money for it.
Perhaps the biggest problem in journalism is the cult divide between journalists and corporate owners.
I did the figure of Diana in V, a cult TV show seen all over the world.
To be involved with movies that become kind of cult classics... I've been very fortunate. 'The Warriors' is certainly a cult classic, and 'Xanadu' is, to a certain degree, a cult classic as well.
My first horror film was - well, I don't know. 'Bless the Child' is sort of genre, but 'May' was such a cult hit that after that, I just started getting offers for horror. I think I got a little bit pigeonholed in it right off of 'May' because there was just such a large response to that film.
I was skeptical about doing Texas Chainsaw at first because it's such a cult classic. I'd seen some of the sequels and was not a fan of those.
I can understand why some of these drummers and bass players become cult figures with all of their equipment and the incredible amount of technique they have. But there's very little that I think satisfies you intellectually or emotionally.
I did sing in another film called 'Empire Records' which is a cult film. 'Grease 2' is also a cult film. You either love it or just think the original was better.
I did a film called 'Black Dynamite' that was very, very funny. That seems to be a film that's kind of a cult classic.
If an alien with an accounting degree touched down in America, it might conclude that we're a weird cult that spends 11 months living frugally and four crazy weeks buying tons of stuff we don't need. It wouldn't be entirely wrong, either.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CULT»
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cult in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
cult and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Cult Cinema: an Introduction presents the first in-depth academic examination of all aspects of the field of cult cinema, including audiences, genres, and theoretical perspectives.
Ernest Mathijs, Jamie Sexton, 2012
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The
Cult of the Black Virgin
There are many icons of Mary that show black faces and hands. In France, these are called Vierge Noires-Black Virgins. Elsewhere, may be called Black Madonnas or the "other Mary.
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How to Start Your Own
Cult for Fun and Profit
This 10-page instructional booklet provides you with all the information you need to start, build, and maintain your own for-profit religious cult, quickly and effectively, and with a minimum of time and money.
'The Cult TV Book' is designed to be the companion reference to this TV phenomenon, whose shows offer biting commentaries on society today.
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The
Cult of the Amateur: How blogs, MySpace, YouTube, and ...
Offering concrete solutions on how we can reign in the free-wheeling, narcissistic atmosphere that pervades the Web, THE CULT OF THE AMATEUR is a wake-up call to each and every one of us.
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The
Cult of Personality Testing: How Personality Tests Are ...
The Cult Of Personality Testing documents, for the first time, the disturbing consequences of these tests. Children are being labeled in limiting ways.
Roberta E. Pearson is a reader in media and cultural studies at Cardiff University. She is the author of the forthcoming book Small Screen, Big Universe: Star Trek and Television.
Sara Gwenllian-Jones, Roberta E. Pearson, 2004
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The
Cult of the Mother of God in Byzantium: Texts and Images
This volume, on the cult of the Theotokos (Virgin Mary) in Byzantium, focuses on textual and historical aspects of the subject, thus complementing previous work which has centered more on the cult of images of the Mother of God.
Leslie Brubaker, Mary Cunningham, 2011
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Education and the
Cult of Efficiency
Raymond Callahan's lively study exposes the alarming lengths to which school administrators went, particularly in the period from 1910 to 1930, in sacrificing educational goals to the demands of business procedures.
Raymond E. Callahan, 1964
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Tantra: The
Cult of Feminine
Tantra: The Cult of the Feminine reveals a practical and balanced, modern view of the secret teachings of Tantric yoga.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CULT»
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cult is used in the context of the following news items.
The NAKED Smoky Palette Is Here — Where To Buy The Instant …
The “NAKED Palette” has become a worldwide phenomenon — something that prompted Urban Decay to launch 3 versions of the cult favorite ... «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
Frēda Salvador Seeks Investment to Grow Its Cool-Girl Cult Following
When I walk into the new Frēda Salvador boutique on San Francisco's Fillmore Street, designer Cristina Nelson is wrangling a wire coat hanger ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
Blue Oyster Cult brought just enough cowbell to Gering
On July 3, Joshua Lanier was rocking out to Blue Oyster Cult at Five Rocks Amphitheater in Gering, when he noticed the lead singer of Great ... «Scottsbluff Star Herald, Jul 15»
The death cult divides the Malcolm and Julie dream team
The death cult divides the Malcolm and Julie dream team. by: From: The Australian; July 09, 2015 12:00AM. Increase Text Size · Decrease Text Size · Print ... «The Australian, Jul 15»
Bloody Cult Clash Claims Lives In Rivers
Two people have been confirmed dead as a result of a bloody clash between two rival cult groups on Tuesday, July 7. The incident happened in Ubima ... «NAIJ.COM, Jul 15»
Cult classic 'The Princess Bride' fun for kids, adults
The cult classic The Princess Bride will show at the Kentucky Theater Wednesday as this week's installment of the Summer Classics Series. «Lexington Herald Leader, Jul 15»
Who Said It: Jaden Smith or a Cult Leader?
Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's spawn Jaden turns 17 today, but he's a lot deeper than all of us. That, or he just continues to babble ... «VH1.com, Jul 15»
I Joined a Zombie Milkshake Cult and You Can, Too
We lost weight years ago with Atkins, and then again with the South Beach craze. We slimmed down with Dr. Oz, a Hollywood juice cleanse, ... «New York Observer, Jul 15»
B-Movie Corner: Line between comedy, horror forms cult classic
“Tucker and Dale vs. Evil” was originally released in 2011 for a limited theatrical run after garnishing a lot of support from festivals the year prior. «The Weekender, Jul 15»
Cult hero Pirlo joins New York City FC
The midfielder has become a cult hero among football fans around the world for his relaxed, nonchalant playing style and cool, calm ... «isportsweb.com, Jul 15»
