The Filmcast Ep. 851 - Wicked: For Good
Nov 25, 2025
The hosts dive into the revenge-fueled action of Sisu and explore the cinematic craft in The Secret Agent. They share family-friendly laughs from Zootopia 2, and recommend tense dramas like If I Had Legs I’d Kick You. The discussion turns to the ambitious animated sci-fi Arco and its striking visuals. Finally, they review Wicked: For Good, expressing mixed feelings about its pacing, weaker songs, and adaptation challenges—but still appreciate the vocal talents of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.
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Audience Skew Drives Box Office
- Wicked's theatrical success is driven largely by women, who made up the majority of opening audiences. Audience demographics shaped the film's enormous box office debut and cultural conversation.
Sisu As A Palate-Cleanser
- David saw Sisu: Road to Revenge as a palate cleanser after Wicked and found it gloriously over-the-top with inventive kills. He enjoyed the practical stunts and ridiculous physics, calling it a fun, silly revenge romp.
Cinema As Political Statement
- Devindra praises Kleber Mendonça Filho for making cinema that feels lived-in and political rather than a conventional spy picture. The Secret Agent emphasizes place, resistance, and cinema as political statement over plot mechanics.
