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Too often, films whose protagonists voyage to foreign lands are considered mere travelogues—a form of cinematic tourism chiefly distinguished by the exoticism of the locales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Cady, the protagonist of “Mean Girls,” was raised and homeschooled in Africa, lending her a whiff of exoticism compared to most of the student body at North Shore High School.
From Salon ● Nov. 22, 2024
This reminds you of the setting’s exoticism and complements the slow-boiling sense of peril, including the obvious unease building in the characters’ head space.
From New York Times ● Jan. 18, 2024
This exoticism transforms the way others see the world, and allows them to see an issue or a phenomenon from a different angle.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2022
They weren't rich, but what Hugh's family lacked financially they more than made up for with the sort of exoticism that works wonders at cocktail parties, leading always to the remark "That sounds fascinating."
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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