{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6859c85ac95a56eb6a774829/6922257653b254a538899763?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"WICKED: For Good REVIEW (spoiler-free) | 2025 musical film starring Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande","description":"<p>Last night, after considerable anticipation, Mickey-Jo finally saw WICKED: For Good, the second film in the two part adaptation of the global musical phenomenon, Wicked.</p><p><br></p><p>Both films have been directed by Jon M Chu and star Cynthia Erivo (The Color Purple) as Elphaba, Ariana Grande (13 the Musical) as Glinda, and Jonathan Bailey (Company) as Fiyero. The supporting cast also includes Marissa Bode, Ethan Slater, Michelle Yeoh, and Jeff Goldblum.</p><p><br></p><p>Check out today's brand new *spoiler-free* review video for Mickey-Jo's thoughts on the film, its choices as an adaptation, its aesthetics, its themes and its performances without the details that would prevent you from enjoying the experience for yourself when the film is released.</p><p><br></p><p>Remember to keep your thoughts spoiler-free in the comments section!</p><p><br></p><p>•</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 | introduction</p><p>04:03 | context / overview</p><p>09:12 | more general thoughts</p><p>13:07 | adapting Act 2</p><p>17:30 | central themes</p><p>23:24 | the score</p><p>28:56 | performances</p><p>33:24 | cinematography / design</p><p>36:49 | final thoughts</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"MickeyJoTheatre"}