House of R ‘Wicked: For Good’ Deep Dive
Nov 22, 2025
Dive into the colorful world of Oz as the hosts unpack the much-anticipated sequel, exploring everything from emotional friendships to strange CGI dilemmas. They hilariously ponder the logistics of intimacy with a scarecrow and evaluate new musical numbers. Tune in for their thoughts on Glinda's ambitious arc and the moral complexities surrounding characters like Elphaba and Nessa Rose. With insights on awards prospects and the film's ties to the original Wizard of Oz, this discussion is a magical blend of humor and analysis.
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Pacing Undermines Act Two
- Wicked for Good struggles with pacing and feels overlong because act two was padded to make two films.
- The hosts say the movie's length and added material dilute its strongest musical moments and emotional impact.
Different Crowds Changed First Impressions
- Mallory describes an electric opening-night audience that amplified her enjoyment.
- She contrasts that with a muted later screening where crowd reaction was subdued.
Second Viewings Temper Initial Thrill
- Joanna and Mallory both saw the film twice and their feelings shifted after reflection.
- Initial thrill gave way to more critical notes on execution and messaging on second viewings.
