Spectacle films and audience habits

Now that Wicked: For Good is finally in theaters, has the industry been changed for the better? 

NOTE: This episode contains hot takes and spoilers.

Sam breaks it all down with Katey Rich, awards editor at The Ankler, and host of the Prestige Junkie podcast and newsletter. They dive into the memes, the money, and star power that created the biggest Broadway adaptation ever. Plus, what do all the mixed reviews mean for the film’s awards potential (looking at you, Ariana!) and what’s next for the Oz Cinematic Universe?

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