Octavius
Americannoun
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The 1930s also saw the spread of fascism in Europe, and the production draws parallels between Octavius Caesar — Antony’s ascendant rival who later becomes emperor — and Benito Mussolini, the Italian dictator.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2022
Molina plays the villain with comic-book panache, yet we never forget the honorable Octavius lies beneath — which proves crucial in “No Way Home.”
From Washington Post • Dec. 20, 2021
Although they are empty nesters, they maintain an open-door policy with their son, Joel Janka; their daughter-in-law, Gabrielle Deveaux; and their grandchildren, Ophelia, 3, and Octavius, 21 months.
From New York Times • Dec. 3, 2021
In the trailer, fans see Alfred Molina reprise his role as Dr. Otto Octavius, aka Doctor Octopus, from Tobey Maguire's franchise.
From Fox News • Aug. 24, 2021
On the other hand, Trahern, when he found the day was his own, pursued Octavius, nor ever suffered him to be at rest till he had dispossessed him both of his cities and crown.
From Old English Chronicles by Various
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