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The Awards Season Outlook: Examining 'Wicked' and Its Contenders
This chapter offers a nuanced discussion on the tone of the upcoming awards season, focusing on 'Wicked' as a significant contender for Best Picture. The speakers analyze the film's narrative structure, cultural impact, and contrasting themes with other major releases, while reflecting on the implications of recent election outcomes on Oscar voters' preferences. They also examine industry biases and the overall cinematic landscape, highlighting the need for uplifting narratives in a time filled with darker stories.
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