Category: musical
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Here’s why you should — and should not — see WICKED FOR GOOD
The epic conclusion of WICKED is here with WICKED FOR GOOD. But does it compare to last year’s masterpiece? Does Ariana Grande steal the show? Does Jeff Goldblum go full “Jeff Goldblum”? Is it a musical that audiences beyond musical fans should go see? Let’s talk about it…
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Tonatiuh has award glow in KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
SPOILER-FREE PLOT SUMMARYPolitical prisoner Valentín (played by Diego Luna) has his daily routine upended when the prison system throws a window dresser accused of public indecency, Molina (Tonatiuh), into his cell. Trying to make conversation, the flamboyant movie lover begins to share about his favorite film starring his favorite starlet, Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez). Being…
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WICKED is a “feast for the eyes” and ears
Broadway musicals adapted for the silver screen rarely hit with general movie audiences. This is admitted to by production companies and distributors who are known for “hiding” the fact that a film is a musical in trailers and promotion. WICKED is the exception to the rule. Director Jon M. Chu, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo…
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Does MEAN GIRLS work as movie a musical?
We all love the original MEAN GIRLS — it’s a comedy classic — but does it work as a musical? It’s now streaming so we figured we’d dive into Tina Fey’s updated version. Does it work?
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