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glinda waving to the monkeys are you kidding I'm gonna cry I just wanna put her in my pocket

[cinefiliz]

Wicked: PartI (2024) BTS.

[lillifaba]

Wicked Witch of the East Bro except it's performed by Boq and Fiyero post-Nessa's death after they're transformed into the Tin Man and Scarecrow

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[secretlyadollettefawn]

From Pinterest 🩷🩷🩷

[normasdesmonds]

wicked the life and times of the wicked witch of the west musical movie and book headers layouts

[meiko333]

Wicked Icons

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[odiariodaprincesaa]

i love u 🥰

[artsyfartsytheaterkid]

so I'm just finding out about the Ethan slater and ariana grande thing. So what I've heard is that ariana and Ethan became good friends from wicked, and then they both started cheating on their spouses with eachother? Pls someone explain further bc I was kind of a fan of both, but if this is what they both do to their spouses and breaks up the other marriage then my respect for them won't really be the same.

[variouspolltournaments]

Propaganda

Artemis Fowl: he's arguably the villain of the first book in the series. He exploited and blackmailed a vulnerable addict and used the information he got from that to eventually kidnap someone and extort money for her release.

Elphaba: One of the most iconic villains in cinema, Wicked takes her from the iconic Wicked Witch, cackling about getting Dorothy and her little dog too, to a justified revolutionary working in uncomfortable ( and probably sapphic ) ways to make a better world, actively using her reputation of evil for good. All through a simple change in perspective and added backstory

Rick Sanchez: No Propaganda Submitted

Jeanette: No Propaganda Submitted

[infectedpaul]

elphaba thropp autistic icon can i say it....

[popentertainment-moviereviews]

WICKED (2024)

Starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum, Keala Settle, Bronwyn James, Bowen Yang, Aaron Teoh, Guan Ti, Adam James, Colin Michael Carmichael and the voice of Peter Dinklage.

Screenplay by Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox.

Directed by Jon M. Chu.

Distributed by Universal Pictures. 160 minutes. Rated PG.

Have you ever wondered what came before Dorothy and the yellow brick road? Wicked answers all of these questions and more in the most spellbinding fashion. Jon M. Chu’s long-awaited film adaptation of Winnie Holzman and Stephen Schwartz’s hit Broadway musical, Wicked, gives audiences an inside look into how Elphaba Thropp became known as the Wicked Witch of the West, and how Galinda Upland became Glinda the Good Witch.

For those who don’t already know, Wicked is the musical prequel to L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (my fellow musical theater geeks know that Elphaba’s name is derived from Baum’s initials). Baum’s novel took the world by fire and earned its very first film adaptation in 1939, The Wizard of Oz, starring Judy Garland, Jack Haley, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Frank Morgan, Margaret Hamilton, Billie Burke, and Clara Blandick. Unsurprisingly, the film quickly became a cult classic which led to numerous sequels, retellings, and, you guessed it, prequels.

In 1995, Gregory Maguire’s novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West was published, a prequel to Baum’s award-winning tale. The novel tells the previously untold story of how Elphaba and Glinda’s complicated relationship came to be, exploring themes of Good vs. Evil, Identity, Discrimination, and Friendship. With the success of Maguire’s novel, further conversation sparked about translating the story into a musical.

In 2003, Wicked made its Broadway debut at the Gershwin Theatre with music and lyrics composed by Stephen Schwartz and script by Winnie Holzman. The award-winning original cast featured Idina Menzel as Elphaba and Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, making the pair household names.

Being lucky enough to have seen Wicked twice on Broadway, I, as well as other theater enthusiasts, had extremely elevated expectations for its highly anticipated film adaptation. Recent movie musicals have let me down, so I was curious how Wicked would fall on my wickedly misguided to thrillifying rating scale.

Needless to say, my expectations were defied.

The film begins exactly as its musical counterpart does, picking right up where The Wizard of Oz film left off, with the Munchkins of Munchkinland celebrating the melting (death) of the Wicked Witch of the West, belting opening number “No One Mourns the Wicked.” Glinda (formerly GA-linda) floats down in her iconic pink bubble to “rejoicify” with the Munchkins. Glinda’s sudden appearance prompts one of the Munchkins to ask Glinda if she was ever friends with the Wicked Witch, to which she responds that she was. Glinda then goes on to tell the origin story of the green witch (Elphaba,) and the trials that she endured as early as a newborn baby.

The story continues as Elphaba grows up and enrolls in Shiz University, with Galinda as her roommate. The duo become unlikely best friends, even after expressing that they equally “loathe” one another. Over the course of the girls’ first semester at Shiz, the talking animal professors of the university begin to lose their voices, reverting to their animalistic bleating, mooing, selves. As Elphaba has such a passion for the rights of all living things, she seeks out the help of the great and powerful Wizard of Oz to serve justice to the animals. Elphaba and Glinda make their way to the renowned Emerald City, not knowing that their adventure is just beginning.

I was concerned that Elphaba and Glinda’s characters would get lost in the mix of Wicked’s star-studded cast, but this was not the case at all. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande transformed into the film’s iconic pair on the screen before me. Be prepared to see Erivo and Grande as you’ve never seen them before – their chemistry and talent are unmatched. Wicked is a true masterpiece and Erivo and Grande are coming for those Oscars.

Between Jonathan Bailey’s charisma playing Fiero, Michelle Yeoh’s mesmerism as Madame Morrible, and Jeff Goldblum’s allure as the Wizard, every single person in this cast carried their weight and more.

Alongside the incredibly brilliant cast, Wicked’s cinematography is another massive contributor to its success, in my book. The film is jam-packed with breathtaking landscapes including Munchkinland’s radiant tulip field (including nine million real planted tulips,) the effulgent Emerald City (which was actually a physical set,) and the ethereal Shiz University, complete with its very own lake and stone academic buildings (surprise – another physical set.) Aside from the sets, the vibrancy of every shot in the film is unrivaled.

Regarding the film’s musical aspect, I am still speechless, even after departing the theater. Not only can this cast act, but they can sing. Beautifully. It is rare for a film adaptation of a musical to hit the mark with its soundtrack, but Wicked did much more than hit the mark, it smashed it with a giant broomstick.

Stephen Schwartz, who wrote the entirety of Wicked’s original songs, co-wrote the film’s musical score alongside John Powell. The scoring evoked such emotion and tied the whole feature together with a pink and green bow. 

After watching Wicked, I can confirm that pink does go“good” with green.

Kayla Marra

Copyright ©2024 PopEntertainment.com. All rights reserved. Posted: November 20, 2024.

[jbbarnes]

— get to know holly !

what's your phone wallpaper: autumn leaves 'cause my icons are all from an autumn pack and i don't care what season it actually is, autumn is the best

last song you listened to: the black dog by taylor swift

currently reading: house of sky and breath!

last movie: i......actually don't know. i don't watch many movies. probably one of the cap movies a bit ago?

what are you wearing right now?: pjs and a big fluffy hoodie

how tall are you?: 5'11"

piercings / tattoos?: currently none, but i'm planning to have my ears pierced (after a disastrous attempt when i was little) in mid june!!

glasses / contacts: glasses, because i cannot see without them. like. two inches of clear vision. tried contacts but they weren't really for me

last thing you ate?: cookies

favorite color: hmmm, it depends on the day, but i always like earthy colours. like sage green, mustard yellow, burnt orange, warm browns.

current obsession: *points to blog*. bucky boy. stucky fic. taylor swift.

do you have a crush right now?: nope!!

favorite fictional character: bucky barnes, edward cullen, elsa from frozen, elphaba thropp, fantine from les mis, disney's quasimodo

last place you travelled: london

tagged by: @maimedaffair tagging: anyone who sees this!!

[davenportia]

lets do that abby lee miller pyramid thing that’s trending on tiktok right now but with my dream roles

10: on the bottom, angelica schuyler. you were good, you were my first dream role, i’m waiting for you to be great (and until i can rap in satisfied)

9: ursula only because there’s a very low chance i’ll be able to play her (im tiny y’all)

8: janis ian. you’re my second dream role but i feel like it would be really difficult to play you and i would need to study you more

7: holly. i love you. i would like to sing saturday night in the city with a vintage bustier, an 80’s wig, and do the iconic flash dance chair thing. thank you

6: beetlejuice. only higher than holly because beetlejuice just closed and i’m devastated

5: wednesday addams. i’ve played you and i’m ready to play you again. 15 year old me did it good but 19 year old me can do it so much better

4: white rabbit. i’m still mad i wasn’t cast as you when i was 11. i still love ‘i’m late.’ please someone let me play with white rabbit. thank you

3: donkey. i would nail the role. i could do my own makeup. i would be hilarious. universe, i beg.

2: catherine parr. no comment. no explanation

1: of course, queen elphaba thropp. i know i’m not ready to play her yet but i’m in-love with elphaba, jessica vosk, wicked, painting myself green, fiyero, the wicked storyline, the songs, the whole show. i need more training, i know, but i’m so excited to play her someday.

[themovieblogonline]

Jon M. Chu's Wicked, the first of a two-part adaptation of the celebrated Broadway musical, enters the cinematic landscape with high expectations and a dazzling cast. The story reimagines the Land of Oz, chronicling the rise and fall of Elphaba Thropp, who becomes the infamous Wicked Witch of the West, and her poignant friendship with Galinda Upland, later Glinda the Good. While the film successfully captures the musical’s grandiosity and emotional beats, it occasionally falters in its pacing and storytelling cohesion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6COmYeLsz4c A Vibrant World of Oz: From the opening sequence, Wicked immerses viewers in the whimsical yet politically charged world of Oz. Jon M. Chu brings a cinematic grandeur to the setting, rendering the Emerald City as a vibrant metropolis brimming with life, while Shiz University exudes academic mystique. The production design and visual effects are impeccable, blending fantastical elements with tangible textures that evoke the wonder of the stage show. The musical numbers are the film’s undeniable highlight. Stephen Schwartz’s iconic songs, including “The Wizard and I” and the soaring anthem “Defying Gravity,” are given new life through lush orchestration and Chu’s dynamic direction. The camera work enhances the choreography, sweeping through scenes with a kinetic energy that pulls the audience into the heart of each performance. However, there are moments when the visual spectacle overshadows character intimacy, leaving quieter emotional beats feeling slightly underdeveloped. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande: Cynthia Erivo’s portrayal of Elphaba anchors the film with emotional depth and raw vulnerability. Her performance captures Elphaba’s complex journey from an outcast with dreams of acceptance to a determined figure fighting against injustice. Erivo’s rendition of “Defying Gravity” is a show-stopping moment, her voice carrying the weight of Elphaba’s transformation while embodying her unyielding spirit. Ariana Grande’s Glinda is also absolutely incredible and brings a huge sense of charm and silliness to the film. She makes for a perfect pairing with Elphaba, who seems like the polar opposite to her in virtually every way. Grande's comedic timing and facial expressions had my entire theatre rolling with laughter, and it's not hard to see why. Don't be surprised if Grande gets nominated at a lot of awards ceremonies coming up here. The chemistry between Erivo and Grande is central to the film’s success, and while their bond is believable, it sometimes lacks the nuance that makes their friendship both poignant and tragic. Moments of shared vulnerability feel rushed, as if the film is more eager to progress the plot than delve into their connection. Supporting Cast and Performances: The supporting cast brings their own flair to the film, though not all are given equal opportunity to shine. Jonathan Bailey as Fiyero is charming but underutilized, his character’s arc feeling more like a subplot than a pivotal thread. Michelle Yeoh commands attention as the manipulative Madame Morrible, delivering a performance that oozes calculated menace. Meanwhile, Jeff Goldblum’s Wizard offers a fascinating blend of charisma and duplicity, though his character’s motivations could have been explored more thoroughly. Marissa Bode, in her film debut as Nessarose, brings a quiet intensity to her role, creating a compelling dynamic with Erivo’s Elphaba. Peter Dinklage’s brief but impactful appearance as Dr. Dillamond lends gravitas to the film’s exploration of discrimination and systemic oppression. Narrative Strengths and Weaknesses: One of the greatest challenges Wicked faces is translating the musical’s intricate plot into a cohesive cinematic experience. Winnie Holzman and Dana Fox’s screenplay largely succeeds in retaining the essence of the stage production, but the film’s pacing occasionally feels uneven. The first half deftly balances character introductions and world-building, but the latter portion rushes through key developments, sacrificing emotional depth for spectacle. The film shines when it explores its core themes of identity, prejudice, and the corrupting nature of power. Elphaba’s struggle to reconcile her otherness with her desire to do good resonates deeply, and the narrative’s critique of propaganda and political manipulation feels especially timely. However, some subplots—such as the romantic tension between Elphaba and Fiyero or the budding love triangle involving Nessarose—lack the narrative weight they deserve. Musical Numbers and Direction: Chu’s handling of the musical numbers is largely effective, infusing each song with cinematic flair while honoring the source material’s spirit. The choreography and staging of “Dancing Through Life” are delightful, capturing the carefree charm of Fiyero’s introduction, while “I’m Not That Girl” delivers a poignant introspection into Elphaba’s unrequited feelings. “Defying Gravity,” the film’s centerpiece, is an undeniable triumph. Chu’s direction elevates the iconic moment with breathtaking visuals and Erivo’s commanding presence. The sequence encapsulates the film’s potential, blending emotional stakes with awe-inspiring spectacle. However, not all numbers land with the same impact. “Popular,” while humorous, feels overly polished, losing some of the spontaneity that makes it a fan favorite. Additionally, the film’s reliance on CGI occasionally detracts from the intimacy of character-driven moments, creating a sense of detachment during otherwise pivotal scenes. A Prelude to Part Two: As the first installment of a two-part story, Wicked leaves many narrative threads unresolved. While this structure allows for a more thorough exploration of the source material, it also results in a somewhat abrupt ending that may leave viewers feeling unsatisfied. The decision to split the story is a double-edged sword, providing room for character development but risking a loss of momentum between films. Overall: Jon M. Chu’s Wicked is an ambitious adaptation that soars in its visual and musical execution but stumbles in its narrative cohesion. Cynthia Erivo’s powerhouse performance as Elphaba and the film’s stunning production design make it a worthwhile cinematic experience, even if it doesn’t fully capture the emotional complexity of the stage musical. Fans of the original production will appreciate the film’s faithfulness to its source material, though newcomers may find its pacing and character arcs uneven. Ultimately, Wicked lays a strong foundation for its second installment, leaving audiences eager to see how Elphaba’s journey unfolds. Read the full article