'Wicked' Soars as a Spellbinding Adaptation of the Beloved Tale

Christian and Amanda dive into a discussion of the highly anticipated Wicked movie, exploring its magical world, standout performances, and how it brings the beloved story to life on the big screen.

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz and forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda's unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba's determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:

• Start / Housekeeping (00:18)
• Wicked Spoiler Free Section  (15:14)
• Wicked Spoilers Ahead! (32:33)
• Final Thoughts and Ratings (54:24)
• Where to find Amanda (58:04)
• Coming Up Next / Closing  (01:00:26)

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• 0:18 Start / Housekeeping
• 15:14 Wicked Spoiler Free Section
• 32:33 Wicked Spoilers Ahead!
• 54:24 Final Thoughts and Ratings
• 58:04 Where to find Amanda
• 1:00:26 Coming Up Next / Closing